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(To be continued.)
Ginseng in Kentucky.

A Kentucky comrade writes: "Ginseng
can be grown as easy as any other garden
product when understood. Eight years
ago | began experimenting with few
wild roots found in the woods. | found
could germinate the seed, and now | have
thousands of thrifty plants from one to
six years old. 1 have one bed by -
feet with enough two-year-old plants,
which, if sold at the prices dealers are
asking, would bring 81, 800, and one-quar-
ter acre at same rate Sould be worth
SlSO,000. China takes all the dried roots
this country can supply. A root 10 years
old dried sells for 81 in this country, and
in China especially large roots sell for
enormous prices. One of our Consuls
few years ago made report to the De
partment of Agriculture that he believed
from $15,000,000 to $4,000, 900 worth
could be sold in China annually.
1.-THE Department OF Agriculture has
published a bulletin concerning the culti-
vation of Ginseng, which will be furnished
to farmers upon application to the Hon.
Jas. Wilson. Secretary of Agriculture,
Washington, d. C.-Editor.l
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term itself indicates the slow burning up of the life
This fever heat, the flaming scarlet of the cheek,
the burning eyes, associated with this disease are
all symbols as we'll symptoms of the slow con-
Stunning fire which is burning up the vital force.
There is disease terrible than this disease
we call consumption. There is no triumph in med
icine more magnificent than to put out that slow
consuming fire of disease. This is the crowning
triumph of DR.. Perces Golden Medical Discovery
1t has cured thousands of cases OF Z" weak lungs,
bronchitis, obstinate cough hemorrhage emacia-
ton and feebeness. which neglected or unskifu1ly
treated would have found a fatal termination in
consumption.
rI take pleasure in sending you this estinonian writes
Mr.. Will Il. Whitrnre, of Arkton. Rockingham Co., Va
"and to tender my HEARTFELT thanks for the restoration
to health of my A. P. Whitmre, through the of
your Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets
"He contracted deep cold about the first of July I8oo
and had terrible cough We called doctor and he pro-
nounced irritation of the bronchial tubes with astatc
trouble, and he informed that liable TO ds
anytime He told that IL could keep the bronchial
tubes open he might him. but after treating him
eral weeks and my growing all the time
cluded to try Dr. perces Golden Medical Discovery and
Pleasant Pellets had several miraculous. cures
brought about by the of these medicines course
had wonderful faith in them. happy tell you
that have not been disappointed and that my boy well
He used three bottles of Golden Medical Discovery at
home and vial of the Pellets and was then we'll
enough to go to West Virginia. taking supply with him
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A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.
Indian Lands Soon to be Opened Described
by a Resident Comr Ide.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Take a
railroad map of the United States, follow
the track of the great Rock Island and
Pacific Railroad through Oklahoma and
the Indian Territory to Red River. the
boundary line between the Indian Terri
tory and Texas, and yOu will find north
of Red River and west of the Rock Island
Railroad a tract of land known as the
Commanche-kiowa and Wichita Indian
observation. This reservation contains
about 100000 acres. After deducting
100000 set apart for Indian allotments
and school purposes there will remain
100000 acres, making homesteads of 160
acres for over 10000 people. Settlers up
on these lands will be required to pay
Sl.2J per acre upon making final proof.
There is legend current among the In
dams of this country to the effect that
Ponce de Leon in his search for the foun-
tain of youth trayersed this country, and
was so delighted with it that he named it
the beautiful Indian Territory, name
that will probably cling TO it for ages to
come. For eight months in the year these
lands are arrayed in living green. Streams
OF clear, ripping water traverse the coun-
try, wild flowers of exquisite beauty and
fragrance blend their colors with the luxu-
RANT grass of the prairies, birds of bril-
liant plumage make the air merry with
their songs as they fly among the groves
Of timber that intersect the prairies. The
rainfall is generally sufficient to mako
crops, the climate is all that could be de-
sired, and for those who wish to follow
agricultural or horticultural pursuits it is
IN ideal country.-A. w. PARKER, Cos.
md c., 4Ith Ill.
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ALL FLESH IS GAS 7

