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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-29
Growth in Exports of w ood

Wood and manufactures of wood are
forming constantly and rapidly increas-
ing share of the exports of the United
States. The total value of wood and its
manufactures exported in the nine months
ending with September, 1906, exceeded
by 33 per cent those of the corresponding
period of last year and aggregated for the
nine months, no less than SO million dol
lars. If to this are added the shipments
of this character to the noncontiguous ter
ritory of the United States, not now in
cuded in our foreign trade figures, the
total value Of wood and its manufactures
leaving our ports in the nine months in
question will aggregate 6 million dollars,
or at the rate of 8 million dollars a
year. A decade ago, in the fiscal year
1896, the total value of wood and its
manufactures exported was practically
80 million dollars and in the fiscal year
! 905 was, in round terms, SO millions,
and if to this are added the shipments to
noncontiguous territory the total in round
terms, would be millions, The increase
in the single year 1906 over 1905 was
| / million dollars in the shipment to for
eign territory.
Practically the whole world is asking
for American wood and its products.
Even of logs and sawed and hewn timber,
the total exports for the fiscal year 1906
were ISL, million dollars against z j mil
lions in 1896.
The largest value Of this class of ex-
ports is found in the two groups desig-
mated respectively as boards, deals anc
planks, and josts and scanting, the bull
of this being boards, deals and planks, anc
therefore class of merchandise popularly
designated as lumber. OF this the ex-
portation in 1906 was over 20 millior
dollars, exclusive of that sent to our non
contiguous territory. or over so millions
in all.
The next largest item in the total OF ex
ports is designated as furniture, of which
the value exported in ! 9o6 was So mil
lion dollars against 3 a millions in 1896
the increase in logs and sawed and hewl
timber and lumber having been create
proportlonately than that shown by furnl
ture. OF the I, million dollars worth o
furniture exported in 1905, Mexico wa
the largest customer.
An examination Of the export record o
wood and wood products for long tern
Of years indicates that the most rapi
growth has occurred during the last de
cade. AS far back as 1876 the value @
wood and wood manufactures exporte
was but "a million dollars; in 1886 2o1
millions; in 1895 practically 80 millions
and in l9o6 90 millions, exclusive of tn
shipments to our noncontiguous TERRITORY
most OF which was included in the figure
Of 1896, and if added to those OF 100
would bring the total up to zl millions
Thus the growth from 1876 to 1886 wa
but about three million dollars; from 1873
! to 1896 about 2 millions and from 8e
to | 9o6 81 millions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-29
Closing out sale

We will close out the entire grocery
stock formerly owned by A. r. Wort
man, in the Belding block next door
east of the Friedman store. This
stock was purchased for fifty cents
on the dollar, the stock is complete In
every particular and consists of a
staple line of groceries. Nothing re.
served. All must go. Remember the
date. You can save from 20. to 30 pei
cent on every dollars worth of goods
you buy. Sale begins Saturday, Dec
cmber |.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-29
EXCURSIONS
VIA THH
PERE MARQUETTE

CANADIAN HOLIDAY EXCURSION.
Annual holiday excursion to Canadian
points. Tickets on sale December 19, 20,
81 and 22nd Return limit January IL,
1907. Rate-One way first class fare
plus 81 90. Ask agents.
n. F. Moeller, @. p. A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-29
A Nj u s E Nj + n Il s

