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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
Republican Nominations
CONVENTION FELL DOWN

The Iona County convention for the
election of delegates to the state conven-
ton this week did a fool act IN allowing
the resolution committee to bamboozle It
into the adoption Of set of resolutions
that are remarkable for what they did say
and intensely remarkable for what was
left out which ought to have been said
Ii were far better that none should have
been adopted than to have allowed Inc
mess to 60 through unchalleuged The
brain and Drawn of lonia county when
assembled in convention has usually been
quick to see things and place a veto at
once on attempts to thrust Objectionable
matter into a convention and push i
through, but for once the whole bunch fell
down and have, ever since the ADJOURN
ment, been kicking themselves for being
chumps in allowing them to pass W. 3
Heath, chairman of the committee, how
ever. and Warden Otis Fuller, VINO it IS
said was the father Of the resolutions,
have been laughing in their sleeves at the
easy way it Was done.
The plank referring to primary reform
was untimely, uncaled for, and a direct
slap at Gov. Warmers administration ano
the leaving unsad of anything comp-
mentary to the present administration in
both county and state was an insult moi
only to the officials but also to the hither-
to fair name Of the county. There should
come reckoning, ltshould teach future
conventions that eternal vigilance and the
Johnny on the spot" theory is the price Of
of liberty
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
IF RRYANtsM HAD CARRIED

Gov. Hughes said in his speech at
Youngstown, Ohio: "If all that Mr. Bry-
an has favored during the past 2 years
had been enacted into law we should have
been overwhelmed with disaster and
would regard it as our chief business in
the future to find way of escape from
the meshes of i'll considered legislation IN
which we would have been entsnged.
1t is fortunate for him as we'll as for us
that he was defeated, and whatever may
be his present political potentially may
be ascribed to the fact that hitherto he
has not been permitted to carry out his
program. No doubt much remains to be
accomplished in the way Of necessary re-
form, but the record already made by the
republican party is a noteworthy one ano
we must make further advances with care
and needed reflection
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

4 Az 49, s.-ss- 4 x<Ler xS4s2st~s. (, al ),
and forgotten and the Fourth Of July
a meaningless date on the calemiarl
One of the most ridiculous of these
prophecies was contained In speech
Mr.. Bryan made In support Of Judge
Parker during the campaign OF 1904,
when he attacked President Roosevelt
bitterly. This prophecy had 1t that
military despotism was sure to follow
the decrease In the size of the standing
army In this speech Mr.. Bryan also
emphasized the fact that he was then
and always would be firm believer In
the principle of free silver. He sum-
med up his position on this question In
the following sentence:
81 believe to-day in the principles set
forth at Chicago and Kansas City Go
to ~ and shall continue to fight for
those principles"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
THE VERMONT ELECTION.
Result of Victory Indicates Undi-
minished Majorities for Republi'
cans in November.

cans in November.
Raymond, the Washington CORE
spondent of the Chicago Tribune, who
Is regarded as one of the most reliable
political writer's in the country, regards
tho result of the Vermont election as
presaglng absolute victory for Mr.. Taft.
In a recent special dispatch to the
Tribune Raymond said:
practically speaking, the result OF
Tuesdays election is more favorable to
the Republicans than they had any
right TO expect, because there has been
10 determined campaign for the purpose
Of making good showing In Vermont
and few of the big guns of the party
year
There is, Of course, a slight falling
off in the vote of both Republicans and
Democrats, as compared with four
years ago, but this was entirely to be
expected. because at that time ROose-
velt was the nominee of bis party for
president. and the result In Vermont In
that year was merely a forerunner OF
the tremendous landslide which took
place nj. over the country.
AS IL is, the plurality OF over $4,000
at Yesterdays election Is taken to be
an indication that, while the campaign
this year is not to be a sensational one,
the election of Mr.. Taft Is foreshadowed
by safe majority.
IF Vermont can be taken as an In.
dex of the condition of public opinion
throughout the country, 1t means that
in the November election, whatever
strength the Independence League de.
velops In the other States will come
almost exclusively from Bryan and not
from Taft.
THE Vermont Democrats, while few
in number, are extremely rockribbed In
their sentiments. They make point OF
going to the polls year after year and
carry on a hopeless fight merely be-
cause they want to set good example
to the Democrats in other States. In
1896 they repudiated Bryan and the free
silver heresy, and they did 1t largely
by staying at home on election day
The result was plurality Of little
over 10000 for Mckinley, which has
been record in Vermont elections. In
the State elections of 1900 and 1901
the Democratic vote was practically
stationary"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
TAFT's KINDNESS TO BLIND.
Overrules Washington Monumen,
Regulation for BENEFIT Of thu
SiRhtloua-

