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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20
a,o54 Death, in the state in August.

There were 2, 1854 deaths in Michigan
reported to the department of state
and published in the monthly bulletin
Of vital statistics for August. This
number cores spends to a death rate of
IA per 900 estimated population, as
compared with rate of 12.4 for the
preceding month, and rate of 1875 for
August, 1899 The mortality of the
state of Indiana fc' Aurust was 14.3
per / 900, or pr. "a The same as
that of Michiga
The number OF deaths returned for
August is AS more than for July.
There were Sill deaths of infants un-
der year of age, an increase of $50
over July; 26s deaths of children aged
TO years, inclusive, and $50 deaths
of persons aged 65 years and over.
Important causes of death were as
follows: Pulmonary tuberculosis, 1872:
other forms of tuberculosis, 81 typhoid
fever, 6s; diphtheria and Group, 80;
measles, 6; whooping cough, II; scar
let fever, Is; pneumonia, so; diarrheal
diseases of infants under years, 5s6;
cerebro-spinal meningitis, 81; cancer
l2l; accidents and violence, 1877.
AS compared with the preceding
month, slight increase is noted in
the number Of deaths from diphtheria
and Group, considerable increase in
the fatality of typhoid fever and a
large increase (3Os) deaths in the NOR
tally from diarrheal diseases of chill
dren. This latter increase is charac-
teristic of the annual slaughter of
the innocents, chiefly from cholera
infantum, type of disease which is
entirely or largely preventable by
proper sanitary and hygienic methods
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20
Best for the bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache
to a cancer, you will never get well
until your bowels are put right.
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without grippe or pain, produce easy
natural movements, cost you just 10
cents TO start getting your health.back.
CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the
genuine, put up in metal boxes, every
tablet has c. c. G. stamped on it. Be-
ware of limitations.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20
Koosevelrs Letter OF Acceptance.

Gov. Theodore Roosevelt's letter of
acceptance was given to the public on
the nth. In accepting the Republican
vice presidential nomination Mr. Roose-
velt says he does so with deep sense
of honor. He deals with the 16 to /
policy, the trusts, the expansion ques-
ton and the Filipino problem.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

BY the breaking of 42-inch water
main, shortly before 6 o'clock on the
morning OF the l2th, Detroit was WIS
tied by miniature Galveston flood
The water supply all over the city was
affected, very few houses having suflic-
lent water To prepare the morning
meal. Business houses and factories
were considerably inconvenienced for
few hours. but by o'clock the water
board had succeeded in shutting off the
flood and was supplying the city
through other mains. The total loss
will not exceed $40. 900.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20
LOW RATE EXCURSIONS.
Via Missouri Pacific Ry... and Iron Noun
tain Route,

tain Route,
To points in the West, Southwest, and
Southeast at half-rates (plus s2) for
the round tip. Tickets on sale Tues
days, Septemhsr 4 and IS, October 2
and 16, November 8 and 20, and De-
cember 4 and IS, 1909. For full infor-
nation, land folders, etc, address any
agent of the above lines. or II. G.
Townsend, G. 2. & 7. Agent, st. Louis.
Missouri.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

Germany is DESTROYS of loaning s25.-
600, 600 from this country. Capitalists
of New York, Chicago and Milwaukee
will doubtless grant the request.
Gen. Wright of the Philippine com
mission is preparing bill for harbor
improvements at Manila. 1t contem-
plates an appropriation of 81, 900, 900
gold for the construction of protective
docl<age The proposal is favorably
commented upon, especially by the
Spaniards, and the carrying out of the
works, which will be completed in
about IS months, will be greatly bene-
fetal to commerce.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

FITS Permanently Cured No fits nervousness after
hrst days Of DR.. Klines Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

Up to the morning Of the lith De.
troit had sent 81 900 TO Galveston suf-
ferers.
The Hills Masonic Temple, at Mus
kegon, the gift Of Chas. T. Hill to the
local Masonic body, was dedicated on
the 18th
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

The Manufacturers OF Carter's Ink have had
forty years experience in making II and they
certainly know how Send for "Inklings." free
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20
CONSTIPATION CURED FREE

A Chicago youth calls his sweetheart silent
belle because he kissed her and she never tolled.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

whatthe average man would like is a holiday
the day after a holiday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-MRs. THos ROBBINS,
Maple Street, Norwich, II. Y, Feb. IL, 1900.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

Keep looking young and save your hair its color
and beauty with PARKRR's HAIR BALskM.
HINDRRCoRNs, the best cure for corns. i5cts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

For the past few days Manila has
been experiencing the heaviest typhoon
known for years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.

