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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08
How Mines Are Exploded.

There are several methods by which
mines and torpedoes anchored in har
bors may be detected, but it is very dan
gerous and difficult work, and its sue
cess depends largely upon the circum-
stances and the condition of the water
and the bottom of the bay in which they
are placed Sometimes they are discov-
cred by dragging with kedge Some
times they can be seen when the water
is clear, and in order TO assist the natu-
raj vision "A canvas telescope is rugged
which drops upon the water and shuts
out the light from the eyes of the OBJ
server so that he can have better view
of the bottom There are other methods
also known TO sailors and frequently
practiced. The most effective is called
"countermining is, the explo-
sion of torpedoes in the water which
by their defamation cause the mines to
explode Chicago Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08
An Effective Pill Box.

Here is good story of the author of
"The Deserted Village:" Hearing of
DR.. Goldsmith great humanity, poor
woman, who believed him to be a
physician, once wrote to him begging
him to prescribe for her husband, who
had lost his appetite and was altogether
in very sad state. The kind hearted
poet Immediately went to see her, and
after some talk with the man found
him almost overwhelmed with sickness
and poverty.
"You shall hear from me in an
hour, said the doctor on leaving, land
/ shall send you some pills which l am
sure will do you good. "
Before the time was up Goldsmith S
servant brought the poor woman small
box, which, on being opened, was found
to contain 10 guineas, with the follow
ing directions: ITO be used as necessi.
ties require. Be patient and of good
heart. "-Christian Work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08
Druggists' Lights.

An apothecary found himself minus
his red light one night at time when
it was customary for tradesmen of his
class to ornament their store fronts with
a simple red lamp. To supply his need
he took glass bottle filled with a red
fluid and placed candle behind it, The
effect so pleased him that he added an
other. Rival druggists illuminated their
windows, increasing the number of
lights and also changing the colors.
Thus the entire town followed the lead.
So it became the fashion. Christian
Work
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08
"Water of Life"

Distilled spirits came into use in Lon
don in 1850 and had to be prohibited in
1894. Michael Savonarola produced a
treatise on the making of water of
life" in the fifteenth century which be-
came standard authority OH that sub
ject and was followed by the work of
Matthioli of Siena. These books gave
an impetus to brandy making in Italy,
whence the trade extended to France.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08
Road Restrictions In Baden.

Not single mechanical vehicle can
run on the roads of the Grand Duchy of
Baden until the driver makes declara-
tion to the central authorities who will
give to him, after long investigation,
authority to run upon certain road
decided upon in advance. After the au-
thority is received the driver is bound
by an almost endless number of restrio.
tions
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08

Owners of these interesting birds
must remember that if they wish them
to talk well the best time to teach them
is in the evening, with the cage covered
over and placed i'll dark room and the
teacher enunciating the words slowly
and distinctly and persistently. The ma
tives of India consider that a slight OPP
Grafton upon the birds tongue is neces-
sary before it will speak easily.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08

Yucatan is a compound Indian name
meaning, "What do you sayY" which
was the only answer the Spaniards could
obtain from the natives to their i'm
quiries concerning description of the
country.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08

Don't throw your old newspapers
away; they cost practically nothing,
and are so useful for several domestic
purposes. Dipped in cold water, they
make the best window cleaners; just
rub the window over with the wet
paper, and they are clean, with very
little labor. Crush some paper in the
hand and rub the cooking stove over
when the cooking is finished, it re-
moves the grease quickly, and keeps
the stove in capital order, II ii is done
frequently, so that the grease does not
corrode. Rub the hair brushes every
morning with "a pad OF paper; il re-
moves the dust. A piece OF newspaper
rolled into ball or pad, is good
substitute for saucepan brush. A
few newspapers perforated with small
holes for ventilation, tackled on TO a
blanket, make very warm and com
Portable bed-covering on cold nights.
Spills for lighting lamps and candles
are most useful, but are not always to
be found even in well-regulated house
holds; and yet in the Idle moments,
dozens can be made out OF an old news
paper. Again, torn in small shreds
Ia nice amusement for child by the
way ,curled up, and put into washing
tick, they make clean and wholesome
bed for the baby, and can be constant
ly renewed. Lastly few folds Of
newspapers under the cake tin, pre-
vents it burning while in the oven.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08

