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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
FOUND THROUGH A NOVEL.
octavia Clouston Hears of Relations In
Orkney. N. Ii.

Octavia Clouston, the authoress who
wrote " Title Rejected, " is daily remind.
ed that her book is widely read by the re-
ceipt of letters from persons many OF
whom are too ardent admirers TO suit her
husband
The latest addition 60 her mail came n
few days ago in the shape OF a letter dated
West Neither Begging Stennes. Orkney
n B.
without ceremony the writer addresses
the authoress as Dear Cousin" He saws
he Is the eldest son by second marriage OF
the late L. Clouston and name SON. OF
the late Nv Clouston of Cauerau- Mar.
shall county The late " C,ouston os
Cameron, the writer presumes, Is the fa.
ther OF the authorcss, and the strange part
OF 1t is that Mrs, Clouston thinks he may
be right She became an orphan when a
mere child and has no recollection of her
parents. The writer adds that the heirs
OF Edward Clouston are wanted, as he
left considerable property when he emf.
grated to America
An estate which is purported to belong
to the Clouston family of which the au.
thorcss Is convinced she Is a member Is
now awaiting claimants in Wheeling. Mrs
Clouston's identity was discovered through
her book. The authoress' name attracted
the attention of the Orkney island rela
tives, who claim exclusive right TO the
name of Clouston. New York World.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
Cheap Method Of Sea Signals.

A cheap and practical method of signal
Ing between vessels at sea is suggested by
superintendent Houghton in his annual
report He advances the scheme Of en-
ploying long strip Of canvas, upon
which is printed in large black letters the
name Of the vessel displaying it.
With spreader and lanyards at the end
1t could be shown between the rigging to
advantage The reverse side of this can
vas could easily be blackened and used as
a blackboard BY means Of chalk ciphers
a long distance conversation could be car
reid on readily between vessels New
York World
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
Prophesying a Revival In Horse Breeding

The advance fever will next strike the
horse growers Consumption goes stead.
lily on, but for two successive years breed.
ing operations have been restricted The
country will soon wake up to the fact that
enough driving horses are not coming on
to fill the places of the crippled. wornout
and dying, and then there will be an eager
scramble to buy
The breeders who have sacrificed their
studs will fiji the air with lamentations.
while those who nursed hope through dark
hours and continued to breed high will
reap the harvest All the signs point 60
q revival of the horse breeding industry -
Turf Field and Farm
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
EDMUNDS ON SILVER.
TIE Ex-senator From Vermont Gives His
Views ON Currency.

Ex-senator Edmunds of Vermont, who
has been in Washington for some DAYS, 4.
deeply concerned over the probable results
of the present agitation in favor of the un
limited free coinage of silver at the ratio
of 16 To /.
"Do you agree with Senator Allison
that the adoption of the gold standard was
mistaken" was asked him.
Il do not, answered the ex-senator,
with considerable emphasis. "The mistake
lies in the fact that we have not stuck to
1t. The whole trouble lies In the fact.
which always has existed and always will
exist, that people are in debt If there
were no debts to pay, there would never be
a word said about the character of the chr.
rency of the country. Until human nature
shall have been reconstructed there will al
ways be the struggle TO discharge financial
obligations at the least cost If a man Dor.
rows 500 this year, and, being farmer
must produce 100 bushels of potatoes TO
meet the obligation, and. when the debt
becomes due, he can discharge IL In a cur.
rency that requires but 90 bushels. he will
be very apt to use that form of money.
There is no witchery, no magical power.
Inherent in gold and silver. or either of
them, that takes them out Of the category
which includes all other metals. They are
subject to the law of demand and supply
and the idea that, by the expression OF
will, this condition can be
changed is what makes trouble"
Do you apprehend any serious results
from the present agitationS" was asked.
Unless it be met by a campaign of in
formation and intelligence many persons
who do not take note of circumstances
within their own observation, and who do
not know the history of all similar move.
ments will be led astray Finding moth.
Ing to refute the assertions made in
speeches and publications of the silver
propaganda, those to whom they are adj
iressed will conclude that they are true.
The duty of the patriot especially the
young patriot, is TO engage in this cam
)aign. New York Herald
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
BELDING, MICH, APRIL 80
At Hotel srioker From 9 a. m. to 9 .. m.
consumption No Longer An Incurable Dis
ease by my new methods of Treatment
No Experiment.. One Month Free.
DIR. A. E. ELMER
The Great Clarivoyant Physician

