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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
ASBESTUS.
Some Of the Peculiarfties Of This
Mysterious Substance.

Mysterious Substance.
Asbestus is physical paradox. yet
one OF natures most marvellous produc-
tons 1t has been called meteorological
vegetable: il is both fibrous and crys-
talline, elastic. yet brittle; floating
stone. which can be readily carded,
spun and woven into tissue. In Ger
many it is known as steinfachs (stone
fax. and the miners of Quebec give it
quite as expressive name-pierre cotton
Cotton stone) The asbestus mines Of
world, yielding 50 per cent of the en-
tire output Italy being the only COM
peting country. and there the industry
Is declining Although Charlemagne is
said to have had tablecloth of asbestus.
which he cleansed by throwing into the
fire. it was practically unknown until
1850
The Italian mineral was then expert
nented with and some years later put
on the market In 1878 the first Cana
dian mine was opened. and the product
steadily increased until 1890. when
$500 tons, worth 81, $50 900, were
mined. There has since been "A decline
in value. the amount for 1896 being
-, 200, worth only $430, 900. Asbestus
is flexible. noncombustible and non
conductor of heat and electricity, and
on these properties its increasing use
depends. 1t is spun into yarn, from
which cloth is woven for drop curtains
in thaaters clothinO for freman acid
workers, etc. 1t is made into lamp
wicks and gloves for stokers and ropes
for fire escapes. 1t is felted into mill.
board to be used as an insulator in dy-
namos and az a fireproof lining fol-
floors. 1t is used to insulate electric
wires and as covering to prevent loss
of heat from steam pipes. Mixed with
rubber it is used to pack steam joints.
--Pittsburg Dispatch
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
william Blacks Disturbed Dip.

There fingers in Oban legend to the
effect that one hot day William Black.
the novelist, went to quiet place out
of sight to swim. He undressed in re-
mote part of the rocks. When he was
in the water, woman. deeply MINERS
ed in a blue volume, which was 1.-THE
Princess of Thule, came and sat I'M
Willingly near his clothes The swim
mer. tired with his exercise, was anx-
ious to return to his garments, but the
lady on shore was far too engrossed
with the fortunes of Princess Sheila to
heed the coughing intimations of his
presence. Presently matters came to a
crisis. A sportsman passed along the
rocks and discerned Mr.. Black dark
head bobbing above the waves He took
it for seal and was taking deadly
aim when Mr.. Black jumped up in the
water and implored Don't fire. I'm
human man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
How Did Jim knowf

For several years my early morning
walk lay through the first block of
West Fifty seventh street, where used
regularly to meet milkman delivering
milk. He would take from his wagon a
rack containing several bottles and GO
from house to house, while his old gray
horse walked sedately on alone.
One morning as / was passing the
pair midway the block the man said to
his horse:
"'Go on, jim, and turn at No. Z.
watched with interest. Jim did 60
on until exactly opposite No. z. Then
he carefully turned and walked back to
his master-or shall say comrade
Yet some people think that the lower
animals cannot reason. Our Animal
Friends
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
HE BREADS A RAZOR.
And He Has Good Reason to After
His Marrow Escape

"There is a physician now stopping
at this house, remarked the proprietor
of one of the hotel barber shops, "who
has mortal dread of razor in the
hands of another. 1t originated in a re-
markable experience. Some years ago
ne was in town in Iowa and stepped
into a barber shop to get shaved. All
the chairs were filled, so he sat down TO
wait. In few minutes one of the bar
bers called Next and he was getting
up when gentleman who had just en-
tered addressed him.
Z" Il am in a great hurry to catch a
train, he said. and would be very
grateful if You would allow me to take
the chair ahead of you.
"Such requests are not unusual and
the doctor. who is naturally obliging,
told him to go ahead and resumed his
seat. The other man had hardly climbed
into position when the barber picked
up razor and cut his throat from ear
TO ear, killing him instantaneously.
''In spite of stories to the contrary. |
think that is the only case of the kind
that ever happened In the united
States The barber turned out to be in
sane, but the horror of the scene and
the almost miraculous character of his
own escape made such an impression
on the mind of the doctor that he has
never since allowed anybody to shave
him,
"Only this morning l trimmed his
hair. and in finishing the job | started,
as is customary to shape up the growth
of his temples with the corner of my
razor. The moment he caught sight OF
the blade he turned pale as death.
Don 1t touch me with that he exclaim-
ed. DO the best you can with the scis-
sors and let the rest gol' He has known
me long time and l suppose has conf
dence in my sanity, but the reminis-
cence was too much for him, and, really.
don I wonder New Orleans Times
Democrat
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
DAWN'S MAsQuE.