There is a great difference between
the two temporal blessings, health and
wealth. wealth is most envied, but least
enjoyed; health is frequently enjoyed,
but the least envied; and the superb.
GRITTY of the latter is still more OBJ
vious when we reflect that the poorest
man would not part with his health for
money, but that the richest would
gladly part with his money for health.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08

The old log cabin in Front Royal,
Va, in which George Washington lived
while surveying between l74S and 1852
is still standing in fair condition and is
used as springhouse.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08

The United Kingdom consumes 600, =
600 pounds, or about 4, 600, 900 gallons,
of tea every day, which is as much as is
used by the rest of Europe, North and
Sonth America, Africa and Australia
combined.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08
Considerable.

Leave the house' cried little Binks,
making brave bluff of strength to the
burglar
Il intend to, my small friend, re-
piled the burglar courteously Il am
merely after the contents. When take
houses, do it through the regular real
estate channels '-Harper's Bazaar
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08
Here's n UsefnI Test.

"I'm afraid I'm dreadful talker. F"
"What gives you that idea?"
"When come home from anywhere
| never can recall anything that wal
said except remarks | made myself -
Chicago Record
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08

IL is easy enough to tell about every
body else, but difficult and hard TO tell
what everybody knows about you.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08

We are never without help. We have
no right to say of any good work, it is
too hard for me to do, or of any sorrow,
it is too hard for me TO bear, or of any
sinful habit, it is too hard for me to
overcome.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08

The reproaches OF enemies should
quicken us to duty, and not keep us
from duty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-08
Grand Rapids 81 Indiana *. 1

The G.. r. & l. Michigan in Summer" con
tanning maps views and descriptions OF Ntcht
gan summer Resorts, sent on application 10
O. l.. LOCKWOOD, @. II. II. A.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-12-10
FAILURE A SURPRISE.
The New Mammoth Clothing
and Shoe Company
Forced to Assign.

The surprise of the week in business
circles was the assignment late Monday
evening of the New Mammoth Clothing
and Shoe Company, which was regarded
as among the strongest firms in the city.
The failure is due principally to two
causes, depression in the clothing bust
ness: and the heavy expense to which the
company was subject. For several
months past the firm is reported to have
been in financial straits, bnt it was not
thought that they were of such nature
as to cause the big concern to 60 to the
wall. 1t was expected that the fall and
winter trade would extricate the COM
pany from its perilous condition, but the
sales were not as large as it was thought
they would be. Eastern creditors last
week began pressing their claims, and
the step was taken in order to protect
equally all who held bills. The Nam
moth Company has been one of the most
enterprising and liberal houses doing
business in Louisville, and the hope is
general that the company may be able
to pull out even and continue in business.
A little leniency on the part of the East
ern parties would undoubtedly have ena-
bled the company TO avoid making the
assignment.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-12-10
TRINITY COUNCIL,
Annual Election of Officers
Held-The Legion Was
Represented.

The last meeting of Trinity Council
was largely attended, the clubhouse be-
ing taxed to its utmost capacity. This
was accustomed by the fact that the cleo.
ton of officers for the ensuing year was
to take place. This council numbers
about 300 members, and when the ballots
were counted the following were declared
elected:
President-James B. Kelly.
First Vice President-Thos. ]. Garvey.
Second Vice President-Wm. n. Cast.
Recording Secretary-J. Geo. Barrett.
Financial Secretary-Joseph S. Peazza.
Corresponding Secretary-A. II. HUI.
kenbeck.
RECONSIDERATION G. Schneider.
Marshal-Martin Able.
Inside Sentinel-Charles Able.
Outside Sentinel-Pat Byron.
Executive Committee-David O'Con-
nell, John NJ. Hennessy, Harry Kirch.
dorfer, Glenn Ellert, Frank Alderman.
]. G. Barrett, who was elected Record
ing Secretary, has been with the Legion
in Porto Rico, but will assume the Office
upon his return home with the soldiers.
A handsome chair for President James
Kelly was presented to the council by
the Ladies' Auxiliary.
The council is to be congratulated oil
the selection of Thomas J. Garvey a
Vice President. He is one of its mos
energetic and up-to-date members.
Messrs. John V. Hogan, M. ]. Palme
and John Stuckenborg were reported t
the members as on the sick list. II ha
been announced that the next meeting
will be an important one.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-12-10
THE YOUNG MEN.
Division 8 Entertained Jolly
Crowd at Its Social Tues
day Evening.

