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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
JUST FOR FUN.

She-Did your grandfather live to o
green old age? He-Well. l should say
SO! He was buncoed three times after
he was seventy.
She-fou know 1t is a woman's priv
ilege to change her mind. He-I know
II Is; but when man changes his he
has to pay damages.
YES sir, said the man in Cell III;
time was when was admitted to the
very best houses" And what brought
you here?" They caught me coming
out"
Gnatbrain lost his head when he
was called upon to sneak last night.
MUST have felt as l did when lost
my pocketbook-glad there was moth
ing in It,"
isn't my new dress becoming to
me asked the delighted wife. Yes, :
replied the head of the establishment,
ana suppose the bill will soon be
coming to me-"
he-Why did you fail TO recognize
me on the street today? She-I didn't
see you. He-That's strange. l saw
you twice. She-Oh, that probably ac-
counts for IL. l never recognize man
in that condition.
WlIe (aghast)-Henry, where did
you get that appetite? Returning Sol
dier lravenously eating away)-That
appetite, Jane, was presented to me by
the war department for gallant and
meritorious service in the field.
She-After all, why should we blame
blanco? 1t isn't really his fault. 1
suppose he can't help it. Some men
are constituted that way. He-I don't
quite understand you. Constituted
what way? She-Why, they're so slow
about going.
Pa, said the alderman's little son,
is there any truth in the story that
George Washington never told a lie?"
Yes, l guess there is" was the reply.
wen, continued the embryo states
man, Il don't see how he ever got his
pull in politics."
Sheriff" remarked the condemned
murderer, as that functionary proceed
ed to put the black cap over his head,
i seem to be the sinner, sure of all
eyes" Without any further delay the
trap was sprung and the hardened
wretch went to his doom.
TONI saw nickel-in-the-slot ma
chine today that will tell whether a
man is in love or not. blackwell, the
inventor ought to make a fortune out
! or II. Most any man will gladly give
up a nickel to find out whether it is
love or dyspepsia that ails him.
"A conflict at arms" said the person
with Utopian ideas, lis always unnec-
essary and deplorable." WELL" an
swered Miss Cayenne, thoughtfully
this one wasn't without its benefits
1t enables a great many ladies to speak
OF before the war without embarrass-
ment."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
Eleven Men Ground Under the Wheels.

While gang of 90 track hands were
at work upon the Pennsylvania rail-
ways line over the Hackensack, near
Jersey City, they were run down by a
local passenger train. Eleven of the
workmen were killed outright and six
were seriously injured. Only three es-
capped unhurt. There was heavy fog
which prevented the mon seeing their
danger, the train was running at a
high rate of speed and the noise of a
train which had just passed on the other
track drowned the approach of the
train which did the terrible execution.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.

new curtain-hanger is formed of
a strip OF spring metal whose tendency
is to straighten, to be bent around the
pole and attached to the members OF
a clamp, the jaws being closed on the
curtain by the pressure of the spring
strip
To indicate whether a watch is
wound or not revolving ring is
mounted in the face, to be turned in
one direction by the winding stem as
the spring is frightened, the running
down of the watch turning it back
again.
Ordinary shears can be changed to
use for cutting buttonholes by a new
attachment, consisting of sleeve,
which fits on the end of the blade and
has a sharp edge to enter the cloth,
the rear of the sleeve striking the op-
posite blade to prevent the shears
from closing entirely.
Playing cards are automatically
shuffied by newly patented instru-
ment, having a flaring mouth at the
top, in which the cards are placed, to
drop down on a slotted crate, the lat
ter being shaken by handle to drop
the cards into a channel leading to
the base below, where the cards fall.
An Ohio man has patented an ami
NAL trap which sets itself automatic
ally and kills the animals as fast as
caught, a fitting platform being ar
ranged over water receptacle, with
bait attached to the platform, the ro-
dent tipping the cover and falling into
the water when he reaches the bait.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
TIME TO STOP PICKERING.
American Peace Commissioners VIII Soon
Give the spaniards an Ultimatum.


While the last presentment of the
Spanish peace commissioners has not
been made public officially it is under
stood that, added to her insistence on
the reservation of her Philippine sover-
eighty and her proposition TO arbitrate
the construction of the third article Of
the protocol, Spain has made two other
important statements:
/. That on the high ground of finan-
cial probity she cannot allow any dis
cussion by the commission of the va
lidity of her action in pledging the re-
sources of the Philippines for the pay
ment of the Philippine debt.
.. That in connection with the Amer
lean proposal to reimburse Spain for
the pacific expenditures in the Philip
pines, she cannot admit of any inquiry
as to how she has spent the proceeds
of the loans based on the Philippine
pledges.
The American commissioners at once
began working upon their reply to the
Dons, and it may be said without re-
serve that the occasion is near upon
which the exact peace terms acceptable
to the American commissioners will be
laid before the Spaniards with time
limit for their acceptance. The Amer
lean commissioners will not involve
the United States in any obligation to
the creditors of Spain in any shape or
form. They will not guarantee any
of the Spanish bonds, even though
Spain may have mortgaged as security
the revenues of territory to be taken
by the United States.
The attempt of the Spanish commits.
sioners to induce the Americans to ac.
cept their construction of the meaning
of the protocol, where it touches or
the Philippines, has been fiat failure
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
Troops Go to Havana within 10 Days.

