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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
DETROIT LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Michigan Central Live Stock Yards,
Detroit, May 24.-The demand for live
cattle is strong & active this week, re-
ceipts have been moderate OF late. The
following prices are being paid at
the Detroit Live Stock Market: Prime
steers and heifers, 4 so; ca $500 handy
butchers cattle, 4.OO(6s4. 40; common
81. 75C93.90; Gamers cows, 81 .5O(G 2. so,
stockers and feeders, dull and quiet at
90. 00(d4.25. Mich COWS dull at $3.50
$45; calves dull at $3.5O(64.75.
Sheep and lambs, active and higher;
prime wool lambs, So O0(9s6 40; mixed,
culls, $3.50 @ $3.50.
Hogs, light supply, following prices:
Prime mediums s4.65C64 20; Workers.,
"a 6O(d4. 65; pigs, s4.60(d465; roughs,
50. 25(94.25; stays, of; cripples, 81 per
cwt. off.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

In the matter of reciprocity in COM
peting products is there any gain to
the American producer to give up a
part of his home market to the for
eigner simply to obtain the privilege
to sell the same amount of products
in foreign market that he would
sell at home if the foreign products
were not admitted free of duty2 In
reciprocity in competing products
with Canada will Canada buy more
from US than we will buy of them, and
why will Canada or any other foreign
country buy our farm products when
they can raise them as cheaply as we
can, and probably cheaper2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
The Republican Platform.

When party is not ashamed to
stand on it's record nor afraid to com
nit itself to "a policy, it is easy to
write it's platform. The Republican
nationa, platform, indeed, is already
substantially formulated in the ac-
Movement of two administrations.
The present problem is mainly one of
phraseology. 1t is well that the de
mand is made to have the document
short enough to insuresits general
perusal-'' incisive, decisive, precise
and concise.
On the constructive side of recent
Republican policies and in the story
of the great national advance that
has accompanied them, the leading
factor has been the Tariff. BY the
logic of the situation and by the at
tacks made or threatened on the
policy of Protection, the Tariff will
be the central plank in the Republi-
can platform.
Committed to no schedules, but
committed to the principle of Protec-
ton, and appealing to the record of
results as it is written in the FORUM
ate experience of manufacturer, mer-
chant and wage Garner, the Republi-
cans will ask the country to continue
the Protective system and to intrust
to them, rather than to the enemies
of the system, the drafting of what
ever notifications changing condi-
tions may require.
On that issue and on the other is
sues upon which they stand pat"
they invite comparison either with
Democrat record or Democratic pur-
pose. New York Mail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
NOTICE TO WATER TAKERS

whereas, the number Of persons desiring
water for lawn purposes has increased so
rapidly i'm the past year, and whereas the
water facilities are limited therefore, IL is
hereby resolved by the Common Council that
water for lawn purposes be limited TO the
first 10 citizens applying for same and that
said rentals be for the entire season, lie.
from May FIRST TO Nov first at the rate of five
dollars 5000 per season, payable In ad-
vance.
And that no rentals be made for any por
tion less than the entire vason And that
no authority be given to any person TO con
meet with the present water mains not nav
ing I'm the past used said water.
GEO. w, MoULToN City Clerk,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
Republican state Convention.

To the Republican Electors of the state of
Michgan
The state convention of the Republicans of
Michigan is hereby called to meet at the
Light Guard Armory in the city of Detroit,
Thursday, June 80, 1904.
at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. for the pur.
pose of nominating candidates for State Of
fees (not including. however, candidates
for Justice OF the Supreme Court, and for
the transaction of such other business as may
properly come before the convention.
by order OF the Republican State Central,
Committee.
GERRIT J. DIEKEMA, Chairman.
DENNIS T.. AWARD, Secretary.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, May Is, 1904
Under the apportionment of delegates
Ionia county is entitled to 10, Kent 90, Mont
calm 10, ottawa II.
The Republican State Judicial Convention
is called to meet in Saginaw, Wednesday
September 7 1904
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

The present year seems to be pro-
life of iunkets of one kind and an
other Bedding has provided two
and now comes the Philippine com
mission right from the islands-a
body composed of AZ leading native
Fillipnos. They are doing the
United States for the purpose of
seeing how things are done in this
part of their country. Grand Rap
ids is preparing to receive them in
great style the first week in July.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
How Eve Was Named.

