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The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30

April 23-mercury 80 at a. IN. and IS al
p. M; cloudy with occasional light showers.
April 24-inercury Al at a. m. and 66 at :
p. m; clear until noon, hazy afterwards,
5S At a. IN. and 7S at p. m; fair; shOwery
after 9.45 p. IN. April 26-mercury As at !
a. M and As al . p. m; cloudy, mist, with
occasional light rain; fine showers after D. III.
April 9--mercury Al at a. III. aud ~ at :
D. M; heavy showers between 1, 80 and ) u.
m; fog, mist and rain. April 2S-mercury
40 at n IN. and IS at = p. m; fog and heavy
mist. April 29-mercury As at : Il. N. and
81 at 2 p. M; fog and mist; cloudy.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Barr Dorsey.

A very pretty wedding took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Mortimer Dorsey,
Westminster, on Tuesday afternoon, April %.
at clock, when their daughter, Miss Anna,
was united IN marriage Mr.. Mervin Grier Barr,
of Chicago. The ceremony was performed by
Rev l.. F. Warmer, pastor of the Methodist
Protestant Church The wedding was very
quiet one only the immediate families being
present. MIR. and Mrs Barr left nn the 4 q
train for the West. where their future home
will he
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
WnndhIne Items

Mrs Mary GillS died at the home of her
son. Dauel Gllis. April "A, of cancer, aged
81 years. Her funeral took place al Morgan
Chapel, last Tuesday.
Most of the farmers will be ready TO plant
corn by the last of next week. Wheat aud
grass is looking we'll.
There have been flashes of lightning during
the week at night
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30

Pursuant to 3 call for town meeting, Odd
Fellows Hall VAS slIed with large sudieBee
last Tuesday evening. Mayor Gilbert an
nouBced thai the object Of the meeting vas
to select a candidate for Mayor and Eve per
sons for Common CouHcilmen Of the city Of
Westminster.
b. F. Grouse was called 10 the chair. and
after few remarks asked for nominations.
Guy W. Ste-i placed in nomination Charles
c, Gorsaeh for Mayor, and for members Of
the Common Council Messrs. Upton l..
Reayer. George A. BiNier, Paul Case, Elias
W'Oursler and Jacob H. HAndley
DIR. Frank T. Sha~ placed in nomination
o. d. Gilbert for Mayor and AeSsrs John j.
Reese. John I. ZAhn. Wm d. Henry. John
II. Elgen aud Nelson Gilbert for Common
Cou- cilmsu.
Charles v Waniz aud ". Frank Thomas
acted as secretaries, and Charles + Miller
aud Charles f. Herring acted A. leliers Fol
lowing IS the vote cast;
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
LaceS
and EmbroiderieS.

80 pieces Black and Ecru
Laces, worth up to Doe a yard
anniversary sale, sc a yard
1000 yards Embroidery
worth up TO Zoe a yard; our an.
niversary sale, sc 4 yard.
1000 yards of Embroideries
worth up to 25c a yard; ami.
versary sale, 10c yard.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Base Rall.

An interesting game of base ball was played
at Patapsco on April %, between the Finks-
burg and the Sandyville clubs, resulting in
score of 20 to 20. The feature of the game
was T. Barnhart's home run in the ninth inn.
ing with the bases full, which tied the score
Another game will be played between the
clubs at Finksburg, on Saturday, May Z.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Table OilclOth.

100 pieces best quality 81
Table Oilcloth, that If we had
to buy today would have to be
sold at lSc; this lot goes at our
anniversary sale at l2sc a yard.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Dress Goods.

10 pieces Black Dress Goods,
including Voiles, Mistrals and
Crepes, that sold at 81 and 81 p
a ward: anniversary sale, 75c a
yard.
80 pieces Plain and Spot
Noiles, Mohairs, Batistes at SOC
n yard.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Basement
Department.

Regular Sc 5S piece Dinner
Sets; anniversary sale, S4.95.
Regular $3.50 Toilet Sets; ami
versary sale, $l.95. Double
plated Dessert Spoons; anniver-
sary sale, l5G for set of six.
Double-plated Teaspoons; ami
versary sale, l0c for set of six.
Thousands Of other bargains in
the basement.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Handkerchiefs.