The movement of United States
troops to Havana province will begin
within 10 days. The exact date of
their arrival will be determined by the
reports of Maj. Greene, Col. Frank
J. Hecker, of Detroit, and others now
in that province. The occupation of
Cienfuegos is also receiving attention.
Gen. Snyder will command the first
brigade which land in that province.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
Ten Weeks for Ten Cents.

Strange as 1t may appear, that big fam
lily paper, the illustrated Weekly Senti-
mel of Denver, Colorado BOUNDED 1890,
will be sent ten weeks on trial for 10c;
clubs OF six soc; IL for ST. Special offer
solely to introduce the paper. Gold rings
set with Rocky mountain gems are given
free as premiums. Latest mining news
and illustrations OF grand scenery each
week, also true stories of love and adj
venture Address as above and mention
this paper. Write today, postage stamps
taken
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress, and but few can tell it from
coffee. 1t does not cost over one-fourth
as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. Is cents and % cents
per package. Try it. Ask for GRAlN-O.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
Candor.

What is your opinion of the popu-
lar songs of the present timer" asked
the young woman. oh" replied Will
lie Washington, Il guess I'm like most
people on that point. l enjoy 'em, but
l don't like to own up to the fact in
the presence of my musical friends
Cleveland Leader.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham no hesitation need be felt, the
story is told to a woman and is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Piakham's address
is Lynn, Mass, she offers sick women
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge OF women
troubles makes her letter of advice a
wellspring of hope, and herwide expert
ence and skill point the way to health.
81 suffered with ovarian trouble for
seven wears. and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. had spells
which would last for two days or more.
~ thought 1 would try Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. l have
taken seven bottles of il, and am en-
tirely cured."-MRs. john FOREMAN 20
N. Woodberry Ave-, Baltimore, Nd.
The above letter from Mrs. Foreman
Is only one of thousands.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

On Oct. rs. $500, 900 fire at Dawson
City destroyed 40 buildings. 1t was
caused by Belle Mitchell, a woman of
the town, who threw lamp at another
woman during saloon quarrel. Lum-
Der and glass are scarce and much suf
fering will ensue this winter.
The u. S. government has again an
nounced its firm determination that
the Spanish evacuation OF Cuba and
the American occupation shall not be
deferred beyond Jan. 1. The Spanish
government had asked further delay,
but the Washington authorities refuse
to grant il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
2a Sailors Drowned.

The schooner Atlantic went ashore
near Newport, Ore, and was broken in
two. She had crew of 80 men on
board and only two got ashore alive.
She was bound from Tacoma for an
African port with wheat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

II suffered for months from sore
throat. Eclectric Oil cured me il
twenty-four hours" M. S. Gist
Hawesville, Ky.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

There never was a duty that did not
bring its own opportunities for doing
good, that never could have been done
before, and never can be again.--W. II
Burleigh.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist today
and get a sample bottle free. Sold in
25 and so cent bottles. Go at once; de-
lays are dangerous.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Ten thousand demons gnawing away
at ones vitals couldn't be much worse
than the tortures of itching piles. Yet
there's a cure. Doan's Ointment never
fails
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

There are no breakers ahead of the
man who is already broke.
Brave The man who will stand
within 90 feet of anything a woman
throws at.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
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, 1898-11-24

misunderstanding a woman is
continually working off on her hubby.
The architect of his own fortune
never tires of planning extensions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Builds up the system; puts pure, rich
blood in the veins; makes men and wo-
men strong and healthy. Burdock
Blood Bitters. At any drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

The choice Of birthplace is OF less import
ance than the choice of parents
A fly is not very tall. yet 1t stands over SIX
feet without shoes or stockings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Some men are cynics because they are un-
able TO make living at anything else.
Adversity-The only scale that gives us tho
correct weight OF our friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

The first settler in a new territory may be the
last TO settle his bills.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

The McdIcnted Group Necklace Is the only
Group safeguard known or sold. Price by mai
2jc. Medica,ed Group Necklace Co., Oakmont, Pa,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

1t always makes a man feel cheap to
be caught looking at photograph of
himself
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure
s5c. The genuine has l.. Is O. on each tablet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Ministers who rehearse their sermons
practice what they preach.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Heirloom-The trousers that are handed
down from father to son.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
DIR. Carter. Ia. a. II. Tel

Satan invariably smiles when q woman falls
in love with the wrong man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

$The fellow who shakes the tree
doesn't always get the most fruit
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Poverty may blunt our other senses.
but II sharpens the taste.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
GRAIN, ETC.

