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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Andoyer, Mass, Aug. 23-At a colored
picnic at Shawsheen grove "Wednesday
quarrel between George Davenport and
Edward L. Janifer eliminated In duel
with revolvers, the result of which was
the death of Davenfut from bullet IN
the heart. the arrest Of Janifer on the
charge of murder, while William Norris
received q stray bullet in the leg. AS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Boston, Aug. Ex-Governor Moses
of South Carolina. who has been in the
criminal courts several times, was fined
SIS in the municipal court Wednesday
for larceny.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Newport, r. l.. Aug 23.-Although
starting first and finishing first in We'd
ncsday's race of the 70-footers, the
Yankee was not the winner. Rainbow
won again, this time by I'm. 41s.. with
the Yankee second and the Virginia
third. The points for the $1,000 cup now
stand: Yankee. 10; Mineola and Rain
bow, each 8; Virginia l.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Goshen, N. Y. Aug. 23.-Joe Patchcn
went mile on the Goshen track We'd
nosday in 2:O3&. paced by a running
horse. John II. Gentry made the track
record Of 2:C6 two years ago
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

Milwaukee, Aug. 23.-The Democratic
state convention completed its labors
last night by nominating Louis G. B.
Rich for govtr rnor ard a full state ticket
and ratifying the list of presidential
electors. The platform adopted en-
dorses the Kansas City platform, de-
nounces trusts and demands various
state reforms.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-08-25

The increase Of the city's gross debt
by nearly three millions of dollars in
Che past seven months. OF course gives
the opponents of the prescn, admins.
tratlon something TO criticise and
chortle over. and they are not slow to
improve their opportunity. 1t makes
little difference what the explanation
may be. the true and non-partisan fact
is that the momentum of municipal ex'
penjiture cannot be arrested in sin
gle month or single year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
More Than Imagination.

A commercial traveller, whose wife
is one of those women who borrow
trouble indiscriminately, had occasion
to make a trip east.
His wife was very anxious about him
and felt certain that he would fall a
victim to smallpox, which was preva-
lent in the city to which he was going.
She begged him to carry little lump
OF asafetida in his pocket to ward off
contagion.
Naturally he objected and positively
refused to be made the permanent
abode of such a persistent odor.
When he came home from his trip,
he said to his wife:
"It is wonderful, the power of the
imagination. Why don't you know,
imagined that smelled asafetida the
whole time | was gone"
at wasn't imagination at ALL" quiet.
ly replied the willy little woman. 81
sewed bit of asafetida in the corner
of your coat before you went awayn'-
Memphis Scimitar.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
The Rogue Saved the Judge.

A Judge of the English high court
was once arrested on suspicion OF hav-
ing burglarious designs on the house
of a friend in Mayfair. The police
officer charged him in the police sta
ton with lettering with felonious intent,
and the prisoners description of him.
self as one of her majesty's judges was
received with a grin of sarcastic deri-
sion.
At that moment an old offender was
brought In who happened to catch
sight of his lordship's face, which he
had good reason to remember.
"You here, my lordP' he exclaimed,
with unfeigned establishment. "Well,
this beats cockfighting."
The rogue's unsolicited confederation
Of the judges declaration saved the
situation, and his lordship was allowed
to depart in peace.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
DEwEY's GIFT TO MRS. BELDING.

A Rockville Conn. exchange con-
tains the following:
Admiral George Dewey has present.
ed to Mrs. Lizzie S. Bedding, regent of
Sabra Trumbull Chapter, for the use
of the d. A. RS, a unique gavel, made
from teak wood, taken from the port
side of the flagship "Olympia," while
under repairs at the Navy yard, Bos-
ton, Mass.
It's artistic beauty and historical
value, together with the personal favor
conferred, will be held in high regard
by the daughters of America and will
serve as a connecting link Of the Span
ish-Amerlcan war, as part and por-
ton of the gallant ship which carried
into danger and death, courageous
crew, subservient and loyal to one
whose vigilance and unfaltering deter
mination won the applause of the
world, and made a nation eager and
glad to crown him with laurels OF uni.
versal homage matchlessly bestowed
If their chapter heroine, Sabre
Trumbull, of revolutionary fame ant
simplicity, could send a greeting i
would mingle with the pride and 10y
atty of those who now honor her nam,
and carry to our Manila hero tn,
gratitude and priceless appreciation o
patriotic chapter.
The gavel is petite and exactl.
adapted for the use of lady presiding
officer. The shape is unique, the handl
being tastefully beaded and the hea
carved in handsome figure. TIL
gavel is enclosed in handsome box
constructed expressly for 1T, that
might have a fitting repository.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
Plants Tint Intoxicate.

