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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
KNOWING HOW PAYS.
The Moral OF This Odd, Old Anecdote
Will Save Heap of Trouble
and n Pile OF Money.

Something had gone wrong with
some simple part of stationary engine
and the stoker could not fix it. After
spending day or two on 1t he was
forced to ask the aid of a more compe-
tent workman. He failed also, and
someone suggested the employment of
a local celebrity, a sort of tinker at any
mechanical job. There is generally
one in every locality. He gave two or
three raps with his hammer and
touched up a rod or two, when the
pounding, or whatever allied the ma
chine, ceased When asked to make
out his bill, it read as follows:
To Fixing Engine. .........,...... so
To Knowing Howl. loOO
slO5O
This anecdote clearly demonstrates
tLat il pays to know how. Engineer
j. j. Jeffries, of the Royal Cycle works
at Marshall, Mich, residing in that
city at No. 14l S. Marshall ST., tells in
the following of his experience with
the little conqueror; it will pay you To
know how he got rid of a troublesome
companion. He says:
NV ISidFeys troubled me more or less for years
and finally became so bad that was compelled
20 give up locomotive engineering on account OF
the Earring OF the train. and seek employment
Kidney compliant occurred could not rest or
lie comfortably In any position and often in the
morning after a restless night i was more
tired and worn out than when | went To bed
When the attacks we're at their height was
unable to stoop OK lift anything and despite the
use OF every remedy that came TO my notice,
preparations recommended 70 me by my &C
aualntances numerous plasters OF all kinds
worn day and night. was unsuccessful IN pro-
curing ANYTHING TO help me until tried Doan s
Kidney pills The first box helped me ! stead
Nv improved while taking the second and
stopped the treatment when / had inised the
third as considered there was no more neces-
sity for continuing the remedy
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by
oster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. ". u, sole
agents for the u. :. Remember the
name Doan's and take no substitute.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
VERY LOW RATES.
Via the Missouri, kansas and Texas
Railway.

Semi-monthly excursions to the
Southwest. The greatest opportunity
to visit Texas, the empire state of the
union, unparalleled as to resources and
products and with an area exceeding
all the Eastern and Middle states. The
statistical reports of products as COM
piled by the commissioners Of Texas
indicate this section as having the
greatest possible advantages in Its
mild and equable climate and in the
variety and productiveness OF its soil.
For further information, descriptive
pamphlet and dates of excursions. APP
ply to II. F. Bowsher, d. p. A., Cincin-
natl, Ohio.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

II had running, itching sore on
my leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's
Ointment took away the burning and
itching instantly, and quickly effected
permanent cure" c. w. Lenhart,
Bowling Green, o.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stings, sprains. DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without Il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
After full examination and COMPETE
medal. These awards stamp it as


AS a rule men laugh and women
weep at wedding, The fact that they
are not the principals in the affair
probably has something to do with it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist today
and get sample bottle free. Sold in
25 and so cent bottles. Go at once; de-
lays are dangerous.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
Erectiye.

Ever try electricity for your rheu-
matism, Uncle JOSH" Should say I
did. | was struck by lightnin' two
different times an r,y rheumatis
seemed to thrive under Tx.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
Joy and Expense.

Uncle Theodore, what is the Christ
mas spirit?"
1T is that genial joy you feel when
you discover that you have money
enough to go round"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

SSIalf the ills that man is heir to come
from indigestion. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers strengthens and tones the stom-
ach; makes indigestion impossible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price % and soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

i; It's the little colds that grow into
big colds; the big colds that ends in
consumption and death. Watch the
little colds. DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

! 1t is simply impossible for some writers to
extract the truth that lies at the bottom OF an
ink well.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
Cnrier,. Ext. Smart Weed

a fashionable shoemaker says that women
can endure pain better than men.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

A woman looks into one glass to
paint her face, but man looks into
several to paint his nose.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

Some people are inclined TO mind their own
business, but lack the ability TO do so.
( Whatever prevails IA called truth-if the rule
OF the majority counts for anything.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

We will forfeit 81 900 II any OF our published
testimonials are proven to be not genuine
The PIso Co., Warren. Pa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

There should be more leisure for men
of business and more business for men
of leisure
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY

An actor makes hit when he strikes ths
manager for an increase in wages.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

Paradoxical as it may seem, silence
speaks for itself
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

It's positively cruel to keep up the
iol,es at the expense of the dude when
ne isn't capable of understanding them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

