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Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
ALLEGED CLAIM
JUMPERS SHOT
AT RANDSBURG
BRADFORD PECK INSTANTLY
KILLED
M. S. HARRINGTON MoRTALLY
WOUNDED
J. N. Witt Uses Winchester with Tell
Ing Effect When Two Men At
tempt to Drive Stake
on Property
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
RANDSBURG, Aug. 2.-As a re-
suit of trouble today over a claim six
miles west Of Garden Station, Bradford
Peck, jr., was shot through the heart
ton was mortally wounded. The shoot
ing was done by J. N. Witt with
Winchester rifle, when the two men
attempted to drive stake on a claim
occupied and claimed by Witt.
Immediately after the shooting Witt
took his family to Johannesburg, where
they are now staying with friends, and
then came to this city and surrendered
himself to the sheriff.
harrington, who resides at Tulare, is
an old soldier and a member of Al
Malikiah temple, Los Angeles. He was
shot through the neck and head, and
probably will die before morning. He
managed to reach railroad station
but tainted before his arrival from the
loss of blood.
Peck. the man who was instantly
killed, formerly lived at Fresno, where
his father still resides.
In telling the story Of the shooting,
Witt said:
Il was just ready to leave for the
mountains with my family on q camp
ing trip when Peck and Harrington
came into the yard and started to drive
a stake. l ordered them away and
when they refused to go I advanced to-
wards them with the Winchester in my
hands.
"They made no move to leave and
when 1 was about dozen PAGES from
them 1 shot Peck dead and wounded
Harrington. Harrington dropped to
the ground but got up again and
begged me not to shoot. He started
away towards the railroad station.
believe these men were desperate char
acters, ready to take my home from
me and kill me If given a chance"
One story is to the effect that the
claim where the shooting occurred was
owned by Harrington and Peck and
that Witt and a man named Cheesbor-
ough had Jumped 1t. 1t was known
th1t roth SIDES claimed the property
as their own, but no bloodshed was
expected to follow the dispute Before
leaving here for the claim last night
Mr.. Harrington told several friends
that he was going to avoid trouble If
possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
WAR RUMOR is
NOT JUSTIFIED
CASTR0'S ACTIONS PARTIALLY
EXPLAINED
TALK OF ARMED RESISTANCE
HELD TO BE ABSURD
Letters Written Denuneiatory of
American Presidents Were Con-
fldentlaI and Not Intended
for Publication
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
CARACAS, Friday, July 81 (via Port
of Spain, Aug. 0.-The differences be-
tween President Castro and the gov
eminent of the Netherlands will prob
ably turn out to be less serious than
| at first appeared.
| All talk of armed resistance is alb
surd in this government. The govern
ment believes it had the fullest justi-
| flcation for its dismissal of M. de Rues,
the Dutch minister, and points to the
action of the government of the United
States in asking the recall of the Brit
ish minister, Lord Sackville West, at
President Cleveland's request in Octo-
ber, 1888, as well as a like demand
upon Spain for the recall of Minister
Dupuy de LONE by President McKin-
ley in February, 1898.
Indeed, the case of De Rues is
said to be much more fiagrant than
either of the others referred to.
In the place of Sackville West and
De LONE the letters written denuncia-
tory of the American presidents were
confidential and not intended for pub
lication, while in the case of De Rues,
on the other hand, he wrote his letter
with the deliberate purpose that it
should be published,
There is a society in Amsterdam
True) It's membership consists of
prominent Holland merchants, and it's
object is to secure employment for
young Hollanders in foreign countries.
This society publishes a monthly bull
letin for circulation among it's mem
bers. 1t notes existing conditions in
foreign countries and indicates where
there are vacancies which might be
profitably filed by young men from
the Netherlands.
Letters Ask for information
In order to secure information re-
specting opportunities for employment
the secretary makes practice of send
ing out letters asking for information,
to Dutch merchants as we'll as to the
ministers and consuls of the Neither
lands government throughout the
world. 1t was In response to one of
these letters of inquiry that Minister
de Rues sent the following letter which
was published in the May, 1908, bull
letin of the Hou en- Trouw society of
Amsterdam:
Caracas, April, 1908.
Referring to your letter of gath of
February, | am sorry to INFORM you
that the present time is anything but
favorable to business. The system of
government (since 1890 of the present
almost dictatorial ruling president.
which is economically for the creation
and afterwards always annulment of
through all kinds of sub
tleties, has very nearly ruined the
The only ray of light In
these dark days through which Vene-
zuela struggles is the price of cocoa;
but this is of course not sufficient to
make the future hopeful.
"a. good part of the import and ex-
port trade in Venezuela is in the hands
Of Germans, who engage their em-
ployes in Europe. chiefly at Hamburg.
These young men come out on con-
tract for three years, after the expira-
ton of which they either return or,
according to their fitness, gain ad- |
where they are. Firms also |
Continued on Page Two.l
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
SAY B0NAPARTE'S OPINION
WILL CHANGE MANY VOTES

