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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08
Short Items of Interest Re
latias TO the Toqvn and It's
People, told In a Single
Paragraph.
Local ~
Brevities.
Drink Hot vigoral at O'Bryon's

| y
See Jensen & Wheeler's window this
week.
Big bargain sale at Gibsons bazaar
March IL.
j. n. Keeney made a business trip to
Stanton Wednesday.
Miss Edna Crane of Lyons visited at
Jas. Cramer's Monday.
Mrs. Forest Fish spent Sunday with
friends in Grand Rapids.
A P. Coons went to Mllbrook yester-
day, on short business trip.
Ed. Covert, wife and daughter were
guests Of Stanton friends Tuesday.
Ray Waldo and Chas. Morris went to
Mt. Pleasant Tuesday for short visit.
E C. Lloyd left Monday evening for a
business trip to Grand Rapids and De-
troit.
Abe Friedman returned Saturday from
Chicago where he had been several days
on business.
Ed. Caukin returned to Chicago Tues
day after spending week with wife and
parents here.
We will have spring opening sale the
] 9th of March. See add next week at
Gibson's bazaar.
Mrs. Will Gregg left for her home at
Onaway Tuesday, after short visit with
relatives in this city.
Wortley & French's Velvet Ice Cream
for sale at O'Bryons by dish, pint, quart
or gallon. Phone 265.
Mrs A. Friedman attended meeting
of the Federation of Women's Clubs at
Greenville, Wednesday
The Ladies literary exchange club will
meet with Mrs. A. Connor Thursday.
March 5, at $50 p. m.
The Baptist ladies Of the st ward. will
give Sc. supper in the CT urch parlors
Wednesday, March a, 5 till 1880
The Salisbury orchestra is a musical
treat and always charms highly enthus-
iastic audience. M. E. church Mar. l6.
Yours for potted plants, cut flowers and
floral designs. Geo. 0. Tooley & Co.
Phone ! ST. 39-tf
Mrs. Thos. Courier returned home to
Alma after a few days visit with her
daughter Mrs. Effe Cartridge who ac-
oompaned her home.
Mrs Chas. Markham of Grand Rapids
was guest at the homes Of Frank C.
Durfee and F. A. Bush from Saturday
until Monday evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08

Stuart Stone Of Romeo is the guest o
his sister Mrs. @. F. Smith.
Something in Jensen g. Wheeler's win
dow which will interest you.
VIM. Coulters returned to his home a
Alma Tuesday morning after few day:
stay in the city.
Mrs. S. T. Morris Of Grand Rapids wa:
a guest at the home of DR.. and Mrs. |. S
Morris, yesterday.
Miss Mabel Curtis is now numbered
among our students, having commenced
school here Monday.
Harry Lester of Lansing. was in the
city Wednesday. He had been to Green
vile to move his mother to Lansing.
Mrs. Pearl Davis and daughter Ina
went to McBrides Wednesday for a few
days visit with her sister at that place.
Dorc Chapter o. E. S. will hold their
regular meeting next Tuesday evening
with initiation. A full attendance desired
At the regular Sunday morning service
in the Congregational church, Mr.. Stuart
Stone of Romeo will take part in the
singing.
Mrs. c. F, Lake OF Grand Rapids ar
rived here Wednesday for weeks visit
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Alden
Herrck.
If you want to send telegram call al
the Postal Telegraph, 1927, Quick SER
vice prompt delivery Mrs. Carrie X
Edmcnds, Manager.
Mrs. L. E Green entertained a merry
party Of little people Monday afternoon in
honor of her daughter Virginia's fourth
birthday anniversary.
M. H. Moore Of Greenvle a former
resident here was in the city today, on his
way to Grand Rapids to have tumor
removed from his face.
The young people of the M. E church
will give thank offering social at the
church. next Tuesday evening, March IL,
at o'clock. All are invited.
Mr. and Mrs Sam Brooks returned to
their home at Howard City Tuesday. after
three weeks visit with Ed Berry and
and other friends in this vicinity.
Earnest Shawley, mason. builder Of
stone fire places and fancy work. Work
guaranteed. Give me a call Bedding,
Mich. 5Z5w
John Wheaton Of Ronald was in the city
Monday. bringing the last load of house,
hold effects for Geo. Curtis. who is now
numbered among the residents on Peck's
Hill.
The ladies and society Of the NJ E
church have again secured the services
of Miss Gertrude Goodwin Miller who
appeared in "Fanchon, the Cricket" at
the NJ E. church few months ago. she
is an exceptionally fine eocutonist- those
who heard her were loud in their praise Of
Miss Miller and her talent. She will de-
light her audience Friday, Mar %, with
Star Bright piece sparkling with
humor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08
See window at Jensen & Wheelers.
The Little Homestead Friday night.
Drink Hot Nigoral at O'BryOn's

