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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-27

Balzac when not at work on his nov
els, entertained himself sketching
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-27
KIDNEY DISEASE z.


Hon. ]. II. Caldwell, promineI
member of the Louisiana State Lep<
lature, says the following in regard I
Pe-ru-na for catarrh:
II have used Pe-ru-na for numh1
OF years with the very best results y
catarrhal diseases. l shall never {
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-27

Confucius, it is said, was passionately
fond of watermelon seeds.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-04-27

German wsrships for Samoa.
The German protected cruiser Gefion
has been ordered to proceed to Samoa
and another cruiser is to follow her.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
Mrs. Col. Richardson
SAVED BY MRS. PINKHAM.
LETTER TO MRS. P1sxHAx NO. 72,so61

LETTER 10 MRS. P1NKHAN NO. 72,SooJ
"You have. saved my life, sratched
me from the brink of the grave almost,
and I wish to thank you. About eigh-
teen months ago was a total wreck,
physically. I had been troubled with
leucorrh@a for some time, but had given
hardly any attention to the trouble.
"At last Inflammation of the womb
and ovaries resulted and then I suf-
fered agonies, had to give up my pro-
fession musician and piano player),
was confined to my bed and life became
a terrible cross. My husband sum-
moned the best physicians, but their
benefit was but temporary at best. I
believe I should have contracted the
morphine habit under their care, if my
common sense had not interviewed.
Zone day my husband noticed the adj
vertisement of your remedies and i'm
mediately bought me a full trial. Soon
the pain in my ovaries was gone. lam
now well, strong and robust, walk,
ride wheel, and feel like girl in her
teens. I would not be without Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound; it
is like water of life to me. am very
gratefully and sincerely your we'll
wisher, and heartily recommend your
remedies. hope some poor creature
may be helped to health by reading my
story. "-MRs. Col. E. P. RICHARDSON,
RH1NELANDER, WIS.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

He made wry face. "And I sup
pose she has kept her eye on me, and
has had the satisfaction of saying, 4
told you So every little while, and
congratulating you on her good sense
and your escape. Well, guess she's
right. l wonder if you cared?"
Eyes, I did care" she said. almost
vehemently. Il wanted you to succeed
and justify my opinion of Won and
when you didn't she would exult and
sometimes I wanted to 20 awav and
never come back"
II wish I had known-I wish I had
known" was all Simeon said.
She looked at him pityingly, then she
laid her hand timidly on his arm
"You know it now,' she said, gently
1T isn't too late"
He rose to his feet suddenly. "No. "
he said, in voice that startled her
1T isn't too late and I'll justify YOUR
opinion of me yet. Il will go now and
shovel that snow. Good-by. I'm glad
l saw you.' He grasped her hand so
hard that she WINGED, then strobe out
of the room.
She listened to his retreating foot
steps, then turned in her chair so that
she could lay her arm on it's back and
bury her face in the crook of her ell
bow. In a moment she heard some one
coming, and stood up hastily, giving
quick dabs to her eyes with her hand
kerchief. $3.50.
THAT snow will have to wait just
little longer. Something more i'm
portant comes first" said Simeon. COM
into the room. "Why, Keziah! you are
not Why, what is it dear?' for
Keziah was crying softly in his arms.
7 A little later, when they were more
calm, Simeon said: What / sscame
back to say was this: I am going to
get away from the pernicious influence
Of that lazy, good-for nothing Sim
Walker, and thought It would be a
grand, good idea if at the same time
you would break away from the per-
nlicious influence OF Miss Cynthia
That cher.''
Keziah's eyes sparkled. Il Will do
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

would not have got the schoolroom
much warmer than if she had left the
work to the boys.
''And besides," Keziah continued,
apologetically, Il didn't know it was
so drifted."
Something in her voice made Simeon
turn and look at her.
"You are cold" he said, gently.
What have you got on your feet?
Whew! Nothing but rubbers." He
looked obviously across the drifted
yard to the schoolhouse door. Then his
face cleared. where is the key?" he
asked.
Keziah felt in her pocket and drew
1t out. He took it and.without word
turned and began blowing slowly
through the snow. When he reached
the door he unlocked it and opened it
wide, then returned to Keziah who was
watching him wonderingly.
'Now," he said, as he reached her,
IT am going to carry you to that door"
ooh, no, please don't! can wait till
the path is made, perfectly we'll. I'm
not very cold, truly I'm not.
II am going to carry you," said
Simeon, and there was strange note
of command in his voice. 'Put your
arm around my neck-so. There, now
I can carry you easily
"Oh, Mr.. Walker! I wish" she
protested, feebly.
Slowly and carefully he walked
through the snow, reached the steps
and deposited his burden inside the
entry. <s~ <,-.~
''Thsre!" he said. 'tNow you can
start the fire while finish the path
It took but short time to finish
that path, for Simeon worked as he
had never worked before. He smiled
as he looked up and saw the smoke
ascending from the chimney. When he
went into the schoolroom, after stamp
ing the snow off his boots, he found
that Keziah's fire was roaring sue
cess. But perhaps neither the hea.
of the fire nor the previous cold quite
accounted for the bright color in
Keziah's cheeks. II .% .3 Fs5x::@s s.s..y.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
y BELATED REVOLT.

