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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
CONVENTIONS
RECENTLY HELD
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES AND
PLATFORM ADOPTED AT
LANSING.
OTHER PARTY OFFERINGS
The Completion Of the Party Tickets
That the People May Choose office
holders From.

The Democratic state convention
was held In Saginaw Thursday and
as campaign send-off, held a big
mass meeting Wednesday which was
addressed by John w. Kern, the party
nominee for vice-president, who spoke
upon the evils of the protective tarin
system. In fact, his speech dealt al
most entirely with the tariff Issue or
the campaign. Mr. Hemans, candi-
date for governor, also spoke. devoting
himself TO the present state admins
tration and its extravaganza. Both
speakers were warmly received and
awakened the enthusiasm of their au-
dience which filed the fine new audi
<orium TO overlooking, and 1t seats
1000 people.
The convention came to business
Thursday and after the usual speeches
and organization preliminaries took
recess till afternoon.
On reassembling the committees re-
ported and the nomination of candi-
dates opened with glowing presenta-
ton speeches, resulting in these Sc
lections:
Democratic state Ticket.
For overnorship-Lawton T. He
mans, Mason.
For lieutenant-governor - stephen
Douglas Williams, Detroit.
For secretary of state-Francis I.
Mcdonald, Sault Ste. Marie.
For state treasurer-Robert }.
Whaley, Flint.
For auditor general-William F.
Montague, Kalamazoo.
For attorney general-James G.
Tucker, Mt. Clemens.
For superintendent of public instruc-
tion-Prof. w. Sherman Lyster, Ionia.
For member state board of educa-
tion-Justin R. Whiting, Jackson.
For state land commissioner-W. j.
Tierney, Roscommon.
For justice of the supreme court
Mark Norris, Grand Rapids.
Nominated by primary, Septem
Der L.
Platform Is Adopted.
The Democratic party of the state
of Michigan, by its delegates in con-
vention assembled, reasserts its alleg-
lance to the principles of majority rule
and pure Democracy wherein laws are
proposed, enacted and executed for
the sole purpose of protecting the in
terests of all the people, without favor
or special privilege to any class or
individual.
j. We hereby cheerfully and ear
nestly indorse the Democratic nation
al platform, adopted at Denver and
fully believing.in the wisdom, honesty
and integrity of purpose of our stand
ard-bearers, William j. Bryan and
John w. Kern, we pledge to them our
allegiance.
2. We favor the nomination and
election of United States senators and
state county, city and township of.
| ficers by direct vote of the people.
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Seasons First Victims.

Herbert Collins, Is, of Lake Linden.
died at Calumet G. Hecla hospital
Sunday, as the result of hunting
accident Saturday. He was shot by
Mort Brown, a companion. His body
was filled with birdshot.
Wounded and suffering great agony.
Willard Peterson, employed at the
Cliff mine, in Keweenaw county.
dragged himself half way to his home
in Phoenix, where he was found by
workmen and carried the remainder of
the distance. Peterson was shot by
an unknown hunter, while he was
hunting birds. He called for help and
a hunter approached him, saying: Il
did not do it." He then disappeared.
Peterson's wounds are serious, but he
will probably survive
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Appeal Again in Recount TanqIc.

Proceeding TO the work of recount
ing the ballots cast for governor at
the recent primary election. the state
canvassers found themselves involved
in complication of legal technicali-
ties. Although the votes in several
townships were examined. the board
adjourned temporarily without having
definitely determined what the result
should be in any township under in
vestigation. The attorneys for Dr.
Bradley and Gov. Warner in the
meantime prepared themselves for an
other appeal to the supreme court to
secure a construction of the law with
reference to distinguishing marks on
ballots, the duties Of election inspec
tors, and so forth. 1t was agreed by
the attorneys that if the election laws
were construed strictly, a majority OF
the voters of the state would be dis
franchised
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Grub Kills Oak Trees.

Some 200 oak trees having been de.
stroyed or all but killed in the Mack.
mac Island state park. and the cause
Of the havoc being much of mystery
at the request of Superintendent b
F. Emery. the federal department OF
agriculture sent Expert Percy Robin
son to the scene to make investiga
ton. Mr.. Robinson found the mis-
chief due to the operations of grub
which, first working in the sap cells
gradually girdled the tree and brought
about its death. The parasite was
unknown to him, and pending the de
termination of the best methods OF
fighting it. specimens have been sent
to the United States biological labora
tory for examination.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
WHO IS THE MAN
FOR GOVERNOR
THE RECOUNT SLOWLY GOING ON
WITH LITTLE CHANGE
IN RESULT.
CAN GO BEYOND THE 14TH
Latest Phases of the Situation, With
Prospects Of Long Drawn Out
Contest.

