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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-05
New Bank Note Plan.

2. That national banks be permit
ted to issue bank notes to the amount
of their capital on depositing with the
treasury department 80 per cent of
their capital in United States bonds
and 20 per sent in legal tender notes.
Abe banks shall also pay into guar
g.Tily fund one-eighth of / per cent of
their capital annually, such fund to
be used to redeem the unprotected
notes of bankrupt banks, whereupon
the treasurer of the United States, as
trustee, shall have claim, like any
general creditor. on the assets of such
banks to the amount he has advanced
from the guaranty fund. incidentally
this would impound greenbacks to the
amount of $200,000,000 and relieve the
government of the necessity of redeem
ing them, thus leaving but $146,O00, 900
outstanding against the $150,000,000 of
gold in the redemption division and
practically converting them into gold
certificates.
3. The reduction of the annual rev.
enue by $5O,OOO,0OO, beginning by re-
pealing all the miscellaneous war
taxes.
4. The upbuilding of merchant
marine by, system of subsidies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-05
ADVANCES Lest.
CORN ALMOST TO 70 CENTS.
Rises to n in New York ana Breaks
Ell Recent prtces.

New York, Dee, Bulls had full
swing in all grain markets yesterday.
Corn passed al prices in recent years
selling UP to Ii1s for May in New Yorl,
and TO 67h. at Chicago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-05
URGES CENTRAL BANK.
Secretary Gage Sees Safety Valve
for the Country.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Secretary of
the Treasury Gage has now plan for
the reform of the banking and curren-
cy systems. 1t is embodied in his an
nual report to congress. It's import
ant features may be briefly summarize
ed:
1. That the national banks of the
country, on ''the principle of fedora
tion,' all unite in organizing one great
central bank to act as a safety valve
for themselves and to engage in the
financial operations of the govern
ment
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-05
May Wheat at Top.

May wheat touched its record price
for the crop shortly before noon, SELL
ing at SOS cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-05
Corn Breaks Records.

Both December and May corn broke
records Of years standing. December
selling at 65 cents and May at GSH.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
Work In the Caisson.

1t is the strain within the bowels Of
the working chamber. unnoticed gen
orally while there; the change on com
ing into the outer air that the sand hog
the workman breads. Under an air
pressure the blood Is forced away from
the eXtremities. 1t is driven from the
exterior into the central organs, espe-
cially toward the brain and the spinal
cord.
The man. exhausted by toll under
these conditions, climbs long ladder
He Is In the airlock again, with the up
per door alone closed. The lock tender
jerks up the bottom door. With ii twist
Of the valve he hustles the compressed
air out. The ordinary atmosphere rush
es in. The upper door Is thrown up. and
Gods sun and air come to the prisoner.
The reaction is too severe. The blood.
'eleased by the sudden vanishing Of
20, 40 80 pounds Of air pressure on
Zach square inch of the body, refuses
o act normally. Heart and lungs weak
N, vitality GIBBS. A sand hog Is never
.ure that the next trip may not be his
asst.
The practical limit below ground is
10 pounds Of air pressure. The men
hat can work in that atmosphere are
masters OF their trade. Yet now and
hen a man is met with who has the
trength to so farther. - Cromwell
yhilde in Leslie's Monthly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
General Greene. D,.cip,,ne

General Francis Nlnton Greene was
one OF the strictest discipllnarlans In
all the army that went out to fight
Spain. lie was In command OF the Sey-
enty-hrst regiment. n. G. n. y, AZ
Camp Black. near Hampstead. n. Y.
As the regiment was breaking camp
on the way To the front an old gentle
man interrupted General Greene, who
was talking with the writer.
Sir" he said. will you grant a brief
leave Of absence to Mr.. Blank, d pri-
vate In this regiment? He Is son OF
the late Colonel Blank Of the army.
His mother is dying. and she Is asking
for her boy. He will join his command
at Tampa"
II an very sorry, SIR" replied Gen
eral Greene. but Ii will be impossible
to deviate in any case from the rule
by which we are all bound. My own
father lies dying at home. yet cannot
go to him."
And General Greene, as n matter Of
fact. did not for many weeks see his
father, who died before the Spanish
war was ended.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

