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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-06
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Fyerytime 1t Rains

The undertaken gets job If your shoes
leak. 1t may be you next. Don't take
chances when a little money will make
you safe. Tassell's, 25 w. Park, the re-
liable shoe man.
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The story of the taking of Caloocan
by the brave Montana boys told in
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-06

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Wilfred Nevcu and Miss Narelda The
bodeau were married yesterday by Justice
Harrington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
YULETlOE GAMES.
snnpdraGon Diversion Popular In
England.

Little known in this country, snap
dragon is a diversion in which in Eng
land young and old participate through
out the Christmas season. Apparently
it is dangerous pastime. Really it is
harmless, and no one ever suffers an
accident through playing it. Babies of
3 or 4 years engage in it with great
glee, in which there is an admiXture OF
fear, but nerve generally conquers,
and once in the game they cannot be
kept out Of it.
The requisites of snapdragon are one
or two large platters such as roasts are
served on, some large, fat raisins, a
little brandy or gin, a match and
darkened room. The platters are ar
ranged thus: If there is but one and
the party is of moderate number, ii is
laid in the center of n dining table. Ii
the number of participants is large,
then two platters are laid, one at each
end of the table, or there may be two
small tables. with a platter on each.
Next the raisins are laid over each
platter singly and at short distances
apart. \ small quantity of brandy or
gin is then poured over each platter
and ignited. Put out all the lights in
the room, leaving none but that from
the dancing blue flames in the platters.
Everybody looks weird and feels I'M
canny, and the fun begins. Each par
ticipant snaps" at raisin on the dish,
and, hit or miss, the blue flame clings
to the fingers In writing. forked
tongues, thus providing the dragon"
The raisins are all finally secured, the
flames die out. the lights are turned on,
and the company is ready for another
diversion, unless, as is often the case,
there is call for repetition Of the
fun just ended.-San Francisco Post
Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
CHRISTMAS GREENS.
Decoration of Eyergrcens and Flow
ers IL al Pagan Origin.


The Christmas decorations may have
originated in the Saturnalia or in the
old Tcutonic practice of hanging the
interior Of dwellings with evergreen
as refuge for sylvan spirits from the
inclcmency of the winter, but the
Christmas tree is of German origin.
1t is their chief ornament and symbol
1t is not used for the hanging of gifts,
but it is used entirely rs Il bright orna-
ment. being made 10 glisten with
lights and tinsel.
II is kept throughout the II days Of
Christmas and at intervals is lighted
and on New Years eve is lighted for
all night.
The custom Of decorating dwellings
and churches with evergreen was
known by the Christians to be rem
nant of paganiSm and was forbidden
by the council but it had too strong a
hold to be given up.
Even i'm Boston Justice Samuel Sew
all cried ont against it, but ii crept TO
its place by degrees. Holly and ivy
were favortes in Great Britain, being
FeSdIucu us SacTcu pUlDlclnS OF tue
season.
Holly used in churches was kept by
families to insure n lucky year.
The mistlctoe was held in so much
vercration by the pagans that 1t was
cut with a golden sickle by the prince
of the Druids. with whom it first ap-
pears.
The Introduction of flowers to the
tokens of festiyity seems to have ex-
listed universally and at all times of
history 1t was "A pagan manifesto.
ton of rejoicing. and. although forbid.
den by the early church and de-
nounccd 10y the puritans of New Eng
land, it became Il general custom.
While obliged To give credit to early
and heather notions for much Of the
Christmas which we SO fondly cherish,
W. can hut remember our own Ben
jamin Franklin for the one motto rs
being American, "A good conscience
is a continual Christmas. boston
Globe
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
Christmas Game.

You are to write capital ID on a
sheet of paper while standing at a table.
AT the same time you must try TO make
your right foot swing i'm the opposite
direction from that which the pencil Is
following on the paper. 1t sounds easy.
Try il in every way you can think of.
First get your foot going toward the left
In an easy swing and then start your let
ter and see what will happen. Then try.
beginning the letter first and going In
presently with the proper circle in the
opposite direction II you do not laugh at
the result. you will probably be profane
san Francisco Evening Post
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14