who Can Tell Your Diseases and Their
Causes Without Asking Any Questions.
DIR. "A. Elmer has attained the most
wonderful success in the treatment of
the cases to which he gives his special
attention.
After years of experience be has
discovered the most infalible method
Oh curing organic weakness, nervous
debility, premature decline of manly
powers, Involuntary vital losses, i'm
paired memory, mental anxiety, abb
sence of the will power, melancholy,
weak back aud kindred affections
those terrible disorders arising from
the solitary vice of youth and secret
practices, blighting their most radiant
hopes or anticipations rendering mar
riage impossible.
Take one candid thought before il is
too late. A week or month may place
your case beyond the reach of hope.
My method of treatment will speed
lly and permanently cure the most |
obstinate cases and absolutely restore
perfect manhood. Young men, who |
nave become victims of solitary vice,
that dreadful and destructive habit
which annually sweeps to an untimely
grave thousands of young men of an
exalted talent and brilliant intellect,
may call with confidence.
Epilepsy or Fits positively cured by
new and never failing method.
Curing of Piles guaranteed. Will
give five hundred dollars for any case
a failure.
He particularly invites all whose
cases have been neglected, badly treat
ed or pronounced incurable. Patients,
WHO are doing well under the care of
their own physicians needonot call on
me, as my province is to treat those
who can not find relief otherwise.
40 money required of responsible
parties to commence treatment.
rec Examination of Urine. Each
pc 50 .anplying for treatment should
s'7hS''or ofine sF''''-.--sa-= 81 r.,
Tor chemical and microscopical exam
nation.
Remarkable cures perfected in old
'ascs which have been neglected or
treated. No experiments
lr failures. Parties treated by mail :
'r express, but where possible, person
II consultation preferred.
Private parlors, Hotel Bricker.
Special terms to all callers before
Nay ii.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
This is a Progressive Age.
New and Startling Discoveries are Made
Daily.

The greatest discovery for sufferers of cntarrh
hay fever, asthma is Mayors Magnetic Catarrh
Cure Its wonderful cures since its discovery
are known to thousands
This grand medicine will positively cure all
forms OF these terrible diseases
III accomplishes what no other remedy has
done 80 simple a child can use IT, No cure
no pay one bottle Will do the work and lasts
Tor y three months treatment. Entirely new
no other remedy made like It, This Is what the
eminent DIR. Henry Darlington Alexander ID
d l.. L. d., has 10 say OF ITS marvellous cure.
THE MAYERs DRUG CO..
Oakland, Md
Gentlemen Ever since | have tried your
famous catarrh remedy have intended to give
you voluntary testimonial OF It's efficiency /
have been "A sufferer for years from nasal and
post nasal catarTh. and the bone i'm my nose
mas been visibly changed In its shape
After trial of all manner OF good and indif.
ierent recipes, have no hesitation i'm pronounc
ing your Magnetic Catarrh Cure the best the
speediest and most efIectual remedy have vet
encountered. wish and predict your success
IN the effort 10 demonstrate the value of your
neat device In the way OF truly scientific and
merltorious inhalant. You have made me your
everlasting debtor
ammy dear sirs.
Yours faithfully
Sept. 12th 1893
sold and positively guaranteed by w / Rem
edlct \ CO. druggists Beldng Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
Memorial Day In Florida.

The Florida house of representatives has
passed bill providing that the Goth of
April shall be observed as legal holiday
Tor the purpose of decorating the graves Of
Confederate soldiers. Says the Florida
Times Union The day is an anniyer.
sary not of secession, but of the close OF
the strife, and this fact makes il. while an
expression of loyalty TO the memory Of the
Confederate dead, not a sign Of dislovalty
TO the nation, which embraces south az
well as north
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02

Persons who sympathize with the
afflicted will rejoice with ID. f.. Carr of
l235 Harrison street, Kansas City. He
Is an old sufferer from inflammatory
rheumatism, but has not heretofore
been troubled in this climate. Last
winter he went up intoSWisconsin, and
IN consequence has had another'attack.
1T came upon me again very. acute
and severe" he said. "My Joints
swelled and became inllamed; sore to
touch or almost TO look at. Upon the
urgent request Of my mother-in-law |
tried Chamberlain Pain Balm to re-
duce the swellings and ease the pain.
and TO my agreeable surprise, it did
both. ! have used three tifty-cent bot
ties and believe it to be the finest thing
for rheumatism, pains and swCllings
e1Xtant. For sale by Holmes q Connell,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
A FooIbardy seyen,,.v..r.o,a

Robert McCallum, 70.ycar.old Nova
Scotian. expects a. start from New York
In May on an attempt 70 cross the ocean
alone In a small open boat, only 10 feet on
the Keel He should know better at his
years Boston Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
Almost F1 Dorado.

