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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
Chinese Inquests.

Coroners' inquests are well known
among the Chinese. One of the chief
differences between their system and
ours is that the Chinese doctors never
dissect. In fact Cinnamon have per-
feet horror of dissection.
There are few things more absurd
than the code of rules laid down for
the Chinese coroner. In the first place,
he is hidden TO make sure that he has
a dead body before he begins his In
quest. That, however. is less ridicu-
lous than it sounds, for the heather
Chinee is tricky and may demand an
inquest on n sham deceased with a
view of eXtorting money from some
person who may be denounced as hav-
ing caused the death.
The preposterous part of the code
comes in with regard to the alleged
signs which show the cause of death.
If the deceased is supposed to have
been poisoned, rice is put into his mouth
and then taken out and given to a
chicken. Its effect on the fowl decides
the question. Most of the other meth
DDS adopted are even more absurd and
fanciful, and, as result, inquests in
China do very little to prevent crime
Chicago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
ONLY Two LOads.

AT the close of the war;" said a
southern representative today, "a great
many negroes in the south refused to
leave their old homes. My father gath
cred his former slaves about him and
told them they were free and must
leave him. Some went and others re-
NAMED. Among the latter was an old
darby named Eph, who swore he would
not leave, but would stay and take his
chances. All right. Eph,' said my ia
Their Just take four or five acres and
go in on the three and four plan
"'An what am dat. massa, fo' de
Lawd's sakeY
"'Why. if you raise three loads Of
corn you must give me one and you
keep two SO Uncle Eph went to work
and raised a crop. At harvest time my
father rode over the farm and noticed
that Eph had cut his corn. Seeing the
old fellow, he rode up and asked him
why he didn't do as he had agreed
about dividing the corn.
"'Well, massa, yoh said if l raised
free loads of corn | wuz to glib yoh one
an take two loads myself, an | done
only raised two loads Washington
Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
She Smoked.

A patient of one of the leading spe-
cialists who treat polypi in the nose
and throat is a woman well known for
her work in Sunday schools in this
city. She has record as the organizer
of a number of anticigarette leagues
among the schoolboys. She came to
her doctor the other day. He cheered
her greatly by telling her he could cure
her quickly and without the use of the
knife.
But you must promise to follow my
directions" said the doctor, with the
suspicion of Il twinkle in his eye.
"Oh. | PROMISE" said the lady.
"Without qualifications" asked the
physician.
absolutely without qualification"
answered the lady.
"Well, then. you must smoke ciga-
rettesw
The lady gasped. Visions of what
might happen if she were seen with a
cigarette between her teeth by any OF
her pupils floated before her. and she
almost tainted. But the doctor was
memorable. The lady followed his di-
rections. and in n week the foreign
growth in her nose had disappeared.
But that doesn't mean that the lady is
now a confirmed cigarette smoker
United States Tobacco Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
"A ni.ser.,c. of opinion.

The fat man is sure he has paid his
fare TO the conductor. He Is positive
OH this point because he had only a
nickel, and 1t has passed from his pos
session.
The conductor is also positive, with
no actual proof therefor, that the fat
man has not contributed his mite TO
swell the Golfers of the corporation.
He demands the fare.
The fat man for obvious reasons re-
fuses.
He announces in bleat of rage that
he'll see the conductor and the corpora
ton elsewhere before he yields.
The other passengers are wild with
joy. They have no particular love for
the corporation, they do not know the
fat man, and if they met the conductor
again they would not look at him.
Passengers seldom do. They are loyal
Americans.
Behind the fat mans underlying
principle there is knowledge of six
mile walk an angry wife. cold sup
per and a neglected euchre party. He
announces again that he will see the
conductor elsewhere. He does.
He sees the conductor in the street.
The fat man is with him.
The fat mans hat is in the gutter,
his coat is torn and myriad packages
are strewn over the field of battle.
The ear and the conductor fade from
sight, and the fat man gathers up his
bundles for the six mile walk.
VIII he sue the corporation for $780,
600? He will not. He remembers that
he spent the nickel for n Queen of the
Backwoods cigar.-Chicago Democrat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22

