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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
Presidents Manners.

Allusion has been made to the over
whelming effect which the sight Of
royalty has on some English men and
cans similarly affected when In the
presence OF the chief magistrate Of
this great nation. Elizabeth ID. Kin
ney, writing in the New York Mail
and Express, Of her visit - President
Mckinley, says: HE was seated at
the table as we were ushered in, but
as there were ladies In the party he
rose and came forward to meet us.
Though only OF medium height his
presence is impressive, and his face
shows the high character Of the intel
lect which lies behind II. He was SO
cordial and unaffected that all felt at
ease, and, though very busy man and
necessarily absorbed In many and per-
picking questions, he gave each of us
smile, cordial handshake, and
One felt from his manner that he
would be an excellent friend To his
friends. One lady, on leaving the
room, said she was so nervous she
could not speak and her friends were
rather inclined to laugh at her until
they listened to u little story which the
presidents secretary related. He said
that few weeks previous a distin-
gushed diplomat was presented to the
president. He was man who had
been doing diplomatic service for 80
years but he retired from his inter
view with Mr.. Mckinley so unneryed
that his voice trembled as he spoke
of 1t. He said it was not the fact OF
his being president which awed him,
but the tremendous responsibilities
which accompany the office and which
Mr.. Mckinley had accepted and exc
cuted in so mastery a way"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

1t is our belief that before the cam
paign of next year fairly opens some
way will have been found Of composing
any differences between Alger and
Mcmillan, which will save the party
from the dissension and discord which
a contest between them for the sena-
torship would be certain to produce
Marquette Mining Journal.
The best way to compose it is for the
political friends of each to create a
sentiment in the rank and file favor
able TO retaining both men in the posi-
tions they now occupy, Alger in the
cabinet and Mcmillan as United States
senator to succeed himself
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
Sealed Proposals.

BELDING, Mich, June 81, 1899
Sealed proposals will be received at the ONCE
OF the city clerk OF Bedding, Mich, until Friday,
the 9Th day OF July A. ID. 1899, at 80 o'clock D.
m, for the purpose OF furnishing the material
and the construction OF two abutments for IN
iron bridge OF one hundred feet span across
Flat river ut the east end OF Main street accord
ing To the plans and spe cifcatons on file at the
once OF the city clerk.
The city council reserves the right To reject
any or all bids
The successful bidder 10 furnish such bonds
as may be required by city council for the faith
full performance OF the contract,
r. l.. SMITH, City Clerk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

Thomas Rhoads, Centerfield, Ohio
writes: II suffered from piles seven
or eight years. No remedy gave me
relief until Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
less than box OF which permanently
cured me-" Soothing, healing, per.
fectly harmless. Beware OF counter.
feits. w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

All persons or corporations owning lots or
lands abuttng upon any and all streets having
sidewalks are hereby notified To rebuild or re.
pair as the necessity may require all sidewalks
abutting upon their said lots or lands and make
them safe for public travel within thirty days
from ana after this date and upon failure of
said lot or land owners to rebuild or repair said
walk or walks, the city OF Belding by its street
commissioner will cause such walks To be re
built or repaired as in his judgment the neces
stiles OF the case may require and all the ok
pense incurred will by certified to the
several supervisors OF the city empowering
them To spread the same upon their rolls as "a
special assessment and the same TO be collected
with the fall or winter tax.
Dated at Bedding this 10Th day OF June, A..
d. 1889
STREET COMMISSIONER
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
One Exceuflan

II am reduced from affiuence to beg
gary he faltered.
In as few words as possible she
broke their engagement.
Il wish to show" she observed
haughtily, that women, contrary to
general report, do not necessarily care
for things just because they are re-
ducedw-Detroit Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

Gun-shot wounds and powder burns
cuts, bruises, sprains, wounds from
rusty nails, insect stings and ivy poison
ing, quickly healed by DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Positively prevents
blood poisoning. Beware of counter
feits. "DeWitt's" is safe and sure.
w. l. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
Naturally So.

