Clinton Independent. VOL XXXIV.—NO. 30 ST. JOHNS, MICH., THURSDAY. MAY 10, 1H00. WHOLE NO-1749

BREVITIES. RAILROAD MEETING PEMBROKE S. BUCK MARRIED. BUSINESS LOCALS._____ DEWITT Cow Wanted, See Mrs. L. C in field ’s announcement Entered Into Best After Ten Year* of Suf­ • BALL—WIL8( N. A Durham or Holstlue new milchH AT THE COI' KT HOCSK TCKSOAY I’routine* to do Her Full Hhare In Aid of the In the business locals. fering From Paralysis. At the home of the bride ’s parents. cow, one that gives not less than ten NKXT, AFTKKNOON AND EVKNINU Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ball, corner of ( ass Electric Road. Silas W. Newman, of Bath, hasbeen Pembroke S. Buck, well and favor ­ quarts of good rich milk at a milking. granted an original pension of **6 per street and South Clinton avenue, on The public meeting held in DeWitt Must also be an esu*y milker, kind and ably known to the people of St. Johns Wednesday, May 9, 1900, by Rev. J. T. village last Thursday evening In the month. At Which Time and Place It Will Be De­ and the south-western portion of the gentle in every respect. Address or Ewing of St. John's {Episcopal i church, interest of the proposed Northern enquire at The Independent office. Lester H. Pease, of Maple Rapids, cided Whether St. .Jolm* Will Be Visit­ county, died at his home, corner of Miss Norena E. Ball, only daughter Electric railway, was marked by the has had his pension increased to *17 ed By It or Not —Every Person Intercut- Cass and Ottawa streets, this village, and child, and Arthur E. Wilson, a presence of representative men of that Bargain* in Mackintoshes and Um­ per month. ed Should Be Present —I.et Everybody at noon. Sunday. May 0. 19(H), of paral­ young business man of St. Johns. village and vicinity who gaveeevery brellas at Noble Burnett ’s. John Baker, of Westphalia, has been ysis, in hisOOth year. He is survived Dame nature was in a gracious mood assurance that the requisite amount granted a renewal and increase of pen­ do Something In IU Aid. by a widow and two sons, Dr. R. C. and granted a most perfect day for of money would lie fortli eomming. F. A. ('Use. tlie eye specialist will be sion at *10 per month. The last public meeting in aid of and F. 1*. Ruck. The former, a well- these well and favorably known young at his office with Dr. Squair, every the proposed electric road from Lans­ schooled physician and surgeon, and people. At half after five, to the stains Saturday. Eyes examined free. Thomas T. Ilickack, aged 84, and the latter, principal of our high Evaline Palen aged 73 years, pioneer ing to St. Louis via St. Johns, w ill be of the ever popular Lohengrin ’s wed ­ To Sufferer* From Catarrh. held in the circut court room next scllool. ding march, the bridal party entered, residents of Lansing, are dead. The deceased was Ixirn at Gonneaut. To Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Molnet, May Dr. Sanborn ’s “Catarrh King ” is the Miss DeBell Molnet and P. Harvey week Tuesday afternoon and evening, the officiating clergyman leading, fol­ 3, 1900, a son. and will be addressed by leading spirits O., and while still quite young moved lowed by Mr. Wilson and his best man, wonder of the present day for the re­ Molnet have been for the past few with ills parents to Farmington, Oak­ To Mr. and Mrs. Anson Clark, May lief and cure of sufferers from catarrh days visiting friends in Carson City. in the enterprise. Between $6,00o and Henry Washburn. Then came Miss 2, 1900, a ten pound son. *7.000 have been subscribed in stock or land county. Midi. In the year 18(H) Hudson, of Saginaw, who was becom ­ and colds. Once tried you would not Judge Daboli will assume his duties donations by the people of St. Johns lie entered the State Normal, and be­ ingly gowned in white organdy and To Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oleinnd, be without it. Price, 25c a box. For as chief in the rural free delivery ser­ fore lie had finished his second year Greenbush, a 94 pound son. side at C. E. VanSiekle's drug store, and vicinity. We understand that the carried a large boquet of pink roses St. Johns. ______vice of the postoffice department, other towns have practically secured in that institution he enlisted in the tied with white satin ribbon. Follow ­ To Mr. and Mrs. Guy Longcor, May May 15. their quota, with the exception of war of the rebellion, and was attached ing her appeared Miss Emmons, of 6, a nine pound daughter. See Spaulding & Co. for your rural Recollect the tea at Mr. and Mrs. Lansing and St. Johns. There are to the 23d Michigan Infantry, and Detroit, looking lovely in a creation free delivery mail boxes. Harry E. Mack's by the Woman ’s those here, as well as elsewhere, who served three years with Gen. Thomas of pink, and also carrying pink roses. Resolution* of Respect. in the western department, remaining Headquarter* Charles E. Grisson I5»*t No. Fine selection of Muslin Underwear Guild of St. John’s church, next are equally luterested with property All eyes now rested on the fair bride, 156. Department of Michigan, Grand Army Thursday evening, May 17. and business, who want the other fel­ to the close of the war, when he re­ who made a beautiful picture as she of the Republic. cheap, at Noble Burnett 's. turned home and finally settled in the Hr. John *. Mieh., May I*, liv'd Prof. DeMotte ’s illustrated lecture, low to do the paying, and they, like entered with her father. Soft music Gay’s’Bus and Dray Line. • the secret of character-building, ” young robbins. sit with their mouth township of Bengal, this county, was played by Mrs. Dodge during the Wheras, Almighty God In III* infinite wis­ where, in 1867, lie was united in mar­ dom. ha* seen fit to remove from our midst Having added to my general draylng at the M. E. church last evening, was open to receive the worms. Such peo­ entire impressive service. our beloved comrade Pembroke 8. Buck; business a safe and comfortable oranf the last and best of the course. ple must aid In public enterprises or riage with Miss Mary E. Pope, who, The home was converted into one of therefore. with their sons, survive him. Mr. Resolved, That In hi* death we recognixe bus with which 1 make sure connection The Laingsburg News says Elder J. move out —the trading public and loveliness. The hack parlor, where the loss by the Post of a worthy comrade, a with all trains. Calls made In any friends of the enterprise will know Buck was a member of the first Con ­ the ceremony w;is performed, was a loyal patriot, u pood citizen and a kind neigh­ K. Lord has passed his 93d birthday, gregational church of St. Johns, also bor. part of the city. Orders left with and still enjoys a fair degreeof health. who they are. Can property-owners veritable bower, the hay window being and men In business in St. Johns afford of Charles E. Grisson Post, G. A. R.. banked with palms arid ferns and a Resolved. That we deeply sympathize with me or at The Steel will receive prompt The prospects are favorable for him to under whose auspices his funeral was the bereaved companion and children of our and careful attention. reach the century mark. to say thatthey will not give in aid of canopy of sniilax extending, under departed comrade In this hour of affliction. the road ? Consider well the pro ­ held at the family residence, last whicn the bridal party stood. In the . Resolved. That a cony of these resolution* Richard Gay , Proprietor. I)r. George E. Bliss and Miss Inez Tuesday, at 10:30 a. in.. Rev. Hinkhorst be published In the village papers and a copy position to build the road, and then front parlor great bow'ls of pink and furnished the companion of the deceased and It I* Economy Conklin, both well and favorably come to the meeting and give your officiating. The interment was made white roses were placed in every con ­ that the charter of the Pimt be draped fo known in business and social circles in thirty days. To use the Peninsular Company ’s experience, followed by your subscrip­ in St. Johns cemetery. Mr. Buck was ceivable form, and the dlning-nxun Paints- good I todies and lasting colors. Maple Rapids, were recently married 80 Intelligent and valued citizen dur ­ was lavishly decorated with pink and J. L. RING. at the residence of the bride's parents ’ tion in some amount. W. N. STOCKER. For sale by C. E. VanSickle, St. Johns. The following is a list of those of St. ing his more active days. The last ten white carnations. After the happy W. E MORRIS. W. I). Gray, of Detroit, arrived to ­ years of his life, coupled with paraly­ couple had received the hearty con* A. O. HI NT. The Hu-mnn-lc #4.00 Shoe*, Johns and vicinity who have already Committee. day in St. Johns to locate the ground subscribed to the stock or given the sis, rendered him unfit for active du ­ graduations of all, a delicious supper All leathers, one style, one price, the for a first-class lumberyard here. The ties, He was patient, and answered was served. The beauty and costliness best in the world. amount set opposite their respective the summons with full confidence in s ock is all bought and he will be ready names as a donation in aid of the en­ of the presents attested to the lives A >'MIU MCE ME MTS. Tromp Shoe Co . 8 >on to begin business, lie will locate the promises of his Lord and Master. and popularity of Mr and Mrs. Wilson. terprise : Regulation rural free-delivery mail here with his family for a permanent John Hicks...... The bride ’s remembrances to her The Bengal Union Aid society will meet at residence. St. Jo Iiiim Lund Coni puny ...... SOU maids were dainty pearl pins, and Mr. the U. B. church Wednesday. Muy ltt, at one boxes in any (inanity at Spaulding & P. A. Travis*...... SOU A PROGRESSIVE FIRM. Washburn received from Mr. Wilson o ’clock p. in. All are invitfd. Co ’s. ______Cyrus L. Smith, this village, while Mercantile Co ...... 2e" Bernice Bush will give an entertainment engaged in placing a halter upon his George W. Ernnioiis ...... 2"0 an opal scarf pin. Friday evening. May IS. at Hie M. E. church, Fine line of Fancy Ties and Collars, cow last Monday the animal moved O. I*. DeWItt...... 100 II. 51. Ilitrrnrr A Son Havr Mari*- Some Mr. and Mrs. Wilson left by the 7;59 under the auspices of clast* No. 0. Belts, Buckles, etc., H.J. Patterson ...... too him with such violence as to dislocate Fine Addition* to Their Bu*lne**. train for a short trip. The will lie The U. B. Aid Society of West Bingham at Noble Burnett 's. his right shoulder, which was soon re­ GeorgeS. Corblt ...... —...... 1"0 II. M. Hoerner & Son. the up-town home the last of the week. will meet with Mr*. Hiram Watson. Thursday C. C. Vaughan...... —• 100 afternoon. May 17. All are Invited. The Pacific Burlier Shop placed by a physician, and he is now II. H. Fitzgerald ...... W butchers, are constantly adding new The Womans Guild will give a tea at the able to attend to his daily labors. Fowler A Hall...... 100 feat ures to their business; disposing of OBITUARY. home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry K Mack next Under Wilson ’s clothing store, Sfc. O. W. Monger ...... - 100 Thursday. May 17th. Supper from to 8 o' ­ Johns, is the people ’s choice. A num ­ J. II. Kedewa. in descending the J. W. Fitzgerald ...... -...... -...... 100 the old tools and appliances and re­ Mrs. Ann Sherwood Mattison, enter­ 5 steps to the front of the court house, Dr. S. E. Gillum...... mo placing them with the most modern clock. All are cordially Invited. ber of new and modern improvements Warner Kundav ...... -...... 10" and Improved obtainable. Since their ed Into rest at the home of her only The tour to which the ladles of the Congre ­ have recently been added, rendering it the first of the week, stepped in such F. M. Trowbridge...... 125 daughter and child, Mrs. E. J. Teach- gational church invite your attention, will the most complete and comfortable a mariner its to strain the muscles E. I. Hull and H. M. Hoerner A Sol ...... I0U advent in business in St. Johns they out, Saturday morning. May 5 1900. In* (riven June 1st. liy securing a ticket for about the calf of his left leg, render ­ Clark A Hulfce...... 150 have exchanged their tools and ma­ thesmall sum <>f25 centsymi will l>c conduct ­ shop in town. The best of work at Fedewa A Walbrldge ...... 100 chinery three times. Last week they from a general giving out of tlie whole ed to places of renown, and will there meet popular prices. Children’s liair cut­ ing him very lame for a few days. He Corblt A Valentine, ...... 10* stystem. aged 81 years the 29th of Feb­ distinguished truest*. ting a specialty. now gets about with the aid of a l>. 8. French,...... 100 added one of those wonderful “Silent ruary last. W. W. Ferguson , Propr. stick. SpauldlugA Co ...... 100 Meat Cutters,” manufactured by Gus. Mrs. Mattison was born at Shafters- Licensed to Wed. Jeff. Baines ...... -...... — 1"0 Brecht, of St. Louis, Mo., which has a Aire The Michigan Grand Lodge of the National Telephone Co ...... 1"0 burg. Yt. Her husband (lied In about Date Name. E. A. A A. W. Durkee...... >00 capacity of 50 pounds of meat, and witli May 4—Geo. E. Bliss. Maple Rapids 54 For prompt and careful service in Knights of Pythias and the auxiliary the year 1872. and in the spring of 1873 Inez Conklin. Maple Ruplds 24 draying and at reasonable charges em­ Galusha I'ennell, ...... 100 three semi-circle knives, revolving I.- she came to St. Johns to reside with organization, the Rathbone Sisters Kenyon A Co ...... 100 400timesa minute, cut themeat as fine May 7 —Samuel 8. Gibson. Duplain ...... 21 ploy W. A. Beach, the new drayman. commenced their annual sessions in Wm. Gilson, ..... —...... I'111 as silk in six minutes. At the same her only daughter, where she had a Cora Bradshaw, Duplain ...... 20 Lansing yesterday, May 9, and the Steel A Field* ...... — 100 continuous residence eversince. She Muy 8 —Charles I). Signs, Ovid ...... *4 II C. belaud ...... 1"0 time, a meat-chopper by its side. Is Elsie Munir, Ovid ...... ii Daniel J. Caui|wu fur Chairman of tlie Na visit of tile three or four hundred del ­ J M. Dodge ...... - 1"» trying to keep up. but when the race united with the Baptist church in her egates of the orders to the capital city Noble Iturnett ...... —...... 100 native state when very yonng. and had Muy 8 — Albert Skinner. Bengal ...... S3 I tonal Democrat le Committee. will continue over Thursday. Thomas II. Waldron, ...... 25 Is finished finds itself a dozen lengths lived a faithful and consist ant Chris­ Sarah E. Wilson. Bengal .... 26 In the coming national Democratic S. I). Watson. -...... 15 behind. The machinery is driven hv tian life ever since, uniting witli the May 8 —Sidney T. Sherman, St. Johns „. 26 M. B. Hopkins is the secretary of Ward A lloltou ...... - 50 one of Richmond Bros, perfectly con ­ Jennie A. Shumaker, Olive..... campaign it is said Daniel J. Cam- The State Atflalrs Publishing Co., a Charles It. Glffela,...... 50 structed 8-horse power engines and Baptist church of St. Johns soon after pa u has a secret desire to be made new Detroit company, organized for Harry Young ...... 10 coming here. chairman of the national Democratic (leorgv H. Judd ...... —...... — - 10 bnilors, which runs as slick as grease. BUSINESS LOCALS the publication of a new weekly mag ­ Charles Cross...... - 20 They have also added a new caldron Mrs. Mattison had always enjoyed committe. In the ’!H> campaign he azine called “State Affairs.” conduc ­ Simeon llalnes...... 25 good health until about two years ago. was a member of the executive com ­ J. J. Wood ...... 25 kett le and furnace, for the renderingof when she heenn to gradually fail, and Hay Wanted. mittee of the campaign committee ted by the daily newspaper workers of Wells Slieldon ...... 25 lard, cooking meats, etc.; also a new% the state. The first and second num ­ C. E Knapp...... -...... - 25 about two weeks ago she took to her We are taking in loose hay at Squair’s and fulfilled tlie position most accept­ modern sausagestuffer. They are now- Hay House, corner of ‘Ottawa and Rail­ bers are tilled with important and in­ James Potter...... - 50 equipped for the making of all kinds of bed. which she did not again leave ably, even winning higii praise. Since teresting matter* Chapin A Co ...... 50 during life. Her’s had been a life of road streets, opposite corner from the that memorable campaign he has be­ A. Granger, ...... — 20 sausages, bolognas, smoked hams and loving service, and the least we can foundry, and paying the highest mar­ come more close allied with Wm. J. Reports to the state board of health Trump Shoe Co ...... 25 bacon, and people may rely upon their ket for No. 1 and No. 2 timothy and show that neuralgia, bronchitis, rheu­ Ftldew A Millmati...... 5" quality. say of heris, a good woman has died. Bryan than ever. He is supreme in Jaeob Foe re h...... >0 Her funeral was held from the fam­ mixed hay. SqtAiR & Clark . party power in Michigan and has been matism. influenza and tonsilit is.in the Norman Cleveland ...... K* April 18, 1900. 4w order named, caused must sickness in Elmer E. Emmons ...... 25 ily residence at 2:30 last Tuesday after­ perfecting an organization in the state G. W. Stephens ...... 25 noon. Rev. Wright officiating, and the in the last four months that has gained Michigan during the past week: (Vre- J. S. OsgiNNl ...... 50 WON AT WHIST. interment took place in the family lot Are You Going to Paint? him a victory upon which he has re­ bro-spiual meningitis wa* reported at C. A. Woodruff . i - 10 If so. save money and secure satis­ six places, smallpox at 8, whooping W. II. Brunson ...... 6911102 25 in St. Johns cemetery. ceived national congratulations. He Louis Baumgardner ...... 50 5Ir. anil Mr*. Robert G. Ste*l Srrured Hi* ALLEN J. REED. faction by using the Peninsular Com- spent freely of his money and time in cough at 15, diphteria at 17. typhoid T. D. Abbey...... 25 Top Score In the National Contest. nany ’s brands, sold by C. E. VanSickle, the national party’s interests and fever at 17. scarlet fever at 74, measles F. F. Murdock ...... - 50 Allen J. Reed, died at Ids home in St. Jonns. They wear well and look at 108, and consumption at 155.-- II. W. Morris .....-...... -...... -...... 10 Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Steel, for ­ Essex township, Wednesday, May 2, really has a strong standing before Clark A Putt...... 25 merly of St. Johns and now of Lan­ well. the national party for the (losition. The Lillian Lyons Stock Co., which A. E. Kiehurdson ...... 50 19(H). of apoplexy, aged 07 years. Fu­ sing. won the top score In the Wo ­ neral from t lie residence May 4th, and House to Rent. However, even If he does not get the is playing at the opera house all this M. T. Streeter...... 15 man ’s National Congress in Detroit Good sized, well equipped and pleas­ palm, it is considered certain that his week, is meeting with unprecedented I). II. Shaw...... - 10 tlie interment was made in the Sowle II. D Squalr...... 10 last Tuesday night and were awarded cemetery. antly located in a pleasant part of St. services will he recognized in some success, showing to the approval of a .1 W. Hradner ...... -...... - >0 handsome pins as trophies of the oc­ way, perhaps by the position of chair­ crowded house every night. The W. E. Slade ...... 25 MRS. MALISHA GORHAM Johns. Enquire of Dr..I R. Dodge ...... 25 casion. In the games Wednesday.eve- E. P. Waldron . man of the national committee. play tonight is an Irish comedy drama, John II. Corblt ...... 50 ning their score was next to the high­ Died at tier home in Olive township, entitled “Kathleen Mavorneento ­ F. A.CIIso ...... 1« est. The competition was with many Monday, May 7, KHM). of paralysis, in Cyclone Insurance T. C. Butler . Suffering In Imli s. morrow night “East Lynne. ” The Wm. Bird ...... 15 of the leading players of the United her 85th year. The funeral was held England is putting *700 a minute in­ price of admission is 10 and 15 cents, MEETING AT MEULEBEACH. States and the victory won by Mr, from the residence yesterday, Rev. Oil! Oil! Oil! to the war to conquer a few Dutch in tlie reach of all. A liberally attended and enthusias­ and Mrs. Steel is a notable one. Lnufman, of the M. E. church, officia­ From now until further notice I will Boers in South Africa, and at the same tic meeting in the interest of the elec­ ted. The interment was made in the In Honor of Thomn B. Cooley. sell large four ounce bottle best Excel­ time is issuing appeals to the people of tric road was held at Merlebeach last ('limp Kimnlun to Grand Knpida. South Bingham cemetery. sior Sewing Machine Oil for 4 cents. the United States to send relief to The law faculty of the University Friday evening. Subscriptions aggre ­ Best needles for H cents. The managers of the Detroit and ST. .IOIINM CIIIYAIKY. their starving subjects in India. of Michigan proposes to set apart a day gating *5(X> were received and a com ­ Milwaukee division of the great Grand E. M. Smith, While The Observer believes the star­ during the latter part of this month mittee appointed to solicit more. At Trunk system will run an excursion At Emmons Jewelry Store. St. Johns. ving people of India should have relief which will be observed as Cooley Day, least *1,000 will be forthcoming from Ionia Woodmen ln*l*t It I* tlie Kent from Detroit toGrnnd Rapids on Sun ­ Thing. —and that as soon as possible —it also in memory of Thomas B. Coolev, who Olive. day next, May 13. The train w ill leave Noble Burnett Is showing a fine believes that England should save the was connected with the law depart ­ St. Johns, at 10:19, and returning, leave The Ionia Standard pays the people line of Carpets. Art Squares. Linole ­ lives of those whom she may instead ment during the first thirty years of Electric Kallroutl Item*. Grand Rapids at 7:00 p. m. The round of St. Johns a highcompliment for the ums. Lace Curtains. Rugs, Mattings, Of seeking to destroy the lives of those its existence. The program for Cooley McPherson Bros., of Howell, who trip fare from all stations between royal manner in which they entertain etc., at lowest prices. Day will consist of an introductory ad ­ ed theWoodmen but ashort time since: whom she would make her subjects.— have hut small property Interests in Durand and St. Johns, Inclusive, will Plow Shot**. Portland Observer. dress bv Dean Harry B. Hutchins; an Lansing, have voluntarily and cheer­ be *1. The annual meeting of the "Tlie people of St. Johns have al­ oration by Justice Claudius B. Grant, fully subscribed for *500 stock in the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, for the ways had an enviable reputation as A good Oil Grain. *1.25. of the Michigan Supreme Court, and a Northern Electric Railway Company. state of Michigan, will beheld InGrand entertainers, and thatthat reputation Tromp Shoe Co . Demurratlr I'nndtdate for Govrnor. poem by one of the students of the This action should put to blush many was sustained during tlie visit of the Can tlie Silver forces do better than Rapids on Saturday and Sunday. All grades of Geese Feathers, Feath­ to place the name of Judge J. G. Rams- department. It is the intention to residents of the city who are coming Woodmen there Thursday evening is er Pillows, and Down Pillows, at old make Cooley Day an annual event. A CIi»i«k «* In ilie High School. evidenced by the remarks of those who (tall, of Grand Traverse, at the head of to the front with niggardly subscrip­ prices, at Noble Burnett ’s. tions or none at all. W. A. Newton, one of the instruct ­ went. ‘The town was ours, ’ ‘ never the state ticket this fall? He is a man Through the litierallty of A. W. ors in the high school, who asked for had a better time,’ and similar ex For good goods, low prices, and Fine of unsullied reputation, unquestioned Wright and I)r. J. H. Lancashire, of Our businessmen should understand and received a leave of absence for one pressions are heard, and ail speak in Styles in Millinery, go to ability, and possesses a wide acquain ­ Alma, that village is to be favored that unless they come speedily to the week In which to visit his parents in glowing terms of tlie treatment re­ Mkh . H. W. H olton ’s. tance through the state. He is a prac­ with golf links. The forty acres de ­ front with their subscriptions and Illinois. He doubled the time with­ ceived from the St. John's Woodmen, tical farmer, high in grange councils, voted to this are located just outside help in raising the required amount, out asking the school hoard for an ex­ the Royal Neighliors and the citizens. Bargains in Dress Goods, Silks and and in the confidence of grangers. He the village limits, and are now being the projected road will surely fail.— tension. The board gave Mr. Kelly, a The Ionia contingent arrived there Trimmings, at Noble Burnett ’s. represents in himself the integrity, fitted up for that purpose. An expert State Republican. at 5:22 p. m., and immediatly gave a tlie sound common sense, and the sym­ young student at Ann Arbor, a call Try the Now "H. J. O.” has been engaged to lay out the to HU vacancy. Perhaps Mr. Newton steet parade, headed by the Muir band, pathy with the toilers, that make him grounds for nine-hole links, and a golf Maple Rapids has her *25.000 sub­ thought the school would have to and escorted by the St. Johns degree Manufactured bv Frank L. Dunn. a proper representative of the party at club will be organized. The grounds scription to the Lansing St. Louis wait for him or close. There are none team and 400 Woodmen of Clinton Better than ever. this Juncture. No name would be will also be devoted to base ball and a electric line taken care of. Ithaca so great bul what they can be spared. county. At 6:30 the Ionia team gave stronger in this section than that of shooting club. has better than half of her*10,000 and an exhibition drill on Main street. In Complete Stock ot Gilbert’s fine Judge Ramsdell. —Ionia Standard. hits no fears for the balance ; St. Louis the evening, the work was exemplified dress linings In fast black and all In Tenting HI* Muscle He Brake HI* Leg. Noble Burnets ’s NIm Did More. will certainly do as well.