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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
Spreads Like WiIdiire,

When things are "the best" they be-
come 1.-THE best selling" Abraham
Hare, a leading druggist of Belleville,
o., writes: Electric Bitters are the
best selling bitters have handled in
20 years" You know why? Most dis
eases begin in disorders of stomach,
liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and
nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the
stomach, regulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, purifies the blood, strengthens
the nerves, hence cures multitudes OF
maladies. 1t builds up the entire sys-
TEN. Puts new life and vigor into any
weak, sickly, rundown man or woman.
Price so cents. Sold by Cornell Bros.
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For Babies.

AT 2Sc., REGULAR 3Sc.-- Infants lawn
caps made with fine tuCks and ruche,
edged with lace.
AT 69c., REGULAR 9Sc.-Infants' lawn
caps made OF fine lawn, with four ruffles
OF narrow VaienclenneS lace and inser.
tiOns in front; also another style with
band OF hemstltching and , rows OF Val.
cncennes lace.
AT 4ec., REG ULAR 6Sc. - Infants
night slips Of fine nalnsook, plated
front and edged on neck and sleeves
with dainty nemsttched rutFle; also
one style open front, leather stitched
band and hemsttched ruftle.
AT 9Sc., REGULAR Sl.4e - Lawn
dresses made ! long wasted Russian
blouse effect, ;;mmed with light blue
ana pink lawn, hemstitched band and
pearl buttons, TO ) years.
Al acc, REGULAR 6ec,- Guimpcs Of
fine lawn made with yoke, hem tucked
and embroidery insertion IN centre.
AT 2gc., REGULAR 39c. - Infants
shirts, long and short sleeves, summer
weight, 5 sizes.
AT age, REGULAR 6ec.-Kid moccs.
sins, buuonet tan, pink, rlue and
white.
Lawn shade hats for to 3 years,
corded and lace trimmed, CSC, Sl,25,
SI.9S, regular Si.2s, Si.so. $2.25.
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AT lOc. INSTEAD OF l5c.-
Women's fine quality Richie
lieu ribbed white cotton
vests, no sleeves, low meek,
tape in neck and arm; sizes
4, 5 and s.
AT l2i.c. INSTEAD OF i9c.
TO 29c. Children's plain
white cotton vests, high
neck, short sleeves, also
pantalettes TO match; sizes
20 10 30.
AT lec. INSTEAD OF 35c.-
Women's medium weight
black cotton hose, spliced
heels and double soles;
guaranteed stainless.
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laboratories, the purest, cheap
Violet toilet water, 4-ounce
bottles, l5c.
Farina cologne, 4.ounce
bottles, l5c.
Sea salt, in wood boxes, Sc.
Waldorf toilet paper, six
rolls for 25c.
Witch hazel, l,-pint bottles,
Sc.
Ammonia, i.pint, extra
strength, SC.
Snowflake tooth powder,
sprinkler top, SC.
Glycerine, 2-ounce bottles,
Sc.
Cold cream, rose odor, SC,
a Jar.
Camphor ice. tin box, Sc.
Perfumed talcum powder,
tin box, 4c.
Petroleum Jelly, 5-ounce
jars, &C.
Borax, h.pound package, Sc.
Powdered sulphur, &c.
Fuller's earth, &c.
Essence o! peppermint, &c.
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Lawn Movers and Garden Hose.
Best 0uaIitieS-LOweSt Prices.

The Central Park" mower is an eX.
celent machine, indeed, and it costs very
little; size l2, IA or 10 inches, io.mor.
row, choice at Sl.9S.
Our new ball Bearing mowers run
very easily. They have cylinder blades
of knife steel, which cut close and even.
The prices are:
l4.nch l6.i6ch lSinch 2O.inch
S6.7S. SIPS. SITS. SS.25.
The highest and very best grade is the
"Pennsylvania" mower. Only the best
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Summer Toilet NeedfulS.

