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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-08-17
GIVES REASONS
AGAINST BONDING
FavOrs Reserving Bonding Powers
for Municipal Water and Light

Editor Press The question of
bonding the city for $40, 900 to pro-
vide city hall, jail and fire station
is one Of the most important meas
ures ever submitted to the people,
and is worthy of most CAREFUL eoDsid-
Grafton; that the city needs jailEa
fire station is beyond question. The
present Jail is a disgrace to any com
munity, but whether it is desirable
TO expend $40, 600 for this purpose
is open to serious doubt.
The recent decision of the water
commission in fixing water rates at
practically the same figure as hereto
fore exacted by the company, in
dictates no immediate relief in
that direction. The failure of the
commission to take up the question
of tapping charge is also significant.
And the question of light charges is
not open to arbitration. These
charges therefore will in the future
be all the consumer will stand
There ia then practically no relief
from present high prices Of water and
light.
The municipal ownership of water
and light has come to be public ne
Oessity, and the necessity in Occur
d'Alene for these is greater than In
most other towns of this size. To
practically exhaust the bonding ca
paCity of the city in an ornamental
pity hall is to postpone indefinitely
The prospect of cheaper light and
ater. The latter are necessities, the
ormer an extravagant luxury.
Then the present site is not the
best for a city hall. True it Is an
EXCELLENT business stand, and coup
10 of stores on the drst floor and
offices on the upper floor could be
tented, possibly at good profits, but
do not undertand that the city is
authorized by law to enter into the
usinsss of building for speculative
nrposes, no matter how alluring the
romise of rents may be.
II the present site we're sold and
e secured In a more commanding
sition in the less expensive dis
pts, the amount saved would go far
gard supplying the necessary jail
FIRE station. While the additional
81 to be raised by bond would not
riously interfere with the city S
bilty to own and operate its water
I'd light necessities in the near fu.
re.
The proposition then to bond the
By for $40, 900 for city hall means
at there will be no relief from pres.
% high rates OF water and light
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-08-17
BETTER WIRE SERVICE

Chicago, Aug. II. The officers
the Commercial Telegraph Oper-
RS union changed front on the
position to arbitrate and an
hnced that they would accept the
ces of the American Federation of
Dor in settling their differences
d the companies. This board con-
. of John Mitchell of the Mine
rkers, Daniel Keefe of the Long
bremen and President Samuel
npers of the American Federation
labor. Gompers made the above
nunCement.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-08-17

Ernest Blanchard will open his res
taurant next Wednesday in the Mon
Afghan block adjacent the Steele
Wright building. The last meal in
the Occur d'Alene Inn will be given
tomo at dinner. After that
time the patrons will be served at
the restaurant. except during the in
term from Sunday TO Wednesday.
both places will be closed. The pres
emit dining room will be cut up into
10 rooms to meet the great demand
Of the business.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-08-17
PASSED FORGED CHECK
Wakes Successful Escape With
the Proceeds.

A man claiming to be q. r. Davis
yesterday passed forged check upon
the grocery store Of Arnold & Olson,
north Fourth street. The check was
drawn for s22.65 on the First Ma
tional bank and signed by Kennedy &
Bro. The individual was of med
ium height, weighing about $50
pounds has dark eyes and smooth
face unshaved fer about five days.
He was dressed in dark clothing
he purchased about 50 worth of
groceries and received the difference
of the check in cash. NO clue las
been discovered to the mans where
abouts.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-08-17
ONE ON The DOCTOR
RustIed for Change and Found
Counterfeit Coin.