The Albino-The ossified girl is alto
gether too proud.
The India Rubber Man-Yes. I never
saw anybody as stiff with her friends
as she is.-Kansas City Independent
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
City Of Belding,

at these prices. | also have ~ acres
in the city at price you can never
buy it for again. Come and see the
place and | will show you gravel bed
on it that is worth $1,000. | will sell
one-half Of this place if desired.
Yours for business,
FRANK G. STOCKING,
Belding, Mich.
Or call on my agent, CHAS. BROWN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

frogs skin. though one OF the thin.
nest, Is also one Of the toughest leath-
ers tanned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

On LIES highway everybody is not
only willing but anxious to take the
rich mans dust.-Little Falls Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

Among the Phonicians in ancient
days, the wearing of earrings was
badge of servitude
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06
FOR SKLE!

They're going! Only 10 one-acre lots
left-four lots IN one, and the price is
only $50 to $40 each You will never
get another chance to buy one acre
lots In the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-07-06

STREET COMMISSIONERS
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-11-09
KENTUCKY FIGHT
IS WAKING WARM
Taylor and GoebeI Each Claim the
Election.
MAY BE TWO INAUGURATIONS

Frankfort, Ky. Nov. 9.-There
is more excitement in this state
over Tuesdays election than there
was in the presidential campaign
of '96. Today both leading can
didates are still claiming thestate
Taylor, the republican candidate,
claims a plurality of 1000, while
Goebei, democrat. says he was
elected by fully 5000 soles. 1t
will require full canvass of all
the precints to decide. q
At noon sixty counties heard
from give Goebel plurality, while
fifty-nine others give Taylor votes
enough to put him in the lead by
fifteen hundred
Friends of Goebel say lie will be
the next governor, no matter what
the result may be, and it is quite
possible that there will be two in
augurations. To be sure, Taylor
has the militia with him, but Goe-
bel has the machine, an institu-
tion which it is difficult 10 defeat.
The next Legislature will be
democratic, the mem bership being
as follows: Senate, 26 democrats,
10 republicans and 2 populists;
house, 5S democrats, 40 republi-
cans and 2 populists.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-11-09
ADMIRAL DEWEYS
SECRET MARRIAGE
He Eiudes the Reporters snd Is
Quietly Wed.
ON HIS HONEYMOON TRIP.

Washington, Nov. 9.-Admiral
Dewey played the part of hero
in secret wedding this morning
at St. Paups rectory. At nine
O'Clock he met Mrs. Hazen at the
iectory by appointment and they
were made man and wife as quick
ly as Father Macin could speak
the magic words. The admiral
and his bride then drove to Mrs.
McLean's home where wedding
breakfast was served. This after
noon they left on their honeymoon
trip. but it is not known where
they are going or how long they
will be absent.
The greatest surprise is that they
were married at the rectory instead
OF at the home of Mrs. Mclean,
but it is supposed this course was
taken to avoid reporters.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-11-09
The Rok Island Wall Map of the
United States

Is the best offered to the public
1t is very large and specially adapt
ed to school purposes. Every
teacher of geography and every
business office should have one.
1t will be sent post paid to any ad-
postage stamps or coin.
ADDRESS. JOHN SEBASTIAN. 6. P. A.,
CHICAGO. Ill.
julius McCandless the hardware
merchant. invites the prudent and
economical housekeeper 10 exam
inc his stock of queegsware, cut
lery, granite, tin, copper and wood
en- ware. Prices are right
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-11-09
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
F. D. Shook Seriously Injured
by Discharge of his own Gun.

by Discharge of his own Gun.
Shortly after noon today, Mrs.
F. ID. Shook, of the West end,
rode into town on her bicycle to
summon physician to attend her
husband whom she said had acci-
dentally shot himself. A full ac-
count of the accident was
not learned by the TRIBUNE
before going to press, but it
seems that while Mr.. and Mrs.
Shook were out hunting near Rus
sell, Mr.. Snooks' gun was acci-
dentally discharged, the contents
taking effect in his body. Mrs.
Shook was intensely excited when
she reached town, and it is to be
hoped that the accident will prove
less severe than she imagined.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-11-09
Thinks War is Nearing the End

lnlnkS war is Nearing the End
New York, Nov. 9.-Lord Julian
Pauncefort, the British mbassa-
dor to the United States, with his
family, arrived in this city this
morning. The first words he
spoke after leaving the ship were
to ask for the latest news from the
South African war. He said Il
do not believe hostilities will con-
tinue much longer. When Gen.
Gaylord arrives to relieve General
White the situation will clear at
once"
Interesting news on Fourth page,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-11-09
LORD MAYORS SHOW.
And Celebration of Prince 81
Wales Birthday.

