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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
DESERTERWHOLED
F|L|P|N0S KILLED
Native Scouts Bring in the
Head of David Fagin,
the Negro Traitor.
GEN. TORRES MAY NOT HANG.
A Military Com mission Found Him
Guilty os Ordering Assassination of
Corporal Fieldner, but Gen. ChafYee
Disapproves of the Sentence.

Manila, Dec. 10.-Native scouts from
Bengabon, province of Neuva Ecija,
have killed the American negro, David
Fagin, deserter from the Twenty
fourth (colored) infantry, who for
more than two years has been leading
Filipinos against the American troops.
The native scouts decapitated their
prisoner. The mans head, however,
was recognized as that of Fagin. They
also secured his commission In the in
surgent army. Fagin had on one Of
his fingers the class ring of Lieutenant
Frederick w. Altstaetter of the en-
gineers, who was captured by Filipinos
supposedly under the command of
Fagin himself, Oct. %, 1900. Fagin
had been reported killed on several
occasions. The authorities are salts
fled that former statements of his
death were erroneous, and that he has
now been killed.
A military commission has sentenced
the Filipino General Isidore Torres to
be hanged, after finding him guilty of
ordering the assassination of Corpor-
al Fieldner of the Twelfth infantry at
Malolos, province Of Bulacan, last Oc-
tober. The sentence Of the commits
sion has been disapproved by General
Chaffee, who finds that the commission
had reasonable grounds to doubt
whether General Torres personally or
dered the assassination Of the Ameri-
can soldier. General Chaffee thinks
that the high rank held by Torres in
the insurgent army would have been
sufficient to prevent such unmilitary
action on his part.
The case Of Patterson, the English
man, private secretary to Sixto Lopez,
whom efforts were made to deport
from Manila after he had landed there
without swearing allegiance to the
United States. is still hanging fire be-
fore the Supreme Court. Patterson's
attorneys allege that their client, once
having landed, is beyond the jurisdic-
ton of w. Morgan Shuster, collector
Of customs for the Philippines, who
has been trying to effect Patterson's
expulsion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
WANTED THE CANDY ALSO.
Dead Johnny's Sister After All His
Christmas Presents.

Debu after All His
Christmas Presents.
Missionaries to far off lands, and
especially those who have labored
among people whose principal article
of diet IL rice, are apt to refer to
their lukewarm converts as rice
Christians" because the converts SO
termed care much more for the mater
ial than the spiritual food that the
missionaries dispense. Something of
the same spirit animates Christians,
young and old, in this corner of the
world, particularly at holiday time,
and among the younger element when
Christmas trees and gifts are in or
der. The story told recently by Sum-
day school teacher Is an illustration.
"a couple of weeks before Christmas
one of the small boys of this teachers
class contracted pneumonia and died.
He was much beloved, and his death
was felt by his classmates and the
workers in the school, His name was
on the list for a handsome gift at
Christmas, and the superintendent of
the school decided that 1t would be
a graceful thing, and the boys family
would doubtless appreciate the act,
II the gift set apart for the boy were
sent to his home, to be given to a
younger brother or disposed of as his
parents thought fit. When the gift
distribution was in progress, a sister
OF the little fellow, also an attendant
at the school. was asked to take the
gift home. She received II In silence,
and stood around with an expectant
air. At last the teacher remarked:
What is 1t you are waiting for. Lucyf
You have received your gifts and
Johnny's also" "Yes'm, know. but
doesn't Johnny get box OF candy.
too" Johnny's sister got the candy.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
NATIONS VS.. ANARCHY,
Senator Hoar Offers = Joint Resoiutios
for World Negotiations.

