davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
Guatemala to Get Cash.

A syndicate of American, English
and German bankers has about per-
fected arrangements with the govern
ment of Guatemala to advance to that
country SIS, 200, 900. relieving it of its
debts and placing the country on a
firm financial basis. Under the terms
of the agreement the money will be
loaned for term of % or 80 years and
will draw interest at / per cent. In
addition the syndicate will be allowed
to control certain percentage of the
customs receipts of the different ports.
1t is believed by those interested that
this loan will have the effect of ending
the numerous internal revolutions
which have threatened TO disrupt the
country. There will be so much Amer
lean. English and German capital in
volved in the country that the three
powers will necessarily be called upon
to protect their interests and il is be-
lieved the presence of "A fleet of foreign
warships will SO overawe the revolu-
tionists that the evils resulting there
from will be o5viated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
Grand Jury In Ingham County.

Judge Person, of the lngham circuit
court, has summoned grand jury to
convene in Lansing, Thursday morn
ing, Nov. Is, but what for and what
matters he is to lay before the jury
men, for their consideration, is closely
guarded secret. The judge has held
several conferences with Prosecuting
Attorney Tuttle. the past few days,
and has posted him as to his duties in
connection with the matters he wants
investigated, but not a word has
leaked out as to their nature or magni-
tude. Grand juries are very up com
mon article in Ingham county, the ne
cessity for calling one having arisen
but two or three times in the history
of the county. The last one was called
to investigated the alleged fraud in
connection with the vote cast for state
officers in 1898, when state Treasurer
Hambitzer, Secretary of State Jochim
and Acknowledgement Ellis were in
dicted. The latter was acquitted at
the subsequent trial, and after drag
ging along for nearly two years, all the
cases were nolle pressed. 1t is thought
that the present grand jury has been
called for the purpose of investigating
into the influences that promoted GER
tain legislation by the last legislature.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
October Crop Report.

The official crop report for October
says that although the weather during
the month was exceptionally fine, it
was too warm and dry for wheat TO
make good growth 1t was admirable
for huslxing corn, except where the lat
ter was in the shock, il being too dry
at times TO secure the fodder in good
shape. Potatoes, sugar beets and other
root crops were dug and secured as fast
as possible.
The condition of wheat, as compared
with an average, is 81 for the state, IS
in the southern, SO in the central and
92 in the northern counties. Fields
that were sowed early made fairly
good growth, but in most parts of the
state these fields of early sown wheat
are thoroughly infested with the Hes
sian fly. The complaint of this is gen
eral, many correspondents reporting
that the pest is worse than in many
years Many fields could not be pre-
pared on account of dry weather These
were necessarily sowed late and while
the plant on them is small, it is reason
ably free from the fly and may event
ually yield the best crop Some fields
are spotted, while others upon up lands
have been badly washed.
The estimated yield of shelled corn
in bushels is 20 for the state. 1t is evil
dent that the dry weather last summer
hurt the corn to considerable extent,
as correspondents report that it is not
yielding as was expected Numerous
correspondents report nubbins and
much soft corn. The per cent cut up
for fodder is 80 for the state. Some
correspondents report that they are us
ing fodder for feed and are selling their
hay to shippers.
The acreage of clover seed harvested
as compared with average years is 81
for the state The average yield per
acre is LII.
frosts about the middle of September
cut the potato crop short to consider
able extent. The estimated average
yield in the state is So bushels
The average condition of horses, cat
tie and sheep is 96 in the state, and
that of swine is 81. Hog cholera is
prevalent in many counties. Pastures
have not been good, and the result is
that in some localities stock is not in
first-class condition for winter.
Information regarding the use of
commercial fertilizers was first gath.
cred last July. 1t showed that the
eastern counties of the southern and
central sections, those bordering on the
lakes, used much commercial fertilizer.
The report showed that in Macomb
county 81 per cent of the farmers used
these fertilizers; Wayne, 46; st. Clair,
40; Monroe, %; Sanilac, 10, and Huron,
o. This months report shows what
per cent of the farmers use these fertil-
izers on wheat. The average in the
state is 8 per cent. Inasmuch as the
fertilizers are so generally used in one
section, it is concluded that its use must
be beneficial, and every farmer is urged
to investigate the question thoroughly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16

THE TRAMP WON.
How the Ingenious Hobo Won a Bet OF
Five Dollars.