There is a rare treat in store for those
of Belding who love fine lecture. The
very Rev. Sydney N. Usher dean of St.
Marks protestant cathedral OF Grand
Rapids, who has spent four years in the
orient studying the people, their forms and
religions. will deliver an illustrated lecture
on the Buddhist religion and travel in In
dia. Ceylon. Burmah and japan, the Illus
trations used being made from photos
taken by himself with his own camera and
forming one Of the best collections of pic
lures ever secured. The photos have
been made into colored slides for illustrat-
ing his lectures, by the same artist who
made the slides for Stoddard's S world fam
Gus lecture. Dean Usher is a man OF ex-
ceptional personality and his word pictures
are enough to fill house in any locality.
His lecture will be a synopsis Of his entire
re pertoire Of lectures and will be worth
many times the cost of admission. Our
readers who attend this lecture will not
only listen to pleasing speaker and ora
tor but will gain an Intelligence concerning
the orient that cannot be acquired in any
other way except by personal visit
The proceeds of the lecture are for THE
benefit OF the Holy Trinity mission of Bel
ding. 1t will be held at the Beding opera
house Wednesday evening, December 2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-29

On Thursday and Friday AFTERNOON Of
last week Mrs. Earl Wilson and Mrs. w.
Benedict opened the social season with
two delightful afternoon functions. The
decorations were in the autum tints in the
parlors while in the dining room the table
was beautifully trimmed with autumn
leaves and grapes where Miss Iris Nc
Eroy presided over the punch bowl and
served fruit frappe as the guests arrived
Pedro was the game Of the afternoon
Mrs. L. E. Green securing the head prize
Thursday afternoon and Mrs. Homer
Unger Friday afternoon. Fine refresh
ments were served and the two after
Moons were most thoroughly enjoyed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-29
Michigan Children's Home society

Michigan Children's Home society
The society has outgrown its receiving
home and hospital at St Joseph, and
seeks to double its present capacity.
To this end the society is trying to raise
ten thousand dollars for extension pur-
poses.
1t therefore appeals to its friends
throughout the state, and to all who are
interested in the welfare Of orphans and
friendless children, tomake Thanksgiving
offering to this cause. The society is do
ing a most thorough work 1t receives
and provides for any child that needs a
home, regardless Of sect, locality or con-
dtion
No cause is more worthy Of support.
The work is carried on entirely by free
will gifts.
Send your contributions to Hon. Nelsor
c. Rice, sta.e treasurer, St. Joseph, Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-29

The Misses Versha and Jennie Williams
we're guests OF Greenville friends the last
Of the week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-29
ANNUAL LIVE STOCK EXPOSITION
CHICAGO, ILL.

December | st to 9th, 9o6. Pere Mar
quette railroad offers special rates to Chi
cago for the live stock show. Ask agents
for rates and full particulars.
n. F. Moeller, @. p. A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-29
QUEEN ESTHER
A Grand Musical Event. Esther the
beautiful Queen. Cantata.

beautiful Queen. Cantata.
The above splendid musical production
has delighted great audiences in the past
and when adequately given, never fails TO
arouse the utmost admiration and enthus-
iasm, it stands almost in a class by itself
and gives in musical form connected
story of great beauty and power Mr..
Howes, the musical director, has about
sixty adult singers in training and is much
pleased with the progress already made
and assures the public strong and MEM
orable rendition of this great work. Mr..
Howe is we'll known throughout the state
as a vocal teacher and musical director
and Mrs. Howes has filled many import
ant positions in her chosen work, the last
Of which was teacher of oratory and dra-
matte art at the Bay View summer uni
versty. The entire training is in the
hands OF these competent instructors.
This sacred dramatic Cantata will be
given with full musical and dramatic eff
fects al the M. E. church, Thursday and
Friday evenings, Dec. 8 and Ia.
Following is the cast Of characters:
Esther, the Queen Mrs. Kate Ferguson
Ahasuerus, the King Mr. Geo. L. Howes
Haman, Kings Counsellor
Mr.. Geo. E. Wagner
Zeresh, Haman's wife
Mrs. j. n. Armstrong
Mordecai, cheif of JewsM Mr.. c. w. DANES
Prophecies Mrs. M. Friedly
Mordecais sister Mrs. Carrie |. Wilson
Scribe Rev. j. w. Sheehan
| High Priest Roy Reynolds
| Herald Mr.. Carleton w. Angel
| Harbouah Mrs, N. S. Tuttle
Persian Princesses Misses Margaret
Fargo, Carrie Demorest Marie
Reed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-29
THANKSGIVING
is AGAIN HERE!

