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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
I'm TrAnHOIn.

1t is peculiar fact, though an admitted
one that transoms are of little or no use
except 10 accumulate dust, but no builder
will honestly declare it, If you really be-
lieve in the ventilating value of II tran
som, remove the window entirely and sup
ply its place with silk curtain, loose at
the lower edge. which will flutter TO and
fro, not unpleasingly You may close the
transom entirely and cover the opening
with drapery, which will he good back
ground, and just below 1t may fix II shelf,
which will hold plaster cast or two and
"a pot of some bright colored ware. Some.
times there is light enough in the hall to
admit of having jar filed with long
sprays Of German ivy or tradescantia
growing in water set upon such shelf.
Again, you may conceal your transom
with mass Of the dried palm leaves which
are sold in the oriental shops Or panel
of fretwork may take the place of the dis
oarded window. and the transom still be
useful as ventilator When two tran
SONS come close together, try the shelf
and drapery arrangement for one and the
palms for the other, arranging the latter
so they will rest partly against the drapery.
Against the inner or fiat side of a transom
you may with advantage hang picture
of such shape and size as to entirely con.
ceal the opening and its frame, fastening
1t fiat against the wall New York Com
mercial
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
Hats and Bonnets.

The first autumn hats and bonnets in
colors are darker tones of the oddly
braided, gay hued styles that have been
so popular all summer. The iris, violet
and periwinkle shades are repeated, the
various dyes in green and brown straw,
and these and other snowy colors will
rival the black models that are to usurp
no small portion of the domain of au
tumn fashions in millinery, and wholly
black trimmings will rule very largely
to the exclusion of the mass Of color
that has so predominated for seasons
past. There will be great use of large,
broad, fluffy ostrich plumes, with little
or no use on hats of real elegance of the
little stark, stiff, stuffed, tricolored eff
gies with dyed beiks and legs, bead
eyes, and wired wings that have so long
been looked upon asan essential decora-
ton of all Fashionable hats New York
Post
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
Never Strike and Seldom Complain.

There is one class Of laborers, says
The Woman's Journal, which never
strikes and seldom complains. They get
up at o'clock in the morning and new
er go TO bed until 10 or III o'clock at
night. They work without ceasing dur
ing the whole of that time and receive
no other emolument than food and
clothing They understand something
of every branch of economy and labor,
from finance to cooking. Though harass-
ed by 100 responsibilities, though driv-
EN- and worried, though reproached and
looked down upon, they never revolt,
and they cannot organize for their own
projections Not even sickness relieves
them from their post, No sacrifice is
deemed too great for them to make, and
no incompetency in any branch of their
work is excused. No essays or poems
are written in tribute to their steadfast-
ness. They die in the harness and are
supplanted as quicklyas may be. These
are the housekeeping wives of the la
boring men.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
Autumn shades.

All the warm, soft shades of red and
brown and yellow are worn this au-
tumn The old fashioned wallflower, if
it were still i'll bloom, would be quite
correctly CARRIED as far as colors 60,
and the sunfower violet and peony
would not be very far behind the fash
ion. All shades of rosy pink, from del
icate anemone to watermelon tint, are
in demand by the makers of evening
gowns and by the trimmers of smart
little bonnets for evening wear or for
calling
Golden, reddish and russell browns
are used for the deliberately trimmed
street gowns and for smooth cloth coats
Puppies in wonderful shades of iris
and orchid and "fleur de Russie" are
cen in ribbons, in dress goods and in
velvet Blues in half a dozen more
shades than are worn usually are shown
for cloth suits. New York Commercial
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
TorchIightA From Cattails.

This is the time of year for torchlight
professions. Just now the cattails or
rushes in the swamps are brown and
ripe, ready for the picking Boys who
wish to celebrate any event or to hold
a striking initiation i'll some of their
societies should gather a great bundle
of the cattails and store them in some
dry attic In few weeks time they
will have grown almost dry enough to
crumble off and hutter away in the
wind. Now dip them in kerosene oil,
and when the procession is ready to
start light them all at once They will
blaze up quite suddenly and burn for a
long time with a bright, flaring light
much better. than the ordinary tin
torches. For boys procession there is
nothing like them. Record
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
The TOYS Talk Of the World.

