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Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08
How to breathe.

Cultivate the habit Of breathing
through the nose and taking deep
breaths If this habit was universal, !,
there is little doubt that pulmonary
affections would de decreased one-half.
An English physician calls attention
to this fact, that deep and forced re-
spirations will keep the entire body
in glow in the coolest weather, no
matter how thinly one may be clad. He
was himself half frozen to death one
night, and began taking deep breaths
and keeping the air in his lungs as long
as possible. The result was that he
was thoroughly comfortable In a few
minutes. TheS deep respirations, he
says, stimulate the blood currents by
thedirect muscular exertion, and cause
antire system to become pervaded with
lhe rapidly generated heat.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08

A drowning man would have little use
or method ofrescue which would require
days. A dyspeptic doesn't want to bother
with remedy that is going to take weeks
to show its beneficial effects.
The Mount Lebanon Shakers are offering
product under the name of Shaker Diges-
tive Cordial which yields immediate relief.
The very first dose proves beneficial in
most cases and tits owing to their un-
bounded confidence in it. that they have
put 10 cent sample bottles on the market.
These can be had through any druggist;
and twill repay the affiic ted to invest the
trifing sum necessary to make trial.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial relieves by
resting the stomach and aiding the diges-
ton of food.
Laxol is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
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HORSE FOLLOWED FUNERALS.

| 'sSome years ago." said Alderman
James G. Gilbert to reporter, 81 had
atenant down town who died, leaving
a wife and helpless family. Their only
property consisted of an old mare.
and more to oblige them than any thing
else bought the horse. She was gen.
tie and my wife adopted her fol her own
driving, and was much pleased for
awhile, as the old mare was so gentle
that my wife could drive her about
town herself.
1t seemed, however, that the mare
had once belonged to an old lady over
in Albany who had a mania on the SUBJ
ject of funerals and made a point never
to miss one. The old mares principal
occupation for years had been to fol-
low funeral professions TO the ceme-
teries. One day my wife was driving
down the street, when she suddenly
encountered negro funeral, followed
by a number of societies with all the
paraphernalia of All imposing cortege.
"The old.mare recognized the proces-
sion at a glance, and calnly turned into
the line of the parade. In vain my wife
tngged at thereins and tried t) turn out
The old mare knew her business, and
With head hung down solemnly fol-
lowed close behind the mourners. Oc-
casionally they would meet an acquain-
tance Of ours, and t,,ey locked with
surprise at the tribute which my wife
was apparently paying to the deceased,
until my wife was frantic with morti-
fication and anger.
''At every crossing she would appeal |
to bystanders to stop the old mare, but
they didn't seem to understand, until |
at last they passed policeman, who,
in response to my wife's fearful ap |
peals, stopped the old mare and |
dragged her out of the procession,
much to her surprise and disgust. OF |
course l had good laugh over it, but
it was no laughing matterwith my wife
and l had no peace till 1 sold that old
mare and got her out of sight for good" !"
Louisville Courier Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08
AvxtENTINE PARTY.

That Valentine Day is one of al
others in the years calendar regarded
as sacred to lovers is an established
fact, but why this especial Saint il
their patron history fails to tell, al
though we know from it that he wal
an Italian Bishop Of the third century,
and that his life was one of great holi-
ness and simplicity; also that his ide.
lity to his faith won him martyrs
crown. Claudius, the H., having ord
cred him beheaded at Rome, on the
fourteenth of February, in the year
| go.
st. Valentines feast is therefore a
most appropriate honor for a party for
young people. and can be made very
enjoyable for them.
A writer upon the subject says: est.
Valentinel Youth has devotees, rose
his color, flowers his embleml ~ With
all these crowded into one trust, how
could it be otherwise than charming.
The prevailing features of valen
tine party should be simplicity, and an
effect of old customs. From grand
papa, or grandmamma, few hinss as
to their mode of entertaining half
century ago will be founl use full. The
invitations should bs VT tin or engra
we'd on cards in quaint old script, ador-
ned with golden or silver cupids, and
lovers knots in pink ribbon effects.
it will add much to the pleasure of the
occasion to invite young friends who
are lovers.
The parlors should be adorned with
pink flowers, roses being particularly
desirous. A culver of silver, tipped
arms, hung under the chandeliers. A
bow of flowers with drawn arrow
suspended over the mantle, or a fair
waxen cupid hid in basket of roses,
stood on table, are pretty devices.
The decoration of the table will ad-
NIT Of the exercise of much taste, and
should be in every way suggestive of
the occasion. Pink rose-buds, or for
are the prettiest flowers,
and may be arranged with frs and
vines so as to produce beautiful eff
feet. Pink should be the prevailing
color in china, candles, shades, ices,
cakes.
The menu should be printed on
pieces of handsome pink ribbon, or
satin, in silver letters, dainty hand
painted turtle-doves, imagss of cupid,
rose buds, or other emblems of love
will add much to tn cir beauty, and |
make the menu cards a pretty souvenir
of the occasion. The young ladies of
the family, as well as the youthful
guests, may add to the charming and
fairy-like scene by wearing pink in var
ious bright airy fabrics.
Dainty trifies should be served, as
he most suitable food for the festival
If love. The small cakes should be
leart-shaped, the larger ones iced and
,rnamented with candy cupids, lovers
Knots, and forget-me-nots.
Chipped-baef. cheese straws, chicken
'alad, waters, beaten biscuits, and sand
Viches, are sufficiently substantial for
valentine party, while water.ices am
,rosia, lemon jelly, whipped cream, an
'els' food, snow cake. valentine kisses,
,onbons, and delicate fruits are the
most suitable desserts. T.
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For Oyer Fifty Years.

An Old and well tried remedy.-lfrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions Of mothers
or their children while teething, with pc
feet success. 1t soothes the child, softens
he gums. allays all pains. cures wind 9 olic
and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by Druggists
In every part of the world. Is cent? bot
tie. Its value is incalcuabIe. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and get no other kind.
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shortIng the Time.

SnorbIng the lime.
Friend-Doesn't the journey to and
from the7country every day seems very
long2
Mr.. Suburb7Long? It's too short.
When take the train in the morning, /
know I've got to pinch in and work like
horse the moment the train reaches
the city. That N .kes the journey seem
too short, doesn't itp'
81 presume it does. But how about
the journey back?"
swell, l always remember after I
start that I've forgorten something my
wife wanted particularly, SO that ride
is always over too soon.'
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08
How and whx irna,,s

Rain is an accumulation of the tiny
particles of the vapor of the atmos-
phere into drops. These drops, Rrst
small of size. attract others of their
kind and become drops Of such magni-
tude that they fall to the earth because
OF their weight. There ia a limit to the
quantity of water which the air Is cap
able of absorbing and retaining as in
visible vapor. Warm air is able to
hold more than cold air. Hence, when
the air which is saturated with moist
nre becomes cold for any reason what
ever, IL can no longer retain its moist
ure. a portion must, under such COL
dition, accumulate To drops. These
fall to the earth in the Shape Of rain.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08
Blotches
And Pirnples

indicate inactivity of the
skin. They show that the pores are
clogged and that poisonous refuse
matter has been. denied an egress.
The accumulation of this matter
under the skin shows in red Jumps,
blotches and possibly in pimples.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08
Wanted Some of the sa.ns.

A little boy was taken by his
father into q cafe for dinner. As
they were eating their dessert tho
father handed the waiter a bill,
which that worthy carried to the
cashier's desk, returHing presently
with q little pile Of change on q sil-
yer plate. Robby' eyes grew bright.
nOb, papa, he said, "I'd like 8
plate of that tool'-New York Her
AID.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08
Why Do You Live.s
II live for those who love me,
For those who know me true,
For the heavens that bend above me

For the heavens that bend above me,
And the good that lean do"
ButO, that fate would give me,
And hundreds say so too,
Some safe and potent agency
That would my health renew.
Ofcourse, because then you would be more
useful to your fellowmen. Well, that wished
foragency is DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. There is nothing that can compare
with the Discovery" as curative agent for
sour stomach, constipation, impure blood,
biliousness, liver and kidney troubles,
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08

