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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

Muncie and Richmond, Indiana, are
preparing to try the Pingree lot-garden
scheme this year on a more extensive
scale and systematic basis than any
city in Indiana has yet attempted.
Richmond has been experimenting
along these lines for the last three
years-not individually, but as a city,
and under city management. The re-
suits have been wonderful. The poor
of the city have thus been employed
and have raised enough each year to
take them through the winter with
plenty OF food. The city council has
lust voted an appropriation of several
hundred dollars to carry on the early
pring preliminary work, and citizens
re pledging their vacant lots to the
ity-not TO individuals. More than
so lots will be given over to that pur-
ose this spring and the city superin-
sndent, who Is appointed by the mayor
nd paid by the city. is now entering
he names Of those who want the gar
ems and assigning them to certain
It's. Only the poor need apply and the
mount of ground given is regulated by
le size OF the family. The ground is
oxen and prepared by the city, and
city, through the government, pro-
des all OF the seed All that is re-
tired of the poor is to plant, till and
re for the ground and harvest the
ops. The city superintendent super
SEES all of this work, and If he finds
at man is negligent he will appoint
lers 10 attend TO the work and reap
} reward This system costs the
something. but the cost is slight
en- compared with savings in the
g winter months when such de-
nds were made on charity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

You cannot Judge mans religion
by the condition of his front yard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

he value OF the instruments and
hinery exported from the United
es during 1897 for scientific pur-
S was s3,054.453, which was an in
Sc OF 100000 as compared with
exports in 1896.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

England can never be considered an
ally OF ours while her army continues
to blow African savages from the
mouths OF her cannons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

Again has Spain demonstrated her
pre-eminence in diplomacy. She drop
ped II first.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

1t is confidently asserted that during
this little scuffie tea, coffee and breath
will be untaxed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Lie Ava,

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full OF life. nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder-worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists. Soc or ST. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

If a man could only see himself az
others see him he wouldn't say word
about it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

If Eve hadn't been forbidden to eat
that apple the chances are it wouldn't
have happened
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

No man can get rich loafing around
stores and saloons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

If man thinks life isn't worth liv-
ing he can very easily find a way to
give il up.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

Upon hearing of the Spanish loss at
Manila the pope was almost overcome
and SAID he wished he could have died
before this war was begun.
Secretary Long says that Dewey win
be made an acting admiral at once and
later his nomination to be rear admiral
will he sent to the Senate.
W. Il. Blanchard, chairman OF the
Joint Traffic Railroad association, has
been named as a brigadier-general of
volunteers, and will be attached TO the
quartermaster's department of the
army. TO take charge of all matter re-
lating TO the TRANSPORTATION Of troops
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

10 North or South, no East or West,
parties or half parties; but the un-
a unit for free Cuba and the Mon
doctrine in its broadcast sense. No
e wholesale starvation, no more
te slavery, no more foreign govern
{ control Of anything or anybody
his continent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

A thirsty man will catch at a straw.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

Candy Cathartc. cure constipation forever
Ice 25c. IL c. c. c. fail. druggists refund money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

The reply sent by Secretary of the
Navy Long to Commodore Dewey was
as follows:
Dewey. Manila.-The President. in
the name of the American people.
thanks you and your officers and men
for your splendid achievement and
overwhelming victory. In recognition
he has appointed you acting admiral
and will recommend vote of thanks
to you by congress. LoNG.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-29
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle ac-
tion and soothing effect Of Syrup
OF tI@S when in need Of n laXa-
t,%e, and if the father and moth
or be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use;
SO that 1t IS the best family rem
rdy known and every family
should have Il bottle. Manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup
COmpanV.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-29
Mr.. Smith Declines

EDITOR STAR: Please allow me
space i'll your columns to say To
the citizens OF OcAia that after
considering the matter | have de-
cIdrd to not become Il candidate
for mavOr TO fill the short uncX-
pred term Of Mr.. Campbell. l
wish To h!rauk my friends for the
manifested desire tEat | should
be u candidate. feel that in
this request they have conferred
upon me no small honor.
Respectfully, Il K. SMITH.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-29
Band Concert Tonight

