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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
IL WOuldn't Out.

"Here. here!' exclaimed the hotel
porter to Uncle Reuben. who was pour
Ing water on the electric light. what
are you doingY
WAL tried tew blow tn thing
out" replied Uncle Reuben. abashed,
AN II wudn't blow. so jes' thort I'd
drown it out. bgoshw - Ohio State
Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Not That Kind of a Man.

Say, mar
"What Is 1t, my dear?"
as pa self made MANI
"No, darling. If any one asks you
about 1t. you must say that your IA
ther is the architect of his own for
tune"
1t should be explained that she had
just returned after three weeks visit
In Boston.-Chicago Record Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
PETOSK Ely.
CHARLEVOIX.
TRAVERSE CITY.

Green Ito Black, who is preparing
for a Continental trip)-How do you
get on with your language, old fellow?
Black-Capitally. Why, I've got so
far now that / can think in French.
Greenwich, that's a blessing; for
it's more than you could do ever in
English.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

"Proud" exclaimed the observant
person. We'll should say sol He's
as proud as country boy writing his
first letter on hotel stationery."--Lo
Angeles Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
En.y Enanph. INT

IT'S easy enough to sit at your desk and
to write
A poem OF power and passion,
paragraph polished and witty and
bright
or jingle OF folly and fashion.
IT'S easy enough with a plot I'm your mind
To work up story and tell II.
oh, writing Is easy enough. but your find
That II isn't 20 easy to sell III
Boston Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Nnf Paisnned.

81 won't marry her. She's old enough
to be my aunt"
But she simply dotes on you"
"Well. don't need that sort of aun-
tydote. New York World.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Long MINDED.

Tess-Mr Gayley's stories are rath-
or broad. don't you think?
Jess-Perhaps. but fortunately they
are not as broad as they are long
Philadelphia Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
IT, Incnrnhle.

Judge-What is your profession?
Witness-lm a poet. your honor.
Judge-Huh. That's not profess
sion; it's disease.-Chicago News
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Satisfied.

Say. that dollar you loaned me was
counterfeit"
"Was it?'
1T was
Then it's the first loan ] ever made
you in which there was no loss TO me-"
Town Topics.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Zones proposed to Mary last night"
as he well fixedT
yes; she refused him."-Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Early Deprayify.

You have to scratch for a living as
soon rs you're hatched." said the
young robin, while | get my grnt
free"
"Oh. ! don't know" responded the
young quail You generally f..d ii in
the bill. don't y"-Chicago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

rs Tyre musical instrument. pap
Il guess so. A good liar is noted for
his chin music. detroit Free Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Pere Marquette K. r.

EXCURSIONS.
GRAND RAPIDS, OTTAWA BEACH
Sunday, August "a.
Train will leaye Bedding at S:45 a.
m. Rate 50 cents and 100. See pos
tiers, or ask agents for particulars.
GRAND RAPIDS
Sunday, August "a,
The Annual Schwabenfest or Ger
man Picnic will be held. Train will
leave Belding at 1920 a. IN. Rate So
cents. See posters, or ask agents for
full particulars regarding excursions
PETOSKEY, CRARLEVOIX, ELK
RAPIDS, TRAVERSE CITY,
MACKINAW ISLAND, LUD-
TNGTON, MANISTEE.
Annual low rate excursion on Sep
TENDER 3, 1902. Ask agents, or see
bills for full particulars.
MODERN WOODMEN,
Basket Picnic
Grand Rapids, Saturday Aug. 10th.
Train will leave Bedding at 9:l5 a.
m. Rate 10 cents. See posters, or
ask agents for particulars.
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE EN-
CURSION
The college that stands at the head
of such institutions in the United
States. You ought to go.
Monday, August Is.
Train will leave Bedding at 1886 a.
IN. Rate 81 90. See posters or ask
agents.
MILWAUKEE EXCURSION.
August p.
The most delightful outing of the
year. You ought to go. Train will
leave Bedding at 1904 a. m. Round
trip rate $3.50 See posters or ask
agents for particulars
SEE THE SOLDIERS IN CAMP AT
MANISTEE.
Sunday, Aug. IL.
Train will leave Bedding at $40 a.
m. Rate 81. 80. See posters or ask
agents for particulars.
PETOSKEY.
CHARLEVOIX.
TRAVERSE CITY.
Annual low rate excursions will run
this year as follows:
September From stations on for
mer +. q Il. NJ II. r., including De-
troit.
September 3.-From stations on for
mer d., G. II. & w. II. II.
September 9.-F'rom stations on for
mer G. q w. M. II. II.
Rates will be the same as in pre-
vious year Return limit ten (l0)
days after day of sale. For details
see agents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