Look out for colds at this season. Keep
Yourself we'll and strong by taking Hoods
Sarsapariila, the great tonic and blood pur-
iher.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08
The Weekly Post
Since 1871 Ihnue bee

Since 1861 I hGve bee7
a sufferer from cGtGrrh
I tried Eiy's Cream
Balm and TO GH0ppedr
dmces am cared. Ter
ribfe headaches fr on
soAtch r had long suffer.
ed are 11ns.- W. j.
Hitchcock. Late Major
u. 8. Poi. d A. A. Gen
Bnfafo. " y
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08

ors who would have voted for it, Hans
brougb, of n. Dakota, Dubois, of
Idaho, and Wolcott, of Colo, were
paired. As there is no possibility that
the substitute can become a law the
only interest attached 10 the matter
was the record made by the vote. With
the exception of Senator Cameron, of
Penn, all of the Republicans are be-
lieyed to have voted in accordance
with the views Of majority of their
constituents.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08

Gsegs-My boy has weak lungs What
business do you think would be best for
himf WasEs-Maks him . professional
pugilist rs tho greatest lung deseIoping
hudnee r. he World.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08

Brirgs-"You knnw t;,h.s Il It
yauY" Brapes-"Oh. I /, tes,ng
acq sainl ahcs- with b n.n
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Washington
......Letter

.FTEEN Republic
can Senators vot-
ed forthe free coin
age substitute for
the House bond
bill, which pas
sed the Senate by
a vote OF 42 to
35, and three Re-
publican Senat-
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08
FOSTER MEDICINE CO.,
BALTIMORE, MD. r.

FOSrEi 5 GERMAN ARMY AND NAVY
CATea X CURE cures catarrh, hay fever.
coid in the l., ad and all Inflammation of the
nasal i-issagce. so Cents.
Middletown transcript., 1896-02-08

While there are many men in both
branches of Congi ess Who are as much
opposed to Mr.. Cleyeland's policy as
Sena tor Tillman, of S. c., is or can be-,
there are few men in Congress who do
not openly condemn the blaskguard
language which Tillman used to ex-
press his opposition. The Presidents
position should protect him from per-
sonal abuse.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
Venezuela Don't Like H.,
England's Ancient Claims.

London: The ST. James Gazette,
publishes a forecast summary of the
British blue book upon the Venezuela
situation, which is shortly to be issued.
1t is said to contain extracts from the
archives of Holland from the latter
part of the sixteenth century TO the
second decade of the nineteenth cen
fury and extracts from the archives of
Spain from Orellana's ascent of the
River Amazon in 1912, and Martinez
ascent of the Orinoco river to Diego de
OrdaZ, down to Venezuela's lndepend-
ence in 1880. All the documents in
this connection, it is said, have been
ransacked in order to establish the
British case. Against the Venezuelan
CLAIM for possession of the west bank
of the Essequibo it will be shown in
overwhelming strength, that the pos
session of that bank is Britian's beyond
doubt.
The statement shows the Dutch occupation
OF the coast OF Gulana up TO the mouth OF the
Orinoco, such possession implying the right OF
ownership TO the hinterland back country
which right, IL is shown, the Dutch exercised
in the sixteenth century. Sir Fred
erick Pollock established beyoud question that
Holland vigorously protested whenever the
Spaniards entered the Cuyuni valley, that
Spain had no answer TO these protests, and
that, anyway. she never claimed It's ownership
But the states general twice, in 1859 and In
1869 demanded reparation for Spanish viola
ton OF the Dutch territory on the Cuyuini.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
Cleveland Opposes Cuban Resolutions.

A Washington correspondent who is
far enough within the circle" to
know whereof he speaks says: The
President and his cabinet undoubtedly
are strongly opposed TO the recent res
olutions for the recognition of bellig-
erency of the Cuban insurgents, and
to any declaration concerning their in
dependence as embodied in recent con-
gressional resolutions. While the
President and the members of the cab
met personally feel the sympathy com
mon to all Americans with those Gu
bans who are contending for self-gov-
eminent, they feel that in their official
action they should not depart from
the well-settled principles which were
followed by former presidents and Sec
retaries of state during prior insurrec-
tions in Cuba.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
Florida Facts.