When Adam awoke just at dusk and
saw his third floating rib standing be-
fore him in the form of a beauteous
female, 1.-THE very one of his dream,
attired not in choice raiment, but
wearing simply smile and fig leaf,
he did not get fresh and say "Good
morning Carrie" He just bowed very
polite-like to the lady and said, "Good
Eve" and that's how she got her
name.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

1t would mt surprise us a bit to see
both Parker and Hearst turned down
by the Democratic national conven.
ton and the presidential nomination
handed to Mayor Geo. B. Mcclellan
of New York city. Parker bids fair
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
A MANS MONEY

accumulates much more papidly in
bank than in his pocket. In the first
place, moneo In bank is not so eagily
spent. Many dollar is FILTERED away
that would not be il the spender had
bank account. In the next place, mon
ey in the pocket earns no interest.
Money In the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

No sooner does the long cold win
ter pass which has necessiated the
buying of ten tons of coal or less in
order to keep ones domicile in a com
fortably warm condition than the
coal bin has to be filled again for the
following winters supply.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

The X. p carnival which holds
the keys OF the city for a whole week
in June, overshadows any talk re-
Garding a Fourth of July celebration
here. After that event it is proba-
BILE that no one would care to take
up the matter of celebrating so soon
thereafter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
Peoples Savings Bank

commences to earn interest immedl-
ately. II you really want to save
money, the sooner you start an account
the better. 1t only takes one dollar to
startit
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

DIR. Samuel Smiles of London who
recently died at at the age of ninety
two wrote books on how to live long
and be happy, and seems to have
been one of the few doctors who
knew how to take their own medicine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

Do you need more blood, and more
flesh, do you need more strength this
spring? HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will bring them all. II it fails
your money back. 35 cents. Tea or
tablets. Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

Port Arthur, the only war town
whose name the average person can
pronounce, threatens to go out of
business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

Senator Hale says battleships are
not worth the money invested in
them, and Russia will undoubtedly
agree with him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

All the healing balsamic virtues Of
the Norway pine are concentrated In
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup, nat
ures own remedy for coughs and colds.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
Published Every Thursday Afternoon
AT
BELDING, QONIA co, } MICH
Once in the Peoples Savings Bank block,
Main street
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
STRICTLY In ADVANCE.

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly.
Cards of Thanks 25c to soc. Resolutions
from soc up.
Copy for change Of advertisement must be
received not later than Tuesday noon in or
der TO insure insertion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

Entered at the Postoffice, Bedding, Mich,
for transmission through the Mails as second
class matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

kodol Dyspepsia euro
Dl0ests what you eat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

NVo. DEMoREST FLATS, Bedding, Mich.
~ Diseases OF Women a Speciality ONCE
hours: to 1890 a m. TO p IN o'5o 10 p
N. Citizens phone No. 3.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
.ro r. NtCHoIs DWIGHT SHELDON
NICHOLS d SHELDON.
on. MARJORY ORR.

A TTORNEYS AT LAW,-ofice: Over Pa
~ store, Main st.. Belding Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
y. F.. PINKHAMs
on. G. g. ROOT,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Ofhce over
Il Connell's drug store, Main ST. Hours 10
4 and z to D. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
a. E. EERGuSON.

DHYsICIAN AND SURGEON-onice over
i Pages hardware ONCE hours: TO "a;
IN. 1 TO 3 p m; except "Wednesday, o;So 10
o. m Pension examining surgeon. New
State Phone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

NSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN-Graduat OF
" Nortn rn Institute OF Osteopathy OF Min
neapolis Specialist in Nervous and Chronic
Gases ONCE at Hotel Bedding, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, from a. IN. 10
30 d. m,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
4. s. NORRIS.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. ONCE rear
i of w. l. Benedict's drug store. Hours
Sto IL a. M, 2to and TO p. m. Residence
opposite OF M. Z. church Telephone w
rlngB.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
FOIey's Honey and Tar
FIR children. safe, sure. No oDiafes

- Coofs Duchess Tablets are successfully
used monthly by over 10, 00ola Price,
Rr. By mail, &i.0s. gend 4 cents for
~ ysample and particulars. Address,
* The Duchess Tablet Co., Detroit, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26

DENTIST. Corner rooms in the Vincent
~ block over Vincents grocery. once
hours: a. m. TO p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-26
J. ~. WILLARD,
Or. y. ~. ARMSTRONG.

