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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
A SUDDEN CALL
George III. Blackmar, an Insurance
Agent Died In III. Haysmer's
barber Shop.

George II. Blackmar, representa-
tive of the National Sick and Acct
dent Insurance Co. of Detroit, who
has been working in this vicinity for
some time past, and who would APP
near to casual observer to have been
in the best of health, died suddenly
at the barber shop of Harvey Hays
mer on the North side last Friday
evening about $40 o'clock.
Mr.. Blackmar, who was boarding
at the home of John Sayles on the
North side had complained during the
day but had been out looking after
business as usual. About 500 O'Clock
in the evening he came walking up
the street till he reached the barber
shop and sat down in front and SEEM
ed TO be in a bad way. After sitting
there for little time he arose and
went into the shop, where he grew
worse very rapidly.
Realizing his condition, Mr.. Black
mar asked Harvey to get his pencil
and write the name and address of his
brother down and this was scarcely
accomplished when he passed into an
unconscious condition from which he
never rallied. DR.. Ferguson was hast
ily summoned, but on his arrival found
him beyond help. The body was TAX
en- to the undertaking rooms of Wilson
g. Friedley and his brother was at
once notified of his decease and ar
rived here Saturday evening to care
for the remains.
Justice Page conducted an inquest
over the body and the jury after list
ening TO the evidence returned ver-
dict that the death was the result of
an acute attack of indigestion. The
remains we're taken to Grand Rapids
Tuesday for interment and were &C
companied by H. H. Blackmar and
wife of Saginaw. Mrs. Blackmar,
wife of the deceased is visiting in
Paris, and will be notified by cable OF
| his decease.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
Famous War CORRESPONDENT.

Sir William Howard Russell, who
without his knighthood would still be
DR.. Russell, is eighty-four years of age
He is a war correspondent who won
his spurs in the Crimea, giving some
OF the most remarkable let.
ters ever written. He was also
present at the siege of Lucknow, an
other grand opportunity that he did
not fail to make the most Of The
Italian campaign OF 1859, the Ameri-
can civil war, the Danish war, the
Franco-Prussian struggle and many
campaigns in Africa, he also witness
ed, and he made firm friend of King
Edward, W ON he acc Nmpanied as
honorary private secretary on his
eastern tour in 1856.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
GIVING FINE SERVICE
Pere Marquette an Accommo da IL s
Public Servant.

The Pere Marquette Co. announces
the betterment of its service to Chi
cago from this vicinity and the COM
pletion of plans, long cherished, for a
first class through line to the metrop-
oils of the West. Beginning May 1,
the flyer between Grand Rapids and
Chicago adopted five hour schedule
are the running time between the two
cities.
The distance between Chicago ard
Grand Rapids has been reduced from
lS9 to IFS miles, making the Pere
Marquette the most short line be-
tween the two cities by eleven miles.
The running time of fast trains will
doubtless be again cut down when the
summer service Is put on in June.
An entire new equipment of engines
baggage, mail and express cars, day
coaches, cafe coaches and parlor cars
has been ordered for the through
trains to the resorts this season, and
will be put in service at the time OF
the summer change of the time card
The "Resort special" will be hand
some train complete in equipment
and modern in every respect. The
day fast trains will have new parlor
cars, electrically lighted and steam
heated, wide-vestibuled and finished
in African mahogany. These trains
will be as fine as any in the service
anywhere. The resorts of the East
Coast Of Lake Michigan will be given
especial service this season; extra
trains will be put on out of Chicago
on Friday afternoons and Saturdays
during the resort season, and low
tourist rates will be offered at all
points on the coast from st. Joseph to
Pentwater and North.
The Pere Marquette is back in its
old position as an accommodating
public servant, position which made
the route so popular with the travel
ing public and built up a strong sys'
TEN out of a number of short lines.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
NOTICE TO WATER TAKERS

Whereas, the number of persons desiring
water for lawn purposes has increased SO
rapidly In 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
hrst ITO citizens applying for same and that
from May first TO Nov first at the rate OF Ave
dollars 5000 per season, payable In ad-
vance.
And that no rentals be made for any por-
ton less than the entire season And that
no authority be given to any person TO con.
meet with the present water mains not hav-
Ing In the past used said water.
GEO. w. MoULToN City Clerk,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
A Cure For Piles.

