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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16
Photonrsnhinn Leonids.

Chicago, Nov 16-Thirty meteors
were reported in sight in the eastern
sky just before dawn this morning and
several photographs were secured by
Prof Bough of the North Western Un.
iversity. Owing to the brilliancy OF
the moon at the time no Leonids,
fainter than star of the second mag.
nitude. could be seen. Three partic-
ularly bright ones were observed.
Washington, Nov. 16-The govern
ment observers at the naval observa
tory last night, report the display OF
Leonids and meteors a disappoint
ment But six or eight meteors were
observed, less than on the preceding
night and these were small and moi
brilliant.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16
STORAGE RESERVOIRS.
Wide Spread Interest in the Subject
Is Manifested.

Washington, Nov. 16-The question
of storing flood waters for irrigation
purposes, which is being generally dis
cussed at this time throughout the
west, has brought in so much CORE
spondence to the geological survey
tnat Frederick H. Newell, the hydro
grapher, has issued circular setting
forth what has been done in the way
of government surveys and the atti-
tude of the government toward the
building of storage reservoirs. The
circular says that large number OF
reservoir sites in western states have
been surveyed and resurveyed and
that the maps and estimate of cost
of construction have been prepared
and plans drawn to afford an accurate
basis for appropriation for construc
tion." The circular states that the
officers of the survey have no concern
with the question whether these reser
voirs are to be built by private CAPT
tai or public funds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16
MADE A HARD RACE.
A Steamer With Her Bow Stove in
Reaches the Harbor Before
Sinking.

Chicago, Nov. 16-The steamer
Conemaugh, of the Anchor line, sank
at the mouth of the harbor, early this
morning, after making race for life.
A steamboat, bound into Chicago
from Buffalo, in a dense fog that hung
over Lake Michigan, ran into half
way crib, a mile and half out from
the harbor entrance, and a great hole
was stove in her bow. Panic seized
the crew The boat commenced to fill
with water fast and there was dis
position to rush for the boats. But
the captain gave orders to turn on
all steam and make a quick run for
the harbor and commanded the men
to stand at their posts. The Cone
maugh was settling fast and the
speed was diminishing greatly be-
fore half the distance to the piers, at
the mouth of the harbor, had been
traversed. AS the mouth of the har-
Dor was gained, floods of water pour
ed into the fire hold and drove the
stokers up the ladders to the deck
and at last extinguished the fires in
the boilers. The Conemaugh came to
a stop as her keel rubbed hard in the
mud at the bottom of the harbor en-
trance and she settled fast. 1t is
thought the loss on the cargo alone
will be in the neighborhood of $780,.
900.
Dover, Eng, Nov. 16-There seems
to be general complaint among the
passengers of the Hamburg-American
line steamer, Patria, Captain Frolich,
which caught fire off this port yester-
day while on the way from New York
for Hamburg, that they were kept in
ignorance of the outbreak of fire for
about five hours.
New York, Nov. 16-Emil L. Boas
Of the Hamburg-American line re-
ceived a cablegram this morning
which read: "Patria in North Sea,
afiame from stem to stern, spontan-
eous combustion linseed. Passengers
safe on the Ceres. The Athasia is
alongside and trying to tow the Patria
into the Elbe The Kaiser Frederick
will transport the passengers to Ham
burg"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16
Firemen Injured at a CHICAGO Fire.


Chicago, Nov. ia fire early to-
day destroyed the seven story build
ing at lac State street, in the heart
of the down town retail district and
caused loss estimated at $3.50, 900,
and injured a score of flremen and
spectators. Shortly after the fire
started an explosion blew out a part of
the front of the building. Among the
injured were chief of the fire depart
ment, D. ]. Swenie and two assistants,
Musham and Townsend. All three
were badly cut by flying glass, the
two latter being forced to retire to
have their wounds dressed. Others
badly hurt were Captain E. J. Buck
ley, Joseph Wagner, James Wilson.
Captain Patrick ]. Fairey. The build
ing was occupied by Hugo Sievers &
Co., wholesale millinery; Boston Den.
tai Parlors, Chandler Optical Com
pany, H. H. Kohlsaat G Co., res
taurant, fur factory, and several
other firms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16
COLORADO SOUTHERN OFFICERS
The Management Makes a Good
Showing for the Year.

