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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-09
THE STRAIGHT OUT POPS.
Ignatius Donneily's Boom for Presi-
dent Is Assuming Very Healthy
Proportions.

CINCINNATI. May S--At protracted
meeting tonight of the national commit
tee Of the nniddle-of- the-road Populists
plans were perfected for the routine bust
ness of the national convention, which
will be called to order in Robinsons opera
house at / o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Former Congressman Howard, of Ala
bama. will be recommended to the con-
vention for temporary chairman After
the appointment Of the credentials com
mfttee the convention will resolve itself
into an experience meeting" This will
be for the benefit of the members of the
committee on resolutions. 1t will be the
preston of opinion on the part of every
state represented before the resolutions
committee gees to work. 1t Ia probable
the speech-making will be continued at the
night session; that on Thursday morning
the resolutions committee will report and
that nominations will then be taken up.
Ignatius Donnelly's boom for the presi-
dental nomination presented rather
healthy appearance this evening but there
was little mention of candidate for vice
president in case Mr. Donnelly should be
selected for first place Until late this
clared his wish to be placed at the head of
the ticket. but tonight 1t was asserted that
Re had made the definite announcement OF
his candidacy. He had all along ex-
pressed willingness to accept first place
If the convention desired him to do so, but
stated that he was not pushing himself.
Another surprise was the presentation
w. Howard. of Alabama, for president.
and ID. c. Deaver. OF Nebraska, for vice
president. This combination found great
deal of favor among the various deega-
tons not controlled by Barker and Dom
nelly, and at a caucus this evening of the
Nebraska delegation the forty-six votes
from that state were pledged to Howard
and Deaver. The situation is thus greatly
complicated. making predictions for the
presidential ticket mere guesswork.
Nearly 200 delegates have already ar
rived in the city. Nearly every state In
the Union. with the exception of Arizona.
New Mexico, North and South Carolina
and Vermont will be represented. Secre-
tary Parker's report In the matter OF ex-
penses was an astonishing document. IL
showed that the work of organizing the
middle-of- the-road convention. which has
been carried on since the split at Lincoln
on February 10. has cost less than $500.
This sum includes all the expenses of the
convention in this city. and shows the
smallest outlay of any national conven-
tion of it's size in the history of the coun-
try. Chairman Beaver, OF the nationat
committee expressed himself as well
pleased with the record made, but de-
ciared emphatically that he would not ac-
cept the position OF national chairman for
the ensuing four years.
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HoNoRED by THE r<HEpIvE.
United states Consul at Jamaica re-
Warded for Services.

correspondence % the Associated Press
KINGSTON Jamaica. May l-AIbert
Watts United States consul in jamaica
has lust received Information from Cairo
that the khedive Of Egypt has conferred
on him the imperial Order II the Osma.
nieh Of the third class. IN recognition -
services rendered while he was on the
stan ~ the United States consul general
in Egypt Mr. Watts was recommended
for The distinction by the Egyptian minis
ter ~ foreign Affairs, Boutros Pasha The
rules ~ the United states consular service
prevent Mr. Watts from wearing the in
siguia q ne order uufn HIS retirement
Advices come from st MARY. one NJ the
csntcrs % the truit industry. that the
trade has taken a briEh. turn, and roads
are made lively sor four days every week
ny the large number Of persons taking
bananas 70 the many skipping places 10
dispose ~ tan fruit There were no less
than nvc companies purchasing fruit last
week There Is fair supply 81 bananas
IN the market. hut most q them arc Of in
different grades. the fields no, having vet
fully recovered from the storm % Octaber
last The ruling prices are from SIS 20 $50
Tor six 20 nine-haud punches.
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HAVANA POSTAL FRAUDS
1t Is Possible That Over 100000
Worth of stamps Were stolen by
Nicely and Associates.

