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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
Lansing Masons will build a ne
con nnn

Lansing Masons will build a new
temple to cost $4,000
Sturgis, st. Joseph county, was
founded in 1918, by Judge j. Sturgis,
who located near the present city site,
on claim, and he was the first white
settler there. Davis Sturgis, born 1880,
was the first white child born on the
prairie.
A girl IA years old, hailing from
Kallxaska, was arrested at Boyne Falls
recently for masquerading in mems
clothing. She was sent back to her
parents. 1t appears that she had a
quarrel at home, and decided to earn
her own living. She said that she
came to the conclusion that 1t would
be easier TO do so in the guise OF a
man, and she donned male attire. 50
successfully did she play the part that
/ She associated with men in Boyne
Falls for week and her sex was not
even suspected until her story leaked
out.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

In a heavy northeast gale on the
night of the 2sth the steamer Margaret
Olwill. laden with stone from Kelly's
island to Cleveland, foundered in Lake
Erie off Lorain and nine persons were
drowned. Four members of the crew
have been picked up by passing steam
ers and taken into port. The cargo of
stone shifted while the vessel was in
the trough of the sea and she sank in
stantly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
Peace Reicns in the Samoan Islands.

Peace and quiet now reign in Samoa,
in marked contrast to the warlike
scenes of two months ago The arrival
of the auxiliary cruiser Badger on May
10. with the international commission
on board. caused distinct change in
affairs. The office of president of
Apia, which cost $1,000 year to main
tain and has caused much friction, is
to be done away with, and the munich
pality governed by council and
mayor Other changes in the govern
ment of the islands has been made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

A valiant Cuban whose blood re-
belled against the American occupation
assembled himself the other day and
vent I'M and down the highways OF
Santiago province, seeking warriors TO
ioin him in a tremendous instruction
After a weeks travel, having found
not one hostile in the province, he
came in. surrendered his rife, took his
SIS. and asked and obtained a job at
working on the road for 81 day. The
late insurgents are evidently showing
good sense and sound judgment al
along the line.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
suuervisors should Assess Telephone Cos

There seems to be a general ignor-
ance as to the shape in which the laws
taxing telephone and telegraph com
NAMES were left by the last legislature.
Attorney General oren has advised all
ouestioners that telephone property
should be assessed locally by township
supervisors and other assessing officers
on account of the fact that the new
law passed just before the close of the
legislature was not enacted in time Tor
the assessment this year. Telegraph
companies and express companies Will
be assessed by the state under laws
which have been on the statute books
for some time. Next year all tele
phone, telegraph and express compa
MES will be assessed under the new
law, which provides for per cen
tax on their earnings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

A neat thing was accomplished the
other day in the reichstag. The states
men side-tracked the emperor's bill
restricting or practically prohibiting
labor unions, and then, to show its
good will, gave three cheers for the
kaiser and adjourned until Nov. Ia.
Emperor Wilhelm can hardly find fault
with members who Loyalty adjourn %
the ringing sound of "Hoch der Kai-
seri"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
M, . Victim OF Foul Play.

Wesley Arnold, a farmer living in
Chester township, Eaton county, was
found dead in his barn on the Goth.
After supper Arnold left the house to
do some work at the barn. Not re-
turning at the usual hour his wife
went TO search for him and found his
dead body. 1t was at first suspected
that he had been victim of foul play,
but the coroner's jury decided it was
heart disease.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

The Pine River Light and Power Co..
with n capital of 500, 900. owned par
tally in Reed City and Cadillac but
principally in Philadelphia, was re-
Gently organ zed and will erect a plant
on the Pine river. FIVE miles southwest
of Tustin, for the purpose OF trans
hitting cheap electricity to Cadillac
about IL miles away. for light, heat
power or other purposes
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ease?

