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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08
A Comnnsite Mime.

"One of the differences between the
east and the northwest" said n Puget
sounder. lis the names Of places, and
the Skikomishes. the Snohomishes. the
Snoqualmies, the Wahkakums and the
lot of them give man funny feelings.
and when he runs across Bucoda. on
the Northern Pacific railroad in Pierce
county, Wash. he doesn't know wheth-
er il is Chinook or Siwash or what.
But it is none of them-like Kenova, i'm
West Virginia. which is near the june
ton Of Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia.
or Delmar. where Delaware and Mary
land come together.
''Bucoda is II composite name, and
it's story is simple enough. When the
Northern Pacific came in. town
sprang up. and it must have name.
There were Indian names in plenty
but something more novel was wanted
so Messrs. Buckley, Coulter and Davis.
all n. =. officials. put their heads to-
gether first and their names later, and
the name Bu-co-da was evolved. with
an etymology very apparent to any one
who is at all Informed i'm Technology.
Bucoda it has remained. and ii is not
half bad as names go in the Puget
sound country York Sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08
A bright Jexy-eIer

A gentleman tells the following joke
on jeweler: a young man who was
on the verge of matrimony went to the
jeweler and bought ring and left in
structions that I'm II be engraved the
legend. "From A to H." which, being
interpreted. meant from Anthony to
Zenobia. To his establishment, on call
ing for the ring the next day he found
1t engraved like an Egyptian obelisk
and on closer examination found that
the jewelcr had put the whole alpha
bet from A to II on IL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08
RismnrcIs,s Annette.

Among other amusing "reminiscences
of the late Prince Bismarck appearing
Iron Chancellor" is one relating to the
latters gargantuan capacity for eating
and drinking. He told the author that
the largest number of oysters he ever
ate was 175. He first ordered %; then,
as they were very good. 30 more, and,
consuming these, determined to eat
nothing else and ordered another hun
dred to the great amusement Of those
present. Bismarck was then 26 and
had just returned from England.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08
NOTICE or ITTlCHMENT.

NOTICE to Adelaide }. Lounsbury, Jennie j.
~ Johnson and others
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You will take notice that on the 10th day OF
December, A. D. 1899, Amos w. Palmer, as
plaintiff sued out writ of attachment in the
Circuit Court for the County of Ionia, against
Adelaide j. Lounsbury and Jennie j. Johnson,
as defendants, for the sum of Two Hundred
and Twenty three Dollars and Thirty-twO
Cents (S22332) upon an express contract, which
said writ OF attachment was issued as aforesaid
and was returnable on the 2nd day of January,
1900
You will further take notice that after delin
quent search and inquiry by the Sheriff Of Ionia
County he was unable TO lind the defendants
named or either OF them within the County of
Ionia where by ne could cause service OF said
writ; that said sherin prior 10 said day and on.
to-wlt the 2lst day of December, duly levied
upon real estate situate in the said City Of Bel
ding Township OF Orleans and County OF Ionia,
being the property Of said defendants,or one OF
them, all of which full and at large appears by
the return of Frank /. Moon Sheriff of lonia
County, on Tile in the Office OF the Clerk OF the
Circuit Court for said county.
r. G. MILLER,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Dated January 81, A. d., 1900.
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THE ONE SURE THING.

There are sounds OF laughter and singing
And sounds that Of woe make part,
As the earth to its fate goes swinging, fFf
But love is lord Of the heart,
And cloudy or fair the weather
Some souls will be drifting together
And souls be drifting apart
Dark evil may lurk in the byways,
Still blinking in wrath at the dawn,
And the terror leap forth on the highways
OF the sword from its scabbard withdrawn.
But cloudy or fair the weather
Some souls will he drifting together
And souls be drifting apart.
Though unmoyed by the poets dreaming.
Men tarry too long in the mart
And grow cold in the pride of their scheming
Yet love is lord of the heart,
And cloudy or fair the weather
Some souls will be drifting together
And some be drifting apart
w. Il. Talbot in Washington Star.
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Experience Versus Arithmetic

Teacher-Johnny may stand up to re-
cite. Now. Johnny. suppose | borrow
$50 from your father and agree to pay
So a week. how long will ii be before
he gets his money?
Johnny-Just one week.
Teacher-Oh. think again: that's not
right.
Johnny-Yes, 1t is. know my IA
Their. He'd have you up in the courts
by that time.-New York World
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08