81 had bad case OF piles" says G..
+. Carter OF Atlanta, Ca, land con.
suited a physician who advised me to
Try box OF DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. purchased box and was en-.
tirely cured. 1t is splendid for piles,
giving relief instantly, and heartily
recommend IL 10 all sufferers" De.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is unqualled
for its healing qualities. Eczema and
other skin diseases, also sores, cuts.
burns and wounds OF every kind are
quickly cured by It. Sold by w. l..
Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
Did She Get III

Andrew Carnegie receives each
week from twenty-five to fifty re-
quests for autographs. The re-
quests, as a rule are written In a dull
and commonplace way, but now and
then one comes that causes Mr.. Car
negie to smile.
He smile broadly over such a one
last month, Just before he set out for
Scotland. 1t was a letter from a
schoolgirl of thirteen. and. after ask.
ing for an autograph in the usual form.
she ended with these willy words:
'If you think that this request Ia
unwarranted on my part, please send
your refusal in your own handwriting,
and with your own signature so that
| may know 1t is authentic"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19

A new umbrella Jar about nine by
twenty-seven inches is certainly much
more convenient than the tall ones
used in the past This modern one is
long enough to hold not only the UNI
brellas and parasols, but the canes
as well II is of blue majolica and
has large white daisy sprawling
over the front.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
Keep Your
Blood Pure.

Hood Is essentially the fluid OF life. 1t per-
nsates every portion of the body to the Temotest
sips of the members. Any poisonous or diseased
nsrticles that enter into the blood are scattered
Shroushout the entire system and infect all its
parts. they are transmitted to succeeding
sener atoms and cause disease indefinitely.
DIR. Colwells Egyptian Blood Further and
Tonic cures absolutely and permanently scrofu-
b, skin eruptions, pmples, salt rheum, erysiPe-
las. boils tumors letter. sores, ulcers liberation
NJ the stomach and bowels, female weaknesses.
dyspepsia, debility. dropsy, syphilis In all Its
forms, and all diseases arising from hereditary
faint or Impoverished condition Of the blood. !,
DIR. Colwells Egyptian Blood Further ana
Tonic "a euaranteed to give satisfaction or the
purchase price viii be refunded. tits for sale
s. Sl.00 bottle by
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
Beuuars in Spain.

There are 190,227 professional beg
gars in Spain, of whom 51,94s are
women. In some of the cities beggars
are licensed TO carry on their trade.
Seeking aims is recognized as a
legitimate business, and the munich.
pality demands a percentage upon ths
collections. Seville is the only city
in the kingdom which forbids beg.
ging in the streets.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19

Do you need more blood, and more
flesh, do you need more strength this
spring. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will bring them all. IL IL fails
your money back. 30 cents. Tea or
tablets. Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
carneale,s Autoaraph Collection

Andrew Carnegie has the best col.
lection of autographs Of crowned heads
and famous persons in contemporary
history. There are frequently not
only signatures, but also letters writ
ten to him on various subjects.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
WORLDS FAIR ST. LOUIS

Round trip tickets at low rates.
On sale at all ticket stations. Ask
agents for rates, limit of tickets and
full particulars
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
STATE CONVENTION

One fare plus 25c for round trip.
Good going May II and morning trains
May Is. Good returning until May 10.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
Pere Marquette
GRAND RAPIDS.
Sunday, May 20.

Train will leave Bedding at 1922 a.
ask agents for particulars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
SETTLERS FARES
To the South and Southeast.

One way, second.class tickets on sale
at all stations on first and third Tues
days of each month. Ask agents for
particulars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
Nav Cure for Rheumatism.

- and stomsch troubles, neuralgia. rheuma-
Ssm, mm0ago, sciatica, backache, contracted
joints and muscles, stifiened Joints, sprains,
bruises, cuts and wounds, burns ana scaids,
SWeIlings, and spinal affections. IL can be
Ssken Internally or applied externally. it Is
sovereign remedy for diphtheria, sore throat.
colds. Group, quinsy and oil painiui anu nervous
DR.. Colwell's Magic Egyptian on costs only
Ooc. per bottle. Satisfaction guaranseeo OF
money refunded.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-11
HBARST'S VOTES
WHAT THEY COST
HE RECEIVED AN EVEN 200
AND THEY COST HIM
SEVEN THOUSAND EACH
Hearst Spent Money as Though he
Had a Private Mint-He Was
A Good Thing.
SEVEN THOUSAND EACH

