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The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
STORMS
CONTINUE
Many Great Cities Suffer from Blockades---
Temperature Falls 20 in Kansas City,
Lower Michigan in Icy Grasp.
BLIZZARD CONTINUES.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-The blizzard
which began here yesterday is still
in progress today although the great
est fury of the storm has passed. A
light snow fell early in the day and
was piled in great drifts by the strong
wind. The traffic on all the sur
face and elevated car lines as well as
stem roads are greatly delayed. All
through trains from the west arrived
here today from one to twelve hours
late. Many additional accidents and
one death have been reported.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
THE SUGGESTIONS
OF AMERICA NEEDED
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Feb. 10.-Rumors
that the state department was about
to address n protest to Japan against
her attitude in Manchuria and that
this was to be done upon the instance
of the government, met with une-
quivOcal denial at the state depart
ment today.
The department admitted that sew
eral complaints had been made to the
department that American trade was
suffering in the orient, but believes
that other causes than the Japanese
attitude is principally responsible for
the present condition of affairs.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
NEW COAL COMPANY
IS INCORPORATED
Especial to The sentiuel.) }

Especial to The Sentiuel)
Trinidad, Colo, Feb. 19.-Articles
of incorporation for the Columbia
Coal Mine Company were filed yes
terday.
This company was incorporated by
Charles v. Stewart, William Gilbert
and Denton Dunn, all of Kansas
City. The capitalization is $780,
900.
The company recently purchased
1000 acres of valuable coal land In
the extreme northern portion of the
county between Aguillar and Hast
ings.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

political speeches.
The first formal entertainment to
be given in his honor in Denver will
be dinner rendered by the officers
of the various commercial associa-
lions Thursday night, at which the
managing editors of the several
newspapers will also be guests.
At o'clock tomorrow Mr.. Shaw
will deliver an address in the audi
torium of the Chamber Of Commerce
on "The Finances Of the Nation."
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

Three or four short communica-
tions were received by The Sentinel
this morning In answer to the article
in the Sentinels editorial columns
yesterday, taken from the Phillis-
tine. In each and every one of them
they named William Jennings Bryan
as being the person who more nearly
than anyone else fitted dnto the place
outlined as the ideal candidate by
Fra Elbertus.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
PRES. ROOSEVELT
WRITES A LETTER

1t is understood that the letter of
the president has been made pubic
by the commission
The president strongly depseoates
the making OF any issue between the
raiiroad companies and their am
pIoyes IN the matter Of wages that
can Do avoided, and tnstruets me
commission to secure all possible m-
formation In advance DO that The re-
sponsibility may be fairly placed, and
to hold itself m readiness to mediate,
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
TO WINE and dine
MIR. LESLIE SHAW

Especial to The Seintinel.)
Denver, Feb. 19.-Denver bank
ere, politicians and members of the
commercial associations are prepar-
ing to tender a series of dinners and
receptions to Leslie NJ. Shaw. former
arrive here tomorrow night and re-
MAIN till Friday night or Saturday
morning. ,e.'i
Mr.. Shaw is on his way 70 the Pa
isua largs cities on III Vsy. making
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
DAN SULLIVAN WILL
HOLD THE
PLACE
(By Associated Press.l J

Washington, Feb. 10.-POstmas-
ter General Meyer, after comforting
with the president today about post
office nominations, said that the pres
ident would send to the senate today
or tomorrow the nomination of Dam
lei e. Sullivan to succeed himself
as postmaster at Cripple Creek, Colo.
When the president was campaign-
ing In 1900 for vice president he was
insulted by q hoodlum at Cripple
Creek, and it was Sullivan who
promptly Knocked the man down and
settled the disturbance.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Feb. 19.-President
Roosevelt has sent letter to the
interstate commerce commission In
which he indicated the Importance
of the commissions action with re-
spect to the limitation of the hours
of labor OF railroad employees and
points out the possibility of serious
differences arising between the rail-
road companies and their employees
with respect 70 wages and hours Of
labor.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
UNEMPLOYED men
WOULD FIX
WAGES
Especial to The Sentinel. }

city council has postponed for an in
definite time the beginning of the
street grading in order to furnish
work for the unemployed men of FIT.
Collins, because the latter refused to
accept the $1.50 wage scale offered.
The men declare they will not
work for less than 50 per day.
The members of the city council
say the $1.50 rate was not offered
with the intention of trying to re-
duce the wage scale here, but mere
1y to get the work started.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
THE LAST SAD RITES.

