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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-25

Total sales 36O.OTO
TREASURY BALANCES-W washington
Sept. 2t.-Today's statement of the treas
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-25

over which Saturdays receipts came in
and the number of loads hauled by each:
Cattle. Hogs Sheep. Mixed
Chi. G. w.. =. 2
C.,StP. .M.& o..
c., M. & st. P. :. 2 . -.
Totals :. =. =. 5 :. :.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-25

Mich Cow Exchange = Unfavora Bile
weather made the market dull Ne quot
able change in prices.
Representative sales:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-25

The days sales (estimated), each buyer
purchasing the number of head indicated
were as follower
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-25

Furnished by Charles H. F. Smith e.
Co, members of the New York Stock ex-
change, Pioneer Press building. who have
direct wires to Chicago and New York.
Closing prices are bid:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
The Laugh on the General.

The late General Clinton b. Fisk was
once addressing Il Sunday school con-
vention One of the speakers had re-
minded the children that 1t was Wash
lngton's birthday.
children" said General Fisk, you
all know that Washington was gen
eral Perhaps you know that | am
also a general. Now. can any one tell
what was the difference between Gen
eral Washington and myselfT
81 know. sir" replied small boy In
the back part Of the room.
"Well. what was the differencer'
said General Fisk, smiling at the lads
eagerness.
George Washington couldn't tell a
lie. SIR cried the boy In exultant
tones. Shouts of laughter followed, In
which the general joined heartily.-De
troit News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
sco,ch .s She Il wrote.

Mrs. Hohmboddie-What are you
reading that absorbs you so?
Mr. Hohmboddie docking up from
his book)-It is a new Scotch novel.
Mrs Hohmboddie with enthusiasmp
oh. am so fond Of those dear dialect
things, DO read me little.
Mr.. Hohmboddie (reading)-"1e see,
Elpsie." said Duncan doucely. Il might
haze mair the matter WI me than ye'
wad be spierin, Aiblins me cen is
bit dazzlit an am hearin the poolses
thuddin i'm ma ears. an ma TONGUE In
clavin when it sud be gaein. an div We
no hear the dirlin o ma HART an feel
the shakin o. ma hond this day gin
gat n glimpse O. ye, sair hirplin like an
auld mon? Div We nae guess what's a
the steer. Kinney. wi'out me gaein 1t
mair words?'
Mrs Hohmboddie-Stop. for good
ness sake. What in the world is the
creature trying to say?
Mr.. Hohmboddie-He's making dec
laration Of love.
Mrs. Hohmboddie-A declaration or
love! I thought he was telling loo
of symptoms to his doctor.-Colliers
Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
where Everything Grows.

The tuberose flourishes amazingly In
the open air in the Transvaal with but
the smallest attention and cultivation.
The bulbs shoot up their three or four
foot stems each bearing very sweet
smelling flowers. in an incredibly short
space of time.
In Pretoria roses are prolific-in fact.
most of the streets are bounded by rose
hedges throughout their length, and
they bloom with frail pink monthly
rose blossom for three quarters OF the
year. In public places. such as the
Burghers' park. the profusion of roses.
lilies, carnations and tuberoses Is be-
wilderingly beautiful.
The wild orchids of Swaziland are
famous. They are of at least 20 differ
ent kinds. They are extremely curious
and with n little care and extra heat
they can be induced to develop into
very wonderful plants.
Everything grows in the Transvaal II
the trouble is taken to plant it. The soil
being all virgin and naturally rich. the
very smallest amount of attention is
required.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
WOMEN OPPOSE WOMEN.
The state of Affairs Said to Exist In
the Government Service.