An interesting story IL being told
ON q local physician with Az extensive
practice in Occur d'Alsne and violin
ity. About two weeks ago, after ~
O'Clock at night, when the physician
had retired, a call came for him 70
dress an injured hand Of man IA
waiting, which he proceeded to do.
The man gave the doctor IS for HE
pay but inasmuch as there was $3.50
due In change, the doctor began to
hustle around. To his Consideration
be found be had no change. II vas
too late to get IL from places Of bust
ness, so he proceeded TO rife the
pockets OF his bunkmAts where be
found the required change. Later
Il developed that the 81 and fifty cent
peices we're counteffeits which the
owner had carefully treasured for
many years and valued at 800.
Meanwhile the man left with bis
counterfeit money, thinking Il full
value and the doctor, we'll he IL hunt
ing for two counterfeit coins 10 save
digging mp their appraised value.
Occur d'Alene will have but four
more opportunities TO consult DIR.
Phster. the noted eye specialist ut
toe Antler hotel, Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. Is.
10, 20. 81. Examination ls free.
DIR. Pfister lie the most successful eye
specialist in the Inland Empire,
where he has over II. 600 patients.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-08-17

past. Some are talking Of testing
the Law TO ascertain its legality.
They all claim 1t is an injustice to say
the least.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-08-17

Epnminondas Thomas, who las
been visiting his parents and rein.
tivos for some time, returns TO bis
Missouri home Monday.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-08-17
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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-08-17
BLAMES HIS FATHER
Former Occur d'Alene Family
DisagPees.

G. L. Thomas, the young man
taken to Seattle from Tacoma on the
charge of issuing checks on the
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-08-17
GENERAL STRIKE ORDER

Chicago, Aug. 17.-President
Small of the Commercial Telegraph
ers' union last night declared a gen.
eral strike order.
Despite the issuance of the order
the situation in this city was not
materially changed today. All Of
the men who were disposed to strike
we're already out 1t was believed
by the officials of the union that the
order would paralyze a number Of
brokerage and commission houses,
but no additional strike was reported.
Both the Postal and Western Union
increased their forces on the board
late yesterday and again today.
Applications are coming from the
strikers for their old positions. The
Improvement in the Associated Press
service was marked after that of yes
taTday. A number of towns on the
west, north and south circuits which
did not report yesterday were re-
ceiying the full report today, and the
volume of news handled was much
greater than at any time since the
walkout on Monday night.
Efforts at peace making have so
far produced nc effect. either on
employers or telegraph operators.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-08-17
wALKoUT AT ST. LOUIS

st. Louis, Aug. 17.-About 50
operators working on private wires
in brokerage offices were called out
by President A. L. Ewing of the
local union of commercial telegraph
ers. AS soon az the operators were
notified they closed their wires and
quit
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
Fine Services

Those who we're present at the Con-
gregational church services Sunday en-
Ioved rich treat. not only in the sermons
delivered by Rev. N. J. Myers, but in the
song service led by the large chorus choir
Mrs. Fred f. Ireland presided at the
pipe organ in the morning and her play
ing showed that she is no stranger to that
kind of an instrument. Mrs. Ireland was
organst in the church at her old home
in St. Joseph for long time and her
knowledge Of it and experience fit her
for the work and with only little prac-
tice she played very finely indeed.
Mrs. j. n. Armstrong played in the
evening and she also knows how, having
had experience as an organist in a church
in Ontario, and together with Mrs. Ire
land received many compliments. Their
aceompaniments and voluntaries were
excellent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
SCOTT NJ. ad

This morning at the early hour OF $50,
at SIS. Peter e. Paul's. by Rev. FIR. Nc
Carthy, Mrs. Mary Mead Of Belding and
Mr.. Chas. M. Scott Of this city were unit
ed in marriage, in the presence Of fifteen
or twenty intimate friends, who were
awake to the important event.
Mrs Mead has for several years been a
resident Of Beding. but she formerly lived
in lons, where she and the groom we're
sohoomates 80 years ago MIR. Scott has
been a resident Of Ionia since 9z5. living
here as boy and man 81 years. and win
mig the respect Of all who know him. The
best wishes Of many friends 90 with the IN
in their new home. where it is hoped they
NAV live long useful and happy lives
They 90 at once to house keeping. at
500 State street, which has been duly fur
nished and prepared for their comfort,
and where they will be at home 10 friend 5.
-lonia Standard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
AN ECHO MEETING