The tide of South American revolution
has now swept To- Ecuador That is the
only country i'm South America where
there has not been revolution or an
armed insurrection against the govern
ment within the last three years -Buf.
falO Express
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02

For whooping cough Chamberlain's S
Cough Remedy is excellent. BY using
it freely the disease is deprived of all
dangerous consequences. There is no
danger in giving the remedy to babies,
as it contains nothing injurious. 25
and 90 cent bottles for sale by Holmes
81 ConneN, druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02

Henry Clay knew personally and re.
membered the names OF thousands Of his
constituents. 10 was his strong point
during "A canvass
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02

a lady at Tooleys, La, was very
sick With bilious collie when NJ. G. Tis-
Ter, prominent merchant of the town.
gave her "A bottle of Chamberlain 5
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy
he says she was well in forty minutes
after taking the first dose. For sale
by Holmes & Connell, druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02

In 1901 an OK was sold at Cambridge for
l3 shillings. The price of oxen there now
il EI4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
CHURCHES,

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser-
vices at l0:30 "A. m. and Bop. m Sabbath School
az close OF morning service. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening. REV, O. j. GOLDEN, Pastor
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Services M
lo:3O a, IN. and $50 p. IN. Sabbath School al
nil :45 a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday eve
BAP1
and Z I'D FIST CHURCH-Services at 10:30 a M
ming sep p m. sabbath school at close of NOR
eveningNrytces Prayer meeting on Thursday
REV W. l.. MUNGER, Pastor.
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
q. A. STANrON,

physician AND SURGEON OFFICE: Sec
l. ond floor, O'Bryon block ONCE hours :: go
TO 10 a m, TO and tosp. m. Night call AT
residence.
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w. J-JES 4
4. -. NORRIS,

4 "A TTORNEY AT LAW, Ionia. Michigan
flh General Law Business transacted
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
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4 -DHYsiCIAN AND SURGEON-Onic M res
idence on Bridge street. Office hours To
and TO p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02

IL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. ONCE with
IN W /. Benedict q co. druggists Hours:-
"a m, 2to and To \ p. m.
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j. II. PINKHAM. NJ. D.C.M.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Omce over
Il Pages hardware Hours: Z TO "A. IN, to
3 and TO p m. Night calls at Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-02
u. u. FERGUSON,

4 IAN AND URGEON-OFFGCE: Ov.
r. 'rle q Rummler's store ONCE hours
y m, 2 TO and q 30 TO s y. m
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-04-17
Two Pounds OF Honey a Year.

A French naturalist with mathemat-
ical turn of mind has been calculating the
work done by n hive of bees. When the
weather is favorable, worker, accord
ing to his estimate, makes usually six to
ten trips, visiting 40 to so flowers and col
Letting about one grain of nectar. Even
when, under extraordinarily good condi-
tiOns, he visits 200 or 400 flowers the
amount collected would not exceed five or
six grains, and the collection of pound
would occupy several years. hive CON
tains 20, 600 to 80, 900 bees, of which only
half are occupied in preparing honey, the
rest caring for the young and their quar-
tiers. In good day l6 900 to 20, 900 bees
can, in six to ten trips, visit 300, 900 tc
1000, 600 flowers. For this it would be
necessary that the locality should be favor
able for honey making, and that the nee
tar secroting plants should grow near the
hive \ hive of 80, 600 bees can then, I'M
der good conditions make about two
pounds of honey year.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-04-17
Babies Open-Air Maps.

There is Widespread and foolish super
stition that children should not be allowed
to sleep in the open air, which we sec very
often illustrated in our streets by nurse
or mother shaking or stirring up the sleep
ing mite and roiterating the command
that baby must not go to sleep rho
secret Of this prevalent idea is doubtless
the fact that during sleep the temperature
of the body is slightly lowered because
there is decreased rapidity in tho vital
functions, those of respiration and circu-
lation being markedly slower than during
the waking hours. Owing to this, chill
dron are moro Liable to take cold when
asleep than when awake, and therefore
the necessity for increased care in the
avoidance of the risk of chill A carefully
arranged shawl. however, is sufficient
safeguard, and the advantages of sleeping
in fresh air are SO obvious that such a
small obstacle ought not to stand in o
way of the great benefit to children. New
York Dispatch.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-04-17
The Bill Had Passed.

The following story is told of one time
Pennsylvania legislature:
The session was about TO expire In
accordance with the usual custom, tho
chair was occupied by rapid worker
who was deaf to objections and blind to
ohjuctors. His name was Alexander Nc,
Clure. Under his able management the
bills We're going through at Lightning,
express rate when one measure was reach
ed that was particularly obnoxious to Il
noisy minority. Utterly obliyious to tho
demonstration, Mr. Mcclure declared that
the bill had passed
Over in one corner of the legislative
chamber one member WAS especially vocif
erous He would not be quoted, and Mr.
Mcclure was finally compelled to notice
him for the sake Of peace
For what purpose does the gentleman
risey" asked the chair.
Il want to offer al amendment to the
bill, ~ was the reply
Too late, " said Mr.. Mcclure without
a smile. Offer it to the next bill The
clerk will read. Washington Post.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-04-17
An Anarchist Utopia.

