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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-06
Donkeys in Persian Armv.

The Persian army strikes a STRANGER
with wonder, and he is apt to imagine
that he is gazing upo- the gathering 81
opera bouffe characters. To every three
characters a donkey is assigned. for
there is neither baggage train nor COM
missariat. On this donkey is placed the
worldly wealth Of its three masters and
their musket. Occasionally the yelled
wife Of soldier bestrides the beast. I'D.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-06

married to Lieut.. Charles C. Marsh.
Frank, the only son, was graduated from
the naval academy.
Their cottage at Fortress Monroe was
built when Capt. Evans was on duty with
the lighthouse board. 1t was constructed
by permission of the treasury depart
ment on the reservation controlled by
that department as buoy and light sta
ton. Subsequently he had some diff
Guilty with the gentlemanswho was sec
rotary Of the navy at the time. The lat
ter, in order to crafty his personal feel
ing in the matter, induced the treasury
department to direct the removal of the
house.
This aroused the fighting blood of
Capt: Evans, and, moreover, his suspi-
cions were aroused as to whether the
cottage came within the scope of the
department. He requested survey and
found that his suspicious were correct.
Greatly to his delight he discovered that
the house was in the army reserya-
ton.
His relations with that department
were most cordial, and the outcome OF
it all was that the cottage was permitted
to remain where it was, subject to the
conditions imposed upon all buildings
on government land outside the FORTH
cations. which are in effect that it shall
remain until the war department sees
1T to order its removal. And it is there
that Mrs Evans lives, the idol of all the
boys at Fortress Monroe.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-06
Superior to Other Woods.

Teak, which has passed into a prov
erb as The best material for ship build
ing, is superior to all other woods from
the fact that it contains an essential oil
which prevents spikes and nails driven
into it from rusting.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-06
NEW HOODOO OF THE NAVY
Battleship Missouri Has Made Rec
ord Which Entities It to
That Appellation.
Washington ID. c. Special.

washington Cd. CO Special.
Capt. w. S. Cowles, commander of
the battleship Missouri, which is called
by some the new hoodoo of the navy,
will have to submit to a rigid inquiry
to determine who was responsible for
the terrible explosion on his ship, by
which over 30 men were killed. When
Capt Cowles' craft ran into the battle
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-06

AAAs H. o-AasA11EAO.
alabama Congressman WEo Worsted
Capt. Hobson at Primary Poils)
of Bankhead, by 100; Walker by so and
Pickens by $50. Bankhead carried Tus-
caloosa by 500; Sumpter by 125, Greene
by 200, Lamar by 200 and Marion by
300.
There are mutual accusations of al
lowing republicans and populists to vote
in the primary, but the result is accepted
as decisive and there will be no appeal
taken. A few weeks ago it was believed
Bankhead was beaten. Hobson had
made campaign that for cordially OF
reception and the enthusiasm that en-
sued has never been eQualed in Alabama,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-06
The Emerald Needs LIGHT

On exposure to the light the emerald
improves in color. When pearls are
kept in the dark they lose their luster.
but regain It in the sunlight.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-06
Speaking in the Omen Al,

Experiments have shown that a per
!. son speaking in the open air can be
heard about equally as well at ! distance
of 100 feet in front, Is feet at either side,
s and 80 feet behind.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-06

ship Illinois not long ago no lives were
lost and only superficial inquiry was
made. Capt. Cowles is q brother-in-law
of President Roosevelt, andeword comes
from the executive mansion that no in
fluence will be brought to bear to make
the inquiry less rigid than in any other
similar. case. Prior to his recent mis-
haps Capt. Cowles had splendid record,
and his friends consider him a victim
Of untoward circumstances. His Jene-
mics. on the other hand, think that the
accidents alluded to resulted from laz
management Of the ships affaira.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-06


ticipate further in the Turkish cam
paign. subsequently he was promoted
to the grade of commander and was
made captain of the sloop Strelok.
While commanding that vessel he sent
his paymaster ashore at Hayti when
the latter was detained. Capt. Skryd1oft
demanded his release upon penalty of a
bombardment and his paymaster was
brought to the ship.
He succeeded to the rank Of captain
and was given command of the DimitrI
Benoski, flagship Of the Mediterranean
squadron and afterward flagship OF tbs
Pacific station. Promotion to rear adj
miral followed, and for two years he
served as inspector Of torpedoes.
He was in command of the Mediter-
ranean squadron during the Crete
troubles and his services in that con-
nection commended him to his govern
ment. Subsequent to that he command
ed the Pacific feet for three years. He
rose to the grade of vice admiral in 1900,
and last year he was assigned to COM
mand the Black sea fleet and ports.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17
Wednesday, Mar. %
One day each month.
ONCE Hours 8 a. N, to 4 p. m,
Consultation, Examination,
and Advice, Free.