IL street.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
HeroicaIly Fighting.

St. petersburg, Aug. 27.-Valiantly
and with the utmost se!f-devotion, the
ever-diminishing and weakening forct
under Gen. Stoessel is heroically fight
ing every foot of ground around Port
Arthur. while the Japanese, with
equal courage and heroism and i'm
mensely greater losses, are closing
in. gaining ground and bringing up an
Unexpectedly large number of even
more powerful guns as they near the
main fortress, which, from all the &C.
counts received here, they intend to
attempt to crush under such a concen-
trated fire as never before known.
Great significance is attached to the
movement of Kurokis forces, whose
advance from three directions indi-
Gates surely that the much talked Of
decisive battle is being forced upon
Gen. Kuropatkin.
AS I have previously telegraphed,
Marshal Oyamas plan of campaign is
to synchronize the downfall of Port
Arthur and a decisive battle with Gen.
Kuropatkin. People are very much
excited, as is natural under the cir
cumstances. The widest rumors are
current. In one quarter one hears that
Gen. Kuroki is a prisoner; is another
that Gen. Kuropatkin is lost, being
surrounded together with his entire
army.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
LOUISIANA NEWS.
Guffey in Louisiana.

Crowley, La: The report that the
Gufrey Oil Company. which operates in
the Texas and Pennsylvania fields.
was about to enter the field in this
parish, has been corrobOrated in the
field. l.. II. Hodge, the southern su.
perintendent of the Gurfey Company,
has been on the field several days and
made known to a number Of the oD-
orators the intention of his company
to develop their holdings here as soon
as the necessary machinery can be
placed on tho field.
The Guffey Company has had repre-
SentatiyeS working in this territory
for over year and has acquired some
valuable territory botn in the proven
field Of Mamou and adjacent to it.
1t is said that the Guffey Company
will begin the development of its hold
!ngs in this locality in a similar man.
ner to the way they developed their in.
terests at Beaumont
AS the company is one of the larg.
est Independent companies in the Unit.
ed States, the oil men are anxious to
welcome it to the field.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
SLAUGHTER OF SHEEP.
Masked HoFsemen Empty Winches
tiers Into Herd Of 1000.

Antelope, Ore: Over one thousand
thoroughbred sheep belonging to Nor
row 4 keenan, Of Willow Creek. Crook
county, have been killed al Lite Sum
nit Prairie. forty miles east OF Pine
vile. While the herder was alone and
occupied with the care Of his flock,
about twenty horsemen, with faces
DIackencd, emerged from the timber
and approached within a short dis
lance OF him, when a command to
throw up his hands was given and
complied with. Leaving him near a
tree and behind it for protection from
the bullets, a general fusiilade with
WlnchesterS was commenced by the
mob, which lasted nearly two hours,
by which time the entire flock had
either been killed or scattered in
every direction, No clew has been
obtained Of the guilty parties.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

shan-alSO can be discerned. On
Wolf Hill, little to the northeast Of
the fortress, there are said to be 100
cannon beIChing death and destruc.
ton into the city. In the triangle be.
tween Wolf Hill, the railway and Port
Arthur the country is comparatively
level. and it is believed that it is from
this direction he final assault will be
made.
~'N"~0~U@NNO~0O~~N-O-~ ~Uo~~-N~O-~~-~-~O~U~-
and the firing upon the Russian forts
by the cruisers Niashin and Kasuga
Tuesday are the only disclosures
made for several days. 1t is believed
here that both sides have suffered
heavy losses, and that the final record
will make the siege the bloodest since
Sedan.
The Japanese are supremely conf
dent Of the ultimate result. The lead
ers Of the government await the out.
come in calm assurance. The people
are everywhere decorating streets and
houses and erecting arches and flag
STATS in preparation for a national
celebration of the expected victory.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
A WouId.Re Suicide.