"Isn't your neighbor Blinkinoff n
drinking MANI"
81 wouldn't like to give an expert
opinion on the subject. I'll admit,
however. that saw him the other
night trying to drive a spigot into an
ash barrel. thinking that 1t was cider"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08
A unioue Notice

The following is a copy of a unique
notice affixed to the church door at
Whitechurch. London Missing. last
Sunday. some families from church.
Stolen, several hours from the Lords
day. by a number of people of differ
ent ages. dressed in their Sunday
clothes"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08

by the aid Of mechanical instruments
human beings can do many wonder
full things, but TO save his life no man
could cut such n perfect circle without
q pair OF compasses as the parasol ant
does out of leaf with nothing but
her jaws
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08

There Is none made so great but he
may both need help and service and
stand In fear of the power and un-
kindness even OF the meanest of NOR
tails.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08

Travellers by rail in Brittany often
glide past Guingamp without remem-
bering that II was here that was pro-
duced that useful fabric gingham
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08

The soil Of Egypt at the present day
Is titled by exactly the same kind Of
pillow that WINS used h.OnO wears ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08

The Detroit Journal, semi-weekly
and the BANNER one year for Sl.70.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08

Act always so that the immediate
motive OF your will may become a uni
versal rule for all intelligent beings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08

Ether was known to the earliest SCI
entists
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08

"Charms strike the sight, but merit
wins the soul.
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PacaI Balm Cured Them.

Here's what they write: "Catarrh cured.s
Smell and Hearing restored" "Scrofua Fvchds
healed;" "Catarrh OF Stomach cured" Piles Tor
twenty years cured;' Cures Asthma Couphs
Group, Quinsy, Bronchitis, Old and Svphihtf
Sores, Burns, Scalp and Skin Diseases. Best loot
ease known. Used internally and externally
Free sample from druggists. Price 2s cts pre-
paid. Pacal Balm Co., St. Louis Mich.
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FOR SALE
GOOD HOMES!

HOUSES and Lots can be
thought of the Bedding Build
ing and Loan association cheap
and on easy terms. Enquire at
their office in the new Bedding
block Cor. Main and Bridge st. +,
also houses to rent and money to
loan. ADAM WAGNER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08

H. ]. LEONARD Pres. A. N. BELDING, V,-PrGS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-02-08

Sold by ConnelI Bros.. Drugglsts. BeIding.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
CHAPTER x,

The Englishman saw that the rock
was securely placed at the opening Of
the cave, and then ordered Rob to fol-
low him. He rode on towards the in
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

terror, and paid no further attention to
the young fellow trudging behind him.
They travelled in this way for sew
eral miles, and at last came to an old
estate on the plain. There was stone
house, one-storied, with many windows
| and wide porticos Elvin turned into
the avenue that led from the rough and
| little travelled road, and dismounted at
the door of this house. There was lit
tie about the place that indicated it to
be occupied. The land was not culti-
waited. There were men about the sta
bles, and one came forward and took
the Englishman's horse. The captain
then strobe in at an open door.
Rob found the place comfortably fur
nished, but there was nothing about
it, even with it's interior comfort. that
betokened the presence of q family. In
fact, this out-of-the-way place was
simply the headquarters of Richard Ell
win and the gang of conspirators OF
which he was the leader.
They passed into large room, and
the Englishman called for supper This
was soon spread, and Rob ate heartily
for he was hungry after his long and
hurried tramp. He was also excessive
ly weary, and the captain noticed
| this
whats the matter?" he asked. Are
you played out?"
Eyes, captain" said Rob- II walked
fast after your horse"
We'll, go rest yourself. Tomorrow
| you will have plenty of work"
The plan of the house was commo-
dious, even though it was but one story
high. Rob was shown to a comforta-
bic room, in which was a bed and other
necessaTies, and even luXuries, of a
bedroom. This room opened off from
a larger one, which seemed to be sort
of library or office. There were othel
rooms like Rob's, all arranged on two
sides of great nall. Three only opened
from the Office.
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It is said that worry kills. more peo-
pie than work probably BECAUSE more
peonlA worry hapIwork.
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a STRANGE ROMANCE.
THAT Connect. New York OF rs-na