ocCNon u EAtItlir rear, NOV 7. - y
Preparations from our own
est and best.
BorsX and violettoilet soaps,
&c. a cake.
Transparent glycerinc bars,
7c. a bar.
English lavender soap, 5oy
OF three cakes, SC.
English violet soap, box OF
three cakes, l0c.
Bu,termilk--cariinal, rose
Frangipane soap, box OF three
cakes, lOc.
EXtracts--all odors, l-ounce
bottle, Zoe.
Tincture Of benzoin, Bounce
bottles, l0c.
Violet face powder, white
and flesh, lOc.
Egg shampoo cream. jars,
l0c.
Bay rum, superior quality,
S-ounce bottle, l2c.
Florida water, superior
quality, S.ounce bottles, &C.
Olive CASTLE shampoo,
liquid, l4-ounce bottles, lSc.
The sun., 1901-05-26

quality tool steel is used in its con struc.
tion, and the machine will last for years.
The prices range from $+.25 to Si2.l5.
$500 feet '..lnch garden hose,
coupled, % feet, Sl.00.
$50 complete outfits at $3.50.
2S feet OF guaranteed hose.
hardwood reel, best constructed.
brass spray or stream nozzle.
lawn sprinkler.
Extra high pressure hose at very low
prices.
The sun., 1901-05-26


At 69c. instead of Sl.l0 and
up, 20 inch centre pieces.
AtSl.eS instead of S3.9S
and up, 24.inch centre pieces.
At Sl.9S instead of S3.75
and up, 2S.inch centre pieces.
At SOS instead OF SS.eS
and up, 32.inch centre pieces,
At $3.eS instead of S6.eS
and up, 3o.lnch tea cloths.
At S6. 9S instead of $ll.5O
and up, 45.inch lunch cloths.
AtSl2.9S instead OF $2l.5O
and up, 54.inch lunch cloths,
At SITS instead OF S3.2S
and up, Renaissance scarfs,
all lace.
At $2.i9 instead OF S3.49
and up, Renaissance scarfS,
linen centres.
IRISH HAND EMBROlD-
Erred LINENS.
At 2Sc. instead OF SOC, 6.
inch doylies.
Al 25c. instead Of 49c., IL.
inch doylles.
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AT 25c. INSTEAD OF 3Sc.
Boys extra quality ribbed
balbriggan shirts, high neck,
long and short sleeve, also
drawers TO match; sizes "a
to 81.
AT 25c. INSTEAD OF SOC.
TO soc. Mems extra fine
ecru balbriggan shirts, silk
and self fronts with long
sleeves; also drawers to
match; plain and ribbed; in
broken sizes.
AT 3 FOR Sl.00 INSTEAD
OF 50c.-Women's extra
tine black Isle thread
Richelieu and Rembrandt
ribbed, also split feet cotton.
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AT 3ec. ands ONE new
shor, back Sailor, Japanese
braid, light, yet strong and
durable, and easily trimmed.
At soc. AND 75c.-Splendid
short back sailors, rough.
snd.ready or Manila braid;
the latest shapes. Also
with black or white under.
brims at $i.25 TO $l.9S.
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AT 29c. INSTEAD OF soc. Good per.
Gale waists in splendid colorngs, de.
taghahle collar, bishop sleeves.
At acc. INSTEAD OF Sl.OO- 500
more of the opera waists in light color
.ng,, detachable collar.
Al SOC. INSTEAD OF csc. A splen.
did glngham waist, in all the desirable
stripes, full front, tucked back, detach-
able collar.
Al eSc INSTEAD OF Sl.59- Fine
line Of glngham and chambray waists in a
variety OF styles, some with pilue front
and pear. buttons, also linen sailor col
lar plQue edge.
liner n imported nerceriZed effects al
Sl9N, SOS, S3.9S.
King waists, cOIored and white, 5 40,
SleS, S2.2S, S2.9S TO $3.50.
White lawn waists, tucked back and
front, with vide embroidered insertings,
eec, regular SI.OO
a cho,u. assortment OF white lawn
waists, IN q variety of STYLES, hemsVched
effects, some with / and ) rows OF EN-
eroiterN also sailor collar, at 9Sc., regular
SlS9.
Nrlendld white wa,s,s, $I49, Sl.es,
Sl.9N TO SlO.gS.
Al SOC. INSTEAD OF Sl.25-EXtra
quality black mcrccrizcd satecn waists,
SPACE tuchlug back and front, bishop
sleeves.
A. $LSS INSTEAD or S2.eS-2O0
china silk waists in black, white, old
roe, PINK, laN,njcrand light blue. hem.
>',chcd and tucked stock collar,
trimmed with silk buttons.
IN assorted LOT OF wash silk waists in
r'.'ty stripes, Japan silk waists, hem.
stitched effects andtuckei yoke, at $40
regular SS.9S.
t'ne peau &c sole, reau de cygnet. tai-
le'a Silk waists, assorted colors and black,
VARIETY o' STYLES, at S3.9S, regular 81.
snd Ss.0N.
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Summer Curtains and POrtiereS
And Other NeedtuIs-ALI UnderpriCed.