Was Held In Church of Christ with
Echoes from state =. =. Convention
An echo meeting was held Sunday af-
ternoon at 3 O'Clock in the Church Of
Christ, when reports from the recent
state Sunday school association held in
Kalamazoo we're given by delegates from
this city who attended the meeting.
There was good audience present,
among the number being the clergymen
of the city and superinrendents of the
Sunday schools. Rev 0. w. Winter.
pastor Of the Church of Christ, conducted
the service and Rev. N. J. Myers offered
prayer The large choir of the church
sang ard a special feature of the after
noon was the singing OF the convention
song, Keep Sweet" Mrs. Henry Fried
ley sang the solo part. the congregation
jolning in the chorus. Mrs. Myron Span
ogle and Miss Mabel Palmer sang beau
tlfuI duet.
The reports Of the convention given by
Rev. Winter and Mrs A. L. Benedict,
who with DR.. j s. Morris were the dele
gates present from this city, were very
interesting and instructive. Or. Morris
was called away before making his re
port. twas noted that there were more
than two thousand delegates present at
the convention. which was very enthus-
iastic one, the uppermost thought Of
which was better teacher training more
effective temperance work and purity
work. There seems to be a general
movement. according to the reports. all
along the line in Michigan for greater ac-
tivty and more thorough work in Sunday
schools throughout the state.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
New Laws

The following are some Of the laws
passed by the last Legislature and now in
effect:
Act No. "a provides for the punishment
of parents who neglect to have their chill
dren between the ages Of and 6 years
attend school during the entire school
year.
Act No. 81 makes it criminal offence
to beat boarding House keeper out Of
his pay for meals or lodeingsAtnd applies
to boarders by the meal. day. week. or
month. The refusal or neglect to pay is
made prma facie evidence Of an intent to
defraud.
Act No. So provides for the punish
ment of any physician or surgeon who
shalt employ any solicitor, capper or
drummer for the purpose Of procuring
patients, or who shall subsidize any hotel
or boarding house, or who shall pay or
present to any person money or other
valuable gift for bringing patients to him.
Act No. 249 provides that mo person
shall taunt or otherwise accuse another
OF having been a convict or an inmate OF
any jail, prison or reformatory."
Act No2s4 provides that every man or
boy who shall marry any woman or girl
for the purpose Of escaping prosecution for
rape, bastardy or seduction and shall
! afterwards desert her without good cause,
shall be deemed guilty of a felony and up
on conviction shall be fined not more than
$1,000 or be imprisoned not more than
three years
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
The FINANCIAL
FURRY PASSING
Currency Begins to Come Out In
the Open
Confidence Is Being Restored Says
John ID. Rockefeller-Local
Conditions Good

THE worst is over said John D. Rock
efeler in an interview in New York this
week, when asked mis- opinion regarding
the financial situation.
1t was at the close of the service attic
Fifth Avenue Baptist church which he at
lei ded that Mr.. Rockefeller gave his
opinion TO friends. There was no neces-
sity for that worst ever to have ap-
pc ared," he continued. "but of course we
are bound to feel the effects of it for some
time "
what do you think was the real cause
Of the panic9" he was asked. "Oh, there
were a number of causes. They all hap
pened to combine and come to head at
one time. All of these combined forces
created uneasiness and lack of conf
dence.
When you remove confidence from the
business world trouble is bound to ensue.
Confidence will be restored gradually and
we will resume our normal condition.
This is too great a country to be held
down. This financial condition was fore
seen long before it was felt. Several
we'll known men pointed out that it was
bound to come unless measures were
adopted to stop It,
With more than Sloo,ooo,ooo in gold
flowing into the United States from for
eRn countries, the government mints is
suing paper. silver and gold and the peo-
pie who have been boarding and hiding it
away now making deposits in banks or
letting it out on securities, the situation is
clearing and very soon will reach normal
conGition.
The banks in Belding are taking care Of
all business that comes and it is remark
able how we'll they have met the contin-
gency during the furry of the past ak
weeks Every local check is being cashed
and large quantities of currency are pass
ing through the paying teller's window
every day IN its movements to care for
the diversified business interests of the
city and surrounding countryl Surely all
the people have cause for giving thanks
on this Thanksgiving day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
MAX GALS DEAD
Old Soldier and GOOD Citizen Gone
End Came AT soldiers Home