100 dozen Ladies Handker-
chiefs, some slightly soiled, that
sold up to Zoe each; anniversary
sale, &c each, 30 dozen 25c
Ladies Initial Handkerchiefs;
anniversary sale, 15c each, , for
25c.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Wash Goods.

loo pieces of the most wanted
styles in printed Dimities, Ba-
tiste and silk Lustre Foulards;
sale, l28c yard.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30

Richmond county, Va, was visited on Tues.
day by heavy rain. Hail the size of cher
ries fell for about 20 minutes. Great damage
was done to the fruit aud wheat crop.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
India Linen.

30 pieces regular lSc quality
India Linen: anniversary sale,
IL C a yard.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
White Goods.

> pieces ofregular 39c White
Goods, few pieces of champagne
shade in the lot; anniversary
sale, 25c a yard. p pieces OF
lSc White Goods; this includes
the famous Sampson Cloth 50
much wanted; anniversary sale,
l2tc.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Shoes.

We are sole agents for West
minister for the famous Ladies
La France Shoes and the Mems
All American Line. These are
the best known makes of shoes
in the market.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Silks.

% pieces of 81 quality fancy
Waist Silks; anniversary sale,
SOC a yard.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Clothing
Department.

We are showing, without ex-
ception, the largest line and best
Fitting Clothing made. This is
the time to get your suit while
the stock is complete.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30

Denton is to have waterworks and will abol
ish hogpens in the corporation hmits.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Mems Working
Shirts.

% dozen Mems SOC Working
Shirts; anniversary sale, 25C
each.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Mating.

- rolls of 16c quality Joint
less Mating; anniversary sale,
1870 a yard.
y rolls of 25c and Soc Japa-
nese Mating; anniversary sale,
l9c a yard.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30

Muslin Underwear.
80 dozen of regular SOC quail
'itv Ladies Muslin Drawers; an
niversary sale, 25c.
The Democratic advocate., 1904-04-30
Candidates for Mayor and Common Council
Nornlnafed

VI. LouisE h. REIFSNlDEa
CLLRA W. LEvIs. 7. NJ.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
Coffee Known for Centuries.

a pamphlet published by an Arab
sheik in 1866 sheds light upon the or
igin and early use of coffee. This
Arab sheik asserted that coffee was
introduced into Arabia from Abys-
sinia about the opening of the III
teenth century and that it had been
known as beverage IN the latter
country from the most remote Period
It's peculiar properties were taken adj
vantage OF by the Mohammedans in
connection with their prolonged relig.
ious ceremonies. but its use as a de.
votional antisoporifc stirred up tina
fercest opposition on the part OF the
orthodox element of the priests. COT.
fee was declared 10 be an intoxicant
and was accordingly prohibited in the
koran, but in spite of this the coffee
drinking habit spread rapidly. For
two centuries the worlds supply OF
coffee was obtained from the prov.
ince OF Yemen in southern Arabia.
where the well-known Mocha is stiD
cultivated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
Eyacuate MnnchurIa.

A dispatch from Washington con.
ilrning the statement that Japan had
indicated her willingness to entcrta in
peace suggestions from President
Roosevelt or King Edward created
much interest In London Baron Hay
ashi, the Japanese minister. said:
"Afsar the fall of Port Arthur.
Japan would. | believe. he ready To
treat for peace on no higher essential
basis than that Russia should evacu.
ate Manchuria, Japan also agreeing 10
similar evacuation. The two great
difficulties in the way OF any sugges.
ton OF peace are. first. the apparent
opposition Of Emperor Nlcholass
present advisers TO settlement OF any
kind; second, the preservation of Rus.
sian prestige. When a nations pres.
tige. If not gone, is severely impaired.
it is difficult matter even with tho
best OF intentions to preserve il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
An Honest Opinion.

Mineral, Idaho, Nov. 14th-(Spe.
csal)-That sure cure has been
discovered for those sciatic pains that
make sc many lives miserable, is the
firm opinion of Mr.. d. S. Colson, a
well known resident of this place,
and he does not hesitate TO say that
cure is Dodds Kidney Pills. The
reason Mr.. Colson is so firm in his
opinion is that he had those terrible
pains and is cured. Speaking of the
matter he says:
am only too happy to say Dodds
Kidney Pills have done me lots OF
good. had awful pains in my hip
so ! could hardly walk. Dodds Kid.
ney Pills stopped it entirely. | think
they are grand medicine"
All sclatic and Rheumatic pains are
caused by Uric Acid in the blood.
Dodd's Kidney Pills make healthy
Kidneys, and healthy Kidneys strain
all the Uric Acid out of the blood.
With the cause removed there can be
no rheumatism or Sciatica.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
Died of Ills wound.