The only true balance In which TO
weigh your friends is adversely,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Ice cream l5c per pint or pc per
quart at w. L. Benedict's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

He must be a very fat man who can-
not stoop to pick up sovereign.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
MODERN WOODMEN,
Basket Picnic

Grand Rapids, Saturday Aug. 10th.
Train will leave Belding at 9:l5 a.
m. Rate 10 cents. See posters, or
ask agents for particulars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Our Great August
CLEARING SALE
Continues.
FRIEDMAN S,
Dry Goods and Clothing,
Belding. Mich.
Our Great August
CLEARING SALE
Continues.

a
through trading
TRADE IN IONA CO.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE e.
CIfRSION
MILWAUKEE EXCURSION.

The most delightful outing of the
year. You ought to go. Train will
leave Bedding at 1904 a. m. Round
trip rate $3.50 See posters or ash
agents for particulars
SEE THE SOLDIERS IN CAMP Al
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-04-10

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-04-10
i5I IL Isf< 81
Good Roads.

Eid 9doTd bne nj --I.s,u .,,,,,... ,,,.,l,T
hi ,Retter direction and more intelli;
gent labor on the public highways
are subjects now occupying public
reconsideration in every county ol
Maryland. With, the passage OF The
IfE9st Of the winter comes from every
EFegion Of the State q loud complains
of the the pnfitBpePss Of the roads. This
complaint, although repeated, In
Maryland for many springs, win moi
be repeated forever. The farmer
land, the villager are coming every
where 70 feel that something is lack
ling TO- the scheme which, supplies
Them with, bitches of mud or, ridges
0flsand TO increase their loads and
llangthen their journeys. This feel.
Ij9g Of lack must finally lead in every
iSGase to q right search for its remedy.
This search has, begun psome cases
rslTeadV,, Baltimore, county has an
enlightened road law and its high.
Ways, are under the care of one man ma
who KNOWS how they ought, to he
treated and is, responsible, for ali
mistakes he may make, He is max.
ing use Of such aid as the Highway
DTji lfis ion q Of the Maryland Geological
SnbryeyI can give, him. Only Q lew
weeks ago the best interests of Cecil
E5Sonnty assembled in Elktpn 70, .taiE
E,aPout roads, They are now agitat.
ing for the best methods that The
best, adyics cap suggest 10 them,
They too baye, called on the, High.
way Division, The Commissioner
Eofg Howard county have bad the q co Z
,operastiloonI Of che Mary land Geological
SnryeyJin two important pieces ,pl
work. Ip Hartford county the Wool
seyo road is coming 70 completion
SnfnYYd er, the Highway Division; $ spsci-
]tcations, PRINCE Georges new law
puts the Improvement Of the roads
leading from the District Of Columbia,
3 and lrtto be maintained By, the, liquor
license fsess under the direction d
the Survey. New .r9ad LEGISLATION
has also been I'm Hapder. IS, csOBsideFatiori
IN Wipomieo and elsewhere.s IT.
Tec b siYi 4 skill in road craft ipI
diyid II authority and respopsi6fii-
~, breadth p l plan and thorough
pess Of Purpose, are the chief lacks
in the. Maryland bighwaysystsn. as
bIti is sep by Mr. A. ~ Johnson. The
Highway, engineer pf enMarylapd
Geologleal Survey, Mr., Johnson
|. game sfllme 70 Maryland from the Massal
ehAnseFts Highway Commission, Mas
sqeaassiis n npsiea15 Tor aa tbq rlpaost
fCH SrSt~s-. ~ hi~hwavS IN tha
Efsshs Sa95oo1g lsTi ali rs,agflu hsssFe
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-23
VIEWS OF JUDGE TAFT
THINKS A SMALL ARMY WILL SUI
FICE IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Fifteen Thousand Men VIII BE Ample
to Maintain Peace, He Says, Be
fore the Close of the Year.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 22.-Regarding a
standing army in the Philippines, Governor
Taft is reported by the Call To have said:
Fifteen thousand men will be an ample
force in the island before the close of the
year. L told this only few days be-
fore I came away. Officers thoroughly
versed in the situation gave me the figures
L will explain to you how peace can be
maintained in the islands. We have or
ganized a native constabulary which is
working efficiently. Congress allows us to
maintain a constabulary of 5000 men. They
are under the command of Major Allen,
who has already enlisted $500 men in this
branch of the service. When the force is
fully organized the men will be distributed
in the provinces, 80 men to each province.
The attachments of constables are COM
manded by four officers, three of whom are
retired volunteer officers and the other a
native Filipino. When the constabulary is
fully equipped Ii will be detailed in the field
TO clean out the ladrones, who are intimi-
dating the natives. The Philippine con-
stables can be maintained by the govern
ment at cost of $3.50 each a year. while
the soldiers in the islands cost Uncle Sam
about 1000 head.
II know that the Pacific coast people
would like TO see free trade instituted be-
the Governor. but / sorry TO say that L
cannot see how it would work. The civil gov
eminent adopted a tariff schedule which is
working well, but our internal revenue re-
ceipts are not large. When you tax a coun-
try too heavily you spoil il. and that is the
situation in the Philippines. We have asked
that the Dingley tariff be reduced for the
products of the islands at least 80 per cent
We hope that Congress will be as generous
to the Philippines IL was to Porto Rico
The reduction of the Dingley tariff will
mean the opening up of large market for
tobacco and sugar of the islands, as well
as for other products there. Hemp you
need and are buying in larger quantities
every day. BY so reducing the Dingley
tariff a good market for the Pacific coast
will be opened up.
Governor Taft said there had been no
serious clash between the civil and military
authorities, and declared that the best OF
good feeling existed between himself and
General Chaffee.
This evening Governor Taft was the guest
of honor at a reception rendered him by
the Union League Club, in which the Cham
Der of Commerce, Board of Trade and other
organizations Joined. Tonight he left for
Washington on special train. He was
accompanied by Gen. James F. Smith, assoc
ciate justice of the Supreme Court of the
Philippines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-23

