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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15
Christian Science for Unbelievers.

Inla certain neighborhood in Seattle,
a child, not long ago. contracted scarlet
fever. ITS parents were ardent devo-
tees Of Christian Science. They did not
believe In meSical trcatm.lt because
they did not believe in the existence %
disease as a material fast. Therefore
they did not call in a physician. What
is more Important. they did not seclude
the child. Why should they. they ar
eued. when II was not ailing? Nor did
they report the case to the authorities.
some alteration which mind aHd soul
treatment would reach effectually?
The case. from their point of view.
seemed conclusive. Unhsppily there
were other children in the vicinity. chill
dfen unblessed by Christian Science
parents. Unhappily. also. the Christian
Science children had so little virtue
from ancestry that they conveyed their
imaginary affection 10 their playnates,
WbOih IL dtN0fbftu presently ibbb Il
malignant and dangerous malady There
have been many cases of scarlet fever
in that neighborhood since. There were
houses placarded all along the street.
and fever-tossed little ones. and hearts
Of mothers wrung with sympathy and
agonlzed by dread, This is practical
phase OF Christian Science which It
seems to us, calls for something not lard
down in the books.
We viii not enter here upon any dis
cussion whatever of the truth or want
OF Il In the theories held by Christian
Scientists. There are among them many
intelligent and cultivated people. We
believe them TO be thoroughly sincere.
But no belief and no practice can de-
serve the appellation Christian" that
does not make impossible any such oc-
| currence as that which We have re-
lated, And Christian Science owes a
duty TO those In the outer darkness, It
needs a bylaw that shall give some sort
! Of chance to those who are subject to
the same accidents of life as its votar-
les, without their healing powers.
The advocates OF Christian Science de-
uAnd for themselves the right Of free
| action They resent interference. They
claim 20 be able to treat their cwn all
| ments without medical adviser. or
the remedies customarIly prescribed. To
compel one OF them TO call in a physi-
clan and swallow his medicine would
b. considered an outrage. At least
| they should be as tolerant OF 9TH
ers and as careful Ia the world
outside Of Christian science. scar
let fever Is an infectious disease Chill
dren contract u ana die Of It. II their
parents do not believe In Christian Sci
ence. and the patent fact is that many
Of them DO not. then they cannot Chris
tian Scientifically treat their chiIdren
In such case these are apt 70 die, And
death under such circumstances has
moral aspect unpieasanty like mur-
der.
II Christian science be false. then 70
ret patient with Il contagious disease
mingie with hale persons is a crime.
II Il be true. then the patient should
certainly be separated with equal care
from all except those who have
the same infalIlee remedy equally al
command. For however the tenets Of
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15

Mr.. Edward W. Box has an editorial
in mis- personal organ. the Ladies' Home
Journal on ''The Ease With Which We
Marry" Mr.. Box doubtless deserves
more than all the bouquets he has time
To throw at himself. but he should be-
ware how he arouses the envy of less
happy men.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15

The house has adopted. with practical
unanimsty. a resolution for constltn-
tional amendment providing for the
election OF United States senators by
direct vote Of the people, The senate,
most probably. will not adopt II. II 4
shall adhere vigorously to the precedent
set by the report Of its committee In
the Clark case. there will be no need OF
It's ado-tion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15

The ice trust In New York has doubled
the price on the small consumer and
papers are advising the consumer TO
stint himself on ice so as 20 Keep the
profits OF the trust as low as poss. be.
This seems 10 be about as eneotual
way Of getting even as the social osira-
cIsm suggested By President Hadley
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15

The meeting 81 Bryan and Dewey at
Chicago should be an Interesting arair.
More interesting 20 an onlooker, prob
ably. would be the interchange OF amen
tiles between Mrs. Dewey and Mrs
BRYAN
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15
Points for Our Merchants.