As the result Of his two wounds
from the revolver Of Manley Shears,
Harley Hilliker, of Cadillac, died Tues
day. Evidence shows that Hilliker
was drunk and endeavored to quarrel
with Shears in the afternoon, but the
latter left the pool room where Hill
ker was. Again in the evening Hill
ker entered the pool room and tried
to quarrel with Shears, but the latter
again started out and Hilliker fol-
lowed him. When they had gone about
a block they were heard apparently
in quarrel and in a short time re-
volver report was heard. Shears
claims he did not shoot Hilliker. and
all the evidence against him is cir
cumstantial.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
Toy Needs Correcting.

Bertha Wolfe. 14-year-old daughter
or David Wolfe. residing south east Of
Niles. was shot IN the face by boy,
ana according 10 her story the shooting
was Intentional. The bullet entered the
girls face on the right side of the nose
a little above the mouth and she pulled
IL out herself. The boy who did the
shooting in company with another
youth was hunting and il is said went
through the house defyin; the girls
when they protested. and ordered there
TO 60 away. Go on. I'll shoot your big
nose of, said the boy and. taking i'm.
he fired his rifle. The bullet crashed
through the window behind which
Bertha was standing and struck her
III the face. The bows. realizing what
they had done. turned and fed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
Slaughter az Gusslans.

Instructions have been sent TO Gen
Nogi in front or p,rt Arthur. TO use
all possible means 10 restrain his men
when his final assau on thc Russian
fortress has been successful. Grave
fear is felt that. should tho Russian
commander insist on fighting to the
last. all that can be done by the Jap.
aneSe officers will not prevent a slaugh-
ter of the Russians. The japanese
troops are wrought up to n high state
Of tension Nv cruelties practlced by the
Russians on their wounded. and by the
useless slaughter of their comrades,
and the fcelin" is intensely bitter
among the Japanese privates. The Of
ticers. also. have this feeling of bitter
ness. but can be depended upon TO do.
all possible 10 restrain their men
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
TILL NOON.
The Simple Dish That Keeps Che Wig
orous and Well Fed.

When the doctor takes his own
medicine and the grocer eats the food
lie recommends some confidence comes
TO the observer.
A Grocer of Ossan. Ind, had
practical experience with food worth
anyone's attention.
He says: six years ago became
so weak from stomach and bowel
! trouble that was finally compelled
TO give up all work in my store. and
in fact all sorts or work, for about four
years. The last year | was confined 10
! the bed nearly all of the time. and
much of the time unable to retain
food of any sort on my stomach. IL
bowels were badly constipated con
tinually and lost in weight from
100 pounds down to So pounds.
When at the bottom OF the ladd.
] changed treatment entirely and
started in on Grape-Nuts and cream
for nourshment. used absolutely
nothing but this for about three
months. | slowly improved until
got out Of bed and began to move
about.
II have been improving regularly
and now in the past two years have
been working about fifteen hours a
day in the store and never felt better
in my life.
During these two years have
never missed a breakfast Of Crane
Nuts and cream, and often have il
two meals a day. but the entire break-
fast is always made OF Grape-Ns.s arr
cream alone.
Since commencing the use OF
Grape.Nuts l have never used any
thing to stimulate the action OF the
bowels. a thing had to do for years
but this food keeps me regular and IN
fine shape. and | am growing stronger
ana heavier every day.
my customers. naturally, have been
interested and | am compelled to an.
swer a great many questions abo.t
Some people would think that
simple dish of Grape-Nuts and cream
would not carry one through TO tho
MONDAY meal, but IL will and in tho
most vigorous fashion"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich.
Look In each pkg. for the Ramona
little book. The Road to MELVILLE"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
The First Umbrellas.