colored oleomargarine He said this would
relieve dairy men from the charge or seek
ing class legislation. The DAWSON bill
is substantially similar TO that OF Mr.. Nc
Cleary's.
Richard K Campbell. special Inspector
or the immigration bureau OF the Treasury
Department appeared before the House in
migration committee to-day in advocacy OF
the department immigration bill, which he
explained, brought together all the scat
tered immigration legislation enacted since
1910, and also made some minor changes IN
the existing law in the interest of better
administration 1t also conso1dates the
alien contract labor laws. Commissioners
of immigration POwderly, who was TO have
appeared to-day, will appear before the
committee at a later date.
The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tons to-day decided to report adversely
the claim of VIM. Hartman for damages
sustained by him through the destruction
OF his property by the United States troops
at Siboney, Cuba, during the war with
Spain. Hardman is an English subject, and
the committee decided that TO pay his
claim might render the government re-
sponsible for other similar damages. The
claim is for $780,
The question of the boundary dispute
between the United States and Great Brit
ain was revived to-day temporarily in the
Senate committee on foreign relations. The
subject came up in connection with the
treaty authorizing the fixing of the mer1d-
ian line, which was negotiated several
years ago. That treaty has been before
the Senate ever since, but IL was side
lTdChtu Dy the VI lIlc hlSH
joint commission, and has lain dormant
and Enacted upon. In to-days discussion
the members of the committee were gen.
orally of opinion that the matter should be
allowed TO rest until the more general ques-
tions affecting the boundary are disposed
OF, and the treaty was referred 10 Senator
Foraker for further investigation if deemed
necessary.
Secretary Root has sent to Congress a
special report made by Major j. III. Will
lard, engineer at Chicago, stating that the
expense Of constructing the Illinois and
Mississippi canal will be about S200O,0OO
above the original estimate of s6025, 900.
The Increase is due to the cost of rights
Of way and to improved plans Of construc-
ton.
Senator Plat, of New York. introduced
bill providing for the establishment OF
home for lepers in the United States. The
bin provides for the location of the home
in the dry climate of the interior, and
places the establishment in the control of
a commissioner, who is to be a physician.
! Senator Mason introduced bill prohib-
] iting the importation of opium for smoking
/ purposes into the United States.
| The Senate committee on foreign rela-
/ tons has authorized a favorable report on
/ the extradition treaty with Servia.
The House public lands committee re-
ported favoraby the Lacey bill to compel
/ the attendance of witnesses at general land
/ offices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-23
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The National
Board of Trade to-day agreed TO urge upon
Congress the necessity for legislation call
culated to restore the American merchant
marine to its proper position among the
commercial nations of the world; to rec
ommend that the interstate-commerce law
be amended so as to empower the Inter
state-commerce Commission to enforce it's
findings and so as to permit the establ-
lisment and maintenance of associations
among the carriers so as to provide uni
form, stable and lawfully published rates,
SUBJECT, however, TO rules and regulations