London, Nov. 9.-The annual
Lord Mayors show took place in
this city today. 1t is also the
birthday of the Prince of Wales,
and the two events caused an un-
usual demonstration
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-11-09
Train Struck Trolley Car.

Syracuse, n. Y. Nov. "a troll
ley car was struck by mail train
on the Delaware and Lacawanna
railroad early this morning in the
suburbs of the city. There were
four passengers aboard two of
whom were killed outright and the
other two seriously injured. The
train left the track and was wrecked.
and the passengers severely shaken
up.
Pure Whiskey HARPER Per
feet Whiskey HARPER Every
bottle guaranteed HARPER, Sold
by W, L. Burley, Florence, Colo,
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-11-09
MEAGEa NEWS FROMAFRICA
Report Says All Is Well at
Kim mberley.

Estcort. Natal, Nov. o. ODE
layed in transmission) Mr. Brain
ard, proprietor of a hotel in Lady
smith, arrived hero today The
Beers artillery, he says, is out
ranging the English guns, and
that the bonn bardment from the
Beers intrenchments is working
desolation in Ladysmith.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-11-09

Cape Town, Nov. 9.-A message
from Kimberley dated Novemb Der
8, says all is well at that place.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

APIA. Samoa, July 14.-Since the arrival
OF the international Commission Mataafa
and thirteen chiefs who formerly const-
tuted the provisional Government have on
all occasions demonstrated their friendli-
ness. their desire for peace and their very
pronounced wish that the new Govern
ment of Samoa should be settled on equit
able lines.
On the other hand the few followers of
Tanu and Tamasese. strongly supported
nv A few British colonials, not one of
whom has any vested interests in the
country worth mentioning and all of whom
are merely place hunters. have raised
objections to every effort that the Com
rnissioners have made. even going so far
as 10 advise Tamasese to hold on to Null
nuu (the capitaD and to the house usually
occupied by the President thus in meas
IRE keeping DR.. Solp from commencing
his duties In a regular way, as all public
documents were locked up there.
On the 18th of last month the Commits
sioners decided that the continued pres
ence Of Tanu in Samoa and the residence
Of Tamasese to Mulinuu were detrimental
10 the negotiations then pending for a
peaceful settlement. Tanu was ordered to
leave Samoa IN the Torch for Fiji or any
other more distant point that he might
select. and Tamasese was ordered to go to
his home at Leulomoega.
On the 18th Tanu's flag which had been
so tremendously raised by Admiral Kautz
was ordered lowered, and Tamasese de-
parted for Mulinuu, but not to his home.
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REVIEW OF THE SAMOAN SITUATION
J.. MCORS,
American Resident and Special Correspondent of The Call

and at this moment number of natives
who had been engaged in ii are now on
board the Tauranga and kormOran,
awaiting their trials, which will probably
take place tomorrow.
Safata is situated across the range Of
mountains and on the opposite side of
Upolu from Apia. BY land it is fourteen
miles distant, by water forty Suatele
the principal chief over there. had estab-
lished on the very top of the range Il sort
of sanitarium, open freely to all persons
crossing. and very generally made use Of
by both whites and natives.
About the houses he mad planted a
number of fruit trees and much taro and
other Samoan food plants Besides this
and pigs. The place was at an elevation
of 5000 feet, the atmosphere cool and
bracing. and many persons, including, OF
course, its owner, came to this place from
time to time as a sort of relief from the
higher temperatures below at Apla on
the one side and Safata on the other.
During the whole of the wars from Janu-
airy l until April % this place escaped mo-
Hesitation because the Mataafa forces I'M
der Suatele occupied the surrounding
country.
After the conclusion of the war, when
the Tanu men were promised protection
and ordered to their homes, some OF them
belonging to Safata, in passing "TiaW, y
as the place was known, utterly destroyed
everything there. of course burning the
houses to the ground.
On hearing of this Suatele in public
speech at Safata, in which he counseed
ell persons to obey the voice of the COM
mission and maintain the peace, expressed
his wish to be informed of the names OF
the vandals who had destroyed his prop
erty after the war was over and 50 not
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BY H. J. MOORS,