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into.
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c Sample sent FREE, Adj
dress. Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

The office boy who loses his position
because of fondness for cigarettes
learns how true it is that where there
is much smoke there is sure to be
some fire
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

If Kipling keeps up his copyright
ouarrels long enough he may some
time be known as the author OF a
scrap" book.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

The Cincinnati man who was given
ten days for stealing an eight-day
clock naturally feels that he got about
two days the worst of it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

Aguinaldo's brass band of eighty-two
pieces was captured last week, and one
of the browning horrors of the Philip
pine campaign was put out of the way
forever.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

A womans thoughts of matrlmony
before and after taking are seldom
the same.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

The son of his father is often poker
chip off the old block.
1t is hard to tire the man whom
Christ has rested.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

The average man who tries heroic
measures gets misfit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

Paradoxical though it may seem,
the word trust" excites a good deal
of suspicion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
90 Men Wounded in a Mine Riot.

1t is reported that number of col
ored miners from Pana, ILL.,, who went
To Williamson county coal fields re-
Gently were fired upon when they at
tempted to enter the mines at
Fredonia. When nearing the mines
thew were met with fusilade of shots,
resulting in the killing of two persons
and the wounding of 20 men.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
ALI south. west and central Texa

All south, west and central Texas
has been visited by terrific rain storms,
which have practically tied up all the
railroads in that section of the state.
Quite a number of railroad bridges
have been washed away, tying up the
roads most effectually.
Mrs. Cyrus Fauble, of Durand, was
trampled to death by a COW on the
2sth. Her cattle had broken into an
oat field. and while driving them out
one of them swung its head suddenly
knocking Mrs. Fauble down. The
animal then trampled over her body
inflictiug internal injuries whicf
caused death few hours later.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

A man seldom does anything the
way a woman thinks it should De
done
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

It's an important business engage
ment for man when an heiress prom
ises to marry him
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

When Dame Fortune knocks at the
door she very often finds the man
inside too lax to lift the latch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

The candidates put up their money
and the voters make their choice.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

During a charivari at Oak Hill re-
Gently a small cannon BURST lnlurins
three bystanders.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

Beauty is the only thing that con-
soles some women for being women.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

When a man gets too lazy to work
ne becomes lofty idealist
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
Many nandkerchiefs are roisteneo
bv expected sorrows that never come.

Perhaps a little publication by fire
will be a good thing for Coney island
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

Mrs WinsIow's Soothing syrup
For chdren teething softens the gums reduces inna
nation aays pain cures wind collie. 20 centsa bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

A man frequently outwits himself In
irving to outwit others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31

temper. Ills majesty might have given
some sign of appreciation, Nine. Fischer
was behind the scenes. and Patti wait
ed with her for the signal to sing the
next number. a messenger appeared at
the door. His majesty had had enough
music and had gone to his apartments.
For moment Patti stood stunned.
Then she laughed. The rudeness was so
colossal that it was funny. Nine.
Fischer took the diva to supper and then
home.
The next morning Nine. Fischer called
at the hotel once more, accompanied by
the court chamberlain, who bore the
promised check, an autograph letter of
thanks from the king and some jewels
of great value. Mime. Fischer S eXplana
ton of the concert fiascO pleased Patti
more than the jewels King Ludwig,
she said, was in one of his maddest
moods, wild with regret, cursing him
self and cursing Patti. He had walked
the floor all night, groaning that he
was traitor, for PATHS voice had so
ravished bis senses that for one mo-
ment he had gone over to Italian music
and had been false to Wagner-to Wag
ner. the one musician who alone had
satisfied his Inajesty's soul
That was better than having bored
him. added Patti, struggling her
shoulders. New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
A Long Dog.

