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The Washington times., 1905-08-15

PORTSMOUTH. Aug. 15.-The
peace conference commenced in the
council room at the navy yard very
nearly at the appointed hour. $3.50
O'Clock, after the usual salutations
had been exchanged.
The questions taken up. it is un-
derstood, were those of the status Of
Pos Arthur and the Eastern Chinese
railway between Port Arthur and
Harbin-
The Washington times., 1905-08-15
RAIN GREETED ENJOYS.

This was the first rainy morning to
greet the Russian and Japanese envoys
since the beginning of the peace confer
ence. The sky was overcast. the rain
descended IN drizzIe and the air was
raw and chilly when the start vas made
for the navy yard Despite the weather,
the secretaries Of the two parties went
by launch, as usual
The bis automobiles used TO carry the
ENJOYS were covered with hoods. and
everything possible was done to pro
mote their comfort. The japanese, at
9;15, were first 10 start.
Mufled in 0vercoats.
Both Baron Komura and Minister
Takahira were muf1ed up in overeoats
and for the first time had discarded
tlieir straw hats
TIE baron with his slight figure
especially seemed 70 feel the rawress
Of the atmosphere. The Russians entered
their automobiles five minutes later;
they, too. wore oYercoats, and NJ. Witte
lad replaced bis straw with a derby hat.
while Baron Rosen wore a yachting cap.
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ONE RUNAWAY FELL,
STOPPED THE OTHER

TWO horses attached to surrey driven
and owned by BenJan @hton. CT
Woodside, Md. ran away about 10
c'Gock this morning. al Tenth street and
Florida avenue The animals ran to
Tenth and r streets, where one fell.
bringing the other % sUanGstill Mr.
leighton was accompanied by two
ladies'. None Of inc i;ilty We're Injured.
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Thanked His Rescuers.

Newman was perfectly conscious when
he was extr!cated and thanked his res
cuers heartily. On the way TO the hos
pital he told them of the sensations he
had experienced. One Of the handles
of the throttle was directly oyer his
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The Washington times., 1905-08-15
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Pressure is now low over the entire
country, except the Pacific coast States.
with a principal center of disturbance
over eastern Lake Erie. and secondary
ones ever northern New Jersey, eastern
Iowa. and the extreme Northwest.
Thunder showers were general over the
entire country from the Mississippi va
ley eastward, except in northern New
England over the western half of the
country there were only few scattered
showers. with higher temperatures a.
Il rule.
There Will be showers and thunder
storms this afternoon, tonight. and
Wednesday in the middle Atlantic
States, lower lake region and upper
Ohio valley There VIII also be show
ers tonight or Wednesday in portions
Of the south Atlantic and east Gulf
States
Il viii be somewhat cooler tonight in
the middle Atlantic States and the ceR-
tral portions OF the lower lake regioI.
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Were Not Speaking.

Miner and l were not On Spea king
terms there said .aSeart Up 70 the
time of the dinner party however I
saw nothing 10 Indicate that their reIa-
tons were improper"
lie then recounted II full the incident
on which one of the allegations IN his
petition was based.
Did you see this occurrence?" de-
LGarGed Smvser
Il was not under the table" retorted
1aggart.
Following came - sensational scene
"hcrc!u judge SmyScr with Mrs. Tag
ga-t assisting, illustrated at the trial
table, The alleged Incident with MaiCl
IaRgdrt indicating LIc manner Of is
commission Mrs. Taggar1 laughed
heartily, but TagGart flushed and was
anFered at The comedy.
Then, If conditions were such, why
did you invite. General Miner 10 r'our
cotilLOn later
My wife tool. Il unon herself. She
issued ell the invitations and did nof
even consult me aoout ny own class
mates
His Commander"
I had to submit TO Miners being
there because he was my commanding
oficer" said Taggart
Taggart then expounded an army
wherein the host at an en-
tertainmcnt is called The MiIkman."
THAT is when he passes the whisky
I was the milkman that night.
Major Taggart said he had never
heard Of General Miner being at the
home at night, but he was
certain that Miner had called on Mrs.
in the day time,
lie described divers novel ciVcuml0cu-
tiOus of Miner on his Wav home. when
he believed the commanding officer was
steering toward the Taggart house.
Smyser here interrupted.
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The Washington times., 1905-08-15
Everybody Goes to Chesapeake Beach.