One of the largest attended funer-
ais ever held in Mesa county was the
funeral of Joseph Roth, the Fruita
pioneer, which occurred at Fruita
this afternoon. Hundreds of old
friends gathered to pay last tribute
of love and esteem to the memory
of the departed.
The deceased was buried with Ma
sonic honors, members of the Fruita
lodge of Masons attending in body.
There was also large representa-
tion of the G. A. r. veterans in at
tendance. Many Grand Junction peo-
pie attended the funeral. The in
terment took place at the Fruita
cemetery.
The last night of the auction jew
elry sale at Primrose's. Go early
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. George e. Haskell re-
turned home yesterday with their
two daughters from Denver, Mr.. Has
kell and Miss Mary met Mrs. Haskell
in Denver with the youngest daugh-
ter, en- route home from a protracted
visit to Mrs. Haskell's old home at
Elgin, Illinois.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
THE BRICK TRUST
CASE IS ARGUED
Especial to The sentinel.)

Denver, Feb. 19.-Attorney Cen
eral Dixon completed his arguments
In the district court this morning
against the brick trusts and the brick
layers union.
1t is probable that Judge Shattuck
will take the matter of granting a
temporary injunction against the
brick trust under advisement for sew
eral days before announcing his de-
cision.
Within a week the judge will
probably make the ruling as to the
jurisdiction of the court.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
ROADS ARE BLOCKED.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 19.-The bliz-
zard which swept over lower Michi-
gan yesterday still prevails with
great severity and the snow fall
ranges from eight inches in Detroit
to eighteen inches in the southwest
states. The snow has drifted badly
by strong wind and the roads and
country districts are blocked and all
trains are late everywhere.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
Maukee
VduhtU.
FALL OF 20 DEGREES.

Kansas City, Feb ia fall of
twenty degrees in temperature was
registered over Kansas and western
Missouri during the past "a hours.
A strong north wind blowing during
the night caused the snow to drift
considerably but all trains are re-
summing their schedules.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
GOULD DENOUNCES
REPORTS AS
FALSE
(By Associated Press. }

New York, Feb. 19.-The re-
, ports that have been circulated
in the west for several days
past to the effect that a receiv-
er was to be appointed for the
; Missouri Pacific railroad are
denied by George ]. Gould, the
president of the road.
There is absolutely no
truth in these reports said
; Mr.. Gould. "Receivership pro-
; ceedings have not been thought
of or even dreamed of, and
there is not even the remote
possibility that they will"
: 4. + + I. /. 4. {. 4. i j. + 4. /.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
RAILROAD STOCK
TOOK FALL
TODAY
(By Associated Presa.l

New York, Feb. 19.-There were
severe declines in low priced rail-
road stock on the stock exchange to-
day.
Gould shares are especially weak.
Missouri Pacific, Western Union and
Denver & Rio Grande are all suffer-
dng.
Common stock later sold at from
17M to 14h and preferred at from
1914 to Al.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

Today Zeph Charles Felt sold to
Henry Auling lots 23 and "a in Or
chard Mesa subdivision to the town
of Rhone for consideration of 33,-
500.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
SECRETARY TAFT
HAVING BUSY DAY
(By Associated Press.l }

Manchester, N. H., Feb. 19.-Sec-
rotary Taft arose early today and be-
gan another strenuous days cam
paign.
came to Manchester this morning to
escort the secretary to that city,
where he will deliver an address this
afternoon.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
TO REACH
CALLAO TOMORROW
(By Associated Press.)