A Ia ly living on Park avenue, Wal
nut hills, was recently presented with a
full blooded imported dachshund, liv
ing exempliiication of the saying,
''Nan wants but little here below, but
he wants that little long" This dog in
particular has all the fine points of a
true dachshund. Its length is at least
four times its height, and it's legs are
stumpy and have the conventional crook
of golf stick at the foot The lady
has several other dogs and is quite a
fancier of CANNES. The other evening a
gentleman called who had heard a great
deal of the celebrated animal. As he
entered the darkened parlor a small
yellow dog of no particular breed arose
from rug in front of the CRATE and,
unnoticed by the gentleman, slowly
walked toward the door. The dog
crossed half way over the threshold and
stood in such a position that person
in the parlCr could just see its hind
legs and tail. AT that moment the maid
lighted the gas. and the dachshund
poked its head inquiringly through an
other open door. The gentleman gaZed
in amaZement at the head of the dachs-
huDd peeriDg at him from one doorway
and the headquarters of another dog
visible in the other doorway. and then
in the hearing of the servant calculated:
Lord Almighty l heard that this
dachshund of hers was a long one, but
this animal certainly beats my timei'
Cincinnati Enquirer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
POOLS on Murder Cases.

Bookmaking in murder cases is ono
of the forms of gambling here. which
has opened a new field 10 the men who
are willing to lay odds. The suggestion
smacks of the ridiculous. hut gaudily
dressed Young man. with few mote"
in his left hand and $40 in money in
his right, appeared in the criminal
branch Of the supreme court here few
days ago. WHO'S on trialg" he asked
an officer Being told. he consulted his
notes and said:
Lets see. Lawyer Blank; defense,
insanity: charge, murder" And then,
turning to the dOorman again, I'm bet
you l TO 10 he's acquitted. -
The court officer looked puzzled, but
was astounded when the gaudily dressed
informed him he was making ''book. ="
The court officer saw that he made
tracks. but not before over 5000 in bets
had been placed on the outcome of the
case An investigation showed that
there are large number of these book
makers doing business around.the New
York courts, and their profits are said
to be very large York Letter in
Pittsbure Dispatch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
Executors Notice.

Estate of Timothy Sexton, deceased.
The undersigned having Deen appointed ex-
ecutorS OF the last will and testament OF limo
thy Sexton late of the county OF Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that they will appear before the county
court of Rock Island county ut the county
court room, in the city OF Rock Island, at the
August term. the first Monday ia August
next. ut which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested to attend, for the purpose of hav-
Ing the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested TO make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this I'D day OF May. A. ID. 1923.
joins Il. SEXTON.
MARY A. SEXTON.
Executors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
GLAD SHE Is a sPANIARD.
American Wife of the New Spanish Min
lister at Washington.

New York. May 2l.-The most notable
passenger who arrived yesterday on
! the North German Lloyd steamship
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse was the
Duke d'Arcos, who comes to assume
the post Of Spanish minister al Wash
inston, which has beer vacant since the
hurried departure of Senior Polo V Bar-
nabe. April 90. 1898. or the eve Of the
outbreak of war between the two coun-
tries. The new mininster was accom-
panied on the voyage by his wife. for
merry Miss Virginia Woodbury. Lowery
Of Washington, and Senior Juan Riano,
who will act as first secretary of the re-
established Spanish legation.
\ year ago. when Admiral Dewey
leaped into fame. among the stories
published Of him was one that he had
been an ardent sutton for the hand Of
Miss Lowery few years previous to
her marriage. When the reporters
We're interviewing the duke on the pier
yesterday he was asked to say some
thing on behalf of his Wife regarding
her feelings upon returning to her ma
tive country. Turning to the duchess.
he said: Let her speak for herself"
and she replied: Il am delighted to
return to America, but 1 am very glad
l became a Spaniard."
The duke manifested the utmost
hOpefulneSs in the results of his mis-
sion, and spoke unreservedly of the
outcome of the war. That is past"
he said, and Spain looks only to the
future" He was anxious for the
latest news of the situation in the Phi
ippines. and upon being asked his
opinion of the outcome of the cam
paign there, he said: 1t can have but
one result. This country is so powerful
ii will soon compel the insurgents to
surrender We in Spain are sorry for
our soldiers who are prisoners there.
but we believe that General Otis is do
ing all in his power to obtain their re-
lease and carry out the promise of the
United States to send them home"
OF the situation in Cuba the duke
did not care to speak. saying that he
had received no recent information on
the subject. our interest in Cuba is
ended" he added. Spain is thinking
OF other things"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31

