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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14
MARSHES OFF FOR BOSTON.
Tbe North Atlantic Squadron Given
Orders Unexpectedly.

NEWPORT. Z. l., June 13.-The ships
of the North Atlantic squadron sailed INK
pectediy this morning for Boston, the Tag
ship New York leaving her anchorage at 3
O'Clock. 1t was expected that the squadron
would await the arrival Of the Kentucky
before going to the eastward, but Admiral
Faruuhar decided late last night TO acne re
to the original schedule. and gave oruers
to be ready to sail this morning.
The flagship led the fleet out to sea, fol-
lowed by the Indiana. Texas. Massachu-
sets, and Kearsarge. and by 10 O'Clock all
had passed out to sea at lively rate. The
trip will be made slowly, and squadron ev-
oIuticns held en- route. The fleet will re-
turn here on July 3. and on July Admiral
Farquhar has promised to land 1900 M n
for parade. The battleship Kentucky Is ex-
pected here Thursday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14
The Divlomnt Of the Future.

With the broadening of the foreign Interests .,
~" Tn;,aJ s,,,rs rorles a corresponding increase
in the responsibilities of our repre'en alor,,,s
anlyid. IN arJ himself mefaniorphosed, os
.. ,.e nte,nationaI conditions. into con'ers
ehans, ., ,,rI'l;, peace and welfare. Consequently
he should be neither p sdd epsram 1 at social
roiisher " r.. ornamental diplomat must make
dinners ;er the useful public servant who VIII %
WY 10. n. rG,,aIIy well with obstinaey or craft.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14

lrron thc cbicaro rimes.HernId.l

(Frcm the Chicago Times Heraid)
The circumstance that large deposit OF fossil
remains has been unearthed in tine vicinity OF
Phoenix, Ariz., leads ns TO enquire whether all
the members of tho United States SENATE have
reached their homes in safety and whether the
members OF the Naval Construction Board arc
pre.cnt OF accounted for.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14
willing TO Pay the Price.

[F rom INC NOHlpOIlIUIy .fuE'I es7-'-I
the Republicans remain in control oil Com
cress-a doubtful proposition-and determine 10
cut down the representation OF those southern
States which limit the franchise, well and good
The bulk OF the Southern people are ehtifeiy
willing TO pay the price. if il is necessary. Po-
IiticaI health is of far Importance than the
number Of representatives We have in Congress.
Nobody will oppose it except those Congressman
who are none too sure OF their seats anyhow, ana
are afraid TO risk a redistrctiug OF their States
The bulk OF the people are not going to study
the interests of the incumben;s or OF candidates
They will go in for the greatest good to the body
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14
Reading the Bible.

Fron the Minneapolis Trioune)
The churchman admits that the bioie : Tau
,,ss today than in former generations, ana as
ill., this TACT to the great multiplication Q.
hooks. maga.nes, and newspapers Presidelis
Thwin- saws that when the Bible was mist Or
dered to be read III the churches there Mas
tic,,Iv no history or fiction or hardly any pos.y
~ aan,,,ste with IT, And yet. says the Chnreh
man the more the book i stndiea inc m .h;s
,,;rn. seems the person OF Christ Without TINS
hook of books Christianity would suner ah "'s
l.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14

from the Utica ODserver.)
The late Joseph d. McCullaSh, of the "st Louis
Globe Democrat" defined the secret of success in
journalism as knowing where her. is going to
hreak loose next and being on the spot when it
occurs. Every newspaper man in st. Louis now ID
entitled to be called journalist.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14

clear that it will be unmistakable. When
the ordinance was passed 1t was done De-
fore anybody had a chance to OBJECT
There is now time for objections to be rais-
ed. before it is extended for another SIX
months.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14
Symptoms.

