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The leader., 1904-08-27
AS VIEWED IN LONDON.
belief Prevails That the Powers
win Act Together I'm Emergency.

Belief Prevails That the Powers
win Act Together I'm Emergency.
London, Aug. 2S.-The afternoon pa
pers here take it for granted that II
any Intervention is necessary at
Shanghai, the powers will act together
in upholding the neutrality Of China
equally against both belligerents.
The Westminster Gazette says: IF
the American government viii lead the
way in this matter it will be doing a
service to all the governments, for it
is high time that the neutral powers
come to an understanding as to the
means and limits of Chinese neutrality,
so as to be able to act together and
arrive at solution of the complicated
situation"
The Pail Mall Gazette considers that
the powers should follow at Shanghai
the correct precedence set by Germany
at Kiao Chou, and insist on the obedi-
ence Of the Russians to the order to
leave or disarm without delay, and
thus settle the whole question Of neu-
trail Chinese ports for the remainder
of the war.
The leader., 1904-08-27

A disposition on the part of great
railroad corporations to get possession
of trolley lines which parallel and COM
pete with their steam systems is con-
spicuous in more than one of the states
of the union. This is an interesting
development in traffic conditions now
adays, and it is difficult to foresee how
far 1t may 20.
The leader., 1904-08-27

Let wide publicity be given to the
heroism of the colored porter on the
Inflated Denver & Rio Grande train
who saved one car and its passengers
from destruction by turning the brake
when the coach was on the verge of
the precipice. The evil deeds of the
colored brother are made much of. The
noble acts should have equal notice.
The leader., 1904-08-27

The recruiting service of the navy is
getting plenty of desirable young men
of American birth, especially from the
west, and it is singular fact that a
western lad makes good sailor,
though he may never have seen salt
water before he Joined his ship. But
the quality is in the blood Of the race
and few generations passed on the
prairies does not eliminate it.
The leader., 1904-08-27

And the number Of proposed rail-
roads II Mississippi seems to Increase
as the year grows older instead of
decreasing While proposing roads S
not exaefly building them, yat q large
per cent Of those proposed are built
and none are built without proposing
So let The propositions come right
along until every section Of tl's state
IS j. near pEpzisnls q d Lac Of road
This stats q affairs Is fast comIag
about
The leader., 1904-08-27

The high price of meat brings all
sorts OF diet cranks to the front. The
latest to appear is New Jersey citi-
zen who reports himself happy and
fiourishing after a daily ration of a
cucumber in the morning, raw turnip
or potato in the middle Of the day and
a light supper of nuts. Too much meat
may be bad, but some other things are
even more alarming.
The leader., 1904-08-27

Japan's war debt is said to amount
already to $100,OOO,O0O. AS Japan is
not rich country and its sources of in
come are limited, it will be long time
in lifting the burden of this debt. In
case it wins in the conflict with the
Russians, it will pay dearly for victory
in both men and money.
The leader., 1904-08-27

A report that the Princess Chimay
had eloped again was circulated in
Brussels the other day. 1t proves to
have been baseless and wicked fabri-
cation. The princess hasn't e1oped for
six weeks.
The leader., 1904-08-27

what a beautiful lawn you hage?''
Eyes" answered Mr. Nigley's wife.
"my husband keeps it that way" HE
must be very industrious.g yes. He
never misses day with his lawn
mower; although could scarcely get
him TO touch it until the neighbors
began to complain about the noise it
made washington Star.
The leader., 1904-08-27

America makes more beer than Ger
many, more eaviare than Russia, is
rapidly overhauling Italy in the spa
ghetti business, and as for Dutch
cheese, Holland is nowhere in compar-
ison with US.
The leader., 1904-08-27

Patterson Pete-T dreamt last night
dat had a million dollars. Stacked
Oates Did yer enjoy it? Patterson
Pete Nit! wuz sued for breach Of
promise, operated on for appendicitis
an mentioned fer de vice-presidency
fore I'd even got it counted. Judge.
The leader., 1904-08-27

The Alabama & vicksbufg Railroad
has put the brick and other material
on the ground to build an elegant de-
pot at Newton, and the enterprising
citizens over there are correspond
ingly happy Several good things are
coming their way and city airs are
being taken on fast. The s175.OOo0
continuation plant Is fast nearing com
pietlon and soon the people will HAYS
lights and water. lis wen is the other
things furnished BY this concen. Keep
up the lick and success ii yours.
The leader., 1904-08-27
Reducea 1Yorlking 1rorca.