Once, years ago, when Daniel Web
!ter was secretary Of state, there was
IN important foreign matter up for dis
.ussion before the cabinet, and the ut
most secrecy was of course maintain
ID, but the whole thing was blazoned
bout In few hours after the cabinet
Meeting. So the president hastily sent
or his cabinet to talk over this leak.
each man had q different idea of it.
Finally Mr.. Webster arose, saying,
You, gentlemen, go on with your dis
.ussion, and I'll be back In a minute"
N a few minutes he returned and re-
)eated every word that had been spo-
zen in the room in his absence. lie
explained that If, by standing close to
he door outside the cabinet room, you
acid your ear to 1t, you could not dis
anguish one ineligible word; but if,
moving back from the door and little
% one side upon a certain spot In the
carpet, you kept an attentive ear, ev-
Try word could be plainly heard as
.hough whispered.
Some enterprising eavesdropper had
been experimenting with the door and
lad found that upon that exact spot
here was some acoustic property OF
he door or room that conveyed the
Iound In perfect MISUNDERSTANDING
Evening Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
nrenlias lin the Meas.

Lasting friendships are formed In the
officers mess abroad ship In our navy,
but no effort Is made to keep track OF
a mate when lie Is transferred. This
strikes the landsman as IA queer freak
OF nature, but the sailors accept 1t as
a matter of course never TO be qucs-
toned. Men get into pretty close com
munion with each other when they
breakfast. dine and sup together for
three years. As rule. they learn each
others history 10 the minutest detail.
unless man chooses To be disagree
able and distant. Close attachments
grow up, yet when the memorable or
der arrives from Washington, sending
the mess TO the four winds OF heaven,
breaking up, as 1t were, the family, a
warm hand shake ends Ii all. Each Of
ficer goes into new mess. and the old
Is forgotten.
1t was my good fortune to be intro
duced to as fine mess as ever broke
bread together on man-of-war. The
devotion Of the officers 10 one another
was an inspiration. Finally the sepa-
Ont Ntul W SOlilc nay
yard, another to the Philippines, an.
other to China, another to Washing
ton, etc. They were scattered all over
the world. One day, meeting the lieu
tenant commander, who had gone up
for promotion, inquired when he had
heard from Lieutenant So-and-so.
why, not In several months" he re-
piled. I'm fact, not since he was or
dered to his new station. You know
we fellows don't follow each others
movements after mess Is broken up.
We form new associations, new
friends, and the old drop out Of sight.
We never think Of writing to each 9th
err 1t is more than likely we shall new
or see each other again as long as we
live, and we haven't the time or in
clination to worry over each others
fate."-New York Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
CH1NCERY ORDER.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN. The Circuit Count
, for the County OF Ionia, in Chancery.
Mary Earhart, complainant,
VS..
Adam Earhart. defendant
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
County OF Ionia, in Chancery. Upon due proof
by atiidavit that Adam Earheart, the defend
ant in the above entitled cause is not resi-.
lent Of this state. but Is resident OF Colo
RADIO, on motion OF Chas. X. Foote, complain
nt's solicitor. tits ordered that the appearance
II said non resident defendant Adam Earhart
be entered herein within four months from the
late OF this order: and in case OF his appear
lnce he cause his answer 10 the bill of com
plant to be filed, and copy thereof To be
served on the compla'rant's solicitor within
twenty days after the service upon him of
copy OF said bill and notice OF this order; anC
in default thereof said bill will be taken as
confessed by said non resident defendant. AnC
II is further ordered, that within twenty days
the complainant cause notice OF this order tC
be publ shed in the BELDING BANNER, a news
paper printed, published and circulating in
said county, and that said publication be con
Cinued therein once in each week for six weeks
n succession, or that she cause "a copy OF this
order TO be personally served on said non resi-
lent defendant at least twenty days before the
lime above prescribed for his appearance.
June 9TH, 1901.
ELvERT M. DAVIS
Circuit Court Com'r, Ionia Co., Mich
CHAS. r. FOOTE,
Solicitor for Complainant.
Business address: Bedding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
Missed His Chance.

During his lecture to children at the
Society OF Arts Mr.. Il. Walter Maunder
told his audience an instructive story.
A certain lecturer on astronomy OBJ
served that some OF the students were
not paying due attention. "Mr. So-and-
So" he called out to one Of them, will
you be good enough to tell us Of what
the corona is composedY' The student
addressed hesitated for a moment and
then blurted out. IL did know. sir. but
I've forgotten" The professor looked
at him and then exclaimed: what a
calamity. Here we have the only man
who ever knew the composition of the
corona. and he has forgottenw-London
Chronicle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
A Modern Mothers Diary.

