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hard under the influence of the sun.
Surface drainage is but makeshift. A
friable ideal condition of the ground
a condition in which plants can do their
best-is rarely obtained except by under
draining. Where the kitchen garden is
not large in size an underdrain along
the bottom of the plat, where the
ground is lowest. will often prove a
splendid paying investment
The best way to arrange such drain
is shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton.
1t is dug to the required depth to es-
cane frost and tile laid at the bottom,
though stone capped opening may be
used if the tile are not available. Above
this opening loose stones are filled in to
a height that will just escape the pillow.
Such "a drain must of course have an
outlet into lower ground, when the gar
den will give up its surplus water with
great readiness and subsequent droughts
and floodings be greatly mitigated in
their effects, for condition of the soil
that permits surplus water TO drain off
readily makes it possible for water to
be drawn up from the depths below
when the surface soil needs it.
There may be gardens that would not
be benefited by ii good underdrain, but
| have yet to become acquainted with
one of this sort, says "a writer in Amer
lean Gardening, from which the fore
going is reproduced.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
Sowing Mixed Grains.

In many parts of the country very
satisfactory results can be secured by
seeding mixture of oats, barley and
wheat in the spring, allowing this to
mature, then thrashing and grinding
the grain together. The combination
makes a we'll balanced grain ration and
is exceedingly valuable, particularly for
all kinds Of young stock and for fatten-
ing hogs. The amount of seed of course
will depend somewhat upon the kind Of
land, but it is usually the custom TO
mix the seed in the following proper
tions: Wheat, two; barley, two oats,
one. Of course the proportion of each
is entirely optional with the farmer,
and the grain which does best in any
locality should be given prominence.
Sow two or three bushels of the mix
ture to the acre, the same as spring
wheat or oats taking care to cover well
and have the seed bed thoroughly pull
verified. Orange Judd Farmer.
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Squirrel Tail Grass.

"This species was long ago introduced
into this country from the old world
and attracted comparatively little at
tention. 1t seems during recent years to
be greatly increasing i'll vigor and self
perpetuation. We have had numerous
complaints of it as noxious weed, ;"
says Professor L. J. Burrill in Farm,
Field and Fireside.
1t is true grass and is propagated
from seed. i think it must be more fully
acquiring the habit of growth by its un-
foreground parts. l can give little advice
about its determination, not having had
to deal with it, but in the black prairie
soils of central Illinois it certainly is
not difficult to kill by cultivation. Prob.
ably shallow and oft repeated tillage
will prove the best treatment. y
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
THE SPORTING WORLD.

Somebody has been cruel enough to
accuse the recently discovered Greek
wrestler, whose training has been linn
tied to hard work behind a push cart.
with not being Greek at all. The in
situation has served To bring forth
storm of comments from the men who
are booming the alleged Athenian as an
opponent of 1.-The Terrible Turk " They
declare with assurance that their man
speaks Greek like a native, although
they do not understand the language,
and the fact that he is also able to de-
velop terrifying scowl has filled them
with confidence. 1t would seem, from
the methods employed by the boomers,
that ability 10 show ones teeth and to
iistort the features SO that a man may
give good imitation of wild beast
are sufficient requisites in the make up
of the successful wrestlers of modern
times. The Turks molar display at the
Garden when he played football with
Roeber created such an impression that
ii is said every wrestler Of note has been
practicing the teeth grinding trick ever
since. If the Turk and the Greek ever
meet il has been suggested that instead
of allowing them to wrestle it might be
we'll to fix them in such way that
struggle for supremacy between gleam-
ing fangs and scowling features might
go to a finish. In order to accomplish
this the plan set forth by those who are
deeply interested in the affair consists
of putting heavy leather belts around
the contestants and riveting strong
steel chains to each belt. Then by
fastening the chains to posts at OPP
posite corners of the ring and making
them Of sufficient length to keep the
Turk from actually touching the Greek,
the contest could be held without seri.
Gus results. If the Turk got tired of
showing his teeth before the Greek
wearied of making heartbreaking faces,
he would be declared the loser, and not
on foul either. The managers of both
meanwhile would not be restrained from
talking in front of picture machines 1t
looks like money making scheme the
hackers of the men believing that the
public will stand for anything. New
York Sun.
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Felt JNst the Same.

During one of John Kendrick Bangs
visits 20 Chicago he was treated to bit
of candor which must have afforded as
much amusement to him as it did dis
comfort to the young woman. y recep-
ton in his honor was in process, and in
the thick of introductions he overheard
a young woman behind him say "Oh,
dear, no; | don't want TO meet himl
never know what to say to celebrities. ="
In quick response be faced around,
shook the young woman by the hand
and said: II appreciate your reluctance.
I've felt the same way myself. "
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
The Kaiser,s Eooentrioities.