There's queer story connected
with that chair" said an old caterer
of this city, pointing to substantial
piece OF furniture in his private Office.
II had 1t originally in my bar, for my
own use, but never got a chance. 1t
was always occupied by some visitor
or other who couldn't resist the temp
tation to sit down, it looked so com
Portable. / got exasperated about the
thing, and one day / was expressing
myself pretty freely when a tramp
wandered in to beg a drink. 'What'll
you give me If fix that chair so no
body'll use 1t but your he asked. Five
dollars l replied, never supposing he
was in earnest. He went down to the
telegraph office, stole a small piece Of
Insulated wire and wrapped 1t around
the arm OF the chair. There you are
said he, now watch what happens In
few moments customer sauntered
in, edged over to the chair and was
about to sit down, when he saw the
wire. NJ, ,ou don't!' he exclaimed.
backing away. You can't catch mel
He got his drink and went out, chuck
ling over his cleverness. In half an
hour five or six others approached the
chair, with the evident intention OF
camping there, but noticed the wire
and beat retreat. In the course OF
the day only one man really seated
himself. He was fat old fellow. and
didn't observe the attachment until he
had settled down. Instantly he began
to struggle to his feet. Don't you
turn on that CURRENT he yelled don't
you dare do it, or I'll have you ar
rested! AS soon as he could get up
he shot out. I gave the tramp his So
and enjoyed undisputed possession as
long as the chair remained in the bar.
Everybody supposed it was rugged up
for a practical joke. New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
Election In Other states.

Ohio Republicans claim that George
X. Nash has been elected governor over
Mclean by 10000 to 10000 plurality;
Maryland elects Democratic governor
and legislature; Massachusetts Repub-
licans made a clean sweep, electing the
entire state ticket; Pennsylvania went
Republicans; Kentucky Republicans
elected their entire ticket, while the
complexion of the legislature is in
doubt; Republican victory is indicated
in New Jersey; returns thus far re-
ceived indicate that the Republicans of
New York state will have about the
same majority in the next assembly as
in the last; the Fusionists carried Ne
braska, electing the state ticket by not
less than 10000; Iowa went Republican;
Mississippi Democratic, as is Virginia.
South Dakota Republicans claims the
election of their nominee for state SUI
preme court and also the national COM
mitteemen by 10000 majority.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
Serious News From Japan.

Advices received by the Oriental
Steamship st. Irene indicate that the
japanese government is taking great
interest in the South African war.
Upon the recommendation of the gen
eral staff of the japanese army, an Off
Ger will be sent to the scene of HOSTILE
ties for the purpose of gaining prac-
teal knowledge of the strength and
tactics of the Boer army. This move
on the part Of the Japanese, according
to the Kobe Chronicle, is indispensable
for the reason that Japan may be forced
to rely upon the assistance of the Brit
ish army at distant date. The Rus
sian minister in Seoul has created con-
siderable stir in the diplomatic circles
of Japan by making a demand to have
the spheres of influence of the respec-
tive powers in Korea defined and has
made proposition to this effect TO the
ministers of various powers, through
Germanys representative. Japan
strongly opposes the movement and it is
claimed in official circles that Russia
has evolved a plan to counterfeit Japan's
Influence in Korea.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
800 Killed or Wounded I'm VenezueI,

Gen. Paroles, former commander
in the army of ex-President Andrade,
who had refused the demand made upon
him by Gen. Cipriano Castro and the
de facto authorities to surrender the
town of Porto Cabello, Venezuela, even
when this was REINFORCED by the re-
quest of the British, the French, Ger
man and Dutch commanders, sur
rendered on the morning of the 18th.
The aspect of the city is one of ruin
and devastation and it is estimated
that upwards of 800 persons were killed
and wounded during the fight. DR..
Braisted, of the United States cruiser
Detroit, and the other surgeons of the
various warships in the harbor, are
ministering to the wants of the
wounded
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
T|CK|NGS OF THE TELEGRAPH
News Of the Day as Told Over the
Slender Wires.
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN NEWS
Admiral Dewey Again Surprised the Ma
tIon by Quietly Marrying Mrs. Hszen
Several Days In Advance of the Sup
posed Date-Big Scrap In Venezuela.