"Why is it that women are practical
" debarred from receiving promotions
TO the higher places in the government
service" asked government clerk or
n quarter Of a century's experience.
The question was put To several ladies'
In the treasury department. Before
any one of them had time to reply the
auestioner proceeded to answer his
own interrOgatory.
at is because they are held back by
members of their own SEX" he said.
Some time ago n lady in one division
| know of was so favorably regarded
that she would have been made chief
of that division. but as soon as her
prospects became known her fellow
clerks of the same sex became indig-
nant and united in protest. They de-
clared that they could never work un-
der her; that they would a thousand
times rather have man than woman
to boss them. They wouldn't allow
her to lord it over them
THAT is only a sample of many
cases. Women can be depended upon
to antagonize women under such cir
cumstances. Not only did they do SO
In the case | have cited, but they ac-
tually gave the marble heart and the
/ icy hand to this woman after they de-
! feated her prospects OF a promotion
| am satisfied that one Of the most in
/ fluential obstacles to women in theiI
effort to secure equal recognition with
men comes from their own sex"
The man who asked and answered
the question then moved off before his
audience OF lady clerks had an opportu
nity to reply to his assertions.-Wash
ington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
Thrift.

Speaking of thrift" said the promi-
nent clergyman. Il remember one man
who was as good an example of
shrewdness as | have ever seen. 1t
was when | began preaching that l.
met him. was young and struggling,
my salary was small. and the man was
n member of my church. He used to do
work on scroll saw. and one of his
specialtes was sort of plant stand
with two shelves and with scroll work
ornamentation. Two or three times he
tried TO sell me one. hut as | had no.
need or use for ii | told him so.
The time for the annual donation.
party drew near, when everything that
was given counted toward that limited
salary. | was not altogether pleased,
therefore. when the man with plant
stand appeared ut the door.
Here. parson. he said. is plant
( stand. It's worth so. and I'd like to
| give So of it toward your donation
There was no way out of 1t. | gave
him the other $5."-New York Sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
Put Through His PAGES.

The wealthy Briton is confessedfy
the most fastidious man living as TO
the quality of his personal domestic
service. The concentrated energy with
which an Englishman will reDuke bis
servant for an offense so slight that
the average American fails 10 observe
it bears out the above statement. and
It is this social condition that has de-
veloped the hyperaristocratic inrell-
gence Office in London.
Those who propose changing serv-
ants are not content with references
and a perfunctory interview with the
man or maid under consideration. but
insist upon full dress rehearsal OF
both manners and appearance.
The servant in livery is put through
all his PAGES. must display the size OF
his calves. the haughtiness of his pose
as well as breeding in handling a
card. announcing a guest or serving at
the table.
Nothing is taken for granted. The
master and the mistress sit by ana dis
cuss the points Of groom or butler as
they would those of high priced horse
or valuable dog. Domestics are taken
with great seriousness by the upper
class Englishmen. and for that reason
nothing is left to luck in peopling the
servants hall.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
Cix;p. , sinner n Chance.

This is how super. thus given an
opportunity of distinguishing himself.
once delivered a few short lines de-
scrlptive of n man being picked up aft.
er cab accident: The hanson cab
was picked up off the esplanade with
handkerchief tightly tied around its
mouth. When removed. 1t was found
to be perfectly dead"
Still the manager gave him another
trial the following evening, when he
acquitted himself as follows: "The
esplanade was picked up off the man,
with the hanson cab tightly tied
around his mouth" etc.
| He was sent to the back row again,
or maybe farther. This is not an I'M
usual sample Of what the average SUI
per can do. Naturally. therefore. man
ayers look askance at training him.
Criterion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
Can You be Convinced
That DIR. Chase's Ointment Is an
Absolute Cure for
ITCHING PILES?
Scores and Thousands have been
Convinced by being lured-A
Baptist Mini ter Tells now
He Mas Cured by
DIP. CHASE'S OINTMENT

There are SO many preparations recon-
iuended 10 cure piles, tnd so many 'na'
utterly fail, that most people VINO suner
the tortures of this loathsome disease
become discouraged and despair OF ever
being cured.
II is Just such people who, when once
cured, most strongly recommend III
Cbase's Ointment, because they recoS-
u,ze in il the one absolute cure Tor itch-
ing piles.
The evidence published here is CON
vincing; the only better proof Is trial.
The first application of DR.. Chase's
Ointment will convince the most skep-
teal by stopping the terrible itching and
nurnug. ii is VERY seldom that more
than one box is required 10 absolutely
cure any case Of b ind, itching, bleeding
or prolruding piles.
Rev. W. n. Edwards, Baptist minister,
10 Trinity Place, BuHaio, \. v, writes
81 can most heartily recommend Dr. "A.
w. CSase's Ointment as positive cure
for itctung piles. For over Is years
the piles have been source al constant
ANNOYANCE 10 me, and frequently tile
SUFFERING has been most intense. The
benefits derived from Inc use OF DR.. A..
W. Chase's Ointment have been magical
and la. ing, and feel !, duty TO my
tellow-heiugs To- recommend It and use
nv Influence 10 make lis wonderful
merits known.
Dr.. A. W. Chase's Ointment, soc a
box. at all dealers, or DR.. A. w. Chase
Medicine Co., Buffalo, y. y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
A Rejected Enyor.

