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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

The report OF the French Millers'
association on the European wheat
harvest of 1899 indicates that the
drouth in the Odessa and Nicolaief dis
tricts is so disastrous that the total
Russian wheat production of 1899
must show a falling off of 33 per cent
from average years, and will be as bad
as in 1897, which was one of the worst
years on record. In Germany wheat is
satisfactory, although slightly less so
than in 1898. In Austro-Hungary the
estimate exceeds last years produc-
ton by 6OO00,00O hectolitres.. In
France reports from twenty one de-
partments show a marked increase in
the wheat area, and the harvest, al
though injured by storms in the last
fortnight, will slightly exceed that OF
1898, but should the present fine wealth
err be succeeded by rain during the
next three weeks there will be a seri-
GUS diminution.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

France is watching the dispute over
the Alaska boundary with considerable
interest, as it bears a close resemblance
to her own controversy over the New
foundland shore. In both cases a col
ony without power of its own to make
its will respected insists on imposing
its will in the matter in dispute upon
the country upon which it is dependent
and upon which the burden of fighting
must fall in case of war. AS the
Frenchmen say, this position is anon
alous. 1t is difficult to suggest rem
edy, however, unless England is pre-
pared to take firm stand and place
imperial interests before colonial at the
possible expense of losing part of her
empire
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
Rejoicing at Benton Harbor.

Since the burning of Yore's opera
house, three years ago, Benton Harbor
has been praying for play house, and
now the city is rejoicing. On the 14th
franchise was granted for the con-
structon of an electric road to connect
the various resorts about the city, and
as soon as it was given the promoters
of the road surprised the aldermen by
showing the plans of S25, 900 opera
house that they have arranged to build
there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
Chinese Robbers Killed ESQ Soldiers.

Special from Canton, China: Five
hundred soldiers were surrounded at
Cotkon, on the Vert river, by 10000
robbers, and desperate fight occurred,
ending in a victory for the robbers,
who have hoisted their flags upon all
commanding points and occupied the
villages in the vicinity. Two hundred
and fifty soldiers were killed and 100
wounded. One thousand more troops
left Canton for the scene of the trouble
on the 18th.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
Can Hello with Boston.

The Michigan Bell Telephone COM
pany has unloaded $4,000 pounds of
copper wire at Lansing, which will be
strung between that city and Bay City
along the Michigan Central railroad,
This is the connecting link of the long
distance wire between the east and the
upper peninsula, and when completed
Calumet can hello with Boston, Mass.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

The rising tide of industrial produc-
ton and of business prosperity ought
to mean also an improvement in the
general condition of the people. And
according to Bradstreet's, during the
first six months of 1899, voluntary in
crease in wages proved to be the rule
rather than the exception, involving
an addition of many millions to the in
come of working men and women.
This is pleasanter reading than reports
of the strikes, some of which have been
bitterly contested.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering IL through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from rel utable physicians, as the
damage they Will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Hall Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by II. j. Cheney & CO., To-
ledo, o., contains no mercury and Is taken In
ternally. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying Hall s
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
f. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price zoe. per bottle.
Hall S Family Pills are the best.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
ROBERT DOWNING
Tells the Secret of His Great En-
duranCe.

Robert Downing was recently inter-
viewed by the press on the subject or
his splendid health. Mr.. Downing
promptly and emphatically gave the
whole credit of his splendid physical
condition to Pe-ru-na, saying:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

The schooner Hunter Savidge, of
Alpena, bound for home light, cap
sized in a sudden squall when eight
miles off Pointe Aux Barques on the
Goth. The dead are: Mrs John Muel-
lerweiss, wife of the owner of the YES
sci, and her daughter, Capt. Fred
Sharpsteen's wife and son, and the
mate, Thos. Dubuy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Familiarity which oversteps good
manners lately received gentle re-
buke at an English military bazaar. An
officer, attracted by lady at a stall,
remarked that a certain article near
her was very pretty Yes" was her
reply, my mother sent it," "Ah, real
ly," pursued the officer, determined
to discover the name of the charming
saleswoman. II think have met your
mother. Her name is" THE queen
of England answered the lady The
officer did not wait for the fancied ar
ticle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes easy. Cures swol-
len, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrow-
ing nails, corns and bunions. At all
druggists and shoe stores, % cts Trial
package FREE by mail. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
Eleven New York aldermen have