st. Louis, July 1O.-William R.
Hearst got an even 200 votes in the
Democratic convention and the ques-
ton that everybody is asking is:
"Waht did they cost him?"
A novice in politics himself, sur
rounded by an army of impractical
henchmen who tried in vain to essay
the roles Of shrewd managers, and
possessed of enormous wealth, there
is no doubt that the "Hearst show
ing' cost the editor candidate consid-
erably more than a million dollars.
One reliable estimate placed Mr..
Hearst's ante-convention expenses at
81 100000. Hespent at least 100000
during the week Of the convention, so
that his total expenses were in the
neighborhood of 81, 100000.
This estimate would make his 200
votes cost him $4,000 each.
Hearst began his campaign by send
ing confidential agents. to every
oCCI1oI VI IIlo CountIy. 1ueSo Ulou
studied the local conditions and "tied
|up' with the leaders, either real or
alledged, who had "itching palms,
and who, in many cases, "bled' the
Hearst agents for all sorts Of sums
Halls were rented, meetings drum
med up, Hearst enthusiasm un-
corked and red fire burned. All Of
these proceedings were telegraphed to
the Hearst papers by corps of news
paper men who toured the country.
In many state conventions over the
country Hearst spent money as
though he had a private mint. There
seemed to be no expense at which he
would balk. Had these tactics been
carried on in only few parts of the
country the enormous expense ac-
count would never have been rolled
up, but Hearst enacted this program
IN scores of places over the country
Now that it is all over Hearst's
friends have dropped him. They rec
o@nized him as "good thing' and
they certainly played him as hard as
the ycould.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-11
TOURNAMENT
TO RICHMOND
LOCAL TEAM DEFEATS FORT
WAYNE BY SCORE OF 4 UP
BRILLIANT PLAYING
On Both Sides a Feature Richmond
Chances in the State Tournament
Improved.
BRILLIANT PLAYING

After quite q hard contest, which
was eagerly watched by large num-
Der of golf enthusiasts and visitors.
the Richmond golf team defeated the
Fort Wayne team by the score Of
up, Saturday afternoon.
During the course of the tourna-
ment several sensational plays were
made by both sides and the work of
some of the players was but little
short Of remarkable. Many of the
shots were exceedingly difficult ones.
but both teams overcame bunkers of
every variety in a star manner that
drew forth great applause from the
oulookers.
The result was about as was ex-
pected by Richmond. Fort Wayne is
noted for its strong team, which
boasts of a large number Of victories.
but the Richmond five went into the
tournament with confidence in the
final outcome, which confidence, as
'llS oNoIC SlloNS. N|iS 1oI lSpldcoN.
Last Saturday the Richmond team de-
feated Anderson, a strong team by
the score OF 10 up, very remarkable
score, and one that proved the i'm
mense superiority of the Richmond
golfers. The victory Saturday added
greater laurels to the local team s
wreath of victory
The tournament was an important
one for two reasons. Fort Wayne
has a strong team and to down it
shows fine playing on the part of the
local golfers. The result of Saturday
now shows that Richmond will get in
to the State tournament. and further
more. that it has a fine show of win
ming the State championship. Since
| the local team belongs to no league
contests with individual teams are
the only means of practice or Of judg-
ing its own strength, that are left to
| the Richmond team. The showing of
Saturday makes it evident that the
| Richmond team will stand fine show
in the State tournament.
The Richmond team was composed
Of Dudley Elmer, captain; S. S.
Strattan, Jr.; E. Hill, John Starr.
and j. Y. Poundstone.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-11

tional discharge. Of this number, 90
have been returned to prison, while
80 have eluded the vigilance of the
prison authorities. Of SO, the maxi
mum of the term for which they were
sentenced expired, and they received
their discharge; 491 earned their dis
charge by good conduct while on pa
role, II died, and 14S continue 10
make the reports required by the pris-
on authorities.
The law has been equally success
full at the Reformatory, where during
the same period, 1,611 men have been
released on parole, Of which S74 have
been discharged after having compli-
ed with the conditions of their parole.
OF IA, the maximum sentence, ex-
pired and they were discharged; SO
died. while 172 continue to make their
regular reports. OF the whole num-
ber paroled, 3S4 failed to comply with
the rules Of their parole and most of
them have been returned to the in
stitution.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-11