tide. coming. as it does, in the winter
season. invites to indoor cheer and
coy hosptalities. Besides, it is pre-
emlnently the chill lrcn's celebration
and their glad vacation from the rou-
tine Of school. They say, with our
Hoosier poet.
list to almost cry fer Christmas, like youngster
will,
Fourth o Julys nothn to it. New Years amt
smell.
Easter sunday and circus day-ies all dead in the
she'll.
1t is also the tenderest. hottest holt
day because of the religious observance
of the birth of Him who brought us
the new teaching of peace and good
will 10 all men.
If the farm is the ideal home, then
we should endeavor To observe this
home festival in the ideal manner Our
great farmhouses must not be cherries
barracks. They must become the cen
ters of old fashioned merriment, visit
Ing, feasting and hospitality. They
must cling closely to the ancient tradi-
tions of the day and follow the same
spirit Of genialty. of present giving,
minstrelsy, harmless revelry, and,
above all, of kindly benevolence and
thought of others.
An ideal Christmas requires thought
long beforehand unless the purse is
unlimited. Costly gifts are not neces-
sary for joyous day, but loving kind
ness must illuminate each little remem-
brance, or the candles on the tree will
be but dim tapcrs. The glad day
comes. The usual church or Sabbath
school celebration has been enjoyed
the evening before by all the children,
but II is i'm the home festivities we are
Interested For an ideal day we shall
have the wee ones trooping down in
the early morning waking every one
with their Merry Christmas" to see
what Santa has put in their stock.
ings A mouth harp, a jackknife or a
doll, some joke and n bit OF candy they
find and scamper back to bed happy as
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
Mrs. W. Unger.
VERY TRULY,

need be. After breakfast the good
cheer OF the morning is in the arrival
of the married children or other rela-
and JOY Of reunion. Now the gifts are
interchangcd. Perhaps n real Christs
mas tree. with its queer fruit from all
lands and it's gaudy trappings, glad
dens the heart of all. but the chief glo-
ry of the day is the FANNY dinner
When the gray haired father sees round his board
The old. broken links Of affection rcstored;
When the care wtaried man seeks his mother once
And the worn matron smiles where the girl smiled
before
What moistens the lip and what brightens the eye,
What calls back the past, like the rich pumpkin
pier
Preceded by the typical feast of the
day, from yearling gobbler to plum
pudding. none can resist the influence.
With hearts mellowed and appetites
appeased the whole company is ready
for the laughter and fun to follow. The
"help" are all asked TO join, ones
neghbors drop in and there is soon a
round of games and gayeties entered
into by old and young. Blind man.
buff" hot cookies. bob apple"
"hunt the slipper" follow each other,
and the evening closes with the old
fashioned Virginia reel and Tucker, or
there may be charades and tableaux,
with some recitations by the children
or the young people and children may
black upand give thcireldcrs minstrel
show, sing "Suwancc River" Down
the Ohio" Honey, You's My Lady
Love-" recite Riley's Mighty Lone
some Watin When the Folks Is Gone"
or Little Johns Christmas" one of
Uncle Remus' stories of his Hard
Road to Trabble." single person may
give an evenings delight for the whole
party in reading aloud Birds Christ
mas Carol by Miss Wiggin After all
is over the young people. disguised as
wandering troubadours, may serenade
their neighbors with Christmas carols
Who would run away from life on the
farm because Of its dreariness IL the
homes were thus made attractive?-
Breeders Gazette.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14

We buy goods
often in order to
be in touch
with the Latest
Novelties and
Productions. We
are showing a
very large
assortment OF
Holiday Neckwear
MufHers for Ladies
and Gentlemen
Hosiery, Gloves,
Suspenders,
Handkerchief,
White and Fancy
Shirts, etc. We
solicit an
inspection Of our
stock.
j. T. Weber,
Joni A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
Bismark's Iron Nerve

Was the result OF his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where stomach,
liver, kineys and bowels are out OF or
der. II you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
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store. , d
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
IIRISTAIAS ia

IIRISTNIAS is
the festival Of
all others most
closely identi-
fed with the
home, The glo-
rious T. o u + [ h
stiIs our patriot
ism. Il Il = t e +
brings the glad
ness of opening
spring aud out
Il o or freedom,
but Christmas
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14

In choosing turkey The age OF The
bird is the principal thing to be attend
cd 10 \ young gobbler is best. lie may
be- diSiingl iShcd from hen turkey 10y
his comb The age may be- aScertained
by the lower part Of the breastbone. II
soft aud pliablc. the turkey is young. IL
stiff, /; is old aud not good for roasting
II can only be used for boiling and brais-
ing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14

NIANTED--SEVERAL BRIGHT AND
w honest persons TO represent us as Man
ayers In this and close by counties. Salary VOO
year and expenses. Straight. bona noe, no
a ore no less salary. Position permanent.
muir references, any bank In any town. ~ Is
mainly Office work conducted at home. Reter'
ence. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope.
The DOMINION COMPANY. Dept 3. ChlcagO.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14

The Christmas carol, with its elevat-
Ing and inspiring effects, corresponds
In many ways to the song OF praise by
the heathens for Saturn at the festival
OF ancient time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
FESTIVAL.
HOW TO MAKE AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS
ON THE FARM.