FAIRVIEW, LINCOLN, Neb., Aug.
2.-Attorney General Bonaparte's opin-
ion, delivered yesterday, holding 1t to
be Illegal for national banks of Okla
homa to contribute toward the guar
anty fund for the protection of depos-
itors of Oklahoma to avail themselves
of the other privileges of the state
banking act, was the subject of good
deal of discussion here today.
Prominent Democrats of Lincoln
freely averred that following so close
ly on the heels OF the Standard Oil
cases against the labor leaders in
Washington the opinion of the federal
attorney general still further strength
ened the Democratic party in the COM
ing political campaign.
Mr.. Bryan himself gave expression
to the effect that the opinion will have
In the elections. 'It accentuates the
ISSUE" said he, land emphasizes the
necessity of legislation framed from
than from the standpoint of the
banker
He would talk no further on the sub
ject, but said he, would give it liberal
treatment in his forthcoming speech at
Topeka, Kan, some time during the
present month.
The usual Sunday quiet prevailed at
Oil flOW lOudJ. LII LIl0 IIlOTIliLS MT.
Bryan, accompanied by his wife, went
into Lincoln and attended the services
at Westminster Presbyterian church,
where Mr.. Bryan said he heard a
splendid sermon, the text being How
shall we escape If we neglect so
great salvation?" There were very
few callers at the Bryan home, but
large number of people rode out and
strolled through the grounds.
Having practically gotten his ac-
ceptance speech off his hands, Mr..
Bryan is directing some of his thoughts
to his farm. The principal object of
interest with him just now is a large
field of alfalfa from which in few
days he expects to gather third crop
of the present season, and which he
calculates will yield still another.
Plans for the platform in the grove
where the notification exercises are to
take place ON August IL have been
and work on its construction
will be begun early in the week.
The committee in charge of arrange
ments is much gratifled over the
prompt acceptance of the invitations
to the Republican state and city off,
cials to participate in the ceremonies,
thus insuring the non-partisan feature
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
MAN LYING ON TRACK
is INSTANTLY KILLED
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2.-While
lying across the track early today
Richard Krabel, an Alameda baker,
was run over by a westbound local
train near the United engineering
works at Alameda and killed. How he
came to be prostrate on the track is
a mystery.
Engineer EIDE says the man was ly-
ing on the rails when he first noticed
him. 1t was then too late to stop the
train, although he tried to do so. Kra-
bel was clad in light suit of much
the same color as the roadbed, and to
this fact EIDE attributes his failure to
see the body sooner. He may have
fallen against rail, and becoming
stunned could not get off, or being un-
der the influence of liquor, gone to
sleep.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
LANDS LARGEST YELL0W-FIN
TUNA CAUGHT IN 3 YEARS
az wlreIess to Associated Press

By Wireless to Associated Press.
AVALON, Catalina Island, Cal, Aug
"A yellow-fin tuna, fifty-six inches
long and weighing SAY pounds, was
caught at noon today off Seal Rock by
e. A. Herrick of Los Angeles. He used
the regulation tuna tackle and baited
with sardines. He was fishing with
Captain H. Boss in the launch Helen.
The tuna towed the launch three
miles, and four times took out 600 feet
of line, and four times sounded bot
tom. Fishermen state that there is a
school of at least 500 tuna In these
waters, and every available launch is
out with enthusiastic Waltons.
This is the largest tuna taken in
these waters for three years.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
BEAR JAMES II. BUDD
TO HIS FINAL REST
FORMER GOVERNOR BURIED AT
STOCKTON
Bar Association Attends in a Body,
and Leading State Officials
Take Part In the
Ceremonies
b. Associated Press.

b. Associated Press.
STOCKTON, Aug. 2.-The funeral of
former Governor James II. Budd took
place this morning from the late resi-
dence of the deceased, Rev r. H. Sink
of the Congregational church off1ciat-
ing.
Governor Gillett and staff and other
state officials were present, and the
floral offerings were both numerous and
beautiful. The pallbearers were former
Lieutenant Governor w. r. Jeter, At
torney Frank Gould, Frank Drew,
Joseph Byrne. jr., Attorney A. V.
Scanlon and Attorney E. r. Thompson.
The casket was placed in the receiving
vault at Rural cemetery.
The attendance was very large and
the Bar association was present in a
body
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
BULLETIN
By Associated Press.