HAVANA May s.-The postal frauds
have bee nthe principal topic of converse
ton in Havana today although as yet
the papers have scarcely alluded to the
matter The department of posts admits
a shortage of $4,000. but further investisa-
ton has brought to light the fact that In
July of last year the receipts showed a
falling off of about $4,000 from the aver
age OF the months previous, and that this
shortage has been kept up ever since.
1t appear sthat about that time Director
of Posts Rathbone gave orders for the de-
struction of 600 worth of surcharge
stamps, on account of the issue of new
stamp. This work of destruction was left
in the hands of Charles F.. Nicely and his
assistants, but II Is now believed that none
of these stamps was destroyed the theory
being that they were sent out with the
new stamps The Havana receipts amount
ed to about $4,000 a month, according to
the books, but the other offices OF the
island showed only 5000 or $4,000 amounts
absurd.
Gov. Gen. Wood has ordered that all
property standing in the name of Nicely
In Cuba shall be placed under government
control.
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Of Minnesota, should act as temporary
chairman of the convention. r. f. Bray,
OF Oklahoma, as secretary, and Eugene
Smith, of Illinois, and Leo Vincent, %
Colorado, as assistant secretaries.
The committee then went over the lists
of the state delegates which had been
submitted to Secretary Edgerton, OF the
national committee, and raised in several
instances the number of delegates allowed
The notable instance was the case of Cali
fornia where ten additional delegates were
allowed. The total number of delegates
in the convention was raised by tonights
action from go to 900.
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POPULIST EDITORS MEET.
They Decide ON the Proper Platform
for MiddIe-of-the-R0ad
to AdOpt

CINCINNATI May S.-Members Of the
National Reform Press Association, edi-
tors and proprietors, for the most part, OF
weekly populst papers throughout the
South and West, met here today and after
a lengthy discussion adopted the follow
Ing resolutions, which were presented TO
the national committee Of the middle Of
the readers.
''The National Reform Press Associa-
ton. affirming its fidelity TO the basic
principles proclaimed in the Omaha plat
form, recommends the national cOnven-
tion OF the Peoples party about 10 assem-
Bile In this city. the adoption Of a platform
ombodying these proposttions-proposltio
which we stand for:
II The Initiative and referendum, both
in our system OF government and In party
management.
- Honest money, which is government
-. The naturalization OF our railroads
- Public ownership Of public fran
chaises.
IS. The abolition OF private trusts
-. An elective Judiciary OF short tenure
ofsfice.
-. Compulsory arbitration Of labor dis
puies.
The ninth article was submitted TN the
original report Of the resolutions commit
tee which contained the words and moth
ing more philippine independence
over this sentence the reformers talked
most Of the afternoon. Several bitter
speeches were made. :. G. W. Walters OF
Indianapolis, denounced the admlnistra-
iion and charged the leading political par
ties with preciptating "a war for the pur-
pose Of giverting attention Of our people
from the real living issues OF the day"
This evening the following officers were
elected
President. Paul Bixom Of Chnlieotha.
Mo. vice president. c. w. Walters. OF In
OF Dalton. Ga. corresponding secretary,
j. w StreatoT. New Jersey.
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PosToFFICE CROOK CAPTURED.
Hnd Evolved n scheme of Issuing
Bogus Money Orders

CINCINNATI o., May s.-Joseph
Briehter. a postoftiee clerk at the Pull
man station OF the Chicago postoffice
was entrapped at Covington. Ky. today
In what hitherto has been n most sue
cesstul swtudle of postofflce funds
BRIGHTER had presented three money or
ders for 500 each to Postmaster Reynolds
The latter found the letters 81 advice
corresponding. but noted the similarity
OF writing and determined to Investigates
He told the applicant that the letters OF
advice had not reached him He imme-
diatety communicated with Postoffice In
spector Betz, and with his help he ar
rested BRIGHTER today at the Palace ho-
tel I'm Cincinnati. where he had regis
tered May s. with two young women as
y Rhlnehart wife and sister. Chicago.
He made a written confession which re-
vealed that he left Pullman late IN April
u was discovered late this afternoon
that he had cashed three OF the 500 or
ders AZ the Cincinnati Office on April "a
others were cashed IN the East. at New,
York Harrisburg. Pm Camden. N
brooklyn, and other places
He admits having collected s. 400 in all.
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WEST VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
Republicans select Their Delegates
to the National Convention.

