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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

have heard my grandfather say that
one pipe was handed from man to man
round about the table. They had first
silver pipes; the ordinary sort made use
of walnut shell and straw. Tobacco
was sold then for its weight in silver.
/ have heard some of cur old yeomen
neighbors say that when they went to
Malmesbury or Chippenham market
they culled out their biggest shilings
to lay in the scales against the tobacco.
Sir w. r.. standing i'll stand at Sir
Robert Poyntz 5 park at Acton, took a
pipe of tobacco, which made the ladies
quit it until he had done. -" Brief Lines
Set Down by John Aubrey, y lG6996
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
sinme.e superstitions.

The first thing an orthodox Siamese
does in the morning is to scare away
the family ghosts who may have gath
cred about the old place in the night.
Letting off crackers is an effectual
means. At the new year all the ghosts
come trooping to their former dwell
ings For three days they have their
fun. At the end of the time the priests
and their fiocks fire guns and use other
devices for getting rid of them. A ST.
amese is coffined face downward, SO
that the ghost may not sneak back
through the dead mans mouth. The
coffin is taken out through "A hole in the
wall and carried several times round
the house in order that the ghost may
be put off the scent and not return to
vex his family. Exchange.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Ten Million Wheelmen.

1t is stated by competent authority
that there are ten million people in
America who are bicycle riders. Prob
ably each one gets an average of one
hurt i'm a season, and that is just when
Henry & Johnson's Arnica q Oil Lini-
ment gets in its good work. Nothing
has ever been made that will cure a
bruise, cut or sprain so quickly. Also
removes pimples, sunburn, tan or freck-
les. Clean and nice TO use. Take II
with YOU. Costs % cents per bottle.
Three times as much in 90 cent bottle
We sell it and guarantee il 10 give
satisfaction or money refunded.
w. l.. BENEDICT,
w. y. DUTT,
FISK BANGS,
CONNELL BROS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

In the Militar Wochenblatt a leading
German military organ, Herr Won Ploetz
recommends horse racing as a panacea
for socialism. He says that the reason
why there is no socialism in England is
that they encourage horse racing there
and that 1.-THE love of the sport is the
connecting link between all classes Of
men, enabling tho poor to comprehend
the necessity for difference of fortune.
Following out Herr Ploetz's idea, it
is said that gambling on horse racing is
increasing in Germany at IL tremendous
rate though so far no diminution of
socialism has been noticed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Fire mud water.

Water will extinguish fire because
the water forms coating over the fuel,
which keeps it from the air, and the
conversion of water into steam draws
off the heat from the burning fuel. A
little water makes fire tiercer. while
large quantity of water puts it out
The explanation is that water is com
posed of oxygen and hydrogen. When
therefore the fire can decompose the
water into its simple elements. it serves
as fuel to the flame
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Maiden Speeches.

Sheridan, one of the greatest of Brit
ish orators and who entered parliament
after conspicuously successful literary
career, so nearly broke down in his
maiden effort that the general verdict
pronounced upon him was that mature
never intended him for an orator. -
Brougham and Canning were equally
unsuccessful and many of the most
celebrated speakers of the present day
displayed no signs of oratory when they
appeared for the first time before the
critical assembly at St Stephens.
Mr. Gladstone's maiden speech, de
livered Feb. 81, 1893, was nervous,
hesitant and almost inaudible effort.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
OtheIIo Whitewnshed.

Othello is the latest historic disrepu-
table TO have good character establish
ed. Italian papers claim certain manu-
scripts concerning the Moor have been
found in the archives of convent in
Venice. They are notes taken in 1912
by Cretan diplomat sent on mission
to the republic of Venice. The writer
knew Othello well and vouches for the
fact that the lady was never killed at
all. In fact, she survived Othello, died
natural death and gave the coroner no
trouble at all So that there never was
a tragedy of the moor of Venice.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
The Philosophical Tailor.

How often have | taken away "a gar
ment for fault which did not exist
rectify. How often have l taken back
the same garment without it ever hav.
ing been unfolded and been commended
for the alteration which had not been
made, and then been reprehended for
not having done what was right at first.
A man to be a good tailor should be
either a philosopher or a mean, cring-
ing slave, whose feelings had never
been excited to the pitch of manhood.
Life of Francis Place.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
PETERS Potntocs.

