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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
A Joke Tint yyas Lost.

Both the motor and trail car were
crowded with shivering people. The
mercury was away down in the vicln-
ity OF GAINESVILLE. The windows had
been finely decorated by Jack Frost.
and the stoves were bits OF Little Con-
solidated irony. The train reached the
viaduct and the passengers pulled their
caps down over their ears and took
fresh grips upon the brass rails to
avoid being blown into the river. At
last the hollow rumble under the
wheels indicated that the cars had
reached the easterly division OF the
big bridge, and a moment later the
trolley man. knowing that he had regu-
lar passengers who alighted at Water
street, stuck his head into the trail car
and yelled: water" This was too
much for a stout man who had just
prepared to jump into the snow drift
that was heaped up along the track.
No water here" he said. 1t passed
the water stage long ago. It's all ice
now If you'd put a few sparks OF Lit
tie Consolidated heat into that stove,
you might bring 1t back to water again
but not otherwise. Then he looked
back to see whether anybody was
laughing or not. The other passengers
were too busy shiyerlng to laugh, so he
permitted look of disgust to over
spread his countenance and jumped
muttering things about bloodless cor
porations that are not worth printing
Cleveland Leader.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
MIX Inspection Works Well.

Chicago las finally system of milk
inspection which seems efficient, re-
ports showing that only 8 per cent OF
the supply brought into the city is
below the required tests. In 1890, ac-
cording to the secretary of the Milk
Shippers Union, 90 per cent of the
milk sold in the city was impure. The
union and the health department unite
in these protective efforts, and expect
to root out of the supply the small frac-
ton which still fails to come up to pre-
scribed standards. Samples OF the
milk are collected as 1t is being brought
into town on the trains; the cans OF
the retail dealers are inspected, and
the same Official attention is now be-
ing extended to the dairies themselves
and the cattle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Causes the Loss of Considerable Property
and Few Lives In PENNSYLVANIA.

and n Few Lives In Pennsylvania.
Reports from towns near Pittsburg
show that the recent wind storm was
prevalent throughout that entire sec
ton of the state. At Taylorstown,
over so oil rigs were demolished, the
loss reaching about $4,000 At Wells
vile, o., many buildings were un'
rooted, fences and trees blown down,
telegraph and telephone wires pros
trated. Four large stacks, 1870 feet
high, of the Wellsville Plate & Sheet
Iron Co., were blown directly across
the Cleveland & Pittsburg railroad
tracks. Greensburg, Pa, reports the
storm worst ever experienced there.
Telegraph and telephone wires con-
Meeting the towns and villages with
this place were rendered useless and as
a result the exact extent of the damage
cannot be told. In the country dis
tricts and especially in the woodland
parts, trees have been cast across the
public highways, rendering travel out
OF the question.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
New Nominations.

The President has sent the following
nominations To the senate: Charlie
mango Tower, of Pennsylvania, now
minister to Austria-Hungary, to be
ambassador to Russia; Addison c.
Harris, of Indiana, to be minister &c
Austria-IIungary; Joseph ii. Choate, OF
New York to be ambassador extraor.
binary and plenipotentiary to
Great Britain. To be brigadier-
generals: Col. John b. Castleman,
LIST Kentucky volunteer infantry; Col.
Thos. III. Barber, 1st New York volun'
teer infantry. To be assistant adju'
tant-generals with the rank of major
Capt. Chas. G.. Treat, assistant adjp.
tant-general u. S. volunteers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
poINoS OF CONGRESS.