Denver, Colo, Nov. 16-The stock
holders of the Colorado & Southern
railroad held their first annual meet
ing in this city today. The old board
Of directors were reelected and Ed
ward Henderson and Edward T. Ber-
wind, both of New York, were added,
making the number eleven. The stock
holders expressed themselves as
pleased with the management of the
company whose net earnings for the
year were about half a million. The
matter of constructing new railroad
through Platte canon to complete a
snort line from Denver to Cripple
Creek was left in the hands of Presi-
dent Trumbull and the directors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16
Pearl Hart Acquitted.

Phoenix, Ariz.. Nov. 16-Pearl Hart.
the woman bandit, who with Joe Boot
held up stage near Florence, last
June, has been acquitted in the trial
before Judge Doan, at Florence, in
the face of overwhelming evidence OF
guilt. The jury reached a verdict at
a late hour was discharged for the
balance of the court term by the Judge
The woman is now held on another
charge Of highway robbery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16

leans, came together in a dense fog.
Injured: G.. B. Shaw. postal clerk. head
cut, leg broken. thought to be inter
nally injured, will die; w. H.
Hinesly. baggageman on the L. H. &
st. Louis, badly bruised and cut; A.
NJ. Evans, conductor of the L. II. &
st. Louis, badly sprained and severe
bruises. Beyond a shaking up no
passengers were injured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16

Patrick Collins Favored for Mayor.
Boston, Mass, Nov. 16-Complete
returns of the voting at last nights S
Democratic caucus, show that there
were $50 delegates favorable to the
nomination of Patrick A. Collins for
mayor, four more than necessary for
a choice.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16
Grange to Declare War on Trusts

Springfield, Ohio Nov 16-There
is every indication that important res
olutions submitted to the National
Grange for adoption will be based on
the grand masters address declaring
war upon trusts in no uncertain man
ner and carrying suggestions as to
the measures necessary to secure the
proper legislation to put them out OF
business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16
Resolutions PralsIna Missouri MULES.

London, Nov. 16-The following
ironical resolution was adopted by ac-
clamation at a recent meeting in East
Mayo, Ireland, presided over by
michael Davitt:
Resolved. That we cannot refrain
from expressing our approval of the
conduct of some thousand British
mules in the neighborhood of Lady.
smith. nor expressing the sincere hope
that some fitting testimonial be made
to the common sense of these intelli
gent animals in following the example
of British soldiers in running into the
camp of the victorious Beers"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16
Train Robbers Scared on.

Erie, Pa, Nov. 16-Masked robbers
boarded the Lake Shore train at Ash
tabuIa, last night and attempted to
rob the express car at Dock junction,
lonely place near Conneaut, when
the express messenger gave the alarm
and the robbers stopped the train and
escaped to the woods.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16
Fatal Head End Collision.

LoisvilIe, Nov. 16-A head end col
lision between passenger trains oc-
Cured at o'clock this morning at
Pleasure Ridge Park, KY, eight miles
south OF this city. Passenger train
No. Al on the L. H. & st. Louis,
bound for st. Louis, and the Illinois
Central north bound from New Or
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16

For an elegant line of babys rings,
friendship hearts and ladies' bracelets
go to Lujan & Rivera. set
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16
BIG NEWS
AT LAST
Beers Wreck the Armored Train
and XIII or Capture All
British on 1t.
JOUBERT is REPORTED KILLED
Censored Dispatches Indicate
Warm Condition of Affairs
Around Ladysmlth.

Durham. Natal, Nov 16-News is
received here from Estcourt that the
armored train manned by detach-
ments of Durbans and Dublins, was
attacked by the Beers and wrecked.
Most of the British troops were killed
or made prisoners.
London, Nov. 16-A dispatch re4
ceived today from Pietermaritzburg,
dated November IL, says it is rumored
there that General Joubert, command
er in chief of the Boer forces had
been killed,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16

Mems and boys canvass ieggins
Sporleder's. 10-2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16

LIS Yesas-The City Of
Homes. S1,O0O.OOO in new
Buildings in three years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
THE RAILROAD COMING.
Contract Let Last Week-Work Already
Begun-to be Completed Sep
tember 10Th.