overrules Washington Monument
Regulation for BensAt Of the
Sightless.
The kind heartedness OF Mr.. Taft
and his sincere, common sense SYM
pathy with the unfortvnates In this
world has just been brought to the at
tention Of the blind IN q peculiar way.
Away up in the top Of the Washing
ton monument. where thousands 60 to
behold the beauties Of the nations
capital. the Columbia Polytechnic In
stitute, which seeks to make II posi-
BILE for the adult blind Of the United
States to rise above conditions Of de-
peDdence by becoming self sustaining.
placed on sale souvenir post cards
manufactured by it, blind Some son
timental persons took the view that
this was undignined and succeeded n
having the superintendent Of public
buildings and grounds order the cards
removed. II. z. Cleaveland. principal
Of the institute, appealed 70 Mr.. Taft.
then secretary Of war and within
whose Jurisdiction came the Office Of
public buildings and grounds. II took
only few words to convince the sec
rotary that the blind should have the
benefit Of this privilege. and the cards
were again placed on sale In the mon
ument.
For this action" said Principal
Cleaveland In discussing the incident.
"Mr. Taft deserves the gratitude Of
every blind person. particularly the
progressive blind, who are striving to
help their less fortunate fellows"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
A Contemplate Act.

Last Monday night some low bred con-
temptble sneak broke into the stand OF
Fred Spencer, the blind man, located near
the Pere Marquette depot and robbed II
of quite a quantity o. goods. Anyone SC
ow as to rob blind man is menace to
society and blot on creation that could
properly find rest on the end of rope or
in the electric chair. There is no clue L
the perpetrator but it is hoped he may be
apprehended.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
A Child's Comment.

Even little children are amazed at
the backwardness of New York. A
bright youngster of five, crossing over
from New Jersey and seeing the West
street transportation relic for the first
time, jerked her fathers coat-tails
nearly off, exclaiming: "Oh, papa,
see the trolley cars being pulled by
hofsesf" N. Y. Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
Early Fall Millinery

After visiting Detroit. Chicago and
Grand Rapids and purchasing novelties
from each, ! am prepared to give the la
dies the correct styles in early fall milli-
merry and will be pleased to show goods to
each and every one at my millinery par
lors on Bridge street.
Mrs. F. Simpson
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
STICKING TO the Truth.

Say" said Farmer Corntossel, I'D
better hurry an get those circulars of
mine, advertising this place free from
mosquitoes in the mails. don't want
to lie, but If they don't get mailed
soon the mosquitoes will be here"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
Ihe smaLlest PosslhIe.

Rodrick-"B If he is an enemy OF
yours, why did you contribute to his
wooden wedding?" Van Albert-"Just
TO make him look small" Rodrick-
What did you send?" Van Albert
Why, a toothpick."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

The new water fountain was well pat
ronized on Labor day and many were the
expressions of pleaaure and satisfaction
heard as to its convenience and improve
ment to the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

In Georgia the electors must have
majority, and with Watson, Hisgen and
Chain pulling away from them the
Bryanltes are becoming apprehensive.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
Il May Be.