Bumblebees, butterflies and beetles
are habltual drunkards. In some or
the southern states insects alight on
certain plants, drink heartily from the
blossoms and fall to the ground stu
pefied. After awhile they rise and fly
around, just as drunken men would do
If they had the power of flying. Their
antics are especially amusing unless
one does not know what is the trouble.
In this case the suspicion that the in
sect world has gone crazy is upper
most.
A scientist who had observed the
drinking and its results collected a
teaspoonful of the pollen to see II IL
would affect man the same way. lie
swallowed 1t and in a few minutes
found his pulse beating faster ana a
rise Of temperature. Then he distilled
some of the blossoms and gave himself
q hypodermic injection in the arm. lie
became decidedly dizzy as result. by
further experiments he found an oil de-
rived from these plants which affects
human beings and animals alike.-New
York Telegram.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
sixtaenth Century Apples.

Apples be so divers of form and sub
stance that 1t were infinite to describe
them all. Some consist more Of aire
then water, as sour puffs called Mala
pulmonea; others more OF water then
wind. as sour Castaras and Pome wa
tiers. To be short, all apples may be
sorted into three kinds, sweet, SQUIRE
and unsavory. Sweet apples ease the
cough. uuench thirst, cure melancholy,
comfort the heart and head, especially
IL they be fragrant and odoriferous,
and also give a laudable nourishment.
SQUIRE apples hinder splitting, straiten
the brest, grippe and hurt the stomach,
encrease phlegm and weaken memory.
Sweet apples are to be eaten at the
beginning of meat, but SQUIRE and tart
apples at the latter end. All apples are
worst raw, and best baked or preserv'
ed.
Philip of Macedonia and Alexander
his son, from whome perhaps curious
and skilful herald may derive our Ian
cashire men, were called Philomeli ap
pie lovers because they were never
without apples in their pockets. Yea
all Macedonians, his countrymen, dc
so love them that having neer Babylon
surprised a fruiterer's boy they strivet
for it that many were drowned.-Dr
Thomas Moffett in 1915.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
THE INDIAN FAMINE.

Calls upon American charity are In
Vulnerable, but none OF them are Tor
that reason to be ignored. More than
once in recent years the call OF famine
stricken India has been heard; never,
perhaps, more urgently than at the
present time. II comes at this moment
OPPORTUNITY, when the thoughts OF the
religious and philanthropic public are
so strongly fixed upon the theme
of service to foreign lands. There
has been tendency in some quarters
to charge the Indian famine to Eng
lands account. 1t has been many
times, indeed, openly declared that the
famine was due to England's rapacity
and oppression, and that England
ought TO care for her own victims.
Such is not the case, on the contrary,
the British Government Is doing and
has been doing all in its power to pre-
vent famines and TO mitigate their
evils. The facts that under British
rule the population OF India has more
than doubled, that taxation has been
reduced from 80 or 60 to only to per
cent and that millions OF acres OF land
have been made productive by irriga-
tion are an ample vindication OF the
British Government in that matter.
Drouth and overcrowded population
are the evils. They are to be over
come only by extending the irrigation
system and by teaching the people
higher type of thrift and providence
Those works are being performed on {
scale probably unprecedented in hu
man history. But in the meantime
there are periodical seasons of dis
tress, beyond the power OF the govern
ment to avert. Ia such cases the cal
is to the whole world, and this part o
the world, at least, will not be slow no
grudging in its response.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

The selection OF Gerrit J.Diekema OF
Holland, as chairman OF the Republican
state central committe was an unusually
happy and pleasing one. He has been
speaker of the house OF representatives
and has wide acquaintance, good
degree of executive ability and dis
position to work for success. And best
of all he is free from all entangle-
ments, he is not tied up to any faction'
click. or section. The people have
confidence in his honor, and the
BANNER considers the party subject to
congratulation upon so fortunate a
chOice
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
OUR SCHOOLS.

