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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
THE BIG FLEET OFF
FOR R|O'DE JANE|RO
SAILED FROM TRINIDAD SUNDAY
MORNING FOR CAPITAL
OF BRAZIL.
OUR MODEL TARS ASHORE
Brazilans Prepare to Give a Series
Of Brilliant Entertainments In Honor
Of the Officers and Men.

The American battleship feet fin
ished coaling and all other work of
preparation for leaving Trinidad Sat
urday and at sunrise on Sunday
cleared for Rio de Janiero, where the
second stop will be made. Mr.. Swain,
the chief of the Trinidad constabulary,
has written a letter to Rear Admiral
Evans in which he says that the Amer
lean tars who were ashore during the
say of the fleet were the best behaved
of any that have ever visited the city.
They gave no trouble whatever to the
police.
Reports from the chief city of Brazil
are full of expectancy and show that
all is in readiness to give the big
fleet a great welcome and the interest
in the festivities that will be given
In honor of the American officers in
creases. The preparations are now al
most entirely completed, and while
the program has not yet been issued
officially, it is easy to perceive that
the people are anxious and eager to
repay we'll the welcome extended to
Brazil at Washington and Norfolk last
summer.
President Penna will entertain all
the American admirals, number of
the officers and Irving B. Dudley. the
American ambassador, at a dinner to
be given in Petropois. The minister
of marine will invite the admirals, the
commanders and other officers to "a
promenade lunch" on Corcovado noun
tain, two miles from Rio Janiero, while
the naval club will offer a similar en-
tertainment at Tijuca park.
A banquet of 500 covers will be
given in the Monroe pavilion by the
minister of foreign affairs Baron De
Rio Branco. On this occasion, DR.. Ruy
Barbosa, president of the senate, will
deliver a speech of welcome. On jan
uary 10, Mr. Dudley will give a recep-
tion in honor of the American officers
at his residence in Petropolis.
Forty rooms in the best hotel at
Petropolis already have been reserved
for the use of the American visitors.
News comes from Peru of the prep
arations being made by the govern
ment of that country to entertain the
officers of the American fleet when
they reach the west coast.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
MADE FIRE ON FROZEN LAKE.
Phenomenon Not So Great When Eek,
PLANTATION Was Made.

Cold? Then well set fire to some
fee and warm ourselves
The speaker made, with the heel of
his skate, hole in the ice. He APP
piled a match to the hole. The ice
blazed up instantly with hot. bright
flame.
"Oh, how good it feels" said the
young girl. She removed her gloves to
warm her slim hands the better. But
isn't II rather odd she said. ito warm
ones hands at fire of ice?"
You are a stranger to Atchison,"
said the young Kansan, "or you
wouldn't find it odd. We are used to
it here. Always, when we skate on
Lake Doniphan, we set the ice afire
If we are cold"
She watched her own little fire.
"What is the explanation of this
miracle?" she said
"A very simple one said the young
man. This lake is full of natural gas
When II freezes over, gas in the form
of bubbles impregnates the ice. You
have only TO burst open bubble and
put a match to it, and up shoots
magical flame"
WONDERFUL" said the young girl.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
GRAND TRUNK ANNOUNCES DE
TAILS OF GENEROUS PENSION
FUND FOR EMPLOYEES.

