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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
FOREIGN.

Washington - Consul Sprague at
Githralfie United sta,e war department
therman. with 1SOes troop transmits
.yr Gen. Otis at Maa 4 prs2nfoESfrd las
sailed from that port for Port Said.
All aboard were well.
London-The Madrid correspondent
of the Daily Chronicle says that the
Spanish cabinet has decided to con-
slider 1.-The best manner of selling the
Caroline and Marianne islands,"
Madrid-It has been decided at a
cabinet council to liberate the Filipinos
who had been deported to the Caro-
line and Ladrone Islands, in order to
influence the Filipinos to release the
Spaniards they hold as prisoners.
Madrid.-The steamers Bosnia, San
Ignacio and Montevideo, with repa-
triated Spanish troops from Cuba, ar
rived at Barcelona, Cadiz and Vigo,
respectively.
londonderry Jones, aged 6S, one
Of the best-known authorities on whist
and other card games, is dead. He
was known as "Cavendish," and was
editor of the card department of the
Field.
Madrid.-All the surviving captains
of Spanish warships destroyed in the
naval battles off Santiago de Cuba and
in Manila bay by the American fleets
will be court-martialed.
Madrid.-Senor Montero Rios, who
was president Of the Spanish peace
commission, has resigned the presi-
dency of the senate owing to the pop
ular cutlery against his defense of the
commission.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Cut His Throat In spite of His Child.

VIM. Cory, of Ypsilanti, committed
suicide while temporarily insane, by
severing his jugular with razor.
Cory had been suffering from ill-health
for the past six months and at times
had been demented. The day the
tragedy occurred he left the house,
locking the front door after him. His
Oldest daughter, mute, followed
him and grappled with him in the
front yard, taking from him razor
and throwing it as far as she could.
With unwonted strength the demented
man threw off his child, reached the
keen blade before she could, and
quickly drew it across his throat, sew
ering both windpipe and jugular.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Ills Rride Came Not.

The wedding of Norman Brown, one
of the leading young men of Grand
Marais, was to take place last week.
His bride was to meet him there, he
having furnished the collateral. But
when the train rolled in on the APP
pointed day and she failed to alight,
the disappointed would-be bridegroom
reconciled himself to his lot and said:
Il send her no more cash. He has
resumed his employment again and is
a sadder but wiser man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

State Oil Inspector Smith has made
his annual report. Last year total
of i6,6i5,417 gallons of illuminating
oil was inspected in Michigan and
il, 400 gallons were rejected. During
the entire year there was not single
explosion in the state.
; JOS f. Weston. aged %, committed
suicide at the home of his lover in
Windsor by sending a bullet through
his heart. Weston's parents lived in
Sarnia. Ont. but he had been stopping
at Detroit while looking for situa-
ton. The young lady refused to marry
him, hence the tragedy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Gotshan Gets 10 Years.

Ten years at hard labor in the state
prison at Jackson was the sentence
John H. Gotshall, received in the cir
cult court at Flint by Judge Wisner.
This is the penalty that Gotshall must
pay the people for the burning of the
!, lsg e. "a. e 1Ls&S5l 8Ai.bs1 OFFENDER !;
he IS % sag !. ny sentence should not
be pronounced, Mr.. Gotshall arose and
simply said; II am not guilty of the
charge"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
New Life Saving station.

A new life saving station will be
built at Grand Marias early in the
spring, so that the station can be in
full operation during the entire season
of navigation. The only barber of
refuge between Whitefish point and
Grand Island is located at Grand Marias
and life saving station there can be
of great deal of good
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Stricken Down in the Pulpit.

While in the middle of the morning
sermon in his church at New Holland,
Rev. Abraham Stegeman, aged AZ, sud-
denly fell from a shock of apoplexy,
dying few moments later while be-
ing carried to the parsonage near by.
He leaves widow and three children.
The tragic incident created great ex.
citement among the congregation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Wants a Separation.

The attorneys of Kalamazoo and
Berrien counties are working unitedly
to get bill through this legislature
to separate those counties from Van
Buren, and Cass and make Berrien and
Kalamazoo judicial circuits by them
selves The business of either county
is sufficiently large enough to war
rant IL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Tough on Quail.