1t may be that because they are
cor most poor men are called honest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

For Sale-Thoroughbred barred Ply
mouth rocks and single comb brown leg
horns. Inquire of Ernest Shawley-
1872
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

For Sale-I offer for sale the place
where reside. also one acre of land with
house, one top buggy about thirty head Of
poultry, different varieties, in numbers to
suit. Stiff W. j. Wilson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

For Rent-6 room house. good water,
in Broas 5th add, inquire of Mrs E {
Allgeo. 9tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

For Sale-A good work horse. Phone
Ed Wilson, Citizens No. 1882 rings ltf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
"Murderous Gold Standard"

But during the four years succeeding
that speech Mr.. Bryan's agitation grew
no less nor did the demon which he
had raised I'm his own Imagination hide
with diminished head, for in 1896 he
again saw restitution threatening the
country. He had a remedy for 1t, a
panacea, n fetch which he held mp for
worship-free silver. Here are some
of the things Mr. Bryan said would
happen if the gold standard were con-
tinued:
81 reply that II protection has slain
its thousands the gold standard has
slain its tens OF thousands. From
speech at Democratic National Conven-
tion, July, 1896.
"Do not let the Republicans beguile
ycr about the future. The future is
written i'm blood crushed out of you by
gold. From speech at Erie, Pa, Au-
gust, 1896.
"Ah. my friends, there is another
reason why people have gone into the
cities and left the farms. 1t is be-
cause your legislation has been caus-
ing the Foreclosure of mortgages upon
the farms Mark my words 7
If the gold standard goes on and peo-
pie continue TO complain, the gold stan
dard advocates instead Of trying to i'm
prove the condition of the people will
be recommending that you close your
Gphnnla cn 10 Wi
ize how much they are suffering. -
From speech at Monmouth, ILL.,, Octo-
Der, 1896.
But whom has the gold standard
slain? What future did 1t write in
blood? What district schools did 1t
close? Again the condition of the
country makes n calm reply confuting
the impassioned orator.
Campaigning again in 1900 Mr.. Bry-
an decided that Imperialism was an
other danger to the country. If ii were
continued the Fourth of July would he
forgotten by all Americans and the
spirit of &c" would become thing
Of the past Speaking at Lincoln, Mr..
Bryan said
Sees Death Of Patriotism.
''Ihe fight this year will be to carry
out the sentiment of that song we have
so often repeated. My Country, 'Tis OF
Thee If we lose. our children and
orr children's children will not succeed
TO the spirit of that song. and celebra-
tions Of the Fourth Of July will pass
away, for the spirit of the empire will
be upon us"
Is there any spot in these United
States where the spirit of 1875 is dead
Rnttnr Snhccr,Lo r.nht ,nr,r
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

For Sale-Second hand piano cheap, or
will trade for horse or grain Piano in
good condition. Call at this office. Off
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
BRYAN AS PROPHET
FAILS TO QUALIFY
Disasters He Foretold Never Come
10 Pass.
OPPOSITE is ALWAYS TRUE.
Gold Standard Does Not Stay, Nor
Does 1t Write Future In Blood.

AS a prophet William Jennings Bry-
an las never been a success. The ca
lamities which he has foretold would
have brought unlimited disaster to the
country if they had ever been realized.
But they never came to pass. The har-
rowlng pictures which he painted were
merely PIGMENTS of his Imagination
based on absolutely no foundation
whatever.
II is well TO have Americans remem-
her that prophecies uttered by the ora
tor OF the Platte must he discounted
fully 100 per cent, for all signs mdi-
cate that he feels the fates once more
and is about TO begin prophesyine
Ggain A male Cassandra, Mr.. Bryan
might by this time have learned that
the forecast of evil will never be be-
lieved by those who have found that
in the past his Vaccinations have been
but empty air.
Driving Country to Ruin"
For instance, when Mr.. Bryan was
member of the House Of Representa-
tives in 1892 he was absolutely certain
that protection was driving the coun-
try headlong to rack and ruin, and III
his speech delivered March 10 OF that
year he drew the following agonizing
pictures
protection has been our cannlDal
tree. and as one after another or our
farmers has been driven by the force
of circumstances upon that tree ana
has been crushed within its folds his
companions have stood around ana
shouted, Great is protection!
Thus in every State, so far as these
statistics have been collected, the pro-
portion of home owning farmers Is de
Creasing and that of tenant farmers
increasing This means but one thing.
1t means a land Of landlords and ten
ants. and. backed by the history OF
every nation that has gone down, | say
TO you that no people can continue
free people under a free government
when the great majority of its citizens
are tenants Of a small minority. Your
system protective tariff) has driven
the farm owner from his land and
substituted the farm tenant
How far this picture portrays the
America of to-day or the America Of
any year since he made that speech
any American can answer. Even in
Mr. Bryan's own State he can find an
answer right at his doors. for the farm
laI ds of Nebraska have doubled in
value.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