When the German emperor was Tr
school at Cassel he and his brother.
Prince Henry. lodged in an old castle
near. but In the school the two boys
were treated exactly like any other
youngsters. On one occasion. 1t is re-
lated, a master, knowing that Prince
William was backward in Greek and
wishing to curry favor with him. told
him secretly what the subject Of the
next days examination would BE-
Early next morning the prince went
into the classroom and wrote the in
formation on the blackboard in tmge
letters, not wishing to have any unfair
advantage over his schoolfellows..
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01

The baroness Burdett-Coutts was
once shopping in Paris and was passed
from one department TO another by
the shopmen. always with the remark,
.srwo ten She was escorted from
counter to counter. and everywhere the
cabalistic words two ten" were re-
peated.
Struck by the popularity Of this re-
frain, the baroness asked the proprietor
as she left the establishment: Pray
what does two ten mean? | noticed
each assistant said 1t to the other
wherever | went in your shop
"Oh, 1t is nothing" he replied, mere
" a password that they are In the hab-
II of exchanging"
But the baroness was not satisfied
with this explanation. So in the even
ing, when the porter, young boy,
brought home her purchases, she said:
"My boy. would you like to earn
| francsY'
OF course he had no objection.
'"Tell me-" said the lady, what does
two ten mean. and will give you
| francs"
"Why. don't you know, ma'am| sait
he, evidently astounded ut her igno
rance 1T means, Keep your two
| eyes on her ten fingers.
! The mystery was solved. The shop
men of the Trols Quarters had takeI
the richest and the most generous wo
man in Great Britain for a shoplifter
l-Tit-Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01

The swordfish is utterly without FEAR
and will. Ike buffalo or rhinoceros,
charge anything that offends II, OFTEN
doing an amount of execution hardly
to be believed did not the evidence eX-
ist. Combats between swordfish are
most interesting and may he compared
TO a duel between two expert swords
men. Such contest was observed
off the long pier that extends out into
the ocean at Santa Monica. near Los
Angeles, last year. Some fishermen
noticed two big fish leaping out OF the
water and dashing along the surface.
Soon 1t was seen that they were sword
fish.
The season was when the fish are I'M
usually ferocious. They had made sew
eral rushes and when observed were
ut close quarters, striking each other
powerful side blows like cayalrymen-
This was unsatisfactory, and hnally
they separated and darted at each 9TH
er like arrows. the water kissing as
their sharp dorsal fins cut through IT,
They evidently struck head on. one
missing. while the sword of the other
struck just below the eye and plowed
deep furrow in the fish. partly dis
nbling IT, so that il turned and attempt
ed TO escape. But its adversary also
turned and with rush drove its sword
completely through the body of It's foe
and held II fast. only wrenching its
weapon loose when its enemy stopped
swimming.-San Francisco Call.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
Italian Babies.

Babies seem to be no trouble In Italy
and one cannot but be struck by the
number of them. These bambinos are
often hung upon pegs in the front OF
the house. where they look out OF their
little black. beady eyes like papooses.
I unlocked one of these babies once
and held II awhile. Its back and little
feet were held tightly against strip
OF board so that it was quite stlh
from its feet to its shoulders. Ii did
not seem to object or to be at all I'M
comfortable. as 1t only howled while L
was holding 1t. I have an idea that
except when invaded by foreigners,
the bambino's existence Is quite hap
py.-Lilian Bell In Woman's Home
Communion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
Unconstitutional.