The attorneys for DR.. Bradley In
day they will ask the state board of
canvassers to recount additional coun-
ties and the Warner attorneys declare
that they will oppose the motion on
the ground that the recount thus far
does not indicate that there is any
probability that If the whole state was
recounted the result would be changed
A petition was filed in the supreme
court Monday morning by the Brad
ley attorneys asking that the board be
required to throw out all ballots ini-
tailed with led pencil. and they say
that other petitions TO the court will
follow
Twelve precincts in Sanilas county
were counted Monday with net loss
to Warner of IL votes. His total loss
now is 1877
Secretary of State Prescott says that
the board can easily conclude the re-
count on time il the attorneys leave
it alone.
In speaking OF the application for
recount of other counties, George
Weadock, one OF Bradley's attorneys,
said it is desired to have returns from
several more counties examined, but
he was not ready to state which ones.
In the opinion OF the attorney-gen-
erals department. the recount can pro-
coed beyond October IA, provided ii is
concluded in time for the ticket to be
printed for the election. Ii is held
that the provision of the primary law
requiring the canvassing board to GER
tify to the ticket October IA is not
mandatory. in view of the probability
that the recount cannot be finished by
that date.
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Propose Canal Across Michigan.

To project canal to connect
Lakes Michigan and Huron at Grand
Haven and Saginaw, the Grand-Sagi-
nav Valley Deep Waterway associa-
ton was organized by delegates from
six cities along the route of the pro-
posed waterway. Delegates were APP
pointed to attend the convention of
the National Deep Waterways asso-
citation in Chicago and plans were dis
cussed as 10 how best TO further the
plan of a deep canal across the state,
making use of the valleys of the
Grand and the Saginaw rivers. The
following were appointed as delegates
to attend the National Waterways
conventions: III. w. Hubbell, Sagi-
nav; b. G.. Coryell, Chesaning; Willis
Miller, Chesaning; Charles Kerr, Ash.
ley, and Nat Robbins, Grand Haven.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Slimness or Plumpness.

In these days, when ii is considered
essential for women TO be tall and
slender-though, poor things, they can
not always compass tit should
please them to know how an ANCIENT
Spartan regarded corpulence. AS
much attention was paid to rearing
men in Sparta as the cattle dealers in
modern countries pay to the breeding
of cattle, and they took charge of
firmness and looseness of mems flesh
and regulated the degree OF fairness to
which it was lawful in free state 10
extend his body. Mr.. Bruce in Classic
and Historic Portraits" says those
who dared TO grow too fat or too soft
for military exercise and the service
Of Sparta were soundly whipped.
Corpulence was crime. What was
good for the Spartans would be good
for the New York women, whom n
brilliant Frenchman has been writing
about rather too saucily. He says
they are much too fat, too well rour-
ished, and would be all the better for
less pampering Overeating and Gle.
vators, he thinks, are responsible for
those stout ladies who are forever
deploring their increasing bulk. As
this writer does not mention cur Dos
ton fair ones, remarks the Boston Her.
aid, it is presumed he either did not
come here, or he has found them as
buxom, with their contours as lost
10 sight as those in New York. Any
way. he shows shocking taste. But il
is quite true that selfindulgence tends
TO avoirdupois. Only walk upstairs
AMI eschew sweets, and the ancient
Spartan won't be in it for slimness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Too Many Wives.

Shortly after his marriage TO a
wealthy widow of Quincy few weeks
ago, John b. Jones was arrested by
Postoffice Inspector Birdseye. Of De-
troit, on a charge of using the mails
10 defraud by selling alleged fraudu-
lent stock. Now more serious charge
confronts him. as Mrs. +. l.. Nc
Laughlin, of Logan, o.. has appeared
TO accuse him of bgamy.
She alleges that she has learned
that before marrying her Jones was
married twice and that he failed to
legally loosen the marriage ties. She
says he had not been divorced from
her either when he married the Quincy
widow. II is proposed TO quash the
federal charge in order that he may
be tried for the alleged bigamy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Republicans Frame State Ticket.