DR.. Mcdonald has for years made a
study CT chronic and lingering 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, Bladder and Bowels scientific
ally and successfully treated. DR., Nc
Donald pays special attention to Ca
tarrh, Catarrhal Deafness, Throat and
Lung Diseases, Chronic Diseases pc
culiar to women, Nervous and Physical
Debility, Rheumatism, Paralysis, Neu-
ralgia, Dyspepsia, and all chronic and
Nervous Diseases Of men, wo-
men and children. No matter what
your disease may be, THERE IS
STILL HOPE. THEN DO NOT
DESPAIR, but consult DR.. Mcdonald
and get correct diagnosis of your dis
ease, and feel assured that the doctor
knows correctly what alls you. II you
are durable, he will cure you. Those
nable to call, write for symptom blank
Correspondence strictly confdential.[
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17
EUREKA.

Mrs. Cornelia Lowe died at her
home in Greenville Wednesday night
aged 80 years. She has been helpless
for several years, funeral at her late
home Friday conducted bs Rev. Ken
drick, interment in Ashley cemetery.
Jay Weeks who is in the hospital
in Grand Rapids has had another OPP
GRAFTON on his hand and is not doing
very well, blood poison setting in.
Mrs. Hattie Wakeman is visiting
at ]. B. Moons.
Ed Stokes has traded horses four
times in the last two weeks.
John and Jay Kinsman are cutting
wood for Mrs A. Beardslee.
B. S. Bigley and wife, W. Bigley' 5
wife and Larissa are on the sick list.
r. A. Fuller has sold his farm and
he and his wife are visiting friends
in York state.
Floyd Link has moved from Chas.
Russell's farm in Otisco TO his faith
ers farm in Eureka.
Jay Kinsman has moved into Will
Bigleys house.
There was a party at Geo. Deans
Thursday evening.
Vera Stokes has been quite sick
Gather the roses OF health for your
cheeks,
While the parks are shining with dew
Get out 10 the morning early and
bright
BY taking Rocky Mountain Tea at
night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17
BARTONVILLE.

John White and wife of Lowell
spent several days last week at w.
Whites.
Stephen Sparks and family left on
Monday for Missouri
Congratulations TO Glare Norton
and wife.
Mrs. Earl Norton and Mrs. Frank
Berry OF Bedding spent Tuesday at
+. j. Richmond's.
Theodore Blassen attended the fun
eral of his aunt Mrs. Margaret Sch.
reimer in Belding Monday.
Clare Norton and wife were guest
of his brother Earl and wife Thurs
day.
NJ j. Richmond of this place and
Miss Lola Snyder of CORTLAND were
married in Grand Rapids Wednesday
March 9. Congratulations.
Misses Alta and Winnie Warner
Sundayed with Lucie Richmond.
Morris Kinds and wife were Sun
day guests at Walter Whites.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17
ORLEANS OTISCO.

