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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
WASHINGTON LETTER
Especial correspondencs.l

Special COrreSpordeHCS.J
Probably the most sumptuous smok'
ing rooms In this country are those
which the government has provided for
the members OF the house OF repre-
sentatiyes IN the rear OF representa-
tives' hall. The chairs are luxurious
affairs. upholstered In bun leather,
while the couches and sofas are OF the
same material The rugs and pictures
are as fine as those found In any or
the public buildings, and here the mem
bers retire and smoke and gossip and
yet are able TO keep track or what is
scing OH In the house through the
wide swinging glass doors. There is
but one rule In the smoking room, and
II applies TO that used by the Demo
Gratis as well as that of the Repub-
Leans. 1t hangs in the center OF the
wall of each and reads, strangers
and cigarettes not permitted In this
room" The rule is religiously obeyed,
although nobody seems TO know who
first promulgated II. The most afro
cious cabbage cigar is permitted to ex
hirIst itself. but the finest Turkish
cigarette is not tolerated for an instant.
Recently Congressman JOY of Missouri,
who is a confirmed consumer of paper
pipes, inadvertently lighted one in the
Republican smoking room. Before he
had taken a second Whit several OF
the members ordered an assistant ser
geant-at-arms to read the rule 10 him.
Mr. JOY dropped his cigarette and
made his way to the house restaurant,
where eyerything goes
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12

tEAdverti.e in ithe BANNER II
will pay you
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12

A man while suffering from infiu-
enza In South London was surprised by
the sudden appearance In his room of
his wife. who twenty years ago eloped
TO California. Falling on her knees
she implored his forgiveness, the man
with whom she took flight, after max
ing fortune, having recently died. The
husband forgave her. She nursed him
so well that he recovered, but she
caught the influenza herself and died.
leaving him $4,000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
sewage In Oyster Beds.

1t will be the part of wisdom for oys-
ter dealers to get their supplies from
beds which by no possibility can be
contaminated by sewage from cities,
towns or villages. An English bishop
died recently from typhoid fever caused
by such poisoned food. IL oysters and
clans are thoroughly cooked, fever
germs are destroyed. but on the half
shell they should be looked at askance
unless 1t is reasonably certain that they
are free from injurious bacteria.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12

Taking about luxury and cost OF hy
ing" said Marshall P. Wilder Il saw
an incident today that illustrated what
money means. was In fruit store
on Broadway where woman was buy
ing some apples. She noticed few Gu
cumbers on the counter and said. You
may put In half dollars worth OF
those.
THE salesman looked at her inqur-
ingly and remarked, You will have to
buy whole one ma'am; we don't cut
cucumbers.' New York Times
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
To Amend Divorce Laws.


There are plenty Of indications that
ehe Michigan divorce laws may be ma
terially amended during the present
session of the legislature. At the re-
cent annual meeting of the State AS
ISOLATION of Circuit Judges several of
the jurists took decided stand in IA
vor of far more rigid provisions on
this subject than those which now ex-
list. Some of these gentlemen took
very extreme grounds on this subject
and favored much more severe restric-
tons than will probably be enacted
into law. Judge NEWMAN Of Grand
Rapids, who presides over the supe-
rier court Of the second city, was in
favor Of prosecuting a defendant in
a divorce suit If divorce Is granted on
charges which constitute 4 crime. For
instance, If divorce is granted because
OF adultery, he would have the law
step I'm and subject the offender to
prosecution on that charge. Judge
NEWMAN Incorporated his ideas on this
subject into bill which has been in
troduced in the house by Represents
tive Anderson OF Grand Rapids. II
is interesting to note in this connec
ton that Associate Justice Moore of
the supreme court radically disagreed
with his brothd9 jurlsts who urged that
divorce be made hard to procure. He
frankly gave II as his opinion that If
1t develops that n couple are mismated
and cannot conduct home i'm de-
cent manner and rear their children
as they should he reared, the sooner
they separate the better for all con
cerned lie also sounded a warning
note for the benefit Of those who seek
to make marriage more difficult, ad-
vising them to consider what the prob
able result of such action would be
and citing the fact that the percentage
OF Legitimate children in those coun
tries where undue restrictions are
thrown about marriage is striking)y
significant
Views of DIR. wilbur.
-gpsaking of divorce and marriage
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
Senator Hoar'. Lille Jok.