Republicans Frame State Ticket.
The Republican state convention
quit at Detroit when in a din that
made his voice inaudible for more
than ten feet W. G.. Malcomson read
the resolutions which were adopted
by reclamation and the motion TO adj
journ was never voted on. When the
convention met for the afternoon SEES
sion the battle lay between Fuller and
Simpson. II was Wayne that deter
mined the final result. If the big
delegation had split it is very likely
that Simpson would have been nomi-
mated. But the 1919 votes of Wayne
went solid TO Fuller and this made
the nomination. 1t was unheard OF
for Wayne delegation to stand as a
unit, but there were two contributing
causes: the fact that the friends of
Gov Warner were in control and also
because Thomas j. Navin was out
to settle an old feud with Palmer. The
Republican state ticket:
For governor-Fred NJ Warner.
Lieutenant govcrnor-Patrick II. Kel-
ley.
Supreme court justice-Flavius J..
Brooke.
Secretary of State-Fred G. Martindale.
State treasurer-Albert f. Sleeper.
Attorney general-John +. Bird.
Auditor general-Oramel Il. Fuller.
State land commissioner-Hunt Rus
sell.
Superintendent Of public instruction
Luther l.. Wright
Member of state board OF education
w. j. McKone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

Tks ronerx 49, in the ease of
Elijah, Bakeh the Three Oaks
woman, who came to her death after
taking carbolic acid under unusual
circumstances. in rendering verdict,
has deepened the mystery in the case.
The verdict, after being delayed sew
eral days, was to the effect that the
deceased came to her death by TAX
ing carbolic acid or some other poison.
The phrase some other poison" is
what is bothering the prosecuting at
torney and officers.
Physicians, who administered to the
woman, testified they observed symp-
toms of opiate poisoning. but were
unable to determine whether the acid
was the direct cause of death. George
Hoover, village cobbler, by whom the
woman was employed as housekeeper,
and whose connection in the case has
caused villagers TO gossip, has de-
manded his eXoneration.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
So MANY commonplace persons ar

So many commonplace persons are
wearing the cross of the French Lee
gion of Honor that parliamentary
commission has been appointed TO in
vestigate the affairs of the ord 2r, with
a view to restoring membership in 1t
IN the original purpose of a recogni-
" distinguished service 10 the
There are five classes in the
Wearers OF the grand cross
so; there are 200 grand Off
thousand commanders, and
its or chevaliers without limit. 1t
the multiplication of chevaliers
which has been going on too rapidly
flor the taste of the Frenchmen who
, think that the cross should be more
exclusive decoration.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Delegates to Prison Convention.

Gov Warner has designated the fol
lowing delegates to attend the confer
ence of the American Prison associa
ton at Richmond, Va, November IA
to 10: Amos Musselman, Harvey J
Hollister, Grand Rapids; George II
Clippert. Alfred j. Murphy, John l.
Mcdonald. Clarence A. Lightner
James Inglish, j. Morris Fisher De
troit; c. G. Vaughan, st. Johns; H. H
Larned, e. NJ. Lawson, Lansing; f. C
Anthony. Negaunee; Rev. Cyrus Men
denhall, Otis Fuller, Ionia; Rev. ]. M
Rogers. James Russell Marquette
Mrs. Lucy NJ. Sickles, Adrian; A. N
Armstrong, Jackson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
State "Prchi." Ticket Named.

Prohibitionists of Michigan in con
vention here nominated the following
ticket:
For Justice OF the supreme court-W. IL
ID. Fox, Mount Clemens.
For secretary of state-George Parmen-
ter Petoskey.
For trcasurcr-George b. Wadham. De-
troit.
Fer auditor gencral-Iienry w. Wal
lace, Perry
For Commissioner of the land Office
w G. Richards. Carrolton.
For attorney general-Myron II. Walk
er. Grand Rapids.
For superintendent of public instruction
Prof j. II. Ward, Hillsdale.
For member state board OF education
Elmer Houser. Detroit
A. S. Watkins, candidate of the par
ty for vicepresident, addressed the
convention and remarks We're also
made by w. A. Taylor and John W
Gray, the candidate for governor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
INDEPENDENCE.

