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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-26
TALMAGE'S SERMON.
MARROW ESCAPES" LAST
SUNDAYS SUBJECT.
From the Following Text. Job xix. go;
- Am Escaped with the Skin of
MY Teeth"-Tho Text ss It May BE
Applied to Our Lives In This Age of
Progress.
q OBJ had It har!

OBJ had It hard.
What with boils.
and bereavements.
and bankruptcy,
and a fool OF a
wife, he wished he
was dead; and ! do
not blame him.
His flesh was gone
and his bones were
dry. His teeth
wasted away until
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-26

Improving a Rundown Farm.-At
the Michigan Farmers Institute e. A.
Croman said: Il have brought up a
farm from a rundown condition until
to-day it bears fine crops of clover. al
most exclusively by green manuring.
| began by sowing rye and blowing it
under, gradually introducing other
crops for this purpose, until to-day II
bears, as / have said. good crops of
clover. The ground should be kept
covered. After oats sow rye, working
the ground with spring tooth harrow
then the next spring pillow the rye un-
der and SOW clover or plant corn. II
you can't grow clover for blowing I'M
der then try peas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-26

The child has the seeing eye; years
veil our vision with stupid things called
facts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-26

To put off repenting until tomorrow
gay be pu,ung 1t on forever.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-26

David Il. Bates, who is now locked
up in Chicago for having too many
wives, Is one OF those broad-minded
young men who would scorn to enter
tain foolish religious prejudice. He
switched from one faith to another al
rate TO make the pious very dizzy.
He was, according to reports, married
I'm Kalamazoo in the Methodist faith,
in Plafnwell he welded as a Presby-
terrain; he jumped into the Catholic
fold TO marry Julia Mccarthy, crept
into the Baptist flock to win Nettie
Swaim-and there are still several
counties to hear from.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-26

my bed from the center OF the furr,w
(they call them water burrows here) IL
140 feet by 20 feet. and the bed rrops
IL Ii feet By i3S feet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-26

Do not be in hurry to buy newfan-
gled machinery. Wait till you find out
Just how 1t works. Take no agents or
salesman's word for 1t. Watch II care.
fully yourself under all test conditions.
time or labor. or both. or will turn OUT
Then, IL 1t is just right, and will gave
a better quality of dairy goods, wait
not, but buy at once.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-26

A strong constitution is necessary to
stand the effect of taking medicine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-26

Killing Potato Bugs.-As both the
mature insects and the larvae feed up
on the potato leaves. they are easily
killed by the application of any pol
son, and as the leaves are rather rough
anything applied to them is retained
much longer than upon leaves having
a smooth surface. OF the many SUBJ
stances used for the destruction OF
these insects, Paris green in some
form is the standard. 1t may be ap-
piled in the form of spray by mix
ing with water at the rate of a tea
spoonful of the green to a bucket OF
water, or In dry form mixed with
-four or lime.-Ex.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-26

II. with all the influences favorable
for a right life, men make so many
mistakes. how much harder Is II when,
for instance. some appetite thrusts it's
iron grapple into the roots of the
tongue, and pulls a man down with
hands of destruction? II, under such
circumstances, he break away, there
will be no sport in the undertaking. no
holiday enjoyment, but a struggle in
which the wrestlcrs move from side
TO side. and bend. and twist, and watch
for an opportunity to get in a heavier
stroke until with one final effort, I'm
which the muscles are distended. and
the veins stand out, and the blood
starts. the swarthy habit falls under
the knee OF the victor-escapcd at last
as with the skin OF his teeth"
The ship Emma, bound from Gotten
burg TO Harwich, was sailing on, when
the man on the lookout saw something
that he pronounced vessel bottom up.
There was something on 1t that looked
like sea-gull, but was afterward found
to be waving handkerchief. In the
small boat the crew pushed out to the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-08-26
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
ORICULTURiSTS.
some Up-to-Date Hints About Cuitiva-
tion OF the Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture, viticulture and Fiori-
Grass Question In south Dakota