Washington, Dec. 10.-Mr. Hoar
(Mass.) presented a joint resolution
today authorizing the president to en-
ter into negotiations with civilized
nations for the purpose of combining
persons attempting the lives Of the
chief magistrate.
A resolution appropriating 5000
for transporting and the installation
of government exhibit at the
Charlestown exposition was passed.
Chairman Payne OF the Ways and
Means committee today presented his
Republican colleagues OF the commit
tee a revenue tariff bill for the Philip
pines which he had drawn to meet
the conditions of the recent supreme
court decision. The Republican mem
bers Of the committee met at 1890
O'Clock this morning to continue the
discussion OF the general subject. The
meeting was executive and was pre-
liminary to a full meeting of the COM
mittee tomorrow morning, when a
Philippine tariff measure will be sub
mitted to the Democratic members
and voted upon.
The Payne bill is brief, with two
features. It applies the Dingley law to
Philippine exports to this country and
the Philippine commission tariff
schedule to goods entering the Philip
pines. A further section grants re-
bate of customs tax on goods which
have paid an internal revenue tax
In this country. There is no proviso
in the measure that it shall be tempo
rary, so that the rates, II imposed.
would be applicable until congress
acted otherwise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
Hard Times In west Indies,

New York, Dec. 10.-A dispatch
from Copenhagen to the Times says
the economic situation in the Danish
West Indies is bad owing to the fall
in the price Of sugar. but st. Thomas
has an excellent harbor, which would
be strategically and commercially
valuable to the United States.
1t is significant, says the correspond
ent, that in 1857 the United States Of
fered for the two smallest islands
nearly double the sum now offered
for all three.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
DRAGS FOR HIS OWN BODY.
Bystander Helping Onicers In Search II
Supposed Dead Man.

Houghton, Mich, Dec. 10.-John A..
Carlson of Dollar Bay disappeared sew
eral days ago and his valise being
found on Mineral Range wharf sus-
picions of suicide were aroused. Mayor
Scott of Hancock secured GRAPHING
irons to-day and repairing to the scene
of the supposed drowning got by.
stander to assist in the search. and
after half an hours work the new man
became sufficiently interested to ask
who was drowned. Fellow named
Carlson" said the mayor. whats his
first name?" was the query. John A.. /"
was the answer. I'm John A. Carl
son." said the assistant. Just come
back for my satchel when you hired
me-" The search was stopped and the
mayor handed Carlson 81 for helping
to search for his own body.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
Thirty Nine Inmate. Escape.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 10.-Thirty-
nine prisoners, serving sentences for
minor crimes, escaped from the South
Side city jail in the afternoon by dig
ging through sixteen-inch brick wall
with pocket knives. Five Of those who
escaped were captured this afternoon,
but no trace Of the others can be
found
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
C.t.rrh cannot he Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. MS they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease Catarrh Is D.
cure IL YOU must take internal remedies Hall'y
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
HALLS Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine
IL was prescribed by one OF the best physicians
in this country for years, and Is regular pre-
scription IL is composed or the best tonics
known combined with the best blood purifiers
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination OF the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results In curing
Catarrh Send for testimonials, free
+. j. CHENEY e. CO, Props Toledo. O
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
Prominent New yorker Dead.

New York, Dec. 10.-Austin Parker
Baldwin is dead at his home in this
city after an attack of acute bronchi-
It's lasting only few days. Mr.. Bald
win was born in 1884 and had lived in
New York nearly half century.
He was we'll known in steamship
circles as head of Austin Baldwin &
Co., agents for Baldwin Bros Ameri-
can and European Express company,
and OF the Allan State Steamship line
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
A GREAT SOLDIERS HOME.
Both Union and Confederate Veterans
TO Ne Cared For.

to Ne Cared For
The Home for Disabled Volunteer
Soldiers at Johnson City. Tenn, which
is now being built. will. when COM
pleted. be one OF the most notable
groups of buildings in that state. Aside
from its architectural value, the home
will be remarkable because OF the
broad and liberal plan on which 1t Will
be conducted. There are homes and
soldiers retreats in all parts of the
United States. but they are exclusively
either for union or for confederate
veterans. This one will be, accord
ing to the plans which have been
adopted "a shelter for $500 men who
volunteered in the union or confeder-
ate service In the civil war and in the
war with Spain"
The home will comprise thirty-five
buildings. Congress appropriated
81, 000. 900 toward the project, and the
home is to be completed In three
years. The site comprises q tract OF
land a mile and three-quarters long
and three-quarters Of mile wide. stu
ated in the heart of the Tennessee
mountains. The place is so delight
fully situated that 1t is believed 1t
will eventually become popular
health resort.
Among the larger buildings Of the
group will be a memorial hall, mess
hall and chapel, and canteen similar
to those which were maintained at
army posts many years ago will be
one OF the features. The grounds will
be laid out in parks, groves and drive
ways, and the landscape features will
add to the picturesque appearance OF
the home. Gen. John T. Richards, OF
Maine, has been appointed superin-
tendent of construction.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
Betraxed BIZ French Heel.