Lima, Peru, Feb ia wireless
dispatch from the American battle
ship fleet dated 12:45 this morning
says that the squadron is 222 miles
from Callao.
The vessels are expecting to enter
Callao harbor about IL am. Thurs
day.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
THE GRAND CHIEF
RANGER IS NO MORE
(By Associatea Press J

Rochester, N. Y, Feb. 1s.-Chas.
F. A. Young, grand chief ranger OF
the Foresters of America, died at his
home here today of typhoid pHeu-
monia.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
FOOT OF SNOW.

Milwaukee, Feb. 19.-The blizzard
which started in this section yester-
day has continued throughout today
with but slightly abated fury. About
one foot of snow has fallen in Mil
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

A number of the old G.. A. R. vet
Grams of this city drove down to
Fruita today to attend the funeral of
their comrade, Josepr Roth who was
buried this afternoon.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
POSTAL
SAVINGS BANKS
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Feb. 19.-Senator
Knox today introduced a bill 10 es-
tablish a system of postal savings
banks.
The bill embodies the plan out
lined by Postmaster General Meyer
in his annual report.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

Henry Gumear OF Denver, repre-.
sentative Of the Racine Saddlery Co.,
ts here today.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
BRYAN TO SPEAK
AT HAMILTON TODAY
(By Associated Press.)

Columbus. O.. William j. Bryan
left Columbus today for Hamilton,
Ohio. where he will make an address
this evening.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

N. r. Vote, travelling freight agent
for the Chicago & Alton railroad. is
in the city today.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
The Market.

(By Associated P-ess.)
Chicago. Feb. 19.-May wheat
closed today at 92A to 92%.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

j. A. McCulloch leaves tonight for
Denver to attend the convention of
Implement dealers and to buy goods
for his house.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

The 81 6oeorro - made FOR the
elite suaokars-And uniom made at
= 49,.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
FAVORABLE REPORT
ON FRENCH TREATY
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Feb. 19.-After hear
ing Secretary Root in explanation of
the new proposed French arbitration
treaty today the senate committee on
foreign relations ordered favorable
report upon the treaty.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

A few horse blankets to close out
left.-Fred Mantey.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

Curry combs and brushes all prices
ct Fred Nantey's.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19
FLOOD CONDITIONS
ARE GROWING
WORSE
(By Associated Press.)

= Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 10 4
+ The flood situation in southern 1
+ Indiana is more serious today. 1
+ The swollen rivers increased 1
+ their depth during the night 1
r and thousands of additional 4
+ acres of lowlands have been 1
+ flooded. 1
+ Snow and rain fell during =!
I. the night, followed by a cold .
I. wind, causing much suffering 1
+ amongst the refugees. 1
+ + + I. I. + I. + i. + + i I. I. !.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

They an try to beat Fred Mantey
in the harness line.
The daily sentinel., 1908-02-19

The big Primrose auction. sale
closes tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

Please bring measures for Rooms and Spaces, and come as early in the week as possible. Plenty of ex- DerienCed Statesmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

The Sale is intended to last throughout the week, but it will be wise to buy yours early. The end may come too soon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-12
Mrs. a. NJ. Moon Dead

