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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23
Morsi Effect Expected.

While the result OF this balloting
will in no wise be binding upon the
legislature. II Is figured that the moral
effect will be TO impel the solons to
elect the candidate who is shown to
be the choice of the people of the
state. Representative Colby has an
nounced his pupose to address COM
munication to each of the known can
didates for senator In 1905. requesting
an Endorsement of his bill. In this
way he hopes to influence the present
legislators TO vote for the measure
Once more will the people OF the
state have an oppoi tunity to speak
their mind on the question OF revising
the constitution. The present consti-
tuition was adopted in 1850, and has
been so generously amended ON time
a patchwork. The people. however.
have always been chary about revis-
ing 1t generally. Twice have consti-
tutional conventions or commissions
labored for weeks, and they were com.
posed OF the best men In the state.
too. to make revision that would be
satisfactory TO their constituents. but
In both instances they have signally
failed. The last attempt was made in
1875 and the first In 1867. In both
instances was the revision prepared re-
iected Mt the polls. This legislature
has now adopted Senator Kelly's joint
resolution which submits this question
TO the people at the next gene al e'ec-
ton, and Governor Bliss has approved
the measure. The need for consti-
tuition more in keeping with the times
is generally conceded. but that is no
reason for hoping that the people will
adopt a new constitution even though
they may consent TO stand the expense
OF having one framed.
Women Greatly Encouraged.
T1te women who have been working
hard all winter to secure the passage
of the Dennis bill, requiring the govern
or to give women n representation on
boards Of control OF all state institu-
lions in which females are cared for
are greatly encouraged by their sue
cess - inducing the house to agree
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23
In Holland

Many of the country danes and dam
sells in Holland look as If they had been
brought up on soap and water. Their
faces glisten so preternaturally, their
pots and pans. the red tiles of their
floors. their tables and benches all bear
witness so Enthusiastically to their cleans
ing ardor. suppose fly in the butter
they were churning or mired foot on
the boards they have but just scrubbed
would be as nearly likely to give them
fit as anything could be.-Chambers'
Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23
Changed HIS Mind.

links, like other men, has a horror
Of infant prodigies as exploited by
their proud papas. Recently Binks met
him with
Hello. links! What do you think
my girl said this morning? She's the
brightest four-year-old in town. She
said
links SHE'D. Excuse me, old man.
he exclaimed. I'm on my way to keep
an engagement. Some other time
"She said, Papa, that Mr.. links is
the handsomest man | know Haw.
haw, haw! How's that for precocity.
ehY'
And Jinks replied: "Binks, I'm a lit
tie early for my engagement. That
youngster certainly is bright one.
Come into this toy store and help me Sc
lect few things that will please a girl
Of her taste. and I'll send them to her,
IL you don't mind. New York Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23
I" SeaSNudbke /"
REASONABLE
l()ICQ

The handsome cover of The Design
CT for May is significant OF the many
good things which follow, prominent
among which are, of course, fashions
and millinery for spring and summer,
also many novelties in trimmings. all
of which are attractiyely illustrated.
Aside from the fashion features
worthy of the highest commenndation
are "Floral Photography" by Herbert
Mclean Johnston. "Chinese Little
Folks" by Jessie Juliet Knox, .and a
full page poem, my Lady's Gown"
by Maud Sutton. ,::"Sweet Brair" "By
Proxy" and Memorable Memorial
Day" are the three short stories of
the month, while "The Houseclean.
ers" is delightful farce delightfully."-
illustrated "Noxel Interiors" "Se-
lections for the Recitationist" and
poems by Theodosia Garrison. Edwin
L. Sabin and others add still further
attraction to this remarkably attrac-
tive number.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23
Good Paste.

Not every man can make good -four
paste that can be preserved without
decay or mold. When such a paste is
needed, try the following: Mix good,
clean -four with cold water into thick
paste and continue mixing until the
-four and water are well blended. Now
add boiling water and stir until 1t is
thin enough to spread with a brush.
Add to this a spoonful or two of brown
sugar, little corrosive sublimate and
a few drops of oil of lavender and you
will have paste that will hold with
wonderful tenacity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23
A Chattanooga Druggists Statement.

