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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
MINOR MICHIGAN MATTERS.

Hillsdale has % women's clubs.
CeDtreville will be dry after May l.
A summer school will be held at
Durand.
Benzie county's first state bank was
organize at Frankfort on the 18th.
A peculiar disease is killing large
number of sheep in the vicinity of Hat
ton.
Indications of coal have been found
near Worthwhile, and prospecting will
soon be commenced.
Additional rural free delivery service
has been ordered established at Ann
Arbor, to take effect May Is.
The ice jam in the st. Clair river at
Algonac broke loose on the 18th, and
moved slowly down the river
The township board has granted a
franchise through the village and
township of Dimondale to the promo
tors of the Battle Creek and Lansing
electric railroad.
Owing to the increases in valuations
at Grand Rapids, announced by the
assessors the board is now confronted
by more than 700 able-bodied kicks
from enraged taxpayers.
A frightful runaway accident oc-
Cured at Burlington village on the
night of the 18th, as a result of which
one woman was killed and several
others seriously injured
Farmers in Branch county are wor-
ried over the continued drouth and
cold nights The wheat crop in the
county has been almost a total failure
during the past two seasons.
On the night Of the sth fire destroyed
the handle factory of Mitchell Bros at
Cadillac The loss is estimated at $780,
600, with SAC, 900 insurance. 1t is pr OBJ
able that the factory will be rebuilt.
The victory won by the Gretna Green
people, St Joseph, against the minis
ters of the state, is highly satisfactory
to the people of that city. 1t insures
the reelection of Rep. John Lane, who
led the fight.
Lansing people are greatly concerned
in the smallpox outbreak in Delta
township which adjoins Ingham
county on the west. There are a num-
Der of cases in the township and the
entire population is in danger
Byron has a curious anomaly in the
shape of John Fritz, aged 10, who is
the son of the Byron saloon keeper.
He is president of the Epworth League,
and at the same time serves as barten-
der in his fathers place of business.
Mrs. Frank Gray, of Mills, heard a
noise in the chicken coop. She inves-
tigated and discovered a large bear
trying to loot the hennery. She got
her husbands Winchester rifle and
killed bruin, emptying the magazine.
baby boy about days old was
found ON the 18th in the creek in the
city limits of Besscmer, tied in "A cof-
fee sack with its throat cut, and a
stone tied 10 the bag to sink it, School
boys found it. The body had not been
there more than one day.
st Joseph is sadly in need of dwell
ing houses, and the board of trade and
wealthy citizens at mass meeting on
the 18th hit upon the plan of organ
izing a house association, with cap
ital stock Of $40, 600, for the purpose of
constructing new houses and selling
them TO laboring men on the install
ment plan, ard for renting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
whole Family Wiped Out.

The family of Jas. Smith, including
the father, mother and four children,
were instantly killed in their home on
the night of the 9th by the sliding of
the huge dump of the Granite mine,
near Cripple Creek, Col. The Smith
residence was located just below the
base of the dump The recent SHOWS
had softened the dump so that the top
suddenly slid down, crushing the house
and burying its INN ties. Hundreds
of men are now digging away the dirt
and rock
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
Nile. bank short 100000.

An official who stands high in Wash.
ington and whom the people there
trust absolutely, makes statement
concerning the shortage of the First
National bank, of Niles, which is ac-
copied as final. He says he has learned
from the comptroller that the shortage
is $500 900. In this latter event depos-
itors will receive very nearly all their
deposits The capital stock will make
good 500, 600 of the shortage, while
the surplus will take care of SOS, 900
more. This would leave but $50, 900
shortage, which would easily be real
lied from the assessment on stock.
The cost of winding up tho banks af-
fairs will be considerable. However
it is predicted depositors will receive
at lease 90 per cent of their holdings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
Disease In Michigan.

Reports TO the state board of health
by representative physicians in active
general prac ice in different parts of
the state indicate that rheumatism,
neuralgia, influenza, bronchitis and
tonsilitis in the order named, caused
most sickness in Michigan during the
past week. Cerebro-spinal meningitis
was reported present at places;
whooping cough at 10, diphtheria at
2l, measles at %, typhoid fever at 40,
scarlet fever at 81, smallpox at 100 and
consumption at 190
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
Moss for PurIfyin Syrup.