- tin natural advan'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12

several shallow pleats at the top, which
are clustered together on the shoulder
and do not extend to the sides OF the
arm hole. Almost all the jackets have
cuffs Of some kind. either the mater.a.
turned bacIs short way, or some form
of trimming adopted which has the effect
of a cuff.
Belts pointed in front now have the
preference, and vests and Jackets are
now being made longer waisted in front
than elsewhere. The newest ones are
made Of silk gimp or jet passementere
forming openwork scrolls, with whale
bone at the back and front to keep them
in shape. These are very dressy and far
more becoming to most figures than the
straight, round ones previously so largely
worn.
One OF the distinctive features Of the
new skirt is that 1t is cut very long in
front. The feet must be completely hid
den. and the front breadth must be as
narrow as possible. Most skirts made
of double-width material will have one
narrow front breadth and a widely
gored one at each side to give the re
uuisite fulness at the back. Plainly
made skirts will be favored. such trim
mings as are used being almost exclu-
sively fiat ones. and applied either
10 the lower part or running up each
side OF the front breadth. Flounces will
only be used for evening dresses and
will not reach much above the knee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
No EIfm-Flam in PunxSutawney.
Punxsutawney Spirit)


A few weeks ago man who was en-
larging pictures visited the residence or
Mart williams, of this place.
1--WE are doing some very fine work. -
said the agent "and in order to introduce
II IN the public we make you the first pic
ture free We will expect you to show the
nicture TO your neighbors, of course, and
holm advertise us in that way The pic
ture will not cost you cent
Mr. williams hunted up a. picture and
gave 1t to the man TO enlarge.
The other day he returned with the en-
larged picture. 1t was inclosed in gaudy
frame.
"Of course" the man explained. "the
picture costs you nothing. but we charge
IS for a frame like that"
"The picture Is all right" said Mr..
Williams. 1T pleases me first rate. I will
iust take II into the other room and see
what my wife thinks OF it,"
And Mart went into another room, re-
moved the picture from behind the glass
and returned with the empty frame.
MY wife likes the picture first rate"
he said. as he handed back the frame.
sbut she thinks we cannot afford to buy
the frame. We like the picture first rate
Nv the way, we have two or three more
pictures here that you may enlarge on
the same terms. I am always willing TO
helm n fellow along that way when i can
do il without any expense to myself"
But the man didn't take any more. lie
felt that Mart was a poor subject TO
work any flim-fiam games on. and so.
with strained Good day." he left for
greener fields. carrying his empty frame.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
THE EVENING SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL WORK AT THE Y. NJ.
c. A. THIS WINTER.
THERE WILL Be THIRTEEN CLASSES.
Teachers Assigned and Everything
Ready for Registration of Stu
Prospects for the Year.

The greatest development In the mag
tian associations OF this country for the
past few years has been along the line
OF evening educational classes. Last year
over q 900 men were enrolled in the diff
ferent classes. The courses in the va
rious associations were anywhere from
one to twenty-five classes per associa-
ton. and included not only the English
branches and the languages, but also
the trade classes. During the past few
years the work has become very syste-
maltese much so that the International
Committee, with headquarters at New
York, have placed a thorough man "
the field, who is giving his entire time
to the development OF this work, while
several local associations now employ
educational directors.
Some one has recently said that the In
structing Of young men in these classes
(and more especially along the line Of
the trades is practical Christianity.
THE RICHMOND ASSOCIATION.
ldSL year ln5 dcSOlldNioh
conducted six classes for young men and
two for juniors, two Of the classes taking
the international examinations and
making a most creditable record.
There will be thirteen different classes
this year, and the term will open Monday,
October 4th, closing the latter part of
April The class rooms are better
equipped than ever before for the work,
and the corps of teachers is a most ex-
cellent one.
The commercial arithmetic class will
be held on Wednesday and Saturday
evenings, from to 9:l5 o'clock, and will
be instructed by Mr.. ID. III. Drum, Of the
Southern railway. The bookkeeping
class will be instructed by Mr.. George
Il. Wilson, with Wingo, Elicit 81 Crump.
and will be held on Monday and Thurs
day evenings, from 10 915 o'clock. The
association is to b. (h ngratulated in re-
tanning for another year this efficient
teacher.
One OF the new studies Will be COM
mercial law. This class will be held on
Friday evening at o'clock, with Mr.
Ernest Long, leading young attorney,
in charge The object of this class is
to give practical knowledge OF business
law, and the indications point to a very
large attendance upon this class.
On Wednesday night from 20 8 o'clock
Mr.. Charles r. Winston, secretary and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12