The monthly social of Young Mems
Division was held at the Hibernian Hall
last Tuesday night and was an exceed
ingly enjoyable affair.
Division 6 has given many of these
dances, and by strict attention to every
detail the committees having them in
charge have reached great degree OF
perfection in their work. This fact was
fully demonstrated last Tuesday evening,
for from the time that Music Director f.
P. Holley gave the signal to start until
the musicians were softly playing
"Home. Sweet Home" the fun, pleasure
and enjoyment did not cease for an in
slant. Seibert's First Regimental Band
furnished music, which fact guarantees
the excellence of that part of the pro-
gramme. The hall, now especially beau
tiful with magnificent art paintings, gen.
erously strung about the walls, was in
itself enough to delight the most critical
observer of interior ornamentation. The
grand piano, also a recent addition to the
hall, through the efforts of the Ladies'
Auxiliary, served as means of display
ing the musical ability of many of the
ladies present.
Swiftly the happy hours glided by, as
the gay and merry couples tripped the
light fantastic over the finely polished
floor, and when at last it was time to stop
everywhere was heard compliments and
approvals for the excellent enjoyment
afforded by the Young Mems Division.
The entertainment committees of Divi-
sion 6, consisting of f. P. Holley, ]. P.
Casey and NJ. ]. Mc'righe, did yeoman
service in making the social a success.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-12-10
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

When you are out taking in the sights
and attractive features of the city it will
be Of interest to you to stop in at Mr..
John NJ. Mulloy's embarrassing estab-
lishment, 545 Fourth avenue, and see the
handsome display of useful and orna-
mental presents which he is giving away
to his many customers.
These articles consist of beautiful
lamps, vases, cuspidors, jardiniers, sta
tionery, china and glassware, toys, etc,
which have been selected by Mr. Nlulloy
with his usual good taste, and are sure to
please the most fastidious.
We asked him if he was not making a
new departure In the chinaware bust
ness. So complete did this line appear
to us, but were answered in the negative
by him saying: 1--WE do not sell any Of
this ware. It is all intended intended foi
gifts to buyers OF our teas and coffees.
1t is customary nowadays TO give
premiums and presents with purchases
and we always hold up onr end'-keeI
up with the procession, so to speak.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-12-10
JEFF'S. HIBERNIANS.
They Will Meet and Entertain
Their Friends Thurs
day Evening.

Division of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians of Jacksonville, one of the
most progressive divisions in Indiana, is
making preparations for the annual jubi-
lee of its friends and members, which
takes place Thursday evening next. 1t
has been the custom of the division for
years past to tender reception to its
members and friends at the meeting pre-
ceding Christmas, and the committee in
charge of this one will endeavor to sur
pass all previous affairs. Division has
a good membership, on its rolls being the
names of nearly all the leading Irishmen
of that city, among whom are Messrs.
Barney Coll. John Doherty, President
Reilly, John Kenney, Madden. Breen
and others. An interesting programme
will be arranged and an enjoyable even
ing assured those who attend.
Through these columns an invitation
is extended to members of the Louisville
and New Albany divisions to visit their
Jacksonville brethren on that evening
Besides those from Louisville and New
Albany there will be an attendance of al
least 200 from Jacksonville.
The last meeting of No. was most
interesting one, at which the Kentucky
Irish American received most hearty
welcome. The indications are that there
will be large increase in the member
chin
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-12-10
BOSTON'S TRIBUTE
To the Memory of the Illus
trious Patriots of the
Green Isle.

