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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
A WALKING Map.

"The maps we have been giving as
premiums to subscriptions caused a
little temporary excitement in our Of
fee the other day" says the editor of
the Adams Enterprise. ben Spudge
called and casually remarked in the
presence of seven intending SUBJ
scribers that the said maps weren't
worth the paper they were printed on.
AS this observation caused the seven
intending ones to keep their cash in
their pockets we proceeded to make a
map of Bens countenance, and we
succeeded so well that he is now the
best walking advertisement our map
industry ever had. Call again, Ben,
old boy!"-Atlanta Constitution.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
LOTS OF CASH.
New York Banks Now Able to Help
Crop Moving.

Practically all the New York banks
now are sending cash into the south
and west to facilitate the movement
of crops. One large institution, with
several thousand correspondents, has
sent one-quarter of its resources to
help move the cotton crop.
Talking with a treasury official in
Washington a number of bankers as
sured him that the financial situation
is very noticeably improved. The
money stringency is gradually relax
ing. The demand on the part of the
banks for additional circulation con-
tinues undated and the amounts al
ready shipped from Washington hav-
ing marked influence in relieving the
present stringency.
The factsthat practically S60.000,0U
in currency disappeared from the New
York banks within a week is consid-
cred sufficient evidence that the New
York banks are doing their best to
meet the great demands upon them.
While the treasury department has
not decided as yet to undertake any
criminal prosecutions in connection
with the original causes of the money
trouble, it is declared that the two
men they are said to be investigating
especially were officers, one in each,
of the Mercantile and National Bank
of America
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
LATEST NEWS
OF MICHIGAN
SOME PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO THE CONSTITUTION.
AND PROSPECTS.
SOLDIERS HOME MATTER.
Mr.. Lille, of Kent, Makes a Proposal
That Wakes Up the Delegates to
the Work Before Them.
The Proposition.

The most discussed proposal in the
constitutional convention is the
amendment plan of Delegate Colon
C. Lille, of Kent, not merely because
or the method of amendment which
1t contains, but because ii can be seen
to contain solution of so many OF the
big problems which are crowding for
ward for recognition. Initiative-refer
endum, suffrage, prohibition, govern
ment ownership, are all held, accord
ing to thoughtful members of the con-
vention, within the compass OF the Lii
lie proposal for amending the revised
constitution. Ii is hereby proposal:
Sec. l. That the following sections
be adopted as sections In the revised
constitutions
Sec. l. Amendments to this consti-
tuition may be made on petition of 20
per cent of the qualified voters of the
state to the secretary of state, who
shall submit the proposed amendment
to the people for their ratification at
the next general election, and when
so submitted if the proposed amend
ment receives a majority of all the
votes cast at that election, it shall
become a part and parcel of this con-
stitution. (This section is new.
Sec. 2. The legislature, two-thirds
of both houses concurring, may pro-
pose amendments and submit them to
the people for ratification at gen.
eral election, and such proposal shall
become part and parcel of the consti-
tuition, if they receive a majority of
all the votes cast at such elect
CThis is in the present constitution.
The present expectation of the con-
vention is that the Lille proposal can
pass. Strong direct legislationists
say: I'VE shall get that if no more"
while ultra-conservatives say: "This
is the only proposition that looks as if
there might be danger of its passage"
The referendum plan is more IA
vored than the initiative. Perhaps
three-fourths of the proposals submit
ted on local government questions
contain some referendum provision,
and no man has appeared very VOL
emily opposed to local referendum
principles. The initiative has not APP
peared by Itself in local proposals,
though localities are included in the
state wide bills.
Strange to note, the recall, which
is usually mentioned in connection
with misunderstanding plans, has
not yet been presented in any propos-
al.
The sum of present opinion seems
TO be that there will be a measure of
referendum conceded in local matters
(this apart from general "home rule"
proyisions), and there will be an mi
tiative in constitutional amendments,
unless the tide turns.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO HAS
bUbOM|C PLAGUE
MORE THAN HALF OF THE PA
TENTS DIED-SEATTLE ALSO
HAS SEVERAL CASES.
DISEASE is SPREADING
Plague Twice Wrought Havoc In Eu.
rope-kiIIed One Million People In
Europe-Fears Of Spread to Eastern
Cities.