That Connects New York OF To-Day
With Egypt of 5000 Years Ago.
A strange romance of history, con-
Meeting one of the Oldest of lands and
civilizations with the youngest of great
nations and the most advanced system
of government, finds its setting in New
York. Three thousand years ago
Egypt was one day thrown into state
of excitement by the birth, at the i'm
perial palace, of princess of the royal
line. Not alone was there rejoicing at
the advent into the world of future
queen, but the father of the infant, the
great Thothmes I'LL, caused to be be-
gun the hewing of an immense obelisk
out of solid rock to commemorate the
event. Years went by and the maiden
blossomed into beautiful womanhood,
while the obelisk was being worked
upon by hundreds of skilled toilers.
When it was at last finished and set
up before the royal palace at Hellop-
oils she spent days in watching the
strange hieroglyphics being cut upon
it. Nearly all that we know of the
history of the world has occurred since
then, and yet today, after a lapse OF
thirty centuries, the body of that
Egyptian princess, perfectly preserved
lies in state in the museum in Cen
trail Park, and not 200 feet away stands
the hoary obelisk as if keeping guard
over her remains. Thousands of miles
from their former home, these remind
ers of the glory of dynasties now but
half-forgotten tradition of the re-
mote past are strangely reunited. The
obelisk is generally known as Cleo,
patra's needle while the mummy Of
| the princess, whose name was Ne
fereyt, rests on a sarcophagus in the
museum.
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GREAT MANS TENDER HEART.

An Incident of Lord Lawrsnces Sea
Voyage to India.
Lord Lawrence, viceroy Of India, was
blunt man of action, impatient OF
contradiction, and thoroughly self-re-
liant. Yet, like many of the truly
great, he had a heart as tender as a
woman's. The night on which he
started from London to govern India,
he gathered all his family in the draw
ing room and made each child repeat a
favorite hymn to him. His youngest
son, 10 years old, nestled In his faith
er's arms. Suddenly the strong man
burst into taars; Il shall never" he
cried, s'see BERTHE a Guild asaln.ls
was not of the hardships before him,
or of his own death he thought, but
of the fact that BERTHE would not be a,
child to him on his return. On board
the steamer with the governor-ge general
of India was lady with her. infant
child. She neglected the baby, which
revenged itself by crying day and
night. The passengers complained in
language more forcible than polite
Stewart, throw that baby overheard"
was petulantly shouted from sleepless
berths. At last Lord Lawrence, see
ing that the child was left motherless
by it's own mother, took it on his knee.
For hours he would hold it, showing il
his watch and anything that would
amuse it. The child took to the great.
strong man and was always quiet when
he held it. Why do YOU, my lord. y
asked one of the relieved passengers.
surprised to see the governor general
of India playing nurse to a crying
baby, why do you take such notice OF
that child?" Because. to tell you the
TRUTH" answered Lord Lawrence. with
merry twinkle in his eye, that ch!la
is the only being in the ship who can
feel quite sure does not want to get
anything out of me. '-Pastimes.
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Rob was not slow in obeying the
captain, and after bathing his aching
limbs with cool water he went to bed.
He was weary enough to sleep, not
withstanding the new dangers that
confronted him. And he did fall
asleep and remained in doZe for sew
eral hours. He awoke some time in
the night, hearing voices outside in
the Office. The light of the moon came
in through the one window of his
room. and Rob was enabled to see
He lay there without trying to listen,
but suddenly became aware that a
voice he knew was speaking 1t was
Lemuel Starne.
YES" Starne was saying, sit was a
lucky thing for me l got rid of that
American cub when l did. Why. if he
had ever reached old Horton, it would
have been all up with me- And just
as | am getting on SO we'll, too.
have gained the old mans confidence,
and am well on to that of the girls.
1t would be fine thing, after | work
up my case, ingratiate myself with
Horton and marry Elsie, to have the
old fool leave his wealth to that young
cub and leave me out in the cold No,
no. If win any, must win ALL Some
day old Horton will die, and then we
shall control the wealth of South
America. 1t was a most fortunate
thing that l heard of his coming 1t
enabled me to meet him at Rio and
chuck him overheard"
What did Horton say about it?'
asked Elvin.
ooh, he was stricken with grief. But
that will wear off. Elsie, the little fool,
is crying yet. And she never saw the
| cub. Well, I'll take that out of her.
Are you sure no one suspected
you?"
Starne laughed harshly.
Suspect me? Why, l was the most
grief-stricken of the lot. When l re-
ported the thing to the captain of the
steamer could scarcely control myself
for weeping. And I've been assuagine
Elsie's grief and comforting the old
man ever SINCE"
When you are his son-in-law you
CAN do it better"
1 ooh! worlds BETTER
Both laughed.
Rob lay quietly listening to this dia
bolical conversation. 1t made the mys
terry clear to him at last Starne wa.
trying to yin the hand of his cousin
Elsie, to get David Horizons fortune
And he wanted it all. That was thu
reason he threw Rob overboard-to ge
him out of the way and leave the patti
clear for his own plots and plans. Rol
clenched his fists and shook with rag
at this shameless story. Then fea
overcame the rage, and he tremble,
with apprehension. Truly, he was in
bad fix now. In the very house witt
his enemy. Oh! If Starne would onl,
leave before morning.
What about the letters?" aske,
Starne. after few moments Of silence
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
CHAPTER IX.-(Continued.)