Last Sunday evening in the Grand
Opera House, Boston, Division 5 cele-
brated in a most patriotic manner the
memory of the illustrious patriots of '9S,
who in that perilous period of Ireland's
sad history sacrificed their lives to right
the wrongs of the oppressed fellow-coun-
trymen. The celebration took the form
of concert and lecture illustrated in
thrilling scenes, the. orator of the occa-
sion being the well-known lecturer, w. j.
Walshe. The officers of this popular
division succeeded in their efforts to
make the event a memorable one in the
history of the organization, over 1000
persons being present. The exercises
opened with an ode commemorative of
the noble principles for which Lord Ed
ward, Tone, Emmett and McCracken so
unselfshly paid the penalty of death.
The tragic theme ever dear to the exiled
Celt as well as to lovers of freedom of
every land could not fail to be most in
I terestiug, especially at the close of this
year. The French feIgdi-of terror-grue-
some and frightfaI - itaeas-pales into
insignihcance when compared to the
atrocities practiced on the helpless Irish
people only one century ago. The speak
er of the evening was eminently fitted to
handle the subject with the force and
power which the portrayal of the varied
and daring episodes in the lives of those
famous heroes require. The net proceeds
were devoted to the sick and death
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-12-10
ST. PATRICK'S BAzAR.

The bazaar now being held in the school
hall of St. Patrick's school is a decided
success. The hall is crowded nightly
with old and young, who are provided
with plenty of amusement. The affair is
in charge Of St. Joseph's Aid Society,
composed of the leading ladies of the
congregation, and the proceeds will be
devoted to helping the poor during the
winter months. The ladies arc disposing
Of lot of articles suitable for Christmas
gifts at reasonable rates, making it prof
table as well as pleasant to attend. The
bazar will continue all of next week, and
Scally's orchestra will furnish music
each evening.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-12-10

will be provided for veterans of the Le-
gion in the Mexican war. The Legion
veterans will have in the parade flags
and banners won in drill contests, a
drum used by the regiment in the Next
can war, and their flag-now almost in
tatters-that was presented to the Legion
by Miss Sallie Ward and carried in Mex
leo, and which was hoated over the
victory at Monterey.
Many of the most prominent citizens of
Louisville, including the Mayor, judges
and ex-judges, bankers. lawyers, doctors
and business men generally were men,
bers of the Legion, and all are urged and
expected to join in the parade and thus
extend merited courtesy to the boys on
their homecoming from war, and demon
strate home appreciation of the services
they have rendered to the State and
country. 1t is desired and designed to
make this parade an event in Louisville
history.
At the meeting 20 be held at the
Auditorium the first speaker will be ex-
Governor Simon B. Buckner, who will
welcome the First Kentucky on behalf of
the State. He will he followed by Mayor
Charles P. Weaver, whose address will
be welcome to Louisville The follow
ing other speakers have been chosen;
Bishop Thomas U. Dudley, Hon. Henry
Watterson and Hon, Edward j. McDer-
mott
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-12-10

to show their appreciation of his efforts
in their behalf.
Monday, Dec. IL, the students of St.
Xavier's will give their Vice President
reception. A literary and musical pro-
gramme has been prepared for the occa-
sion. An account of the reception will
be given in the next issue of the Ken
lucky Irish American.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-12-10

Those of Our readers who have changed
their place of residence during the past
month are requested to notify Mr. c. X.
Caron, publisher of the city directory,
that their correct address may be con-
tanned therein.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-06-02