The time has been when Ii would have
seemed a far cry from Korea to Seat
tie Now we feel certain community
OF interest in the growth and widening
of the transpacific trade. Our interests
in that and the Importance Of promot-
ing them give great pertinence to let
ter received recently from Korea. from
which we quote the following:
I was asked by an American resident in
Sang Do (which Is about fifty miles north
of Seoul, the capitaD to give the name OF
some firm in Seattle doing general
household supply business. and who could
furnish him catalogue of their goods.
He said that he had hitherto been dealing
with San Francisco firms, but believed he
could get his goods from Seattle more
quickly. told him that / did not know
of a house in Seattle that issued cata-
logue suitable to ordering from such long
distances. This suggestedsto me the idea
of sending through your columns A hint
TO Seattle merchants that IL they ever
hope to participate with San Francisco
merchants in the Oriental business they
must first furnish the people in the Orient
the proper facilities for trading. and Sec
ond their goods must be packed and OF
such quality that their first customer will
want to order again.
I would therefore suggest to the firms
VINO desire 10 90 business IN tne orient
in. n detailed list of the articles for sale.
with a short description ana tne sehng
price and shipping weight OF each article.
Do not give a price in the catalogue and
then ask the prospective purchaser to
.oriv pacl vo,,r Goods so thew cannot
W handling ~ send
., % =, ~, sh,ou a. ,an;fas, s,tva
the numbers of boxes and detailed account
Q, eon.eh.s' ssno smpp'rs s nna ~, ,a ox
to purchaser. Make shipping manifests
complete ana Gear san , eramc,s1 s .ne,
they know how to ship goods and look
after the interests OF tneiI cus,omsrs, anu any,
stocks because the goods are going to an
out-of-tne.w place. seattle mas me ad-
Get her goods to the Orient more Quickly.
and her merchants ought to reach out for
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15
OFFICES
AMusEMExrs TODAY.

SEATTLE THEATER-"what Hap
pened 10 Jones'"
THIRD AVENUE THEATER-"Knobs
o. Tennessee"
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White
Wash Goods,

We've almost every dessrsb,. ~.
and we'll guarantee that the nrsrss
are right. This week mjeke Y.
called children's week amonssi AZ
white goods. We win put fcrsh NJ
OF the new pretty dainty thinss ina
will dress the baby PRETTY and 49, ~.
nomically. -
New Dimities In checks. ~
stripes and dainty open work III
fects, lSc to s5c yard.
The best values ~ lndis r1rs..
IN the city are here. ine -,
qualities. l2he. isc. zoe TO Bsc ysrS
.o-inch Linons. extra values isSs
l5c yard.
Persian Lawns, made IN "A M.
~ as the organdies, are o. shese
and fine, yet wash better and 90
less; the prices are iSc TO 5c yard
Wonders for values and nstttrco
In checked nainsook. isise 10 81 VI
We carry Dotted Dress Guisns d
every grade; they're very popuhf.
and we promise you 4 surpfin
should YOU look through an exlee.
sive line OF lace and satin strip4 n
fects. as pretty for ehildren't IN
mer dresses as you can ind. ufe.
i5c. 20c. 25c yard.
Piaues. long cloths. camhries. ~
Also lots OF new tuckines Ia ~
new ideas.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15

II the battle Of Manila bay proves
anything. it is that the admiral is not
good az running.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15
CoIored
Dress Goods.

A stock that you have full conf
dence In. what you want Is here.
and the right cost IL plainly mark
ed.
Pastel Plaids are the success of
the season--they command admira-
tom such softly toned new color
combinations. together with the
superior grade OF material used In
their makeup. stamp them as aris-
tocrats. indeed.
s9-inch Twilled Mixtures. hard
twisted thread. spring colorings.
looks like a high-priced tailor suit
ing. 40c yard.
4s-inch Homespun Tweeds. excep-
tional wearers, 800 yard.
5s-inch All-wooi Homespun Chew
lots. gray and blue mixtures, styl-
ish and durable. si.lo yard.
A large demand exists for Fine
Golf Suitings, for unlined skirts.
We've just the cloth: fine mixtures
on one side. the reverse Is of small,
even checks. special cloth. spe-
al price, $3.50 yard.
Atwood Fine Imported French
Venetians. 80 inches wide, Si.59 yard.
Have the Pastel coiored Henriet-
tas. the new tailor suitings, etc,
etc.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15
A Suggestion to Authors.