—St. Louis upon twelve candidates, these being colors, at Frank Carpenter, of Sliepardsville. Keep Mural Sa»*lon on Tnp. Last week we made mention of an Republican Leader. the last of 100 members secured by De­ See our Men ’s $2.50 Fine Shoes. a man about 22 years of age, and old puty Ralston, Over 500 Woodmen It is intimated that after spending unusual amount of work performed by The Lansing, St. Johns & St. Louis enough to have known lietter, broke Tromp Shoe Co . so much money on our navy we ought a very elderly lady In piecing quilts. electric railroad seems to have good witnessed the degree work, and they to be able to promptly collect a little Yesterday our attention was invited the bone of one of his legs In three dis ­ were unanimous in declaring it fine. Mon'* Fine Shoe*. prospects of being built. Ithaca Is tinct places, while testing his strength After the work a sumptous banquet bill from Turkey. Inasmuch, though, to the fact that Mrs. Mary E. Stevens, trying to raise *10,000 for the project, last Saturday by attempting to lift a The “ World Known ” 300 Shoes. as the Turks have a good deal of a navy of Greenbush township, in her 87th and St. Johns, Maple Rapids and was served by the Royal Neigh hors, Tromp Shoe Co . themselves, It might be well to keep year, pieced two quilts during the last bar of railroad iron, which fell upon and this was followed until daylight by other points along UWDNBjBOMd route his leg with the above results. Dr. (). * Putnam Fadeless I)ves do not stain moral suasion on tap for a while yet. winter, which contained 1988 pieces are hustling —Carson City Gazette. a dance, which was Interrupted at 2:30 —Cincinnati Enquirer. each. It is remarkable how much the B. Campbell repaired the Injury. a. ni. bv the beople Insisting upon a the hands or spot the kettle. Sold by The citizens of Maple Rapids and John B. Bertram , Mich. old can do, and how little, compara ­ A Handsome I.In*. fancy (trill by Hie Ionia team, that Westphalia, tively, the young do do. vicinity are confident that the pro ­ being the fourth time during the even­ ^tate bank or st. johns . posed electric railroad from Lansing Byron Danley, well-known to pur­ ing they were called upon for the Hprrlal Sale Haturday, May 5. Mrs I.. Canfield* ’ Special Male* for Friday to St. Louis, via Maple Rapids, will be chasers of farm Implements, wool, drill. ” Every Walking Hat and every Small COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS and Satnrd y. May 11th and 18th. built within the coming year. If It poultry, etc., has added a complete Trimmed Hat In stock will be sold at Owing to our large sales of last week falls the majority of them will at least line of single and double buggies and I,l*t of Letter*. l off. Now is the time to buy a Sty­ CAPITAL, fSO.OuO. Friday and Saturday we again offer have the satisfaction of knowing that carriages, open and top. manufactured Remaining In the Postoffice at St. John* lish Little Trimmed Hat atari exceed ­ by one of the leading firms in MlchlJ Mich.. May X, llVlO: ingly low price. NET ASSETS OF STOCKHOLDERS, I900.00S. the same chance for bargains in trim­ they have done their duty. —Maple Drown, Mr*. Minnie Lewi*. Mrs. 8. M. med hats, walking hats, sailors, baby Rapids Dispatch. Ban, all of which he" Is offering at Dote*. Ml** llcrt tin Molmoa, Nell prices which make it easy for ail to Bargain price on one lot of Kid P. K. PERRIN, President bonnets and hats, children’s school About Wool. Ellison. Ml** Vitim Mitrtlti, Ml** Neva bats, ail of which we^have the largest own one. Before you place your order Johnson A Henderson Slnlsman, Mr*. Maud Gloves, at Noble Burnett ’s. J. H. CORIIIT, Vloe-Pre*ldeut. Nixon & Earl had purchased about look at this line. Kaesten, II. I). Watt*. U II. J. W. FITZGERALD. Cashl assortment In the city. The styles 10.0(H) pounds of wool up to yesterday. WILLn. BRUNSON P. M. Mrn'n Fine Hh«»e*. and quality of our goods sell them at Waukerz *3.50 line. Great value. The market Is a little demoralized in Declared Unconstitutional. She Did ller Best. DIRECTORS: sight. Mkh . L. Canfield . Tiigmp Shoe Co . the east. Unwashed medium was Judge Coolldge has declared tlie new Lafayette Mull, of this village, is O. W. Munrer, Geo. F. Marvin, J. W. Fitzgerald Painter*. worth 10 to 23. cents in this market, Michigan fruit COBDiMioi) bond law the owner of an unpretentious little ••Play Ball." May 4.—Grand Ledge Independent. J. H. Corblt, J. H. Fedewa, F. A. Travis, Recommend the IVnhlnsular brands unconstitutional. The case is of great hen which produced an egg one day Ball-nlayers will find a very desirable Wm. M- I.eland P. K. Perrin, John J. of Paints for outside and inside work. The prices on wool range: Unwashed, importance to the fruit growers of the recently which measured 7ix6| inches. line of base hall goods Reiser, G. E. Corbin, J. Sullivan. The best is always the cheapest In the 16 to 22 cents; washed. 22 to 28 cents. state and will go to the supreme court She dirt her best and what biddy could at F. E. A ldrich ’s end. C. E. VanSickle, St. Johns. —Gratiot Journal. Immediately. do more ? B*x»k Store and News Room i S Per Cent. Interest Paid on Time Deposits, CLINTON INDEPENDENT. THURSDAY, MAY 10.1900, ■V MICHIGAN NEWS ITEMS. CONGRESSIONAL NUHsS. WAR NOTES. Cur os Talk Manistee suffered a fire loss of 92,000 It was suspension day in the house FROM Ail OVER I GLOBE The Havana police force will soon on the 6th. on the 7th, and quite a number of bills undergo a thorough overhauling, par* Great Fame of a Croat Medicine Wheat throughout Oscoda county is were passed. The most important was ticularly the secret service branch, Won by Actual Morlt. A Whole Regiment of News Items the senate bill to amend the general By Telegraph Giving a Brief Re which it is generally admitted, has in very good, condition. The fame of Hood ’s Sarsaparilla has bean pension laws so as to provide for aggre ­ done virtually nothing during the last From Michigan Towns The Metropolitan Lumber Co. will sume of the Week’s Events. won by the good It baa dona to those who robuild its burned mill at Atkinson. gating disabilities under the act of 1890 13 months to justify its existence. without regard to service origin, and were suffering rrom disease. Its cures have Rural free delivery service has been Robberies take place nightly in various excited wonder and admiration. It has CAPTURED FOR BRIEF READING. to increase the net income a widow RELIABLE AND INTERESTING. parts of the city, but the thieves are ordered at Durand. The length of the caused thousands to rejoice in tha enjoy ­ may have without destroying her right not arrested. Murders have been com ­ route is 23 miles. ment of good health, and It will do yon tha Jk Satisfactory Jury for tha Sutton Case to a pension from 996 to 9250. The New York Vlelted by • SI,000,000 Fire mitted, yet the murderers are still at same good It baa done others. It will ex­ I The cash balance in the state treas­ purpose of the bill is to modify rulings large. The ordinary police have shown has Keen Secured and tlie Trial la —The V. S. le Doing Nothing.In the pel from your blood all Impurities; will ury at the close of business April 30, of the pension office in accordance with striking incapacity together with an Mow Expected to Proceed Without was 92,494,563.20. the recommendations of the G. A. R. Turkish Indemnity Matter—Six Tor ­ give you a good appetite and make you almost daily abuse of their authority, strong and vigorous. It Is just the medi ­ any Further Delay. The little village of Fruitfort was al­ It was passed without an dissenting nadoes in One Day In Kausaa. which has won for them thedislike of cine to help you now, when your system la most wholly destroyed by fire on the voice. Bills were also passed authoriz­ the educated classes and the detesta ­ In need of a tonic and Invigorator. morning of the 4th. ing the establisament on the coast of Scrofula- ” I bad scrofula sores all over The Motion to Quash Indictment Denied. How the New Act Affects Puerto Ricans tion of others.' Now that the elections North Carolina of a station to ipvesti- my back and face. I took Hood'a Sarsapa­ Judge Wiest made very short work A postoffice has been established at The administration bureau of statis­ are coming the candidates seem to gate problems connected with marine rilla. used Hood ’s Medicated Soap and of the request made by Capt. Atkinson Triinountain, Houghton county, Chas. tics has of late been busy figuring ou$ have united in abusing the police. fisheries interests of middle and south exactly what the people of Puerto Rico Even the municipality of Havana re­ Hood ’s Olive Ointment, and waa cured." on the 1st for leave for CoL Sutton to S. McLaclilan, postmaster. O tbo £. Moors , Mount Hope, Wla. Atlantic states at a cost not to exceed will have to pay in the way of revenue, cently, in an official statement, vigor ­ withdraw his plea for the purpose of 2The Maccabees of Franklin, have 912 ,500; to change the name of the moving to quash the indictment because commenced the erection of a new tem­ by reason of the passage of the recent ously condemned both branches of the Hood's Sarsaparilla steamship Paris of the American line service. la America’s Greatest Medicine. of alleged invalidity in the drawing of ple to be 25x44 feet in size. act. The following are the rates of to Philadelphia; to authorize the inter­ duty which will be collected under the Gen. Funston has discovered a rebel the grand jury. Judge Wiest examined ! A class of 60 was confirmed in the nal revenue commissioner to redeem new law on the more important articles warehouse near Cabanutan, province the record to satisfy himself as to the Sacred Heart church, Bad Axe, on the internal revenue stamps improperly entering Puerto Rico from the United of New Egija, containing all the ar­ IM the entry concerning the plea, and then 6th by Bishop Foley, of Detroit- and unnecessarily cancelled; to con ­ emphatically stated permission to with­ States: chives of the Malolos government, All saloons in Tawas City are closed struct a dam across the St. Joseph river, draw the plea for the purpose of mov ­ Flour, free of duty; corn, 2 l-4c. per Aguinaldo ’s correspondence up to the IGOR owing to Mayor Nesbitt’s refusal to ac­ Michigan; to grant right of way across ing to quash the indictment would not bushel; bacon, free of duty; corn-meal, time of his flight much valuable his­ cept the bonds of the proprietors. government lands for pipe line to Flag ­ 3c. per bushel; rice, free of duty; oat ­ torical matter. The belief is growing ITALITY be granted, and that he would not hear staff, Ariz., and to regulate the collec ­ the matter at this time. This matter Rebecca Wilkins, of Flint, has been meal, 1 1-2 mills per pound; oats, 2 l-4e. that Aguinaldo was k.lled by the 1 given a verdict of 98,000 against that tion and disbursements of rents of the per bushel; pork, free of duty; dried Igorottes. There is no proof that he RESTOREDI having been disposed of, the defense Seneca nation, New York. presented its formal challenge to the city for injuries received by falling on apples, 1 pound valued at 6c., 3 mills; has been alive since Maj. Peyton C. President McKinley is said to have array of. petit jurors drawn on April 28. a defective sidewalk. codfish, free of duty; brooms, valued at March of the 33d regiment abandoned forced an agreement between the house This challenge was met by Prosecutor A mare belonging to Ed Davis, the 91.20 per dozen, on each broom, 6 mills; the chase after the Filipino leader in Kim's RED1 wus Tuttle with a denial of the greater Kalainasoocircus man, foaled a colt that and senate conferees on the amend ­ mutton, free of duty; caudles, on one the Benquet mountains. An insurgent e ment to the Puerto Rican bill on April For Wan People, Pale and Sallow number of the allegations contained in has two bodies and one head. The an ­ pound valued at 5c., 1 1-2 mills; fresh officer who recently surrendered to A 30. Senator Foraker had previously People. The great tonic for the the challenge, and with the claim that imal is almost perfect otherwise. beef, free of duty; coal, bituminous, per Gen. Young says that the insurgent E refused point blank to accept the Cooper nerves and blood (Weman’t Friend). the others were insufficient in law to Marquette will replace her woman ton, 10c.; coopers ’ wares and wood, cut, general, Tinio, believes Auginaldo F amendments, which were designed to Restores health, strength & beauty sustain the challenge. superintendent of schools with a man. for making casks for sugar or molasses, dead. Tinio held regular communica ­ F (Men’* Delight). The great developer prevent the exploitation of the island This is done in response to a sentiment free of duty; cotton cloth, unbleached, tion with Aguinaldo until Dec. 28, and invigorator for young or old. T * Defense Quisling tlie Jury. which has grown in the past few years. by mortgage>syndicates and franchise on 1 yard valued at 8c.. 3 mills; on 1 since when he has heard nothing from 0 grabbers. The conference was easily The question of the belief of the jury­ Hereafter saloons in Manistique must yard valued at 10c., 4 mills; on one yard him and Tinio thinks Aguinaldo would I E the most earnest and animated meet­ KHILL'S WHITE LIVER men in the guilt or innocense of (Jen. be located at least 500 feet away from valued at 12c., 6 mills; on 1 yard valued find means to communicate with him R ing which the house and senate con ­ Marsh was the point which the defense any scaool building, the city council at 12 l-2c., 8 mills; bags for sugar, free if alive. PILLS — Anti.Bilious, Cathartic- R ferees had held. Puerto Rico will in the Sutton case sought to solve on having recently passed an ordinance to of duty; machinery for making and The insurgent archives discovered by E Cure Constipation. Thegreat liver have to get along for some months to invigorator, system renovator and the 2d. Considerable progress tvas that effect. refining sugar, free of duty; wire. Nos. Gen. Funston include papers implicat­ come with herpresent military rulers, 13-16, per pound, 2 2-10 mills; plows, bowel regulator. 29 doses, 25 cts. made, but it will bo some time before The difference between the coal min ­ ing prominent foreign firms at Manila but the island is reasonably safe from free of duty; nails, cut, per pound, 9-10 T 12 men satisfactory to the defense are ers and operators in the Bay district in unlawful dealings. It is reported T the schemes of exploitation that were of 1 mill; hoes, free of duty; wire nails, secured. The candidates for jury ser­ are all settled and the men have gone that evidence has been obtained that KNILL’S BLUE KIDNEY A vice were reduced to 26 by the excus­ formed while the Foraker civil govern ­ per pound, 1 1-2 mills; machetes, free of some of them furnished munitions of to work. The compromise rate is 93 ment bill was being framed. The bill A PILLS cure all Kidney and Urinary ing of two jurors, and there seems to cents a ton. duty; steel bars, per pound. 9-10 of 1 war to the rebels and it is also said that ; Troubles, etc., and all diseases aris­ K became a law on the 1st. mill; agricultural implements, not ma­ the American authorities are in posses ­ be only two of the 12 now under ex­ Timber thieves are said to be respon ­ K ing from any disorders of the Kid ­ The senate committee on postoffices chinery, free of duty; boots and shoes, sion from this source of a detailed plan amination who will not be challenged sible for some of the fires near East neys and Bladder, Lame Back, etc. I and post roads on the 3d completed the on one pair valned at 91, 3 7-10 cents; for attacking the American forces, for cause, and the cause is that they Tawas. They were burning the tops I have impressions as to the guilt or in ­ postoffice appropriation bill. The net hatchets, free of duty; india rubber written by Aguinaldo, in the Tagalog Alls end tablets In one box con • to conceal their thsfts and the fires t-v1 more medicine than a dollar N increase in the bill is about 91,000,000, boots and shoes, on one pair valued at language, January 9, 1899, and trans ­ nocense of either White or Marsh. The spread, doing great damage. N bottle of any liquid preparation and ora jurors seemed to know White snd which includes the restoration of the 50c., 2 1-4 cents; cotton thread, on each lated into Spanish by Buencamino. No i batter than any 5° cent pills or tablet*. 6 Two hundred miners at the Osceola provision for the pneumatic tube ser­ Cheapest and best. Warranted. Take Marsh better than they do Sutton, and dozen spools of 200 yards, valued at 26c., correspondence from the so-called anti ­ 6 bo ethers. Sold by all druggists. only one did not know that White had mine struck for a 10 cent raise to 960 a vice first reported by the house com ­ 1 8-10 cents; clocks, valued at 91, 6 imperialist party of the United States Write lor pamphlet (sent free) or PUU, eg cents a box or 5 boxes for f 1.00. run away, and that one had heard month and three hours’ work less on mittee. It provides 9225,000 for con ­ cents; rough lumber, free of duty; car­ was found. *C> about it since he came to Lansing to Saturdays. Both requests were at once tinuing the present contracts and adds pets, valued at 35c. per yard, on each The navy department is considering at yc______serve on the jury. granted by the management. 9500,000 for extension of the service to yard, 2 6-10 cents; modern school fur­ the advisability of selling all the steam ▼on like. Dyspepsia cured The state game warden ’s department other cities in addition to those where niture, free of duty; dried herring, per yachts, tugboats and small vessels pur­ by taking Knill*s Anil-Dys­ pepsia Tablets; they are a Satisfactory Jury Finally Secured. investigated 184 cases in April and se­ it has not been in use. pound, 1 mill; writing paper on each chased as auxiliaries just after the de ­ cured 64 convictions; fines collected, The senate in executive session on poeitive cure for Indiges ­ Before the court had been in session valued at 17c, 8 mills; lard on each struction of the Maine two years ago. tion or any acidity of the an hour on the afternoon of the 4th 9734.88. With seasonable weather a the 4th ratified a treaty negotiated pound valued at 6c., 3 mills; butter, on The larger vessels, useful as colliers stomach. Only 25c a box. 12 men were secured with whom both good increase in the game and game with all the maritime nations of the each pound valued at 14c., 6 mills; soap, and transports, will be retained. There the prosecution and the attorneys for birds is expected. world, extending the Geneva confer ­ on each pound valued at 10c., 3 mills; are about 20 yachts and as many tugs lours Red.mibmii co. A coop of English ring-neck phesants ence regulations to naval warfare. lime, free of duty; beans, per bushel, that are laid up at navy yards and rap­ the respondent in the case of Col. Eli Post He eon , Mich. R. Sutton expressed satisfaction, and has been purchased by the Tuscola These regulations have long applied to 6 7-10 cents; household furniture, on idly going to pieces for want of repairs the long task of getting a jury to try county fish and game protective league. war on land, and under the treaty hos­ each dollar's value, 5 2-10 cents; harness and proper care. It would cost nearly pital ships will be under the same pro ­ and saddlery, on each dollar's value, the case was at an end. This was ac­ These birds will be bred and the young 9500,000 a year to keep the vessels in LABASTINE Is the original tection as hospital tents and buildings complished with the defense still hav­ stock liberated for private shooting of 6 7-10 cents; earthenware, common, on fair order. and on ’y durable wall coating, on land. each dollar's value, 3 7-10 cents; china, entirely different from all kal- ing the right of four peremptory chal­ members of the club. In accordance with Gen. Otis'request somlnes. Ready for use In lenges and the prosecution two. Five • Dr. Edward E. Vincent, of Detroit, ' The Nicaraguan canal bill passed tlie white, on each dollar's value, 8 2-10 to be allowed to return to the United white or fourteen beautiful house on the afternoon of the 2d. Not ­ tints by adding cold water. of the 24 talesmen who reported in court was run down by an electric car on the cents; glassware, common, on each dol ­ States, the war department issued or ­ A withstanding the solemn warning from in the morning remained undrawn, the 4th and instantly killed. His body lar’s value, 6 7-10 cents. ders on the 4th relieving him, which ADIES naturally prefer ALA- the most conservative and intelligent In addition to this the entire free list, BASTINE for walls and ceil­ remaining 19, with the exception of was mangled in a horrible manner. took effect the following day, the date ings, because It Is pure, clean, men on either side a large majority of one who filled the vacancy in the jury, Deceased was the surgeon of the ill- of course, of the Dingley law applies to fixed by Gen. Otis for his sailing. The durable. Put up in dry pow ­ the members fairly fell over ^ach other Puerto Rico, except as to coffee, on dered form. In five-pound pack­ being excused for various reasons. fated Peary Arctic exposition in 1895. orders designate Maj.-Gen. MacArthur ages, with full directions. to vote for the bill which, if it became which the Puerto Rican act levies a L Prosecuting Attorney Tuttle at once Two thousand acres of delinquent to succeed Gen. Otis in command of the law, would almost be certain to involve special duty in the interest of coffee LL kalsomlnes are cheap, tem­ started his opening to the jury and oc ­ tax lands were sold at the annual sale division of the Philippines. Brevet porary preparations made from cupied the remainder of the afternoon. this country in war. It is intimated growers of the island. Maj.-Oen. Wheaton is designated to whiting, chalks, clays, etc., at Menominee on the 1st, and about that many who voted for the bill would and stuck on walls with de ­ 95,000 realized therefrom. The sale succeed Gen. MacArthur as commander caying animal glue. ALABA8- not have done so did they not feel cer­ • 1,000,000 Fire In New York. TLNE la not altalsomlna. Defense of Col. Hatton. will be continued for several days, or of the department of southern Luzon. A tain that the sena'e would prevent its A fire that started at the river end In anticipation of Elliott G. Steven ­ until the full list of 3,500 descriptions Brandfort was captured on the 3d by EWAftE of the dealer who passage in that body. The vote on the of the Mallory line steamship pier at says he can sell you the "same son's opening address to the jury in be­ has been bid in. a combined movement of CoL Tucker’s thing” as ALABA8TINE or half of CoL Sutton there was a large measure was 225 to 35. the foot of Maiden Lane and the East "something just as good. ” He It looks as if another Mains-Hurlbert and Gen. Pole-Care w’g divisions on the audience present when circuit court The bill making an annual appro ­ river, New York, on the morning of east and center and Gen. Hutton ’s is either not posted or la try­ case will be on call for the May term of priation of 91,000,000 instead of 9400,- the 6th, completely destroyed the pier B ing to deceive you. convened on the afternoon of the 7th. the circuit court of Calhoun county, as mounted infantry on the west. The KD IN OFFERING aomathlng Capt Atkinson and Juror Brown had 000 to provide arms and equipments for and its valuable contents. The loss is defendants in the 9200,000 damage suit British surprised the Boers, who re­ he has bought cheap and tries both recovered sufficiently to be in the National Guard of the various placed at $1,000,000. Several barges treated hastily. Four thousand of the to sell on ALABASTINE-S de ­ commenced by Charles R. Mains against mands, he may not realise the court, and it is not anticipated that states, passed the house by a vote of which were moored near the p er were 8. Hurlbert et al, have filed their pleas enemy were stationed there in order to damage you will suffer by a there will be any further delay on ac­ 133 to 9 on the 7th also destroyed and many rescues of oppose the British advance. CoL Tuck­ A kalsomtne on your walls. and notice for trial. count of either. Mrs. Atkinson was The senate bill creating a congres ­ their captains and of the members of er's artillery had a sharp duel with the SENSIBLE dealers will not buy George Knaggs owns a farm near sional commission to visit the orient to the families on board were made. Only a lawsuit. Dealers risk on* by with her husband and remained through enemy's guns and put two of them out selling and conauraera by using theafternoon session. In his address Maybee, and most of it is under culti­ investigate commercial conditions is one life was lost. The 9-months-old of action. Infringement. Alabastlne Co. vation. The remarkable part of it is said to be likely to meet its death in own right to make wall coat ­ to the jury Attorney Stevenson out ­ daughter of Capt. Chas. Lochs, of the Telegrams received from Gen. Young that the work on the farm is all done the house. barge Sherwood, was drowned. The S ing to mix with cold water. lined the defense of his client. He report that Aguinaldo has rejoined the by Mr. Knaggs himself, who is 93 years The senate has agreed to the amend ­ Mallory line pier was 200 feet long and HE INTERIOR WALL8 of made a most powerful address, show­ rebel Gen. Tino in the north and that every church and school should old. He is remarkably well preserved, ments of the bill retiring Capt. D. B. 50 feet wide. The pier she was filled ing in detail where Sutton obtained they have reassembled a considerable he coated only with pure, dur ­ and is the father of 13 children. Hodgsdon of the revenue cutter service with valuable freight of a miscellane ­ able ALABASTINE. It safe­ that 98,200. The story of Sutton's life force in the mountains. Gen. Young on full pay. ous character, but mostly cotton. guards health. Hundreds of was carefully reviewed, and at the con ­ CoL N. M. Richardson, who was desires to strike them before the rains T tons used yearly for this work. President McKinley on the 4th signed clusion of Mr. Stevenson ’s address several weeks ago relieved from duty and asks for reinforcements. The tenor N BUYING ALABASTINE, the joint resolution passed by congress Doing Nothing