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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
PERRY'S DEFENSE.
Another Ruling Fnvors Ex-Mayor Per-
rvs Side of the Cnse.

rvs Side of the Case.
Following the admission Of letter
press copies Of EXMayor Perry's cor
respondence in the Grand Rapids
water scandal another important
ruling was made Tuesday morning
When court adjourned Monday after
noon the defense asked about Witness
Perry going down the river with the
board of trade excursion, where he
made speech about the water supply
for Grand Rapids. The defense wanted
him TO tell the nature of his speech
on the ground that his attitude was
opposed to the Lake Michigan scheme
and if Ne had had amy idea of Hopping
over "a its support he would not have
openly gone on record against it. The
court would not allow the speech to be
introduced. but when court opened in
the morning the judge reversed his
decision and stated that he thought ii
material matter and would allow il.
This was another marked victory for
the defense.
The witness told of his speech on
this occasion. and said he told the
members of the board that if they
would help him get water supply up
the river he would help them open the
river below for navigation He de-
nounced the Lake Michigan scheme as
eytravagant and out of the question.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
AFTER MANY YEARS.
The Fox sisters Claim of "a Murder Mny
he True.


In the cellar of the little house 10.
Gated on the farm of w. III. Hyde. in
the hamlet OF Hydesville. y. y. one
mile north Of the village OF Newark,
where the Fox sisters resided in 1878,
the year which witnessed the birth OF
modern spiritualism. human bones
nave been found. They are believed to
he the bones OF Charles KOsnl, who,
according TO the sworn statement made
by Margaret FOX. was the man whose
spirit made the rappings and who
communicated TO her By Il system Of
rappings the story OF his murder in
the house 10y man named Beck. and
the burial OF his body in the cellar OF
the house.
Timc and again the cellar OF this
house had been dug n in search for
the bones. which were the missing link
in the Fox sisters story. Why they
were not found before is now made
clear by the displacement Of a portion
OF the cellar wall which revealed the
fact that the foundation Of the house
was double stone wall. the space be-
tween being filled with earth and the
bones were found in earth between the
two walls Nearly all except the skull
were found. The sisters claimed the
head was removed by the murderers
at the time of burial
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
What a Lump of Coal Can Do.

A single pound of coal is capable
of producing 2S6 horsepower, and
could do the work of an express loco
motive for one-fifth of a minute. In
other words. it is enough to haul a
train of eight cars, including the Pull
man sleeping-cars and dining-cars. az
the rate of fifty miles an hour ore
sixth of mile.
In saving wood a man may work
at the rate of about sixty strokes
minutes, and his saw-blade may have
progressed five feet minutes, but
circular saw, driven by machinery,
will cut seventy times as much wood
in the same time. And yet this one
little pound of coal contains power
enough for $50 such saws
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
PmrclInsed PENCILS.

Kent county is in position to go
into the lead pencil business. Some
time ago stranger visited the differ
cnt county offices and submitted sam
pies of pencils. securing an order in
each case for il dozen pencils. rs the
purchasers supposed. When the pen
ellis came each box contained a gross
instead of Il dozen. and the bill
amounted to S112S0. The county tried
to get out of paving the enormous bill
but the STRANGER retained an attorney
and showed hill for the goods bear
ing the 20. X" Of the county treas
urer. so there was nothing to do but
pay the bill
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
THE M!KADO.
story That lie Is Decrepit From De-
hatchery.

hatchery.
James Archibald. the war correspon-
dent. who has just returned from the
orient, says the Japanese emperor is
not the fine warrior pictured by his
admirers but is Il decrppit debauchee,
who has To he held in the saddle when
he rides. Archibald was at Il review in
honor of the emperor's birthday ut
Toxic. He says:
Il was with the diplomatic corps and
had good opportunity to see the mi
kado Several thousand troops passed
In review and then formed in hollow
square. The mikado inspected the
troops on small pony He was unable
10 mount without assistance. and then
was accompanied by lour servants, two
OF whom led the animal. He appeared
To me to be decrepit. He is sallow and
has every appearance of being dissipat-
ed
''In Toxic stories are told of his
drunkenness and debauchery. 1t is said
that he lives on champagne
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
REFUSED.
Reports Are That Port Arthur SIN
IICids Out.

