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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
The GIov,yorm.s RAY.

The glowworm light is said TO have
been shown to be due to the emission of
rays similar 10 Roentgen's Three hun
bred glowworms were caught near
Kioto and placed before Photographic
plates screened from the light by sew
eral thicknesses of black paper, together
with plates of brass, copper and alumni
ium A piece Of cardboard with a hole
in it was placed between the metal and
the Photographic plate, and for two
days the arrangement was kept in a
dark chamber, sheltered from all foreign
lights. On developing the plate it
was found to be blackened, except the
part opposite the hole in the cardboard
The rays Of the glowworm would appear
therefore TO penetrate metal and excite
luminosity in cardboard When there is
nothing between the sensitive plate and
the glowworm, the rays are said TO be-
have like ordinary light, but in travers-
ing some metals and cardboard they
seem to acquire properties like that of
X rays, or it may be that the ordinary
glowworm emits X as we'll as ordinary
rays. Revue Scientitique.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

The man who was old enough to
know better was chasing up and down
a Sixteenth street boarding house, try
ing TO find n match TO light a cigarette
with
"Did it ever occur to you, he said
10 the man who finally found a light
for him, "what boon and benson
the cigarette manufactures has been to
the match manufacturer? Think of it a
moment. First, however, give me an
other match for this cigarette. ] dom
know how many cigarettes are made in
this country, but let us, for the sake of
argument, say there are thousand
carloads a year. Well, it takes on an
average-another light, please-four
matches to the cigarette, and the manu-
factureI of matches must therefore
make 4, 900 carloads of matches just to
meet the cigarette demand. You may
not think 1000 carloads is great
quantity, but if you knew how hard it
was TO get one match when your cigar
cite is out, you would think A, 900 car
loads wasn't few if you had to go
around begging them. l have never
given serious study TO the matter, but,
looking at it casually. should say the
match manufacturers owe all inestima-
BILE debt of gratitude to the cigarette
makers New York Sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
A Mean Trick.

Absentmindedly Brooks stepped up
to the cashiers desk and paid for his
luncheon. Then, accompanied by Riv-
ers, he went out into the open air.
Brooks, y said Rivers you'd better
go back and settle for your dinner if
you don't want the proprietor to follow
you out and dun you right here on the
street.
"Great Scott Didn't pay for it?"
calculated Brooks. Nv here's my checki
| haven't got it.
81 picked it up as we left the table, "
said Rivers "Here it is -
"Ah, you have come back to pay the
other gentleman's check" said the
cashier as Brooks went back, stepped up
TO the desk q second time and handed
out half dollar.
When Brooks went outside again, a
moment later Rivers was nowhere in
sight and there is another unsettled
account between them. Chicago Trib-
une.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
HUMOR OF The HOUR.

Mrs. McLuck-My darter Sally said
there was gentleman wanted to see
me, so come right down 'thout stop
pin to fix up, cause ] s'pose y'r car
riage is waitin, but | just want to say,
furst OFF, tibet the report in the mornin
papers about us fallin heir to for
tune was published 'thout my consent,
an the fact is, we hain't got the money
yet, an we can't accept any invites to
balls an parties an receptions an things
for month yet at least. You're Mr.
Astorbilt. amt you, or-beggin y'r
Fundamentally y'r Mister Rockefeller
Stranger Ga man who understands
his business)-Uml l see-I see how it
is. madam. You wish little time to-
to mourn the death of the wealthy rela-
tive; of course, Of course. I-er-really
didn't suppose you were quite ready to
attend the-er-brilliant social func-
tions, but just dropped in for friend
ly chat, and, by the way, here is some
thing I brought with me-something
which all ladies of the Four Hundred
are using, and it occurred to me you
would like to buy one or more. So L
er-brought 'em along. Here they are,
madam-our new patent ebony iron
last forever frying pan, only 80 cents,
or three for $l.-New York Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
A Singular Fact
Thousands of People Have Dys-
pepsia and Don't Know il.