Simeon Walker sat on the top rail-
Of the fence. He had stopped there IN
the act OF getting over. His rubber
booted legs were tired, so he rested
and roasted there.
The snow was a foot deep on the
level, and In places 1t was over the
stone walls. Simeon's tracks trailed
of across the field behind him. He
had come that way because 1t was
nearer, but when he had gone half the
distance he regretted it, and was
tempted to retrace his steps and go by
the road. After standing still and re-
flecting for some little time, he had
decided to continue.
When he reached the fence he was
glad he had taken the field, otherwise
there would have been no excuse for
resting on the top rail of the fence.
He had shovel with him and was
going a mile up the road to help dig
out drifted place.
Simeon sat on the fence till he began
to be little chilly; whereupon he con-
cluded that he was rested enough, and
jumped down on the other side, into
the road.
He had covered nearly half the dis
lance to the place where he was to
work, when he stopped suddenly in
front of the schoolhouse.
'Time-nation!" he calculated under
his breath. He was staring at woman
who was making strenuous efforts to
dig a path up to the schoolhouse door.
AS she paused a moment for breath
she caught sight of Simeon. If he had
caught her stealing his chickens she
could hardly have looked more fright
ened and guilty.
"Oh!' she painted, II thought I could
get it done before any one saw me-"
"Keziah Thatcher" he said, solemn
ly, II thought you had more sense"
He took the shovel from her. It was
small fire-shovel. He looked at it
scornfully, tossed it into convenient
bank and set to work with his own.
Don't some Of the big boys dig the
paths for you?" he asked, sternly.
"Yes," she remarked, "but they are
always so late, and then the fire does
not get to going and the little children
suffer and take cold.'
Simeon smiled grimly as he thought
that, at the rate she was going, she
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
New York's Highest Point.

Perhaps the highest point in the bor-
ough of Manhattan is at Ninety sixth
street and Madison avenue This is
where the New York Central Railroad
tunnel begins, and from this elevation
a fine view is obtained of Harlem to
the north and the East river and Long
island to the east. One can look over
the roofs of the five-story houses of
Harlem clear to Washington Heights
and distinguish many points in the
borough of the Bronx.
From here there is a sharp decline
to the East river, and the tall chimney
at the foot of East Ninety-ffth street
does not look so very high from this
altitude. 1t is altogether a sight well
worth seeing.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

It," she said, and there was that in
her look which told that she had at
last freed herself from the domination
OF her sister. ..-'
There were other things that had to
be said and by that time the fire had
gone out and the room grown cold.
Why, where are the :, scholars?"
cried Keztah, when she saw that it was
10 o'clock. "They must have stayed
at home on account of the snow"
So they left the schoolhouse to-
gethers and Keziah walked slowly
home, dreading her interview with
Cynthia, while Simeon, with his shovel
over his shoulder, went briskly in tho
other direction,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

II : H.
Simeon glanced around the room.
ut looks natural" he said. "but| awful
small don't believe I've been here
!. since went to school, but you've spent
q good part Of the time here since
then. NY! that fire feels good.'''
He drew two chairs UP to the stove
and after Keziah had taken one he
seated himself in the other. isn't this
cozyr' he said, in a tone Of satisfac-
ton. II was on my way to Benson's
Corner to shovel snow; but I guess
the snow will keep and it isn't often I
get a chance to speak to you. Why,
how long is it since we were allowed
to see each other
IT don't know" Keziah's eyes were
cast down. 1T is some years. don't
know what Cynthia would say If she
-" She paused abruptly.
Simeon smiled spontaneously. II
know that sister of yours doesn't ap-
prove of me, but that's no excuse for
her holding over you the way she
does"
"Oh. Cynthia has so much more
sense than have" Keziah murmured,
deprecatingly.
Simeon looked at her quizzically. II
suppose she has told you that SO often
that you have got so you believe It,
But + don't believe it."
There was an awkward pause.
Keziah looked at the clock and half
longed for, half-dreaded, the arrival OF
the first scholar. Simeon frowned at
the stove, and wished he knew how to
saw what he wanted to say. At last
he cleared his throat.
"Keziah, let us have one good, long
talk together. We may never have an
other chance, and there are some
things I'd like to know about. Will
YOU tell me the real reason why we
didn't get married that time-ffteen
years ago, wasn't it? Was one reason
Cyrthia?"
She nodded.
"Well, I thought What were the
others? I know you told me at that
time, but somehow they didn't seem
like reasons you would give"
"There weren't any other-besides
Cynthia
"She must have told you things
about me. I wonder what they were p
Keziah turned away her head. "She
said that you were sEiftless," she fall
tered, land never would get on in the
world"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
Unseen by Telephone.