Wouldn't it be good time to subscribe for The Ban
ner? Only costs dollar and you get an eight page
paper which contains ALL THE LOCAL AND MOST OF
THE COUNTY NEWS. If you already subscriber
some friend would gladly receive it as present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-26
SANITARY AND RELIEF
ASSOCIATION MEETING

The Rhode Island Sanitary and Relief
association yesterday elected the follow
ing oficersi Mrs. William Binney. presi-
dent; Mrs. Roscoe stctson washburn.
wce president; Mrs. George Corliss Night
ingsle, second vice president; Miss Edith
l.. Mason, third vice president; Mrs. Sam
uel w Bridgham, 2d, secretary; Miss
Charlotte Tillinghast. assistant secretary
and Mr. George G. Nightingale, treasurer
Mrs. Charles E. Bailey was elected
chairman Of the Providence branch COM
mittee
Resolutions presented by Mr.. Nightin-
gale were spread on ther ecords I'm mem
ory Of the late Edith Bucklin Hartshorn
Mason, first vice president OF the aspoa-
tion
Members are asked TO renew the nav
ment OF the annual dues 0iOo). to the as
ISOLATION. and 20 make donations 20 aid
the San Francisco sufferers. both OF which
may be sent 10 George G. Nightingale,
treasurer. % North Main street, Proyi-
denco.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-26
THEY'RE AF TER
NE, " He SAID,
FEARS DEATH
They're after me for bigamy. Ar

They're after me for bigamy Ar
rest me"
Ofhcer Linehan did as requested
Now who's after your" The officer
didn't see anybody in close pursuit.
We'll it's just like this" replied the
stranger, in a matter-of- fact way, and
a swell OF the chest that proud father
OF family might put on for the benefit
OF a census enuuerator.
For tho last three weeks people
seem 10 be following me wherever go.
They're watching me. l first noticed
II while .oing on train from Nashua
Who's after your" asked the officer
again.
"Shl They're going 20 shoot me-"
The officers troubled brow cleared
away AT that.
There wasn't a doubt about the ad-
visibility OF taking the man in.
At the Central station he gave his
name as Moses Toupen, SO years old,
and a loomfiXer.
He said ne married Mary Bell when
she was 10 years old and deserted her
in ManchauE Mass, about seven years
ago, 10 wed Malvina Boldoin in Moosup,
Conn.
BY his nrst wife he said there was
son, Moses, now about IA years old
The first wife, he says, is living
In Worcester with Lewis Grandprey.
Toupen claims to have worked In
the Atlantic mills, Olneyville for a
considerable period at one time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-26
GYPSY MOTH
THREATENING
PARK TREES
Curator Davis Hopes, However, to Save Them by
Energetic Work Before the Eggs Hatched
Out

Only by the utmost diligence and care
on the art OF Curator Davis may Roger
Williams Park be prevented from suffer
ing from the ravages OF the gypsy ano
the brown-tail moths this summer
While the moths have not yet attacked
the trees at the park, owing to the fact
that the continued cold weather has pre-
vented the eggs from being hatched OUT,
as soon as the sun sheds down the proper
temperature in its rays the eggs VIII
hatch out and then the work OF devasta'
tion may begin.
The recent session OF the assembly
made a sincere attempt 10 provide for tho
killing of the pests; but some OF the more
ardent OF the machine politicians saw n
chance TO get rid OF some more of tho
states money, and attempted TO make
permanent commissiotn.
This those who had the interests OF the
people at heart refused TO do; and when
the measure came back from the senate
with the graft amendment tackled on, 1t
was defeated.
This left the city and the state without
any resource or protection from the moth,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-26

