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The Washington bee., 1901-10-05
china's Christian Population.

The total number Of Christians in
China, according to the Catholic
Champion, is 100000, of whom more
than 5000 are ReRaA Catholics. At
the present time the foreign mission
aries number some s,eeo men, half of
these being Roman Catholics, and !, 900
women, 900 being RsEaan Catholic sis
ters. The increase IN the numbers,
both of the fsrelSa missionaries and
the native Christians. has been very
Ferid Of late.
The Washington bee., 1901-10-05


ersd Ia the FrOEea NOrth)
had supposed that the kpecimen was
one OF the so-ealled Stoae's bIacksheep,
but Mr.. Hornaday, whose attention
vas directed to it by Mr.. John Fam
min, curator Of the provincial museum,
Eaw at once that it represented . spe-
cies absolutely new to science. With
out further Delay the sheep was named
in honor Of Mr.. Fannin, who is q we'll
known authority on the animal life Of
the northwest, aud in all future works
the species will be known as owls fam
aiAi.
The new sheep, which Is also locally
known as The saddle-bscked and pie
bald sheep, is OF a brOwnish gray color
over the entire body. except on the
head, neck, breast. abdomen, inside of
forelegs and small patch above the
tail, where il is snowy white.
"The points Of difference between
sviE fsnnini and all other species Of
American ovidae are conspicuous"
says Mr.. Hornaday, "and it is remark
able that an animal so large and hand
some and so strangely marked that its
separate identity must be recOgniz-
able at a considerable distance should
remain in North America undiscov-
cred, and even unheard of, until the
closing year OF the nineteepth CEN
tury. 1t is strange, indeed, that for
so many wears IL has Nscapad the yio-
liant eyes of the Hudson Bay Fur com
pany and its army Of hunters and
trappers."
The Washington bee., 1901-10-05
Dr. Cara.
3I7 9TH. STREET, n. w.
Oldest German Specialist.

X-Ray for Examinations, Diagnosis.
and Treatment in Skin and Blood Dis
eases, Cancer, Rheumatism, Piles,
Structure, etc.
Private diseases and Vitality Of both
sexes in old and so-Called incurable
cases cured. Static, Parable, Galvan.
ic Electricity, and Cautery in use.
Urine examine. Daily, from 10 to 6;
Tuesdays and Saturdays till p. m.
The Washington bee., 1901-10-05
Delightful BIT Of metaphor.

While lauding che young mss Of
his country an English clergyman ut
tered. this mixed metaphor: The
young men Of England are the back
bone of the British empire. What we
must do is to train that backbons
and bring il TO the front"
The Washington bee., 1901-10-05
Hint for American soI.n.

When a dog in Japan disturbs the
neighbors by barking at night its
owner is arrested and sentenced -
work year for the disturbed KsiRh-
bors. The dog never barks again. for
he is al once put to aesth.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28
PORTLAND PLUCK NorLUCK.

Portland luck is getting to be pro.
verbal and has been again exemplified
in the election OF DR.. f. w. Martin, OF
that smooth town on the banks of
Grand river, to the Office of state physi-
clan for the Modern Woodmen. Bel.
ding Banner.
Now what do you think of that:
Calls it portland luckl" A better
way of putting it would be portland
pluck" Portland long ago discarded
the theory that all things come to
those who wait. There is terrible
earnestness about a contest in which
Portland is involved.-Portland Re-
view.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28

James w. Croft was arrested yester-
day afternoon by under-sheriff, +. Il.
Fales and brought before Justice +. b.
Lapham on a complaint sworn out by
his wife, for threatening her life. Mrs.
Craft claims he sent her letter which
reads, Dear May, have concluded to
give you one more chance to meet me
at Kiddville and go to your father and
stay all night that you may save your
soul from hell II so, yes; If not, no.
Write your answer on this and let it
be your decision forever, and followed
this up by calling her out OF the house,
threatening to take her hearts blood il
she refused, giving her ten minutes to
decide. Mrs. Croft made a dash into
the house and he was ordered away at
the point OF revolver by Mrs. Rob-
erts the laudlady. Croft claims he
isn't guilty and is waiting in Jail for
the examination which will be held
next Tuesday. Mrs. Croft says they
haven't lived together for two years.
She was formerly May Jewell aud her
parents live near Chadwick.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28

