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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
AMNESTY PROCLAMATION READ
Filipino Prisoners Held in Manila
 Were Released.

Manila July 4.-Arthur Ferguson. Sec retary to Governor Taft today read the proclamation of amnesty in the presence of small gathering. The prisoners held by the Americans estimated to number 600 were released without ceremony Many military prisoners had previously been freed Aguinaldo remained in the house which has sheltered him since his captivity. He is expected to visit friends briefly and to depart on d trip. His destination is not announced. The exiles on the Island of Guam are expect ed to return here on a special steamer. The observance of the national holiday is general. The city is decorated and the ships are flying all their flags
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
stars and Stripes in Paris.

Paris July 1.-The Fourth of July was celebrated in this city by a reception at the United States embassy, held by Mrs. Horace Porter, wife of the United States Ambassador. General Porter. who is now in the United States. It was exception ally well attended. principally the whole colony being present.
 Count de Rochambeau and several members of the Rochambeau mission, which recently visited the United States, also called. The emba ssy, consulate. all the American houses and many other business places displayed the Stars and Stripes.
 The American Chamber of Commerce gave a banquet tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
HONOR FOR TAYLOR ALBANIAN IS ELECTED TO
 CHAIR AT COLUMBIA.
Will Divide With Justice Harlan and Brewer Chair of Interna- tional Law in That
 Institution.

Washington, July 4.--Hannis Taylor, au- thor of notable works on constitutional and international law. and formerly Unit ed States minister to Spain, has just been elected to the chair of English constitu- tional and common law and of interna- tional private law in the school of com parative jurisprudence and diplomacy of the Columbian University. pr. Taylor will divide with Justices Harlan and Brewer. of the United States Supreme Court, in the teaching of constitutional and international law in that institution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
Reception at Rome Embassy.

Rome, July 4.-Georse von L. Meyer. the United States Ambassador. being at Hamburg for the Cure. Lewis Morris Id- dings, the Secretary of the Embassy, and Mrs Idding. assisted by Mrs. William H. Taft, wife of Governor Taft of the Philippines, held the Fourth of July re- ception at the embassy here today. It was attended by over 100 Americans. La- ter in the day, Monsignor Seton of Jer- sey City gave a reception to Cardinal Satolli, at which President Roosevelt, the Pope and Cardinal Satoli were toast ed with great enthusiasm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
DUN's TRADE REVIEW.
The Half Year Just Closed Was Re-
 markablY Satisfactory.

NEW YORK, July AR G. Dun & Co., $ weekly review of trade tomorrow will say Quiet conditions have prevailed in most branches of business especially in those mar kets already affected by labor difference d.s- putes Large interest payments testify to the prosperous condition of railways, industrial corporations and fuel institutions and aside from the labor troubles. the half year just ended was remarkably satisfactory Railway earnings for June exceeded last years by GA per cent. and those of 300 by t9.9 per cent.
 Tn the iron and steel districts there have been no developments of importance. Leather is dull and hides weak In the textile mar sessions and the tone was steady, while woolen mills are more actively engaged and buyers are in the Eastern markets for raw material vance and firmness is expected at the London auction sale next Tuesday.
 The general level of grain prices is higher for the week, especially corn and oats. East ern markets reflected the strength but did not share the activity. Both receipts and ex- ing to only 246s aes bushels. against 2 ess. .oeo last year and exports from all ports compared with 2s7e. los in isoi.
 Cotton prospects frightened with rain in the Southwest. yet there was no weakness.
 The crop year closed with receipts of coffee at Brazil ports far surpassing records and prices remained at the bottom point.
 In spite of many serious drawbacks, rail road earnings for the first half, just closed, the largest ever reported. Total gross earnings of all railroads in the United States 5os gn of per ne cent ysar last year and lS.7 per cent over 900. This report is practically complete for roads em- bracing three -fourths of the total mileage of the United States for five months and in- cludes partial returns for June.
 Commeroial failures in the first half of 1902 numbered 6.l65 with liabilities of S6o 374- S56. Although this is an increase of S4. 57o.- l66 compared with last year and SIS,3 o25 more than the exceptionally favorable record of 1890.
 It Is necessary to go back IS years 10 find another more gratifying showing than that of o02 Despite few exceptionally heavy failures in British Columbia, total liabilities in the Dominion of Canada for the first half in the year were only S5,73e.45I. against defaults (6Io) compares favoraby with all recent years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
ouaenstnwn in Holiday. Attire.