Senator PETER is fond of telling how
he once duped the managers of Kansas
county fair. ION examination of the
sweet potatoes exhibited, he says, Il
saw that the size of the specimens was
nothing to brag of, and sent out to IA
grocery store and purchased a bushel of
fine ones took the small ones out for
home use, carried the rest to the fair
grounds, entered them in my own name
and drew the premium for the best
specimen of sweet potatoes grown in
Wilson county.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
A JuiQue Sign.

A sign which was productive of much
discussion was read by the patrons of a
small laundry establishment in a Mas
sachusetts town.
1t was printed in large letters on a
piece of brown paper and pinned to the
door of the shop. 1t ran thus:
"Closed on account of sickness till
next Monday, or possibly Wednesday. |
am not expected to live. Shall be un-
able to deliver goods for at least a
week in any case.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Literary Pursuit.

Fynshly-What is Wally doing now?
Harrison-Well, when last saw him
he was engaged in a literary pursuit.
Fynshly-mdeed l didn't think he
had enough brain to write.
Harrison-He wasn't writing. He
was chasing a newspaper that the wind
had blown away. Fun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

"My son, said the indignant father
I've stood your impudence just as
long as I'm going to stand it. You
haven't had whipping for good
while, but you re going to get one now
Take off your coat.
ut won't be necessary, dad, reptile
the husky boy. Il can do you up with
it on. New York World.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

"There is an old woman, says a
London paper, "who has milk stand
in st. James park, who has stood at it
for 90 years Her mother kept it before
her and her grandmother before that,
the latter having been in possession for
~ wears. 7"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
why He Refused to Pay.

lone dollar, please. said the clair
voyant.
mot much, - he replied "I'll not
pay you cent.
"Do you think reveal the future for
nothing?"
Il don't care anything about that
You told me was to marry three times,
and don't propose to put premium
ON bad news. "-Chicago News
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Prayer From n Grateful Heart.

Prayer as the expression of sincere
and grateful heart may have its uses,
and doubtless has. But in the mouth of
q man who loans money at 200 per cent
interest on chattel mortgage it may as
well be omitted. Columbus Press Post
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Their slide into oblivion.

Men who climb the lips and lose
their lives slipping down into the val
ley are brave and daring, but they never
get credit for doing good thing. New
Orleans Picayune
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

The officers of leading London hos.
pital believe that the general increase
OF cancer is due TO excess in meat eat
ing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
IIOnOrn IcnaN.

"Who carried off the honors at the
walk, Rastus?'
"Mr. Sam Johnsing, sab, but de
Lawd only knows who carried off de
cake. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

Germans consume as much wine, beer
and brandy every year as would equal
one-half of the French indemnity after
the Franco German war.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
A shrewd old doctor once said: IF

A sbrewd old doctor once said: IF
wanted to torture an enemy, would
tell him he had an incurable disease
His life would be miserable, and he
would be almost certain to die before
his time -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

Among the natives of Mexico there
are. according to Lumholtz, about 1870.
900 survivors of the Aztec race.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

II you want first class job bring IL
to the BANNER Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

The colder the climate the greater the
size of the human brain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

Look in my window for special prices
on china this week. WILL RICABY.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

It's wise girl that is able to analyze
her own complexion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Grand Rapids ~ Indiana X. X.

The G. r. 81 Michigan in Summer" con
tanning maps views and descriptions Of Ntchi
gan summer Resorts, sent on application 10
G.. l.. LOCKWOOD, G.. II. Il II. A.
Grand Rapids Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

WANTED AGENTS 20 sell our Printing
w Presses, Vulcanizers, Baggage and Key
Checks, Steel and Rubber Stamps, Seal Press
es, Stencils, &c. j. +. w. DORMAN Co,
121 f. Fayette St., BALTIC, Md. Catalogue free.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
DETROIT, Noy. 10, 1898.
CO. RAPIDS g. WESTERN R. r
Nov. la. 1893.