The railroad extension is now an as
surred fact as the line has been estab-
lished, the right-of-way secured and
the contract for construction let. Hon.
VIM. Alden Smith closed the deal with
j. II. McLane, OF Coldwater, last Fri
day, to build the road between Lowell
and this city, distance of l6 miles
and have it ready for the rolling stock
by September Is. The estimated cost
OF the work is Sl50,0 900. The contractor
Mr. McLane, Is an old railroad builder
aud will push the work very rapidly.
He constructed larger part OF the
Nickle Plate railroad and also very
many miles of the Chicago q West
Michigan.
The contractor j. III. McLane, to-
gether with his brother, w. McLane,
of Grand Rapids, and Surveyor Christ,
also OF Grand Rapids, were in the city
Monday arranging details for begin
ming work along the whole line very
soon
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

Honesty does not require US to hang
our oil paintings faced to the wall, in
order that our friends may see that
they are made on coarse canvas. 1t is
right TO appear always at our best
Give the world your brightest thoughts
your most courteous speech, the out.
come OF your kindest impulses and
purest motives, no matter if you are
conscious that these things are above
your ordinary level. God made the
flowers show their colors, not their
dull, fibrous matter; to load the air
with their odors, not with the rankness
Of their sap -Homiletic Review
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by lady in this
country. "Disease fastened it's clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed incessantly, and could
not sleep. She finally discovered a
way TO recovery, by purchasing of Us "A
bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption. and was SO much relieved
on taking first dose, that she slept all
night and with two bottles, has been
absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz y Thus writes w. &.
Hammick & Co, of Shelby, N. g.
Trial bottles free at Fisk Bangs and
Conuell Bros. drug store. Regular
size soc and Sl.00. Every bottle guar
anteed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. ID. b. Cargile, of
Washita, /. II. He writes: -Four bot
ties of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer of scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give no
help; but her cure is complete and her
health is excellent. " This shows what
thousands have proved-that Electric
Btters is the best blood purifier known.
It's the supreme remedy for eczema,
letter. salt rheum, ulcers, bolls and
running sores. 1t stimulates liver, kid
neys and bowels, expels poisons, helps
digestion, builds up the strength. Only
80 cents. Sold by Fisk Bangs and Con-
nell Bros, druggists. Guaranteed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

Professor Hicks in his weather prog
nostications for June says: "There
are several Astronomical causes bear
ing on June this year that promise to
make storms and other phenomena ex-
ceptional. The 10Th to 18th Is another
marked storm period. Consult your
barometer and watch the clouds. Many
electrical displays from 2lst to oath,
with heavy rains and wind. The 26th
to 3Oth is the last regular storm period.
BE Oh the watch for frequent and heavy
showers throughout the month. Cool
weather will prevail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
CANNoNsBURG.

Ray Howard rides '99 bike.
Miss Nellie Mericle is on the sick
list.
Miss Anna Joyce is home for the
summer
Carl Hartwell closed school at Honey
Creek Friday.
Mrs. JAS Nesbit is visiting Grand
Rapids friends.
Mrs. Walter Schoomaker is improv-
ing after long illness.
Miss Lulu Holcomb is the guest OF
the Misses Petersons, OF Keene.
The Ladies' Mite Society meets with
Mrs. Graner, Wednesday, June Il.
Miss Maude Condor. of Alton, spent
Saturday and Sunday in this vicinity.
Miss Hurd, the primary teacher,
visited her friend at Oakfield last week.
Dorus Church and family visited
Mrs. Church's parents and friends
Sunday.
John Bookey taught school at Alton
Monday and Tuesday for his sister,
Mabel, who has been sick.
Mrs. JAS. Thomas has gone to Mary
land to spend "a few weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. f.. M. Vroman.
Children's day was not observed
Sunday. People had better wake up
and keep Cannon booming. Do not
let us be second Rip VanWinkle.
A party was given at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Bookey, Friday eve-
ming, June 9, in honor of their daugh-
ter, Mabel, it being her Goth birthday.
The rooms were decorated with red,
white and blue, evergreens and sweet
syringa. The table decorations were
ferns and roses. The evening was de-
voted to games and music. Light
refreshments were served at II o'clock
and after wishing her many returns of
the day all returned to their homes
reporting an enjoyable evening spent.
Among those present were Miss Maude
and Mr.. Will Hessler, of Grattan, Miss
Condor, of Alton, Mr.. Perry, of How
ard City, and her cousins, Fannie and
John Bookey, OF Grattan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

