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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12

and the Angel
The Old Cathedral Burned by
the Danes and Anglo-Nor-
mans shane O'Neill
and Ills Soldiers.

lightly from sleep And St Patrick
said: Here ! am. Have done an
iniquitous thing lately in the sight Of
the Most High? II tins has been so,
] beg pardon from Cod
"The angel answered: No, but the
Almighty hath sent me 20 thee for the
comfort of Thy soul after the con
version OF the Irish by thee to him
into the faith whom thou hast ac-
quired for him through most hard la
Dor ana by thy powerful preaching
which by the grace OF the Holy Sprl,
has proved most enlighteping and fruit
ful to an the tribes of ireland. In this
apostolic work thou vert always most
laborious and at many times in many
dangers from the gentiles, In cold and
heat, hungry and thirsty passing dill
gently from tribe 70 tribe for the sal
walton of many
Therefore the Lord knows thy
present place, situated on a hill. with
small cell, narrow and also circum-
scrbed by certain Inhabitants Of the
district, and its suburbs do not suffice
as refuge. wherefore the following
vast boundary Is fixed for the city of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12

from floor to ridge. 10 feet; height
o. two western spires, 210 feet.
The foundation stone of the cathe-
dral was laid by the Rev William Gro
| ly, u. D.. the one hundred and tifth
successor Of st. Patrick in the see Of
Armagh over the front door of the
cathedral is the inscription. "Soli Dec
Omnipotenti, Trino In Personis, Sub
Invoccatione Sti patritli, Hibernorum
Apostoli," which Anglified reads, TO
the One God Almighty. Three In Per-
sons. Under the Invocation of st. Pat
rick, Apostle Of Ireland"
The memories of close upon fifteen
centuries cling around the old cathe-
dral established by St Patrick. 1t
was ravaged and burned by the Danes,
subsequently by the Anglo-Normans
and was almost entirely destroyed by
fire In 1404.
In 1866 the primate of Ireland preach
ed In the cathedral before Shane O'Neill
and GOO OF his soldiers. In his sermon
he recommended loyalty to the English
king, which so enraged O'Neill that he
burned the cathedral and pillaged the
city of Armagh. Another chief of the
same clan, Sir Phellm O'Neill, set fire
to the cathedral In 1912
The following translated extract from
the Book of the Angel" embodied In
the larger Book of Armagh" pre-
served In the Royal Irish academy
Dublin, gives an account of the mlrac
ulous manner in which the city of Ar
magh and its cathedral were founded
"Once upon a time st. Patrick pro
ceeded from Armagh to baptize, teach
and cure multitudes of both sexes OF
the human race. whom he expected to
meet by the well lying close TO the
place OF his abode on the eastern side
/ There, before the dawning Of the day,
he awaited the arrival of the people
/ from all directions who desired n
/ knowledge Of the faith. As he thus
waited, suddenly heavy sleep over
came him, as previously he had been
wearied out by night vigils for Christ.
"And, behold, quickly came an angel
to him from heaven and reused him
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
The school Fire Drill

Since the terrible disaster by fire in the
Colinwood school at Cleveland last week,
pupils and teachers in nearly all the pub
lie schools in the United States have been
rehearsing fire drill. An alarm is given
and instantly every scholar is standing
and are taught to pass out in perfect or
der. Superintendent Pitkin and his corps
of teachers at the high school had the
gong sounded one day this week and in
two and one-half minutes the entire
building was vacated IN perfect order, so
systematically was the drill carried out.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
Mrs aUpson's Funeral

The funeral service over the remains
of the late Sarah Upson was largely at
tended at the home of her son, L. c. Up
son, last Friday, Rev. G. F. Craig off
ciating. Mr. and Mrs. Deck Hoppough
sang and Mrs. Jennie Noble accompanied
them at the organ There was a profu-
sion Of beautiful floral offerings consisting
Of Gala lilies. pillow from the business
men, spray Of carnations from Grand
Rapids friends and one from the Washing
ton club. also from E. E. Cook and wife,
Willis Cobb and wife and Mrs. Eliza Love.
land Of Ionia.
Several years ago Mrs, Upson selected
the text she desired used, John lz;l-2,
and also the hymns she wished to have
sung, Nearer My God to Thee" and 'Je-
sus Lover of My Soul" These instruc-
tons we're written out in full by her and
left with Mrs M. A. Filkins with request
that they be used at her funeral.
Those present from out Of the oitY were
Silas Fitch, Frank Holiday, Mrs. E.
Morningstar, Mrs. R. Tower, Mrs. Vannie
Smith, Mrs Free, Miss Helen Fitch Of
Grand Rapids and Mrs. Eliza Loyeland
of lonla.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12