Matt Kohn's auction was we'll at
tended and everything brought good
prices.
VIM. Tillotson of Ionia is spending
few days with his children.
Otis Seely and Frank Tillotson
made business trip to Grand Rap
ids Monday.
Sherman Hulburt's auction Tues
day of this week was largely attend
ed.
], w. Cooper of Bedding bought a
span of fine drivers at the Hulbmt
sale.
Mr.. Packard has rented the Belding
farm and is moving to the same.
r. p Johnson and wife are sick
with typhoid fever.
G. C. Lambertson auction was
held yesterday
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17
OTISCO.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Deitz spent Sun
day with Mr.. Wilson and family in
Montcalm county.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Lamphierd Sun
dayed at f. r. Luscombe's.
Roy Sears, of McCord, is visiting
at S. G. Snyder's.
Ind W. King and Miss Lue Lavery
OF Bedding, spent Sunday at c. NJ.
Hubbard S.
Mrs. E. E. Lessiter and Mrs. Ell
torey, of Grattan, were guests at
Grandma Spicer's Sunday.
+. McNett and family, and ]. l..
Morse and family spent Sunday at
Geo. Cranes in Greenville.
Miss Kate Hubbard visited her
friend Miss Ilo Johnson, Sunday
Little Mildred Bradish, of Belding,
spent Sunday at r. Bradish's
Mrs. J. L. Morse visited Mrs. +.
Condor in Bedding, Friday.
Mrs. G. G.. Wilson, of Greenville,
is visiting Mrs. A. NJ. Spicer few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Fee, of Greenville
spent Tuesday at ]. L. Morses.
We are pleased to report that
Grandma Spicer is better at this
writing. Mrs. A. Spicer, of Grattan
is caring for her.
Mrs. Maggie Snyder visited Mrs.
r. Bedding Wednesday,
Mrs. ]. L. Morse and Mrs. w.
Lamphierd visited Miss Nellie Lus-
combe, Wednesday.
Fl. Haywood, of Salem, spent a
few days last week at A. Brown S.
The A. .. O. G. will hold their
next meeting Saturday evening
March 10, with Mr.. and Mrs. O. NJ.
Hubbard's. A picnic supper will be
served.
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troy thong there n
Water, W. Va s
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17
SPENCER MILL.

Miss Orpha VanZandt has return
ed to Belding..
School closes next Friday
Preaching every Sunday evening,
Ed. Rathwell will move on the farm
known as the Roundtree farm this
spring.
Werley DeGraw will move on Will
Der Emmons farm,
Mrs Minnie Gould is sewing for
Mrs. r. I. Abbey of Greenyille
Mrs. Sarah Botsford an old pioneer
of Oakfield was buried March 3.
Listen for those wedding bells.
John Wolf will build an addition
to his house this spring
Charles Smith of Grand Rapids
called on T. Wertbrook and S. ].
Splitter recently.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17
CANNONSBURG

The l.. NJ. $. met at the home OF
Mrs. Lamreaux Thursday, March II.
There will be social at the par
sonage, Friday, March 18.
The L. NJ. S. held their fair at the
town hall last Friday evening. Coffee
and cake were served. Proceeds So.
Joseph Joyce, of Chicago, is visit.
ing his brother here.
The Critic Club met at the parson-
age, Tuesday evening.
]. f. Joyce was in Grand Rapids
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey made Geo,
Cosner and wife a visit Feb. 90.
James Nesbitt is in critical con.
dition with paralysis. His home is
in Grand Rapids having moved there
a year ago. Durand Frost has gone
to help care for him.
A very pleasant party was given
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Hartwell, March 4th in honor OF
Prof. Seibert' 5 18th birthday. There
were 80 friends and pupils present
Light refreshments consisting of ice
cream, cake and fruit. Games and
music were enjoyed and all report a
rood tiroa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17

Or nm FORFEIT produce the letters and
| UUUVU n. Co. Lynn Mass
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17
DO You want Strength

II you want to increase your strength
you must add to and not take from the
physical. In other words, the food that
you eat must be digested, assimilated
and appropriated by the nerves, blood
and tissues before being expelled from
the intestines. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
adds to the physical. Itgives strength
to and builds up strength in the human
system. 1t Is pleasant to taste and
palatable and the only combination of
digestants that will digest the food and
enable the system to appropriate all of
its health and strength giving quail.
ties. Sold by w. i. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17
The Name witch hazel.

The name Witch Hazel Is much
abused. T.. G. Dewitt & Co. Chicago
are the inventors OF the original and
only genuine Witch Hazel Salve A
certain cure for cuts, burns, bruises,
eczema, letter, piles, etc. There are
many counterfeits OF this salve. some OF
which are dangerous, while they are
all worthless. In buying Witch Hazel
Salve see that the name +. G.. Dewitt
Il Co., Chicago, is on the box and a
cure Is certain. Sold by w. /. Bene-
dict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17
BEST SPRING MEDICINE
Our Leading Druggists Connell Bros. out
of their Vast stock and Extensive
Knowledge of Medicine Recon-
mend YinoI the Best.