Hcids Out.
St Petersburg. Nov. 2S.-T:2J p. NJ
The war office has received informa-
ton from Che Foo tnat the Japanese
assault on Port Arthur Saturday was
repulsed with enormous 1855.
Berlin. Nov. 2S.-A dispatch to the
L0kal AnZeiger from Mukden date
says:
1T is believed about headquarters
that the japanese will make eXtraor-
binary efforts to win land victory be-
fore the arrival of the Russian second
Pacific squadron
Toxic. Nov. 2S.-The imperial head
quarters has issued the following an
nouncement:
The works for our attack having
been nearly completed against Sungshu
mountain Port Arthur. and the forts
lying eastward therefrom. Il general as
Saut was made on the afternoon of
Nov %. but owing 10 the enemy'S stub
born resistance our object has not yet
been accomplished.
THE fighting still continues"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
MICHIGAN NEWS IN BRIEF.

More than $4,000 Young men and
women have been educated nj the Uni
versity Of Michigan.
Henry Krogman. of South Haven,
grieved because his wife left him, took
carbolic acid and died
Thomas Bracken is locked in a cell
at police headquarters in Detroit. Gin
cinnati wanted him on a charge of
murder
James Grimon G. Son will bank Il
large number Of logs. about 10000, 900
feet. this winter on the Au Ores and
Rifle rivers.
Wexford county has four criminal
cases on the docket for this months
term of circuit court; also twelve di-
yorcc cases.
the promoters Of the Soo-Detour
railroad are planning to inaugurate
a car ferry service between Detour
and Cheboygan.
The u. NJ. Ferry Seed Co. has decid-
cd TO rebuild its warehouse destroyed
ut Pine Lake. near CharlevoiX, at an
estimated cost of $4,000.
No rain Of consequence has fallen III
Coldwater in about two months and
farmers are becoming much alarmed
for their next seasons wheat crop.
While the family of W. a. Whitney,
of Monroe. was i'm Detroit the house
caught fire and was damaged $1,000 be-
fore the flames were eXtinguished.
While at work in one of the Esca-
naba Lumber Co.'S camps. - miles
north stephen Schules was struck by
falling tree and instantly killed.
Charles Newman was found beside
the Michigan Central track near Dow
agiac. He had been struck by train
while walking on the track at night.
In three and one-half days Charles
Wire. Of Marshall. husked 400 bush
els o. corn. and now claims the cham
pionShip Of Michigan rs corn huSker.
A huge chimney. eight feet in diam
cter and 10 feet high is being erected
on the White mill at Boyne City to
take the place Of the two old single
stacks.
Emil Waltz. convicted of tho murder
of Alphonsc WilmcS In Detroit. and
now serving life sentence at Mar
quette prisoa Is believed to be losing
his reason,
Traverse City beard of health has
ordered all pupils of the high school
TO he vaccinated. There are now II
cases of smallpox in the city, six in
one family.
Fannie Wilson. arrested last summer
for picking pockets at Monroe Piers,
and released on $500 bonds. failed "a
appear for trial and the bondsmen will
have to pay.
Ernest Boelier. Of Saginaw, foreman
of a lumber milling plant at Lake
Charles, La, was shot in the back by
an employee. whom he had reprimand.
ed. and died.
Ben Needham. OF Charlotte, was sen.
fenced to not less than seven years
nor more than ten years at Ionia for
attempted criminal assault upon his
own daughter.
A pure white deer was shot by Chris
I.aBonte while hunting in the woods
near Marquette. The animal was a
small one, weighing but 40 pounds.
Albino deer are very scarce, and 1t is
not every season that one is brought
down.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
When Lonq Sermons Prevailed.