Drink Hot Vigoral at O'BryOn's
Wait for Gibsons big sale on March z
Edward Mahar was in Hubbardston or
Monday.
Fresh Carnations every day. O'Bryon':
Phone 265.
Miss Gladys Pier was Greenvile Wis
itor Tuesday.
Vim. Lambeck left Monday for Cadillac
to visit his family
Miss Mabel Robinson was in Greenville
with friends Monday.
Mrs. L. J. Wright was the guest of
] mia friends Tuesday.
c. B. Wardle of Ionia was guest OF
W. F. Sandell Tuesday.
Mrs. Lem Tower was the guest Of
Greenville friends Tuesday
Mrs A. H. Coldwell went to Howard
City Tuesday to visit friends.
MIR. Ray Waldo is in Mt. Pleasant as
ssting c. j. Seely in his work.
Earl Brown has leased farm in Yer
gennes and will move on to it soon
Mrs. Maude Brown of Disco, was the
guest Of Greenyle friends Tuesday.
Miss Mabel Barnum was the guest of
friends in Grand Rapids over Sunday.
Ollie Haysmer went to Portland Tues
day and purchased barber shop there.
Ice cream by the pint. quart or gallon.
Geo. o. Tooley & Co, Phone 81 59-tf
Mr. and Mrs Vim Pope were guests of
their sons in Grand Rapids over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Frank c. Miller Of Ionia
were guests of Beding friends Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas Bartlett Of Bushnell is en-
joying a visit with friends in this civ and
vicinity.
Mrs May Cameron who has been visit
ing her mother, returned to Grand Rapids
Thursday.
Try Banana Split, Cocoanu, Puff,
Maple Frapre, or an Orarge Flip, for DC
at . Bryons
Maj)r Frank Chase went to Rodney
Tuesday, where he was called by the i'll
ness Of friend.
Miss Grace Conkln who has been in
poor health for some time left Tuesday
for her home in Palo
Mrs. John Stout left Tuesday for her
home at Coral, after short visit with her
son, John Peterson of this city
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08
Kidney and Liver Tea

A customer came in this week for
some of Benedict's Kidney and Liver
Tea. She had taken trial package.
She said II found it so very excel
lent that | want more of it. / never
used anything that seemed to take so
much bile from my system"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08

Kodaking Is growing more and more
in favor every day. It's pleasures are
infinite. An unseen world that lies
about you Is revealed In all its beauty
by the old kodak. There was never a
better time than now to own one. Our
superb line of kodaks makes II EASY to
choose and the low prices we ask
make it easy tc~buy. These cameras
IRE adapted TO all around work, are
eaSy. 20 use, simple and practical in
construction. We like to show them.
May we show them to you?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08
Parker Lucky Curve
Fountain Pens

We have new lot OF these famous
pens in the self-flling form. Would
be pleased to show them to you. The
Parker Fountain Pens are the best
we have ever seen. In all prices 81,
to So. A useful present to nearly
EVERYONE.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08
At Your Disposal

We wish all to know that our Circu-
lating Library is at their disposal at
all times. We have constantly on
hand many of the latest books by the
best authors and will be pleased to
have your patronage in this line. We
also carry complete stock of school
supplies, magazines and books.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08
Everytin1e

you are forced to cough, the irrita-
ton in the bronchial tubes grows
worse. Every dose of 6USY BEE
COUGH HONEY tends to soothe and
heal the sore spots. We have been
selling this balsam for years and
there's not day that we don't hear
good words about it. We guarantee
Immediate relief from the first few
doses.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08
Rat Bls>Kn

This popular remedy for the trou-
blesome rat is good one. One dose
does the business. 15c a package.
See the display in corner window.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08
697 Tablets

This week we have another big lot
OF writing tablets, 697 in the lot. We
certainly sell more tablets and en-
velopes than any one else in town.
Only a short time ago we had 10000
tablets i'm the store. &c to 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08
Do Corns Make You Lin1p'

We have corn cure, perfectly
safe, that we gladly refund the money
on every time 1t fails. We don't
want you to pay for it unless 1t cures.
Price l5c. Mailed anywhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08
.BELD|NC OPERA HOUSE
MARCH 8.
4 The Little Homestead
The Great Emotional
Rural Drama written
by w. b. Patton, pre-
scented by MaCauley
and Patton.
DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE WONDER
Full SNOW STORM SCENE

"The Little Homestead is
a story of down east life, and
a play that every mother and
daughter should see. 1t is
also a guaranteed attraction,
and one which bears the high
est press recommendations
and should be afforded a
packed house.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-08
Satin Skin Powder

Sample package free of this pow
der. Regular size 25c and SOC. Satin
Skin Face Cream 25c and Soc.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Fears He May Secretly
Slip Away to
Europe.
DELAY IS DANGEROUS
Believes He Should Be Made
to Refund Money He May
Owe the Mutual.