The Metropolitan Band will
give an op"H air conccrt from the
band stand tonight IN honor Of
Major G.. III. Campbell, vino has
resigned from tie presidency Of
the band, anr leaves tomorrow
for hlS future horne IL Nnrth Car
o.iuH. All are cordially invited
to come out and hear the excel
lent uu>ic The following is the
program, mostly new pieces.
Any special request for other
pieces will b. compiled with:
"AmcrIca Forever, march.
"Manama Chilian Dance"
:'Down Ole Tampa Bay"
Medley overture, "The Best
Ever
"iiIng Cotton" march.
"SAntiag go WaItzes.
"Briar Rose" idyl.
"Fhe FIiiibustcr,' two step.
Star Spangl"d Banner.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-29
Beats the k!Ondike

Mr.. y. G.. Thomas. Of Mlrys-
Vile, Texas, has found a more
valuable discovery than has yet
been made in the klOndliEe. For
wears he suffered untold agony
from consumption, accompanied
by hclnOrrhagc and was abso-
luteIy cured by Dr.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. lie dcclarc.i
that gold is Of lttIA value in COM
pariSOn with this marvellous cure;
would have is, even if il cost il
hundred dollars q bottle. ASth-
ma. bronchitis and all throat and
lung affections arc positively
cured by DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption. Trial bot
ties free at +. G.. AlwOrth x
Co. 5 drug store. Regular size 30
cents ami 81 Guaranteed TO cure
or prlrr refunded.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-29

A Most Delightful Party

At the beautiful and notably
hospitable home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs b. D. Hodge, on
North Magnolia street, Miss
Josie gave a very pleasant party
to about forty of her young
friends last evening. The house
was handsomely decorated with
flags, palms and flowers, and the
yard and vcrandas brilliantly
lighted with Japanese lanterns.
1t was a "needIe party" and,
as its name suggests, the princI-
pal feature Of the evenings en-
tcrtainment and one that elected
much amusement was "threadlng
the ncedle,' q contest in which
the participants wed with each
other in seeing which could thread
the most needles. AS most Of
those present had never seen the
game played before, they entered
, iuto the fun with q will. Numer-
Gus small tables were placed
about the room with q tray of
needles on each. -Four sat at a
table and d boy and girl threaded
en- either end of IL thread
stretched across the table at right
angles. This game lasted for two
hours and after q "cOunt' Miss
Georgia Smith was awarded the
lady's prize, a handsome solid
gold bat pin, and Lee Cox the
gentleman prize, solid gold
scarf pin. Each guest was pro
vided with d pretty little souvenir
card on which TO keep tally.
Other games We're indulged in,
the Virginia reel WIS executed OF
the vel1nd;,, and some very
sweet vocal and several brilliant
instrumental pieces were pleasant
fea lures Of the evening.
The refreshments were IN abun.
dance, most delicious and dainty
and very pis'ttily served by Mas
ter Arthur Hodge and IiLllc Miss
Leafy Sylvester, who felt the
honor and responsibility of lht
important task Of ndminiSte erIns
TO the bodily wants OF SO many
guests resting heavily on THEN
tyounG shoulders.
So delightful was the evening
aud so lightly did the hour, fl,
,i,;lt it was almost two O'Clock
before II" last guest had depart
ed, each and every one praisins
The executive ability Of the Nonns
hostess most highly in planning
and carrying TO such Il successful
finish IN evening OF so much gen
ulnc pleasure to all.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-29
THE PRICE OF PEACE
Will Not BE Smali-Uncle Sam Does
Not Fight for Fun Spain Will
Probably be Slow to Accept
Our Terms

Washington, July 80. - The
cabinet has been in session since
| q. m, all members present.
Secretary Day has been III con
ference with thn president since
early this morning. The official
answer to Spain will probably be
delayed till Saturday or Monday.
The president desires to hear of
ficialIy from Dewey and Merritt
before an answer Is sent 10 Mad
rid. The Philippine situation IS
said to depend on their opinions.
1t is IutinIated thi>> morning that
the reply Of the United States
Will be totally different from
that confidently expected. The
president, II iS said, Will demand
of Spain the immediate Withdraw
al of all her troops from Cuba
and Porto Rico, and the public
acknowledgment of the rein
uuishment Of :lll her territory in
the West indies. also The. reSumD-
tion Of diplomatic relations, which
were broken oil When WOOdford
WAS unce1emOniDuSiy seat out Of
Madrid, before hn was able to
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-29
4 Set Of Cyclopedia for Sale

