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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10

in this class of cases against either
shipper or carrier.
The casus omissus In the inter
state commerce act should now be
supplied by imposing penalty upon
carrier and beneficiary alike. and by
giving to the courts the right to re-
strain all such infractions OF the law.
The prohibition against carriers
should be limited to those subject to
the act to regulate commerce. Only
carriers operating line of railroad
or a rail and water line as one line
are required TO publish their rates
and adhere to them. II is imprac-
ticable TO control lines operating
wholly by water. Rates of water
transportation are necessarily open
to the freest competition, are inva-
riably low by comparison. and thus
naturally furnish the standard OF
reasonableness without express reg
ulation.
1t should be made unlawful TO
transport traffic by carriers subject
to the interstate commerce act at
less rate than the published rate, and
all who participate in violating the
law should be punished.
Provision should also be made TO
reach corporations and combinations
which produce wholly within state,
but whose products enter interstate
commerce. This provision should re-
late, first, TO concerns which fatten
on rebates; second, to concerns which
sell commodities below the general
price in particular localities or i'm any
other way in particular localities
seek to destroy competition.
There should be n comprehensive
plan to enable the government to get
at all the facts bearing upon The or
ganizati on and practices of concerns
engaged in interstate commerce, not
with view to hampering any legiti-
mate business OF such concerns, but
in order TO be in position TO take ac-
ton IL necessary.
Favors Commisslon.
To this end a commission or n spe-
cial bureau in the proposed depart
ment Of commerce should be created,
whose duty il should be TO investigate
the operations of concerns engaged in
interstate or foreign commerce. 10
gather information and data enabling
il to make recommendation for nd
ditional legislation TO report TO the
president. This would be first step
in securing proper publicity. This
commission should have authority 10
inquire into the management Of any
concern doing an interstate business
whenever II becomes necessary or de-
sirable; II should have the authority
to call for reports from them. TO com
pei testimony from all witnesses and
by the production Of books, papers,
etc.
These recommendation are based
on the central thought that the first
step should be taken by law aimed
at what are certainly known 10 be
unreasonable practices directly re-
strictive OF freedom of commerce, and
by law securing some governmental
supervision as outlined above. A spe-
cial act should be passed at once 10
speed the final decision OF eases pend
ing or TO be raised under the pres
ent antitrust law, providing for the
hearing Of such cases by a full bench
of circuit judges and for direct APP
peal from the circuit courts to the SUI
preme court Of the United States.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10
KNOX PRESENTS b
HIS VIEWS.
They Represent the Attitude of the Admins
tration on the Trust QuestiOn-Says
These Combinations Should Be
Regulated. Not DESTROYED.

Washington, Jan. THE following
abstract of the attorney generals
recommendations regarding trusts
aud combinations. which were made
public at some length Tuesday. was
given out at the white house. 1t
represents the general attitude of
the administration on this subject,
and was authorized by. the president.
Preliminary.
The people do not desire the bust
ness of the country 20 be interfered
with beyond the regulation necessary
TO control combinations where they
act improperly and 10 correct any
tendency toward monopoly. In this
country. where money is cheap and
abundant and within the reach OF
keen and capable men, monopoly will
be impossible IL competition is kept
free.
Small enterprises have certain adj
yantages over large combinations.
and will live and thrive IL assured Of
an open and fair field. Rebates and
discriminatory rates constitute one
Of the chief restrictions on compe-
tition. They unjustly swell the earn
ings OF favored concerns and, sup
porting vast volume of capital
stock which represents nothing but
unfair advantage over rivals. con-
tribute largely TO the upbuilding Of
monopoly.
The situation respecting transpor.
tation determinations and the entry
of independent capital into new in
dustries has lately been improved.
II is now known that the amount Of
capital embarked in independent en-
terprises in the past two years at
least equals the total capital of the
great combinations formed within
the previous IL years. With assur-
ance against predatory competition,
this improvement will continue. In
dividual industrial experience with
the certainty OF secure employment
of capital may be trusted to compete
effectively with such selfish combi-
nations as are not formed for sound
economic reasons, but merely in order
TO capitalize the country's prosperity
for the benefit Of their promoters.
The existence Of most OF those COM
binations has not increased the pro-
ductive capacity OF the country, they
have merely acquired the ownership
OF preexisting industries.
Legi~iation Recomm ended.
The attorney general offers the
following recommendation for inn
mediate legislation;
That oil discriminatory practices
affecting interstate trade be made
offenses TO be enioined and punished
Such legislatin to be directed alike
against those who give and those who
receive illegal advantages, and to
cover discrimination in prices as
against competitors in particular
localities resorted to for the purpose
of destroying competition.
In order TO reach producers guilty
Of these offences who are as produc-
ers merely beyond national control.
penalty should be imposed upon
the interstate and foreign transpor-
tation of goods produced by them,
and federal courts should he given
power TO restrain such transporta-
ton at the governments suit. Such
legislation Is necessary because the
existing interstate commerce law
does not give an effective remedy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. John H.
Miller will be elected speaker of the
Forty-third general assembly to-day.
The organization" candidate defeat
ed Lawrence Y. Sherman in the re-
publican house caucus Tuesday even
ing by vote Of 80 Co 30. This ended
for the moment the most bitter and
remarkable speakership contest ever
fought in Illinois.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10
FrInhIfuIIv M.,.I.d