Those who suppose that the um.
breIla is a modern continuance will be
surprised to learn that umbrellas nav
be found sculptured on some of the
Egyptian monuments and on the Nine.
yah ruins. That umbrellas bearing a
close resemblance to those of TO-DAY
we're in use long before the Christian
era is shown by their representation
in the designs on ancient Greek vases.
The umbrella made its first appear.
ance in London about the middle OF
the eighteenth century, when one
Jonas Hanway, it is said, thus pro-
tected himself from the weather at
the cost of much ridicuie.-Harper's
Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
KUROKl IS DEAD.
The Brave and SkiIlfuI Commander
Killed by n she'll

II
Nemirovich Danchenko. the well
known Russian war correspondent, tel
tgraphing from Mukden on the 10Th.
says the reports OF the death OF Gen.
huroki are confirmed. According 10 his
version. the splinter OF a shell struck
zen. kuroki. tearing out a portion OF
ms breast and abdomen. He died Oc-
iober 4 at Lao Yang and his body was
sent 10 Japan. A rumor is persistently
rlrculted that kinsman of the mlkado.
Slaosanai, literally Little Third
frlhce. has been appointed to succeed
zen. kurokl, but the actual command
of the army has been entrusted 10 Ger.
Nodzu, who is reviewing operations.
The advances for five weeks have
closed. hut the present lines of defense
must be considered permanent in view
Of the strong Notifications construct
ed. The Japanese positions at several
points are only 800 PAGES distant from
ours and must he considered TO hc det
lnitely occupied by the enemy The lat
ler's Notifications are acknowledged by
all competent persons TO be skillfully
Their trenches i'm many
places are so clevcrly concealed as not
10 be noticeable Il short distance away.
The earth removed being carefully
thrown in front OF the trenches. The
general position causes II great tension
on both sides.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
Murderer Took Poison.

Mrs. Katherine DORIS Of Grand Rap.
ids was shot in the mouth Wodncs.
day night by Joe Adamski. and is
probably fatally injured. The shoot
ing occurred at the woman's home
and is supposed to have started over
Il quarrel about some money matters.
Mrs. Doris was taken 10 ST Mary's
hospital. The physicians are unable
20 trace the course of the bullet. Ad.
amski escaped. He has served time
here for theft. Adamski was found
unconscious Thursday morning on
Kalamazoo avenue by the police lie
was at once taken to st. Mary's hos.
pital, where ne died few hours later
III" had taken large quantity Of
strychninc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
PEACE PROPOSED.
Japan Offers, hut Russia Rejects the
prODOsnI

Japan unofiiciallv has made rep7c
sensations 10 Russia looking to peace
Ihls action has resulted in failure
ana such representations even private
~. are not likely to he repeated by
Japan.
Although the suggestion Of n pacific
settlement was made lmofficially. il
actually had behind ii all the weight
OF an offer by the Japanese govern.
ment. 1t was direct - Russia. Nd
power acted ms an intermediary. The
proposition WAS nut forward tentative
~ and unoflicially. 50 that the Jap
anese government would be III posi-
tlon to deny any report that it was
suing for peace
The failure Of these direct ncgotia.
tons, however. resulted in bringing
intervention within n measurable dis
lance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
DEER! DEER!
The Gentle Deer Ruins n Farmers
Crops and lie Wants Pay.


y farmer at Fibre. Mich, poStoffice
IN the upper peninsula, has q grievance
which he has laid before the secretary
OF state. In letter TO the department
he says: u want TO explain to you
that the deer has eaten all my turnips.
had two acres of turnips and now
have not got turniD. and they have
destroyed two acres of my peas. They
have made complete sweep OF both
ana | can prove it if necessary. Now
gentlemen. if you are gentlemen, as
suppose you are, YOU will act like men
with me and pay me for their damage
/ value the peas at So an acre and
the turniDs at $50 an acre. Now, gentle
men. If YOU do not pay me something
for the grain and roots ! will put al
end TO more deer than all the hunters
from the lower peninsula. Now. !
would like TO explain the matter to
you. They do not mind scarecrow in
the least. Now. the game laws say deer
be killed only in November Do
you suppose man has got to let his
crop be destroyed in front OF his eyes
and cannot do anything about IL? Now
| have nothing to feed my hogs
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
Value Of EUCALYPTUS Tree.