10 be approved by the Interstate-cOmmerce
Commission. The board also favored leg
islation TO prohibit ticket scalping
Resolutions were adopted urging on
Congress the necessity for river and har-
Dor Improvement, the reclamation of the
arid lands of the United States for irriga :
ton purposes, and the adoption by the
United States of the metric system of
weights and measures.
The report of the committee on bank
ruptcy legislation was adopted. 1t favored
the Ray bill. 1t was agreed that one cent
letter postage should be agitated until
proper legislation was secured
The committee appointed TO submit a
report on the resolution of the St Louis
Merchants Exchange TO adjourn the Ma
tonal Board of Trade sine die, reported
adversely 10 the proposition. and submitted
a recommendation which was agreed to-
authorizing the executive council TO ap-
point resident commissioners in Washing
ton.
a resolution was adopted recommending
that the term OF the President OF the
United States shall be six years and that
he shall be ineligible for reelection.
The proposition Of the New York Board
of Trade and Transportation, providing for
the establishment of a rigid border quar-
antine. was tabled. Mr.. Blanchard Randall,
of Baltimore. was elected president for the
ensuing year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-23
RECIPROCITY CONVENTION.
Western States Want Free Trade
with Latin-AmericanC Countries.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 22.-The reciprocity
convention called at the suggestion of Gov
ernor Stanley after conference with rep
resentatives of the leading business and
industrial interests of the State held it's
initial session in Representative Hall this
afternoon. Over a hundred delegates are
in attendance. Among the well-known men
to take part in the discussion is ex-Gover-
nor Thomas Crittenden, of Missouri. The
convention was called for the purpose of
starting a movement 10 bring about reci-
procity treaties with Mexico and other
countries of the Latin-American district
The idea is to organize national associa-
ton and work up sentiment by sending out
literature. Governor Stanley made the
opening address and was responded to by
James A. Troutman, of Topeka. Among
the subjects discussed at to-day's meeting
were: What Methods Should We Employ
to Secure Reciprocal Treaties A. b Hull
lit, Topeka, Kan; Grain Farm Products
and Reciprocity" James Butler, Topeka,
Kan; Flour in the Export Trade" c. B.
Hoffman, Enterprise. Kan; Our Trans
pOrtation Facilities" G. w. Cook Topeka
Kar.; Our Purely Bred Animals for Ex-
portation," NJ. NJ. Sherman, Genesee. Kan. !;
National School of Commerce" Prof. Will
liam ]. Burdick, Lawrence. Kan; Our
Consular Service" T. j. Crittenden, Kan
sas City. Mo; Permanent Exposition in
Mexico" Theodore w. Hillmers, St Louis;
RECIPROCITY" Congressman Chester /.
Long. Kansas
The Western Reciprocal League elected
officers tonight as follows. President.
Governor w +. Stanley, Kansas; vice
president, James Deering. Chicago; secre-
tary, A. h. Hulitt. Topeka; treasurer, p. l.
Bonebreak, Topeka Resolutions were
adopted asking Congress TO provide for
reciprocal relations with Cuba. The head
quarters of the league will be in Topeka
and the purpose OF its organization will be
TO aid I'm establishing better trade relations
with Mexico, Cuba and other countries
such the interests of the West should
demand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-23
MEXICO'S EARTHQUAKE.
Relief for Sufferers at ChiIpancingO-
Casualties at Chilapa.