Costly Gifts Not Necessary For joy
GUS Day-HarmIess Revelry TO Gel
citrate the Most Tender of Holt
days-The ChiIdren's Day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
New Location!

wish to call the attention of the Ladies and all in
terested the fact that my Millinery Parlors are
now located in DIR. Fergusons recent residence,
opposite Vincent's. | have had fine trade this
fall for which wish to express my thanks and
hope by continuing to sell right goods at right
prices merit continuance of your favors
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
Christmas Menu.

Oysters.
Chicken Gumbo.
Patties Ut Mushrooms
Broilcd Shad.
CuCumbers
Saddle o. Mutton, English style
Potato CrOquettcs
Turkey with Chcstnuts and Trufiles
Stuffed Green Peppers. Roast Sweet Potatoes.
Ruddy Duck. Escarole Salad.
Brie Cheese
Plum Pudding. Hard Sauce.
Ice Cream.
Fruita Cakes. Nuts and Raisins.
Coffee.
-Ranhoier.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

every possible railroad attention upon
the vicinity Plans OF all the big roads
with reference to their future relations
with the eoas, are being made now, and
the course that they may take will de-
pend largely upon the representations
that may be made to them by the coast
communities.
1t is importan; that Seattle extend its
dealings with the roads 10 a point much
beyond the cooperation with the home
seekers excursion. so that all matters
pertaining both to passenger travel and
freight traffic shan be included New
schedules and general arrangements in
both departments OF the transcontinental
lines may be expected to be frequent
from this time on in the contest which
the lines will wage among themselves
for the control OF the travel and the
freight. and the city which win derive
the most benefit from the changes will
be the one which is the most alert to
seek them.
The action Of the Burlington In put
ting on through sleepers to the Sound is
an instance OF the railroad affairs in
which the local community should be
actively interested. Visitors to this sec
ton OF the coast will multiply in pro-
portion 10 the increased comfort OF
and the Burlington is but one
Of many roads which might be induced
to improve its connection and accom-
IN trelghts the same reasons OBTAIN
for efforts to secure revision and i'm
provemeni, bu; the more urgent require
ment is that Seattle Be made the rou.-
ng point for trans-Paclfc commerce
It is to be remembered by the business
Of this city that however zeal
BUS may be their own convictions as
10 the future Of the city. MAT future can
be won only by the most ceaseless and
efforts to keep Seattle far and
away ahead Of its competitors. Its ad-
'antages must be made known before
hey can be recognized They must be !
made known to the managers Of the big
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11
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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

railroads. as to other capltalis,lc inter-
ests, and these managers must he con-
stantly impressed with the natural su-
periority OF Seattle's position. Nothing
but the unremltting self-advertising
and self-assertion OF the business men
OF the community VIII assure this re-
suit
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11
ED OUT.

Dull headache, pains in various parts Of
the body sinking at the pit Of the stom.
ach loss OF appetite. feyerishnes. plmples
or sores are all positive evidences OF i'm.
pure blood. No matter how II became 80
It must be purified In Order to obtain guod
health. Acker's Blood Ellxer has never
far~S to cure scrofulous or syphililic poi
sons or any other blood diseases. II II
certainly a wonderful remedy and we sell
every bottle on a positive guarantee
For sale by Estes-Conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11
The leading editorial in yesterdays