III. which thou hast loved above
all the other lands of the Irish-that is,
from the summit of Slieve-Mult to
Slieve.NIis. from Sieve-NIis to Bri.
Erigi, from Bri-Erigl to Sieve Bregh.
Certainly if thou wishest it shall be
Of this magnitude And, furthermore,
the Lord God hath granted to thee all
the tribes Of the Scots Qrish) as a di-
ocese and attached to this thy city.
which is called in the language of the
Scots Grishl #Ardd Macha,-the height
of the field.
"St Patrick, with face PROSTATE on
the ground in sight Of the angel. said,
i give thanks to my God, eternal Lord,
who hath deigned in his clemency to
bestow such glory on his servant"
MICHAEL J. MURPHY.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
FIERCE FLAMES
DO DAMAGE
I'm SUNDAY Nights Fire Baby
Awakens Mother
Frank Maturean Lost Ills House
Narrow E.capc OF Family
Very Little saved

A fire broke out the dwelling house
of Frank Maturean last Sunday evening
about ! ] 80 ocock and was burned to
the ground The house is located on the
Loyeland addition, which part Of the city
seems doomed 10 destruction, as this
makes the fourth house destroyed by fire
since last winter; Lo CantieIo's, Smith
Crankshaws, j. 5. NeyIns and now Mr..
Maturean's
Mrs. Maturean and son Oliver were
sleeping soundly when the fire broke out
and would undoubtedly have perished in
the flames had it not been for the baby
which awoke and cried Justify, waking
up the mother Just in time TO save herself
the baby and her son, as the fire was
making great headway in the house She
took the baby out Of the cradle, wrapped
in the coverings. and ran out doors with
but little clothing on herself At the same
time the son attempted to get out Of his
room, but when he opened the door flames
came in upon him and he ran to the win
dow smashed it and leaped out into the
snow. Mr. Maturean was nightwatching
at the factory and when the alarm was
turned in he pulled the whistle, not know
ing that he was sounding the alarm for
the destruction of his own house His
assistant Mr. Curre, learned through the
phone where it was and told Mr.. Maturean,
who Immediately left, expecting to find
his family burned with the house, arriving
there IN an exhausted condition
The neighoors ana fire department
turned out as soon as possible but were
able to save only couple Of trunks,
table and few ether things. The house
was purchased BY Mr. Maturean through
the BulIol1g q Loan association and was
insured for $500 While be carried $500
on the contents III sad blow to the
falndy but they are lucky to come through
it alive.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE BANNER
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
MARRIED TODAY
IN new YORK
Mabel Dorothy Clark and William
III. DoNsee United
VIII Reside at Ocrncokc. North Caro-
lina-Bridc Left Here Tuesday
Amid shower of Roses

Miss M. Dorothy Clark left here Tues
cay for Detroit on her way to New York
City where she was married today to
Vim. h. Doxsee at the home Of Mr.. Dox-
sees aunt, who resides there. After a
lort visit they will leave for Ocracoke,
N. c.. and viii visit Washington, Mt.
Vernon and other places Of intefes on
the way.
Miss CLARK has been a resident of this
city for the past seven years, her mother
residing at GreenyIlle. She has been in
the employ Of the T. Frank ireland Hard
ware Co. all that time as bookkeeper and
also has assisted l. L. Hubbell as stem
grapher and bookkeeper in his law office.
She was an expert in that line and a very
popular and exemplary young lady who
yill be greatly missed by her many friends
ere and in a business way as we'll
During the past two weeks several pre-
luptjal functions were rendered her: a
number Of her young lady friends gave
her dinner at Hotel Belding which was
fine affair; sIeighride party was taken
out to Jay Cooey's, with sJken shower
attachment, much to her surprise. and
ast week Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs.
iubbeIl, with whom she has lived during
aer residence here, entertained IN her
honor Cur glass. silver, checks and gold
ware shoWered upOn her nv scorae IF
friends. When she took the train bunch
It girls, eacn carrying rose, followed
her into the coach and showered her with
hem.
A few years ago Mr. Doxsee worked
at ireIsnd's several months and fell IN
owe with Dorothy, the wedding Of today
being the result He IS engaged in the
lam canning bg.ness and they viii re-
side at his island' home in the Atlantic
ocean off the coast of Norh Carolina.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
The Peterson Auction