In executive session of the senate the
motion of Senator Berry Ark TO have
the discussion of the peace treaty take
place in open session was considered.
Senators Berry and Vest contended that
the proceedings of the senate on the
treaty should be conducted in open
session. The question at issue was one
of such general Importance that the
public was entitled to know all that
was said and done by its public SER
wants. Senators Frye, Hale and others
spoke in opposition to the motion.
The house passed the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill without
amendment During the general de-
bate two set speeches were made
against Imperialism by Messrs. Gar
mack and Gaines, of Tennessee. The
diplomatic and consular is the fifth of
the regular appropriation bills to pass
the house The bill as passed carries
81, 705, 533.
Mr.. Allen (Neb. introduced resolu-
ton that a committee of five senators.
no more than two of whom should be
members of the same political party,
be appointed to make full inquiry into
the conduct of the late war between
the United States and Spain. Objec-
ton was made to immediate considera-
ton of the resolution and it went over.
Mr. Mason (lll.) made his announced
speech upon his resolution declaring
that all just powers of the government
are derived from the consent of the
governed, and that the United States
will make no attempt TO govern any
people against their will. Mr.. Mason
spoke from manuscript and confined
himself closely to his notes.
Mr. Sullivan Dem, Miss and Mr..
Pasco Dem, Fla discussed the pend
ing Nicaragua canal bill, the former
supporting it and the latter opposing
it. The Indian appropriation bill was
taken up, but its consideration was
not concluded.
Mr.. Bacon (Ga) offered joint reso-
luton providing that the United States
recognize the independence Of the
Filipinos, and Mr.. Allen introduced a
resolution declaring that aggressive
action against the Filipinos would be
unwarranteed.
A new bill will soon be introduced
by the river and harbor committee
which will grant the secretary of war
the power TO remove any wrcckage
from the harbors without first adver-
Using them for 80 days.
A resolution has been passed by the
senate authorizing the admission of
Louis, a son of President Yglcsias, of
Costa Rica. to the military academy at
West Point.
The interstate commerce commits
sion's annual report has been given to
congress. 1t urges a revision of the
law, claiming the present law is de-
fective.
Mr.. Chandler introduced senate
resolution for the distribution of the
appropriation bills and indicated he
would prccpitate this fight soon.
The house spent the first day after
the recess considering tho bill to define
and punish crimes in Alaska and pro-
vide code of criminal procedure for
the territory. The bill was made a
continuing order until disposed of.
The house adjourned out OF respect to
the memory of the late Senator Morrill,.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
imperative Orders.

Senior Montero Rios, of Madrid,
president of the senate, who was presi-
dent of the Spanish peace commission,
has been in conference with the min
lister of foreign affairs, Duke Almod-
ovar de Rio, relative to the early pub
LEGATION of a red book. Replying to a
dispatch from Gen. Rios, the comman-
der of the Spanish forces in the Philip
pine islands, the minister of war, Gen.
Correa, insists upon his securing the
release of the Spanish prisoners in the
hands of the Philippine rebels.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
A LONG FELT WANT.
1t is Supplied in This vicinity at Last

1t Is Supplied in This Vicinity at Last.
1t is hard to always be pleasant.
Good-natured people are often irri-
table.
If you knew the reason you would
not be surprised.
Ever have Itching Piles?
Not sick enough to go to bed or not
we'll enough to be content?
Nothing viii annoy you 50.
The constant itching sensation.
Hard to bear, harder to get relief
Keeps you awake nights.
Spells your temper-Irearly drives
you crazy.
Isn't relief and cure a long felt want?
1t is to be had for everyone in Doan's
Ointment.
Doan's Ointment never fails to cure
Itching Piles, Eczema, or any itching
of the skin.
Here is proof of it at the testimony
Of an Ann Arbor citizen:
Mr.. c. C. Church, of $50 South Sew
enth street, Ann Arbor, now retired
from the active duties of life, says:
have no hesitation in recommending Doan's
Ointment 10 anyone requiring a healing and
soothing preparation it will prove invaluable.
1 suffered for years from itching hemorrhoids
and though tried everything | could hear of
and used remedies prescribed by scores OF
friends was unable TO obtain permanent re-
lief until my attention was called to Doans
Ointment i was somewhat surprised after the
second application 10 notice what different
effect il had from anything had hitherto used.
Encouraged used il strictly according TO di-
rections and in a surprisingly short length OF
time when you take into account the number OF
years / was afflicted the irritation ceased and
the Inflammation was allayed. When Doans
Ointment cured me it will cure others.
Doan's Ointment for sale by all deal
ers. Price so cents. Mailed by Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n Y, Sole agents
for the u. 5. Remember the name
Doan's and take no substitute.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
Belgian Loss Quite Heavy.

The Petit Bleu of Brussels announces
that the Batelelas tribesmen of the
Congo Free State, who defeated a col
umn Of 200 of the state troops and cap
officers, ! sergeant and 200 native
troops, captured IA whites, 2 guns and
ammunition and quantity of baggage.
In addition, ) whites were killed at
Kalambari 1t was garrisoned by 500
men who deserted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
Pastry Without Butter.

Light, laky and digesibe pie crust and all kinds of fine
pastry be made with Dr. Cream Baking Powder
entirely without butter with usual quantity
with little lard other shortening desired Pie
made in either of these is wholesome and digest
able besides being economical prepared One
third the flour also be dispensed with and the rolled
much thinner the raising qualities Dr. Powder SWELL
ing the requisite thickness Those enjoy appetizng
qualities of the delicious home made pie will rejoice this
secret All excellence combined in
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

STATE of OHIO. Cry OF TOLEDO, 90
LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Is the
senior partner OF the firm OF Il. j. CHENEY 4 Co.,
doing business in the City OF Toledo, County and
state aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the
sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case OF CATARRH that cannot DO
cured by the use OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn 70 before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9Th day OF December. A. ID. 1885
svAr. a. w. GLEASON,
49, NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free
+, j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 55c.
Halls Family PMS are the best
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
The tug c. NJ. Chanley burned to the