In his book about Persia, The Land
Of the Lion and the SUM-" DIR. Wills
says that he was once conversing with
the kings son. and "A large circle OF
courtiers and priests filed the room.
The prince narrated his exploits in
hunting the antelope the previous day
and gravely stated that while pursuing
a pair of ahu when riding very rest
I've horse his headstall broke.
what should you have done. doc
torT asked the prince.
81 should have tried to stick on as
long as the ground was good and, ex-
pecting an accident, have awaited It,"
"Ah, that was because you were not
prince" he said Il leaned forward.
and, unclasping my belt. placed it in
the horses mouth as bride, and.
thus directing him, pursued my game
and killed both antelope"
All the circle applauded, as of course
they were bound TO do. DR.. Wills was
silent.
"You don't mean to say you don't
believe that? said the prince. Speak
out If you don't. shan't be offended
In the least"
"Well. your highness, l don't believe
it."
"Quite right, darogh hood" Git was a
lie), unblushingly replied his royal
highness and burst into a fit of laugh
ter quite unabashed. The circle Of
courtiers, of course, were convulsed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
.JerrOId's wit,

The English have been accused for
so long of dizziness in their humor that
several stories related of the eminent
wit Douglas Jerrold may not be out
of place as showing that the charge is
sometimes untrue. 1t appears that at
dinner one gentleman who had been
eating a dish of sleeps head with
great gusto exclaimed as he laid down
his knife and fork. "Sheep's head for
ever, say ~ There's egotism." said
Jerrold.
Sometimes, through a joke, Jerrold
conveyed good advice or a word of
warning. He was enjoying drive one
day with jovial spendthrift behind
pair of grays. well. what do you
think of my graysY asked his impecu-
NOUS friend. ITO tell you the TRUTH"
replied Jerrold. 81 was thinking more
OF your duns."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
The Growing Triumph
OF a Busy Professional Life Was
the Discovery of
Or. "a w. CHASSIS
Nerve and Blood Pills,
The New Treatment Which has Rev
oiutionized the Old Method OF
Treat ng Diseases of the
BLOOD AND NERVES.

OF the private prescriptions OF Dr.
A. w. Chase, none have nau sucn
ide influence on the medical proies-
sion as his last great discovery, Dr.
Chase's Nerve and Blood Pills.
For many years DIR. Chase's ointmen'
and DIR. Cnase's Kidney-Liver Pills nave
been standard remedies, known and
used in nearly every home. DIR. chase
Nerve and Blood Pills have had greater
attention from physicians because they
have to large extent revolutionizsd the
method of treating diseases OF the nerves
and blood.
The old method OF tearing down dis
ease by the use OF strong, poisonous
drugs has failed to cure. Purgatives
and sarsaparillas weaken instead OF
strengthen the body. DIR. chase
Nerve and Blood Pills cure by making
the blood rich and pure, and creating
new nerve tissue. As spring restora-
tive this great food cure has no riN~
known to medical science.
AS a restorative for pale, weak, nerv..
Gus men and women at any season Oh
the year, DR.. Chase's Nerve and Blood
Pills have scored triumph. so cents
box, at all dealers, or by mail on re-
ceipt of price by the DIR. A. w. Chase
Medicine Co., Buffalo, n y. On every
box of the genuine will be found por-
trait and fac-simile signature OF DR.. A.
w. Chase
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22


II Is not alone on questions of hand
writing that handwriting experts are
called upon TO testify. Thumb impress
sions, around which Mark Twain in
"Puddin'head Wilson" built his ingen-
ious story, have sometimes formed
the basis OF very convincing testimony.
Conan Doyle said that Carvalhos de-
auctions in the case OF the robbery of
$4,000 from package of the Ameri-
car Express company. for nicely of
reasoning and extraordinary coinci-
dence, eclipsed anything any one ever
dared put into fiction.
In 1894 Asa Guy Quincy was tried
OH the charge of stealing a large sum
of money from the express company.
1t was proved that Quincy had opened
the safe where the package had been
placed taken il out and deposited it in
another safe. 1t was found that a
large sum was missing.
The evidence was purely circumstan-
tial The envelope containing the mon
ey bore upon 1t, however, a thumb i'm
preston. Mr.. Carvalho testified that
the impression on the envelope and
several Impressions of Gurney's
thumb correspondent exactly and con
tended that there were no two thumbs
In the world alike. But such evidence
was too subtle for the rural jury which
tried the case. and the prisoner was
acquitted.
1t is to be recorded as tribute to
the accuracy of Carvalho's testimony
that Quincy soon after confessed
Chambers Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
Hoxy She Knew.

Speaking of kindergartens for color
ed children calls to mind the expert
ence of "befo' de war" matron who
was teaching one of the little darkies
on her plantation how to spell.
The primer she used was pictorial
one, and over each word was its ac-
companying picture, and Polly glibly
spelled OK, OK. and box, box, etc. But
the teacher thought that she was max
ing right rapid progress, so she put her
hand over the picture aud said:
Polly, what does OK spellT
Cox" answered Polly nimbly.
How do you know that II spells OK,
Polly?"
Seed his tail" replied the apt Polly.
Memphis Scimitar.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
Spoiled His Doze.

A town that has played its part in
history for more than 100 years ought
TO be forgiven for being a little sleepy
by this time, although its new neigh
bors may be inclined to poke fun at it.
1t is told that Bladensburg mer-
chant was doing in his store one day
when little girl came in with pitcher
and asked for quart of molasses. The
merchant yawned. stretched himself,
opened his eyes and then said In an in
jured tone:
"Well, amt there nobody what sells
molasses in Bladensburg but meY
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
Quick ut a Hint.

Mr.. Slyman. the bookkeeper, receiv-
ed a present of so from his employer.
He expected more and was greatly dis
appointed. He dropped the money on
the floor in the presence of his employ
er, as if accidentally. and stopped to
pick ii UP.
"Did you find ii all?" asked his en-
ployer after few minutes.
mo; | found only Fliegende
Batter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
Satisfied Her.

Prospective Bride know it's fool
ish. doctor, but to crafty natural Gu
riosity will you please let me see the
form of service you intend to use In
marrying us?
The Rev. DR.. Fourthly-It will not
be necessary, my dear young woman.
l never use the word "obey" in the
marriage service. Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22
Dubiou. CompIiment.

"And how did you and grandpa get
alongr' inquired the doting mamma OF
the precocious child
"He was pleasant as pie" replied the
cherub.
"As pleasant as pieT'
"Yes. mamma-short and crusty."-
Cleveland PLAIN Dealer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22

Hoax believe everything my wife
tells me.
Joax-On general principles?
Hoax-Yes; think every man should
believe about half he hears, and | pre-
fer to believe the better half.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22

A physician calculates that 1t takes
eight times the strength to go up stairs
that is required for the same distance
on the level.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22

Chichester cathedral spire is the only
one which can be seen from the sea
along the coast of Great Britain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22

The Detroit Journal, semi-weekly
and the BANNER one year for Sl.7O.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22

The BANNER and Detroit Weekly
Tribune one year for Sl.40.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-22

Fruit trees are in fine order and a
good crop is expected.
The oasis., 1900-02-24
A party of Delighted EscursIonist~.

excursion party which had passed No gales, en route into Sonora, combining business with pleasure. The party consisted of number of prominent business men who have recently been making heavy investments in Sonora, who had come out to visit the proper ties they have acquired, and brought with them a number of tbeir friends They were Messrs. L. w. Hax, E Lindsay, F. c. Hartwig, Milton Tootle, Jr., J :. l.. Daysop, J M. John- son, c. N Robinson, all of St. Joseph, Missouri; MT. and Mrs. Geo. k. Greene, Doctor and Mrs ]. c. Morrow, MT. and Mrs. c. H. Brown, MT. and Mrs. Fred Smith, MT. and Mrs. A. c. Mur. dock of Kansas City, Mo, Mrs. John Moreman of St. Louis, Mo-; Hon. Noah Justice mayor of La FayeJte, Indiana, and c. A. Meeker, from the same place; Major Clement, governor of the National Soldiers Home at Danville, Illinois, and Messrs. Sol H Goldberg. w. F. Brand, A. w. Hein- ley and J. H. Palmer of DaDyille. At Torres the party were joined by MT. and Mrs. J. A. Cronkhite. The special Pullman car "Tecnmseh," !" which had conveyed the party from Kansas City, was set out at Torres and they went up to La Colorado and Minas Prietas, devoting the day to looking over the great mines aud ma chinery at those places.
 Thursday morning their car was again taken up by the southbound train and the party conveyed to Quay mas. Thursday morning was devoted to lookiDg about the city and Thurs day afternoon number of carriages were called into requisitioD and all went out to the famous orange orchards of Don Agustin Bustamante at Aranjuez. The beautiful and well kept grounds, with their profussion Of tropical vegetation were marvel to the visitors, and they enjoyed their stay, which was protracted to several hours. At evening most of the party attended the Escobedo theatre and witnessed a Spanish rendition of the "Bells of Corneville' by the Morales opera company now performing ia that city.
 Friday morning all were called at d very early hour, and after a hasty breakfast were conducted to the water front where them embarked in boats for d fishing excursion upon the Gulf of California outside the en- trance of the bay of Guaymas. Mir. Enrique Seldner and Miss Louisa Plank of Guaymas, accompanied the party as invited guests.
 It was still dark when the start was made, and the sun was just rising when the gulf was reached. The flotilla consisted of a steam launchi gasoline launch and three row boats, which were lowed by the launches. Fishing was attempted for time out side the mouth of the bay, but with out success; so the boats were again set in motion for Cape Ilaro, opposite which anchors were again cast aud fishing was resumed. In a little while party in one of the small boats were rewarded with a Lite, and soon all hands the boat realized there was no sardine or minnow impaled upon the hook. MT. Milton Tootle, Jr., of St. Joseph, Mo-, was the fortunate fisherman who hooked the monster, which was found to be large shark.
The oasis., 1900-02-24

to the side of the boat. An effort to kill the monster with club was made, hut without success. Finally one Of the boatmen produced sheath knife and nlnnped IL into the throat of the catch. which gave up the ghost ana WAS hauled into the boat. H. meas ured eight feet and ten inches in length, aud when weighed, after re- turning to Guaymas, tipped the beam at 222 pounds. MT. Tootle was very proud of his catch He had the skin taken off and shipped to his home, where he will have it elegantly mounted and preserved as memento of the occasion.
 The first lady to hook fish was Mrs. J. c. Morrow, who captured q small shark about two feet long. She was greatly elated by her luck and, as a prize for her piscatorial ability re- ceiyed small but handsome water bottle of Guadalajlra ware. Doctor Morrow caught a fine specimen or "cabrillito, 1.-the "red snapper or the Gulf of Mexico. Several other members of the party caught small sharks, and all derived great sport from the days experience, which all declared interesting and exblliratin {,
 Returning to Guaymas in the after noon the party took the train Tor Hermosillo Friday evening. and there their car was again set out. Taking conyeyances they crossed the river 0 Villa Seris and were interested spectators for time at the fiesta.
 Saturday morning they visited various points of interest in the city and during the afternoon drove out to the orange groves of General Luis F. Torres and Don Rafael Ruiz.
 Saturday evening the northward train again picked up their car and they resumed their journey homeward; passing Nogales Sunday morning.
 As stated in these colums last week, the party represent heavy capital in- vesting in Sonora, and their enlist ment in the work of development of the resources Of the state will be productive of great results. They re- turn home we'll pleased with their trip. the state of Sonora and their in' vestments
The oasis., 1900-02-24
Beware of Ointments for Catsrrh That
 Contains Mercury

Contains Mercury
 As mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable phy- sicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possible derive from them Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & O., Toledo, O., contains no mer- cury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J.. Cheney k Go. Testimonials free.
 Sold by druggists, 75c per bottle.
 Halls Fla mily Pills are the best
The evening times., 1900-07-14

Flynn's business CeIlere, stl. and *.
Business. Shorthand. Typewritias SIS year
The evening times., 1900-07-14
TEwKsBURY STILL MISSING.
Various RumOrs Concerning the
New York Brokers WaereabOuts.