The bubonic plague, which was dis
covered in San Franciscos Chinatown
two months ago, has spread so that
at the last formal report there were
70 cases, 81 deaths, II recoveries. At
Seattle there were halt a dozen fatal
cases.
The San Francisco officials found
themselves unable to cope with the
situation, and asked the aid of the
United States government. They now
find it difficult to pay the 100000 a
month necessary to do the city's share
of the work, and they want the govern
ment to finance that, too.
Though only meager reports have
ben sent out from San Francisco, 1t
is known that he California authori-
ties have been greatly agitated. 1t is
feared that the epidemic will spread
to cities farther east. For this reason
it is contended that the United States
government is directly interested and
ought to lend its aid.
The Bubonic Plague.
The Oriental, Levantine or bubonic
plague exists in two principal forms,
the mild plague and the severe cpl
demic plague. 1t is the latter that
is so virulently fatal. 1t fiourishes
most readily in warm, moist climates
outside of the tropics, spreading
through conditions of poverty, dirt, or
bad sanitation. The bacteria are now
believed to be carried by the common
rat, thus accounting for its immense
Snread
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
Other Battles.

Kentucky has elected the entire Re-
publican state ticket, headed by Au-
gustus e. Wilson for governor, by ma
jorities ranging from 5000 to 10000.
The Kentucky legislature will have a
Democratic majority on joint ballot
and probably will elect Gov. Beckham
to the United States senate. Louisville
elected Republican mayor
Gov. Guild of Massachusetts, has
increased his plurality to about 1867
600, as against 10000 in 1906. The en-
tire state ticket and both branches Of
the legislature are Republican. OF
the two Democratic candidates Henry
M. Whitney strongly outran Charles
w. BARTLETT, the latter falling far be-
low Thomas l.. Hisgen, of the Inde-
pendence league.
The San Francisco election proved
landslide for the anti-graft leaders,
and the Good Government ticket has
been overwhelmingly elected from top
TO bottom. Mayor Edward r. Taylor,
Democrat, has plurality of more
than 1000 votes, while District At
torney VIM Langdon has SO Far ma
jority of 10000 over McGowan.
The election in Greater New York
resulted in a Democratic victory New
York county (Manhattan and The
Bronx, went overwhelmingly their
way, Thomas F. Foley for sheriff, hav-
ing a plurality of 26.723 over NJ. F.
Ihmsen, Independence League and Re-
publican, in a comparatively light
vote.
Late returns indicate the election of
j. Franklin Fort Rep), governor of
New Jersey by nearly 5000 The
state legislature will be Republican.
Rhode Island has reelected Gov
James II. Higgins, Democrat. his plu-
rality now reaching 2,307, a gain of
900 since 1904 The general assem-.
bly, is Republican in both branches,
ensuring the return of George Peabody
Wetmore to the u. s. senate.
Maryland has elected Judge Austin
l.. Crothers (Dem) for governor and
the entire Democratic state ticket by
about 1000 plurality. Ex-Gov Smith
carried the primaries for the long term
in the United States senate and SEN
ator VIM. Pinckney Whyte is assured
Of the short term
b Practically without opposition, the
Mississippi Democratic state ticket
with e. f. Noel for governor, was
elected yesterday.
Through the election of John d.
Bransford as mayor, the general city
ticket and a majority of the city
council, the American party retained
complete control of Salt Lake City for
two more years.
In Toledo Brand Whitlock was elect
ed mayor on his Independent ticket,
getting 5000 plurality. He stands for
three-cent street car fares. In Column
bus o., G. A. Bond (Rep.) was elected
mayor by 5000 In Cincinnati Col.
Leopold Markheit (Rep.) won by TO-
900 over Mayor Dempsey (Dem. and
Frank Pfaff Getty ticket.
Pennsylvania elected John o. Sheats
state treasurer by 100000.
Virginia elected a Democratic state
Legislature. Nebraska is 10000 Repub-
lican On the state ticket
Delaware voted dry except in the
city of Wilmington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

]. Pierpont Morgan is to pay $4,000
a month rent for house in Europe,
and Henry Allen notifies him that he
is getting cheated, inasmuch as he can
rent one of the most desirable homes
in Wichita, equipped for natural gas,
for 500 month. But, observes the To
peka Journal, just as like as not, Pierp
will insist on going ahead and being
cheated just the same. Some people
are extremely bull headed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
PLEASANT SUMMER.
Right Food the Cause.
| Wis. woman says:

A Wis. woman says:
Il was run down and weak, troubled
with nervousness and headache for the
last six years. The least excitement
would make me nervous and cause
severe headache.
This summer / have been eating
Grape-Nuts regularly and feel better
than for the six past years.
Il am not troubled with headache
and nervousness, and weigh more than
I ever have before In my life. l gained
lbs In one week"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the book. The
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs,
There's q Reason"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
THE MARKETS.