A splendid Christmas box was
handed out to its men yesterday by the
Grand Trunk, in the shape of an,
nouncement OF the details of its new
pension system, which is OF most
generous nature. The pension fund
will be entirely contributed by the
company, the men not being assessed
one cent for it's maintenance or ad'
ministration. 1t will affect every mem
Der of the staff from Charles M. Hays
down to the humblest section man,
while provision is also made for men
lncapacitated by accident or otherwise,
or even men discharged without cause,
and otherwise eligible under the pen
sion rules.
The establishment of this pension
system was approved at the last an
nual meeting of the shareholders
when the handsome sum OF S2OO,OOO
was voted as a nucleus. In addition To
the income from this sum, however,
it Is estimated that the company will
have to supplement this by large
sum, varying from $4,000 to $4,000 a
year. The rules of the Grand Trunk
pension fund will apply from the high
est to the lowest of the staff from the
general manager himself down to the
humblest section man or gatekeeper.
They require absolutely the retire
ment from active service of every Of
hcer or employee when attaining the
age of 65, and if he has entered the
service before the age of so years, and
has served for a period of Is years, OF
more, he is entitled with the approval
Of the pension fund committee to an
annuity of / per cent. of the average
annual salary paid for ten continuous
years. for each year of uninterrupted
employment, the basis of calculation
being the same as that practically uni
versal on this continent.
Thus if man has served say sc
years, receiving an average OF $1,000
per annum (sS333 per month"; on the
pay rolls of the company for the last
ten years-or for any period Of ten
years during his term of service-he
would be entitled to l per cent. OF
81 ,0O0=$10x30 years, or 5000 per an
mum, equal to $25 per month.
The company, however, have made
provision that irrespective of rate
of pay or service, the minimum allow
ance to be paid under any circum'
stances will be 5000 per annum, and
this without any counterbalancing,
maximum.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
LAST DROP IN MISERY'S CUP.
Ungallant Remark of Youth Com.
pIeted Woman's Day of Woe.

The woman who had shopped until
the closing gong had sounded stood
at the transfer station and awaited
the suburban trolley.
What" she YEARLY asked herself,
does 1t profit woman If she does
gain the elusive bargain and loses
every trace of physical freshness?"
Presently the car came along. 1t
had the usual fringe of humanity
strung along the running board, and
the woman resignedly prepared to
stand between the seats, when a
grimy youth rose and rendered her his
place. Protesting family, she sank
into it guiltily and registered a vow
never to shop overtime again.
In due time several seats were va
Gated. and the woman looked hopefully
toward her knight.
Jimmy friend of his was saying,
there's room inside now. Why don't
you sit down."
And the last drop of discomfort was
added to the woman's cup of humilia-
ton when Jimmy responded
Jaw. what's the use? No sooner
I'll get me legs stretched when another
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
SUFFERED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
With Eczema--Her Limb Peeled and
Foot Was Raw-Thought Amputa-
tion Was cessary-Believes
Life Saved by cuticura.

81 have been treated by doctors for
twenty-five years for bad case OF
eczema on my leg. They did their best,
but failed to cure it. My doctor had
advised me to have my leg cut off, AT
this time my leg was peeled from the
knee, my foot was like piece of raw
flesh, and l had to walk on crutches.
] bought a set Of Cuticura Remedies.
After the first two treatments the
>welling went down. and in two
,ionths my leg was cured and the new
Kin came on. The doctor was sur
Used and said that he would use
Cuticura for his own patients. Ihave
now been cured over seven years, and
but for the Cuticura Remedies /
might have lost my life. Mrs. j. B.
Renaud, pr Montana ST., Montreal,
Que, Feb 20, 1907"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Changing Our Language.

If we come down tc the philosophy
OF the thing, we are confronted with
the phenomenon that virtually all the
people in the world are engaged in the
eternal amusement of sloughing off
their inherited and familiar language
and learning to speak another. No
spoken language, anywhere on earth,
has ever been the same thing for a
hundred years. Slang is sweet in all
mouths, because ii is new. BY and
by slang becomes idiom; people weary
of It because it is traditional, and
adopt new phrases. The English in
this respect are quite as bad as we;
you shall hear 'cinch" spoken of any
day in Oxford or Cambridge or Bel
gravia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
To Resume Work.

r. c. Welmere, vice-president of the
American Shipbuilding Co., OF Cleve-
land, announced Friday that his com
pany will put back probably all its
men by the middle of January. He
says the company has an abundance
of work on hand and that he expects
loosening of the money market af-
ter the first of the year will Justify
the reopening of all the company's
plants to their capacity.
Fully 5000 shipbuilders will be re-
employed. Another 5000 men will go
back to work in a number of small
factories that were closed temporarily
in November Business conditions will
be normal by February !, 1t is ex.
pected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Thousands Are III.

