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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
UNDER THE FRENCH CAPITAL
Dark and Damp Caves Below the
Paris PAvements.


The Paris Of the pavement, gay.
bright and exhilarating, is fairly ia,
miliar to us all, but underground Paris.
dark, solitary and damp. extending for
miles, is comparatively unknown. A
part of this area Is devoted to the
catacombs-a valley of dry bones, .
garden Of the dead; the rest garden
still more vast, provides for the wants.
or rather the luxuries, Of the living
1t is devoted TO mushroom culture.
These subterranean passages extend
for some twenty miles under the gay
capital and are from twenty feet to
160 feet beneath the surface.
1t is very difficult to obtain permits
sion to visit them, and when permits
sion is obtained 1t requires some
courage to avail oneself OF it, for the
only entrance is circular opening
like the mouth of well. out Of which
a long pole stands. Through this
pole. fastened at the top only. at
fairly long intervals, sticks are thrust
This primitive ladder, the base of
which swings like a pendulum in the
impenetrable darkness below, Is the
only means Of reaching the cages.
Here" again cried our guide, Nh q
burst of cheerfulness, "see this doori
On the other side are the catacombs
as full rooms" We smiled. We
were not afraid of the bones with an
iron door between them and us.-The
Strand Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Passing of Millionaire Mackay.

John w. Mackay. of San Francisco,
who had been suffering from heat
prostration since Tuesday. the 18th.
died ut his residence on Carlton House
terrace, London, Eng, Sunday evening.
The immediate cause of death was
heart failure. The right lung was
found to be congested and symptoms
indicated pneumonia John w Mac
kay, known everywhere as the Bon
ANA King" has had remarkable ca
reer. From n laborer in the mines he
became one Of the wealthiest men IN
the world. The remains will be taken
10 New York for interment in Green
wood cemetery. Brooklyn. The wealth
OF the dead man is almost fabulous il
being said that he could not tell within
$40, 900, 900 the actual amount.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
CONDEMNED NEWS.

Orangemen and Nationalists FLASHED
at Neway, Counties Down and Arm
agh, Ireland. n score of policemen and
a district inspector being injured.
A collision in the straits of Malacca
between the steamer Teutonia and n
Chinese junk sank both vessels, only 6S
persons being saved out of 100 on
board.
Nautical 1902" an anonymously ed
tied publication of the German navy
department, makes an interesting
comparison of the latest American and
German artillery and admits that ar
tillery superiority is on the side of the
American battleships.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
FROM ALL OVER MICHIGAN
The Hender.on-Ame. Case.

The report that the Henderson-Ames
Co. directors. complained against for
perjury, will make Il full confession OF
the affair at the examination this week
Is doubtless due to an incomplete un-
Outstanding of the affair. The fact Is
the directors, both before the grand
jury and on the trials of Col. Sutton
and Arthur f. Marsh. told story of
the military supplies transaction
which Prosecuting Attorney futile be-
lievcs 10 be true. They can do no
more. Attorney X. G. Ostrander Is not
prepared to outline his defense of the
accused directors. but II Is not believed
that unless Col. Sutton Is brought to
trial the cases against the directors
will be pushed as hard as they would
otherwise be. The Henderson-Ames
directors have, beside aiding the grand
jury ia unearthing the plot. reimbursed
the state for the loss on the military
supplies deal without any assistance
from the other conspirators, and they
have suffered injury to their business,
beside a great deal of anxiety. Their
legal expenses, in addition to the
money paid to the state, has not been
n trifing sum
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Smallpox Excitement.

The family OF Geo. Howard, living
some II miles south of st. Joseph, has
been duarantined for smallpox. The
disease was diagnosed Monday by DIR.
T.. J. Witt. Great excitement pre-
walls over the fact that the family has
been afflicted with smallpox for two
weeks. when they thought ii was only
chickenpox. and all of the time they
have been picking berries for the Chi
cago market This Is regarded by
the authorities to be terrible condi'
tion of affairs. as every case of Der
ries shipped by the family has been
infected with smallpox and has gone
to Chicago families. Some crates OF
berries from the Howard farm await
ing shipment at st. Joe have been con-
6scated and destroyed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
The Damage by Rainfall.