The Peterson public auction will be held
at the farm = miles southeast Of Beld-
ing and one mile south Of the Brink school
house, Wednesday March 8, beginning
at l2:50 o'clock p. m, as announced last
week They will sell horses, COWS, colts
wagons and other farming tools, The
terms Of sale are, all sums of SIS and un-
der, cash over that amount, time will be
given until Sept 80, 9o8 on approved
notes at 6 per cent interest. N. F. Gould
is the auctioneer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
WILL OPEN GARAGE

III. Jay And A. q. Hayes I'm Business
I'm Ionia
H. Jay and A. c. Hayes have opened a
garage in Ionia, having secured the Buick
agency for Ionia county, and intend tc
make it headquarters for auto supplies
storage. repairing, etc.
The Buick line includes five different
models ranging in price from 5000 to
S2,5o0 and every one Of them worth the
price. They can obtain only limited
number of cars for this territory and shall
be pleased to know as early as possible OF
any prospective buyers, that satisfac-
tory demonstration can be given.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
rne Charm ~ rimmoE ta!ity

BY special request Of many OF the busi-
ness men the pastor ofthe Corgreg ational
church Will continue his sermon on the
5ubj3ct discussed last Sunday morning,
Does Death End AI9.or as There a
Future Lte-How May immortal Glory
Be A.taIned2a IN the eyeang he will
I'VE de capti9n Of heaven drawn from
the teaching Of Christ and the book Of
Revelations. Special music consisting Of
several solos and anthems will be given
at both services. Thanking the Peep of
Belding for the large audiences last Sun
day you are extended a cordial welcome
to Sundays services.
N.JsMyers. Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12

your Auction Sale in the Banner
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12

Rev n J. Myers Sunday school class
have engaged The Musical Eckhardts
Swiss Bell Ringers to give an entertain
ment 10 the Congrega egattoralchurohW Wednes.
d " evening Marc. 18Th The organize
ton is an exceptionally fine one ana every
mamber is an artist and they are very
highly spoken of where they have appear.
ed, The church should be filled at this
entertainment, as the class desire to clear
UP their pledge to the pipe organ. Tickets
on sale at the drug stores
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12

The Family
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
Advertised Letters

Miss Ella Brown. Fannie Culver, Laura
Dawson, Elmer Goodrich, Miss Vera
Hurd, Rev. Sam Haynes, Mrs. A. Know
lend, Miss Agatha Norman Cassie Rus
sell, Miss Cora Slocum, Estella Tucker.
D (. Wilson. P. M.
March 9, o8.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-12
card of Thanks

Among the last words Of Mother Town
send were, The people Of Beldlng have
been 50 good and 50 kind to me We
wish to thank you for the words Of COM
fort, the songs Of cheer and deeds of
kindness which have been so generously
bestowed
The Family
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-05
THAW is OUT OF MATTEAWAN
VIII he Held In Dutchess County
Jail Until his Case il
Settled.

POCGHKEEPSIE, n. Y. May 4.-Tem-
porarily. at least. Harry X. Thaw is out OF
the Matteawan hospital for the criminal
insane. AS a result OF today's proceedings
on the writ of habeas corpus brought in an
effort to have him declared sane, he will
remain in the Duchess county Jail until
the final decision on the writ is handed
down. The formal hearing in the case will
come before the supreme court here next
Monday.
The adjournment was taken upon the re-
quest OF a representative OF the district
attorney OF New York county to give Dis
trict Attorney jerome an opportunity to ap-
pear in person TO oppose Thaw's release
from the asylum.
In the meantime Thaw will remain IN the
Dutchess county Jail here instead of being
returned to Matteawan, Thaw appeared
to be in excellent health today, having
gained fully twenty pounds in weight since
his transfer to the asylum from the Tombs.
One of the interesting features of today 8
proceedings was an announcement that
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, although she has
brought suit for annulment of her marriage,
will appear Il necessary as a witness in
her husbands behalf.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-05
MEMBERS WILL VISIT MILLS
HOuse Paper Committee to Get some
Evidence at First
Hand.