Can | say that you have been talk
Ing to the president on the trust prob
lem = asked reporter OF Senator Hoar
when he came out OF the presidents
ONCE this morning. The senator smiled
his most seraphlc smile. stopped, looked
at the sky and said
Let me see. Yes, you could say that
Certainly you could say it,
Then. senator the reporter inter
rupted.
senator EIoar waved his hand. .
Yes he said again, 'you could say
that, hut il wouldn't be true"
And the venerable man from Massa
chusetts chuckled for three blocks.
One on senator Nelson.
During the speech OF Senator Nelson
Of Minnesota against the admission OF
Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona
as states the senator said that 80 per
cent or the population OF New Mexico
Is Spanish and Mexican. Delegate Ro
dey of New Mexico, who was listening
10 the speech. scrubbed note and
sent ii to Nelson. II said:
DtaI SENATOR recently hau oCCasiOh 10
inquire into the matter, and much TO nv
surprise find that 81 per cent Of the
population OF Minnesota is Norwegian
How on earth did that state get In?
opuIence In Washington.
Washington society now contains
larger percentage than usual of the
opulent In addition 10 the more thau
comfortably well of Some OF the
great fortunes OF the continent are be
ing centered here in preference to the
metropolis; hence these dinners. these
dances and these dinner dances: hence
these orchids. this champagne and ter
rapin. this feast OF pate de fole gras
and flow OF burgundy.
CARL SCHOFIELD.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
CO-OperatfnE.

"a husband and wife should try to
cooperate" said the woman who gives
good advice Each should endeavor
to supply what may be lacking in the
others nature"
That's just what Charley and are
trying TO do" answered young Mrs
Torkins. with a sigh. Charley is play
ing a system at the races, and | have
joined don't worry ."-Washing-
ton Star
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
Easy to Polish
a Stove.
Easily Applicable Odor-No Dirt

To polish stove like peppering beefsteah
may seem odd to those who have never used
Sitter Stove Polish, but nevertheless, 1t is the
newest, easiest and most convenient method
known. Sitter Stove Polish Is put up In large
round box with perforated top similar to a
pepper box. The polish never dries out and does
not require soaking In water before using
There is never any waste. 1t is good to the last
pinch. 1t is gently slfted on the stove brushed
with damp cloth and lightly rubbed with a dry
cloth. A brilliant, Jet black lustre Is obtained
There Is no odor, no dirty saucers or pans, no
rusty boxes to cover. The Sitter box is always
clean. Sitter Stove Polish Is cheap. 1t costs
times Ito cost In any other polish. All dealers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
Fever Is still On.

For several years there has been a
growing tendency to create state boards
for the examination of persons who de
sire to engage in certain trades and
professions and the fever is still on.
Thus far the only entirely new bill on
this subject is one providing a state
board to examine would-be account
ants. Some of the BARRIERS Of the
state, however. have had introduced
bill providing for increasing the men,
bership of the state BARRIERS examin.
ing board frem three to- five, and for
making other changes inAhe law. The
general impression among the present
legislators appears to be, and it Is GER
tainly the impression among the rank
and file of the citizens Of the state. out
side of the legislature, that there are
plenty of boards and commissions as
matters now stand, and that none of
them are really suffering for want of
a sufficient membership. II is a safe
guess that the number of state boards
will not he materially increased this
session.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12

Foley's Honey and Tar is best for
Group and whooping cough, contains
no opiates, and cures quickly. Careful
mothers keep it Ia the housr. w. /.
Benedict,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
NOW FOR HARD WORK
Cont.nu,d NOM 80 Paq..