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 22.-Subscriptions
are being taken up here among American
and British residents for the victims of
the earthquake at Chilpancingo. Three
women were crushed TO death in the
Church of San Jose, al Chilapa, while they
were engaged in their devotions. One wom-
an, at the first tremor, ran to the door,
hoping TO escape, but was caught beneath
the church tower as it fell. Fortunately,
a large portion of the population were in
the main plaza at the time of the shock
watching a tight-rOpe performance.
Advices from Chilpancingo represent that
Governor Mora and family are living in a
stable, where a temporary dwelling has
been provided. He offers $4,000 per-
sOnal contribution for rebuilding the city.
Many people are reported to have gone
insane as result OF the horrors of the
catastrophe and from loss of relatives and
friends. 1t is now proposed to rebuild the
city on another site.
The Presbyterian missionaries, George
Johnson and Walter FL. Semple, both Of
Philadelphia, whose headquarters are at
Chilpancingo, were away at the time of
the disaster.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-23

luton directing the secretary OF war trans
NIT 10 the Senate copies OF all suggestions.
statements. criticisms and corresponding
between the War Department or any OF
fetal thereof and any person or corpora
ton rela ting to the customs tarin anecting
the Philippine islands.
Mr.. Teller offered the following concur
rent resolution. which he asked TO go over
until tomorrow;
Whereas it is announced that sentence
Of death has been passed upon Command
ant Scheepers. Of the Orange Free state
army, now a prisoner Of war in the hands
OF the British forces in South Africa. and
Whereas IL is known that said Command
ant Scheepers was captured While lying
sick and wounded in a hospital. such cap
ture being in violation Of Articles l and
Of the Geneva convention, and
Whereas his execution by the British
authorities will lead TO acts of retaliation
and reprisal be ii
Resolved. by the Senate, the House of
Representatives cOncurring, That the Pres
ident request the government or Great
Britain 10 set aside, in the interest OF hui
mainly, such sentence of death and accord
to Commandant Scheepers the privileges
and immunities guaranteed under the
Geneva convention"
After reading the press dispatches re-
citing the statements OF fact In the reso-
luton. Mr. Teller said: Il am told we can
have by tomorrow official evidence that
the statements in the resolution are cor
rect. This is a case which certainly calls
for the Intervention Of the United States,
or of some other government which mas
some feeling OF humanity War, wherever
it is, should be conducted upon principles
of humanity, or. at least If not, We should
enter our protest against II"
The president. pro tenn, Mr.. Frye, then
laid before the Senate a letter from Samuel
Gompers. president of the American Con-
federation of Labor, protesting against the
incorporation of the Department Of Labor
in the proposed Department OF Commerce.
He said the Department of Labor had been
organized at the earnest solicitation OF the
organized la Dor of the country in the hope,
ultimately, that il might become one of the
executive departments of the government
with a secretary of labor, who should have
a seat in the Presidents Cabinet. Mr..
Gompers was of opinion that ii the De-
partment of Labor were incorporated in
the Department of Commerce il would
minimize the interests OF labor and he pro-
tested against any such result. AT 4:4S
o'clock the Senate adjourned.