WASHINGTON, May 4-Preceding the
continuation OF the examination of John
Norris, representing the American News
paper Publishers association. the house
select committee to investigate the question
of wood pulp and print paper today was i'm
executive session formulating a long list
Of questions regarding the wood pulp and
news print paper industries. upon which
governmental statistical data is desired
The committee also discussed the advisa-
bility of visiting several paper mills and
conducting hearings on the spot. A tenta-
tive understanding was reported that the
committee leave here Friday afternoon for
an inspection of the Hudson river mill at
Palmer's Falls. n. Y. and possibly one or
two others.
Upon resuming his testimony Mr.. Norris
submitted iB kilograms from publishers,
replying to a query by Mr. Ridder last Sat
urday, giving information regarding their
paper contracts. He also submitted a list
of forty-one publishers who have signified
their willingness TO come TO Washington
and testify.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-05
SLOW ROADS SUFFER FINES
Penalties Imposed for Failure to
Make Time in TweRtY-Eisht-
Hour Law.

CHICAGO. May An ninety-five cases
brought by the government against six
railroad companies. charging violation OF
the 2s-hour Law for the transportation OF
cattle. Judge Landis, in the United States
district court today imposed fine aggrega-
ting n3.l50 The railroads fined were as
follows:
Rock Island, As cases, fined $3.50; North
western, Is counts. $500; Illinois Central.
counts. a,100; St. Paul z counts. $3.50.
Santa Fe, 6 cases $3.50; Burlington 2counts.
500.
The majority OF the fines were imposed
on pleas of guilty. but In all cases the
Chicago q Northwestern pleaded not guilty.
AT the afternoon session OF court Judge
lands fined the Northwestern Railroad
500 and costs for a violation OF the safety
appliance law. motion for a new trial
in case brought against the Michigan
Central. on a similar charge was taken
under advisement and action on a de-
murrer filed by the Milwaukee eompsny in
another case was deferred
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-05
GERMAN PRINCE FACES CHARGE
Zu EulenburE Accused of Giving
False Testimony I'm Harden
Prosecution.

BER6IN, May 4.-Members OF the Grim
inal police force, according to the Tageblatt
have picketed around the castle at Lieben-
berg of Prince Phillip Zu Eulenburg as a
precaution against the prince leaving the
country during the preliminary investiga-
tion by the crown prosecutor of the allega-
ton that the prince gave false testimony
during the recent Harden trial in Berlin.
when charges OF a serious nature were
brought against several prominent German
officials.
That the prosecutor took up the investi-
cation at all is being referred te by the
as a serious matter. Ffince Zu
Eulenburg. who lives in almost feudsI style,
is III of neutritls. Physicians delegated by
the government to examine him af-
firm that he is uLable to travel.
yet i dozen plain clothes officers
watch the exits of the castle grounds day
and night Prince zu Eulenburg received
judicial commission, during its recent
visit to his bedside. with the utmost cour-
tesy. He offered the commission the fullest
facilities for its investigation and replied
TO is questions clearly and without heslta-
ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-05
AMNESTY IS ONLY WAY our
Government Of Portugal Will Pardon
Most of ConspiratOrs.
OPPOSITION TO GET IN CABINET
Or. Jose ne AlDOIm Makes Deal with
Government by which His
Followers Are to Get
Recognition.

LISBON, May 4-The government has
completed It's investigation into the plot
that led to the assassination last February
OF King Carlos and the crown prince OF
Portugal. but Il would appear that the
conspiracy has so many ramificstions. and
that 80 many persons Of position are either
suspected and implicated that It has been
decided not to bring prosecutions. Never
theless. in order 10 keep up appearances
King Manuel. when he takes his oath Of
office. will grant a general political am
nesty. This. however will only cover Of
fenses up to January 80; the assassination
occurred February ].
Although King Manuel has expressed
his willingness to repay 10 the treasury
the money advanced to the lats King Car
los the cabinet, on account of the present
condition OF the finances OF the royal
household has decided to ask Parliament
to cancel these debts.
Dr. Jose de Alpom, chief OF the progress
sive dissidents, who has been thorn in the
side Of the monarchy. Is believed to have
made a deal with the government by which
one Of his followers will enter the cabinet
at the earliest opportunity.
The lieutenant governor of Lisbon has
issued orders that all arms in the pos
session Of private parties be surrendered
Immediately. After May any person hay-
ing arms in his possession without the
proper permission will be severely pun
ished.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-05
MORE UNION PACIFIC BONDS
r. II. BarriEar W 2 srS stoekhoId-
ers 10 Authorize Bpndred Mil
lion Gore.F