An unwelcome guest is one of the
best things going.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

The harder times are the more tramp jokso
you see In the comic papers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

The Medicated Group Necklace Is the only
Group safeguard known or sold. Price by mai
2jc Mcdcated Group Necklace Co, Oakmont. Pm
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

A St. Louis woman who has been divorced
nine times says that nine times out OF ten mar
riage is a failure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

We now begin TO hear OF draft riots" caused
by people failing TO shut the door.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

Many hungry man wishes he were
outside the soup.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

will cure a cold in one night; will cure sore
throat In "A few hours. Acts quick. Sure cure
for Catarrh I'm every 25c bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

Usually the less ineligible signature 10 tbs
more IL is worth at the bank
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

woman saw the first snake, but men HAYS
been seeing them ever since.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

The good points of a great many peo
pie seem to have been broken off.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

There are no cross babies or sick babies N
families that use Browns Teething Cordial"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

! A bird on woman's hat IL worth O dozen m
the bush-to the cunning milliner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

The President has designated Maj
Gen. Brooke to be military governor
of Cuba. Each of the six provinces of
Cuba will have its own military gov
ernor, but all of these will receive
their instructions directly from Maj
Gen. Brooke.
A Washington correspondent says:
II have ascertained from the highest
source that President Mckinley has no
thought of ignoring or violating Brit
ish rights under the Clayton Bulwer
treaty. On the contrary, when the
proper time arrives England will be
invited to cooperate regarding the
Nicaraguan canal"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
For children teethng sofens the gums reduces innap
nation, alays pain wind collie. 20 centsa botte-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

1t is sometimes easier to gain tho daughter1o
hand than the fathers ear n
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

Our standing army would be simply
rank were it not for the officers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

To tUhE "A GUILD IN ONF bAH
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Ia blets. An
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure
sc. The genuine has ID Q. on each tablet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
TIE WORLDS IDEAL.

Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder combines all the
elements of ideal excellence. 1t is highest in leaven
ing power 1t free from the least faint of impurity
No trial can be too exhaustive, test too exacng,
for its admirable qualities.
Cake and biscuit made with It retain their
moisture, and are extremely light, haky and fine
praned--not coarse and full of holes when made
with alum baking powders. Alum baking powder
leaves bitter taste in the bread cake and food pre-
pared with It dries up quickly.
The severest tests were imposed at the Worlds
Columbian Exposition and the California Midwinter
Fair where Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder eclipsed
all competitors. After full examination and COMPETE
ion it secured the highest honors and special gold
medal. These awards stamp it as
"rnE FOREMOST BAKING POWDER IN ALL THE WORLD
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22
GRAIN. ETC.

fDetroit-Hay. No timothy, $500 per ton.
Potatoes, BIC per blu. Tive Poultry, spring
chickens, 6hc per lb fowls, SC: turkeys, NC;
ducks. &c Eggs strictly fresh, 22c per doz-
Butter. best dairy, l5c per Id; creamery, 2lc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

III ~ A IL the 'Nlm
that sweep the
moor, l know tho
waves are high,
And far above the
stormy coast doth
b e n d an / n k y
sky;
I'm waiting still to
greet my boy who
prom | s e d h Q
would come
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

The most profitable teaching is the
lesson of the moment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

where Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder eclipsed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-12-22

olumbian Exposition and the California Midwinter
Evening star., 1898-03-12
THE SHIP IN PROFESSIONS.
1t is an Old Custom. Dating Back ,
Century.

"A pretty feature says an oldtimer
in Washington professions. political and
national, for many years, has been the
ship OF state. or Constitution as a iloat,
often complete in its appointments armed
with miniature cannon, and manned by
sailors. Sometimes the intervals between
The appearance Of such floats have been of
such length that the ship is hailed as an
entirely new feature. Under the name of
Constitution or Union however, the ship
float has been feature in political demon
strations in the United States for over a
century. As far as known the just exhibi-
ton of the, kind lat least in this part Of
the country was in Baltimore In 17SS and
the credit of its introduction belongs to
Commodore Joshua Barney who though
mere boy, was a valiant officer in the
revolution and distinguished himself in
the war of 1912 with his f1otilla In that
year the ratification of the Constitution
was the great question before the people,
and there was q division of sentiment on
1t, those in favor of it's ratification as
framed forming the federalist party. In
Baltimore great federalist demonstration
was projected-a procession from the east
ern part Of the city around what is now
the harbor to the hill south of the basin,
and mass meeting. Commodore Barney
took prominent part in this affair, nad
his ship in line under the name of the
'Federalist, and the name of Federal Hill
naturally attached to the vicinity to which
the ship led the line and where the meet
irg was held"
Evening star., 1898-03-12
The Retort Courteous.