viii Sell the Columbia Cyclo-
prdia, 81 volumes, up-to-dafe, in
eXcrl'cnt condition, good is new,
1T Il bargain. Apply to j. a
Perry, Anthony, Fla. 1mdw.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-29
COTTON PLANT PICNIC
Cotton Planters Have Dinner, Lem.
Onade. Iced Cakes, ElOquence
and Rain Galore

and Rain Galore
The Cotton Plant picnic was a
big success. Over three hundred
persons were present. Hon. II.
w. Long presided and introduc-
ed the speakers. The picnic took
place in the Seckingcr hammock,
a mile west Of Nartel. 1t was a
lovely place, and the veil Of
clouds tempered the fiery rays of
the July sun, making it very com
Portable for all. The success Of
the gathering was remarkable
from the fact that it had not been
extensively advertised and the
purposes Of the organizers We're
only made known a week ago.
The prime movers in the cause
were MesdameS j. NJ Smith, II.
w. Long, w. N. Long, George
Ross and others, with Il helping
hand from the people Of ia" com
munity. The proceeds Of the re-
freshment stand went toward
buying seats for st. Johns
charch. Those who had charge
of it and diShcd out the refresh
ments were Julian Robinson,
Editor Charles Y. Miller OF the
Leroy News, and the Messrs.
LanGley.
The dinner was IN edible poem.
Can we say more?
Those who spoke were MasSrS.
Smith, Cooper, Mcleod, Zewad-
ski, Moser, Aver and Stroller.
Then came q rainstorm, and for
j good half hour 1t poured and the
crowd sought shelter in their We
hicles and under umbrellas, The
descending moisture cut out Uncle
Billy Folks speech.
The ladies desire the Star to
specially name the generous do
nations and courteous kindness Of
Mr.. Clarke, tlc turpcntine man,
who Is truly n friend Of the fair
sex and a generous givcr to Il
good cause.
The Star representative returns
thanks TO the Long families for
their gracious hospitality.
Mr.. Aver, in his address, paid
his respects to the OclIa ncWSpa-
pcrS, csprciaIly V the Star, and laid
grave stress on what the Star
said about him and his fitness for
tax collector. He insisted that
the Star had aSsailed his integrity.
We demur. For we can not read
in that article which appeared IN
the Star of July 25-"Mr. Tha G.
"rd and Mr.. Aver" wore
that could be construed by Il foe
as impugning or casting Il Shad-
ow OF suspicion OF Mr. Ayer'S 5
honesty or integrity. Ca the
contrary, we said he had Il
high reputation along these lines
equal to his opponent. But
what we asked to know was,
what about his knowledge OF
bookkeeping and fitness 10 adj
minister the accounts of the tax
collectors office? This is all and
nothing more. And as Mr.. Aver,
in private conversation, said to
the editor, if the article dId not
aSSall his integrity, he would pub-
lIcIy say SO. We read the article
over this morning and fail to sec
that we have aSSaiIed Mr.. Aver :
integrity. How could we when
we have never heard it CUES
toned The query about las
qualifications to keep the tax col
lectOr'S books Is a le@Itimltr ont
, and maEy voters have said to the
editor, "GIad you raised the ques
: ton
\ delightful feature Of the pic.
mic was the guitar music by j. VI
and j. n. Hud gems and the Misses
Barco and WmgStead.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-29

II lnJ have been sick YOU viii
find Hood, : Sarsapari.ia the best
medicine You can take TO give you
appetite and strength and restore
you 10 a condnion Of perfect
health.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-29

The motto, Made in Ger
many" must take 4 ba"I; seat,
and YOU will endorse the above
when you see the handsome
AMERICAN
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-29

Ten mills, one cent,
Ten cents, one dime,
Ten dimes. one dollar,
One dollar, ten collars,
At j. J. Fulier's, the tailor,
clothier and furniSher.
HOODS PILLS cure nausea, sick
headache, bilioIsness and all liver
ills. Price p cents.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-05

drst article appeared, and have just now
published another article about it in which
The original reports arc completely Dorffed the
cure Is permanent, aud then publish fac
Hmtis " the check giuon by the Canadian Mt-
fudt Life association for Si659. 90 amount of to-
tai disability cldim paid by them to Ifr. Pstch
The first account stated that the patient
lsee address below had been pnralytic for
hve years, that there was such total lack
OF feeling in his limbs and body, thnt pin
run full length could not be felt; that he
could not walk or help himself mt all; for
two years he was not dressed Furthermore
that he was blonted was for that reason al
most unrecognizable, and could not get his
clothes on. The paralysis was so complete
astoatfect the face andprevented him from
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-05
A FRIENDS ADVICE.
And what it led to.