Take the children there tomorrow and
snJoy the grabbing and fshpg,-AdV.
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Thunder showers afternoon
and night. Probably
tomorrow.
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rEAIPERATI-RE-
DOWNTOWN TEMPERATURES.

2 noon . 50
! p. m...................... 81
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IIDE TARI.E

Sun sets today. ~
Sun rises tomorrow W.....-.......... .5.f4
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His Commander. "

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
Is Shipping Fine Fruit.

The peach orchard on the forty acre
farm purchased few years ago by w.
P. Hetherington, just east of the city
limits has come into bearing this year and
he is shipping some very fine fruit. He
has variety the new Prolific which are
beauties, they have small pits and large
lucious meats that make person banker
for more at every bite they take. There
are half dozen or more different yari-
ties in the orchard some of them late
Crawfords and Smooks. The peaches
hang very thickly on many of the trees
and present very pretty sight.
Mr.. Hetherington has already shipped
and sold lot Of the fruit to parties who
want an extra good quality, many travel
ing men who stop at the hotel and see the
peaches as they are brought in order
from one to three bushels to be sent to
their homes for canning
A. N. Beldng of Rockville. Conn. who
is in the city this week and who likes to
see things growing drove out to the place
Wednesday morning, tasted some Of the
fruit, looked oyer the orchard and states
that it was most beautiful sight and the
fruit the finest he had ever tasted and
complimented Mr.. Hetherington very
highly as fruit grower.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
CHAVE SOLD OU1
bazaar stock VIII Change Hands
Next Week.

bazaar stock VIII Change Hands
Next Week.
w. A. Chave has sold his stock of ba-
zaar goods to Mr.. Henry Patterson oi
Ann Arbor, who will take possession next
week.
The new proprietor will arrive here
Saturday in company with his wife
They will drive from Ann Arbor and oc
oupy the house on Main street where A
Thurman resided.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chave intend to leave
soon for California. They will first visit
Mr.. Harroun's people at Kalkaska and
later 60 to Des Moines, Iowa, where Mrs
Chave has sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chaye will be missed
from the business and social circles Of the
city by many friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
Confirmed Class of five.

At the Episcopal services Sunday af-
ternoon Rev. w. M. Warlow was assisted
by the Right Rev. Gillespie Bishop Of the
Diocese, in the service of confirmation.
good sized audience was present and
after the reading Of the regular evening
service by Rev. Warow, the venerable
clergyman, administered the rite of con-
firmation to company of five with the
laying on Of hands making most beauti-
ful service. And though his years now
number eighty and six nothing could have
been more impressive than this white
haired father of Israel giving his charges
to those confirmed in clear steady voice
and in words that expressed the choicest
and richest OF thought.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
HENRY SLADE DEAD,C. G. OBRYON SELLS
Noted Spiritualist Medium Passe,
Always at Spinney Sanitarium.

Noted Spiritualist Medium Passes
Awayat spinney sanitarium.
Henry Slade, the noted medium, died
at the Spinney Sanitarium last Friday
morning at half past four o'clock. He
had been in very feeble health for several
years. A few years ago when his health
became impaired and finances ran low
with old age creeping on DR.. Spinney be-
frended the old gentleman taking him to
his sanitarlum at Reed City and from
there to this place.
Slade, in his younger days, became the
most noted spiritualist medium in the
world and gave evidence of his powers in
nearly every country on earth.
At one time he was quite wealthy but
his fortune slipped away. He was born
near Lookport N. Y. z6 years ago and
when a school boy began to give evidence
of his peculiar powers.
Our townsman, VIM. j. Wilson, knew
him when lad and attended the same
school with him.
His funeral was held at the sanitarium
Saturday, Mrs. Dunham, of lonia, speak
ing at the service and his remains were
inferred in the Otisco cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
Money In Apple Trees.