Sleep no more, Corinnal Night
Stealthily i'm ghostly yelling
Fleeing, scatter eli in her flight
Whereso er her mantle trailing.
Brushed and bent each grassy spear
Bounties Of dew silver here.
Now in splendid pageant moves
Like far sea phosphorescent,
Passing down the mountain groves,
Dawn 60 kiss the ko's blue crescent,
Golden arrows falling ever
From her loose rose belted culver.
Sillxen strands of thistle down
Woven by the pixie maiden)
Glitter. and the coral crown
Wherewith every hawthorn's laden,
Zen as IL in rubies set,
Sparkles with the hoar frost wet.
Sleep no more, Corinnal Nav,
Slumber hath outstaid its limit
When the pomp of newborn day
Throstles see and rise To hymn Il,
When, all loveliness, the sun
Setteth forth his course to rum
Pail Mall Gazette
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

"There's one thing about the north
pole, asserted the returned explorer
emphatically.
The crowd leaned eagerly forward to
learn the result of his Investigations
Eyes. repeated the returned explor-
er, lighting his cigar with great de-
liberation.
"Er-what did we understand" 1t
was the man with the inquisitive nose
who spoke--.'you to say it is, pro-
fessor2
The returned explorer threw away
his match
at is the ice" he explained kindly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
The Largest Tree. In the world.

The largest tree in the world is to be
seen at Mascali, near the foot Of
Mount Etna. and 1t is called "the Chest
nut Tree of Hundred Horses Its
name rose from the report that Queen
Jane of Aragon. with her principal no.
bility. took refuge from violent storm
under its branches. The trunk is 204
feet in circumference. The largest tree
in the United States, it is said. stands
near Bear creek, on the north fork Of
the Tule river. in California. 1t meas
ures 14O feet in circumference. The
giant redwood tree in Nevada is 119
feet in circumference. Ladies Home
Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
Not Listening.

She was very little girl. but not so
small that she did not recognize swear
ing as something very wrong or that if
other people used bad language it was
her place to close her ears to it. She
was on the street with her mother, and
as they passed group of men talking
in loud tones the passersby heard the
small girl exclaim in shocked tones.
"Oh. isn't that awful" And then, as
If suddenly remembering, But I'm not
listening New York Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15


its all the
Nation the publisher the BANNER or home paper
with Tho Weekly which enables
him to furnish both papers at the riniug cost OF 81
vlager HIMSELF to his family to the
community In which he lives cordial Of his local II
unringy brings his
home all the and happenings his neighorhood the dong his
different
markets and fact weekly which should be found wide
progressive family
just think OF i'll Both OF these for only S25
Send all subscriptions THE BANNER" Bedding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
Costly HeaItb.

Blivens-My dear, I'm really alarmed
about Tommy's health.
Mrs. Blivens-I suppose you mean
you are alarmed about his i'll health
and future doctors bills.
Blivens-I said health, and | meant
it. | was thinking of butchers bills. -
Boston Transcript.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
Through Laxer., Eve.

Clara ION the wrong side of 3O)-I
am sure don't know what he sees in
her
Cnolly-Well. they say love is blind.
Clara Blind Nonsense never
saw a man in love yet who did not see
ten times as much in his sweetheart as
| could. Harlem Life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
one Of the Main REQUISITES.

81 thought he had all the elements of
successful artist for the humorous
weeklies. and yet he failed.
Eyes he failed to make the feet and
the mouths large enough to be consider
ed real humor - Chicago Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

"Spare mel" pleaded the trembling
captive falling upon his knees
VERY well, replied the cannibal.
with grin. 81 will save you for my
Sunday dinner New York Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

Train up child in the way he
should &c. but don't overtrain him, or
he will be pretty sure to 20 in an oppo-
site direction. Boston Transcript
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

The price Of medicine in Prussia is
regulated by the state, a new price list
being published every year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

How little man knows Of his fellow
man-unless he lives in a village.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

No star is ever lost we once have seen.
We always may be what we might have been
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
NEARLY
Fifty.eight Years Old!