A Scotch preacher, not in the pres
ent degenerate age, has been known
to preach from five to six hours at a
stretch, and sometimes, when one
preacher had finished his sermon an.
other would begin, and there would
be a succession of preachers, deliver
ing sermon upon sermon, until the up
happy congregations were kept listSh-
ing to 1.-The Word" for as many as teD
hours without a break.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Ginseng Thieves.

The amateur ginseng raisers of Lud.
ineton, whose crops are just now be.
ginning TO produce the famous roots
large enough to bring in quite a little
revenue are in a state of great per-
pleXity over the disappearance OF
their roots in the night time. Some
weeks ago Bert Olney. who has over
$1,000 invested in a ginseng plant in
the rear Of his home. found that
thieves had come in the night and
practically cleaned out lis crop
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Marriage QundrupIc.

Rev. f. NJ. Nelson, Andrew Nelson
and Charles Nelson, brothers, were
married Monday in Chippewa Falls,
Wis. to Jessie Johnson, Amanda John
son and Clara Johnson. sisters. After
the triple ceremony, Rev. c. J. Erd-
man. who officiatcd. asked Rev Mr..
Nelson, one of the newly-married
brothers. to marry him to one of the
guests. All the bridegrooms and all
the brides will go in a party to the
Worlds fair for a honeymoon trip.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Great Fluid.

Members of the Michigan Embalm-
ers' association, who marveled over
the fact that John Leek, colored
man, had been successfully mummified
by modern process, when they at.
tended a state meeting in Battle Creek
two years ago, will be interested in
the fact that three years have now
passed and Leek looks as natural as
life Walter Keet embalmed the
Negro in November, 1901, with a fluid
he wanted TO experiment or. The flesh
became like rubber, and Leek has
never been buried. Indeed on gala
occasions his box is wheeled out into
the presence of guests and he stands
erect before them. plump, straight and
natural His preservation is one of
the wonders of modern science.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Hunters Killed.

August Mayworm. aged 26 years. OF
Hurontown. suburb of Houghton,
was accidentally shot by Frank Dan
lei. companion, while hunting near
the Pilgrim river. The shot entered
the thigh and Mayworm bled to death
before he could he brought home. Fa-
talities in tie Lake Superior district
during the deer season number about
L. to date. with week Of the open
season remaining.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Hills. Of Mar.

Mr.. and Mrs Glenn Hills, OF Mar
Shall have returned from a hunting
expedition Each shot deer.
Three Rivers has had no rain since
Oct. 81 and wheat will suffer unless
the drouth is broken soon.
Steve Putney. 10. son Of n rich cap
ltalist. Of Richmond. Va. who van
ished from the worlds fair grounds,
st. Louis. the other dav with $1,000
worth OF jewels belonging to his step
mother. and who was supposed TO be
held for $1,000 ransom by wicked
xidnappers. has been found. He wasn't
kidnaped-just ran away--and when
found ran away again.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

The man who never saw a modern
football game explains that when ne
wants to see smuggling he prefers to go
to a regular prize fight, where he can
see it all. In a football match, he
says, good deal of the hard hitting
in the crush must be missed by the
spectators.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

The English newspaper man who
has invented process for making
bread, without any additional plant or
any extra ingredient, so that it takes
only one hour for the dough TO rise,
instead of from four to twelve, must
be handy man to have around the
house
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Barrett Wendell thinks that Abra.
ham Lincoln's excellence consisted in
the fact that he elevated himself
above the so-called lower classes in
which he was born. Abraham Lin
coin. however, would probably admit
that he never got into Barrett Wen.
Iell's class.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

From Budapest comes tidings of the
invention of a new musical instru-
ment, the tarogato, which, it is said,
will prove a valuable addition to the
Wagnerian orchestra. 1t has a Wag-
nerian sound.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

A London physician thinks that he
has discovered that blonde women are
more subject TO heart disease than
brunettes. Some blondes of the perox-
ide type lose their hearts too early
for that.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