1t is reported on good authority that N.
B Hayes has sold his apples this year for
$1,000 on the trees The purchasers
pick and pack the fruit and furnish bar
rels Mr. Hayes boards the men while
doing this work and delivers at the rail-
road station. This is on his 40 acres or
chard, which is an average Of SIS per
acre Ionia Express.
The trees in the Hayes orchard were
purchased of the N. P. Hustled nursery in
the early eighties. Mr. Hustled made the
selections and helped to set the first row
of trees. Mr.. Hayes follows up-to-date
methods in the treatment Of his orchard
and merits his success. The fruit on this
orchard was sold for $500 in the same
manner last year. The results show the
possibilities in scientific apple culture; and
our veteran nurserymsn is well pleased
with the showing made Lowell Ledger
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
wagar ~ Co. of Detroit, Purchase
His stock.

wagar ~ Co. of Detroit, Purchase
His stock,
C. G. O'Bryon closed deal with
Messrs. Wagar g. Co. of Detroit, last
week and the latter became owners Of his
stock Of dry goods.
The inventory was taken and transfer
made to the new firm who have been
getting it in shape for opening up this
week.
1t is rumored that Mr. O'Bryon has sold
his block also, but he states that there
is nothing to be given out for publication
regarding it. Mr.. O'Bryon has been in
trade here for the past 20 years and his
familiar face will be missed from his ac-
customed place of business. He has not
yet decided on any definite plans for
business in the future and will take va
cation until Jan. st at least.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
ELECTED OFFICERS
Mrs. Eva Divine IL Worthy Matron
OF Doric Chapter q. T.. ;.

Mrs. Eva Divine is Worthy Matron
of Doric Chapter %. T.. ;.
At the regular meeting of Doric Chap
ter No. rs o. E. s. held on Tuesday
evening of this week occurred the annual
election of officers with the following re-
suit:
Mstron-Mrs. EVA Divine.
Patron-Geo. NJ Foster.
Associate Matron-Mrs. Nettie Sayles.
Secretary-Mrs Amelia Griffith.
Treasurer-Mrs Kate Ferguson.
Conduetress-Mrs. Nellie Armstrong.
Associate Conductress Allie
Arnwine.
Ada-Mrs. Laura Wilbur.
Ruth-Mrs Ella Holmes
Esther-Miss Ruby Babcock.
Martha-Grace Anderson.
Electa-Mrs. A. Connor.
Chaplain-Mrs Foster
Marshall-Mrs. Ella Holmes.
Warden-Mrs. Walker.
Sentinel-Wm. Walker.
Organist- Nellie Richmond.
Assistant Organist-Mrs. Emma Stan
ton.
A special meeting was appointed by
the Worthy Matron for Tuesday evening
Sept. 25. for installation. Refreshments
to be served by division No. 2.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
NEW TRUANCY LAW
Keep Children In school or Pay
Fine.

Keep Children In school or Pay n
Fine.
The new law provides that the director
Of each school district shall furnish to the
tescher, on the first day Of school copy
Of the school census of the district giving
the name and age Of each person in the
district between seven and fifteen years
Of age, their place of residence and the
names and place of residence of their
parents or guardians.
All these children are required to at
tend school continuously for the whole
time school is held in their school district
All teachers are required to make regular
reports to the county school commission
err which shall give the names, age and
residence, ETC., of all the children who
have been absent from school at any time
since their last report.
Sheriffs of each county are required to
appoint one or more deputy sheriffs as
truant officers for the county. Village
and city schools may have truancy Off
GERS of their own. These officers are to
be furnished with rcports from teachers
and it will be their duty to see that all
these children are in school regularly
Parents and guardians are liable for
the on-attendance of these children.
The new law provides that they be fined
not less than SIS nor more than $50 or
Imprisonment not less than two days nor
more than ninety days, or both such fine
and Imprisonment, if their children are
not sent regularly to school for the whole
time there is school in the district. The
children are also liable to arrest as tru-
ants and to be sent to Lansing or Adrian
Industrial schools.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
SURPRISED HER
Rathbone sisters Hold Delightful
Evening in Honor OF Mrs.
Stalcy

The Rathbone Sisters have way OF
doing things that is quite up-to-date and
sometimes a surprise even to some OF
their own members, which fact they most
ably demonstrated last Thursday evening
at the home Of Mrs Walter Menkee, and
this time Mrs. Clarence Staley was the
one surprised.
So well were their plans laid and Sc
quietly carried out that Mrs. Staley had
not an inkling of what was in store for
her when Mrs Menkee sent one of her
boys over to ask her to run over a NOM
ent and so full of care was she at home
with party for her son Allen, that at
first she had mind to be yexed at the
summons. butall vexation quickly vanish
ed when on arriving at the Menkee home
she was most warmly greeted by thirty
or more Of her Rathbone sisters who at
once proceeded to entertain her in fine
style. Progressive pedro filled part OF
the evening Mrs. D. Broker winning the
head prize and in an interesting flower
game Mrs. Will Case proved herself the
winner Of the prize.
The ladies presented Mrs Staley with
beautiful silver cream spoon, Mrs Ellis
Ranney making the presentation, which
Mrs. Staley accepted with much feeling
Refreshments Of ice cream and cake
were served, severalof the ladies furnish
ed music and thus closed a most happily
passed evening the only regret expressed
being that the sisters were so soon to
lose Mrs Staley, one Of their members
whom all so much priced.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
HORSE RAY AWAY
Peter and Jacob Martin Injured In
The Tip over.