Mount Vernon, N. Y, Dec. 10.-Mary
Elizabeth Thompson, thought to be
the leader Of gang Of burglars that
has been robbing villas along the
northern shore of Long Island Sound
during the last six months. was ar
rested here. She is only II years old
and is southern creole girl. The
prints of a woman's shoe with a high
French heel, found near the Hettinger
house, led to her arrest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
Isa Lives Lost on Great Lakes.

Chicago, Dec. 10.-While the season
of navigation has passed without any
serious storms which will have an his
torical interest, the loss Of life In
navigating the Great Lakes is larger
than in any previous season since the
coming of modern boats into lake serv-
Ice. The death list shows a total Of
1872 persons, as compared with ITO last
year, 100 In 1899, 95 In 1898, 6S in
1897. and 66 In 1896.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
MIaa Stone Near Rilo.

Sofa, Bulgaria, Dec. 10.-Accord-
ing to information received from Sa-
lonica, Miss Ellen M. Stone and Nine.
Tsilka are concealed in the vicinity OF
Rilo, about FIVE miles south Of Dub
nitza, in Bulgarian territory. It is un-
derstood that the information is con-
sidered reliable enough to justify the
American officials in Turkey dispatch
ing emissaries to treat with the ban
dts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Chicago, Dec. 10.-In a quarrel over
the affections Of girl Clarence Sill
vers, 5341 Armour avenue was stabbed
and killed shortly after midnight by
Lewis Benjamin at the home of Mrs.
Georgia Mathley, 1916 Armour ave-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
Michigan village Burned.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Dec. 10.-The
entire business portion of the village
Of Coolies, twenty miles west of Kala-
mazoo, was destroyed by fire yester-
day. Sixteen business places were
burned and the total loss is estimated
to be about 100000. The insurance
is small. There was no loss of life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
Fire 1T Rhlnelander. Wis.

Rhinelander, Wis, Dec. 10.-The
plant of the Wabash Screen company
here, together with the company's ex-
tensive lumber yards, were destroyed
by fire last night. The damage is
estimated at 3400, 900.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
Gambling with Death.

Il see," remarked Statisticus, that
there are 5000 varieties of mush-
rooms. OF which only 300 are edible"
which means" replied Sporticus.
that every time you eat mushroom
you go up against twenty-to-on
shot. Judge
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
poy Drovp.d while skatipr.

Wabash, Ind, Dec. 10.-George, the
10-year-old son OF Joseph Kmeller of
Columbia City. was drowned in pond
near that place in the morning. The
boy was skating and the Ice broke.
Assistance arrived too late. The body
was recovered.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Chicago, Dec 10.-More lives were
lost on the lakes during the naviga-
ton season just closed than during
any year since the adoption of modern
vessels. The death roll contains 1872
names. This is an increase Of thirty
two over last season.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
AS 1T GOES.

AS 1T GOES
Tho greatest monarch OF the wood
Some day bal failsp low,
And spread its dust tpon the ground
Whence newer monarchs grow.
The sweetest song that Ger was sung
3 No one remembers now
All wtthered like the laursls which
Adorned its writer's brow.
The grandest mortal OF the earth
Shall lie as low as these,
Forgotten as the rain drop In
The vastness OF the seas:
For this is earth. Till heavens reached
Forgotten and unknown,
Man dies-remembered but the length
or his own dying groan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Oskaloosa, Iowa, Dec. 10.-wil-
liam Sharpless, white. was shot and
instantly killed by Buck williams,
colored, last night near the Baxton
mining camp. Williams escaped.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

ranchng lands OF Manitoba. Assniboia, AIberA
and Saskatchewan. Exceptional advantages
and low rates OF fare are given 70 those desir.
Gus Of inspecting the fall grant lands. The
handsome forty pare Atlas OF western Can
ada sent free TO oil applicants Apply TO II.
Pedley, Superintendent Immigration, Ottawa,
Canada; or to Grieve, Saut Ste Marie, Mich,
NJ W McInnes No. Avenue Theatre Block,
Detroit Mich, G A. Laurier Marquette, Mich,
OF Joseph Young. 5ih State st, East, Column
bus Ohio, Canadian Government Agents
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Some girls who profess to be bichRy
educated have merely been lDmeTSe9
IN a weak solution OF accomplish
merits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Don't think because a cat looks the pic
ture OF innocence that it's wise TO leave II
alone with the canary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