Dyspepsia is the cause of about nine
tenths OF all diseases, yet In most cases
the wrong thing is treated and the
true cause overlooked, simply because
dysdepsia produces symptoms resem-
bling other diseases. Ii weakens and
disturbs the action Of every organ and
nerve in the body. A weak and dis
eased stomach causes heart trouble,
kidney disease, weak lungs aud ner-
vous debility. The nervous system
cannot stand the wear and tear, unless
supported by well digested food.
Keep the stomach in good order with
brakes Dyspepsia Cure and Nerve
Restorer and you need not fear dis
ease. The reason why this remedy is
unfailing in the treatment OF all stom-
ach and nerve troubles is because il Is
designed for these peculiar troubles
only, being a combined method treat
ment. \ great mistake is made by
persons thus afflicted In neglecting 10
treat themselves ut this season Of the
year, thus the advantages of summer
are neglected. because through the de-
ceitfulness of the disease they are led
To believe themselves free, until the
inclemency of winter deprives them OF
proper exercise, together with "A change
OF diet. when they find themselves
worse than they were the preceding
year. brakes Dyspepsia Cure and
Nerve iestorer is prepared in tablet
form. is pleasant to take, and Is agree
able to the most delicate stomach. Any
one suffering from Indigestion, nervous
dyspepsia, sour stomach, acidlty, gases,
belching, etc, will find this treatment
not only quick relief, but radical
cure. For sale at Fisk Bangs drug
store, Belding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Ready For Him.

"Surely | cannot be mistaken, said
the bunko steerer ''This is Uncle Silas
of Joachim's Corners, isn't it? just let
me carry that carpetbag for you. !"
Ten minutes later the bunko man
was perspiring like horse and grunt.
ing with every step.
"What in the world have you in this
bag?" he asked. ut weighs "a ton"
"Meant that it should" returned
Uncle Silas tersely. LOADED it with
bricks a-purpose an put my clean collar
an an extra pair o. socks in my coat
pocket. Reckon you binko- bunko men
don't get hardly enough exercise to keep
your health good. What? GoinT'-Chi
cago Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
ways md Mems.

Home Seeker (inspecting flaO--
How in the world are people to live in
such little cubby holes as these;
Agent-Easy enough, mum. All you
need is folding beds and camp chairs
and self doubling up tables and few
things like that.
"Humph! can hardly turn around
in these rooms myself.
II see, mum It's too bad to be SO
afflicted mum. You should take anti
fat. New York Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Briefs From Billville.

The country is settling down to bust
ness, and the boys are all getting
ready to spend their pensions in peace
What we want in this country now
is business, and plenty of it. So let's
all get down to the rail splitting.
An exchange says, "The country is
looking up " This is good sign, when
we consider how it's been raining.
The only reason 'money talks" IL
because "work tells. "-Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Causes of Death.

An Austrian professor estimates that
only 900 persons out of 1000, 900 die
from old age, while /, 200 suocumb to
govt, Is, 400 to measles, 2,700 TO apo
plexy, 1000 to erysipelas, 300 to con-
sumption, as, 900 to scarlet fever, 25,
900 to whooping cough, 30, 600 to ty-
phoid and typhus and Z, 900 to rheuma-
tisn. These averages of course vary ac-
cording to locality. Smallpox does not
even get place in the list. Was this
Austrian professor an antiyaccinator:.-
London Globe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Easy EnouRh.

1.-THE first thing you want to do, >
said the boss book agent, "when you
get to town is to have lot of the prom
inent and influential citizens subscribe.
Give 'em the book free. We stand foi
it"
"How is the easiest way to pick them
out?" asked the beginner.
Whenever you see fine house with
the sidewalks and street in front of il
unimproved, that's one of 'em. Gin.
cinnati Enquirer
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

The Syrians regarded the rose as an
emblem of Immortality, the Chinese
planted it over graves, and in the Tyrol
it is said to produce sleep. Rose leaves
are sometimes thrown on the fire for
good luck. In France and Italy it is be-
lieved that rosy cheeks will come to the
lass that buries drop of her blood un
der "a rosebush
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

lures, Epilepsy, Fits, Paralysis, Heart, Lung
skin, Blood, Kidney Bladder and Speoia
Diseases, etc, cured by Nfsc Remedies, Nsu
Process and Nsy Mpufions. No matter
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No Par will be required Until Cured of any
one who gives satisfactory security OF
deposits money in the bank. II impossible
TO see DR.. Munich, write fully, enclosing
stamp for information and circulars to
Detroit Medical and Surgical Institute, 14e
Pine St, Detroit, Mich. To accommodate
PATIENTS and Others DR., Munich will visit
monthly
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
EncOurii gci.Ient.

