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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
Col. Atkinson Died Suddenly.

prominent members of the Michigan
bar and state Legislature and strong
supporter and aide of Gov. Pingree,
died of neuralgia of the heart at De-
troit. His taking off was most sudden,
as he was at his Office and about the
city two days before apparently in per-
feet health. Fortunately the entire
family was within easy call, Mrs. At
kinson and the younger children being
at their summer home on Bots Blanc
island, Detroit river; his sons Lieut..
Reilly Atkinson, Co. l., 33d Michigan,
having just returned from Santiago,
and Maj. O'Brien Atkinson, 35th Mich
igan, was at Island Lake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
A DOCTORS DIRECTIONS.
They save daughter from blindness.

a common experience 20 have DR.. Ayers
Sarsaparilla prescribed by physician.
1t is a common experience TO see " COM
plete cure" follow the use of few bottles
Of this great blood purifying medicine.
Because, it is a specific for all forms OF
blood disease. If disease has its origin
in bad or impure blood, DR.. Ayers Sars-
aparila, acting directly on the blood, re-
moving its impurities and giving TO II
vitalizing energy will promptly eradicate
the disease.
The great feature OF DR.. Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla is the radical cures that result from
its use. Many medicines only suppress
disease they push the pimples down
under the skin, they paint the complexion
with subtle arsenical compounds, but the
disease RACES in the veins like pent-up
FIRE and some day breaks out in vol
canic eruption that eats up. the body.
Ayers Sarsaparilla goes to the root. 1t
makes the fountain clean and the waters
are clean. 1t makes the root good and
the fruit is good. 1t gives Nature the
elements she needs to build up the broken
down constitution-not to brace 1t up with
stimulants or patch il up on the surface.
Send for DR.. Ayers Curcbook, and learn
more about the cures effected by this
remedy. It's sent free, on request, by the
J. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

compelled TO spend hundreds OF thousands OF
dollars to familiarize the public with the sig
nature OF Chas. ii. Fletcher. This has been
necessitated by reason of pirates counterfeit
ing the Castoria trade mark. ms counter
feiting Is crime not only against the proprie-
tors OF Castoria. but against the growing
generation. All persons should be careful TO
see that Castoria bears the signature OF Chas.
II. Fletcher, II they would guard the health of
their children. Parents and mothers In par
ticular, ought to carefully examine the
Castoria advertisements which have been APP
pearing In this paper. and TO remember that
bears the fac-simile signature OF Chas III.
Fletcher, under whose supervision II has been
manufactured continuously for over thirty
years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
More Michigan Boys Die at Santiago.

The list of deaths among the Michi-
gan troops at Santiago continues to
grow. The following are the latest:
Herbert Darr, Co. +, 33d, yellow
fever and pneumonia; John Hogan, Co.
d, oath, typhoid fever; +. G. Covety,
Co. NJ, 34th, yellow fever; George Gull
man, Co. l., 34th, typhoid.
Private Frank Fuller, Co. NJ, 33d,
typhoid fever; Sergt. Arthur ii. Henry,
33d, yellow fever.
Corp. Chas. c. Chamberlain, lonia,
Co. l, 34th, yellow fever; Olof HUSKY,
Co. l., 34th, malarial fever; Daniel j..
Malaney, Co. G., 33d, yellow fever: Ed
ward Myott, Co. L, oath, typhoid fever;
Lewis f. Wick, Co. G, 33d, yellow
fever; Frank Burton, Co. l., 33d, yellow
fever.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

when a father writes that yours is the
best medicine in the world" you can
allow something for seeming extrava-
gance in the statement II you know that
the medicine so praised, cured loved
daughter of disease and restored to her
the oversight nearly lost. The best med
icine in the world for you is the medicine
that cures you. There can't be anything
better No medicine can do more than
cure. That is why John ;. Goode, OF
Orrick, Mo-, writes in these strong terms /:
CDR. Ayers Sarsaparilia is the best med
icine in the world. My daughter had
relapse after the measles, due TO taking
cold. She was nearly blind, and was obliged
to remain in a dark room all the time.
The doctors could give her no relief one
OF them directed me TO give her Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Two bottles cured her COM
pletely."
The thousands OF testimonials TO the
value of DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla repeat
over nd over again, in one form or another
the expression: 1.-THE doctors gave her
no relief; one of them directed me to
give her DR.. Ayers Sarsaparilla. Two
Bottles completely cured her"
1t is common experience to try DIT.
Ayers Sarsaparilla as last resort. 1t is
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
Sick Michigan Omcers Come Home.