Under the anarchist regime the man who
works five hours II day will be quits with
society. He will defray the entire cost of
the support of himself, his wife and three
children. The rest of his time, therefore
10 hours a day-will be his own abso-
lutely, to employ or waste as he chooses.
When once his task is done, he may lie on
the grass and bask in the sun by the hour
together, and no one will have the right
even to glance at him askanoe.
If he have a fancy for luxuries-fur
lined coats, silks, velvets pate de gras,
costly wines-he will be able to crafty it
by joining in his leisure time some group
which either produces such things, or
things for which they can be had in ex-
change. In the same way he will be able
to procure books, pictures, piano, scien-
tihc instruments and beautiful furniture.
If he have a taste for art or literature he
will have ample time to cultivate it when
his daily task is done.-Temple Bar.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-04-17
In the Crimea, 1854,

On April % our battery had fortunate
esq pc, for the Russians managed to drop
q l3 inch mortar shell right through the
roof of magazine. 1t broke the magazine
mans neck, but did not explode. AL
though the regular bombardment had
ceased, there was at this time always sufli-
Client lire of some sort to prevent perfect
repose, and tho following day Captain
Peel had narrow escape. | was follow
ing close behind him through the covered
way to tho advance trenches when a bull
let passed between his legs and cut
groove in my left enItcr, but such Incl
dents were so common that should not
have recorded it had not been SO anxious
for his safety.
Toward tho end of the month there was
renewed activity in advance Of the right
attack trenches, in which many officers
won distinction, but there were also many
unrecorded acts of heroism one of which
| is remarkable also for the hero's contempt
of praise. During struggle for rifle pit
an Irishman collarod two Russians. and
having slung his rifle over his shoulder
led them back into our advanced trench.
one in each hand. Said he, sit down
wild 'ye and having relt his short pipe
he was enjoying it while contemplating
his prisoners when several soldiers of all
ranks came round and warmly congratu-
lated him on his prizes He was sitting
with his back to the enemy and listened
for some time in silence till without re-
moving the dhudeen from his mouth but
pointing significantly over his shoulder,
he observed, " Deed but there's many
more for the bringing. Sir Evelyn
Wood in Fortnightly Review.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-04-17
Tact With hildren.

Begin early, say the trainers of animals
and of plants. Likewise with children be
gin early-that is, before they can percci SO
that anything Is begun. 1t is the uncon-
scious influence that tells. Not even grown
people like to know that somebody is try.
ing to do them good. Just here child
incident related by a mother is apropos'
Her daughter of or years told false
h, cd. She said to She child, What a
pity, for this makes dark spot on your
self" Hearing this, the girl began to cry.
But, my dear" said the mother, If
from this moment you speak tho exact
truth, the dark spot will go away" This
o1mforted the child and gave her inspira-
ton. How much better some such method
as this than the customary one of saying:
"Oh, what naughty grill Now God
won't love YOU" or God will punish
you," or If you do so, you will not 90 to
heaven when you die. Abby Dius in
Metaphysical Magazine
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-04-17
Hoods Sarsaparilla

PEELED to cut her hair, as she could not
bear the weight of it. AT first the change
for the better was very gradual; the pains
seemed to be less frequent and the SWELL
ing in some of the joints subsidized after
using about one bottle. Then improve
ment was more rapid and one night she
surprised us greatly by telling US that we
need not prop her up in bed as we had
one for several months, and next night
she surprised us still more by rolling
over across the bed. From that time on
improvement was Very Rapid
and she soon began to creep about the
house and then to walk on crutches. Now
she generally uses but one crutch, the dis
ease having left one leg crooked, and fear
1t will remain so. We feel that to Hood g
Sarsaparilla we owe our child's life.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-04-17
Canned Goods.

In regard to canned goods an eminent
physician says: Reject every article that
does not show the line of rosin round the
edge of the solder of the cap, the same as
Is seen on the seam on the side of the can.
Reject every can that does not have the
name of the manufacturer or firm upon it
as well as the name of the company or
town whore manufactured. Standards
have all this. When the wholesale dealer
Is ashamed to have his name on the goods,
fight shy of him. Press up the bottom Of
the can. If decomposition is beginning,
the tin will rattle the same as the bottom
of the o''or Of your sewing machine will
do. ! GODS are sound, it will be solid,
and I. iii be no rattle in the tin. Re.
ject every tin that shows any sign Of rust
around the cap on the inside of the head
of the can If housekeepers are educated
on these points, then the muriate of zinc
amalgam will become thing of the past. "