CRANBROOK, B. c., Aug Wv. Carswell assistant super
of the Great Northern railroad
his great of on
handcar and the balance Every stick of along
line is burned and living thing left The bodies
Miller and Louis Frana section hand have been brought
unknown Italians have Mr. Forester
twenty-five arrived Cmpbes Siding having been
forced give up their fight Sparood members
of the party succumbed
Starvation added the the peope left
homes for the protection little were
taken and there 5000 the praes with nothing
to
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
CIRCULATION OF BANK
NOTESSHOWDECREASE
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2.-The MONTH
ly statement of circulation of national
bank notes shows that at the close of
business July 81 the total circulation
amounted to $692,OSS, 991, which is an
increase for the year of $SS 693, 105 and
a decrease for the month of $6.244,92
The circulation, based on United
States bonds, aggregates $625. 1850, ,9S2, an
increase for the year of $70,337, ,695, and
an increase for the month of $2,110, 465.
The amount of circulation secured
by lawful money was $66, ,728, 009, an in
crease for the year of $18355, ,412 and
decrease for the month of $S, 1856, ,391.
The amount of bonds on deposit to
secure circulation notes was $629, 423, ,420
and to secure public deposits $145, $685.
372.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
WELL KNOWN MINING MAN
ARRESTED AS KlDNAPER

CITY OF MEXICO. Aug. 2.-W. H.
Austin, manager of the Pacific Copper
company and a we'll known mining
man in Chicago. New York and Dem
yer, has been arrested and placed In
prison incommunicado charged with
kidnapping Lawrence Ross, an Ameri-
can bookkeeper of the Buena Vista
Cruz.
The kidnapping is said to have been
for the purpose OF investigating, the
affairs of the plantation company.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
JAMES H. HUMPHREY, A
PIONEER MINER, is DEAD

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2.-James
III. Humphrey, a pioneer miner and
merchant, died at his home on Chest
nut street. Oakland, today, after a
He leaves three sons and four daugh-
ters. The eldest son, Harry, is chair
man of the Nevada state Republican
committee. Another son, Charles, is
a train dispatcher for the Southern
Pacific company. and the youngest son,
Frank, is assistant to the treasurer
of the Southern Pacific.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
BULLETIN

ST PAUL, Mnn Aug 2The Great Northern officials have
received word from their superintendent White Fish, Mont
xve carloads of coke and coal and belonging to
the company have been destroyed by the at Ferne The
big bridge just of the depot Fernie No. and No
wiped
The Canadian Pacific railway two depots water tank
and all of it's cars at Ferne
Only few residences left standing message
COntinued weO
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
NEARLY THREE THOUSAND TO
TAKE PART IN MANEUVERs

TACOMA, Wash, Aug. ALI the
regular troops have arrived at Camp
David s. Stanley, at American Lake,
and the maneuvers, to begin tomor-
row, will be participated. in by 113 OFF,
GERS and 254S enlisted men. The Wash
ington National guardsmen arrived to-
day and the Oregon, North Dakota.
Montana and Idaho militiamen will go
into camp Monday The maneuvers
continue until August 81.
Brig. Gen. Brush arrived Friday and
command of the camp.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and Vicinity:
Cloudy Monday; thunderstorms In the
mountains; fresh west wind. Maxi
mum temperature yesterday, 80 de-
grees; minimum, SO degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03

Franciscans observe feast of Por-
tiuncula indulgence with great pomp.
Jail officials puzzled by case of
miner reputed to be man of wealth.
Youth has narrow escape from
drowning at Bimini baths.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
EASTERN

William j. Bryan, in interview with
newspaper men at Fairview, declares
action of courts will make thousands
of votes for Democratic party.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
FOREIGN.

Talk of armed resistance in Vene-
zuela declared to be not justified.
Former minister to United States
elected president of Panama.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03
COAST

Alameda man, lying on track, in
stantly killed by train.
Alleged claim jumpers shot at Rands-
burg. One man killed and another
mortally wounded
Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-03

THIS FIIM WAS pRODIICEn FRnM THE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
Useful Tissue Paper.