BE MEN. Zookizoo, the great invigorator, acts
1t once. Sent for 81; postage paid. Address
Zooki Co, iiOf Russell St.. Detroit. Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHN f.
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. Is. 1900.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Truth crushed to earth will rise again
and the crushing and rising constitutes a
continuous performance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

ITS rerms nentIy cured NO rts or nervousness -.
nrst days Of Dr. Klfnes Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
Dn r. H. KLINE. Ltd. 9Sl Arch St. PHILADELPHIA Pa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

The lie indirect is often as bad and al
ways meaner and more cowardly than
the lie direct.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Some one asserts that cats eysD
are larger al midnight than at any
other time. We are positive Its vOsss
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

It's q poor rule that won't work both
ways, but It's a poorer one that won't
work at all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Don't mention your misery because of
Its so-called ability to comfort the misery
OF others.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

There are a good many things the devil
can't do without the help OF a hypocrite.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Stops the Cough ana
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Mrs. winsiow's soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens tn gums reduces In
nammation allays pain winl collie 25c battle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

AVOID FRAUDULENT INVITATIONS
Use the genuine Russ Bleaching Blue -
preserve your clothes. All grocers, loc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
General Health.

Gentlemen:-I used two bottles OF
Baxter's Man irake Bitters and IL had
decidedly good effect along the line
Of general health. took IL for diges-
tive troubles and was much pleased
with the result G.. A. Botsford, On
away, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Hamlin's Wizard Oil Co. send sOng
book free. Your druggist sells the Oh
and IL stops pain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12
the c0NTENTED FARMER

has a failure In crops,
for his labors, and has
best social and relig.
ious advantages, to.
|gether with splendid
climate and excellent
health. These we give
TO the settlers on the
lands OF Western Can
ada. which comprises
the great grain and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-12

Put a pig I'm a parlor and its first Ques-
tion will be, "Well. where's your mud?
The Washington times., 1901-09-15

bandaged arm and his head was badly
SCARED and bruised. He was otherwise
crippled. and, really. when 1 got through
with John. whose existence / had con-
1ured from my own mind. he was a badly
bruised and mutilated fellow, and a man
whose reputation might be seriously ques-
toned. 1t was great story. and / went
up notch or two. But later the thing
fell back on me with the force of q pile
driver.
John Jones showed up. He had been
assaulted at the time and place intiicGt-
ed in my story. His hand had been badly
hurt and his head was bruised. and al
the other things / had so tnriiliEgiy de-
scribed hEII happened to him And he
was on his way to the fair, too. The only
variation | was ever able TO find was in
the fact that the real John Jones was Il
thoroughly reputable citizen There was.
at least, an inference in my story to the
contrary. Wen. John Jones fixed NY
clock if you will pardon the yulgarisrn.
and he fixed 1t so that il would not run
for while. John Jones suddenly appear
ed in court and he brought suit against
the paper / was working for, and he ask
ed a good sum for damages to his reptt-
tation. | could not explain that il was
all fake on my part. This would ruin
me for good So the trial was about to
come on. when the case was compromised
on a reasonable basis. Little Willie lost
his job as a result of It all. and since that
time he has had but little patience with
the fake and the faker. and SO far as his
own reports are concerned they have been
scrupulously honest. t."-New Orleans DEM
ocrat.
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
THE MONKEY WAS DRUNK.
Appeared before Magistrate Loaded
With whisky, Gin, and Beer.

