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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
MuifUn, I'm parVO.

"John, said the old man TO his son,
81 will give you 600 to go away with
Maybe, as you don I like my business,
you will find better one.
Three weeks later the young man
landed in New York a month later,
finding but e3 in his possession, he de-
termined to return home again. 1t was
best to let his father know beforehand,
but how? A letter would be too slow,
so off went John to the telegraph Office.
"A quarter tone shilling) word to
London, sir. answered the polite clerk
TO his inquiry.
Il want to tell my father I've spent
all my money, and | III sorry, and I'm
coming home and want him to forgive
me and lot of other things, and | can
only pay for six words to tell him
everything, said John.
"Cut it short, replied the clerk
John sat down and thought Soon
after, TO his immense establishment the
old man received the following cable
gram:
Squills, London
Fatted calf for one
Chicago Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
Rat Representations.

The old superstition, which has grown
into an adage, that rats desert ship
which is no longer seaworthy, is still
an article of faith with the fresh water
sailors of the great lakes. Sundry well
authenticated instances seem TO justify
this belief Here is one The Vernon
was three master which did tramp
business. Built in Buffalo in 1850, she
was for many years regarded as one of
the best craft on the lakes.
Late in the fall. about 10 years ago
she unloaded cargo of grain in Buf-
falo, and reloaded with package freight
for Chicago. She was about to sail one
rough November night. Just before the
lines were let off one of the seamen saw
rat run over the hawsers TO the wharf
In a moment another was seen. The
seamen called others of the crew to see
the unusual sight. Between 90 and 10
rats poured out of the ship and. took
refuge along the wharf. The crew re-
fused to sail, but the captain was OBJ
stinate, shipped fresh crew and sailed
forthwith. The ship was lost with all
hands. Household Words
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

1t is risky TO give ones honest opin-
ion about mans horse or dog, house
designed by himself or picture which
he values highly. He who gives the
opinion stands on slippery place, and
should the Judgment be unfavorable he
will slide far from the man esteem.
Fuseli, the eccentric artist and pro-
fessor of the Royal academy, was invit-
ed 10y nobleman TO see painting of
which he was the proud owner. Fuseli
went, taking pupil with him. The
painting was shown by the nobleman
himself The artist examined it and ex-
claimed, Extraordinary I" The noble
man, greatly pleased at the ejaculation
Landed the picture to the skies, pointed
out its beauties, and Fuseli cried: EEK
traordinaryl Extraordinary
On their way home the pupil said
"Mr. Fuseli. / don't think much Of
that picture. What did you mean by
extraordinary
Extraordinarily bad was the re
ply of the artist who had not cared to
offend lord who might become pa
iron. Youth Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
The Bridge of Lions.

The largest bridge in existence is not.
as one would imagine, the work of some
famous English or French engineer.
This bridge, comparatively little known,
was constructed long ago, in China, in
the reign of the Emperor Keing Long.
1t is situated near to Sangang and
the Yellow sea, and measures not less
than eight miles and half.
The Bridge Of Lions, as it is called, is
by 800 immense arches and
its foundation is 81 meters under wa
ter On each pile of this wonderful
bridge is marble statue of lion, three
times larger than life size. The coup
d oil of these 800 enormous lions, each
one supporting an arch. is stupendous
in its magnificance
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
The Couies and Amen.

l once witnessed phase of prompt
evolution of practical and Of devotional
religion in Scotch sheepdogs on a com
munion Sabbath among the mountains
The churchyard was crowded with
shepherds, accompanied by their dogs,
which lay quietly asleep at the feet of
their masters. The sermon was finished.
the psalm had been sung, the final
prayer was being offered, and there was
no sign of Impotence, but the moment
the benediction commenced the devo-
tional doggies all reused themselves,
and before the amen they were in
marching order. Newman Hall, " an
Autobiography.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
REGARDLESS OF AGE.