February and March are two of
the best months of the year TO
visit Florida. The climate is fine
and the social features at their height
of interest. When you have made up
your mind to go, you naturally want
TO go there as soon as possible and in
the most comfortable manner. No
matter whether you live in 1t. Louis,
Chicago, Peoria, indianapolis, Column
bus, Cleveland, Buffalo, New York or
Boston, you can take one of the mag
nifcent trains of the Big Four Route"
from any one of these cities 10 Cincin-
natl, and with only one change of cars
continue your journey to Jacksonville.
Direct connections made in Central
Union station, Cincinnati, with through
trains of all lines to Florida, Call on
or address any agent of the Big Four
Route" or address +. O. Mccormick
Passenger Traffic Manager, or ID. b.
Martin, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent, Cincinnati, O.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
GREAT BRITAIN WILL SETTLE
Diplomatic Rotations with Venezuela to
Be Renewed.

special dispatch from Washington
says: Sir Julian Pauncefote, British
ambassador, and Senior Andrade, Ven
ezuelan minister, at Washington. have
entered into direct negotiations for a
settlement of the iuruan incident
which involved the arrest of british
police Official in the territory in dis
pute between Venezuela and Great
Britain, the hauling down OF the
British flag and subsequent demand
for an indemnity upon the part OF
Great Britain. Not much positive In
formation can be secured just now,
but the essential point is that Great
Britain and Venezuela. whose relations
have been strained SO badly that there
has been no diplomatic relation be-
tween them for several years, are once
more in fair way of resumption OF
direct communication with each other
and that "A step has been taken which
may pave the way to an amicable adj
justment of the vexatious and threat
ening boundary dispute. Once diplo-
matte relations are re-eStabliShed, III Is
felt that in the present temper of both
Great Britain and Venezuela, a settle
ment will bc effected without the in
tervention of third nation. 1t is un-
derstood that the original British de-
mand for the indemnity for the lu-
ruan affair has been SO modified as to
eliminate it entirely from the boun-
Diary question, and thus render the
the latter easier of adjustment.
Venezuela Don't Like II.
dispatch from Caracas says; Nene-
Zuela has refused the demand of Great
Britain that the iuruan incident be
regarded as distinct issue and that
reparation be made and an indemnity
paid. The government declares that
to grant Englands demand would be
a virtual recognition of British rights
in the territory in dispute between the
two nations 1t also declared that the
arbitration.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
your Pink Pills

He had given up hope and II required
great deal Of begging on the part of his
wife 10 persuade him to take them regu-
iarly.
He, however, did as she desired, and IL
appearances indicate health In this man,
one would think he was better than before
his paralysis.
Why says he, Il began to improve in
two days, and in four or five weeks l was
entirely well and at work
Having seen these results i concluded
that such a remedy is surely worth a trial
at the hands of any physician, and conse-
uuently when a short time later / was
called upon to treat lady suffering with
pslpitation OF the heart and great nervous
prostration, after the usual remedies failed
to relieve, / ordered DR.. Williams Pink
Pills The result was simply astonishing.
Her attacks became less frequent and also
less in severity, until by their use for a
period Of only two months she was the pic
eyed, as we'll as ever, and she has continued
so until today, more than one year since
she took any medicine. / have found these
pills specific for chorea, or as more com
monty known, st. Vitus dance, as benef-
cial results have in all cases marked their
use. AS a spring tonic any one who, from
overwork or nervous strain during q long
winter has become pale and languid, the
Pink Pills will do wonders In Frightening
the countsnance and in buoying the spirits
bringing roses to the pallid lips and renew
ing the fountain of youth.
Yours Respectfully,
J. ID. ALBRIGHT, M. d.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
Mr.. and Mrs. darlington Bootb have

Mr. and Mrs Ballington Booth have
given out statement declaring their
intention to start another army in this
country, but not just at present.
They claim they will not attempt to
fight or draw from the Salvation Army,
but viii form an entirely independent
movement
To avert any trouble over the UNI
yelling of the statue of Fr. Marquette
IN the capitol at Washington. which
has aroused antagonism from the A.
a., the covering was removed from
the statue by Judge j. W. Losey, of
Wisconsin, and Signor Trentanove, the
sculptor, without ceremony.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
A GRAND TRIUMPH.
Baflied Many Times but Success Comes
at Last.
trrom the Grand Rapids Press.)