Tonight Clifford has said:
Mamma. are the stars holes in the
ky to let the rain through"
l cannot sleep. such is my agitation.
Clifford Is scarcely years old, where
is, according TO the best pedagogical
authorities. Martin Luther did not ask
his question until he was Z and Alex
,nder the Great. in all probability, not
Until he was o.
| know not what to think.
One moment | feel assured that Cliff
ord is evincing an unaffected humor,
Jnly In the next moment to be over
Thelmed by the suspicion that he is
bidding for newspaper notoriety mere
y.-Detroit Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
Juvenile Logic.

Norman's mamma was something Of
q stickler for propriety, and she was
not little annoyed that 1t seemed i'm
possible to make the boy give his I'M
cles name the customary handle. One
day after the little fellow had met with
severer reproof than usual for this
shortcoming OF his he said:
II mean to be good, mamma, but l
don't see why | should say Uncle Har-
ry. l don't say Uncle Papa, do IT-
New York Mail and Express.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
Baby Eczema.

Mr. F. S. Rose of 1873 Sixteenth street.
Buffalo, N Y, writes:
"Our baby boy suffered for some time
with that wretched eczema and we were un-
able to find anything to cure or even relieve
MS pain. A few applications of DR.. A. w.
Chase's Ointment stopped the itching and
healed the sores, and bright, natural skin
now takes their place"
DR.. Chases Ointment does not cause pain
when applied but soothes the sore or in
famed surface. so cents at all dealers, or DIR.
A. w. Chase Medicine Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

DR.. Geo. Ewing, practicing physi
clan Of Smiths Grove, KY. for owe
fence with Foley's Kidney Cure. ":Fol
years | have been greatly bothere,
with kidney trouble ann enlarged pos
trate gland. used everything known
10 the profession without relief. unit
[ was induced to try Foley's Kidne,
Cure. After using three bottles wa'
entirely relieved and cured. / pre-
scribe it now daily in my practice, ant
heartily recommend its use 10 all ply
sicians for such troubles, for | car
honestly state | have prescribed it il
hundred OF cases with perfect succo S..
w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
Lopped n or.

Towne-Has he sent you check for
your services2
Browne-Yes, but II isn't for the
amount expected, although sent him
bill.
Towne-Your writings bad. Maybe
he didn't decipher the amount.
Browne-I'm afraid he did de-cbher
II. l wrote 500 very plainly, and he
sent $10.-Phiiadclphia Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

DeWittis Witch Hazel Salve should
be promptly applied TO cuts, burns ant
scalds. 1t soothes and quickly heals
the injured part. There are worthless
counterfeits, be sure and get DeWitt's
at w. /. Benedict's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

10 die just yet, but you must digest the
food that row pains you, causing such
unpleasant eructation and sick head
ache or you will die just the same. Ask
anyone who ever took DR.. Caldwell g
Syrup Pepsin for Constipation, Indi.
pestion Stomach Trouble and Sick
Headache. At L. o. Cushing's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

1t is easier to keep we'll than get
cured. DeWitt's Little Early Rsers
taken now and then, will always KEEP
your bowels in perfect order. They
never gripe but promote an easy gentle
action. w. | Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

heads and eczema.
and that is DR..
Chase's Ointment.
the great antiseptic
healer. 1t prompt
ly stops the dis
tressing ito h n z
which accompanies
these diseases and
positively produces
a thorough and
complete cure.
Scores and thous-
ands of men and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
On motion council adjourned.
ALvAH W. PRINGLE, City Clerk.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 2, 1901.
Special meeting called to order by Mayo
Leonard.
Roll call-Present, Mayor Leonard, Aid. Bar
ker, Hudson, jersey, Fisher, Coles. Absen
Aid Patnam.
Moved by AID Fisher seconded by Aid. Hud
son that the purchasing OF plank to repair Can
non washout be left with Aid. Barker whici
motion prevailed.
Yeas-Ald. Barker, Hudson, Jersey, Fisher
Coles, g. Nays none.
Moved by Aid. Barker seconded by Aid. Cole
that Aid Jersey be engaged TO take charge o
the filling and repairing of the Cannon washou
md that it be done in good shape which motion
prevailed
Yeas-Ald. Barker Hudson, Jersey, Fisher
Coles-5. Nays none.
On motion Council adjourned.
ALvAH w. PRINGLE, City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
Hnrd Luck.