The Independence league state con
vention was held in Grand Rapids
Wednesday. There were but six dele
gates in attendance, but they nominal
ed a full state ticket and electors
Resolutions were adopted affirming the
national platform Following is the
ticket:
For governor-A. W. Nichols, Mont.
calm.
For liutenant governor-c. H. Doug.
las, Branch.
For secretary of state-A. III. Love,
Calhoun.
For treasurer of state-W. A. Claus
er. Berrien.
For auditor general-William W.
Rowley, Jackson.
For attorney general-Thomas ID.
Adams, Kent.
For superintendent of public instruc-
tion-Miss Lucia Harrison, Ottawa.
For land commissioners. K. Niles.
Antrim.
For member of board of education
w. S. Lanehart, Muskegon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
NEW CAR.
New Empire, New Gar, New War
Lots Of Trouble.

new Empire, view Gar, new war
Lots Of Trouble.
Prince Ferdinand formally pro-
claimed the independence OF Bulgaria
and Rumelia in Tirnovo Monday. TAX
ing the title Of "czar of Bulgaria"
At the same time Austria Hungary
practically announced the annexation
of Bosnia and Herzegovina. two more
provinces under the supervision of the
powers of Europe under the treaty Of
Berlin. The provinces were put in
Emperor Francis Joseph's care by the
powers for an indefinite period at the
close of the Russo-Turkish war of
1878.
Bulgaria has fatty refused to sur
render the Oriental railway to Tur-
key.
AS a result of the proclamation war
between Bulgaria and Turkey is prac-
tically certain and is momentarily ex-
pected. Bulgaria is prepared for COM
bat with Turkey. Her army has
reached a high state of efficiency, al
though somewhat lacking in officers,
and that of Turkey is in poor shape,
owing to the old regime of corruption
and neglect.
Prince Ferdinand was elected prince
of Bulgaria in 1887. The Bulgarian
cabinet was present with the prince,
having met him yesterday at the from
tier and journeyed with him to Tir-
novo.
Tirnovo is the ancient capital of the
kingdom of Bulgaria, and il was there
in the olden days the kings OF Bulgaria
were crowned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Went Very Dry.

Ashtabula, Columbiana and Carroll
counties, Ohio, were added to the tenn
perance column Saturday A total of
SO saloons were put out of business in
Ashtabula county by the overwhelm-
ing majority of 2,132. Carroll county
banished the saloons by vote of
more than two TO one. The "wets"
polled but $50, as against 1880 for the
"drys." In Columbiana county the
"drys" won with a majority of 1,404.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Road Plans Farm on Track.

President Hawks of The Detroit
& Mackinac railway says the com
pany is planning to operate continu-
Gus farm along its right of way next
season. 1t is proposed to cultivate the
land each side of the track. planting
a diversity of crops. There is a two
fold purpose in this plan. One is to
show travellers on the road and in
tending settlers what can be done
with the soil and another is TO avoid
the numerous fires which are started
along the railroad by sparks from loco
motives when weeds and dry grass
are allowed to accumulate each sea.
son. The company will also operate a
40-acre model farm at Emery Junction.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

Week FnulnE OCtober IU.
TEMPLE THEATER -VAUDENILLE
Afternoons 2:t5 Toe TO csc Even
ings. Sis. 1Oc to soc. Lily Lena Eng
lands Handsomest Singing Commedi-
enne. PHYLLIS Lee and Eight Singers,
in commencement Day"
WHITNEY Evenings. 20-30c.
Matinees. 10-15-25c. Matinees daily
Limited"
NEW LAFAYETTE - Actologue-
Talking Pictures. First-Class Vaude-
willie. Continuous performances. Ad-
mission 10c and sc.
ELECTRIC PARK. Belle Isle Bridge.
furnishes entertainment for all. Free
vaudeville by high-class talent spe-
cial feature.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

A receiver has been appointed for a
irm that made specially of straight
ching crooked noses. Can il be posi-
BILE that there were not enough foolish
people with crooked noses TO make the
business pay?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
East Lansing Will Bond.

The taxpayers of East Lansing at
special election voted TO bond the
city for $4,000 with which to con.
struct municipal water sewer and
drainage systems. This is the second
special election held for this purpose,
the former being declared illegal be.
cause of an irregularity in the council
proceedings There were SO votes in
favor Of the bonding proposition, five
against bonding for the water system
and eight against bonding for sewer
and drainage systems.
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steamer. Leaving DetroIt.