In thn Indemnity Matter. Capt. Atkinson moved that the respon ­ in the adjutant-general ’s office, al­ of the dispatches indicates that Gen. 4 customers should avoid get ­ retiring Capt. D. B. Hodgsdon. The U. S. legation is doing nothing ting cheap kalsomlnes under dent be discharged because of techni­ though permitted to retain his commis ­ Young is confident that Agninaldo is different names. Insist on The senate on the 1st passed the Al­ in the indemnity matter which appar­ cal irregularities in the indictment and sion, resigned as assistant adjutant- with Tino and it is presumed they are f having our goods In packages askan civil code bill and then took up ently is now forming the subjeot of di ­ snd properly labeled. other proceedings. This was over ­ general, and was given an honorable planning to resume fighting during the the army appropriation bill. rect communication between the Yildiz ANCB5 of wall panaris #b- ruled, and the case was adjourned for discharge, on the 5th. John Atkinson rains. Kiosk and the Turkish minister in tsd by ALABASTINE. It the day to accommodate Fred A. Baker is his successor. Congress may adjourn early in June. 1 be used on plastered walla, Washington. Rear • Admiral Ahmed The Republican federal party has to argue the motion for a new trial in A free rural mail delivery will be es­ 3d ceilings, brick or can- TRANSVAAL WAR ITEMS. Pasha, whom an imperial irade, issued won in all the registration board elec­ L ▲ child can bruah It on. the Marsh case. tablished at Huron, Huron county, and loes not rub or scale off. April 25, ordered to proceed to the U. tions in Santa Clara. In Havana the N Cedar Springs, Kent county, on the 15th. Rev. Dr. Joseph II. Hertes, who was 8. to study the construction of war­ leaders of the various parties are fear­ BLIBHED In favor. Bhun They Need Home CmH. The length of the former route is 23 rabbi of the Witwatersrand Hebrew imitations. Ask paint deal- ships, has not left Constantinople. The ful lest through indifference the Cubans or druggist for tint card. Gov. Pingree has received a letter miles; area covered, 33 square miles; congregation, of Johannesburg, until sultan has ordered the formation of a will not inscribe; and they are resort ­ from the secretary of the . American population served, 909; and the latter, last December, when he was expelled committee to raise a fund for the re­ ing to every influence they can bring library in Manila asking for aid for the length, 23 miles; area, 34 square mUes; from the Transvaal by President to bear to indued people to register E lief of the Indian famine victims. It library, and stating that money is nec­ population served, 637. Kruger, arrived in New York on the is thought that this will tend to neu ­ before May 16, the last day on which essary for the enterprise. The advan ­ steamer Etruria on the 6th. He says: The town of Gcrondale, 29 miles tralize the effect of the recent arrests the registration can be made. tages of such a library are fully set west of Menominee, was destroyed by I went to the Transvaal a strong pro- Advices from the island of Samar say forth. As the state has no money for and exile of members of the young DO YOU fire on the 2d, and 200 families are Boer, he said, and spoke on many a Turkish party. that a detatchrnent of the 43d volun ­ such purposes the governor suggests homeless. The aggregate amount of public occasion in favor of the Trans­ teers was besieged by the insurgents at that the press give the needs of the losses is estimated at 9128,000. In the vaal government, but an insight into Tornados* In Kansan. Catubig for five days recently. The society publicity to the end that sub­ vicinity of Menominee forest fires are the Transvaal methods and an ac­ Half a dozen distinct tornadoes oc ­ Americans lost 19 killed and 2 wounded COUCH scriptions may be received. Donations abating. A crew of 100 men employed quaintance with the leading officials curred in central Kansas on the after­ during the siege. Maj. Gilmore, upon may be sent to the American library of by the railroad and lumber companies within the Transvaal and the Free noon of the 6th, following a day of ex­ learning of the critical situation of the delay Manila, Philippine islands. don't have succeeded in getting the flames State as well as my personal experience ceedingly high temperature. Two peo ­ detachment, sent a force which quickly under control and preventing a spread. while trying to*- remove the obnoxious ple are known to have been killed and scattered the insurgents and relieved Struck by a Train. The wheat crop in Oakland county religious disabilities under which the three injured. Wires were blown down the ljesieged force. KEMP’S E. W. Drumm, a milkman, of Jackson, this year will undoubtedly prove the Catholics and the Jews suffer, gradually in the different districts, making it im­ Gen. Pantelon Garcia, the highest while crossing the Michigan Cen­ greatest failure in years. Careful es­ compelled me to see that the Transvaal possible to accurately sum up the dam ­ insurgent officer except Aguinaldo, was tral tracks with his milk wagon, timates show that at best the crop will is not a republic, but rather an oli ­ age done. The tornado formed a few captured on the 6th by Lieutenant E. about noon on the 6th, was struck by a not yield over 25 per cent of an aver­ garchy, misgoverned on strictly medie ­ miles south of Ellinwood and passed V. Smith, of Gen. Funston ’s staff, in BALSAM fast train and hurled from his wagon, age crop, and that the best fields to be val principles. over the west portion of the city. At the town of Jaen, three miles north­ a distance of 100 feet. The wagon found anywhere in the county will not Lord Roberts sends the following the Cheyenne bottoms, six miles north, east of San Isidro, province of New ■rO^V- was smashed, but the horses escaped. go better than 60 per cent. The cause from Sinaldecl, under date of May 6: it divided in six differentdirectionsand Ecija. Drumm was taken to the city'hospital assigned for the failure of wheat are We crossed the Vet river this morning, destroyed a great amount of property. by the police patrol and the surgeons the Hessian fly and unfavorable and are now encamped at Smaldcel The total amount of outside aid re­ dressed his wounds. His right leg was weather in the early part of the w-in- Junction. The enemy is in full retreat Ann Arbor will have 31 saloons this ceived by the Ottawa, Ont., fire suffer­ It Cures Csldt, Coughs. Sore Throat. Cross, lit- badly shattered and his head crushed. tcr season. , towards Zand river and KroonstadL year. ers up to May 1 was 9396,251. fieeaza. Whooping Cau^h. Bronchitis and Asthma. German officials say it is nonsensical A certain curs lor Consumption in first stages, Jos. Shuler, a Saginaw convict doing The last Boor train left here on the The Dominion house of commons on and a sure relief in idvanced stages. Use st once. A postoffice has been established at to suppose that Germany thinks of an ­ You will tee the excellent effect aftertakinq the five years at Jackson for larceny, at­ 5th. Boor losses yesterday on the west the 1st voted an appropriation of 9100,- Ughton, Berrien county, William Light, nexing any part of South Africa. first dose- Sold by dealers everywhere. Large tempted to escape by way of the prison flank were 40 killed. The rear guard 000 for the Ilull-Ottawa fire sufferers. t bottles 26 cents and ',0 c nla. postmaster. hospital, which is in the tower, 50 feet remains behind kopjes 10 miles distant. An unknown Negro about 20 years The art section of the American ex­ nDODCV NEW DISCOVERY, given A class of 200 was confirmed at 8t. from the ground. Ho was given There is much railway forage and corn old, was lynched near Geneva, Ala., on UI O ■ quick relief snd care* worst Patrick’s church in Croswell, on the liberties and made a rope from a num ­ hibition at the Paris exposition was the 5th. He assaulted a 12-year-old r:»-p«. Rook of tertlmonta t nod 1# nils’treatment here. The Zand river bridge is repor ­ formally inaugurated on the 1st. Next Pass. DR. B. H. eaKM'H DOSS. Bo. X. AUaate. Oa. 39th, by Rt. Rev. Bi«hop Foley, of De­ ber of sheets, which he attached to the ted to have been destroyed. white girl near Hartford and was cap­ to the French, the American exhibit is ilCIFiA|JuliN w.noBBH, troit window sill and swung himself out. tured later and taken before the mayor 1___ IldlUil Washington, D.C. Quartermaster Gen. Atkinson has His improvised rope broke and he Twenty-five thousand men, employed the most conspicuous of the exposition. of Hartfort for preliminary trial. The f Successfully Prosecutes Claim*. LatePrinolDnl KxSmlner O A Pension Bureau. been advised by the secretary of the fell to the cell block roof, bounded off by the Standard Oil Co. all over the On the 5tb Gen. Barton drove from officers claim that when about three 3 vr*In civil war. 19 ndtndlcatina claim*, attj •Inc*. navy at Washington that the federal and fell head foremost to the ground. country, have had their wages raised 2,000 to 3,000 Boers from hilly positions miles from Geneva they were over ­ government will honor the requisition His upper jaw was crushed and he was 10 per cent. at Rooidan, where they awaited them. powered by armed men, who took of the state of Michigan for the pur­ injured internally, but he managed to Five persons who visited the Paris They retreated after stiff fighting, charge of the prisoner and carried him chase of Krag-Jorgenson rifles for the go half a mile to a farm house before exposition April 29 are missing and it leaving a number of dead on the field. into the woods. He was found dead, oac of the state naval brigade, at 918 he fell in a swoon and taken back to is feared they are under the ruins of The British casualties were slight. hanging to a limb not far from the each. the prison. the fallen bridge. Gen Barton is still in pursuit. public road. CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1900.

She had a vague, groundless dread of TALMAGE’S SERMON. devotions that he was clear up above gloved and patent-leathered slnnov% him, as if his presence denoted danger. all the rules of common honesty. for sinners fixed up by halrdre«M% U « 5 «• "I don ’t like him,” she said to her­ These men that go about prowling pomatumed and lavendered and oo- A STORY OF THE * self. “And yet why should I not? He FROM PARABLE OF THE PROD­ among prayer meetings and In places logned and frlzsled and crimped and has IGAL SON. of business, telling how good they are “banged ” sinners —plenty of room? done nothing to make me dislike Such we meet elegantly at the door of LOST d BOER CAMPAIGN K* or distrust him." —look out for them; keep your hand on your pocketbook! I have noticed our churches and we invite them Into Down-stairs the two men were sit­ HU Bitter Denunciation of Holf Rl(ht- ON TI*tE.... that Just In proportion as a man gets the best seats with Cbeaterfleldian gal ­ IN NATAL a: a: a: ting together at the table, a decanter •odimm and tho Lack of Sym­ * of 8cotch whisky and two glasses be­ good he gets humble. The deep Mis­ lantries; we usher them into the house pathy For tho Fatten and Unfortu ­ sissippi does not make so much noise of God and put soft ottomans under By H B. Mackenzie tween them. nate. VELDT They had been speaking in low os the brawling mountain rivulet their feet and pat a gilt edged prayer tones; but now, as the whisky began There has been many a store that had book in their hands and pass the con ­ BW——W^—: [Copyright, 1900, by Louis Klopsch.] more goods In the show window than tribution box before them with an air y,>p >}i >1? ?J? JJC >P ^ ^’I' >P >P >t??p to take effect, Leslie raised his. “You are a generous man, Moore! ” Text, Luke xv., 8, “And he was an­ inside on the shelves. of apology, while they, the generous CHAPTER I. man. For the rest, Bluebell could see he cried. “And you are in earnest gry and would not go in.” The Seir-RIchteons Man* souls, take out the exquisite ports- It was evening —a glorious evening, that he was somewhat dark in com­ when you tell me that this is the sole Many times have I been asked to This self-righteous man of the text monnale and open it,and with diamond such as only tropical countries know. plexion, wearing a short little peaked return you ask for your extraordinary preach a sermon about the elder stood at the corner of the house hug­ finger push down beyond the $10 geld pieces and delicately pick out as SB The hot wind that had blown all day beard; but she could not see his face generosity?" brother of the parable. I received a ging himself in admiration. We hear had now died down, and there was a distinctly. letter from Canada saying, “Is the eld ­ expression of gratitude their offering “The sole return, ” Moore replied. He a great deal in our day about the high­ to the Lord —of one cent! For each great stillness; but a pleasant cool* She went downstairs presently. Her raised his hands to his lips, and kept er eon of the parable so unsympathetic er life. Now, there are two kinds of ness in the air made it delightful after sitting room was a pleasant apartment, it there for a moment; then, dropping and so cold that he is not worthy of higher life men. The one is admira ­ sinners plenty of room,plenty of room the sweltering heat with skins of springbok and other wild it to his glass, which had stood full be­ recognition? ” The fact is that we ble, and the other Is most repulsive. But for the man who has been drink ­ There had been no rain for a long animals covering the floor. A lamp side him all the time, though Leslie ministers pursue the younger son. You The one kind of higher life man is ing until his coat is threadbare, and time, and the ground was parched and burned on the table, on which a sump­ had replenished his several times, he can hear the flapping of hia rags in very lenient in "his criticism of oth- his face is eryaipelased, and his wife’s dry. Outside the pretty homestead tuous supper was spread. The two men added slowly: “But I must have that many a sermonlc breeze and the i ers, does not bore prayer meetings wedding dress is in the pawnbrokers the red sand of the veldt lay thick and stood by the fireplace talking. return, Mr. Leslie—that and no other. cranchlng of the pods for which he : to death with long harangues, does shop, and his children, instead of bo- fine in the dry grass which covered As Bluebell entered her father was an unsuccessful contestant. I lng in school, are out begging broken turned. I have set my mind upon it.” I not talk a great deal about himself, the wagon track. But inside the grass confess that it has been difficult for me but much about Christ and heaven, bread at the basement doors of ths looked green enough. Perhaps it had “Well, my girl, I’m back again, you to train the camera obscura upon the city—'the man, body, mind and soul on received an artificial shower. All see. Come and kiss me, Bluebell." CHAPTER II. gets kindlier and more gentle and elder son of the parable. I could not I more useful until one day his soul fire with the flames that have leaped round the grassy lawn were flower The girl approached, and the other It was a week later. get a negative of the photograph. from the scathing, scorching, blasting, beds, mostly of tropical flowers, among man on the hearthrug stared at the spreads a-wing, and he flies away to Bluebell had gone to Ladysmith, There was not enough light in the gal ­ eternal rest, and everybody mourns blistering, consuming cup which ths which the succulent blue lily raised its dainty white figure as Adam Leslie riding across the dry, open veldt by lery, or the chemicals were too poor, drunkard takes, trembling and agon ­ long, trumpet-shaped flowers; but gave her a sounding kiss on the cheek. his departure. The other higher life the wagon-path bn her sure-footed lit­ or the sitter moved in the picture. But man goes around with a Bible conspic­ ized and affrighted, and presses to his there were a few English flowers, too “You see I’ve brought a friend with tle horse Rover. She was a capital parched Ups, and his cracked tongus —stately hollyhocks, sweet-scented me, Bluebell. Mr. Moore —my daugh ­ now I think I have him, not a side face uously under his arm, goes from horse-woman, and nothing daunted or a three-quarters or the mere bust, church to church, a sort of general and his shrieking yet immoral spirit— roses, queenly dahlias. ter, Bluebell." her when in the saddle. no room. Beyond the lawn an avenue of blue- Mr. Moore bowed low. Bluebell did but a full length portrait as he appears evangelist, is a nuisance to his own It was a very hot day, and there to me. The father in the parable of pastor when he is at home and a nuis ­ Oh, if this younger son of the par­ gum and black nettle led to the veldt the same. She did not offer her hand, were signs of coming rain, which made able had not gone so far off, if he had without. Behind the house, which was as her frank custom would naturally the prodigal had nothing to brag of ance to other pastors when he is away Bluebell hurry. Her path lay across in his two sons. The one was a rake from home, runs up to some man who not dropped so low in wassail, the pro ­ built of stone, and looked quaint and have led her to do; she hardly knew the dry veldt. Coarse, parched grass test would not have been so severe? pretty with a veranda running round why. and the other a churl. I find nothing is counting out a roll of bank bills and withered shrubs made it look like admirable in the dissoluteness of the or running up a difficult line of figures But, going clear over the precipice, as it, rose some of the highest peaks of “You will remember your native a desert. The road was a bad and nar­ the younger son did, the elder son 1* the Drakensberg. A little to the left country every time you address Miss one, and I find nothing attractive In and asks him how his soul is, makes row one. It swelled and undulated the acrid sobriety of the other. The religion a dose of Ipec acuanha. Stand ­ angry and will not go in. ran the river Klip. Leslie," said the millionaire, turning like an ocean, now dipping down into On this evening the sun, too near to his host. one goes down over the larboard side, ing in a religious meeting making an Sympathy for tho Fallen. a hollow, now rising to the height of and the other goes down over the address, he has a patronizing way, as its setting to be hot now, was shining Adam Leslie langhed uproariously. a little green-covered kopje. Some­ Be not so hard in your criticism of right into the sleepy brown eyes of a Bluebell felt now quite sure that he starboard side, but they both go down. though ordinary Christians were the fallen lest thou thyself also bs times she rode close to the river, From all the windows of the old clear away down below him, so he had girl who lay full length in the shade had been drinking. He was usually a which seemed almost dry now, so long tempted. Do you know who that man of a gum-tree, a book on the grass be­ reserved, even taciturn man, stern homestead bursts tin minstrelsy. The to talk at the top of his voice in order was who Sabbath before last stagger ­ had been the drought; and always she floor quakes with the feet of the rus­ to side her. Her head was supported by enough towards his household; but kept in sight of the great frowning make him hear, but at the same ed up and down the aisle In a church, a plump little brown hand, and she alcohol unloosed his tongue and gave tics, whose dance Is always vigorous time encouraging them to hope on that disturbing the service until the servlon peaks of Drakensberg, above which and resounding. The neighbors have by climbing many years they may was smiling a very happy, contented him a certain coarse frankness." eagles and vultures circled in their had to stop until he was taken from, smile, as if some happy thought passed “Quite right, quite right, Mr. Moore! heard of the return of the younger after awhile come up within sight of the room? He was a minister of thn sky-piercing flight. son from his wanderings, and they the place where he now stands. I tell through her mind. It was her mother gave her the name— Bluebell had messages at Lady ­ gospel of Jesus Christ in a sister de ­ It was a pretty face, too, with its a romantic freak; but it serves its have gathered together. The house you plainly that a roaring, roistering, nomination! That man had preached smith. but it was not of her mes­ Is full of congratulators. I suppose bouncing sinner is not so repulsive to warmth and healthiness of coloring, purpose here, and makes us remember sages she was thinking as she neared the gospel, that man had broken thn lis softly-rounded, girlish contour, its the poor old ‘mlther’ country. ” the tables are loaded with luxuries, me as that higher life malformation. bread of the holy communion for thn her destination. She was close to it The former may repent; the latter smiling, half-open, red lips, its clear, Miss Elizabeth came in presently, at last. She saw the little town nest­ not only the one kind of meat men­ people. From what a height to what open, chiiuishly smooth forehead, over and they all sat down to the abundant tioned, but Its concomitants. “Clap!” never gets over his Pharisaism. The a depth! Oh, I was glad there was no ling, as it seemed in the distance, al­ younger brother of the parable came which little curls of the brown hair supper. During the meal the two men most at the bottom of Bulwaan, go the cymbals, "thrum!” go the smiling in the room when that man shot with ruddy gold came straying. talked, Mr. Moore quietly and gravely, though in truth separated from it by harps, “click!" go the chalices, up and back, but the senior brother stands was taken out, his poor wife following; The half-shut, smiling eyes were very in a somewhat rich, sonorous voice; wide stretches of meadow lands, with down go the feet Inside, while outside outside entirely oblivious of his own him, with his hat in her hand and bis Boft and happy just now; but who Mr. Leslie with loud hilarity. Miss the Klip winding its course through is a most sorrv spectacle. delinquencies and deflclts.pronouncing coat on her arm! It was as solemn to could say whether they might not Elizabeth and Bluebell said very little, them. The Senior S -n’a Anger. his own eulogium. Oh. how much easl me as two funerals —the funeral of the. some day be filled with burning pas­ and the latter had a strange, uncom­ Now she passed numerous kopjes of The senior son stands at the corner er it is to blame others than to blame body and the funeral of the soul. Be­ sion, with blinding tears, or with the fortable consciousness during the meal red earth, interspersed with shrubs, of the house, a frigid phlegmatic. He ourselves! Adam blamed Eve, Eve ware, lest thou also be tempted! cold, set expression of despair? that the dark, slow-moving eyes of the between which grew abundance of has Just come in from the fields In blamed the serpent, the senior brother An invalid went to South America “Bluebell, Bluebell! where are you, millionaire turned again and again to flowers, white jasmine and climbing very substantial apparel. Seeing blamed the younger brother, and none for bis health and one day sat sunning: child?" her face. She knew not why the look convolvulus, and the rich glory of red some wild exhilarations around the of them blamed themselves. himself on the beach when he saw The voice came across the little made her shiver suddenly every time and yellow bloom clustered thickly on old mansion,he asks of a servant pass­ Again, the senior brother of my text something crawling up the beach, lawn, clear and distinct on the evening she met it all through her warm, joy ­ the low, dwarf shrubs which covered ing by with a goat-skin of wine on his stands for all those who are faithless wriggling toward him, and he was af­ air; and the girl, rising up from her ous heart and body. the kopjes. shoulder what all the fuss is about. about the reformation of the dissipat ­ frighted. He thought it was a wild comfortable position, shook herself, The two men talked politics, discuss ­ Bluebell bad acquaintances in Lady ­ One would have thought that, on ed and the dissolute. In the very tones beast or a reptile, and he took bis pis­ very much as a wet spaniel might do ing the likelihood of Kruger ’s yielding smith. The Leslies were pretty well hearing that his younger brother had of his voice you can hear the fact that tol from his pocket. Then he saw ftt after coming out of the water, and to Britain ’s demands. known in the country. got back, he would have gone Into he has no faith that the reformation was not a wild beast. It was a man., started at a quick run for the house. “Give in? Not he!” cried Leslie the house and rejoiced, and. If he were of the younger son is genuine. His an immortal man, a man made in She was just turning into the town entire manner seems to say: "That A tall, angular, spinster lady stood loudly. “Well, the British know what when some one emerging from behind not conscientiously opposed to danc ­ God's own image, and the poor wretch upon the doorstep. to do next, that’s one good thing. We’ll ing, that he would have joined the Ori­ boy has come back for more money. crawled up to the feet of the invalid a sudden curve came towards her. He got a third of the property; now "What a head, child!" was the salu­ sweep the whole race of them from the Bluebell started a little and stooped ental schottlsh. No, there he stands. and asked for strong drink, and thn tation. “Have you forgotten we are earth before we’ve done with them, His brow lowers; his face darkens; he has come back for another third. invalid took his wine flask from bin. over Rover, a richer color than exer­ He will never be contented to stay on to have company tonight? ” or I’m mistaken, and it’s what they cise had brought there coming into her his lip curls with contempt. He stamps pocket and gave the poor wretch “Well, I do* believe I had," retorted deserve! ” the ground with indignation; he sees the farm. He will fall away. I would something to drink, and then under cheeks. go in too and rejoice with the others the girl. “Don ’t be angry with me, “If it comes to war, of course there In a few seconds the new comer was nothing at all to attract. The odors the stimulus he rose up and gave hia will you, auntie? Really I couldn ’t can be no doubt as to which side will of the feast, coming out on the air, if I thought this thing were genuine; history. He had been a merchant In win,” said Mr. Moore, more quietly. close to her, and lifting his big gray but It is a sham. That boy Is a con ­ help it. I’ll never, never do it again. hat from his head, paused by her do not sharpen his appetite. The Glasgow, Scotland. He had gone dowm Now dad ’s going to bring some one “I suppose you have no friends among horse. He was a young man, perhaps lively music does not put any spring firmed Inebriate and debauchee.” Alas, under the power of strong drink un ­ from Maritzburg, is he? Who is it, the Boers or Afrikanders, Mr. Leslie?” Into bis step. He is In a terrible pout. my friends, for the Incredulity In the til he was so reduced in poverty that "Friends among such people? ” cried nearing thirty, attired in gray khaki, church of Christ in regard to the re­ auntie? Not anyone very great, I hope and with a sunburnt face which show­ He criticises the expense, the Injustice he was living in a boat Just off thn —Mr. Rhodes, for instance?" Mr. Leslie. “Not very likely! I would and the morals of the entertainment. clamation of the recreant! You say a beach. “Why,” said the invalid, not admit one of them into my house!” ed that he was exposed to man has been a strong drinker. I say, “Don ’t talk nonsense, child!" re­ all weather. For the rest, he had The father rushes out bareheaded and knew a * merchant in Glasgow onoe; turned Miss Elizabeth Leslie. “No, no! Bluebell spoke almost for the first coaxes him to come in. He will not go "Yes, but he has reformed. ” "Oh,” a merchant of such and such a name.