what! You say that Mr.. Smith, the
merchant. has gone bllndf Here's a
pretty how dye do! I've got bill on
the man which Is made out payable
at sightp London Tit-Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

Those famous little pills, DeWitt's
Little Early Rsers compel your liver
and towels TO do their duty, thus Civ
ing you pure rich blood to recuperate
your body. Are easy TO take Never
grippe. w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

Thos. w. Carter OF ASHORE, N. G.
had kidney trouble and one bottle oil
Foley's Kidney Cure effected perfect
cure, and he says there Is no remedy
that will compare with 1t. W. /. Bene-
Jigt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

Queen Alexandria's engagement
ring, which has always been worn by
her since the day it was placed on her
finger by the then Prince of Wales,
consists of beryle, an emerald, ruby,
turquoise, dacinth and a second EN-.
erald; the initials of the gems 81 elling
his majesty's intimate family name Of
"Bertie.n
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
WILMINGTON, ILL,
Sept. 2lst, 1858.
w. B. Caldwell,

w. Is. CAIuWtII,
Dear Sir:-I take great pleasure in
adding my testimony as to the efficacy
OF DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as used
in our Home. We use it in all cases oil
Constipation and Indigestion.
Respectfully, EVA SWEET, Nurse.
Soldiers Widows Home
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
The rrnth Forced Home.

"Tm afraid" she sighed, that I'm
getting old"
"WhyY he asked.
when | 20 10 the grocery now the
clerks don't nearly break their iecks
trying 20 beat one another in geting
my ers."-Chicago Times Herad.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

Mr.. John Mippis, Cotton, o says:
"Foley's Honey and Tar cured my little
girl OF a severe cough and infiamed
tonsils.n w. l. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

Mr.. J. II. Grant, TO Joseph Campan ave-
nue. Detroit, Mich, writes:
For three years l have been troubled by
an intense itching on my body. So terrible
was il at times that l could get no rest night
Or day. l tried all kinds of ointments and
blood purifiers, but could get no relief. Mr..
ii. A. Ncolai Of 37o Division street recon-
mended DIR. Chase's Ointment. A few
applications stopped the itching and l have
lelt nothing since"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

women stand ready to vouch for the merits
Of DR.. Chase's Ointment. II has brought
about some Of the most marvellous cures ever
recorded. In justice to yourself and family.
you cannot do without it in your home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

Health Onicer's report read as follows:
Belding Mich, July 5, 1901
To the Common Council Of the City OF Bedding
Your Health 0nicer and City Physician would
respectfully submit the following report oi SER
vices performed the month OF June. 1901:
Number OF Alleged Nusances Reported, In.
vestigated and ordered Removed, Ten.
Number OF Contagious Diseases reported, one
Typhoid Fever
Number taken sick of Typhoid Fever one
number died one.
Number sick close OF last month with Con-
sumption two; number died one; number still
sick one: houses now infected one,
Number sick close OF last month with Measles
one: number recovered one.
Number OF calls on City poor. thirty.
Respectfully,
L. OHLINGER,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

Peptorene Tablets regulate ana cure
q disordered stomach. 20 cts. pc box.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
Itching Scalp.
SoaId Head end the Most Violent
Forms OF eczema and eaIt Rheum
Promptly and Thoroughly Cured
by Or. Chase's Ointment.

Among small children. scad head and
similar itching skin diseases are most preva-
lent and the worst feature is that these ALL
ments. which are apparently trivial at first.
almost invariably develop into chronic eczema
II neglected.
There Is but one treatment that physicians
are unanimous in recommending for scald
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

CTATE OF MICHIGAN. The Circuit Count
, for the County of Ionia in Chancery.
Mary Earhart complainant,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11