CHAPTER IX.-(Continued.)
The unloading began at once, and
Captain Elvin took from the hand of
Torrevo the tally Rob had made in
Brazil.
He looked at it with keen scrutiny
then his sharp eyes searched Torrevos
face. But he said nothing then.
Rob was compelled by Torrevo to do
his part in the unloading the same as
before, but this time Torrevo did not
beat him. Somewhere, deep down in
that outlaws heart, there was a tender
spot, and Rob had found It,
When the cargo was all safely slowed
away in the cave, the very dampness
of which made Rob shudder at the
memory of his former experience, Cap
tain Elvin called Torrevo one side.
who wrote this?' he asked, thrust
ing the paper under Torrevo's nose.
Why?" asked Torrevo, to gain time.
fIe did not know what was coming.
Because l want to know" answered
Elyin. This is not your writing.
There is not one of your gang that can
write like this. Who did it?"
MY nephew" said Torrevo holding
himself up proudly, as if to let Elvin
see that there were educated people in
his family, and he was proud of the
fact When we loaded at Rio was
Ill. could not take the tally, and l
set my nephew at it. He did it very
we'll, as you see."
Very we'll, indeed. And what is
the name of this nephew of yours"
Ricardo Torrevo-the same as my
own"
ON. M. He does not look like
you. Where did he get his light COM
plexion?"
"From his mother, Senior Captain.
She was an American lady"
I'M. M. And how does he stand? ?
Is he with us? Can he be trusted?"
with our lives. That boy is true
as Steel Oh, you need not fear him,
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in which Rob could distinguish the
clinking of glasses.
II suppose you came to write them"
answered Elvin.
EYES,"
"Well, have done better than that.
It seems that Torrevo had nephew
with him who was educated in New
York. He wrote the tally of the last
cargo, and did it so we'll that brought
him here to write the letters. The
plans are ripe now, and we must hur-
ry."
True enough But was it safe to
bring stranger into it?"
He is only a boy. And at any rats
| it YVES safer than for you to write
them. You must not be known in the
thing at all. There is always the pos
| sibility of failure, and If the revolution
does not succeed then you will have
Horizons money TO fall back on. You
must not be known even as my son. l
would advise you not to come here
again, unless something important
brings you
Just as you say. Had better stay
tonight?"
mo. Get back before daylight, and
no questions will be asked Don't run
any risks. The stake you are playing
for is worth all the caution you can
use. Horton must be worth twenty
millions"
Forty, if cent. And it will all be
mine some day, and lovely bride in
the bargain"
We'll, be careful will have the
notices sent out in cipher tomorrow,
and by the following day the first steps
will be taken to overthrow this hate
full government"
Hateful! should say So
| Rob could now hear the preparations
| for departure, and soon a horse passed
his window. L,emuel babe his father
! goodnight and rode away.
| III show them how to write letters
tomorrow" said Rob to himself, as he
clenched his fists again. Perhaps Mr..
Lemuel Elvin Starne won't come out so
big as he thinks he will. Oh. wasn't it
lucky that Torrevo made me write that
tally? Now can save my uncle and
Elsie from the worst villain that ever
lived"
1t looked so easy to Rob. But there
were difficulties of which he was en-.
tirely gnorant-difficulties that would
: blanch his cheek and make his hear
almost stop beating when he Learned
them.
But at least his resolution was good
and proved the nobility of his soul.
(To be continued.)
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No able-bodied men need be idle in
New Zealand. The government gives
every applicant work, and pays him at
the rate of 50 q day.
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captain. l would not take him ON the
Black Cat if 1 did not trust him"
"How much does he know-about
our plans, mean?"
Cali that l know. am not in the
secret correspondence, captain"
"No-you drink too much. But, IL
this nephew can be trusted, can make
good use Of him."
Torrevo stared.
Good use, captain?"
Eyes; bring him here
Rob still wore the Spanish outfit, as
Torrevo had ordered him to do. In
fact, his own clothes had been thrown
away at sea. That much danger of
recognition had been done away with.
"Ricardo," said Torreyo, when Rob
had answered his call, Capt. Elvin
speaks we'll of your work"
where did you learn to writer
asked Elvin.
"At school in New York. replied
Rob, unthinkingly
"'Tis So said Torreyo, quickly.
Ellis mother spent most Of her time
there. and Ricardo went to the Ameri-
can schools"
Elvin nodded.
You come with me, Ricardo" he
said. 81 need penman like YOU
Rob's heart beat faster, and Torrevo
stood aghast If Elvin took Rob away
from him, what might not happen? By
| a word the young American might let
out the secret, and then it would be all
up with him and Torreyo.
"Get whatever. you have on board y
said Elvin, "and come along
Torrevo and Rob went back to the
schooner.
| 81 don't know what this means" said
Torrevo, anxiously. "But l warn you.
You are my nephew. If you let out
1.-THE secret of your escape from drown
ling your life won't be worth a peso;
and I will lose mine as we'll. Now, re-
member what l say. You are Ricardo
Torrevo. Remember your name, and
do not allow Elvin to- suspect. KeeE
out of the young ones sight. If Lem,
uel sees you he may know you. If he
does, you are dead man. Do you
hear?"
"Yes," said Rob. 81 will be care.
full"
"Ans if ANYTHING does occur-any
thing that you cannot help-and yor
think you are in danger, come here a
once. / shall remain here with the
schooner for some time. till I know
that all is safe. OF course. won't tel
Elvin that. But you will find me here
il you need to escape in a hurry"
Rob thanked the peculiar captain O
the BLACK Cat" and with the few
things he had on board, most of which
Torreyo had given him, he rejoined 81
vim.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12
Cleanse
Your. RxO0as