give him this number Inc situation
in the Philippines was the subject of
an extended conference yesterday be-
tween the president and Adjutant-
General CCrbin. In view of the more
or less alarming reports which have
been sent TO the United States from
Manila, it is important to know that
the president does not share in the
anxiety which these dispatches have
naturally created. General Otis has
kept in close touch with the authorities
here, and if ne was in the tight posi-
ton which the press reports seem to
indicate il is felt that he would not
hesitate about making his dilemma
known On the contrary. the advices
received from him show that he is not
in need OF largely increased army
Strength of the Army in the Islands.
The present strength cf the army in
the Philippines, including volunteers
who are still in the service. is So 600
When the volunteers return some "a
600 regulars will remain. or 5000 less
than the number estimated as neces-
sary by General Otis. The reinforce
ments now en- roue to Manila or under
orders to depart will bring the total
regulars up to the required figure. but
as there will be considera bic loss
through sickness it is proposed to de-
crease the companies now stationed in
garrisons in this country to their mini
mum. and increase the compaui in
the Philippines to their maximum 1t
is believed that this arrangement will
give General Otis all the men he re-
quires. without disarranging the army
as it is at present distributed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
Administrators Notice.


Estate of William Rasch. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
adulinistratTix of the estate OF william
Ratsch, late of the county of Rock Isl
and, state OF Illinois, deceased. hereby
Civ cS notice that she will appear before the
County court OF Rock Island county, at the
county court room, in the city of Rock Island
at the Augu-t term, on the hrst Monday
in August next. at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend. for the pur-
pose OF having the same adjusted
All persons Indebted TO said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th Gay of May, 4. d. 1899.
MtGDALESA RAIscH, ADMINISTRATIVE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
Seryian Marriages.

Servian men do not marry for love.
but to secure an additional worker for
the household, so very young men mar
~ women several years older than
themselves, as girls are less experienced
in homework. In the lower and mid
die classes women are always helped
las, and may not sit down unbidden in
the presence of the men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
Publication Notice.
State OF Illinois.
County OF Rock Island.

State OF Illinois
County OF Rock Island -
County court or Rock Island comfy. to the
july term. a Al. 1879.
John Gro.en. admins. ratOr of the estate 81
Ann Conway. deceased. " John Conway
ceased. Petition - stu real estate 10 pay
debts.
AFFIDAVIT of the unknown residence OF the
unknown p i-S OF the sail Ann Conway de-
filed in the Office OF the clerk % the county court
OF Rock IStand county. notice Is hereby given
to the said unknown heirs OF the laid m
Conway. deceased. that the said plaintiff John
IroGen. admi ~iStratOr OF the estate OF Ann
Con way. deceased has fled his petition in the
order TO sell the premises belonging 10 the g.
tate OF said deceased or - much of IL ~ may
he needed To pay The CchtS % said deceased.
and de~cr- bed - foll rvs. to wit: Lot nun her
four "a. In block uuulEer IN &c (3l. in Bailey
Davenport : fourth f4thl addition TO the city
4. Rock /. nd in the county OF Rock Island and
state OF Illinois aud that summons has been
issued out of said court AGAINST YOU retvrna-
abe At the July term. \ u = - OF said court. TO
be holden on The Srd day az JulyA ID. y - at The
court house n hook Island IN Rock Island
county. Illinois
Now. unless you the said unknown
heirs of the SAD Ann Conway. deceased.
shall personally be and appear before the
th.. tirsJ aay of the next term thereof. TO be
holden AZ Rock Island in said county. IN =
3r,t dav of July. is.ss, and plead answer or
d-rrlur 70 the said cOmpiainantS petition fled
thereto. the same and the matters ana things
therein charged and stated viii be taken as
confessed. and decree entered against YOU
according 10 the prayer 81 said bill
Z Rock Island. IL. May =. A u ic.si
HENRY HUBRAED Clerk
SEARI-E s MARSHALL Complainant : SolicitSrs-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
Executors Notice.
Marion T. Sweeney, attorney.
,tate of Mary O-Connen. deceased.