The kidneys are responsible for more
sickness, suffering, and deaths than
any other organs of the body.
A majority of the ills affecting people
to-day is traceabe to kidney trouble.
1t prevades all classes OF society, in all
climates, regardless of age sex or con-
ditiou.
The symptoms of kidney trouble are
unmistakaole, such as rheumatism,
neuralgia, sleeplessness, pain or dull
ache in the back, u desire 10 urinate
often day or night, proGuse or scanJy
supply.
Uric acid, or briclI-dust deposit in
urine are signs of clOgged, kidneys,
causing poisoned and germ-flled blood.
Sometimes the heart acts badly, and
tube casts wasting Of the kidneys) are
found in the urine, which If neglected
will result in Bright's Disease, the
most dangerous form of kidney trouble.
All these symptoms and conditions
are promptly removed under abe intlu-
ence Of DR.. Kllmer's Swamp Root 1t
has world wide reputation for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing
cases.
No one need be long without it as it
is so easy to get at any drug store at
fifty cents or one dollar. You can
have a sample bottle of this wonderful
discovery, Swamp Root, and book
telling all about it, both sent To you
absolutely free by mail Send your ad
dress TO Dr. Kllmer q Co., Bingham
ton, n, Y. Bnd kindly mention that you
read this liberal offer in the BELDING
BANNER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
ozark. the .EraId Angels Sing.

Two turns brought me from the
crowded highway along which cab and
omnibus were speeding toward Lon
don's center Of attraction to the quiet
street in which fire and food awaited
me- As ] made the second turn / saw,
through the murk Of a mid-December
evening, three figures pressed close
against the area railings-surely my
own area ratings And through the
murk came in treble bawl the sound
Of peace on earth, good i'll ter men. +"
The area door opened with clatter.
"Now. then, be off with yer I'd
smack yer eds if / could get near yer.
Maxim that noise Now, them
"Garnl Want yer airy window
broker" said the biggest of the trio,
pulling himself up by the ratings and
resting his chin between the spikes.
As | entered at 80 gate they scurried
away in fear and trembling, and cook,
distracted, slammed the area door A
minute later want of discord came
down the street
Ark, the 'erald angels sing
Academy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
CNrOnefA.

The coronet of a duke consists Of al
ternate crosses and leaves. the leaves
being a representation of the leaves of
the parsley plant. The princes Of the
blood royal also wear similar crown
The state headgear of marquis con-
sists of diadem surrounded by flowers
and pearls placed alternately An earl
however, has neither flowers nor leaves
surrounding his circlet, but only points
rising each with a pearl on the top. A
viscount has neither flowers nor points,
but only the plain circlet adorned with
pearls which, regardless of number,
are placed on the crown itself A baron
has only six pearls on the golden border,
not raised, to distinguish him from an
earl, and the number of pearls render
his diadem distinct from that of Wis
cOunt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

Six Nnnths In o. Hnih.

Life in bath must be somewhat mo-
notonous, but it is quite common in the
best of our modern hospitals. AT first it
was tried only in few absolutely hope
less cases bat the results were so salts
factory that various forms of disease are
now Systematically treated by continu-
GUS immersion in water
Some time ago, for instance young
girl was dying from complication Of
terrible diseases. She was a mere shad-
ow. and nothing but death was before
her under ordinary treatment. But an
ingenious doctor placed her on a sheet
and sank her into n warm bath, so that
only her head remained above water
The bath was kept constantly warm,
and in it she ate drank and slept for
1873 days and nights At the end of the
time she stepped out fat and strong
In skin diseases the continuous bath
is invaluable. for it can be medicated,
and many hopeless cases of burning
have been successfully treated in this
extraordinary way Exchange
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
An Empress' Pen.

/ heard an interesting fact regarding
the former empress of the French the
other night which shows in what direc-
has occasion to write anything about
her lamented husband, she always uses
the diamond pen which signed the
treaty of Paris. All those who partici-
pated in this historical occasion wanted
the pen as memento. But so keen was
the empress on possessing it that she
begged that only one pen should be
used, which she thought she had a
agreed to. The pen takes the form of a
quill plucked from golden eagle 9
wing and richly mounted with dia-
monds and gold. Woman Life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