Detroit-Cattle-Ex dryfed steers
aand heifers, $5;- steers and heifers.
So 500 &c e. s. Loo 5S 5@ stssrs ans
steers and heifers that are fat. 500 to
900, $S 25@3 20: grass steers and
eers eb 59st fare faT 0sS * 100 s$m
cows, SO 25m3 so; common cows, 81 SO
as; Gamers, 81 25 al rs; choice heavy
bulls, s. 20; fair to good boloognas,
choice feeding steers 500 to 1000, SO SO
al fair feeding steers, 500 to 1000, So
@S- 81; choice stockers, 500 to 700,
81 1903; fair stockers, 500 to 700 81 so
az Co. stock heifers. 50 25; mixers.
large, young. medium. age. $4,000;
common mixers. ,:25 @s5.
Veal calves-Market Csc higher
best, 1907 so: others. So 5O@6 rs;
mich cows and springers steady
Sheep and lambs-Market lambs soc
as 75; fair to good lambs, s. 50@6;
light to common lambs. 81 50m5; fair
to good butcher sheep, s4Q4 so; culls
Hogs-Market Use lower than last
Thursday. Range Of prices: Light to
good butchers, s. 25Q5 30; pigs, IS;
light workers., IS 25; roughs. 81 so;
stays, 1-3 off.
East .--Cattle-Market gem
steeFs s55@S5o best s Sss' to efB sSG
1000 to 1.I0O-Ib sf@ASo: best fat heif-
erS. $4m4. medlum, 1873 a. 800: COM
mon $2.75m3; best feeding steers. $40
4.25: stockers. $2.50M3 $50: export bulls,
$4m425: bologna bulls. $3@3.25: stock
bulls. s250M3 Fresh cows steady;
choice, $45 m55; good $350D45: medium,
1908: common, $20n23.
Hogs-Market slow medium and
heavy. s6.40@6.50; choice $3.50; york
ers. $40; pigs, $6.15@6.3O; roughs,
Sheep-Market active and higher;
best lambs. 81 400 $50; cplls, s6@65o:
s575; ewes. $5@5.5O; prospects, lower
last of the week.
Calves-Active; best. s9m925: me-
dunn to good. s6@s.50; heavy. s4@450.
Grain. Etc.
Detroit-Wheat-Cas No. 2 red
95hc; December opened with break
OF "a at SO Sac, worked up TO 9SA c
and declined to 95hc: May opened at
81 03A, gained / &c and declined TO
81 02% No. 3 red, 92Ac; No. l white,
95Hc.
oatsECash No. white. see: No. 4
white. car at 81 NC; rejected. l car at
acc, l at 4Skc.
Rye-Cash No. 2. 7sc.
Cloverseed-Prime spot 50 40: De-
cember. 50 so: March. 50 60: sample, Ia
bags at So So 5 at 81 so; prime alsike
80 %: sample alsike, 5 bags at S.
Timothy seed-Prime spot, 10 bags
Beans.cash. 81; November. 81 IS,
December and January. 81 SIS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
A Gruesome Exhibit.

During the recent session OF the
pardon board Nancy Flood, OF Grand
Rapids, who is serving a life sentence
in the Detroit house of correction for
the murder of a farm hand tried again
to secure a pardon. At infinite pains
and with not a little skill Mrs. Flood
has prepared miniature. Of her home
where the shooting occurred, showing
every detail of the tragedy, even to
the body of the victim with the top of
his head blown off and the gun lying
on the floor. Even the blood stains on
the wall were reproduced
A member of the board said it was
the most gruesome exhibit that ever
came under his notice. 1t is believed
to be unlikely that the board will
recommend the pardon Of the woman
for the present
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
Money Loosens Up.

The amount of additional national
bank notes being shipped is daily in
creasing, and the treasury officials are
greatly encouraged in the belief that
this crisis in the money stringency
has passed, and that gradual relaxa-
ton in the tension that has existed
for three weeks may confidently be
expected. The National City bank, OF
New York, has arranged for 81 900, 900
additional circulation, making $3,000,-
900 for this bank within the last week
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
AS a result of the Purity congress

AS a result Of the Purity congress
which adjourned In Battle Creek We'd
nesday, there will be an organization
formed to prify that city.
The supreme court has decided that
Mrs. Helen Brachvogel, of Muskegon,
may not assign her income from an es-
tate OF $4,000, which was placed in
her hands by the late Charles II.
Hackley.
A rabid dog snapped at County
Poor Commissioner Gordon, OF Muske.
gon, and though his trousers were
torn, a roll of bills in his pocket
stopped the animals teeth before II
reached the skin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
A siioht Difference.