we'll known young woman residing
at Springport, a few miles southeast
of Muncie, figured as the heroine in
rather unfavorable light.
Felix McGeath, a bachelor of
Springport, recently became infatuat-
ed with Miss Davis and after short
courtship they were engaged.
A few days ago, arrangements for
the marriage having been made, the
soon-to- groom gave his intended
800.
With the money in her possession
Miss Davis came to Muncie, where
she was to purchase furniture. Mc-
Geath remained at home with the un-
derstanding that he was to follow her
later.
The question now is, where is Miss
Davis and where is the money en-
trusted to her care? Nothing has
been heard of her since and her par
ents can give no information as to her
whereabouts. She recently moved to
Springport from Newcastle.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-11
SALUPARY
EFFECTS
THE INDETERMINATE FEATURE
PROVEN TO BE A SUCCESS
PFOVEN SO BY FIGURES
In ?orce Only Seven Years Yet Splen-
did Results Have Been OBJ
tanned.
PFOVEN SO BY FIGURES

from figures given out it would
sem that the indeterminate sentence
Law has been salutary measure. The
Law has been in operation seven years
ard the records of the State prison
ard the Indiana reformatory show
cmcluslvely the good fruits Of the
law.
From April l, 1897, to April l, 1904,
$500 men were released under its pro-
vision, and 73 per cent. of them lived
up to the terms of parole. Students
o, criminology say that under the
former law a much larger per cent.
o. the prisoners released returned to
the ways of the criminal.
There have been paroled from the
State prison during the seven years
900 prisoners, of which 1S4 refused to
live up to the terms Of their condi-
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-11

St. Louis, July 9.
"The convention took a recess from
Z to 9 O'Clock tonight for a confer
ence of the leaders on account of the
following telegram to the convention
from Judge Parker: L deem it my
duty to inform the convention that
am firmly and irrevocably committed
to the gold standard and desire the
delegates to understand my views SO
that if they wish to make another
nomination before adjourning they
can do so The convention then de-
cided to be sure who would have the
first place on their ticket before pro-
cecding further with the nOmina-
tions for the second place. The con-
vention may extend into next week.
IS. J. FLICKINGER.'
The above telegram came as a
thunderbolt from a clear sky. 1t was
supposed that the presidential nomi-
nation was "cinched' and all were
awaiting the announcement of the
vice presidential candidate. After
the word had gotten spread around
the city there was great CONSERVATION
in the Democratic camp. One Re-
publican expressed himself like this {:
"Well, there is one honest man
among the Democrats anyhow
Those Of the true blue,' who be-
lieve in the gold standard were pleas
ed beyond measure.
It only goes to show that Judge
Parker, who is a shrewd man, and one
who knows the value of dollar back
ed by the gold standard. saw the fal-
lacy Of being the candidate Of a party
whose platform did not declare for
sound money. He remembered we'll
the fate of Bryan and was shrewd
enough to send the above telegram to
the Democracy that the country mi ght
know where he stood on the money
question.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-11
COUNTY EXCITED
over MURDER
OF THE sTARBUcK CHILD AND
THE SERIOUS INJURY
TO HIS MOTHER
Both Bodies Found in a Cistern by
the Father and Husband-Tle
Baby Drowned.
TO HIS MOTHER

Newcastle, Ind, July 11-Great ex-
citement prevails at Greensboro, four
teen miles southwest of this city, and
the county authorities are Investigate
!, ing the murder of a child of John
Starbuck and the serious injury OF
Mrs. Starbuck. The bodies of Mrs.
Starbuck and fine child were found
in a cistern by the husband.
Starbusk had been in Greensboro
and returned late at night His wife
and child were missing and there was
great disorder in and about the house.
The screen in one window was torn
and chairs in the house were upset.
He called neighbors and searched the
premises. They finally found the
bodies in the cistern. The baby had
been drowned but the woman was still
alive, bat unconscious. 1t is not
thought that she will recover enough
to give the details Of the crime.
People near there heard screams
early IN the evening. Greensboro is
about one and one-quarter miles from
the scene Of the crime There is NO
apparent motive for the crime.
Mrs. Starbuck, the victim of bru-
tai assault, died today without re-
gaining consciousness.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-11
S. v. GILLIAN
SEES THE FAIR
AND TELLS HIS FRIENDS ABOUT
IT CHARACTERIsTICALLY.
BIGGER THAN CHICAGO
Says It is Bigger and Prettier Than
Pinhook, INDIGO See and
Believe.
BIGGER THAN CHICAGO