balloons and a grand display Of japanese
day fireworks consisting OF animal figures
and OF elephants fish and prize banners.
AZ O'Clock the parade from the grand
stand 10 the nag poles was on. the Orioles
carrying the American flag and the Grays
bearing the pennant.
While the band played the two teams
advanced 10 the poles, and the two cap
talns raised the flags while the band
played the star Spangled Banner
After the raising OF the American nag
the Rochester team marched TO the PEN
nant pole and the two teams raised the
pennant.
IL was then company front" stunt
back 10 the home plate. while cannon sa-
utes thuudcrcd over the field, echOing
back from the woods beyond
The ROchesters then began % practise
amid the salutes Of the fans. and shortly
afterward the Providence team trOtted
onto the field and began 20 warm up.
Hon. Charles l.. Bennett. secretary OF
state and deep. doubleday dyed-in-thc wool
fan, officiated In opening the season by
tossing the first ball over the plate. Being
somewhat OF a player or note. having
gathered fame from the two state house
teams he had the batsman feazed TO n
eyelast by his curve.
The game was then on I'm earnest.
" was blood blood. blood. and Roches-
ter was scheduled TO be the first victim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-26
STATE CONVENTION.

WHEREAS the Democratic State Gem
tral Committee has been appealed TO ~
citizens OF this state TO provide means for
the holding OF a convention for the pro-
posal OF "a candidate TO represent tnls
State I'm the United States Senate.
NOW. THEREFORE. TO that end,
State convention TO propose capapies
representative Rhode Islander as a candi-
date FOR the United States Senate, and 70
take such lawful action as shall %
deemed essential TO securing the choioo
OF such candidate by the General Assem-
bly, and for the transaction OF any ofhor
business that may legally come before II,
hereby is called TO meet In Music Hall, -
the city OF Providence, Rhode Island. oQ
SATURDAY, THE TWELFTH DAY OF
MAY 1906 at two O'Clock in the afternoon
city and town committees OF the Demo.
cratic party hereby are notified to can
caucuses for the election or delegates -
said convention equal In number to twice
the representation 10 which their respect
I've cities and towns are now entitled IN
the General Assembly, and To invite to
participate In said caucuses all legally
qualified citizens OF the State Interested
I'm forwarding the purposes or the Convex
tion. said caucuses TO be held not lateP
than wednesday, May 9th. 1906 Oficsro
OF all caucuses so called are directed -
provide the delegates elected with oeDs
tldcates OF their election.
By order Democratic state Central Com
mittee, FRANK r. FITZSlMMoNS,
Chairman
PETER ]. GASKIN.
Secretary.
Providence. April 16. 1896.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-26

ing the fire. with the completion OF This
work another danger 10 health has been
done away with.
SON SAFE. BUT LOST ALL
Lowell, Mass, April 26.-After vain
ly trying for a week to locate his son
I'm San Francisco, Franklin Nourse, agent
OF the Lawrence Manufacturing company,
received telegram from his this morn
ing. The SON b. +. Nourse. telegraphed
that ne was safe. but that he and his
relatives in San Francisco had lost every
thing
Horrible experiences; awful ordeal, 3"
said the telegram.
DEATH ROLL INCREASES.
Washington, April 2s.-The following
dispatch from General Greely dated San
Francisco yesterday was received at the
war department today:
The following are names OF dead not
previously reported:
Catherine Brown.
John BerlSg Cor Day)
Harry Chesbro.
"Ah Sung
Emma F<ittner
Herman .aeyer.
wv. Myrke, JAPANESE
Marc Paris
James Pulnes.
- Rankin
'Ciro Rifest.
Lewis Robinson. (colored).
William Val
George Walker.
Young woman
This doe snot include the grand total.
Investigations proceeding regarding those
injured. Hope TO furnish quite complete
report on Goth"
BAY STATES FUND GROWING.
Boston. April 26-More than $1,000 was
added to the Massachusetts, fund for the
relief Of California by this morning )
mail, making the total amount received
by kidder, Peabody and company over
$4,000. The town OF Attleboro sent In
1920 today. a fourth installa44Ht from
that community and New Bedford for
warded over 5000.
The town OF Clinton sent in more than
sl6oo, and a number of other towns de.
spatched smaller sums
There seemed TO be no let-up in the
quantity OF merchandise received for the
victims of the California disaster. Ar
rangements were made by the executive
committee TO start three cars of supple,
today for California. one Of which is ts
De hlted with blankets, these being es-
pecially requested by Gen. Funston. The
other two cars were Loaded with variou.
KINDS OF other needed articles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-26