DEFAULT having been made in the condi-
- tions OF "A certain mortgage dated July IA,
1897, executed 10y George V. snyder ana Mary
c. Snyder his wife OF Bedding, Ionia county Mich
igan, to Clark Jewell Wells Company OF the city
OF Grand Rapids, state of Michigan, and record
ed III the Office of the Register of Deeds in and for
Ionia county Michigan, in Liber SO of Mort
cages page 80, on the 5th day OF October, "A.
ID. 1897, which said mortgage contains power
of sale which has become operative. and upon
which mortgage there is claimed TO be due at
the date OF this notice. OF principal and interest
three hundred thlrty-four ana 4l-lOO dollars
1884. 40, and also an attorney fee OF fifteen (Sl5)
allowed by law, ana no suit at law or IN equity
having been instituted 10 recover the money
due thereon: Notice is hereby given that saieH
mortgage will be torecoscd by sale of ne
mortgaged premises NJ public auction, TO the
highest bidder, 10 satisfy the amount now due
thereon. including the costs and the attorney
fee allowed by law on Friday the End day OF
June A. ID. 1899, at ten O'Clock I'm the forenoon
of that day, AZ the front door Of the Court House
in the city of Ionta, lonia county, Michigan,
thai being the place where the Circuit Court
for the county OF Ionia is held.
The mortgage premises are described as fol-
lows The following described land and prem
ises situated in the township Of Otlsco. County
of Ionia. State of Michigan, viz. being lots num-
Der one I'd and two 90 of the village OF Cooks
Corners according TO the recorded plat thereof
CLARK-J EwELI~WELGS COMPANY,
WoLCOTT & PERKINS, Mortgage.
Attorneys for Mortgagee
Dated March l. 1899
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
Where CoIeridge Was wanting.

Coleridge has a lamentable want Of
voluntary power. If he is excited by a
remark in company he will pour forth
in an evening, without apparent effort,
what would furnish matter for hun
dred essays But the moment that he is
to write not from present impulse but
from preordained deliberation his pow
ers fail him, and believe that there
are times when he could not pen the
commonest notes. He is one of those
minds who, except in inspired moods
can do nothing, and his inspirations are
all oral and not scriptural And when
he is inspired he surpasses, in my opin-
ion, all that could be thought or imag-
ined of a human being. -"Charles
Lamb and the Lloyds, by f. V. Lucas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
HORTGIGE SHE.

nEFAULT having been made in the cond
~ tions of "A certain mortgage dated July IL,
1897, executed by George " Snyder and Mary
c. Snyder, his wife of Bedding, Ionia County,
Michigan, TO Clark-Jewell-Well Company of
the city of Grand Rapids, State OF Michigan, and
recorded In the o.tice Of the Register Of Deeds
i'm and for Ionia county, Michigan, in Liber 80
OF mortgages on page 81, on the 9TH day or
October, A. d. 1897 which said mortgage con-
tans power OF sale which has become opera
tive, and upon which mortgage there is claimed
TO he due at the date of this notice. of principal
and interest, -Four hundred forty six and 43-lOO
(S446 49,, and also an attorney fee OF fltteenS5)
dollars allowed by law, and no suit az law or In
equity having been instituted TO recover the
money due thereon: Notice is hereby given
that said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale
of the moTtgaged premises at public auction to
the highest bidder, TO satisfy the amount now
due thereon. including the costs and the attor-
ney fee allowed by law on Friday the End day
of June, A. ID. 1899, at ten O'Clock in the fore
noon of that day. at the front door of the Court
House in the city OF Ionia, Ionia County, Michi
gan, that being the place where the Circuit
Court for the county of Ionia is held.
The mortgaged premises are described as fol
lows: The following described lands and prem
Uses situated In the township OF Otsco, Countxn
OF Ionia and State of Michigan. viz. commenN
ing at point seventeen and one half IA ~ rods
quarter ca OF the southeast quarter "a OF
section number eleven ul) in township number
eight 90 north of range number eight 90 west,
and where the State road crosses the north line
Of said lot and from there running east on sald
line thirty seven (37) rods, thence south until IL
intersccts the said State road. and from there
north westerly along the line OF said state road
to the place of beginning. In all two ~ acres
of land be the same more or less.
CLARK -J EWELIs- WELLS COMPANY,
WOLCOTr & PERKINS, Mortgage.
Attorneys for Mortgage.
Dated March 4, A. d. 1899.
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Preparing For the. Feast.