Hoskins and Boskins were deskmates in
the same office. and whereas Boskins was
extremely precise and particular, Hoskins
was exactly the reverse, and the most un-
methodical and careless man on earth. 1t
was never that Hoskins had anything he
needed at his work, and it was so that he
invariably borrowed from Boskins, whose
patience was worn to a frazzle, while his
providence was all that saved the COM
bination on many occasions.
One day it was Boskins' knife that Hos
kins wanted, and, as usual, Boskins let
him have 1t. Later Boskins wanted the
knife, and asked Hoskins where it was
Don't have fit. said Hoskins in a
hurt tone, as If Boskins were imposing on
him. I'm not going to keep your old
knife
THAT wasn't what was asking about it
for" responded Boskins as gently as
mother might. Il only wanted to know
where 1t was SO that l could have it for
you when you wanted it again.
Huh" snorted Hcskins. and Boskins
face took on a far-away smile of seraphic
satisfaction.
Evening star., 1898-03-12

IS run. And there's no use OF trying to bet
ter II. Even il L was to take hold and do
the writing and see that things went prop
erly, you couldn't work the press. The idea
oi our having story of the signing of any
important bill without a picture of the pen
the President did il withr'
His employer sat overw helmed with hu-
initiation for several seconds Then he
grabbed a piece of paper and be gan To work
as one under the influence of inspiration.
ifls pencil fiew rapidly over the paper aud
! he paused Only long enough to remark:
y ou wait till tomorrow Bill and l
shouldn't be surprised il You were able to
get Il job at fabulous salary by merely
mentioning the fact that you used to work
On the Clarion
The next morning The following article
appeared under the caption:
THE CLARION EVER To THE FORE
kealizing as We do that the world which
palpltatcs in sympathy with the editorial
mlnd, expects IL to be ever alert spartng
nelther labor nor expense to secure feat
ures Nerthy TO be spread before our in
teillgent and discriminating readers THE
Cl-AhloN invites attention to a feat un-
pdfaileied In the newspaper world. We are
aware that some comment was aroused by
the fact that we neglected to carry out our
custom OF presenting all the exciting in
cldents OF every event which our columns
chronicle. We failed to print a picture of
the pen with which the President of the
United States signed the fifty-million dollar
appropriation bill. But they who imagined
We We're lacking in ENTERPRISE mis-
judged u.s. We were preparing for more
glorious things. Below will be found a
series OF illustrations made by our special
artist. all tending to cast new light unon
one OIL the most momentous events OF the
century.
Evening star., 1898-03-12

The blythe and Chesterfieldian book agent
with his unerring judgment of human ma
ture, picked Mr.. Meekton out of Il room full
of people as a man upon whom he might
proceed to operate with hope CT success
"Ah," said he, this is mister-let me
see, declare j have forgotten thu name"
Meekton," was the resigned reply.
"Ah, yes. Mr.. Meekton, of course. How
do you do, Mr.. Meekton. 1t is a beautiful
day. isn't it?'
YES" replied Mr. Meekton looking out
Of the window to make sure he was not
prevaricating.
Il am exhibiting a rare and beautiful
work; something that ought to be In every
library; something that will oe a help In
your business, a recreation in your leisure
moments and joy TO your childrea."
Il don't think Il
There went on the caller unwraDping
mighty decorated volume. Look 1t over
and judge for yourself. 1t needs no words
from me-or ought to need none. Can L
take your order for one of those magnin-
cent works of artT'
Il have all the books / can read, and 1
can't afford to buy any more. But as TO
your taking my Order" he added, with a
sigh, Il must set my present feelings aside
and admit that there is no telling what a
resolute man can do when he makes I'd his
mind to it,
Evening star., 1898-03-12
Dey Spenka Da English.