From ths Detroit JOmnaD
,,s nj NO particu.ar pains to hrSss 1t gently
% ~ re ms. saw your fance in black frcck coat
mi rI,sset Shoes" | said hlrntly
Anybody could see that Aimee Vas Struggling
to be calm. %. aha
..Csn it be that my idol has feet OF cay: sns
r,oaned softly as to herself.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14

(From the BOSTON UIuDeJ
Tho fact that the biggest bean patch IN inc
world il at Pasadena, Cal, is OF course OF sfcie
;u,nrest TO Bostouisns Last year I5.cS acres
80 wore devoted to beans. and 100 carionus
wpre prodnced 1t is said that ias distinct '''''
,;cs 81 heans are grown in Ventura county.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14
Claimed by the Hub.

u, Is interesting; to note that IN al the s'. .s
v;s;ted by Dewey nowadays. the massins OF the
school Children is OF the chiei features u ~;
demonstrations. This Is Dosto" 'es''' We "'
take not
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14

An Atchsou girl got converted recently. and
the mean neighbors say that her only resaon Tor
contessing Christ is that she has new oaa"m lug
to gel baptized to make an appearance in 1t.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14

During and just after his sanguinary and
unfortunate Modder River campaign, many
unkind things were said in the London
nress concerning the conduct of Lord Me-
thuen, who was charged with indiscretions
of the kind General Hooker was during
our civil war. But his victory at Rhe-
noster River on Monday has rehabilitated
him, and appropriately at the expense Oh
De Wet. The hair of the dog cures the
hitai
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-06-14

From the Chicago Rseord.l
-rbin,s ot A woman belonging TO thirty
seven clubs! h.-
longing to the woman belonging to thir-y-seSe'
cit,lA
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
PAY Day In China.

New Years is the national pay day
in China. All accounts must be squar-
ed up nj that time. and the man who
can't raise money enough to pay his
debts has to 90 into bankruptcy. The
laws are such that the creditor can en-
ter the debtors house and take what
he pleases If there is no settlement.
To prevent such action families club
together and make all sorts Of COM
promises to keep up the business repu-
tation of the clan. New Years is a
great day for the pawnbrokers. Their
shops are crowded with people who
want to redeem their best clothes be-
fore the new year. There are crowds
also who want TO pawn other things
in order TO get money 10 pay their
debts. Pawnbrokers receive high rates
of interest, in which they are protect
ed by the government.
The Chinese paint the whole country
red on New Years day in more senses
than one Red is the color which with
them denotes good luck and prosperi
ty. and all the New Years cards anC
invitations are on paper of that color
Every child gets its New Years pres
ent wrapped in red paper, and red In
scriptions are pasted over the doors OF
| the houses. London Mail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
The Cult of Dirt.

"Dirt is a giant hard to fight In beau
tiful Ireland. The woman who had
never heard Of 'washin a live wan Is,
| think. equaled by another who came
to me lately about her sore leg.
"'They tell me. doctor, darlint, that
washin might scotch the heat out or 1t!
But wouldn't adventure to do 1t with
out askin your advice. Not for the
worlds. I'm an ould woman now, doc
tor dear, an drop of water has never
gone near my body.
81 advised a goodly supply of aque-
Gus fluid. preceded by thorough ap-
plication Of alkali and potash in the
form Of soap, and the old woman hob
bled off quite satisfied with my scien-
ufic words.
"In Sallyboggin for years certain
old woman levied weekly tribute on
charitably disposed folk. All at once
'nevvy' from America turned up
called on her patrons ana attei
thanking them for their kindness car
ried off his mothers sister to end hel
davs in comfort But the widow Hool
igan-pronounced 'Hooli han'-did no
Law her bones across the water. Sh'
soon reappeared. 1 couldn't stop In 1t
MISTRESS. dear she explained TO
lady. Me sisters sons good bhoy
but. between ourselves, they would ha
washed me to death. "-Nineteentl
Canti1rv
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
His Wine TO Fight.