NEW YORK, Feb f7.-william II.
Truesdale. chairman of the house
cleaning committee OF the Mutual Life
Insurance Company. today gave out q
letter TO him under date OF February i
from Justice Rufus w. Peckham, Of the
United States Supreme Court, in which
the writer calls on the company to i'm
nediately commence action against
Richard 4. McCurdy, former president
OF the Mutual, 20 recover what money
he may owe IT,"
Justice Peekha m, who resigned as a
trustee of the Mutual when the damag-
ing revelations against the McCurdy
management were first made known,
has, nevertheless. taken a close interest
in the action of the TruesdaIe commit
tee, appointed to examine into the af-
fairs of the company and suggest re-
forms as result of their research.
Investigation Unsatisfactory.
It is known that Justice Peckham has
not been satisfied with the progress of
the committee and that his sympathy
has been with Stuyvesant Fish. who has
just resigned for the reason. it is said
that he could not prevail upon his co
members to conduct a bona fide inves-
tigati9~.
Jus .&ee Peckham's letter to Mr.
Truesg 1le and other members of the
committee, here made public for the
first time, follows:
Gentlemen; l see that it is publicly
stated that Mr.. McCurdy is preparing
to leave for Europe, to remain indefi-
nitely. / think il would be an mex
cusabIe mistake for the Mutual COM
pany TO permit him to leave the country
without the commencement of an action
against him in the name of the com
pany to recover the money he NAV owe
it,
THE attorney general might properly
find fault that the company was not
itself doing its utmost 10 reclaim the
money wrongfully obtained by Mr.. Nc
| Curdy, the chez delinquent in the case.
''As you might suppose. / take the
greatest interest in the matter. and |
feel as if an action ought to be com
meneed before the departure of Mr..
McCurdy for Europe. Does it not so
appear to you?
The board at its meeting. as I nm
derstand it, gave authority to the
president to commence anv action
which the counsel advised, and such
counsel advised, as to Mr.. McCurdv.
that an action could be maintained
against him.
Surely no further delay ought to be
had which might result in Mr.. McCur-
! dy's departure without action against
him.
I write to your committee because
/ your recommendation carries great
weight, and | hope it may be in the
line of you giving the immediate com
mencement OF suit against Mr. Nc
Curdy. Yours, truly.
r. W. PECKHAM"
The foregoing letter was referred 10
President Charles 7. Peabody, of the
Mutual, by Mr. Truesdale, and under
date Of February Ia the following let
ter, written by Mr.. Peabody was re
ceived by Mr.. Truesdale.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Seniors Pass Resolutions Declaring Against
Practice at Naval Academy in
the Future.
PLEDGE REGULARLY SIGNED
BY MEMBERS OF THE GLASS
Conclusion Reached That Recent Trials
Have Brought Discredit to
the Institution