A business house of Aberdeen, Scot
land, recently engaged as Office boy a
raw country youth. It was part of
his duties to attend to the telephone
in his masters absence. When first
called upon to answer the bell, in re-
ply to the usual query, care you
there?" he nodded assent. Again the
question came, and still again, and
each time the boy gave an answering
nod. When the question came for the
fourth time, however, the boy losing
his temper, roared through the tele-
phone: MAN, a. We blin'? I've been
noddin' me held aft for t. last haul
,oor!"-New York Tribune.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
She'd Rather Walk.
kl3zazz: lESZ23:l5H

An old Irish lady thought she would
like to know what the probable ex-
pense of her funeral would be, as she
desired to arrange for it and save all
trouble to her heirs.
The old lady, who suffered, sent for
Mr.. Blank Ghe undertaker, and said
to him:
"Mr. Blank, what would you charge
for funeral. I don't w-want plumes
and all s-s-s-sorts Of grand things, but
a nice, plain hearse, without any
n-n-n- nonsense"
'"Ten pounds" replied the funeral
furnisher.
Ten poundsr' exclaim med the old
lady. "Th-thank you; I'd rather walk"
London Spare Moments.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
INITIATIVE FILlPINOS.
Said to Exceed AL Other People in
Imitation.

Said to Exceed All Other People in
Imitation.
OF all the races peopling this mum
dane sphere not one has such an ex-
traordinary spirit of imitation as that
which inhabits the Philippine islands,
according to the new American paper,
Manila Freedom. This race of people,
OF Malay origin, which occupies all the
archipelago of the Celebes sea, lacks
entirely the esthetic taste necessary
for the proper combination of colors,
constructive ability, uniformity in ar
chitectural designs, and the good taste
which is required for the culture and
advancement of a people. They have
no ideas of this kind, and in all mat
tiers of taste do nothing more than
what they see in races of the West.
Any one who has observed the Fill
no ideas at all in regard to the proper
combination Of colors in their wear
ing apparel, as, in spite of their dusky
compilations, they select in their cloth
ing the colors which are least suitable
to them. You will see Indian girls
and half-breeds as brown as berries
using in their dresses and scarfs such
colors as blue, green, yellow, brown
and black. A woman Of dusky COM
plexion with dress of any of these
colors presents an appearance that is
hldeous in the extreme 1t is not I'M
common to see dark-skinned Indian
girls dressed in such bright greens that
II they should encounter a cariboo
they are liable to be eaten by that fes-
tive animal on account of their SINH
larity to punches of hay. The reason
why these people cut this ridiculous
figure is that they see these bright
colors on European women, and, with
out thinking of the effect which, on
account of their different complexion,
such hues are liable to produce, readily
adopt them and consider themselves
the most elegant of the elegant. No
sooner does new fashion arrive from
Paris, Vienna or Berlin in shoes. trou-
sers, hats, shirts or neckwear, no mat
ter how extravagant, the Indian and
the half breed Immediately adopt
them. The American troops had been
in Manila only few days with their
brown suits before the stores on the
Escolta were besieged by natives and
half-breeds buying all the brown cloth
obtainable, wool, cotton or silk, and
in few days they were all arrayed in
suits of the same color as those worn
by the army of occupation. They no.
ticed the hats of straw or felt with a
blue polka dot band, and in few days
all the Indians and half-breeds were
wearing the same kind Of hats as the
Americans. I believe that the Ameri-
cans will have but little trouble in in
PRODUCING here their usages, customs
and language, as to that end the spirit
of imitation which predominates in the
native race will be powerful factor.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
An Excellent Combination.

AAAA A2<AOSAANAAO CONGRATULATIONS
The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the we'll known remedy,
SYRUP OF Figs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA F1e SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are USED, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
CO: only. In order to get it's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK NJ
For sale bv all Druggists.-Price soc. per bottle
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
Evidently.

Il think the man who works at that
place across the street is the most
faithful and conscientious workman I
ever saw. He never takes a holiday,
and always labors away until it's too
dark to see any longer"
Faithful workman? Great Scott!
He's the proprietor of the shop!'
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
A Tribute.