."What a wretched daub"' exclaimed
the unsophisticated visitor at the art
exhibition. turning to speak TO 4
stranger.
"Ha. hav' laughed the stranger. 1T
is a pity to violate all the time honored
precedents. but | really am not the
painter of that picture"
This is cold. iconoclastic age and
the notifying yet Instructive. CON
tretemps Of the olden time is not good
form in literature now.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
COULD BEAR A SHOCK.
He Was short ON Lungs. but Decid-
~dIy Long ON Nerve.

~dly tOhS On
The young man was either an OPP
timist or the Possessor of harveyized
steel armor plated nerve. Perhaps he
was little of both.
A short time ago he came to the con-
clusion that he would like to insure his
life With this object in view he made
application 10 prominent company.
After filling up the necessary form he
received an invitation 10 call upon the
medical officer of the company ana
undergo the usual medical eAamina-
ton. In due course he presented him.
self at the Office of the examining ply
stefan.
Requesting the young man to remove
his coat and vest the doctor produced
a stethoscope and began his eXamlna-
ton. All at once he stopped ana re-
garded the candidate with an express
sion of alarm.
Young man." he said, 'do you think
you can bear a shockT
"Oh. think SOL" was the cheerful re-
Spouse. Fire away and let me hear
the worst"
"You have only one lung" announc-
ed the doctor solemnly.
"Wen, what of thatT' retorted the
candidate. with the utmost composure'
81 never told you | had any more
did IY'
"What." exclaimed the doctor, dc
you mean to say you were aware OF
your condition.
"Of course | was Do you suppose
a man could have only one lung with
out being aware of the factf"
"And yet" said the doctor, you APP
ply to a respectable company for a poll
cy of life insurance. Do you expect t'
get it?''
81 certainly do Not only that, but
think ought to get it at a substantial
reduction In the premium"
Upon what ground, may | ASK
Upon the ground that, having onl!
one lung. am 30 per cent less liable t
contract consumption than If | hat
two lungs. Rival.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
A C%dIe Trick

Let candle burn until ii has good
long snuff; then blow II out with a sud
den puff. A bright wreath of white
smoke will curl up from the hot wick.
Now. II a flame be applied to this
smoke, even at a distance Of two or
three inches from the candle, the flame
will run down the smoke and rekin-
die the wick in a very fantastic man
ner. To perform this ceremony nicely
there must be no draft or banging"
doors while the mystic spell is rising.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01

NOTICE TO Adelaide J. Lounsbury, Jennie }.
~ Johnson and others.
To WHOM In MAY CONCERN; o, -, -,
You will take notice that on the loth day Oh
December A. ID 1922 Amos w. Palmer, as
plaintiff sued out n writ OF attachment IN Tue
Circuit Court for the ounty OF iona agalhsV
Adelaide j. Lounsbury and Jennie D. Johnson
as defendants, for the sum OF Two hunureu
and 'Twenty-three Dollars ana Thirty-tWo
Gents 1923 32) upon an express contract, when
said writ OF attachment was issued as aforesaid
and was returnable on the 2nd day OF January
1900. nj,
You will further take notice that after delln
auent search and inquiry by the Sherin OF IONA
County he was unable to ma the ueleuuah.s
named or either of them WITHIN the County "a "a
Ionia whereby he could cause service OF sara
writ; that said sheriff prior TO said day ana on;
Ia. wit the 2ist day of December duly leXie9
upon real estate situate in The said CITY OF Bel
ding. Township OF Orleans and County OF lonia
being the property Of said defendantsor one o.
them all OF which full and AT large appears ps
| the return OF Frank l.. Moon Sherin OF iohlt
County on nle in the ONCE OF the CLERK Oh tn'
f. G. MILLER,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
| Dated January Sd. A. D., 1900
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
An Electric Dance.

Take a pane OF glass-a broken one
will do-and secure II by placing the
ends between the leaves of two large
books. letting the glass be two inches
from the table Cut from lightweight
writing paper. or. better still. from us
sue paper dolls. dogs and other hg-
ures. Place them on the table be-
meath the glass Rub the glass v1gor-
ously with silk handkerchief. and the
figures will cut all kinds Of antics.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
Knmr Directing.