To Rent-Furnished room. Inquire of
n. A. Loewe, the Tailor. l5tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

For Sale-Range in first class condition.
Pattersons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

For Rent-Good z room house on north
side. Inquire of w Lambertson. Aft
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

For Sale--3sl acres of land and good
barn. Bedding sanitarum site Price
$780, easy terms. Write or call Citizens
phone No. S, Smyrna. Inquire OF Mrs
Jennie M. j. Spinney.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

Try Banner Job Work
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10
BUSINESS LOCALS

For Sale-z room house and barn,
splendid location, 2 blocks from Main St.
Inquire Of w S Lambertson. Aft
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

For Sale-Two book cases and sew
ing machine. Inquire of Mrs. T. Frank
Ireland Il tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-10

Lost-A white shawl for a baby cab.
Liberal reward to finder. Leave at DON
ovans and get reward. Will Stewart
The Columbus journal., 1908-01-01

and they all assert that nobody since
their arrival at the villa had called
and asked for Mr.. Barnes. But II you
don't bring your party on shore" pratt
ties Prunella. they'll be late for din.
ner. and-my goodness! l had for
gotten|I have an engagement in Nice
this evening. 80 I'll have to be leaving
Immediately after"
The additional tint upon the lady's
cheeks shows that it is q love tryst.
IAN right. I've got to see that min
ister." replies Barnes. easily. $50. II
you'll be SO good. you can drive me
in to Nice. Now I'll get onr party on
shore" He lights . cigar and strolls
rapidly down to the little landing place
between ilex trees and oleanders. the
thoughts of his coming nuptials rails
ing his spirits.
Since the new Danella is here, I'm
glad to know it," he thinks. "A dis
covered danger is better than hidden
one. Who the deuce is that scar-faced
scoundrel?"
Emory was to be here by the 4th-
this very day. It's nearly expired and
no signs of the detective, a man that
Barnes knows is prompt in his appoint
ments. What can this mean?'
This is his reflection as he is in the
The Columbus journal., 1908-01-01
For These Who Knit.

4 most chaming afghan for baby
can be made of blocks of contrasting
co,Ors or, of preferred. can be made in
cne cOicr. Cast 40 stitches of split,
single or double zephyr (accOrding to
the weight or thickness preferred ON
a steel knitting needle of the size 10
correspond with the thread, and knit
across plain.
Then purl eight knit eight plain for
eight rows. Now reverse the order
and knit eight plain. and purl. eight
for eight rows. This forms tine blocks
of which the afghan is made. IL my
be made pretty il it is knitted in
stripes or blocks of contrasting color.
For the border for the afghan make
a cord OF any two contrasting colOrs
and twist the two together. Sew the
edge around all four sides Of the
afghan. holding the cord full when
turning the corners.
II desired, this afghan may have a
lining of silk of q color which matches
the floss Of the afghan.
The Columbus journal., 1908-01-01
Beauty in the Russet Tones
of Autumn Foliage

There is an extreme beauty in the
tones of old gold shown in satins and
velvets as the divers shades of orange
yellows. some of deeper tone than
others. together with the banana shade
in paler tints, and the yellow russet
tones seen in autumn foliage. These
cOlors in gowns or wraps are extreme
grande mode and handled with the ut
most skill by the able makers Of the
day. They are kept usually undis-
turbed from color contrasts. but there
are often introduced harmonious
shades in self tones of embroidery.
braiding. satin. or velvet for trim
mings. The paler colOrs of yellow
stand an admixture Of white. For
evening wear nothing can be more be-
witching for blondes or brunettes.
A dinner gown of this golden shade
in a rich and clinging satin was worn
at a big dinner of welcome to an OctO-
Der bride on her return from Hot
Springs. The long skirt was trimmed
by a deep bottom fold of satin only,
which rose 10 an Empire height with
utmost grace of line. A prettily man.
aged drapery of the satin in front was
used as a setting for the shOrt-waisted
cOrsage. which was mass of soft
floss embroidery in self tones. while the
lace tucker above was dyed in the
same tone. but lifted into a. paler
shade. In like manner was the sleeve
lace treated under a Japanese line of
loose sleeve arm opening. Such gowns
depend upon and require the wearing
of magnificent jewels. No possible
beauty of trimming will replace them.
while 1t must not be forgotten that
such jewels never look so fifty worn
or show to such advantage as upon
gowns Of this distinction of style
Vogue.
The Columbus journal., 1908-01-01
A Woman's Triumph.