Additional trains leave No.Greenville forlield
ing nj s 80, and l0:l5 a. m. and APP. m. Leave
Bedding for Greenylle at GAS a. m, 7:20 p. IN.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28

The local sportsman met an Organi-
zsd gun club this week. The organi-
cation starts with q membership Of 20
the largest in this part Of the state.
It is proposed to have q shooting
tOurnamentw with the clubs Of the near
By towns the coming sum mer at which
time some good prizes viii be hung up.
The club will be governed by American
Field rules, and will meet every Friday
for a practice shoot.
The following are the officers: Viii
liam Walker, president; W. E. Conner,
vice president; W. NJ BlOdgett, secre-
tary; q. @. wilkins, treasurer. James
BaiBbridge was elected captain.
The members are A F. Keith, Charles
Sherman, Ed Greeuman, James Balm
bridge, William Walker, jr., S. @. Fry,
G. @. Wilkins, Y. N. Blodgett, W. E.
Conner, E ]. Denny, George Kelley, J.
" Usher, J. NJ Justice, Tom Edwards
E H Young, D. @. Derby, R A. Kent,
". ". Leeman, G. E. BiddisOn, P. H
Mister.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28
bile MSS GROWN UP.

she was sitting straight in straight-baeksd
--cbair;
There wasn't a suarl IN her shining hair
There wasn't a speek on her dainty dress,
but her rosy face was fun Of distress.
when drew near to TINS maiden fair,
she suddenly rumpled her shining hair.
and dropping down IN a heap on the floor,
Upliftsd her voice IN & vail most sore.
s.Sov what is the matter. nv pretty maidf''
sI'm al grown up r she doIefuIly said.
and In lonesome, as lonesome as lonesome
san Be.
For Humpty Dumpty and Riddls-Hs-Ree-
There's Little Boy Blue. who used to creep
Under our haystack and fail asleep
He isn't my friend since mother dear
Did up my hair in this twist 90 queerI
and the Dog and the Fiddle, they left ne, too,
When the baby into the woman grew,
The Dish had hidden away with the Spoon,
And the Cow had stayed at the back Of tbs Noon
''Ths Little Old Woman Who Swept the SKY
Is caught ID her cobEebs high and dry;
And Jack and his Beanstalk I cannot ind
Since began to improve ny mind.
II wouldn't be scarsd-nOt q single mite
II the BugabOO I should meet tonight;
The BOzie Nan I'd be glad 70 SEE
But they'll never, no. never, come back to mel
II watched in the garden last night at dark,
A fairy favor to fnd, but-harkI
ny mother Is caIing-dOn't you heart
Young ladies don't sit on the floor, ny dearF -
E. z II. in The School Paper.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28
Church Social.

The ladies' Of the Congregation al
church will give a social in the chnreh
next Monday evening, January 81, and
they hope to make a "goluminous" az
fair Of it. Everybody is invited, and
requested to come dressed to repre-
sent the title Of some we'll known
book. This may be done in as simple
or elaborate manner as you choose.
For instance, Mrs. Bars "a Bow Of
Orange Ribbon" co1Id be represented
by q simple bow Of ribbon pinned on
the dress or coat, while SPencer's
"Fserie Queen" would give opportunity
for a very beautiful and elaborate
fairy costume. A prize will be given
to the person who best represents his
or her title. Mrs. Gray will be glad to
help with suggestions any one who
wishes her aid. Other provision will
be made for your amusement and en-
tertainment in the way Of games, vo-
cal and instrumental music etc, not
forgetting that very necessary part of
a good sOeial-the refreshments. The
only charge will be 15 cents at the
door
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28