Blnghamton. N X Aug. % An or
der went into effect Monday morning
on the Lackawanna railroad. whereby
one Of the three brakemen is dropped
from every freight and coal train on
the road. The order will throw sew
eral hundred brakemen out Of work.
The leader., 1904-08-27

Mrs. Maybrick wants to be let alone.
Whether guilty or innocent she should
have her wish. If guilty. she has had
her punishment; if innocent, she de-
serves the privilege of privacy.
The leader., 1904-08-27

Martinsviile, Ind, Aug. %. white
caps took Good Turk from his home
on East Washington street here, Sat
urday night, and whipped him severely
with buggy whips because be neglected
ana abused his family.
The leader., 1904-08-27

Joplin, Mo-. Aug 2s.James Smith.
q farmer residing ten miles north Of
Joplin. was Instantly killed BY 4 freight
train on the Frisco. near Carl June
ton. The body was literally torn to
pieces.
The leader., 1904-08-27

Jackson, Miss, Aug "a Jesse Puck
ett, blind tiger keeper. Of Jackson
was shot and killed IN Gus Catchines
blind tiger. just acress Pearl river from
this city, the pistol bullet striking him
IN the center Of the forehead
The leader., 1904-08-27

Shoals, Ind Aug. 20 Thomas Da-
Wis, who il accused Of killing John Dem
nigan at Loogootee, last Thursday
night. has been bound over 10 the cir
cult court in the sum Of s., 600 on q
charge 81 involuntary mansIaughter
The leader., 1904-08-27

Cripple Creek, col. Aug. "a. siz
members Of the Western Federation
of Miners. who are charged with com,
plicity ii the Victor riot of Juns s
were released from jail OH bonds 81
$500 each Monday A Pueblo bsisIs
mess man sg nsd the bonds Thirteen
union men, resting under tie same
charge. are still confined ii iAlI.
The leader., 1904-08-27
Or 4 WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
a Complete Review Of ths Happenings
Of the Past Seven Days IN This
and ALI Foreign Lands.
Given N THE pREss DIsPATCHEs


In the retail district of Spokane,
Wash, flames did damage amounting
to $4,000.
The practice OF small postmasters
swelling their salaries BY means Of
large stamp sales will be stopped by the
post ONCE department.
The governments report son crops
shows lack Of moisture in several inn
portant corn states, but favorable con-
ditions for the harvesting Of spring
wheat.
The leader., 1904-08-27

The Boston woman who sues another
woman for alienation of her husbands
affections and demands $50 900 damages
wishes it to be understood that Massa-
chusetts husbands come high.
The leader., 1904-08-27

PiEtsburg F., Aug S industrial
conditions II Fittsbufg ara very peace.
81. g the building trades every Ing
il peaceful and not strike clouds "a
Norizon. Last year 81 lhis time hearty
81 the building trades We're locked cut
The leader., 1904-08-27

All that patient public asks is that
some arrangement may be perfected
whereby an average sized pocketbook
will not be ashamed to meet an aver
aged sized sirloin steak
The leader., 1904-08-27

Publishing newspaper in Mexico
has its drawbacks. In consequence of
President Diaz's efficient system of coll
lecting taxes there are no delinquent
tax lists to plint.
The leader., 1904-08-27

Women cannot, it appears. become
mail carriers without wearing ''pants. /"
The women win not be much blamed If
they look in other directions for en-
ployment.
The leader., 1904-08-27

Evansville Ind, Aug. 20 An aero.
lite fell Sunday night. ii the yard Of
". D. Miller. at Englefeld The stone
is III the shape Of cube, Is brownish
Ia color and has a large black stripe
around it When picked up it was hot.
The leader., 1904-08-27

An Indiana man. after spending
$4,000 for repairs on an automobile that
cost him $500, has decided to give It up
and wait for the $40 flying machine
The leader., 1904-08-27

The dowager empress Of China Is re
ducing her household expenses. Many
professional man in this country would
be glad to have her tell him how she is
doing It
The leader., 1904-08-27

Il am happier at the birth Of a son
and heir than at victory Of my
troops" says the car. BY the way,
what victory does he mean
The leader., 1904-08-27

Train robbers operated successfully
within rs miles OF Chicago Very few
great cities can boast of such industry
almost within their limits
The leader., 1904-08-27

Farmers in the vicinity Of New York
city are reported as declaring that they
purpose to allow the country roads TO
so without repairs, because good roads
increase the number Of automobile
which brighten horses and XIII small
farm animals This is an ominous sit
nation # the farmers are willing To-
Inconvenience themselves as matter
OF protection from the owners Of motor
cars, II il good evidence that the latter
have been reckless cf rights and cons
fort Of the former That IS bad for mo-
florists, because il the automobile comes
to be q public menace twill have To go.
The leader., 1904-08-27

According to the japanese system Of
therapeutics. Port Arthur is to be well
shaken before taken.
The leader., 1904-08-27

Grand Forks. N D, Aug. 20 Eff
teen thousand and seventy-six persons
registered for claims on The Fort Tot
ten Indian reservation The drawing
will begin Wednesday morning at nine.
O'clock.
The leader., 1904-08-27
ror9ress wan Sc ais ToInIb.