Another triumph for woman. The
United States attorney general has ap-
pointed as his special assistant, at a
salary of $4,000, Mrs. Mary Grace
Quackenbos, who is an expert in GER
tain lines. She has particularly dis
tinguished herself as an investigator
of peonage abuses. a line of wrongdo
ing with which it is often difficult to
deal, owing to the cunning of the Of
tenders and the ignorance and timid-
ity of the victims. Peonage is some
thing little if any different morally
and in effect from slavery, that form
of bondage in which actual ownership
is asserted. Mrs. Quackenbos has
done good work in ferreting out these
wrongs and in helping to bring the
lawbreakers to punishment. and it is
evident the department of justice ap
preciates the value of her services and
her ability to do still more in the
cause of humanity function to
which a woman of mind and heart is
well adapted.
The Columbus journal., 1908-01-01
synopsis.

Burton II Barnes. q wealthy American
touring Corsica. rescues the young Eng
lfsh lieutenant, Edward Gerard Anstruth-
or. and his Corsican bride. Marina,
daughter OF the Paolis. from the muir
derous vendetta, understanding that his
reward Is to be the hand Of the girl he
loves. Enid Anstruther. sister Of the Eng
'lfsh lieutenant. The four fly from Ajac-
clio to Marseilles on board the French
steamer Constantine. The vendetta pur-
sues and as the quartet are about to
BOARD the train for London at Narseilles.
Marina II handed q mysterious note
which causes her to collapse and neceSSi-
tates . pOstponement Of the Journey.
Barnes gets part Of the mysterious note
and receives letters which inform him
that he IL marked by the vendetta. He
employs an American detective and plans
to beat the vendetta at their own game.
For the purpose Of securing the safety
OF the women Barnes arrange8 to have
Lady Chartris lease q secluded villa at
Nice to which the party Is to be taken
in a yacht. Suspicion IL created that
Marina Is in league with the COrsicans.
man. believed to be Corregio Danella.
is seen passing the house and Marina IN
thought to have given him q sign. Ma
rfna refuses to explain to Barnes which
fact adds to his latent suspicious. Barnes
plans for the safety Of the party are
learned by the COrsicans. The carriage
carrying their party to the local landing
is followed by two men. One Of the
hOrsemen is supposed to be COrreg1O.
They try to murder the American. The
cook on the yacht-a Frenchman-is sus-
pected of completely in the plot. The
party anchors at St. Tropez. The yacht
is followed by a small boat. The cook Is
detected giving signals to the boat.
Barnes attempts to throw him overheard.
but is prevented by Marina and Enid.
The cook is found to be innocent OF the
supposed plot and is forgiven. The party
arrive at Nice and find Lady Chartris
and her daughter Maud domiciled in the
villa rented with Barnes money. Barnes
is amazed to find that Count CorregiO is
at Nice and is acting the role Of admirer
to Lady Chartris.
The Columbus journal., 1908-01-01

Health officials of New York city
have been making a tour of investiga.
ti6n in territory from which large
quantities Of milk are supplied to the
metropolis, and report that they find
sanitary conditions all that could be
desired. This is complimentary to the
farmers who furnish the milk, and
suggests that less credit may have
been given them for care and consci.
entiOusness than they were entitled to-
The average farmer undoubtedly is
honest and desirous of dealing justly
with his patrons. As has been
abundantly demonstrated of late. de-
clares the Troy (N. " Times, he has
many difficulties to contend with, and
he sorely needs encouragement. That
he does SO well in the face of the
problems he has to confront is proof
Of his integrity and sound judgment