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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
Suicide or Murder.

Walter Davis, n young farmer OF
Mortified township, was burned 20
death Thursday. and It is believed that
he either set fire to the house and then
committed suicide or that he was MUIR
dered by thieves and the house fired
to conceal the evidences of the crime.
The house was burned TO the ground
and the mans body is charred so badly
that 1t Is impossible to tell whether or
not he received any wounds before
death. Tramps had been seen in the
neighborhood, and the general impress.
sion among the neighbors Is that a
party of hobos demanded money OF
Davis, and on his refusal to- give them
anything they killed him and then set
fire to the house.
Davis has been somewhat dcspond-
ent Of late and another theory is that
he started the fire and then took his
life.
No one but Davis was at home i'm
the afternoon, his wife and three small
children being away on a visit TO Mrs.
Bert Bailey. whose husband owns the
farm occupied by the Davis family.
Davis drove his wife and children to
the Bailey farm at noon. and said that
he would be back after them about
supper time.
The wife is Frustrated with grief
and believes that her husband was
murdered
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

A French professor in Algiers who
recently married German lady, APP
piled for divorce the other day on
the ground that his wife was suffer
ing from an acute attack of pa
triotism. The honeymoon was scarce
ly over before she manifested viru-
lent anti-French tendencies. A valu-
able French clock was removed to
make room for bust of Bismarck.
The husband patiently bore these
sights on his national honor. but
when his wife persisted in playing a
noisy piano composition entitled "The
Siege of Paris he applied to the
court for redress without avail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
Hioh in Denver.

Mrs. James Smeathe, of Ovid. who
recently returned from trip 10 the
west. declares that she saw Former
State Senator Hiram High in Denver.
High was on the sightseeing trolley
car with three ladies, and he recog-
nized Mrs. Smeathe at the moment she
recognized him. High mutterei some
excuse to his party, and dropped off
the car. High was an Ovid lawyer
who dropped out of sight about four
years ago, taking the money of good
share Of Ovid-for everybody trusted
him-along. His wife was faithful.
believing that her husband would
come back or send for her, but he did
not do so. and last year she secured a
divorce.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
HERR MOST DEAD.


Herr Johann Most, the famous an
archist, died In Cincinnati Saturday
from erysipelas. and thus his hope and
prayer that he would be hanged on the
scanold has been shattered.
Most was at one time In the fore
ground of events as one of the most
prominent opponents of communistic
anarchy, preaching that destruction
and assassination were the only means
To curb tyranny and capitalistic en-.
croachment.
Dramatic and cAyeric. Most had a
great following among the radical and
inilamable. Convicted many times of
sedition, blasphemy and treason, he
boosted of his terms in prison and
posed as "A martyr TO his beliefs. His
picturesque personality won him many
disciples and he was considered even
by the American police as a danger
Gus incendiary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
The Midland SHOOTING.

The sheriff of Midland county states
that he has been unable TO find any
trace of the mysterious midnight Prov
Ter by whom Milton p. Anderson, the
aged president of the defunct Ex-
change bank says he was shot Thurs
day night. No suspicious character
was seen in the neighborhood Of the
Anderson home that night, SO far as
he has been able TO learn, save pos
sibly by the wounded banker. In this
connection an important statement
was made by Robert Lane, attorney
for Anderson's bank creditors.
Upon receipt of an order from the
United States court, Mr.. Lane says.
he recently secured possession of cer-
tain of Mr.. Anderson's books from
which, he says. he learned OF property
not disclosed by the banker when he
was examined before the referee. The
extent of this property was such that
it would insure a dividend of 100 cents
on the dollar for depositors In the
Exchange bank, although Mr.. Ander-
son had offered but % cents In settle
ment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
suhaue Panic With Guns.

During the storm which swept the
Atlantic the $50 stcerage passengers
on rho French steamer Hudson became
panic-stricken and sought To go on
deck. insisting that If they must die
they wanted TO meet death in the open.
The stewards and minor officers lost
control and appealed 10 Capt. ,luham
and First Officer Mehausas, who were
on the bridge. They hurried to the
steerage quarters and attempted to
pacify the terrorized passengers. First
they assured them of no danger,
threatened them and finally drew re.
volvers and knives and threatened to
use them unless the passengers be.
came quiet. Order was restored.
Capt. Juham said the storm. white
IL lasted, was the most severe he has
experienced in 80 years at sea.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
White Pigeon Burned.