M. S. W. Gillian, formerly city
edibr Of the Palladium and now with
the Baltimore American, has been
to St. Louis and to the fair and tells
aboit it in the Baltimore American
som thing like this:
"Nhat did [ think Of the Fair?
won't tell you. Not that l m modest
-te Lord who built my bump of
vaniy knows better. But l can t
that's all. Like thefreshman at col
lege Il don't know no language but
Engish' and that won't serve. There
are only a few tame adjectives like
'ma,nificent,' 'superb,' 'limitless,
etc. and Tommy MacMechen has
worl all those threadbare telling
abot the Pike. But the incest thing
abot that press work in connection
with this Fair is that the men en-
trus ed with the job of telling absen-
tees ,bout it can't overstate anything.
The! can tell folks that 1T is bigger
than Chicago Of course, it is. 1t is
also bigger than the town Of Pinhook,
lndlna; and prettier. The compari-
son n one case is about as enlighten-
ing $ in the other. When [ looked at
that Fair [ said to myself, No mat
ter bw good a fellows intentions
migf be, he couldn't lie about this
thing It's the most discouraging stu
atioIto willing liar that have ever
encountered. The press notices sound
good, but the public think they are
extravagant. If they could only come
and See, they would realize as I have
realized, that the story has not been
One-twenteth told, and that instead
OF suffering from lacerated conscience
the chap who wrote those advance
notices aEe leaning against the oaks
in Forest Park crying because there
were no detectives that meant what
they Waned to say. The only way
to lie abott the expo. is to say it ism t
infinitely @rander than has been or
can be tdd. And you'd be taking
chances Wth the lightning when YOU
said it. Nobody tries to rob you,
either. Go, see and believe.'
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-11
B0URKE COCHRAN
Gives Communication to the Associat-
ed Press.
ed Press.
(Bv Associated Press.

New York, July 11.-Bourke Cock
ran. in communication to the Asso-
ciatde Press, dated Indianapolis, July
10th, said he left the convention on
Saturday to avoid making an ad-
dress, because he could not promise
success and he would not foretell de-
feat. About Parker's telegram to the
convention he said that it changed the
whole aspect. When Parker became
the leader he was so much needed by
the Democrats and changed the pros
pect of certain defeat to one of over
whelming victory.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-11
SIXTEEN PERSONS
WERE KILLED
AND ABOUT SIXTY INJURED IN
RAILROAD ACCIDENT
AN EXCURSION TRAIN
With Eight Hundred Passengers on
Board Ran Into by Passenger
Train in New Jersey.
AN EXCURSION TRAIN
(By Associated Press.)

New York, July 11.-Sixteen per-
sons were killed and sixty injured by
passenger train running into the
rear end of an excursion train con-
tanning 500 persons, members of the
Plattdeutcher Association, at Mid
vale, New Jersey, yesterday. The
victims were residents of Hoboken
and New York. The excursion train
had stopped for water. The fatalities
were limited to the two rear cars.
The cause Of the accident was the fail
IRE to signal the rear train.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-07-11
GEN. HORRAL
Who Commanded the Spanish Garri-
son, is Dead.

Madrid, July 11.-General Torral,
who commanded the Spanish garrison
at Santiago when that place surrend-
cred to the United States forces, yes
terday died at an asylum for the in
sane.
He became insane broding over the
capitulation at Santiago. u
Medina -Sidonia, SPAN, July IL
AS demonstration of gratitude re-
garding his conduct at Santiago and
his care of American sailors, Admiral
Cervera was presented here with an
engrossed message bearing the sigma
lures of a number of we'll known
r Americans, besides letters from the
subscribers, bound in a volume The
presentation was made by Mr. Bird
of Vienna, in behalf of his fellow
Americans. The admiral, in return
ing thanks for this manifestation Of
American good will, said that his con-
duet toward Lieutenant Hobson and
the American sailors after the sink
ing of the Merrimac, had been in
spired by superior orders.
Admiral Cervera had repeatedly re-
fused to permit his American admir-
ers to so honor him. but notwith-
standing these refusals the plan to
make the presentation was carried
out.