The first attempt in this country to
use a standard automobile carriage on
continuous high speed trip of several
hundred miles must certainly be con-
sidered a triumph for the new form Of
locomotion. The Winton carriage
which left Cleveland on Monday, May
II, reached New York at $50 D.. m. on
Saturday, May p, having covered the
whole distance of 7074 miles in the
actual running time OF 40 hours and :
minutes. This is an average running
speed OF ia miles an hour, and in view
of the fact that long stretches Of the
road were in poor condition, and that
some sections are spoken Of as being
disgraceful in the extreme, this is Il
highly creditable performance. The
fastest average for a continuous run
was made between Cleveland and
Buffalo, where the distance Of 2lS
miles was covered in II hours at the
rate of fraction under 20 miles an
hour The carriage weighs loo
pounds, and is driven by a 6-horse
power motor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
CITY OFFICERS.
CHURCHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser
vices nj lO:3Oa. m and 7:3Op. m sabbath School
at close OF morning service. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening. REV o. A. CARMAN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL RCH-Services at
1890 u. IN. and 1880 p III. sabbath School Al
IL 40 a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday eve
ming. REV. B. V, CHILD Pastor.
BAPTIST Services at 1880 a. m.
and 80 p IN. Sabbath school at close of NOR.
ming services. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening REV. GORRELI QUICK, Pastor.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH Prayer and
praise service, eleven O'Clock a. m. Preaching,
30 p IN. Prayer meeting Friday evening
REV OSCAR DAFOE Pastor.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE services will be held
every Sunday afternoon at o'clock D. m. in
the new Belding block. All are invited TO
attend
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

The circulars sent out to the Grand
Army men of the state show that the
Petoskey people are making extraor-
dinary preparations for the depart
ment Encampment to be held in that
city on the Dist and 22nd. The railroad
rate is one fare for round trip. The
tickets are good in lower peninsula
from the 10Th to the 9th, both inclu-
sive, and in the upper from the 20th to
9th
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

We are authorized to guarantee
every bottle OF Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and il not satisfactory to re-
fund the money To the purchaser.
There is no better medicine made for
la grippe, colds and whooping cough.
Price, 25 and SOC per bottle. Try It,.
Fisk Bangs. druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

DeWitt's Little Early Risers act as a
faultless pill should, cleansing and re.
viving the system instead of weakening
it. They are mild and sure, small and
pleasant to take, and entirely free from
objectional drugs They assist rather
than compel. w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

w. NJ. Gallagher Of Bryon, Pa, says;
for forty years / have tried various
cough medicines. One Minute Cough
Cure is the best OF ALL" Ii relieves In
stantly and cures all throat and lung
trouble. w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
FINANCIAL REPORT.

The secretary and treasurer of the
band convention submit the following
report showing the total receipts and
disbursement of funds raised for con-
vention purposes. 1t is complete and
reflects credit on the excellent man
auament pi ven nv the officers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

Credit is the ruination Of lots of
men. II they had no credit and nobody
would trust them they would be much
better off. In many places certain
lines of goods are sold almost eXclu-
sively on time, and the extra charges
made in such instances by dealers in
order to make sure.that they will come
out all right in the end makes it almost
impossible to meet their competition.
The business that most benefits the
laboring man today is that which is
conducted on cash basis, for there he
pays for what he gets and is not always
worrying about how he is going to
meet his next payment. Albion Mirror.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
~. [. VAN 5ENScHOTEN,

A TTORNEY AT LAW -Onice in Beding
IL Savings Bank Block, Belding, Mich.
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION Hon. Allen B.
Morse, Hon. A. A. Ellis Thos. +. McGarry, Hon.
+. d. NJ Davis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
COLLAR YOUR DOGS.

