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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
NEWSY EREVITIES.

4The FIJI islands are taking steps to
federate with New Zealand
Five thousand barrels Of oil a day
is gushing out Of newly-discoyered
well in Lewis county, w Va
Forest and grass fires near occiden.
tai, Cal, covering a space of 100 square
miles, has done $3.50, 900 damage. There
are !, 900 persons fighting the flames
Another death from bubonic plague
was reported at Glasgow on the 25th,
making the seventh since he outbreak
Only 40 persons are now under observa.
ton
There is farmer near South Lyons
who evidently finds that there is money
il pork lie recently sold to local
butcher a family of pigs consisting Of
the mother and eight little ones, for
Sl0l cash
Michael J Dady, the brooklyn con-
tractor, has offered the municipality
OF Havana complete sewerage and
paving system for the city, in accord.
anee with plans officially approved,
for the sum of $40 900 GOO
Ofedl britain mas sent II note 10 the
Dutch government, according to a dis
patch from Amsterdam, which con.
tains a warning that if Mr. Kruger is
allowed to carry bullion or state arch
ives on toard the Dutch warship which
is 70 br hinl t. Europe, it will be
regarded ~ orch of neutrality on
the part o, tue ands
The engine o. y S. ago & Eastern
Illinois local freight north bound,
blew up at Johnston city, ILL.,, on the
95th and Engineer Doggett, of Chicago,
and Fireman Hardy Raipe, OF Frank,
fort, were killed.
Considerable excitement has been
caused among Venezuelan refugees at
Port of Spain. Trinidad by the receipt
of intelligence that President Castro
has caused the arrest Of 80 politicians
in Guiria, Venezuela. who are supposed
TO have been plotting opposition 70
the government The le der of tho
accused men. Senior Ducharme, es.
capped, and went to Port of Spain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
Not so Much After AL

Regarding the contributions for the
Galveston flood sufferers, Gov Sayers
on the both made the following state
ment: The amount of money received
by me up to IL o'clock noon of Sept. 30
for the benefit of the storm sufferers
on the Texas coast is SG72, 1929. This
sum includes S3,s92.59 that remained
in my hands of the fund con tributed
for the relief of the Brazos river valley
sufferers last year 1t also includes
all drafts and authorizations to draw
and which are in transit and are yet
uncollected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
Strike Notes.

Vast Anthracite coal fields have
been discovered in the Cascade noun
tain district of Washington. The
quantity of coal in sight is estimated
at %, 600, 900 tons.
The United Mine Workers, OF Oak
Hill, Jackson county, o., struck on the
Goth for an increase in the scale from
90 cents per ton to so cents.
The output of the Reading Co. S
mines at Reading, Pa, fell to $50 cars
on the 2sth, which is about one fourth
the usual production.
The soldiers in the Shenandoah dis
trict will soon be withdrawn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04

In the shadows of the Home of the
Aged, almost in the presence of one of
the good sisters, an old man hurled
himself into eternity at Detroit on the
Goth. He knelt beside the track, and
placing his neck, wrinkled with age,
upon the hot rail he closed his eyes
and the ponderous wheels on a switch
engine deeapitated him-cut off the
head as smooth as if it were done by
the blade of a guillotine. The head
rolled to the inside of the farther rail;
the eyes opened and shut, the body
twitched convulsively and the soul Of
the old man passed into eternity Such
was the death of John Hoetger. aged
&c. Illness and the fact that the old
man recently lost his home through
the foreclosure of mortgage prompted
the deed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
Runaway Freight Destroyed Depot.

A freight train on the Duluth, South
Shore & Atlantic escaped from the
control OF the crew while descending
L'Anse hill, where there is grade of
800 feet in 10 miles The brakemen
jumped, but the engineer and fireman
stuck to the locomotive. The train
jumped the track at curve by the
station at L'Anse, and plowed through
the depot building, completely demol-
ishing the structure and setting fire to
the wreekage Station employees fled
In time TO save their lives. The fire.
man and engineer were badly bruised
and burned, but both will recover.
This is the third depot building at
L'Anse completely destroyed by run
away trains.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
500 People Homeless In Alaska.