MY dear" said a gentleman to his
wife, where did all those books on
astronomy on the library table come
from? They are not ours"
"A pleasant little surprise for you,"
responded the lady. You know, you
said this morning that we ought to
study astronomy, so went to a book
store and bought everything could
find on the subject"
1t was some minutes before he
spoke.
"My dear" he then said, slowly, his
voice husky with emotion, II never
said we must study astronomy. 1 said
we must study economy"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

The American manager of an Eng
lish railroad is trying to break his
conductors or guards of the habit of
dropping their 'h's" and to say
Hampstead" and "Higate," instead OF
"Ampstead" and "Ighgate" The first
thing he knows that manager will
find himself in the clutches of the hu,
name society at the instigation OF
his outraged subordinates.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

The proposition to remove the re.
stored warship Constitution from Bos
ton to Annapolis, for use as the flagship
of the commander of the naval acad.
envy, has been warmly opposed in Bos
ton, where the ship was built and
where 1t has been anchored for many
years. Much can be said in favor OF
keeping the historic vessels of the
navy at widely separated points, in
stead Of collecting them all at one sta
ton. They are, remarks the Youths
Companion, object lessons in patrio
tism which citizens in all sections
should have an opportunity to study.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
THE NOVEMBER
ELECTIONS
TOM L. JOHNSON ELECTED
MAYOR OF CLEVELAND FOR
A FOURTH TERM.
RESULT IN OTHER STATES
Kentucky Elects Republican Governor
-Anti-Graft Goes In California
Reports From All the Battle
Grounds.
johnson Has Cleveland.

Tom l.. Johnson is again a winner
his plurality over Rep. Theodore Bur.
ton for mayor. of Cleveland exceeding
5000. Johnson says he will be a
candidate for a fifth term two years
hence and site kto his task of giving
Cleveland three-cent street car fares.
Complete returns give Johnson 4S,339
votes, and Burotn, 39,O26, Johnson s
exact plurality being 1913. The entire
Democratic ticket was elected with
the exception of police clerk. The
city council will stand rs Democrats
to z Republicans. 1t is reported that
because Of his victory Johnson may be
William Jennings Bryan's candidate
for the presidency next year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
New Postoffice.

Postmaster Prettyman received
word from the treasury department in
Washington Wednesday that an APP
preparation of $4,000 had been made
for Ann Arbor's new postoffice. He
was directed to advertise for bids with
the stipulation that the successful bid
der must complete the building by
May /, 1909. The structure will be
SSx66 feet and will be located at the
corner of Catharine and Main streets.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
D. M. FERRY DEAD.
Heart Failure Claims DetroIt's Mil.
Iionaire Seed Merchant.


Dexter Mason Ferry, head Of the
great seed firm which bears his name
and widely known throughout the
state in business and political life,
was found dead In bed in his resi-
dence, 1910 Woodward avenue, early
Monday morning. Although Mr.. Ferry
had not been in robust health during
the last year. he had suffered from
no illness and was apparently in his
usual health when he retired Sunday
evening. Saturday he had visited his
office as usual and had made no COM
plant of feeling i'll. Monday morning
he did not arise at the usual time
and, when members of the family
went to his room, 1t was found that
he had passed away.
Once a Farmland.
Mr. Ferrys life is the story of
steady development from the humble
position of farm hand, and later of
errand boy in the city, to the high
place of a millionaire business man
whose achievements were the result
of persistent and skillful devotion 10
business, and of methods entirely
free from the spectacular ways of la
ter-day high finance. Incidents in his
life, showing how he labored hard to
seize every educational advantage, no
matter how meager, and other later
facts reveal the type of successful
business man that is sometimes desig-
mated as old-fashioned
Dexter NJ. Ferry was born in Low
Vile, Lewis county. N. Y, on August
8, 1888. He was the son Of a wagon
maker.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

A peculiar run of Indian names is
given by the Indian School Journal in
the case of woman whose name was
Mollie Panther. She first married Mr..
Coon, and next gentleman named
Fox, and after his demise welded Mr..
Mule. When Mule died she became
Mrs. Wolf, then Mrs. Tiger. and wound
up the list by marrying Mr.. Hogg.
Some enterprising man ought to get
hold of her and start a menagerie
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