DETROIT BUFFALO STEAM
SHIP CO.-Foot OF WAYNE street. For
buffalo and Niagara Falls daily, p.
m Week end trip. $3.50
WHITE STAR LINE-Wharf foot OF
PORT HURON Way Ports daily
Leave week DAYS 2:30 y. m. Sundays 3
a. m. For TOLEDO daiG'-Leave week
daVs d. m. SUNDAYS ) y. IN.
DETROIT e CLEVELAND NAVIGA-
TION CO-Foot of Wayne street. For
Cleveland and eastern points daily at
10.3O % m For Mackinaw and way
ports; Monday and Saturdays. y. m.
Wednesday and Friday at e:30 a. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
with 81 precincts disposed of out

With 81 precincts disposed of out
of 272 to be recounted. the board Of
state canvassers concluded the weeks
work Friday evening. Gov. Warner
having suffered a net loss of 105 votes
in two Of the counties in which he
received a good plurality.
The Finnish socialists Of Hancock
who were convicted and fined for dis
orderly conduct in paradng the
streets with a red flag after the coun-
Gil had forbidden this, will appeal the
case to the supreme court Of Michi-
gan. They plan to eventually take the
case to the United States supreme
court II necessary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

William T. Moore was shot in the
legs by a friend, Frank Vett, with
whom he had gone duck hunting.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed
the foundry and woodenware plant Of
the Rex Manufacturing company in
White Pigeon; loss $4,000.
AS he was laying the last tile in a
trench, Marcus f. Rich, of Battle
Creek. was crushed TO death by a
cave-in.
Sheriff Hartley, after investigating
the Bentley bank blowing, declared
that the robbers were frightened away
before they could open the inner doors
of the safe, and got nothing.
Business men of Hart have sub
scribed $4,000 to be used in grading
% miles OF the Grand Rapids & Lud-
ington railroad. owned by the Pere
Marquette. They have been impelled
to this action by the necessity of hav-
ing better service to the lake ports In
shipping fruit.
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Kern Is Lansinu's Guest.

John Kern, Democratic candidate
for vice-president, was listened to by
a crowd of several hundred people
representing all political parties, when
he made a brief speech at the Hotel
Downey. Mr. Kern was introduced
by Lawton I. Hemans, Democratic
candidate for governor OF Michigan.
Vicc-presidential Candidate Watkins
of the Prohibition party was at the
same hotel during Mr.. Kern's visit,
but the two candidates did not meet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
GLACIERS Insurance Premium Paid.

Receiver w. II. Dancer OF the
Stockbridge bank obtained an order
from the circuit court to pay the an
nual premium of life insurance for
$4,000 on the life of Frank p.
Glazier Two policies for $4,000 each
were turned over to the bank at Stock
bridge by Glazier to secure his per-
sonal Indebtedness at the institution.
One of the policies has run for some
time and on this the premium will be
paid. 1t was decided not to pay the
premium on the second policy, as only
one previous premium had been paid.
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Nichols is League Candidate.

Six delegates were present when
he Michigan state convention of the
Independence party met here and
three of the delegates were from
Grand Rapids. Chairman c. l.. DE
France of Kalamazoo announced that
full state ticket would be nomi.
mated. DR.. A. w. Nichols of Green
vile was the only name presented for
the nomination for governor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Bail $4,000; Stays in Jail.

Unable to furnish bail in the sum
of $4,000, Cashier William II. Burlet.
son OF the Parma bank was a prisoner
in the Jackson county jail. Attorney
Nichols OF Ionia, representing the de-
posed banker. arrived and Justice
Russell. before whom his client was
arraigned, fixed the bail. with two
sureties. Attorney Nichols says he
believes facts proving that Burleston
had no intention TO commit an offense,
and that the banking commissioner
acted with too much haste, will be
presented at the proper time.
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The MISSING Student.

The parents Of Lee A. Wolfard. the
missing student OF Kalamazoo College,
have heard from the son after
month of suspense, though no partic-
ulars are given. Ira Wolfard, Of
Detroit. brother, says: AT present
we know little more than we did be-
fore we received the telegram" When
Lee Wolfard disappeared from the col
lege at Kalamazoo, il was said he was
sent away by hazers by whom he had
been injured. Nothing definite as to
the reasons OF his departure was
known.