If one cannot be celebrated, surely the
next best thing is to be captious. Mr..
lie Gallienne had no sooner finished
sianging Mr.. Kiplng than Marie Corelli
began. 1t is 1.-THE Absent Minded Beg
gar" that disturbed her. She says she
supposes he would be the last person IN
the world to call his effort poem. pre-
Stunning he honors the art of true poesy.'
If Miss Corelf honored the art of true
prose she would know by instinct. even
IL she had never been taught 1t, that the
use of presume" as a synonym for
suppose is a deadly sin of speech.
only committed by those in the outer
pathological darkness. However. this is
aside from the point. She goes on: AS
far as he Is concerned. nothing more
regrettable could have happened to him
in his literary career than the music
hall boom of which he has so unfortu-
nately been made the subject. If he had
produced a real poem the matter would
iiuNC UCch NCfy ulilCfcnt. ~ itdi Potiii
pushed vigorously down the public
throat would have made the public
voice sweeter and stronger" This is
a unique prescription for strengthening
the vocal cords of the public, and II
seems to indicate incidentally that the
author of verses caught at by a million
lips has some patent process for maxi
ing them "go down." If Miss Corelli
would pause to reflect 1t would perhaps
occur to her that the threats strength
ened by the "Recessionar' might per-
haps bear the strain of the Absent
Minded Begsar.'
But Miss Corelli does not pause to re-
fleet. Neither did Mr.. LIE Gallienne.
Neither does any lesser celebrity who
falls upon and attacks a greater. Re-
Election is fatal to displays of captious-
ness and bad temper. Even counting
hundred before speaking has been
known to avert threatened attacks of
this nature.
Now, of course, II is all right that Mr..
lie Gallienne and Miss Corelli should
abuse Mr.. Kipling. Such onslaughts
create a breeze and keep things NOV
ing in the critical world; they inciden-
tally serve to advertise all parties con-
cerned and they furnish food for
thought and discussion to outsiders. The
abuse of one celebrity by another Is
good game and useful, but we submit
that the time has come when 1t should
be played under rules. We would re-
spectfully suggest the following as a
basis for an international authors vitu-
peration agreement:
I. All attacks which do not seem rea-
sonabe after one minute and forty sec
onds Of elaboration shall be ruled out.
2. THE opening move must always be
made by the inferior player.
3. No opening attack should be more
than half a column minion in length.
4. No more than four sincerely vi
cious attacks by different celebrities
shall be allowed upon any one poem,
novel or other piece Of work of another
celebrity. IN. B.--This rule is most inn
portant. as 1T may prevent the audience
from getting bored)
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15

Japan and Russia are saying nothing.
but they seem TO be steadily saving
wood
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THE TRIMMINGS

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hats a
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15

Juat 20, a lot % new rufaed ones IN ~ s'g rs~
bright coiore side supporters A. DC e . -
The popular saieid front abdominal zoe 80 y; rs
81 each
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BOYS Sweaters.

just rot a case % those fine strong worsted ones
Ike the last lot.
Prison stripes for larse boys. AIS each
ZINE stripes button the shoulder, for small 'ots
81 Is These all wool and are fast wash cocrs tha
MI fade
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
THE OPENING RALLY.
The Campaign Opened Very AuspiciousIS
By Belding Republicans.


The first political rally of this cam
paign in Belding was held by re-
publicans at the opera house last
Thursday evening. Long before the
time of commencing, every inch of
space either for sitting or standing was
occupied and late comers were unable
to gain admtance. 1t has been esti-
mated there were fully as many turned
away us there was that were able to Sc
cure entrance.
Dwight Sheldon, president Of the
club, acted as chairman. The republi-
can male quartet consisting of Schuyler
Smith, Don Wilson, Spencer Crib
and Walter Hutchison, furnished fine
vocal selections Judge Morse was
the first speaker and among other
things he said;
There is no longer any Democratic
party. An aggregation of free silver
republicans and populists have stolen
the Democratic name, but have per.
verted it and belied its principles.
| am for Mckinley because he is for
sound money and stable currency. Be
cause believe the money question to
be the paramount issue OF the cam
paign and Bryan has made it so.
] have no stock in the so-called anti
Imperialism. Mr.. Bryan aud his
party are largely responsible for the
situation in the Philippines. never
believed it was necessary to go to war
with Spain, but the yellow newspapers
and political demagogues OF both par
ties forced us into war. Mr. Bryan
was conspicuous among them. Mr..
Mckinley held out, probably, as long
as be could. When war was declared,
however, | was for my country and my
country's flag The men who have
stood by our country all their lives
should stand by it now. There were
rebel sympathizers in 1861. There are
rebel sympathizers now. Let those
who are for Aguinaldo and against our
country vote for Bryan. The patrioi
should vote for Mckinley. And in a
contest where the issue is disloyalty
against loyalty, have no fear of the
result.
Following Mr.. Morse, came eX-Gov
John T. Rich. Mr.. Rich is not in the
least oratorical in his efforts, but give;
plain truths in plain language which
no one can possibly misunderstood
He compared conditions as they wer,
with them as they exist today. /
is an object lesson that should require
no further argument Both speaker
were warmly received and LIBERAL!
appiauded. Belding will be found t
be al right when the votes are count
ed Nov. 9Th.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
TO RESTRICT TYPHOID FEVER.