The Australian eucalyptus tree Is
being grown on a large scale in south.
err Europe and northern Africa be.
cruise of its tendency TO drain
swamps. This was formerly supposed
to be due 70 abundant exhalation OF
watery yapor from its leaves. but it
has been shown that actually the
Transportation of the eucalyptus is
only one-half or one-third that OF
willows, birchos and other trees. and
it is therefore assumed that the phe.
nomenon in question is due simply TO
the rapid growth Of the eucalyptus.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
SHOT HIS SON.
The Terrible Result OF % Detroiter',
Hunting Trim.

a. G. bearing. OF Detroit. and his son
FRANK went to Roscommon county Ia
go deer hunting near 81. IIelens. and
the elder bearing accidentally shot and
instantly killed his son late Sunday
AFTERNOON. bearing and his son started
two deer and the elder bearing. after
shooting once. tried TO pump shell
INTO the gun for another shot. His son
was between him and the game and
the gun went off. or he was excited and
let 1t slip ana shot the boy. The acct
dent occurred about 2:30 y. IN. He lived
until Il. Mr.. bearing. when no realized
the horror OF the tragedy. was so dis
tracted that he tried 10 take his own
life.
Another reDort says that father and
boy were both shooting at the deer.
when the boy got excited and ran right
in front OF his father while he was
shooting. The charge went clear
through his lungs. and Frank died in
about Il half hour.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
New Electric Line.

The Columbus. Marshall IL North
eastern railroad has been revived and
me construction from Montpelier, O..
through COldwater. Union City. Te.
konsha, Marshall. Olivet. Lansing. ia
Bay City is assured. Two years ago
John Seymour. of Hudson. graded the
road from Marshall 10 Ollvct. ana il
Is now practically ready for the steel.
Work was stopped on account OF a
scarcity of funds, but l. Nj. snute. OF
the firm Of Shutc x Arnold. contrac.
tcrs from New York, after having
made survey, says he can get the
cash and has signed a contract with
IL. r. Holton president Of the c., NJ
n y. T.. railroad company. and will
begin work AT once. He says he will
nave the road ready for operation
from Marshall To the point where tie
Grand Trunk runs two miles north
OF Olivet within sixty days hut no
farther work will he done until next
spring.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
'FROM ALL OVER MICHIGAN
AGED MURDERER.
The Oldest In Michigan Goes 10 the
PenitentInry.

| Thomas Payne. aged Sc years. the
Oldest murderer in Michigan. who was
convicted OF killing his child wife last
April, in Weesaw township. was sent
enced Monday by Judge Coolidge 10
serve from two TO six years ut hard
| labor in the state penitentiary. Payne
was the Oldest man ever 10 appear be-
fore the bar To receive sentence in
the history Of Berrien county. With
the farewell remark by Judge Coolidge,
IN pronouncing sentence. that this was
the saddest mission during his career
as member of the bench to send the
aged prisoner to the pcnitcntiary. hut
declaring that the evidence and the
verdict in the case must be observed.
Payne is an EngliShman and came 10
Berrien county 20 years ago He was
married -four times. his first three
wives having died or been divorced.
twenty years ago Payne. while visit
ing in England. married Iimmah Tur-
ner. then in her teens and 30 years his
Junior They were never happy, ii is
SAID, and some years ago Mrs. Payne
began suit for divorce. but Il settlement
was effected Later she had Payne ar
rested for heating her. Payne charged
that she had become too friendly with
a young farmer, going TO dances with
him and coming home late. Over n year
ago the couple again separated. ana |
had frequent quarrels afterwards |
about the property
In the final quarrel. Payne alleges |
she drew a revolver on him and that
he turned it on her and fired the fatal
shot. His son. aged IS tried to stop
him ms he ran from the house with
the smoking revolver in his hand. but
the old man escaped. being run down
later by his wife's father.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17
Duel. Hunter. PcrI.h.

The bodies of James II. Fonte and
Alfred Gaines, the two Detroit cleo
tricians who disappeared while hunt
ing ducks in Goose bay, at the Flats,
Sunday morning, were found Monday
in water four feet deep. near Chene
Point, n short distance from the place
they were last seen by Alexander
Lempke, the other member of the
party who was in the boat when it
shipped water and went to the bottom.
Foote was in a stopping position.
his head but a few inches under water.
while Gaines was lying fat on his
back. They were but ten feet apart,
and $50 yards from Chene Point.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-11-17

The new armored cruiser West Viz
GINA developed an average speed OF
22.14 knots per hour in her official
speed trial over the Cape Ann course.
The contract called for % knots.
The home Of Julius Weber. n
wealthy resident of Aurora. Cal. has
been burned to the ground and Mrs
Weber. Miss Bertha Weber and
Master Paul Weber persisted. 10 IS
thought also that the remains Of Mr..
Weber Will be found In the debris.
Suspicious-looking wounds were found
on the little boy i'm the shape of cuts
on the head and n bullet wound was
found in the mothers breast.