Admiral George Dewey and Mrs. Mil
dred Hazen were married quietly at the
rectory of st. Paul's Catholic church in
Washington on the morning of the 9TH
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Jas. +. Mackin pastor of the church.
assisted by Rev. JOS H. Foley, assistant
pastor and the Rev. Sidney Hurlbut.
The ceremony was of the simplest char
acter, according to the rites of the
Roman Catholic church, and the only
witnesses besides the officiating clergy
men were Mrs. Washington Mclean
and Mrs. Ludlow, wife of Admiral Lud-
low, mother and sister respectively of
the bride, and Lieut.. Caldwell, Admiral
Dewey's secretary. The arrangements
for the wedding were mGde with all
the secrecy which has attended the
whole affair. As Admiral Dewey is
not Roman Catholic, special dispen-
sation was required for the perform
ance of the ceremony, and this was
procured by FIR. Maclxin from Bishop
Curtis, vicar general of the diocese of
Baltimore. who granted it in the alb
sence of Cardinal Gibbons, who is at
present in New Orleans. The Admiral
and Mrs. Dewey will spend their honey
moon in New York city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16

.Jewett Pease of Comstoclx township
Kalamazoo county, has raised some
sugar beets this year that are corkers
On one patch the beets are from five to
ten pounds each in weight, and will &c
over 30 tons to the acre.
Men are so scarce in Berrien county
that sugar beet growers cannot get
enough help to secure their crop. One
big nursery concern there raised the
wages of its employees recently in order
to hold them.
The road through the Gerwols swamp
in Oregon township, Lapeer county,
has sunk again. This township has
already spent over $500 on this strip
and prospects are good to spend several
hundred more.
The arrest of Jim Jeffries at the CON
clusion of his fight with Sharlxey at
Coney Island, was for the purpose OF
testing the Horton law.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
now to Avoid Cold. During Winter.

This idea that many people have,
that winter Is an unhealthful season.
is all wrong. Winter is just as health
full az summer, IL people will take care
OF themselves. IL you want to go
through the winter without cold, OBJ
serve these few simple rules:
Don't overhead your house, and
don't stop all ventilation. Sleep in a
cool room, but keep warmly covered.
Always take off your outdoor wraps
when you come in the house, and al
ways put them on when you go out.
And, lastly, just as long as there is
snow on the ground, don't go out with
out your rubbers. This last rule is the
most important of all, for two colds
out of three come from wet feet
The Independent. al,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16

Labor Commissioner Cox has been
making an investigation of the street
railway systems of Michigan. He finds
there are 10 systems in the state, tn >
three Detroit roads being classed as one
system. The total aggregate capital
invested is $14 900, an average of
S73D, 21O for each road. The Detroit
system is the largest in the state, with
capital of ST, 900, 900, and the Adrian
system the smallest, with capital of
$4,000. The aggregate miles Of road
operated is AS, and the aggregate
number of cars operated 456. The total
number of employees is 500 and the
pay roll for one month aggre-
gated ss7, 7s9, an average of S4,695.
The labor commissioner is now making
a canvass of the employees of the street
railway companies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
Germany Gets samoan Islands.

1t is officially stated that an agree
ment, subject to the approval of the
United States, has been reached be-
tween Great Britain and Germany, ac-
cording TO which the Samoan islands,
with the exception of Tutuila and the
adjacent islands. will become German
territory. The agreement provides
that the Samoa act is repealed and the
islands of Upolu, Savaii and the small
adjacent islands fall to Germany as free
property. and the island of Tutuila and
the subsidiary islands go to the United
states Great Britain. it is added, re-
nounces any claim to the Samoan ISL
andS and Germany. in turn, renounces
any claim to the Tonga islands and to
Savage island, in favor of Great Britain;
and also cedes Choiseul and San Isabel.
the two easterly islands of the Solomon
with their insular surroundings. to
Great Britain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
Sewing Machines for sI4.aS.

The advertisement of the John NJ.
Smyth Co., which appears in another
part of this paper, should be of in
terest to everyone. The price quoted
is extremely low. but the John M.
Smyth Co. are thoroughly reliable and
anyone dealing with them can be as
sured that they will do as they ad-
vertise. The house is one Of the largest
in the country and enjoys an enviable
reputation. Get their catalogue Of
everything to eat, wear and use.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
There are number of fish peddlers

There are number OF fish peddlers
going around Sanilac county at present,
and TO call attention of householders to
their wares they blow horns at inter-
walls. One of them, who believes that
the man who can blow his horn the
loudest can sell the most fish, makes a
heavy meal of onions and garlic before
he starts out each morning, and the re-
sultant breath is so strong that it
makes the notes of his horn audible for
miles around.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
Governors Thanks giving Proclamation.