A West Virginia man had his hopes
OF happiness blasted by the ghost of
the former husband of the lady he was
to marry appearing to her and warn
ing her against another. matrimonial
venture just before the knot was tied.
This was. indeed, a mean-spirited in.
reference.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

A statue of lola is to be erected in
Paris directly opposite the Palace of
Justice. And thus is appropriate honor
done to the memory of the man who
has made the greatest fight for justice
almost single-handed in face of the
most tremendous odds.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

The 1902 girls who arrived on an
immigrant ship the other day in
search of American husbands are des.
cribed as fascinating" But if they
were not fascinating enough to at.
tract would-be husbands in their own
country how do they expect men in
the United States, with the high
standard set by the American girl to
judge by, to be captivated off hand?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

Luther Burbank has now succeeded
In producing a tree that bears seven
ty-three different kinds of apples.
Since the days of Adam, says the Bal
timore American, the apple tree seems
to have fascination for men of the
experimental frame of mind.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

A Kansas man is convinced that ad
vertising pays. Recently he lost a Sc
bill and advertised in one Of his town
papers. Within three hours thereaf
ter he had the bill returned to him by
a stranger who had found it. The
next day, says the Ohio Sun, he found
the missing bill in his vest pocket
and now declares that advertising
pays just exactly 100 per cent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

The Chinese system of inviting the
moon to partake of the moon day
feast" seems to fill all the require.
ments of sentiment without danger Of
acceptance. The moon does not even
send regrets. 1t serves all the purpos-
es of leaving calling cards or sending
announcement cards as practiced by
our own social circles, and also adds
a pleasing variety to the feast, at
least equal to pink shades for the can.
dies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

Henry Altman, of Charlotte, who
pleaded guilty to burning the barn of
a neighbor, was sent to Ionia for two
years.
Under the new primary act only
the thirteenth, fourteenth, eighteenth
and twentieth senatorial districts will
have primaries next year, unless the
question is resubmitted upon the pc
tition OF enrolled voters.
Irene, who is suing Joseph Farrell
for a divorce in Adrian, was refused
the decree by Judge Chester because
he had granted the woman another
one, and from Joseph's brother, this
year.
Section hands Of the Northwestern
railway between Green Bay and Ish-
peming struck because their wages
were reduced from $3.50 to s1.35 a
day. The shop employees also threaten
to strike.
Sault Ste. Marie banks issued state.
ments that the 90-day withdrawal no.
tice would be required and business
men announce that checks will be
accepted
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
AMUsEMENrs IN DETROIT
Week Ending Novembe l6, 1907.

TEMPLE THEATRE AND WONDERLAND :.
Afternoons 2l5. 100 TO 30: Evenings Sis
loo. to &c Fred. Walton & Co, Walter
G. Kelley, etc. Nov. i6-May Irwin.
WHITNEY OPERA HOUSE Matinees daily
except Wednesday. loo, zoe, soc. "LOTTIE
WILLIAMS"
LYCEUM THEATER-Every Night. Mats.
Sun, Wed, Sat. loo, 25c, soc. 1.-THE
BURGOMASTER."
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sun, Tues, Thurs
and Sat. Prices 25c, Soc, SOC and 75c. AL
Matlnees Except sunday DC. "CHARITY
BALL"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

The Rev. Mr.. McPherson's observa-
ton that "sin is merely virtue in the
wrong place" is suggestive of the an.
cient truth that dust is nothing but
mud with the Juice squeezed out"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. William Parmelee,
OF billiards, celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary Wednesday.
Sixty-two relatives and friends were
guests.
In the damage suit of Peter Forster
against DR.. l. E. Randall, of Bay City,
for $4,000 damages because of al.
legged malpractice, the jury was out %
and half hours without being able
to reach an agreement. Four OF the
members voted on every one Of the
100 ballots taken in favor of a verdict
OF no cause of action. The case was
on trial all week and grew out OF
treatment to a broken leg
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14
EorestaIleo.

Mifkins-I don't believe a word OF
It.
Windig-A word of what?
Mifkins-Of what you just now
said.
Windig-I didn't say anything.
Mifkins-Well, it's all the same. I
don't believe word of what you
would have said If you had said any
thing
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-14

Crown Prince Frederick William OF
Germany is taking course Intended
to prepare him for the throne. That
must be a fine trade to learn.