Hunters report that the recent Sc
we're weather has been death to the
game birds, particularly the quail.
This bird is more easily affected by
cold weather than any other game
bird. The quail have been increasing
very fast for the past few years, but
the cold weather has killed them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
s5th Michigan Ordered Mustered out

The war department has issued an
order TO the effect that the 35th Michi-
gan and all other volunteer regiments
be mustered out of service. The mus
tering out of the 35th regiment will
take place at the present camp grounds
in Georgia
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

II owe my whole life to BurdoclS
Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores COW
cred my body. / seemed beyond cure.
Il. Il. Il. has made me a perfectly well
woman" Mrs. Chas. Hutton, Berville,
Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

Hives are terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any drug store, so cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

A household necessity-Dr. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. Heals burns, cuts,
wounds of any sort; cures sore throat,
Group, catarrh, asthma; never fails.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

"a dose in time saves lives" Dr.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup; natures
remedy for coughs, colds, pulmonary
diseases of every sort.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

The woman who takes in all man
tells her often does it merely for the
purpose of taking him IN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

Realization is never a luxury to the
man who did not hope.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

1t is safer to learn from the enemy
than It. is to instruct friend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

No one has been able to prove that
Bacon was Shakes peer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Eva Dispositions
Are Early Shoqvn. /"

lust so evfl in the blood
comes out in shape of scrof
ala. pimples. etc.. in children
and young people. Taken in
time it can be eradicated by
using Hoods Sarsaparlla.
In older people, the aftermath
of irregular iVing shows it.
self in bilious conditions. a
heavv head, a foul mouth
disordered kidneys, yellow eyes and
skin, with general bad feeling.
1t is the blood, the impure blood,
friends, which is the real cause. Purify
that with Hoods Sarsaparilla and
happiness will reign in your family.
Blood Poison-"I lived in bed Of fire
for years owing to blood poisoning that fol-
lowed small pox II broke out all over my
body itching intensely. Tried doctors and
hospitals in vain. / tried Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1t helped. i kept at 1t and was en-
tirely cured. / could go on the housecops
and shout about it," MRS. j. 4. WILLIAMS.
Carbonate, Pa.
ScrofuIa Sores My baby at two
months had scrofula sores on cheek and
arm. Local applications and physicians
medicine did little or no good. Hoods Sar-
saparila cured him permanently. He Is
now four, with smooth fair skim" MRS
S. S. WRoTEN, Pennington, Del.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

Natures laws are disregarded by the
officeholder who occupies two places at
once.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
@oG SaldqbmaM
2Zld.lE5yJlnu

Hoods pills liver Ills the non-irritating and
the only cathartc to take with Hoods Sarsaparila.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

A generous gift of 100000 was given
the poor of New York City by Jas. Il.
Keene and Richard Croker. Each of
the gentlemen wrote personal check
for So, 900, and Mr.. Croker, as chair
man of the finance committee of Tam
many. wrote out another for $4,000.
The exports from the L. 5. for the
month of January amounted to Sl15,-
5l5.o54, as compared with Slos, 426, GA
in January. 1898. The imports was
SIS, AZ. 315 against $50, s27,714 in 1898,
making an excess of exports over inn
ports of So. Oi3, 639. and an excess of
exports of S57, 59s, 800 over the same
month in 1898.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, aud we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. 1t is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
LOrIsvILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. N. q.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
GRAIN, ETC.

FDetroit-Hay No. timothy - % per ton.
Potatoes, 36c per bu. Live Poultry, spring
chickens So c per Id; fowls, Sc: turkeys i0nc;
ducks. SC. Eggs. strictly fresh, &c per doz.
Butter best dairy, i1c per Id; creamery, PC.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-20
TO USE THE RED CROSS.
Under Its Ensignia Irish Americans
VIII Give Aid to Beers