Reports from the various parts Of
the state that the heavy rains
have caused damage to crops that
it is estimated runs up into the hun
dreds of thousands of dollars. The
latest rains which eliminated in Sun
days deluge adds many thousand dol
lars more to the farmers losses. In
Lenawee county the damage to the
hay crop alone is given conservatively
at $4,000. Farmers everywhere are
discouraged. They see no indications
of let-up in the rains. No matter
how favorable the weather might be
for the rest Of the season it could
not materially reduce their loss for
much OF the damage TO crops is al
ready complete
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
To OIeo Dealers.

Now that the Supreme Court has
sustained the constitutionality of the
anti-colored oleomargarine law. the
dairy an .ood department proposes to
see that the law is enforced to the let
ter. Numerous prosecutions have been
commenced in various counties. sam
Piles taken and analysed in other coun-
ties with view TO commencing prose
cutions. The accused were bound over
to the Circuit Courts. and proceedings
have there been stalled pending the
decision of the Supreme Court in the
case appealed 10 that tribunal. The
department Is placing copy of the
Supreme Court decision In the hands
of every dealer in the state. with the
information that the law will be strict
ly enforced. Dealers who now sell the
prohibited article will be deemed TO do
so wilfully.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Cost of Battleships.

Twenty years ago (1SS3) British
battleship cost about s2,400,00O; the
Admiral class (1SS9) cost about s3.-
100000; the Royal Sovereign class
(1S93-95) cost about s4,200.000; the
Majestic (1S95-9s) cost s4,400,O00;
the Formidable and the Duncan (190D
cost more than 100000; the King
Edward VII, the Dominion and the
Commonwealth, now building, will
have displacements of about 1880
tons and will cost about $6,400,0 600.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

A severe typhoon swept over the
southern islands of the Philippines
June IA and 10. The United States
customs steamer Clearwater was lost
Off the island OF Martinique Nine
teen OF her crew, including three
Americans. were drowned.
Counsel for Greene and Taylor. the
fugitives. whose extradition is sought
by the United States. are endeavoring
to have the proceedings set aside at
Quebec on the ground that Marion
Edwin, of the state department. had
offered the accused 10 compromise by
abandoning the demand for extradition
on their payment of sum OF SJ00,OOO
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
A Question of Robes.

When President Jacob Gould
Schurman of Cornell formally receiv-
ed Lord Kelvin at Ithaca he caused
considerable favorable comment by
wearing the scarlet robe and black
velvet cap which his degree of doctor
Of laws from the University of Edin-
burgh entities him TO wear. President
Schurman will probably wear tle
robe at all future academic functions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Gen. smith Retired by Roosevelt.

Gen Jacob Smith. Hell Roaring
Smith" some of his enemies have
called him, who is responsible for the
"kill and burn" order in Samar, will
be placed on the retired list, compul-
sorily.
1t was given out that the court-mar-
tial finding in his case was that he
was guilty of reprehensible conduct
and violation of articles of war. and
the sentence was that he he publicly
reprimanded by the president of the
United States.
The presidents reprimand has been
received by the war department and
is to be made public at once.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
The Hnrton Boy Discharged.

The police have discharged young
Lee Harton, who was responsible for
the shooting of Mrs. Earl Mesler, in
Lansing last week. there being no evi-
dence Of any intention on the part of
the hoy to shoot the woman. The boy
was released on the recommendation
Of the prosecuting attorney. Mrs. Mes
Ter Is at the city hospital. where 1t Is
reported she is getting along as well
rs could be expected. and her recovery
IS not improbable. although the bullet
passed entirely through her body.
There Is some evidence Of congestion
Of the upper portion of the lung. but
It is believed that careful nursing will
bring her through all right.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Tracy Identified.