II 10 not . COMMON occurrence that .
friendly word should be the means Of Civ
ing nearly forty years Of happiness and
health TO the person needing the advice IL
carried. This was the case with Mary
Lingard. At twenty-five she was dragging
out her days in misery. At sixty lone she
finds herself SO active and strong she can
do work that would shame many younger
woman, aud looks back on thirty-six
happy, healthiul years of industry. But
let her tell her story:
"rhirty.six years ago had great trouble
with my liver. The doctors allowed that
there were tumors growing on 1t, and they
blistered my side in an effort to give me
relief. l at that time earning my
living tailorcss, but for Ave years,
between the pain in my side and the
blisters 1 was in constant misery, and
work was drag to me, with no prospect
of relief; fortunately for me, however, =
friend advised me to take DR.. Ayers Gar
saparilia, and finally persuaded me to tax e
regular course of ii. When first COM
menced taking the Sarsaparilla my side
was so painful that could not fasten my
dress, and for a time I did not get any
relief, but my friend advised me to per
severe and relief was sure to come, and
come II did. This happened, as say,
thirty-six years ago. My liver has never
troubled me since, and during these years
have passed through the most critical
period of womau's life without any par
ticular trouble, and to-day, at siIty-one
years of age, l am active and strong, and
able to do days work that would upset
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-05

nany . younger woman. Ever siaes ny
recovery have taken . couple OF bottiee
Of DR.. Ayers sarsaparilla each spring, aud
am quite satisfied that owe my Rsod
health to this treatment. give this testi-
monial purely in the hope that Il may
meet the eye of some poor suderer"-
MARY LINoARp, woodstock, Ont.
DR.. Ayers Snrsaparilla has won its way
to every corner Of the world by the praise
of its friends; those who have tried II and
who know they were cured by the use OF
the remedy. There is nothing SO strong
as this personal testimony. Ii throws all
theories and fancies to the winds and
stands solidly upon the rock of expert
ence challenging every skeptic with .
positive ~ knoo." Ayers Sarsaparilla
with its purifying and WALKING action or
the blood is a radical remedy for every
form of disease that begins in tainted or
impure blood Hence tumors, sores,
ulcers, boils, eruptions and similar dis
eases yield promptly to this medicine.
Some cases arc more stubbor II thar others,
but persistence with In. Ayers SarAapa-
rilla usually results in a complete cure.
Mary Lingard began with bottle, and
rilla. When she was cured she realized
that 4 medicine that could cure disease
could also prevent II. So she took couple
of bottles each spring and kept in perfect
health. There are thousands of similar
cases on record. Some of these are
Eathered into DR.. Ayers sCurebook. little
Cook of 100 pages which is sent free by the
]. c. Aver Co, Lowell, Mass. Write for 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-05

The above is the substance of the first
article published by the Monitor. Now fol
low some clippings, taken from the same
paper two years nfterward and there is not
the slightest shadow of doubt. in view of
this testimony, that Mr. Pctch's cure is
permanent. Here follows the account:
On being again questioned, Mr.. Petch
said: "You see those handS-the skin is now
natural and elastic. Once they were hard
and without sensation. YOu could pierce
them with pin and | would notfeelit, and
what is true of my hands is true of the rest
of my body. Perhaps you have observed
that | have now even ceased to use a cane,
and can get about my business perfectly
well. You may say Ufrs Is absolutely no
doubt as to nD cure being permanent. Iudecd
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-05

one say, in the face of such testimony. that
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are not entitled to
the careful consideration of any suffering
man, woman or child Is not the case in
truth n miracle of modern medicine'
To make the evidence complete we publish
above n fac simile cut of the check received
by Mr. Petch from the Canadian Mutual
Life Association, being the amount due him
for total disability 1t is unnecessary to add
that this life insurance association did not
pay this large amount of money to Mr..
Petch. except after the most careful exam
inntion of his condition by their medical
experts. They must have regarded him
as forever incurable.
Mr.. Petch's address is as follows, Reuben
Petch, Griersville, Ont, Canada.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-05