Bat for the arrival of chemical
engine rushed TO White Pigeon by spe-
cial train on the Lake Shore from
Elkhart, Ind, the business section OF
the town would have been entirely
wiped out by fire which originated
from an over-heated stove in Al
Wickett's furniture store Friday after
noon. Only Seven business establish
ments are left.
With only few exceptions the loss
falls without a cent of insurance. This
will be a severe blow to the towns
immediate future, and IL is thought
will postpone rebuilding. Officials of
the Farmers State bank claim that
the money and valuable papers in the
vault were not injured by the fire.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
Rogers and the Rate Bill.

A special dispatch from Washing
ton says the object of Henry H. Rog-
ers, the Standard Oil magnate's recent
visit TO the White House was to urge
upon the president to check the radical
ism OF congress. especially as regards
the rate bill. 1t is noted that the
Standard magnate came and gained an
audience with the president, by send
ing in his card and awaiting his turn.
Formerly he would have sent repre-
sentative TO proffer his advice, but
things have changed and he got the
same consideration any citizen would
receive and no more
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
GRAND TO LIVE.
And the Last Laugh Is Always tho
Best.

six months ago would have
be anything better for table bever-
age than coffee" writes an Ohio wom-
an-"now laugh to know there ts."
Since childhood I drank coffee as
freely as any other member OF the
family. The result was a puny, sick
ly girl, and as I grew into womanhood
| did not gain In health, but was az.
flicted with heart trouble. weak and
disordered stomach. wrecked nerves
and a general breaking down. till last
winter, ct the age of 3S l seemed to
he on the verge OF consumption. My
friends greeted me with How bad you
look! What terrible color!' and this
was not very comforting.
"The doctors and patent medicines
did ME absolutely no good. was
thoroughly discouraged.
Then gave mp coffee and COM
menced Postum Food Coffee. At first
didn't like it. but after few trials
and following the directions exactly, IL
was grand. 1t was refreshing and
satisfying. In couple or weeks
noticed great change. ! became
stronger, my brain grew clearer, was
not troubled with forgetfulness as in
coffee times, my power of endurance
was more than doubled. The heart
trouble and indigestion disappeared
and nay nerves became steady and
strong.
II began TO take an interest in
things about me. Homework and
home making became pleasure. M
friends have marveled at the change
and when they inquire what brought
il about, answer Postum Food CoI-
fee, and nothing else in the world
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's a reason. Read the little
book. The Road 10 Wellville." II
pksS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
Buy the Lumber.

The purchase of timber on state
lands. precluding the necessity OF buy
ing the land itself, is likely to become
more general under the action of the
board in control of state swamp lands
yesterday. Such purchase was author.
lied by the legislature of 1903, but
heretofore the privilege has applied to
only small list of lands. Now. when
lands have been offered for sale and
have since remained in the possession
OF the state land commissioner for one
year, he may sell the timber without
the land. Detailed rules governing the
sales were adopted by the board, and
they apply 10 all lands except Agricul-
tural college lands in control OF the
state board of agriculture.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

The prison advisory board. consist
ing OF convicts. established under the
Vincent regime, has been abolished by
Warden Allen ". Armstrong. The
privilege OF oSftscising discipline
through the public press in articles
written by convicts has also been pro-
hibited.
-Four Years of Vincent" an article
which appeared in a local paper. laud.
ing the system of cooperation between
convicts and fficials-Vincent hobby
has been attributed to Irving Lati-
mer and Frank Hayes, murderers and
lifers. Warden Armstrong says they
had no permission to send out such an
article. 1t is supposed it was sent out
before Armstrong assumed his duties
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
A Rrutalizino Influence.