** time. Her voice was Just a little un ­ been originally a falr-complexioned you say, with a lugubrious face, “I it’s no one so great as that, only some man, with good features and an open, 'in. He scolds the father. He goes In­ And the poor wretch straightened very rich man, I believe, who has steady, as if emotion of some kind was to a pasquinade against the younger hope you are not mistaken; I hope you himself and said, “I am that mam."’ stirring it. frank expression. His dark gray eyes made his money at Kimberley or were clear and steady, but could look brother, and he makes the most un ­ are not mistaken.” You say: “Don ’t “Let him that thinketh he standetb somewhere. But run away and dress “You don ’t always speak like that, comely scene. He says. "Father, you rejoice too much over his conversion, take heed lest he fall.” father. I am sure we have never re­ wonderingly soft and tender. They yourself, child. I have a good sup­ did so now, though his expression was put a premium on vagabondism. I for soon he will be unconverted.I fear. Again, I remark that the sealer per ready, so I hope your father won ’t ceived anything but kindness from any staid at home and worked on the farm. Don ’t make too big a party for that brother of my text stands for the spirit of the Dutch with whom we came in one of much anxiety as he held out his keep us waiting. He wished us to have hand, into which Bluebell put hers You never made a party for me; you returned prodigal or strike the timbrel of envy and jealousy. The seninr dinner; but why should I? We don ’t contact. And, besides, there’s a good didn ’t so much as kill a kid. That too loud; and, if you kill a calf, kill brother thought that all the honor they deal to be said for their desire to rule without a word. call it dinner when we are alone, and (To be continued.) wouldn ’t have cost half as much as a the one that is on the commons and did to the returned brother was n why should w'e change our customs their own republic in their own way. calf; but this scapegrace went off In not the one that has been luxuriating wrong to him. He said, “I have staid for strangers?" How would we like over in the old fine clothes, and he comes back not in the paddock. ” That is the reason at home, and I ought to have had the- “Quite right, auntie dear." Bluebell country if foreigners came and settled Burmah'it Atnlicr Mlnra. fit to be seen, and what a time you why more prodigals do not come home down among us—Frenchmen or Ger­ ring, and I ought to have had the ban­ patted her aunt ’s bony shoulder with a In Burmah amber Is found in a re­ make over him! He breaks your heart to their father’s house. It is the rank quet, and I ought to have had thn gentle hand. “Besides, likely enough mans—and compelled tls to conform gion difficult of access and jealously and you pay him for It. That calf, to infidelity of the church of God on this to their customs? They are only like subject. garlands.” Alas for this spirit of en­ he’s some coarse, horrid man! They guarded by those who have every in­ which we have been giving extra feed There is not a house on the vy and Jealousy coming down through are always the kind that become mil­ their brave forefathers in the time of terest in keeping their secret It is during all these weeks, wouldn ’t be so streets of heaven that has not in it a lionaires. Oh, auntie, T hope father William the Silent.” prodigal that returned and staid the ages! Cain and Abel, Esau and situated in the Hukong valley, sur­ fat and sleek If I had known to what Jacob, Saul and David, Haman and won ’t make a great friend of him if he Her father interrupted her with a rounded on three sides by almost im­ use you were going to put it. That home. There could be unrolled before lsl” loud laugh. you a scroll of a hundred thousand Mordecal, Othello and Iago, Orlando passable ranges of mountains, so that vagabond deserves to be cowhlded In­ and Angelica, Caligula and Torqua- “We shall soon see him, dearie, so “Doctor Rothes has provided you it is accessible only from the south stead of banqueted. Veal is too good names —the names of prodigals who there’s no use thinking beforehand with quite a number of arguments. came back forever reformed. Who tus, Caesar and Pompey.Columbus and across low hills forming the watershed for him.” That evening, while the the Spanish courtiers, Cambyses and what his ways are," said Miss Eliza­ Bluebell. But politics are quite out ­ between the Chlndwin and the Irra­ ! younger son sat telling his father was John Bunyan? A returned prodi ­ beth—she was always called Miss side a woman's sphere, my. girl, so I gal. Who was Richard Baxter? A re­ the brother he slew because he wan waddy. Iu one of these low hill I about his adventures and asking about a better marksman, Dionysius and Elizabeth—soothingly. advise you not to take them up. Eh, ranges are the famous and mysterious what had occurred on the place since turned prodigal. Who was George Bluebell ran upstairs to her own Mr. Moore, Isn ’t that so? ” Whitefleld, the thunderer? A returned Philoxenlus, whom be slew because hn mines of golden resin. It is obtained bis departure, the senior brother goes was a better singer. Jealousy among room. It was a pretty little room, “I think Miss Leslie would even in a very primitive way.. After the to bed disgusted and slams the door prodigal. And I could go out in all the not containing much furniture, but as make a convert of me,” said the mil­ after him. That senior brother still aisles of this church today and find painters. Closterman and Geoffrey harvest the diggers go to the hills, Kneller, Hudson and Reynolds, Fran­ dainty as feminine fingers could make lionaire, bowing gallantly. Again and selecting a place where there are lives. You can seo him any Sunday, on either side those who. once far as it. Bluebell did not spend all her time Bluebell caught his eye, and the look any day of the week. At a meeting of tray for many years, have been faith cis, anxious to see a picture of Ra­ no pits dug by previous prospectors, phael, Raphael sends him a picture. lying dreamily under the gum-tree. gave her another shiver. "May I ask shape with their swords a small ministers in Germany some one asked ful, and their eternal salvation is as She had just donned her pretty white he went on quietly, discussing 1 Miss pointed hoe, a wooden shovel, and a the question, "Who Is that elder son? ” sure as though they had been ten Francla, seeing it, falls in a fit off muslin frock, drawn in at the waist by Elizabeth's Die. “who Doctor Rothes and Krummacher answered, “1 know years In heaven. And yet some of Jealousy, from which he dies. Jeal­ basket of split bamboo. With these ousy among authors! How seldom a blue band —it was rather strange Is?" they make a hole in the blue clap, re­ him; I saw him yesterday. ” And when you have not enough faith in their re­ that Bluebell should smile and blush “A young Englishman over at Lady ­ they insisted upon knowing whom he turn. contemporaries speak of each other? smith,” replied Mr. Leslie carelessly. moving the refuse by means of the Xenophen and Plato living at the same g little to herself as she fastened the basket, and gradually deepening the meant he said, “Myself; when I saw Orantlng the Pro I liraI. blue band —when the sound of horses’ “We have him here sometimes. A very the account of the conversion of a You do not know how to shake time, but from tlnlr writings yon clever young fellow —quite exception ­ shaft. Three men work in company — never would suppose they heard of hoofs galloping up the avenue drew one below (the shaft not being large most obnoxious man I was irritated. ” hands with a prodigal. You do not her attention. She ran to the window, ally clever; but just a little quixotic, First, the senior brother of the text know how to pray for him. You do each other. Religious Jealousies. Thn hiding behind the window curtains. you know, as young fellows are apt to enough for more than one at a time), Mohammedans praying for raia dur ­ while the others hand up the basket. stands for the self-congratulatory ,self- not know how to greet him. He wants Presently two riders emerged from be.” satisfled, self-worshipful man. With to sail into the warm gulf stream of ing a drought; no rain coming. Than the avenue, and rode up the graveled “•lust so; I understand," said Mr. The amber is found in “pockets, ” which are generally indicated by the same breath in which he vitupe­ Christian sympathy. You are the Ice­ the Christians begin to pray for rain* path to the house. Bluebell could see Moore quietly. He glanced at Blue­ rates against his younger brother he berg against which he strikes and and the rain comes. Then the lln- them distinctly. bell without appearing to do so, and strings of coaly matter appearing in hammedans met together to account the clay.—Stray Stories. utters a panegyric for himself. The shivers. You say he has been a prod ­ The Drat was her father. Bluebell saw that the healthy rose in her self-righteous man of the text, like ev­ igal. I know it, but you are the sour, for this, and they resolved that Ood knew him well enough not to require cheeks had deepened almost imper­ ery other self-righteous man, was full unresponsive, censorious, saturnine, was so well pleased with their praysm to take a second look at him; yet she ceptibly in tint, and that her long Flr*t CUM* la Optlea. of faults. He was an tngrate, for he cranky elder brother, and if you are he kept the drought on so as to keep did take a second look. lashes drooped over and demurely hid “In looking out of doors, do you no­ did not appreciate the home blessings going to heaven one would think some them praying, but that the Christiaan Adam Leslie, Esq., of Tlnlaverstock, her eyes. tice how bright is the green of the which he had all those years. He people would be tempted to go to per­ began to pray, and the Lord was so Scotland, who had emigrated to South The millionaire was to stay at New grass and the leaves?” asked an el­ was disobedient, for when the father disgusted with their prayers that bs Kelso —thus Mr. Leslie had named his dition to get away from you. The Africa 10 years ago, was a man of mid* derly gentleman 9* a little girl, whose told him to come In he staid out. He hunters say that if a deer be shot the sent rain right away so he would not die age, heavily built; stout, and red ­ farm in memory of the Scottish town home he was visiting. "Yes, sir.” was a liar.for he said that the recreant other deer shove him out of their com­ hear any more of their supplications. faced, with a heavy chin, a stubborn near which he had lived —all night. “Why does it appear so mlgh brighter son had devoured his father’s living, pany, and the general rule is—away Oh, this accursed spirit of envy and mouth, and a pair of rather cold gray Bluebell did not feel nearly as hospit­ at this time?” he next asked, looking when the father, so far from being with a man that has been wounded Jealousy! Let us stamp it out from eyes. But Just now his face was red ­ able as usual. down upon the bright, sweet face with reduced to penury, had a homestead all our hearts. Now Kelso was a lonely enough with sin. Now, I say, the more bones der than usual and there was a slight tender Interest. “Because mt has left, had Instruments of music, had a man has broken the more need he want of certainty in his gait as he place, being about twelve miles from cleaned the window, and you oan see jewels, had a mansion, and Instead of has of an hospital, and the more a man The Proverb Did Not Apply. sprang from his horse that Bluebell Ladysmith, the nearest village, and out better," she said. —8tray Stories. being a pauper was a prince. This has been bruised and cut with sin the colored to see. the womenfolk sometimes saw no The little girl stood on the street senior brother, with so many faults of more need he has to be carried Into corner sobbing as If her heart would Hia companion, the “millionaire," outsider for the space of many his own, was merciless in his criticism human and divine sympathy. But was not at all what Bluebell had pic­ months; they were, therefore, all the Tommy's Only Wish. break. On the stone flagging were thn "What would you like best tomor ­ of the younger brother./ The only per­ for such men there is not much room bits of a broken pitcher. “There, thers^ tured him. He was an old man; he more disposed to make the most of fect people that I have ever known come back after wandering. looked straight-backed and alert, and any stray one who did appear. row, Tommy, on your birthday?” "I’d little girl, ” said the benevolent man, aat on his horse with an air of negli ­ But Blubell did not feel that Gerald like to see the school burnt down,** re­ were utterly obnoxious. I was never Plenty of room for elegant clnners, for “don't cry, don ’t cry, little girl, ‘neon* gence that showed him a true horse­ Moore was going to be any acquisition plied the lad. to badly cheated in my life as by a sinners in velvet and sat'.A and lace, cry over spilt milk.'" “But It Isirt perfect man. He got so far up in his for sinners high salaried, for kid- milk,” gobbed the girl, "It's beer.” THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, MAY in. 1900.

iT’KKEiNT OPINION. DEWITT.

The Independent. From our Correspondent. The war tax is glued to us, it appears, * LITTLE PRICES!! BIG VALUES!! until a more convenient season for tak­ Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Clark Sundayed QKOKGK 8. COKBIT. - Propr • o ing it off for t lie benefit of a few'. De­ in Riley. * GREAT SPRING SHEET OF troit Free Press. Rev. Bard preached at Masonic Hall * BRYAN HAN IMPItOVEU SINCE '96. last Sunday* * In Y’lew of the extraordinary cur Wliat a blessing it is to die poor! We are watching for the first car on rency bill enacted by congress a few There Is left no will to tight over and * reputation is secure from vandalism the electric road. weeks ago. it is Impossible to keep the and Ksandal. —Detroit Journal. Mr. Gay Casterllne. of Lansing, Sun- * tinancial question out of the contest. dayed at S. Tucker’s. * There.are plenty of consistent advo ­ The several scraps in district and Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Cole will the state convention are ominous. * cates of the gold standard who are not move to St. Johns tills week. BANNER .BARGAINS. The Democrats are just fighting mad Rev. Baker preached at the first * too well pleased withthe act of substi­ enough to win this year.—Ionia Stan­ Baptist church Sunday morning. dard. tuting a national bank currency for a S. M. Stllson and wife, of Price, vis­ * national treasury currency ; but ohe Spring fever strikes the Rchoolboy ited at Mrs. Worden ’s, on Sunday. * MONEY-SAVERS FOR EVERYBODY. will read the very recent speeches in about the time that suckers run. Woe Mrs. Geo. Alien, an old and highly * vain for an expression that will go to the school whose teacher has not esteemed citizen of our village, is very * to show that Mr. Bryan or any other the elixir of life.—Michigan School sick. Such an array of matchless prices has never been given to the pur­ democratic leader considers the para­ Moderator. Supervisor Pennell shipped a carload * of sheep to Buffalo on Monday of this chasing public. An opportunity long waited for at last presents its .If. mount issue. In a general way all rtf The Philippine revenues for April, week. * the speakers followed t lie same line of are reported at the very handsome fig ­ * If you have waited then you can indeed consider yourself fortunate. A ure of $831,255.50—only $129,119*,744.50 Ralph Jones, of Victor, lias been chance of a life time to buy staple articles, and on a rising market, when thought. Each of them considered less than it costs us to collect them.— visiting ids uncle, Newton L. Webb, * the question of American expansion New York World. for a few days. prices go a soaring4 to offer such tempting values seems ruinous to say the versus un-American imperialism the Mr. and Mrs. C’astler, of Lansing, * least. But this is no time for parleying. Actions speak plainer that great question before the people of the If putting down the Filipino insur ­ Sundayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. * rection is to become a permanent job, Varney Pearce. words. Here is where we act. Here is where prices do the acting. If you United States; and Mr. Bryan's speech there will naturally be changes of ad- in particular cannot fail to have been II. S. Gillett and Martin .Ott have are an interested spectator, than come and enjoy this programme. Come mlnstratlon from time to time.- De­ finished tlie ham of Mr. Cushman, east * in and tell us how you like it. gratifying to his admirers, presenting troit Evening News. of Gunnisonville. * as it did so much evidence of a broad ­ Syndicate Miller may notice that the PeWittGrange will confer the tillicl ening of his powers. Mr. Bryan lias whole country is grieving as sincen lv and fourtli degrees on a class of ttveon * No. 4 Pins, full, 280 In paper, 1c Note t lie new price on station ­ J list note our prices on Crockery — over that ten-year sentence as he is, * ery, etc. learned much since he was in Detroit Saturday night. A feast will be Safety Pins, No. 1, per doz.,.. le Pencil Tablets, for lc. 3c St. Denis, cups and Saucers, the only difference being that every served. Safety Pins, No. 2, per doz,,.. 2c per doz ...... 69c three years and six months ago. and one else laments it isn ’t longer. —Chi­ * he appears to have lost none of his Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lott and Safety Pins, No. 3, per doz.,.. 3c Ink Tablets, nice smooth pa­ Dinner Plates, nice clean ware, cago Democrat. daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. George * per, full size, always sold at vigor; none of his enthusiasm and none Murphy visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trenton full Nickle Plated per doz ...... 72c Charles A. Towne, who was endorsed * Safety Pins, No. 2, per doz. . 3c of his charm. Three years ago he for Vice-President by the Michigan N. Webb on Sunday last. 7 Soup Bowls, ...... 6c, 7c, 8c, 9c might justly have been charged with The young people of our village en­ * do do No. 3, per doz. . 4c Ink Tablets, were 10c, now. . Democracy. Tuesday, ho doubt experi­ do do No. 4, per doz. . 5c ™ 4 in. \ egetable Dishes, per being a man of one idea. Ilis recent ences feelings of the deei>est gratitude joyed a very pleasant evening at the * Ink Tablets, old price25, now. 15c to the Jeffersonians of his nativeState. home of John Beadle, on Mill street, * Mourning Pins. 50 Pins in box, c doz...... 70c speech proves that lie has become on Thursday evening of last week. The young Minnesota statesman cer­ * and only ...... 2c Beats all Pencil, always2c, our Butter Chips, per doz ...... 23c a man of many ideas. He lias ma­ tainly lias a bright future. —Lansing Prin. F. C. Knapn and Miss Hattie price...... tured since 1896, without losing any Journal. Kinney, of the Dewitt union schools, Hooks and Eyes, common bl’k - Sauce Dishes, per doz ...... 39c of the graces of the orator. —Detroit attended Southern Clinton Teachers’ or white, 2 doz. on card, each lc Box 6 Color Chalk for. .. Chairman Jones, of the Democratic Evening News. Associat ion, at Bath, on Saturday of * 7 Round Dishes...... 8c, 10c, 12c, l»c National Committee, is quoted as re­ last week Best Gold Eyed Needle, full fusing to make an estimate of the count, worth 5c, price...... 3c T Think of it, a nice Ewer and STIU. TAXING I OR A SI KN.l'S, electoral vote for publication. Per­ At the railroad meeting at the Town _ Basin, for only 75c; others Hall, on Thursday evening of last * Bone Centre Crochet Hooks, The monthly treasury statement haps Mr. Jones is willing that the Re­ * Crepe Paper, all colors, per roll charge 95. gives the government receipts for publican calculator should carry the week, speeches were made Hon. F. L good steel, double, at...... 3c or 10 feet...... 10c election now, with his little |ien and Dodge, Hon. Elisha Mudge. J. E. War­ * A Covered Chamber, full size, April as $45,039,320 and the expendi ­ ner and Henry J. Patterson. At the Curling Irons, 9 inch in length 5c • other ask 45c, we sell for. .. .38c tures as $40,903,927. The surplus for ink, reserving to the Democrats the * Tissue Paper, all colors. ... [Kills in November —Cincinnati En­ close of the meeting the following Curling Irons, those that fold.10c the month is $4,135,399, and for the quirer. committee was chosen to assist'in * Fancy Crepe Paper, per box. 6 piece Decorated Chamber set, ten months of the liscal year $58,520,- pushing the work along: Henry N Kid Hair Curlers, . .5c and 8c a come in blue or pink, very Webb. Gottlieb Schray, Willis Me- * 24 Envelopes, not the cheap handsome patterns, cheap at 089. The Eighth District. Of the Kigtitii district congressional Loulh. W. J. Linn, M. T. Woodruff * Hair Pins, 2 papeers ...... kind, every one a good one, $2.25, our price...... 1.89 At this rate the surplus for the year situation the state chairman, 1). J. Jerome Dills, John E. Jayne, Charles Invisible Hair Pins, 2 boxes. . for ...... will be above $70 ,000,000 and yet there Moon, John J. Schwartz and Selden * _ 10 piece Decorated Chamber Campau says: “ Wellington R. Burt Heck. ______60 in. Tailors ’ Sateen Tape Small Hand Scrub Brush...... 4c set, come in blue or green, is no sign of a movement in Congress would make a splendid candidate. * Line, printed on both sides. 4c - worth $2.75, our price...... 2.10 to repeal the superfluous war taxes Personally, I understand that Mr. Burt WESTPHALIA. * Large Scrub Brush, worth 7c, Indeed, the President is said to have is not particularly desirous of making Aluminum Thimbles...... lc for ...... 5 Lamp Chimney, No. 1...... 3c the run, but I have very strong hopes From Our Correspondent. * Steel Thimbles, lined ...... 3c .. Lamp Chimney, No. 2...... 5c vetoed in advance the suggestion of a that, for tlie good of the party in that Joseph Spitzley made a business Large Horse Brush, rice root, Lantern Globes, each...... 5c reduction. district, he can be induced to run. He trip Sunday. * Crowley ’s200yd. 3 cord, as good 4 piece Glass Tea set ...... 25c Cannot the Democratic candidates would be acceptable to the Democats Anthony Arens lost a valuable horse as mast 6 cords, per spool ... and business men of tlie district gen ­ yesterday. Death claimed it. * Horse Brush, Palmetto. Large Cake Stands, beauties. .10c and leaders utilize at its full value the erally. They all seem anxious that he Cord Elastic, per yard issue presented to t hem by their op­ St. Joseph's society held their yearly 6 Bar Currycomb ...... 5c Large Berry Dishes at...... 10c should run. J. W. Messner's name has banquet at Stump's hall, Monday, and * Flat Elastic, per yard ...... ponents in the fact and the phrase, also been mentioned in connection elected new officers. Superior Loom Webb, Jin wide, Vinegar Bottles, ...... 10c and 15c “A tariff for trusts and taxation for a witli the nomination, but 1 under ­ stand that Mr. Messner favors Mr. The Westphalia creamery company * per yard ...... 4c 4 piece Gold Rimmed Teabet.1.00 surplus ?”—Lansing Journal. Burt. However, if Mr. Burt will not started up Tuesday with the same hands employed as last year. * An Extra Heavy full Steel Back Hame Clips, complete, 2 for. run, it apparently will be Messner. Noyes Comb, 7 in., at...... 10c _ 7 piece Gold Rimmed Water The people of Michigan want a man He is a modest, unassuming and well- Joseph Droste having purchased the * Whippletree devices, ...... 7c Set...... 1.00 forGovenor, not a millionaire. It may mail route between Westphalia and informed gentleman, and one of the L^nbreakable stamped on every Nice Flower Vases, only ...... 5c be that only a wealthy man can secure best Democratic political organizers in Fowler from Joseph Nurnberg, took Fine Comb at...... 10c possession last week. Nickle Plate Tea Kettles, the Republican nomination in these the state.” * - No. 7 ...... 48c The contract for a bridge over Ful­ * Bone Hair Pi ns, per doz ...... 5c latter days, but the Democrats should Lower Taxation. ler Creek was Jet to Anthony Kinister Bone Hair Pins, large, perdoz.loc Harness IttY’ets. per box ...... 9c Nickle Plate Tea Kettles, see to it that the people are given an The Democrats of Michigan will do for stone abutments, and to Mr. Ratn- * Shoe Repair Outit, a complete “1 No. 8 ...... 