Queenstown. July 1.-The Massachusetts State training ship Enterprise and the United States training ship Alliance have arrived here, and with the United States training ship Monongahela, which has been here for some days past, made a profuse display of bunting In honor of the Fourth of July. Salutes were fired and there were boat races and other sports. The town was decorated and the British war ships dressed specially in honor of the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
Denmark Colony Has a Banquet.

Copenhagen, Denmark, July 1.-The American colony here celebrated the Fourth of July with a banquet at the Phoenix Hotel tonight. at which l.. s. Swenson, the United States Minister. made an address. Patriotic music was played and the room was appropriately decorated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
Mexicans Celebrated the Day.

Laredo. Tex, July 4.-Independence day was celebrated throughout Mexico today with music, fire works, speech making, etc. Torreon celebrated on & larger scale this year than ever before, 5000 being spent in making the celebration a grand success. There was no public celebration in Monterey this year although patriotic Americans individually celebrated. Amer ican business houses were closed through out the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
The Fourth in Texas.

Dallas. Tex, July 1.-The nations birthday was quite, generally observed throughout Texas today. In Dallas busi- ness houses were closed in the afternoon and the general public attended the places of amusement. A joint celebration of the Odd Fellows of Fort Worth and Dallas was held at Arlington and there were many picnics. A heavy rain fell early this morning, making the day cool and pleasant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
Aeronaut Brook Was Killed.

Mount Vernon, H., July An aeronaut named Hall Brook, from St Louis. was instantly killed here today. He made a balloon ascension and the parachute failed to work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
Celebrated on the Isthmus.

Colon, Colombia, July 1.-The Isthmus today celebrated the Fourth of July. The public and private buildings were deco rated with flags. A reception was held this morning at the United States consul
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05

W. IT. Cody, white. aged about 45. who has been hanging round the guardhouse for several days past. telling wonderful tales of his prowess as a detective and Texas ranger. WIS arrested tonight on a telegram from Columbus. Ga. charging him with obtaining goods by false pre- tences.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05

Captain Irby Dead.
 Richmond Va, July 4.-Captain Rich ard Irby, Treasurer of Randolph-Macon College. Ashland, Va. died today. aged 77
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
MOBILES GRAND PARADE.
Fourth of July Celebrated With GrAat Eclat

Mobile. July 4-(Special)-The Fourth of July was celebrated here today with great eclat. There was a grand parade of civic orders, followed by addresses. the singing of patriotic songs and the reading of the Declaration of Independ- ence in Bienville Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
KING CONTINUES TO IMPROVE
He Expressed Amusement at State
 ments of His Condition.

He Expressed Amusement at State
 ments of His Condition. London. July 1.-The following bulletin was posted at Buckingham Palace at D. m.:
 ''The King has had a quiet day His constitutional condition is satisfactory and the wound shows more active signs of repair.
 "Treves.
 Barlow.
 'Iaking" The condition of the King continues satisfactory. Beginning July only one bulletin concerning His Majesty's condi- tion will he issued. It will be posted at o'clock in the morning and the arrange ments will be continued until His Majesty is entirely cOnvalescent.
 The fact that Queen Alexandra in company with the Duchess of Aosta, Prince Waldemar of Denmark and Prince George of Greece drove out this evening is taken as a sign of the Kings satis- factory condition. This was the first rec reation of this kind that the Queen has indulged in since His Majesty was taken ill.
 The King is allowed to read a good deal now. and he enjoys looking at the news papers, He expressed amusement lately at some of the sensational and detailed reports of the operation in the press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-05
TOASTS FOR EDWARD
 TOASTS FOR CHOATE

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
snnich SmperstItIOn.

"In recent visit ! paid to friends
abroad | came across a superstition
that was new TO me-" said traveller
the other day. "One day at dinner
somebody hit a glass. which began the
ringing. jingling noise that Is familiar
when glassware is struck. and imme
diately another guest covered the piece
with his hands so as to muine the
sound. Every one present said Ihat
right; stop the ringing founu out
ON inouirng that when one causes TINS
ringing of glass piece to cease IL
saves human life from drowning
How the notion originated l can't ex-
plain. but these people | speak of were
intelligent and not generally given to
cherishing absurd notions 1t Is saio
to be a Scotch superstition, but none
of my friends could throw light on III
origin"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
VERGENNEs STATION.