am Just In receipt Of letter from him from which
quote; Il well and hardy and getting very heshy.
N sometimes wonder to myself why the whole world
doesn't Dr. Piercss medicines and get we'll Ihe neigh
bors all knew the condition Of my boy and they all said he
had consumption and would not live month, and the doc
tor told persons after commenced the Of your
medicine that my boy had quick consumption and would
have to die.
r you wish to this in any way you at liberty do
So with my full name and address,
The FIRE of disease cannot be put out by water
But 1t can be put out by another fuid-hood.
Blood is life. But blood is made from food Be
fore the food Is made into blood it must be
properly digested and perfectly assimilated. The
processes of digestion take place in the stomach
and its allied organs. A weak stomach must mean
weak blood and weak blood means veal; life. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures diseases
of the stomach and other organs of digestion and
nutrition. 1t enables the perfect nourishment of
the body. 1t increases the activity of the blood
making glands so that stream of rich, pure blood
puts out the fire of disease.
rI deem my duty to inform you concerning the wonder
fl restoration of my sisters health writes Kate " Reed
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THE biblical statement, can flesh Is grass" Is
l. the poetical presentation Of mans fraiity.
The scientific statement, all flesh is gas, Is only the
practical presentation Of the same truth. Says a
scientific authority: Solid as our body is, 1t is
mostly made up Of gases-oxygen, hydrogen, nitro
gen, chlorine and Huorine There is enough gas In
a man to fill a gasometer Of 8. 64o cubic feet. In
man weighing $50 pounds the weight of oxygen
s no less thap fo6 pounds and the natural bulk Of
1t were it set free would be equal to beam of wood
one foot square and nearly quarter of mile long,
or several hundred times the bulk of the body it
SELF Measured by the gallon this compressed gas
liberated from the body would fill 7o7 &C. gallon
barrels. Even bulkier though lighter is the con-
stituent hydrogen. Every mans body contains
enough of this lightest of all substances to initiate
balloon that would lift himself balloon and tackle
1t is about twenty times the bulk Of the body con-
tanning it.n
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the medicine and before many doses had been taken,
noted Improvement in her condition After using
bottle she able to sit up in chair for hour
two at time. Its continued until she had taken
and half bottles of the Golden Medical Discovery
and of the Favorte Prescription when she declared
herself cured giving all the credit to DR. Pierces medi
cnes And noD when she hears anyone complaining,
difference what the ailmen her advice is, Take Dr.
Fe,tss Golden Medical DiovE and jon OH soon be all
right. II cured me Uhen other remedies faiied.'
"At the time she commenced taking medicines she
weak she could raise her head from her pillow,
and eaciated that her weight only ninetyfve
pounds she weighs hundred and twenty pounds
and is able work steadily at her
I'VE shall always feel grateful to you believing that your
treatment saved her from untimefy grave"
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babes, with little hands outstretched,
pointing to a weeping mother with lisping
eloquence, an eloquence that reached a
parents heart, cried out:
Stay, stay, dear papa, and live for us!'
Then pale and ghastly over all the specter
OF his fallen son seemed to arise, and ap-
preaching opened his bleeding bosom, and,
as the harbinger of death, pointed TO the
yawning tomb, warning a hesitating faith
er of the issue.
He paused and reviewed each sad OBJ
Ject; he listened to each pitying pleader,
and then like consuming blast came over
him the unyielding force to imperious Gus
tom and pride with all its misery, sin, hor-
ror and death.
In his apartment Mt the tavern, tossing
on his bed, Datchery thought:
IF only Hamilton was removed, there
would not be living witness to the trans
fer"
(To be continuedO
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SAFE AMZ3 SURE.

There is no alcohol in "Golden Medical Discov-
cry" and it is free from opium, cocaine and all
other narcotics
Persons suffering from disease in chronic form
are invited to consult DIR. Pierce by letter free.
all correspondence is held as strictly private and
sacredly confidential Address Dr. R. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Sometimes dealer will be tempted by the extra
profit in inferior medicine to offer substitute as
ujust as good as the Discovery" A medicine
just as good as the uDiscovery," should show ujust
as good" cures No other medicine can do that
Therefore, accept no substitute for DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery.
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ST Klegg and Shorty.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In renew.
ing my subscription take the opportunity
to extend to you my hearty thanks for ths
paper and all the good things it contains,
regard its editorials, which I always
take time to read. as among the very best.
And as to that inimitabIe serial, Isl
klesg," | cannot say too much in its
praise as pen picture of soldiers life
in the great Civil War. None but soldiers
of that war can properly understand and
appreciate the story.-WILLIAM FooTEx
EeEnctt Square, Pa.
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Ito be continued.)
The Nancy Hanks Memoria,