Robt.'J. Miller, Proprietor OF the
red house Drug Store of Chattanooga.
Tenn, writes: There is more merit
in Foley's Honey and Tar than in any
other cough syrup. The call for IL
multiply wonderfully and we sell more
OF IL than all other cough syrups COM
bined - Sold by w. / Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-04-23
Advice Free.
DIR. MCDONALD

Is one OF the Greatest Living Special
lists in the treatment of all Chronic
Diseases. His extensive practice and
superior knowledge enables him to
cure every durable disease. All
chronic diseases of the Brain, Spine,
Nerves, Blood, Skin, Heart, Lungs
Liver. Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels
scientifically and successfully treated.
DIR. MCDONALD'S success in the
treatment of Female Diseases is simply
marvellous. His treatment makes
sickly women strong, beautiful, and at
tractive. Weak men, old or young,
cured in every case and saved from a
life OF suffering. Deafness, Rheuma-
tism and Paralysis cured through his
celebrated Blood and Nerve Remedies
and Essential Oils charged with cleo
tricity. THE DEAF MADE TO
HEAR! THE LANE TO WALK.
Catarrh, Throat and Lung Diseases
cured DR.. Mcdonald cures Fits and
Nervous Diseases. Eczema and all
Skin Diseases cured.
DR.. MCDONALD has been called the
wizard OF the medical profession, be-
cause he reads all diseases at glance
without asking any questions. Sick
folk, call on DR.. Mcdonald! 1t is a
pleasure TO meet him. DR.. Mcdonald
never turns the poor from his door.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23
James River Church.

Last sunday James River Bcptist
Church was dedicated with appropriate
and impressive exercises. Rev. II. T.
Louthan. pastor Of the Williamsburg
church. and Messrs. J. II Seymour and
Roy Casey. as delegates. represented the
Baptist Church.
Rev IT T Louthan delivered the address
70 the church and Rev. Mr. keeie, OF
Elizabeth City, addressed the deacons
Rev. W. K. Webb was called 20 the
pastorate. Tie viii have about twenty
members IN his flock TO begin with.
Many people from tins city attended
the exercises. Rev. Mr.. Barnes was
also there.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23
A Startling Test.

To save lite, DR.. II. @. Merritt, OF
No. MehoOpany, Pa, made startling
test resulting in a wonderful cure He
writes, "a patient was attacked with
violent hemorrbages, caused by ulcera-
tiOn of the stomach. l had Often found
Electric Bitters excellent for acute stom~
ach and liver troubles SO l prescribed
them. The patient gained from the
first, and has not had an attack in IA
months" Electric Bitters are positively
guaranteed Tor Dyspepsia, Indigestion
Constipation and Kidney troubles. Try
them. Only soc at Leonard Henley's
drug store.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23
INTERESTING LOCAL LINES.

Operation SucCeSSful.
sheriff NJ. X. Harrells host Of friends
here are glad 20 know that the opera
tion performed on his throat by Or. Nc
Guirc was successful SO far az the opera
tion Is concerned and the patient is do
ing we'll Mr- Harrelrs friends hope 70
see him back with them saon. as be Is
much missed, and hope that he NAV be
spared tor many more years OF useful
ness
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23
Where to spend Lie snmmer.

The Chesapeake 4 Ohio Railway have
issued their Summer Folder tor the sea
son Of 1908 giving list ct summer homes
on that line aud which can be obtained
from the =. Y o. ticket offices or by ad-
dressing ". %. Wartheu. b. H. A., C. Y
%. Ky. Richmond
This folder is handsomely illustrated.
giving the rates at the varous seade,
mountain resorts aud summer homes
for which the (. & o. is particularly
noted
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23
Quick Arrest

J. A. Gulledge Of Veroena, Ala. was
twice in the hospital from severe case
OF piles causing "a tumOrs. After doc
tors and all remedies failed, Bucklen' 5
Arnica Salve quickly arrested further
Inflammation and cured hin. IL con.
quers aches and kills pam. 25c At L.
Heniey's drug store.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
PRESIDENT ON PACIFIC COAST.
Greeted by ln:naenss Crowd on Arrival
at San Francisco.