The tug C. NJ. Chanley burned to the
waters edge near Chicago. The crew
of eight escaped with their lives.
The Hooking Valley & Toledo rail
road is to be sold at Columbus, o.,
Feb "a, under United States court or
ders
There seems TO be every reason TO
believe that the naphtha Yacht Paul
Jones, which left Louisville, KY, Dec.
Z with pleasure party II four promi-
pent society people. bound for Pensa-
ola, Fla. and ether ports in southern
waters, has gone down in gale in the
'ulf OF Mexico with all on board.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
New Terminal Agent.

J. +. Legge has been appointed ter
minal agent Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad at Washington, d. c., in
charge Of passenger and freight sta,
tions and will assume the duties or
that position on Jan. /. Mr.. Legge is
an old b. and o. man. having been
superintendent of the fourth and fifth
divisions in years gone by and con-
nected with the road in various other
capacities. He was in charge Of the
Washington terminals from 1884 to
1877
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
LION. Nelson Dincler Dead.

The Hon. Nelson Dinglev, of Maine,
leader of the Republican side of the
floor Of the house OF representatives
and representing the second congress
sional district of Maine in that body.
is dead. The immediate cause of death
was heart failure, resulting from ex-
treme weakness due to pneumonia.
Deceased was in his 9th year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Nothing but wheat; what you might
,all sea Of wheat" is what was said
oy a lecturer speaking of Western Can
ida. For particulars as to routes,
railway fares, ETC., apply to Su-
perintendent of immigration, Depart
ment Interior, Ottawa, Canada, or to
NJ. V. McInnes, No. / Merrill Block.
Detroit, Mich; James Grieve, Mt.
Pleasant, Mich, or d. l.. Caven. Bad
Axe Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
Filipinos Have Blocked the u,rbor.

The situation at Iloilo is unchanged.
The Filipinos are increasingly active
day and night. Recently they loaded
some lighters with rock and sank them
NJ the entrance OF the river, blocking
the channel for all vessels with the
exception Of launches. All the lights
have been distinguished. Order, how
ever, is maintained with severity and
offenders are promptly shot.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
IL Persons Drowned.

A dispatch from Tacoma, Wash,
says: The British bark Andelina, 1895
tons, of Nova Scotia, Capt. G.. w. Stall
ing, sank in % fathoms of water in
front of the St. Paul mill wharf and
the captain, mate and Is of the crew
were drowned. The accident occurred
during the night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
Tradition OF the wedding Ring.

The wearing of the wedding ring on
the third finger of the left hand fol-
lows the custom Of the Egyptians, who
believed that finger to be directly con-
nected by slender nerve to the heart
itself. And as these ancient worship
ers Of Isis held this finger sacred to
Apollo and the son gold was there
fore chosen as the metal for the ring.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
Hiram walker Dead.

Hiram Walker, the multimillionare
distiller of Walllerville, Ont, sue
combed to death after the third stroke
of apoplexy. Mr. Walker was 50 years
of age and a widower. In 1895 he re-
tired from active business dividing his
estate, which was variously estimated
to be worth from 5000, 900 to SIS, ooo,-
600, among his four children.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
Mccoy Knocked ont.

Tom Sharkey, the American sailor,
now stands as the only heavyweight
possibility for championship honors
and the title now held bv Bob Fitz-
simmons, having knocked out kid
Mccoy in a l0-round battle at the
Lenox Athletic club. New York.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
DR.. Prices
Cream Baking Powder

Official Tests at the Worlds Columbian Expo
sition and the California Midwinter Fair showed
it to be the highest in leavenng power purity and
wholesomeness, and to have the best keeping quail
ties of any baking powder made. They proved it to be
"The Foremost Baking Powder in all the World
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Senator Frey says it was the under
standing of the peace commissioners
that an absolute "open door" policy
was to be observed by the United
States with reference to trade in the
Philippines.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
Bad Floods in Arkansas.

Reports received from Benton, Ark,
indicate that great damage has been
done in Saline county by rain. The
Saline river has risen 20 'eet and it is
expected that it will rise higher than
in 1852. Thousands of cattle and hogs
were drowned in the bottoms and
fences are being washed away.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
6.ooo KIlled or vonndcd.