Marion p sweeney, attorney.
Estate of Mary o Cornell, deceased.
The undersigned having oeen appointed ex-
ecutriX OF the last VIII and testament of Mary
q Council. late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased hereby gives notice
that she VIII APPEAR before the county court of
ROCK Island county. at the county court room.
In the city OF Rock I~iand, ~ the July
term, on the first Monday in July next.
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
To attend for the purpose OF having the same
adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate
arr requested TO make Immediate payment to
tie undersigned.
Dated this first day of May, A. D. 1899
MARGARET THIELE. Executrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
NO BIG ARMY NEEDED.
Statement That Otis Has CabIeG
That 10000 Men Are Enough
in the Philippines.
ALGER TELEGRAPHs A QUESTION

Wants to Know How Many Men the Gen,
eral in Command at Manila Needs
Press Dispatches Representing a Scarcity
of Men Declared Unreliable by the
Washington Post-Recoyery of Captain
TiIIey's Body-Decoration Day Exercises
at Manila.
New York. May 31-A dispatch to
The Journal and Advertiser from Lon
don says: special dispatch from
I.abuan announces that severe fighting
is reported between Americans and Fill
ipinos on the island of Mindanao. The
principal city on the island, Zamboanga,
has been bombarded and burned ard is
in ruins The same dispatch reports
trouble in Sulu.
FiIipinos Capture Two Oncers.
Manila. May 81, 1I:2O a m-Two
petty officers of the United States hos
pital ship Relief went sailing in the
harbOr yesterday. Their boat was
afterward found in the possession OF
natives near their Paranique lines by
the monitor Nonadnock. The men are
supposed to have been killed or cap
tured.
Captain Wren has organized com
pany Of a hundred Macabebees as
scouts. They wear United States army
shirts and trousers. and are under
Wren's personal command.
Washington, May 31.-A cable from
Gen. Otis. dated Manila. May 20. gives
details of the death of Captain TilIey
as follows: The cable Company's YES
sci placing a cable between uoilo and
Ceburar and to Escalante east coast
OF Negroes. to receive old cable cor
nections. says that Capt. Tnley visited
the town. the natives making friendly
demonstrations. While there he was
The vessel captain and one
man escaped to the vessel in a launch.
TflIey and two men took to the water
and were not rescued. The vessel re-
ported to Gen. Smith. who took sew
enty-five men and proceeded to Es-
calante and reported this morning that
the body of Capt. Tiley was found
floating in the river. The body was
sent to Iloilo. Smith remains at Es-
ca!ante for the present"
AIger's Cable to Gen. Otis.
Secretary Alger last night oabled
General Otis TO advise him at ore !
what further reinforcements b. nay |
need after the arrival of all tfL-vsular !
troops to be dispatched to the Philip |
pines to replace the volunteers whose /
time is out. Secretary Alger has fur |
nished General Otis detailed informa- |
ton as to the plan OF assignment of /
the regulars to his command, and his |
cablegram OF inquiry calls for a report |
without delay on what further is need |
ed in the way of troops after all the !
regiments now in contemplation for the |
service are available. Pending General |
Otis report final decision on further |
augmentation OF Otis forces will be |
deferred.
Otis Says 10000 Is Enough.
The Post says this morning: Gen
eral Otis has informed the war depart
nent that he Will be satisfied if the \
army under his command is kept at a |
maximum of 10000. The president will |