New ads this week: w. S. Garfield,
w, |. Benedict, r.. II. Letson, j. f..
Stevens, Lamb Bros, A. & d. Fried
man, K. B. Lapham, Bedding Bargain
House, S. J. Smith, Chadwick, A. c..
Bedford, Ionia.
Crookshank, Somers g. Co. have Sc
cured the contract for building A. f..
Callow's new brick hotel at Ionia for
1888. NJ. j Prall made bid which
was nearly $50 lower, but the Ionia
firm got it.
Albert Russell and family OF Belding,
have moved to Luther Mr.. Russell is
running the dray for his uncle Eugene
Russell. Harry Nicholson went to
Bedding Saturday for few days visit.
Luther Observer.
The Democratic county convention
is to be held 10 Ionia Saturday and it
is noticeable that it is called as a
straight Democratic; no union or COM
bination this time, but back to plain
Democracy.
L. c. Lincoln of Creenville talks OF
turning his greenhouse into hen park
because the latter will pay better as a
business investment as people do not
buy his flowers.
The Ashley church l.. A. S. will
hold their next social Friday evening,
March lst at the home Of Mr. and Mrs.
G. M. Slayton.
The Belding Women's Club will
meet with Mrs. H. FL. Goodings, Tues
day Mar. 5, 1901.
N. J. Eddy, jeweler of Portland, has
bought an automobile, the first one in
Ionia county.
The Pere Marquette will run Sunday
excursions the coming summer as US
ual
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28
STILL AT 1T.
Ionia Justices Already Found way of
Evading the New Law.

Ionia Justices Already Found way of
Evading the New Law.
The semi annual inspection OF the
county Jail was made Saturday by
Judge of Probate Webster, County
Agent Van Ness and superintendent
of the Poor, Wright, Gates and -.
The inspectors found the condition of
the Jail, bedding, cells, halls, ETC., to be
good aud properly looked after by
Sheriff Moon.
Another thing they found was that
since the legislature amended the
statute so that the tramp fraternity
could not b1eloupd through The local
Justice courts Without written order
from the prosecuting attorney, a total
of 80 of the weary Willies had come In
to contact with the tramp trust, being
arranged as "disturbers of the peace. "
The total number confined in the
Jail during the SIX months preceding
Feb. %, 1900, was SOB, charged with Of
lenses as follows: DRINKS 81, disor-
deries So, disturbing the peace SO, lar
ceny 10, assault and battery 5, burglary
and robbery 3, using indecent language
2, truancy 2, insane 2, other offenses s..
Thirty-one persons were confined in
the Jail at the time the inspection was
made The inspectors recommend a
better system OF ventilation for the
bastile. -Ionia Sentinel.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28
BURHANs RE-NoMINATED.
Republican County Convention Names
Him for second Term.


Him for second Term.
Levi A. Burhans was re-nominated
for county school commissioner, at the
convention held in Ionia Thursday af-
ternoon. Mr.. Burhans was called up
on for speech and took occasion TO re-
view his work OF the last two years,
which has been very satisfactory. A
resolution was adopted declaring the
convention TO be In favor of four
year term for school commissioners,
and was placed In the hands OF mem
bers Of the state legislature from this
county. A bill with this end In view
has already gone through the house,
but is now in the hands OF the senate,
where, it is said, it will repose until
after the spring election, in order that
the four year term shall not start un-
Til two years later.
Arthur N. Hall OF Ionia township
was chairman of the convention and
Frank Davis of Disco chairman.
The following delegates were elected
to state conventions:
At large-Sherman M. Townsend,
Ionia.
WESTERN DISTRICT.
Belding-L. G. Crothers, Brinton f.
Hall, Dwight G. Sheldon.
Otisco-F. r Chase.
Orleans-Fred Pitt.
Easton-Wm. j. Just.
Berlin-John +. Morrison.
Odessa-Herbert w. Hart.
CAMPBELL. J. Justice.
EASTERN DISTRICT.
Ronald-Harry A. Mattison.
lonia-Louis Adgate.
North Plains-M. g. Strachan.
Lyons-H. G. Smith.
Portland-Fred j. Mauren.
Danby-S. F. Davids.
Ionia City-C. l.. Bemis, j. b. Chad
dock, A. b. Morse.
Short speeches were made by Sentor
Geo. E. Nichols, Representative n. +.
Powell, Commissioner l.. A. Burhans,
Hon. A. b. Morse, Capt. E. M. Allen
and Major a. p. LOOMS, which were
enthusiastically received.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28
EITHER PHONE.