The leading editorial in yesterday.
oregOnian, headed Additional Demon.
s,ratiOn," is so gross a misrepresenta.
iion Of the real railroad situation Of the
Northwest as TO give color TO the sus.
picion long entertained by intelligent
people that the oregOnian seeks to de-
mde its readers in Portland with false
hopes OF future prosperity. while the
railroads are sucking the life out OF In.
land Empire producers and Portland
tradesmen are forced to yield territory
every day 10 Puget sound competitors
under the compact Of one Of the most un-
scrupulous monopolies existing in Amer
lea When the oregonian says that
Portland and the o. R. & n. Company
control the railway rates Of the North
west that paper knowingly mis-states the
facts or else those who write such
articles know so lkue about the rail-
road situation that they are utterly dis
qualified TO discuss thar subject The As
torian here and now defies the oregonlan
70 defend itself from this accusation. II
what is said in that editorial is the truth
as to the railroad situation. let the Ore
gonian publish this criticism and promise
to give circulation TO what the As
torian may further say in reply to 1t.
and we will agree to abide by the verdict
Of the readers as to which paper is
guilty OF error or Misrepresentation
The Astorian contends. and can show by
the facts and figures, that instead OF
Portland debating the railway rates on
products in or out OF the country b.
tween the Pacific ocean and tne Rocky
mountains. she has been forced to yield
every advantage Of her natural position
in favor Of Tacoma and Seattle, and that
the business of her merchants is dec,in-
ing thousands OF dollars each year by
reason of the eneroachment of Puget
sound on their territory. ana that the
only return she gets for this concession is
the control of the larger part of the
wheat raised in the Inland Empire, which
Is brought down the LEVEL WATER
grades Of the y. r. & n. Company at
GRADE rates, TO the ad-
vantage of not exceeding ten men in
Portland, NONE OF WHOM is EN- !
3AGBD IN A BUSINESS WHICH BEN
EFITs THE MASSES OF THAT CITY.
md the creation of enormous illegitimate
profits for the o. r. & N. Company.
The Astorian has repeatedly defed the
)regonian to take up this question, but
hat paper has persistently declined TO do
%. Every reader in Astoria knows that
he oregonian is afraid 10 debate this
question with the Astorian. 1t will not
10 so now even though the Astorian
'rands it as an enemy to the best in
erests Of its own patrons. Not only will
not conduct a fair debate on this
question with the Astorian, but it will
ot even dare lay before its readers the
tatements contained in this little item
or fear 1t may set them to thinking
nd lead chem to discover for themselves
he real facts as to the railroad situation.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

Constipation prevents the body from
Riding itself Of waste matter. De Wits
Little Early Risers wllf remove the
trouble and cure sick headache. bilious
ness, inactive liver and clear the COM
plexlon. Small. sugar-coated don't grippe
or cause nausea. Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

A cough is NOT ike fever It does
not have TO run certain course. Cure
It quickly and effectually with One Min
ute Cough Cure the best remedy for all
ages and for the most severe cases. We
recommend It because it's cheap. Charles
Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

functions. It Is absolutely necessary Il
should not only be pure but rich In life.
giving elements. These results are best
effected by the use Of that wsll-known
standard blood purifier. Ayers ssrsapa-
rUla
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11
THE RAILROAD CENTER.
Post.IntenIgeneer:

Post-Intelligencer
The probability that the next few years
win determine whether Seattle or some
other point is to be the center of Pa
oinc coast railroad activities offers
stimulus to concerted effort upon the part
Of the business men Of this city to focus
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

The sooner a cough or cold Is cured
without harm TO the sufferer the better.
Lingering colds are dangerous, Hack
ing cough is distressing. One minute
Cough Cure quickly cures 1t. Why suffer
when sucn a cough cure is within reach?
1t is pleasant to the taste. Charles
Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets arc sold on
a positive guarantee. Cure heartburn.
rising OF food. distress after eating. any
form OF dyspepsia. One little table, gives
immediate relief S and 20 cents Por
sal by Estes-Conn Drug 20.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

Moh Tea positively cures sick headache,
Indigestion and constipation. A delightful
herb drink. Removes all eruptions OF
the skin. producing a perfect complexion,
or money refunded Is and 50 cents. For
sale by Estes-Conn Drug CO.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

Late to bed and early 10 rise, prepares
man for his home In the skies. But
early TO bed and a Little Early Riser.
the pill that makes life stronger and bet
ter and wiser Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

Acker's English Remesy will stop a
courh at any time. and VIII cure the
worst cold in twelve hours. or money re-
funded. s and 90 cents. For sale by
Estes-Conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-03-11

Soothing, healing. cleansing. De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve Is the implacable en-
emy Of sores. burns and wounds. II never
fails to cure piles. You may rely upon
Il. Char,es Rogers.