59c opportunity to vote for a man who will well to follow the traditions of the sev, of Portland, for the steel bridge. Blanket Pins, nickle plated, 4 Slop Jars, covers, with cover. .25c party and, instead of taking up Pin- Mr. Ed. Naumes,of Westphalia, but * inch...... 4c be a candidate on his merits, and not gr.*e fads, place in the platform an formerly of St. Johns, who lost his Shoe Repair Outfit, including “ Tin Pails, lo quart,...... 10c on his bank account. It is a mistaken emphatic declaration for lower taxa­ sight a few months ago, was visited by Satin Dress Shields...... 5c tops. 3 pair, and a full assort- Tin Pails, 14 quart...... 15c * Satin Dress Shields, large ...... 10c lx. Tin Palis, 10quart...... 18c idea that only a rich man can be elec­ tion. Equal taxation may be the a party of St. Johns gentlemen last lx. Tin Pails, 12quart...... 23c ted Govenor of Michigan. Given an most unjust taxation. —Lansing Jour Sunday. This shows in how great nal. esteem Mr. Naumes is held. Shoe Laces, full size, black or Shoe Nails, clinching, all sizes opportunity the people will adjust all * brown, per pair, Flat...... 2c Telescopes — differences between men and money Suits were ordered for the base ball 14 In...... T...... 33c with justice. PBlt'E. boys Tuesday. - Pitcher Martin thinks * Child’s Hose Supporters, per Brass Shoes Nails, per box. .. 16 in ...... 44c his arm is in good shape this year, pair...... 8c . 18 in ...... 55c From Our Correspondent. which will strengthen the team con ­ * 10 In...... 66c Lynch Lhw In Ohio. siderably. Anthony Storm, on ac­ Ohio lias a law which provides that Miss Lottie Carey is on the sick list. * Wizard Cuff Holder, per pair.. 8c Bovs ’ Heavy Taps for shoes... 1 22 In...... 77c Miss Grace Baker has a new wheel. count of sickness, has not signed with Women ’s Heavy Tops for 24 in ...... 88c a county in which a man has been Z. Sexton is preparing to build a the team this year. Hair Nets, black or brown .... 5c lynched, while under protection of of ­ granary. The Workingmen aid society held * . Galvanized Tubs. No. 1...... 53c ficers of the law, shall be liable for Willard Stocker went to Lapeer their annual meeting May 22d and Bone Collar Buttons, per doz. . 4c Harness Rings, X. C. 2 inches, Galvanized Tubs, No. 2...... 63c money damages to the victim or his Tuesday. elected the following officers: * Pearl Dress Buttons, per doz. . 4c each...... Galvanized Tubs, No. 3 ...... 73c legal representatives. Three years Mr. Larraby, of Laingsburg, Is work ­ President -Gust Heyer. * Galvanized Wash Boiler, No. 8.85c ago a negro, sentenced to the peniten ­ Vice-President —Theodore Bengal. Rubber Corset Laces...... 4c Scythes Stones ...... 5c tiary for life for a crime to which he ing for Z. Sexton. Secretary—Christopher Nahrgang. Cotton Corset Laces, 2 for. ... lc Some of the farmers around Price Financliial Secretary—John Rademacher. * Bomb Shell Whip...... 25c had confessed, was token from jail by are plowing for corn. Treasurer—Theodore M. Hengesbach. Hand Saw, 14 inch...... 25c Guaranteed Raw Hide Whip. .48c a mob, and hanged. The negro ’s rela­ Physician—Geo. J Hchaller. * Finishing Braid, 4 yard piece, tives brought suit against the county, Mr. and Mrs. Willard McCreery, of Trustee, one year—Wm. Dunnebacke. per piece...... 4c Screw Cockeyes, 14 inch, each. 1 gallon OilCan, Japanned.... 10c Ovid, visited at Willard Stocker ’sSun- Trustees, two years—Casper Cook and * got a verdict of $5,000, and the Su- dav. Joseph Droste. ircrne court says the county must pay Health Officers—Peter Wahl and J. J. * Extra large cake Tar Soap ...... 5c Garden Trowels, 5 inch...... 5c Nickle Tea Pots ...... 38c, 41c, 45c Sheep-killing dogs are making sad Stump. 3 cakes Buttermilk Soap ...... 5c ■ Potato Masher, wire, at... .3c, 5c t. Of course the taxpayers kick * Giant Tack Puller...... 5c fagainst the decision and law under havoc among the flocks. Mr. Knapp Thesociety has 52 members and a 3 cakes Olive Oil Glycerine. 10c which It is rendered, but theywill have had about ten hurt Saturday night, good financial standing. The society * 4 cakes nicely perfumed Soap. 10c Machine Oil Can at...... 4c two of which have died. presented their secretary Mr. Nahr- Coiled Door Springs ...... Crumb Brush ani Tray...... 15c to foot the bill. Several lynchings in * Crumb Brush and Tray, nickel, a county annually would inflate the Mystic Grange was well attended gang, with a fine silk, gold handle, um­ Embroidery Silks, all colors, Spring Hinges, per pair...... 8c tax-rolls considerably, and perhaps Saturday night. There were several brella with the initials of the society * per skein...... 3c . at...... 50c, 7fe visitors from other granges. Program engraved thereon. orking Cotton, per spool.... 4c Loose Pin Butts, 44x44, price this might lead to a reformation in for next meeting: * W Mop Sticks...... 8c, 10c public opinion as to lynchings in gen ­ Selection —Mr*. Louts Green. Brass Head Tack, per doz ...... lc MIms'i Religion. * Curtain Poles, complete ...... 15c eral.—Michigan Farmer. Selection —Mr*. J. M Crane. Tracing Wheels... Butter Bowls ...... ’...... 10c, 15c Recitation —Min* Rae Van burger. This is what Thomas Edison said * Boys ’ Jack Knives, a good one Towel Racks...... 10c Tk« Retirement of Judge Dm boll. Recitation —Edward Einemau. In reply to a question addressed him at...... 5c Music—MIm Maud Lattimer and Miss Ber­ * Hog Rings, per box ...... 5c Rolling Pins ...... 8c The retirement of Judge Daboll from tha Exelby. by an agnostic: "Why, after years of the race for re-election for chairman watching the processes of nature, I can * Mouth Organs at...... 5c Butcher Knives, 6 inch...... 8c Ladies Initial Ring, Gold.... 5c of the Republican state central com ­ A special value In Mouth Or­ 3 stone set Ladles ’ Gold Ring mittee was not unexpected. In ac­ UNIOX HOME. no more doubt the existence of an in­ * gan ...... 10c telligence that is running things than worth $1.00, each ring war- cepting the superintendey of the ru­ From Our Correspondent. ral mail dellY ’ery lie probably fully I do the existence of myself. Take, for 25 pieces Satin Ribbon, No. 5 ranted for 5 years...... 50c 1 Charlie Stevens has the foundation worth 7c a yard, at...... 4c realized the fact that he would be laid for his new house. example, the substance water that * Our Fancy Band Ring, marked expected to do the sneezing when forms the crystal known as ice. Now, * 1 piece Table Linen. 60 inches A. B. A M., price 25c. 35c, McMillan used his snuff-box. The Miss Maud Temple, of Riley, visited there are hundreds of combinations 00c, 75c, are guaranteed for senator might have taken snuff sooner her sister, Mrs. Bert Fields, last Sun ­ * wide, bleached, worth 50c day. that form crystals, and every one of a yard, for ...... 23c No. 30 Tin Wash Basin...... 5c 5 years. than the judge expected he would, them save that of ice sinks in water. # but like a trained soldier he was ail Elder Henry, of Eureka, preached at A Regular 75c Corset, pink or New Pulley Belt Rings, pr.,...10c ready to sneeze at the drop of the hat. the Union Home school house Sunday Ice, I say, doesn ’t And it is rather * blue, high or low bust, our New Pulley Belt sets, ....I5c, 25c * evening. luck for us mortals, for if it had done * price...... 48c The Army. so we would all be dead. Why? New Hat Pins at...... 5c and 10c 1 Pleaching service by Elder Huddle lx. Dish Pan, good tin — Gen. Greely has been talking right Sunday evening, after the Y. P. S. C. Simply because if ice sank to the bot ­ Ladies ’ Hose, white feet, fast Chain Bracelets, silver or gold out in meeting. He says a few things E. service. tom of rivers, lakes an oceans as fast black, a very special value, 2 plate, Ladies ’ or MiRses, at.25c * about the army that are quite true, The rain of Monday and Tuesday as it froze, those places would be pair for ...... 25c and quite generally known. He says has been very benefical to the early frozen up, and there would be no water Big line Embroidery to select Genuine Sterling Silver Brace- * the private soldier represents the spring seeding also to wheat. left. That is only one example out * Tin Cups, pints...... 2c let, none better made, at-. .1.75 R manhood of the army, and the officers Wm. Weidman and family were from, prices 5c, 6c, 8c, 10c, the political machine, and that if the summoned to attend the funeral of of thousands that to me prove beyond * 12c...... worth more Nickel Plated Drinking Cups Ladies ’ Brooches at 10c, 15c, *1 the possibility of a doubt that some incompetents were weeded out as they hisneice, Mrs. H. Hatfield, last Sun ­ Our $1.75 Lace Curtain, full 34 at...... 25c, 35c, 39c, 45c, 50c. j are in business life, it would make^a day. vast intelligence is governing this and yards long, 60 In. wide, for. ,1.30 vast difference. The weeding process, Mr. and Mrs. Laurie, of Byron, have other planets.”—Cincinnati Enquirer. * Pompadour Combs, with or Side Combs, plain, per pair, 10c i however, is not liable to occur, as the been guests of F. Post and wife the * Garden Seeds, all kinds, per with out sets, 10c, 19c, 25c, and 25c. , man with the pull is the man who gets oast few days. Mrs. Laurie, formerly Table Mountain Ropeway. * paper.....’...... 2c 35c, 48c, 69c, 75c. Side Combs, jeweled, 23c and A the office, and the common people foot Miss Mollie, is a sister of Mrs. Post. Engineering Magazine: The rope ­ Mhirts Waist sets at 15c and 23c. 48c. the bills.—Fenton Independent. The Union Home aid society will be * Ladles ’ Belts 50c, oms for ...... 25c , i way located at Table Mountain is an Ladies ’ Belts 25c, ones for ...... 19c That the Flag Should Cover. entertained Thursday. May 17th, at Important example of a line 5,280 feet Ladies ’ Pocket Book, 35c ones thehomeof Mrs. Wm. Finch. Dinner * Ladies ’ Belts 19c, ones for ...... 10c for ...... 23c fixtures. When the star-spangled banner from 12 to 2 p. m. All are cordially long. It consists of a single fixed * waves It should mean republicanism invited. rope on which one carriage is drawn * and freedom. It should guarantee re­ to and fro with an endless hauling i Here is a corrected price list up to date of a good, reliable, honest line presentation on the part of the people EAGLE. rope, the driving gear having revers­ and should not float over the beads of ing motion so that the direction of ^ of goods that stands without a peer in the county. No botched up job or slaves who are taxed without repre­ From the Portland Review. auction lot to work off. No old stock to clean up, nothing but a brand new * sentation and governed without con- Paul Wolk Is at Detroit at Lakeland travel of the carrier can be controlled. sen L —C h ieaffoJVmncraL^ Hospital. Commencing at sea level, and follow ­ sparkling lot of goods that are winners. We can not begin to enumerate * lh« Mtinrw liortrinr. Mr. and Mrs. Roe Whitmore visited ing the ground on posts spaced about all the different items in stock. Suffice to say when in need of anything, * Think of a member of the Cabinet Portland relatives Friday. 300 feet apart, the cable takes a span *everything, Come Here. * talking of fighting for the Monroe Clarance Davenport was delegate to of 1,500 feet, rising to a projecting rock doctrine at a time when the Adminis ­ the 8< S. Convention at Wacousta some 1,480 feet above the starting Yours for business, * tration is violating both the spirit of Friday. point Resting on a support at this * * the Declaration of Independence and T. R. Compton has been on the sick point, the cable again takes a span of * the letter of the Constitution In carry­ 1,400 feet to an upper terminal 2,200 * ing on a war of conquest In Asiatic list the past week but, is better at * waters!—New York World. present. leet above the lower one. This rope ­ Dr. C. B. Burr of Oak Grove Hospital way has worked so satisfactorily that * * Increasing Tt*xe». of Flint, was the guest of Dr. Swaney It Is not only used for the carriage of * No. 9 Clinton Ave., St. Johns. A. ROSENTHAL. * The Plngree plan of ‘‘equal taxa recently. materials employed In the construction * tion ” has never been anything else Miss Ida Sanford is preparing an ex­ of a reservoir but is at times used for I 1 ighent Market J *rice l*aid for £ggH. * than a pretext for increasing taxes— ercise to be given by her pupils at the passengers. * * Lansing Journal. close of the school year, the last of May. W?rfr? TUB CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1900.

PERSONAL. Real Estate Transfers. LEQ iL ADVERTISEMENTS. •ftWS’Jt -frnv. ’jjK Neva Tinker to Galuslia Pennell et The Facts Made Plain 20»i ! WILKES STALLION 1 2.0** :S6 at., lol 7, block 6, Lynd's ad., St. ROBATE ORDER.—STATE OF MICHI­ J. J. Shludorf was In Flint on business Mon ­ John*'(q. c.)...... I 1 00 GAN County of Clinton, u. At a session day. Neva Tinker to Alvah O. Beam et al., Pof the 'robaie Court for the County of Clin­ by a Personal Visit. L. Sheldon, of Detroit, spent Sunday lu St. e H of lots 6 and 6, block 7, Lynd ’s ton b< iden at the Probate Office, In the Village ad , St. Johns, (q. c.)...... of S'. Johns, on Tuesday, the first day of Johns. Harriet If. Stone to Hattie E. Thomp­ May. In the year one thousand nine C. F. Pulfrey was In Flushing on business hundred son. lot 2, block D. and lot 1, block Present, Hon- Cha les M Merrill, Judge of Monday. E, Stone's ad.. Ovid...... 50 00 Probate. John Harmon was In Fowler ou business Cbas. 11. Hudson toJas. K. Davison In the matter of the estate of LUCRETIA M Tuesday. et al., lots 6 and 7. block 27, Maple MORRILL, del-eased. On reading and filing Ituplds ...... 440 00 the petition duly verified, of Mary A. Worden, Oscar Earl transacted business In Corunna Lulu L. Darling to Charles Eddy, s 14 praying that the last will and testament of yesterday. of n *4 of ne of suction 1, Du plain 1,300 00 said deceased may be proved and adml ted to — BELL BIRD. *V: Mrs Wm. Martin was in Corunna on busl- Wm. A. Burdick to Minnie M. Bur­ probate, and that Minerva Abbey, or some standard No. 049.T (RvgUlered.) yesterday. dick, land ou ne M of section 25, Le- other suitable person may be appointed ad ­ benon ...... ministratrix of said estate. Sired hy Jay Bird W*n. f|rt. of fruU| 2 Josiali lTptou transacted business In Ver Thereuponl t is ordered that Thursday, the John C. Cuplt and wife to Nellie Dan­ 10 2 30. sire of the Tramp. wb<> sold last year in non Monday. 24th day of May, A. D , 1900. at one his 2-year old form, for tlO.ben. iels, 10 a. off w end of s % ot s 14 of o'oiock in the afternoon.be assigned for the M •**: nw of 67 from M. R. Gibbs was in Grand Rapids lastSat- Cuplt. w 14 of s>4 of nw % of section persons Interested In said will, are required to 34, Riley...... 7...... appear at a session of said court then to he to 2 .*>; sire °f Keeler. 2.16*, 3 year-old place urday on business. *• “*>'* Tipton last, November sale, for : bolden at the Probate office in the village of fO.^10 P Miss Julia Stocker spent the fore part of AlonxoO. Bennett to A. B. Kincaid et al.. 1 a. off so cor or ii Vt of ne k St. Johns and sh->w cause, if any there he, Jay Bird Is .In d by (ieorge Wilkes. M« sire having leased the Saloon the week In Ionia. of section 31. Riley...... why the will should not be approved. of from 2 13*4 to 2 to George Wilkes and And It Is further ordered, that notice be sous have sired over 2<«0 from 2 01*4 to 2 30 in the rear of Vauconsant ’s -,’f; J. Earl Rrown was professionally engaged Cbas. E. Hollister to Minnie A. Hol ­ given to (he persons interested in said estate, lister. e H of *w 14 of sec. 17, u li of Bell Bird, dam, Mag Lock hy American Star. In Fowler Monday. of the pendency of the bearing thereof, by 37 Is also dam of Hamilton Wilkes; sire of 19 grocery, have put the same $£ e *i of nw 14 of see. 14, and land ou causing a copy of this order to be published in C. IV. Carter and Carl Caruss went toGrand u *4 of nw 14 of sec. 24, Victor ...... from 2.08*4 to 9 30, 5 In 2 16 list. Second darn. in fine shape for the enter- Rapids Monday morning. the Ci.inton Inpkprhpkst , a newspaper print ­ Lady Irwlu by Hamhleton io. Grand dam of William Roberts, by heirs, to Eliza­ ed and circulating In said County of Cliuton Lumps 2.21; sire ot 26 In 2 30 list. tainme-jt ot the public, and Mrs. Ed. Nesbitt, of Ovid, was the guest of beth Roberts, lots 1, 2 and 12, block for three successive weeks previous to said liell Bird Is a very rich mahogony hay. where we shall be pleased to *£ 8t. Johns friends Monday, ltd, St Johns...... day of hearing. star in forehead, bind ankles white. He is a Sidney T. Sherman to Edwin Sher­ CHARLES M MERRILL, horse of great 1 one and substance, stands t« Mrs. M. Bevlngton went to Ovid Monday to (A true copy.; Judge of Probate meet our old friends and >$/ visit her sister, Mrs. St. Claire. man. nw I4 of se 14 of section 33, hands, weighs 1800 pounds in Mesh; is of Bingham...... fine carriage, well formed, handsome and a patrons who enjoy a quiet '#•*£ Fred R. Struble went to Lansing yesterday Lucy A. Sherman to Sidney T. Sher­ it*IRATE ORDER.-STATE OF MICH1- fine galled trotter. He was shown at tboState and social respite from the *jj£ to attend Pythian grand lodge. man, w 14 of se 14 of section 33, Bing P G VN, County of Clinton, ss: At a session Hair as a2-.vear old, and again as a 4-year-old. Mrs. F. M. Spaulding spent a portion of ham—...... of the Probate Court for the Countv of Clin­ hd <1 was awarded first premium whenever busy cares and trials of life. •£> ton. bolden at the Probate Office, In the Village shown. Bell Bird's colts are uiso first.premi­ tills week In Lansing on business. Sophia Kesby to Noah Kaltrlder et Thanking all for past fa- al., e >4 of w X of ue U of section 7, of St. Johns, on Friday, the *-th day of April, um-winners If you wish to use one of the Puuldle Gibbs and Geo. Crichton were In Ovid ...... in the year one thousand nine hundred best reprrsentaiivs in Michigan of the great vors, we trust, with increased P Owosso the fore part of the wgek. Present, Char.es M. Merrdl, Judge of Pro ­ Jay Bird family, breed your mrres to Bell James A. Edwards to Trustees of M. bate Bird, as no horse (breeding and lndividun. facilities, to merit a continu- Miss Franc liisliop went to Ovid Tuesday to E Church, lot 7, block 18, Ovid ...... In the matter of the estate of PETER SKI- merit combined) stands at so low u fee. gag ance of the same. >f; spend a few days visiting friends. A. E. Dutcher and wife to Wm. 11. MET/,, deceased. On reading Hnd filing the Term* tHMKi to insure. Mares not returned A. P. McCabe and family have gone to KrepDs et al.. pt of lots 7, 8 and petition duly verified, of Catherine Seimetz. regularly, or if disposed of. will he considered J. J. flOINET. blocs 26. St. Johns...... 2.6H0 00 praying that the laat will and testament of We want your trade in foal and owners held responsible. I will be Harbor Springs to spend the summer. ' said deceased nmy tie proved and admitted to Kosh B. Cheney to James H. Travis, at the skating Rink Feed Barn, St Johns, Fri­ 11}- Marion Burnett, of Maple Rapids, went to lots 18 and 19, Lyman Cobh’s ad., probate, and that Charies Fandel, or some oth­ and Butter & Eggs. day afternoons ami Saturdays and balance or Petoskcy Monday to s|>ond the summer. Elsie...... :...... er suitable person, may he appo nted executor the time ut DeWltt and vicinity during the ;S& of said estate season of hssi. For tabulated pedigree and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tronip went to We- Martha Davis to Ozlas Phelps, s 20 a. Thereupon It is ordered, thatThursday, the further plirtieulars address quetonslng Tuesday to spend the summer. of se >4 of n w 14 of section 24, Bath £4thdiy»f M«v. V. D. 1900. a' one o'clock III Mrs.-J. B. Podge spent Sunday In Grand Martini Davis to Ruth Phelps, n 60 a. the afternoon, he assigned for the hearing of of e liof nw k of section 24, Hath. said petition, and that the heirs at-law and BUSINESS DIKEITOKY. Rapids, visiting her brother, F. J. Hodges. R. II. SHAW, Michael Waltz, Jr., to John T. Drostc, legatees of said deceased, and all other per­ Disease, Stand Back! Mrs. O. 8. Cor bit returned last Monday h33Vj ft of lota, block 21, Fowler .... sona interested in said will, are required to DeWitt, Mich. Attorneys. from her four-weeks-atid-a-half visit in the appear at a session of said Court then to be Albert S. Armstrong to W. A.Swagurt, bolden at the Probate office in the village of KAHi. HKOWN, Attorney at Law. St. east. s 30 a. of e 14 of se 14 and s 30 a. of w St. Johns and show cause, if any there tie ll ^ • John-. Midi. Office over Chapman’s atore Mr. and Mrs. Win. Smith went to Ferrys- 14 of sw 14 of section 21, Bengal ...... why the will shou'd not he approved burg. Mich., yesterday, to hold gospel meet­ Sadie L. Bowman to Win. Schavey.e And It is furthei ordered, that notice be u 11 Correct Likeness I ONKY TO LOAN on real estate security 5-16 of s 14 of sw H of section 17, given to the persons Interested in said estate by Fedewa 5c Walbridge, St Johns. ings. Dr. Donald HcDonal M Watertown...... of the pendency of the hearing thereof by Harry Martin, of Owosso, spent Sunday Noah W. Kaltrlder and wife to Ches­ causing a copy of this order to he published THE SPECIALIST, of Thyself tn the Clinton Indkpkndknt , a newspaiier Counselor and Solicitor. St. Jobes. Micl with his mother, Mrs. Lena Martin, thisvil ­ ter W. Salisbury et al., se 14 of se 14 of section 35, Greenbush...... printed and circulated in 8 1 id county or Clin­ IS OCOivdCIILTCrl DWIN H. LYON, Aforney at Law, St. lage. ton for three successive weekaprevious to said is* an Everlasting Joy Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cornstalk, spent Sun Frank Calder and wife to John E. day of bearing. Johns. Mich-Office over Chapman's store Jaynes, e % of w 14 of sc 14 of sec. E day with Mr. and'Mrs. Pr. Whltside, tills vil­ CHARLES M MERRILL. and a {^PAULDING, NORTON A POOLING 28, Olive...... (A true copy.) Judge of Probate. Attorneys at Law. Office over St. Johns lage. Alonzo Cornell et al. to Andrew \V. I Prize in the Home. National Hank. ______1696 Mrs. Ellzu Robinson, of Riley, spent Sun ­ Ilurkee. nw 14 of ne ii of section 35, Greenbush...... ORTGAGE HALE.-DEFAULT HAVING ILL H. HKUNHON, Attorney at Law and day with her-mother, Mrs. Nancy Wilds. In M been made In the conditions of a certain■ Muir. Thos. Bromley, Jr., and wife to Titos. mortgage executed by Albert House, of De- W Solicitor in Chancery. Office over the Hefty, lots 6 and 7, block 4, Perrin's Have you paid a visit to the post-office, St. Johns, Mich. 1616 Mrs. C. E. VanSlckle and children went to Witt. Clinton county, Michigan, to Henry ad., St.Johns...... Rouse and Helen M. Rouse, his wlte. both of New Gallery of 'EDE1VA A WALHK1DGE, Attorneys at Pewamo Suturday to spend a few days with Fred Sanderhoff and wife to Sally tlie same place, dated April 27, 1885, aud re­ Law, St. Johns. Mich. 13S7 friends. Ann Cook, lot 4, block "C," Stone's corded in the office of the Register of Deeds, M. A. WATSON, M, M. CASTI-K. Attorney at law. Monoj Mrs. W. A. Nixon snd son, F. A. Travis, are ad., Ovid ...... for tne County of Clinton, and State ot Mlcb!- Edward Brown and wife to Sarah an, on the 1st day of May. 1885. in Liber 6«. of to loan. Office head of Clinton aveni*- spending the week in {Pinkney, Livingston lortgages at Page47.on which mortgage there an Artist with new ideas and Weastside. __ 1136 Wasson, lot 7 and pt of lot S, block 2, S county. Emmonsvllle, (q. c.)....;...... is claimed to be due at the date of this notice up-to-date in his profes ­ H. OR ANSON, Attorney at Law. Hoomt Barbara Ike is spending the week with her the aum of two thousand one hundred and • with Win. H. Castle, Atto rney.______Chester W. Salisbury ct al. to Albert nineteen and 79-iUi dollars. i92,H9.79) besides sion. Next door to J aunt, Mrs. R. Pettit, in Nortli Star, Gratiot 11. Ballinger ct al„ lots 1 and 2. bl’k an attorney's fee, as provided hy law. and no 11 tint ’s drugstore, ERRINS A ttALUWIN, Attorneys at county. , 14, Emmonsvllle ...... suit or proceeding at law or in equity having up stairs. Law, Money Loaners and Real Estate Mrs. PlKPbe Black mcr went to Stanton Joshua T. Wood and wife to John been instituted to recover the moneys secured PAgents. Office over Chapman's, Clinton Ave. Fiuels, land on e X of se 14 of sec. II. by said mortgage, or any part thereof; now St. Johns. Monday to attend the funeral of her father, Dallas ...... therefore, hy virtue of the power of sale in Benj. Avery. ! Wm. A. Webb and wife to Abe Van- said mortgage contained, and the statue in The rooms have recently Berton Blodgett,jof Lodi,'Mich, after spend ­ burger, land on ne!4of sw 14 and pt said case made and provided, notice is hereby been remodeled, refinished Dentistry. of w 14 of sw 14 of sec. 21, Victor ...... given that on Saturday, the tun day of June, ing two months visiting In Rew, returned A. 1) , 1900, at one o'clock In the afternoon of and furnished, and everyt hing H. KENYON, Dentists. Over Weils' home Monday. Thos. Bromley. Sr., to David G. Bax­ said dgy. I shall sell at public auction to the modern for first class work Grocery, St. Johns. Miob. ter et al., w H of sw 14 of section 14, Mrs. C. MeAullir, of Owosso, spent last Dallas...... highest bidder, at the west front door of the is in j'eadiness. Courteous week visiting her daughter, Mrs. William Clinton t'ounty Court House, (that being the G. H. M ANN, D. O. 8. Officeovet Thomas Bromley, Jr., et ai. to Thos. place where the Circuit Court for Clinton Treatment, Correct Prices, Spaulding A Co.s hardware, op ­ Parks, of Bengal. Bromley, Sr., w % of nw It of sec. county Is hohlen) the premises described In Good Work and Satisfactory posite The SteeH Hotel Surgerj 14, Dallas...... a specialty. Office hours, 8 to li Mrs. L. L. Conn, of Durand, attended the said mortgage, or so much tbereor as may be Service. A call is most earn­ a m . 1:3Q to 5 p. m.. 7 to 8. eve'f wedding of Miss Nora Ball and Arthur Wil­ Beni. F. Schofield and wife to Ru- necessary to pay the amount due on said HE WILL RE IN ST. JOHNS. estly solicited. dolnh Goette. se )a of sw *4 of sec. mortgage, with seven per cent, inteiest, and E. CORHIN, M. D., D. U. 8. To get tb* son last evening. 