Gov. Bliss is not demagogue seek
ing cheap notoriety but Is quietly try
ing to give the state a good. honest,
economical administration. At the
Michigan club banquet in Detroit Fri
day night he said: ''With my col
leagues was elected on platform
promising the application of business
principles to the government of the
state, and policy in the line of wise
economy OF the kind that successful
business enterprises require in their
management. In the direction of
this, wish this club would aid In the
strengthening OF the sentiment which
| know exists in the state-a complaint
against the creation of new boards
and the multiplying of offices. | am
willing to admit that the requirements
of today are not necessarily measured
by the standard ofyesterday, and that
conditions may change so it may be
necessary to create new positions in
the state service. My protest is rath-
err against the multiplying OF places
without reference to the conditions re-
curing their creation am satisfied
Michigan has enough officials for its
present needs, and earnestly protest
against the easy sentiment so often ex-
pressed that the people can well afford
to permit a multiplying of offices when
the expenses thereof are betrayed by
the particular profession or trade
affected. have reference here to the
creation OF boards for the regulation
of professions or trades. In place OF
the creation of these boards l suggest
it is is better to cultivate the growth
of healthy sentiment which will de-
mand efficient service from all those
who cater to the public needs. Sooner
or later these boards come TO the leg
islature requesting a small appropria-
tion which is the entering wedge for
larger drafts upon the state treasury
later on
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28

Comments on Silk City Scrapbook
by purchasers:
Senator Nicholas says: Neat little
book, very interesting. Judge Girls
void: Must have one. Valuable SOU
venir. DR.. Martin, Greenville: Fine.
M. M. Bedding, Jr.: Very interesting.
Send me two copies. Think everyone
in Belding and vicinity would want
one, Hon. J. Taylor writes Mrs. CO.
Vile letter OF congratulation on its
success and the pleasure he received
while reading 1t. Space will not per-
NIT our printingit Mrs. Coville Is at
work on another which will soon be in
the hands OF the publishers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28

1.-THE crusade of Carrie Nation in
Kansas" says contemporaries firm
ly established the fact in the minds of
the American people that prohibition
of the liquor traffic in Kansas has not
had the effect of diminishing in the
least the open and public sale Of liquors
in that state. What is true OF Kansas
is true OF other states that have tried
prohibitory laws, and local option by
counties was proven to be but little
more effective in suppressing the sa-
loon business. Congressman Small OF
North Carolina has prohibition idea
He has introduced a bill in Congress
by the terms of which he proposes to
have the United States prohibit the
manufacture or sale of liquor in states
whose laws are intended to stop drink
ing. At present United States licenses
are granted in all states and TO all APP.
plicants who have the money to pay for
them, bat Mr.. Small's bill would pro-
vide that no license shall be issued by
Uncle Sam in states where the sale or
manufacture OF liquor or wine is pro-
hibited by law, and provides for the
punishment under the national laws, OF
any person who sells liquor without a
license from the government. We be-
lieve that Mr.. Small has hit on the
right idea and that If his measure be-
comes law twill effectually stop the
liquor traffic in states that have pro-
hibitorY law
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28

The X. P's gave one OF their pleas
ant parties last Thursday night Re-
freshments we're served and pleasant
evening spent. Next party Friday
evening, March Sth to which all mem
bers and friends are invited. Further
particulars next week
Mr. II. z. Ward of Grand Rapids.
general agent OF western Michigan
for the Michigan Mutual Life lnsur-
ance Co. was in.the city yesterday and
paid $4,000 to the heirs OF the late w.
II. Decoster, being the full amount OF
the policy carried by their Company.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28

/ To be Hold In Bedding Next Saturday and
sunday at Congregational Church

To be Hold In Bedding Next Saturday and
sunday at Congregational Church
A district Christian Endeavor Rally |
is TO be held at the Congregational
church next Saturday and Sunday and
the program given herewith would in
dictate gathering, both pleasant and
profitable.
PROGRAM:
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
200 Song Service.
2:l5 Devotional exercises 80. Rev j. j. Staley
2:3O Address, "our Possibilities aud Re.
300 Music.
$3.50 open Parlament--The Pledge-led by
l.. G.. Ray, Pres. Kent Co G. f. Onion
100 Business meeting
Adjournment.
SATURDAY EVENING.
200 Song Service.
e:l0 Devotional exercises I. Rev. A. o. Carman
7:2O Address ................Re Rev. +. p. Arthur
Pres. Mich c. Union
s:i5 Address Good Citizenship" Rev Quick
Music
Adjournment
Reception 10 delegates in church parlors.
SUNDAY MORNING.
900 "Quiet Hour. .,........ Harry George
1890 Church Seryice-Sermon 10 Enedeav.
orers, Cost Of Character $500. Rev. Staley
1900 Sunday School.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
300 Song Service ........... Mrs. j. J Staley
| 3:I5 Devotional exercises zee. DR.. /. s. Morris
S:a open Parliament Effective SoulWinning
Through the Lookout Com. go. Harry George
Through the Prayer Meeting Committee
Miss Meta Spaulding
Through the Missionary Com. Miss Arnwine
Through the Social Com go. IA. l.. Marvin
Our Junior Work Miss Jackson Co. Jr. Sup.
Adjournment.
| SUNDAY EVENING.
500 Union meeting, Belding Y. p. Societies
| Miss Viola Marshall
| 700 Song Service.
7:l5 Devotional exercises. ........A. Demorest
| z 80 Sermon. ................ Kew. j d. Staley
| Closing Conservation Service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28
lie speaks with a Clear Voice.