Besides the thousands OF pounds Of
Spanish moss sent annually from Flor
ida and other Southern states TO
Northern upholsterGis, the plant has
various other uses. One OF these, a
use that has recently been discovered,
is that of a strainer and purifier Of
cane syrup. 1t has been found that a
finer syrup can be made by straining
the cane juice through moss than
through any other material
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
= p,,rport Morran.s Buy Life.

J. Pierpont Morgan 10 very busy
man and his time is, OF course, enor-
mously valuable. but he always man
ages to attend the Episcopal general
convention and has not missed one for
many years. This year the convention
will be held next October in San Fran
cisco. The splendid Croker mansion
there has been placed at the disposal
OF Mr. Morgan for use during the con-
vention.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Home and Garden, a 16-page illus
trated monthly paper, tells all about
the fine climate, fertile grain and fruit
lands, timber, mines, fisheries, etc,
of the wonderful Northwest. the rich
est undeveloped portion of North Am
erica. The regular price of the paper is
soc a year. If you will cut out and re-
turn this ad., state name of paper in
which it appears, and enclose 10c In
silver, Home and Garden will be sent
you, postage paid, for one year. Ad-
dress Home and Garden, Newspaper
Row, st. Paul, Mimi.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

1t is estimated that it will require
at least 10000 harvest hands to take
care of the small grain in the wheat
belt Of Kansas this year.
A dispatch from London, dated the
9th, says that Lord Kitchener reports
the capture of 16 prisoners, so horses
and the depot of war stores at Bosh-
manskop, Orange River Colony.
Although no official notification has
reached the President OF the departure
of Prince Iii Hung Chang from Pekin
for Shanghai, the officials are inclined
TO believe that he has done so, and that
Iii Hung Chang is really leaving Pekin
for good and because the emperor is
displeased with his conduct of the ne
potiations. Ii favored the signing of
the Manchurian treaty which China
has turned down.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
Three Deaths From Smallpox.

The total number of deaths reported
to the secretary of state for the month
of March was BASS, corresponding to
a death rate of l7.2 per 1000 popula-
ton. This is an increase of 343 over
the number returned for March, 1900.
There were 673 deaths of infants under
year of age, 2O3 of children aged to
years, and l,024 deaths of persons
aged 65 years and over. There were
three deaths from smallpox during the
month
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
No American Land for Britain.

Negotiations on the Hay Pauncefote
abrogation OF the Clayton Bulwer
treaty are progressing, though they
have not yet passed the tentative stage.
A representative of the Associated
Press says that they are being con-
Quoted on a quid pro quo basis and
that no other method of abrogation
would be considered by the British
government The foreign office hopes
that a settlement, satisfactory to both
the u. s. and Great Britain will be ar
rived at before congress is reconvcned
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Garfield Tea has long been recog-
nized as the greatest remedy for bowel
and liver troubles; it is made from
simple herbs that cure chronic consti-
patton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

A really good girl is the last one
OF them all to be shocked.
Women aren't angels, and it's
mighty lucky for the women.
About all a man gets in this life are
the things he doesn't want and the
things he takes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
RIrth OF n Nav Gexasr

A caretaker in Yellowstone Park
reports the birth OF new geyser in
the Fountain geyser basin. For an
hour after 1t first burst forth through
the earth it shot a continuous stream
of hot water hundreds OF feet into the
air. 1t now plays regularly every two
hours.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
Any Doctor

Is willing TO treat you for rheumsfsm credit Is
good or you his fee. Bur only doctor viii
your rheumatism, he charges nothing for advice
This physician Is Or. Greene, the discoverer Dr.
Greene Rervurs Kyou will write TO him IS I4fh
Street New York CITY he will tell exactly how
of rheumatism for good ALL Kwon you snyhiru
TO GET his advice. Why today
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Between the ticks of watch a ray
of light could move eight times around
the globe.
Many poor bootblack has managed
to shine in society.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
Hustllng out Dog Law Notices.