Third Fl'or
Hot weather comforts for the coager for stay
a,.homes-e needfus thar find hearty welcome sultry
days Their cost small the gtest purse hardly
feel the drain. -
Fine assortment of ruei muslin curtains special at 7Se
$50 and csc. per pair
All our small lots OF tapestry, derby and merceriled 1or
there's to close below cost as follows pair:
Were $500, now $3.50. Were Sl0.50, now $3.50.
We're S6.75, now Sis. We're 81 $50, no% SIPS
Were SS. IS, nov $5.75. Were Sl4.5O, now Seso.
Also twenty-five odd porteres for single doors, in light
summer colors, smartly reduced.
japanese porch blinds, best Outside" bamboo strips
sorted siz;s, &C. per square foot ~
Shirt 6aist boxes, covered with French cretonncs, linen
taffetas art tickings. &C., at very moderate prices
Order Awnings, Shades, Slip Covers, Now.
The sun., 1901-05-26

At ACC. instead OF csc, 20.
inch centre pieces.
Sl.l9 instead OF $l.59,
24.inch centre pieces.
At Sl.S9 instead OF $2.69,
32.inch tea cloths.
At S2.49 instead OF $3.50,
45.inch tea cloths.
At Sl.49 instead Of $500,
1896 scarfs.
$l.9S instead of $500,
lSX4s scarfs.
AtSl.7S instead Of So. SO,
lSX54 scarfs.
Sl.9S instead Of $2.9S,
iSX72 scarfs.
At 2sc. and 3ec. instead Of
39c. and Soc, dainty bureau
scarfs Of dotted Swiss, with
one or three mats-just right
for summer use.
Al l0c. each instead OF 2Sc. ,
tinted pillow tops; some with
backs.
At 75c. and CSC. instead OF
Sl.00 and Sl.5O, handsome
made up pillows with ruffles,
for the cottage or summer
home.
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Wrappers.

AT ACC. INSTEAD OF 7ec. Good lawn
and percale wrappers r medium, light
and navy effects, tight lifting back,
yoke front, braid trimmed, wide skirt.
Kimona dressing sacqucs, special, 49c.
ani NSC
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AT csc. INSTEAD or l.se-Black
mercerized petticoats, made with grad
uated knife pleated flounce, ruchine top
and bottom, excellent values; in black
and white stripes in this lot
Excellent lot OF silk petticoats in as
sorted coors ard black, variety OF styles,
special, SS.es and SS.eS.
The sun., 1901-05-26

AT 2ec., SOC, 9Sc., Si.2s
AND Sl.7S-Reduced from
CSC. to S4.98. A splendid
assortment OF untrimmed
hats - some $50 different
styles reduced to :. or i Of
former prices to close the
line. Not many ofany one
kind, but variety enough to
please any taste and genuine
bargains at their new prices.
The sun., 1901-05-26

AT S4.4o A ROLL, WORTH $500
Heavy reversible China mattings, close
woven, durable pattern; 40 yards 10 a
roll.
Ar S4.eS 4 ROLL. WORTH $500
splendid japanese mattngs, unique
% terms; 40 yards 10 a roll.
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Art Embroidery at y.

beautiful showing Of fine Renaissance work. i'm.
porte entire sample ineCar centre pieces tea and lunch
cloths Some all lace with linen centres Just about
oneha OF usual prcesn fact less than makers cost Other
The sun., 1901-05-26

AT Sc. INSTEAD OF lOc.
| inch fancy taffeta, both
striped and plain-a wide
choice of designs.
AT l5c. INSTEAD OF 25c.
AND 35c. g.; inch fancy
taFfeta striped and figured
effects 49, light shades on
white grounds.
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More Sewing Machines at $t1.75.
Every One With Five Years Guarantee.


and
o
o
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Warm Weather Underwear.
At Savings of q to !.