Your White Wine Of Tar Syrup and
am satisfied 1t will relieve cold or
sore throat quicker than any other med
icine | have ever tried. At times il has
troubled me great deal TO speak, but
your medicine has enabled me to speak
with clear and distinct voice.
remain truly yours,
REV. j. ID. CRAIG.
Miami Station, Carol Co., Mo.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28

Talking Of enthusiasm, the Green
vile ladies can't be beat. Mrs. Co.
vile has class in parliamentary law,
several ladies OF our neighboring city
being members. A few days ago when
the weather was down in the zero de-
partment, two Of these members we'll
fortified with hot water jugs, came in
on time to minute and drove their
own horse too.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28

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Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons, Ulcers, Tet-
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Hands, Skin Eruptions; Infallible for
Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at
Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28

A sleigh load of ladies from this
place took advantage OF the fine sleigh.
ing and visited Mrs. Burton Barber OF
Belding.-Saranac Advertiser,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. L. /. Phelps of Green
vile started Monday from Grand Rap
ids with the Michigan Shrlners on
their six weeks trip to Honolulu, and
covering over 1000 miles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-28

Dan Walters, of Bedding, attended
the funeral of his uncle, J. II. Walters,
Friday.-Howard City Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-09-09
Bishop COnsecrated.

Monsignor Eugene A. Garvey, of Pitts
ton, was yesterday consecrated bishop
of the new diocese OF Altoona, at St.
Peters cathedral, Scranton, with a most
solemn and imposing ceremony. The
consecratng bishop was Cardinal Mar
tinelli, the apostolic delegate. Assist
ing him were Bishop Hobau, of Scran-
ton, and Bishop Fiizmaurice, of Erie.
Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelpha; Bis
hop Prendergast, of Philadelphia, and
Bishop McQuaid, OF Rochester, were in
attendance. More than one hundred
priests were in the sanctuary.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
Charles Kelly, S. j., OF Philadelphia.
He preceded his sermon by referring to
the fact that the joy of the occasion was
overshadowed by the calamity that had
come to the nations chief, and asking
the earnest prayers of all present that
the president might be restored to health
to continue to be the model of civic yir.
tue that he has been in the past.
Bishop Garvey will sing his first pom
tifical mass in Pittston next SUNDAY and
on the following Tuesday will go to his see
accompanied by an escort of priests of
Scranton,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-09-09
The Soldiers Re-Union.

From the Conyngham Herald.
Two weeks from tomorrow Conyng-
ham will be honored by the presence of
several scores of old soldiers who en-
'dured hardships and faced bullets dur
ing the Civil war 1t is the annual re-
union of the remaining members of the
One Hundred and Forty-seventh Penna
Volunteers, Twenty eighth Penn'a Vol
nnteers and Knapp's Battery, which or
ganizations were in the thckest of that
bloody fight at Peach Tree Creek,
Georgia. The committee in charge of
arrangements is C. II. Knelly, Peter
Bishop, Nathan Wagner, l.. L. Babcock,
Thomas Monroe and Reuben Faux, and
the 'old boys are leaving nothing un-
done towards making the gathering a
pleasant and memorable one.
The comrades intend to meet to have
a good time and that they will have it
goes without saying The festivities will
be held in one OF the nearby groves, and
should the weather prove inclement in
p. o. S. Of A. hall. We would suggest
that our citizens display flags on that
date. Let usgiye the old soldiers royal
welcome
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-09-09