1t is indeed capital IL you have more money
than you know what TO do with.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

A girl never looks so killing as when man
accidentally steps on her dress skirt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

"All the Sweetness OF Living Blossoms" the match
less perfume, Murray Lanman Florida Water.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

People need little common sense more than
they need a lot OF money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

The most women are to be found in the utter
most parts OF the earth.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

All goods are alike to PUTNAM
FADELESS DYES, as they color all
fibers at one boiling.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

Its queer how some deaf men can hear an in
vtaton TO take a drink.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

Send zoe 10 pay postage on sample bottle Lemon
Bitters. Cure guaranteed, Lemon Bitter Med
cine Co, ST. Johns, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

Some arr must be described. Whites
Yucatan noe IS no description; it's the real
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

The man who wears fake diamonds usually
INDUCES in glittering generalities.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

The older the man the weaker he is, but it's
different with butter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

Even the most enthusiastic sculptor
has no heart in his work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

Mrs. Hinslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething. sotens the gums reduces I'm
fammation, aays PAIN cures wind collie 25c bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

II looks could kill, some women would be
chronic murderesses.
A steady diet OF watermelons is calculated to
make one feel seedy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

II other people dat put up the pawnbroker
would have 10
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-20

This more "A man contracts debts the
more they seem TO increase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

tious mans indebtedness to his party Is Of
the nature of his. When Congress ad-
journed in June he was the most completely
discredited individual in politics between the
two seas. He had escaped expulsion from
the Senate only by trick, and the trick
had increased the contempt with which he
was everywhere regarded. There was some
curiosity as to his next move. and not many
were prepared for the move he made. But
he is nothing If not persistent and agrees
sive, and undismayed by his humiliating de-
feat here he returned home and practically
appealed his case to the democratic national
convention. He was received-a little to his
surprise-with open arms, and. in so far as
such thing was possible. rehabilitated in
his political fortunes and sped with fresh
cheers along his boodlng way.
Mr.. Clark will put his own valuation upon
this favor. and if Tammany for its assist
ance has received a hundred thousand dol
lars we may well believe that as an "angel"
in this campaign the Copper King is likely
to break the record. Montana will demand
a very much larger check, and wherever
the party is pinched for funds an appeal
will be made to this man of millions. But
what commentary on the party's slogan
Of Down with plutocrats," and on Mr..
Bryan's rebuke of the republicans about
putting the dollar above the mani
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

Mr. Bryan Is reported to be preparing his
speech of acceptance with great care. He
Is not to trust himself to the inspiration of
the moment, but will go to Indianapolis
primed with a well-memorized effort which
has been patiently arranged and revised in
the quiet of his Lincoln study.
This is 4 wise decision on Mr. Bryan's
part for two reasons. In the first place, the
occasion will be one Of great interest for
the whole country. He has a task of i'm
pOrtance to execute Success will count for
much Failure would be hard to redeem
He must cover several new subjects. and
must group all of the subjects, new and
old. in the most effective form possible A
stump speech will not answer A heavy
essay would be quite as much out of place.
So that he is not taking too much time now
in going over the whole matter thoroughly
In the second place it is about time that
Mr.. Bryan should give the country, and
particularly his admirers, another taste of
his best quality as an orator. He has been
trusting too much since 1896 to his extreme
readiness He has spoken too frequently,
and as a result at no time very strikingly
or originally. He has repeated himself time
and time again, and sometimes to his In
jury as a phrasemaker and sage He ought
to come forth now with something which
II not as electrifying as the speech with
which he captured the Chicago convention,
will yet be no unworthy successor to that
II Is going to be a Bryan affair Mr.
Stevenson will be present, and will also be
notified of his nomination. but he will not
divide oratorical honors with his chief He
is not an orator at all. but simply a pleas
ant-spoken gentleman who may be ex-
pected to acquit himself in the regulation
way. But Mr.. Bryan speaks we'll He may
not measure UP to the proportions de-
scribed by his more ardent admirers. It Is
probably not true that Mr.. Clay and Mr.
Webster If now alive could, and probably
would be glad to, sit at his feet and learn
of him the true art of interesting and IN
structing the multitude. But Mr. Bryan Is
no SLOUGH in his day and way. He Is fluent
and at times rhetorical, and give him a
big crowd in an open space, such as he is
to be provided with at Indianapolis, and he
ought with due preparation to make the
day remembered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