Light weight wear for the whole family but little
than the usual prices for single outfit.
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At &c. TO 29c. INSTEAD OF lOc. TO
tec. PER YARp-All silk Chantilly
gaIioons, fine patterns.
Al Sc. TO zoe, INSTEAD or lsc. TO
i9c.--AIabian eaIloons, the handsome
imitation designs so sought tor at the
moment.
At SC. TO eSc., INSTEAD OF 25c. TO
Sl.49 - Handsome Valenciennes aces
and insertions.
AT SC. TO l2c., INSTEAD Of l0c. TO
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The Best Waist Offer OF the Season.
Rest Assortment and I oueSt Dr;ceS

We always giving something much out the ordinary shir
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Royal Ribbons.
The Newest WeaveS at Half.

royal stock truly OF these radiant Summer needus
the getting in the wholesale market
every day. Ribbons supreme this summers gowns ana
early orders been heavy could not nave
given YOU such perfect choice timely hour. Tomor
prices speak for themselves, the wanted Uidhs-the
favor hucs are here.
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COlOTed pcisiCOats.

n oec. INSTEAD or 9Sc.-Lawn pet.
tCoats IN narrow and vide black and
Ss,ni'e stripes, made with umbrella ruff
lie with 3 rows OF braid.
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friedrich Tnesrr { %.
8rcohlyn advertisements.
Reorganization Sale OF Pictures
At Almost Your Own Prices.

Our picture department has been completely rcorsanized
and is process OF being remodelled You buy entire
stock Of oil paintings coors artist proof e,chnes en-
cravings &c. at almost your prices. Every picture has
been reduced at least oneha very 10 and
oneeghth of their original prices great chance to embe
hsh country houses and hotels Nothing gives greater air
Of cosness and comtor than sew pictures. And these
prices every afford them.
The sun., 1901-05-26

25c. - Fine Normandie Valenciennes
laces and insertions.
AT &C., &C. AND tic, INSTEAD OF
l2c., Sc. AND l9c.-Black imitation
Cluny edges, three widths.
AT Sc. TO l2c., INSTEAD OF SC. TO
3ec.-Net top and silk laces, in butter,
Arabian and white.
AT lec. TO SOC, INSTEAD OF 29c. TO
69c. - Nottingham alIovers, lace and
embroidered effects in black and white.
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Brooklun Aa rrrtisrmsnts.
friedrich Iotstr 4 Go.
Mems Shirts, Belts and Stocks.
The Best Offers of This Season.

AT 7sc-Mens ST 90 white madras negigee shirts. Mems
Sl00 fancy Madras Negigee Shirts. Mems LOO 20
lSO fancy madras stiff bosom shirts all splendid shirts,
new and fashionable, at 75c
AT SlS-The very best styles Of this seasons 81 so fancy
madras neggee Shirts plain plated bosoms Also plain
coored madras and white oxford cloth with plated bosoms
only. Much the best values given these splendid
shirts at Si.lS.
AT S5oFancy striped flannel shirts for the golfer cycer
Fancy imported madras cloths fancy mercerzed linen and
French pque and tucked shirts The handsomest shirts
shown. Values are So 90 TO $3.50
AT soc, REGULAR 75c.-Mens belts, OF best leather,
spendidly made and fashioned buckles. All ster.
ling values at 75c., and some good dollars worth.
AT Soc, REGULAR 75c.Men's golf stocks. Mercerized
collars with Ascot ends OF madras and bat ends OF mercer
lied Oxfords madras Also onepece hunting croats n
all the best patterns.
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"Star" RefriqeratOrs at SA.98 to 1898.

handsomely
with
patent caste a o
controlled
cacei Refrigerator
"Wn" porcelain Refrigerator We deliver
week,
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surety tnat every Stove IS the pest money
inspection before we recommend it. We
Gas stoves, ? powerful burners, very
satisfactory, 7Sc.
Gas stoves, ? burners, large surface,
Sl25.
Gas stoves, burners, full nickeled.
81 As.
Gas stoves, burners, extra large sur
face, Sl9S.
Gas stoves, 3 burners, highly nickel
plated, S2.6S.
GAS COOKERS AND RANGES
The "Economist' gas cooker, with
large steel oven, powerful oven burners
and two.top boiling burners, S3.7S.
The Fire King gas cooker, with large
oven burner and three-top boiling burners
and high stand, $500.
The sun., 1901-05-26
Smart Outing Hats.
Some at Id Usual Price,

number OF most unusual values in omorrows offerings
red letter day for thrifty bargain seekers Fresh new arv.
ssunderprieed Tor this sae-and hats which summers
inc forces out regardless OF cost
The sun., 1901-05-26