The telephone is having a brutaliz-
ing influence. The sensitive-nainded
man, who would shrink from saying
a disagreeable thing in ordinary con-
yersatioD, when talking through the
telephone will speak his mind as
bluntly and argue as roughly, as does
an ordinary business man, aud, find.
Ing the path of brutality less painful
than he imagined. becomes az trucu-
lent when not talking on the tele.
pho2e.-The Graphic.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

Thomas J. Davis. cashier of the First
National bank OF Cincinnati, who dis.
regarded the subpoena and failed To ap.
pear before the Ohio state senate. was
arrested Wednesday night.
In the divorce suit OF Alfred Dun.
can VS.. Jennie Duncan. of Findlay, the
defendant took the stand and declared
that her husband. about a year ago
wf,'e dangerously iii, confessed to her
tba, his name was Frank Shoemaker
and not Duncan. and that he had been
a member of the Jesse James gang.
No decision has been reached re.
garding Secretary Tafts acceptance
of position on the supreme bench. a
statement given out from the White
House says. as Justice Brown will not
retire until June, when the court will
take a vacation until October. there
Is no need of haste In appointing Jus.
Itice Browns successor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
GENERAL NEWS.

Alexander Berckmann, who shot
Henry c. Fricl; some years ago and
served a prison term for the offense,
will probably succeed Johann Most de-
ceased as leader of American anarch-
lists.
Samuel Lewis, George Scott and
Charles Hege. of jamestown, Ind, were
killed by the collapse of the Odd Eel
lows hall Of that place while standing
around the stove in the grocery store
below
The warehouses; Of England shelter
1913 former clergymen. of whom Is pos
sess university degrees. There are
5000 ministers of the established
church who receive less than 81 goo a
year salary.
The legislature of Jamaica refused.
Wednesday, 10 pass on the appropria-
tion for the maintenance of Jamaica
militia. as result OF the disposition
OF British naval and military forces
about the island.
Mrs. Robert $. Osgood. of Chicago,
while dining AT the Waldorf Astoria
in New York, found a pearl in an
oyster which is valued at 5000 This
makes the third pearl found in two
years by Mrs. Osgood.
Lionel Walter Rothschild speaking
at Chosham. said he possessed ire
futable evidence that every Russian
refugee sent back from England in re-
cent months, was shot at the Russian
frontier without trial.
Lolo L. Finstad and L. c. Coughener.
of Los Angeles, were sentenced TO u
years and six months imprisonment at
FL Paso, Tex, for the murder of X.
w. Rutherford, OF Philadelphia, and &.
w. NycMurray. OF Los Angeles.
The New York Central and Hud-
son River Railroad Co. has filed a
morris gage for $l,000,000, issued by the
Rutland Transit Co. to the Guaranty
Trust Co. of New York with United
States Custom Collector Daniels, of
Ogdensburg.
John ID. Rockefeller is said to have
lost 100000 in the slump in Chicago
traction shares following the recent de-
cision OF the u. s. supreme court. The
University of Chicago and other edu-
cational institutions held large blocks
of the diminished securities.
Transparent or semi-transparent en-
velopes mailed in the United States
to Great Britain. Canada or the Trans
vaal will be considered by the post
office authorities as unavailable. The
reason Of this is that the countries
mentioned have refused TO receive
such articles, saying they are indis-
tinct.
Theodore Roosevelt. a cousin Of the
president. has announced himself as
the Democratic candidate for mayor
of Ackley. la. In many respects he has
the characteristics of his cousin In the
White House. Theodore Roosevelt.
Jr., now student In the University
of Iowa, where he will graduate in
June. resembles In a marked degree
the presidents eldest son, also named
Theodore.
Prof Otto Fuchs. aged 67. for the
past % years director of the Mary
land Institute School OF Art and De-
sign. of Baltimore, is dead OF pncu-
monia.
Leylani Buxton. who has just re.
turned TO London from Santa Arabia.
where the Turkish troops are opera;-
ing against the rebellious tribesmen.
declares that more t,lan $4,000 natives
have been massacrcd by the Turks and
that the latter arc resorting to canni-
balistic practices. Every village along
the Turkish line of march has been
depopulated by the troops, who have
murdered the inhabitants regardless o.
age or sex.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

burning sensation. They Showed SGD
imcnt ! became discouraged. weak.
ianguid and depressed, so sick and
weak that / could not keep up. Al
doctors did not cure me ! decided to
try Doan's Kidney Pills, and with
such success that my troubles were
all gone after using eight boxes, and
my strength. ambition and general
health is fine
SOLD by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. ". Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