Brig. Zen Dnffield, of Detroit. hav-
ing been released from quarantine at
Egmont Key, Fla, proceeded north to
Maine to recuperate from the effects of
yellow fever which he contracted at
Santiago. Leaves of absence have also
been granted to the following conva-
lescent Michigan officers: Col. Boynton,
Maj. NJ. f. Webb, Maj V. c. Vaughan,
Capt. Wilcox, Lieut.. Haas, 34th Mich
igan; Lieut.. Atkinson 33d Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
THE OMAHA MIDWAY.
THE CHICAGO AFFAIR EASILY
ECLIPSED.
visitors to the Trans Mlssissippi Fxposi-
tion Express Much Satisfaction mt
the Sights They Misunderstanding
Trophies I'm the Government building

The Midway at the Trans Mississippi
and International exposition at Omaha
surpasses in number and variety OF it's
attractions that of any other fair ever
held in this country, not excepting the
great Worlds Fair at Chicago. For
the distance of mile this broad ave-
nue. is lined on both sides with amuse-
ment houses, whose criers vie with each
other in attracting the public atten-
tion.
Perhaps the best known and most
popular feature on the midway is the
Hagenback Wild Animal Show Co.
Almost every variety of beast that has
shown an inclination to become sub
servient to the will of man is found
here, and are made to show what the
patience and perseverance of the
trainer has wrought. Some of the
acts are truly startling, and fraught
with no little danger to the trainer.
And the fact that several have been
quite seriously injured since the open
ing of the fair seems bat to add to the
general interest, rather than detract
therefrom.
The first Spanish flag captured at San
tiago is in the war department exhibit
at the Omaha exposition. Pinned to
the flag is a card giving the history of
the capture, when taken, from whom,
and under what circumstances. Gen.
Shafter gathered up a collection of old
brass trophies, lot of old style fire.
arms and box of the new Mauser
rifles and shipped them to the Trans
Mississippi exposition. where they
will be added to the exhibit of the war
department.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
Telephone Girl. In France.

The managers OF the telephone COM
pany operating the system at Yer
sailes. France, hold that the express
sion "Hello!" used in response to a call
Is impolite. The operators have been
instructed to ask the subscriber who
rings up the central office: What do
you want?"-Oue youlezvous?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
Raautx II Hood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without It. Cascarets, CANDY Cathar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps II clean. by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body. Begin today to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guarantee d, lOc, 25c. SOC
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
Wheat 40 Cents a Bushel.

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross $50
Bushels per acre. Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue
for cents postage. JOHN A. SALZER
SEED CO.. La Crosse. Wis. w.n.u.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
Don't Tobacco Spill and Smoke Your Lie Away

netic. full OF life nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc. or ST. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

Disguise our bondage as we will, It's
woman, woman rules us all.
The watchmaker's advertisement is
a timely announcement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

All our possessions are as nothing
compared to health, strength and a
clear conscience.
A man always caters to woman's
vanity when he thinks it will favor his
own interests.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

Educate Tour Bowels with Cascarets
Candy Cathartic, cure onsupation forever
l0c 25c II c. G. G. fail. druggists refund money
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

Filing will sometimes rasps the
feelings of the heirs.
Some men never look sober unless
they are full.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

In rural districts many people use no more
than 200 words; the ordinary man can do very
well with a vocabulary OF 500 words.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
To Cure CONSTIPATION Fore

There are found in both books OF the Bible
$3.50, 4S3 letters. and 773 1893 words.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
Dr Cor,.r,. X. q II. Ten

Don't get the idea into your head that you
can pull yourself out OF trouble with cork
screw.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

A bath with COSMO BUTTERMILk
SOAP, exquisitely scented, is soothing and
beneficial Sold everywhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