Frances-Harry says he just wants to
fall down and worship me all the time
Her Mamma-Oh, well don't mind
that, dear. After you're married he
won't let it interfere with his business.
Chicago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

NyANTED-Hust energetic agent, either
w man or woman, in every town and county
in the United States ana Canada TO introduce
our goods: no schemes, no gifts. no bumbugs;
straight honorable, legitimate business we
furnish best OF bank reference; send for our
wholesale price list and full particulars. Amer
lean Tea Co., Detroit, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Where William Exoelled.

"You speak, said fond mother,
"about people having strength of mind,
but when it comes to strength of DOM
mind my son William surpasses any
body ever knew. metropolitan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
A Home Thrust.

mo-" said the rich old bachelor, 81
never could find time to marry.
"Well, J." replied the young woman
with the sharp tongue, "I'm not sur.
prised to hear you say so. Ii certainly
would have taken good while to per.
suade any girl to have you. New
York Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
PAY when CURED
6. A. MUNICH. M. D.,

the Eminent Specialist,
who has five diploma!
and two honorary dip
Tomas can name ano
locate a disease OF
weakness without =,
asking questions.
All Chrome, Nsrpon.
and PyiUats DISEASES
,Catar rh, Asthma, Bron.
chitis, Rheumatism, &c.
zema, Scrofula, Ulcers,
TumorS, Cancers, Rup-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

Now happy days brood DER the land
When man enjoys himself.
Canned pumpkin In the pantry and
Lawn mowers on the shelf.
Chicago Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Education Neglected.

He Tin the grand stand)-Great Scotti
Did you see how that ball curved over
the plate?
She-Why don't they put somebody
in that can throw straight?-Chicagc
Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Didn't Need II

Farmer Plodd - Where you been,
neighbor?
Farmer Furrow-To have q tooth out
did you have gas?'
"Gas? No. 1t was broad daylight. r.
--Yonkers Statesman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

Whenever man fails In an under
taking he attributes IL TO fatallsm.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
nnell Bros, Belding. Mich
Our Treatment for Appendicitis is Specific

And will cure 90 per cent Of such cases,
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month before confinement renders LABOR
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SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the treat
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disease. 50 Tor one months Treatment. Call
or write Hyacinlh Medical Co., 20 Wilcox
ST., Detroit, Mich
DIR. Il. II. Ellis, Medical Director.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
When Johnny Went sneaking Home

When Johnny Went Sneaking Home.
Il met that little Miss Pennywright, 4"
said the returned volunteer, "for the
first time since we got back. "
Ibid she kiss your" asked the other
volunteer.
NAV. 1 struck an attitude all right,
and then she asked me if i hadn't been
out of town ''-Indianapolis Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
A Desperate Case.

The Girl want one oh dem love
philters wot'll make er man de goil
gives it ter git down an kiss de ground
she walks on, an say, ole lady, make it
strong, will yer?-New York Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
A Bargain.

Mr.. StrilYer-Confound it The way
they tax Us is simply outrageous
Mrs. Strikyer-How much is it, John?
MI. Strikyer-One hundred and
ninety nine dollars and ninety-eight
cents.
Mrs. Strikyer-Why, John, they We
evidently marked them down from 5000
Hurry up and take advantage of it
New York Truth
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17

4 Tor Lo1C aud Ieethlng OF BaDcs; No 3
for Indigestion; No. 81 for Biliousness, Cos
tiveness, etc: No. IA for Group; No. IS for
influenza, Grippe AMI Catarrh; No. 20 for
Females; No. % for Rheumatism; No % for
Debility: No. 26 for Piles; No. 32 for Asthma
and Loss of Voice; No. "a for Insomnia; No.
30 for Neuralgia of the Heart, Chest, etc.
On sale at 20 Wilcox ST., Detroit, and
ConnelI Bros. Beldinp Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
Hotel Phelps.