The New York Herald in reporting
the loss of a $4,000 pearl necklace,
says that the streets Of New York
appear to be Uttered with gems.
There is a strong probability. how.
ever, that the patriotic citizens of the
metropolis will anticipate the street
cleaning department in removing this
litter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Those Russian editors who are re-
joicing in the liberties they now en-
JOY should try a few months of editing
in America to get a grasp Of what
freedom of the press really means.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

a Baltimore street car conductor
who found $4,000 in his car was given
reward of 25 cents when he re-
turned the money to its owner. Hetty
Green wasn't in Baltimore at the
time, either.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

The sand-blasting machine has been
called into play in New York to re-
move the stains of time from the
grand old city hall. New York would
sand-blast the pyramids and think Il
had improved their appearance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

AS though f1attery could "soothe the
dull, cold ear of DEATH" the British
will fire salutes over the remains of
poor old Dom Paul at Cape Town and
Pretoria.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

A horse case has been before the
courts now for more than two years
up in Montreal. BY this time, Of
course, the lawyers bills far exceed
the value Of the horse.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Des fness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications they cannot reach the dis
eased portion Of the There f. only one way 90
deafness and that Is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness Is caused BY an inhamed condition OF the
mucous lining Of the Eustachlan Tube. when this
tube IL inhamed you have arumblng sound or i'm
perfect hearing and when it 70 entirely closed Deaf
ness IL the result and unless the Inflammation bo
taken out and this tube restored 90 its normal cond
tiOn hearing viii be destroyed forever; mine cases
out Of ten caused by Catarrh. which f. nothing
but an infamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We Will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness lcaused by cstarrhl that cannot be cured
by Hairs Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
j. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take halrs-Famiy Pills for constipation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

A Boston judge decides that a ho-
tel is not an inn. To the judges mind,
perhaps the word linn" conveys an
idea of comfort not realized in his ex-
perience with hotels.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

'All society women should work, 4"
says Mrs. Chatfeld-Taylor Which
is an instance, without regard to the
slow laws of evolution, that all butter
flies shall at once store honey.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Coal Found.

Coal has been discovered in the vi
entity of Bellevue. and parties have
come from Ohio and Pennsylvania to
prospect the deposit. and If found in
paying quantities to mine it. The vein
is about 100 feet below the surface
and is said 10 he from four to eight
feet thick. The country is gently roll
ing and lies within three miles Of the
Grand Trunk railway.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
prac,icaI Use Of Astronomy.

The commonest practical use of as
tronomy is in navigation. for all the
paths Of the trackless sea have been
mapped with the sun and stars as
guideposts by night and day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

The market report that storage eggs
are beginning to move suggests that
they must be acquiring some of their
old-time and well-known strength.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

A Philadelphia preacher says that
the devil turks in every piece of pie,
and considering his position, he ought
to be an expert on piety.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

In Japan women are employed to
sweep the streets at night. This is
sufficient evidence that the streets of
Japan are well swept.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

A scientist now announces that
Scotch whisky is often treated with
creosote. We always have been
down on this treating habit"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Rio Janeiro is having anti-vaccina-
ton riots. Goodness! If people have
to be vaccinated down there why does
anybody want to live in Rio Janeiro?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

what has become" says the Atchi-
son Globe, "of the old-fashioned wom-
an who wore a nubia?" Inquire in
AEyssinia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Amid the excitement of the cleo
ton returns King Edward pulled off
his siXty-third birthday almost unno-
ticed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Ella Wheeler Wilcox says she is
leading "a rushed damned, triple
life" Then Wilcox should assert him
self.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Vaccination experts say that many
people can escape smallpox by a
scratch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Harry Lehr declares that he has a
parrot that can think. Wonder what
the bird thinks of Harry?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

the war. 1t is very proper-they fur
nish. the warriors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

After all. isn't it pretty good to be
living, even at the increased cost?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01
Stole S5,OOO.OOO.