for he located himself at Vaimoso. one of
the suburbs of ADia and there established
a sort Of court over which he pretended to
rule: so that in order to keep engagements
with the Mataafa party the Commission
ers were compelled to have Tamasese
brought aboard the Badger and very sol
emnly warned that any further nonsense
from him might have serious results.
Some of the missionaries, and also the
relations of Tanu by incessant and vehe-
rnent intercession prevailed upon the Com
miss!oners to allow this young man to re-
main in Samoa under certain conditions
so on the 18th of June the Torch departed
for Fiji without him.
On the goth inst. a fono. or meeting OF
reconciliation. was held on board the
Badger chiefs from both sides publicly
shaking hands and in the presence of the
Commissioners promising to keep the
peace and cause their followers also to DO
so.
On the ed the Badger, having the Com
missioners on board, departed for Pago
Page and other points on Tutuila, re-
II. I. NJ. s. Fake departed for Sydney.
and on the same day the Torch returned
from Fiji bringing Hamilton Hunter to
act here as British Consul. This gentle
man mas for years been attached to the
Fitian administration and is we'll and ia
vorably known in many parts of the
Western Pacific. However, the govern
ment of the Ffjian Islands has in the past
made so little progress and has been So
generally unsatisfactory both to the ma
tives and to the whites that the appoint
ment of any person from that Govern
ment to Samoa is hardly reassuring.
On the 18th of June q serious row &C.
Cured AT Safata, during the progress OF
which several persons lost their lives,
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only inconvenience him but also all other
persons crossing the island. On the fol-
lowing day tie depredators were discov-
cred and two of Suatele's sons attacked
and seriously wounded two of them with
axes and knives. and on the following
Sunday, when they were leaving church,
they were in turn shot down by friends
of the wounded men and another of their
people was also filed with bird shot.
Suateles two sons have since died, and II
is believed that the man they had wound
ed with ak cuts is also dead.
The Torch Tauranga and kormoran
were at once dispatched to the scene of
the trouble and all concerned were ar
rested and are now awaiting their trials.
1t was proven during the preliminary in
vestigation that the Mataafa men IS still
men had five Snider rifles and two shot
guns.
On the Goth of June the Tutanekai ar
rived in Samoa, bringing Major MAR,
gentleman for many years connected with
the New Zealand Lands Court. He came
here with the understanding that he was
TO act as British Consul but as Mr.. Hun
ter had arrived in the meanwhile and had
assumed the duties of the office the major
is not yet employed and will probably
return TO Auckland by next boat.
The Fourth of July was celebrated, all
the warships being decorated with all
their bunting and firing salutes of twenty
one guns promptly at noon During the
ceived callers at the consulate, and en-
tertained them with an excellent lunch,
and during the afternoon the Badger en-
tertained all who chose to visit her.
Some of the wrestling and boxing
matches gotten up for the entertainment
of the guests and crew were of very
exciting character. Boat races were also
started from the ship and we'll contested.
On this day and on board the Badger
Chief Justice Chambers rendered his
resignation which was accepted. But on
a subsequent day a his request he was
granted a leave of absence for two
months, on the expiration of which the
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Native Kingship, They Sug-
gest, Should Be Abolished
IN the Interest Of Good
Order.
One Court and One Law Will
Create Harmony Among the
White Residents.