ANNAPOLIS. Feb. IA decided step
toward the abolition of hazing at the
Naval Academy has been takeD by the
second class. which since the gradua-
ton of the class of 1906 has been the
senior class al the Naval Academy.
Resolutions were passed pledging the
members TO do all in their power % do
away with hazi-R in the institution.
The resolutions which thc class passed
viii bee laid before the subcommittee
on Naval Affairs of the House Of Rep
resentatives. which is holding sessions
here, in the hope that it viii lead 70
discontinuance of the hazing courts
martial and possibly to restoration OF
most of the midshipmen dismissed for
haZinE-
Absolute Pledge Made.
The eNresolutions will not be made pub
lie until laid before the COMMITTEES. but
il Is known that the pledge is made
without any bubble that the members
of the class will do all in their power to
bring about the total cessation of the
practice. a meeting OF the next class.
the third. has been called to consider the
same matter. and it is very likely that
siruar action viii be taken.
Further hazing at the Naval Acade-
my will then rest, in a measure, with
the present fourth class, the members
of which. having been hazed them
selves, may desire to even matters with
the next class which enters. according
10 Academy precedent. However, as
long as the first class really tries 10
stop the practice, hazing cannot go on.
The practice has lived because the mid
shipmen on duty, following tradition.
old not report instances Of haZing.
Influenced by Sands.
This manly action which the class
has taken is largely due to several
conferences which its members have
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
BROTHER of John D. Pur-
chaSeS Worthless
Zinc Mine.
PIQUED, HE BRINGS SUIT
Bit at the Golden Bait and
SquealS When He Feels
the Hook.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 17--Alleging
that he was swindled out Of 100000 in a
bogus zinc zine. FTz-k Rockefeller.
brother of John D. himself a shrewG
man OF millions. through his attorney.
3. P Finley. of Kansas City. has IN
stituted a new suit in Missouri against
Henry Gross. of St. Louis. who. he
claims. fraudulentiy turned over the
worthless property to him.
Says Mine Was Worthless.
According to Mr., Rockefeller's state
ment the mine was purchased by him
with Utley Wedge as a partner in 1900.
from the defunct St Louis Mining As
sociation. which had been run by Henry
Gross. But the mine did not pay Gross
quarreled in the association. a receiver
was appointed. and the mine sold out
It was learned that Gross. himself. had
purchased it, Then the mine began to
prosper. MIR. Rockefeller heard of the
discovery of rich veins and after an eX-
animation found the report apparently
true. Mr.. Rockefeller claims that the
mine had been "salted'' TO deceive DrOS-
pective purchasers and that he invested
his money in 4 worthless project
original owners. turned out to be protit-
able.
Lost Suit Against Partner.
When the mine failed. Mr.. Rockefeller
sued Mr.. Wedge for s15000 on a note
in the United States circuit court. A
verdict was returned for the defendant
and 8 motion for a new trial denied.
Since then Mr.. Rockefeller has dropped
the Wedge Indebtedness as a dead
issue" but is determined o make some
one pay for his loss. and so has begun
the suit against Gross.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18

had with the superintendent of the
Naval academy. Admiral Sands.
On assuming their duties as mid
sh1pmen officers. they were told by
Admiral Sands that they were expected
not TO recognize traditions which were
contrary to the regulations and the ac-
tion Of the class is their formal recog-
milton of his instructions.
Most of the midshipmen have felt
very deeply the position in which the
institution has been placed, and al
though they consider a great many of
the representatives entirely unfair, yet
they know the practice of hazing has
not raised the Naval Academy in gem
eral estimation. Though many of them
defend the practice YET there is a
general feeling that it is far better to
do away with haZing than to give oc-
casiCn for so much adverse criticism
and lead 20 the dismissal of so many
midshipmon when the end of their
course is in sight. These Circumstance
es have also Influenced the stand of the
seniors and they are gensrally felt in
the whole institution.
Many Middies Funk.
Nearly zoo midshipmen OF the sec
ond, third. and fourth classes of the
Naval Academy were found deficient In
one or more branches of study as the
result Of the recent seml-annual exam
nations. The Academy board met at
tho Academy and passed upon the
papers this morning. The list Of def
cient midshipmen was not given out.
This IS a larger number Of failures
than ever before, apd the middies at
tributed their poor work largely TO the
worry and anxiety attendant upon the
recent hazing trouble at the Academy.
Not all Of those deficient will leave the
Academy, as many Of them may be al
lowed denominations or continued as
members of the next lower class
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
NOTABLE COMPANY VIEWS
THE IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY
Streets in Vicinity of Executive Mansion
Thronged From Early Hour Till
Happy Pair Depart.
RAREST OF ORCHIDS COMPOSED
HER BEAUTIFUL BRIDAL BOUQUET

bouquet design,
will be "The Alice Roosevelt
creation being
beautiful varieties the orchid family
the bouquet
catleya cymbid
iumeburneua orchids the shower effect being
sprays the white coelogyne crztaa
The caeya orchids from
which
be In the
Washington, specialist, George
Field
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
COURT EARS PHOTOGRAPHS
OF COUNTESS ON POSTALS S

PARIS. Feb. 1T.-Society women are
rejoicing over the decision or the court
in the case of the Countess Nadllle de
BufCn against a well-known photocra-
pher. The countess is a great beauty.
and as is customary in Paris, she had
her photograph taken at reduced rates
by the photographer, who under those
conditions was authorized to sell the
photos.
But not only did he sell the photo
graphs, ne permitted them to be repro
duced upon postal cards and sold on
the stalls along the sidewalks This
the countess objected to and sued the
photographer for damages. She has
won her case.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
LUMBER COMPANY OWES
a MILLION IN DEBTS