The steamer Roanoke, which ar
rived at Seattle, Wash, on the 25th,
brought news of a most disastrous
storm at Nome, September IL and 10.
A number of barges and lighters were
driven ashore and totally wrecked.
All along the beach for miles wind and
water created havoc with tents and
mining machinery. Several captains
and seamen on small tugs are missing
and it is thought they are lost. Fully
500 people are homeless, while the loss
TO property and supplies is over half a
million dollars. Numerous small
buildings were swept completely
away. Capt French, in command of
troops, has thrown open the govern
ment reservation to those rendered
homeless by the storm and will extend
sszb other assistance as is possible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
Fnip,nos Again Active Near Manila.

On the night of the cath vigorous in
surgent attacks were made upon the
United States outposts in the district
near Zapote bridge, Las Pinas, Paran-
aque Bacoor and linus, 10 miles south
of Manila, the scene of the fighting
last October. 1t is estimated that the
rebels numbered 400, and they were
armed with rifles The inhabitants
took refuge in the churches. The
Americans have since energetically dis
persed the enemy, killing and wound
ing so A party of scouts belonging to
the 25th L. 5 infantry landed on the
island of Samar, the inhabitants and
insurgents fleeing to the mountains.
They met with but slight resistance,
and burned town.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
Narrow Escape From Asphy1latIon.

Great excitement prevailed at Saline
for little time on the morning of the
25th. A. Harmon, proprietor of the
Harmon house, believed there was gasl
oline leaking into his we'll and prof.
eeeded to investigate. Hardly had he
reached the bottom when he found
himself helpless and called for aid.
Fritz lie Baron was near, and with a
rope descended the we'll TO rescue Har.
mon, when he, too was overcome by
tie gas. Harmon was brought out UNI
conscious, but was soon restored to
life. No light could be taken into the
well and it was with considerable diff
Guilty that any hold could be fastened
upon lie Baron, which delay made his
case more serious. When brought out
he was rigid and lifeless DIR. Chani
der was on the spot and after much
eXertion of upwards of 20 minutes lie
Baron began TO show signs of life
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
Heavy Rains Ruin Crops.

Owing to excessive rains hundreds OF
acres of grain in Chippewa county
could not be harvested and rotted in
the fields. Many of the farmers are
now endeavoring TO burn their crops
in order to get the land in shape for
blowing. The devastation wrought by
the rains cannot be appreciated by
persons who have not driven through
the country, and the loss to farmers
will amount TO thousands of dollars
This is the worst disaster Chippewa
county agriculturists have had to con-
tend with for years
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04

Eugene Wagner, of Lee township.
Calhoun county, while dragging in
wheat on the Goth. was struck by
lightning The bolt struck him on the
shoulder and tore his clothes from his
body, rendering him unconscious for
some time. He will recover. but his
team was instantly killed.
A dispatch from Lorenzo Marquee,
dated the 25th. says: Heavy lighting
is reported across the Sabi river. This
means that the British are intercept
ing Steyn and Reitz who, with their
forces, arc attempting to push north
ward and to effect junction. com.
mando is said to be surrounded near
Petersburg.
The great tunnel under the Cascade
mountains has been completed, and
the work Of laying the tracks has com
menced The tunnel, when completed.
will cost s., 900 600, and is the property
of the Great Northern railroad.
AT the point. of revolver County
Treasurer Bambauer. OF MERGED. Cal.
was forced to open the vault contain
ing the county funds. After securing
81 500 or more and some papers the
thieves forced Bambauer into the vault
and sprung the combination The inn
prisoned man was discovered in an al
most unconscious condition the follow
ing morning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
strikers Refuse 10 Per Cent Raise.

President Mitchell, of the United
Mine Workers, ON the LIST said: The
strike is practically complete and there
will be no resumption of work without
there first being a convention repre-
senting every collicry in the anthra-
cite field. The prediction that made
that no attention would be paid to the
notices posted by the Reading company
conceding a 10 per cent advance has
proved true. Our reports from the
Panther Creek Valley indicate that
this heretofore impregnable portion of
the anthracite region has declared its
intention of suspending operations at
once"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
Parsons, kas., Flooded.

Four days of heavy rain resulted in
the breaking of the dam across Labette
creek, above Parsons, Kas, on the
2sth. About 25 blocks in the lower
part of the city were flooded. Many
small houses and outbuildings were
washed from their foundations. Below
the village much grain in the shock is
a total loss. The city waterworks
were compelled to suspend operations.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
RnrrIars Got $1,000.