an IN cpen better health than when gaze
you the first fnterpicp."
"Do you still attribute your cure to the
use Of Or. Williams Pink Pills" asked the
Monitor.
"Unquestionably do" was the reply.
doctors had failed, az hnd also the numer.
Gus remedies recommended by my friends
Nothing took had the slightest effect upon
me until began the use OF DR.. Williams
Pink Pills. To this tronderJW medicine ]
otre my release from the iirfng death. have
since recommended these pills to many OF
my friends, and the verdict is always in
their favor. shall always bless the day
] was induced to take them"
Such is the history Of one Of the most
remarkable cases of modern times. Can any
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-05
A Total Disability Claim Of $l,650 Paid to
a Man Who Was AfterWard Cured.

The Monitor, newspaper published at
Meaford, Ont, Canada. first discovered this
case two years ago, and published 1t at
length, which now seems, owing to the
cure of 1t, to be miracle. The facts were
80 remarkable that many people doubted
the truth of them. They said: ut is too re-
markable; it cannot possibly be true; the
paper is mistaken, and the man, although
he may think himself cured, will soon re-
lapse into his former condition." etc, etc.
The accuracy of its report called in Gues-
tion, the Monitor determined to find out
definitely whether the facts were as stated
and whether the man would really stay
cured. They accordingly kept a close
watch on the case for too years after the
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-05
THE BEAR GOT EVEN.
new Grizzly Punished = Tormeator
Who Thought He Was smart.

Hsw Grizzly Punished = TormeAtor
who Thought He Was smart.
Tue town OF Medicine Hat, in Assina
boia. on the Canadian Pacific railroad,
hAA. In 1894, an attraction in the shape
OF captive grizzly bear. He was
hungry looking brute, about the size
OF An ordinary COW, and was chained
TO . post In the center Of strong log
psn. The pen stood beside the tracks,
about 200 feet from the station, and
recent rainstorm had made veritab!e
mUdhole Of It, The bear was an oh
3cot OF lively interest and curiosity to
the townspeople, but more particularly
10 passengers OF trains which stopped
At Medicine Hat to change engines.
One DAY early in August the east
bound overland pulled in. and in few
minutes the occupants OF several
coaches were viewing the grizzly, who
was shutting around his quarters.
looking very innocent and unconcern-
cd. His paws and shaggy gray coat
were covered with mud and bruin was
not thing Of beauty. still he appear
Cd contented and seemed to enjoy be-
Ing on exhibition. Now, miscellane-
Gus crowd of men has, as a rule, at
least one individual in 1t belonging to
the GLASS known as smart Alecks."
This gathering was no exception. and
the aforementioned person soon mani
Tested himself. He began by grunt-
ing at the bear and followed that up by
OF tab ara otN n
him. Failing to excite him by these
means, he resorted to others. Fixing
handkerchief on stick, he fiaunted 1t
in bruins face and tickled him on the
nose with It. then poked him in the
ribs, but, save an occasional growl, the
bear did not seem to mind his torment
or. Ono or two gentlemen now advised
the funny man to desist. suggesting
that his bearship's patience probably
had limits. Ignoring the friendly warn
ing, the fellow waxed bolder and, COM
ing close up to the pen, thrust an arm
in between the logs. Then the long
suffering bear saw his opportunity and
improved 1t. Suddenly and with start
ling swiftneB he reared on his hind
legs until he loomed high above the
astonished man, and then with . deep
growl of anger he struck hercely at his
psrsecutor. For a breathless second
the man stood bereft OF the power of
motion: then with a scream Of fright
he tried to draw back, but too late.
The enormous bear caught his arm in
glancing fashion, shredding his coat
and shirt sleeves and scoring several
ugly scratches in the flesh, while an
avalanche of mud and Nth descended
on his luckless head, fairly obliterat-
ing his features and thickly smearing
the whole upper part Of his person.
The bears revenge was complete.
Swift and sudden Justice had been met
ed out, and the smart man made his
way to the train, while some unfeehng
men in the crowd laughed outright,
and the srixzly Ay down with what
fessmbled . sigh Of relief. The Cana
dan Pacific east-bound overland bore.
that day man who was not only sad
der and wiser. but whose propensity
for stirring up the animals" had re-
oeived q decided shock.