There is in Italy whole village of we'll
to-do Italians who speak English, and it
is regarded as one of the most astonish-
ing things that Italy offers to the tourist.
The inhabitants are retired organ grinders,
who have acquired comfortable fortunes in
England, and have gone back to their ma
tive land to live in affluence with their fam
lilies in this strange little colony, which
they have founded among the Italian noun
tains.
The stranger. in walking through the
quiet streets, is often astonished by the
sound of a hand-organ sending forth the
familiar strains of once popular air from
within some one Of the houses, giving evi-
dence Of the affection in which the organs
are held by their owners. Most Of them
cherish their instruments in their ideal life
Of idleneSS.
Evening star., 1898-03-12
HIS CHANGE or HEART

Il won't stand up and declare outright
that there's any significance in it, said q
Washingtan man who takes neighbor1y
interest insahe goings-on Of the folks who
live next dfor to- him, 'but here's the case,
and you Gan make up your own mind
about it:
The man who owns and occupies the
house on the lea of mine is republican
Who went but to the grain states a year
ago last fail and made a lot of campaign
talks for the gentleman who now resides in
the Executive Mansion. He was the hottest
gold man., the raringest no-50-cent-dollar
spellbinders that 4 ever argufied with. Hon.
est, he wouldn't lend me the loan of his
lawn mower any more when he found out
tnat, seeing as how 1 held a government
1op that paid me enough in wages to permit
me TO take my wife to the theater once
In a while and to go a-fishing when 1 wazt-
eo TO, was sort Of straddlng the rails ard
laying low on the currency question.
Now's the accepted time for every man
10 declare himself said he to me about
Iour dozen times before he started out to
make his western campaign talks What
the dickens is the use or sense of DeIng
neither fish, flesh, fowl, nor good red her
rins! What are you-white or yellow?
Take Stand?'
But, all the same, I stuck to my little
perch on the razor edge of the fence, which
Is why I've got my job yet-but this is be-
side the mark
w men my gold-plated neighbor got back
from his campaign spellbind, little while
aIter the election, he was all smiles. He
was booked for fat thing under the ney:
administration-it was dead easy to see
tnat ne felt that in his bones He sort O.
patron1zed me graciously, and gave me to
ln1er that, If I kept right good from then
on, ne wouldn't peach on me for being a
straudler when he got into position to do
CONFIDENTIAL peaching right after the 4th of
March and so l managed to get a little
sleep O. nights
Wei. this neighbor of mine wasn't made
commissioner of pensions, commissioner of
lndlan affairs. nor commissioner of any,
thing else on March s. This seemed to sur
prise him some, but he maintained his
easy, confident. and-Mac-are-as-thic.r-
as-thleVes manner, and we didn't doubt
that he'd get the ministership to Mexico or
something equally as good as soon as Mr..
Mckinley cleaned up his desk and got
around to it. Mr.. Mckinley Is cleaning up
his desk and getting around to it still-but
my friend hasn't got any job yet.
NOW, here's the point: My hasn't-con-
nected ne1ghbor is a man of some pr rvate
means, and he's lately been having his
mouse and yard fixed up. Among other
odds and ends Of jobs that he had attended
TO was the painting of the iron picket fence
that hedges In his front yard. The tips of
these iron pickets are formed in the shape
or spears. He's had those spears all nicely
siiVered-not gilded, you understand but
silvered just as shinily as newly-minted In
God we trust metal dollars of the realm.
AS began by saying, I'm not man to
Jump at conclusions. But what dye make
of it, anyhow"
Evening star., 1898-03-12
y
A Journalistic Trfumph.

There is no use of talking" exclaimed
the editor of the Pehick Clarion, as he
shook a rat out of the trap to feed the
Office terrier Il We got to get running
start somehow and progress. Progression
is tho keynote Of modern Journalism" he
went on as he took a saw from a nail and
began cutting his plate matter into the
proper length for his miscellany columns
IF don't develop more momentum some
of these out-of-town metropolitan Journals
will get ahead of me-"
few minutes later he was going through
a number Of exchanges.
Il might have known it!' he exclaimed.
as he gazed at a beautifully executed draw
ing four or five columns wide. Sometimes
1 think don't know any more about edit
ing than some of my subscribers give me
credit for"
What is the matter?" asked the boy who
feeds the press. Have we got left on a
piece of news?'
well, I don't know that we got COM
pletely left. We had all about the $J0O0O,-
600 appropriation bill But we forgot to
have a picture of the pen the President
signed 1t with"
. The boy united his apron and moved to-
ward The basin to wash his hands.
You're not going TO quit. are your" in
Quired the editor apprehensiyey.
"Yes. sir. don't like the way the paper