The boldest robbery yet perpetrated
at Nome occurred on the night of Sept
10, when thieves sawed through the
floor of the Alaska Commercial COM
pany's warehouse, securing gold dust
amounting to $4,000. The robbers
~orhea SO quretly that the Waterman
in the building did not hear them.
The gold dust was stored in a safe in
the conn any's office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
Galveston is Recovering.

The receipts of cotton at Galveston,
Texas, on the 2sth were 5000 bales,
but grain receipts are still moderate.
Seventeen hundred men were working
along the wharves and / 400 are clear
ing away the debris. Corpses are be-
ing found daily and burned. The
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04

Felix Marchand, premier of Quebec
died very suddenly on the night OF
the 25th.
An engagement ring is the advance
guard
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
FROM ALL OVER MICHIGAN
Happenings of a Week Stewed
Down for Ready Reading,
A WHOLE REGIMENT OF ITEMS.
Gas In Wen Came Near wiping Out
Two Lives at Saline - Runaway
Freight Train Demolished the LAnse
Depot-Other Items.
Branch County Farmer Buncoed.

VIM. Z. Nivison, n wealthy and WELL
known farmer living AZ miles from
Coldwater, was buncoed, assaulted and
robbed of $4,000 on the 2sth, three
miles from that place on one of the
most public roads leading into the
village. The game was worked by a
stranger appearing at Mr.. Navison's
home and introducing himself as a
banker from Jonesville, who desired
to buy Mr.. Nivison's farm providing
the farm adjoining his could be pur-
chased. Mr. Nivison assured him that
it could, and in order to cinch the deal
the farmer decided he would purchase
his neighbours farm and deal direct
with the would-be buyer. Likewise
the two went TO Coldwater and Mr.
Nivison drew S., 600 from the bank and
started home to buy his neighbours
farm AS they reached the bridge
that spans the Coldwater river they
were accosted by another man who in
quired the way to Coldwater. Nivison
saw his position in a moment and tried
to escape, but two against one was too
much for the farmer, and after being
pounded into almost insensibility the
farmer was forced to give up his hard
earned savings. Mr.. Nivison says he
can identify his assaulters if he ever
gets the opportunity
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04

Safe blowers looted Wolf Bros bank
at Centerville, on the night of the 27th,
cralSed the safe and took $4,000 The
thieves pried the double front doors
apart, thus gaining an entrance. The
money tray was found outside the
bank the following morning and when
the door was opened strong smell OF
gunpowder issued forth The bank
was insured against burglaries, carry
ing two $1,000 policies in the Bankers
Mutual Casualty CO.. Of Des Moines la
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
Jell-o, the New Dessert.

pleases all the family. Four favors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Straw
berry. At your grocers. 10 cts. Try
1t today.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04

sugar beets are arriving at the Bay
City factories at the rate Of 100 wagon
loads day.
A i6-year-old deaf and dumb boy
whose home is in Akron. O., was killed
by Rapid Railway car near Mt
Clemens on the Goth
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
Pontiac omoers Had Their Hands Full

Pontiac onicers Had Their Hands Full.
If the admissions Of Tom Woods, a
burly Negro arrested at Pontiac on the
25th are true, Pontiac officers have
lodged in the county jail the man who
has caused so much terror in Detroit
by his bold hold-ups. The arrest was
by no means an easy one, for in taking
the prisoner to the jail two officers
narrowly escaped injury, Just before
the party reached the Jail the prisoner
broke away from the officers and pulled
two revolvers and commenced firing.
Both off GERS drew revolvers and fired,
and the Negro started down the street
as fast as his legs would take him,
stopping occasionally to fire on the
officers, who were giving chase. One
shot from the officers guns took effect
In the feshy part of the Negroes leg,
and after a long chase he was finally
forced to throw up his hands and sur
render At the Jail Woods admitted
having committed a number of hold
ups in Detroit.
I~L-----~~--.s'''s f,re'- lod raIilsy O~rr
90th TO the charge . assault on IN
officer who arrested him, with an at
temp TO kill or murder The Dearborn
postmaster identified the watch and
other articles which were found on
Woods person. The case will be tried
in the circuit court
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
Variety In CocktniIs