Discovery has been made OF IN en-
beZzlement OF SJ000.00O by a truSt ed
employe of the Lond IN house OF R0ths-
child. This is at once the most stu.
pendCus embeZzlemcnt I'm criminal am
nails. and the first time i'm their history
that the Rothschilds have suffered
through the wrongduings cf an cmplye.
Moses Blumenthal. head Of the bull
lion department. has been disposing OF
bullion intrusted 10 his care and sink
ng the proceeds in speculation. The
extent OF the mans dealings may he
imagined from the fact that he has
made away with 213S0 Troy pounds
Of gold. From this the Scotland yard
officials argue that Blumenthars Specu-
lations must have covered Il period OF
five and perhaps ten years.
Eight hunters killed in Maine woods
thus far
Alice Roosevelt may visit London
this winter.
Socialists cast 100000 votes IN
United States Nov o.
The Mckinley Memorial association
wants $4,000 more TO complete the
monument fund.
Bandits I'm Quiroga, Spain. roasted
n blacksmith to death I'm his own
forge for refusing to give up his hid.
den money.
Robbers blew mp the Southern Mary
land Savings Bank building at La Plat
IN. secured $1,000 In cash and escaped.
cutting the telegraph and telephone
wires TO prevent capture.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Many a girl who Is a daisy wien
She graduates Is transformed into q
wall flower later on.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinfne Tablets. All DRUG.
gists refund the money IL IL fails TO cure r. W
Groves signature IL on each box. CSC.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-01

Don't forget to encourage them. ana
praise their little efforts to please
you.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-28
HUNTING MEpIAToRs.

Rome, Sept. 27.-Much interest is felt here in the report that Premier GioIittf is to meet Count Von Buelow, the Ger man chancellor, at Hamburg. One of the many reasons that might prompt such meeting is the possible discus sion of mediation in the interest of peace in the far east According to Giornale de Italia, the Italian govern. ment in conjunction with Great Brit ain, would be willing to approach Rus sia with proposition locking toward peace, but wishes to have assurances that in pursuing such course she would have the support of her associates in E the triple alliance. The support of France, according to the paper men toned, was asked in the course of q review between Signor- Luzattl. the Italian minister of the treasury. and ", BOuiver, the French minister of finance, at Nice.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-28
THEY WENT THE LIMIT
Mccoy Only Won a Decision Over
 Sullivan.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 27.-Kid Mo Coy was given the decision over Jack (Twin) Sullivan of Boston at the end of twenty rounds at the pavilion to- night. The fight was a fierce one from the start, both men taking advan- tage of every rule that was short of ac- tuaI fouling Mccoy punished Sulli- van severely, having his nose and mouth bleeding in every round after the fifth.
 Barring unfair tactics Of the men. which did no damage, the fight was a good one. Sullivan appeared to be in better condition and although he was groggy at the end of several rounds and down for the count in the twelfth, he recuperated quickly and came back in each successive round strong. Nc Coy tired after the twelfth, but was so much the better ring general and boxer that he was able to take it easy whenever he chose
 In the twelfth, which was che hard est round, Mccoy hammered Sullivan on the face and body until the Boston man went down and took the count
Arizona republican., 1904-09-28
HOME FOR WORKINGMEN
4 Proposed Enterprise of the SaI-
 VatiOn Army.

Kansas City, Sept. 27-If it can be brought about in course of time the Salvation Army win build working mems sanitarium at Amity, Colo, where the army is now realizing the fulhllment of it's colonization plans. The proposed sanitarium, with a capa- city of 1000 men was discussed today by Commander Booth Tucker. With Commander Booth Tucker were Col. w. Cott, Col. w. C. Hicks and Staff Capt2tn N. J. Lewds, secretary.
 Said the commander: T shall go to- morrow to Ami,y, Colo, where l hope one oe these days to see the army es- tablish a workingmen's sanitarium so that unfortunate and deserving men. sick and friendless may be sent there 10 recuperate. The army could use it for clearing house wherein it would build up worn out men from all over the world and make them again self supporting We are watching out for the men without money. There are plenty in the world with money, but the poor chap, whom every one is down upon who hasn't a place to lay his head, not a friend and not a dollar, he is the man the Salvation Army wants Commander Booth Tucker addressed an enormous meeting in Convention Hall tonight. A trained choir of l .OOu voices sang.