situated to assume the additional ex-
pense.
Supervising Principal Hoffman re-
ported the arrival of supplies and mis-
takes noted. They were ordered to be
rectitied. The principal was ordered to
ascertain the number OF pupils com
petent to enter the high school.
1t was decided to prepare supple
mentary tax duplicate and committee
will confer with the solicitor in relation
thereto.
Elliot Oberrender, OF DriftOn, was
present In response to the invitation
of the board Mr.. Oberrender evidently
was not aware of the real condition OF
affairs OF the district, apparently baSing
his opinions on hearsay rather than
facts. He will probably attend future
meetings in order to see things as they
are.
All bills were laid over until future
meeting, which will be held at the call
of the president.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-09-09
PRESIDENT IS
IMPROVING
Latest Reports Indicate a
Favorable Change.
Todays Dispatches From
Buffalo Are Encouraging
and Physicians Predict
His Speedy Recovery.

This afternoons dispatches from Buff
falo are very encouraging, and the ply
sicians in attendance on President Nc
Kinley give it as their opinion that a
favorable change in his condition is
coming.
This opinion is based on the fact that
no further unfavorable symptoms have
developed since Saturday. The danger
point, however, is not yet passed, and
the bulletins which are issued hourly
from the Milburne home in Buffalo are
remarkably conservative In their tone.
To alley public suspicion regarding
the bulletins, the following statement
has been issued by Secretary to the
President Cortelyou
1.-The public will be kept fully advised
of the actual condition of the president,
Each bulletin is carefully and conserva-
lively prepared. and is an authoritative
statement OF the most important fea-
lures of the case at the hour il is issued.
The people are entitled to the facts and
shall have them
This statement is intended to put at
rest any idea that the official bulletins
underestimate the conditions and at the
same time to give assurance that those
with the president intend that the
people shall have the facts.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-09-09
ROUND THE REGION.

In speech to large audience of
miners at Forest City Friday afternoon
President John Mitchell, of the Mine
Workers, made this definite announce
ment: Next spring / will advise the
miners to ask an eight-hour day, and If
it is not granted | will urge them to fight
for it," This declaration was greeted
by prolonged applause.
Charles Snyder, a retired grocer and
prominent citizen of Mahanoy City,
died last night, of general debility. He
was 70 years old, and had been identi-
fed actively with the towns interests
for thirtyfve years.
The three-year-old son of Frederick
Pettebone, of Wyoming, during the
temporary absence of his mother, got
down on his knees and holding his face
in a washtub in which was six inches of
water remained in this position until he
was drowned. On the mothers return
she found her child dead.
The directors OF both Pittston bridges
over the Susquehanna have submitted
their prices to the county commission
ers. The sum of sos, 500 was asked for
the Water street bridge and $75, 900 for
the Ferry bridge. The offers will prob
ably be rejected.
Andrew Ssco, found guilty of arson
in setting fire to his house in Wyoming
to obtain insurance, was sentenced by
Judge Wheaton to three years impris-
onment in the penitentiary and to pay
fine of $500.
Lottie Smith, an eighteen-year-old
girl, giving White Haven as her home,
has been arrested at Wilkesbarre as a
tramp. She was caught in IL freight car
at the Lehigh Valley Railroad depot.
Walter B. Koons, ex-clerk of the
courts, has received notice of the death
of an aunt at Moorestown, near Had
donteld n. j. She was never married
and left property valued at about $50,
900. 1t is located in the heart of
Moorestown. The property is left to
four heirs, one of whom is Mr.. Koons.
James r. Clark, scout iu the regular
army, died last week in the Philippines,
and the war department has notified
relatives of his demise. He enlisted
from Shamokin seven years ago He
fought with the Twenty-lirst regulars
in Cuba and the Philippines. His death
was caused py exhaustion incident to
forced march. He was special favor
ite of General Lawton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-09-09
Official Organ Forecasts Peace

The United Mine Workers journal
Organ of the national organization) in
its issue of last week, says;
"lt is considered improbable that
there will be general strike in the an
thracite coal region before April /, 1902.
An earnest effort will be made by a
committee appointed at the session of
the United Mine Workers convention
at Hazleton, Pa, to persuade the heads
OF the coal companies to agree to joint
conference with delegates from the
miners before April /, 1902"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-09-09
FreeIand Bows Won.

The last half of the alley ball game
between the Gallagher brothers, of
town, and Girard and Haney, of Mines
willie, was played at the latter place yes
terday. The score stood 80 to Al in
favor of Freeland at the commencement.
The Milnesville players were not in it
from the start, not playing the game
they did in Freeland during the first
half. The Gallagher brothers, on the
contrary, could take anything on the
alley, and they beat their opponents
with ease by score of 81 to GA.