Brazil, Ind, Jan. 7.-Golds n IIadley
was pinioned TO the bottom of the
Collins coal mine here by heavy
fall of slate. lie was frightfully
mangled, but was able to speak few
words 70 his rescuers before he died.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10

Washington, Jan. b. Consular adj
vices received at tho state department.
from Mazatlan, Mexico. relative 20 thel
outbreak of the bubonic plague stata
that the disease was brought over m
q Chinese ship arriving there on Decem-
Der rs. Every precaution<silI be taken
10 prevent the entrance OF the plague
into this country,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10
nIr storc nnrnra.

n BuGnlo. N. ". Jan. The cntlfE
-tpols of knowles a. Gardiner depart
ment store was destroyed by Shire
Tuesday night, and the building on
Main street was badly damnred. One
fireman was seriously injured. The
loss Is estimated al $50 600.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10
rIne BARRACKS BuFned.

Sault Ste Marie, Mich, Jan. 5.--The
fine barracks at Fort Brady, which
were built in 1892, were completely de-
stroyed by fire early Saturday. The
loss Is placed at $4,000. The barracks
were occupied by a battalion OF the
Fourteenth United States infantry and
the men saved ACKNOWLEDGMENT and
the furniture OF the building.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10
nenth of Judre Lnce.

Bozeman, Mont, Jan. 6.-Judgc
Llewellyn Augustus Luce, one OF the
oldest and best-known lawyers in
Montana, is dead at his home in this
city. In 1894 Judge Luce was a mem
Der of the Montana supreme court
and was also member OF the con
stitutional convention in 1889. He
was born i'm Maine I'm 1897.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10
A rrospcrons Yenr.

Chicago, Jan. 3.-Swift q Co.'S sales
for 1902 were 1925. 00O, 900, an increase
over 1901 Of $40, 600, 600. Products were
shipped TO Europe, Africa and the
orient. Net earnings equal 10 per cent.
on S25ooo,o 900 capital. Asevcn per cent.
dividend was paid.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10

Huntington, W Va. Jan. 7.--Gen.
John Hoe Russell. aged 50. president
Of the Huntington national bank, died
here Tuesday night. He was one OF
the pioneer bankers Of the state.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10
silent $50 uo.r-.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 8. John Full
cher. tho negro prisoner in jail at
Kansas City, Kan, awoke at mid.
night Saturday from his long sleep,
which lasted $50 hours. Fulcher was
awakened by cold water. which was
being forced down his throat.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10

Port Townsend, Wash. Jan. T.
News OF the wreck OF the Norwegiap
bark Prince Arthur and the death by
drowning OF IS Of the crew was re-
ceiyed Tuesday. The scene of the ais.
aster Is two miles south of Ozette,
ON the Washington coast, IS miles
from Cape Flattery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10

New York, Jan. G.--Iwclve million
dollars is the sum expended by the
american Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION In 1902 for its work. The
membership list has overtopped so0..
oC0 and the number OF associations
exceeds 1000
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10

Shanghai, Jan. 5.-The disturbances
In the interior OF China are spread
ing. Five thousand troops have been
sent to suppress the disorders In the
province Of Che-Kiang.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10

Mazatlnn. Mexico. Jan. Tan aver.
age Of more than ten deaths daily
from the plague Is recorded and the
Lazaretos are full Of patients. A
general gloom las settled on this com
munity and business Is at stand
atill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10

Cheyenne. wyo., Jan. 0.--Gov. De-
forest Richards and the other state
officers were sworn in Monday and
an inaugural ball was held at night
in the capitol.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10
A Compliment 10 Roosevelt.