Ola soldier ana GOOd C1tlZen Il GOne-
End Came at soldiers Home
Macmillan Gals, one of our old and
respected citizens. passed away at the
soldiers home in Grand Rapids Wednes-
day. Nov. 20, aged SO years, and his re-
mains were brought to his late home in
this city, where the funeral was held on
Friday following. He had been alng for
several years.
The deceased was born in Germany IN
l84l and when he was twelve years old
came to New York with his parents and
later to Michigan, settling in Grattan
township. Kent county. In 1864 he was
married to Kate Dunbar at Laphamyie,
Kent county. and soon after enlisted and
served in the g lst Mich. lnft
He was one of the guards at the s. Il
of c. while Major E c. Watkins was in
charge, serving the state four years.
SIX years ago he moved from his farm in
Grattan to this city, purchased house
and lot and later exchanged the farm
with S. S. Smith for the property on the
corner of Congress and Hanover streets
He was member OF Dan S. Root Post. a
member of the Baptist church and also
of the Masonic order.
The funeral was largely attended, Rev.
C. e Maxfield officiating, with interment
in River Ridge -smetery Members OF
the G. A. r the Masonic order, r. NJ A.
and many others we're present. The
casket was covered with the stars and
stripes and beautiful floral pieces from
the G. A. R., Masonic order, r. N. A +,
Beldng Legion, Baptist church and the
BARRIERS of Iona. He leaves besides his
wife three sons and two daughters. his
death being the first break in the family :;
Fred Gals, Ionia; Arthur, Mcbride; Rus
sell, of this city; Mary Davis of Otisco
and Emma Coon of this city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
a Rummage sale

The ladies Of the Social Circle will hold
a rummage sale in the Hubbell block on
Pleasant street. commencing Wednesday.
Dec. a., and continuing until Saturday
night, Dec. T. Ladies or friends having
anything for the sale will find the store
open on Tuesday if they have anything to
deliver for the sale. The Ladies Social
Circle will meet in the store on Wednes-
day, instead Of at Mrs. Smiths as for
merly announced. On Saturday baked
goods sale will be held in connection with
the rummage sale and all ladies' are re-
quested to bring something to this sale
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
A sudden summons

Last Monday morning Conductor John
Names in charge Of train no. 8 from
Saginaw to Grand Rapids. while on the
point Of registering his train at the depot
in Edmore, fell dead as result Of an at
tack Of heart disease Mr. Mains was q
well known conductor and his sudden
death cast gloom all along the line.
Conductor Stebbins, who went through
here on the z:24 train Monday morning.
was put in charge Of his train and came
through here with the same.
Mr.. Names had been we'll ard healthy
to the moment Of his death. Verify in the
midst of life we are in death.
The "Reflex" gas lamp burns a whole
evening for one cent. 20tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
Fnirnt orIenns

The Ladies Aid ociety will hold a fair
at Orleans town nyIl Dec. q. Door opens
at 2 p. m.
Among the attractions will be an are
and necessity booth, fine vegetable dis
play, candy and popcorn booth, mu-
scum both interesting and instructive, a
picture gallery Of special interest to the
young and other amusements too numer-
Gus to mention.
And last but not least, chicken pie
supper will be served from o'clock un-
til all are served Admission, Sc; supper,
2oc.
Don't forget to call at the postoffce be-
fore leaving the hall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
Baptist Ladies' Bazaar.

Don't forget, if you care anything about
getting a nice Christmas present. that the
ladies' Of the Baptist church. are prepar-
ing to hold three days sale OF fancy and
useful articles, al the church. day anG
evening of December | lth, 18th and
18th. You can get anything your want.
for Father or Mother, Sister or Brother,
Sweetheart or Lover. Wait for this sale,
same time save money. 23-Tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
An Echo Meeting.