Peter and Jacob Martin Injured In
The Zip over.
Last Friday evening Peter and Jacob
Martin we're driving a single horse and
buggy and when south Of the Catholic
church they got mixed up in runaway.
the horse becoming frightened tits claimed
by the barking of dog which ran out at
the animal and the buggy was ditched.
throwing the men out both we're quite
badly hurt but Peter Martins injuries
were so severe about the back and SIDE
that after being taken 70 Jacob Martins
who resides in the south part of the city,
he was unable to be moved in bed for
several days
Jacob Martin was not badly injured and
is able to be out again, it is thought by
Dr. Pnkham who has charge of the case
that his brother will soon be able to be
out also, The buggy was considerably
damaged and the est ape from fatal re
suits is consd dered narrow ore,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
Lost His Finger.

Chas. Sherwood had the forefinger OF
his right hand come in contact with saw
of the machine at which he was working
Monday and it was so badly cut that DR..
Ferguson was obliged to amputate it at
the second joint.
Mr.. Sherwood is a young married man
and the misfortune falls heavily upon
him
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
Rev. w. Judd Retires From Ministr,

Rev. Vim. Judd, former pastor of the
M E. church here, but for the past two
years located at Luther has retired from
the ministry and will not do active service
hereafter on account Of advancing age
and i'll health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Judd will continue to live
at Luther where he has neat and oozy
residence property.
Mr.. Judd has many friends in this city
and surrounding county.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
Business Better Than Ever.

The past week has been a hummer in
a business way for Hotel Belding, it has
done the largest amount of business oi
any one one week in its history. There
has been a rush Of travelling men and the
Improvements that are going on in differ
ent lines Of work is calling many repre-
sentatives Of business firms throughout
the country to this city, all Of whom are
delighted with the hotel accommodations
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
Goes to Upper Peninsula.

Ed. Jersey, Frank Totten. Sumner
Wilson and Louis Leonard left Tuesday
evening for the Jersey camp on the banks
Of East Lake in Macinac county.
Mr.. Jersey will remain several months
but the boys will stop in camp there rus
tioating for s. days. They have ar
ranged for and are anticipating a good
time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
Writes of His Wreck Experience.

NJ
Writes of His Wreck Experience.
H. S DeHart writes the Banner and
relates his experience in the wreck at
Iceland
He says 81 was on the fruit express
which runs from Grand Rapids TO Chicago
and Detroit fireman on engine No. 5l8
and my escape from death was miracu-
Gus considering both avenues of escape
was cut off from the engine. | was put
ting in fire as they were making for the
hill and the head brakeman was occupy
ing my seat as they rounded the curve
at Heinz Pickle Works, the brakeman and
engineer saw the swayng headlight of
the fruit extra. ten car lengths ahead they
both rushed for the gangways and start
ed to jump saying not a word so all that
was left for firemen to do was drop and
land as they did. took the engineers
side and as the engineer started to jump
from last steps my head and shoulders
struck his legs, both plowed the gravel as
the crash came.
The crash and roar was awful which
was followed by Kissing steam and hot
water pouring in every direction from the
two big engines. Some of the crew
went from both ends tagging and others
to awake the telegraph operator, | was
left with injured. One fireman and
brakeman was found stretched out by a
barb wire fence unable to tell where they
we're hurt and the engineer was found be-
tween the gangways with but small
piece Of his head on his shoulders but he
could not be pulled out as the overalls
was all that held him together. Upon
entering the coach, brakeman was
found with top Of scalp torn in two moan
ing for help. A family having a phone
was found and doctors and relief train
called; then all was left was to wait for
medical assistance and furnish what was
in reach to relieve their pain and keep
them from chill.
No blame has yet been laid for the
wreck but the fruit express from Chicago
had clear orders to Grand Rapids so no
blame is laid on their crew.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
DEHART IN WRECK
Had IN Very Narrow Escape From
Death Was Badly Injured
About the Head.