A great battle has been fought in
the Yemen division OF Arabia. The
Turkish troops stormed and captured
the insurgent position at Shanel. Dur
ing the attack about 1900 insurgents
and 1000 Turks were killed or wounded.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

After an hours conference with the
queen regent, Premier Sagasta an
nounced that there was no cabinet
crisis, and that ne would not ask for a
vote Of confidence, believing that the
present ministry would present itself
to parliament.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Washington's birthday is 10 be cele-
brated by big athletic events in San
tiago
Statistics compiled by the New York
Engineering and Mining Journal place
the worlds production of gold in 1898
at S2s6, 2ls,94
Fifty thousand people babe the first
detachment of the 18th infantry fare
well as it left Columbus, o., en- route
for the Philippines via New York.
Tweniy-seven thousand Spaniards
still remain in the vicinity of Glen
fuegos, Cuba, but it is believed all will
have left by the middle of February.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

It's pity woman can't strike out
from the shoulder with her fist as well
as.with her tongue.
This is the glad season of the year
when the plumber gets square with
the ice man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes
pure blood. Tones and invigorates the
whole system.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist today
and get a sample bottle free. Sold in
% and so cent bottles. Go at once; de-
lays are dangerous.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

A man seldom drops the coin Of fairness into
the slot OF self-esteem for the purpose of ascer-
tanning his moral avoirdupois.
Pity the poor man who must live all his days
in the cold shadow OF his wife's fame.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order.
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price % and soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DIR, Woods Norway Pine Syrup
helps men and women to happy, Wig.
orous old age.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

It's folly to suffer from that horrible
plague of the night, itching piles.
Doan's Ointment cures, quickly and
permanently. At any drug store, so
cents ..
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

'Tisn't safe to be a day without DIR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil in the house.
Never can tell what moment an acct
dent is going to happen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
Health for Ten Cents.

Cascarets make bowels and kidneys act
naturally, destroy microbes, cure headache,
billiousness and constipation. All druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

A small rent in reputation soon be-
comes large hole.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Feminine complications Often resemble small
boys they won't wash.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

VIII cure cold in one night; will cure sore
throat I'm few hours. Acts quick. Sure cure
for Catarrh In every 2jc bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

The Mcdlcnted Group Necklace ia the only
Group safeguard known or sold. Price by mail
Csc Medleated Group Necklace Co., Oakmont, Pa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

woman void OF curiosity must find life as
tedious as historical novel.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money IL it fails to cure.
25c The genuine has l.. Is O. on each tablet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Usually the louder a man talks the
less it amounts to.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Wise is the baggage-smasher who
wears a chest protector.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Nothing succeeds like the success of
some peoples failures.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

When you turn over that new leaf fasten it
down with cement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Two bottles OF Piso's Cure for Consumption
cured me OF a bad lung trouble.-Mrs. j. Mich
OILS, Princeton, Ind. Mar %, 1892
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
For chidren teetng softcns the gums. reduces nam-
nation allays pain, wind collie. 25 centsa bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

The pedagogues rule often works
both ways.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19
GRAIN, ETC.

fDetroit-Hav, No. timothy, ~ 80 per ton.
Potatoes S5c per bu. Live Poultry. spring
chickens, &c per ID fowls, &c; turkeys, l0c;
ducks &c Eggs strictly fresh &c per doz
Outer, best dairy, lac per lb creamery, 2lc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

A patrol wagon brings some inebriates to a
full stop.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

The squarc-rigged ship Is apt to become Q
wrecll-tangle in storm.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

"There are no cross babies or sick babies In
families that use Browns Teething Cordial"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

The doctors patients seldom decline with
thanks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-01-19

WIN. U.--DETRoIT--No. a--teee
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-02
IN ABSOL UTE SILENCE
Not Word of News From South
Africa.
METHUEN is REINFORCED
Cavalry and Artillery Supposed to Have
y Gone to His Aid - The Natal Ad-
vance Delayed by Lack
OF Supplies.

London, Dec. .. 4:30 a. m-Absolute
silence has fallen over affairs in South
Africa. The war office has not yet re-
ceived Lord Methuen's casualty list
The public and the press, hitherto pa
tient, are beginning to murmur at the
apparently needless delay which keeps
many families in a state of painful
suspense 1t is regarded as practically
certain that Lord Methuen has been
reinforced by battalion of the Cor
don Highlanders, regiment of cav
airy and a battery Of artillery, and
that De Aar is being daily reinforced
by troops to hold the lines OF COM
munication. 1t is supposed that the
Natal advance had been delayed by
the necessity of getting supplies to
Pietermaritzburg, but not a word en-
anates from any of the various COM
mands.
Lieutenant General Sir Charles Mans
field Clarke, who. as already announc-
ed, will command the 9Th division has
seen much service in South Africa,
particularly in the Zulu wars He
has also held a number of high and
staff appointments at home and is re-
ported to be very capable officer.