San Francisco, Nay 13.-President
Roosevelt lett IN Jose at $3.50 a. M
on MS way to this Guy. a half hours
ride through orchards and fields
brought the train 10 P2lo Alto, the
site OF the Leland Stanford, Jr., uni.
ve1sity. Here the president was
greeted by President Jordan, the fac.
ulty and assembled students, to whom
he delivered brief address.
Shortly before l2:40 o'clock the
presidential party reached Burlin-
game, the picturesque home of the
country club, Wnele a stop was made
for luncheon. After rest under the
trees ana stroll about the grounds
the journey was resumed. Mllbrae,
san Bruno and South san Francisco
in succession were passed and at
Ills p. m, promptly On time, the main
station OF the Southern Pacific in this
City was reached. The arrival was an
nou1tei by presidential salute fired
by the naval reserve. 1he party was
net by the citizens executive commit
tee. whose president, NJ. H. De Young,
S. eeted President Roosevelt in the
name of the citizens of San Francisco.
The president and his party were
then escorted to carriages in tbs
places in the military procession al.
ready formed under command of Ma
jOr General Macarthur, U. S. A, and
Major General Dickinson of the nation.
al guard OF California. The sky was
clCudiess and probably 100000 people
were on the streets through which the
presidential party passed. On Van
Ness avenue the presidents carriage
halted while the OardGe passed in re.
view. The people cheered constantly
and irnumerable flags were waved.
Immediately after the review the
president participated in the dedi-
carory exercises of the Y. M. c. A.
building, ore of the finest structures
OF the kind in the United States.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
CONQUERED AFTER HARD FIGHT.
American Liner FriesIand AbIaze in
Mid-Ocean,

Philadelphia, May 12-The Ameri-
can line steamer Friesland, which
came into port Sunday from Liverpool
with IA cabin and 63S steerage pas
sengers, was in grave danger of de-
struction by fire during the voyage.
From one of the passengers it was
learned that on the fourth day out
captain Apfeld was at breakfast with
the passengers wh;'n news that the
ship was afire was taken to him by
the second officer. EXcusing himself,
so as not to alarm the passengers, the
captain mounted to the upper deck,
where smoke was pouring from the
hatch in dense volumes.
With an order to have the pumps
manned Captain Apfeld soon had men
engaged in hosting out bales of cot
ton and barrels of rosin, parrafne
and wax. Captain Apfeld, with the
cry, Come on, men; there's work to
be DONE" seized a rope and swung
himself into the hold, although sew
eral had been nearly suffocated on the
first attempt.
in the course of IN hours time the
fire had been conquered. Near the
place where the fire originated were
barrels of oil. Had they ignited moth
ing could have saved the ship. In
their fight Captain Apfeld's and the
mems faces, arms and limbs were
bliStered
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
CONDUCTORS IN SESSION.
Biennial Convention Begins at Pitts
burg, Pa.

Pittsburg, May 13.-Nearly five
thousand delegates and their friends
were present in old city hall when
Grand Chief Conductor E. E. Clark
called to order the twenty-ninth bien-
NAL convention of the Order of Rail-
way Conductors of the United States,
Canada and Mexico. Little business
was transacted at the opening session
other than perfecting the organiza'
ton, addresses of the officers and the
reading of the reports of the various
standing committees.
Grand Chief Conductor Clark, in his
address, reviewed the work OF the
past two years and spoke encouraging
ly of the prospects for the future.
Grand Chief Conductor Clark stated
that during the past six months they
had succeeded in having wages read
justed, carrying with it a general in
crease on all the railroads of the three
countries, with the exception of the
Mobile and Ohio and the Great North
ern. Since it's organization the order
has paid to widows and orphans OF
members and to those permanently
disabled 100000. The association
has about 100000 invested in good
securities and it's financial condition.
is exceptionally good.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
SEVERAL BADLY HURT.
Strike Rioting Resumed in New York
and Brooklyn.

and Brooklyn.
New York. May 13.-Strike rioting
was resumed in Brooklyn early in the
day. Peter Voedzker, a foreman in
the Meyer & Arson iron works, who
lcldsel TO go on strike when the other
meI quit, was bounced upon by three
he "nl.e on his way to work, badly
cut about the head and rendered I'M
cCuscluus by blows from some sharp
H. LH:ent.
~ brooklyn carpenter, who had been
warned to quit in peril of his life, was
Knocked down with a blow from a
hammer while on his way to work.
one contractor had 400 men at
WOlK in place OF the strikers on the
upper West Side section of the sub
way in Manhattan. There were more
policemen than laborers guarding the
subway and most of them carried
night sticks. they had one clash with
Italian strikers and quickly routed
them.
The decentralization of building op-
erations all over the city became more
complete during the day, as the mate
rial on hand is about used up. Former
Judge Samuel Mcconnell, president
of the George A. Fuller Construction
company, said that his company was
one of the sufferers. Through the
lockout of the building material and
lumber men and the strike of the
truckmen," he said, "our work is sub
stantially at standstill.'
The big truckmen have not consent
ed to the demands of the strikers, al
though about a score of smaller truck
men have.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
LAND DEAL COMPLETED.
Beers Purchase Eighty-three Thou
sand Acres in Mexico.