In the wreck near iceland which oc-
Cured last Friday by head on collision
Of two passenger trains. Herman s. De-
Hart formerly of the city was one OF the
victims injured. and escaped very mar
row chance from death. he was fireman
on one of the engines and just as they
we're about coming together, he leaped
from the engine and scrambled out from
under the flying debris caused by the
awful impact of the two trains.
The engineer Of the train Mr.. DeHart
was in also jumped and saved his life but
engineer Meusen Of the other train was
instantly killed and his fireman was badly
injured. Mr. DeHart sustained very
severe injuries about the head and face
and was badly shaken up by the tumble
he took
Last Saturday c. A. Dixon met him in
Grand Rapids and he showed the effects
of his experience and related to him how
he took the only chance he had from GER
tain death by jumping from his engine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
Gave Them n Welcome Reception.

Gave Them N Welcome Reception.
The Epworth League and M. E. society
gave Rev. and Mrs. J. w. Sheehan a re-
cepton at the church last night in honor
Of their return at which over two hundred
we're present. The social gathering was
a very pleasant affair and served as a
warm welcome to them.
A short program of music and song
served to enyen the happy occasion and
DR.. |. S. Morris in a we'll worded talk in
behalf Of the society," gave Mr.. and Mrs.
Sheehan a hearty greeting. He was fol-
lowed by Rev A. Secord OF the Congre-
gational church, who also in behalf of his
church and city at large, emphasized
what the doctor had already said and
was also particularly pleased to extend a
word Of welcome on his own behalf.
The popular pastor responded in a
most happy vein after which Mrs. Hop
wood, who had charge Of the program an
nounced that refreshments were ready in
the basement and ice cream and cake
we're served. The basement has been
recently fitted up and it is an ideal place
for gatherings Of this sort.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
NEW |. o. o. f. LODGE
Organized at Fenwick with Mem
bcrship of Thirty

A very pleasant event was the institu-
ting of an Odd Fellows lodge at Fenwick
Wednesday evening by Grand Master W.
j. Barr of Cheboygan. The attendance
was large nearly one hundred visiting
Odd Fellows being present from Sheridan,
Crystal, Belding, Stanton Greenvile, Or
leans and other points. Thirteen candi-
dates we're initiated during the night.
After the first degree was conferred the
visitors were invited to the M E. church
where sumptuous supper had been
carefully prepared by the ladies' Aid So
ciety After supper the remainder of the
degrees were conferred and a general
good time was the result until dawn
The officers of the new lodge are as
folloue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
SHEEHAN RETURNED

VIII Continue Pastor Of NJ. l.. Church
for Another Year.
The Methodist conference closed at
Charlotte Monday and the appointments
were made. The many friends of Rev.
J. w. Sheehan will be glad to know that
he has been returned to this pastorate
for another year.
Rev. l. DeLamarter is continued as
presiding elder Of the Lansing district
and the other assignments in this locality
are
Berlin-Don o. Colgrove.
Carson City Geo. Bullen.
Eagle J. K Stark
Grand Ledge W. f. Doty.
#Hubbardston- w. L. Mann.
Ionia w. I. Cogshall.
Lyons n E Wyle.
Orange Alfred Wav
Orleans NJ S. Tuttle.
Palo j. W. Buell.
Perrinton- o. j. Golden.
Portland G. s. Robinson.
Sheridan A. A Stevens.
Lake odessa. c. Cook
Lowell-R H Bready.
Saranac-A b. johnson
Greenvile w F. Kendrick.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14

A little life may be sacrificed to a
sudden attack of Group If you don't
have DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil on
hand for the emergency.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14
+. o. rinl,ham Goes to college.


Mr. Fred o. Pinkham, who has for the
past four years been in the employ Of the
Balou Basket Works severed his connec-
ton with that company Tuesday and
after a short visit at his home he will go
to Kalamazoo college for a year where he
will take UP the study Of science and from
there will 60 to Ann Arbor and finish the
course. Mr.. Pinkham began with the
company as office boy and advanced to
head book keeper
HeTegrets leaving here but is anxious
to take college course and says that
now is the time to improve the opportu-
nifty
Mr.. J. W. Wells, Of this city, has been
secured to take the position Mr.. Pinkham
has vacated and is already performing
his duties.