PARAMOUNT. w. Va, May S--The Re-
publican state convention was held here
today, Gov. Atkinson presiding. These
delegates at large to the national con-
vention were chosen: w. c. Curtin, s.
II. Gramm, j. f. Danna, F. f. Finn.
The resolutions includes recommended
ton Tor less stringent carrying out OF the
civil service laws The platform indorseS
the gold standard, expansion and the Nc
Kinley administration. The committee on
credentials otsSted from his seat in the
convention DR., ]. J. Haptonstall of Fay
cite county, the man who, as a Repub-
hcan member of the legislature, held out
and refused to vote for Senator Scott last
year.
The delegates at large and the district
delegates are instructed to vote for Presi-
dent McKinleys denomination.
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IDAHO REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
A Woman Among the Alternate Del
gates 10 PHILADELPHIA

LEWISTON. Idaho. May Sat the
Idaho state Republican convention 10
day the following delegates and alternate
we're chosen 70 attend the national corr
vcntion at Philadelphia:
Deiegat al -large--George l.. Shoup. Al
ternate. n. r. Eastman. OF Ada eounty.
First district-W. Il. Hepburn. Sho-
shone: alternate. u. II. Budlong. Roote-
nal
Second district--James L. Ailshie. Ida
no. alternate. Mrs. J. 3. West Neg
Perez.
Third districi-L. l. ormsby. Ada; al
ternate Louis Hall, Washington.
Fourth district-Frank Cooling lin.
coin. alternate. F. G. Bradley, blaine
Fifth district-George a. Robethan-
Bannock. alternate, u, W. Church BAN
mock
The committee on resolutions did not
bring In a voIuminous report, confning
itself mostly to terse references. There
was an affirmation Of the St Louis plat
form and an Enforcement Of President
Mckinley.
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MAKE IMPORTANT CAPTURE.
Prominent Filipino General Taken
by American soIdfers

partment has received the following cable
gram.
SMantla, Nav Gen. Pantheon Garcia
aNpromineut insurgent officer I'm the north
ern provinces. was captured Yesterday
with some valuable documents BY Fun
ston's troops. We regard the cautura as
important MACARTHUR"
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COMING POP CONVENTION
National Committee selects the Tenn
porary Otiicc" and Decides TO
Admits More Delegates.

SIOUX FALLS. ) D.. May S.-The ma
tional committee met tonight and after a
brlst session decided that P. l. King dell,
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SAN FRANCIsCO. May s.-The United
States transport ConemAugh arrived here
today. thirty days from Manila and TWEEN
fS.two days from NaSssaki.
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out, and the heavy rattle of musketry
and boom OF four guns convinced us that
an attack was about to occur. But it be-
came apparent that the Boer officers
could not persuade their men to advance
Through glasses We saw the officers
vainly urging the infantry forward. The
enemy reformed and retired, our men
firing shot in the hope of inducing the
enemy 10 come to close quarters. After
the bombardmNpt April "a all was COM
paratively quiet.
Two Hundred Days of Siege.
The besieged are celebrating the ao0th
day of the siege with horse dinners. and
Col. Baden-Powell sent a message to Lord
Roberts saying:
After 800 DAYS Of siege. I desire 10
bring to your lordship's notice the excep-
tionaliy good spirit of loyalty which per-
yades all classes of the garrison and the
patience of everybody at Mafeking in
making the best of things under the long
strain of anxiety, hardshfps and privations
which is beyond all praise and reveIa-
ton to me. The men, half Of whom are
not accustomed to the use of arms, have
adapted themselves to their duties with
the greatest zeal and readiness. The pluck
and devotion of the women have been re-
markable. With such spirits our organiza-
ton runs like clockwork. | have every
hope II viii pull us through"
Rhodes mt the Cape.
Mr.. Cecil Rhodes has arrived at Cape
| Town without any demonstration being
made. He goes to Beira. Portuguese East
Africa and thence to Rhodesia, probably
visiting Gen. STR Frederick Darlington.
IL is announced that no more Boer pris-
oners will be sent to st. Helena.
An American I'm Trouble.
special dispatch from Lourenzo Mar
ouez says the colored American citizen
named Richards, who was committed for
trial by the special court on the charge
OF murder in connection with the explo-
sion at Begbies works, is alleged TO have
said he was offered R5.0o0 to blow up the
foundry
The same dispatch says that when Pres
ident Kruger heard of the explosion he
dramatically exclaimed; rs there God?"
Beers Are Retiring.
WARRENTON. Cape Colony. Monday,
May IA British camp is now being
formed at Fourteen Streams. The old
railroad bridge can be repaired In a week
Boer prisoner Pys the burghers, who
number 10000 men, are now on their way
to Christiana4
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SECRETARY LONG
WILL Be The MAN.
Continued From Page One.
tiles as man and public official ar
poise, fairness and amiability.
Roosevelt Is Delighted.