"How many kinds of cocktails are
there, do you suppose?% said the bartend-
er One man said six, another ten. but
the bartender said no.
How many, then?" they asked.
u don't know" said the bartender. "I
have only been in the business ten years,
but there are very many Some years
ago when was in Frisco man told me
l couldn't make one dozen different cock.
tails. told him could make four times
as many. Finally we made bet. He
used to come In every morning, and |
guaranteed that | would make different
cocktail every morning for 40 days. IL |
failed, was to foot the hill otherwise
he was TO pay. ! got through all right
For 40 days ! made different cocktail
for him every morning. and finally |
threw in eight more just as flourish.
"fherc was not, of course, much differ.
ence between them, hut quite enough for
an experienced man to be able to dstin.
guish them. and so won. The truth is
there is no limit to the varieties OF cock
tail. and ] should not be Surprised to see
an experienced man rea eh the hundred
mark."--New York Sun.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
NO INCREASE
Will be Shown In VaIua- :
tion Real Estate
Outside Of Municipal Corporations =
Too Hiqh 10 Years Auo.

"Outside Of the corporations do
not believe there will be any increase
in the valuation of real estate said
Auditor l.. e. Sisler, Wednesday.
'Ien years ago Summit county was
rated too high. The state Board OF
Equalization did not consider the val
untions in this county at all. We were
ignored. AS result the valuation on
land in this county was at least 10 per
cent higher titan in Stark or any of the
other surrounding counties. The ap-
prasers this year are making their
estimates largely on the basis of 10
years ago"
DR.. Sisler says there will be an iu-
creased valuation in Akron, Barberton
and Cuyahoga Falls. Aside from these
places he does not expect any increase
in the duplicate.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

ing. About 80 of her friends We're
present, the occasion being her six
teenth birthday. The evening was
spent with music and games A splen-
did supper was served. Before the
friends left they presented her with a
beautiful set ring and bracelet. The
surprise was planned by the Misses
Ellen Shaw and Anna Schatfer.
A quiet wedding took place at the
home of Rev. b. c. Caywood on Mon
day evening at $50, the marriage Of
Mr.. Samuel Nighswander and Miss
Cora Hagelbarger. They will reside at
T19 w. Cedar.
Mrs. d. II. Thome, of Akron, came
to Orrville last Saturday to visit her
many friends for few days, says the
Orrville Crescent. In her honor, a
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

Chicago, Ills. April 1S.--tSpl) An
swering the claim of Mr.. i, Gates that
the metal situation Is demoralizcd,
General Manager Robinson of the
lllinoise steel company, says:
"There is absolutely nothing TO war.
rant rumor of over-production. We
are not taking any more orders for de-
livery in immediate future because wo
have sold our full productive capnc-
ity'
The action of the Gotes' plants Ia
shutting down Is regarded as stock
jobbing enterprise, Mr.. Gates having
recently made $4,00O,00O in the rise OF
certain stocks, he being ION the in
side" and able to judge the effect GER
tain deals would have on the market.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
DEATHS.

RIGHTMIR RE--Mabel i. Rlghtmire
aged 16 years, died Tuesday, at hel
home, 1904 :. High st. Death was due
to consumption. The funeral will be
held at the home at 2;30 o'clock. Fri
day afternoon. Iuterment in Glendale
cemetery.
METIGER Raymond |, aged three
months, son of Mr. Christ Metzger. of
254 w. Crosier ST, died Wednesday
morning of spasms. The funeral will
be held Thursday at 1870 o'clock ut
the house. Intermcnt in Mt. Peace
cemetery.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

crowd of her old neighbors and friends
in the south part of town, who took her
by surprise IA few weeks ago in Akron,
and many others spent very epjoya-
bic evening at the home of Mrs. J. w.
Stansbury ON Monday evening, April
and general good time ensued till
late hour.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
The UplrY.lng of siln..

The Uplrfsing of silas.
Ills heart within his busom swelled,
His sympathetic vcst
Refused by buttons to be held
An bust them galley west.
His step was proud, his face the while
A mcllcr r1iGnce shed:
A gladstone, glecsome sort Of smile
Encompasscd ha't his head
he wore his ia'nty derby hat
A',ilt DER his left ege
His right one bcamed with pleasure that
You could with ease descry.
We never seen ole 81 so-gay.
For. as he walked along,
His cocka'hoop emotions they
Found utteroncc in song.
He come into the store where we
Wa settln round the stove.
An. kind Of beamin on US. he
Into his pocket dove.
Then he grew red about the face
An, says he; "Tm par.
30, fellers. step up TO tn, case
An smoke a good scegar''
Chicago Record.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
SINCE THREE's A CROWD.