Detroit-Hay. No. timothy, $500 per ton.
Potatoes. 3ic per bu. Live Poultry, spring
chickens, 6x per 10: fowls. SC; turkeys, 9hc;
ducks, Sc. Eggs. strictly fresh. 2lc per doz.
Butter. best dairy. lsc per lib; creamery, &c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

does what other medicines DO not do. Ii regulates
the four important organs OF the body--the Stom-
ach Liver. Kidneys and Bowels 25c package
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Men of shining intellect are not nee
essarily light-headed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Nature works wonders, and men endeavor to
get them patented.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Quiet-About the hardest thing for woman
to keep in this world.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

IT You want TO learn TeIegraphy send TO
the CHATHAM SCHOOL OF TELEGRAPHY,
Chatham, N Y, for free catalogue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

believe that Piso's Cure Is the only medi-
icine that will cure consumption.-Anna NJ
Ross. Willamsport, Pa. Nov. II, 1895.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Experience como man acquires after
he loses his hair.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
For children teethng softens the gums reduces infam
nation allays PAIN wind collie 25 cents bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

There are no cross babies or sick babies II
families that use Browns Teething Cordial"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
agennent.

This condi-
ton of the
nindd destroys
the effect of
advice; and
she grow
J worse rather
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24
CONSULTING A WOMAN.
Mrs. Pinkhams Advice Inspires
Confidence and Hope.

Examination by a male physician is
a hard trial to delicately organized
woman.
She puts it off rs long as she dare,
and is only driven to it by fear of can
GER, polypus, or some dreadful i'll.
Most frequently such woman leaves
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

People who swallow sailors yarns are aps
to get worsted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-11-24

a physicians Office
where she has un-
dergone a critical
examination with
animpression, more
or less, of diseour-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

fault n ne In not, even IN normal timeA more
powerful than any European sovereign except
the Car Of Russia" And speaking Of tho pres
emit President To me It was impressive to re-
member that this placid gentleman not only
had the fate Of nations in his hands. but was
practically King Cabinet and Foreign once as
we'll
PEACE-LOvER AND wAR-LEADER
There can be higher tribute to President
than to say that he exercises such extraordinary
powers without violating the letter or spirit Of
the Constitution or infringing IN the least upon
tho prerogatfves Of the CO ordinate branches Of
tho Government That II to Be said OF william
Mckinley. and the fact L. . nns refutation OF tho
wretched stun which his enemies put forward
the other day. tho one hand about his "ob-
structing Congressional action" and on tho
other about his message Of abdication-" Tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

simple truth wM that he at nrst maintained
tho prerogatves and used the powers Of his
ONCE TO the utmost extent. he should have
done, and then Also he should have done,
turned TO Congress for It's constitutional CO op
GRAFTON In tho further action which seemed in
dispensable-
NO NOTE or UNCERTAINTY
The nrst duty. well discharged. was to preserve
tho pence n that could be done in Justice and
honor. How nobiy and patiently tho President
labored to that end tho world knows But the
effort was In vain not because OF any fault IN
tho maker OF II, bat because OF the unreason-
ableneas Of the alien Power toward which It
was directed When that fact became evident
the President became the war; leader as firmly
and unhesitatingly he had been the peace
keeper. There was no note OF uncertainty In his
voice no hating In his actions. Armed with q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
SOME FOREIGN WE'VE.

How nasterful is that leadership Is perhaps
betie. appreciated by others than by ourselves.
familiar with him to realize the full measure
OF BE authority. 1t is reserved for those who
live under kings and emperors to perceive how
greaier than monarch Is the chartered head
OF self-ruling nation. few years ago Mr.
Bryce Observed that abraham Lincoln welded
more authority than any single Englshman has
done since oliver Cromwell" And again: 1.-The
tnan European king" That quite ruA
ana eVuaffy true ars tho moro rsosnt rsma<0
NJ aAney Low: IT y ths Prehdents ows
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-08-05

