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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

Congressman William Alden Smith
is in very active demand as campaign
speaker, up to the present time the
state central committee having re-
ceived more requests for his services
than for those of.any other member of
the Michigan delegation in congress.
In addition, Mr.. Smith has had made
upon him an unusually large number
of personal demands from political
friends in all parts of the country.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

On June /, 1896, the total circulation
of money in the United States was
81, 52l, 5S4, 2S3. OF this amount a little
less than 100000, 900 was in the form
of gold aud gold certificates. 10 the
following four years the enormous cum
OF half billion dollars has been added
to the peoples money. This is in ex'
cess of the coming value of all the sill.
yer mined in the United States, at q
ratio OF Ii to /, since 1896. The pei
capita circulation of the country ha:
expanded from $2l 35 on June !, 1896
TO S26.50 on June 80, 1000 gain Of
$5.l5 per capita in four years
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
BUILDING NOTES.

The foundation is completed for the
last one OF the twelve new houses be-
ing built by the Bedding Bros. Two
or three are completed and occupied,
others are we'll along toward compile.
tion, and still Others not so far along
J. l.. Lloyd's new home on north
Bridge street, is we'll along. 1t is q
fine location and the house will be both
commodlous and convenient.
l.. Il. Green's residence on east Con
gress St., is plastered and now ready
for the finishers. 1t will be gooc
one.
The new home for +. w. Howard
adjoining T. F.. Ireland's will be wher
completed one OF the finest in the city
DR.. G. A. Stanton and Edgar Stan
ton are having additions built to thei
residences
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
LYONS. TOO. HAS TROUBLES

Suit was commenced in the circuit
court July Is, by Hale & Sons ct al.
VS.. village OF Lyons and Ransom Howe,
To enjoin the village and Howe from
carrying out contract for municipal
ownership and completing their cleo
trio lighting plant. In the completion
of their municipal plant the village re.
Gently let a contract to Mr.. Howe to
put in fume and water wheel. Hale
~ Sons and others, complainants,c claim
the action of the village council is il
legal because ~ not perfectly adver'
tised, ~ action taken by motion in
stead of resolution, (3) contract price
together with the other expenses ex
ceeds the charter limit of taxation
Both Hale * Sons and the village have
interests in the water power, and it il
alleged by defendants that to that il
due in part at least the litigation
Hale & Sons are represented by r. A
Hawley. +. G. Miller has been re-
tanned by. the village of Lyons and the
contractor. The case had a hearing
before Judge Davis Monday and he
has it under advisement and will hand
down an opinion later.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

The Democratic county convention
for the election of delegates was held
in Ionia last Saturday, j. F. Bible was
chairman. 1. L. Hubbell was mem
Der of committee on credentials and
w. F. Bricker of committee on perma
nent organization and order OF bust
ness. N. b. Hayes was endorsed fol
governor. Delegates chosen from thi,
vicinity; To state: |. l.. Hubbell, A
w. Tucker; to congressional: FL. A.
Smith, Belding Mark Brown, Otisco;
to senatorial: l.. II. Stone, Bedding
Joseph Young, Disco; a. A. Palmer
Orleans.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
Mr.. and Mrs. Friend Patch Of Beld.

Mr. and Mrs. Friend Patch of Beld-
ing, have been making four weeks
visit with relatives and friends here.
Mr.. Patch works in the colOring de-
partment Of one of the Bedding silk
mills.-Carson City Gazette
Our friend III. Hall, of Orleans, can
be said TO be up-to-date and little
ahead, as he has ripe tomatoes in his
garden 1--WE have samples) when most
people will not have any for two or
three weeks yet.
City Clerk Moulton reports that he
is receiving great many letters OF
inquiry regarding the bonds and he
does not think there is any doubt but
what there will be dozen or more
bids offered for them.
Members of the Eastern Star at
tended the burial service of Mrs. Geo
b. Gibbs, OF Greenville,at Otisco Tues
day afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Glib,
were married in 1867 and resided or
the Gibbs farm in Otisco until 1S7:
when they moved to Greenville. Hel
age was SO.
The Bell telephone company has [;
force OF men here giving the local sys
TEN 3 general and complete overhaul
ing and reconstruction. Quite mum
! Der Of new subscribers have also beer
added as follows: Potter e. Co, groc
cry, John Donovan, store and resi-
dence, Mrs. Clara Stanton, residence
John c. Sealey, laundry, E. B. Lap
ham, residence, A. Wagner, insuranc,
Office, j. w. Fleming, warehouse ant
residence, Ed. Stanton, residence, L
+. Fales, livery. This takes all tn,
drops on the present switch board ant
Others have contracted for phones a
| soon as more drops can be added.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