Chicago Dec. $50 far as I have
been able to observe the Irishmen in the
different parts of this country are in en-
with England. This sympathy they have
not go farther than this-to manifest by
passing resolutions and providing money
for equipment for hospital, ambulance
and surgical department.
This is the statement Of John 7. keat-
ing, president of the Ancient Order Of Hi
DeI4lails ana conspicuous among Ine
Irish-Americans in this city and else
where. The action taken by the local or
uSL III A4CeSO anu OIdt Ott y, l-oul7 ms
not ended the movement in this matter.
The united societies of this city have de-
termined to hold a mass meeting on Jan
uary 8. at which time there will be speech
feelings of the Irishmen of Chicago to-
ward the people of the Transvaal-
And. what Is even more important than
this phase. of the matter fbe Dationai of
fcers of the Ancient Order of HiberniaDs
Iv after the beginnfne of rhe YEAR and
probably just prior to the Chicago mass
that plans will be SET on foot bv this con-
ference looking toward united express
sion OF sentiment and a cooperation in
the raising of funds among Irishmen
everywhere in the United States and Can
''The Irish in America took a decided
stand the war question at the very
start" said Mr. Keating. 'and they have
made their position SO plain that there
is no questioning their attitude. They
look upon the people of the Transvaal as
a race struggling for the sort Of liberty
and working for so many years
In my opinion the expressions given
thus far. both by the Chicago society
and by the St Louis society Hibernians.
are criteriOns of the trend which the final
and united action Will take. Evidently
the Beers have men enough and good
men enough and ammunition enough.
What they might use is aid for the
wounded
I'VE do not want to come into conflict
with the laws of the cgTIntry and it is not
desired that there should be a conflict
with the federal authorities. And so it
has been deemed best that aid De furnish
ed under the banner of the Red Cross.
Neither England nor the United States
can refuse to pass this emblem beyond
the lines, and, undoubtedly. the Irish
American sentiment will spend itself in
this MaN.m
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-20
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left with the Kimban Printing COM
pany. S35 Kansas avenue
Mr.. Kerns has gone to TOulon, H.,
to visit
T. NJ Forbes returned last evening
from Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs. Fowler of Silver Lake
were in town today
Mrs Aaron Sheetz's condition was
somewhat better today.
c. NJ. Kistler has gone to Oklahoma
City to visit his daughter, Mrs. W. F.
Danvers.
DR.. Joseph Dolman has arrived from
Indiana to be present at the funeral of
his brother, Olen.
Mr.. H. c. Rolfe of Park street left
yesterday for GAINESVILLE, Ohio, where
he will spend Christmas.
Paul, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Morgan, is quite i'll at the home
of his parents on Taylor street.
If you want any table linen for Xmas.
remember we are giving ten per cent
discount all this week Costley &
Post.
Mrs. D. D. Clark of sO7 Monroe
street who has been i'll since Thanks
giving was able to be down town yes
terday.
Mrs. Lindas Of Great Bend arrived
today and will be the guest during the
holidays of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis.
All kinds of cakes. fresh bread. all
kinds of candies. pies. pastry. Prices
which must suit you. Call and see.
Stamps given with everything. The
Home Bakery, George Mayer, prop.
Blue Post G. A. r. will have short
business meeting Friday evening, after
which a social time will be enjoyed. to
which the wives and daughters Of SOL
diers, loyal ladies' and especially the
ladies of Blue Post Relief corps are in
vited.
A calico social was given last even
ing at the home of VIII Bigger of the
Pleasant Hill neighborhood by the Ep-
worth league of the Pleasant Hill
church. Each lady present was SUD
posed to wear calico dress and one
not so gowned was fined five cents.
Every lady brought with her a necktie
of the same material as her dress
These the gentlemen bought and by
matching ties and gowns partners for
supper were found.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-20
WAR ON JOBBERS.
National Association of Druggists
After Crate Cutters"