Hotel Phelps.
Wednesday, llec. 18th
Hotel BeIding.
Thursday, Dec. 10th.
Bailey House,
saturday, Nov 10Th.
Wheeler House,
Monday, Nov. 2Ist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-17
HYACINTH REMEDIES

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Families, Travellers aud others.
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cinth Medical co 20 Wilcox
ST Detroit, Mich.
Try No. l for Diphtheria,
Scarlet Fever and al Sore
Threats: No. 2 for Feyers: No,
The National tribune., 1898-01-13
At Fair Oaks.

EDIToR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Your issue
of Dec. %, 1897, contains an article, 'Bat-
tling at Fair Oaks" by VIM. Fl. Doughty. l
thought every comrade who fought at Seven
Pines and Fair Oaks ON May 80 and 81, 1862,
were all dead. Comrade Doughty gives a
very good report of the battle.
At that time / was member of Battery
A, 1st n. Y. l.. A. (6-pound Napoleons). We
were in the redoubt, and / remember seeing
Col G. d. Bailey and Maj. Van Yalkenburg
killed. The Major, l think, was shot through
the temple The words of Maj. Van Valken-
burg, Boys you cannot save your guns
spike, and save yourselves" /" ring in my ears
yet.
The Last cannon fired in that redoubt was
fired by Corp'l Barney Paine. Then Paine
spiked the gun and hit the spike with the
trail hand-spike. and came away / remem-
ber the stand the S1st n Y. made on our left
and holding the rebel cavalry in check in the
woods. s
If the battle Of Fair Oaks had been fought
one year later there would be much better re-
ports made of it, and the gallant Casey's Di-
vision, g, 900 strong, with Couch in the rear,
would have received the praise they deserve.
The movement made by Gen. Summers troops
in coming to our rescue was almost super
human | wish someone would write up
the Peninsular campaign, and give honor to
whom honor is due.-VoLNEY Il. WAFFLE,
Battery A, 1st n. Y l.. A, and 9Th N. Y.
Ind'p't battery, Wabasha, Minn.
The National tribune., 1898-01-13

"HAvE FINE POTATOES HERE, / SEE"
vided with good and wholesome provision
He had not proceeded far when he found bo,
just serving up a fine dish Of potatoes which
looked maryellously like those that the good
wife had brought to his own table. Hating,
the following coiloquy ensued
Have fine potatoes here, l see."
"Splendid," /" was the reply.
Where do you get them?"
Draw them"
"Does the Government furnish potatoes in
your rations?"
''Nary potato"
81 thought you said you drew them"
:" We just do that thing. Won't you take
some with us? asked the soldier, as he seated
himself opposite the smoking vegetables.
Thank you," returned the farmer; 81 but
you will oblige me by telling how you draw
yonr potatoes, as they are not found by the
Commissary?a
Nothing easier. Draw 'em by the tops
mostly; sometimes by a hoe, if one is left in
the field"
Hump! yes; I understand. Well SEE
here, if you won't draw any more of mine /
win bring you basket every morning and
draw them myself"
bully for you, old fellow" was the cry
and three cheers and tiger were given
for The farmer. The covenant was entered
into, and no one but the owner drew potatoes
from that field afterwards.-D p. DoNNELL
I'd Iowa, 25 Prospect street, Newburyport
Mass
The National tribune., 1898-01-13
A Plea for Gen. Warren,

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I am a
veteran, and an ardent admirer of Phil
Sheridan, the daShing and courageous cav
airy fighter, as also of that fearless and able
officer G. X. Warren. have from time to
time read references by various comrades to
the misunderstanding between Sheridan and
Warren at Five Forks, after which Warren
was ordered under arrest by Sheridan, but
nothing definite or satisfactory was ever pub
lished, to my knowledge.
1t is well known that Warren demanded
an investigation of the facts by a military
court of inquiry, to pass upon the grounds
for the action of Sheridan, and it is known
a court was convened and spent considerable
time in taking testimony, but for some
reason never made known their findings to
the public.
The result, however broke the heart of this
noble and proud warrior, Warren. This is
not hearsay; | got it direct from Mrs. G. K
Warren, the late wife of the faithful General
Years have rolled by, and Warren and
Sheridan have both answered to the last
bugle-call, but their names are fresh in the
memories of the followers of these two grand
chieitains; and, no matter what may be re-
vealed to show that mistakes did occur,
nothing can eradicate from our memories the
historical facts of the grand achievements of
both.
But the question arises, shall wrong of
so great a magnitude never be righted, or
must the thousands of admiring friends of
Warren be forever denied the findings of that
The National tribune., 1898-01-13
THAT FoUR-CUA BATTERY.
An Illinois Comrade Produces Gen. Butter
fields Order.