Caracas, Jan. IA high Official OF
the Venezuelan government said
Tuesday: ~ am greatly surprised at
the press cablegram saying that inn
portance has been given to the last OF
the several propositions contained in
President Castro's answer to the pow
ers in the matter of referring the
Venezuelan difficulty 10 the arbitra-
ton Of The Hague tribunal. This prop
osition was intended amply as COM
pliment TO President Roosevelt as
chief executive Of the greatest of
the American republics. its suggestion
that the question be left TO the arbi-
tration OF an American republic was
only complimentary alternative"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-01-10
custom House seized.

la Guayra, Jan. 5.-One hundred
and fifty German marines were land
ed at Puerto Cabello at daybreak
Saturday morning. They took pos.
session OF the custom house and the
wharVes
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
Educate the Boy.

Better than to give your boy $1,000
when he is twenty-one years old Is it
for you to give him bnt $500 and use
the other $500 to give him two years
at some agriculture college when he
is eighteen or twenty. He will then
be in shape to earn that other 5000
and goob deal more besides. There
is nothing surer today than the fact
that the man who knows is the man
who makes the money. And this is
not all. That two years at college
will so broaden and widen him that he
will not only be able to make more
money, but will i'm every way be n
bigger, better type of man. 1t is a
very grave mistake on the part of
parents who have the means to do so
not to send the boy or girl to college
or university after they have finished
the district or city school.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
Installed Their Officers.

The Modern Woodmen installed the
officers for the ensuing year, Monday
night, District Deputy j. l., Morgan
conducting the same. They are as
follows:
Ven. Con.-Chas. Knapp,
Advisory. G.. Emmons.
Banker-C w. Madden.
Clerk. II. Bond.
Escort. II. Green.
Waterman e. l.. Knapp.
Sentry-L. X Corey.
Manager, three years.. II. Hem
derson.
Physicians-G. A. Stanton, j. +.
Pinkham and +. w. Little.
After the installation, j. L. Nor
gan gave talk on the good Of the
order. All present enjoyed it and a
good time was had. This is the larg-
est secret order in the city, free from
debt and has snug sum in the treas
ury.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

The annual banquet of the Good
Fellowship Club will be held at Hotel
Bedding, Feb. eth.
Mrs f. j. More-house, of Cedar
Springs who has been visiting Mrs A
L. Cole has returned to her home.
j. p Connor of Grand Rapids was
in the city over sunday visiting old
friends He is established in the pic
ture business there,
Mr. Willis Cole and wife and
daughter, Opal, of Washington, Iowa
who has been visiting his parents A..
l. Cole and wife and sister Mrs. J. III.
Keeney left this morning for their
new home in Gaylord, Mich.
George Haysmer went out in the
country to his brothers few days
this week and returned with bushel
basket full of rabbits, He says he
will see to it that no one snipes the
lot this time as the price of meat is
20 high to let go of them.
Companion Court Stewart No. 81, |.
O +. will install officers Wednesday
evening, Jan. q, 1903. Every member
is requested to be present and bring
one lady friend Miss Iva Caukins
will have charge of the program.
Chocolate and waters will be served.
Rehearsals tor the Grand Carnival,
given by Miss Nellie Pierce of Alma
for the benefit of the Bedding M. E.
church, will be in progress every
night after school this week. All
girls between the ages of five and
fourteen, are invited to be present.
Boys of eight or ten years are invited
to meet Saturday at ga. IN. Rehear-
sails at the M. f. church.
DR.. ID. L. Dumon suffered a stroke of
paralysis "Wednesday evening. He
had returned from drive and about
I o'clock was heard to fall while in
his Office. He was taken home, where
he has lain since, with his left side
paralyzed, retaining his mind, how
ever. He is reported about the same
this morning -Evart Review. Mr..
Dumon is brother of Mrs. Mary
Unger of this city and Chas. Dumon
of Smyrna.
Supt. NJ. f. Scott of the Saranac
schools is candidate for the repub-
lican nomination for county school
commissioner. Mr. Scott has been a
resident of Saranac nearly two years
and during that time has made many
acquaintance, and from our observa-
tions seems to be generally endorsed
by them for the position. His personal
qualifications are undoubtedly all
that can be desired, and we predict
that he Boston delegation to the
county convention will support his
andidacy.-Saranac Local.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
ROYAL NEIGHBOR INSTALLATION
sister Woodmen Had A Good Time
Three Brothers Were Present