Eleven New York aldermen have
been ordered sent to jail for contempt
of court, to say nothing of the little
matter of a 500 fine per alderman.
When those misguided city fathers
emerge from their darksome cells they
will probably have great deal more
respect for the law and the opinions
of the judiciary than has ever before
been the rule in any aldermanic body.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Fire has entirely destroyed the bust
ness portion of the city of Victor, Col. 4,
causing a loss estimated at so, 500, 900.
Beginning shortly after noon on the
2lst, the fire ragged until night, con-
Stunning everything in its way. 1t had
it's origin, it is thought, in the Mer-
chants cafe. A strong wind from the
south famed the flames and in few
minutes all the surrounding houses
were afire.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

The Cleveland boycott, incident to
the street railway strike, has been car
ried into the church. One preacher
has been boycotted. and young
woman connected with the church
choir will lose her position If she con-
tinues riding on Big Consolidated cars.
Rev. C. NJ. Anderson, superanu-
ated Methodist minister who resides in
Metamora, celebrated his 73d birthday
last August by a dinner to his old
friends. Thirteen persons dined at
the table, and Uncle Andrew johnson
was the first to rise from the table.
Within the year Mr.. Johnson died, and
thus the old adage was again fulfilled.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

The Washington Post sagely remarks
that the temperance of Mrs. Luetgert
would make things decidedly uncom-
Portable for the officials who prosecuted
her late husband. 1t would seem
probable that her position would be
much more uncomfortable than theirs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Remember that cholera morbus,
cholera infantum, summer COM
plant, bilious collie, diarrhoea ana
dysentery are each and all catarrn
of the bowels. Catarrh is the only
correct name for these affections.
Pe-ru-na is an absolute specific for
these ailments, which are so COM
mon in summer. Dr. Hartman, In
a practice Of over forty years, never
lost a single case of cholera infan-
tum, dysentary, diarrhoea. or chol-
era morbus, and his only remedy
was Pe-ru-na. Those desiring fur
Their particulars should send for a
free copy OF Summer Catarrh."
Address DR.. Hartman. Columbus, 0.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

When the weather man is at his best
he seems TO do his worst.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

American capitalists have just pur-
chased two islands off the coast of
Cuba Some people merely want the
earth. Others get it,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Robert Downing. the Tragedtan.
81 find it a preventive against all
sudden summer ills that swoop upon
one in changing climates and water.
at is the finest travelling companion
and safeguard against malarial IN
fiuences.
ITO sum 1t up, Pe-ru-na has done me
more good than any tonic l have ever
taken"
Healthy mucous membranes protect
the body against the heat OF summer
and the cold of winter. Pe-ru-na Is
sure to bring health to the mucous
membranes of the whole body.
Write for a copy of DR.. Hartman !,
latest book entitled Summer Catarrn.
Address Dr. Hartman, Columbus, "
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Dewey still declines to talk When
the admiral once puts an embargo on
speech the interviewer needs ready
imagination to supply the deficiency.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

The man who returns from the
Klondike empty handed escapes con-
siderable annoyance at the hands OF
his relatives.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
Help Nature Help You!

Do not anticipate trouble, nor worry about
what may never happen
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

1t is only in his matrimonial rela-
tions that the sultan of Sulu is re-
ported to resemble Solomon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

FITS PermanentyC uIed. Motifs ornervousness aftef
first days OF DR. kline's Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
DR. IL. H. KLINE. Ltd. 93l Arch Stu Philadelphia, Pa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

The girl who can speak seven Ian
guages is less sought after than the
girl who can hold her tongue in one.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Never throw mud at a thing you
don't like; perhaps others may appre-
ciate it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Nothing can restrain the juvenile
mind from thinking that the sultan OF
Sulu must be a lulu.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

There are no cross babies or sick babies In
families that use Browns Teething Cordial"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Fashion rules the largest empire,
and collects her tax in gold and blood.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been Cod
send TO me.-Wm. b. Mcclellan, Chester, Flori-
da Sept. IL, 1895.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Vitality cannot disease unless your bodys kept
clean inside out Cascarets Candy Cathartc keeI
IL clean inside. All druggists, lOc 25c soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

The best cross for US is one that will sooner
kill our SeltshnesS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

a coquette always has more fools than wise
men on her string.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

A time honored paper is promissory note
that is not duly protested.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
Mrs yyinsIow,s Soothing y,

If you are looking for fat job you might APP
ply at some soap factory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
Family Trouble the Cause.