Admirable, admirable" was Gov.
Roosevelt's comment when he was to-
night informed of the probability of the
nomination of Secretary Long. The sec
rotary and the governor served side by
side for two years in the navy depart
ment, and are warm friends.
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Roosevelt VIII Dine with Mckinley

No special political Significance at
taches to the visit of Gov. Roosevelt to
Washington. His engagement to spend a
few days at this time with his sister was
made several months ago. There is, how
ever, a keen interest in the governor
coming. and he is overwhelmed with call
ers. He will be the guest of honor at a
banquet to be given by the president
later in the week.
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The Best Prescription for MaIsri,

And Fever is bottle q Groves Tasteless Chin
Tonic. II is simply iron and qainine ia tssselsss
farm No cgEe-Eo pay. Price SOC.
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were present. several Of them still suf-
fering from wounds.
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convention Tent split Open.

There has been a stiff breeze blowing to-
day. and Il split two sections Of the huge
tent IN which the convention Is 20 be
held This incident. OF course. causes
some apprehension as 70 the result IN case
Of a repetition 81 today's weather conGi-
tfou
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with the exception OF little rifle
Are at outlying trenches everything IL
quiet. TIE slight epidemic Of typhoid Ia
abatinx The ehsmys artillery. with the
exception of two s-pound-rs, has appar-
entity been withdrawn, II was learned
April "A that the enemy intended 20 at
tasR, and the entire garrison stood TO
IL arrns. When the day broke Col Ba-
s.n. Isns,eu TOOK up position ia the look
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Trying to Put the Matter over.

Some Of the delegates, notably those
from Nebraska aud Missouri, are ad-
vancing the idea that the convention IA
a whole should adjourn Immediately upon
converting. 20 meet IN Kansas city on the
same day that the Democratic and Silver
Republican parties conventions are 10
assemble there.
''If we are to have committee OF con-
ference" said n Missouri delegate in dis
cussug the proposition, why not have
the whole convention act in that cspac-
ity?"
For my own part" he continued. Il can
see no reason for holding the convention
in advance OF the Democratic convention
and having made a mistake Ia calling Il
SO early, I think the best way TO correct
that error would be 10 transfer the entire
assembly TO Kansas city and have II meet
there with the other conventions 20 be
held tn Mr.. Bry behalf"
II j. already apparent that the attend
nnce al the convention viii not be as
large as had heen counted on.
There viii be probably some contest over
the position Of national chairman. State
Chairman Eamiston. % Nebraska. is an
avowed candidate for the position, and
apparently has the support 81 Nebraska's
ncighboTing states Tor II. Senator Butler
has not vet announced whether he viii Re
a candidate Tor reelection or not
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22