c Virgins and wife expect to spend
Christmas at Fairpaius with her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorus Church visited
in Grand Rapids last Friday.
The church election resulted in the
following Trustees, Oren Ford, Abbe
Holmes, Alice Brown, II. A. White,
and D. A. Church, President Helena
White, Treas. Clara Andrews, clerk
Clara Porter.
Election of officers for the Sabbath
school next Sunday Dee. %.
G. Il. Porter was in Bedding on bust
ness last Friday.
Mrs. Maggie Keoch visited in Lowell
Mr.. b. Prichard, Of Reed City
spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr.
and Mrs. f. Mason.
G. Howk and family have moved il
with ner father Mr. Virgins.
S hool closed last Friday for va
cation through the holidays.
A Merry Christmas and Happ.
New Y ear to all the Banner force, cor
respondents and subscribers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
CHADWICK.

Edwin Dorr returned from the north
bringing his little grandson with him
for a visit.
Mr.. Fisher OF Long Lake died sun
day morning
Mr.. John Spencer has gone to Har'
Dor Springs for visit
Mrs Bert Spencer received the sau
news of her sisters death Miss Carrie
Slocom of Harbor SIP ings sunday
Miss Kittie Oswald of 4psllanti l.
spending her Christmas vacation Win
her sister Mrs. Mark Leach.
w. Ravell and wife were in Belong
Monday on business.
Bert Spencer purchased COW OF U
Ravell Tuesday
Chadwick school closed for two
weeks vacation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
GRATTAN.

Mrs. Chas. Bear il visiting her par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. j. Randel.
Mrs. s. A Casner's condition is var.a-
BILE. first better, then worse, no steady
gain as was hoped.
Merry, Merry Christmas TO the edi-
tor, Cors. and readers OF the BANNER.
Christmas exercises and tree at Ash
ley church, Dec. "A, evening; Christ
mas tree at jain Randel's Dec. "a
We were sorry to learn our aged
friend, j. b. Hall, was taken with bad
spell Dec. 81. DR.. Morris was called
from Bedding to attend him. All hope
his sickness will be short.
The annual reunion OF the Howard
family will be held this year with Mrs.
Asa Wood. This family are desced-
ents OF the late Robert Howard
Miss Belle Elkins, long the teacher
in the Ashley district, North Gratian'
closed her school for two weeks va
cation last Friday, with Christmas
tree for the pupils and appropriate ex-
ercises. Many of the parents were
present. Rev. Platt gave an entertain
ing talk of this day so sacred to US and
why the whole world observes 1T. Miss
| Elklns was very much surprised when
little Mildred Keller presented her
With me easy chair in behalf OF the
school, with cute recitation.
Miss Ora, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Hilton Watkins, is today, Dec. 23rd
united in marriage with Thomas Books
lev. at the residence of her parents
Congratulations.
The regular meeting of Venus Chap
ter O. e. :. was held Dec. 20, and al
though rainy. the attendance wa
large, the one attraction being the lnl
tiation of Misses Clara Brooks ant
Maude Mason. Could all know wha
is taught in this ceremony there woul'
be less opposition to the order. Th'
Chapter then gave the Masonic lodg
The floor for the installation OF thei
officers elected one week before, as fol
lows: w NJ, j. A. Lessiter; .. W.
C. O. Tower; Jr. W.. Emery Storey
Treas, Aaron Norton; Sec, d. ID. Mil
err: Chaplain, E. o. Bellows;S. Deacon
Bert Ramsdell; j. Dea., Henry Reins
hagen; Stewards, Frank Randall an
Howard Macarthur; Tyler; .. ). Wa'
z kins Messrs. l.. E. Macarthur and j
Bookey of Cannonsburg were the IL
stalling officers, the ceremony beln
, open TO the friends who might wish I
be present, when all were invited I
: oartake of fine refreshments, oyster
being the first course. Mrs. Jane Ric
y of Graud Rapids, was among the CUES
: and several other towns were repr'
sented.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
r.e nlbie and Law.