Little Rock, Ark. A man supposed
to be W. B. MORE v attempted to com
nit suicide in a drugstore in this city
stabbing himself fourteen times In
the neck and breast with a pocket
knife. Several of the wounds are Sc
rious, but he is expected, to recover
The man is saEl to have stated that
he lived N either Nashville or Colum
Ella, Tenn, but he later denied this
He has refused to give his aame OF
tell where he livcs
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
British Cruiser Active.

London: 1t is said on good authorl-
ty that the British cruisers sent to
search for the Russian volunteer feet
cruisers SmOlensk and st. Petersburg,
have oYerhauled at least one of these
vessels. The utmost reticence is main
tanned at the admiralty, and at this
hour no official confirmation of the
statement has been given out.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Iaranese Chance Tactics.

Paris, Aug. IA Toxic writer Of
the Matin declares that the Japanese
minister of war has confidently tod
his colleagues that there is no hope Of
taking Port Arthur by direct assault
and that long operations will be nee
essary. Therefore the minister has
ordered Field Marshal Oyama to avoid
attacks entailing heavy losses. This,
the correspondent says, has been con-
cealed from the public.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Young Back Arrested.

Augusta, Ga; A special to the Her.
aid from Rome, Ca, says young Black,
the alleged partner of Joe Laney, Jr.,
was arrested there Thursday. Laney
is under arrest at Atlanta charged
with embezzlins $1,1OO. from the
Western Union Telegraph Company,
Blacks family is one of the best
known in Rome.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

The location Of the belt Of roaring
guns that the japanese have estab-
lished about Port Arthur is indicated
In the map. Commanding heights
that the invaders. recently have occu-
pied--including in the north and
west, Sushiyen and Lang Mountain;
in the southwest the Liauti Hills and
White Wolf Hill, and in the east Iaku-
~~o10o00~~~-0-0J0-o-~~-o
Toxic, Aug. 25.-The final assault
en- Port Arthur is imminent and thou
sands Of Japanese guns continue to
pour a destructive fire into the city
and harbor along the lines of Forts
and intrenchments preparatory for
the infantry assault 1t is evident
that the Russian lines have been
weakened, and partly penetrated in
the vicinity of AuteShan and Itseshan
forts. The entire line Of Russian de.
lenses Immediately about the harbor
are within range of the Japanese
guns.
A number of Russian forts and bat.
terieS continue to be vigorous. The
Japanese death rolls will be heavily
increased before they are captured.
The direction of the Japanese attacks
creates the impression here that the
city and defenses on either side Of
the side entrance will fall first The
final stand will be made at Lao tt
Shan.
Official channels of information re-
main closed, and the navy depart.
ments announcement of the striking
of a mine by the battleship Sevastopol
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Laney's Arrest in Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga: ]. A. Laney, formerly
receiving clerk of the Western Union
Telegraph Company at Dallas, Texas,
was arrested here on a telegram from
the company at Dallas. The telegram
specified no charges, Laney, who is
under 20 years old, left Dallas about
a month ago, since which time he has
travelled extensively over the coun-
try, visiting st. Louis, Kansas City
and Baltimore, then coming to Allan
ia. From here he sent telegram TO
a friend in Dallas which it is said led
to his arrest.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Map Showing where Russian cruiser
NoVik was driven ashore by Jap
anese Warsi1ips.
Dotted line elbows course which cruicey
anese Warships
Diana Not Badly Injured.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 27-No word has
reached here, so far as is known by
the French authorities, regarding the
duration of the stay of the Russian
cruiser Diana at Saigon, French Indo-
China. 1t is understood that her in.
jurieS are not serious, and if France
demands her disarmament she will put
to sea and possibly return to Europe
an waters.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
LAFAYETTE School Board Election.