The Kentucky state senate has made
an appropriation OF 5000 for tablet
at Hodgeville. KY, to the memory OF
Abraham Lincoln.
President Harris. of the Michigan
district United Mine Workers. in his
annual address urges the miners 10
stand firm for higher wages.
John ID. Rockefeller. Jr.. and L.
Parmalee Prentice. his brotherin-law
at the annual meeting OF the Missouri
Pacific railway. in New York. yester.
day. resigned as directors OF the com.
pany. James Henry Smith and s. David
Warfield were elected to fill the vacan.
cie5.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
Only a Lie.

The alleged plot TO assassinate Rev.
DR.. Charles II. Parkhurst, OF New
York. was all hoax. according to a
confession made by Lawrence Rogers.
former prison guard, the man who
told the story upon which the investi-
CATION of the alleged plot was based
Rogers's confession was made before
Magistrate Wahle in police court while
he was being examined In John Doe
proceedings in connection with the
affair. He was promptly arrested on
the motion of District Attorney
Jerome and held for the grand jury
on a charge of perjury.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

torture went
through now seems to
have been almost I'm
bearable. ] had back
aches, pains in the
side and loins, dizzy
spells and hot, fever
ish headaches. There
W ere bearing down
pains, and the kidney
secretions passed too
frequently and with a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
Letters in Alphabets Vary.

The letters in the alphabets Of the
different nations vary in number. The
Sandwich islanders have twelve; the
Burmese, eighteen; Italian, twenty:
Bengali; twenty-one; German, Dutch
and English, twenty-six each; Arabic.
twenty-eight; Persian. tbirty-two:
Armenian, thirty-eight. and Russian,
fOrty-One
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

August % to 81 are the dates chosen
for Saginaw's semi-centennial celebra-
ton.
While driving on Water street. in
st. Joseph, John Williams spied a
shining piece of jewelry. IL proved TO
be woman's bracelet, containing five
diamonds. To learn its value vii.
liams took the bracelet TO jewelry
store, and was informed that the dia-
monds are worth $500.
Will Fisk, while crossing the Grand
Trunk railway tracks at Nepsig with
horse and buggy was struck by an
eastbound passenger train and was
badly cut on the head and arm. A
freight train going west prevented
him seeing an eastbound passenger
train and he SAYS the engineer did not
whistle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
AMUSEMENTs IN DETROIT
Week Ending March. "a. 1906.

TEMPLE THELTER ANp WONDERLAND After
noons::la. Zoe. to &c: Evenings els 100. To SOC
Arthur Dunn Auguste Van Iienne.
LYCErM--Prices ~ a5-3 ~ 100 Mats We'd
and Sat. Thomas f.. Shea in STANDARD Plays.
WBirNEy--Evenings 1000 SOC. Mats. i0-ij-?5o
The Lighthouse by the Sea
LAFAYETTE THEATER- Prices i0-.J-3j-50c.
Mats. We'd. and Saturday
Romeo and Juliet"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
More Discrimination.

Steamship discrimination against
American shippers Is reported from
Singapore by Consul-General WILDER,
who advises that n combination has
been effected between the Barber line,
East Asiatic. and some of the Stand.
ard Oil steamers, all Of which are un-
der the English flag. and the Ham
burg-American line. The freight rates
between South Asia and America have
been greatly advanced
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

A New Jersey court holds that
man is not responsible for beer bills
incurred by his wife. as beer is not a
necessary Of life. A certain smart
set near New Jersey would like to
know whether the same rule applies
to cocktails and highballs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

After many months the mystery sur
rounding the disappearance from Los
Angeles of Caleb Lobban, of Atlas,
Mich. and his affianced bride has been
solved. They were passengers on the
valencia, which was sunk off the coast
OF Vancouver in October.
Ice dealers i'm Detroit are refusing
to contract for the delivery of ice at
any definite price for the coming sea
son. Several dealers stated this morn.
ing that they would contract only at
last years prices until the season
opened, at which time they judged
that consumers will have TO pay nearly
double the price of last year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
Springi