It's long life. but devotion to the true
interests and prosperity OF the American
People has won for it new friends as the
years rolled by and the original members
Of its family passed TO their reward, and
these admirers are loyal and steadfast
10 day, with faith in its teachings, and
confidence In the information which IL
brings TO their homes and firesdes.
AS natural consequence IL enjoys in
its old age all the vitality and vigor OF
its youth, strengthened and ripened by
the experiences Of over half a century.
It has lived on its merits, and on the
cordial support OF progressive Americans.
1t is THE NewYork Weekly Tribune, "
acknowledged the country over as the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

Men are like chickens-they always
want TO get on the highest roost.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12
Residence Sites
- AT MANOA GGE:
For Sale.

Having purchased tract of the finest
land in Manoa for residence sites, | will
now receive applications from parties de-
string to purchase.
These lots are Immediately in front of
the residence of H. E. Cooper, Esq.,, and
command grand view of Manoa Valley
and the picturesque country to Diamond
Head.
There are 10 lots in series, fronting
on the west, or main, Manoa road, and 5
facing on Liholiho street.
The lots are each 100 feet wide, and
from 100 to $50 feet deep. Government
water main laid past the lots on West
Manoa road.
Terms-one third cash, balance in one
and two years at 6 per cent.
Early application necessary.
JAS. F. MORGAN,
80 Queen street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing assessments have been levied on the
Accessible Stock Of the McBryde Sugar
Co., Ltd, which are payable at the office
of Theo. H. Davies & Co., Ltd:
5per cent (sI.oo per share) payable on
the 18th day of August, 1899, and dein-
quent on the Ist day of September, 1899.
per cent tSI.oo per share) payable on
the Ist day of October, 1890, and delin.
quent on the Ist day of November, 1899.
5 per cent (sI.oo per share) payable on
the Ist day of January, 1900, and delin-
quent on the Ist day of February, 1900.
By order of the Directors.
THOMAS RAIN WALKER,
Treasurer McBryde Sugar Co., Ltd.
Honolulu, August sth, 1899. I2oo-Iw
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12
ITEMS FROM HARBOR FRONT

Fair weather on Kauai.
Kekaha mill has stopped grind
ing.
The W. G. Hall is reported at
Niihsu.
Head seas and strong winds re-
ported in Kauai channel.
Sugar awaiting shipment on
Kauai amounts to 1888 bags.
The s $. City of Picking sails
for the Orient at 8 o'clock tonight.
The steamers Kinsu and Clsu-
dine are due tonight and tomor-
row respectively.
At Brewers wharf the mission
airy barkentine Morniug Star will
make rea 'y fer South Sea voy-
age.
On the arrival of the 8. s. Bel
gian King. due from Yokohama
this afternoon, the Oceanic wharf
will be ready for her discharge.
8. 8. City of Picking left San
Francisco on Saturday, August s
little before 8 O'Clock 10 The
afternoon. A most deli ghtful
passage was experience all the
way down. Time: 6 days and 2
hours.
The City of Picking went on
Hunters Point drydock in San
Francisco on Au Just L, where she
was freed from the mass Of nlgss
and barnacles which incrusted
her. She brought a number OF
pas. engers for this port and 4S
bags of mail. She sale for Yoke
hama at 9 p. M.
U. 8. A. 7. Indiana sailed fol
Manila last evening. Great trou
BILE was met with in rounding uE
delinquents, and several soldiers
were missing when the trsnspor
departed. A bugler marched VI
and down Fort aud Nuuanu street,
for some time previous to tn,
vessels going and guards wer'
out all over the city looking 70
the absent ones.
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
From Kauai, per stmr Noeau
Aug Ia Cushingham and
deck.
From Kauai, per stmr Kilo
hama, Aug l2-Miss III r Neal
S ii Comstock and A deck.
From Kona and Kohala pei
stmr Upolu, Aug 1T Parson
ID Ortmau, Mr. and Mrs Perry. .
Hind, Rentou Hind aud Miss
M Hind and 4 deck. 49,.
From Kauai, per stmr Mika
hala, Aug l2-S b Dole, II Nor
rison, Mis- Center, Miss Nahum
, Miss Dreier, Mrs W Wright, A ,
Mirrles, james Scott, A F Knud
sen aud wife, j Markham, wifi
: and family aud 6 deck.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
For additional shipping New, see seventh page.