Harry Tracy, the Oregon bandit, has
been identified. He is Harry Tracy
Severens. of Grand Rapids. Wis. lie
Is the grandson OF ]. l.. Severens. an
old and respected citizen of that place
Harry Severens was born and reared in
Pittsfield. Wis. but his criminal ca
rcer began after he left for the west.
When in the penitentiary at Portland.
Orc. he wrote home TO his grandfather,
asking him 10 undertake TO get n per-
manent pardon for him.
J. =. Severens Ks wealthy. and during
the last few mouths has been an in
valid. The news Of the dcpredations
of his grandson have been kept from
him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
THE BELDINC BANNER
BEIDINe, =. MICHIGAN.
The Voice OF Jenny lind.

II would seem that the mantle OF the
illustrious Jenny Lind. who was known
ms the Swedish Nightingale, has fallen
upon her granddaughter, Miss Gwen.
dolin Maude. 1t is said that her rendi.
ton of the songs by the masters has
won the admiration of the critics of
Europe. Jenny Lind left one daugh.
ter, who, although she did not possess
the voice of her mother, was writer
of charming songs. 1t appears that
the great singers talent passed over
one generation to remain the gilt OF
the granddaughter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Kings American Name.

Numerous inquiries are being made
as to what would be King Edwards
name if he had the honor of being a
citizen of the United States. His
mothers name was Guelph and she
married a man whose family name
was Victim. Therefore should his
most gracious majesty desire 10 be-
come a citizen of this country his pa.
pers would be made out to Albert Z
Victim.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Stealing Wnter.

Surprise was created at Benton Har-
Dor the other day by the announcements
that water theft has been going on for
some time in various parts of the city.
and that the city has been furnishing
many families with water free OF
charge without knowing It.
Supt. Richardson states that people
have tapped the water pipes without
notifying the city. and he is busy is
suing warrants for the offenders. Sew
eral business men are said TO be on
the list.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Cyclone ut Flint.

4 cyclone visited this county Mon
day night. doing much damage in the
vicinity of Mt. Morris. Orchards
were devastated and buildings were
unroofed. julius Piper's farm build
ings were unroofed and his orchards
destroyed. Within a radius Of several
miles crops We're greatly damaged. In
the city lightning struck the residence
Of Henry Hosler Fourteenth street.
while the family were at supper. The
bolt passed through the house and
struck Mrs Hosler. rendering her I'M
conscious and paralyzing her left side.
Her condition is critical.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
The Boxers Again.

a recrudescence of the boxer move.
ment in China is feared Boxer agents
are swGrming over Mongolia. The
mass of the population Is in sympathy
with the boxers, while the fanatics
are in sympathy with Russia Rumors
are in circulation In Mongolia that
the fanatics will petition the Russian
government to extend its protection to
them. Mongolia remained quiet
the recent boxer insurrec.
ton in China.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
WANTS Commissions.

John Cole. of Fremont. formerly EN-
ployed i'm the auditor-generars office.
has brought suit against RObt. Mullin.
Of Colorado Springs. and A. O. Crozier.
of Grand Rapids, for $50 600 for work
alleged to have been done by him.
Mullin formerly. lived ut Newaygo, but
Of late years has been mining in Col
orado. He enlisted Crozier and other
men in the formation of "a company.
Cole was engaged to sell stock. and
one buyer was Gov. Bliss, who invest
ed heavily. Cole now claims that he
has not been paid the commissions
promised
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Punched the Gang.

What is alleged to be a gang Of pick
pockets struck Durand Saturday even
ing, but before they had time to ma
ture plans for action Deputy Sheriff
Hovey with his deputies swept down
upon them and placed them in the
cooler There were five in the gang,
four men and one woman. They gave
their names as George Meyers. Els
tella Meyers, his wife. jim Brooks,
John Bruce and Abe Miller. They had
been doing business at St Johns dur
ing the street fair, which was in prog
ress last week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Worlds eiaaest Sailing Ship.