The worst epidemic of sickness
since 1889 is being experienced in
Pittsburg. Physicians say thousands
are Frustrated by pneumonia, typhoid
and the grip. Throughout the city near
ly every home is affected in some
manner and a scarcity of employees in
the large Office buildings is seriously
felt The Pittsburg Railway Co. is hav-
ing difficulty in running its cars on
account of conductors and motormen
being laid up with the grip.
City Physician Booth says the pres
ent epidemic of grip exceeds in scope
and severity all but that of 1889, and
may yet break that record. He con-
siders it contagious and believes the
germs of disease may have originated
far from there. In 1889 the malady was
traced back through Europe to Asia
and finally located in Hong Kong,
China.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Want Another Train.

Residents and business men of
Carleton, Maybee, Scofield Flat Rock
and other towns in that vicinity on
the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton railroad
are indignant over the failure of the
road to provide in it's new schedule
for trips to Detroit and return on the
same day. An apr cal will be made to
the railroad cor ission 1t is believed
that the reads charter requires
train to Detroit in the morning and
one back in the evening. At present
one train arrives from Detroit in the
morning and another is scheduled TO
leave for Detroit about noon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
The Darr Mine Horror.

Searching parties at the Darr mine
Tuesday reached entry No. q, where
they found "a bodies in a heap. With
the 46 bodies which have already been
brought to the surface the total num-
Der recovered is 100.
The bodies found in No. q entry.
it is said, are not as badly mutilated
as some of the bodies previously re-
covered
Tuesday was funeral day at the
mine Twelve identified bodies were
taken from the temporary morgue,
placed in a line along the tracks of
the Pittsburg & Lake Erie railroad.
The last sad ceremonies were con-
Quoted in the open with hundreds
of friends, relatives and sightseers
as spectators. The resultant scenes
were extremely pathetic.
Quite a number of the spectators
have a relative or friend in the mine
and their grief was pitiful. Following
the services the bodies were placed
on a train and taken to Connellsville,
Pa, for burial.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Jailed the Family.

Following the arrest and convic-
ton of Harry Lamphere. of Grand
Rapids, on the charge of highway
robbery almost an entire family of
thieves have been rounded up and
are now serving sentence in the coun-
ty Jail. The officers went to the
Lamphere home, where a brother
lived. and found several articles which
had been missed from local stores.
Grace Lamphere, wife of the hold-up
mans brother, was taken into custody
She confessed to the charge of shop
lifting and got $25 fine and 60 days
in jail Later Garfield Lamphere,
Harry's brother. was arrested for the
larceny of a chicken and some raw
meat. He pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced to 60 days.
Florence Hall. sister of the men,
was also arrested for shoplifting. She
admitted the charge and was given
GO days in jail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
old hen will get on and I'll have to hop
UNI"
Reduced Size.

After concert at Manchester, Eng
land. Joachim, the great violinist,
whose death occurred recently, was at
the railway station, waiting for a
train.
A respectable-looking man, appar-
emily NAVY in his best clothes,
paced at his side a while, watching
him with close interest Finally he
asked for light, and got it, AS he
drew at his pipe to get it started, he
looked Joachim full in the face. Then,
just as he was about to go on, he
tapped the violinist's chest impress
sively.
But Paganipi was the man." said
he.
Joachim used to say declares the
narrator of this story, that he never
felt SO small in his life. Whole pages
Of learned musical criticism had never
begun to white him down so fine
Youths Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Eiqht Years Work

Judge Weist, of the Ingham county
circuit court, has figured up the bust
ness done by his court during the past
eight years and finds that he has SEN
fenced 121 people to prison during that
time. as follows: Detroit house of cor
rection, 80; Jackson, 49, Ionia reform
atory, 90; Marquette, 2: asylum for
criminal insane, Ionia, 2. Five were
sent to prison for life Fines amounting
to $19,171 were collected during the
same period. During the past year
the Judge has granted Ga DEGREES Of
divorce
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
The contented Tramp.