when General Grant was presi-
dent" said Washington man, "a GER
tain friend OF his came out of the west
TO see him. one day, just after leaving
the White House, this friend fell in
with fellow westerner in the White
House grounds. and heated encounter
took place, which suddenly terminated
by the generals friend knocking the
other man down and out
The matter was hushed up, but the
general. naturally indignant, called his
friend to account. saying: John, you've
treated me and the Office | hold with
much discourtesy. Why did you do
such a thing|
well. ii was this way, general, re-
piled the now thoroughly penitent one.
You know there was bad blood be-
tween us, and he had set all sorts of
stories going about Inc. Just after
leaving you | ran into him, and he al
once accused me of doing certain
thing. As il was lie | only laughed
at him. Then he accused me Of some
thing else. and that being also lie
ieered at him again, but his third accu
sation was true, and, by CAD, sir,
couldn't stand that. so knocked him
down. New York Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22

Several sepoys were suffering from
that African pest, the digger" whose
scientific name OF Pulex penetrans de-
scribes him and his habits concisely
and well. He Is IN exact reproduction
In miniature OF the common flea Pulex
irritans). but instead of merely inhict-
ing n comparatively innocuous bite he
burrows under the skin, close TO the
toe nails for preference, and then pro-
ceeds to propagate the species.
Unless he is very carefully removed
the sores cause the most Intense irri-
tation and may lay man up complete
ly. The usual method of removing him
is to widen the hole in which he has
entered and then extract him, intact II
possible, with needle, care being tax
en- that no eggs or young are left be.
hind. The place should then be dressed
TO prevent fostering. 1t is not advisa.
BILE to march much after removing jig,
gers, but unfortunately ii is frequently
unavoidable.
| may mention that Lieutenant Colo
mel Macdonald once told me that dur
ing his first visit TO Uganda some ma
tives caught leopard in one of the
banana plantations whose feet were sc
thoroughly diseased from jiggers that
he was quite unable TO move or to de
fend himself. Blackwood.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
She Had Her Way.

There is nothing like determined
shirt. AS the old saying is, What
must be done can be done" The trou-
ble with most of us is that our minds
are only half made up
A charming old lady called at car
penter's shop the other day bearing IN
her hand a little basket
''Have you comfortable chair in the
shop" she asked of the carpenter.
"A comfortable chair|' he repeated
doubtfully.
Eyes," she sweetly said. 81 have
come to stay until you have a man
ready to go back to my house with me
and do the work you have been prom
Using to do for three weeks. | have
brought my luncheon and a book, and
If YOU haven't a comfortable chair Ill
have the carriage cushions brought in
I'm going to stay here until | get that
man."
The carpenter fastened to say that
he could 90 at once just as well as not
and the old lady carried him away In
triumph.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
The GrnmhIing Stnrf.

A noted divine has declared that a
husbands grumbling and scolding
were often only his way Of beginning
a conversation. and he maintained that
If man were sulky the worse he was
the more cheerful his wife should be.
Certainly husband and wife should
bear and forbear, he says, and the soft
answer turneth away wrath more eff
fectively by the domestic hearth than
elsewhere. Then business is often wor-
rying. and the husband coming home
needs and usually deserves to find
there all soothing and calming influ-
ences. But surely ii should be mutual
kindness. At times the man must take
his turn in meeting irritability or low
spirits with cheerfulness and kind,
gentle consideration. AS to the theory
that the wisest and best course is for
the wife Of a sulky. tyrannlcal man al.
ways just to give in and crouch before
the storm. he does not think that is eli
Their good policy or real kindness ulti
mately to the man himself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
Courht the Gar.

Peter the Great was once very neatly
caught in n trap by jester attached
to the court. The jester was noted for
his cleverness in getting himself and
his friends out of difficulties. 1t hap
Dened one day that a cousin of his had
incurred the cars displeasure and
was about TO be executed. The latter
therefore presented himself before his
imperial majesty to beg for reprieve.
On seeing him approach, the car, d.
vining his errand, cried: ut is no good
TO come here. swear will not grant
what you are going to ask"
Immediately the Jester went down
on his knees. saying, Il beseech your
imperial highness to put that scamp
cousin Of mine TO DEATH"
The car, thus caught in his own
trap. could only laugh and pardon the
condemned man.-Columbiau.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22