Rubie Babcock spent part of last
week at Cedar Springs.
The Fifth and Sixth Grades are prac-
ticing on drill for May 30.
Wallace Young Of the First Grade
broke his arm last Saturday.
Rev. Quick conducted devotional ex-
ercises at the High School last Friday
morning.
Beware of time wasted. IT is more
than money. Money lost may DE found;
time, never.
Thirty trees have already been
planted about the High School build
ing this year.
He who is willing to be a failure
rather than be false, will never be
either.-Ideal.
May Hubbard and Walter Cowdin
have been absent from school on ac-
count of sickness.
Kind words cost but little, yet they
may materially aid and encourage
others in life's pathway.
The First Grade, under Mrs. Howe's
supervision, have arranged a flower
bed in front of their building in the
third ward.
The boys of the Senior and Junior
classes planted 30 trees around the
school buildings in the first and second
wards on Arbor Day.
Hon. Jason T.. Hammond will speak
to the teachers OF Ionia county at the
Teachers Association held at lonia
Saturday of this week.
A date for playing the Grammar
School of Greenville is being arranged
by the captain, Ernest Gooding, OF our
Second Grammar department.
Our High School team went to Green
vile last week and in three innings
did them up to the tune OF Il to U.
Who says our boys can't play ball?
The City Superintendent Associa'
tion of Michigan will meet in Grand
Rapids Friday of this week. Addresses
will be given by prominent educators
OF the state.
The pupils OF the Second, under the
guidance of Miss Stuart, and the Third
Grades, with Miss Stevens help, are
placing flower beds in front OF the Cen
trail building.
Aim high and work up to your ideal
Do not be discouraged if you do not OBJ
tain your ideal. Plant your standard
still further forward. If your sword Il
|, too short add step to it.
Rhetoricals in the High School this
week Friday. The annual election o
officers will occur and other important
business which concerns the success o
the society for the coming year.
The announcements for the Summer
; school at Greenville are being distrib
! uted. Supt. Smith will gladly wei
come all those who desire review worl
in stenography and typewriting.
High School motto for this week.
BETTER than gold is thinking mind,
That in realms OF thought and books can fn
A treasure surprising Peruvian ore,
And live with the great and good OF yore."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
A. odd Coincidence.

nLate one night some years ago In Q
western town." said an old telegraph
operator, II received message which
read. If you wish TO see your brother
alive. you will have to come immedi-
ately' The message came from san
Francisco and was addressed to an ola
man who lived across the street from
the station. so | put on my hat and
went over and delivered Ii, seeing that
IL was important that he should have II
at once.
"The old man caught the train that
left at midnight, and while he was buy
ing his ticket he told me that the mes
sage referred to his brother who had
left home 20 years before and from
whom he had heard nothing during all
that time.
THE next night party called and
asked II there were any messages Tor
him, giving the same name as the ola
man who had left the night before. lie
must have noticed that l looked at him
rather blankly, for he went on to ex-
plain that he had brother In Califor-
MIA who was sick and that he was anx-
ious to hear from him.
"Well, 1t turned out that the mes
sage that / had received the night be-
fore was intended for him. He was
stranger In the town and Glanced to
bear the same name as the old man
whom l had sent on a wild goose chase
across the continent. Fortunately fol
me / was transferred to another towr
before the old man got back. That Il
all there is to the story except that 1t IL
true."-Detroit Free Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and
Wisconsin at their various State Re-
publican conventions, have endorsed
the policy of expansion with the ad-
ministration of President Mckinley.
Especially interest attaches to that
plank of the Ohio platform which says;
1.-THE Republican party of Ohio stands
committed to legislative and executive
opposition to the threatening combina'
lions OF capital that seek to restrict
competition and stihe independent pro
ducersn
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

Senator Fairbanks, of Indiana, on
his return to Washington from his
States Republican convention, said:
''The Democrats thought few weeks
ago that Indiana would be debatable
ground in the campaign, and that the
Republican party would split over the
Porto Rcan question. But we never
entered a campaign with brighter
prospects. The State is very loyal to
Mckinley, and will cast its vote for
him this fall beyond question"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