Various RumOrs Concerning the
New York Brokers WaereabOuts.
H5Ew YORK. July 14-Lewis C. Tewks-
bury. who advertised himself as the
head Of a firm Of bankers and stncE brok-
ers. and whose effects have been served
with a writ Of attachment by one OF hi al
legged dupes. is said 10 have dropped out OF
sight about July l.
According to his employees they last
heard from him by wire from Chicago or
the second. Creditor johnson, who has en-
tered suit says that one OF the employees
told him on June % that Tewksbury had
gone TO Philadelphia and would be back in
a few days. The sherihs Office is not Ger
tain that Tewksbury is not here now. Il is
reported that be was seen in town or
Thursday. Three weeks ago he left the
Herald Square Hotel. where he lived. II
was understood ;hen that he was going 70
Atlantic City.
A deputy sheriff was in charge Of the Of
fee Of Lewis G. TeWis isbUry & Co. bank
ers. 81 Broadway" this morning with no
news OF Tewksbury 10 give anxious Gus
toners. Most OF the men and women yEo
did business with the firm learned veeter-
day that the head Of the house was rlissine
and there was a big crowd Of customer
creditors in the Office when Browning John
son. Of 90 West FOrty-ninth Street had the
attachment for $12 2472.50 served. Rumor
had il tat other creditors had bal
Fnces on Tewksbury's 5 book aggregating a
total OF S400 -0CO
The evening times., 1900-07-14
MINISTER WI HOPELESS.
Believes at Last In The Truth of
the PcEin Reports

Minister Wa said this afternoon that ne
had no information other than that con-
tanned in the press dispatches, concerning
the message which Sheng Is reported TO
have sent to the foreign consuls announc-
ing the murder Of all foreigners at Pekin.
1t may be said with positiveness that
Minister Wu believes that the Christians
at Pekin have been slain. There is nothing
70 indicate that he has received Official
news Of this great crime. but there is 10
room for doubt that he believes ii has been
perpetrated- He has not said 20 any news
paper reporter, Il believe at Of them are
dead, but he does say IN a most hope
less manner. Let US hope Cor the best. f"
OF. There is yet no Official confirmation Of
the terrible reports"
The Chinese Minister understands that
his Government is Withholding the iufor-
nation until it shall leak out little by
little. that the shock 10 civilization may be
broken as much as possible He knows
that as Sheng has now said that the min
isters, their families. attaches. and guards
are dead, the Imperial Government
has concluded that the ti--e is ripe 10
tell the hideous story 10 The world. 1t
was Sheng who said that he ministers
we're with Admiral Seymouf's RELIEF col
umn- The Government viii allow the de-
tails OF the massacre 10 alter through
slowly
The evening times., 1900-07-14
RUSSIAN MIN STER TORTURED
NJ DE Giers snid to Have Eeen Nest
BrutaIIy Murdered.

CHICAGO, July 1.-The Record prints
this morning what purports to be a st. Pc
tersburg despatch. Of July II. in which it
says:
The Gar has received a cablegrau
from Admiral Alexien. at Port Arthur,
confirming the assassination Of NJ. De Giers,
the Russian Minister"
The despatch adds The admiral de-
c,ares that the Russian envoy was drag
ged through the street. BY the Boxers. iH-
suited, bsaten and 70 tured. AMI thcn thr Wa
into a great kettle and boiled to death.
Then the remains were thrown to the dogs.
While NJ. De Giers was disposed OF the Ia
natic mob danced around the cald-on.
Nine. De Giers suffered fate worse
than death end was beaten and tortured
with sharp sticks until life was extinct.
The legation officials are said 20 have bsen
tortured hendishly until death ended their
sufferings. II. De Giers and his legation
officials resisted desperately, and his brave
bOdyguard killed may Of the attacking
mob. In the midst of his tortures the en-
voy is said heroieally 10 have proclaimed
his faith in Christianity. encouraged by
the wife who so soon shared his martyr
dom"