sand Acres in Mexico.
New York, May 13.-General Ben
jamin Viljoen, former assistant COM
manGer general of the burgher forces
in the BOer war and member from Jo-
hannesburg in the Transvaal volks-
raad, and General w. d. Snyman, a
Boer commander, have arrived in this
city from Mexico after completing ar
engagements with the Mexican govern
ment by which $4,000 acres of the best
land of that country has been secured
for a home for immigrants from South
Africa.
General Snyman will await here
the arrival of his family and General
Viljoen will sail for South Africa on
to the new country.
Il expect" said General Viljoen, Ito
bring fifty families Immediately and
1000 families will join - 7vement
to seek freedom on the AmoI .,i~.. con-
tinent. The land secured by us is a
beautiful fertile strip known as Santa
Resale, in the state of Chihuahua,
and near Ortiz station on the Mexican
Central railway. Already men are at
WOfk lHeIe SOWING cofH Inc neWcOm-
ers will be landed at Vera Cruz. We
would have liked to bring them to
the United States, but the immigra-
ton laws are too strict to allow Of
that.
I'VE Beers are now practically a
people without home, but we hope
to find one in the new country. Our
success in getting this tract of land
was in great part due to the assist
ance of President Diaz, Enrique Crel
and Mr.. Limontour, the minister of
finance"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
WILL ADJOURN SHORTLY,
Cuban Congress May Take No Action
on Pending Treaties.

Cuban Congress May Take No Action
on Pending Treaties.
Havana, May 1.-THE disposition
to delay action on the pending trea-
ties, coupled with the fact that the
senate foreign relations committee
still shows no indication of reporting
the coaling and naval stations agree
ment made Feb. Is between President
Roosevelt and President Palma, is
causing increasing doubt as to whether
all or any of the matters will be dis
posed of before the close of the pres
ent session of congress. Congress is
likely to adjourn within six weeks.
The next session will begin in Novem-
Der. President Palma is anxious to
conclude all treaties as early as pos
sible, but he has taken occasion to
consult with senators and representa-
tiVes at all stages, with the result
that numerous objections and pre-
texts for delay are made. No real
question is pending in connection
with either of the treaties. The only
treaty in which there is room for dis
cussion is that for carrying out the
agreement of the presidents reference
to the leasing of the coaling and naval
stations. which is strictly in accord
ance with the Platt amendment. Some
persons who favor delay hold that
Cuba is not bound to yield the conces-
sions required by the Platt amend
ment unless the United States grants
reciDrOcity
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
ROYAL NEIGHsoRs IN SESSION.
Two important Matters Before the
Convention.

indianapolis, May 13.-The supreme
camp of Royal Neighbors of America,
an organization of women, convened
in this city during the day in annual
convention. Two important matters
will come up. One is the election of
supreme officers for the next term,
which will be held Thursday morning,
and the other is radical change in
the bylaws, which. if made, will mean
a considerable increase in member
ship of the association. At present
no woman is eligible to membership
who is not the wife of a member of
the Modern Woodmen of America or
a blood relation" of member OF the
Woodmen. No men are eligible except
those whoh are members of the Mod
ern Woodmen. The change proposed
would allow any woman more than
seventeen years old of good moral
character. to become member. The
Modern Woodmen of America meet
here June 16.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
CHINA IN FEAR OF rus "A.
Would Suspend Negotiations for Open
Ports in Manchuria.