The emperor the night he left Berlin
was at a big dinner in grand military
uniform, but on leaving the dinner he
changed into an admirals to travel to
Homburg. He now wears his long mus
taches pointed up to the bridge of his
nose, so all officers have to do the same,
and small muslin bags are sold in the
hairdressers for incasing them at night.
He has also commanded all officers to
have pale gray overcoats of a most un-
serviceable shade, lined with gray satin,
instead of the former sensible dark blue
frieze The people complain that when
he drives they cannot see him, as he
drives furiously. London Mail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
Eayorite Peas.

The Rural New Yorker may be con-
sidered an authority on peas, having
tested nearly every kind of pea from
year to year for 20 years. Following
are extracts from its experience: The
Daisy pea Carriers Daisy was first
tried at The Rural grounds during the
season Of 1896. Our report was that the
vines grew two feet high, leaves large,
pods large. broad and well filled with
about eight large seeds. We then re-
garded it as the best dwarf or half
dwarf pea tried that season. The pods
are larger than those of any other vari-
ETY. we have ever tried.
Juno was tried during the season of
1896. The vines then grew to two feet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

and rave with two half inch bolts.
This makes very strong pair of hobs,
that are just the thing to use in the
sugar bush and around on the farm in
the spring Of the year.
The second figure shows a very handy
device for hauling corn to the shredder,
or just the thing to bring the corn from
the field to fill the silo. The platform
is made Of plank inches thick, with
pieces Of 2 by scantling bolted on at
each end. Two old moving machine
wheels are to be used. The axle should
be placed foot 3 inches from the center.
The platform should be fees wide by
10 feet long. Both these devices are il.
Illustrated and described in the Ohio
Farmer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
Cutting Down Old Wheels.

1t is surprising to note the number of
wheelmen that are having or have had
their old wheels cut down this season
instead of buying those Of this year. So
much is this practice being carried on
that those employed at that kind Of
work are enjoying very profitable
business. Ii is claimed that for less
than the difference in price of this and
last years models old wheels can be cut
down, redesigned and re~enameled and
made with all the up to date improve.
ments New York World.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

orous action could dislodge them. Carlos
claims to be the legitimate king Of
Spain by the title of Charles VII. His
father, Don Juan, was the brother of
Charles VI His mother was the Arch
duchess Maria Teresa of Austria. He
was married in 1867 to Margaret de
Bourbon of Bourbon, the princess of
Parma, daughter of Duke Ferdinand
Charles III and sister of the late Comte
de Chambord For the first time since
the death of Alfonso XII Carlos came
actively forward as "A pretender to the
throne when the government became Sc
riously involved in difficulties with the
United States over the Cuban question.
Yet the Carlist movement has been kept
alive through the years. 1t was claimed
three years ago that there were no less
than 2 600 Carlist clubs in Spain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

maker has grown gray in the service,
and he knows it like a book. He knows
every officer thoroughly. He knows ev-
cry ship. He is acquainted with the
smallest details of every station. 1t is
all this knowledge that makes him q
man of such value to the United States
government. He assigns the vessels to
the various stations and the men to the
vessels and moves them about as occa-
sion requires. He is little secretary of
the navy on a small scale, and good
one.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

Miss Fleurette Kaplan is the only
young woman who graduated from the
Chicago Dental college this year-the
only woman empowered this twelve
month to inflict the fortunes of the in
QUESTION on the public. 1t will relieve
the minds of those who prefer not to
think of young women as wielders Of
forceps and tweezors 20 learn that Miss
Kaplan will probably not avail herself
of her privilege. She is engaged to be
married to a New York electrician and
is not going to practice dentistry.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
Two Farm Conveniences.

The first figure represents home
made pair of bobsleds, or fiat bottom
mud hobs, that will take the place of the
old, long mud sled. The runners are
made of plank 3 feet inches long by 4
inches wide and "a inches thick, bolted
together with two ree-eighths inch
bolts. The dark lines in cut CA Al are
pieces of 2 by A inch stuff, set up edge
ways and followed out as shown. The
raves are made of / "A inch thick stuff, 4
inches wide. Beams are by 4 inches
square, holsters the same. The blocks
under beam are 3 by inches, cut off
square and bolted up through runner
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
NOTICE.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on two 25-cent
bottles of Baxter's Mandrake Bitters if
it fails to cure constipation, biliousness,
sick headache, or any Of the diseases
for which it is recommended. Also will
refund the money on 50-cent bottle of
Downs Elixir, if it does not cure any
cough, cold, Group whooplng cough or
throat or lung difficulty. We also
guarantee one 25.cent bottle of either
of the above To prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
w. /. BENEDICT,
W. A. DUTT,
FISK BANGS,
HOLMES ~ CONNELL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
SAILING TRICYCLE..

the question. English manufacturers
are making specially of the triple
wheelers and American manufacturers
and dealers expect the fashion to show
itself on this side of the ocean among
the more sedate set 1t is not uncom-
mon to see tricycles propelled by sails
in Great Britain, although that sort of
thing is confined to emi-invalids and
people who are in search Of air rather
than exercise
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
PEOPLE OF THE DAY.