sons who composed the upper PENN
sula party twenty-seven were ladies'
wives and daughters Of legislators
rather disposes OF the sensational sto-
ries that have been scattered over the
state. 1t is hardly probable that these
men took their wives and daughters on
the trip for the purpose of showing
them how successfully they could get
drunk and remain so. The fact Of the
matter is that In all probability the
gentlemen who made up the party In
Obliged In carousing to no greater ex-
tent than they are accustomed to al
their homes, and their constituents are
fully Informed i'm this regard.
The State Dairyman's association
held its annual meeting at the Agricul-
tural college last week and among tho
matters discussed by the members was
the necessity of the appointment by
the state of dairy inspector, clothed
with ample authority to close all
dairies which he finds to be in an un-
sanitary condition. 1t was decided to
petition the legislature to confer this
power upon The dairy inspectors who
are attached to the dairy and food
commissioners office.
Veterinarians Want Changes.
The Michigan State Veterinary as
ISOLATION, which also held its annual
meeting here last week, will endeavor
TO secure radical changes In important
laws. The members do not approve
of the manner in which the live stock
department is conducted and desire the
adjustment of the state live stock
sanitary commission as at present con
stituted and the placing Of live stock
inspection under the direction OF local
boards of health. They furthermore
desire n provision making only recog-
nized veterinarians eligible to the Office
of Inspector. The milk in the cocoanut
Is, of course. apparent in the last pro
vision. and this fact will probably de.
feat the proposed amendment, for
somehow or other legislators are not
prone to set good deal OF store in
recommendation that are to their no
ton inspired by selfish motives. The
association will also ask for anoth
amendment 20 the law. They want n
provision which will compensate the
owners Of animals killed by order OF
the state commission because suffering
with a contagious disease. At presen
such owner is allowed only 81 per
head, the theory being that an animal
sick with a contagious disease is
worthless. And that would appear to
be fairly good theory. too. from the
standpoint of the man up tree. The
VETERINARIANS are anxious to have
their practice as wei as their profes
sional title protected and Will ask the
legislature to help them out in this re
spect by enacting law providing "A
penalty for any person other than n
recognized veterinarian who practices
upon animals The present law pro
hibts the use Of the title by one not
qualified veterinarian, but does not
in any way interfere with a person
who practices the profession without
being properly qualified, unless he
uses the title.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
white House Electric Plant.

The lighting Of the White House Will
he a feature of future receptions. The
rehabilitation of the White House In
cluded the installation of a complete
new electric plant, The contract was
let to Harry Alexander OF New York.
Mr. Alexander sent one OF the most ex-
pert electricians in the country to SUI
perlntend the work. This was Charles
NJ Maxwell, who had been In charge
Of the electrical exhibits at the Paris
exposition and who was formerly SUI
pcrintendent of electric lighting for
George A. Fuller x Co. the contractors
and builders. Mr. Maxwell took great
pride in the work and has received
many compliments on his successful
efforts. Speaking OF the plant, Mr..
Maxwell said:
The electrical installation in this
building is the result of six months
hard work There are in all about 16S,-
600 feet OF electric wire, all OF which is
inclosed in iron conduits, each system
being entirely distinct one from an
other"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12

Speaking of divorce and marriage
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
Bachelors Are Scarce.

The Boeiul absence of the eternal
masculine I'm Washington has an impor-
tant bearing upon the leniency Of social
arbiters The national capital comes
dismaly near being an Adamless Eden
far as single men are concerned
Owing to the dearth of commercial
and industrial possibilities practically
I'll he ambitious young men migrate as
soon as they are old enough to come
10 realization of the situation, where
as most Of the men who come to the
dream city on the Potomac as members
OF congress or To assume governmental
positions are married, and not few of
them leave sons at home and bring
daughters-allured by the prospect of a
social career-to swell the hopeless sur
plus of young unmarried women.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
NO Patrol the AtIantic Coa.t.

One of the most important develop
ments OF the new system of naval
mobilization adopted by the navy de-
partment is the establishment of
coast division of the north Atlantic
squadron. Its duty will be TO patrol the
Atlantic coast. Rear Admiral j. III.
Sands. now in command of the League
Island navy yard, will be given the
command. with the battleship Texas as
his flagship, the squadron including the
monitors Puritan. Amphitrite, Milan
tonomoh, Terror and Arkansas and the
monitors Nevada and Florida as soon
as they are commissioned, together
with the torpedo boat destroyers Deca-
tur and Chauncey. half dozen torpedo
boats comprising torpedo boat fotilla
and the submarine Holland and subma-
rincs Adder and Moccasin when they
are commissioned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12