23, Bingham...... all legal costs together with an attorney's fee ^ STEEL HOTEL Respectfully, • benefit of the experience medical know ­ Mrs. H. S. Holmes, of Me Bain, spent a few Henry F. Burke to Edward Repp, un ­ as provided by law. The premises being de ­ Gledge and surgical skill which are indispensadays­ with her sister, Mrs. R. Goette, and re­ divided V4 of e 30 a. of n X of nw fr. scribed in' said mortgage as a certain piece or parcel of land situate in the village or De­ ble to perfection of results in dentistry, apply turned home Tuesday. * Ci and undivided )4 of s ^ of nw fr. to Corbin k Son, Si.. Johns.______j4 of section 1, Watertown ...... 1 00 Wltt, in theCounty of Clinton, and State of Thursday, May 24. Wright Rummel, of Detroit, who spent the Michigan, and known and described as follows: M. A. HOMAS 8. MANN, P P. 8-, middle of past week with his parents in Groeubusli. re­ Edward Repp et al. to Henry F. Lots 9M and 3*2. excepting and reserving that ONE DAY ONLY EACH MONTH. upper block, same floor as Perrin & Burke, e 3-8 of n J4 nw fr. f4 and part deeded hy Nelson J Alport to Joseph H TBaldwin. St- Johns. Mich. td his duties Monday. s H of nw fr. H of section 1, Water- Adams and land commencing at the north-east OFFICE HOURS 9 A. M to 7 P. M. Mrs. H. T. Miller, of Batavia, New York, town ...... corner of land deeded by said Alport to said WATSON. Physicians. arrived in|8t. Johns Suturday fora visit with Milford W. Hicks and wife to Daniel Adams and running thence east (orty-one and Consultation, Examination and brother, Pr. Wiggins. Hay et al., w 89 ft of block F, Ovid.. *4 feet, thence south tbirtv-one and *4, feet, Wm. J. Makiey to Fredk. K. Makley. thence west forty-one and >* toct. thence north V. POOLING, Physician ard Surgeon. Mrs. Wm. II. Lear, of Allegan, arrived in to the place of lieglnning, and the west forty- Office over Allison's store. St. Johns. e 44 of e H of ne k of section 8, Bat It, Advice Free. St. Johns yesterday to visit her sister, Mrs (q. e)-...... one feet of all that pa tof said lots 3U1 and 9r2, not Incluied in the two exceptions and rescr h. leona HP, M. P , Phvs'clan, Sur L. Read, for a few days. vations aforesaid, also lots 329, 88n. 331.332, all DR. MCDONALD E• geon and Elect rologl at,Ovid, Mich. Mrs. O. U. Metcalf, of Detroit, is here for* “ I had stomach trouble twenty in block 41, in said village of DeWltt. Clinton EEBfflHflHHrf R. PODGE. M. P., Surgeon and Homeo- few weeks' visit with friends and her parents years and gave up hope of being cured County, Michigan, according to the recorded Is one of the Greatest LivingSpecial- plat or said village. ista in the treatment of all Chronic Dis­ • pathlc Physician. Office and residence Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Smith. till I began to use Kodal Dyspepsia Jover Spaulding ACo's hardware.opp the Steel. Dated March 21. 1900. eases. 11 is extensive practice and supe Mrs. Charles Blglow, of Corunna, arrived Cure. It has done me so much good I HENRY ROUSE and rior knowledge enable him to cure every C. DUNN, M. D., Physician and Sur- In St. Johns Tuesday, to visit Mrs. Hiram call it the savior of much life,” writes HELEN M. HOUSE. curable disease. All chronic diseases • geon. Office over Spaulding A Compa ­ Watson, for about?a week. Mortgagees. ny’s hardware store, St. Johns, Mich. Office W. R. Wilkinson, Albany, Tenn. It l'ATTKRSON & MolNET. of the Brain, Spiue, Nerves, Blood, hours 1 to 4,7 to 9 p. m.______Mrs. IL E. King, of Fowler, arrived in St digests whatyou eat. Attorneys for Mortgagees Skin. Heart. Lungs, Liver, Stomach, Johns Wednesday to attend the wedding of 81. Johns, Miohigan. HART, M. n., Phystcjan and Sur C. E. V an Sickle . Kidneys, and Bowels, scientifically and • geon. Eureka, Mich. 1217 Miss Nora Ball and Arthur Wilson. successfully treated. H Miss Mary,Barnhart, who has been spend ­ “ After suffering for plies for fifteen ortgagena lk .—def ulthavino been made in the conditions of a mort ­ DR MCDONALD’S success in the w. POLLARD, M. D. Physician andSur- ing a few weeks with relatives In Detroit and years I was cured by using two boxes • geon. Office over the State Bank of St. Mage. executed by Edwin 8. Marshall and Carrietreatment of Female Diseases is simply J Toledo, returned home yesterday. of DeWltt’8 Witch Hazel Salve.” A. Marshall to Belle D. Davis, dated February marvelous. His treatment makessickly Johns. Residence corner Cass and Ottawa sts. writes W. J. Baxter, North Brook, N. *». 1892, and recorded lu the office of the Regis- Miss Maud Temple, of Lansing who had te of Deeds for Clinton ooun y. In Michigan, women strong, beautiful and attractive. M. HAVENS, M. D , Homeopathic Phy­ been spending a few weeks with relatives in 0. It heals everything: Beware of w sician and Surgeon. Office o\*er Heller’s on February 20,1892. in Li jer 76 of Mortgages Weak men,oid or young, cured in every Maple Rapids, returned home Monday. counterfeits. C. E. Van Sickle . on page 116, on whlob mortgage there Is claim­ case and saved from a life of suffering. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Turner, of 8t. Louis, who ed to be due at the date of this notice eight Deafness, Rheumatism, and Paralysis, Hl'CKKVK R. H. K.GILLAM,Physician and Surgeon The easiest and most effective meth­ hundred and fortj- dollars and seventy-two FOLDING HATH CABINET. Office at residence, opposite court bouse, had spent a short vacation with Rev. I. J. cents, besides an attorney fee of twenty-five cured through his celebrated Blood and od of purifying the blood and invigor ­ dollars stipulated In said mortgage to be paid I h«v« Dweal. Offioehourslto4p.mand6to9p.ro. Tripp, of Bengal, returned home Monday Nerve Remedies and Essential Oils • .tuck of them. Call and morning. ating the svstem is to take DeWitt’s should any proceedings be taken to foreclose charged with electricity. THE DEAF said mortgage, and no suit or proceeding at get price.. R. kknkht schemer. Physician and Mr. and {Mrs. H. M. Estes were called to Little Early Risers, the famous little MADE TO HEAR! THE LAMETO Surgeon. Office in rear of E. 8. H oods ' law or in equity having been Instituted to re­ W. U.OSGOOD. Dclothing store. Fowler, Mich. 1461Columblavllle, Lapeer county, Saturday on pills for cleansing the liver and bow­ cover any part of the debt secured by said WALK! Catarrh. Throat and Lung account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. D. els. C. E. V an Sickle . mortgage: therefore hy virtue of the power of Diseases cured. Dr. McDonald cures sale In said mortgage coutalned. and of the Fits and Nervous Diseases. Eczema ^ioJplpfojoiojoroToToTojo) Undertaken. Raymont. statue in such case made and ptovlded. notice O. B. Swain and A. P. Cowell went to Ar­ LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS. is hereby giveo that on July SI, 1900, at one and all 8kin Diseases cured. gentine Saturday to spend a vacation on the o ’clock In the afternoon at the west front door DR. MCDONALD has been called R OSGOOD, opp. post-office ; rest- ortgage halic. default having of the Court House for Clinton county. In the Wizard of the Medical Profession, • deaee: corner State and Oakland; ans­Island of. the Blue Gill Club. Others will been made for more than thirty days in Michigan. In the village of St.Johns tn said Wwers calls night and dar- Mrs. Osgood go wiltthis wotk, Mthe payment of the Interact provided for to a county, there will be sold at public vendue to because be reads all diseases at a glance, assist her huaband. ’Phone 156. Mrs. Wm. Doty, this village, and Mrs. A. L. certain mortgage, bearing date February 28th. the highest bidder, the premises described in without asking anv questions. 8ick IW3. made and executed by George W. Tyler said mortgage, vis: The south-west quarter of folk, call on Dr. McDonald. It is a Cool, of Tawas, left this station Monday and Joeephlne Tyler, bis wife, of the township the south-west quarter of section eight, in pleasure to meet him. Dr. McDonald Auctioneer*. morning for their future home in Oswayo of Bath. Michigan, to Benjamin Hart, of Wll- township eight north, of range one west. In never turns the poor from his door. Pennsylvania. - , llamston. Ingham countv. Michigan, and re­ Miohigan. ouie BORON, AUCTIONEER.—1 am corded in the offloe of the Register of Deedc Dated April 90 i960. prepared to sell farmi property,i household Mrs. J. R. Tuttle, of Detroit, who had been for Clinton County. Miohigan. in ilberM, of CONSULTATION FREE. The KI.ONOYKK l. far away. In fact, all BElXED DAVIS. those golden hills are a good way off, or are furniture,L______. ___and .. general______merrfcserenandise. on most spending a couple of weeks with her parents, mortgages, on page 410, on the first day of Mortgagee. Those unable to call can address favorable terms. I speak English. German only imaginary. Thereare always plenty of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lake, returned home Maron, A. D, 1893. and It being provided In Pkrkins A Baldwin . agentstrylng to get you to Invest in some and French. Orders through St. Johns post- said mortgage that should any default he Attorneys for Mortgagee. DR. D. A. MCDONALD, office will receive prompt and careful atten Tuesday morning. made in the payment of the interest, or any GOOD THING way off. and It Is their busi­ THE SPECIALIST ness to make It look bright. Rut don't be too tlon. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Peck, of South Bing ­ part thereof, on the day whereon the same is make payable, and should the same remain RORATE ORDER—nTATE OF MICHI­ Wellington Flats, Grand Rapids. Mich. fast. See for yourselves. Your home dealer ham, went to Detroit Saturday morning last unpaid and in arroar for the space of thirty GAN, County of Clinton, as. At a session wants your patronage and will always make to spend a portion of tbe.’present week with days, then and from thenceforth, that Is to Pof the Probate Court for the County of Clin­ It an object for you to leave your money a home. friends In that city. say, after the lapse of the said thirty days ton holden at the Probate Office, in the Village so much or the aforesaid principal sum as of St Johns, on Monday the S'thdayof April, The Place to Find WThat You Want I have one hundred Monument, of the lat­ remains unpaid, with all arrearage of lote- in the year one thousand nine hundred. est designs In MARBLE and GHANITV to Grand Trunk Railway System. Miles A. Boardman went to Mishawaka select from. You can have them any slae. Ind., Wednesday, where he expects to make' reat thereon, should, at the option of the Present, Hon. Charles M Merrill, Judge of And to Sell What You Don ’t said mortgagee, hts executors, administrators Probate Wan is at any design, any material, and guaranteed, West-Bound from St. Johns . his future home. His wife will join him or aeetgnB. become and be due and payable In the matter of the estate of ANTOINETTE cheaper than Klondike gold, as cheap as any No. 19—Morning Exp. to Gd. Haven, 10:61 am there next Monday. immediately thereafter; and by reason of VAN VLRRT. deceased LeeVanVleet, ad ­ dealers ar dealer's agent can sell them. ■uoh default, and at the option and election of ministrator of said estate, having made appli­ Come and see me No. 13—Mall and Chicago Exp. to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. I’uifrey have gone to the mortgagee, the principal sum secured by cation for the allowance of bis final account Yours for your money, wood, hay corn and Gd. Haven ...... -...... 3:12 pm Omena to review their public summer resort- said mortgage, with all arrearage of Interest and for hi* discharge potatoes. No. 17- Express to Grand Itaplds 7 :A9 pm thereon, has become due and payable, and the Thereupon It is ordered that Thursday, the They expect to take up their residence there 94ih day of May, A D , 1900, at one o'clock 8: 28am power of sale therein contained has become No. 11—Western Exp. to Gd. Haven about the first of June. operative, and there Is claimed to be due on In the afternoon, be assigned for the exami­ EARLE&SON’S F ^ MimDocK Noa. 19.13,17, Pally except Sunday WW W ■ m W OprOnr po*tofflR«». ST.JOHN- MICH Galnsha Pennell, who had lieen spending said mortgage at the date of this notice, the nation of said oenunt. at the Probate Office No. 11, Daily. whole principal sum and accrued Interest, In the Villare of Si. Johns. East -Bound . several weeks at St. Louis' mineral springs, amounting In all to the aum of eight hundred And it is further • rrtered. that notice be No. 12—Express to Petrol and Fast 8 :?8 am for the relief of severe rheumatism, retuned and flfty-alx dollars and fl'ty-flve cents given to the person Interested In said estate, A3K YOUR DEALER home yesterday, much Improved. (9M6.65), and an attorney fee of fifteen dollars of the time and niace of said hearing hv caus­ Second Hand Ntore, PROSPEROUS OR No. 30 -Mall to Detroit...'...... 12:07 pm DU, provided for in said mortgage, and no ing a ropy of this order io be published In the No. 18 —Evening Exp. to Detroit and Mrs. C. McCaithy, of Hnbbardston, who pro-eedlnga either in law or In equity having Clinton iNUtpuinKST, a newspaper printed PAINTERS Geo. W. Pitkin East...... -...... ~...... 5:22 pm had been spending a week with her daughter been Instituted to recover the same, or any and circulating in said ountyof Clinton for part thereof, now therefore by virtue of three successive weeks previous to said day HEAD OF ClINTON AVE. E SIDE USE No. 14—Eastern Exp. to Durand and Mrs. Joseph Kissane, of Bingham township) th« power «-f sale In said mortgage con- of hearing. Co., East...... 9:17 pm returned home yesterday morning, tain* d and of the statute In such ease made CHARLES W MERRILL PITKIN’S Fulton and Carpenter Nos. 12,90,18, Dally except Sunday. and provided, notice Is hereby given that Judge of Probate. St. Johns Streets, 5t«tlon C. Mr. and Mrs. John Calkins, of Benton ITai- said mortgage will he foreclosed by a sale (A true oopy 1 PAINT. No. 14, Dally. bor, are here visiting his parents I* J. Calk of the premises therein described, or so much W. H Burks Agent. 8t. Johns. CHICAGO. Ins the progressive grocer John has his eye thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the amount due on said mortgage at the date of RORATE NO • ICK.-PROHATE COURT. Where all manner of second hand on the State of Washington as a business this notice, as aforesaid within interest Clinton County, ss: ' otlce is hereby venture, but he wishes to converse with hi, givenP that ail claims and demsnds airainst TEACHERS’ EXAMINATIONS thereon at the rate of seven per cent- per the estate of GEORGE K MARVIN deceased, goods are bougot and sold. You can Dr. Clmstrad ’s Elixir Mullein. father before making the move. annum the said attorney fee. and the costs will be heard by the Jndae of Prohate of said and expenses allowed by law, at public auction County, at the Probate Office In the Village of sell anything here and you can find FOR 1809 AND 1900. The & rodest Tonic, Nervine, Alterative1 and or vendue, to the highest bidder, on Friday, A Fast Bicycle Rider. the third day or Aligns!, A. ■>., 1900. at St. Johns, on the 15th dm of October, Blood “urifier on catth. Positively cures Recent 1900, and that the creditors of said deceased here any article you want, new or Until further notloe Teachers' Examinations and Chronic Cou( hs. La Grippe, Consumption, Will often receive painful cures one o'clock In the afternoon of that day. are allowed six m-mihs from thedateof this will he held a« follows: Asthma, Liver an 1 KidJury nr Trouble.~ at the weal front entruri house St. Johns, third Thursday and PACAL BALM COMPANY, pain and heal the injury. It’s the being the place where the Circuit <3rcult for CHARLES M. MKKKIi.L Ft ldt*y of October. cyclist’s friend.Cures Chafing, Chap­ the County of Clinton Is held . Said premise Bldg* .*f Prohett, greater effort to tell what we have 8t Johns last Thursday of March. BT LOUIS, MICH. being described In said mortgage as follows, ped Hands, Sore Lips, Burns. Ulcers to-wlt: than what we have not. If you want Court bouse st. Johns, third Thursday and and Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only All that certain pleoe or parcel of land situ­ *• »ldav of June ate and being In the township Hath. In the ' ertlfleaioe of all grades w||. be granted at Chichester's EagUah DUawi BraaS. 25c. Try It. Sold by County of Clinton, and State of Michigan, anything from a nice bedroom suit to the examlnstl ns at St. Johns ih August and FlLDKW & MILLMAN, druggist*. and described aa follows. »o-wlt: Thesouth ­ TT is too late to complain 9srch. t'ertlflcNtes of the second and third F a _ come and see us In the room vrndes will he granted at nil other osmlna- ENNYROYAL PILLS west quarter 04) of the south-east quarter (14) -*■ when a thing 1 is done. B0A ti ns All examinations will begin at 8 o'clock of section twenty-five (4 Oald most!X\V^ Witch Hazel Salve. One box of It Admlnla'atrlx of the estate of Benjamin If your dealer does not hanlde ft write MMMilallillLMi.as. mM with M mAtDroaalM*. ribten. Taka ■\V KM caused what the doctors called an Hart deceased, Mortgagee. la mshim•Lli.r Hr parilruiaM.dmnarrrmt l-«nm

this country will fortify the canal. DEMOCRATIC LETTER. | JEFFERSONIAN EXPANSION. PENCILINQ3. In fact these Pro-British Republicans THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. K & K K&K KAK K have the audacity to recommend that In his great speech in the United Even the girl who marries for love DISHONESTY AND EXTRAVA­ the canal be built first, and when it States Senate In opposition to the Mc­ LESSON VII. MAY IS—LUKE doesn ’t always get It. & GANCE OF M’KINLEYISM. Is finished—say six or seven year* Kinley Philippine policy, Senator 7: 36-50. Solomon was the wisest man. Who K from now —the question of fortification Hoar of Massachusetts, explained the was the wisest woman? might be taken up. Sentiment among IWH6ES OF Sill expansion of this nation, territorially, How Army OOloera An Permitted to Golden Tail—"Thy Faith Hath Saved Why can ’t we have civil bank cash­ the Republicans Is pretty well divided under Thomas Jefferson, in such a iers as well as civil engineers? A Book for Young and Old. Draw Double P«x In Direct Violation over the measure, but even if it passes Thee” — l.uka 10—Je.us at the Honan of Ibe Constitution of the Unltvd clear and convincing manner, that no Perhaps men could understand women the bouse it will be torn to tatters man but an unthinking one or an un ­ of the Phnrlaao —John tho UapUat better if they didn ’t try so hard, HE CURE States—MIlltsrDiu Kuunlug Med. in the senate. The senate Republi­ In Prteoa. OUR trustworthy Republican politician can j When a baby cries without shedding cans have discretion enough left to stretch It over to cover the "criminal RECORD nervous know that the country has had more any tears it ip generally reasonably (Washington Correspondence.) aggression ” of William McKinley. 86. "And one of the Pharisees,” Simon safe to spank him. EsW. 1878 blood than enough of the administration ’s Speaking of the broad scope of the by name (v. 40). "Desired him." Wash The American people have just been friendship with Great Britain, and that asking. "The tense Implies that the re- Don ’t be too critical—with other 250,000 SKIN* given a new object lesson in the dis ­ Declaration of Independence, the sen­ I quest was repeated." —Expositor's Bible. it will be wise not to add any more ator said: people, that is to say. You can ’t be honesty and extravagance encouraged “And he went” JeSus was no her­ too critical with yourself. DISEASED I PRIVATE fuel to this particular flame. "There Is expansion enough In It, mit, keeping away from men, but by this administration. It comes to e • • went to any place where he could “Filthy lucre” doesn ’t mean gold. It light that the American army officers, but it is the expansion of freedom and MEN diseases It is all a part of the administra ­ not of despotism; of life, not of death. do good and reach the souls of means bank bills after they have been occupying administrative positions in men. He was llko the rays of the in circulation for a dozen years. CURED tion ’s policy of unlimited extravagance Never was such growth in all human sun, which shine on the most vile Cuba, have been drawing enormous When you have done a charitable perquisites from Cuban revenues in that the war taxes are to be allowed history as that from the seed Thomas and unworthy things, and yet receive no to pile up an Immense surplus in the Jefferson planted. The parable of the defilement, but' carry life and health act don ’t boast of it If you do, you addition to their regular salaries. wherever they go. It Is safe for us to go may be called upon to do another. treasury. The Republican party can mustard Beed, than which, as Edward wherever our work calls us, where we This has been done by the con ­ Some people never borrow money 250,000 CURED nivance of the war department, and find plenty of ways of spending it if Everett said, ‘the burning pen of in­ take our religion with us, and make It Have you sinned only the people will return it to power spiration, ranging heaven and earth helpful to our fellowmen. "And sat down unless they have to, and other people YOUNG MAN against nature | Secretary Root tries to justify it by to meat.’* "Reclined at table." At meals, never pay back borrowed money un ­ when ignorant of the terrible. crime you saying that the officers needed the for another four years. for a similitude, can find nothing more the custom was to recline on a couch, the weiocommitting. Did you only consider j head toward the table, the feet outward, less they have to. the fascinating allim-iucuts of this evil money in order to live in proper style It would be, perhaps, of some cam­ appropriate or expressive to which to bubit? When too late to avoid the tor- ] in Cuba. paign advantage to reduce the taxes liken the Kingdom of God, ’ is repeated and the body supported by the left arm. The world owes every man a living, rible results, were your eyes oi>eucd to Here It is necessary to remember this, and is willing to keep right on owing your peril? Did you later on in man­ There is a law which prohibits an in certain directions, but the enormous again.* 'Whereunto shall we liken it, to understand the movements of the hood contract auy PHI V A TE or BT.00 D expenditures in every direction must or with what comparison shall we grateful woman.* until he hustles around and makes difcaxc? Wereyoacured? Doyou now officer of the army or navy drawing some effort to collect It. ami then see some alarming symptoms? I more than one salary, and that, his be partly recompensed by a portion compare it? It is like a grain of mus­ ! 87. "A woman in the city, which was Dare you marry iu your present con- I pay as an officer, but the administra ­ of these heavy taxes, and it is re­ tard seed, which, when it is sown in a sinner. " “One who had been and was When a man is trying to break off dilion? You know, "LIKE FATHER, still regarded as a sinner; that is, of bad the habit of smoking all the men that I.I KB SON.” If married, are you < in ­ tion allows the extras as a sort of garded as too delicate a matter to the earth, is less than all the seeds character, unchaste.’* —Prof. A. C. Ken- stantly living in dread? Js tuarringe a make a partial reduction. So the peo ­ that be in the earth.’ I drlck, D. D. She was so notorious as to he meets on the street seem to be failure withyouon aocotmti f any weak- ! "bonus, ” and is trying to hide behind Bmoking unusually fine cigars. ness caused by curly abuse or Inter ex- the technicality that it ooraes from ple are to bear the taxes, in time of “ ‘But when it is sown, it groweth be recognized by Simon as a person of seises? Ha\e you been drugged with up, and becomes greater than all tho Buch character. "When she knew that When a man has five daughters of mercury? This booklet will iKiintontto I the Cuban revenues and not those of peace, as long as the Republicans Jesus sat at meat.” "Her presence there you tho results of there crimen and point the United States. have the power to continue the ex­ herbs, and shooteth out great Is explained by the Oriental custom of marriageable age there is always a out how our NEW METHOD TREAT-1 branches, so that the fowls of the air strangers passing in and out of a house good deal of opposition in his family WENT will poritivrly cure you. It It is said that the governor ’s"palace action. JACKSON DAY. shows how thousands have boon nav<- ’by In Havana has been refitted and fur­ may lodge under the shadow of it.