A new coin, three cent piece mas
been authorized by act of congress, to
take the place OF the old coin when
was so much like dime that its coin
age was stopped. The new three cent
piece is ordered to be made OF nickel
the size OF the old bronze cent, al
though thicker. In the center is TO be
made a hole one-fourth OF an inch In
diameter. This will make the coin
easily distinguishable by sight or
touch. 1t will be some time, however,
before this new coin will be in circula'
tion
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

One thing in which the people OF
Bedding are extremely lax is the fre-
quent visiting of the public schools
The schools are the most important
feature OF any community, for in them
the future OF our country is being
moulded. A short visit from parents
and friends is an inspiration to teacher
and pupils that should not be over
looked. Better results and interest
are obtained where parents manifest
their interest in the work OF theii
children in the public schools.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

The conumdrum going the rounds
which is driving part OF the people
in neighboring towns to the verge OF
insanity is, What is the difference
between kiss through telephone
and a straw hat?" To save the reader
from nervous prostration by trying to
guess it, the answer is set down quick
because neither one is felt.'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

Mr.. Duffy-Mrs. Kelly, it pains me t
infarm yez thot yure hoosband has jist
bin bowed oop boi a doinamoite car
thridge. We found his head in wan lot,
an his body In another lot, an his ligs
In another lot, an his arms an fate In
another lot.
Mrs. Kelly (proudly) - Begorrah,
thot's Moike all over!-Harper's Week
lxv
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Geo. Culver, 55, Dandy;
Elmira Plummer. 81, Lyons.
VIM. S. Darnell, SO Berlin;
Emma Brose, %, Odessa.
Homer S. Hollinger, 28, Ionia;
Elma b, Chaplin, Is, Edmore.
Benjamin Schneider, 25, Odessa;
Carrie Eckhardt, %, Woodland.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
Exasperatinp.

Gee whizz, how my wife does ag-
grawate mew
"You surprise me. Surely she doesn't
henpeck your
"No. IT'S her awful meekness. When
ever we have an argument and I'm In
the right, she always signs and says,
oh, very well. dear. have II your own
way!" -Philadelphia Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

Size is not everything. Proper pro-
portions are the best. Enormous as
sets are accompanied by enormous
liabilities. The former are liable to
shrink, while the latter may show
characteristics just the reverse.-Fra-
ternal Monitor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
A Keen Clear Brain.

Your best feelings, your social posi-
tion or business success depend largely
on the perfect action Of your Stomach
and Liver. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
give increased strength, a keen, clear
brain, high ambition. A % cent box
will make you feel like a new being.
Sold by Cornell Bros. and Fisk Bangs,
druUuists
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
A East bicycle Rider.

Will often receive painful cuts,
sprains or bruises from accidents.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, will kill the
pain and heal the injury. It's the
cyclists friend. Cures Chatting, Chap
ped Hands, Sore Lips, Burns, Ulcers
and Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only
25c. Try it. Sold by Cornell Bros.
and Fisk Bangs, druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
Incon.i.tent.

you keep me waiting SO long" COM
planned the customer.
Madam" said the worried grocer,
who was economizing in his business
by employing only one clerk. "ain't you
the woman that was In here yesterday
kicking about short weights?"-Chica-
go Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

The Democratic cry OF imperialism
is bugaboo. Such a policy could
never exist in the United States, and
the attempt to attribute it to Presi-
dent Mckinley is only one OF that
party's campaign roorbacks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

If the Democratic party could secure
a new platform, new. managers and a
new candidate as easily as they secure
a new convention hall, the Republi-
cans might not feel so confident of the
result OF the coming election.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

From the manner In which Bliss
delegates are coming to the front, it is
evident that the Saginaw colonel is
more OF factor in the gubernatoral
race than he has been given credit for.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

The political organization that de-
ponds upon unrest and discontentment
for its success is an excellent thing to
deprive OF power.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10
Hard Words.

Mrs. Tucker-Tommy, what makes
you so late?
Tommy-Had some words with the
teacher and she kept me in after
school.
Mrs. Tucker-You had words with
the teacher?
Tommy - Yes'm. | couldn't spell
'em.-Chicago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

'What is writer's cramp, pap"
"Being cramped for money, my son,
nearly all writer's have that trouble. "
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

We get what we pay for in fraterni-
ty. but we have no extra tax to sup
port high priced presidents, luxurious
offices and champagne banquets.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-10

Rex Tablets cure sour stomach.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-25
SUNSET ROUTE EXCURSIONS.