Lafayette, La: The new school
board met and organized yesterday.
Dr. N. p. Moss was elected president,
and L. J. Alleman reelected superin.
tendent. Practically all the old teach
ers of the town schools were retained.
The town schools are ordered opened
September 10.
Early this morning a heavy rain, &C.
Companied by severe wind, visited this
section. No damage reported. 1t has
rained nearly all day.
Crops have been injured throughout
this parish by continued wet weather
fully rs per cent.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Boer Treasure Discovered.

johannesburg: Mr.. Kemp, a cousin
Of Gen. Kemp, the Boer commander,
has discovered beyond Spelonken, in
the Northern TransVaal, the treasure
removed from Pretoria before the en-
try of Field Marshal Lord Roberts.
It's value is estimated at $1,250006, of
which tie government will receive
half.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Davis to Visit New York,

New York: Henry G. Davis, the
democratic nominee for vice president
will make a second visit to this city
within the next few days to confer
with the democratic campaign mana.
gers and ascertain at first hand what
are the prospects for the democratic
victory.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Delegates Selected.

Edgard, La: At a meeting Of the
democratic parish committee, held at
the st. Jonn court house, the follow.
Ing delegates were selected to repre-
sent this parish at the district demo.
cratic convention Of the Twenty-eighth
judicial district which is to meet at
Gretna on Saturday, September 8,
1904, at II o'clock m; Paul Berthelot,
William J. Hart, p. E. Burlington, Geo.
H. Tassin and Emile Laurent. The
following delegates were also selected
to the other conventions, which meet
In New Orleans on September 20: Paul
Berthelot, P E. Burlington, William J.
Hart, J. L. Gaudet, George H. Tas.
sin, N. F. PicQuet, Octave Chenet, w.
P. Tregre, Alfred Songy and Charles
st. Martin.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
A Russian named Iyanhoff has writ.

A Russian named Ivanhoff has writ.
Sten a book on the students of the
University of Moscow. He asserts that
most of them are dolts and good-for.
nothings. The average amount each
one has to spend is $1S a month; II
per cent have no income at all and de.
pend on charity or help themselves
along by giving lessons at $3.50
month or reading proofs in printing
offices or serving as choristers in the
theaters,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Negro Woman Kills Her Husband.

Alexandria, La: John Brown, color.
ed, aged about So years, was killed on
Friday night by his wife, Amelia, on
the Clarence Compton plantation, five
miles above here, on Bayou Rapides.
The woman will not be jailed, as the
killing was justifiable. He first
threatened her with a gun, and when
she got possession of it, he was COM
ing at ner with hoe. She fired at
him, the load of small shot taking eff
feet in the upper part of his thigh, and
he died twenty minutes thereafter. An
inquest was held and the above testi'
mony is the result.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
SHOT RESISTING ARREST.

Lake Charles, La: John Moseley, a
negro, was arrested here yesterday By
Officer OFT after a desperate struggle,
during which Moseley was snot in the
leg.
Tom Perkins, a negro, is on trial
for the murder Of William Porter at
Westlake. Porter's throat was cut
during Q fight.
We Say a man is "mulish" instead
of likening him to camel when ne
gets his back up.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

Pterpont Morgan smokes rather a
good brand Of cigars. He has them
made especially for himself by firm
III Cuba. They are very large and
strong and they cost him As cents
apiece even when he buys them by
the thousand. One of his business a..
sociates pays So cents for each of his
smokes, but Mr. Morgan regards this
price as wasteful and extravagant
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
FortY.Cent Cotton.

Memphis, Tenn: A bale OF new
cotton shipped by Muse & Harris Of
Junction, Ark, brought 4Oc a pound
in the auction sale in front of the Cot.
ton Exchange Thursday afternoon.
This is the highest price paid for cot.
ton in Memphis for thirty years.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Gar Orders Disarmament.

London: The correspondent of the
Times at Shanghai, in q dispatch dat
ed August "a, says that orders from
Emperor Nicholas have been convey
ed to Capt. Reizenstein, commanding
him forthwith to dsarm the cruiser
Askold and the destroyer Grozovoi
and that the flags on both vessels
were lowered at o'clock Wednesday
night.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
An Octogenarian Dead.
victory.

Chicago, ILL.,: Alfred H. Blackwell,
one of Chicagos Oldest merchants, Is
dead at his residence after a short i'll.
ness. He was 80 years old, and had
been in the tea and coffee importing
business in this city for fifty-fve
years.