II should like. said the vase from the china
store,
ITO have seen the world little more.
when they carried me here. | was wrapped
up tight,
But they say it is really lovely sight.
"Yes, said little plaster bird,
"That is exactly what have heard
'There are thousands of trees and, oh. what
a sight
II must be when the candles are all alightl'
The fat top rolled on his other side.
at is not in the least like that" he cried.
Except myself and the kite and ball,
None OF you knows of the world at all.
"There are houses and pavements hard and
red,
And everything spins around. he said
sometimes it goes slowly and sometimes fast
And often it stops with "A bump ut last.
The wooden donkey nodded his head.
NJ had heard the world was like that, " he said
The kite and the ball exchanged smile,
But they did not speak IL was not worth
while.
Katharine Pyle in st. Nicholas
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
The Cohhle Season.

The horse chestnut trees are catching
it nowadays at the hands of small boys,
or rather from stones and clubs impelled
from their hands, for the cobble season
is at hand. Cobble is curious game.
The horse chestnut is suspended by a
string which passes through a gimlet
hole and is knotted One boy holds out
his cobble at arms length, and his OPP
ponent whacks it with his cobble. The
nut which remains unbroken adds a
tally to the other cobble, and when that
is smashed it adds two to the successful
youths chestnut And so it goes on un-
til peculiarly tough nut may get a
record of several hundred Worcester
Gazette.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
Nutrition For Consumptives.

The following is recommended as
food that would be nutritious for one
suffering from chronic consumption.
since ordinary foods had become repug
nant: One hard boiled egg, which when
perfectly cold is pressed through sieve
so that the albumen and hard yolk may
be thoroughly triturated; then add to
this by thorough stirring two heaping
tablespoonfuls of perfectly roasted pea
nuts which have been ground or chop.
ped very fine This will make two in.
termediate meals, say one at II a. IN.
and one at p m. A cracker or glass
of hot milk will help the ingestion and
secure perfect nutrition. -Hygienio Ga
zetta
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
Poker In the Postomoe.

"Give me three aces, said a sport
ing man at the stamp window of the
postoffice, just before noon, couple of
days ago.
The stamp clerk passed out three l
cent stamps.
Now deal me pair of deuces. -
The clerk passed out the Q cent
stamps
Il see you understand the game F"
said the man.
Yep said the clerk ANTE up"
The man placed cents on the shelf.
My pot. said the clerk as he scoop
ed it in
The men smiled as they parted. =
New York Commercial
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04

1--WE have come, said the chairman
of the committee, Ito ask you to take
this nomination The city needs a man
like you-strong brave, self made, self
reliant. owning no master. fearing no
man. "
The great man was visibly touched.
IN not deny" said he, THAT your
kind words have shaken my resolution
/ trust that if elected ! may justify your
confidence and prove that | am indeed
strong, brave, self reliant; that | own
no master and fear no man Suppose
you wait minute till l see If my wife
will let me accept? Strand Magazine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
How Bad Il Ached.

A dear little boy about years old
had the toothache. But he had great
deal of self control Although he was
so little, he was very brave boy. He
sat upon mamma bed, not saying a
word, although one could tell by his
dismal expression how much he suffered.
Mamma was very sorry.
docs your tooth hurt so very much.
Earlier" she asked
"Hurtl" he exclaimed You bet it
hurtsl 1t just beats the cars, mamma. ."
Brooklyn Eagle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
BESSIE AND HER DOG.

How the Brave Newfoundland Lost His
Life Defending His Mistress.
Wednesday morning Ranchman Sam
Dodge, who lives IL miles southwest OF
Caney, Kan, in the Usage country,
went to Vinita on business, and shortly
after he had gone Bessie, his 5-year-old
daughter, wandered away from home in
an attempt to follow him. Mrs. Dodge
discovered her absence about two hours
after her husbands departure. She
made thorough search of the premises,
and, failing to find the child, notified
the neighbors of her disappearance.
They turned out in force and secured
the prairies all that day and all that
night and all the next day searching for
the little wanderer. Late Thursday
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04

Two Denver boys have lately floated
the stars and stripes by kites a mile
above the summit of Pixies peak and
claim that it is the highest point ever
attained by Old Glory
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
The Doll Edna Wants.

Edna wants baby brother. She says
"A ably would be SO nice to wheel
around III "A carriage, mamma Dolls
are always getting broken when the car
riage tips over philadelphia Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04

M. Thirswend, of Grosbeck, Tex,
that when he has a spell of indi-
ion, and feels bad and sluggish, he
Is two OF DeWitt's Little Early
RS at night, and he Is all right the
morning Many thousands Of
assrs do the same thing. DO your
a. Benedict, Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04

1.-THE worst cold / ever had in my
: was cured by Chamberlain's Cough
lmedy," writes w. H. Norton, of
tier Creek, Cal "This cold left me
F. III a cough and / was expectorating
y the time. The remedy cured me,
bl | want all OF my friends when
ubled with a cough or cold to use
FIfor it will do them good. - Sold by
TX Bangs, druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
ave You a skin Disease!

, rheum, scald head, ringworm, &C.
la, itch, BARRIERS itch, ulcers,
ches, chronic, erysipelas, liver
IS, prurigo, psonasis, or other erup-
IS Of the skin-what DR.. Agnew' 5
>tment has done for others it can do
lyou-cure you. One application
IS relief.-35 cents. Sold by w. /.
edict, and Holmes 81 Connell. IL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
..painIess and Delightful Catarrh

emedy" is the good word which John
acInnes, Wathaback Bridge, N. s.,
hs to say of DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal
Ipwder, after having suffered from
Atarrhal Deafness for years. In 10
Linutes from the first application he
nd relief, and after using but one bot
y his hearing was restored in all its
htural acuteness. Not an excuse for
OF cure with such a rem
Law within reach Of you Sold by w.
Menedict. and Holmes a. Connell. Is.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04

The three-year-old boy of ia. John
son, of Lynn Centre, H., is subject to
attacks OF Group. Mr.. Johnson says he
lis satisfied that the timely use of Cha a.
|berlain's Cough Remedy, during II
severe attack, saved his little boy 5
life. He is in the drug business, a
member OF the firm of Johnson Bros.
|of that place and they handle great
many patent medicines for throat and
hung diseases. He had all these To
choose from, and skilled physicians
ready to respond to his call, but select
ed this remedy for use In his own family
BIT time when his child's life was in
hanger, because he knew it To be
superior to any other, and famous the
country over for its cures of Group.
Mr.. Johnson says this is the best sell
ng cough remedy they handle, and
hat it gives splendid satisfaction in all
asses. Sold by Fisk Bangs. druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04

: ere is no need OF little children
m tortured by scald head. eczema
Iskin eruptions. DeWitt's Witch
A Salve gives instant relief and
permanently. w. |. Benedict,
pgist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04

Aittle things done every day by the
,nblest members Of our order, may
ing IL to perfection, and surely per-
lion is no little thing. Oregon Re-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04

On one day, few weeks since, the
|eople of Barcelona were startled to
zee the sea rise and fall three feet at
Intervals OF about ten minutes for sew
|ral hours. The same thing was OBJ
|erved fifteen years ago, during the
|ruption of Sumatra Volcano; and
bis latter phenomenon was doubtless
| e to a similar cause.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04

There are people who know what has
become OF every cent they ever had.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04

A boy is never too trifling TO learn to
whistle real loud through his fingers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
WHAT TO 30.

There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
fulfills every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part OF the urinary passages. 1t
corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad ef-
fects following use Of liquors. wine or
beer, and overcOmes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to get up
many times during the night to urinate.
The mild and extraordinary effect of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t stands
the highest for its wonderful cures of
the most distressing cases. If you
need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists, price fifty
cents and one dollar. You may have
"a sample bottle and pamphlet both sent
free by mail Mention the BELDING
BANNER and send your address TO DR..
Kilmer q Co., Binghampton, N. Y.
The proprietors of this paper guaran-
tee the genuineness Of this offer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
CURED
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours; a sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition OF the kidneys
When urine stains linen il is evidence
of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
To urinate or pain in the back, is also
convincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out OF order.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
CHIlDREN'S SUITS.

In Children suits we start them at
7sc and for ST. so So, ST. 50 and So we
give you splendid values.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
Bows and ChiIdren's Overcoats.

In Boys and Childrens overcoats we
have an endless variety for 81. so, 50. 90
and So. so. New, hobby and well made
garments.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-04
YOUNG MEMS SUITS.

In Young Mems suits we can show
you splendid all wool suit for So so
and Sd. so No other house in the city
can equal it.
The record-union., 1897-12-12
FOR POOR CHILDREN.
Christmas Tree at the Hall Of the
Volunteers of America.