Gov. Pingree has signed the Locher
dog tax bill and it is now law of the
state. The bill provides that each
township board shall appoint a dog
warden who shall issue to all who ap-
ply and pay tax of one dollar for
each male. and three dollars for each
female dog, license, and the parties
owning the dog shall cause the dog TO
wear collar with the nuniher ct
license on the same. 1t also makes it
the duty of the warden to kill each
and every dog that he finds which has
not the necessary credentials with him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Warmers White Wine OF Tar
Syrup, the best cough remedy on earth.
25 and 80 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
I. s. NORRIS.

DHYSlCIAN AND SURGEON ONCE rear
Il of w. J. Benedict's drug store. Hours:
y TO II "a. m, 2to and Z 10 p. III. Residence
opposite Of M T.. church Telephone l9-2
rings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
I. OHLINGER,

physician AND SURGEON-Ciiy Phys
Il clan and Health onicer-Onice at residence
corner OF Bridge ana Centre sts once hours
TO 2and TO sp. IN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

A TTORNEY AT LAW Money to Loan on
~ Real Estate OF all kinds. once in Spencer
Block
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
y. e. FERGUSON,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-OFFICE: AT
i Residence on West Main Street. once
hours 3 TO 10 a. m. 2 to and 9 30 to p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
q. a. STANTON,

DHYSTCIAN AND suRGEoN-oFF Sec.
i ond floor, Meoche block. ONCE hours : 30
to 10 a. m, ? to and : p. m. Night call at
residence.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
u. r. PINKHAM,

physician AND SURGEON over
Il Booths store Main 81. Hours ! to and
TO p. IN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

JESSE G. WILBUR, Treasurer
List of subscribers and amount paid
can be seen at w. l. Benedict's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
GEO e. NICHOLS. DWIGHT SHELDON.
NICHOLS R SHELDON,
CHAS. r.. FOOTE,

A TTORNEYS AT LAW.-Once:- - Wallace
~ Block Beldng, Michigan
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
w. ANDREW DUTT, M. D..

ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
II Onice-Belding Pharmacy Hours-s TO 10
d. m to , and Z 10 2 D. m
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

Or. q. 3. SMITH,
INENTIST. .-Ofice hours 10 30 Leonard
IL Block. over Pages hardware store, Bel
ding Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
G. ~. WILLARD,

nENTIST-Of over Holmes & Connell's
IL drug store Main street. Belding, Mich. All
work guaranteed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

DR.. j. n. ARMS TRONG.
nENTIST Specially OF Crown and Bridge
~ Work OniCe corner rooms in the Vincent
block over Nincent's grocery, Belding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

XPIRED.- If this paragraph is marked you
~ will know that your subscription has ex
pired, and rs our terms are strictly cash In ad
vance IL Will be discontinued unless renewed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.

Entered at the Postofiice Belding, Mich, for
transmission through the mails as second class
matter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-06-15

The BANNER and Detroit Weekly
Tribune one year for $l.40.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-05-13

The opening of the Ute reserva-
tion was not accompanied with as
much fuss and feathers as some of
the promoters had anticipated,
says the Field and Farm. In fact
the whole proposition was good
deal OF fizzle. The seventy
five filings made during the first
twenty-four hours and the prob
able 600 more locations made by
actual settlement which have not
been filed. do not scratch the map.
Besides the 5000 tracts of sur
veyed and unsurveyed land which
were offered to the Ute strip,
there are. in the aggregate 5000
more opportunities. Disregarding
the personal and individual enter
prises aud schemes of Il horde of
spectators and promoters to make
money, and without reference to
the merit or character of any of
these the country is better open
now for the homeseeker or inves-
tor than it was the day the line
stood at the land Office.