any circumstances allow his name to be
used in connection with it.
During the fOnos held on Upolu the
Commissioners were very much impressed
with the difference in appearance between
the Malietoan and Mataafan factions,
that there can be no question but that
the Mataafans are intellectually, morally,
numerically and even physically greatly
the superiors.
On the Sth inst. Herr Won Bulow. lately
connected with the Samoan disturbances.
arrived here on one of the interisland
Consul to depart again for Tonga and to
remain there until matters here were in
a more settled condition.
It is expected that at the meeting which
takes place on Mulinuu to-day the native
chiefs will accept the greater part of the
suggestions offered by the Commissioners
to the new government which they will
propose to the powers. The natives will.
however make this point: That the gov
eminent to be formed is more for the
benefit and use of the powers themselves
than for the natives; therefore, if heavy
salaries are to be paid as heretofore. then
they think the powers should themselves
pay a just. portion of these charges.
Judge NIiIligan and w: Cooper are get
ting together all the evidence concerning
the losses and damages occurring during
the late hostilities, and it is believed that
the commission will recommend that all
honest claims should be paid.
An absurd rumor was spread a few days
ago TO the effect that Chief Justice Cham
bers had been asked to remain here some
time longer by the Commissioners. 1 have
now the permission of one of the Com
missioners to say (and this story will he
published both in England and in Ger
many that some days ago the commits
sion learned that Mr. Chambers was
heard to announce that he would stay
here yet another month
Commissioner Trip at once called upon
him and in a pleasant way said: We'll.
Chief Justice. | suppose you are getting
ready to leave us?' wherein the latter is
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resignation is to come into force. This
was done evidently for the purpose of
allowing this gentleman to draw two
months extra salary to cover some
travelling expenses which were claimed.
On the 5th of July the Commissioners
left Apia on the Tutanekai to visit diff
ferent points in Savaii which were un-
suitable for such a large vessel as the
Badger to call at.
F'onos, or native gatherings. were held
at many places and the usual compl-
ments exchanged and all invited to come
to Mulinuu on the 14th inst to hear read
the propositions which the Commission
ers are TO make to the treaty powers con-
corning the new act to govern Samoan
matters. This meeting was also gotten up
for the purpose of a general reconcilia
ton when the contending factions were
supposed to again make friends The
Commissioners were very anxious that
Mataafa should attend, but it is very
doubtful If he will do so. Up to the pres
ent he has declared that he is now and
forever out of Samoan politics; that his
late chiefs will all personally attend the
meeting and faithfully carry out any
engagements they may enter into. but
that he cannot give his hand in friend
ship to such men as TamaSeSe and Tanu,
for If he did so he would be acting with
a lie in his heart. He has wish to
meet them. or ever to hear of them again.
Three times the Samoan people have
elected him King of Samoa by great ma
jorities. and each time by outside inf1u-
ence the wishes of the people have been
thwarted; he has himself never desired
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reported as saying: 81 don't sec just how
| can do so this month; there are so many
things yet to do In justice to others |
think | ought to stay over till August
On this Mr.. Trip is reported to have di
necessary for him TO be plain and to say
that the Commissioners could not think or
leaving him here after their departure;
that his presence was detrimental to any
peaceful settlement; that all over Samoa
wherever the commission had been there
seemed to be a general demand for Mr..
Chambers removal and that the commits
sion bad so far it could protected him
and did not feel that they should take any
more chances in the matter. After this
plain talking Chambers found that he
could not do those very important things
he had designed by working overtime and
running his court on the continuous per-
Torrance plan.
A number of important matters have
thus been rushed through, regardless OF
results so long as the friends or the re-
firing Justice would be served, and there
IS not the slightest doubt that most IL not
all of these matters will be heard again.
Most of the Samoan news published IN
American newspapers comes through CO.
lonal sources. being cabled from sydney
and from Auckland. 1t is always unreii-
able and very often false statements are
designedly made for the purpose OF mis-
leading the American public.
These colonials are most anxious TO nave
the mother country annex Samoa, oelteV-
roa+i,ra5 on Para Eiphteen
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TO END
CONSULAR
JURISDICTION.

only where the laws of country are Tor
a religious or other reasons not suitable
for application to foreigners. But the
Chief Justice of Samoa is an American
or European and administers American or
European law. 1t would appear. therefore,
that there is no reason why he should
not take cognizanCe of all suits brought
against foreigners nor why foreigners
should enjoy privileges of extra-terrtorial-
ity except that of not being amenable to
the jurisdiction of native courts. which
will deal only with such matters as are
decided according to native custom. Hith-
erto consular jurisdiction has been a pow
erful means of embittering international
strife in Apia. Each nationality has had