London, Aug 2S According to the
Moscow correspondent Of the Morning
Post, Lieut-G Gen. Stoessel concluded a
telegram to an intimate friend there
with these words: Farewell forever.
Port Arthur VIII be my tomb.
The leader., 1904-08-27
Asserted That American Fleet is Not
Under Special Instructions.

Asserted That American Fleet is Net
Under Special Instructions.
Washington, Aug. 23.--It is asserted
positively at the navy department that
the American fleet at Shanghai is not
charged with the protection of Chinese
neutrality by any special instructions.
The officials here are convinced that
the Japanese have no intention of ylo-
lating Chinese neutrality, and further
more, they would not jeopardize the
immensely valuable foreign interests
In Shanghai by making the harbor a
naval battle-ground No instructions
have been sent to Admiral Stirling to
interfere with the action of Japanese
vessels.
Consul Goodnow cabled the state de-
partment from Shanghai. telling Of the
appearance Of the Japanese vessel in
the harbor there. He made no mention
of the reported action of the Amer
lean torpedo boat, The cabIegram re-
ferTed to the valuable American prop
erty on the docks near where the Rus
sian cruiser is. and also said the Rus
sian consul-general had refused to dis
arm the Askold.
The leader., 1904-08-27
FEMALE TROUBLE
NOT RECOGNIZED
As CATARRH.

recognized as being caused by catarrh.
Catarrh of one organ is exactly the
same as catarrh of any other organ.
What will cure catarrh of the head will
also cure catarrh of the pelvic organs.
Peruna cures these cases simply because
1t cures the catarrh.
If you have catarrh write at once to
DR.. Hartman, giving full statementof
your case, and he will be pleased to- give
You his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The leader., 1904-08-27

"a short time agO I found my con-
diff0B very serious, hsd headaches,
pains In the back, and frequent dizzy
spells which grew worse every month.
tried two remedies before PerpEA,
and was discouraged when 4 look
the first dose, but my courage soon
returned In less than two months
my health was restored. - Mrs. N.
BrIckner.
The reason of so many failures to
cure cases similar to the above is the
The leader., 1904-08-27

Bulletin No. 3 Of the Greater Mis-
sissipf Association win be out short
" Several subjects will be handled
briefly. Al large number will be dis
tributed throughout the whole United
states, and should be the result Of
Of attracting attention to the State
and its matchless resources. Send
for few of them and mail to friends
In other States.
The leader., 1904-08-27
AMERICAN SHIPS
READY FOR ACTION
The Neutrality Of China Must Be
Maintained.
RUSSIAN OFFICERS oBDURATE


Shanghai. Aug. PA long meeting
Of the consular body was held for the
purpose or discussing the case Of the
Russian cruiser AsIkold and the de-
stroyer Grozovoi. which put into this
port August H.
No decision was reached, but It Is
believed that the final action VIII be
the same as that taken In the case Of
the Russian gunboat Manjur. which
put into this port and which was COM
PEELED to dismantle on March 81.
The Japanese torpedo boat destroyer
which entered the harbor Sunday has
left the harbor with dispatches for
the fleet.
Tae taitoi has, by order Of the wal
won pou ministry Of foreign AFFAIRS
again taken hand in the affair, and
has issued another extension Of time
to the Russian vessels, which have
been ordered now to leave at noon
Tuesday.
At low tides the Askold could not
get over the bar this week. Therefore
repairs must cease.
The American men-of-war In the
harbor, while retaining the outward
appearance of inaction. have for sew
eral days been practically cleared for
action, with gunsights in view and
steam up.
Horticultural Stirling is determined
that the Japanese shall not interfere
with the Russian vessels. He has, il
is reported. offered to escort the A.
ko1d and Grozovoi beyond the three
mile limit.
The Japanese torpedo boat destroyel
is expected to return to the harbor.
THE MATTER AT WASHINGTON.
The leader., 1904-08-27