Secretary of State Warmers office
force was busily engaged on the sth in
sending out copies of the new dog law
to county clerks. The law was signed
by Gov. Bliss on that day, and within
three hours steps had been taken to
notify ali county clerks of its provi-
sions. The law takes immediate eff
feet and supersedes the dog license
law of two years ago. Hereafter the
supervisors and other assessing officers
will levy tax of 50 on every female
dog and 81 on every male dog in their
jurisdiction.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Garfield Tea, the medicine that puri-
fies the blood and cleanses the system
brings good health TO all who use it. 1t
is made from herbs. Druggists sell it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
Coughing Lead. to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist to-day
and get sample bottle free. Sold in
25 and so cent bottles Go at once;
DELAYS are dangerous.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Millions of sufferers use Wizard Oil
for pain every year and call it blessed.
Ask the druggist, he knows
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Moves the bowels each day. In order
TO be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache Prices % and SOC
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

FITS Permanently Cured No nts nervousness after
nrst days use Of DR.. Klines Great Nerve Restorar
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
DR X. II. KLINE. Ltd.. ISL Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-MRs. THos. ROBBINS
Maple Street. Norwich, N. Y, Feb. IL, 1900
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Reports from Sault Ste. Marie on the
9th say that the 500 is free of ice
Gov. Bliss on the sth issued the Gus
tomary Arbor Day proclamation, nam
ing Friday, April 90, 1901, as Arbor
Day.
The United States Chemical Wood
Co. S plant, at Detroit, was scorched TO
the extent Of s31, 200 on the night of
the 18th.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Some articles must be described. Whites
Yucatan needs no description; it's tho real
thing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Love is responsible for lot OF earthly misery
by being elsewhere when wanted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
Lanes Family Medicine

A new ordinance in Seattle, Wash.
prohibits side entrances to saloons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Buy Rice ands IN S. +. Texas and 3, w. La at sIo
20 Ell per acre Nets go per acre. Write " I. Mills
Houston Texas Cameron ~ Moore Liberty TEXAS; Geo
j. McMannus. Beaumont, Texas; T.. r. Rowson, Jen-
nngs, La; Hiram G. Wheeler. Galveston, Texas. Go
south via Santa Re, Ill. Cen. & So. Pac; Is rate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

India does not produce any horses fit
for military service
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

A noiseless street piano would fill a
long-felt want.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

A tongue may inflict deeper wound
than a sword.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

young man seldom believes that a girl en-
joys kiss unless ne has IL from her own lips
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Some writer's suffer from cramp In the fingers
and others from cramp OF the brain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Cotton exports brought to this country si1q,-
600 900 more in 1900 than In 1899.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

The more a boy expects the less he
seems to acquire.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

A sweetheart is a charming fancy, but wife
is very apt to be a solemn fact
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

Wisdom is the knowledge of other
peonle'S mistakes
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

MRS. WinsIow's Soothing syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces f
nammaton. aays pain. cures wind collie Csc bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
a Mon,h,s Test Free.

II you have rheumatism, write DIR. Shoop, Racine
via BOX li3, for six bottles OF his Rheumatic Cure
express paid. Send no money. Pay $50 II cured
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18

If man has dollar put away for
gets it,
The man who gets tired too easily
makes other people tired, too.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-04-18
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuININE TABLETS. AL
druggists refund the money IL IL fails to cure
+. w. Groves signature is on the box. pc.
The sun., 1901-12-26
MAY AGREE on ARBITRATION.
BETTER Outlook for success OF tho Pan
American Congress.