Don Carlos has been menace to the
Integrity Of the Spanish throne for more
than score Of years, and he is credited
with unreasonable influence over q
very large part of the people. From
April, 1872, to January, 1876, the Car
lists were securely intrenched in the
north Of Spain and only the most Wig
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

Chief of the Revenue Cutter Service.
The present chief Of the revenue cut
ter service is Captain G.. f Shoemaker.
He has entire charge Of that division of
the treasury department. Captain Shoe
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

The G. r. 81 Michigan in Summer" con
tanning maps, views and descriptions OF Htcht
gan Summer Resorts sent on application 70
G., L. LOCKWOOD, G.. II. & II. A.
Grand Rapids, Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

in height, vigorous and productive. The
pods, of lively, darkish green color,
were we'll filled, averaging about seven
seeds, medium to large in size. 1t was
more prolific than the old favorite,
Stratagem. Last season the vines grew
To the height of three feet. The pods
average three inches, straight, averag
ing eight seeds.
New Life was tried for the first time
in the season of 1896. We quote from
our report of that year; 1.-THE most pro-
ductive pea and, all things considered,
the most valuable pea for home or for
market Of its season that we have tried. "
The seeds last year were planted
April !, and the first picking was made
June 30 "No more vigorous vines than
these and those of Juno; best peas ever
tried at The Rural grounds. Marvels of
vigor and productiveness Often nine
large seeds to pod. July IL, still bear.
ing immense quantities 1t is hard to
say which is more prolific, this or Juno.
The cuts from Rural New Yorker are
here presented in reduced size, showing
the comparative properties of the three
varieties
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
Tricycles In Style.

Notwithstanding the disposition of
bicyclists TO ridicule the three wheeled
machine and its rider the fact is appar-
ent that tricycles are becoming popular.
Queen Victoria has one, and that settles
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
FOR SALE CHEAP

| double surfacer and hatcher, counter
shaft and belts.
/ single surfacer and hatcher, counter
shaft aud belts.
pony palmer, counter shaft and belts.
l mortcer, tenonter and fixtures
BELTS etc.
resawing machine and belts.
Rip saw tables and cutoff tables with
saws and belts.
Lots of pulleys, shafting and shaving
blowers.
2 stoves, fire proof safe, desk, chairs,
table, etc, porch fixtures, spindles,
columns, ratings, mouldings, cas-
ings, head and base blocks, hard
wood flooring, base boards, cherry
lumber, surfaced cherry wainscot-
ing, oak and sycamore lumber, |
pair of hobs, spring wagon, tent
and many other things
Farming lands, houses and lots in and
near Belding. Call on +. l.. Spen-
Ger for particulars.
Spencer a Hills.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

A lie that is half truth, is ever the
blacklist OF lies.-Tennyson.
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GARDEN DRAINAGE.
Benefits of an Underdrain For Kitchen
Garden and How to Arrange 1t.

Surface drainage is not sufficient to
secure the best results in the kitchen
garden i'll the majority of soils. Even
ON ground having considerable slope
heavy rains remain sufficiently long
about the roots of the growing crops to
pack the soil and leave it baked and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

Magnificent promises are always to
be suspected.-Theo Parker.
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Science surpasses the old miracles OF
mythology .-Emerson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12

OF all vain things, excuses are the
vainest.-Buxton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-05-12
DETPOIT Nov. 81, 1897.
CD. RAPIDS g. WESTERN r. r.
Nov 81, 1897.

Additional trains leave GreenVille for Bedding
at $3.50 and 1850 "A. m. and $500 p. m. Leave
Bedding for Greenville at 1918 a. m, 1920 p. m.
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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-09
BIOGRAPHY OF THE PRESIDENT