The manager OF the phosphate mine
was a Scotchman. tall, big boned, with
the strongest Glasgow Doric in his
tongue. At first he was obdurate and
desired us to leave the ground and to
drop the specimens which we had
taken before he appeared. At last |
addressed him in good Scotch and ask
ed him whether he thought | was Il
mining adventurer. aye, that's just
what We are.
mo" l replied, 81 am a Scotch pro-
fessor."
"Then. if We are, yen be havin a
name"
"Nly name" said. sis Playfair."
"Man," said my Scotch friend, "are
We Lyon PlayfairT
/ assured him was, but expressed
surprise that he knew the name, to
which he replied, looking from his
feet . inches with compassion on my
5 feet inches. "Hoot, mon, yer name
Travelled farther than yer wee legs Will
ever carry ye.'-"Letters of Lyon Play
| fo In -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
Scotch FranISness.

In a Perthshire village recently a
gentleman got out his violin to enter
tain some friends. says the Dundee
Journal After he had played a couple
of tunes he paused for moment and
said: II hope you like the music. for
dinna pretend to be a fiddler, you
know, and never will be. | always
remember what a man told me when |
first began to learn the fiddle. When l
started. thought ! was getting on
splendidly, but one evening as | was
practicing as usual he said to me: Yea,
that's it, is't? Weel. If a the good fid-
dlers in Scotland were TO be ta'en an
drooned T. the moo there's ne'er a hair
in your head would ever get weet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
The Grand Rapids Herald
TWiCe-a- Week Edition.
Larger than Daily and Almost
as Good.

The most widely circulated weekly"
newspaper in Western Michigan is the twice.
a-week edition Of The Grand Rapids Herald.
With the Presidential campaign now at hand
you cannot-yes, you can Of course do with
out it, but you can do better with il.
Ii is issued twice week Tuesdays and
Fridays, so early in the morning that il car
ries the news of the day TO any subscriber
within $50 miles Of Grand Rapids before
night, and tomost places before noon. 1t is
a daily for those days at least.
Every week each subscriber will receive 10
pages, and more whenever the press Of adver-
Using shall require it,
The price is 81 90 per year
It's news cover. every known part OF the
world. No weekly newspaper could stand
alone and furnish such service.
In politics the Herald is Republican, but
fair 10 friend and foe alike; above all else it
is a newspaper.
These are only some of the reasons: there
are others. Read il and understand them
all
We offer this unequaled newspaper and
BANNER together one year for Sl.65.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
Arortunate Mistake.

saThere Is a young man In Chicago"
saws a local physician, who now has
good business and bright prospects
who received his start in life by secur-
ing 81 that did not belong to him.
hardly know under what to class the
incident of obtaining the money. VIII
let the story explain his actions.
"This young man arrived In Chicago
one day without funds, but with plenty
of nerve and push. He wanted money
TO secure meal and pay his room rent
until he could secure position. Be
lieying he could find some man who
would help him If he told his story In
straightforward manner he entered
cigar establishment in Dearborn street
He was about to explain his condition
and ask for assistance until he could
get position when the proprietor look
ed up with a fierce scowl. He turned
to his partner, and they held consul
tation in whisper for few moments.
Now, take this 81 and don't bother me
about that bill again. That's all you
will get and now you can get out or
this place in a hurry exclaimed the
storekeeper
"The young man was pushed toward
the door with the money In his hand
and. try as he would, the storekeeper
would not let him talk. once In the
street the bewildered fellow considered
the matter in every detail and decided
to keep the money. This he did, and 9
month or so later he again walked into
the cigar store and told his story ane
returned the money."-Chicago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
Have You the Goutf

The following cure for the govt Is
taken from an old work: First the
person must pick handkerchief from
the pocket of maid of 80 years who
has never had wish to change her
condition: second, he must wash 1t III
an honest miller's pond; third, he must
dry it on a parsons hedge who was
never covetous; fourth, he must seno
II 10 a doctor who never killed a pa
tient: fifth. he must mark ii with a
lawyers ink who never cheated q
client; sixth, apply to the part affected,
and cure will speedily follow.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
Hindnn Confectionery.