Mr.. Clark OF Montana sails for Europe
this week. to be gone a month more.
Upon his return he will enter actively into
the campaign. and he pledges his state for
Bryan and Stevenson. Asked about the
story of his having contributed one hundred
thousand dollars TO the democratic cam
paign fund of New York, he declined either
to confirm or TO deny 1t. There are many,
however. who Will believe the story, because
1t tallies with his ideas of politics and with
his generous disposition toward those who
assist in forwarding his ambition. Tam
many was enthusiastic in his honor at Kan
sas City. and when Mr.. Clark arrived there
he was a little doubtful as to his reception.
But he won his contest, was admitted with
his friends to the convention. and so became
by national recognition the leader OF his
party at home. 1t is not improbable there
fore that such man for services rendered
should have remembered Tammany with
check which. however big 1t may appear to
Tammany and to others. is but a little one
in his eyes.
No man owes his party more than does
Mr.. Clark. And certainly no other ambt>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

there should have been any such rearrange
ment of the line in the Klukwan district
by the commissioners as to upset the pre-
vailing ideas of jurisdiction based upon the
terms of the modus vivendi. which were
fully published at the time of the agree
ment. The text of the modus on this point
was then proclaimed as follows
I'm the region of the Dalton trail. line
beginning at the peak west of Porcupine
Creek, marked on the map No. 10 Of the
United States Commission with the num-
Der $500: thus running to the Klehini Tor
Klaheela) river in the direction of the peak
north of that river; thence following the
high right bank of said Klehini river to
the junction thereof with the Chilkat river
a mile and half more or less, north of
K1ukwan; and from said junction to the
summit of the peak east of the Chilkat
river, marked on the map No. 10 of the U.
S. Commission with the number $40.
There is nothing indefinite in these
phrases, save possibly the reference to the
mile and a half, more or less" north Of
K1ukwan. which does not in any degree
affect the Porcupine creek region.
1t may, and until proof to the contrary
is at hand it must, be assumed that the
miners of the Porcupine region have mis-
understood the scope Of the modus in their
favor or have been misinformed as to the
dIiiOl VI Tie DouUuttfy VI
that the area known by that term extends
farther north of the Porcupine creek than
has heretofore been supposed.
Not until the protest said to have been
forwarded to Washington by these pro-
testing miners shall have been received and
1t has been examined and answered by the
proper authorities. will it be possible to
ascertain whether the spirit and letter of
the modus vivendi have been observed or
violated. 1t is not enough merely that the
provisional line preserves the principle of
American Jurisdiction over the Lynn canal
outlets to the ocean, though this was the
main point of difference in the quarrel. 1t
will not compensate this country to find
that the provisional line. while encroach-
ing upon the territory distinctly under
stood as having been included in American
sovereignty, does not violate the principle
of American control and ownership of
these ocean outlets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
Relief From Heat and Drought.

The cooler weather now experienced by
this neighbOrhood. together with the sue
cession of rains, will go far toward restor-
ing the atmospheric balances, which were
upset last week TO a serious degree. The
temperature records in this vicinity ran
from to degrees above the seasonal
averages. while the precipitation was in
deficiency. This combination marked July
as an excessively hot and dry month for
the upper Atlantic coast, to the intense dis
comfort of the residents of the District and
the worry of the farmers. II the present
series of rains continues for few days the
crop prospect will be much improved. while
the personal comfort of the people will be
materially conserved. Another week like
that Just passed would seriously affect the
public health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26
The Provisional Alaskan Boundarx-

More detailed Information regarding the
laying down of the provisional Alaskan
boundary line must be had before ii is
possible to form fair estimate of the sit
uation now said to be arousing the Indig-
nation Of the American miners In the Por-
cuDine region. northwest of the Lynn ca
nal There is as yet no more than an as
sertion- evidently emanating from the
miners themselves. to the effect that the
commissioners named under the modus vi
Nendi IF last October have included the
Porcupine region within the Canadian ter
rlt0ry under this temporary arrangement
II this charge is true it distinctly con-
trOyertS the well-dClined understanding Of
the case When the modus vivendi was
promulgated in October. after months of
negotiation, IT was clearly announced on
the part OF the American government that
the provisional line. In addition to ex-
Guiding Canada from access to the Lynn
canal and its chief tributaries thus shut
ting the Dominion of from land control of
the ocean outlets, was to be so bent as
TO place the Porcupine creek valley wholly
within American territory, special pro-
vision being made for the passage of the
tion without annoyance.
The line at this point was very clearly
defined 1t was the only stretch of the
provisional boundary. in fact. that was
exactly deIimited. the remainder being in
Dictated in a general way by reference to
pronounced landmarks, so chosen as to
sweep the line clear of the canal and its
tributaries 1t IL hardly conceivable that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