The following incident would be hard
10 believe if it had not occurred right here
in Grand Rapids, and investigation by our
representative has placed it beyond the
reach of doubt These are the facts in
detail Mr. J. H. White of No. % Haifley
Place, has been an instructor in penman-
ship in different business colleges for the
past fourteen years. He says Last Oc-
tober l was suddenly taken i'll. / consult
ed a physician, who said the pain was
from gravel stones gradually grew
worse; the pain was in my back and side.
My back swelled up in great ridge. and
finally grew so bad that | was taken to
bed, as helpless as child. / passed
blood, and when the pain was at its worst
was like one crazy. The doctor injected
morphine TO give me relief but further
II an that he said he was powerless, and
nothing would do me any good but a sur
gical operation. / believe my flesh was
literally cooked in the attempts TO relieve
my agony, everything was used, mustard
plasters, turpentine, hot cloths and all
such things. / was in this condition, given
UP by the doctor, and almost out of my
mind with suffering. | commenced taking
Doan's Kidney Pills, and really | felt easier
in 20 minutes. After about two hours
had passage of urine, and passed blood
and some gravel stones which greatly
relieved me. i rapidly improved. took
in all six boxes, and feel to-day entirely
we'll Mine has been wonderful case.
/ feel that cannot say anything strong
enough for Doan's Kidney Pills. My
great wish is that they may become well
known. They will prove boon to man
kind.
For sale by all dealers, price so cents.
Mailed by Foster Milburn CO., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the T. S. Remem-
Der the name, Dodn's, and take no other.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
REVIEW OF TRADE.

Owing TO milder weather increased purchases
and brighter prospects for business have APP
peared Untavorable conditions previously
reported are continued. but they are less
numerous than those pointing to Improvement.
Conspicuous among them is continued depres-
sion IN the wooden and cotton goods manufac-
turing industries Speculation in breadstuTs
has not been particularly active. nor has the
change in prices been important Iron and
steel nave had an unsatisfactory demand.
There are also reductions in quotations for
cotton, print cloths, petroleum, hides, and for
wheat, Indian corn and oats. Mercantile coll
lections are generally unsatisfactory. Fall
ures the past week have been 2S5 i'm the United
states, against 23i the same week last year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
Purify
Your Blood

Now, as when warmer weather comes and
the tonic effect OF cold bracing air is
gone, your weak, thin, impure blood
will not furnish necessary strength.
That tired feeling, loss OF appetite, will
open the way for serious disease, ruined
health, or breaking out OF humors and
impurities. To make pure, rich, red
blood Hoods Sarsaparilla stands un-
equalled. Thousands testify TO its
merits. Millions take it as their
Spring Medicine. Get Hoods, because
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
Catarrh Can Not BE Cured

With local applications as they can
not reach the seat OF the disease. Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional dis
ease, and In order to cure II you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one Of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years, and is a regular prescrip-
ton. IT Is composed OF the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on tn, mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists: price, 75c.
Halls Family Pills, 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
Spring
M edicine

Your blood in Spring is almost certain to
be full of impurities the accumula-
tion of the winter months. Bad ven-
tilation of sleeping rooms, impure air
in dwellings, factories and shops, over
eating, heavy, improper foods, failure
OF the kidneys and liver properly to do
extra work thus thrust upon them, are
the prime causes OF this condition. 1t
Is of the utmost importance that you
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-03-12
Idaho is twice as large as Kansas.
Personally Conducted Excursions to Cali
fornia,

Via the Chicago, Union Pacific e
Northwestern Line, in upholstered
tourist sleeping ears. leave Chicago
severy Thursday via the North Western
Line. Low rates, picturesque route,
quickest time and careful attention are
advantages offered to those who JOIN
these excursions. Cost of berth only Sc
Ask your nearest ticket agent for full
particulars or address w. Il. Kniskern,
G.. p. Il I. A., Chicago, Ill.
Korea is exactly the size of Kansas, s. 600
square miles.