Tuesday evening the Royal Neigh
bors of America held their regular
meeting at the Woodman Hall. After
the general order of business Installa-
tion of officers followed with Neigh
Dor Mae Cowdin as Installing officer
who performed the duties of her Office
in very creditable manner. A fine
programme was rendered consisting
of piano and vocal solos, recitations,
quotations etc. and at the close of the
work, the banquet doors were thrown
open and all sat down to tables loaded
with the good things furnished.
Oracle Elect, Dora Sinclair gave a
brief toast on the order followed by
Drs. Pinkham, Little and Stanton.
At 1870 all returned home feeling
that fraternity is blessed and consid-
cred one OF the finest and most en-
joyable, neighborly and social organ
azations of the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
DETROIT LIVE STOCK MARKET

Michigan Central Live Stock Yards,
Detroit, Jan. 13.-The demand for live
cattle is dull and slow this week, re
ceipts have been moderate OF late. The
following prices are being paid at
the Detroit Live Stock Market; Prime
steers and heifers, $50; (G 1925 handy
butchers cattle, 3.75(ds4 25; common
q. 50(G3 80; Gamers cows, 81 so (G 2 90;
stockers and feeders, dull and quiet, at
e.. 5Q(d4 10. Mich cows dull at $25
@ so; calves active $3.50 a. $500.
Sheep and lambs active and higher,
prime lambs s.. 5O(9s5. 75;mixed, $3.50
$50; culls, 81. 500 $500.
Hogs, liberal receipts, fair quality,
trade is active at the following prices,
Prime mediums s635(d6 so; Workers:
So. 2O(d6.3 30; pigs, s6.20d6 30; roughs,
81. 5O(d5.75; stays, of; cripples, 81 per
cwt. off.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

Merriment will reign supreme al
Bedding Opera House on next Monday
evening, when the jolly farce comedy,
"A Bunch of Keys" will be presented
This is a comedy skit that is not
handicapped by any great amount OF
story or plot although containing
enough to serve as thread upon
which has been cleverly strung
numerous clever specialties, lot of
tuneful music, up-to.date topical
songs, and some funny scenes and
climaxes, while the cast is said TO be
without doubt one of the strongest
ever seen in similar organization.
This comedy ought to fill the house
as it includes some of the best known
speciality artists, who give the latest
high class novelties. The humor is
clean and bright and there are many
funny scenes and situations as well
as brilliant effects.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
RoughI a Home.

Robert PEBBLES, chief of the city
fire department has concluded to have
a home of his own and he and j. b.
Arnwine came together on deal last
week by which Mr.. PEBBLES purchased
the house on the north side which
Frank Loree formely occupied. Rob
has been living in the Bedding block
oyer the Electric Light Plant office
and when he moves out the cornpany's
new electrician Clay Weaver will re-
side there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
New omcers.

Alta meeting of Silk City Council
No 1918 Royal Arcanum Tuesday eve-
ming the following officers were elect
ed:
Regent-R II. Edwards.
Vice-Regent-El dred Crandell.
Orator-James n. Armstrong.
Past Regent-John r. Bond.
Secretary-FrankJ J. Loree.
Collector Willie G. Martin.
Treasurer-Earnest II. Barker
Chaplain-Horace ID. Crandel.
Guide-John II. Bond.
Warden-John M. Spencer.
Sentry Adolf Traub.
Trustee-Raymond II. Edwards.
Representative to Grand Council
John II. Bond.
Alternate-James Armstrong.
Installation Monday night Jan. 10.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
PLENTY OF ICE.
Epson, the Ice Man Is busy-Laying
I'm "A big stock for Summer supply.