Moved by Aid. Barker, seconded by Aid Coles
that the following bills be allowed AMI orders
drawn which motion Prevailed
Yeas--Ald. Barker, Hudson, Jersey, Fisher
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-07-11
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, July 5, 1901.
Meeting called TO order by Mayor Leonard.
Roll call-present, Mayor Leonard, Aid Bar
ker Hudson, Jersey, Coles.
ABSENT. Aid. Putnam, Fisher-2.
Minutes Of last meeting read and approved.
AID. Fisher takes his seat.
Petition OF w. w. Mitchell asking extention
OF time TO August LIST to collect dog tax, read.
Belding Mich, July 5th 1901.
TO the Hon. Mayor ana Council OF the City OF
Beldlng:
Gentlemen:-I VIII ask for an extension OF
The Dog tax until the first OF August
Respectfully,
w. w. MITCHELL.
Moved by Aid Fisher seconded by Aid. Jersey
that the extension be granted which motion
prevailed.
Yeas-Ald. Barker, Hudson, Jersey, Fisher,
Coles-5, Nays none.
Moved by Ala. Barker seconded by Aid Coles,
that the following bills be allowed and orders
drawn which motion prevailed.
Yeas-Ald. Barker, Hudson Jersey, Fisher,
Coles-5, Nays none
r. II. Hudson, groceries for Sweet fami-
~ per POOR ON. ;....s...,..,...'''. w
Adam Wagner, months rent, Morey
VIM NJ. Foote, Supervisorlst ward,
spreading tax roll. ........ ....... IOs 90
spreading tax roll go. .............. $50. 1903 90
Fire Department pay roll. ........-.. 90 70
G. S. Moore, meals for Pat O'Grady.... IS
Mrs. Markle, nursing Morey family. 81 0O
Mrs. Chas. Lop T. washing for Morey's. y
Mrs. John Smith, = . 75
Mrs. Cass ... ~
Moved by Aid Barker, seconded by Aid. Coles
that the following bills be allowed AMI orders
drawn which motion Prevailed.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-01-17
Bryan on Party Reorganization.

It IS not necessary to discuss the subject of reorganization further than to say that reorganization Is an inter- nal remedy and that it cannot be ap- piled externally. A person must be inside of the party before he can par ticipste in the party management. Some seem to think that they can be outside for voting purposes and inside for purposes of reorganization. If a man allows his wife to obtain divorce from him on the ground of failure to support, desertion or infidelity, he must remarry her before the public will pay any attention to his expres- sion of solicitude for her welfare, and SO those who have lost their party standing because of the party candi. dates and unfaithiulness to democratic doctrines, as defined by legitimate authority, must reunite with the party before any attention will be paid to their pretensions of interest.
 Those wbo are within the party lines have right to & voice in the making oi the platform, and are entitled 10 make such change in the organization or machinery of the party as they please, but honesty and good faith require that any desired change shall be open y proposed and fairly presented. Party organizations are framed for party governments and derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. Party platforms are of no value unless they reflect the purpose of and the policy desired ny majority of those Nho belong to the party. Those who are really devoted to demo- cratic principles will neither practice deception themselves or permit others to practice deception Tn writing a plat form or in securing the control of the party machinery.
 No one can foresee the conditions which our party must meet, but we can face the future with the determina- ton to apply democratic principles to every emergency and to make the parIy faithful exponent of the views of those who believe in eqnal rights to all and special privileges to none,
Arizona silver belt., 1901-01-17
A Deep Mystery.

It Is mystery why women endure backache. headache, nervousness sleep- iessuess. melancholy, Painting, and iizzy spells, when thousands have proved that Electric bitters will quick ly cure such troubles. ''l suffered for years with kidney troubles," writes Mrs. Phebe Cherley, ot Peterson, Ia "aud n lame back pained me so I could not dress myself, but Electric bitters wholly cured me, and, alrhough 73 years old, now sm able to do nil my nousew0rk. It overcomes eon~ pa tlon. improves appetite, gives uerfrct
 edith. Only 50 C., at Globe dug store.
Arizona silver belt., 1901-01-17
Full line Monarch goods-the best.
 Old Dominion Commercial Go.
Midwinter Car niyaI.

BOWIE, Ariz., Dec. 29, 1900.
 For the Midwinter Carnival to be held at Fl Paso, Tex, Jan l6 to 20 in- elusive, 1901, tickets will be sold from Bowie to Fl Paso and return, January 15 to 20 inclusive for s9.90, tickets good for return until Jan. 9. Don't miss this opportunity to visit Fl PaSo and have good time. w H DRESSER, 50. Pacl nc Co. Agent.