Steinlen. the Partisan humorist. has
given us a picture of an ancient tramp,
with hair and beard as white as wool.
who sits in patch of unoccupied land
on the outskirts of the city at the end
of long suburban thoroughfare, a
street that was once road. perhaps
Content, If not happiness, is the old
tramp's present share in the worlds
temporalities. I'm sou de pain" he
soliloquizes. let deux SOUS de tabac. la
terre peut continuer a turnner."- Lon
don Outlook.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
History Rene ats Itself.

1t is interesting in this day and
generation to know that the lawyer
for the defense in the Brown-Bradley
case is of the opinion that a woman
who is interested in politics must be
an abnormal creature. Il have no
taste" said Napoleon. for women
who NEEDLE in politics" You may
perhaps be right" replied Nine de
Stael, but since people have taken
the freedom to cut their heads off on
account of politics, they ought at least
to be allowed TO understand why"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Veterans Reunion.

A reunion between the Thirty-first
Michigan volunteer infantry and the
First Georgia volunteers is planned by
the members of the Michigan regi-
ment During the Spanish-American
war the regiments were encamped at
Chickamauga Park, Ga, and strong
friendship sprang up between the
members. 1t is proposed to hold the
two-day reunion at Chickamauga
Park, Missionary Ridge and Lookout
Mountain in Tennessee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
The Simple Life.

In the same spirit that the gold
seekers went to California, DR.. Fisk
Wood and J. Shirley Symcns and their
wives, all we'll known young people of
Saginaw, have left for the heart of the
Ozark mountains in Arkansas to stake
off claims in the forests DR.. Wood
leaves a large practice and Symons a
fine position in the big firm OF which
his father is president.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Boom for Gore.

A boorl for Attorney Victor NJ. Gore,
of Benton Harbor, for governor has
been launched by his friends Gore is
delegate to the constitutional con.
vention. Local politicians say he
could easily swing Berrien county.
Close friends CT Gore say that while
he is not an avowed candidate, he
would allow his name 10 be used, pre-
viding there was sufficient sentiment
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Comma Back.

Cyrus B. Lindsey mysteriously dis
appeared from Cassopolis, Mich, so
years ago. He was traced to the west
ern states and as time elapsed the
report became current that he had
been killed by the Indians. Thursday
Mrs Phoebe Sherwood. of Goshen.
Ind. and Matthew Lindsey, Of Cass-
opolis, were advised that Lindsey
would leave at once for the home
from which he vanished half cen
fury ago. He is now reported to be
possessed of comfortable fortune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Changed His Mind.

We'll, what are you doing there?"
ed the lady, addressing a tramp
had just climbed a tree in time
APE a savage bulldog.
Madam" replied the hobo, at was
intention to ask for hand-out, but
the interest of humanity | now re-
Test that you give any surplus food
NJ may have on hand to my canine
md down there"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Some "kickers."

Two parties from Panama have ar
rived in New York, one composed of
ten disgruntled steam shovel men who
threw up their jobs on the canal be-
cause they thought that several of
their fellow employees who had been
discharged for incompetency had not
received the square DEAL" and the
other delegation of merchants who
are going to Washington to protest to
President Roosevelt against the gov
eminent stores established on the 18th.
mus for the accommodation of the
canal workers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
The Last Wishes.

Wears Wife-No, the vicar is not
in just now. Is there any message
you would like me to give him when
he returns?
Old Woman (cheerfully)-Please,
mum, Martha Higgins would like to be
buried at two o'clock tomorrow after
noon-London Punch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Against aft.

Carman y. Smith president of the
Michigan Sugar Producers associa-
ton. and president of the Bay City
Mckinley club, announce that the
sugar men are going to fight the Taft
movement to a finish.
I'VE sugar men haven't centered on
any other candidate yet, he said, 'but
it is anybody but Taft. We are against
him on account of his Philippine pol
icy"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

was impaired and the kidney secre.
lions were badly disordered. was
completely worn out and discouraged
when began using Doan's Kidney
Pins. but they went right to the cause
OF the trouble and did their work well.
1 have been feeling well ever since"
Sold by ali dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
How's This?