* during a meal to see and converse with to having his house lighted by elec­ our NEW TREATMENT. It prove* THIS “ IS THE EXPANSION OF the guests. tricity. how wo can GUARANTEE TO CUKE nished in truly imperial style, and the THE APOSTLE OF CANT. 38. "And stood (was standing) at his ANY CTTKABLK CASE OK NO PAY. Cubans are being given the object THOMAS JEFFERSON. IT HAS feet," which she could easily reach on Nothing exasperates the foreman Wo treat mid cure—EMISSIONS, COVERED THE CONTINENT. IT IS who is placing the ads In a newspaper VARICOCELE, RYIMIILI8. GLEET, lesson of American extravagance Would it be gilding refined gold and account of his reclining posture. "Weep­ STRICTURE, I.M POTENCY, SE­ which completely overshadows the ex­ ON BOTH SEAS. IT HAS SAVED ing, ” in penitence. "Began to wash office more than to say to him, as he CRET DRAINS. UNNATURAL DIS­ painting the lily to say that President SOUTH AMERICA. IT IS REVOLU­ (rather, "to wet”) his feet with tears” Is looking for a good place In a col ­ CHARGES, KIDNEY and BLADDER penditures of Spanish officials in the McKinley is the Apostle of Cant — that fell unconsciously upon them, "be­ diseases. old days. meaning by that cant in its most of ­ TIONIZING EUROPE. IT IS THE fore she could perform the act of love umn: “There is always room at the OF FREEDOM. IT she had In mind. ” “And did wipe them top. ” Congress may investigate the mat­ fensive term, the slimy, sllddery cant EXPANSION ICURESGUARANTEED ter, but the majority sro already try­ DIFFERS FROM YOUR TINSEL. i with the hairs of her head.” Having no Sometimes you hear a man say: "My "The Wages of Bin” sent free by that disgusts honest men? In none PINCHBECK, PEWTER EXPAN­ cloth to wipe them, she promptly loosed enduring 2e stamp. CONSULTATION ing to explain that they didn't know of the mantles of cant does Mr. Mc­ her hair, and with that supplied Its place. physician,” with such an air of pro ­ FREE. If uuable to call, write for it was going on, and even if it was Kinley appear to worse advantage than SION AS THE GROWTH OF In order to remove the stains of her prietorship that you would never QUESTION BLANK for HOME A HEALTHY YOUTH INTO A tears. She took “woman's chief orna ­ dream that he owes the doctor $50, TREATMENT. there was Justification. The trouble when posing at missionary meetings, DRS. STRONG MAN DIFFERS FROM THE ment,” and devoted it to wiping the trav­ which the medical gentleman never is that the Republicans are accumu­ as at Ocean Grove during the past el-stained feet of h'er Savior. EXPANSION OF AN ANACONDA expects to get. lating altogether too many .things summer, and as he will appear at Car­ 44. “I entered Into thine house.” Where Kennedy * Kergan which need explanation and justifica­ negie hall, April 20, before represent­ WHEN HE SWALLOWS HIS VIC­ every opportunity for expressions of hon­ When.a politician has just been Cor. Michigan Ave. and Shelby St. tion. The people would prefer a pol­ atives of missionary societies at work TIM. OURS IS THE EXPANSION OF or and love to his guest was given him. elected a member of the council, and THOMAS JEFFERSON. YOURS IS “Thou gavest me no water for my feet.” DETROIT, MICH. icy which omitted such mistakes. in all countries, from Greenland ’s icy To refresh the feet soiled with the dust the directory man comes around next • • • THE EXPANSION OF AARON and heat of summer travel. day and asks him what his occupation mountains to India's burning strand. BURR. \T IS DESTINED TO AS In the case of Porto Rico the dou ­ As the vast congregation stands up to 45. “Thou gavest me no kiss.” The is, he has to struggle with himself ble salary and bonus for cost of offi ­ sing Bishop Heber’s immortal mission ­ SHORT A LIFE AND TO A LIKE kiss is a common —very common —saluta­ sometimes not to answer: "States­ FATE. tion In the East. Not, ho.wever, between* cial living is about to be Inaugurated, ary hymn, which long ago burst man.” Until within two years the American the sexes. That the Pharisee gave Jesus and the President took the precaution through sectarian lines and became no kiss was not because he lacked polite ­ people have been wont to appeal to the to send a message to congress asking the possession of all Christian people, ness, but because he did not consider PERSONALS. Constipation that the military officers be permitted we wonder what burning thoughts will Declaration of Independence as the Jesus either near enough as a friend or foremost state paper in history. As high enough In honor, to call for that to perform civil functions while the flash through Mr. McKinley’s mind at manner of welcome. Mrs. John V. L. Pruyn of Albany, WUl cause you more trouble administration is trying to make a se­ the years went round the Fourth of N. Y., owns several specimens of the the words 46. “My head with oil thou didst not than any other disease J* J* lection of office holders from the mob “Shall we whose souls are lighted. July has been celebrated wherever anoint. ” An ordinary token of respect. handiwork of Paul Revere as a silver­ of carpet-baggers who surround the With wisdom from on high, Americans could gather together at Oil,—common oil is hero contrasted with smith. White House. home or abroad. To have signed it, the ointment, "which was the finer and Of the generals now in south Africa YOU are apt to let it run along, thinking Shall we to men benighted. costlier of the two. Christ means to say 1 you will get over it You get worse. The message, of course, neglected The lamp of life deny? ” to an American, was better than a to Simon, ’Thou didst not anoint my Lords Roberts, Kitchener, Dundonald, to state that the double salaries would Will the Apostle of Cant think at title of nobility. It was no passionate head, the nobler part, with ordinary oil. and Gens. French and Macdonald Your system becomes full of poisonous be paid, but that will be the case if utterance of a hasty enthusiasm. Bhe hath anointed my feet with costly never passed final examinations at the matter. It causes headache, blotches on that moment of the blotches of blood ointment ’ ”— M. R. Vincent. Mr. McKinley’s congress approves his and the foul stains of crime which There was nothing of the radical in it; staff college. your face, and a multitude of complaints. nothing of Rousseau; nothing of the 39. “He spake within himself.” Not recommendation —and It probably he has draggled over the annals of venturing to utter his thoughts. "This The Sirdar ’s palace at Khartum will will. the republic founded by our fathers, French Revolution. It was the sober man, if he were a prophet, would have be furnished with articles ordered by DON’T • e e a light to enlighten the world with utterance of the soberest men of the known. ” He had been inclined to think the Khedive at the time when he ex­ The Porto Rican government bill soberest generation that ever lived. that Jesus was a prophet, but now had Try to cure Constipation by doting yourself liberty, and the glory of godly people? come a crucial test. pected the Emperor and Empress of was very carelessly drawn. It sus­ We think not. On the contrary, we It was the declaration of a religious Germany to be His guests. with voilent physics. Take the easy way. people at the most religious period of 40. "Jesus answering ” the thought of pended the old courts and made no feel assured, that after the singing of his heart. "Simon did not see through .USB provisions for the establishment of the hymn is over, President McKinley their history. It was a declaration his guest, but Christ say through him.” new ones, and provided no definite will arise and shuffle off a choice col­ not merely of rights but of duties. It —Van Doren. “I have somewhat to say A 512 Made to Or- * was an act, not of revolution but of unto thee." time when the new civil government lection of truisms from his book of 41. "There was a certain creditor. ” Lee’s New Life Tea, should go into effect. It included, canting phrases, ending with a phon­ construction. It was the corner-stone, Typifying God, to whom we owe obedi ­ der Man's Sultf for the foundation of a great national edi ­ however, a provision which would al­ ographies! selection of elevated senti­ ence. “Which had two debtors. ” Typi­ A simple herb remedy* tastes good* does low the administration ’s executive ments like those he voices before fice wherein the American people were fying sinners, who had failed to pay to &€>.< council to give out all the valuable to dwell forevermore. The language God the obedience due. “The one owed good, never sickens* gripes or weaken}. every one of his mean and shuffling five hundred pence.” Silver denarii, A sample free. franchises without let or hindrance. acts.—Newark (N. J.) Ledger. was the language of Thomas Jeffer­ worth 15 to 17 cents; about 880. “The BY BITTING DIRECT FROM The Republicans are discussing some son. But the thought of every one other fifty.” About $8. "The former sum, of his associates. represents the enormous amount of sins amendment In this respect—which will Th* New Democracy Stand* Firm. to which this sinful woman pleaded E. ROSENBURGER & CO., Large Packages* 25 eta. give out the franchise privileges Just As the Christian religion was rested The reclamation of the Democratic guilty, and which Jesus had pardoned; 202-204 E 102d St., NEW YORK CITY. SOLD BY the same but not quite so openly. by its author on two sublime com­ the latter, the few Infractions of the law The new government is to be in­ party by the people, and its new bap­ mandments on which hang all the law for which the Pharisee reproached him­ The Largest Clothing tism in the faith of the fathers drove self.”—Godet. Manufacturers in America. Co da I stituted with all the pageantry and and the prophets, so these men rested 42. “And when they had nothing to the money kings and corporations, to ­ republican liberty on two sublime ver­ pomp and splendor with which Rome pay." When they realized this, and con ­ OUR CREAT BARGAIN OFFER.... was accustomed to install proconsuls gether with their agents and attor ­ ities on which it must stand, if It can fessed It. All sinners are equally unable in conquered territory. neys, into the Hannaite camp. They stand at all; in which it must live to pay their debt of sin. Only God can Presumably the administration carried with them a large number of or bear no life. One was the equality forgive and save. "He frankly.” Freely $9.00 voterB, mostly residents of cities who without payment of the debt. “Forgave wants to impress both the Porto of the individual man with every other them both. Alike the large and the small BOYS’ SUIT, UL3TER OR REEFER, Ricans and the Americans with the were Influenced by the ravings of the in political right. The other is that debt. So God forgives freely, gladly, all Dyspepsia Cure fact imperialism is now an accom ­ subsidized commercial press. But you are now seeking to overthrow — who truly repent and believe. God ’s 35.50. notwithstanding this Democratic can­ love is like the ocean, that can cover a plished fact and not a theory. didates polled a million more votes the right of every people to institute mountain as easily as a mole hill. Digests what you eat. The "carpet-baggers ” are rather dis­ their own government, laying its foun ­ "Which of them will love him most? ” Mon t anJ Y ju .K'j Suits in Same Proportionate It artificially digests tlie food and aids appointed that there are not enough .than were ever cast for any candidate dation on such principles and organ ­ Which has the most reason for loving? ...... Is * Pries*...... Nature In strengthening and recon ­ at a preceding election. 43. "He, to whom he forgave most. ” structing the exhausted digestive or ­ Portb Rican plums to fill all the hun­ izing its powers in such form as to The two debts owed were In one sense These suits are made up gry mouths, but the administration is Four years have passed during them shall seem most likely to effect of All - Wool Casslmeres, gans. 11 is the latestdiscovered digest- which time the scenes have been var­ sin, unfulfilled obligations; but as the trimmed with fast block ant and tonic. No other preparation Boothlng them with promises of still their safety and happiness, and so to application of the parable shows, the sateen, the best of work- ied and shifting, presenting new and manship.eut DoubleBreast- can approach It In efficiency. It in­ bigger plums in the Philippines when assume among the powers of the earth sense of sinfulness Is meant. And this alluring temptations. But the regen ­ does not depend upon the actual guilt, ed. Sizes 3 to 9 yearn, with stantly relieves and permanently cures thnt troublesome ; "insurrection" is the separate and equal station to Silk Embroidered Sailor erated Democracy has stood steadfast which only God can measure. Collar; into 15years, with­ Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, quelled and the coWed natives are through all and today the people arc which the laws of nature and of na­ 47. "Wherefore." The reason for say­ out Sailor Collar. All Hants Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, ready to be plundered without pro ­ ture’s God entitle them. Equality of ing that. "Her sins, which are many, are have Patent Waist Bands. Sick Headache,Gasfralgla,Cramps and test. in absolute control of the party with forgiven." Have been and are. "For she We send pleoes of the cloth all otherresultsof Iniperfectdigestion. individual manhood and equality of loved much.” Not. because she loved and extra buttons with each see their sentinels upon its outer battle­ suit. Kindly mention If Price 60c. and 91. Largo size contains 3V4 times ments challenging the foes of popular individual states. This is the doctrine much, as though her love were the cau « large or small for age. smallstzc. Bookallaboutdyspepslamailed free Congress is being asked to lavish of the forgiveness; but you may know government and successfully main­ which the Republican party is now The Ulsters are made of Prepared by E. C. DeWITT A CO.. Chicago. money on the navy in all sorts of that she la forgiven by the fact that sha Heavy Black, Blue. Dark taining the integrity of their organi ­ urged to deny. loved much, ns proved by the acts spoken Brown or Oxford Meltons, For Sale by C E. Van Si»*kle. ways. The armor plate factories want of in vs. 41-46.—Schaff. "To whom little and lined with heavy wool a free hand to charge $545 per ton, or zation against the assaults of open Hiaid linings, cut extra long and concealed foes. They stand stead ­ A Republic fann t Govern Colonies. is forgiven, the same loveth little; I. e., with storm collar, or If de ­ 50 YEARS’ any other price they please, for armor fast for all that they represented in he who feels little need of forgiveness sired can hare in place of EXPERIENCE plate, though it has been proved that It will be a sad thing for the coun ­ loveth little. Ulster a double - breasted 1896 and without a break in their try, It will be a sad thing for man­ V. 48. Then he spoke directly to the Chinchilla, black or blue. the very best Krupp plate could be ranks Interpret with one voiee the new woman, so that she might have assur­ kind, if the people of the United States ance doubly sure. "Thy sins are for ­ When ordering send Post- manufactured in a government factory office. Ex. Money Order or issues that have been presented by come to abandon their fundamental given. ” for about $200 a ton. It really doesn ’t Jhe application to them of the funda ­ Registered Letter. make much difference how the bill doctrine. We are giving it a hard V oir\v cheerfully returned mental principles upon which the gov­ strain in our dealing with the negro "Jesus gilded the tear-drop with his if no. Huihifactory. Send Zo is amended, the war department offi ­ ernment is founded. —National Watch­ smile stumps for catalogue, tape cials propose to give the armor plate at the South. We are giving it a hard And made the desert garden bloom measure and order blanks, etc. Trade Marks man. awhile.” Designs combine whatever price they desire. strain in our dealing with the great WE PAY EXPRESS CHARGES. .... Copyrights &c. problem of Immigration. But it can­ Anyone sending a sketch and deecrintlon may The naval bill asks for $13,000,000 49. "Who Is this that (even) forglveth qntckly aaeertnln our opinion free whether an more than was ever wanted for the The ArenmrnU of Klnga. not stand if this country undertake sins." Showing how astonished the peo ­ Invention It probably patentable. Communica ­ ple were at the claims of Jesus and call­ tions atrletiy confidential. Handbook on Patents navy in any preceding year. Rattle Those arguments that are made, also to exercise dominion over con­ sent free. Oldeat agency for ■ecurtnepetenta. ships arc being built faster than offi ­ that the inferior race are to be treated quered islands, over vassal states, over ing attention to the great facta of his life r* if Patent, taken through Mnnn A Co. reoelVS with as much allowance as they are and death, that he came to redeem men speclat nodes, without charge. In tha cers are educated to man them. subject races; if in addition to the from sin and be the means of their for ­ TS a small word that has caused Though the present bill asks the out ­ capable of enjoying; that as much is differences of race and the differences giveness. Scientific American. to be done for them as their condi ­ V. 50. "And he said to the woman. Thy * worlds of trouble. ▲ handsomely lllmrtrated weekly. Largest ofr- rageous sum of six millions of dollars of education we attempt to govern faith hath saved thee." She showed her cnlallon of any tdentlBo Journal. Terms. •» a under the pretense that this sum i9 tion will allow —what are these argu ­ great masses of people, aliens in birth, faith In him (1) by going to him In the If you have a cough, you do not year s: four months, month |L Sold by all newsdealers. needed to train officers at Annapolis. ments? They are the arguments that of strange language, of different re­ house In this public way; (2) by her peni ­ want to experiment with tt. You MUNNSCo‘ yO.3818 ^’-Hew York kings have made for enslaving the tence for her sins; (3) by her acts of want to cure tt at once. Branch OfBoe.*». iR25 F St.. Washington, D. C. The fact is that It is wanted to fur­ ligions. If we do it, our spirit will love and devotion. Hath saved thee. Not nish luxurious quarters so that the people in all ages of the world. You not, I am afraid —God grant that I only from sin, and the punishment of sin, cadets will be trained for the sump- will find that all the arguments in may be wrong —the American spirit but to a pure and holy life. "Go In IF tous living already provided for offi ­ favor of kingcraft were of this class; will not enter into and possess them, peace.” The Greek Is strictly, "Go Into peace." "Peace Is conceived of as a state YOU take our advice* you can. 9 cers on the battle ships. they always bestrode the necks of the but their spirit will enter into and YOU • • • which one entering Is to go forward In, people —not that they wanted to do possess us. so as to realize, ever more and more, Chairman Hepburn of the house it, but because the people were better An aristocracy or a monarchy may that rest and serenity of soul which fol ­ CAN committee on interstate and foreign off for being ridden. —Abraham Lin­ low pardon and deepen finally Into eter­ J)ean,$ govern subject states. It never was nal rest.”—Bliss. anything you invent or Improve; aleo get commerce announces that the Nicar­ coln. done and never will be done success­ CAV*„„...at .TRADE.«»*RK. COPYRIGHT___ or or DESi DESIGN... agua Canal bill will be ready for con ­ fully by a democracy or a republic.— PROTECTION Send model, sketch,or phoUv Co* 1/ Hnt NrCMMrf. HOMEMADE PHILOSOPHY. will cure you quickly, and save you for free examination and advice. sideration on May 1. Senator George F. Hoar, Massachu­ FREE. NoAttyt The first "ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay ” lots of suffering —and perhaps from ' befoiore patent. The bill which is now proposed gives setts. Wen s man goze out to seek after BOOK OH PATENTS feel the United States the distinguished Philippine commission, of which Pro ­ a consumptive's grave, for coughing Write fessor Schurman was president, cost trooth, he jist seemze too run up leads to consumption. to C.A.SNOW&CO. privilege of digging a canal, but there "Jl 'n't IU»» to Change Ilia Mind. aglnst awl the big wopperze in crea- Patent Lawyers. WASH INGTON, D C. is neither “fortify ” or "defend ” clause the taxpayers $117,185. There is no Perhaps Mr. Grosvenor ’s statement DRAIN’S BALSAM in it. telling what the second one, piloted by that the president "had not substan ­ shun. The administration henchmen Judge Taft, will cost. "Government by tially changed his mind from a free We never feel how fast time lx flyln is the King of Cough Cures—that’s blandly eexplaln that Great Britain commission, ” and imperialism and trade standpoint ” toward Puerto Rico till we meet a nold skool mate too why we sell more of it than any already feels rather offended over the luxuries which the republican admin ­ was correct so far as McKinley is hardly rememberze ower rinkled face FOR MEN other kind. for LOST or FAIUHO_____ shelving of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty istration must have, no matter if they concerned. He didn ’t have to change any more. tOen.r.l and NERVOUS DESI*.. ,. and it may be as well not to irritate do come high. The people are weary The good pints In a manze karackter Let ua alve you a sample to try. bis mind. The sugar and tobacco trusts rSetMt, let,h 1 ■ Jllli lllMOto f ^rTortor Wt; Kicomm R.. In Old u t.n-.'ISor Tsma her by suggesting that this country and sick of the whole blamed business. relieved him of that effort —Fort are like the stripes In a rag carpet; WB**; t',»«T*H>fs»oau.RBertera^Vewf will defend the canal, suggesting that —Kansas City Times. Worth Register. thay are wove in, and diddent grok big Large Bottles, 25 Sts. anas tksxtust -bwm** by chanst I emrt.tHo M, L SOLO BY ***"■ «ll MEDIOAL CO., BUFFALO AR CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1900,

For tlto Cara of Paupsrs. FREE GOVERNMENT LANDS. DR. HARTMAN'S A3VICZ An opinion of importance to all the There are still thousands of acres of counties in the slate was handed down government lands in the states of Is Souflht by Female Suffer­ by the supreme court on the 2d in the Washington and Oregon, also pralrto ers from Ocean to j case of the superintendents of the poor and timber lands near railroad or wat­ I of Jackson ebunty vs. the superinten- er communication, that can bo bougai Ocean. 1 dents of the Hillsdale county. The for $5 per acre and upwards. Finest v Mrs. P. Vf. facts were that James Jeffrey came to climate in the United States. No fail­ Goulder, 1300 this country from England in 1886 and ure of crops. If you wish to raise 4 th ave., Rock lived in Hillsdale county until 1805, Island, 111., grain or the finest stock on earth, you writes: when he removed to Jackson county. will find locations in these two states “I was af­ He was unmarried and was never aided where you can do this to perfection. flicted for five as a pauper by either county until com ­ Take your choice. I have no lands for or six years mitted to the asylum from Jackson sale,but if you want information wbero with catarrh­ county in September, 1896. At that You know all about it. You arc a perfect al difficulties it is best to locate, call on me when in time his property consisted of a horse, St. Paul or write me at corner Third and was harness, wagon and a small sum of grow i n g and Rosabel streets, St. Paul. Minn. slave to your work. It’s rush through money saved from his wages as a farm worse all the R. E. WERKMAN. time. 1 began laborer. Jackson county has paid 8410 the day and worrythrough the night. aking your for his care at the asylum. The circuit Fear tha *T*iif»n N»se Dug. Peruna with court of Jackson county found, upon Residents of Evanston, Ill., are Id a marked im- There’s no time to eat and no proper application, that Jeffrey’s legal terror of a Motlcan nose bug, which proremeut settlement was in Hillsdale county, and has escaped. It dangerous disease, and it cures it, also. describes minutely and carefully just about 1,200 persons in attendance. It distress, and but few can tell it from what she shall do and get to make a was the most largely attended political coffee. It does not cost over one-fourth It keeps you up when especially pressed with work. It cures healthy, robust woman of herself. banquet in the history of the state. as much. Children may drink it with The Doctor li.is written a book There were delegations of Democrats great benefit. 15 cents and 25 cents dyspepsia, and it builds up exhausted nerve tissue. But it especially for this class of women, en ­ from several outside cities. The speak­ per package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O. titled “Health and Beautv.” This book ers, besides Bryan, who delivered ad ­ contains many facts of interest to dresses of length, were James Hamil­ Men with long heads very seldom must be a perfect Sarsaparilla to do this. So far as we can women, and will be sent free to any ad ­ have long faces. dress by Dr. Hartman. Columbus, O. ton Lewis and Congressman William Sulzer. Mr. Bryan sounded the key­ learn, there isn’t but one in the world, and note thus: “The Democratic party Do Tour Feet Aehe and Burn? Plnnnpl.i Grown Coder Cnrer. Shake Into your shoes Allen ’s Foot- Pineapple orchards in Florida are will take nothing from its platform, but*will add new planks to it.” East, a powder for the feet. It makes under cover. Ten or fifteen acres are tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures planted an | a covering about seven Republican State Convention. Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and feet above ;he ground is spread over The Republican convdhtion, for se­ Sweating Feet At all Druggists and the orchard. This covering, of course, Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. lection of delegates to the national con ­ Address Allen S. 01 msted, LeRoy, N. Y. is arranged to that there are openings vention and for selection of officers, Thai’s AYERS at certain distances, giving plenty of “The only Sarsaparilla made under the personal supervision of three graduatest a members of the state central commit ­ Silent neighbors make a desirable light and air for the better cultivation tee and presidential electors, was held neighborhood. graduate in pharmacy, a graduate in chemistry, and a graduate In medicine.** of the trees. The covering is to pre­ in the armory, Detroit, on the 3d. JLOO a bottle. All Druggists. vent the frotJC from affecting the or ­ Each district had its own place on the Important to Mothers. floor of the house, marked out by tall chards. Thlp Is but an experiment, Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, “ I first used Ayer’s Sarsaparilla in the fall of I *4«- I came oat of the Mexican War run down in health and badly used up. but is meeti*~g with a great deal of poles and each chose a chairman and a safe and rare remedy for Infanta and children, It did me so much good then that I have always taken it every spring as a blood-purifying medicine. I attribute my robust health success. proceeded to elect two state central and see that it at 78 to the use of your Sarsaparilla every spring. ” — S. T. Jones , Wichita, Kans., March 29, 1900. committeemen and one elector, except­ ing the Port Huron and one or two Bears the Are Too Using Allen', FooI-Em,? Signature of It is the only cure for Swollen, other districts, which gave it as their Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, opinion that now was not the right to In Uao For Over 30 Years. Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen's time to choose electors. The Kind You Have Always Bought Poot-Ease, a powder to be shaken Into the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe Reports to the state board of health Many a man owes his success to the good man­ Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad ­ show that rheumatism, influenza, bron ­ agement of his mother-in-law. dress Allen S. Olmsted. LeRoy, N. Y. chitis, neuralgia and tonsillitis, in the GARFIELD TEA SYRUP, order named, caused the most sickness The Family Remedy. We guarantee our SYRUP Alice and Alicia are of German ori ­ in Michigan during the past week. to be absolutely free of harmful drugs, minerals gin, meaning the noble one. Cerebro spinal meningitis was reported and narcotics; It Is made from GARFIELD TEA combined with pure fruit laxatives; It Is agree ­ at 4 places; smallpox, 9; diphtheria, 15; able to the taste and mild and certain in effect. Phoebe, means the light of life. The whooping cough, 16; typhoid fever, 20; name is of Greek derivation. scarlet fever, 76; measles, 124, and con ­ The only thing that makes this life great is sumption, 154. Its extension beyond the present. IN THE BLOOD BASE BALL. No matter how pleasant your surroundings, Hall's Catarrh Cure health, good health, is the foundation for en­ Below we submit the official standing of the Is a constitutional cure. Price. 75c. Gainedclubs of the National and American leagues up joyment. Bowel trouble causes more aches and to and including Monday, May 7th: He who is willing to b« a failure, rather than pains than all other diseases together, and when Won. . Lost. Per ct. be false, will never be either. Philadelphia...... 10 5 .667 you get a good dose of bilious bile coursing Cincinnati ...... 9 5 .643 920.00 A WEEK AND EXPENSES through the blood life's a hell on earth. Millions Brooklyn ...... 9 6 .600 to agents selling our household goods. Sell on St. Louis ...... 7 8 .467 sight. Write C. H. Marshall A Co., Chicago. of people are doctoring for chronic ailments that Pittsburg ...... 7 8 .467 Chicago ...... 7 9 .438 ^ Salvation does not depend on service, but ser­ started with bad bowels, and they will neve* New York ...... 5 9 .357 vice does depend on salvation. Boston ...... 5 9 8b7 get better till the bowels are right. You know Pounds AMERICAN LEAGUE. Flag Salt Cares Headache. how it is—you neglect— get irregular —first Won. Lost. Per ct A lOo trial paokage FREE. Address, The Flag Milwaukee...... 11 4 .733 Salt Remedy Co., Savannah, N. Y. suffer with a slight headache—bad taste in the “DEAR MRS. PINKHAM- Indianapolis ...... 9 5 .643 mouth mornings, and general “all gone" feeling Chicago ...... 9 6 .600 There is no balloon path to the skies, least of I was very thin and my Cleveland ...... 7 6 .538 all on the bubble reputation. during the day —keep on going from bad to Buffalo ...... 7 6 .538 friends thought i was in Kansas City...... 6 10 .875 A Book of Choice Reelplea worse untill the suffering becomes awful, life Minneapolis ...... 6 12 .333 Sent free by Walter Baker A Co. Ltd.. Dorchea- consumption. Detroit ...... 4 10 .286 ter. Maas. Mention this paper. loses its charms, and there is many a one that has been driven to suicidal relief. Educate your “Had oontlnuai head- THE MARKETS Liberty of conscience Is Christianity's chal­ aohosp backache and fall-' lenge to all Its competitors. bowels with CASCARETS. Don't neglect the LIVE STOCK. slightest irregularity. See that you have one ing of uterus, and my eyes New York — Cattle Sheep Lambs Hogs Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Best grades . $4 40665 45 95 15 *7 00 15 70 For children teething, softens the gums, reduces in­ natural, easy movement each day. CASCA­ were atfooted. Lower grades. .8 50664 4(1 4 50 5 50 5 35 flammation, allays paln.cures wind colic. 25c a bottle Chicago — RETS tone the bowels —make them strong — “Every one noticed how Uniformity is the mark of the inanimate: Best grades .... 4 75@5 75 6 65 7 10 5 55 multiformity of the living. and after you have used them once you will poorly I looked and I was Lower grades.. 4 10664 65 5 25 5 50 5 15 Detroit — wonder why it is that you have ever been advised to take Lydia E. Many causes Induce gray hair, but Passer 's Barn Best grades .... 3 75664 80 5 75 6 25 5 35 Balsam bring* back the yuuiluul color. Plnkham9s Vegetable Lower grades .. 2 5U®3 75 4 75 5 75 (5 00 HiXDMooaxt, the be«t cure for corn*. 15cu. without them. You will find all your other disorders commence to get better at once, and soon Compound'. ltaffalo — you will be well by taking — Best grades....! 00@l 55 5 20 6 85 5 50 Christ gives the world neither creeds nor “One bottle relieved Lower grades.. 3 *5663 75 4 90 6 50 5 25 oeremonles, but character. Cincinnati — THE IDEAL LAXATIVE me, and after taking eight Best grades .... 4 6666-5 50 4 65 6 25 5 35 Plso ’s Cure for Consumption is an Infallible Lower grades..! 00664 65 4 25 5 50 5 10 bottles am now a healthy medicine for coughs and colds. —N. W. Samuel Plttabarg — Ocean drove, N. J.. Feb. 17, 1900. woman; have gained in Best grades .... 5 30^65 70 5 35 6 35 5 60 Lower grades . 4 00664 80 5 00 6 10 5 00 Patriotism, education and music are three height from 95 pounds to good things to believe In. 140; everyone asks what GRAIN, ETC. Wheat, Corn, Oats, Manlnye Self Open'ng Gate. makes me so stout.99— No. 2 red No. 2 mix No. 2 white Catalog free. ManloveGateCo., MUtou. Indiana MRS. A. TOLLE, 1946 Hil­ New York 77(2,77 K 45® 45* 3 <6640 Chicago ton St., Philadelphia, Pa. 6766J7H 406640H 23®2S* The hungry actor at the table is willing to •Detroit 73@7SH 4.16610 H 286628 take everybody ’s part. Toledo CANDY CATHARTIC Mrs. Pinkham has fifty 74<&7l 416641 256625 Cincinnati 72®r2H 43@42H 266621 Brown's Teething Cordial cures all dis ­ thousand such letters Plttabarg 75® 76* 42®42H 306630 eases peculiar to babies when teething. 10c. sSliL'LJJJJILUJIi 1 ALL from grateful women. Buffalo 74@74H 416641H 296629 ♦Detroit —Hay. No. 1 Timothy. 112 50 per tom Bewitching Is the blush of a blue-eyed beauty, Potatoes, 46c per bu. Live Poultry, spring or a black-eyed belle. IftlkJkJtAAAXAAiUtAJtJtAftJkAJtftf chickens, 9Hc per lb; fowls 9c; turkeys, 10c; Co-operation is hotter than criticism. 25c. .1.1.. * JNBl^HlBIIIlN m DRUGGISTS ducks, 9He. Eggs, strictly fresh, 12c per dozen. The aim of life determlnesits end. 70 YEARS SUCCESS Butter, best dairy. 15c per lb; creamery, 19c. To any needy mortal suffering from bowel troubles and too poor to buy CASCARETS we will send a box free. Address Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York, mentioning advertisement and paper. 421 IN EVERY CUARTER Of THE GLOBE A Yokohama dispatch from Seoul, Korea, says that the Korean govern ­ DR. G. C. BRISTOL'S ment has refused to grant three sepa­ IN 3 OR 4 YEARS rate American requests for mining con ­ ANNUAL DIVIDENDS! W. L.DOUGLAS cessions. AN INDEPENDENCE ASSURED PAYABLE MONTHLY. S3 & 3.30 SHOES &X&! President Dole has been selected as If you take up your SARSAPARILLA $20.00 re­ Worth *4 to $6 compared homes In Western Can­ Amounts of and upwards the first governor of Hawaii. The for ­ ceived. Write for particulars. \ with other makes, j ada. the land of plenty. mal announcement will be made when Indorsed by over Illustrated pamphlets, AND FILLS STANDARD INVESTMENT CO., 1,000,000 wearers. giving experiences of PROMPT, POWERFUL, PURIFIERS. the list of Hawaiian officials to be ap­ The petiN24 N.ioth •t.,raiLABELruA,ra >. L DOMLAA IHOI00.. IrwfctM, Mess. W.N.U.w DETROIT -NOJO--1OOO THE CLINTON INDEPENDENT, THURSDAY, MAY-10, 1900. Thelndepcndent. EUREKA. FOWLER. From Our Correspondent. From Our Correspoudcut. The two-year-old daughter of Eldor- Mrs. Vanamburgh is on the sick .BOKGK 8. COKBIT, Proprietor as C'ronk, is very sick. list. THE Myron Livesay. of St. Johns, was in Lewis George is very sick at tills town last week Wednesday. writing. Mrs. Pearl Schlegel is visiting her Mrs. C. F. Meyers is very sick at tills Carriages. Clinton Co, Savings Bank parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Patterson. writing. ST.JOHNS, MICH. Mrs. Rebecca Richards visited at Charles Shraft has returned from Wm. Bird ’s in St. Johns over Sunday. Columbus, Ohio. I’oYgS Per tent. Interest on Deposits. R. P. Teetes moved Into his recent­ Harrison Sutton was in St. Johns I sell the Famous Blue Ribbon Line and have a large assortment to ly purchased home, last week Wednes ­ Friday, on business. choose from, consisting of lOAKS money on approved bonds and day. Mrs. Julia Salisbury is spending REAL ESTATE SECURITY. Mrs. Helen Hammond, of Britton, few days in Grand Rapids. Midi., visited friends here part of last J. E. Brown, of St. Johns, was in OFFICERS: week. town Monday, on business. Single Carriages, Surreys & Farm Spring Wagons A. J. Baldwin , Pres, I* K.Walhw o»tni,Tre«. Roy Turner and Loyd Bryant, of St. Frank Redfern and wife called on (J. Pknnkll , V-I’rev K. C I)KXTKK, Ant Tre*. Johns, spent Sunday at their respec­ friends In town, Saturday. tive homes. Miss Mary Martin spent Saturday I ask the public to call at my store and will promise to show you one of Goldv Carter, of St. Johns, spent the THE LOCAL MARKETS. with iier sister in St. Johns. the BEST, HOST HANDSOME and UP-TO-DATE lines that was ever latter part of last week with her old Prosecuting Attorney Smith, of St. 8t.Joh .nh . Mich., May 10. 1900. school-mates here. Johns, was in town Monday. shown in the county. iWst. Johns elevators open at 7am ana Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kirby attended cloae at 6 o m. Katie Nuremburgh is visiting Iier The following are the prices paid in cash tlie funeral of Erving Shermau in St. sister, Mrs. Henry Altvater. for produce in this market: Johns, Wednesday. Wheat ...... *7 ft 72 E. W. Thompson, S. I). G. C., of Mata, ...... 2« ft Mrs. Moliic Ilinkley. who has been Boyne Falls, is in town on business. Clover Seed ...... S 50 ft 5 oo visiting her neice In Maple Rapids, re­ I ALSO HANDLE A1 bike...... 8 75 ft 6 00 turned home Monday. Lucy Wood spent Saturday with Hay, new...... 0 00 ft 8 00 Miss Maude Townsend, in Lebanon. Beans ...... ft I 85 Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn Tripp spent Barley...... M ft 70 Sunday with fhler brother, John Tripp Charles Vanamburgh spent Sunday Rye...... 52 witli friends and relatives in Pewamo. Potatoes ...... 25 ft 80 and family, near Pompeii. Butter...... 12 ft 13 Dr. A.O. Hart, wife and son Tommy, John Houck and wife, of Pewamo, D. M. Osborne Machines and Implements- Eggs ...... 10 ft u visited at Coon Feldpausch’s last week. Tailow ...... — 4 of Maple Rapids, were guests of his Corn, ear...... 15 ft 20 father, Dr. If. Hart, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Buck spent Sun ­ Lever Spring Tooth Harrows, Peg Tooth Harrows, Five-Tooth Cultiva­ Lard ...... ft 8 Loyd Westbrook, wife and daughter day with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee, in Hides ...... Muir. Pelta...... ft I 50 of Pompeii, were Sunday guerts of tors, all Steel Hay Rakes & Tedders, /lowers, Binders & Corn Harvesters, Beef, live. ft 5 00 their mother, Mrs. L. Wadsworth. Silas Cannounce, of near Carson Reef, dressed ...... 5 00 ft 7 00 City, spent Sunday witli Mrs. Josepti Buckeye Disc and Hoe Grain Drills, Flying Dutchman and Iron Age Pork, live...... - 4 50 n 00 Mr. and Mrs. John Weller, of Ashley, Pork,dressed ...... 5 60 6 25 spent Sunday with their brother and Martin. Wheel Cultivators. Veal calf, live...... _.. 4 no tft 5 (Ml Miss Dora Thelen, of near Westpha­ Veal calf, dressed ...... 6 00 ft 7 00 sister, Mr. and Mrs. (). P. Ingersoll. Chickens, live, fat...... 7 ft 8 Mr. and Mrs. E. Mudge, of Maple lia, is spending tlie week at Joseph Chickens, dressed ...... 10 ft Rapids, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geller’s. I keep in stock nearly all kinds of Cultivator Teeth and Drill Points. Fowls, live, fat...... m Fowls, dressed ...... J. L. Eaegle last Wednesday night. Miss Maidie Newton, of St. Johns, Turkeys, live, fat...... -...... Mrs. L. Wadsworth went toSt. Johns spent Saturday witli her sister, Mrs. Ducks, live...... R. C. Blank. Ducks, dressed ...... „...... Tuesday to spend t lie remainder of the Geese, live ...... 7 ft week with her daughter, Mrs. Eva George Tiuklehson. wife and daugh ­ Geese, dressed ...... Morris. ter, were guests of J. J. Heltler and Turkeys, dressed ...... 10 Wood, dry hard...... ft 1 75 John EUenwood and Gerald Persh­ family, Sunday. Wood. soft...... —...... _..... _.. ft 1 25 ing have returned from Saranac, where Mrs. Dutton and children, of Pe- Wool, fine and washed...... ft 16 Wool, medium washed ...... 20 ft 21 they have been engaged in putting mamo, called on W. J. Hammond and down wells. family, Saturday. O. C. Brirtol has rented Mrs. Bold's Mr. Hall and sister Minnie, of St. CLINTON COUNTY NEWS. building for a bicycle repair shop. Johns, snent Sunday witli Mr. and The Band Boys will occupy the upper Mrs. Bieaerstadt. part for band room. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pascli spent LEIUXOX. Mrs Myrtle Sawyer and four chil­ Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Town ­ dren of Friedship. N. Y., came last send, in Lebanon. From Our Correspondent. Wednesday to spend the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Blank entertained Mrs. and Mr. Harvey Miirwin came her father, C. J. Dennis. Mrs. Blank ’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. to Lebanon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Galehouse, who T. Newton, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Root, from near Mid have been visiting their parents. Mr. Charles Dane and family spent Sun ­ THE T. M. BISSELL PLOW. dieton, spend Sunday at James Mun and Mrs. J. Hess, returned to their day with Mrs. Dane ’s parents, Mr. and dell ’s. home in Shepard, Friday. Mrs. F. Oding, in Riley. ] This Plow has the strongest and best reversible |Point made--a First- Orrin Sliutt, of Orleans, Ionia coun Last Monday Grandma Younglove Mrs. Charlotte Peet and daughter Class, General-Purpose and Up-to-Date Plow in every respect! ty. has been visiting Ids parents in fell against a bureau and cut )>oth of Florence were the guests of Mr. and this township. her bands very badly. Dr. Eugene Mrs. J. T. Wood. Thursday. My aim is to handle nothing but the best goods and sell same at as rea­ Mrs. N. G. Antes will spend tills Hart dressed the wounds. George McPherson, Isaac Wood and week in St. Johns with herdaughter, Mrs. John W. Stewart, from near brother Willie, spent Saturday and sonable a price as such goods can be sold. Mrs. E. Doftne. Fort Wayne, Ind., is visiting her Sunday with friends and relatives in Mrs. Mary Warne and daughter daughter, Mrs. Robert Teare, who has Lebanon. Remember I buy live poultry every week-day the year ’round. Sela, from Fenwick, spent Saturday been sick the past two months. Casli Shackleton, formerly of this and Sunday in Lebanon. Mr. Paul Jones, who lias been taking village, died at his home In Grand Geo. Hiner and Irma Sessions are treatment of Dr. H. Hart A Son, re­ Rapids, Saturday. His remains were recovering from the measles. Soon turned to bis home in Brant, Sunday, brought here Sunday and were taken after arriving at Duluth, Irma was much improved in health. His wife to Ills father-in-law’s, D. G. Baxter. seized with the malady. came after him. Funeral services were held Monday at The Lebanon Farmers’ Club meet The Eureka Cornet Band will serve the house. Tlie remains were laid at ingat 11. S. Patrick’s, Thurday, May ice-cream and cake in J. L. Eaegle's rest in Oak Ridge cemetery. 3, was attended by about forty meni orchard Saturday evening. May 12. Did you ever buy a suit and find a BYRON DANLEY, St.Johns. liers and visitors, and a pleasant day Good music the entire evening. Come $•"> bill in the vest pocket? This is was spent. The next meeting will be and help the boys. practically what you are doing when at C. F. Abbot ’s. June 7. Township board of Greenbush, met you buy a $15 suit of S. E. Koons. for W. E. Warner is canvassing school at the etenfo office Monday night, for $10, in the .Schemer store, on the cor ­ REPOKT or THi: CONDITION ■ tirjXisjt ifja Irj districts in Lctianon for the sale of tlie purpose of issuing a franchise to ner. in Fowler. Hepayscush for eggs. -----OF THE----- geographical historical chart. It is permit the electric railway to run l work of great value*, and if teachers through the township. SOUTH OVID. would make proper use of such appa­ Mrs S. M. Post, Mrs. Arthur Post, State Savinp Baal af Fowler, ratus it would be a good investment Miss Wakernian and Mrs. May C’rown- From Our Correspondent. AT FOWLER, MICH., to put it into schools. er and daughter. Leona, of St. Johns, Mrs. Elmer Crane is confined to Iier At the close of business April 26. 11*00. visited the Hulse homestead and call­ home with a severe cough. RESOURCES. OLIVE. ed on friends In Eureka last Tuesday. F. Decker moved from St. Johns (/nuns anil discounts ...... *.'12.876 45 last week on the Dr. L. Jones farm in Bonds, mortgages und securities...... :<8,4I0 92 From Our Correspondent. Mrs. Lajira O’dell, who lias been Overdrafts ...... -...... 2.333 h« this locality. Furniture and fixtures...... 1,658 18 Miss Elfle Hyde, of Lansing, visited spending most of the winter with her Due from banks in reserve iier parents last Sunday. daughter at Ithaca, returned home Mrs. Mark Johnson returned home cities...... 16.368 90 Friday. She reports her grand-daugh ­ from Ionia with ;but little improve U, S. mix ! National Hank Miss Mary Miller, of East DeWitt, merit in health. currency ...... 2.595 00 is visiting Mrs. Win. H. H. Knapp. ter, Mrs. Edith Heath, of North Star, Gold coin ...... 1,162 50 as no better and little prospects of Iier Tlie 1’. B. church quarterly meeting Silver coin ...... 255 20 Mrs. Samuel Tubbs, of Ovid, visited recovery. was held Saturday and Sunday. May 5 Mckel and cents...... 50 57 20,43127 iter parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. II. II. and 0 at the Batli appointment. Checks, cash item?, internal revenue TO CHICAGO. Knapp, recently. Dinner and supper will be served in account ...... 142 20 Dennis ’ Hall, Thursday, May 17, under R. G. Waters and family spent Sat­ FIRST TRIP APRIL 9th- Several farmers around here are pre­ urday and Sunday in Perry, and Mrs. Total ...... -...... *05,858 88 paring to put up a quantity of the the auspices of the three Ladies ’ Aid Tlie S. S. ATLANTA on this route Is especially equipped to uccommodute Societies of this place, for the benefit Samuel Waters remained for a longer LIABILITIES. Lamb wire fence. visit with a brother and friends. Capital stock paid In ...... *l5,oon 00 winter travel. Cabin and Staterooms are steam heated, electric lighted, and of the “India famine sufferers. Surplus fund ...... 1,370 00 have all conveniences that go to make travel comfortable. The Mi.sses Leali and Letali Wilcox, Every one is invited to assist in this The funeral services of Miss Nellie Undivided profits, net ...... 1,046 72 of Lansing, visited the grand-parents, Keener were field at tlie F. M. church, Commercial deposits ...... 13,451 34 Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Rodgers, last week. work. Bill 10c;children under 10 yrs., Certificates of deposit ...... - 55.748 72 Leave St. Johns Monday Wed. and Friday 5 cents. April 10, lDoo. She died In Toledo, O., Saving's deposits ...... 9,242 10 78,442 16 Mr. and Mrs. SanfordCasler, of Lan­ and the remains were brought here VIA. D. U. 11. & M R’y. TAKE BOAT AT GD. HAVEN sing, and Gust Maur. of Grand Ledge, Gerbin DeVries, came from Grand for burial, tills being tlie home of her Total ...... *05.858 88 0:00 p. ill. and arrive at CHICAGO at 0:00 a. in. tlie following morning visited at Varney Pearce’s last Sun Rapids Monday, bringing tlie sad news parents. State of Michigan, County of Clinton, ss. of tlie death of his youngest sister, I. W. 11. Snciling, Cashier ot the above day. named hank, do solemnly swear that the An eutertainmunt was given by the Nettie. Her remains' will be brought A Keen Clear Itrxln. ubove statement Is true to the best of my pupils of the Brown school last Satur­ here for burial Wednesday. Funeral Your best feelings, your social posi­ knowledge and belief. KIM Hi T Ol TUI) CONUI’IION at tlie U. B. church tills place, at 3 tion or business success depend largely W. II. BNELLING, Cashier. EPOKT OK THE CONDITION R day evening. The attendance was 8ul>serlbed and sworn to liefore me this R / -OF- large. o ’clock. Mr. DeVries and family re­ on the perfect action of your Stomach 3d dav of May, 1900. / cently moved to Grand Hapids from and Liver. Dr. King's Sew Life Pills JOHN G. PATTERSON, (/■ tills place. give increased strength, a keen, clear Notary Public. EAST BI.XGHA.M. Correct Attest: The St. Johns National Bank, Married at tlie residence of the brain, high ambition. A 26 cent box- FREDERICK SCHEMER, The State Bank ot St. Johns, AT ST. JOHNS, MICH. will make you feel like a new being. C. GRULER, AT ST. JOHNS. MICH. From Our Correspondent. bride ’s parents in Dupiain, Miss Gertie MICHAEL 8PITZLEY. At the Close Of business, April 20, 1900. Hess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sold by Directors. At the close of business. April 26. I!**'. Miss Lucy llauglin is on the gain. Fildkw & Millman , druggists. RESOURCES. Miss Malinda Grossman is quite sick Hess, and William Wright, of the firm RESOURCES. of Burk & Wright, of this place. Rev. KI'OKT OK TIIE CONDITION Loansunddiscounts...... *84,122 67 at tills time. Ixians and discounts., ...... *118.206 68 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. 1,419 99 F. J, Feather, of Riverton, preforming • W. S. Musser, Millheim, Pa., saved R J OF THE Bonds, mortgages and securities.... 54,995 09 U. S. bonds to secure circulation ...... 15.000 00 Mrs. Welhusen is up and around the the ceremony. About 60 guests were tiie life of liis lilttle girl by giving Iier Overdrafts ...... 394 28 Sf0 so oats in and are getting ready to plant Only wets. Guaranteed. For sale by Capital stock paid In...... * 28,600 OO Total- ...... *283,780 96 National bank notes outstanding .... 13,300 00 State or Michigan . County of Clinton, hm: Due to state banks and bankers...... tilt corn. Fildkw & Millman . druggists. Surplus fund ...... 5,600 00 Eurska Harness Oil Is ths best Undivided profits, net...... ------638 30 I, J. W. Fitzgerald, cashier of the above- Individual deposits subject to cheek 06,879 32 Miss Bessie Jones visited her brother preservative of new leather Savings deposits ...... 245.286 43 named hank, do solemnly swear that the Demand certlflcifcleutes of deposit ...... — 12,07143 and wife of St. Johns, Friday and Sat­ “DeWItt’s Little Early Risers are and the best renovator of old Savings certificates...... 32,800 82 278,087 25 above statement Is true to the best of my urday. leather. It oils, softens, black- knowledge and belief. Total..., —...... *183,680 88 the finest pills I ever used. ”—D. J* •ns and protecta. Use Tots I...... -...... -...... *312.325 55 J. W. FITZGERALD, Cashier. William Procter and wife and Grand Moore, Millbrook, Ala. They quickly Subscribed and sworn to liefore me this STATE or Michigan . County of Clinton, ss: ArtleC’okely,Sundayedat Mr. C'okely ’s Statf . of MicHKiAif, County of Clinton, ss: 3d day of May, I960. I, P- E. Walsworth. cashier of the above- cure all liver and bowel troubles. I, I*. K. Walsworth, Treasurer of the aixive- RODNEY A. BEEBE. named bank, do solemnly swear that the mother, Mrs. Mary Croner, in Wash­ C. E. V an Sicklk . Eureka uamert hank, do solemnly swear that the Notary Public, above statement Is true to the best of my ington, Gratiot county. above statement Is true to the best of my Correct - Attest: knowledge and ladlef. knowledge and belief. l*ORTER K. PERRIN, P. E. WALSWORTH. Cashier. A Rare Offer. P. E. WALSWORTH, O. W. MUNOER, Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th Tortured a Witness. The Independent and Breeder ’s Harness Oil Treasurer. F. A. TRAYJS, day of May. 1900. on your best harness, yoor old har­ Suliserllied and sworn to before me this Intense suffering was endured by wit­ Gazette, the leading stock journal of ness. and yoor carriage top, and they 3rd day of May, 11NM). Directors. EDWARD L. DOOLING, will not only look better but wear Notary Public ness T. L. Martin, of Dixie, Ky„ before America, $2.15. Subscribe at tills of ­ EDWARD L. DOOLING. CoMHECT —Attest: fice. longer. Hold everywhere In cans all Notary Public. PITKIN’S PAINTS lift gave this evidence: “I coughed alaea from balf pints to Hve gallons. Correct -Attest: C. C. VAUGHAN. every night until my throat was near­ Ma4« by ITMUiaO OIL CO. C. C. VAUGHAN. Represent Years COOLEY E. BALL, ly raw; then tried I)r. King ’s New J. Q. Hood, Justice of the Peace, COOLEY E. BALL Practice of Experience. JOHN C. HICKS. Discovery which gave instant relief. ’rushy, Miss., makes the following JOHN C. HICKS, Fulton and Directors. I have used it In my family for four statement: “I can certify that One Directors Dealer Carpenter A*k Your Dftltr years and recommend it as the greatest Minute Cough Cure will do all that Is MUST STAND ON or write MakesStreets. A POINTER TO PAINT PURCHASERS remedy for Coughs, Colds and all claimed for it. My wife.could not get Every Tub ITS OWN BOTTOM. ITKINS or Throat, Chest and Lung troubles. It tier breath, and the first does of it re­ Onr paat reputation as paint Pitkin’s Paint Protects. Geo.W. Pitkin Co. Porfort will stop the worst cough, and not lieved her. It has also benefited my grinders li^our best foundation. Station C.. CHICAGO. ■ I HINT Geo. W. Pitkjji only prevents but absolutely cures Con­ whole family.” It acts immediately Ask your Ik*alcr or Dealer or GEO. W. PITKIN CO., Kullon and sumption. Price 60c and $1.00. Every and cures coughs, colds, croup, grippe, Greatoffer —The lNDEPENDENTand ROTECTS Ullt, Carpenter 81a bronchitis, asthma and all throat and Knlton and Carpenter Streets, National Watchman both one year for liottleguaranteed. Trial bottles lOcts Geo. W. Pitman Co., SS*,.. StatlonC.CII 1C AGO at Fildkw A Mill*an ’* Drugstore. lung trouble. C. K V an .Sinklk . Station C. CHICAGO Station C. CHICAGO. •1.60. Don ’t miss this offer. ROPERTY.

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