"At this season of the year." said a
member of the firm of Cornell Bros.
the other evening, "there isn't a man
women or child in Bedding who does
not need medicine TO purify and en-
rich the blood, to induce an appetite,
to promote digestion and create
strength, and we are safe In saying we
have never sold anything in our store
equal to Vinol for this purpose.
This new way Of administering the
vital principles of cod liver oil has
wrought a wonderful change in the
field OF medicine. There is no need to
take greasy oil, emulsions or poisonous
drugs TO purify and enrich the blood
and create health and strength, for we
guaran tee that pure, simple and delici-
Gus preparation. Vinol, will do it, or
your money will be retuned.
Mrs. Rose Lavigne OF Burlington, VT
writes: "Vinol is the best spring medi-
cine / have ever used; it create an APP
petite, puriies the blood and takes
away all feeling OF lassitude. My work
which seemed burden before taking
Vinol, is now a pleasure.
Mr.. w. j. Stewart of Chelsea Mass
writes: 81 was'all run down and in
devitaiized condition, Vinol quickly
built me up and brought back health
and strength"
Mr.. j. b. Keenee, Augusta, Ga.
writes: "When one gets all run down,
losses appetite, feels listless, worn out
and nervous, ! have found nothing so
good as Vinol to restore strength and
health
Said he: I'VE could go on quoting
from hundreds of such letters, and we
wish we could persuade every person
in Bedding to try Vinol this spring on
our guarantee to return money IL they
are not benefited" Cornell Bros.
Druggists
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-17
working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless, little workers-Dr. King 8
New Pills. Millions are always at
work, night and day curing indigestion
billiousness, constipation, sick head.
ache and all stomach, liver and bowel
troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure.
Only 25c at Connell Bros. drug store.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-23
IDENTIFIED DEAD
TO SECURE GEMS
Man Arrested in Chicago Reveals
Plot Evolved From Iroquois
Fire.

Chicago, March 23.-John Mahnken,
who was arrested several days ago on
a charge of attempting to obtain pos
session Of bodies of victims of the Iro-
quois fire for the sake Of the jeWelry
they carried, has revealed a grewsome
plot.
Mahnken alleges he was working
with a physician whom he knew only
as DR.. George, and the New York po-
lice say a man answering to the same
description is s'wanted'' for several in
surance swindles. Mahnken employed
an undertaken to bury the body OF
Mrs. Greenwald, whom he falsely
identified as that Of his aunt.
II visited Johnson's undertaking es-
tablishment," he said, "and cried as
real as any person would that had lost
a dear relative. T identified, the body
and sheet was placed over 1T. Later
I was informed that the body had been
positively identified as that of Mrs.
Mueller of Milwaukee. Another
body was marked thirty-four and l
identified that one and it was laid
aside I went then to where the I'M
claimed valuables were taken and
there + broke down again and wept.
Then we buried the body at Elmwood.
1t was later identified by. Mr.. Green
valid as that Of his Wife. and was
dtstnterred and re-bur1ed. DR..
George then advised me to start a
suit for damages, and that was what
I was about to do when was ar
rested"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-23
DUTIES OUTLINED
FOR CANAL BOARD
President Tells Commission That
Nation Expects Work Well
Done. 9.

Washington, March 23.-Presldent
Roosevelt's instructions to tne'~Faha-
ma commission were read at a meet
ing Of that body yesterday: me iet-
ter is dated March s, and CONTAINS the
following statements:
have appointed you as the committee
which is to undertake the most important
and also the most formidable. engineering
feat that has hitherto been attempted.
You are to do work, the doing OF which,
If well done, will reflect high honor upon
this nation, and when done VIII be or in
calculable benefit, not only to this nation,
but to civilized mankind. IL ~. -
You have been chosen because OF your
personal and professional regulations for
integrity and ability. You represent the
whole country. You represent neither sec
ton nor party. I$faXe not sought to find
out the politics Of al single one of you,
and indeed, as is the majority of you, I
have not the slightest idea what your po-
litical affiliations are: I believe that each
one Of you will serve, not merely with en-
tire fidelity, but with the utmost ef-
ficiency.
If at any time feel that any one Of you
is not rendering the best service which
it is possible to procure shall feel called
upon to disregard alike my feelings for
the man and the mans own feelings and
forthwith to substitute for him on the
commission some other man whom deem
capable Of rendering better service.
I shall furthermore expect you to apply
precisely the same principles in the choice
and retention Of the subordinates who dc
| the work under your as have applied in
your choice and shall apply in your re-
tention. -
AS to- the details Of the work itself ]
| have but little to say, 1t is to be done
I as expeditiously as possible and as eco
| nomically as Is consistent with thoroness.
There is one matter to which wish to
ask your special attention, the question
of sanitation and hygiene. :,
The plans are to be carefully made with
a view to the needs, ssRotl Only eef the mo-
ment, but Of the future: THE expenditures
are to be supervised sas vigorously as il
| they were being made for private cor.
poration dependent for it's profits upon the
returns. You are to secure the best talent
this country can afford to meet the condi.
/ tons created by every, need which ma,
arise. A -
The methods for achieving the result:
must be yours. What this nation will In.
sist upon is that the results be achieved.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-23
LIFE ENDS WITH
TALK AT DINNER
Judge Eugene Cary of Chicago
Dies Suddenly at Insurance
Mems Banquet.