To parks and plays she's gone with mo
For eighteen months or more;
I've found her best Of company
In trips asea. ashore.
And yet OF love she's never framed
A word for me, I'll own
Yet for this lack she can't be blamed
She's Do!ly's chaperonc.
She never views in listless way
Al flower shows the prize;
She quite appreciates a play
You see that in her eyes.
Her sphere Of actions limited,
The escorts not her own,
But unobtrusive. he 1t said,
Is Dolly's chaperone.
She's twenty-five n she's a day,
And Dolly's but nineteen;
Her eyes are blue and Dolly's gray
Blue eyes are true, wcen.
Since ''thrce's crowd | think, mayhap,
I'll WOO maid alone
I've half mind to set my cap
For Dolly's chaperone.
Roy Farrell Greene In Detroit Free Press.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
SILK $
...AND...
Black Dress Goods
...AND...

The selling of the new spring
silks continues TO be the greatest
we have ever experienced. We have
everything in the silk line that you
can think of.
AT Toe, S5c, 81. TO S1.25 A YARD
Waist silks in the latest and rich
est novelties of pllsse, cords, lace,
persian and all sorts of viney
stripes.
AT 81 A Colored silk
poplins soft TO the touch and
most excellent wearing material.
All the new shades
AT Toe A YARD--Colored taffetas
with a soft rich finish with this
finish they are made to wear and
look well. Full collection of colors.
AT $1.25 A YARD Black gren-
adines, gauZe and silk stripes, mar
row, medium and wide, ~ inches
wide, look as well as 81 foreign
grenadines.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
Gettlnu nj IL.

"Tve done my best" said the sweet
society girl. ITO understand the Trans.
vaal question. During Lent I've heard
The Absentminded Beggar' recited at
least five times. and I've contributed
to every fund that has been started for
the benefit Of the poor English SOL
diers. s."-Pblladelphia North American.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
DENIES
That the Metal Situation Is Demora-
Iized-Slump at Glasgow.

London. April 1S.~-(Spl) )--Therc was
n severe slump in the Glasgow pig iron
market on receipt of the news from
New York of reduction of five shil
lings per ton in the price of steel bill
let's. Scotch iron fell ! shilling d..
per ton.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
Black Dress Goods.

AT zoe A YARD-40 inch black
serge guaranteed fast black. This
is splendid material for the price.
AT SOC A YARD-i0 inch all wool
serges, GRANTEES, English scrges,
figured and plain mohairs, in
great assortment.
AT 81 A YARD--45 inch black
serges, poplins, canadensis, hcnrict-
tas, zebelines, cheviots, barritz
cloths in n big variety.
AT $1.25 to S1.75-5O inch black
armures, sebastpools, cotolincs,
prunellas, soroe cloths, GRANTEES,
broadcloths, and crcpons. These
are great values.
Special on Thursday.
Are put on sale one case of short
lengths of the best Lancaster ging-
hams in lengths of one half to one
yard, 31ac a yard.
150.152 S. Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
His Erlcnd da.

Wifc-Don't you foel better now that
you've stopped drinking? Don't you lind
that your friends have more respect for
you?
Husband Il don't. They all say
I'm getting stingy. - Philadelphia Rec
ord
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
BIRTHS.

MCGUIRE April H. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Mcclure, rs Portage ST., II
son.
ARNOLD-April III, to Mr., and Mrs.
James Arnold, 1872 North Broadway, II
daughter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

WANTED-Two hustling salesmen for
outside work, Call at the Ct. A. &
i. Tea Co. 14S S. Howard st.
311-313.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Girl for general house.
work. Good references required. Mrs.
Emil Gammeter, 306 Locust
311-313
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
The Exnct Fact.

The Exnct Fact.
Labor Reformer--Do. you work by
the day? w aAf'
Other Party-No. sir; I'm night
watcbman.- Baltimore Americana.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Albert Berrodn and wife, of sos s.
Main ST., are visiting friends in Cleve-
land.
DR.. 7. +. Mahar, pastor of st. Vim
cent de Pauls church, is in Cleve-
land, today.
Miss Gerturdc Swartz of Coventry
was taken by surprise Saturday even
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

Experienced millinery salcsludle
wanted at NJ, o'Aeil Is Co.'s.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-04-18

Rolt, w. Tayler received fourth
term Republican nomination for Con
gress from the Stark county delegation
at Alliance yesterday.