An Illinois Comrade Produces Gen. Butter
fields Order.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: COmrade
Greenman, in his article on the battle OF
Resaca, appears to think that all of Ward s
First Brigade are dead, III this was fact,
he could distribute that four-gun battery,
with all the accompanying honors, through
the whole Third Division and run no risk of
being criticized. IL
i remember May Is, 1864, very distinctly,
and can produce men, who stayed by those
guns until relieved I cannot say who
brought the guns out of the earthwork, or
who holds a receipt for them. In fact none
of the many claimants of those guns has pro-
duced receipt. ern H.
There were other fields during the Atlanta
campaign on which the entire Twentieth
Corps did gallant service and won honor and
from one another.
1T seems to me, however, that Gen. Butter
fields order of May is ought to settle the
matter, and as l have copy, l will give it
and let all interested paIties judge for them
selves:
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, TWEEN
TIErH CORPS, NEAR REsACA, GA,
May 16, 1864
General Orders, No. A.
The Major Genera. commanding feels it
duty as well as pleasure to congratulate the
division upon its achievements yesterday
The gallant assault and charge of the First
Brigade, capturing four guns in the enemy's
fort; the brave support OF the assault by a
The National tribune., 1898-01-13
a RATHER TRYING POSITION.

Y
An Indiana Comrades "Reminiscences of
Shiloh.
2 EDITOR, NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In your
issue of Dec 30, sIayiof's war picture shows
a group of seven Generals have seen every
one of them, except Howard, while at the
front in the service. On a special occasion
remember seeing Gen. Morgan l.. Smith.
1t was at Shiloh, the morning of April T.
1862. My regiment, the 1lth Ind, was
moving to the front, coming out of Il strip of
timber into the old camp of the Sth Iii. AS
we were passing around the tattered and torn
tents, marks OF the struggle the day before,
a rebel battery opened out on US, and the
shot and shell came thick and FAST command
came, :" Lie down"
While lying there [ saw skirmisher be-
hind a stump about 100 feet in front Of u.s.
Just then Morgan L. Smith rode by in front
of us, and shell struck that. stump and burst.
/ saw that soldiers boot fly up in the air
about 40 feet. Some of my company said
his foot went with it, but / had neither time
nor inclination to investigate the matter.
remember Gen Smith turning half round in
his saddle and saying:
Never mind, boys; lightning never
strikes twice in same place"
As we had had several men killed-my
mess mate, Nathan Kay, at my side-a1d the
way that battery was handling its guns, j was
not so sure about shells striking in the same
place. But the way he said it and his man
ner were as cool as if he had been on battalion
drill
/ have often been asked if was frightened
about that time. No-just scared. will
never forget that parade-ground. / think it
was the smoothest piece of ground in America
AS close as | could hug the ground, it seemed
to me ! stood up two feet and could be seen
two miles as mark to be shot at Oh, for
any old thing to dig with.
We could see the shells as they came sail
ing over to US, and hear them strike and re-
bound across the field clump, clump, and
thrash into the timber behind us. Finally,
our skirmish-line got down TO business, and,
together with our own (rhompson's) battery
stopped the .Johnnies' fun.
Along about O'Clock my regiment ran
against Texas regiment armed with old
muskets loaded with buck ball Eb
Davis and Homberg of my mess caught a
buck and l ball in neck and shoulder which
knocked us out for few months, and to-
gether we returned to fight in many battle
afterward. WILL c. PHIPPs, Co. A, 11th
Ind, indianapolis, Ind.