treasurer OF the Home Electric Company.
will instruct in electricity. This Is sure
TO be a popular class.
Professor Albert H. Hill, principal OF
the Marshall school, Will again be In
charge of the class IN English, which
VIII be held on Tuesday night from 1
to o'clock.
The mechanical drawing class will be
held Tuesday and Friday evenings, from
s to e:f5, and will be in charge Of Mr..
Il. A. HaughtOn. chief craftsman OF the
Richmond Locomotive ana Macnine-
Works.
Penmanship will be taught on Monday
and Thursday evenings. from 9:i5 10 10 80
O'clock and will be under the tutorship
Of Mr.. l.. w. Bandy, OF J. Thompson
Brown * Co. The mere mention OK the
fact that Mr.. Bandy is again 10 be at the
helm insures full class In this study.
sTENOGRAPHY AND TELEGRAPHY.
The committee'is pleased to announce
that the interests OF the stenography
students will be looked after by SIR, r..
Ii. Bell, OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway, who has been In charge OF this
class for the past three seasons. This
class will be held on It's regular nights
Monday and Thursday, from to s:ij
O'Clock.
Telegraphy will be a new study class.
being held on Tuesday evening from 8
to 3 o'clock. and will be in charge OF Mr..
w. NJ. Bickers, train dispatcher Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio.
The committee have decided TO conduct
the classes this year in harmony with
the methods of the International Com
mittee, and the examinations VIII be
most thorough. The teachers are all well
known and efficient, and no effort Will
be spared to make the study practical
and most thorough. Young men who are
interested can obtain full information at
the association Office. The classes will
be limited I'm size, and all men desiring TO
enter should register at an early date.
NIGHT CLASSES FOR BOYS.
The association will conduct night
classes i'm arithmetic. grammar. penman-
ship and spelling for boys between II
and 16 years who are at work during the
day. Arithmetic will be held on Monday
and Thursday nights, 7:30 10 SIS o'clock
penmanship, S:15-9 O'Clock. Both these
classes will be in charge OF Mr.. j. a. An
derson, Of the Mutual Ice Delivery Com
pany.
Grammar will be taught on Tuesdays
and Fridays, 1880 to SI5; spelling, S:l5 to .
o'clock-both in charge of Mr.. G.. l. "A.
Fox, OF T.. w. Cloves & CO. The regis
tration books for the junior classes are
now open.
The association is certainly to be COM
mended for its aggressiveness along the
line Of educational work. While other
associations are being equipped for bet
ter work along educational lines by en-
dowments for the support OF this work,
it IS worthy of note that the local asso-
citation is well worthy of such assistance,
and such an endowment would prove
rich blessing to many a worthy young
man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
A SHOOTING DRESS.
AMERICAN GIRLS ADOPT AN ENG
LIsH COSTUME.
BRIGHT BLUE Is POPULAR.
Light Fabrics This Season Are In
Much Gayer Co1ors Than Hereto-
fore-Basques Are to He Uni
form-shirts Long in Front.
fcorrespondence of the Dispotch)

(Correspondence or the DlspatChJ
NEW YORK, September 1.-Just now
the young ladies who believe In al
yanced womanhood, TO the extent OF
,mulating tho example Of Diana are
thinking about what Is best 10 weal
when out for days sport. a style
has lust come 10 us from London which
seems 10 have achieved instant popu-
taritv. IT is made Of tweed. The skirt
Is short. and the Jacket fits the form
,losalv. The front and sleeves are trim
med with leather bands. while two rows
OF large buttons give double-breasted
Meet.
The collar, tight-ftting at the throat,
nares at the top in a Catherine de Medi-
ci fashion, while the whole Is sur
mounted by hat OF either rough straw
mr. felt trimmed in whatever fashion
may please the wearer. or course inc
regulation shootinggaiters are worm
ana the hands are protected by two
hutton gloves OF heavy material, with
three rows OF raised stitching upon the
backs
Another hunting costume has plain
skirt bound with blue-gray deep mill
tary braid round the hem. The coat IS
ble-breasted, with revers faced with
cray-green, MORE velours, showing a
little edge Of the cloth all around, while
there Is very smart double-breasted
gaistcoat OF suede, the same blne-gray
shade as the tweed. fastened with small,
nat FURNISHED gilt buttons. similar line
~ these being down tho other side.
There Is a llnen-shirt front, with one
81 the high, turned-down collars. and
lie OF deepest crimson SIX. fastened
glth very handsome pin, while the
,oque is Of blue-green straw, very small
md much crumpled as 10 brim.
Sigh Paradise bird aigrette Is worn at
me side. deep-red. with two black quilts
It the left side, and rosettes of black
potted net in the indcntations OF the
arm. High tan boots and gloves, ex-
letly the same shade. strong and well
mt. but not too tightly fitting. COM
Ieted the costume.
Another thing which the young wo-
nan vita hunting tastes Is cultivating
or the coming season Is the bicycle.
The reason Is not far 10 seek. IL Is
the country, and only In the country,
hat the full fascination and the fuii
convenience OF the wheel becomes APP
Axeft- by far the prettiest costume
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12