For perfect complexion and n clear,
healthy skin, use COSMO BUTTERMILK
SOAP. Sold everywhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

Don't rely on the promise Of a topper simply
because he has the reputation OF being full
filler
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

never used so quick a cure as Piso's Cure
for Consumption-J. Ii. Palmer, Box ILL., Seat
tie, Wash, Nov p, 1895.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

Don't put on too many airs as you float down
life's stream; your little boat may capsize
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

1t is claimed that at present the English Ian
guage is spoken by ll6, 900 900 people.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

No man ever conquered who began struggle
with his eyes shut.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

In China to salute any one by take of ones
hat is deliberate insult.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

Life is a tragedy or a comedy according to
ones own Interpretation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

The largest country In one body and under
one government Is the Russian empire. IL con-
tains 1883, 1855 square miles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

Since the birth of Christ 600. 600 900 men have
been slain in battle.
Kcntuckians to a man are in favor OF war on
the water
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18
No-To- Bac for Fifty Cents

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes veal
men strong, blood pure. soc. ST. All druggists
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

does what other medicines do not do. ltregulates
the four important organs OF the body--the Stom-
ach Liver. Kidneys and Bowels Zoe package
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

| 1t heals irritated gums. and gives the children
| rest by day and night Browns Teething Cordial
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or 25c
IfC. c. G. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 15c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
For children teething sofens the gums reduces infam
nation allays pain wind collie % censa bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-08-18

Moral courage is the surest key to the heart
of pure woman.
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
SLIPPERY ELM TIME.
~. Nan of Middle Sge RecaIls one OF
the Great Joys oe His poyhood
Days In the Country.

about this time of'the year, when 1
wEs a boy. and the first warm days be-
gan TO start the sap flowing in the
trees" said the man with the white
rmustache. I'VE boys used 10 swarm out
in the woods after slippery elm bark,
OF, slippery ellum, as we called IT, In
fact. slippery elm time was as much Of
an epoch in the year Of a boy of those
days as marble time. birchtime, winter
green time, sassafras osswimming
time, says the New York Sun.
After picking out suitable tree.
preferably small one, as the bark on
the smaller trees was the more tender,
we'd line out with our jaokknives an
oblong as large as we cared to- cutting
through the bark TO the wood. Then
we'd loosen up one corner and with a
tug or two thewhole oblongVvould strip
OF as slick as a whistle.
"rhe bark required little preparation.
All It needed TO be fit for use was.a judi
cious scraping OF of the rough. scaly
outer bark from the smooth, white
layer Of inner bark. Afterward itNvas
cut up into strips lengthwise of the OBJ
long. There's nothing nicer in the
w.'rld 10 chew than a bit OF fresh slip
peIA elm bark. Our mothers would
genef,ally levy contribution upon the
spoisAnd dry it for medicinal purposes.
such as slippery elm tea, which was
irst-rate for sore throat. While as for
a sore finger or a boil or anything like
that slippery elm poultice couldn't be
beat.
1--WE boys overlooked these useful
characteristics Of the humble slippery
elm bark, however. All we cared about
was to get It TO chew. II took the place
OF gum. which was ranked with candy
and other like luxuries."
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
THE SMALL GUNS.
They Play Most Important Part In
Harbor Defense I'm Time
of War.

Much has been written of the big
guns that are to defend the harbors.
In the system Of defense the smaller
guns play a most important part, both
to supplement the work Of the great
rifles and to be used against bodies of
men who otherwise might carry the
works by assault. For direct service
against attack by men the great guns
are useless. Their value is altogether
in the power of obstruction, possessed
by them, says the New York Press.
The smaller guns Of the United States
artillery service are made in scores Of
styles and are designed for all the dif-
ferent kinds Of service for. which a gun
possibly can be needed
Among the smaller arms which have
been adopted by Ihe ordnance depart
ment of the United States army in the
last year are six-pounder rapid-fire guns
to be used either behind ramparts or in
the open against landing parties. three
inch. i0-pounder, rapid-fre guns for
rampant, or easements, five and six-inch
rapid-fre guns for use with moving
troops. Gatling. Maxim, and Dreggs-
Schroeder guns and all sizes and styles
Of small siege mortars and rifed cam
non. tIsf
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
"BEILs" ON BOARD SHIP.
the Time of Day without
stf Having Clocks.