A certain well known lawyer. whose
wife is almost an invalid, Is telling a
story which illustrates the often point
ed. If unconscious, wit of the darby.
On one occasion, it seems. his wife
was suffering intensely from a nerv-
GUS headache and, thinking, perhaps.
his voice might soothe her to sleep,
asked him to read aloud to her, which
he did as the colored maid went back
and forth about the room setting
things In order for the night.
Presently the maid quietly withdrew
to the kitchen below, where the old
cook. Aunt Phyllis, was making ready
to lock up and depart
"Mr. Alex sho' Is good man" said
the maid, beginning. He settin' NJ
dar readln de Bible to Miss Alice, an
she sick"
eco on. chile" answered Aunt Phyl
lis: don yo' know Mr.. Alex ain read
In no Bible? He's lawyerw-New
York Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

The doctor hears some curious noises
when he places the stethoscope against
your .hest. When the lungs are IN
healthy condition. the medical gentle
man hears pleasant, breezy sound
soft in tone, as you draw in the breath
and expel ii. Should the instrument
convey TO his ear a gurgling or BUD
bling sound he makes mental note OF
the fact that you are in what is known
as the moist stage of bronchitis. In
the dry stage Of the same complaint
the sound is a whstling. wheezy one.
One of the signs of pneumonia is the
cracking note that comes through the
, q.ethoscope 1t is not unlike the sound
that car. a heard when your finger
and thumb have tGGched sticky sub
stance and you first place them 10
gether and then part them. holding
them close TO your ear.
Doctors occasionally hear drippin;
sound. and that indicates that air an'
water have got into some part OF tn
chest where they have no right TO he
Blow across a bottle. and you will pro
duce a sound which is actually to b
heard I'm your chest. 1t is caused j
the same way-that is, by air passln
| over a cavity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
AOVN- KEENE,

Frank Beatie OF Saranac took dinner
with his cousin, VIM. Sparks, in keene
Tuesday.
The Keene Cemetery, Society met
Wednesday with Mrs. I'D. Frost, with
small attendance. owing TO the slippery
walking. Adjourned TO meet with Mrs.
Norman Higgins, January I'D.
The church fair held at the Grange
ball Friday evening was not so well
attended as last year A good many
things remain unsold and can be found
at Mrs. f. Hunters If any one wishes
to purchase.
Mrs II. N. Sparks aud son. Floyd,
left Thursday for visit in Canada and
will be gone until after the holidays.
Mrs. Carrie Scott Is keeping house
for Mrs Il. n. Sparks while she IL
away visiting.
Mrs. Angie Frost returned Friday
from Jersey where she has been visit
ing her brother for the past three
weeks.
Mrs. Alberta Frost has brother
here from Ohio visiting her He viii
stay until after Xmas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
Lived up 20 Her Name.

Apro6os of the eternal domestic ques-
ton, an Engllshwoman relates this ex-
perience: IL engaged maid named
Pearl. and as | simply couldn't ask a
Pearl to ill the coal scuttle or to holy
stone the doorstep, | said: i would
rather call you by some other name.
Have you second oneY Yes replied
the damsel brightly, my second name
is Opal So stuck to Pearl. At one
time / all but engaged a maid named
Hermione, but upon asking her, Have
you a black dress, white caps and
apronsY she replied acidly: Yes,
have; but I'm not going to wear 'em
Ma didn't christen me 'Ermione for to
wear livery"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
EAsTdN BOLSTER

MIR. and Mrs. w. A. Hoskin OF Day
ton Ohio, are spending the holiday s
with C. w. DeGraw and family
Ed. Frost, wife aud son Harold visit
ed in Bolster Sunday.
Milton Blough and wife are moving
into their new house
School closed in the Goodwin schooI
Friday for a two weeks vacation
Miss " ada Pike is very sick with
scarlet fever, also Charlie Common {
children.
lhere will be Christmas tree al
the Easton church "Wednesday evening
There has been short program pre-
pared to please the children.
Mrs. Adde Conner visited her moth
err Mrs. Thompson in Keene Sunday.
John Men Oh and family have move'
to Crystal Lake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

The following amusing details of the
freaks of the custom house are told in
the Munchener Zeitung: \ German gen
tleman returning from southwest Afri-
ca brought with him a tiny monkey
weighing about two pounds. From
Tanga TO Genoa the animal was CON
yeyed gratis. Thence TO the Swiss
frontier 15d. was charged on it as "a
bird" The ST Gothard railway Of
dcials, however viewed it as "a dog, "
and charged IS. while on the Eastern
Swiss railway it became mere pack
age" liable to Sd. Through Baden and
Wurttemberg the animal was passed
free. but mt Stuttgart it again became
"a dog and cost another la.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
s,orv n, Charlie. Jane. Fox.