CrrY OF MEXICO. Dec. 25.-Christmas
finds considerable improvement in the
Pan-American Conference situation on
arbitration. In the last few days much
hard work has been done outside OF the
committee and it is believed now that there
suit will be practical agreement in the sub
committee in favor OF the compromise prop
osition telegraphed 10 THE sun last week.
In brief, this provides for the acceptance Of
the so-called Diaz doctrine that the terri
torial integrity OF the republics be respected
by all other republics; that the South Ameri-
can republics enter The Hague Convention
through negotiations with Mexico and the
United States that Mexico enter into COR
respondence with the South America
republics to see just what they will do re-
garding arbitration, and from this infor-
nation formulate plan to be submitted
20 the next conference.
II this proves true IL is probable that II
will secure the support of the full confer
ence, for both sides OF the South American
controversy are represented In the sub
committee. Thus the main obstacle to
South American acceptance OF an arbitra-
ton plan appears to be overcome. IL is
understood now that the Mexican position
has also been reconsidered, 30 the PROPOSE
ton goes 10 the full committee with the
best prospects. 1t will not be surprising
II the plan Is introduced In the fun oon-
ference soon.
In the meantime there have been efforts
among the American delegates To reach an
agreement outside Of the conference con-
cerning the establishment Of Court of
Claims This has not yet obtained definite
status II was the plan 20 sign "A general
agreement without submission TO the oon-
ference The United States delegates have
not been approached In this scheme. II
now seems likely, however, that the plan
will be reported 10 the conference. II IL
understood that IL embraces the recogni-
ton Of the obligatory principle, which
renders Il unacceptable To the United States.
II is possible that some agreement may
be reached before long concerning this
also
The sun., 1901-12-26
OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN.
Examination for Stenographers and T,pe-
writer's In the Philippines.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-The Civil Service
Commission yesterday issued a notice
that a special examination will be held
on the 9th and 20th Of January, 1902, for
stcnographers and typewriters in the Phil
ippines. as the list of eliRibles has be-
come reduced. and the Manila authorities
have sent notice that they need twenty
or more TO fill existing vacancies
Examinations will be held in Washington,
Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati. Denver, New
Orleans. New York, San Francisco and
Seattle for the purpose. Appointees will
receive a salary Of 81 200 per annum. and
those who prove competent will be pro-
noted 10 si,4OO per annum in six months.
or less time. II vacancies occur subsequent
to the date of the appointment. Applicants
will be required to pass a physical cxa n
ination, and appointees will be required 10
remain in the service at least two year,.
Applicants must be between the ages u
IS and 40 years
This examination offers an excellent
opportunity to young meu to enter service
which has many attractive features and to
see most interesting part of the world
The Philippine service IL classified and tho
law contemplates promotions on the basis
Of merit from the lowest TO the high
est posts. Appointees will be required
TO pay their travelling expenses to san
Francisco, but the Government furnishes
them transportation free OF charge on it,
transports from that point TO Manila. bIt
extracts a charge Of 81 so n day for meal.
while On route, which il returned to tho
aTpointee upon his arrival nj Manila
The Philippine climate is good, and nearly
all the fufIl4vpsS sNCnllpuf health
Medical attendance is furnished EMPLOY
cc- without cost. Good accommodations
room aud board can be secured IN Mania
for about SIS month. while employees
assigned outside Of Manila obtain cheaper
accommodations
The sun., 1901-12-26
TO LOOK INTO BRADFORD DEATH.
Coroner Ordcv an Autopsy on tho nveo-
tors Body Nothing Suspicious 90 Far.