Recordcr Hageman, of North Bergen,
N j., h. il court on Sunday to consider
a monkey case. The monkey was drunk.
His antics greatly amused the spectators.
His first movement when brought into
court was to remove little red cap he
wore and hold it out for pennies.
The complainant in the case was Tony
Labordo. an Italian organ grinder. and
the defendant was Mrs. Jane Sennett who
keeps the Elipse Hotel. on Bergenline
Avenue. Labordo. who started out Sun
day morning to furnish music for the peo-
pie of North Bergen, finally reached the
Elipse Hotel.
While Laborda was turning the crank of
the organ the monkey ran into the bar
room and climbed on the bar. Mrs. SEN
nett made him welcome, and, as she ad-
mitted. treated him to whisky, gin, beer,
and creme de menthe. The monkey ex-
hibited no preference, but smacked his
lips over each new drink.
When Labordo got through his big mu-
sical programme he went into the hotel
to look for the monkey. By that time the
animal was decidedly drunk. When La
bordo called him he declined to recognize
his owner and clung to Mrs Sennett with
one hand. while with the other he clutch
ed at bottle she offered him. Labordo
tried to seize the monkey, but he broke
away anu lOpktu
for him until he was tired. Then he went
to Recorder Hageman's house and charg-
ed Mrs. Sennett with stealing his monkey.
A constable who was sent to the hotel
soon returned with her and the monkey.
She was fined IS for cruelty to animals
She paid the money. though she denied
the cruelty She said she had had IS
worth of fun. and to the best OF her
Judgment the monkey had enjoyed him
self greatly. She gave 1t as her opinion
that he liked straight whisky better than
he did any other beverage given him.
New York Times.
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
FIRST FAKE HIS LAST.
Newspaper Man Invented story
which Proved Too True.

II had my fill of the fake business"
said an old newspaper man, and the ex-
perience came to me early IN life, and
since the disastrous result of the first Of
fence have never tried to pan off fake
on a newspaper. Other fellows may work
them in perfect safety. but as far as
am concerned the fake is a regular night
mare, and l might be in the business a
thousand years and | would never tsy to
work off fake. 1t was at time Wnen
| was rather green in the business, ana
| had been led to believe that the fake
was the proper thing. thought man
had 10 fake to remain in the business.
That's what the public seemed 10
think, and / thought the public must pe
right about the matter. So conciuded 10
work a fake 1t was a deliberate thins'
and | was careful TO close all the avenues.
So I Thought and detection was simply
ont of the question. | was WORKING on q
naper published near the Canadian Ilne. L
th6nebt il would be a good plan to locate
The happe ming across the border. and SO |
aid wrote a narrowing story about
Jobn Jones' John got mixed up in
drnnkeu brawl John was on his way to
:, country fair when it happened. When
il was all over John had broken and
The Washington times., 1901-09-15
How the Clubs stand.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

BOSTON. Sept. 14-Boston and WASH
ington returned from the South this after
noon, when more than five thousand peo-
pie saw Collins team defeat the Sena-
tors u to l by hard hitting Both teams
had Travelled all night and neither was
too lively. The Boston men. however
were the first to get the cinders out of
their eyes and had everything their own
way
Mercer pitched four innings against Cy
Young. during which the home team
brought in eight runs. In the fourth in
ming. after a tumble by Coughlin, two
singles and triple by Hemphill and Col
lines settled the game. But nevertheless
Mercer was sent to the stable and Carrick
took his place. Carrick had bad opening
inning. when three singles, followed by a
tumble and two bases on balls. gave Col
Inns boys four more. After that Carrick
was hit for only one single.
Three scattered singles were all the hits
Washington could make off Young and
the Senator's only run came on base on
balls, Farrelrs single. and Jimmy Collins
tumble of Dungan's hard bounder.
Hemphill led in the hitting with two
singles and two triples, driving in four
of the runs. In the field Clingman played
a rafting game. while Coughlin had a
bad day at third. Farrell made one bad
error. but covered lots of ground and
stopped several balls labeled hits. Ferris
was on his toes all the time and made a
marvellous play behind second, taking the
ball fifteen feet from the bag and getting
his man at first.
The game began nearly an hour late, as
the teams were delayed between Wash
ington and New York by an accident on
the railroad. The teams will play two
games Monday. The score: