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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
TRADE GROWS
BY BIG LEAPS
Dun Reports That Railways
Are Unable to Handle the
Shipments Offered Them
FEW FAILURES NOTED
Bradstreet's Weekly Review
States That Conditions
Are Generally Favorable

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-Dun's weekly
review of trade tomorrow will say:
Holiday goods are moving freely, and
in staple lines there is more activity,
even the products that are between
seasons finding a fair market. Packing
and shipping departments are increas-
ing forces and traffic congestion at sew
eral points indicates that the growth Of
business has overtaXed railway facili-
ties. Earnings of all roads reporting
for November show an average gain of
IL per cent over last year.
Weather conditions have favored job
bing and enabled distribution of heavy
wearing apparel and also accelerated
the marketing of new corn, but there
is not sufficient moisture for winter
wheat or coke production. A record
breaking yield of cotton is bringing
prices nearer the point at which normal
consumption may be resumed, although
there is still much idle machinery at
Fall River.
Other manufacturing news is most
gratifying. Structural work increases
and car shops are crowded with orders,
while manv idle steel mills have re-
sumed.
Foreign commerce at this port for the
last week shows an increase of $2,304-
1893 in value of imports as compared
with last year, and a loss of $2,035, III
in exports.
Increased offerings of native steers
at IA cents by Chicago packers tend to
weaken the tone of the hide market
although branded varieties were firmly
held and large advance occurred in
foreign dry hides. Leather is stronger
with better movement of sole, and all
upper leather is higher except glazed
kid. A most sensational advance of 4
cents occurred in the local market for
calfskins.
Commercial failures this week in the
United States are 205, against PA last
week and PIT last year; in Canada 29,
against SO last week and q last year.
BradstreetS tomorrow will say: De-
velopments have been mainly favor
able. Cooler weather has helped retail
trade stimulated recorders from jobbers
and improved collections except in por-
tions of the South, where holding Of
cotton is reported. Heavy dry goods,
clothing, shoes, groceries and hardware
note relatively most activity. Holiday
trade was opened we'll and promises a
very large aggregate.
Breaks in raw material have tended
to unsettle cotton goods, including sell
ers toward conservatism, and prints
have been reduced at leading markets
Failures are fewer in number and in
liabilities the lightest in any month but
one of 1904
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
NIints Break the Record.

tor Of the Mint in his annual report
shows that the output Of the coinage
mints at Philadelphia. San Francisco
and New Orleans, which we're in Oper-
alton throughout the fiscal year. was
the largest on record. 1t is estimated
that the gold stock Of the world In
use as money on December 81. 1903.
was approximately s., SOC, ,0OO.OOO Of
which about One-half is visible in
banks and public treasures.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
President Keens Hands on.

WASHINGTON. Dec President
Roosevelt to-day informed a delega-
tiOn representing the Amalgamated
Association of Iron, Steel and Tinplate
Workers that he saw no way by which
he properly or legally could interiors
to bring about a settlement Of the
strike of the union employees Of the
Carnegie Steel Company of Youngs-
town and Girard. Ohio.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
woman's Body Found in Surf.

LOS ANGELES. Dec. 2.-The body Of
an unidentified woman was found in
Playa del Rey to-day. The woman was
we'll dressed and wore kid gloves, a
green tie, striped waist and dark dress
and was apparently about 40 years Of
age. The body had apparently been
in the water about two days. There
were no marks of violence on it.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
COLONEL SELLERS,
NOTED CHARACTER,
DIES AT RIALTO

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2.-Colonel
Lewis Henry Sellers, one of Mark
Twain's famous characters, died last
night at Hotel Del Rialto at Rialto.
He was stricken suddenly, just after
bidding goodnight to his friends and
family. with whom he had spent a
pleasant evening. Colonel Sellers had
come to Southern California to spend
the winter, his home being in Pensa-
cola, Florida, to which place the re-
mains were shipped this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
Prominent Democrat Dead.

YORK, Pa, Dec. 2.-Chauncey F..
Black, former Lieutenant Governor of
Pennsylvania and a leader of the
Democratic party, died at Brooks, his
suburban home, near this city, to-day.
For many years Black was a promi-
nent figure at Democratic State and
national conventions
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
DR. Nelson j. Bird Dies.

FRESNO, Dec. 2.-Dr. Nelson J. Bird,
a we'll known San Francisco physician,
died suddenly in this city at O'Clock
tonight at the residence of DIR. z. c..
Dunn. whose guest he was. Deceased
was about II years of age and was ad-
justing surgeon of the Pacific Coast
and Travellers Insurance Company of
Hartford
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
peath Enters RoyaI HOUSE.

MUNICH, Dec. 2.-Prince Frederick
of Hohenzollern, a member of the nom
reigning Sigmaringen branch of the
family and a younger brother Of King
Charles of Roumania, is dead.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
was Sent to Fngland by Iincoln.

CAMDEN, N. J., Dec. 2.-James NJ
Scovall, a lawyer and former President
of the New Jersey Senate, was found
dead in bed to-day at his home in Cape
May. During the Civil War he was one
of President Lincoln's Commissioners to
England.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
Embassador Dies in vienna.

VIENNA, Dec. 2.-The Russian EN-
bassador, Count Peter Kapnist, died
this afternoon from an apoplectic
stroke.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
CONGRESS % G 9H "9P A MP T x3 3 RR"F4H % 4aS 9 % REPORTS
FORECAST OF THE WORK
AWAITING CONGRESS.

will be called to next Monday; The
i calendars bills will be introduced The question
and hartor
o legislation the
o legislation will be talked
wiln
O % sderedu durngh sss
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
Do You Want a Trunk

At moderate price? one that looks
good and is good. or travelling set? We
have them in all the best material and
lowest prices Sanborn, Vail < Co.. TAI
Market street
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles
Your druggist will refund money PAZO ONT
MENT fails 10 cure you In to IA days 50c.'
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03

COMMITTED TO ASYLUM--Oakland DEE
2.-Daniel J. Andrews committed to the
He is q plumber and has been there twic-
before.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
Death of Pioneer Woman.

The announcement was received
here yesterday from New York of the
death of Mrs. Margaret Belden, widow
of the late Josiah Belden and mother
of Charles A. and George Belden and
Mrs. George Gibson. Mrs. Belden
came to California overland with her
parents in 1S49 and settled in San
jose, the family home for many years
being on the resent site of the Ven
dome Hotel. Twenty years ago Mr..
and Mrs. Belden, who were married
and reared a family in San Jose,
moved to New York, where they had
since resided. Many of the old Cali
fornians readily recall Mrs. Belden and
will learn with deep regret her death.
BURGLAR IS SENTENCED.-Frank VIII
liams. convicted by jury in Judge Cook !
court charge of attempt to commit bur
glary, scncenced yesterday to eighteen
months in San Quentin. He attempted to
break into the residence OF Mrs Alma Carlson,
Kappeler court. on August o.
Talk is cheap, but some people are
naturally reticent
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
no Cure a cold in One pay

! Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money II 1t falls to cure
! E. w. Groves signature is on each box 25c .
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03
YOUR FORTUNE

Lies not in your stars. but in yourself
and not the least important is your per
sOnal appearance.
Improve it by every means possible
chiefest of which is your laundry work
from our hands. which means laundry
perfection
No saw edges.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03

Talk is cheap. but some people are
naturally reticent
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-03

Among otl-er bills { public interest
pending in the Senate or House are
1.-the following: Providing for the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25
BAD SUNDAY FIRE.
Fred stebbins Loses his Home and
most of it's Contents.

Fred stebbins Loses his Home and
most of it's Contents.
Last Sunday morning about $50
o'clock the shrek of the fire whistle
gave notice to our citizens that the
fell destroyer was again at work in
our midst and hasty observation re-
yealed the fact that the home owned
aud occupied by Fred Stebbins and To-
Gated west of the river was In flames
and fast burning to the ground.
Mr.. Stebbins and two children we're
in bed when the fire broke out, and
be had barely time 10 dress himself,
one of the children having to run to a
ighbors through the snow bare.
footed and clad only In its nightrobe
An organ and cupboard was all OF
the furniture saved and the loss fall:
heavily upon MIR. Stebbins who is a
very hard working man. We are In
formed that those who were present
at the Gre at once raised purse o1
SIS to tide him over his lmme liza {,
needs, which was indeed very com
mendable ACT.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25
FLORAL COM PANY.
Our NeighborinR City, GreenviIle
Has a Fine Plant.

The Greenville Floral Company,
which was organized and began doing
business last year, has already built
up fine trade and business is coming
their way in very satisfactory man.
ner.
Last Monday. bus load of men,
bers of the Washington Club was Civ
en- ride out TO the greenhouse and
they we're shown through the entire
plant by John H. Seryiss, president
nf the company, and were highly
pleased with their visit. There are
four buildings, one of which is lSx65
feet, and three of them 20xl20 feet,
giving a floor space of large dimen-
slons requiring 10000 square feet OF
z ass TO cover II.
They have fine growing stock OF
| Carnations. violets and Towering
plants of all kinds, and expect TO
have from 10000 to 10000 bedding
plants ready for the spring trade.
The growing Is under the direct
management of Mr.. f. G Mulick. one
OF the firm and man of experience
as Is readily seen from the wonderful
start which the firm has made, hav-
Ing begun building on July Sth, 1903
They have been shipping flowers to
all neighboring towns including Bel
ding for some time past. They furn
ish cut flowers for wedding parties
and furnish all kinds OF designs fol
funerals 1t only costs 10 cents 10 tel
ephone to them and they can furnisl
anything in their line promptly
They have already raised a crop o
one and one-half tons OF lettuce an,
and disposed of II, AMI have the sec
ond crop we'll started, and will hav,
} radishes ready for the market in tet
) days
The officers of the company ar
! J. II. Serviss, president; w w Mt
!, lick, vice president; + G. Mulicl
| secretary and X. F. Sprague treat
urer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25
A PLEASANT TIME
Modern Maccabees Enjoyed one at
Their Hall "Wednesday
Evening.

From Fridays Banner.
The Knights of the Modern Macca.
bees held a very enjoyable meeting
at the ball last eveningat which they
entertained Deputy Supreme Com
mander Foster of Ludington and a
number of their brethren from Sms-
rna and Greenville.
Deputy Foster gave very interest
Ing talk to all those present and told
them some things that pleased them
all very much. As result of the
meeting II was decided TO do some
special work along the line of in
creasing the membership of the order,
and as special incentive to united
action along that line, 1t was decided
to offer the following prizes:
For the member bringing in the
largest number of new members in 45
days, S6 in cash, for the next, $5 was
offered by DR. Stanton, for the next
belt list So gold ring was offered by
deputy Foster, the next $3, the next
81, and an additional fee Of 81 for each
new member secured,
AT the close of the meeting, very
delightful banquet an smoker was
held and all went to their respective
homes we'll pleased w.t. be event.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25
At Melvin Smiths.

Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs
Melvin Smith, living on the north de
invited their fr ends and neighbors to
their home to spend the evening,
fourteen couple were present beside
the members of the family and a lady
friend from Sylvester Progressive e
pedro and ninch we're played and the
tables we're surrounded by merry
crowd of people Mrs. Alex Kelly re.
ceived the trst prize and Mrs. Howe,
the cons 'lation A very dainty sup
p:r was served, and when the party
departed they all agreed that Mel
wins is the place to 90 to have fun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25

The most reliab q pr paratiOn for
tro ioles on the ma.ket ls Foley's Kid.
nsy Cure. w. /. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25

.st
three d@pgbters. A's~kt nswnan 1 I
st. Louis; Frank 3 ,xh:a. e.s1ssaesd'
Mrs J. Pc erson of odkheid; Ms. Jay
Cooley of Otisco aid Mrs Lydia Sat
erlee of this city During her lie
she was an active member If the NJ.
E church and stroye at all times "a
live In a manner that others mig hi
pattern after in their daily walks
The funeral will be held at the NJ
E. church un Monday at 1920 o'c lock
and the iuterment wi be made al
White Swan cemetery in Oakfeld.
The reaper Death with his sickle keen
Has gathered the golden grain,
To the mansion fair in the great beyond,
Her life was not IN vain.
For with the great host in the far beyond
Away from all sorrow and care,
In the beautiful light of her Masters love-
She awaits her loved ones there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25
WASHINGTON CLUB
Ii Was Thirty Eight Years Old
Monday.
Excellent Meeting ana Banquet Held
In GreenvfIle at Hotel
Phelps

The Washington Club annual wa
held in Greenville Monday the 22nd
that being the 38th anniversary of III
birth. The attendance was not 8,
large as in former years owing tc
sickness among members and the con
dition of the road, the latter being
snow drifted badly, but the parlors OF
Hotel Phelps were we'll filled by Il
O'Clock noon and the friendly greet.
ings were cordial and hearty
President James Saterlee called to
order at 1890 O'Clock and the program
was opened by fervent prayer by
Rev. A b. Curtis, L. w. Sprague gave
the company royal welcome in his
lnimical style, which was responded
to in behalf of the members by E b.
Lapham. Music, song and readings
were a very enjoyable part of the
progam, given by Mrs. Jud Smith,
Miss Laura r chardson, Miss Winter,
Miss Fish and the Mesdames Brown
and S awson.
President James Safer ee gave the
annual address, and reports of the
treasurer, s. cretary and goat keeper
followed.
The obituaries of deceased men,
hers, showing that four members had
died during the year, G. c. Merritt,
Levi Broas, Mrs Chas Thomps n and
=. Dimmick Ellis, we're read by w r.
Wells, T. Frank ireland and +. E
Ranney.
The dim served by Mr.. Phelps
was an excellent one and an hour was
consumed in discussing 1t by the
guests AT four o'clock business was
again resum ID, the old question OF
me meal oeing served at future gath
erings was called ~ a-s
'at down uRh gave two very delight,
ohakespearean readings after WHO
the election OF Ulcers was held an
the following persons we're elected TO
rte ensuing year: E b. Ltpham, pre-
ident; c. w. Middleton. vice p' es
dent; w. B Wells, Secretary, Mr.
w z Hetherington, treasurer; NJ
Demorest. goat keeper, all of whol
we're duly installed into office by Ma
4, c Watkins.
A pleasing little comedy In one aC
entitled "Maids, Modes and Mann r
or Madam Grundys Dilemma" wa
anacted, being a very enjoyable d
version and rejecting muc credit O
all who took part.
AT the banquet DR.. d K. Blac
made an admirable toastmaster an
, the following toasts we're responde
20 in very felicitous and gracef1
manner: washing tons Social Side
8 by DR.. J E Ferguson; when Wasl
iugton was Twenty-One, by Rev. 4
! 3 Curtis; "The New Man" by Mrs.
o ]. Ecker.
4 1t was one of the most enjoyable
:. any of the association meetings y,
held
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25

81 was troubled for several years
With chronic indigestion and nervous
DEBILITY" writes + l. Green. OF Ian
c ster, ". III. mo remedy helped me
u I'll began usiug Electric Bltters,
hich did me more good than all the
mediciuts | ever used. They have
also Kept my wife In excellent health
for years. She says Electric Bitters
are Just splendid for female troubles;
tha, they are grand tonic and invig-
orator for weak, run down women.
! No other medicine can take its place
in our family" Try them Only Soc
Sstisfaction guaranteed by Connell
Bros
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25

Mrs. Louisa Bowmsn Passed TO the
Great Life beyond Last
Evening.
From Saturdays Banner.

From Saturdays Banner.
Bending beneath the weight If
years, b wing reached the ripe cd
age of 81 years, 2 mos. and II days.
Mrs BoA man who for many years
past has resided W th Ter daughter,
Mr- Lydia Saterlee az her home on
Washington street, released the sem
der thread Of life and the spirit soar
ed away TO r alms OF peace and happi-
ness in the home beyond the sky
The death which was peaceful one
came at S:3l 'ast evening. not as the
result of physical ailments but fr, m
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25
FOR WATER WORKS
Belding People Making Move
That Way.
A Large Number OF Our Citizens Have
stgntd Petition to Council
For Franchise
From Fridays Banner.

From Fridays Banner.
AS announced in last nights Banner
NOV ment Is on foot here which
may eveHtually bring that desira ble
article within the reach of ali our
citizens. Thos. A. Dunn & Co. OF
Wllkesbarre, Pa, are in the city and
have asked the common council for a
thirty year franchise, and propose If
granted the same to begin at an early
date the construction of an up to date
plant in the city,
A petition has been circulated
among the various business, profess
slonal and financial men of the city,
asking the council to grant the fran
chise under certain conditions and has
already received the signature of over
100 of our leading citizens.
A few figures along this question at
issue will not be out of place at this
time and the Banner submits the fol-
lowing: Should the city decide to put
in plant such as Dunn g. Co. propose
putting in to cost at least s76, 900 the
interest on the bonds at 5 per cent.
would amount to 1880 which taken
in connection with sinking fund of
81, 300 would make a total cost to the
city of s6,O50, saying nothing of the
ost of operating them per annum.
Mr.. Dunn contracts to furnish ths
water for 80 hydrants at $40 per year
per hydrant, this will cost the city
for excellent fire protection only
81, 900 per year.
The Mayor of Tiffln, Ohio, was ask
ed today by wire, how much that city
pa' ed and in reply stated that Tifin
pays sl3,5o0 for l6S by rants or an
average rate of l6S per hydrsnt.
Post Hurog water works cost the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25

Nothing was omitted and additions
we're made to cover al possible ele-
ments of cost OF reproduction. In the
case OF the Pere Marquette this meth
cd resulted in total OF little over
s2S 000, 900 and we were able to satisfy
the board OF assessors a year ago that
In some respects this valuation was
high.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-25

LIS mistake 10 imagine that piles
can't be cured; mistake TO suffar n
day onRer than you ,an help, Do1n e
Ointment bring instant relief and per
msneot cure. AT any drug store, 81
cents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-11
WHERE LABOR WINS 81
BALLOT

thec the % labor doea much strikes
lockouts. but the ballot sets its dues
third federal cabinet has made is and
putoerac OF the admits that Is able cab
J. c Watson prime a
Ten he sticking IN sgd
Once he u Lord Carngons stables lie be
1t / him ca rise
Other members OF the cabinet Mr. Fisher who miner
Mr. Hughes umbrella maker. Mr. MeGregor agricultural la
hoFrr, Mr. Bachelor filter. Mahon
cluster OF labor members hold In their hands the political for
tunes Of a continent
They hnEH much other set % would
them Economy appeals because Necessity has all their
lives made them thirty They all we'll educated for IN
Australia The public school has reached hh state OF efficiency
They ~ Justice for the that they
close that injustice thar reaches the They
well the neda o their and their hands
IL believed that Australia Is safe
Il strange land dominated By royalty aud where
eest eyehiug that should have been possible for labor 70
take hold OF the rus that destiny should
TO the work bench the printers The and the soil
talent FOR the cabinet OF country.
Australia continues under the order OF things
the cause Of labor wiu have aeeured Advancement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-11

pntted hcr rufnoa apprn4inRly and
shot an Innocent glance at me
.fcrl bvtivr7' she inquired. with
mock sympathy
I feel" ] returned. exactly like
asking the prettloat debulante In the
ball room 10 dance with me
You are too old for debutantoa "
Z wasn't uure." replied. with a
meaning glance Into her Heurnful
aYen. Hut OF course that wa some
time ago"
oh. not such a great WHILE she
said. Indignantly.
It's not uo long bat that | can
remember u all perfectly" ad
mltted u can recall ono evening
In particular when / sat out several
dances with tho prottiezt bud OF the
season
Ia that all you can say for herr
No. ] could say a great deal
more. She 10 a perennial She Ia
always the prettieat bud
Marian swept aside her skirts and
moved up into one corner Of the
sofa You may ST down II you
Ike. she said and / DID 50
Are you utiii craaaT she de-
manded. an anxious uueEer In her
forehead ~ she leaned forward
am feeling better every mo-
meut. ! assured her. What we're
we saying
You woro talking Of the dark
ages
The dark corners corrected
her q was trttur you Of a most
enjoyable evening I once spent The
Young woman told inc that II was
the first time ahe bad ever at out a
dance I believed her then. but
from my subsequent EuuHteiEs ~
her. have reasons "a doubt tho
truth Of her statement
Marian shrugged one white shout
der u suppose there must always
be a first time she futaHfed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-11

The ghost II = dImnle barely 10
deutcd her cheek She took one step
towards the ball room. sprang %
my feet
We'll. then. Il wasn't Farring
ton. aid ungraeioualy.
Marian turned She looked me
up and doNu with smiling eyea
shall { tell yuu whose d vaAT' !
demanded
She SHOOK her head 4 haven't q
BIZ Of curiosity about o. she de
ciarcd. and continued on her way.
Where are Fuu FulnEf ! cried
diHmayed. You promised % stay
longer
u never promise anything" was
her sphinx Ike response.
Just a. this moment our hostess
appeared In the doorway. looked Ia
upon uH entitled aud withdrew.
"uh. dear SAID Marian DO
you knoa what she will ny7'
'Whatz [ asked. although { well
knew.
she VIII say We are #cuEarc1 %
IL wont BE the fret timc. you
know ! muFmHffd. l.Iurly.
Will she cried thfeatruIy
THAT people have said s1. ca
planned I don't mind @. 10 You
don't"
nut I do flashed Marian an.
grily.
sought for a way 20 molIlfy her
IL che thinks that Is a possibility