AT zoe. INSTEAD OF 4Sc,
A. inch and s inch soft
lustrous taffeta and Louis
ine-in pink, light blue, tur-
quoise, white, black, etc.
AT 35c. INSTEAD OF 55e.
~. inch Satin Liberty-in
light Summer shades ciel,
rose, lavender, pink-nilc and
white.
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DlMlTlES AT SC. YARD-35, 900 wards
Of fine corded dimities, light and dark
grounds-the very latest summer styles
and colorngs.
Section c. EXreme Rear Not O y.
PRINTED LAWN AT Sc. YARD-A lot
OF le,OC0 Yards, most in light and
dark blue grounds; also black with
white printing.
Section G. Extreme Rear, Note q. Il.
AT i2tac. FOR 2Sc. GINGHAMS-
There are 1000 yards OF these, 81
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The "Favorte" gas ranges, with
double walls, asbestos-lned ovens and all
the latest Improvements; value up to
$25.00, at $l4.25.
BLUE FLAME OIL STOVES
We carry the best invented; they burn
kerosene and give a blue flame OF the
most intense heat; 2-burner style, S4.9S;
3-burner style, $6.98.
The STANDARD" oil stoves, 4-burner
style; very satisfactory stove, at Sl.25.
The "Favorte" oil stoves, 4-burner
style; superior quality, Sl.SS.
40 Home" oil stoves, made very sub.
stantia and with extra heavy base, in as
sorted sizes; while they last, at half price.
The sun., 1901-05-26

Preparations from our own laboratories the pues chea
and best
The sun., 1901-05-26
100000 Yards of Cotton Goods.
Lower Than Wholesale Even.

inches vide, and the same styles and
qualities that are selling all over tho
country to-day at Csc.
Second Floo,
ATl2iic. FOR 25c. IMPORTED DIN.
TlES-A lot Of "a 900 Yards. These
are the best quality OF dimties i'm.
ported into this country and are being
sold all over the land at double our
price. They come in light and colored
grounds, and are of the very latest
prlntings.
s. co q Floor.
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Ar $6.eS A ROLL, WORTH Sl2.OO
toar roll.
AT SS.9S A ROLL. WORTH Si4.00
Fancy Japanese matrings, very fine
carpet patterns; 40 yards - a roll.
The sun., 1901-05-26

Toward tho
3th In the
3 made 40
h the part
10 remark;
bring public
y Insurance
n interests.
/ companies.
J Insurance
ttlon of its
bf any CONF
| Of opinion
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New and Wanted LaceS.
The Best Values Thus Far Offered.

field Of And
timely Just when the finishing touches are obe put summer gowns will be
worthy enchanting the
the very newest freshest ma patterns yet all so extremely low priced every
The sun., 1901-05-26
New NeckWear for Women,

Half Price Hints for Tomorrow.
AT Sc. AND lOc. EACH INSTEAD OF lOc. AND 2sc-
Turnover Collars, patterns, embroidered and lace
trimmed.
AT 4sc. INSTEAD OF 75c.-Batste lace trimmed Collars
for Eton jackets.
AT S9c INSTEAD OF 00-Point de Gene lace Collars
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A Large Event in Mattings.
Most important Sale of the Season.

well timed the OF h
housekeepe gatherings mltngs
splendid cool durable floor o. III
weaveS and patterns
Almost Half REGULAR Worth.
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Timely HOusefurnishing Chances.
Gas and Oil Cooking Stoves.
The Prices Are the Lowest Anywhere.

cooking
and
before il. We first
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Umbrellas Under Cost of Making.
At $I.29, Many Worth S4.OO and $500.
At S2.39, Many Worth $1,000.
Two extraordinary umbrellas umbrella
bargains, these anything Of the
AT ST 29The
worth 50 90 $500.
AT S29 umbrellas
rs and 2S
maeddovn
world The handles
umbrella, for $2.S9.
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20, coo Yards of New EmbI OiderieS
AT Lowest Prices of the Season.