A gambling story Is told of Charles
James Fox that rather reflects on his
honor. lie was one of the ardent adj
mirers of Mrs. Crewe. a noted beauty
of her day. and it is related that a
gentleman lost considerable sum TO
this lady at play and. being obliged 10
leave town suddenly. gave Mr.. FOX the
money to pay her, begging him TO apoi'
ogize to her for his not having paid the
debt Of honor in person. Fox lost ev.
cry shilling of IL before morning. Mrs
Crewe often met the supposed debtor
afterward and surprised that he never
noticed the circumstances, at length
delicately limited the matter to him.
BLESS met said he. II paid the mon
ey to Mr. Fox three months ago.
"Oh, did you. sirf" said Mrs. Crew'
good naturally. Then probably III
paid me and | forgot IT,"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch HAIL Salve, E &. De
Witt & Co., of Chicago discovered,
some years ago, how 10 make salve
from Witch Hazel that is a specific for
piles. For blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises and all skin diseases DeWitt's
Salve has no equal Phis has given
rise to numerout worthless counterfeits
Ask for Dewitt 's-the genuine. w. /.
Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
A witty Reply.

At a London dinner General Horace
Porter was once referred to by the
chairman in the following way: we
have here tonight General Horace For
ter. and call upon him for a speech.
The gentleman Is like a slot machine
You put i'm dinner. and out comes
speech." The witty general rose ana
replied with quick fire Of satire: The
chairman has thought ut to liken me
TO slot machine. May ! return the
compliment and say that he Is Ike
one also? lie puts In speech, ano
up comes your dinner"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
ALTON. MOSELEY

w.ather warmer 10 thawiog.
The annua CIR ; ian church trus-
7fae meetlp 40 called f1r Saturday was
aai,mrnrd until April, then they Will
take steps 40 build cement steps ana
try 10 raise money TO paint the chu'cn
Frank Keecn bought his fathers
ooods in IN. store and will put In
larger sio'k.
Mr. p ter E-terlv on going to Lower
one day lrst week, hid occasion ''
oa, ont ot the buggy near there ano
s,;on.d d,vnand fractured her hip ant
broke htrleg between her knee ant
anLla she was taken 10 Nc Sargent
whore D.. Green reduced the fr ure
Che is dong as we'll a. can be expected
for hor age. il is a severe b o" 10
them
Henry Keech has gone t. the upp'
pepinsula to visit his sister.
Mrs. Aggie aud Essie Condor WI
attend IN wedding Of their neice Mis-
Converse OF Ke-ne to Mr.. Cave o
Christmas day.
Raw Ring auction sale was wen a
tended and ,old quite well
Ralph Ford and wife OF Lo~ell
spendng Chris m Is with her f'th'
Ray Condor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
orIsCo.

Vim Heard, vile and daughter are
spending the holidays with her parents
M and Mrs Cransen OF NJ ddleton.
Born to MIR. and Mrs, Harry Hay
wood Friday. a Il e boy.
Mr.. and Mrs Clark OF Howard ClSy
visited MIR. aad Mrs. ID. f. Moon ano
other relatives the past week.
Wilma Snyder is sick with scarle'
fever.
Mr.. r. Warren went to Shantl
Plains THURSDAY u visit his daughter
Mrs + Matice.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

Could hard rNpress the THANKS o'
Homer Hal. uf Wrst Point, la LIS
ten why: A svere co d had settled 90
his huge, causing most o'sl,nte'
cough. several physicians st n
had consumption, INT could not neIl
him When all thought he was doom
cd he oegan 10 use DR.. k'ugs NV
Discovery for consumption ana writes
~ completely cured me and saved my
life | now weigh 221 pounds ~
positively guaranteed TOT Cou9 ln
Colds and Lung troubles. Prlce DIV
and-S 90 Trial bottles Tree AZ Oon
nell Bros .
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
NORTH ORLEANS.

Maud LaDow came home Saturday
for two weeks vacation from inc
school at Evans on, Ill.
James Nj. Fisher uied Saturday nighl
after a long 81 kness, funeral Tuesday
at Orleans. He leaves vile (who Il
In the asy lum) ana i've Children his
mother aud other relatives TO mourn
his death.
Sunday S hool CHRISTMAS tree We'd
nes lay evening at Chittle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
The Pride of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote
to saw that for, Scratches, Bruises.
Cuts, Wound, Corns, Sore Feet ana
Stiff Joints, Bucklen's Arnica salve Is
the best in the world. Same for burns
Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Skin Eruptions
and piles. 1t cures or no pay. Only
Doc OF Cornell Bro 5 drug store.