tore BOdy-Notning SUSPICIOUS ~
Coroner Bausch began an Investigation
yesterday into the death OF Edward Taylor
| Bradford, the mining engineer who was
| found dead on Tuesday afternoon In mrs'
Browns boarding house, at 50 West Ninety
| fourth street. The Coroner said last night
| that he had found nothing to Indicate that
| Bradford's death was suspicious. but 70
make certain that everything was straight
he had ordered his physician. DR.. O'Hanlon.
to make an autopsy to-day.
As THE Sun told yesterday morning,
Bradford thought that II he lived another
| week he would come into the possession
Of n 900 900 through the sale OF smelter
which he had invented. After his death
two men called at the house and asked for
Bradford's papers. but Mrs. Brown refused
TO give them up.
One OF the men, II Is said, asked Mrs.
Brown II Bradford had taken powder
before he died. Mrs. Brown told him that
she didn't know. Bradford had called
on DR.. O'Hanlon that morning and COM
planned that he thought that some patent
medicines which he had been taking were
not doing his heart trouble any good. Dr.
O'Hanlon gave him prescription, put hos os
In the shape Of powder. search OF
Bradford's room after his death did not
reveal any powders. -,
The papers belonging TO Bradford which
the two men were anxious to get are still In
Mrs. Browns possession, Coroner Bausch
sent word to the Public cAdministrator yester-
day to take charge Of them. In the mean
time he counselled Mrs Brown not to part
with the papers except to the proper au-
thorities.
sIhave found nothing to indicate that Brad
ford's death was of a suspicious nature.
Coroner Bausch said last night i under
stand that one Of the men who wanted TO get
Bradford's papers was his partner. That
would be natural and the fact that this
man Is said to be reluctant TO talk is not a
crime But to remove all doubt DIR. o Ham
Ion will make an autopsy. IL II does not
prove conclusively that Bradford's death
was due TO natural causes chemical
analysis will be made
A Mrs Hogan. who lives at sii West
Eighty -eeventh street and is said TO have
been relative of Bradford refused last night
10 talk about his death. II was learned
from her, however. that Mrs. Bradford
has been notified OF her husbands death and
has made arrangements to have his body
sent to Denver.
The sun., 1901-12-26
NOW, SEE DE ATE ACT PRETTY.
Tho Hon. F1orrie sullivan Proposes 70
UplIft Il, Socially and Morally.

Forrie Sullivan. the new leader OF de
Ate while Martin Engel Is in temporary
retirement has undertaken to uphft So
cially and morally the rank and file OF the
Martin Engel Association and one OF MS
first moves was TO conciliate Mike Han
nigan, the weighing machine man, and
Hannigan's cousin, Ginger McGinnis. tho
only Irish push-cart peddler on the East
| Side.
Hannigan and McGinnis each received
a turkey yesterday morning, with the COM
pliments OF the Hon. Florrie Sullivan. They
both belong to the ostracized set and with
Fddles Finkelstein and Long Reach Reagan
make their headquarters In the cellar OF the
Silver Dollar Smith Hotel in Essex street
They sold the turkeys and bought beer.
sBegorra, there's wan thing" said Han
nigan between gulps, 1T takes ther Oirish
ter lead They he'd ter sind over to ther
Bowery ter get an Oirishman. OF knew me
tonne wud come il OF lived long enough.
Horroo fer ther Sullivans."
Tonight the Hon. Florrie will make bis
first appearanc as leader In an official
capacity when he heads the theatre party
of the East Side Gentlemen's Association,
which will parade 10 Big Tim Sullivan's
Difference to tho feelings OF Mr.. Sullivan
no red lights will be allowed along the line
Of march. Red neckties. red flowers and
everything except red noses will be Ia
booed. Boys said Rosey. chairman
of the Committee Of Arrangements, yes
terd ay, mir. Sullivan Is a very sensitive
man and any indecorous language or con-
duct hurts his feelings. / hope when
youse get into the theatre you will make
no remarks TO the ladies on the stage, /
also hope that none of the gentlemen will
give way to the souvenir habit, as you did
last year. and screw OFF the boxes with the
opera glasses In them. / heard one OF the
Sulivans say that any bloke who did II
this year would get his block knocked OFF.
Every gentleman will parade in evening
dress and white chrysanthemums. Don't
any of youse show up in dress suit with
a sweater underneath. Martin Engel
would stand for II, but Mr.. Sullivan will
not
Florrie Sullvan's cabinet, the names Of
which were given out yesterday, will act
as n bodyguard 10 him In the march. The
members are Joe Levy. Duke Of Essex
street; Half-Dollar Smith, Moe Nverts,
Lazarus Slkowsky, solomon Spiege glass,
Jacob Ratakousld, Isador Chinckinski,
Lazarus Shapiro, Isaac kolinski, Moses
Rabinowiski, solomon Ratsh and Jacob
Grojinski. The procession will pass by
the Sullivan social headquarters in the
Bowery. where the Hon Big Tim will re-
view the Hon. Florrie and his new followers.
After the performar ce the crowd will dine
In a Iiddish rest aIIrant on the East Side.
The cabinet of the new leader will give
him a dinner on the evening of March II
in Bowery hotel