Ed Adams IS Sc

E. D. Adams Is sick.
WI. Bower Of Norton is in town.
Clerence NavilleI cleft Friday for Kan
sas City.
Travelingnan J. E ONsH vas in
town Tuesday.
Jim Hesson is clerking in the Daw-
son store Saturdays.
The Catholics viii hold fair in the
city in the near future.
Jess Veacb left for Omaha Tuesday
to remain permanently.
Ora Day, who has been employed in
the Touring mill here, viii remove to
Colby.
Ed HaIstead returned Wednesday
from q visit to his father at Colorado
Springs.
W.M. Chelf and family left for Kio-
va, Kan, Tuesday where he viii oper-
ste Touring mill.
Mrs. Usher and SOD, George, return
ed Monday morning from a months
visit to Wisconsin.
Pete RObidOux and Sam johnson,
Wallace county ranehmen, were up to
GOOdland Wednesday.
L E. Hendrickson arrived in the
city Saturday from Ogden, Ia, and Is
now at work at the Conner jewelry
store.
Miss Amelia Hemrick, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. William Jupe.
returned to her home at PhiIlipsburg
Saturday.
Miss Lizzie FairalI is employed at
the Grier house again. She has been
at the Colorado Springs hotel for the
last year.
Gus Kerndt, a Bird City merchant,
and Josiah Crosby, ex-sheriff Of Chey-
enne county, Of st. Francis, were city
visitors Monday.
John Teagarden Of Boulder, Colo,
was in the city Tuesday visiting his
brother, George. He was on his wsy
home from a business trip to the east.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28
GOES TO THE PEN.

James SpriggEt Former Sherman County
Lad, sent to the Pen for Forgery
James Spriggs, formerly q resident Of
this county, was convicted at the last
term Of the district court at Phillips
burg last week for attempting 10 cash
an altered certificate Of deposit on the
Long Island bank. The Spriggs family
formerly resided on the Smoky, but
left q few years ago for Norton county.
The PhilIipsburg Dispatch has the
following to say about the case:
James Spriggs, the young man con-
victed of attempting to cash an altered
certificate Of deposit on the Long Island
bank, and sentenced to Is months in
the Peuitentiary by Judge Geiger, was
taken to Lansing last Saturday even
ing. Deputy Sheriff Dave Bailey had
charge Of the prisoner. This is another
case from which evil doors should take
warning Here Was 8 young man old
enough to know better, bit the thoughts
Of a few hundred dollars obtained in
what he probably supposed would be
an easy manner, is what caused his
downfall and the doors Of the peniten-
tiary to swing open to receive him.
Spriggs' father, who was present dur
ing the trial, conviction and sentence
Of his son, was almost broken down
with grief when the judge pronounced
the words which gave his son Is months
confinement at hard labor in the Kan
sAs penitentiary. The judge gave the
prisoner some good advice at the time
he passed sentence upon him, which
Spriggs should follow to the letter
when be gains his freedom.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28


There was an amusing incident in
my early Waterbesch ministry which !
have never forgotten. One day 4 gen.
tleman, who was then mayor OF Cam
bridge, aud who had more than once
tried to correct my youthful mistakes
sskes me IL I really had told my con
gregatiOn that, If thief got into heav-
en- be would begin picking the angels
pockets. "Yes, sir" replied, Il told
them that, If It were possible for 81
ungOdly man to 60 to heaven without
having his nature changed, he would
be none the better for being three; and
then, By way Of illustration, I said that
were 3 thief to get in among the glOri
fed, be would remain a thief still, and
be would go round the place picking
the angels pockets" "But, my deal
young friend, asked Mr.. Brimley very
very seriously, "dOn't you know thai
the angels haven't any pOckets?" sNo
sir" replied, with equal gravity, q
did not know that; but am glad to bC
assured of the fact from a gentleman
Who koes know. I viii take care to put
it all right the first opportunity I get
The following Monday morning J
walked into Mr.. Brimley's shop and
said TO him: II set that matter right
yesterday, sir" What matterl" be in
quired. "Why about the angels
! pocketsI" @What did you say7" h'
asked, in a tone almost OF despair a
what be might hear next. 'Oh, sir,
just told the people was sorry to SAL
that had made q mistake the las
time I preached to them; but that
had met q gentleman-the mayor o.
| Cambridge-whO had assured me ths
the angels had no pockets, so mus
correct what I had said, as did not
want anybody to go away with falsC
notion about heaven. would, there
fore, say that if thief got among the
angels without having his nature
changed, be would try to steal the
feathers out OF their wiDgsl'' Surely
you did not say that?" said Mr.. Brim
ley. Il did, though" replied. "Then,
he exclaimed, an never try to set you
right again." which was just exactly
what I wanted him to saY.-From
Surgeons Autobiography.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28

A little town near Providence, R L,
according to 3 Boston paper, boasts a
church whose pastor, besides being an
Eloquent preacher, is q man Of stalgart
proportions. At one OF his evening
prayer meeting the services were dis
turbed BY two young men, who sndibly
scoffed at every thing they saw OF
heard. Finally the pastor remonstrs-
ted With them on their behavior, and
asked them Why they attended the
meeting.
ssWe came expecting to see Miracles
performed" imprudently replied one
OF the rascals. Leaving the desk and
walking quietly down the aisle, the
pastor seized one after the other By the
collar, sud. as they disappeared out OF
the door, remarked: Eve don't per
form miracles here, but We do cast ont
dezils.a
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28
A Sen Rackunrd.