Like the American girls. Hindoo girls
are passionately fond of sweet things.
One of their candies-sadu-is very
much like our plain sugar candy. 1t Is
made of sugar and milk and favored
with altar of roses. Buddhikabal. or
hair Of Buddha. is one Of their most
popular sweetmeats. 1t Is so called be-
cause it is In fine long strings like YER
micelli. This is made Of sugar and
cream from buffalos milk. which is ex-
ceedingly rich. The women pass most
of their time eating candy and gossip
ing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22

Critical Husband-Ths beef isn't fit
TO eat.
Wife-Well. told the butcher that
If ii wasn't good | would send you
round to his shop to give him thrash
ing. and | hope you'll take some one
with you, for he looked pretty fierce,
and | didn't like the way he handled
his big knife
Husband umph! Oh, well, will
say I've seen worse meat than this
London Fun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
A Poor Hero.

"How did the hero of the story come
out?' he asked Of the lad who had
just rolled up a novel and got up to
stretch himself.
"He was a chump," was the reply
in tones of disgust He had two
guns. a knife. broncho. a lasso and o
bottle of pizen. and yit he let de villain
punch de breath out OF him and git
away wild de heroine and million
dollars In cash."-New York Sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
Honest Boy.

81 am glad there are few honest
people left. Two years ago sent a
boy around the corner to buy n postal
card. have never seen the boy to
this day"
"You don't call that boy honcstY'
ayes. sir. This morning ! received
n postal with this on the back: Dear
Sir-Hcre is your postal. | started in
business with the penny you gave me
and have prospered. Thanks Chi
cago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22

The American consuls at all foreign
ports have the lawful right TO examine
intending emigrants for the United
States for the purpose Of ascertaining
that they are fl for admission to this
country.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22

In India there Is more wealth than In
any country In the world. Gold. fab
RIGS, Jewels and spices. for ages these
have been produced and found IN this
land. One of the Indian princes owns
Jewels valued nj SIS 100000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22

In the Black sea no animal life of
any kind is found at depth below
1000 feet owing to the large amount of
hydrosulphuric acid
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
Turn About.

Mrs. Weeds-Oh. you remind me so
much Of my first husband.
Mr.. Weeds-Im glad to hear ii.
You've been reminding me OF him so
often. Philadelphia Press
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22

Fatal delays are caused by expert
menting with cough and cold cures.
Foley's Honey and Tar will prevent a
cold from resulting 10 pneumonia. w.
|. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22

The Detroit Journal, semi-weekly,
and the BANNER one year for $l.7O.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22

The BANNER and Detroit Week.!
Tribune one year for S1.40.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-22
j. Gore Galleher, A. NJ, NJ. ID.
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The Newtown bee., 1900-06-15
THE TOWN MEETING.

The adjourned town meeting Of Satur-
 day last was fairly we'll attended. The
 committee, consisting of the selectmen
 and c. N. Hall, W. G. Green and J. B.
 Merwin, reported three possible measures
 of relief for the over-crowded condition
 of the Lanesville school, viz: A new
 school building at cost of $s15. An
 addition of 20 feet in length to the pres ent building, with new floor and new ! windows in old part at cost of $450 An addition of 16 feet in length to the present building, with new floor in entry
 way, painting the old part, making more
 room in entry way, at a cost of $350.
 The committee recommended the adop- tion of the last named plan, both on the
 ground of present efficiency and wise economy. 0. N. Hall spoke at some length, pointing out the need of economy
 in town management and arguing that while every citizen should insist upon the utmost efficiency in our schools, there should not be one dollar expended
 beyond the demands of efficiency. The
 meeting then voted to accept the recom-
 mendations of the committee, ana repair
 the Lanesvills schoolhouse, with an addi. tion of 16 feet. Tbe former committee was appointed as building committee.
 Shortly after the meeting was over 8 petition was drawn up and circulated for new meeting to rescind the above vote and take measures for the erection of a new schoolhouse in Lsnesville. This
 meeting is called for Saturday of this week, and the call issued by the select men includes consideration of the ques- tion of sewage disposal from Center school, Town hall and Library building.