From the secretary Of states month
ly bulletin of vital statistics we learn
that there were 1928 deaths returned
as having occurred in Michigan dur
ing the month OF June. This is de.
crease of 5ll from the previous month
and represents death rate of ILL., per
1000 population, as compared with
1873 for May. June 1899 was lis.
Number reported from Ionia county,
80: from Belding city, !.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

What business has America in
China? That is a question which is
asked in these days. Generally it Is
asked in carping and mischief spirit,
by those whose highest ideal of public
duty is to ''put the administration into
IA hole, and who TO gain that end
would not hesitate to compromise the
most serious interests of the nation.
Sometimes, however, it is asked in en-
tire good faith. In either case the
answer is not difficult TO give. The
United States has business everywhere
In the world, the same business that
every other civilized nation has. Its
business is TO maintain diplomatic re-
lations with other nations, and TO en-
gage in commercial and social inter
course with them. Wherever the en-
voys of any power may go, its ENJOYS
are entitled TO go. Wherever the
traders of any land may seek a mar
ket. And wherever its ENJOYS and
traders and citizens OF any calling go,
it is its business to protect them in
life, liberty and the pursuit of happi-
ness. If any county denies such rights,
it by that fact declares itself the enc
my of the United States. If any coun-
try forcibly violates such rights, it
challenges the United States to a for
chile vindication of them. Such vicdi-
cation is the present business of the
United States in China.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
Campaign buttons aud charms and
10 cents at Benedict's.

A telegram received last Friday af-
ternoon announced that Mrs. Behrendt
OF Lansing, had suffered stroke of
paralysis. Her son a. Behrendt,
daughter Mrs. Jos. Meter and sister
Mrs. A. Traub took the first train for
that city,. Mr.. Behrendt and Mrs.
Traub returned Wednesday and re-
ported her as improving somewhat.
Mrs. Meter remained.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
BELDING, Mich, July 8, 1900.

BELDING, Mich, July 8, 1900.
There are remaining at this Office
at this date the following unclaimed
letters and wholly written postal cards.
II they are not called for in two weeks
they will he sent TO the dead letter
Office.
Ladies list: Lille Breaks, Mrs.
Teni Creek. Mrs. Mary Easton, Addie
Teddick.
Gentlemen's list. Orvin Briggs, f.
Boynes, Mr.. John Smith, Rev. W. M.
Puffer, ID. D., Mr.. James Wright.
ID. T.. WILSON. Z. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
IL saved His Leg.

p. A. Danforth of LAGRANGE, Ca,
suffered for six months, with fright
full running sore on his leg; but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured it in five days. For Ulcers,
Wounds, Piles, it's the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only
% cts sold by Cornell Bros. and Fisk
Bangs druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

Willing Fearless McKnight,o Grand
Rapids, says heis not afraid Of the cars
and will make the run for congress
against VIM. Alden Smith 10 this The
fifth district, If nominated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

Any government not based upon the
consent Of the governed is tyranny
Democratic platform. How about the
government Of the people Of New York
bv the Tammany ice trust?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

Col. A. L. Bliss announces that in
case Of his election he will secure a res
idence in Lansing, take his family
there and give the duties OF the Office
his personal attention. That's the
kind of a man he is. That's the kind
of man the people want, too. He
will be the next governor of Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
EITHER PHONE.
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For President
William Mckinley Of Ohio.
For Vice President
Theodore Roosevelt Of New York.
For Congress, Fifth District
William Alden Smith.
For Governor
Aaron 7. Bliss of Saginaw.
For Lieutenant Governor
o. w. Robinson OF tioughton.
For Secretary OF State
Fred w. Warner OF Oakland.
For State Treasurer
Daniel Mccoy of Kent
For Auditor General
Perry r. Powers, of Wexford.
For Commissioner OF State Land Ohice-
T.. A. Wildey of Van Buren,.
For Attorney General
Horace n. oren OF Chippewa.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
DelOs Fall of Calhoun.
For Member OF state Board OF Education
James III. Thompson OF OsceoIa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

The war with Spain served to de-
monstrate something more than the
military and naval strength OF the
United States. It brought to light the
vast resources and wealth OF this
oonntrv
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
An Endemic of DIarrboea.