Senatobia is arranging to start a
steam laundry The stock has been
subscribed and organization viii be
effected soon 1t viii make spes
cialty Of The family wash, as we'll as
starched goods The necessity Of
steam laundries is becoming greater
from year to year Negro women who
have been doing the washing in the
past are becoming too heightened to
d.. such work and other arrangements
must Be made
The leader., 1904-08-27

Clarksdale, Greenwood and West
Point win soon be placed in the list
OF towns with free mail delivery. In
spectors are due 1t all three places
to see whether requirements Of the
postohfce department have been met.
SO that the service can be put in This
II indicative Of the growth and pros
perity Of Mississippi towns in gen.
eral
The leader., 1904-08-27

AS an evidence that Mississippi
will make bumper corn crop this,
year with a considerable amount to
srare, we note that West Point IS
trying 70 organize company for thu
purpose Of erecting an elevator to
load the crop on cars for shipment.
Such plant would shell the corn
before loading or would chop II up,
cob and Al, il necessary. It now
looks like Mississippi would supply
some Of her neighboF States with a
considerable amount Of feed sfalffs
smother year
The leader., 1904-08-27

The towns and cities of Mississippi
are increasing in population at rapid
rate with the Introduction Of new
Industries, etc Every branch of bust.
ness IS prosperous, and hence there
is an increased demand for every kind
of garden truck and fruits grown upon
the farm. Under such conditions
there can be but one result; Missis-
sippi farm lands must and will ad.
vance In value largely in the next
few years.
The leader., 1904-08-27

IacJ tIlaJ dlsedbes
peculiar to the
female sex are
not com monty
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-22
Overland Route to the Fair.

The Greenville touring car carried
merry party of five couple to the
fair from this city Wednesday. They
all took an early breakfast expecting
to get to the fair grounds for nine
O'Clock lunch, they "auto' have done
so but didn't, the car had strenuous
time of it making speed and it is said
that all of the gentlemen passengers
got out and assisted whenever the
batteries run down. BY careful nurs-
ing however and skillful manipulating
of the machine, they managed to draw
up to the Morton House In time for a
cold dinner. At this writing none of
the party are home save those who
returned by the Pere Marquette
route. In the company were HI. l..
Page, F. A. Washburn, w. p. Hether-
ington, t. Frank Ireland, Geo. F..
Smith and their wives.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-22
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

w. l. Benedict moved into his new
residence on Pearl street today.
w. F. Bricker is looking in on the
West Michigan Fair at Grand Rapids
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. r j. Schaus are tax
Ing in the fair at Grand Rapids and
from there will go to Charlotte to
visit Mrs. Schaus' people before re-
turning to this city. Mr.. Schaus is
the chef at Hotel Belding.
Walter Ireland fell off a bicycle
which he and Hiram Bedding were
riding last evening and sustained an
injury to his arm, so badly that it was
considered necessary by Drs. Bell and
Pinkham to place it in a cast, it was
not broken but severely strained. Mr..
and Mrs. ireland were summoned by
telephone from Grand Rapids and
they returned on the first train this
morning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-22
THE MACHINE DID 1T.
E. B. LAPHAM.

Ferris candidacy was the result
of machine clash, says the Detroit
Evening News in its issue of August
Goth. That statement contains only
part of the truth. Mr.. Ferris NOM
nation was dictated by three or four
men. When the Democratic state
convention assembled nine tenths of
the delegates desired the nomination
of j. S. Stearns. Mr.. Campau and
w. r. Burt, Wabash railroad direc-
tor, were opposed to Stearns. 1t was
known that in case of Mr.. Parker
election Mr.. Campau would be the
dispenser of federal patronage in
Michigan and this knowledge gave
Campau the power which he arbit-
rarily used in compelling obedience
to his wishes. Through trick they
succeeded in betraying Mr.. Stearns
into surrender of his life time party
allegiance and then they used the re-
suits of their trickery against him.
Neither Mr.. Campau nor Mr., Burt
knew anything Of Mr.. Ferris while
this work was going on. They sup
ported his name and compelled his
nomination, not because of any mer-
it's he was supposed to possess, but
because he was man they could use
to defeat the wishes of the delegates
and to accomplish their purposes OF
controlling party action. 1t is true
that Mr.. Ferris candidacy was the
result of the machine clash, but il
was the clash of the machine against
the wishes of the democratic state
convention that secured the nomina-
ton for Ferris.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-22
A CORRECTION.
Star Badly "OT'' on Report of Auto
mobile Trip.