Gov. Mount has received a deed to the
16 acres of land in Spencer County, Ind.
surrounding the grave of Nancy Hanks
Lincoln, the mother of Abraham Linco,n
The deed conveys the land from the Coun,
ty Commissioners Of Spencer County 10
the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Memorial Asso-
ciation, of which the Governor Is Presi-
dent.
The work on the monument has begun
and will, it is believed, be completed tn 5
Fall, when dedicatory services will be
held
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AAS4N Nk W.
are fearfully and
wonderfully
made"
A man fool
ing around a
powder maga-
zine with lighted
matches is tax
ing less risk
than the average
man takes every
day with this
body Of his.
Oxygen gas is
by far the most
important ele-
ment in human
flesh and bone.
Without oxy-
gen there is no
life. In certain
forms of disease
it might be said
that there was
slow combustion
Of this oxygen
going on which
if not stopped
would terminate
existence. In
tn e dis a Sc
called consump-
ton, for in
stance the yerv
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offer of SIS, 600 for charlev Her..

fered So, 900 for Charley Herr con, the
famous Kentucky trOttin: stallion. David
Cahill, a poor dairyman, wh) Bought the
horse and two Others for SO, wants $50,-
900 for him.
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Lafayette, Ind.
yin February, 1898,
she was prostrated
by an attack of
pneumonia which
(after several
weeks) resulted In
an abscess Of the
left lung. After
the disease had
progressed d about
FIVE weeks, her
physician gave her
up, saying that she
was going into con-
sumption, but 1t
might be possible
that as spring ad-
vanced she would
improve, but with
the return of win
ter the disea Sc
would renew it
self and she could
not possibly see
another spring
time. At this juno
ture another sister,
residing several
miles distant, came
TO visit her, bring
ing with her a bot
tie of DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery. She
had great faith in
the medicine, and
had hopes of its
benefting our sis
ter Rose. After
writing to Doctor
Pierce for advice,
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MARVELLOUS MAN.

1t Is only in the light of such facts that we are
able to appreciate the profound truth of the state
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A, KNOW TysYSEZFy sss "sn'9 sss ,ss 's % sas ss%
perish b live Eng
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Early the morning of Jan. 3 n heavy
rain began to fall, which continued
throughout the day and succeeding night
flooding the country round about US. Just
before dark we received orders to seek
higher ground. In a few moments we
were in motion. and marched across the
Talahatchie bottoms, n portion of the way
through water knee-deep, and made our
camp in the midst OF body of fallen tim
Der. That night we were engaged in log
ging and burning off piece of ground to
keep ourselves warm, hoping against hope,
and mad enough to whip our weight In
wildcats. During the night ii turned very
cold, so we stood around log fires, thaw-
ing on one side and freezing on the other.
Thus we passed the cold, cheerless night
Of rain and sleet. Upon the following
morning the sun came out warm and
pleasant, which gave us chance to dry
our wet clothes.
The morning of Jan. the welcome
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-15
An Absentminded Professor.

/ have a story of gentleman now
engaged in educational work which is,
l think. somewhat remarkable and is
also quite true. This gentleman was
once professor Of mathematics in a
fine New England college, He was
greatly interested in the work and de-
voted himself so wholly to it that a
natural tendency which he had to alb
sentmindedness became much accen-
tuated.
One day when he had guests at din
ner and was helping them to fish from
ldy.,,er he took a plate bottom side
70, put a fish on the bottom of the
plate and handed it thus to one of the
guests. There was a laugh at once,
and his wife said, "My dear, if your
observation-disclosures has gone so far that
you are serving people food on the bot
toms CT plates, shall insist on your
resign NJ your professorship.
She did insist on it, and he resigned
and went into another and more gen
eral field of teaching He is still lit
tie inclined TO be forgetful-like some
Of the rest of us-but he has never
since served food on the bottom OF a
plate.-Boston Transcript.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-15

All of the national political organ
izations except the gold Democrats
have now called their national con
ventions. The Republican convention
will meet in Philadelphia, June 10;
the Populist national convention in
Sioux Falls. South D., May 8; the Mid
le-of.the-Itoad Populists will meet in
Cincinnati on the same day; the Pro-
hibitionists in Chicago, June ~, and
the Democratic national convention
will meet in Kansas City, July 4.
There is some talk about changing the
time and place OF the Populist conven-
tion in order to get into closer touch
with the Democratic convention, but
no action has yet been taken. The
gold Democrats before making up
their minds whether to call conven-
ton will probably wait developments
at Kansas City.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-15
His Answer Was Reassuring.