For packing glass, china and orna-
ments, roll of tissue paper is in
valuable.
When packing hats wisp of It's
sue paper should be twisted around
all outstanding ends of ribbons and
wings. to prevent crushing.
Dress and blouse sleeves should be
stuffed with soft paper, and sheet OF
Il placed between the folds.
Silk handkerchiefs. laces and rib
bons should be ironed between layer
of tissue paper; and 1t is also fine
polisher for steel buckles and hatpins.
The tissue paper in which parcels
are wrapped should never be thrown
away, but smoothed out and laid away
in a drawer for future use.
small pad of tissue paper.
sprinkled with methylated spirits, will
< re a brilliant polish to mirrors, pic
ture glasses and crystal
The pad, used without the spirits, is
excellent for furnishing steel, rubbing
grease spots off furniture and polish.
ing silver.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
Short Items of Interest Re-
Latins TO the Tozvn and Its
People, told In a Single
Paragraph.
Local ~
Brevities.

z SOVEREIGN tran acted business II
Ionla, Monday.
Miss Bertha Barnes was the guest o.
Greenville friends over Sunday.
Miss Flossie Harding returned Saturday
from two weeks visit at Marion.
E. r. Wright of Greenvlle is spending
few DAYS with his son. Leon Wright.
Silas Cobb has returned from tive
weeks visit with relatives at Delayar
N.Y.
Mrs. Chas. J. Seeley went to Port Hu
ron Monday for weeks visit with her
people.
George Aubll returned to his studies
at ALBION college Monday, after few
weeks vacation al home.
Belding Lodge No. SIS F. g. A M. wi
have regular meeting and work in frs
degree next Monday night.
Mrs. Henry Mold of Howard City re
turned home Monday. after a short Wis
with Mr.. and Mrs. kempher.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Relchard Of loni
were over Sunday guests at the home @
Mr., and Mrs. William Strauss.
Mrs. Martin Shannon and Mrs Free
Clanchey attended the funeral of E (
Green at Greenvlle Tuesday.
Miss Ona Stanton, who has been :
guest of her mother during the holidays
returned to ter uties at Lansing Monday
Clare Peck and Miss Ida Sayles re
turned last week to Hancock. after
pleasant holiday visit with parents ane
friends.
Mrs. Gertrude Stevens of Fl. Benton il
spending few weeks with her brother
Clint Green. and visiting her mother. VIII
is now in her eighteth year.
Mr. and Mrs. j Fuller returned to
Muskegon Monday, after short visit a.,
William Fuller's in Orleans. They thinl
some Of moving to this city in the neal
future.
Attorney Royal A Hawley Of Ionia
was IN the city Tuesday morning on his
way to Stanton TO transact legal business
Mr. Hawley S reputation and qualifications
as lawyer bring his services very much
in demand.
Mrs John Emmons and son Clarence
returned Monday from an extended WISH
with relatives and friends at Grand Rap
ids. She was accompanied by her moth
err, Mrs M j. Colds, who is spending the
winter with her.
Mrs. Mary Cannon was called to Ga
lena, Ark Tuesday on account of the
sickness of her mother, who is residing
with Mrs. Cannon's sister, Mrs. Max
Alexander, this winter. She is eighty
years old but until recently has enjoyed
fairly good health.
Charles Flkins and wife of Chicago
are ia the city, called here by the death
Of his mother, Mrs. E W. Kimberly Mrs
Filkins will be remembered by many OF
our citizens as the lady who sang so
finely several times in the churches.
while on visit here year or more ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
seyera! new tItIes in muslc WortIey &

Several new titles in music Wortey &
French.
Wortley & French are local agents for
International Stock Food
Buy yonr furs at one-fourth off at Lin
coins Department Store.
A few OF the weather chart caenders
left at-Wortley & French
W. n Shaw was called to Perry Tues
day by the death of his sister.
Wait for the great stock-reduclng sale
of dry goods, beginning Jan. 20.
We carry more than fifty Of the leading
brands in cigars. Wortley & French
We are now prepared to furnish YOU
with denatured Alcohol Wortley g.
French
Mrs Morris Rich Of Greenvie was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs Leon Wright the
first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. n H. Stacey we're called
to Sand Lake Tuesday to attend the flu
neral of the latter's sister.
Miss Jessie Leonard returned to her
studies at Oberlln college Monday. after a
few weeks vacation at home.
Mrs Ina Newell Of Coral returned home
yesterday, after few days visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs R. L. Warren.
Wait for the great stock reducing sale
OF dry goods, beginning Jan. 20.
We must vacate building Feb l. Stock
must go Prices never before equaled on
everything a man or hoy wears Closing
out sale Of the Holmes Clothing stock.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Heether, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Kessler and John Brown re-
turned Friday from three weeks visit
with relatives and friends at Monroeville,
Ohio.
Circuit jurors have been drawn for the
February term. Those from Belding are
Will Ellis, z. W. Gooding and H. N Bush
Orleans. John Greenop Disco, Anthony
Kohn; Keene, A E. White.
The Banner is IN receipt OF beautiful
calendar issued by the M. A c for 1908.
The faculty issue one every year but this
is certainly the best yet The college is
one of Miehigan's grand institutions and
is starting many a boy on the road to a
useful and successful life
At the Congregational church Sunday
the subject Of Rev N j Myers sermon
will be. From Glory to Glory" There
will be special music both morning and
evening Mrs. j n Armstrong will sing
Like As the Hart, in the morning. In
the evening Prof. james Dooley. founder
and principal Of the Oooley Normal Inst-
tute of Pass Christian, Miss. will speak
and the Mississppian Colored Jubilee
Singers will sing. Everybody invited
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09