The name sounds like that of the
Byzantine emperor. but it only means
little necklace animal that makes
pus," and it is a well-deserved name,
for Pyogenes is the busy maker, first
of that ''laudable pus' which is now
known TO be an accumulation or the
victims precious white blood corpus
cles, and. later. of the still more dead
ly symptoms of the dark glairous pus.
The way to guard against this deadly
gangrene and fever was, fortunately
for humanity. pointed out even while
its cause was only vaguely known. The
general principles of Listers methods
have been thoroughly and systematic
ally applied in our service. Not only
are there complete facilities for aseptic
surgery in the field hospitals which will
accompany the United States soldiers
to Cuba or to the Philippines, as well
as in the sick bays of every man-of-
war. but in every regiment there are
a certain number Of men in the ranks,
each provided with antiseptic dressing
trained bearers of first aid to the
wounded. The regulations allow of
their leaving their fighting positions
from time to time to bind up the
wounds of fallen comrades in such a
way as to effectually guard against
''sepsis," or the infection of suppura-
ton.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-08-05
A Broken Engagement.

Chesterfield: The camp is very quiet,
the campers spending the time in So
cial chat and friendly games. Yester-
day conference meeting was held il
the auditorium. and Mrs. Pr miner de-
livered an address. Yesterday after
noon prominent banker Of Upland
had an interesting message given by
one of the mediums. The spirit of a
young woman appeared and told how
a letter that was missent broke of
their engagement. The banker readily
recognized and acknowledged the cir
cumStance to be a fact. II is further
reported that the recipient of this
message was a prominent worker in
one of the churches at Upland. Ma jor
Btters editor of the Rochester Her
aid, is IN the camp and is reported TO
be candidate for the presidency of
the association to succeed Mr.. Parki-
son. The latter refuses a denomination
IN account Of i'll health.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-08-05
After the Indiana Midland.

Anderson. Ild.-F'rOm reliable sources
t Is understood that the Chicago. In
dianapOlis and LOuisville-the M0nOn
has again taken up the matter Of ac-
quiring the Chicago and Southeastern,
or Indiana Midland owned by Henry
Crawford. The deal which was on
three mcntns ago finally fell through
because it was found, IL is claimed. that
the delinquent taxes were almost up 10
the original cost of the road. Recent
~, however, the Panhandle and Lake
Erie and Western have been figuring
on such deal and the NOnon has hur-
riedly taken up the matter again. The
line extends from Anderson to Brazil.
a distance of 100 miles, and is now be-
ing extended through 10 Munce and
from there is to be pushed through 20
Lima and then TO Toledo. Il is claim
ed that the Indiana and Illinois South
ern once came within $40 000 OF puying
the road.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-08-05

-ning and unifying our complex ma
lional life? Such questions must sug
gest themselves to every thoughtful
citizen with especial force at times
like these, when the nerves Of the
country are keyed to concert pitch
by the existence of national conflict.
Any discussion of the matter is flu
tile without a correct understanding
of the conditions and problems of mod
ern journalism, its practical as well
as its theoretical side, and no one can
be better equipped in the subject than
an old and trained journalist, who has
experienced all the phases of his pro-
fession, and finally attained promi-
nenee as a critic and man of letters
For this reason it is worth while call
ing attention to an article by George
". Smalley in the July number of Har-
per's Magazine, nOdestly entitled,
Notes on Journalism" The fairness
of Mr.. Smalley's discussion of the
many sides Of his subject is no less
attractive than the readable, intimate
style Of the paper, which is pointed by
q number of interesting and unhack-
neyeG anecdotes. The conclusion. and
it is just that the daily press of our
metropolitan cities are vile and not
good for society.
Mr.. Smalley has much of value to
say concerning the utility of newspaper
work as preparatory school to the
higher literary professions, and it will
seem to many a curious coincidence
that the same number of the magazine
which contains Notes on Journalism"
affords several striking examples Of
the development and work of the best
instance, has risen from the reporto-
rial ranks to a high position as an
author of fascinating books Of travel,
and a story from his pen, which inter
mingles fact and fancy delightfully."-,
called "A Prince of Georgia" is the
opening article of the July Harper's.
It is, of course, idle to conjecture how
effective Mr.. Ralph's early newspaper
training has been as factor in his lit
erary success. Mr.. Smalley, il seems,
LIS inclined to find some truth in the
historic remark of Mr.. Theirs, who
once observed that journalism was a
very good profession if you got out of
Il soon enough. 1t would be interesting
70 have Mr. Ralph's own views; in the
meantime however. his work must
speak for itself. and it is sufficient here
10 note how forcibly some of Mr. Small
ley's thoughts on modern journalism
are illustrated by the peculiarly human
and realistic qualities Of Mr.. Ralph's
story. The sharp and quick insight of
character the keenness of wideawake
observation, and the tendency TO write
naturally and concisely-merits which
Mr.. Ralph undoubtedly possesses-can
reasonably be set down as products OF
habits necessarily cultivated by
thoughtful workers in the newspaper
profession.