Joseph Green died, Saturday, at the
residence of his sister, Mrs. James II.
Green, from that dread disease, con-
sumption. He was born and lived in
Canada until he came to Bedding in
80. He was employed in Belding- Hall
essary for him to give up his work in
June last, since which time he has
failed steadily until the end came to
his sufferings, as above stated, on Sat-
urday. He had always been in ex-
ceptionally good health until an attack
of the grippe last winter left him with
u cough which developed into con-
sumption. The funeral took place
Tuesday afternoon, being conducted by
Rev. A. o. Carman. His parents are
still alive, residing in Canada, besides
whom he had three brothers there and
three sisters residing in Belding, Mrs.
Devlne CalkiDs, Mrs. Jas. II. Green
and Miss Maggie Green.
The "Ten Girl Co." is a little bit late
in getting into Belding. During the
past week this city has been flooded
with their circulars and "gold plated
pins" AS the BANNER had an article
couple of weeks ago showing up the
matter in its true condition, most
everyone very promptly fired them
back by return mail. The Ten Girl
Co. is myth. Some wiley schemer OF
man is hiding behind that alias and
raking in the money sent In by cred
ulous people.
j. w. Fleming, the hustling egg and
poultry buyer, has leased the ware
house building recently fitted up by
the Richardson Silk Co. This will
give him greatly increased and i'm
proved facilities, being located on the
Pere Marquette tracks will save all
carriage expenses, which is quite an
item, and he will push the business
for all there is in it.
A ten-cent social will be given by the
Ladies' Social Circle OF the Congrega-
tional church, at the home of Mrs.
james Cramer, Friday evening OF this
week. special invi tation Is extended
to the young people.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

Chas. Hagadorn and wife are now
residents of the first ward.
T.. j. Taylor OF Tecumseh was guest
at Chas. Hoyt's for a day or two.
Mrs. Arthur DeMott OF Pentwater is
guest for few days Of Mrs. G. r..
Cowdin.
Mrs. Chas. Foote returned home
with her father TO Fremont last week
for visit.
Joie Howard and best girl of Orleans
were guests at his sisters, Mrs. j. f..
Dodson's, Sunday.
Nelson Soutier run nail into his
foot Sunday, consequently has not been
able to wear shoe for few days.
Chas. Foote was in Ionia Monday
night and attended large gathering
of the Knights OF Pythias fraternity.
Mrs. Chas. Brown was called TO ST.
Joseph last week by the illness OF her
daughter Mrs. w. G.. Richmond who
recently removed there. They both
returned to Bedding but Mrs. II. re-
covered so that she left for her new
home again Tuesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
FARM FOR SALE.

100 acre larm for sale on north side
of Long lake mile frontage on lake.
Good seven room house, basement
barn and all good out-buildings, two
wells and cistern, forty acres mixed
timber. Price - 800; will take house
and lot ia Belding as part payment
Inquire of Chas. Brown, Geo. Roosevelt
or owner. 9. O. Ashby.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
Found at Last.

An article which pleases rs per cent.
more Of the people than will any other
kind Of brand OF the same product; this
is Yale Coffee. If it is made right a
trial will convince you that it is the
richest, smoothest, most delicious cof-
fee you ever drank. 1t is sold by VIM.
REYNOLDS.
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THE BELDING BANNER
WHAT is GOING ON.

Thursday, March re.
sp. NIL. o. Foresters.
Friday, March 23.
) p ND. of X.
saturday, March "a
; p. MI. o. Il. M.
Monday, March go.
500 p. MN. w. OF A.
Tuesday, March 81.
1890 p. MI. q. .. +.
1870 y. NIX. of Il.
Wednesday, March 2S.
500 p. m.-Court OF Honor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22

Miss Helen Baker, teacher OF instru-
mental music, both piano and organ,
will be at the home of Adam Wagner,
on Friday and Saturday OF each week
10 give instruction.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our most sincere
thanks to the neighbors and friends
who rendered kind assistance during
the long sickness, death and burial of
our brother. JAS. III. GREEN,
MRS. MAGGIE GREEN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
piles of People

Testify to the merits of Banner Salve
In curing piles. 1t is guaranteed. w.
[. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22

Busy Bee Corn Cure, the liquid kind,
neat ana clean, just touch the cork to
the corn, that's all. +. j. w. says it
stops the pain at once and takes the
corn out easy and quick, 10 cents.
w. /. Benedict.
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Going Down Hill.

People suffering from kidney dis
eases feel a gradual but steady loss OF
vitality. They should lose no time in
trying Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t is
guaranteed. w. /. Benedict.