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoa
nut Grove, Fla, says there has been
quite an epidemic of diarrhoea there.
He had severe attack and was cured
ny four doses OF Chamberlains' Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He
says he also recommended it to others
and they say it is the best medicine
they ever used. For sale by all drug.
UiSts
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

The Democratic party is divided on
the shipping question, one part favor
ing subsidies and the other part favor
ing the purchase of foreign land which
means British) ships with which to
build up an American merchant ma
Yinn
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
The appetite of "A Goat

Is envied by all whose Stomach and
Liver are out of order. But such
should know that DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, give a splendid appetite, sound
digestion and regular bodily habit
that insures perfect health and great
energy. Only 25c at Cornell Bros. and
Fisk Bangs drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

William G. Maybury, OF Detroit, was
nominated to head the Democratic
state ticket for governor by the con-
,yention yesterday.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-17
THE USEFUL CACTUS.

The most splendid example Of the
cactus family is the giant cactus, Of
which a fine example is still standing
at a point eight miles south Of Pheoe-
nix, Ariz., near the Pima reservation.
1t is about 40 feet high. What the
date palm is to the African desert the
giant cactus is to our own arid lands.
From it the Mexicans extract drink
called "mescal," and the Indians also
obtain beverage from it. On its fruit
the Papago Indians live for weeks at
a time. Woodpeckers dig their nests
IN the trunk and branches, and even
doves feed on the fruit. When the
cactus Of this kind dies its unfulness
is not destroyed, for the tough ribs
beneath the outer skin are used by the
Papago Indians for the foundation Of
their mud roofs, and they also use it
in building chicken coops, and even
in covering for their graves. 1t is not
this species of cactus from which trav-
elers are supposed to obtain a supply
Of water, but the small cactus, which
contains a plentiful supply of sap.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-17
UnapprecIated.

"Another thing" said the street
railway advocate in tone OF protest;
"a slight thing, perhaps, but ii all
goes to show how we are discrimin-
ated against and how little our phil
anthropy is appreciated"
"Your philanthropy echoed the
critical citizen, as he gasped and
clutched o railing.
Eyes, sir. You hire dog catchers
and secure high salaried people to
control their movements and see that
stray CANNES are properly slain. 1t
costs a lot of money. Now, our cars
have hit and slaughtered countless
stray dogs, for which service we have
never collected single penny. And
yet we have never had so much as a
voto Of thanks from a citizens asso-
citation. "--WashingtoE Star.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-17
The Newest rnshinns.

Rather long hairpins with real
iegeled heads are a new fancy.
Lace viii be a prominent feature of
millinery as we'll as tulle and chiffon,
and we are promised hats all Of lace,
with lace strings.
Feather boas in the fat, instead Of
the round shapes, are the correct
thing, especially in the mother-of-
pearl shades of marabout mixed with
ostrich feathers.
Lace straws which are dainty re.
minders of the old-time hats worn by
our grandmothers are revived again,
and in the same old patterns in some
cases. In fact, all kinds and condi-
tions of fancy braids are already in
sight.
The craze for buttons on cloth
gowns seems to he increasing aud il
must be granted that they give q
pretty touch of color to costume.
Buttons set with real gems are the
thing il you can afford them; if not,
the very latest fancy is cameo in
either stone or shell.
High-heeled shoes seem to be COM
ing into vogue again, aud the bulldog
toe, except for strictly walking pur-
poses, is out of it altogether. The
medium round toe is the fancy of tho
moment, and if you would be quite
up to date you must have embroidered
satin slippers to match your evening
gowns and tea gowns as well.
The new spring jackets, so far as
they have displayed their intentions,
are in the Eton or boero shapes, fall
ing little below the waist line in
front. A more masculine style Of
jacket, with q very short basque, is
either single or double breasted, and
has the usual revers, which in some
form are a part of every coat, either
plain or embroidered.
The new artificial flowers are
dreams of beauty in pastel colorings,
delicate shadings and exquisite dain-
tiness of texture. Many of them are
made OF gauzy silk aud chiffon and
every imaginable flower is reproduced
in tihts which almost surpass nature
itself. There are chiffon roses, the
daintiest silk poppies and the most
beautiful foliage of all kinds, includ-
ing shaded leaves. Certainly flowers
must have the lead in hat trimmings
this season, or all this beauty would be
lost.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-17
His Cordial Invitation.

Fhe night before his execution 1e
prisoner wrote the following letter Of
invitation to his best friend:
"Dear Jim; I send you five tickets
to my hangin'. I want you to fetch
all tho family. Everything will be
pleasant-weather permittin'. They've
painted the scaffold my favorite color
which is bright red-like the dress
Molly Spilkins wore when 1 took her
to zeko Hanford's party-an' Pm to
swing in the middle Of a green lawn,
sprinkled with daisies. TIL ask the
sheriff to provide seats for you an
your'n. I want you to hear my speech
which, il I do sayit myself, is as good
piece of word-paintin' as ever / done.
So be sure an come, Jim, an bring all
the family. Atlanta Constitution.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-17
AEnrv Auinnna. hnt-

1t is interesting to know that Great
Britain made to the United States a
vigorous offer of formal alliance as
late as December last. Lord Rosebery
is the authority for the statement. 1t
Is a long time since so much talk of a
thing has been heard in two hemi-
spheres, with so much denial of 1t at
this end Of the line. Mr. Chamberlain
said, in substance, that there was an
alliance; and Lord RoseberY now men
tions the month when an offer of an
alliance was made. The truth is prob
ably this; No alliance can possibly ex-
list, but there could easily be some sort
Of an understanding, vague enough to
warrant President McKinley's repudi-
alton Of 1t, in case the exigencles of
American elections required it.
Springfield Republican (Rep).
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-17
PrOHresss

With time comes progress and advance
ment in all lines OF successfully conducted
enterprises. Success comes to those only
who have goods with supe Tor merit and a
reputation. In the manufacture of laun-
dry starch for the last quarter OF a CEN
ury, J. O. Hublnger has been the peer Of
all others, aud to-day is placing on tho
market his latest Inventions cred Cross"
aud "Hublngors Best" the finest laundry
starches ever offered the public
His new and original method enables
you to obtain ono large TO-. package Of
''Red Gro s" starch, one large l0c. package
Of "Hubinger's Best" starch, with the pre-
miums, two Shakespeare panels, printed in
twelve beautiful oolors, as natural as life,
or one pyentieth Century Girl calendar,
the finest Of its kind ever printed, all for
&C. Ask your grocer.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-17
WIG of the rurl.I.h MInIster.

The return Of the Turkish Minister,
Ali Ferrouh Bey, to Washington, after
three months leave of absence, and
accompanied by his wife and sister, is
matter of general social interest, in.
asmuch as the coming of Nine. ALI
Ferrouh marks distinct departure
from Turkish traditions and for the
first time brings a woman to the Turk
ish Legation.
The Minister, who was accredited
to Washington March 80, 1898, is we'll
known and popular in society. He is
member of the Metropolitan Club
and favorite dinner guest with resi-
dent as we'll as official hostesses. He
speaks French aud English Auently,
and is frequently mistaken for Span
lard. His wife and young sister will,
however, not adopt American ways,
but will follow to the letter the Mo
hammedan law, even to the matter of
always appearing yelled outside their
own home, no exception being made
even in favor of the official functions
at the White House.
Nine. Ferrough never before left
her native country. Her present
home, on Q street, is furnished in true
Oriental fashion, and her maid is a
native of Constantinople. In a short
tiule she will observe a day at home,
like the other. diplomatic hostesses,
but the visitors will be women only,
no man other than her husband and
brother ever being permitted to look
Oh the unveiled face of this interest
ing and much-discussed young wom-
an. Her sister-in-law is still under
the direction of a goyerness, who ac-
companied the party from CONSTANT
nope, the same rigid laws applying
to all three. Another member of the
household is the brother of Nine Fer
rouh, who accompanied the family
from Turkey.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-17
plTH AND POINT.