Mrs. A. M. Moon, former old resident
of Disco, died Tuesday at Cadillac, aged
81, Her remains will be brought here
for burial Friday and services will be held
at M. A. Fllkins' Saturday at o'clock p
m. Mrs. Moon attended the Russell fam
lily reunion held here and returned to Cad
lilac three weeks ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs Art Emmons have gone
to Lansing to live.
Mrs. L. M. Kellogg oflIona was guest
OF Joseph Young this week.
David Wherry and daughters, Celia and
Della, were Ionia visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. Calvin Riness of Traverse City is
spending few days at the home OF VIII
Simons.
Miss Clarabel Benedict went to Lans-
ing, Tuesday, for weeks visit with rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. M A. Filkins were called
to Cadillac, Tuesday by the illness OF
their sister, Mrs. Moon.
Mr.. and Mes. H. w. Nichols have gone
to Lansing to live where Mr.. Nichols has
position in a motor factory.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rich and sen Sam
my went to Coral, Tuesday, for weeks
visit with relatives and friends.
Mrs. leila Cogswel returned from a
visit at Lowell, Tuesday. She was &C
companied by her sister, Mrs. Bessie
Hatch.
John Armstrong, druggist from Mid
dleyle, and his son Ross were guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Allgeo,
Tuesday.
F. R. Lawrence, Of the firm Of Lawrence
& Walbrink, has returned from Cadillac
and begun active work selling pianos and
organs. See their adv.
Walter Reeves, w. D. Ballou, and Revs.
Winter, Maxwell and Maxfield were in
Ionia. Tuesday in attendance at a county
meeting Of the Anti-Saloon League.
Mrs. D. z. Penny will remove to Twin
Falls, Idaho, and expects to 60 the last
of this month or the first of December
She offers some household goods for sale.
The young people Of the Baptist church
will give a unique entertainment Friday
evening, Nov. 20. The program will con-
sist Of tableaux, readings and solos, over
forty people taking part Watch for fur
Their announcements next week.
Mrs. Stella Russell raturned to her
home at Barryton Tuesday, after a short
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sherman. Her nece, Miss Lillian Russ
ell, accompanied her home for short
visit.
Editor w. B. Wells OF Greenville, is the
proud papa of fine daughter. She has
already been named Elizabeth Grace
Wells. The Banner extends congratu-
lations to brother Wells for this evidence
OF prosperity in his declining years.
About twenty OF the neighbors and
friends Of Henry Richardson gathered at
his home on Tuesday evening, it being his
birthday, and gave him very pleasant
surprise. Light refreshments were served
and a good time was enjoyed by all.
Regular meeting of the Ladies Social
Circle at the church parlors next Wednes-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock Anyone
having dishes left there at time Of Harvest
Festival will find the church open for get
ting them that afternoon, and will any
having dishes taken out with dinners at
time Of Festival please return same to
church or parsonage.
While driving down Bridge street hill
last Tuesday morning Jessie Presley's
horse stumbled and fell. Miss Presley is
something of a horsewoman herself, and
bounding from her buggy she jumped on
the horses neck and held it securely until
help reached her and the horse could be
unhitched from the buggy No damage
was done but Jesses usually placid tenn
per was considerably ruffled by some lady
passing by who insisted on her telling her
whether or not the horse was down.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-12


visitor Saturday.
Mrs. z. j. Oberlin went to Blanchard
Saturday for weeks visit.
c. s. Fuller Of Greenville was in the
city Tuesday on legal business.
Mrs. Mary Hively Of Greenvlle is a
guest Of her daughter this week.
Miss Ina Stanton returned Monday
from few days visit at Sheridan
w. |. Benedict and family were in Grand
Rapids Wednesday to spend the day.
The Misses Anna and Rena Anderson
spent Sunday with Greenvie friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Oman left Saturday
for an extended visit at Thompsonville.
There will be work in the Master Mason
degree Saturday night at Masonic hall.
Mrs. James Caverley went to Breoken-
ridge Saturday for short visit with her
mother.
Mrs. Ed King went to Amble. Tuesday,
for a weeks visit with relatives and
friends.
Master Matcom Slayton has been the
guest Of his aunt, Mrs Clara Stanton, for
few days
Mrs. Mary VanAssche left Saturday
for two weeks visit with relatives and
friends at Eyart.
Mrs. j. E. Ferguson entertained few
friends Tuesday afternoon in honor Of
Miss Jennie Wagner.
j. w. MINER and wife were called to
Fenwick Tuesday by the serious illness
Of his brother. j. " Miner.
William Strause and family, OF Ionia
were over Sunday guests at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hurd
Mrs. D. c. Howes and Miss Cherie
Campbell left Tuesday for two weeks
visit at Harry Campbell's home in Flint
Mrs. w. H. Peck returned to her home
in Lakeview, Tuesday, after a weeks visit
with her daughter Nellie and Mrs. Chas.
Webster.
Miss Travis dancing class will open
tonight and she will give an assembly
next week. She comes Thursdays from
Grand Rapids.
Walter Lambertson left Monday for a
few days hunt at Big Bay near Marquette
and expects to bring back couple of deer
when he returns
Edgar Bennett, wife and daughter, of
Bushnell, were guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs j. Essex Friday. Mrs. Ben
nett is niece Of Mr.. Essex.
Mrs. Mary Boughey and Mrs. Memo
Buschert returned to their home at
Traverse City last Friday, after enjoying
a two weeks visit with relatives in Beld-
ing, Ionia and Ronald.
Miss Gertrude Burt lost the end Of the
index finger on the right hand in one Of
the machines at the Richardson Silk Cos
mill, Tuesday. Or. Ferguson was called
and found it necessary to amputate the
finger at the first joint.
Talking pictures by the Randolph Talk
alogue Co. of New York. at the Idlehour
theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons and evenings OF next week,
Nov. l6. IL and l8. This will be dou-
BILE show, as our regular entertainment
will be given also. Admission | Co. half
price for children. Do not miss this show,
as it is something entirely new and up-to-
date.
II the first number on the lecture course
is forerunner Of those to follow Belding
is certainly very fortunate in having such
fine course of entertainments. The big
crowd who witnessed the entertainment
given by German and his company at
the Beldng opera house last evening were
more than pleased and showed their ap
probation by generous rounds of applause
as the wizard sprang surprise after sur
prise upon the mystfied crowd.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-11-12
Local ~
BreVitieS.