Everyone who has read stories of the
sea has wondered why sailors keep time
by bells" instead of by hours. The
"sad sea dog" of the tale says; Its
eight bells, and airs WE'LL" and the
reader wonders why he calls them
"eight bells" instead Of the hour. There
are people who think "eight BELLS is
eight O'clock, and so with all the hours
told off by bells.
At sea bell" is equivalent to o'clock
on shore. a bell Is struck every half
hour. The day, beginning at midnight,
is divided into watches Of four hours,
except the watch from four to eight
o'clock p. m, which Is divided into two
dog watches. A fun watch thus con-
sists OF eight half hours and its prog
ress is noted by the number of strokes
on the bell. For instance beginning at
midnight, the end Of a watch, the bell
is struck eight times; half past 10 is one
bell, one O'clock is two bells, 1880 o'clock
is three bells, two o'clock is four bells,
three O'Clock is six bells, four o'clock is
eight bells again, and so on.
The bells, except the odd bells, are
struck in pairs, thus; Three bells are
struck clangSclang, clnng. -Four bells
are struck clang-clang, clang-c,ang.
II is pleasant diversion on ship
board TO hear the officer of the watch
strike the bells on the bridge and to
hear them answered by the bells In the
fo'c'sle, and all over the ship.
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
UNDER SEALED ORDERS.
why ships of War Are Thus sent on
Errands by the President of
the United states.

The custom of having warships sail
under sealed orders has arisen from
the desire of maritime powers to pre-
vent their plans from becoming known
to the enemy.
In the American navy such orders
come from the president. and are deliv-
cred TO a commander of ship OF squad
ron by confidential messenger. who
knows nothing of their contents.
Sometimes they are in cipher. but
they are always sealed with the official
seal of the navy department, and the
package cannot be opened until the
time marked on it, which is usually sew
eral hours after the hour Of leaving
port.
BY this precaution the newspapers
are prevented from disclosing prema-
turely movements which may be Of the
greatest importance. aid the spies OF
the enemy are rendered useless so far
as their ability 10 discover the secret of
such movements is concerned.
Sailing under sealed orders is now
the common practice In time Of war.
These instructions are found ia the
packet of sealed ORDERS" which is
opened when well out to sea.
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
BIRTHDAY OF PocKETBooK.
This indispensable Article Is SIN
Comparatively an Infant In
Point of Age.

The organ of the German leather
trade, Der Ledermarkt. regrets that
last year was not duly observed as the
Jubilee of the modern pocket leather
purse" The older folk among US viii
remember some Of the predecessors Of
the 'portemonnaie." The most popular
Of these was knitted tube or pipe.
closed at each end, with an opening on
one side, and provided with two metal
slip rings
The neat and handy poriemonnaie
was the invention Of German book
binders apprentice in America. Karl
Heue, by name. and bis novel purse first
came into the market IN the year ls47.
The inventor neglected to patent his
new leather poriemonuaie with a steeel
clasp. and it was quickly initiated all
over the world; otherwise lIeue would
probably have become a very rich man.
Since that date the portemonnaie has
undergone a series Of eyolutions in
form. material and completeness. but
iheyoung IIeue. according to the Leder-
marlu. provided the germ out Of which
all our modern pocket purses have been
7evsloped.
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
THE ARMY OFFIcER,s TRUNK.
II Is Made More Especially FOR Use in
Times OF Peace. Dut Is Drought
TO Notice Now.