Diamond Head Signal Station, Aug
~, pm-Weather clear, wind light
Weather Bureau, Punahou, Aug IL.
-Temperature-Mo minimum,
"a; Midday maximum, "a.
barometer corrected for gravity .o6.)
Barometer, Ga m, 29.9S. Irregular.
and falling.
Rainfall, do, O.08
Humidity at 9 a m IS percent.
Dew Point 81 f.
ARRIVALS.
Friday, August II.
Stmr MOkolii, Dover, from Kauna-
kakai; 238 bags taro, % pkgs mdse,
l04 sheep, horse.
Schr Concord, Mana, from Eleele.
Am stmr City Of Picking, Smith, 8
days hours from San Francisco.
Saturday, Aug IL.
Stmr A Cummins, Searle, from
Oahu ports.
Stmr Mikahala, Petersen, from
Kauai with 1900 bags Of sugar for
Alexander & Baldwin, and 1890 bags
for H Waterhouse Il Co.
Stmr Noeau, Wyman, from Kauai
with Is bales of bags for H Hackfeld
& Co and Q pkgs sundries.
Stmr Kilohana, Thompson. from
Kauai with 1904 bags:of suga, for III
Hackfeld & Co, and 20 pkgs of sun
dries.
Stmr Upolu, Henningsen, from Ko-
hala and Kona with II passengers, 200
bags of charcoal and miscellaneous
mdse.
DEPARTURES.
Friday. August IL.
Stmr Mokolii, Dudoit, for Kauna-
kakai.
US A II Indiana, Morle, for Manila
VESSELS LEAVING TODAY.
Stmr Keauhou, Mosher, for Ko-
loa and Eleele at 3 o'clock.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12
President Dole Back

President Dole returned from
Kauai 10 the Mikahala this morn
lug leaving Mrs. Dole on the Gar
den Isle at the bedside of her sick
nephew, Guy Dennet. Mr.. Dole
says that the young man shows a
great improvement since the oper-
alton. The President was at the
Executive building this morning
bat had no meeting with the Cabi,
net ministers.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12
For Sale.

Corner lot and cottage at
Kalihi. Terms 5000 cash,
balance $25 per month. A
good chance to secure a home
on easy terms.
A number of lots at Kalihi,
so X 100 each. Terms to
suit purchaser.
Apply to
WILLIAM SAVIDGE,
No. 10 Fort st.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12

TO LET-A large KITCHEN with RANGE and
! DINING ROOM. furnished for rent IN good
locality for business; on easy terms. Inquire at this
Office. i2s7
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12

Photographs are largely
used as a source of amuse-
ment by young and old while
they guide the unskilIed hand
in making enlarged drawings
from smaller pictures by a
mechanical process. KING
BROS. have them for sale,
40 Hotel street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12
Yacht La Paioma.

San Francisco, Aug. 2.-The
yacht La Paloma has been bought
of w. S. Goodfellow by Colonel
Macfarlane of Honolulu, ex cham
berlain to Queen Liiiuokalani.
She will sail today for Honolulu
in command of Captain McPhail,
late mate of the bark Andrew
Welch. Captain John @. Wells
will be passenger upon her and
will command her in Honolulu.
He has been superintendent for
the Rosenfelds of the loading OF
New York bound vessels.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12

Bodies of the seven men who
Were shot at Harper's Ferry with
John Brown have been moved to
North Elba, where they will res,
beside the body of the old liberia,
tor,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12
REAL
ESTATE
BARGAINS!.

I.-Withdrawn.
2.-Lot at Palama, about y acre.
IA 4o-room lodging house, with a IL
year lease.
"A good paying business and large lot
of land, centrally located:
s.-Farm at Hamakua, Hawaii part In
coffee.
6.-Lot 50 X 100 Quarry street, near II.
Hacldeld, Esq.
Farm at S. kona, part In coffee. /
slot IS x 200, Beretania street (Ka.
paakea).
For further particulars apply to
j. NJ. WAS,
@ Post Office Lane, Honolulu.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12

The office of the United States
Consul in Porto Rico has been
abolished.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12
BY AUTHORITY.

Notice.
P. H. Bumette has this day been ap.
pointed a Notary Public for the First
Judicial Circuit of the Hawaiian Islands.
J. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
Interior Office, July 10, 1900.
I2Q5-3t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-08-12
Notice.

Chas. F. Chillingsworth has this day
been appointed Notary Public for the
First Judicial Circuit of the Hawaiian
Islands.
J. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
Interior Office, June 1, 1899.
IZos-lt
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-28
The Kidney Complexion.