Lieutenant Ito his orderly John,
go TO the restaurant and bring Inc a
beefsteak with onions
Orderly-Lieutenant, | take the lib
erty of reminding you that you are in
vited out TO dinner today.
Where have ! been invited out to
dinner2''
lyon have been invited to dine with
Mr. Holdfast
$50 have to dine with the old miser +?
l must not go there unprepared John,
go to the restaurant and bring me two
beefsteaks with onions. London Tit
Bits
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
The Evolution of the steamship.


When it seemed that the limit had
about been reached with wrought iron
as the main reliance Of the designer,
mild steel had been so perfected as to
enable progress to he maintained The
large boilers necessary 10 Withstand the
high pressures and furnish the power
for high speeds would have been inn
possible but for mild steel. and the same
thing is true of the moving parts of the
engine. 1t may be noted also that work
manship had improved. and the use of
antifriction metals for bearings, com
bined with this improved workmanship,
enabled the high rotational speed to be
carried ont with safety and reliability.
The machinery of Wampanoag, de-
signed in 1865. was so heavy that only
3. "a j. h. p. per ton of machinery was
obtained. The San Francisco one of the
earliest of the modern cruisers of the
United States navy in which advantage
was taken of all the factors for reduc-
ton of weight. obtained 10. 90 i. h. p.
ton Of machinery. Commodore G. w
Melville, L. $. N. in Engineering Maya
zine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
Chnnge of CIImnte In Asin.

Professor Muschketoff records the
fact that observations at eight glaciers
in the Caucasus extending over period
Of eight to ten years show that they are
steadily receding. The termini of the
glaciers are retreating from 8 to SO
meters every year American Geo
graphical Societys Bulletin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
The Exception to the Rule.

Halsted-Queer thing happened over
on the west side last night.
Wabash-What was it2
Halsted-A young man playfully
snapped an unloaded pistol at his sweet
heart, and
Wabash-And the funeral takes place
tomorrow, of courseY
Halsted-No; that's where the queer
part comes in. The weapon failed to go
off. Chicago News
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
A NeYy Commodify.

John has oranges, James gave him
IL, and he gives Peter z how many has
he leftY
Before this problem the class recoiled.
Please. sir, said young lad, 1--WE
always does our sums in apples. Lon
don Tit Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
A Remarkable Letter.

A young lady of very extraordinary
capacity lately addressed the following
letter TO her cousin: 1--WE is all we'll
and mothers got his Terrix, brother
Tom is got the Hupin Kaugh and sister
Ann has got babee. and hope these
few lines will find you the same. Rite
sune. Your aphectionate kuzzen -
I,ondon FINN
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
she Recalled an Instance.

Mrs Peddicord, said that lady's
husband, did you ever say anything
that You afterward regretted saying2"
Certainly. said Yes once and
have been sorry for it ever since -
Detroit Free Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

A dutiful German son advertises in
the Leipsic Tageblatt Marriage
seek for my father, a strictly respectable
man with quiet business. an elderly,
solitary widow or maiden with some
property in cash. Address. with state
ment of conditions. -"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
BEYOND A DOUBT.
This Should Encourage Any Person to
Try it.

Result of recent experience with
brakes Dyspepsia Cure and Nerve Re-
storer which establishes beyond ques-
tion the superiority Of this treatment
over all other remedies, for the perma-
nent cure OF all stomach and nerve
troubles.
40 HhOm II Nag Concern:
.'MEssRs. DRAKE & RHODES; | thought
would write few lines TO let you know that
your medicine is helping me very much.
think II were young would improve much
faster. You can quote me as saving, brakes
dyspepsia Cure and Nerve Restorer Is certainly
a good medicine
Very respectfully yours,
Mas r. X. ROBERTS
-. Ii. inl.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

Some naturalists are of the opinion
that the whale was once "a land animal,
and that it was forced to take to water
as a means of protection.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

From a quarry Of soft redstone in
southern Minnesota, the only stone
probably of its kind in the world. the
Indians for centuries obtained materials
for the pipes which were probably arti-
cles of commerce. as they are found in
Indian graves from the gulf to Canada
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

Spain has greater mineral resources
than any other country in Europe, in
Guiding iron, copper, zinc. silver, anti
mony. quicksilver. lead and gypsum.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