Corpus Christi s3l.95, Galveston
s34 so, Rockport s32 35, and Sour Lake
Springs, Texas, s37, 40. Tickets tc
these points on sale June 1st to Sept
EN- Der 30th.
Summer excursions-To oil promin.
ent lake and mountain resorts of the
north, east and southeast. Tickets
will be on sale until September Both,
good for the return until October
3lst.
Chicago, Ill.-Ticket on sale Sept.
18th to 2lst inclusive, final limit Sept
Goth. Rate one and one third fare on
the certificate plan.
Louisville, Ky.-Tickets on sale Sept
23rd to Oct. 2nd inclusive, final limit
Oct. 9Th. Rate and one third fare on
the certificate plan.
Columbus, Texas-Tickets on sale
Oct 9th and 10th, final limit Oct. 18th.
Rate S24.6O.
St. Louis, Mo.-Tickets on sale Sept.
%. 30 and Oct Let, final limit Oct. 10th.
Rate s37. so.
Ksnsas City. Mo.-Tickets on sale
Oct. 9th and 10th, final limit Oct. 22nd.
Rate s34. 90.
Kansas City, Mo.-Tickets on sale
Oct. 18th and 14th, final limit Oct. 10Th.
Rate S34.9o.
For sleeping car reservation, and
Information relative to these or other
exclusion, call on or address,
81. r. TURNER, J. A. SPELLICY,
Asst. Ticket Agt. Pass. & Ticket Agt
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-25
Birds Take BATHS In Ashes.

Naturalists tell us that In making
their toilets some birds use water only,
some water and dust. while others pre-
fer dust and no water. Birds are not
only nice in the choice of bath water.
but also very particular about the quail
ity of their toilet dust
Wild ducks. though feeding by salt
water. prefer to battle in fresh water
pools and will fly long distances inland
to running brooks and ponds. where
they preen and dress their feathers in
the early hours OF the morning. Spar
rows battle often. both in water and in
dust They are not so particular about
the quality OF water as about the quail
ity of the dust The city sparrow must
take water bath where he can get II.
Road dust. the driest and finest posi-
BILE. suits him best. cartridges prefer
dry loan. They like to scratch out the
soil from under the grass and fill their
feathers with cool earth
Most birds are fond OF ashes Take
walk some early morning across a
field where bonfires have burned and
see the numbers OF winged creatures
that rise suddenly from the ash heaps.
A darting form. n small cloud of ashes.
and the bathers disappear
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-25
Carnegie. First Investment.

1t was due to Thomas 4. Scott that
Andrew Carnegie made his first invest
ment-ten shares of stock in the Adams
Express company, valued at $500. This
he did with considerable trepidation. He
had labored hard for the money he had
saved up while he had worked as a teleg-
rapher. 1t is part of railroad history
how he later fell in with the inventor of
the sleeping car, saw the enormous ad-
vantages which that manner of travel
held out to passengers and promoters,
and how he interested others in the in
vention of Mr.. Woodruff. This occurred
shortly after his return from Washing
ton. when the problems of transportation
were still uppermost in his mind.
He was now on the road to success and
wealth as he then pictured earthly pos
sessions. The Pennsylvania oilfields
yielded large returns when Carnegie
and others turned their energies in the
direction of the newly discovered terri
tory. In one year land purchased for
$40. 900 increased in value. so that it paid
. dividend of 81 900. OOO.-Review of Re-
views.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-25
Twas Only a Dream.

4 newspaper reporter dreamed one
night that the editor had decided to
get out paper that was entirely salts
factory. Every item that was brought
i'm was carried around to different
houses. and If any objections We're
raised 1t was killed" At 3 p. M the
paper went to press as usual, and
when the patrons unfolded 1t that
evening they found nothing hut n
blank sheet. The editor OF the paper
slept sweetly that night. realizing that
he had printed nothing to offend any
body and that his paper was entirely
satisfactory Thus speaketh the editor
of the Warren Mirror.