The action of the gold democrats at In
dianapoIis yesterday. while not unexpected,
will yet be gratifying to all the friends of
sound money. The Palmer and Buckner
maneuver is not to be repeated. 1t is rec
ognized that the sound money issue is
clearly drawn. and that men who hold that
issue as being still important and upper
most should vote this year so as to in
sure to the issue the full value of their
suffrages. Mckinley and Roosevelt stand
for sound money. Bryan and Stevenson
stand for free silver at 16 to 1. No voter
desiring to record himself distinctly on the
money issue will be in any doubt on cleo
ton day as to which ticket he should de-
posit in the ballot box.
The vote was % to ! against putting a
separate ticket In the field. 1t was a Nc
Kinley triumph. although those figures are
probably not to be accepted as indicating
the proportions of the division of the gold
democratic vote which will take place at
the polls in November. Mr.. Bryan is likely
to get more than one in twenty-six of the
democrats who voted against him in 1896,
either for Palmer and Buckner, or for Mr.
Mckinley direct: but the large majority
of those men are undoubtedly for Mr. Nc
Kinley as against Bryan this year. and have
Llduc up lnclT HllHuS openly so 10 act. Inc
shock of bolt has been felt and endured,
and there Is no hesitation now about a
second experience in the same cause. If
Mr.. Bryan can afford to repeat the provo
cation they can afford to repeat their in
dependence.
Yesterdays meeting was not without its
element of humor. Mr.. Haldenan of Ken
lucky supplied 1t. Four years ago he was
among the boilers, responding to Mr. Wat
terson's resounding ADMIRATION of mo COM
promise with dishonor." He helped to
raise the Palmer and Buckner campaign
fund, and he asserted yesterday that every
dollar Of 1t had come from democratic
sources He made especial acknowledge
ments to Mr.. Hewitt of New York who.
now as then, is against Mr. Bryan But
Mr.. Haldeman has composed his little diff
ferences with .-dlshonor'' and Is now for
Mr. Bryan. and his desire IS that whatever
remains of the money collected four years
fight for sound money be turned over to
David =. Hill, who like Mr.. Haldeman,
has gone over to Mr. Bryan, and would
use the money to forward the cause of free
silver
Mr. Haldeman has no reputation as a
and Mark Twain is aging and Bret
Harte is self-expatriated, he might find
both fame and large emolument in with
drawing from politics and developing his
real talent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

Mr. Rristow's report to the Postmaster
General regarding the populations in Cuba
leaves nothing to be desired by the most
determined advocate of a relentless policy
Of publication and punishment. 1t sits
the mass of informal allegations against
Nelly, Rathbone and others down to spe-
cific charges which may be proved IN court
and which call for immediate prosecution
1t reveals the fact that for time the Gu
ban postal service was corrupted IN most
shameful manner, that the ordinary checks
to insure honest administration were either
neglected or were nullified by the criminal
design of the responsible heads of the ser
vice
The case against Nicely has already been
sufficiently made up to cause the chief in
terest in Mr.. Bristow's report to center on
its findings concerning former Director
General Rathbone- There is no evidence of
a desire to minimize this officials misdoinss
or to shield him from their consequences.
He is charged with embezzlement. and the
investigator closes his report with rec
ommendation which. being followed, will
lead to his prosecution for the crime
The report is a guarantee of the admins
tration's good faith toward Cuba and this
country and of its intent to root out the
crooked officials and to punish them. In
the face of this report II is not to be con-
ceived that there will be the slightest hesi-
tation about applying all the force of the
law to redeem the record Of the govern
ment There should be no such hesitation
in any event. The conviction of these men
of the crimes so clearly traced to them will
not reflect upon the government Of the
United States. but will rather stand to its
credit There was ample justification at the
time for their selection. That they yielded
under the strain of a criminal opportunity
does not mean that the administration here
was at fault in choosing them. Such mis-
fortunes happen to all large concerns in the
course of time. and have happened more
than once to the American government.
The report now in hand discloses that
there was an atmosphere Of peculation in
the Cuban postal service soon after its or
ganization. which affected some who had
previously borne themselves uprightly.
Whether the source Of this spirit was Nicely
or Rathbone or others is immaterial. The
national misfortune is that it contaminated
those who were relied upon to counteract
1t. The success of the propaganda of crime
was thus insured for season against check
or detection Thanks to the honesty of the
American government itself-and this fact
should not be overlooked in the outcry
against the individual thieves-the day of
reckoning was inevitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-26

N the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Chinese in Chicago are reported to
showing that they are not Boxers or in
sympathy with the anti-foreign movement
in China. Instead of explaining the differ
ence between Cinnamon they are endeavor-
ing to conceal the fact that they are
Cinnamon. There has been a rush OF Chi
nese to the clothing stores or to fashionable
tailor shops. according to the financial
standing of the customer, and John APP
pears clad in the full toggery Of the Nell
can man." his pigtan deity tucked away
in the derby or shining silk hat
Wise John! Perhaps, If he goes a step
two farther. cuts Off his pigtan and in
other ways conforms to American usaees
and disarms American prejudices, he may
cease to attract legislative attention and
will be absorbed like the other races that
have for. decades gone to the making of
American citizenship