The Loud bill to regulate second
class mail matter, which is now under
consideration by congress, is distinct
step backward, and it is to be hoped
that no self-respecting legislator will
give his vote for q measure which is
bound to work detriment to the educa-
tionsl interests Of the people. Mr.. Loud
proposes to make the postal depart
ment seIf-sustaining by raising the
rates Of postage for ailrforms OF CON-
plete books which now pass through
the mails at one cent per pound, and
to abolish the privilege which publish
ers now have of sending sample copies
at the same rate. The result Of this
will bs an increase in the price of
books, which are so cheap nowadays
that the poorest wOrkingman may Sc.
cure a nice little library of his favor
tie works. A bill that raises the price
OF books puts a premium on illiteracy
and should not be passed. There are
better ways Of making the postal de-
partment self-sustaining. For instan-
&c, Why not make the railways carry
the mails as cheaply as they carry
the shipments Of the express cOmpa-
MES? 1t has been estimated that this
alone would accomplish the object. We
give in another column an article upon
this subject which will repay careful
reading. Our readers will do much to
defeat the bill by postal card protest
sent to voUr CONGRESSMAN
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28

Prof. Bundy will give a lecture at
the Christian church Saturday eve
ming February 3, subject, Education"
Prof. Bundy has the happy faculty Of
uniting mirth and pleassntness with
weighty thoughts. His impersOnation
OF Sd Oid-time school director alone is
worth many times the admission fee.
Remember the date. Admission 10
cents. Proceeds to 60 to the public
school library.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28

Twenty per cent Of the county sup
erintendeuts of public instruction in
Kansas are women. Politically they
are about equalled divided between the
populist and republican parties. There
are los counties in the state, and IN q
of these women have been chosen to
look after the educational interests Of
the people. These selections are made
from the best teachers Of the state.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28

There is money on hand to pay
county warrants mp to and including
reelstsred No. "a OF 1896 issue. and
frfs7est ceases On the sane from and
sr thfs date, January 81 1893.
EJ. IosEss Cozntg Irs1sursF.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28

Boston COnductOr-Fare,p please. Pas
senger-What is the fare? Conductor
It is the tariff or tax levied by the
corporation owning and controlling the
charter and franchise Of this street car
line on those persons who avail them
selves Of the opportunity afforded them
by the company to secure more rapid
and agreeable transportation than
pedal IOcomOtion.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28

MIS- HOODRICHt IeaCner.
Rev. Albert Watkins will hold ser
vices in the Episcopal church Sunday.
G. F. Palmer and Miss Ruth Williams
of Smoky township were united in mar
rage yesterday by Judge Kent.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28

The Kansas City Journal figures out
that 81 ,3O5, 4s4 were expended in Kan
sas last year upon "sO1ls with but a
single thought, and hearts that beat as
one" The Journal allows $50 for the
bridal trOusseau, and takes for its
starting point the 213 marriages in
Brown county, multiplying this by the
IO5 counties in the state, adds license
and preachers fees, which gives the
above amount. Marriages come high,
but here in Kansas We must have 'em.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28

A st. Joe man recently opened up a
saloon at Wathena. All the FOUNDERS
called on him and liquored up freely
at his expense. That night the streets
were lined with plain DRINKS. The
next morning the police judge assessed
fines right and left, and the next day
the saloon failed to open up. The citi-
zens worked a good thing too hard.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-01-28
NotIcet TO Teacher.

NOLlC9 70 ! eIcnFEN.
The next regular teachers examina-
ton will be held in the court house,
GOOdland, Kan, January ..
R G. Smith,
Cnnnfr Snnarinfandant