The thing most desired Of a Spring
Medicine is thorough publication of
the blood. With this work of
cleansing going on. there is COM
plete renovation of every part of
your system. Not only is the cor
rupt blood made fresh, bright and
lively, but the stomach also re-
spends in better digestion, its
readiness for food at proper times
gives sharp appetite, the kidneys
and liver properly perform their
allotted functions, and there is, in
short, new brain, nerve, mental and
digestive strength.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-04-12

Information as to reduced railway rates can be
had on application to the Superintendent OF
Immigration, Department OF Interior. Ottawa
Canada, or to N. Bartholomew, 306 Fifth ST.
Des MoineS, Iowa.
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The man who gets up in The world
gets up in the morning.
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IN 3 OR q YEARS
an INDEPENDENCE ASSURED

If you take up your
homes in Western Can
ada, the land of plenty.
Illustrated pamphlets.
giving experiences OF
farmers who have be-
come wealthy in grow
ing wheat, reports OF
deleuateS. etc, and full
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Not In His Line.

$50 your neck pains your" said the
physician. Eyes. terribly" walled the
patient. Sorry, sir, but I can't help
you. I'm not specialist in rubber"
Detroit Free Press.
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England's Armored Trains

The magnificent armored trains
used by England in her war with the
Beers will protect her troops in about
the same way that Hostetter's ,Stom-
ach Bitters drives dyspepsia from the
human stomach, and then mounts
guard that it does not return. The
Bitters has won in every case of indi.
gestion, constipation, liver and kidney
trouble for fifty years.
The man u. hn nn4s In 4l,a u.o.1d
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HOODS
$ay-sak7as.zNzs7>

Possesses the peculiar qualities
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wonderful cures prove its merit.