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. IA petition
asking for a receiver for the r Z.
Creelman Lumber and Manufacturing
Company was today fled fn the United
States District Court by II. b Cook,
Joseph ". Brown. and James c. Black
ford. all residents of Illinois.
The petition was granted by Judge
Parlanse and Garland Wolfe was ap-
pointed receiver His bond was fixed
at 5000 by the court. IN the petition it
is claimed that the Il. Z. CreeIman
Lumber and Manufacturing Company
owes debts to the amount of approxi-
mately S1.000.000.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18

bower OF beauty, in the presence of the great and powerful
amid surroundings spectacular and historic interest Alice
vel daughter of the President of the United States married
yesterday Nicholas Longworh scion of distinguished family and
Representative in Congress from the State of Ohio.
passes from the of her trmphs the girl who
years. prominent and conspicuous public eye
all the young of this continent So emergeS the non Mrs
Nicholas Longwoh society leader of the future be charm
ing as a hostess she radiant 5 a bride
And that adiective-adiant-mu do duty again. this
time at the imperative call of occasion which admits substitute
fhe bride radantn her youth her loven her sweetness her
gay amarade in the whole atmosphere that enveoped her
The President to be second any company but yesterday
he paed into dim ngnance leaving his daughter the observed of
observer and of every Neutrality-suspicious. thought
devoted time attention Theodore Roosevelt But Alice RooSe
ve be Mrs Nicholas Longwoh held with easy grace the
disputed center of the stage.
WEATHER RADIANT,
The weather radiant too day of perfect beauty crowned
of sunshine with eugence and early morning until
evening fell upon the happy pair at Friendship the sky
and its pndor undmed by single angry cloud Those that
the blue light and white and heecy like the embroidery
ding gown those shadows that the any lovers
besought their gracious influence loved ones life
IN CEREMONY
of Ito
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Will Make Their Fight
With Operators on
That Issue.
FAILURE MEANS STRIKE
Walk-Out in Anthracite
Fields in the Air at
Meeting.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE committee
OF seven appointed by the United Mine
Workers OF america scale committee to
draft the demands for presentation to
the anthracite coal operators have de
termined 10 make their strongest fight
for an even eight-hour day. and il this
demand is rejected. there viii be strike
of both the anthracite and bituminous
miners throughout the country.
The demand for the eight-hour day
was formulated in greatest detail today
by the ssb-scaIe committee at an all
day session. After much deliberation, il
was decided that this demand, above all
others, must be granted if there is 70
be permanent peace in the region.
The operators and miners meet next
week for joint consideration OF the oper-
ators' answer TO the miners demands.
Concerns Outside Men.
One-third of the union members are
outside men, and they are working any
where from nine to ten hour day. The
miner and his two Iaborers work any
where from four to six hours and the
eight-hour demand does not affect them
one of the district presidents said
tonight
charters If we are not ready TO fight
for the eight-hour day to the limit /
do not want to see a strike. but it must
certainly come ff the eight-hour day is
not granted
Where peace talk filled the air a few
days ago. there is nothing but muir
murings of strike heard tonight The
action of the operators In restoring
the black-listed men in the Panther
Creek region, which was first hailed as
a sign of conciliation by the miners.
now appears to the union men as a
plain intimation that the operators viii
not grant any Of the demands.
Reinstatement Strategic Move.
A stipulation for the reinstatement of
these blacklisted men was incorporated
in the rough drafts of the demands
prepared at Wllkesbarre, but was with
drawn when sae men were put to work
recently. It was intimated this after
noon that the idea of this move on the
part af the operators was that they
could not afford TO reject a demand
ton of offirming a blacklist With this
demand out. they are in a position to
refuse TO grant any of the remaining
demands.
The president of one of the anthra-
cite coal roads, in an interview this
afternoon. said:
''EVe have received no word from the
miners committee as 70 when they will
be ready TO present their demands. In
Continued on Fourth Page
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
DOG KNOCKS INFANT
THROUGH GLASS DOOR

Two-year-old Samuel Crivelli. Of $40
G street northwest, was cut about the
head and face by falling glass yester-
day afternoon while standing in the
doorway of his home. In play a large
dog knocked the tot against a glass
door, shattering the glass. The sharp
edges cut the infant about the head
and face in a dozen places. The child
was taken TO the Emergency Hospital
and later to his home.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
The southern's Palm Limited

To FLORIDA. also Aiken and Augusta.
leaves Washington daily. except Sunday.
6:55 D. m Electric lighted throughout
other resorts for winter outings. L. s.
Brown. 9. A. Southern Railway. 705 18th
ST. nw.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
NO HITCH IN THE CEREMONY.

10 completion As social affair. the
great gathering at the White House ap-
preached perfection The President
smiled. Mrs. Roosevelt smiled, the bride
groom smiled, with the rare content Of