Chicago, Dec. 20.-Chicago druggists
have Joined hands with the National
Association of Retail Druggists in the
ters." At a largely attended meeting
of the local organization in the Mason
ic Temple, President Simon n. Jones,
Louisville; F. z. Holiday, Topeka; Ar
thur Timber Lake, Indianapolis, and
D f. Pradall, Saginaw, of the execu-
tive committee of the national aSSOcia-
ton. were present to outline the scope
of the campaign to bring the whOleSal-
ers to terms. BY unanimous vote the
Chicago men ordered their executive
board to cooperate with the national
body in its effort to eradicate the cause
of discomfort.
The scheme proposed by the visiting
ing at various trade centerS through
out the country, is in line with action
ordered at the national associations
convention in Cincinnati, in October.
This scheme, it is said, involves a prac-
teal boycott of wholesale establish
mentS which refuse to comply with the
conditions imposed, as the executive
committee is directed to secure q, list of
jobbers favorable to the plaza copy
of which list is to be forwarded to ev-
cry member Of this organization, with
cred an evidence of loyalty to this as
sociatiOn if the houses on this list are
given a preference"
T. V. WOOten, secretary of the Ma
uOna1 association, said the movement
was calculated to educate the whole
sale trade to the desirability of recog-
nizing retailers rights"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-20
UNGRATEFUL ITALIANS.
Severely Wound Chicago Officers
Who Save Their Lives

Chicago, Dec. 20.-John Nicholson, a
special policeman employed by the
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern rail-
road, and James Henderson, employed
by the same company as a SWitchman,
saved six Italians from being run down
by a switch engine at the Polk street
crossing last night. In return for their
ValOr they were attacked by the Ital-
ians, all of whom carried knives. A
struggle followed, during which Hen
derson was knocked down by his aSsail-
ants. The Italians were about to stab
him, when Nicholson went to his assist
ance. The Italians turned on the spec
ial officer, stabbing him in the back
and cheek. The special policeman and
sWitchman then ran to freight house
nearby, pursued by the Italians. Later
the Italians departed and when the po-
lice We're notified could find no trace of
them. 1t seems the Italians were stand
ing upon a track on which a switch en-
gine was approaching and when they
were pushed off in time to save their
lives resented the act and turned upon
their rescuers. Nicholson is seriously
wounded
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-20
AT THE PLAY LAST NIGHT.

If it is possible for Inhabitants of other
worlds to know of daily happenings in
this. Alexander Dumas, the famous
French novelist, must just at present be
in rather a pitfable condition Those who
saw the performance of Monte Cristo"
at the Crawford theater Tuesday night
can realize the reason. Just what the
novelist's state of mind would be if it
We're possible for him to see last nights
stage portrayal of his famous story can
only be imasined, but out Of respect for
his memory it is to be hoped that no
knowledge of earthly occurrences pene-
trate the sphere he now inhabits
If the Farnham-LaBray company would
reduce its prices of admission to 10, 20 and
30 cents, its production of Monte Cristo'
would be only a partial imposition on the
theater going public. As it is, the impo-
sitiOn is complete Mr.. Farnham pos
Sesses exclusively the ability of the COM
pany, and Yet none. of the supporting
mem bers suffer greatly in comparison
with him Miss La Bray's only feature
seems to be the ability to operate her
eyelids more rapidly than her lips. The
entire work of the company is of a cheap
order. If Mr.. Farnham was as capable
an actor as he is an agreeable gentleman
Off the stage a bright future would be his.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-20
VOLUNTEERS FOR AFRICA.
Many American Applicants For En-
listment In Boer Army.

New York, Dec. 20.-Charles d. Pierce,
consul in this city from the Orange Free
State, said last night that applicants
for enlistment in the BOer army were
still visiting his office in a steady
stream.
Il can not do anything for them,'
said he, because have no authority
to take such a course. I refer them to
our consul at The Hague and tell them
they will have to pay their own ex-
penses, which would amount to about
$4OO, in getting to South Africa. The
majority of the applicants are Ameri-
can soldiers who fought in the Spanish
American war"
Asked what he thought about the
way things were going in South Africa
Mr.. Pierce said;
THE British can send l. 800, 900 troops
down there instead of $4,000 il they
want to. and still they won't get the
upper hand for a year or two. It is not
the side with the most troops that is
going to win, but the side that shoots
Straightest.'
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-20
GOMPERS REELECTED.
Louisville Chosen as Next Meet
ing Place of American
Federation.