adapted for the production OF the fruits
of the temperate zone. II has much
sunshine. and It's soil Is said to contain
generous quantities OF the clementt
needed in frult-growlng. These condi-
tions may apply with more force to the
vine than 70 tree fruits. Already some-
thing has been done towards the produce
ton OF grapes and wine, but In cruda
way, and with no attempt TO cultivate
the best varieties. Competition In a
State fruit show Is expected 10 create
a helpful rivalry in this particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
Colorado, and New Mexico Fruits.

New York Evening Post)
CALIFORNIA; success in fruit culture has
stimulated the people Of nelghboring
States and Territories. having a some
what similar favorable climate, TO efforts
in the same line. Colorado has advanced
to the point of being peach-shipper this
year, and New Mexico is to have it's first
annual fair and fruit show in Santa Fe
on September 9TH. In soil and climate
New Mexico is said to be exceptionally
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
In Good working order.
Chicago Post.)

The politician grew enthusiastic.
ayes. sir" he said; "all dissatisfaction
has vanished In our county, and the
party Is united to a man."
who's the many'
In truth. although the companion OF
the politician was young. II was evident
that II wouldn't do 10 pick him up as a
nan With no worldly knowledge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
A Misunderstanding.

philadelphia North Americana
Guest: You said there was plenty or
fishing here. Your old brook is nothing
but a mosqulto-infested swamp.
Landlord: L said there were lots OF
bites
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-29
AMONG THE WAGE WORKERS.
Labor Day Matters Meeting Of Building
Trades Council.

The business Of the Labor day committee
for 1891 IS now drawing to "A close. Next sat
urday evening will probably bo the last meet
ing this year rs the only thing 20 be don @
now is 10 get in the tickets and make a settle
ment with tho steamboat company. Indica
tions now point TO a very successful result Of
the Labor day celebration.
The regular meeting Of the Building Trades
Council was held at Music hall building,
President John z. McElroy in tho chair, with
"A full delegation Of trades at roll call. There
was considerable discussion in regard to the
standing petition before the City Council in
having the city DO its own work instead of
letting IL out by contract. There was also
considerable discussion by the delegates on
the welfare Of the council.
The election OF officers resulted rs follows:
Joseph Hogg Paintes' Union, president; Will
liam A. Davis, Stone Cutters Union. vice
president; John j. Geary, Carpenters Union,
recording secretary; Maurice Hennessy.
Plumbers Union, secretary treasurer; Mar
tin Johnson, Painters Union, warden; Law
renee Kelley, Carpenters Union, George j.
Fox Cornico Workers Union, and Thomas
Coyle, Painters Union, trustees.
The installation of officers will tnkc place
Monday evening, October H.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-29
Horrible Death of a
"Shin" of Coal Miners.
FIRE BURNED MANY DAYS
Bodies Dis covered by Gang Of Men
Sent Down With Supplies.
NO ONE LIVED TO TELL THE TALE

Scranton. Pa, Sept. 90. In the .Jer-
myn No l line, rear Rendham, last even
ing, five mon met horri bio denth from
black damp the after accumulation
OF n fire. Tho dead are:
Isaac Watkins. fire boss, 80 years of
age. wife ana child.
William Iompkins. company man, 22
years. single.
Joseph smith. company man, 35 years,
wife and one child.
John Gallagher. company man, AZ
years, wife ana seven children.
William Franklin, company man. 26
years, wife.
Tho bodies OF all but Watkins were dis
covered by man who went down into
tne mine with supplies for combating the
fire. which since last tuesday mad been
raging in the mine.
The men who lost their lives presented
one "shift". They went on duty at 3
O'CLOCK. and nobody knew of their death
until the discovery OF the lifeiess bodies.
Not man in the party survived to toll
tho story In the case OF each body the
head pointed toward the shaft. in
dicating that they had struggled to
find the shaft and fresh air.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-29
HERMIT OF THE
SOUTH COUNTY.
Sorrow Made MisanihrOpe OF
Arnold Sherman.
A Sad Story Connected With the Man
Found d ad In Bel.