In view Of the fact that typhoid fever
is usually more prevalent during Octo-
Der than any other month, and as this
disease is prevented by the destruction
or avoidance OF the germs of the dis
ease the office of the state board Of
health is just now redoubling its
efforts to warn the public of the pres
ence Of this dangerous communicable
disease, which might easily be re-
stricted, but which still annually de-
stroys in Michigan about a thousand
victims. In addition to the weekly
bulletin issued by that Office showing
the prevalence of this and other dis
eases, a unique map has been prepared
and sent to local health officers and
others, showing the places in Michi-
gan at which typhoid fever has recent
ly been reported present.
Bearing in mind that the water We
drink is the most common source o.
typhoid fever, it should be more gener
ally appreciated that the health OF 6
whole community may be jeopardizec
by the ndiscreet disposal OF the eX
creta particularly the urine, OF 1
typhoid patient. We can well AFFORD
to act on the maxim that 'an ounce o
prevention is worth a pound OF cure,
and accept the advice. boil al
drinking water not alb olutely abov,
suspicion aud all water from shallow
wells. -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04

NICHOLS q SHELDON,
CHAS. r.. FOOTE.

A TTORNEYS AT LAW.--Once:- :-Wallat
n Block. Belding, Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
CITY OFFICERS.
CHURCHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser.
vices at 10 :30a m. and 7;30p. m. sabbath School
at close OF morning service. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening REV. Q. "a, CA{MAN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Services at
1880 a. m. ana 7:30 p M sabbath School a.
II :45 o, m, Prayer meeting on Thursday eve
ming. REV. j. J. STALEY Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH Services at i0;3O a. m.
and 1880 IN. Sabbath school at close OF NOR
ming services Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening. REV. GORRELLQUICK,P Pastor
FREE METHODIST CIIUBCIl-Praycr and
praise service, eleven o. clock %. IN, Preaching
1880 p. IN. Prayer meeting Friday evening.
REV Nick BBEN, Pastor.
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CHAS. WILSON.

AND SURGEON ONCE over
Il Canhed's Grocery Store, Main st-Omce
hours 10 p, m. to p. m.
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THE BELDING BANNER
BANNER PUBLISHING Co,
BELDING, uoNIA co.. MICH.
once in the Peoples Savings Bank block,
Main street.
ONE DOLLAR Pen YEAR
STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.

Advertising Rates upon application.
Advertising bills collected monthly Tran
silent advertising Ina advance.
Obituary poetry will not be inserted unless
paid for. Cards OF Thanks must be paid for
Marriage ana death notices free
Copy for change OF advertisement must be re-
reived not later than Tuesday noon IN order to
insure insertion
--~----~---------r---
Entered az the Postofico Beding, Mich, for
transmission through The mails as second class
matter.
XPlRED.-n tins paragraph is marked you
- ~ Will know that your subscription has eN
pired, and as our terms are strictly cash in ad
vance IL will be discontinued unless renewed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
BROOMS.

A four sewed, select. ..... 25c
A four, extra quality, none
better. ........ 35c
These are new brooms, hard
wood handles and A No. I
broom corn-call and examine
them.
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u. r. PINKHAM,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON once over
l. Booths Store, Main ST. Hours 10 and Z
To 3 d. IN.
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n. L. VAN sEMscAorEM,

A TTORNEY AT LAW.-Ofce in Belding
IA Savings Bank Block, Bolding, Mich
REFERENCES BY PERMIssIOE:-H Allen b.
Morse, Hon. A. a., Ellis, Thos. +. McGarry, Hon.
+. ID. NJ. Davis.
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I. oHLiN6ER,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-City Physi
Il clan and Health otlicer-Ohice ~ residence
corner of Bridge ana Centre SITS. ONCE hours
| TO 2and 10 p. m
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AtARRIAGE LICENsEs.