Jos. Engelman, of Kalamazoo, aged
81, committed suicide on the Goth by
blowing his brains out. He purchased
a bulldog revolver at a secondhand
shop, returned home, lay down on his
parlor sofa and sent bullet crashing
through his brain. He lived over an
hour. The deed is attributed to fam
lily troubles
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

A strong-minded woman never has to borrow
penknife from man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
Ladies' Can Wear shoe,

The lender frequently finds that borrowing
dulls the edge of memory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
"For the Sake of Fan
Mischief Is Done.
WEGzlH 10 EJ1l11EID1

Some men are not so lacking in hospitality
that they won even entertain an idea.
The shade OF his record has overshadowed
many political candidate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
L. Y. Adams, of vicksburg, los

sheep by the dog route recently.
Swindlers are working old soldiers
and widows OF veterans in the vicinity
of South Haven. They charge from
81 to IS for examining their pension
papers. and, OF course, find them wrong
and promise to return next day and
arrange for REIMBURSEMENT, but do not
show up again.
The discovery of valuable mari beds
near the village of Charleston has Gre
ated considerable excitement. A com
pany has offered to locate S5oO,OOc
cement factory there if suitable banks
of clay can be found. On the 18th
every man who owned a spade was out
digging for clay.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

For children teething the gums reduces nam
nation aays pain, wind collie. 25 cents bottle
The times., 1899-01-09

of all extra expense in the shape of fines.
It has just been discovered that society
has existed in Gironde. consisting OF liO
members Of the poaching fraternity. Each
member pays two francs per annum. Ii
caught by game-keepers and condemned
to a fine he pays an additional five francs
and the rest comes out of the funds OF the
society The new development OF trades
unicnism has rather surprised sportsmen.
who now know why poaching is practiced
to such an extent with comparative impu-
nifty.
A somewhat daring attempt at robbery
was made the other day at the Theatre du
Chatelet \ magnificent spectacular piece
is being played there called La Poudre
de Perlinpinpin." 1t is a great march
Of the corps de ballet, representing all the
richest porcelans, Sevres. Limoges. etc.
1t is presided over by a fine looking actress
named Suzanne Orlandi. who. seated on Il
jeweled throne right back of the stage
wears a pearl necklace valued by herself at
800 600 francs.
The other night during the ballet she
felt a slight touch on the nape of her neck
and at the same time the necklace slipped
down in her lap. Looking around, she saw
a hole had been cut in the canvas OF the
scene just where hand thrust through
could unfasten the necklace. The attempt
was "A failure by mere hairs breadth
The daring individual had disappeared be-
fore Mile. Orlandi could pass the word to
the people surrounding her.
News came the other day that the Queen
Regent Of Spain had ordered an elevator TO
be installed i'll the palace at Madrid. In
view of the strict etiquette of the Spanish
court, this instance Of the modern spirit
has excited remark.
The times., 1899-01-09

aches; still others are troubled with loss
OF flesh and appetite with accumulati9ns
of gas, sour risngs and heartburn.
1t is safe to say that Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets viii cure any stomach weakness
or disease except cancer OF the stomach.
They cure sour stomach, gas loss of lesh
and appetite, sleeplessness, palpitation,
heartburn. constipation and headache.
Send for valuable little book Oh stomach
diseases by addressing F. A Stuart Co,
Marshall Mich. All druggists sell full
sized packages at 80 cents. Prof. Henry
w Becker a. NJ, the well known reli-
gious worker and writer Of st. Louis;
Secretary of the Mission Board OF the
German Methodist Church. Chief Clerk
and Expert Accountant for the Harbor
and Wharf Commission, Public Secretary
ton, and the District Conference of Stew
ards of the NJ f. Church; also takes an
active part in the work OF The Epworth
League, and to write on religious and edu-
cational topics for several magazines.
How he found relief is best told in his
own words:
Some weeks ago my brother heard me
say something about indigestion, and taxi
ing a box from his pocket said, Try
Stuart's Tablets" | did, and was promptly
relieved. Then l investigated the nature
of the tablets and became satisfied that
they were made of just the right things
and in just the right proportions to aid
in the assimilation of food. ! heartily
indorse them in all respects, and | keep
them constantly on hand"
ja91l1316.1 Is. 20 23.25,21
The times., 1899-01-09

" rom lit Nit'iED th~ll
strange and interesting thing about the pres
cut evolution of affairs in the Far East is that
Great Britain was warned of it's coming by va
riuus writers during the last hni-ccntury. As
long ago 1850 Meadows wrote: China will
not be conquered by any Western power until she
becomes the Persia Of some future Alexander the
Great al Russia which is the MaceCOn of Europe
England, America and France Will, if they are
wise. wage s-vcrally or collectively a war Of eN-
haustion with Russia rather than allow hcr to
conquer China, for when she has done that she
will hc the mistress of the world" In reply to
those who ridiCucd the policy Of guarding
against imaginary Russian dangers in China" he
said: MANY may suppose the danger to be too
remote to be practical subject tOT the present
generation. The subject Is most practical at the
present hour fOr the English. Americans and
French deal with CiHI and with her rcla
ti"ns to Russia. the event will he. For thu..
tu whom ii will be- last time is word of
practical wisdom. this volume is not written -
\ fcw years later Meadows finding his words uu
needed, again sounded warming, a. follows:
THE greatest, though mot nearest. danger ui i
weak China lies precisely in those territorial i.
grc~sons of Russia which She began two cen
turics ago. and which. il allowed IL 20 On, will
speedily give her large and populolis TERRITORY
faced with Sycabnrgs and Sehastupuls. on the SEA
board Of ElstcIn Asia. Let England America and
France beware how they crrate sick giant ia the
Far East China is a world necessity"
The times., 1899-01-09
THE ALPHA MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION,