London, May ia dispatch to the
Times from Shanghai says that the
Chinese revision commissioners were
recently instructed by the board CT
foreign affairs not to discuss further
with the American commissioners
article IL of the proposed new COM
mercial treaty referring to opening
places in Manchuria to foreign trade,
negotiations on this point being mad
visable owing to the attitude and &C.
ton Of the Russian government.
The Chinese commissioners, reflect
ing the timOrous indecision of Picking,
suggested that the matter was one fer
settlement by the interchange of dis
patches rather than for inclusion in
formal treaty. The policy of the Unit
ed States, as intimated in instructions
to the American commissioners, re-
mains firm, relying on the good faith
Of the Russian assurances in reference
to maintenance of the treaty rights Ct
tho powprS in MaOchUria
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
lust AFTER ELECTION
EXTRA Session OF CONGRESS
TO EE CALLED EARLY IN
NOVEMBER.
OFFICIAL t:OTICE Is GIVEe'

President informs the Sergeant-at-
Arms Of the United States Senate
to Prepare to Receive the Senators
at That Time-cuban Reciprocity
Will Be Considered and the Philip
pine Tariff Will Be Taken Up.
Denver, May 1.-THE News prints
an int view with Daniel M. Ransdell,
sergeart-at-arms of the United States
senate. to the effect that an extra ses-
sion of congress will be called about
Nov. 8. Mr.. Ransdell and family are
spending several weeks in Colorado
for the benefit of their sons health.
Mr.. Ransdell is quoted as follows:
president Roosevelt notified me
through Secretary Loeb last week at
St. Louis that 1 could prepare to re-
ceive the senators on, or as soon as
possible, after election day. To Sec
Rotary Bennett of the senate Presi-
dent Roosevelt made the direct state
ment that congress would be sum-
moned just as soon as the fall cleo
tons were out of the way
What will the call provide shall be
taken up?" was asked.
''The reciprocity treaty with Cuba"
"Will the Philippine tariff reduction
measure be resurrected for considera-
tion?"
II think it will as soon as the Gu
ban business is disposed Of"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
GREAT NORTHERN CONTINUES
NEGOTIATIONS WITH DIS
SATISFIED EMPLOYEES.
CCMPANY'S OFFER REJECTED
Suggested as Terms of Settlement
That the Company Guarantee to Net
Increase the Percentage of Double
Headers-Committee Declares This
Proposal Unsatisfactory and So In.
forms the MANAGEMENT.
forms the Management.

St. Paul, May 13.-The trouble be-
tween the Great Northern and it's
trainmen and conductors is still unset
tied.
The proposition of General Manager
Ward offering to guarantee that the
percentage of double-heading on the
road would not be increased has been
rejected by the men and Mr.. Ward
has sent communication in reply to
their letter of rejection, which is now
under consideration. The nature of
the reply has not been made public.
The committeeman and the grand
officers say their position is final, and
high officials of the road, from J. J.
Hill down, have asserted the same
thing with regard to the attitude of
the road.
If neither side yields a strike is in
evitable.
1t was learned late in the afternoon
that General Manager Wards last let
ter consisted of additional arguments
as to why his latest proposition was
reasonable. 1t contained no ultima
tum, but was simply an appeal urg-
ing the men to carefully consider his
position.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
REFUSES TO TALK POLITICS.
CieveIand's Trip to Ohio for Fishing
Purposes Only.

Middle Bass Island, O., May 49,
Former President Cleveland and Cap
tain Lamberton, U. S. N, who recently
arrived here to fish, have been Joined
by several other distinguished visitors:
Among those now in the party are
former Governor Foster, John Uri
Lloyd of Cincinnati, J. G. Mitchell of
Toledo, Judson Harmon, former attor-
ney general, of Cincinnati; Leroy
Brooks of Cincinnati and c. G. Dwight
Of Chicago.
Mr.. Cleveland steadfastly refuses
to discuss his possible candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for presi-
dent next year, and politely informed
newspaper men that he is here to fish
and not to talk politics.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-05-14
OIL LAMP EXPLODES.
Mother and Daughter Dead as a Re-
suit of Burns.

Mother and Daughter Dead as a Re-
suit of Burns.
Frankfort, Ind, May 12.-Mrs. N.
A. Long and her five-year-old daugh-
ter are dead and a three-year-old son
is perhaps fatally burned as the re-
suit of an oil lamp explosion. Mrs.
Long and her two children were sleep
ing at their home when a small oil
lamp exploded. The oil was hurled
over Mrs. Long, but she frantically
rushed to the other bed to rescue the
children. Instantly she was envelop-
ed in flames and as she seized the
children their night robes took fire
and all three were afame. The moth
er then attempted to get out of the
house, but was overcome and fell in
an adjoining room. Passersby dis
covered the fire and burst in the doors.
They found all three frightfully
burned. Mrs. Long was the wife of a
prominent business man.