Germany has the largest sailing ves-
sci in the world, the Preussen, of 5000
tons, just launched at Geestemunde-
She is owned by the firm that owns
the former largest sailing vessel. the
Potosi, of 5000 odd tons, and will be
used in the trade with the Pacific
coast of America. The Preussen is
437 feet long and SO feet wide. She
draws "a feet and has a spread of sail
of $4,000 square feet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
strncl. nv Lightning.

Mrs. John Knoll Of the township Of
Frankenmuth, was struck by lightning
while working in the fields with her
husband and son, and killed Monday
afternoon.
She was putting up shocks. and her
husband and son George were loading
hay on a wagon. The horses ran away
when the fash came. and when the
men succeeded in stopping them they
found Mrs. Knoll lying on the
ground dead
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

II is said that Russia has addressed
a note to the powers suggesting an in
ternational conference to deal with
trusts.
A distant earthquake shock was felt
in Malone, \. ", Friday morning. 1t
lasted about 10 SECONDS. Many persons
were awakened by the rumbling and
the rafting OF windows.
ID. c. Longworth. Of Cairo. who is
Just now in England. brings the warn.
Ing that the Egyptian sphinx is rapid.
~ decaying II will not now, he says.
be able long 10 withstand the altering
climate of Egypt, due to irrigation OF
recent years
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Curious Plaque pisappears.

The Province of Gujarat, in the
Bombay presidency, suffered during
the first few months of the year from
plague of rats. which infested
hedges and fields, and even at the
newly sown grain. Now, however,
they have suddenly disappeared in an
unaccountable manner
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
A Suburban Gentleman.

This definition of a gentleman was
provided by a suburban butcher. He
was asked for some details concern
ing a man who had just left his shop.
What i'm, sir?" he replied. "Oh, 'e's
a thorough gentleman. Z don't go up
TO London every day. London
Globe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Sensible Pianos for Children.

Halfsize pianos are made on the
continent for the use of children,
who are learning to play. Doctors
declare that much permanent injury
is done to the muscles of the fingers
by endeavoring to stretch an octave
or more, so that the new pianos are
made with the keys half the usu.l
width in order to prevent such injury.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Michigan Pensions.

Michigan pensions: Original-Eliiah
Wilson. Detroit So Increase--Aaron
Puntious. Berrien Springs. $40; John
Raymond. st. Louis. SIS; Joseph ID.
Buckling. Climax. S14; John w. Tay-
Tor, Vickcryville. S1i. Widows-Mary
$. Lewis. st. Johns. S12; Matilda Dy-
mond, Otsego, So; Amalia Jones, Black
River, SIS.
Dora Delamcre has been appointed
postmistress at South Haven. Mich.
Ewing Jones. n student at the min.
ing school. whose parents live at Los
Angeles. Cal, has been drowned ip
Portage lake while canoeing.
Battle Creek people think Goguac
water should he filtered before using.
ms swimmers do not tend to make 1t
seem drinkable raw.
Orson Warner. farmer near
Quincy. while unloading hay, was
caught IN the ropes of hay sling and
carried up 80 feet from the barn floor
when he dropped. Both arms were
broken and his jaw dlslocated
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

The only kind of sinner who cannot
be saved to-day is the one who will not
trust In Christ.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

If Christ is seen in your life, some
body will be convinced that God Is
still working miracles on earth.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds-N. w. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb II, 1900
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

All the science in the world can't make
a bad man feel at home in a good prayer
meeting
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

Love for God is something that will not
grow IL you try TO hide IL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is q constitutional cure. Price. TIC

Yukutch, Russia, is the coolest place in
the world. The mercury sometimes falls
10 70 degrees below zero.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

Clear white clothes are a sign that the
housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue.
Large OF. package, 5 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24
Stops the Cough ana
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.

