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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-14

Buenos Ayres and Europe, as well as those
which go from New York to Buenos Ayres,
are making money. ] am told tnat the
lines between Buenos Ayres and New York
annually divide profits to the amount of Is
per cent of their capital stock. They
charge from s160 to S175 for passage, and
their freight rates are considerably higher
than the rate to Europe.
The European steamers are managed by
companies with large capital. The Royal
Mail Steam Packet Line, which plies be-
tween Buenos Ayres and Southampton, has
a capital of 100000. Its ships are very
good, but the rates are high. The Com
pagnie des Messageres Maritime, which
plies between Bordeaux, France, and
Buenos Ayres, has a capital of $11,000,0O0
and it pays an annual dividend of from
per cent to per cent. The North German
Lloyd, with ships from Buenos Ayres to
Bremen, has a capital of 100000, and
there are other English German and 1tal-
IAN lines IN which large sums are invested,
and upon which big dividends are paid
What American Steamers Would Do.
mated by Secretary Francois Jones of our
legation at Buenos Ayres in an excellent
report on this subject some time ago, would
have a chance at the $113 100000 worth of
trade which we have between the United
States and the east coast of South America.
1t could reduce the time between New York
and Buenos Ayres from a month to seven
teen days and allow a half days stoppage
at each of the larger ports on the way.
Then the journey from New York to the
Argentine would be almost pleasure trip.
The freight rates could also be reduced,
and goods could be sent to the Argentine
more quickly from New York than from
Europe. AT present we import about $780,
0Go,W0 worth of coffee, hides and other
things from the Atlantic coast of South
America, and we export about $20,OOO.OO0 in
return Such q steamship line would ma
terally aid in evening UP the trade and
would in the end put the balance in our
favor.
A general idea prevails that the Argentine
Republic is very unsafe place for invest
ments. This is not so. Property is not Is
stable in the Argentine as elwhere. But the
country went wild about nine years ago. 1t
then had boom in which both the Argen-
tines and foreigners took part. This boom
almost ruined the country, and during 1t
there was undoubtedly great deal of
fraud upon the part of the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-14
ENGLAND's GRIP ON THE SEA.
Her Control of the Worlds Com
merce IL Over IS Per Cent.


From the American Mercantile Marine.
Thanks to their aggressive government,
the British carriage and control Of the
worlds commerce is over -55 per cent.
Fifty other nations shars to the extent of
45 per cent or less. More than so per cent
of the worlds shipping IA terms of poten-
tial tonnage is built In Great Britain. Less
than 90 per cent is built by the fifty other
countries In 1872 only IA per cent of the
steam tonnage launched in the world was
built by the fifty countries outside of the
United Kingdom. The United States is
the only nation that is Independent of
British yards. Our registry law has at
tended to this. Since 1892 American ship
ping must be American built. The United
States is the only country outside of Eu-
rope that can build to perfection every
kind of ship that goes to sea. Thank our
registry law for that.
British supremacy at sea and in COM
merce was obtained more than 200 years
ago. For the command of the sea, and
of trade, and the riches OF the world. Great
Britain has protected ship building and
ship owning, while most Of the nations did
nothing for these two great interests. Not
only her legislative power, but her armed
authority, has been eXerted vigorously.
She has fought bloody wars, overcome in
ferior powers, trapped rivals into treaties,
spent millions upon millions in supporting
steam lines, and scores upon scores of mill
ions for the building and maintenance of
an unequaled navy for general intimida-
ton. Vast sea power, immense wealth and
prevailing prosperity have been the re-
ward. All these things, with other advan-
tages, have been gained by the use of ship
ping. but without this instrumentalty moth
ing would have been secured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-14
A Fortune Close Mt Hand.

Our leader wisely held his design of ex-
cavating here in allegiance; but, to show
how penetrative was his precedence, and
how profound his knowledge of Mexican
history, even of the aboriginal traditions, 1
may add that, several years later, the
mound was opened by orders from the
Mexican government and a vast treasure
found within. Many time after that visit
have we lamented our acQuiescence in the
desire of the priest to let the mound alone;
for the subsequent explorers are said to
have discovered here two-score golden
plates, each with skulls and nuggets on it,
to the value of more than 81, 900, reckon
ing the intrinsic worth of the gold alonel
This one instance, then, will show my
readers that treasures still exist in Mexico,
buried in times most ancient, and that the
Aztec chronicles are not misleading. AS
Stunning this to be true, let US examine the
chart Of tribute symbols, mentioned above,
and see what We may find pertinent to our
purpose. They cannot be regarded as mis-
leading because each figure has its mean
ing, and indicates accurately just the prov
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-14
SAFETY AIR CUSHIONS.
Elevator Device Used In n High New
York Building.
From the Iron Age.

From the Iron Age.
Even with all the experience and skill
which have been devoted to the study of
elevator safety appliances, with the best
material and workmanship, with the most
rigorous and continuous systems Of inspec-
ton. and with competent persons in charge.
yet passenger elevators sometimes fall and
cause more or less serious accidents. The
manufacturer OF elevators uses the best
and most efficient safety devices he can OBJ
tain to control the movement of the car
and to surely arrest it IL a certain speed
should be exceeded. The very nature of
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II f U n I 7 E d
States will not be
able to compete with
the European nations
for the trade of the
Argentine until it has
clos er commercial
connections. There
are two things that
should be established
at once. One is an
American bank in
Buenos Ayres and
the other a line of
steamers from New
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-14
He Didn't Mind.
From Puck.

AZ
You know" said the man who was sug-
costing difficulties, 1.-The F'ilipinos are not
all one people. There are the Tagals and
the-er-u' NJ
That's all rightr said the cheerful ex-
pansionist; "all Flipinos look alike to me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-14
MEXICAN TREASURE
Story Of a Search for Montezuma's
Buried Gold.
HOW CORTES FOUND TIE MINES
A Practical Use of the Aztec Trib-
ute Symbols.
WITHIN REACH OF WEALTH
C A NJ Z A GRO s S

c A NJ E A c r o S s
some "pen-and-inks'
the other day which
carried me back to
the time when / was
in southern Mexico
and searching for
Aztec treasure. No
matter how prosy
and uneventful a
mans life may event
ually become, he al
ways looks back with
something like long
ing and wisest re-
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There is a Big Opportunity for
American Enterprise.
A SAFE PLACE FOR INVESTMENTS
But Man Who Has No Capital
Has Very Little Chance.


Copyright, 1899. by Frank C, Carpenter.)
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
BUENOS AYRES. December 16. 1898
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-14

First Citizen-'If should say the kaiser
is a fool"
Second Citizen-"He might prove it By
seEding you to jail
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platter a skull, besides many idols of stone
and clay. But, he added, as soon as the
Indians learned what was going on they
assembled in force, and drove away the
decorators of their sacred cemetery, with
threats of death II they ever returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-14
Important Manuscripts.

After the destruction of the Mexican ric-
ture writings by orders of the bigoted
bishop of Mexico, it was soon seen that a
valuable record of historical events had
persisted So, such of the native artists as
survived the destruction of the Aztec cap
ital were set at work reproducing, so far
as possible, all the most important man.
uscripts. OF this character is the celebrat
ed "CodeX MeXicana," chronological
painting giving the history of Mexico from
the first traditional settlements to the con-
quest 1t was even brought up to near
the end of the sixteenth century. So, then,
according to the evidence in the "Cartas
de Cortes"-''LetterS of Cortes''-written in
or about 1922 we have sufficient proof that
all knowledge of conditions previous to the
conquest did not perish with the overthrow
of Mexican civilization.
Cortes himself, as soon as he became
possessed of the person of Montezuma, as
he relates in his Letters" demanded the
chart of tribute Symbols and awaited Of
their information to his advantage. Not
withstanding that he obtained from Monte
yuma roomful of treasure, chiefly con-
sisting of gold hammered into images and
cast in bars, the Spanish conqueror was
not satisfied. He learned that this vast
treasure was mainly the accumulation of
Montezuma,s father; the warrior-ki
had taken his armies far SOUTH even to
the confines of Guatemala, and had there
discovered the golden region in that expe-
dition. fSee his totem, No IL
With silver the Aztecs were well ac-
quainted, but they treated it with contempt,
preferring the more maileabie gold which
they found in grains and nuggets without
much labor of mining.
Rich Mines.
At the suggestion of Cortes the captive
Montezuma furnished guides and four par
ties were sent out, each party composed of
two soldiers and an Indian. and all event.
10 1Ny caf,Y ,4G
1t was only in the south. however, that
the rich mines were found, in the provinces
OF Taseo and Malinaltepec; in the former
gold in considerable quantities, but in the
latter mines which had probably been
est washings.
The province of Malinaltepec lay accord
Ing to the chart. only eighty Mexican
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We three met in the City of Mexico, al
most by chance; but we decided that our
coming together was not entirely fortut-
Gus, but for high and worthy purpose.
At least, Mr.. Bliss gave it that character,
fully believing that we were in ourselves
completely equipped for the search which
he had many years contemplated. He was
visionary, an enthusiast withal a Span
ish scholar who had devoted years of
study and research to Mexican history.
At the time of his death his library of an
Client Spanish and Mexican books was one
of the most complete in America; and
what is more, he knew Its contents, and
had dived deeply into traditionary and his
torical lore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-14
An Interesting Chart.

An Interesting Chart.
These facts are given merely as a tribute
to the leading spirit of our expedition,
whose great learning, and particularly his
knowledge of Americana" has been OBJ
scured by his untimely death. 1t was he
who, delying among musty tones in the
Mexican libraries, one day brought to light
quaint chart, evidently printed from en-
Sraved blocks, which, according to its in
scription. was the work of one Domingo
del Castillo, pilot, and was made I'm
Mexico, in the year of the birth of our
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, MDXLI."
That date was within twenty years of the
conquest of Mexico by Cortes and while
the knowledge of picture-writing was still
available; for attached to the chart was
a series of symbols, after the manner of
the celebrated Mexican picture-writing
Ihls portion was entitled, (as rendered
into English), Fragments of map or
chart of the tribute taxes, showing the
chain of towns which paid tribute to the
great emperor, MonteZuma, by the natives
In their paganism, and the character, quail
ity etc, of said contributions, as expressed
In tribute symbols
To any one acquainted with the history
OF the conquest, this find would appear
invaluable, on the face of it, for as is well
known to students of Mexican history
MonteZuma rendered vast amount of trib-
ute to the Spanish conqueror and must
have derived his great wealth from the
provinces of the empire over which he
ruled. This chart, then, was in the nature
of long-missing link in the chain of evil
dence which was to connect the present
with the golden past. That the mountains
of Mexico produced gold, silver and copper,
We have not only the statements of the an
cient historians to prove, but the evidence
of recent times. Silver is the great source
of Mexican mineral wealth. and gold has
been found only in comparatively limited
quantities. But that it was found IN pre-
Spanish times in vastly greater amounts
than it has been in modern days. the ac-
cumulated boards of Montezuma amply
proved.
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Tribute symbols.

inCe where the tributes were obtained and
the nature and amount paid each year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
PLEASANT BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.
ABSOLUTETY PURE

Saturday, April 8, was the forty
eighth anniversary of the marriage ol
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert p. Johnson OF
Orleans. Forty-fve OF their relatives
and friends gathered in their home to
remind them OF the fact and help to
celebrate the happy event.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson very grace
fully surrendered themselves and their
home to the invaders and though com
pletely surprised, in their usual
gracious manner extended every hos
pitality to their guests. 1t was day
long to be remembered spent in kindly
converse and pleasant reminiscence OF
that pioneer period when they first
settled in their present home
The ladies had not forgotten TO
bring well filled baskets and at the
proper hour the wedding feast was
spread. In vain the several guests
tried to get Robert to say that the
present event eclipsed the one of forty
eight years ago. Not so, this is
pleasant, that was perfect.
After the few hours spent in the
dining room we again repaired to the
parlors and with little maneuvering
the bride and groom were seated side
by side and Mrs. Adgate in behalf OF
those present, presented them with
the chairs in which they were seated.
Mrs. Adgate's remarks were happy
and TO the point and Mr.. Johnson as
spokesman for the twain in few well
chosen words rendered their thanks for
the gift and the love which had
prompted it. Mrs. Warner, their
daughter, had arranged fine musical
program which was enjoyed by ali,
Anon the friends from a distance
were Mr.. and Mrs. James johnson Of
Grand Ledge and Mr.. Ham Johnson
from near Greenville. AS the shadows
heightened the friends realized that
the hour to say good bye had come so
with hearty hand clasp. aud -v@r-1sla
that our host and hostess may live to
celebrate their diamond wedding, we
said good night.
ain these lives of ours tender little
acts do more to bind hearts together
than great deeds and heroic words.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
EpInEMIC AT IONA.

Our neigbboring city Ionia is suffer
ing severely from the ravages of the
disease known as cerebro spinal men
ingitis, IL being the cause of three
deaths within twenty four hours Sun
day. Although we have been fortu-
nate enough TO escape thus far it
would be we'll TO be on gnard as much
as possible against it,
The Ionia Sentinel says. The epi-
demic OF acute meningitis preva-
lent in Ionia, has prevailed to a
greater or less extent throughout the
United States, many Michigan cities
suffering therefrom. DR.. E. f. Beck
with is advising all his patients to boil
all city water used for drinking pur-
poses, and the suggestion is a good and
timely one. He says that while the
disease is unquestionably due to a
germ, yet medical men have so far
failed to isolate the particular bacilli
and that the disease occurs frequently
in the form of an epidemic. Reports
of cases ia other cities have shown
that it has prevailed where sanitary
conditions were poor and the water
supply contaminated by surface drain
age, which now seems TO be defect in
the Ionia water supply. Whether it
is iusti6able or not to believe that the
cause OF the disease is to be found in
surface water and aggravated by poor
sanitation, yet it is wise TO boil the
water and look carefully after the
sanitation of the city, for the reason
that the germs of many well known
diseases-for instance typhoid fever
are known to come from this source.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
A GOOD MINSTREL SHOW.

Gorton's New Orleans Minstrcls
pleased a large audience at the Casino,
last night. The performance was up
to-date in every particular and gave
general satisfaction. The funny men,
of the troupe were artists in their line,
keeping the audience in an uproar OF
laughter the greater part of the even
ing. The solos and concert selections
by the Crescent City Quartette were
first class and encores were repeatedly
demanded.
The second part Of the programme
was made up of specialties of high
order, the dancing by the Elliott
Brothers, Hank Goodman on "The
Issues Of the Times. " and Miller& Won
der in acrobatic acts being notable
features The company carries an ex-
cellent band and orchestra.-Da Ar
gus, Middletown, N. Y.
Coming April 10Th.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

Following resolutions adopted al
the w. G. Il. U. convention:
Whereas, the people of Belding
have done so much to add TO our com
fort and TO the success of this conven-
tion, by their hearty welcomes, by ex.
tending to US the hospitality of their
homes, by the use of tins pleasant
church, by the excellent music fur.
nished all through, by the delicious
meals served, by efficient janitor
service, by the courtesy of the super.
intendents of the silk mills and the
souvenirs presented, and by all other
ways which kind heartedness has
deemed necessary, therefore be il
Resolved, that we extend to all ouI
hearty thanks aud appreciation, com
mending them to our Heavenly Father
who knoweth all hearts and who will
reward them according to their works
COMMITTEE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
PETIT JURORS FoR APRIL,

County Clerk Lawless, Sheriff Moon
and Justices Albert Williams and F.S
Hutchinson have drawn the following
jurors for the May term of circuit court
opening on Monday. May l:
Qtisco--G. O. Rsgnell, L. Il. Bee be,
KeeneA Benf seattie. ..A..sss<. =.
Easton-B T.. Goodwin.
Ionia-Holden L. Valley.
Lyons-John Hale.
Portland-R. T. Baldwin.
Orange-Cyrus Ayres.
Berlin-Wm. Dehn.
Boston-E. II. Hunt.
Campbell-W. r.. Cassell.
Odessa-S. II. Braden.
Sebewa-Anson Rubedeu.
Dauby-Elmer Weld.
Ionia City-John a .Schild and Henry
Weitzel.
Belding-Frank Hudson, Z. Goodine
and f.. II. Berry.
North Plains. f.. Dommey.
Ronald-E. Kendall.
Keene-L. Nj. Cahoon.
Orleans-Jno. Spencer.
Easton-E. Bradford.
Ionia-Chas. Arnold.
Lyons-F. Strong.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

The band boys are making prelimi-
nary arrangements for the band con-
vention TO be held here some time in
June. At "a meeting held Tuesday
night the following officers were elect
ed to serve as promoters of the event
and direct its affairs in business like
and methodical way. w. +. Bricker
president, w II. DeCoster secretary,
and Jesse G.. Wilbur treasurer. The
convention will call an immense
crowd OF people to this city and will
entail upon the committee consider
able expense which must be met and
the boys do not feel like making def
mite arrangements and setting the
date of holding the convention until
sufficient pledge are made TO pay all
expenses.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

Cadet John Frey of the Crusaders
band, was in the city Saturday selling
the Herald Of Salvation the official
organ OF the Christian Crusaders.
The band is located at present in
Otisco ard are holding meetings
nightly and every Sunday in the
church at the Corners under direction
of Capt. Chas. Reunells and wife.
They are earnest workers for the cause
OF Christ and the preaching is in the
interest OF building up the Masters
Kingdom regardless of church creed.
Their aim is to reach the people and
invite them to turn to God. They
use the drums and tambourines in their
praise service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

The entertainment given by the spec
ial ladies quartette in the regular lee.
ture course was well attended by very
large audience and all were highly
pleased with it. The young ladies
Miss Helen Baker of Grand Rapids,
pianist, Miss Beatrice Hamper OF
Greenville, soprano, Miss Cassie
Thompson of Ionia, Contralto, and
Miss Meta Spaulding OF Ionia, violinist
carried their parts in a charming man
ner and we'll up to the standard Of pro-
fessionals. Mr. Albert Bennest of De-
troit the Tenor was also fine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
CHURCHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser-
vices at l0:30a m and sop. m. Sabbath School
at close of morning service. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening. REV o. A. CARMAN. Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL HURCH-Services at
1890 a. m. and 7:30 p IN. Sabbath School al
II :45 a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday eve
ming. REV. B. " CHILD, Pastor
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at 0:30 "a. m.
and 80 p IN. Sabbath school at close OF NOR
ming services. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening REV. w. l.. MUNGER, Pastor.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Prayer and
praise service eleven O'Clock a. IN. Preaching,
f:30 D. m. Prayer meeting Friday evening
REV. OSCAR DAFOE. Pastor.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE services will be held
every Sunday afternoon at o'clock p. m, in
the new Bedding block. All are invited TO
attend
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

Fred N. Raymond, %, Keene;
Susie Walker, 81, South Boston.
Ira Eldridge, %, Orange;
Gertrude Downing, IL, Orange;
Arthur F.Reynolds, 30, Buffalo, N. Y.
Ora hickey, 32, Dandy.
VIM. Carpenter, %, Berlin;
Louise Hafner, %, Berlin.
VIM. Carpenter, %, Palo;
Phoebe Martin, 81, Ronald
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

Would quickly leave you, II you used
DR.. Kings New Life pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your health.
Easy to take. Try them. Only -
cents Money back II not cured. Sold
by Connell Bros. and Fisk Bangs, drug.
gists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
n. [. VAN sENScHoTEN,

A TTORNEY AT LAW.--Once in Belding
IA Savings Bank Block, Relding, Mich.
REFERENCES BY Professionalism Allen q.
Morse, Hon. A. A. Ellis, Thos. f. McGarry, Hon.
4. ID. NJ. Davis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
I. s. MORRIS,

DHYSlCIAN AND SURGEON. Onice rear
Il OF w. 1. Benedicts drug store Hours
10 II a. m, 2to and z 10 p, m. Residence
opposite OF NJ. T.. church. Telephone 10
rings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
COUNTY OFFICERS,
CITY OFFICERS.

Mayor. .....................Al Albert l.. Spencer
Clerk ............ ............ Fred u. Smith
Treasurer ........................W w Lee Cusser
Marshal hal...................... =. &C. N Foster
City ATTORNEY .... ............. c.. s. Roosevelt
City Health Onicer r..................I Ohlinger.
Justices OF the Peace. .......... .E. B. Lapham,
G. r. Foote.
Aldermen-First ward. Alvin Morse, Eugene II.
Hudson; Second ward, James Avery, A. Nj.
Glass; Third Ward B. G. Curtis, II. l.. Page.
Supervisors First ward, Chas. Eddy; Second
ward, j. II. Angel; Third ward w. A Wilder.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
HAwLEY & HORRIGAN,

4 AWYERS. Consultation free in all cases
IL either in Office or 10y phone. Belding, Mich
igan office, Spencer block.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
q. a. STANTON,

physician AND SURGEON-OFFICE:S sec, &c
TO 10 a. m, 2 to 4 and tosp. IN. Night call at
residence.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
:. OHLINGER,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-City Physi.
Il clan and Health officer-Onice at residence
corner OF Bridge and Centre SITS. ONCE hours
/ 10 2and to Sp. m.