Use "Pearl White" flour, there is
no better.
! Griffith the Hypnotist tonight at
Masonic hall. Ladies' absolutely free
without ticket or escort.
| Good pasture for horses and colts
cheap. Good water. A. S. FIRTH.
1913
For Sale-Cheap for cash, a second
hand bicycle in fine condition.
LEONE McKEEvER.
Come and see the subject put 10 a
"a hour hypnotic sleep. Ladies alb
solutely free without ticket or escort.
The dunkards have a large tent
spread in their settlement, in which
they are holding protracted meet
ings.
Born-To Mr.and Mrs. Harry Wick
lund, Sunday, May %, 1893, son.
Harry says he is going to name him
Dewey.
We notice among those who have
enlisted in the regular army recruit
at st. Paul, the name of w. S. Miller,
! Of Dundee.
Come and see the 500 pound stone
broken on the stomach of a subject
! while suspended in mid-air. Ladies'
free first night.
John File, afflicted with rheuma-
tism, has been taken to Hull, Ia. for
treatment. He has been resident
of Bigelow of late.
It Is expected that meeting will
be called this week to ascertain if a
celebration on the Fourth will be
held here this year or not.
! Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Glas-
gor, Thursday, May 26, 1893, son.
Phil says he is bouncer and he is
going to call him Sampson.
Felt Deer hair, Red flannel face and
common sweat pads at reasonable
price for first class article, at
IS II Humiston.
| Rev. Erickson left the first of the
week to attend the meeting of the
General Synod, at Galesburg, Ill. He
will be gone about two weeks.
Market reports complete every day
in the St. Paul Dispatch. Free sam
Piles, or twenty-five cents will pay
YOUR subscription for | month.
| J. S. Ramage and J. A. Atkinson
have twenty-five breaking plows run.
ming on section 3, Summit Lake,
breaking up the whole section.
Call on US for Deering Sickles and
sections. We have a good supply
and prices right.
4Otf. Saxon & Almonds on.
| All women should strive to be beau
tiful. Beauty rules mankind. Rocky
Mountain brings creamy-rich bloom
ing complexion. Ask your druggist.
There will be temperance meeting
at the M. E. Church Sunday after
noon. Mrs. Bull will recite a poem Of
her own composition at this meeting
There's scarcely disease that con
stipation will not bring. Kills you lit
tie by little. Rocky Mountain TIE;
positively cures. Ask yopr druggist
The Northwest news service of tn,
St. Paul Dispatch has no equal
Write for free samples or send twenty
five cents for one months subscrip
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-06-02

Guy Fellows of Elk township, re-.
ports cholera having broken out in
his herd OF hogs, losing about thirty
young pigs and five old hogs. It is
something unusual for cholera tc
break out at this season of the veal
and will probably be much worse
this year than any previous year.
A Mr.. Paulson of Jackson Co.
brought in scalp Tuesday evening
which he claimed to have been taken
! from wolf he had captured in this
county, upon examination it was
found to be the scalp of sheppard
dog and Auditor Trip being able
to tell the difference refused to nav
the bounty.
The man who complains of bis
preacher pays the preacher the least
the man who complains the most OF
his neighbors 10 the meanest neigh,
Dor and the man who has the least
sense Is the most conceited. It NAV
be also added that the man who bor.
rows his neighbors' paper has the
most fault to find with the -wav If is
run.-Ex.
A double wedding was celebrated
at the St. Killian Catholic church
Tuesday, in which John Hennes and
1ressa Wipperman and Frank Leh-
men and Barbara Riechert were the
contracting parties. Father Hechen-
berger performed the ceremony. and
large audience of friends and rela-
'lVes OF the happy couples were pre-
sent.-Adrian Daily Democrat.
The first application for pension
due to circumstances arising in the
present war comes from Oshkosh. Wis
The applicant is widow of Private
William Hook, of company F. sec-
ond regiment volunteers, who died at
Camp Harvey from bowel trouble, He
was mustered in Friday and died on
Sunday. Mrs. Hook is entitled to q
pension of SIP month.-Adrian.
Daily De mocrat.
Captain Dolan went to Adrian
Tuesday evening to meet with the
militia company of nat town, and
ascertain their desire as to joining the
company here, but as they want to
furnish half of the company Co. and
name half of the officers, it was not
deemed advisable to merge the two
organizations into one inasmuch as
we have nearly enough for full
company.
Ex-senator John j. Ingalls,of Kan
sas, whose tame as a, brilliant writer,
man of remarkable scholarship and
literary attainments, is even greater
than that of the distinguished senator
announces new book on the subject
OF the American-Spanish. Cuban War.
1t is entitled <>America's War For
Humanity in Picture and Story ut is
published by the N D.Thompson Pub
fishing Co.,of St.Louis, Mo. and is an
exhaustive discussion of the causes
of the war, and an equally exhaust
history Of it's inoidents,and brilliant
analysis of the famous characters con
Quoting it. It promises to be the one
great and popular work called forth
by this wonderfully interesting nat,
ional episode. Whatever Senator In
gals touches he adorns; sand his book
shines and sparkles in the light of his
genius. The present work is worthy
of his genius, and will be monu.
ment to his fame. The subject now &c
engrosses tho public mind as to fore.
cast for this book sale that will be
universal. It will be sold by subscrir
ton only, and the canvassing samp.
les are now ready for agents. We ad.
vertise it in another column. 432