Star Badly "Of'' on Report of Auto
mobile Trip.
Left town at 6:35 a. m. Near Frank
Hicks the engine refused to work and
the driver looked for over an hour be-
fore finding the trouble. Cause, bat
teries were worn out. New cells were
put in place and the engine worked
perfectly, pulling out at 8:l5 a. m.
No team was needed at all, although
the new road just made to Grattan is
in bad shape. The ruts were so deep
in one place that the driver pulled
car to one side and 1t sunk into the
loose earth. This was the only time
that the gentlemen of the party were
obliged to get of. Reached Grattan
at 9:45 a. m, where short stop was
made to oil up and get light lunch.
Leaving Grattan at about ten O'Clock
standard time the run was made to
Grand Rapids in good time without
incident, accident or stop, much OF
the time being at the rate of Is to q
miles an hour over the level roads
Grand Rapids was reached and the
party unloaded at hotel at 1910 p. m.
A most delightful ride and time fol
all in spite of the unfortunate start
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-22

Fred M. Warner, the Republican
candidate for governor, has served
four years in the state senate, and
two of those years were during the
administration of the late Governor
Pingree. Those were strenuous
times in the Michigan senate, times
when every senator was compelled to
take stand according to his convic-
tions, and it was during those times
that Mr.. Warner showed the metal
of which he is made. His actions
were prompted by the best interests
of the whole people of the state, and
his worst enemies have not been able
to point to thing done by him that
shows he was controlled by other
than conscientious regard for duty.
Mr.. Warner, if elected as he undoubt-
edly will be, will take the Office I'M
trammeled by any promises, and un-
controlled by any machine, and il the
future is to be judged by the past,
he will make one of the best COVER
nors Michigan has ever had, and she
has had a large number of good ones.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-22

A little reflection will call to mind
that the Michigan Democrats always
have their candidate for governor
elected at this stage of the campaign.
AS election day approaches the ma
jority grows smaller and smaller un-
til it is overwhelmed and lost be-
meath the avalanche OF ballots cast
for the republican candidate. Twas
ever thus. This year is no excep-
ton to the rule.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-22
NATIONAL.
CONGRESSIONAL.
STATE.

For Governor-FRED NJ. WARNER, of Far
mington.
For Lieutenant Governor ALEXANDER
MAITLAND. of Negaunee.
For Attorney General-CHARLES A. BLAIR,
of Jackson.
For Auditor General-DR j. g. BRADLEY,
of Eaton Rapids -.
For State Treasurer-FRANK Z. GLAZIER,
of Chelsea
For Secretary of State-GEO A. PRESCOTT,
of Tawas City.
For Commissioner OF the State Land once
VIM. IL. ROSE, of Clinton county.
For superintendent of Public instruction
PATRICK H. KELLEY, of Detroit
For Member of the State Board of Educa-
tion-LUTHER l.. WRIGHT, of Ironwood.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-22

The past seven years have been be-
yond any question the most prosper
Gus in American history. Indurtries
have been immensely active, markets
at home and abroad have been enor-
mously increased, the money in cir
culation cas- been vastly multiplied,
and in fact the 1896 Republican
promise Of Prosperity" has been in
every sense realized. All this has
happened exactly contrary to the
prophesies of the Democrats. The
Republicans foretold it and the Dem
ocrats denied it. Colonel Bryan him
self specifically declared that the cleo
ton of Mckinley would bring harder
times and lower prices than even in
1895.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-22

Physicians in the kingdom of Sax
ony are complaining that American
patent medicines, which are being
sold in rapidly increasing quantities
in the kingdom, are fast running
their practice, and ask that law be
passed entirely prohibiting the sale
of such medicines. From this it
would seem that the American pat
ent medicine maker possesses more
skill than the Saxon doctor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-22
COUNTY.

For Judge of Probate-WILLIAM o. WEB.
STER of Ionia.
For Sheriff-ELMER +. FALES of Belding
For County Clerk-HARRY j. HOLBROOK
of North Plains.
For Register of Deeds-PALMER II. WILL.
JAMS of Saranac.
For County Treasurer-CAPT. L. M ALLEN
of Portland.
For Prosecuting Attorney-FRANKM BUR.
BANK, OF Lake Odessa
For County Surveyor-DAVID G. CRAw.
FORD, of Ionia.
For Circuit Court Commissioners-E. A
MURPHY, of Ionia, and RAY COLWELL
of Lake Odessa.
For Coroners-JoHN n DAY, of Lake Odes.
sa, and CHAS. A. COOK, of Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-09-22
Meeting of Republican Club.

A meeting of the Young Mems Re-
publican Club will be held in the of
fee of its president, Dwight c. Shell
don, on tomorrow friday evening
at 7:30 o'clock. All members are re-
quested to be present and others are
invited. Let there be large turn.
out. BY Order of Committee.