Mgr Calino. the simple hearted and
ingenious Frenchman. happened to be
riding In train in the same compart-
ment with n lady who was in constant
fear of n smashup.
At every sudden stop, every jar, ev-
cry sound of the bell or whistle, she
cried out:
"Oh. Oh. Have we run off the
track? Is it q collision? Are we going
to be killedY'
Calino paid no attention, but remain
ed wrapped in solemn silence. Pres
emily the lady said to him:
And you. sir, aren't you afraid OF
railroad accidents"
Not |, madame" answered Calino
reassurlngly. at has been foretold
that / am to die on the guillotine!
The nervous woman went into hys-
terics and had to be removed from the
train at the next station. = Youths
Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-15
SPRING ELECTION.

1t has been matter of general COM
ment that city politics have been ex-
ceedingly slow in warming up this
spring. On the Democratic side the
BANNER has been unable TO discover
any slate as yet and they seem TO be
very much at sea regarding nomina-
tions. On the Republican side, lines
are slowly forming and we can begin
to guess out some things. For mayor
sentiment seems to center about the
name OF II. l.. Page and it now looks
as though he would receive the nomin-
alton easily. He stated to the BAN
NER that he would accept it II it came
to him but he was not seeking it. For
city clerk Geo. Moulton is candidate
for denomination and has no opposi-
tion that we know of. For treasurer
Chas. Felch seems to be the probable
nominee. The present supervisors in
each of the three wards are willing to
take a denomination we believe and
we doubt not will get it. For aldo r.
men, +. +. Hudson in the first ward
will accept if renominated, we have
also heard small boom was in pro-
gress for o. j. Barker. In the second
ward, Mr.. Glass has served two terms,
but many say that is just the reason he
should have another term as with his
experience he is almost invaluable to
the city. He certainly has mace "a
valuable official aud the voters o his
ward would make no mistake in keep
ing him there. In the third ward Mr..
Page of course is out of it and a mum
Der of names have been mentioned a:
available timber, prominent among
when are r. Robinson and j. D.
Morse. 1t is safe to say tina. the ticket
when made up will be IA good one and
winner. The Republican city caucus
will be held at the Humphrey building
on Main street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-15
A Fiensiish Attack.

An attack was lately made on G. f.
Collier OF Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. 1t came through his kid
news. His back got so lame he could
not stoop without great pain, nor sit In
chair except propped by cushions.
No remedy helped him until he tried
Electric Bitters which effected such a
change that he writes he feels like u
new man. This marvellous medicine
cures backaches aud kidney trouble,
purifies the blood and builds up your
health. Only SOC at Cornell Bros. and
Fisk Bangs drug stores.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-15
THIS AND THAT.
News From Here and There Condensed
For Our Readers.

News From Here and There Condensed
For Our Readers.
Poverty may be no disgrace, but
there are times when IL is extremely
inconvenient.
Some people are not content to have
finger in the pie; they want both
hands there.
The Buchanan Record has joined the
list OF Michigan newspapers that has
increased its subscription price to $3.50
per year on account OF the greatly in
creased cost Of paper.
George Savage visited relatives at
Bedding from Friday till Sunday. His
brother-in-law, John Lee, accompani-
ed him home for visit with relatives
here.-Carson City Gazette.
Poultry Pointers" monthly pub
LEGATION the nature of which is indi-
Gated by its name, has made its APP.
pearance. +. Ii. Biett OF this city is
editor and II. X. Eckert of Ionia pub
Usher.
Prof. j. B. Travis, who has been
principal of Saranac's schools for the
past two years, has notified the board
that he will not remain for another
year He has been very popular and
this announcement, which was wholly
unlocked for, causes expressions of re-
greet from all classes.
A hobo named White made des-
perate attempt to carve the heart out
of colored gent at the county Jail last
week. A stone pile would be a good
thing for the numerous hobos harbored
at the jail to exercise upon, and they
would not feel quite SO frisky.
Col. A. 7. Bliss, Of Saginaw, was ia
st. Johns Tuesday, in the interest Of
his canvass for governor. The Colonial
says things are looking well, and he
expects TO be nominated. He was 6
close second four years ago, and hi.
friends say be is not only the logical
candidate, but that he would bring the
greatest degree OF harmony and get the
most votes of any candidate. Johns
Republican.
In daily paper of recent date we
noticed this item: "Dr. Perkins Of
Detroit has been trying to interest
stockholders of the Charlotte Chair
company in the manufacture of a new
refrigerator. The doctor don't seem
to be having very good luck lately
Last fall he was organizing company
in Detroit, later on he was trying it al
Monroe or Wyandotte, we have forgot
ten which, and now it seems, he has
transferred his labors to Charlotte.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-15
He Had Enough.