At the regular evening service in tie
Church Of Christ next Sunday evening
the regular sermon will be dispensed with
and an echo meeting Of the recent State
Christian Endeayor convention held at
Grand Rapids last week. Talks will be
given by Mrs Agnes Butcher. Miss Ethel
Davis and c. w. Knight. All interested
in this great meeting are invited to come
to this service and hear the reports of
this wonderfully successful meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
Notice.

Section /, Ordinance No SO of the City
of Beding provides that no person shall
throw or cause to be thrown any ashes,
or refuse OF coal. or any dirt or rubbish Of
any description into any street, lane or
alley or on any sidewalk Of said City, and
all persons are hereby warned agains;
doing so as this Ordinance will be strictly
enforced. w. w Mitchell,
Street Commissioner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28

Headquarters Dan S. Root Corps No.
lz5 auxiliary to @. A. r.
The annual meeting of above corps vii
be held Saturday. Dec z. at o'clock p
M, in their hall for the purpose Of electlng
officers. delegates and such other business
as may properly come before it. AL
members six months in arrears for dues
are prohibited from voting or holding Of.
flee Article 4, Section /, rules and reg
ulations official
Press Corresp.-Mary E. H. Coyille
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28
ARE SEEKING
APPOINTMENTS
Eleven Young Fifth District Men
Strive TOR the Prize.
for Places at Annapolis
and West Point held saturday
Beldfng Not Represented.

Eleven Young men wrote down answers
to questions and chewed their pencils after
the good old-fashioned examination idea
all day Saturday in the Lincoln club rooms.
Grand Rapids.
They were anxious to become officers of
the United States either in the naval or
military departments.
Following are the names and actresses
of the young men who took the examina-
ton, with the branch of the service they
wished to enter: Francis Bookey, West
Point Cannonsburg; Robert Alton. West
Point, lonia; Lawrence Leonard, Annapo-
lis, Grand Rapids; Keith J, Muir, Annapo-
lis. Grand Rapids; Harry Fisher. West
Point, Grand Rapids; Hugh c, Stringham,
Annapolis. Portland; Bert j. Huizenga,
Annapolis, Holland;
The questions were asked on seven stud
les and the general requirements are about
those that would or ought to be possessed
by boy who had passed the eleventh
grade at high school
Prof. James Sutphen of Holland, Prof.
Arthur Troop Of Grandvie and Prof. Har
yey H. Lowrey of lonia were the examn-
ers. They expect to make report in
few days.
The studies we're geometry. algebra,
arithmetic, history, grammar, rhetoric,
and geography.
One principal and two alternates are to
be named for the West Point and one
principal and three aternates for the An
napolis naval academy Congressman
Diekema will name the lads getting the
highest averages and they will go to the
places designated. If they pass the rigid
physical examination that is always re-
quired they will be admitted to the school
Sometimes the principals fail in this.
when the alternates have the chance to
make good. Uncle Sam takes none but
the best fitted and the competition is hard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-28

hut never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar. It stops the cough.
heals and strengthens the lungs and
prevents pneumonia. Sold by Wort
ley & French.
The Washington times., 1907-06-29

Jury that If a verdict of acquittal Is
brought IN. I will ask the Judge 10 ask
the men composing the jury whether
they based their verdict on the plea OF
insanity"
What Homicide Is.
Mr.. Harmon then called the jury's at
tention to the degree Of the crime, and
explained that homicide was either
murder In the first or second degree or
manslaughter. and that the burden 10
elevate the crime TO the highest degree
rested upon the Commonwealth.
Mr.. Harmon contended that from the
facts that have developed by the testi-
mony of witnesses the present case
could not be less than manslaughter,
but that the Commonwealth had tried
10 raise the crime to the highest degree
OF crime, which is murder.
Take the case of Judge Loving" he
continued He heard OF the alleged
assault in the morning and the killing
was done in the afternoon. Was there
time for due elaboration? IL was a
grievous wrong. as he thought. II would
have been so TO any man. But the law
says that a man must control his pas
sion, and not act upon the impulse.