The devil enjoys himself in the COM
pany of people who are well pleased with
themselves
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

In China when a pupil Is reciting M
lesson he turns his back to his teacher.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

People are scarce who think that the
folk in the next house have religion
enough.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

etc permanently cured. No nervousness after
I'll hrst days OF DR. Knes Great Nerve Rertors
er Send for FREE 92. 90 trial bottle and treatise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

Good name in man or woman
Is the immediate jewel OF the soul.
Shakespeare
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW
IL $50, use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t will make
them white as snow. OF. package cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,
For children eethinR softens the gums reduces In
Examination, allays pain wind collie. CSC bottle
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-26
KILLING CLIMAX OF FEUD
Man Who Commits the Murder Shoots Him
self, Probably Fatally.
TROUBLE HAD BEEN EXPECTED LONG TIME
Dead Man and His slayer Meet on
the street at Seward and shoot
Ing Commences without
Any PreIiminRries.

SEWARD, Neb., June 25.-(special Tele-
gram. )-One man dead and another dying
is the result Of an old quarrel. This even
ing at e:45 as John Hand was coming up
town from supper he was met on the street
near Callender's coal ONCE by Alec Lange,
who. drawing a revolver, shot Hand, kill
ing him almost instantly. TIL ball entered
Just back of the right ear.
LANCE then went to his home. about a
block south, and. entering the stable. shot
himself twice, once behind the right ear
and once through the stomach. and although
he is still alive and able to talk, there Is
no chance of his recovery.
The tragedy was not a great surprise to
the people here who are familiar with the
circumstances and something Of the kind
has been expected for about two years.
About two years ago, when both men were
in the grocery business. Hands name was
mentioned quite frequently with that Of
Mrs. Lange, and about a year ago LANCE
attacked Hand with a club, but at that time
the two men we're separated.
The trouble was brought to a climax n
few days ago, when Hand brought an action
in justice court to obtain a judgment
against LANCE for money claimed to have
been furnished Mrs. LANCE during the last
year, and the case was set for trial to-
morrow morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-26
EXCITEMENT MAY PROVE FATAL
Delegate Returning from POpuIist
Convention Taken Sick on
the Train.

AURORA. Neb.. June 25.-(specisl Tele-
gram.)-F. shipton Of Geneva, a delegate
from Fillmore county to the populist state
convention. was stricken by congestion Of
the brain while riding homeward from
Grand Island on a Burlington train tonight.
At Aurora he was removed from the train
in an insensible condition. He was stricken
just after the train left Phillips, about ten
miles west Of Aurora.
DR.. Hay OF Aurora was called and, after
a hasty examination, pronounced the mans
condition serious, but not Immediately
alarming. C. Smrha and II. P. Wilson.
members Of the fillmore delegation, were
with Mr.. Shipton on the train and remained
with him at Aurora.
TIL physician says the attack was a d.
rect outgrowth Of the severe strain the man
had been under at the convention.
Shipton was formerly county Judge OF
Fillmore county. In 1899 he figured prom
inently in contempt proceedings before the
Nebraska legislature, being cited for con-
tempt for refusing to obey an order Of the
house in the Fillmore county contest
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-26
BOYS FALL INTO THE TRAP
Demand Money or Threaten to Kid
nap a Child and Are Caught
Seeking Buried Treasure.

NEIGH. Neb., June 25.-(special Tele-
gram. Fields and Burt Dillon of Oak
dale. boys II and II years Of age. are under
arrest. charged with writing and sending
the following unsigned letter:
C. H. Torpin: We do demand you to go
after dark and bury $50 in paper money
by the old stump on the northwest corner
OF the block your house Is on. Bury II
under six inches of ground the east side
OF that stump. Do this tonight when no
one is watching. II these orders are not
obeyed 1t will be an empty chair at your
dinner table. and II you think more of $50
than you do of a child you can keep the
money and lose a child. but X the small
amount OF $50 is not placed by the stump
we will rob you Of a child and end your
life with a bullet, and II you mention this
to anyone, no matter who II Is, you will
never see snow fall again.
Wrap the money In brown paper and tie
with a red string.
Twentieth OF June.
Mr.. Torpin placed a dummy package at
the point directed and the place was
watched. with the result of the boys being
Apprehended when they sought to obtain
possession OF the package. The parents OF
the boys are prominent people, but the
youths long ago passed beyond parental
control and have a general reputation for
~toughness. They will be examined before
the county Judge tomorrow.