John II. Whitney, 80, Lowell;
Mrs. Eliza Dellendorf, so, Saranac.
Henry Fosbur, 10 Palo;
Mrs. Belinda Brock, "a, North Plains.
WycllTe Spaulding, 26 Detroit;
Cassie Thompson, 2S, Ionia.
Henry Pryor, %, Easton;
Ina Stone, u, Belding.
John Nicholson, 81, Indiana;
Marie Johnson, %, Ionia.
Robt. Holtz, 20, Ionia;
Anna |. G. Sehipper, 20, Ionia.
George NJ. Gould, %, Baston;
Harriet NJ. Patrick, %, Boston.
Only the verY Door man is ahsolutelN
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!. s. MORRIS,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. once rear
Il OF w. L. Benedict's drug store. Hours
y to II a. m, . TO and 10 p. m. Residence
opposite OF NJ. T. church. Telephone l0-2
rings
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
y. e. EERGuSoN.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Onicc over
i Pages hardware. ONCE hours: TO q.
m. I TO 3 D. m. except Wednesday, 6:30 10 5
p m Pension examining surgeon. New
Sta.e Phone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04

Only the very poor man is absolutely
sure OF his friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
DR.. u. n. ARMSTRONG

DENTIST- Specially Of Crown and Bridge
IL Work. once corner rooms IN the Vincent
block. over Vincent's grocery, Belding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04

A TTORNEY At LAW. Money to Loan on
~ Real Estate OF all kinds 0nice in Spencer
Block
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-04
zM('z@zz3ss%s Il
FREE SAMPLES.
TEA.
The Cup That Cheers.

The war in China has advanced
the price of tea. We have just
received from Toxic, Japan, a
large consignment and want you
to call and get a free sample.
Notice these prices:
Siftings from our best teas. 25c
Siftings one pound pkgs. -. CSC
Fannings, peerless . 35c
Uncolored Japan. ....... 4oc
Extra quality per pound -. soc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-26
MOB VENGEANCE.
UaIf-BrotberS Who Murdered
Farmer Lynchcd by Mob in the
Jail Yard nj Fort scott

Fort Scott. Kan, Jan. 22.-George
SiIbee and Ed Meeks, half brothers. who
were convicted Of murder here early in
the week. were lynched by mob in the
couotr i"iI Yard hero saturday ni"ht.
The two men. who haucd from Kansas
City, had been convicted Of murder in
the first degree. their victim being a
young German farmer named Leopold
Edliugcr whose murder occurred near
this city i'm October last. The murder
ers disposed of Edinger's pair of mules,
one horse and a wagon in Bates county.
Amos Phillips, an accomplice Of the two
brothers crime, was convicted Friday
OF murder in the first degree. The evil
dence showed that the three men be-
longcd to a gang of thieves who had
been regularly disposing of their plum
der in Cedar county. Mo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-26
RETURN TO THEIR HOMES.
Gen. otis Says FiIipinOs Have Sc
creted Their Guns and Quit Fight
ing-Troops Ambushed.

Manila, Jan. l9.-Gens. Bates,
Wheaton and Schwan have occupied
the principal towns in the Cavite and
Batangas provinces. A majority OF
the insurgents have returned 10 their
homes and have secreted their guns.
All the southern ports will be opened
soon. Gen. MacArthur's troops are
pursuing many small bands, killing
numbers of the Filipinos and securing
guns.
Washington, Jan. 20.-Gen. Otis re-
ports the defeat of the insurgents in
various engagements and the capture
of several towns and many Filipinos.
Manila, Jan. pa pack train es-
corted by 50 men under Lieut.. Ralston
was ambushed by insurgents near
Lipa, province of Laguna, and two
Americans were killed, four were
wounded and nine were missing. In
a skirmsh at Tail 500 Filipinos were
defeated and three cannons captured.
Manila, Jan. 23.-Two companies of
the Forty-sixth infantry, under Maj.
johnson, and three companies Of the
Thirty-eighth infantry, commanded by
Mai. Muir, defeated 500 insurgents at
Taal, province of Batangas, Saturday,
taking the town. The United States
gunboat Marietta also sheled the place.
The insurgents had four cannon, two of
which were captured Two Americans
were wounded and ten insurEent dead
were found on the field.