NEW YORK. May AZ. II. Hartman
announced today the stockholders of the
Union Pacific Rsilroad company will be
asked at their meeting at Salt Lake City
tomorrow TO authorize an issue OF 100000
600 Of bonds. He said that $50 OO.0O0 of this
amount will be reserved for issue under
strictly guarded provisions for construction
and acquisition of new iines and additions
Mr.. Harriman's statement follows:
The financial requirements of the Union
Pacific have been much exaggerated. The
maximum amount needed at this time 70
put the company in funds does not exceed
$500 600. but we want to resume devel-
opment and put our people to work. In no
event however will over S0.00OO00 of the
bonds be issued against the properties now
owned. While the stockholders will be asked
at their meeting tomorrow to authorize an
issue of SlO0OOO.0O0 of bonds at least $780,
100000 of the amount will be reserved for
issue under strictly guarded provisions
only for the construction or aquisition of
new lines and for additions. Instead of
mortgaging new lines as constructed or
acquired, and thus having separate mort
cages on differenet divisions. II is deemed
extensions and new lines. The meeting is
a preliminary step to put the company in
a position to take advantage OF the favor
able opportunities TO raise additional cap
ital TO the best advantage.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-05
RAILROADS ARE NOT LIABLE
United States supreme Court Decides
the Kansas City Flood
Litigation.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The cases of the
Empire State Cattle company and the Min
nesota and Dakota Cattle company against
the Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
company, involving claims for losses on
cattle during the floods in Kansas in 1908,
were decided by the supreme court OF the
United States today in favor OF the raH-
road. The claim Of the Empire company
was based upon the loss of rs cattle ship
ped from Texas and that OF the Minnesota
company on the loss OF l,635 head shipped
from New Mexico, both shipments being to
South Dakota. The overflow OF the rail-
road tracks along the Kaw river made
diversion OF the cattle necessary and it was
claimed that their loss was due to neglect.
Both cases originated in the United States
district court for the state OF Kansas,
where the finding was favorable TO the rail.
road company. The court OF appeals for
the Eighth circuit affirmed that verdict
and it was sustained by today's decision.
The opinion was announced by Justice
White.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-05
POWERS OF COLONIAL TRUST
English Court Refuses to Place Linz
itatiOh Upon EndeavOrs of
Organization.

LONDON. Nav A petition Of the
Jewish Colonial trust asking power from
the court to restrict its operations 70
Palestine was dismissed this morning by
the court OF chancery. The trust has a
capital of e2OOO,cOO which has been sub
scribed with the object of promoting the
welfare Of the Jewish race in all parts Of
the world The managers of the trust, who
were supported by a considerable section
of the stockholders. contended that the
colonization of Palestine and neighboring
territory was the great ideal of Zionisni
and the only object worth entertaining"
Israel Zangwill and other dissidents Bit
terly opposed the proposed scheme of
limitation. "It would mean.' Mr.. Zangwill
declared to the court, sitting down idle
before the closed gates of zion.' the prom
ised land.
The promised land, he declared was not
at present obtainsble. and the proposed re-
striction would prevent the trust from
aineliorating the condition OF persecuted
Jews I'm many parts OF the world.
Justice Eve. IN dismissing the petition,
took Mr. Zangwills view. He said that
II he sanctioned the suggested alteration
he would be doing little to improve the con-
dition OF an oppressed and great people
outside of Palestine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-05
JOHNSON OUT FOR BIG GAME
Minnesota Man Wants Presidentia
Nomination sr Nothing
at All.

WASHINGTON. May 4-Rumors Of com
binations with the end in view OF nominst-
ing Governor johnson .of Minnesota for
vice-presldent on the democratic ticket were
denied today at the johnson headquarters
In this city. where the following statement
was given out:
Governor johnson is in the race for the
presidential nomination. IL by any chance
he fails TO get the presidential nomination.
ne VIII not under any circumstances ac-
cept the vice-presdential nomination.
ST. PAUL, MINI, May 4-When the
statement from the johnson headquarters
in Washington was read to Governor John
son today he said:
am not entering into any combination
whatsoever for the nomination for the
presidency or vice presidency. and I will
say that ] am not a candidate for the dem
ocrauc nomination for the presidency eN-
cept under the conditions that ! have al
ready set forth in statement published
some time ago.