Time TO cleanse tho system and purify
the blood. Take Garfield Tee. Natures
perfec. axativc it Is the best blood purifier
',nown u cures sick headache, regulates
the / yer, lLeys, tomach and bowels.
Scnd for sample Garfield Tea Co., Brook.
/ n, N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, n powder. 1t cures pain
full, smarting, nervous feet and hgrowns
nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Makes new shoes easy. a
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold by
all Druggists, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address A. s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

Mark Twain says every man should
be "a good citizen for all he is worth. y
There are indications that in many
parts of the country the advice is be-
ing needed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

It has been discovered that George
Gissing. the celebrated English novel
list who died not long ago. once
worked in America as a gas filter. Ey-
identity he didn't go into literature
merely to make money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

II is said that in the Russian douma
If IL ever meets. eight languages will
be spoken, many of the delegates
knowing but one Of the eight. The
troubles of Russia have just begun
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

Reports from Biarritz Indicate that
the Countess de Castellane will agree
TO separation from Boni on easy
terms. Any terms that will render It
unnecessary for him to worry over
finances will be regarded as easy by
the count.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

In planning that yforty-story sly.
scraper to be erected in New York,
has the archbishop made any provis.
ion for an airship station on the roof?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

The Paris newspapers haven't print
ed a line about Count Boni's trouble.
A little thing like that isn't novelty
over there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

In the Harlem district of New York
the other night, a woman. by simply
starting TO play on her piano, fright
ened away two burglars. No home
should be without one.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

There they go again. those dress
makers, teaching our angels how to
make the men believe they are mod
eled after Venus. Is there no law
agin it?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

Who would ever guess now that the
one-time motto of John l.. Sullivan
was: MY right there is none TO dis
pute"?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
Peanut a Root Plant.

The peanut is a root plant; that is.
the buds. after blossoming. bend down.
enter the earth and become the mats
The nuts, therefore, are dug out OF
the earth like potatoes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

That New York dentist who has
been charging his patient at the rate
Of $3.50 a day when she didn't keep
her appointment with him deserves to
have the jumping toothache.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

In Philadelphia the other day one
man tried to kill another after they
had quarreled over a goat. Even in
the case of the goat, comedy and trag.
edy may be separated by but wills
ker.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

And now a scientist declares music
enlarges the brain. OF course il does.
II it didn't what would the musicians
do with their hair?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

The boys may be forced 10 write
"trauf,' ruff" "tuf." and "tung," at
school, but they Will not use that kind
of spelling when they are old enough
TO write love letters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

1t is charged that at the recent city
election in Pittsburg 1000 illegal votes
We're cast The conversion of a city
is exceedingly difficult.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

Admiral Dewey has never told any.
body whether he thinks It is compli.
ment to have that dry dock named af-
ter him or not
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

Old Geronimo has been dethroneG.
Poor Geronimo. His bad luck has
come in punches. He took his eighth
wife only few weeks ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

Castro, who says he will break up
the Monroe doctrine and clear out the
foreigners should be warned by some
friends TO stop mixing his drinks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22
COULD NOT KEEP UP.

Broken Down, Like Many Another
Woman. with Exhausting Kidney
Troubles.
Mrs. A. Taylor, OF Wharton, N. j.,
says: II had Kidney trouble in It's
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

vegetarians are responsible for the
high price of shoes, according to a
shoe man. But how can that be.
when the high price of meat is re-
sponsible for the increase of vegetar.
ians?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

The interstate commerce commits.
sion has completed its investigation
Of the methods Of the Standard Oil Co.
and the railroads in dealing with the
Independent oil producers of Kansas
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

DR.. Wiley says bottled whisky is
the only safe kind" Shucks II isn't
safe for two minutes when the woods
are full Of corkscrew toters
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-22

Woman, says Fulda. the German
playwright, is first in modern art. Also
i'm the hearts of her countrymen.