40 Whom IL May Concern: / have been
troubled with Dyspepsia and Nerve trouble for
the past fouo years and have used many rene
dies without lasting benefit. Six week ago
was induced 10 try brakes Dyspepsia Cure
and Neave Restorer, which has benefited me
more for the length Of time / have used II than
any remedy before tried. Respectfully,
"MRS. Y. =. Lampman.n
Date teacher in public schools OF Quincy, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

.Mnssks DRAKE \ RHODES,

Hun
DEAR SISS: | have been uring your DySpep
sia Cure and Nerve Restorer every day accord
ing to directions for two weeks, aud while am
not cuued, | am ready Ia confess that OF all
remedies that Ihaye used. the effects OF your
tablets have been superior To all other remedies,
and shall continue the use OF the same in the
same IN the future. Very Truly,
"John Aaas CITY Treasurer
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

The Hindoos were the first to use
playing cards. though they were used
in China as early "a 100 A ID.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13
A wnmnn,. An.Y,er.

She (confidingly)-I feel like per
feet wreck.
Her Dearest Friend (sympathizingly)
You look il. New York Sun
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

A valuable book on stomach and
nerve troubles, their symptoms and
cure, free. Inquire at Fisk Bangs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-13

The error always stubs its toes on a
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
Aluminium Ware

Is som ething that has been sold
. in HCLOlulu some time but the
prices we are Offering these
goods at is a new departure
altogether.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
IN THE COURTS.
Passport Law Involved in Da.
mage Suit.

Chas. T. Helm has begun suit
against t. w. Hebron and F. B. Nc
Stocker to recover s25, 900. The amount
is equivalent to the damages alleged
to have been sustained by plaintiff on
account of the defendants stopping
his passport. The interesting part of
the proposed suit is that involves the
present validity of the passport law,
since the plaintiff claims the right of
passing from one state to another.
In the assumpsit case of T. w. Hob
ron vs.. C. T. Helm brought to recover
$4,000 said to have been given de-
PENDANT for a certain purpose which
was not carried out, defendant has
filed a demurrer on the ground that
the remedy of the plaintiff in the ac-
ton is in equity and not in law as the
plaintiff and defendant were at the
time this action was brought and still
are partners.
Defendant has filed an answer in
the trespass case of Mele UM ct al.
vs.. Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar
Co, denying the truth of the allega-
lions in the complaint.
In the matters of the Pacific Hard
ware Co. and w. L. Hopper VS. Geo.
w. Lincoln and H. E. Cooper, plaintiffs
have gi-en notice of application for a
hearing on Friday, April eth, on the
exceptions to the bill of exceptions
filed by defendant.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
Scotch Granite Ware

and found it will not chip and
then rust through, after it has
been in use few days. These
goods when they once get Into
your house are there to stay.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07

The New. England Steam Baking &
Candy Co, Hotel street, manufacture a
full line of bread, pastry. cake. ice
creams, sher1ets. water ices. frozen
drinks. hand made chocolates. cream
candies and crystalized fruits.
J. OSWALD SUITED.
Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
= = d

We have commenced with the frs
letter and will run through the alpha
bet, one letter for each week. Read the
list of articles we carry in stock:
BASKETS,
BUTTER MOUIJDS,
BUTTER PADDLES,
BUTCHER KNIVES,
BREAD AND BUTTER PLATES,
BREAD AND BUTTER KNIVES,
BREAD BOXES,
BREAD PANS,
BEER GLASSES,
BON BON DISHES,
BON BON SPOONS,
BELLS,
BONE PLATES,
BERRY SETS,
BANQUET LAMPS,
BRACKET LAMPS,
BAKING SHELLS,
BROILERS,
BABY FOOD CUPS,
BAKE DISHES,
BAKE PANS,
BASINS,
BASTING SPOONS,
BATHS (INFANTS),
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-04-07
For Sale.
A Fine Residence
ON BERETANIA STREET

Is offered for sale. Grounds nicely
cultivated.
Dwelling House has Double Parlors,
Three Bedrooms, Dining Room, Pantry,
Kitchen, Bath, Store Room.
Outside: Stables, Carriage Room,
Servants Rooms, etc.
Size of lot IS # x 800 #.
Should the purchaser not care to oc-
crpy the place for a residence a good
tenant will take the place for one or
two years at fair rental.