for, although in the closing DAYS of the
session "A bill was passed providing SSV
for the determination OF the pest this
money cannot be used at the park as II
is 10 be devoted to other portions OF the
state.
The only funds available at the park
amount 10 a little over SIS, VIII 4 Is re-
naming from an appropriation made
three years ago for the purpose of spray
ing tho trees.
Today Mr. Davis, with several assist
ants was busy with the spraying, using
a mixture OF coal tar and ammonia. As
far as he had found there were no larvae
or eggs on the trees; but all along the
streets bordering on the edge OF the park
coulo be seen nests OF eggs waiting To
hatch.
II Is to kill these OFF that the spraying
IL being done at present. az well as TO
prevent the Larvae from being transferred
10 the trees OF the park.
When asked what would be done n the
pests invaded the park. Mr.. Davis stated
that there would be no time 90 petition
tie city coanci for an appropriation, but
that. under the circumstances( he thought
he would be justified I'm using a portion
OF the park fund for the purpose
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-26
OTHER MEETINGS.
10000 CHEER
Continued from page One.


IL began on schedule time with the band
concert at the Narragansett hotel at
O'Clock this afternoon. In the lobby OF
that hostelry sat those who aided much
70 make the game what It Is, and the
serenade was in their honor.
On one side sat Father Chadwick
happy In the fact that 20 him the game
owes its very existence. and in a con-
templative mood contrasting the present
with the glories OF the past
on another side was group In which
were President Powers OF the local club.
President Harry l.. Taylor OF the Eastern
league, II. G. Pulliam, Ban Johnson OF the
American league, Tim Murnane and some
of the lesser candles.
For half-hour the concert lasted and
then the teams, both the Bronchos and
the Grays. were bundled into carriages
and hustled out to the scene of the omen
ing battle OF the season.
When the grounds were reached Fay's
Second Regiment band again rendered n
concert, while out over the field went up
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-26
CITY HALL RECORDS.
wednesday. April ..