The pale, sallow snnken-cheeked, dis
tressed looking people you so often meet are
afflicted with Kidney Complexion
Their kidneys are turning 10 parsnip
color. So is their complexion,
They may also have indigestion, or suffer
from seeplessness, rheumatism, neuralgia,
brain trouble nervous exhaustion and some
times the heart acts badly.
The cause is weak, unhealthy kidneys.
Usually the sufferer from kidney disease
does not find out what the trouble is until it
is almost too late, because the first symptoms
are So like mild sickness that they do not
think they need medicine or doctor until
they find themselves sick in bed.
DIR. Kimer's Swamp-Root will build up
and strengthen their weak and diseased
kidneys purify their diseased kidney
poisoned blood, clear their complexion and
soon they will enjoy better health,
You can get the regular sizes at the drug
store at fifty cents and ole dollar, or yor
may first proYe for yourself the wonderful
virtues of this great discovery, Swamp-Root
by sending your address to Dr. Kilmer x Co.
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample bottle and {
book that tells all about it, both sent to yoI
absolutely free by mail. When writing
kindly mention that you read this liberia
offer in the Shenandoah HERALD.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-28
PERSONAL MEN TlON.

Joseph Glover transacted business at Potts-
Vile to-day.
r. f. and J. J. Bradigan spent part of to-
day at POttsville
A. L. Graf visited friends at the county
seat to-day.
Charles Smith was guest of friends at
Pottsville to-day.
VIII Harper, Of the Mahanoy City RecPrd'
was a town visitor to-day.
Christ Eberle, of Girardville, was visitor
to town yesterday.
Mrs. J. W. Bailey, of Middletown, Conn,
the guest of Mrs Clifton Robbins.
w. S. Morgan, of West Cherry street, is on
the sick list.
John Tempest, a recruit of Plattsburg, n.
Y, is visiting his relatives in town.
Charles Scheuhing, a former resident OF
town, hut now located at Newark, n j.,
came over from Mahanoy City to-day.
j. NJ. Rittenhouse, the fish dealer, leii
town this morning for Baltimore and other
southern points on business.
Senator John f. Higgins received the warm
| greetings of his host of friends on his first
appearance on the streets to-day, after long
siege of illness.
Mrs w. J. Setzer and Mrs. George Steven
son, of Reading, are guests of 2. P, ID. klr
! Inns family, on East Oak street
Mr.. r. NJ. Fry, of POttsville, is a guest OF
! town friends
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-28

An inquest was held at Mahanoy City last
night iu the case of Andrew Bendrik, who
was killed in the slope Of the st. Nicholas
colliery on Saturday by being thrown from
a cage, on improper hoisting. The coroner's
jury rendered the following verdict: That
the death was due to an accident caused by
the company not taking the proper precau-
tions to transmit signals from the men 10 the
engineer" There is overcast in the
slope, about four feet above the second
level, where the men should have
got off. This overcast is IS inches above the
top of the gun boat in which the men were
riding. The dump chute is 40 feet above the
overcast John Grim, who was in the gun
boat testified that, in passing this overcast,
he heard Bendrick shout 20, God!", and
then disappear over the back of the car. II
was Grim's opinion that the overcast struck
Bendrick and knocked him out Of the car.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-28
THE HOPKINS CASE.
Continued itom First Pagel

first witness called was Edward Witchie.
The Deputy District Attorney conducted the
examinations. Witchie repeated the same
story he told yesterday and last night, while
before Justice Shoemaker. lie said he saw
Hopkins play with a revolver at different
times in the Foltz house, and reproved him
for it
James Botten and Samuel Morgan used to
call at the house. Witness was never at the
Foltz house after or o'clock at night. He
didn't see any drink in the Foltz house on
Sunday no one was drunk aud there was no
evidence Of bad feeling ON the part of any
one ia the house. Several Of the jurors
asked the witness questions, but he kept in line
with his story and nothing new developed.
Witness never knew Of any jealously exist
ing ON Hopkins part Oh account OF the
Michulsk girls relations with other fellows
Witness positively denied that he ever paid
hny attention to the Michulski girl, or that
/ tine shooting arose over any such attention;
/ on his part He said he never had girl ii
/ his life. and the idea Of paying attention t'
1.-The Michuslli girl never entered his mind.
The hearing was still on when the HERALI
Invent TO press.