A Long Life Consecrated TO tho Church OF
iIis Choice.
Salt Lake City, Sep. 5.-Wilford
Woodruff, fourth president OF the
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Lattcr-day
Saints, was born at Pennington, now
Avon. Hartford county, Connecticut,
on March /. 1907, and was the youngest
Of three children. lie came OF n long.
lived stock. His great grandfather.
Josiah Woodruff, lived to the nge OF
100 years, and his grandfather, Eldad
Woodruff, also attained n ripe old age.
In youth and early manhood MILFORD
assisted his father In his business OF a
flour miller, and later conducted sim.
liar business ON his own account In
1892 he purchased a farm and saw-mlll
near Richmond, oswego county, n. v,
and settled there.
lie Joined the Church OF Jesus Christ
Of Lattcr-day Saints in 1884, aud In
May OF that year accompanied Joseph
Smith, the prophet, and his little band
| 10 Missouri.
In 1884 no was ordained priest and
went on a mission TO Arkansas, Ten
nesseo aud Kentucky, and Ia May,
1897, he commenced second mission
airy tour, this time visiting Maine and
Fox islands. April 20, 1880, he was
elevated to the rank OF apostle at FaI
West, Mo, In August following he
went 10 England on n mission, and
established the first branch Of Ia,
Mormon church In London. lie re-
turned TO Nauvoo m isii, and two
years later was again laboring as q
missionary In the eastern states but
returned TO Nauvoo ON hearing OF the
assassination Of Joseph Smith, th'
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-09

about $3.50 o'clock yesterday morning
A. ogden the funeral car was attached
20 the regular Rio Grandc passenger.
Accompanying the remains were Mrs
Woodruff, President aud Mrs. George
q. Cannon, Bishop and Mrs. ClAwson
and Colonel Isaac Trumbo, who came
through from San Francisco, aud Mr..
Daynea, who met the party at Reno,
and Asabel II. woodiord OF H. O. NJ. l.,
who Joined them at Battle Mountain.
A special train went up over the Rio
Grande Western, leaving here at5aa0yes.
tcrday morning, and bearing number
OF church dignitarles aud members OF
the family OF the deceased, besides n
few who were invited TO accompany
them.
When the funeral car reached ogden
there was a great throng Of mourning
people, and during the stop there the
ear was thrown open aud all who de-
sired TO do 40 were permitted To pass
through and view the caslSct During
this time there were many evidences OF
sorrow and touching little Incidents
all showing the strong hold Presldeni
Woodruff had upon the hearts Of hi,
| people,
Many evidences Of grief were mani
fest at ogden aud at every station
along the way 10 this city, where larg,
crowds were reyerently gathered.
There was a large crowd at the depo
In this city when the train arrived
An heads were uncovered and sllen
tribute paid TO the deceased, whom al
felt had been such potent factor Il
the upbuilding OF the church and tn,
country.
The cashet was gently carried from
the train to the hearse by two sons an,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-09
MANILA's PROGRESS.
Several strikes Have Already Occurred and
aNewspaper Has ncen Launched.

Several strikes Have Already Occurred and
aNewspaper Has Been Launched.
Manila, Aug. 6.-Thero have been
several labor strikes here, the demand
being for excessive wages. because
the American authorities la the early
exigencies OF the situation here agreed
TO the eXtrayagant demands OF the
laborers, II has been difficult 10 return
TO an equitable basis. One OF these
strikes caused the suspension of traffic
on the tramways OF Manila for three
days.
Copies OF the new tariff have been
circulated here, but II has not yet been
enforced, pending receipt OF instruc.
lions from Washington. II Is esti.
mated that under the American tariff
there will be an average reduction OF
one-third as compared with that OF
Spain.
An insurRent newspaper, printed In
the Spanish language, has made It's
appearance here.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-09
WoopRuFF,s FUNERAL.
wnibs Held ON Thur.day. the Service, q
begin at 1880,

wnibs Held on Thur.day. the Service, {,
neEin at 1880,
Salt Lake, Sept. 0.-ln all probability
the funeral OF the late President vii
ford Woodruff, which will DO held on
Thursday, will be a very largely at
tended event.
The date was decided upon yesterday
Mt a meeting OF the twelve apostles,
which selected general committee.
consisting OF lleber J. Grant, Brigham
Young and A. o. Woodruff. the last
named being son Of the deceased.
The remains Of President Woodruff
will not lilo In state. They are at his
home and will DO brought to the taber.
naele, and from there be taken 10 the
city cemetery and inferred Ia tho
family plat, without tho caslset being
opened for all To View them. This IL
In accordance with the arrangements
which have been made. The hour Of
funeral Ia 1880, at which time the
services will begin.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-09-09

cohoes, N. Y, Sept, 6.-An appall-
Ing accident occurred In this city last
night Shortly before so'elock a troll.
ley car of the Troy City Railway com
pany was struck by the night boat spe-
eial OF the Delaware * Hudson, at
crossing at the west end OF the Hudson
river bridge, which connects the city
with Lansingburg, and It's load of hui
man freight was hurled into the air.
Eighteen Of the thirty-aye passengers
are dead, and ut least ten OF the ro-
mainder will die.