For the first thirty years OF his life,
Arnold Sherman, the aged hermit who
was found dead in bed at South King
stown Monday morning, was happy and
contented with his lot Being we'll edu'
Gated he had followed tho profession Of
teaching and had not a care in the world.
According TO the story as now related
sherman became nadly enamored with
one of the bundsomest young ladies' Of
the town, who after accepting his atten-
tions for some time gave him up for
another.
Ih.s was his first disappointment in
lie but 1t was Glsu his greatest, and one
from which ho lie .er recovered. For
few years he fought down his sorrow,
but finally, strong hearted man as he was,
IL so preyed upon mis- mind that he gave
up the mercantile life in which he had
entered at the time. and returned TO
the small cottage which, for his re-
naming years. has been his home
His next trouble was caused by tho
Narragansett Pier Railway running its
tracks through portion of his property
just previous 10 this secOnd blow Shcr-
man had given some evidence Of being
himself again, hut now his reason lett
him and On his dying day he eNaCed all
human beings HIS anger wns so great
that be would run and hide on hearing
az approaching train ana he never looked
nc one IN his life.
Within the first few years he has re.
mained indoors his food being furnished
by the town ANA carried 60 him by L. L.
Holly. tho only man allowed in bis Drop.
erty,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-29
PARNABY co. OPENING.
A Brilliant ard Successful Affair That
Was Largely Attend d.

One OF the most successful and brilliant fall
| openings in the annals of the j. b Birnaby
Company was that which occurred yesterday
! afternoon and evening at that far famed and
! well known establishment.
| The interior of the building was tastefully
| decorated for the occasion. tho ground floor
being n perfect bower of beautiful palms sup.
| piled from the hothouses of O'Connor the
| well known florist.
temporary bandstand had becn erected
on the second floor, in such position that
the music could be distinctly heard in all
parts of the building. Precisely al . $50 p. IN.
the arst concert began, and il is needless 10
say the music was enchanting and delighted
tho largo audience beyond measure, each
number ON the program being received with
loud applause.
Reeves Orchestra had boen engaged for the
occasion, and that alone was sufficient 10
draw large crowd. Nevertheless, tho man
agement was not prepared for the enormous
attendance, the crush being SO great that it
packed the immense establishment. The az.
ternoon and evening, therefore, were given
up solely TO the entertainment of guests, and
a royal good time was enjoyed by all
II was quite treat 10 roam about the
building and inspect the large stock cf first.
class goods on exhibition. the arrangement Of
which was superb. The ground floor was
occupied entirely by n magnificent display OF
mems suits of the latest styles, cuts and
fashions. ON the second floor was shown a
great varietyof chldrcn's and boys suits,
and on the further side tho ladies and mis-
scs' departments. Every article on eNhl.
bition was of fine quality, and constant
stream Of ladies and children passed through
this department and admired the magnificent
dist lay.
TIE third floor was given up 20 n display ut
overcoats for fall and winter use, and n Is safe
% say thero is a sufficient variety Of these 10
please the most fastidious map in tho state.
Tho establishment Is the largest retail
clothing store in New England. having be.
tween $500 and IS 600 square feet Of floor
space
more competent and courteous staff ~
saleSmon 10 would indeed be- difficult O. Gnd,
~ was ev.nccd in very marked degree yes
terday. cvcrv visitor present being treated
with the utm, =: consideration and courtesy.
The !. B Barnahy Company has reason 70
congratulate itself ON the pronounced success
of its latest fall opening. such entertain.
meats as that gU'er Yesterday are not only
conducive to the increase of trade, but nr,
an ample evidence that the - g. Barnahy
Comuany is an up-t,.datc progressive and
prosperous concern.