from department standpoint, DR.
c. l. Wilbur, chief or the bureau or
vital sta tistiCs Or the secretary of
states office, speaks as Follows: The
marriage laws OF Michigan are ad-
mirable in their general working, all
the necessary information In regard to
persons marrying being obtained IN
advance OF the issuing OF the license.
The most important administrative de-
fects at present result from the fact
that no particular person Is charged
with the execution of the law, and
hence some clergymen and justices Of
the peace delay or entirely fail TO re
turn marriages promptly, as the law
requires. II would be easy to make
such provision that the failure or neg
lect of any clergyman or justice to
perform this important duty under the
law in regard to Immediately record
ing the marriage performed by him
would be invariably punished. The
defects In the return of divorces arise
chiefly from the fact that no prelim-
mary declaration containing all of the
necessary statistical particulars Is now
required by law to be filed upon the
commencement of suit, and also that
divorces granted sometimes fail to he
recorded from the fact that the fee
for making the final record is not paid
1t would seem that complete prelim-
mary statement containing all of the
necessary statistical particulars should
be filed at the commencement of di-
vorce suit and that sufficient zee
Should' accompany ii to insure the en-
try Of the final decree, thus making
the records and statistics complete"
Equalization of Assessments.
Some of the members of the eXecu.
tive committee of the State Associa-
ton OF Supervisors do not take kindly
to Representative Campbell's bl.i
amending the law relative to the
equalization of assessments by county
boards of supervisors. The amend
ment requires that assessments he
equalzed at the true cash value of
the property and prohibits the making
Of any deductions in so equaliZing
from the assessments made by the SUI
pervisors of the several townships and
wards. Heretofore ii has been a IA
vorite custom of supervisors to equal
lie the assessments down in certain
cases.
Senator William Il. Scullen, the lone
representative of the Democracy in
the upper house reminds one of the
lone minority senator of two years ago
he is SO altogether different. Elk
Senator Helme is born fighter, and
ii was a lonely half day indeed when
he did not have more or less spirited
engagement with the enemy. Senator
Scullen, on the other hand, is the per-
sonification of mildness and suavity.
He has not yet torn up the senate turf
to any extent. although he has kept
right on saving wood in the interest
of his constituency. 1t is possible that
he may yet develop some Of the Helme
combativeness, but thus far he has
given no evidence of it,
JAMES V. BARRY.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-28
STRIKE is NOW OFF
AT PORTLAND MINE

Denver. Aug. GA News special
from Victor last night says: James
r. Burns. president and general
manager of the Portland Gold Min
ing Company. and Charles II. Meyer
OF the Western Federation of Miners
came to mn agreement to-day 10 set
tie their differences. and as n result
there Is Joy In Victor this evening and
throughout the Cripple Creek district.
rs II means that Mt least 100 men Will
go back to work within the next few
days. The agreement was reached
shortly after two o'clock and the news
spread quickly throughout the camp.
In the conference was Manager Burma
and Superintendent Fitzgerald. Charles
II. Meyer. president OF the Western
Federation OF Miners. and Sherman
Parker. They came together about
1880 this morning. had lunch at the
mine and afts1 that discussed their dif-
ferences for about one hour. President
Meyer and Parker then went down to
union headquarters on Battle mountain
and after an hours discussion with the
executive committee Mr. Burns 'phoned
to the mine that the conditions had
been accepted. Mr.. Meyer said: Il
have nothing to say for publication out
side of the fact that the agreement we
have reached with Mr.. Burns Is very
satisfactory and l think II is TO him..
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-28
Heavy Rains peluse Denver.

