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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
A SUCCESSFUL FARMER.
begun with Small Farm-Now Does Ex-
tensive Mixed Farming.

tensive Mixed Farming.
Within three miles of the town, 60
ing eastward. Is the farm OF Mr.. w.
Creamer, one OF the municipality
largest and most prosperous mixed
farmers. Mr.. Creamer came to this
country in 1880 and settled on a por-
ton of the land which comprises his
present enormous farm OF 1850 acres.
In common with many others or q
similar period, he experienced all the
hardships and difficulties common TO
the absence OF railway and market IA
cilities. In no wise daunted, by ener-
gy, industry and indomitable will ne
was able to surmount all obstacles
and has achieved an unparalleled sue
cess, and is known throughout the dis
trict as one OF its pre-eminent farm
ers. His operations extend over 1880
acres, two sections (the thought alone
OF so much land makes the eastern
farmer dizzy; 500 acres of this Is
broken and the remainder is excellent
pasture land and wood. This harvest
he took off a crop of 500 acres of wheat
and 200 OF other grains. Four hundred
acres are plowed and ready for wheat
next spring. Mr.. Dreamer is, as has
been stated, a mixed farmer of nc
mean proportions, having at the pres
ent time forty horses, sixty head OF
cattle and fifty pigs. The most mod
ern farm buildings are found on his
premises, the main building being a
barn fifty-ive feet square on stone
foundation, containing stabling for
sixteen horses and a large number OF
cattle. The loft is stored with twenty
nine loads of sheaf oats for feed, and
tons of hay; there Is also a cutting
box. Another building Of large di-
mansions Is the granary, in which, aft
er teaming large quantities to market,
he still has stored 5000 bushels Of
wheat. A crushing machine is in the
building. There are number OF less
er buildings containing chicken house
pig pens and cattle sheds. The farm
residence is a handsome frame strIc-
ture Of ample proportions; in connec-
ton with it is a woodshed The water
supply is uneXcelled; besides house
supply there is a we'll in the stables
and neyer-failing spring situate in a
bluff, which never freezes. Surround
ed by thick bluff OF poplars, extend
ing in semi-circle to the west, north
and east, the winter storms are brok-
en- and accumulation of snow unknown.
Added to his farming operations, Mr..
Creamer conducts a threshing outfit
for the season. His success is only
one instance of what can be accom-
plished in western Canada.-Baldur
(Man.) Gazette, Nov. 16, 1899.
There will be thousands remove to
western Canada this year to engage in
the pursuit OF farming
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
A Negroes Horrible Crime.

Negro, Tom Jones, commonly
known as Preacher" Jones, on the
morning of the 22d murdered Ella
Jones and her oldest daughter Ida, and
then set fire to the beds in which lay
the bodies of his victims and four
sleeping children ranging in age from
babe one month old, to the largest
boy who was not more than five. The
crime was committed at Gamers, a lit
tie town, five miles east of Raleigh,
n. c., and the work was done with an
AK. The murderer, according TO the
story of little 7-year-old Laura Jones,
who escaped with her younger sister,
deliberately struck the mother four
times and then made two cuts into the
body of the oldest child. He then fired
the house and it was completely de-
stroyed. The body of Ella Jones and
that of Ida, the 13-year-old child, were
burned beyond recognition.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
T|CKINGS OF THE TELEGRAPH
News Of the Day as Told Over the
Slender Wires.
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN NEWS
North Carolina Negro Commits n uor-
rible Crime and Then Fires the
Buiiding-Messrs. Frick and Carne-
gle VIII not Air Their Trouble In Court
sultan Yields to the Gar.

Russia's demonstration against Tur-
key deserves and is receiving the most
serious consideration of Lord Sails
bury. The ear has successfully forced
the hand of the porte for the immed-
late granting of the railway conces-
sions in Asia Minor. Authoritative
dispatches from Constantinople an
nounce that the Turkish government
has yielded to st. Petersburg in all the
essential conditions of the Russian pro-
posal. In accepting Russia's demand
for exclusive railway concessions in
Asia Minor, the sultan has virtually
placed that part of his empire in the
same category with Manchuria, where
the Chinese have turned over all rail-
way franchises to the car. This step
was not taken by the porte until the
Russian government had thrown off
the mask and revealed itself ready to
resort to arms If necessary to attain its
objects. Well informed circles at Con-
stantinople learned about a fortnight
ago that the Russian war Office and
ministry of marine had issued joint or
ders looking TO a general mobilization
of the land and sea forces, should GER
tain contingencies arise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
TRANSvAAL WAR ITEMS.

Gen. Clements entered Philippolis at
noon on March 49, He assembled the
burghers, addressed them, and read
Lord Roberts proclamation in Dutch
and English. The future of the Free
State, he declared, would have to be
decided by her majestys advisers, but
the burghers might be certain that the
late government at Bloemfontein would
never be restored. He advised all the
inhabitants to accept the inevitable
and TO obey all the orders of the mill
tary and other authorities duly APP
pointed intimating that the landdrost
and sheriffs had been reappointed un-
der the queen. The burghers began
taking the oath of allegiance and sur
rendering their arms.
President Kruger issued a proclama-
ton on the 22d annexing the Free
State to the Transvaal Mr. Steyn
Immediately issued counter procla-
nation declaring the Free State intact.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Kruger and Mr..
Steyn will meet at Kroonstadt in the
Orange Free State, on April 4, to dis
cuss the future program. The feeling
between the Transvaal and the Free
State is very bitter
1t is reported from Pretoria that a
scheme has been arranged for the ANAL
gamation of the Transvaal and the
Free State. Kruger will become pres
ident of the federated states, and Steyn
acknowledgement of the Boer army.
The flag will be the same as that of the
Transvaal, with an additional Orange
color. Although this story is not con-
firmed, it is not improbable.
A dispatch from Bloemfontein says:
The late allies are now bitter foes So
strong is the popular feeling here that,
were it desirable. large body of Free
Staters would take the field and fight
Immediately against the Transvaalers.
The total British losses to date, Mar
25, exclusive of the invalids sent home,
are 16,4ls in killed, wounded and miss
ing.
The Beers blew up the railroad
bridge which crossed the Modder river,
IA miles north of Bloemfontein, on the
10Th.
Lord Roberts has cabled from Bloem-
fontein to the effect that many Free
Staters are anxious to give up.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

The art of sealing a letter is one
which has not been mastered by many
women. OF course, the taper, the stick
of sealing wax, and daintily engraved
seal are on ones writing table. But
don't begin by thrusting the wax into
the flame and then rushing it in a
flaming, splattery state to your enve-
lope, but, rather, go about it slowly
("they stumble that run fast") holding
the wax above the flame of the candle.
and not near enough to burn. A
burned wax makes streaky seal and
is hard to manage. When the wax has
gradually softened apply it with cir.
cular movement upon the place to be
sealed; rub it well around and down
until you have nice little circle (prac-
tice tells you just how thick to have
it,. BY this the wax has cooled too
much to take a clear impression, SO the
envelope must be held some little dis
lance from the flame until the wax
has again become soft; apply the seal
and you will have a clean-cut impress
sion that will be a delight to the eye.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
Frick- Carnegie Trouble Settled

1t was learned on the 22d from one in
close touch with the Carnegie Co. that
the new organization will be capital
lied at $3.50, Ooo,o 600 This cannot be def
nitely confirmed, but the authority is
considered reliable. The same gen
tleman says Mr.. Prick will remain in
the new company in the same relative
position he held just previous to the
bringing of his suit. Jas. Il. Dill, who
is said to have acted as legal adviser,
mediator and referee during the Allan
tic City conferences between the Car
negie and Frick interests, left Orange,
n. j., on the 23d for Pittsburg. 1t is
said he took with him the articles of
the new company, which is to merge
all the Fricl1 and Carnegie interests.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
CONGRESSIONAL NOTES.

The Republican members of the sen
ate spent two and half hours in eau
Gus on the 26th in an effort to reach an
agreement upon the Puerto Rican legis-
lation now pending in the senate. The
caucus was apparently, however, with
out material result, the only accom-
plishment being decision to proceed
with the general bill as it now stands,
without separating the tariff feature
and to discharge the harmony com
mittee from further efforts.
The senate on the 23d adopted the
conference report on the Puerto Rican
relief bill by vote of 35 to 10, practi.
cally a strict party expression. No
Democrat voted for the report, but Mr..
Stewart New voted with the Repub-
leans.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
w AR NOT ES.

La Patria and Ell Liberal. Spanish
organs of the extreme Filipino party
with offices in Manila, have recently
been publishing articles inimical to the
military government. Gen. Otis has
suppressed the former journal for sedi-
ton and imprisoned the editor, at the
same time issuing warning to the
members of the extreme party that
they should observe greater modera-
ton.
Many white Cubans announce their
intention of organizing an annexation
party. They say they would prefer the
Cuban flag, but they are not willing to
submit to Negro control.
meeting conveyed by the various
political factions at Santiago, with a
view of affecting an agreement on can
didates for the approaching elections,
broke up in a riot.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

The new United States naval hospital
at Mare island has been completed and
is ready to be turned over TO the gov
eminent.
The separating house of the Hercules
powder works at Lamotte, Mo-, blew
up on the 22d and Peter Bucks and Ed
mond Carter were blown TO atoms
Both men were married and leave fam
lies The cause of the explosion is not
known.
In the heart of the town of Ripley
Tenn, the body of a Negro, Louis Rice,
was found dangling from a limb of a
tree on the morning of the 23d. At
the trial of another colored man, for
the murder of white man named
Goodrich, Rice testified in favor of the
prisoner.
Frank Ernc, of Buffalo, successfully
defended his title of lightweight cham
pion OF the world against Joe Cans,
colored, of Baltimore, before the Broad
way Athletic club in New York on the
evening of the 23d In the 18th round
Cans eye was gouged out by right
swing from Erne.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
The Kaiser An Ardent Sportsman.

1t is we'll known that the Kaiser is
an ardent sportsman, but the following
catalogue of his bag since 1872, care
fully compiled by a journal devoted to
sport, is quite startling. The Emperor
William, we are told, has killed during
twenty-seven years 1928 bucks, 1,467
does, 2,54S wild boars, I'll roebucks, II.
446 hares, twenty-five foxes, 121
chamois, 1892 rabbits, 1920 phea-
SAINTS, 694 herons, and other birds and
beasts, making a grand total of 4O,957.
1t is fortunate that the kaiser has
other occupations, pictures to paint.
operas to compose, sermons to preach.
impromptu speeches to prepare, other
wise Germany would run short OF
fauna.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
Neatness in Dress.


These are days when neatness in
dress goes under the name of smart
ness and the smartly gowned woman
owes her success to the fact that she
makes everything secure and tidy be-
lore she leaves her room, invariably
making a final careful scrutiny of her
attire as she stands, fully dressed, be-
fore her mirror. She who boasts that
ii never takes her a minute to dress
may be fully assured that there will
be abundant shortcomings in her raj
ment to bear witness to the truth OF
her statement. The bonnet and dress
covered with dust collected during yes
terday's walk; the veil badly adjusted;
hooks that seem to have a mortal an
tipathy for their corresponding eyes;
luckless hairpins hanging, like the
sword of Damocles, by a single hair
these are some Of the sins of omission
or commission that tells us she devotes
insufficient time to her toilet. Believe
us, you may possess the most expen-
sive of gowns, bonnets, boots and
gloves, yet IL they are improperly cared
for and carelessly worn, your neat
little neighbor, with her "made-over"
dress and her last years bonnet, will
put you to shame in the matter of per-
sonal appearance. There is a gentility
about her which brings her the most
pleasing attentions, and men and
women alike pay her homage because
she is so neat and trim. She is a firm
believer in that last look in the mirror.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
Kentucky's Secretary of State on Trial.

The preliminary examination of Sec
rotary of State Caleb Powers, charged
with abetting the assassination of VIM.
Goebel, began at Frankfort, Ky. on
the 23d before Judge Moore. The court
house was guarded inside and out by
the militia and scores of deputy sher-
ifs armed with Winchester rifles, to
prevent possible interference from
"mountaineers, who were reported on
their way to the city, but their pres
ence was unnecessary, as the noun
taineers failed to appear and no disor-
der occurred.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
AMERICAN INDIANS IN PARIS.
Redskins WIN Be In Prominence During
tho Exposition.

Redskins WIN Be In Prominence During
tho Exposition.
The Indian village at Paris will oc-
cupy space OF 200xlO0 feet. It will
represent the Indian at home on his
reservation. There will be seen the
wigwams of skin and cat-tail rushes.
The squaws will prepare the meals In
the crude utensils. They will pound
the corn in the s'ooden mortars and
cook the stews in the big kettles. The
women of rank will be distinguished
from the others by their earrings, their
jewelry, their fine feathers and the
paint upon their faces. The ghost
dance and the marriage dance will be
performed. There will be the exhibit
lions of skill with the rifle, and tests
OF Workmanship. The keeper of the
wampum OF the secret lodge-the chief
OF the medlclnemen-wlll sit in his
wigwam in Paris as he sits in Black
River Falls, making medicine for the
safe return OF his people to the prairies
and the forests Of the west that they
love so we'll Fifty Of the finest spe-
cimens OF men, women and children
from the eight leading tribes will be
selected for the trip. They will COM
prise members of the royal families
and personages of high rank in several
Indian nations-the chiefs, the prin-
cesses, the head councilmen and the
great e-men.-Woman's Home
Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

There Is more Catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incurable. For great many years doctors pro-
remedies, and by constantly failing TO cure
with local treatment pronounced IL incurable
Science has proven catarrh TO be conStitu-
tional disease, and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure, man.
ufactured by +. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio
Is the only constitutional cure on the market
1t is taken internally in doses from 10 drops 70
a teaspoonful 1t acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case IL fails TO cure
Send for circulars and testimonials Address
f. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
Try Grain-o. Try Grain-o |.

Ask your grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-o, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without in
jury as well as the adult. All who try
it, like it, GRAIN-O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress.
One-fourth the price of coffee. 15c.
and 25,. per package. Sold by al
grocers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

BY gasoline explosion at the resi-
dence of JAS Weaver, Of Columbus, o. !,
on the 10th one person was killed out
right and six injured, five fatally and
one seriously.
Just 100 convicts have had the bene-
fit of the parole law, and out of that
number 10 broke their pledges and
were returned. Whisky was the gen
eral cause of their downfall.
The James Nickum saw mill, six
miles southwest OF Muncie, Ind, was
destroyed by a fearful explosion on the
23d. Three men arc dead, one more
will die and three others were injured
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
gIS7.OOO Gold Statue,

The gold statue of THE American
Girl" which is to be exhibited at tine
Paris exposition, was successfully cast
on the 2lst. Miss Maude Adams, the
actress, was the model, and Mrs. Bessie
Potter Vonnah was the sculptor. The
statue mounted on its base will be six
feet in height, the figure being of Miss
Adams own height. 1t weighs 712
pounds, and the bullion used is valued
at S1s7, 900.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
sub.tantIates Macrum's Charges.

A special from Washington says:
Lord Salisbury has apoligized to the
United States for the opening by the
British censor at Durham of mail adj
dressed to ex-Consul Chas. Il. Macrum,
at Pretoria The apology will be sent
to the house committee on foreign af-
fairs by Secretary of State Hay, when
Mr.. Macrum's case against the state
department is heard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

The several mormon colonies in Mex
leo have been increased in population
by the arrival of over 5000 mormon
emigrants from Utah during the last
two months. The colonies were cstab-
lished under concessions granted by
the Mexican government.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
GRAIN. ETC.

sDetrolt-Hay No. Timothy, sl2 % per ton.
Potatoes Acc per bu Live Poultry. spring
chickens lJc per 10; fowls, DC: turkeys lilo;
ducks lOc. Eggs strictly fresh, lic per doLea
Butter, best dairy, pc per To- creamery s51
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

An egotist is man who thinks himself better
than his neghbors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

Some people who don't know what
they want complain because they fail
to get it.
1ndiscretion throws away the key to
the situation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

know that my life was saved by Piso's Cure
for ConSumpton.-John a. Miller, Au Sable,
Michigan, April 81, 1885,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

Neglect OF the hair brings badness. Use
PARKERs HAIR BALsAM and save your hair.
HISDERCoGNs, the best cure for cOrns. i5cts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

Women who are confirmed IN an haters had tC
begin on some particular man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

The devil too often gets the boy by gettin
his father first.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces IN
ANIMATION allays pain. cures wind collie. 2Jc bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
A Book of Choice Recipes

BY wearing gloves you can avoid showing
your hand in a poker game.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

Browns Teething Cordial secures rest for
the parents, as well as the baby
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29
THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES {

Many an heiress has lost her fortune in an un-
fortunate matrimonial speculation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

Nations, like individuals, derive their vigoi
from noble sentiments only.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

The wife of policeman should not expect
him TO give up his club.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets removes
the cause that produces La Grippe. h. w
Groves signature is on each box. PC.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

Sent free by Waiter Baker & Co. Ltd. Dorche
ter, Mass. Mention this paper
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

When Answering Advertisements Kindly
Mention This faper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-29

Restores all the old time visor. Makes you what YOU
were twenty. s.l5 per package, cash with order.
Restorntone Co., 12 and l3 Mitchell Block,
=. o. Box f56. spring field, Ohio.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-05
Gossip About the Chair.
manship.
Philade!phians Planning Ex-
cursiOns for Delegates.
(srKcIA- TO THE PKEss.J

Philadelphia, January 4.-Advices re-
oeivsd here today from Augusta. Me-.
state that Joseph II. Manlsy, chairman
OF the subcommittee Of the Republican
National Executive committee, will not
reach Philadelphia until the early part
of next week when he will be accom-
panied by Mssrs. Fssssndsn and II. c.
Payne. The national headquarters will
5s opened on the 10th and from that time
on until the convention meets tho men,
hers Of the committee win probably
spend most Of their time here.
The statement made by senator n. A.
Hanna that he will not take the chair
msnship If the convention, has again
renewed the report from Washington tina.
either II. G. Payne or Secretary Charles
Dick will take Senator Hanna's place
as national chairman.
A committee Of local clubman is max
ing arrangements for entertainment of
all the visiting organizations.
An important place In the programme
OF entertainment for visiting delegates
will be trips to Atlantic City on the
New Jersey coast, which can be reached
by 7C-minute run on either the Penn
sylvania or Reading railroads. 1t ia
stated that many Of the Delegates will
take their families to the shore ard
come to Philadelphia In the morning and
return to the seaside In the evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-05
ASA UL1ED BY sON-IN-LAw.

Boston. January 4.-Mrs Louisauna l.
Tobsy, q widow 50 years Of age, who has
teen living with ter daughter aid soa-
in.law Morris Piss'er 81 North Russcl
street, walked into the polise station this
evening and stated that Pissier had g.
saultei her. Soon after the fergesnt On
duty went 10 the house when u was
found that TIE woman was desd, bavins
expirei shortly after her return from the
police station. Pissler IVES then placed
under arrest upon charge Of assault and
battery. Tke police state that Pisslcr ID
employed by an e'e,trio light company
and that quarrels In the family have been
frequent. About ak months ago he
married daughter Of Mrs. Totey and
they aileye that tonight. tefois the a.
sault upon his monther-in-lsw, he ss-
saultei his wife. II 10 believed tonight
that de,th was the result Of heart disease.
possibly aggravated By an assault. but
whether or not there are any more serious
aspects to the oaee will not DO known in
I'll an autopsy 10 held. which will prob
ably be tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-05

and officers 10 manage that work VIII be
detailed hy The SECRETARY Of tho treasury.
special set Of instruotiops designed
to prevent the introduction Of ths disssss
ON the Pacific coast are also In prepare
ton and viii be Issued soon. Passed
Assistant Surgeon J. O. Perry Of the
marine hospital servics has bern detailed
by DIR. wyman 20 have charge tempo
r.rily OF the quarantine SERVES At Ma
Mia. He has heen at Hong Kong for six
months, IL familiar with other Asistio
ports and 10 regarded ~ IN experienced
and capable officer.