Epson, the Ice Man Is busy-Laying
I'm "A big stock for Summer supply.
Althoug coal is scarce this winter
and heat and warmth come high, we
may console ourselves in the fact that
ice is plenty, and if we manage to
SURVIVE the winter we may keep fair
ly well cooled off next summer. L. c.
Epson Is beginning to harvest his ice
and the quality, thanks to the wealth
er, is good, with thickness of from
8 to 10 inches.
Mr.. Epson has every facility for
securing it and takes advantage of
the weather to assist in putting it in
prime condition for housing. He is
filling the ice house for Hotel Beld-
ing this week and expects to put up
many hundred tons to supply the
wants of the city in his own houses.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

The next entertainment of the
Lyceum Course at the Opera House
will e"Elbert Hubbard, Fra Elbertus,
Chief of the Roy Crofter." His sub
ject will be "The Work of Rwycrof-
ter's" 1t is specially plersing and Mr..
Hubbards style of speech and reason
ing is turning the world upside down
with popularity in his favor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
A Life NJ stake

II you but knew the splendid merit
o. Foley's Honey and Tar you would
never. be without it. a dose or two
will prevent an attack Of pneumonia
or lagrippe. II may save your life.
w. I. Benedict,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
NORTH ORLEANS.

Died Jan. 9th 1868 Henry Closer,
age s years, 8 months and Is days, in
fammatory rheumatism and heart
trouble was the cause OF his death.
The funeral was held at the Green
church, Rev. Knowles officiating and
the remains inferred in Green's ceme-
terry
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

The little folks love DR., Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take;
perfectly harmless; positive cure for
coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

The LaFrance shoe is the most
slightly and stylish shoe for woman
that was ever shown in this city SO a
pair at II. II. Edwards.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

Fatal kidney and bladder trouble.
can always be prevented by the use o
Foley's Kidney Cu"e. w. !. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
iISCELLAN EOUS.
VWO HOUSES FOR REMIT. Frank Ire
Il land If
MUSIC TEACHING.

MISS CORA HOPPOUGH = Teacher of
vi piano and harmony. Date for Belding.
all day Thursday and Friday forenoon of
each week. studio at W. |. Benedicts resi-
dence Bridge street . I3
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

MANAGER WANTED-We desire 10 en-
III ploy a trustworthy lady or gentleman to
manage our business in this county and adj
joining territory. Our house is well and
favorably known. 5000 straight cash salary
and all expenses paid each week by check
direct from headquarters. Expense money
advanced previous experience unnecessary;
position permanent. Address Thomas j.
Cooper, Manager, 104O Caxton Building, Chi
cago, Ill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

DOR SALE-One span of good work horses
Il weight 30 hundred. Inquire of George
Retterstorf, southeast of Miriam, Belding X.
T. ID. No. 1.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
FOR SALE.

DOR SALE-House and corner lot on
Il Bridge st. with good barn. FOR terms
and price inquire of w. ). Lambertson,
Cashier Bedding Savings Bank.
j. w. Fleming,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

Il House can't be built to-day less than
$500. Will take $1,000: half down. the
balance on time. Inquire of 1. X. Waldo.
Electric lights in house and barn and water
works i'm lawn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

WOOD FOR SALE-Inquire of K. W.
w Ranney, Belding. Citizens phone 100
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
The BANNER LINERS.
WANTED-HELP.

WANTED-Faithful person ro travel for
w wen established house Ia few coun-
ties, calling on retail merchants and agents.
Local territory. Salary $l024 a year and
expenses, payable t19 40 week In cash and
expenses advanced. Position permanent.
Business successful and rushing. Standard
House, 334 Dearborn ST., Chicago. 40
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

DOR SALE-One top buggy and one cutter.
l. Enquire of j. w. Aging at the Frank
johnson place. Bedding. 80
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

| OA-ACRE FARM for sale or trade Al
OV miles from Bedding Terms easy. In-
quire of |. L. Hubbel. II
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

DOR SALE-A quantity OF household goods
IL in fine condition. Bedroom sets, chairs,
tables, stoves, ETC., will be sold cheap. In
quire of Edgar Stanton. 81