The good people of the Volunteers of
America have taken in hand the mat
ter cf looking after the Christmas
wants of the poor children of the city.
There are scores of little ones who
have never known the happiness of re-
ceiving toys, etc, from a Christmas
tree, and it is in the hope of being able
to let a little happiness and sunshine
into the dull lives of these children that
the Volunteers have taken hold of the
matter.
OF course they can do nothing with
out the help of others, wherefore they
appeal to all who are able to do so to
contribute articles that will please the
children of the poor, who would other
wise have no participation in the gem
eral Christmas good cheer They will
gladly receive at their hall, 304 *
street, any donations that may be
made, and on the night before Christ
mas everything will be displayed on a
beautiful Christmas tree and then dis
tributed among such children as may
be present or known to be in need
Articles of clothing, as we'll as toys,
will be very acceptable; in fact. any
thing useful or pleasing to the little
ones. In many families there are
quantities of toys and other partly used
articles that would be useful to some
children, and all such Will be gladly ac-
ceptad
The record-union., 1897-12-12

Try McMorry's 35c tea. 531 NJ.
The record-union., 1897-12-12

BUTTER - Creamery-Fancy 266261ac
per ID; special brands, higher; seconds,
24a25c. Dairy-Fancy, 2sc; good to
choice 19a22c; lower grades, 16I1Sc.
Pickled-Nominal Firkn, nominal;
Creamery Tub, nominal.
fornia Cream Cheddar 11Q12c; Young
America, 12Q1Sc: Eastern, 12aI4c.
EGGS-Store, 23925c; Ranch. 21d30c:
Eastern, 14Q20c for cold storage; Duck
Eggs. 20a25c per dozen.
POULTRY-Live Turkeys. 1la12e per
n; Dressed Turkeys, llQ13c per 10: Roost-
ers. So 756I4 for old and So 59Gi4 for young
Broiiers. 81 5oa3 % fer small and S3 25a3 Is
for large: Fryers. 50 5oa4; Hens. sSG4 %;
Ducks. S3 5o6f4 80 for old and young; Geese,
81 25lll rs per pair; Goslings, 81 2501 IS:
Pigeons. 81 per dozen for old and .
CANE a iF -Naliard. ssaS 50: Teal, 81 Is;
Sprig. 81: Widgeon, 81 so; Small Ducks,
81 25; Quail, ,sl@l 2: Brant, s. 5oal s, g:
English Snipe, 81 75df2: Jack Snipe $ltI1 IS;
Hare. 81 Rabbits, Slal 90.
The record-union., 1897-12-12
A VERY JUVENILE THIEF.
A SIX BOY STEALS
A LADY'S PURSE.
When Caught He Returned What
Money He Had Not Given
His "Chum."

Miss Tillie Cohen, one of the buxom
young women who helps to fill out the
cast in the In Gay New York theat-
rical company, which occupied the
stage of the Metropolitan Theater last
night, yesterday fell a victim 10 one
of the youngest thieves on record.
The young lady was looking over the
stock of goods at Geiser & Kaufman's
store on K street, with view OF pur-
chasing a pair of shoes, and While be-
ing waited ON she laid her purse be-
side her on the seat
While the interesting trying on act
was in progress a 6-year-old boy enter
ed the store, and sneaking up pehlnd
the young woman, slipped his hand be-
tween the Stats of the seat, plcked up
the purse and was gone in an instant.
A few minutes later, when ready to
leave the store, Miss Cohel scovered
her loss. 1t was then tha wee tot OF
a girl came forward and told how a
little shaver, on whom she had her
eve had stolen the purse. The little
one said the boy thief wore red cap,
and the young woman who is in the
cast of I'm Gay New York. immedi-
ately started out to look for a small
boy with a red cap.
She walked up K street to Ninth. and
was there rewarded by seeing a red
cap with hard little face under it
sizing up one of the show windows in
Hale Brothers & Co.'s store.
Here, young man. said the young
woman, weren't you in the shoe store
down the street little While ago?'
Yep! Here's yer money" replied
the diminutive thief, producing 81 so in
silver.
Yes" returned the young woman,
'but it is short 30 cents. Where is the
rest?''
Give it to my chum," replied the lit
tie fellow.
But where is the purse?" inquired
the theatrical favorite.
Hid it over there in the alley" re-
piled the boy, jerking his thumb in the
direction of L street.
"You come with me and dig up that
purse, commanded the buxom young
woman, and the child went and found
the purse where he had hidden it.
Then Miss Cohen marched her thief
down to Seventh and K streets, where
she turned him over to officers Maley
anu DUuSldS. VINO HldIcHeu MN uON IL
to the Police Station, after they had
notified his mother of his arrest. Miss
Cohen also visited the station, and be-
fore she left had been initiated into the
mysteries of the hobo" the river
side" the female" and several other
cells. and expressed herself as delight
ed With her experience. if not charmed
with the views and odors of the Jail.
J.
and made his bow in the Police Court
several months ago as the result Of a
raid he and a baby brother had made
on the chicken yard belonging to the
proprietors of the Cooperative Store at
Tenth and K streets. They had lifted"
several dozen fowls, which they turned
loose in their mothers back yard.
Chief of Police Drew gave the moth
er of the boy one of the WarmeSt leo
The record-union., 1897-12-12
Superior Court Notes.