Governors Thanks giving Proclamation.
Gov. Pingree on Nov. 6, issued the
following proclamation. appointing a
day for Thanksgiving:
I'm accordance with the proclama-
ton of the Preside/ of the United
States. and in COMPLIANCE with an hon
ored custom, |, HIZen :. Pingree, gov
ernor of the staI of Michigan, hereby
designate and appoint Thursday, the
30th day of November 1899, as day of
thanksgiving and praise to the Ruler of
nations and the Father of all men, for
His bountiful goodness to us, as peo-
pie, during the past year.
Let us on this day forget our trials
and sorrows and call to mind the bless
ings we have received.
Let us be thankful for the harvest
gathered from field and orchard; for
prosperity as has come to us; for the
growth of the spirit of patriotism and
generosity, and for the gain made for
goodness in Our personal lives. =
@As we show the spirit of priase and
thanksgiving for blessings received,
let us consecrate ourselves to higher
ideas of citizenship; to broader views of
human brotherhood; SO that we may
help to make our beloved state the
home of a happy and prosperous
people
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16

The colder the weather the faster the
coal in the cellar seems to melt.
London restaurants have $50, 900 din
ners and lunches daily.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
Active Agents wanted

In every county seat for our Gas Lamp
Makes its own gas Better light than cleo
tricity or Welsbnch city gas. Cheaper than
kerosene Retails -. Big money maker.
Standard Lamp Co., Dept A." Chicago
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16

OF every 900 sailors 81 have rheu-
matism every year.
The shadow may be the best proof of
the sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
NEWS FOR M|CH|GANDERS.
A Whole Regiment of News Items
From Michigan Towns
CAPTURED FOR BRIEF READING.
Fifteen Persons Injured In Wreck on
the Michigan Central, Only Three
FataIIy-An the Cars Left the Track
but the ParlOr Car.
Express Train on the NJ. G. pitched.

The Cincinnati, Hamilton q Dayton
limited, one of the fastest trains IN
over the Michigan Central tracks, was
badly wrecked one and half miles
south of Vienna on the evening of the
9th. Almost by miracle there were
no fatalities resulting from the acct
dent, and but about Is persons were
injured three probably fatally. The
train was exactly on time and was run
ming 45 miles an hour when, without
warning, the engine left the track at
point where small culvert spreads
over narrow stream and the heavy
train of five cars followed after with a
horrible crash. The engine jumped
into the deep ditch which separates the
Michigan Central tracks from the par
allel tracks of the Lake Shore. The
immense engine turned almost a COM
pleted somersault and threw the ten
der at least two car lengths ahead of it.
The mail coach and baggage car piled
on top of each other in the ditch, and
the two day coaches next in line left
the track and rolled over on their sides.
Only the parlor car j" remained right
side up, though it, too, was off the
track. Sixteen of the passengers on the
wrecked train were residents of Detroit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16
Michigan Sugar Beets Test High.

More than $500 tons of sugar beets
from all parts of southwestern Michi-
gan have reached the Kalamazoo beet
sugar factory. Tests made by w. G..
Graham, the company's chemist. show
that the beess test from IL to II per
cent sugar of so t. 81 per cent purity.
Twelve per cent beets is considered
good and IA per cent is the average AZ
Kalamazoo netting the farmers Si.66
per ton. The chemist says that Michi-
gan beets contain one to two per cent
more sugar than the Nebraska product.
Evcrything is in readiness for opening
of the factory in the near future.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-16

The smallpox quarantine at Marine
City has been raised.
gang of burglars Is working ~
Ludington. The thieves have thns far
secured quite bit Of plumber
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-03-29
ITEMS FROM HARBOR FRONT