Arrangements nave been made with the
Mlssssipplans. the famous colored Jubilee
Singers. to give concert in the Congre-
yational church Monday evening. The
company comprises cultured vocalists,
who will render many of the original
plantation melodies characteristic of their
race. Don't miss it for it will be great
musical treat.
They will be in the city over Sunday
and will sing in the church in the evening
and Prof. James Dooley of the Do Nor
nal and Industrial Institute OF Pass
Christian. Miss in whose interests the
coHcert will be given. will speak on Chris
tan education.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09

Mark Tuck was a Greenyile visitor
Saturday.
c. n. Mcpherson is home from Owosso
for short tune.
Edward Yost of Detroit was guest at
w. Is. Reeds this week.
Mrs M. E. Pierson left yesterday for a
few days visit at Sidney.
DR.. Joe t. Berry of Houghton is here
TO attend the funeral of his mother.
c. Rextord returned to Rverdale Sat-
urday after two weeks visit at Ransom
Abbey's.
John Wagner returned to Houghton
Friday to resume his course in the mining
college there.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. jerks returned to
Custer Monday, after short visit with
Bedding friends.
News comes from Stanwood that fine
daughter has come to reside with Farmer
Geo. Stout and wife.
Or. |. 5. Morris reports fine boy at
Ed Belongs last week and another one
a, Ernest Burt's this week.
Mrs. Ella Schaup of Gowan was Sun
day guest of her daughter. Miss Helen
bostlck, at the Hotel Garrett.
Mrs. c S Barnes was called to Stan
ton Tuesday by the serious illness of her
father, who is not expected to live.
Miss Myrtle Westcott returned to
Greenvile Monday, after a short visit al
the home OF Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Murray.
Mrs. Henry Gilmore of near Greenville
went to Grand Rapids Tuesday evening
20 spend couple of weeks with her sis
ter, Mrs. Robt McCue.
Mrs Louisa Darling. who has been Wis
ting her sons, Harvey and Ira Darling,
and ether relatives IN this city ana vcn-
ny. returned TO her home at Lakeyew
Monday
Mrs Sarah Lessiter, at her pleasant
home in the Luther addition, entertained
New Years Gay at one Of her famous din
ners. Mrs Ellen Gregg and niece, Miss
Edith Gregg, Bert Gregg, Mr. and Mrs.
M A.. Reeo and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dor
man.
Tne Ladies Literary Exchange will
meet THURSDAY Jan. | 6. with Mrs. Car
re Pattetson A very interesting pro-.
gram has been prepared, including papers
by Mesdames Ranney, Conner and Good
ing. Roll call will be responded to by
rail- DAD terminus.
Lewis Garfield has accepted good po-
ition in Grand RAPIDS as sign painter
From a boy Mr.. Garfield has been handy
with the brush and few years ago he
took course in lettering and sign paint
ing from the international Correspondence
school and stood well in bis studies. A
few weeks ago he received letter from
sign painter at Grand Rapids and
week ago ast Saturday he went there
and began work at a very good salary.
He likes it very much and expects TO stay.
The Banner joins with his many friends
in wishing him success.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
Sweet Crackers.

Two and one-half cups sugar, two
cups sweet milk, two eggs, pinch OF
salt. one cup of butter and lard mixed.
five cents baking ammonia, five cents
lemon oil; pound the ammonia fine
and soak in half the milk over night
Put together the ingredients and
enough flour to make a stiff dough.
Roll out very thin and prick with a
fork to let the ammonia evaporate
Bake in a quick oven. Set aside at
least 40 minutes before eating