Detroit, Dec. 2O.-The American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor today unanimously
reelected all its old officers. The only
contests occurred in selections of fra
terna1 delegates to the foreign trades
congresses. The elections resulted as
follows:
President-Samuel Gompers of Wash
ington.
Vice Presidents-P. J. Mcclure, of
Philadelphia; James Duncan, of Bos-
ton; James O'Conneu, of Washington;
John Mitchell, of Indianapolis; Max
Morris, of Denver, and Thomas I. Kidd,
of Chicago.
ecretary-FTank Morrison, of Wash
ington.
Treasurer-John B. Lennon of Bloom
ington, Ill
FraternaI delegates to British con-
gress-John b. Lennon, Bloomington,
Ill, secretary of the Journeyman Tail
ors' union, and W. c. Pearce of Indian
apolis. secretary Of the United Mine
FrateTna1 delegate to Canada trades
congress-W- D. Mahon of Detroit,
president of the Amalgamated associa-
ton of street railway employees.
In the case of each Of the officers the
secretary cast the unanimous vote of
the convention. For fraternal visitors
the delegates voted according to their
roll call SentatlOnS.
The nominees for first fraterna1 dele
gate to Great Britain were Lennon, and
Eugene f. O'Rourke, of the New York
printers.
The vote resulted: Lennon, 2,117;
O'Rourke, 793.
For second British delegates, the
nominees were O'ROurke, Sydney J.
Kent. of Omaha, of the Carpenters and
W. c. Pearce, secretary of the mine
workers.
The result was: Pearce, 1,S20; Kent,
700; O'ROurke, 405.
The candidates for representative in
the Canadian congress were MahOn and
Alex Reid of Philadelphia, of the IN
tied Garment workers.
The roll call resulted: Mahon, 1, 700;
Reid, 1905
The convention made formal requests
that all trades unions hereafter more
clearly define the work of their respec-
tive crafts. Action was taken. warn
ing building trades councils not to over
step their legitimate functions by as
suming general jurisdiction of trades
unions, or issuing charters for organiz-
alton of national trades unions.
A resolution was adopted, commend
ing President Gompers' service and
granting him leave of absence from
duty with pay until he shall have fully
recovered from his recent injury.
Louisville. Ky, was selected as the
place of the next convention. The
other candidates were Cleveland, Co
lumbus, Scranton, Pa. Salt Lake City,
Galveston and Bay City, Mich.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-20
LOGAN STORY SET AT REST
BY a Letter From the Lieutenant Col
onel of His Regiment

Youngstown, O.. Dec ga letter
written by Lieut.. Col Brertou Of the
Thirty-thiTd infantry who was with
Major John A. Logan, when he was
killed, has been received here 1t sets
at rest the story circulated that he was
killed by his own men
The letter is dated San Fabian. NOV
u, and says:
Your husband died hero while
leading in battle the command 10 " hicu
he had been assigned upon Joining his
regiment, the Third battalion His bat
talon was the advance guard Of the
regiment in attack upon the town OF
san Jacinto.
Yesterday, Nov.11 Major Logan was
leaning over a wounded soldier. 70 as
sist him. when he was shot through the
head. This was shortly before 9 O'Clock
in the morning. Prompt surgical AID
was at hand but the major never re-
covered consciousness and died while
being conveyed to the hospital The
exact locality was about two miles FROM
San Fabian on the road 70 San Jacint0-
I was one of the last persons who saw
him alive and he was brave and SELF
possessed until struck down by the en-
emy's bullet"
Major Logan's valet. Morley. has ar
rived at San Francisco on the trans
port Sikh and viii join the Logan fam
lily at San Diego
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-20
MIDNIGHT BURIALS.
Smallpox Scare Said to Cause Shot
Gun Patrol at Geuda Springs.

TFrom the Wellington Journal
Parties up from Geuda Springs today
say that a shotgun quarantine has
been established there against Arkan-
sas City and Winfield, where smallpox
exists to an alarming degree The out
skirts of Geuda Springs are patroled
day and night by armed men and no
one is allowed to enter the city with
out satisfying the guards that he or she
is not from Arkansas City OF Winfield,
or either vicinity
The disease is said to be on the in
crease in Arkansas City, and three mid
night burials in one night are reported
Winfield is said to have several new
cases, and the authorities there call it
chickenpox and refuse to establish
quarantine, for fear of hurting trade.