Judge Hart yesterday set for trial on
the I'D the case of Joseph Green, Jr,
against the California Navigation and
Improvement Company, which is on
appeal from the Justices Court.
The case of p. G. Crimmins against
j. G. Van Tine was called and con-
tinued till the 2lst
Judge Hughes yesterday entered a
decree in favor of A. w. Rhodes and
against Helena S. Cheever and others,
quieting title to a piece of property in
dispute.
In Judge Johnson's court a similar
decree was rendered in the case of w.
d. Stalker against the estate of Will
lam French, deceased.
F. w. Holland, a railroad employe,
yesterday filed a petition in insolvency.
He owes $500 CO. and has no available
assets.
The record-union., 1897-12-12
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
Fair Trade in Local Produce Cir
cles Yesterday.
SacramentO. ~. lIth.

Sacramento, Deg. lltIl-
There was q fair amount Of trade in local
produce circles yesterday, though not by
any means what should be expected for
the cloae Of the week.
Following are the retail prices for the
various articles mentioned:
FLOUR-Family Extras, g 90 per 100
It's: 81 IS for so lbs
lings. 20G30c; Mandarins, zoe; Lines,
l0c Lemons, 15U25c, Cocoanuts, 10c each:
Rananas 25c per dozen; Strawberries.
lee; Grapes, &c per 10; Apples. &c: Pears,
NUTS-New Walnuts, 15c per 10; New
Almonds 12l2c New Brazils. 1212c; Pc
cans Ice; Filberts, 15c.
DAIRY PRODUCE-dB3utter 2o1
pic per rb; Mountain, zoe; Valley Roll. is
a20c; Petaiuma, Acc per roll; Creamery,
6Oc per roll Cheese-California, 15c per
cry. l5d20c; Genuine Swiss, 40c; American
Cheese, 20c; Neufchatel, 10c.
VEGETABLES 214c per 10;
Celery l0c per head; Caulifiower, 1Oc per
head: Artichokes, Coo per dozen; New Po-
tatoes, 2Lc per fb; Turnips, Beets, Pars-
nips, Carrots, Lettuce, Radishes. Leek
and Green Onions l212c per dozen bunches;
Onions, &c per ID; Peppers, 5c per ID; Sweet
MEATS-Beef-Prim Rib Roast. 12l29
15c; Loin Steak, 12l2aI5c; Rump Steak,
1Oc; Chuck Roast, 10c., Rump, Sc: Brislxet,
SC; Chuck Steak. 10c. Veal-Loin and Rib
Chops, 15c Roast Veal, 12c. Mutton-Leg,
ton Stew. Sc; Shoulder Chops Sc. Pork
SG12c per ID: Corned Beef, S41219c; Sau-
sage. i21ac; Vienna Sausage, sc; Bacon,
sai3lac; Ham, 12l4@13Ac.
POULTRY-Hens fec each; Spring, sec
each; Broilers, 25Q40c each Tame Geese,
81 so each; Tame Ducks, Zoe each; Tur-
keys, 15c for live and lie for dressed per 10.
GAME-Quail. 25cs per pair. Ducks
Canvasbacks. 81 per pair; Mallard, 75QS5c;
! Sprig, soc: Teal, 35c; Small Ducks, 35c;
| Geese 75c per pair: Brants, 40c; Squirrels,
35c per pair; Cottontails, 35c per pair;
! Hare, 40c per pair.
EGGS-California, 40c per dozen; East
err 2nlI2lc ner dozen.