The army officers trunk, which is
an nrticle Of limited but regular sale in
peace times, being sold chiefly to reg
ular army officers. is a stout, well-made
trunk Of rather generous proportions,
so divided inside as to afford spaces for
both military and civilian attire. There
is place for an officers chapeau and
one for the silk hat of a civilian and
room for the different clothing, and the
trunk is large enough to admit a
sword laid diagonally. a trunk Of this
sort is made, not Of sole leather. as
might be supposed, TO Withstand rough
wear, but with a rigid frame, so that
it can be roped or strapped onto load
OF packed with other things piled on il,
in the exigencies Of wagon or other
transportation, without being crushed
or damaged.
The army trunk is brought to the
front now on account Of the war. 1t is
not expected, however, that in active
operations, when transportation is COM
paratiyely limited, all officers viii take
trunks Of such bulk, but rather that
their use at such time will be confined
10 field officers. li
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
DRUNKENNESS OF ANIMALS.
Those of the Higher order Fond Of
Fermented Liquors and
Get Drunk.

Most of the higher animals-as mon
keys, elephants, bears, horses and dogs
have a natural fondness for ferment-
ed liquors, and suffer from the abuse
Of these liquors as men do. From the
book of Maccabees it is evident that
war elephants were maddened Of old
with new wine. as they have been and
are with with arrack down to the pres
ent time. Managers Of menageries and
employees at the various geological gar
dens know that the elephants under
their care are prepared to go on a wild
drunk whenever opportunity offers.
Whisky is officially given them when
they are i'll or low-the quantity vary
ing from five to ten gallons, according
TO the requirements of the case. This
is put into their drinking water. Bears
and monkeys drink beer like German
students and love whisky equally well.
In Africa the natives make use Of this
evil trait to capture their poor rela-
tions. The monkeys there are extreme
ly fond of beer brewed by the natives.
So the latter place quantities of the
liquor within easy reach of the monkeys
and wait until their victims are thor
oughly befuddled. In this state they
are unable to recognize the difference
between negro and ape. When the ne
gro takes the hand of one Of them 10
lead him of a second monkey takes the
hand of the first. a third that of the
second. and so on. A single negro may
sometimes be seen carrying off a string
of staggering monkeys. Fresh doses
of beer in decreasing quantities are ad.
ministered to the captives, so that they
may only gradually awaken TO the sad
results Of their spree.-Lippincott's.
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
Wen Qualified.

Biggs-I hear Borem is working for
one Of the big railroad companies.
didn't suppose he knew enough for that.
What sort OF a job has he got?
Boggs-He listens to the complaints
of people who have claims against the
company. By the time he has talked TO
them for half an hour they are willing
to give up their claims just TO get away
from him.. Y. Journal.
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
PROOF AeAINsT FoorpADs.
The TImid Man Had Queer Way
OF COncenIing' His
Money.


When the iimid-loolSing man got out
Of the barber chair after being shaved
ne fumbled in one pocket'after another
while the porter busted bis olothing.
says the Kansas City Journal.
"Well," he said. with a,note Of aston
lshment In his voice, as he plunged his
hand for the fourth time iirtp his right
trousers pocket and felt around
That's funny. thought ] had q quar-
ter in that pocket"
ae repeated the search OF his"other
pockets, while the barber who had
shaved him leaned his elbow on the
back Of the chair. crossed one leg over
The other aud eyed him suspiciously.
Guess must've lostitf said the tim
d-looking man as he put his right foot
on a chair and began to roll up his
trousers leg. The barber winked'nt the
artist in charge Of the chair nextfo his
and moved nearer the razor case. The
man rolled and pulled his trousers ieg
above his knee, and by this time every
one else in the shop was watching him
with intense interest They saw that
be wore a woman's black stocking. just
above his knee he wore two carriers, one
about four inches above the other. He
slipped the upper garter down. rolled
down the top OF the stocking carefully
and there were several treasury notes
lying spread out fiat against the under
clothing that covered his leg.
What do you carry money in that
way for?" asked he barber. as he handed
the man change for the five-dollar bill.
TFootpads." was the laconic reply OF
the stranger.-Kansas City Journal
Evening journal., 1898-07-07
,vhnt cnn.e. nnIn.

According to the American Primary
Teacher. the following answers were
recently given In written examination
10 The question, What causes rain:"
Fog"
Faucet"
Cod" m
The ocean,"
Heaven" fss
"pipes from the ocean,"
THE sun gives It,"
The sun gets II from the ocean"
"At night the sun goes down and gets