Denver. Aug 2S.-Cloud bursts yes
terday afternoon on the divide between
the north and south forks OF the Platte
did damage to the amount OF scvcra!
thousand dollars to property OF private
citizens and caused Inconvenience to
excursionists on the Colorado & South
ern railroad.
Hundreds of excursionists who Wis
tied Platte canon resorts were con-
PEELED to stay in the canon all last
night. Bridges were weakened and
sections of the road washed away.
making 1t impossible for the trains
to return to Denver or proceed up the
canon. The railroad took care of Its
enforced guests as well as 1t could,
and made the discomforts as few as
possible. The limit of the storm in
the canon seemed to be Cassell's. and
it did very little damage beyond
there.
Locally the storm was most severe
in East Denver and South Denver,
where considerable damage was done
to the streets. Cellars were flooded
in many instances. Outlying towns
reported comparatively light rainfall.
There was much thunder and light
ming in Denver and the electric cars
had to suspend operations for two
hours.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-28
RELIANCE BEATS SHAMROCK iii.
in FIRST RACE OF THE SERIES

the Shamrock's time allowance a one
minute and fifiy-seyen seconds cut very
little fisure In the result. no matter
what the result Of the new Measurement
might be.
In spite of months of preparation. the
Shamrock WAS badly handicapped BY
poor canvas. and there Is little question
that with better hiiins mainsaii she
might have beaten the Reliance to the
~indwnrd mark. Even with well ht'ing
sails II IL doubtful. however. whether
she will ever be able TO gain enough
In going to windward to make up for
what the Reliance. with her huge sail
plan. will .nin down the wind.
The Reliance covered the thirty
mile course In three hours and thirty
two minutes. seventeen seconds. max
lng the fifteen mile windward ic. In
two hours. nine minutes and hf'y-niS
seconds. and the run home In one hour.
twenty-five minutes and twcniy-oGr rcc-
ondr. while the Shamrock took three
hours. forty-one minutes and eleven
seconds to cover the thirty miles The
Shamrock took two hours. thirteen
minutes and seventeen seconds for the
windward work and one hour twcn'y-
eight minutes for the run down the
wind,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-28

have ever been hinied al. reading Of
the letters between the lines has dis
closed much that has placed the officers
On their guard.
This man. who has reputation as .
killer. will be closely watched II he
comes To Cheyenne.
Horns confidence in escaping is su-
preme. lie relies on alleged promises
made to him by friends in whom he
places almost implicit confidence. Some
Of these people Horn is said To hold in
the palm Of his hand. condemned muir
derer though he is. for he is said TO
know enough about them To cause
them no end Of trouble were he To talk,
IL has been argued all along that
these friends Of Horn. the men who
are supposed to have been implicated
with him in a number Of murders.
would not dare let him go To the gall
lows for fear Of telling what he knows.
Al the county jail everything is the
same. apparently. as though there Was
NO attack ON the jail anticipated. Es-
ira guards have probably bssn put on.
but there Is ho evidence Of this. eVea
as the ofiicers are secrc,iVe about their
movements. II has been said recently
that no man can get within u block of
the county jail. especially a, n.sht.
without the fact BEING known to the Of
fieers. No chances will lie taken. and
from now on Horn will be- closely
guarded an the inside. while the out
side will be closely watched,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-28
GREAT ENGLISH
Ex-PREMlER DEAD

London. Aug. :e.-I.ord Salisbury
died peacefully Mt 1905 o'clock last
night. Soon after the shadows had
crept up from the valley and enshroud-
cd the duh rcd walls of Hatfield house,
the distinguished statesman. making
the last effort OF his life. turned slight
ly toward his favorite daughter. Lady
Gwcndoiinc Cecil. who was knccling
beside him. and then quietly brcathcd
his last.
viscount Cranbornc. who now as
sumcs the title OF marquis of Sails
bury. Immediately notified King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandria. the prince
and princess OF Wales and others, in
Guiding Lord Edward Cecil. the SOL
dicr son OF Lord Salisbury. who is now
in Egypt, and who was the only child
OF the marquis absent from the death
bed.
Socn the messages OF coincidence be-
gan coming in. and the little telegraph
Office at Hatfield was swamped with
unprecedented business.
The death of Lord Salisbury
occurred on the fiftieth anniversary OF
his entry into public life as n member
of the House of Commons for Stan
ford.
The elevation of Lord Cranborne to
the House OF Lords creates n vacancy
in the Rochester district and probably
will entail the selection of new under
secretary Of foreign AFFAIRS.
The ex-premier, though retired from
political life. was an important
hgure in many public ways.
He was warden of the Cinque ports.
high steward of Westminster and
chancellor of Oxford university. His
death places an order of Knight of the
Garter at the disposal of King Edward.