wednesday. April %
REAL ESTATE CONvEYANCES.
Providence County Savings BANK 10
Washington L. Cole lot south side Cypress
street, $40.
William C. Johnston ct ux., Bridget, by
mortgage, TO Amasa Sprague TWO lots
with buildings on Atwels avenue ana
Greenwood street 500.
Charles G.. Hargreaves 10 Frank Steere
lot with improvements east side Broad
street. subject to mortgage for SaJOO, kilo.
George "a. Pettee 10 John H. Carroll,
Jr. lot south side Burlington street; $40
William h. Armstrong TO Edward H.
-eIrmblp lot with buildings corner Grim
wood and King Philip streets $loO.
j. Henry Cook 20 Byron Waterman lot
with buildings west side Eddy street sub
Jest 10 mortgage. $40.
Charles s Mowry TO Ellen White lot
with buildings corner Black and Hawes
streets. $40.
southeast side Miller avenue; $l4OQ.
Annie r.. Barth TO Alfred Barth two lots
southeast side Miller avenue; 800.
LOUIS :. Howe 20 Florence Howe lot
with buildings south side California ave-
nue.. subject To mortgage for &3100, $40.
Florence Howe to Charles @, Smith.
same premises as last above described.
city OF Providence to Fred A. Smith lot
east side Barre street. S52.2i.
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES
Washington L. Cole TO Providence
CoaUts oa atings pInA, lot with build
iugs on cypress street. and Waylaud
avenue; eight lots with improvements
corner Clarendon and Cole avenues;
Edwiu a. Brown ct uN. Mary A..
lot with buildings northeast side Lin
/ wood avenue, subject To- previous mort
gage FOR Silo0 $3.50.
Walter W. Sanford ct uN.. Edith T..
! lot west side Davis street undivided
/ one half and lie estate OF said Edith
/ E, iu lot adjoining above, $500,
Catherine tlyun to Margaret RawL
lot with buildings corner Clifford and
. Clavcrick streets. subject 20 previous
/ mortgage; $1,000.
Joseph Norah et ux.. Marie to
Charles i. Hazard, lot with buildings
south side Progress avenue $500.
Antonio Greco ct ux., Filomena. to
/ Edith A. Whitaker, lot with buildings
south side Murray street; $500.
/ Lyman SilVorstein ct uX.. Alice. 10 Mar
/ garct Rawl lot with buildings north side
. Gladstone avenue; two mortgagei
amounting 10 $500
Ellen White To- Lizzie Rawl lot with
buildings. corner Black and Hawe'
streets. sieo
DISCHARGE or REAL ESTATE
MORTGAGES.
Joseph Font by Industrial Trust CO.
$500.
Francis McNally a. ux.. Anne. by estate
OF Charles j. Humbcrgor: $3.50
Edwin H. Brown et uN. Mary a, bl
Antolnette A Potter. 500.
Edwin a. Brown et uX, Mary A., 10y
Antolnette A Potter. $50.
Blackstone Hal Co by Sarah j. Eddy
siI0o
Charles r johnson by Roger William
Savings. Trust and Loan association
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-26

Representatives OF the Western Meat
company have made a report TO the relief
committee that they, arc I'm position at
once to go ahead at their regular normal
out put TO supply San Francisco with
fresh meat damage 60 slaughter houses
having been repaired and killing and
killing and dressing OF beef Is progress
ing rapidly All cattle cars are being
rushed ~ the city by Southern Pacific
on special orders.
DAMAGE IN OTHER PLACES.
News has Just been received here OF
tho damage done by the earthquake Of
April IS in the northern counties OF the
state.
In Lake Port. Lake county, severe
shock was felt al $40 n. m. which did
considerable damage. a large portion OF
ti-- fierwaff IT TIT Lake View hotel
crashed through the porches and brick
annex.
The two-story brick wall OF Masonic
hall I'm course OF construction was re-
duced TO ruins. Several other brick blocks
were cracked, chimneys toppled over
throughout the town and show windows
OF business houses for the full length OF
Main street were shattered No one was
injured The loss 10 the Masonic hall Is
about $4,000.
a tAlbion, Mondocino county a heavy
shock was felt at 5.26 a. m The Occl-
dentla hotel Is a wreck. All the big saw
mills In this region are badly damaged.
They Will have TO shut down for some
time. So far as can be learned there were
no lives lost.
NJ Anderson. Shasta county the earth
quake occurred at $3.50 a. m. Chimneys
tumbed down and windows, dishes and
furniture OF houses were demolished
There are many wide assures In tho earth
Slides along the Southern Humboldt Lum-
Der company's railroad line did consid-
cradle damage TO their dam across In
dian Creek
ELECTRIC LIGHTS TONIGHT.
For the first time since the earthouaks
electric street lights will be burning ir
San Francisco tonight
Coroner Walsh had a gang OF men M
work yesterday removing the bodies
which had been buried in front of the
Hall OF Justice in Portsmouth square on
the first day OF the wreck
| Thirty bodies were taken out and trans
\ ferred TO Laurel Hill cemetery or giver
10 the undertakers upon request OF rela,
tives. In the afternoon the coroner and hi.
assistants went to Washington square ant
finished their task OF removing the bodie.
that had received temporary buriar dur.