Herbert Nichols and family are moving
to Lansing this week.
Bert Barber. who has been in Big Rap
ids for some time, is now at home.
Mrs. Frank Owens, who has been i'll for
some time, is reported as improving.
Regular meeting Of Calanthe Temple
Monday evening, Nov. l6. Initiation and
lunch.
Mrs. Chas. White went to Amble, Tues
day, for a two weeks visit with her
mother.
Miss Lena Beemon returned to Howard
City, Monday, after short visit at D. A.
Walters.
Mrs. Dorothy Doxsee has accepted her
old position with the T. Frank Ireland
Hardware Co.
Mrs. j. c. Farnsworth Of Howell is the
guest of daughter, Mrs. E. A. Thorne for
couple Of weeks.
Mrs. Mary Harvey Of Greenvile is a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gay
lord Stout for few days.
Charles R. Foote and wife were up
from Alto. Friday evening. to attend the
Pythian Sisters social and banquet.
The street sprinkler has been out sew
eral times this week wetting down Main
and Bridge streets; something unusual
for the month Of November.
Will Peck, Merrill Doty and Clarence
Thorne were in Lansing Saturday and
Sunday in attendance at the Y. M c. A
convention. Trey returned home Monday
evening.
Mrs. John Shaw was an over Sunday
guest Of Greenville friends. She was &C
companied by her sister. Mrs. Ira Otis of
Hastings who has been visiting her for a
short time.
Samuel Pickles, former resident here
in 1902 and an employee in the Bedding
Bros. & Co., has gone to England from
his New Jersey home to claim a fortune
of $40, 900 left him by relative.
Mrs. Lilly Ward and daughter Jennie
left Friday for Hart, where they will re-
side. Mrs. Ward has resided here for the
past eight years and the many friends
she has made are sorry to have her leave
the city.
Mrs. J. L. Lloyd, who has been spend
ing several weeks with her son E. c. of
this city, left Tuesday for her home in
Croudersport. Pennsylvania. She will visit
for few days In Hillsdale before contin-
uing her journey home
James H. Keeney and wife have moved
to Grand Rapids and will reside with her
daughter, Ruby Moore. this winter. Mr..
Keeney has been resident here for six
teen years, during which time he was an
employe Of Bedding Bros. & Co. up to last
June. Mr.. and Mrs. Keeney have many
friends in this city.
The Congregationalists are making ar
rangements with DR.. Lancaster, president
OF Olivet college, to give his famous lee
ture on adolescence and child life some
time during the fore part Of December.
Those who heard this talented man when
here year ago will be pleased to know
they will have an opportunity Of hearing
him again.
At the Church Of Christ Sunday-Morn-
ing service, subject: Prayer" evening:
"Why Men Need the Church. The men
are especially invited to this service. At
6 o'clock reports of c. E. convention will
be given at the Endeavor meeting. An
evangelist has been secured for the first
of January and meetings will be held in
the church for several weeks. when it is
hoped that all people will give him COR
dial welcome and come out to the services.