"Saku bona are the first words n
stranger learns Of the Kaffir vocabu-
larry. The expression Is the common
form Of salutation used by the natives,
and its literal translation is. II see
YOU" II Is considered a mark OF re-
spect not 10 give the greeting imme-
dlatcly. the delay showing the rever-
encr In which the native holds his
visitor. Philadelphia Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
CrouIund's Omparison.

Laurence Gronlund. the socialistic'
writer who ended his days In New
York. was a thorough pessimist. One
evening. after he had denounced the
modern industrial system in savage
terms. friend remarked:
at is not so Nad as Russian des-
potism. is it,"
"Not quite. The former Is the worst
possible: the latter the worst eonceiv-
able"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
Two Towers.

Students of architecture may have
often wondered why the two towers
Of Notre Dame at Paris were not of
the same size. 1t appears that when
the cathedral was built II was the
cathedral Of n suffragan bishop, who
was not entitled to two towers of equal
height. and for centuries the bishop OF
Paris was suffragan TO the bishop OF
Sens
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
He IIedned.

She-To think that you once declared
that you would love me as long as you
lived. And now. hardly year married,
and you care nothing at all about me!
He-But you see when | told you
would love you as long as ! lived
wasn't feeling very well. and | really
didn't think would live long Boston
Transcript.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
A Rude sneaertlon.

Great Actress-That's an atrocious
portrait. Is that the best you can dop
Is there no way you can improve upon
It? Suggest something.
Photographer Madam. you might
permit your undcrstudy TO sit FOR you.
Cleveland Plain neaIcr
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01

Blessings should be received With
thankfulness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01
Pacal Balm Cured Them.

Here's what they write: "Catarrh cured;"
"Smell and Hearing restored" "Scroiula Fvchds
healed" "Catarrh OF Stomach cured" piles for
twenty years cured;" Cures Asthma COUGHS
Group, Ouinsy, Bronchitis, Old and Syphitit
Sores, Burns, Scalp and Skin Diseases. hest loot
ease known. Used internally and externally
Free sample from druggists. Price * cts. pie
paid. Pacai Balm Co., ST. Louis Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01

"Charms strike the sight, but merit
wins the soul |"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01

Great let me call him, for he con-
quered."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-01

Attorney for Plaintiff.
The age-herald., 1900-06-07
STOCK MARKET
 STILL DEPRESSED
Most Effective Single Factor Was Chinese Situation.
HAD WEAKENING TENDENCY
Money Market Continued Almost Un- precedentedly Easy Despite the Taking Up of $2, $50, 900 From
 Local Banks By Sub-Treasury

New York, June 6.-About midway of to- days session of the stock exchange there was a rise of 3 points in New Jersey Cen tral on rumors of control by B. & o. This incident offered an isolated feature of strength in the days market, and caused the only brief respite from the mood ot depression which prevailed all day.
 The most effective single factor was the warlike development in China. This in- fuence was reflected in New York from foreign stock markets from the opening here, and London's actual sales in this market on that account ran up to about 30,O0O shares, about half of which were Atchison preferred Even as direct in- fuence this selling had a notably weaken ing effect in so narrow market as now prevails The sympathetic effect of the for eign weaknes was even more marked.
 The converting of the joint passenger committee to attempt adjustment of rates disturbances calls attention to that source of danger to values of railroad se- curities The money market continues al- most unprecedentedly easy in spite of talk ing up by the sub- treasury from the local banks of s2,S3000 thus far this week.
 This gain by the sub-treasury is due to the calling in of government deposits from the banks and the money will be returned to the channels of the market as soon as the per cent bonds which have been called are presented for redemption.
 The bond market weakened in sympathy with stocks moderate volume of bus- ness. Total sales, par value, $1, 1,195000.
 United States bonds were unchanged in the bid quotations.
 New York, June 6.-Money on call easy at 1%Q2 per cent; last loan, per cent.
 Prime mercantile paper 31a@4 per cent.
 Sterling exchange steady, with actual business in bankers bills at $iS7B for de- mand and &S43sG0S41a for sixty days.
 Posted rates S4S51aG4ST15
 Commercial bills, S4S31s44S3A.
 Silver certificates, 60Q61c.
 Bar silver, COG.
 Mexican dollars, 471ac.
 Government bonds steady; state irregu- Jar: railroad weak.
 . (By Private Wire to Murphy 6 Col