There is a New York physician who
takes an active interest in politics and
is popular with the boys" In spite
of his jolly disposition he Is an ex-
tremely thin man. so thin that many
a joke is aimed at him. Here is the
latest story they are telling about him ::
A grocer's boy entered the doctors
office the other day with a basket Of
fine fruit which some grateful patient
had sent to him. The doctor told the
boy to place the basket in cabinet
which stood against the wall. At the
same instant he stepped out Of the
room, and, going into an adjoining one,
manipulated contrivance which caus-
ed an articulated skeleton within the
cabinet to waggle it's head and limbs
in an appalling manner just as the
messenger boy opened the door.
With a yell Of terror the boy fled.
When the doctor had enjoyed hearty
laugh, he picked up a fine apple and
followed the boy into the street to give
it to him. "Come here, my boy! he
shouted. Here's a fine apple for you"
mot on your life" replied the af-
frighted youngster, taking to his heels
again. You can't fool me with your
clothes on"-New York Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-15

There is any quantity of good Re-
publican voters in the state of Mich
igan that will heartily endorse the
following from the Kalamazoo Tele-
graph: 1t is TO be regretted that the
contest for the gubernatorial nomina-
tion on the Republican ticket is rapid
ly becoming contest of money. The
leading candidates are the men who
have large means and who are able to
put up the money 10 secure hired or
ganization in every county. Agents
are travelling over the state and head
quarters and literary bureaus are
established. A man of moderate
means who depends upon his exper-
fences in public matters, his ability for
handling political questions, and his
knowledge of social problems, has
very little chance. There are thous-
ands of people who will welcome the
day when candidates for public offices
in Michigan will be absolutely pro-
hibited from spending money to secure
nomination or elections, save what is
deemed absolutely necessary; and that
can specifically be prescribed. Such a
law rigidly enforced would tend TO
purify caucuses, conventions and cleo
tions. There are already laws on the
statute books tending in this direction
but they are neither rigid enough
nor enforced.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-15
Republican Ward Cauouses.

Notice is hereby given that the Republican
Voters of the several wards of the city OF
Beldng will meet in caucus on
SATURDAY EVE, MARCH "a, 1900.
at 7:30 O'Clock at the following places:
First Ward-E. f. IIudson's store.
Second Ward-Humphrey store building.
Third Ward-City Hose House.
For the purpose of placing in nomination
candidates for the following ward offices:
One Supervisor,
One Alderman,
One Constable,
Two Inspectors of Election,
And transaeting such other business as may
legally come before it.
r. ROBINSON, Chairman City Com.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-15
REPUBLICAN CAUCUsEs.

Republican caucuses for nominating
officers and transacting other business
will be held as follows:
oTISCo.-At Smyrna, Saturday, March oath,
clock
oRLEANS.-At the town hall, Wednesday
March 2lst, ? o'clock.
RONALD.-At the center school house
Thursday, March 22d, o'clock
EASTON.-At the town hail. Monday, March
26th. 9 o'clock
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-03-15

A. Il. De Fluent, editor of the Jour
nal, Doylestown, Ohio, suffered for a
number OF years from rheumatism in
his right shoulder and side. He says:
"My right arm at times was entirely
useless. / tried Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and was surprised to receive re-
lief almost Immediately. The Pain
Balm has been a constant companion
OF mine ever since and 1t never fails"
For sale by all druggists.