hn immense collection Of 41,yard pieceshe strips left
when making this seasons patterns The patterns new
1900 different which will give idea Of the gathern
bic and Swiss soed damaged piece in the o All kind
10 4SC. yard instead of lOc. 20 csc. ?er yard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-22

in the Demmler Tin Plate Works at NC
Keesport, but the machinery was not
started and no attempt was made TO
operate it. 1t is believed however, that
the move is preliminary to start with
company have been preparing for several
days to reopen a number of their prop
critics, and It is thought that they have
decided to act at once. Their Monesseh'
plant is moving ahead >uninterruptedly
with full crews and their Crescent works
at Cleveland has about half the ma
chinery in operation. There has been no
break in the Carnegie group, and the
mills that have been started with nom
union men since the strike began are 60
ing ahead with about the usual force OF
men. The leaders on either side were
busy all day, but at nightfall both said
there were no announcements to make.
On the streets it was day of exciting
rumors, beginning with a circumstantlal
story of plot to destroy the Mononga-
hela Tin Plant and ending with tale OF
the removal of the largest plants OF the
United States Steel Corporation TO Eng
land. Between the two rumors again
settled the strike in several ways. at
headquarters cold denial was given TO all
the interesting stories.
John Sternsdroff, a rougher, from Rlch-
mond, Va. who claimed that he was
member of the party of strike breakers,
brought to Monessen on Sunday by Ala
bama Joe" Carter, was at strike head
quarters today He said that Carter had
entirely misrepresented the facts to him
and he had slipped out of the works the
first time chance presented itself He
says fourteen men left Richmond, that
five deserted en- route and that three
left when he did. He placed the number
of men now in the mill at eighteen, and
said very little work was being accom-
plished. The strikers welcomed Sterns-
droff and We're elated over his statement.
When he told them that another party
was being formed to come North they
took steps to head it off.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-22
LeadsallN Carolina aiiesm News and Circulation

and requesting the department to send it
to Rear Admiral Howison, together with
a copy of your letter-you are informed
that the appointment of Rear Admiral
Howison as a third member of the court
of inquiry was accomplished only after
taking great pains to insure absolute i'm
partiality in the officer selected. To a
question unoffcially put as to his avail
ability in case the department should
require his services, Rear Admiral Howl
son replied: L know of no reason why |
should not be available for such duty
should the department so decide | have
made no public utterance relating to the
subject. and | have seen none of the
official reports and papers bearing upon
the questions to be decided by the court
''Your counsel Captain Parker, before
the appointment had been announced.
mentioned TO the Acting Secretary the
names of certain Rear Admirals, anyone
of whom he said, would be perfectly salts
factory to Rear Admiral Schley. One of
the names so mentioned was that of Rear
Admiral Howison. 1t may be added that
of four officers consulted by the de-
partment the names of three We're upon
the list thus mentioned by your coun-
sell
'"This much has been detailed in order
to remind you of the fact that a fair
minded officer of excellent reputation and
of unbemished character had been found
in the person of Rear Admiral Howison,
who, at the date of his appointment,
appears to have enjoyed the confidence of
both the department and yourself.
Your request is based upon a news
paper clipping that purports to contain
statements in regard to the truth of
which you do not yourself express an opn-
ion.
you ask the department to lay be-
core Rear Admiral Howison a statement
wholly unsubstantiated, that appears TO
have been made by some person un-
known at a time and place likewise un-
known. The department is unable to view
your request in any other light than that
of preliminary challenge of the fitness
of Rear Admiral Howison to serve as a
member of the court. 1t will be treated
as is usual in cases of courts of inquiry.
'The established practice in the mill
tary as we'll as in the naval service has
fixed the method in which the right of
challenge before courts martial and courts
of inquiry shall be exercised.
'tThe department having constituted the
court, should not at this stage of the
proceedings, undertake to hear and de-
termine questions that may arise re-
specting the competency of it's members.
Such proceeding would be irregular, all
questions of this nature being left to the
determination of the court itself.
"This correspondence will be transmit
ted to the president of the court for in
formation.
Respectfully,
IF. w. HACKETT,
Acting Secretary.
"To Rear Admiral W. S. Schley, N. S.
Navy"