Incorporated under the laws o: the District OF
Columbia.
Has been organized to benefit the citizens OF
Washington and is ready TO enroll membsF%
The members are chGsed tive CsS) dollars per
y lr for membership.
; his men bersbip entities you TO the services
=, physician surgeon as the cas- may re.
guire aud TO all necessary medicines and suryieai
appliances for that year free of charge
This fee Of fve (S5) dollars covers the head OF
the house II the head Of the house is 4 man
IL wiI cost 25 cents per year, each, Tor his wife
aud child: en-. Thus, 10 man becomes q member
and he has wife and three children. 1t Will
cost six $50 dollars for one year for the entire
family.
and you MAJ have your choice You may visit
the Ph, ans office. telephone @; the
Physicians ard the Physician will visit you at
your home.
The best OF everything in the way Of medicines
and appliances Uiil be used and prompt and sf-
cjeut service given. gS II Viii inure to the As
scciation's credit and bcneSt to prompt
servica which it guarantees.
You ar. entitled 10 call and see the Physician
as often as you desire have him call on you
as often as needed without any extra charge
whatever. Yod full benefits soon as
ycur certificate - issued Will you sign as 4
member2
For further information apply at the ONCE Of
UI5 l. st. N. w.
J. L. ELLIS, Manager.
Cfice Hours-e:30 a. m. 10 p. m. Washing
toa, d. c.
dee-tem
The times., 1899-01-09

posed I" he rs frce To act according To its own
Judgment as the President Tree t0 act accord
ing tn his in negotiating ii. The Senate may de-
cline tn rltity the treaty. which, in the present
state oi affairs would produce situation cNtrcIne-
" embarrassing But II the Senate believes the
treaty to be- wrong it will doubtless have the cour-
age 10 reject ii ami 10 face the consequences
The senate, however, may consider that while
Spain ought to depart from the Philippines and
renouncc her dominion there, the United States
ought not to assume her sovereignty. such aS II
was against the express will "f the people of the
islands. And in view Of the evils likely to follow
even il those people desired to become part II
The United States, the Senate can am nj the ttea
so as to provide substantially, the scheme
has been to Cuba, that the people of those
islands should be lett to govern themselves
best they may. with such guarantees for order
and personal safety OF the inhabitants as shall
he adequate to the preservation Of order. Such
a guarantee car he presently enforced at infinite
ly less cost oi blood and treasure than under
taSin,. to assume and exercise sovereignty over
the islands.
The times., 1899-01-09
rhe Claimants Revenge.

4 stip"EdiITy magistrate IN town in York
SiliIc, who not given to the side 0t
lrnirnoy, uLcc had before him cab driver who
Was charged with furious driving. After some
severe comments Oh the mans conduct heavy
fnc imposed
\ few days after tho trial the magistrate. who
lad been detained rather longer than usual in
tho court, huuHinG along catch his train
when, seeing empty raL handy. he hailed the
driver and directed lin to proceed Ia the station,
telling him that hc was pressed Tor time. The
driver. however. needless of the hint, kept to a
very gentle lrOt
II say, ! say, my man excaimed the fare.
With his mead out "f The window, drive faster
thsn this
~, can't he done sir," said the driver eve
see, n we drives faster we're had up storc the
leak, and gets fined; - we has to he care
full
He did not alter his pace, and neither did the
hoax catch lis train.
The times., 1899-01-09
Nervous Dyspepsia
To Gain Flesh. to Sleep Well, to
Know What Appetite and Good
Digestion Menn.
MAKE 4 TEST OF STuART'S DYS-
PERSIA TABLETS.

No trouble is more common or more
misunderstood than nervous dyspepsia.
People having it think their nerves are to
blame and are surprised that they are not
cured by nerve medicines. The real seat
of the mischief is lost sight of. The
stomach is the organ to be looked after.
Nervous dyspeptics often do not have
any pain whatever in the stomach, nor
perhaps any of the usual symptoms OF
stomach weakness. Nervous dyspepsia
shows itself not in the stomach so much as
in nearly every organ. In some cases the
heart palpitates and is irregular; in others
the kidneys are affected, in others
the bowels are constpated, with head