The model for the Winnie Davis me-
mortal monument is completed. It is
a figure of the Angel of Grief. In the
pose are blended dignity and sadness,
while in the face of the angel is an
expression of unfathomable sorrow. It
is a touching tribute to the beloved
Daughter of the Confederacy. When
completed, the monument will be I'M
yelled at Richmond. II =
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder to shake in your shoes. It
rests the feet. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching,
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails.
At all druggists and shoe stores, IS cts.
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. It makes
tight or new shoes easy. Cures swol-
len, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrow-
ing nails, corns and bunions. At all
druggists and shoe stores. rs cts. Trial
package FREE by mail. Addl ess Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
Rich-Yet Starving.

Doctors frequently have very wealthy
patients who are starving. They have
money to buy food, but their stomach
has not the strength to digest it. II
lies there heavy, fermented mass, the
sole cause Of dyspepsia, nervousness
and biliousness. The surest remedy to
cure a weak stomach is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
Practical Reasons,

She-What a tall fellow your new
roorm mate is, isn't he?
He-Yes;I made up my mind this
time that I would get somebody who
wouldn't be forever asking me to lend
him my dress suit.-Somerville Journal.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
PATIENTS
List OF Patents Issued Last Week to
ENOrthWeatern Inventors. Us

Thomas P: Flynn, st. Cloud, Mimi,
cartridge loading machine; Patrick
Henretty, Belgrade, Mimi, water
wheel; Cunningham N. Mclaughlin,
Winoua, MINI, honey box machine;
Charles P. Goezinger, Duluth, Mimi,
reil joint; George w. Sheets, Bixby,
S. D., key ring; Foley Bros. & Kelly
Mercantile Company, st. Paul, Mimi,
trade mark.
Merwin. Lothrop & Johnson Patent At
torneys. go Pioneer Press Bldg. st. Paul
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
Kept Busy Digging Cellars.

81 amt only got but one objection
to zbein' moved about, house an all, by
these 'ere cyclones" remarked the YETI
eran farmer. what is that ?" asked
the eastern tourist why. I've got t.
dig new cellar under my house ahnut
ever two months. Ohio State Jour-
nal. E. -.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
A 7 AS
Of WESTERN
CANADA

Containing i've splendid Maps of Canada and its
Provinces, as well as description of the re-
sources OF the Dominion, will be mailed free to
all applicants DESTROYS OF learning something OF
the Free Homestead Lands of Western Canada.
Address F. Pedley, Supt. Of Immigration, OF
tawa Canada; or to Ben Davies, 1874 E. Third ST.,
st. Paul, or T. o. Currie, Stevens Point, Wis.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
It Makes = Difference.

Benevolent Old Gent My child, be-
s. ware of picking a toadstool instead OF
a mushroom. They are so easy to con-
E. fuse. .E- - ~, >@& III =. SO 81 .&s
Child-That be all roight, sur, that
be. They're goin' to the market to be
sold.-AnsWers. Il s>@;s- :.,> l.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
Secrets of the Trade.

eve make our own ice cream" said
the restaurant proprietor. "Conse-
quently, we know just what it con-
tdins.''
lyon do" replied the patron, "but
don ."-Chicago Post.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
Perils Of Commercial Life.

Perils of Commercial Life.
"Henry came home furious last
night"
what was the matter, daughter"'
''Why, mamma, had put two eggs
in his luncheon and forgot to cook
m.'-Detroit Free Press.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

The cyclone can raise anything on a
farm except the mortgage.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

The earnings of the Chicago Great
Western Ry, maple Leaf Route" for
the third week Of July, 1899, show an
Increase of $18,413.91. Total increase
since beginning Of fiscal year July 1sD
to date, 79,769.34.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

FITS Permanently Cured. No fits nervousness after
first days of DR.. Kine's Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
Dr.. R. d. KLINE Ltd, 93l Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been a
family medicine with us since 1861, R.
Madison, 2409 42d Ave.. Chicago, Ill.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

Any man may make a mistake, but
none but fool will continue in it.
Cicero
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

Two men trying to entertain one wo-
man is a pretty good example Of a
silent majority.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

A diamond of the first water is one
that has never been in SOAK
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

Advice is about the only thing you
can offer some people that they won't
take.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

Mrs. W1ns1ow's soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums. reduces In.
nammarion alays pain. cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
Be Beautiful!

A clear, clean complexion is the foundation
of all beauty. Cascarets Candy Cathartic make
and keep the skin soft and velvety. All drug
gists, 1Oc, Csc, &c.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
One Place He Would Accept.

One Place He Would Accept.
81 think you are the LATEST man I
ever saw. Is there any job on earth
you would take for salary"
Eyes. 1 think I'd be willing to hold
down the position Of Spanish minister
of r."-Chicago Tribune
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

Fools never rush in where theatrical
agents fear to travel
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-09-09
Had u Lively Time,

Watts-Have good time yesterday :?
Lushforth-Good time? Old boy, 1
can taste it yet!-Indianapolis Journal.