r One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
Jatarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
.nre.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, q.
he undersigned, have known j.. j. Cheney
last is years and believe him perfectly hon
Nm all business transactions and financially
barry OFT any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING. KINNAN MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O,
IA Catarrh Cure IL taken internally, acting
ay upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
A. Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
n. Sold by all Druggists.
fc Halls Family Pills for constipation
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

five months in a hos
pital l was dis.
charged as incurable
and given only six
months to live. My
heart was affected,
had s m o { h erin 3
spells, and some.
times fell uncon.
scious. / got so |
couldn't use my
arms, my eyesight
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

70 matter what his rank or position
v be, the lover OF books is richest
\ happiest of the children of men,
1gford.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

What a fine thing it would be If the
ice of all skating ponds could be i'm
pregnated in this way with gas. Then
skaters would never need be cold"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

Life is to be fortified with many
friendships. To love and to be loved
is the greatest happiness of existence.
Sydney Smith
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Stop That Couqh

before it becomes chronic. Get
Browns Bronchial Troches, the best
preparation known for coughs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Aualnst Wine Sellers.

No wine may hereafter be sold in
Spain on Sundays, and the inns must
be closed on weekdays at midnight.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

Governess-Who was the wisest
man?
To1my-
fverness-And who was the wisest
oman?
y-Well-er-it's either you
- r ma, can't make up my mind
\ which
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

Edward f. Parker. one of the best
known men of Muskegon, died Friday
aged 7S He had travelled around the
globe three times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
ONLY ONE "BROMo DUN

The man who attends strictly to his
own business has a good steady job.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

That is I.AAATIyE BRoM0 9uININE. Look fol
the signature of E. w. GROVE. Used the World
over To Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
hfIdren teething, softens the gums, reduces IN
nation allaye pain, cures wind cole. 25c bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

After sizing up their husbands, we
don't blame some women for being
fond of dogs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

A lot of so-called golden silence is
only plated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

Then women borrow trouble they
lilly pay back double.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

Discharged Because Doctors Could No,
Cure.

Levi p. Brockway. s. Second Ave.
Anuka, Mimi, says: After living for
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
SIR HENRY HOWARD.

to
to
to N
of w. Riggs Washington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

polite society a snub is sort or
) 'cut.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
PILES CuREn M arO DAYS.

ID OINTMENT S guaranteed g. cure any case
bling. Blind. Bleeding or Protrudng Pr az
Is days or money refunded. 5Oc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

Diagram
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
in,portant to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-08
FINEST LODGE ROOM in
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
Equality Masonic Lodge Begins
Elaborate Adornments in Room
in Market House.

Work has been commenced on the
extensive improvements and adorn-
ments planned for the Equality Ma
sonic lodge room in the market house.
This morning Wurdeman & Co., fres-
ccers and decorators, of Washington,
commenced removing the paper from
the walls and ceiling. These will be
deliberately frescoed, together with a
dome that will be constructed in the
middle of the ceiling Flutei columns
will adorn the walls surmounted by
an ornamental plaster Of paris cor
nice, while. new Arrangement OF
electric lights will add brilliacy to the
lodge room. A handsome new carpet
and ornate furniture will complete the
job.
When finished the Equality lodge
room will be the finest OF the kind, it
is said, in West Virginia
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-08
TWO WILLS PRoBATED.
Mrs. Mamie FeIlers and Mrs. Susan
Middlecamp.

The will OF Mrs. Mamie T. Fellers,
late of this city, was admitted to pro-
bate Saturday evening in Clerk Har-
old H. Bender's office. She gives all
Of her property, real estate and per-
sonal, to daughter, May T.. Fellers,
and appoints her husband, U. s. G.
Fellers, executor of the will. Mrs.
Nolan West and c. r. Smith witness
ed the will, which is dated February
IL, 1908.
The will Of Mrs. Susan K Middle
camp. late of Baltimore, but formerly
of Martinsburg, where she left some
property, was recoded Monday morn
ing in Clerk Bender's office.
She bequeaths 500 to her son, Car
roll, in Roanoke, and like sum to
her son, Arthur, in Cumberland. The
residue Of the estate is devised to
ner daughters, Nellie McGill and Anna
Keller, both of baltimore, who are ap-
pointed executives of the will which
is dated May %, 1908.