ST.. Louis, March 23.-Judge Eu-
gene Cary Of Chicago suddenly
dropped dead at the banquet given
by local insurance men.
Judge Cary was the third speaker.
He was preceded by David r. Francis,
president of the worlds fair, and I.
S. Blackwelder, president Of the Wes-
tern Union of Insurance Managers.
Judge Cary's talk was of rather a
personal character. He was recog-
nized by insurance, men as the dean
of his profession in the west and his
remarks were in the nature of advice.
He concluded by paying a tribute to
the worlds fair, sat down and lighted
a cigar. Almost Immediately his
head fell forward and before he could
be removed from the room he was
dead.
Judge Cary was 50 years old and
came originally from New York. He
was prominent in Illinois republican
politics and was at one time candidate
for mayor Of Chicago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-23
NEW YORK FOR ROOSEVELT
Platt-O deI Agreement Makes Out
look Bright for President.

New York Sun Special Service.
Chicago, March pa Washington
special to the Tribune says:
President Roosevelt's chances Of
carrying New York state are vastly
improved by the successful conference
between the friends of Odell and
Plat in New York on Sunday.
The probability Of a fight between
the two leaders on the eve Of ma
tional election excited a great deal of
apprehension on the part of the pres
ident's friends. Six months ago, they
had reconciled themselves to the
prospects Of losing New York. Wall
street amin osity, it was believed,
would cost the republicans the state.
of late, however, the anti-Roose-
welt feeling among the big financial
men has materially. weakened. The
merger decision seemed to show he
was acting we'll within his legal rights
in beginning the litigation, and there
had come to be an understanding that
the president was at no time disposed
to engage in an indiscriminate or abb
surd attack on any and all combina-
tons of capital. . ~ =. Y {
Since the holidays, the idea has
been constantly growing that there
was more than an even chance Of
carrying New York for Roosevelt,
provided harmonious efforts were
made to conduct the campaign on
practical principles. - 100 $50
The fight between Dave HILL and
Murphy encouraged republicans still
more, and Roosevelt stock in New
York state, according to members of
congress here, had begun to show a
decided upward tendency until the
fight between Odell and Plat broke
out again, when it was at once as
serted that, unless peace could be pro-
claimed and maintained between the
governor and senator, it would be a
waste of time trying to carry New
York for the republican ticket.
Present indications are that the
peace patched up at the Fifth Avenue
hotel Sunday night is at least good
until after next election. Odell and
Plat will never trust each other
again, but the division of power in the
management Of the next campaign
has been so skilfully arranged that
both sides are satisfied.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-23


Meekison Bank Of Napoleon, Ohio. He
was elected to the Fifty-ffth Congress
by a very large majority, and Is the ac-
knowledged leader of his party in his Sec
ton of the State ~ -
Only one flaw narred the otherwise
complete success of this rising statesman.
Catarrh, with its insidious approach and
tenacious grasp, was his only uncon-
quered foe. For thirty years he waged
unsuccessful warfare against this personal
enemy. At last Peruna came to the res
cue, and he dictated the following letter
to DR.. Hartman as the result:
Il have used several bottles Of Peruna
and I feel greatly benefited thereby from
my catarrh Of the head. I feel encouraged
to believe that if use it a short time
longer will be able to fully eradicate the.
disease of thirty years standing David
Meekison, .ex-Member of Congress-.
II you do not receive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of -Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement Of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis. RI
Address DR.. Hartman, President of the
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.