The La Nipfa, Concord and
steamer Iva all came in this
morning.
The Miksbala got back day
before band, according to orders
from the Inter.Island Co. She
reports 32,7U9 bags of sugar left
on the Garden Isle.
Merch~ ndise For Hlo.
Hilo is coming TO the front in
the matter of the importation of
general merchandise. The bark
Santiago sailed March 16 for
Hilo with u general merchandise
cargo. Among the principal ship
meuts were the following: $50
bills -four, 1926 lbs breads, 50
tons bone meal, 20 bxs soap, sc
ctls wheat, 2l4 CO canned goods,
1850 gals wine, 2467 lbs hams
and bacon, ll3 tons fertilizer, 35
ca whisky, 453 bales hay, 70 sks
middlings, 10l cs boots and shoes,
10 cs drugs, $50 lbs cheese, 500 CO
coal oil. 5 carboys acid, $500 lbs
salt, 1872 ctls barley, us pkgs
beer, l4,O97 lbs sugar, z rolls
leather, $50 bbls cement, 10 coils
rope, 48l ID, butter, 81 cs hard.
ware, A ctls corn, 10 tons coal,
$500 lbs powder, 1894 lbs cracked
corn, 3 bales dry goods, 80 pkes
provisions and groceries, 500 sks
bran, 100 bbls lime, 1440 lbs lard.
LAG CO and 3 bbls salmon, ll5
pkgs machinery, l7,001 II lumber,
AIS lbs dried fruits, 26 bdls wire,
Is cs paints and oils.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-03-29
Executors Sale OF Real
Estate.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
under and pursuant TO an order issued our
Of the Circuit Court of the First Circuit,
In the Estate of Manuel A. Barete, de-
ceased, am directed by Antonio Richard,
Executor Of said Estate, In pursuance OF
said order, to sell at Public Auction, to the
highest bidder for cash, on Monday, the
10th day Of April, 1900, at II O'clock noon
Of that day, at my salesroom on Queen
street, In the city of Honolulu, an and SIN
gular that certain piece or p.ael Of land
situate at Kalihi, Honolulu doresad, and
being portion OF Royal Patent 3546, L. e.
A. IoAoS, and more particularly described
as follows: Commencing N. w. corner If
this land and running n. $40 co. e. ,,S
feet along Kahauiki; n. $50 90 F. 336 feet
along Railroad; s. Ioo 3o'W. 500 feet along
w. L. Wilcox; N. go 90 E. 400 feet along
w. L. Wilcox to initial point. Area ,.ro
acres.
TERMS CASH Deeds at expenee of
purchaser, and sale subject to confirmation
by the Circuit Court Of First Circuit.
For further particulars apply 10 CZECH
BROWN, Attorney for the Executor.
Dated Honolulu March ''''. 200.
JAS. F. MORGAN,
IIoS'td AuctlOness.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-03-29
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

ThSobNtEho ARRIVED.
From San Franci co, per bk
Alden Besse, Mar 29-Mr Ten
pleton aud two daus hters and
Mrs Bowersmitt.
From Kauai ports, per s,mr
Mikahala, Mar 80 j b Alpxap
der, VIM Kelley, j s Ferry, j NJ
Coke, Max Schlenmer, Miss
Fiucklsr and II on deck.
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.
For kapaa, per stmr James
Mnkee, March Is Max Mile.
For Honokaa, per stmr Iwala.
nj March 2S-Miss Moauauli.
For Waimea, per stmr Kiloba-
ma, March 2S-J B Hunter aud
wife, W. A mond, + Gardner.
For Kauai ports, per stmr w G
Hall, March 2S-H q Perry,
Judge Blake, w Fisher, W /
Wells, Judge Perry, q A Davis.
For Maui ports per stmr
Clau,ine, March sc b Wells
and wife, Mics Jennings, Miss j
Tanner, Mrs p A Dias and two
children, George Hons, james L
Ia, lor, Mrs ID Lindsay, Mr. Ma
lula and daue hter, Capt W J Ler.
moDd, Mr. Imbs, Col Albert
Whyte, Rev A Hummer, Miss
Haley, Wong Duck and wife, Y
Young, l. Hauptnan.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-03-29

American Messenger Service
Masonic Temple. Telephone
IA.
Honolulu Messenger Service de.
livers messages and packages.
Telephone 378.
Nicely furnished rooms at the
Popular House, 154 Fort street.
from S1.OO per week up.
II you want nice rubber tire
hack With a careful driver ring up
Club Stable Hack Stand Tel. 3l9,
and we guarantee You will be
satisfied. .
Mechanics Home, corner Hotel
and Nuuanu streets, lodging by
day, week or month. Terms: 25
and 80 cents per night. 81 and
$l.25 per week. y
The use of the Singer IN mil
lions of homes shows the unpre-
cedented success of these ideal
sewing machines. 1t is convinc-
ing proof that the Singer excels
in all kinds of family sewing and
art needle work. All our sewing
machines are OF the best construc-
ton, beautifully decorated, and
are mounted on selected woods in
finely finished cabinets of artistic
designs. b. Bergersen, agent, l6t
Bethel street.
For some time, I have suffered
with rheumatism aud tried every
imap Unable remedy, without effect
Mr.. +. G S. Wells advised me to
try Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
telling me that It had cured many
cases Of long standing like mine
l have used four bottles and feel
sure that one more bottle vii
make my cure complete. A. p.
Koutz. Claremore, Ark. Sold by
all dealers. Benson, Smith & Co.,
General Agents.