"He's q vegetarian, is hep" "Ohl
the strictest kind. He won't even eat
oyster plant. ."-Philadelphia Record.
Customer-"Have you felt slippers,
young man?" New Olerk-"Yes,
ma'ami but I haven't for long time
now"
AS they skated they looked Mt the stars
There were q million or more;
Their heels flew up--and they observed
A few they'd not seen before.
Chicago News
Bray "Metempsychosis? No, sir,
I think it's horrid belief. Fancy
my becoming donkey in my next
iDcarnationp Funnel - "Monoto-
nous, eh?"--Life.
He-"This liquid air is great"
She-''Yes; won't it be lovely when
we can dip up hot OF cold air with
bucket and pour it out of the window"
indianapolis Journal.
"Lulu, what a lovely bronze Bee
thovenl" 'Isn't he sweet? I use him
to prop the door open; he isn't al
ways falling over and breaking his
nose like that plaster Mozart. Chi
cago Record.
Escape Flats: Quoricns-"Let's
see; the married men all have better
halves, don't they" Cynicus-"Yes. 1"
Quericus-"Then what do the bach
eIors havo?" (ynicus-"Better quar-
tersw-Puck.
Editor-"Well, young woman, if
the story suits me I will pay you $l5
for it. Young Lady Author-"Oh,
come, now. Buy it without reading
it, and I'll let you have it for $l0."-
Brooklyn Life.
Genealogist-"Have you any pref
erence, madamo?" Parvenue-"Only
this. It will be necessary for us to
come Of a long~lived ancestry, eur por-
trait gallery is so dreadfully smallP-
Detroit Journal.
"Don't you think he has wonderful
control over his voice?" asked the
young woman. "No, " answered Miss
Cayenne. "I can't say 1 think that.
He sings every time any one asks him
to. ."-Washington Star.
Professor Gray--"By the way, Pro-
fessor Sage, what day Of the month is
it? To save my life, l can't think. :"
Professor Sage-'It is the Goth. Aud
that reminds me, what month is it?"
Albany Press and Knickerbocker.
"Why, Harry, what is tie matter?"
asked a lady of her small nephew,
who was crying bitterly. "Mmamma
whipped m-me," sobbed the little fell
low, San I'm cryin' 'c-cause I wasn't
b-born an orphan. n."--Harper's Bazaar.
Mrs. Slimson-"I've wanted the
drawing-room refurnished for a long
time, but my husband has always said
to wait until the things were really
useless" Mrs. Catterson-"How are
you going to manage it?" Mrs. SLIM
son-"Easy enough; the baby is in
there now. Life.
The class was having lessons in ma
tural history, and the teacher asked:
"Now, is there any boy here can tell
me what zebra is?" Tommy-"Yes,
sir; I can. Teacher-"Well, Tommy,
what is a zebra?" Tommy-"Please
sir, zebra is a donkey with foot
ball suit on. "-Tit-Bits.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-17
No Colonies.

A decision of the United States Su-
preme court says: "a power in the
general government to obtain and hold
colonies as dependent territories over
which they (the congress) might legls-
late without restriction would be in
consistent with its own existence in its
present form" The present form oi
our government is continually in the
way of imperialism. We need new
form altogether to properly carry out
McKinleyism.-St Louis Post-Dis-
patch
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-17
W0MAN'S WORLD.
sceeeeeceeeseeeeseses &c
TMn Women.

Two Women.
There are two women whom we'll wot,
And one is clever and one Is not.
1ne labors her livelihood to gain
With "really almost masculine BRAIN
And the skllful work from her rendy pen
Has won applause from the world OF mem
And the labels she wears Ia the social mart
Are "brllnant" and "witty" and "keen"
and "smart."
and one Just gets, by the sunniest smiles
And the most transparent OF feminine wues
The things she wants from her own Hege
lord,
BY whom she is petted and quite adored;
Aud II there are other much coveted ends,
5he has always host Of obigng friends,
Who are more than delighted TO be OF use
70 "such dear little helpless goose"
There are two women whom we'll I wot,
And one is clever and one is-not.
Century Magazine.