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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30

Taking a birds eye view of well
dressed gathering of women one Is
easily convinced that there is regu-
lar battalion of green gowns in active
service just now. From the deep gray
green of mignonette through opaline
and vert romantique to dazzling sill
very eau de nil. the chromatic scale of
verdant tones and tints runs, and
green foulards and louisines are hard
pressing the rose. yellow and lilacs.
Green Is springs own color. which
may partially account for its populari-
ty In dress. Then. too, it is Queen
Wilhelmina's favorite color, and the
little queen of Holland has had great
deal to do with setting the styles this
year. Her liking for the vernal hue
was very evident in the composition
Of her trousseau. I'm which handsome
green gowns were In striking evidence
Tan is also i'm high fashionable ia
yor. every shade of it, ranging from
palest biscuit color TO the deeper and
more useful tones. not only for gowns,
but also for coats and parasols, be-
sides many of the small accessories of
dress.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
The Pen Iouse.

We hear of some who say they will
not try to grow green peas this year
because they lost their crop last year
by the aphis. or plant lice, on the vines.
We would not cease TO plant them for
two reasons. If the insects came on so
abundantly as to threaten destruction
of the crop, we would plow them in,
which would destroy every insect, and
the green crop would be good fertl-
lizer on which TO grow some other late
crop, as winter beets or cabbages. or
TO set tomatoes or TO SOW spinach or
kale for next spring. But more than
that these plaques of plant lice are
seldom troublesome more than two or
three years in succession. often disap-
pearing as suddenly as they came,
while if no peas are TO be found they
can as well live on the clover as on
peas. If there are peas, they prefer
them TO clover, and they are destroyed
with the peas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
Growing Seed Grain.

We believe it would be profitable to
every grain grower to carefully select
by sieve or in some other way enough
of his largest and plumpest kernels to
SOW on a strip Of his best soil to grow
as much seed as he expects to use an
other season. Save the product for
that purpose and the next year select
the best OF that in the same manner
and continue to do so as long as it Is
found that the selected seed gives bet
ter results than the other. Some ex-
periments that have been made in this
way indicate that the average of the
entire crop was nearly doubled by
about five years practice OF this meth
cd, and even then the average was far
behind that where the selected seed
was Sown.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
Growing RaDe.

From all the reports we see from
those who have grown rape we believe
1t TO be a good and profitable crop TO
raise for green feeding swine, sheep
and young stock or for poultry that are
confined to yards and think 1t might
have considerable value as a part OF
the feed for fattening stock or prepar-
ing them to fatten. Its feeding value is
given in the tables as nearly equal to
cabbage or mixture of peas and bar
ley and higher than green fodder corn,
and it will grow more pounds of green
feed to the acre than either OF these ex-
cepting the corn. while the seed is not
expensive or the labor of caring for it
not great. If fed TO milk cows. IL might
impart a turnip flavor to the milk un-
less care was taken to feed directly aft
er milking. We hope to hear from some
of our readers who will test 1t this year
for swine and poultry. Get the Dwarf
Essex seed and give II good chance
where it can be cut and thrown into the
yards andily.-American Cultivator.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30

expressing my acknowledgment for the reliei
I have felt from DR. Chase's Ointment. FOR
40 years l was afflicted with skin disease
which was located in one spot-on my leg.
/ have spent az a rough estimate hive nun
dred dollars trying to effect cure. and NOT
until / applied this ointment did get relief.
You are strangers TO me and this letter -
prompted directly because want to say ana
leel as though l ought to say II. That
Chase's Ointment has effected complete
rure OF my affection. Three boxes did the
work on my leg. was also suffering from
itching piles and applied the ointment which
rave the best of satisfaction by afording me
rest at night and rapidly causing the disease
10 disappear. | have received such relief
end comfort from the ointment that cannot
withhold expressing my gratitude. was SO
long afflicted with the tortures OF eczema
ieeI now that | am cured, word OF recon-
mendation is due from me.
Yours truly
JAS. J. BROWN.
DIR. Chase's Ointment is sold at so cents
box at all dealers or Dr. A. w. Chase's Medi-
ise Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
Sugar HeelA.

In sugar beet growing ii Is essential
to grow a small. sweet beet rather than
a large beet. such as a mangold Many
have endeavored to grow roots OF large
size. thereby securing a large yield per
acre. In sugar beet growing an entirely
opposite method must be adopted. as
large sugar beets lack the most desira-
BILE qualities for sugar making pur-
poses. The small beet is sweeter. and
the small beet alone is the one that
pays.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
sell Smoking Cows.

A sure remedy for a self sucking COW.
and no trouble either to COW or man
after 1t is on. is simply this: Make as
light a frame as you can that fits the
neck light from shoulder to head. The
COW can eat and drink, but can't turn
her head TO suck. If the COW Is bad
one. put a sharp pin next TO the shout
der so il will punch her In the ribs
when she turns her head National
Etockman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
sailor Hats In Fashion.

For certain occasions and for country
wear sailor hats are just as fashionable
rs they have ever been. The newest
are rather higher In the crown and are
either trimmed with n simple band oil
n for boating or cycling often with q
bow of waterproof ribbon and fancy
quill. Later on II Is more than likely
colored silk handkerchlefs caught up a.
The side with contrasting quilts will
serve for trimming.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
Breeding Horses.

Never breed to unsound or diseased
stock.
Never breed to n stallion that Ia not
what you want his colts to be like.
Never breed to any animal simply be-
cause OF his low service fee.
Never breed female simply because
she is a female, but because she has
some particular merit which you wish
TO increase In her produce by coupling
her with a mertorious sire.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
HINTS FOR FARMERS
spraying to XIII Weeds.

We have been watching the reports
Of killing weeds by spraying with cop
per sulphate for some time. waiting un-
iii some decision was reached as TO
proper strength 10 apply. amount to
use. time OF using and results. says
American Cultivator. We would not
advocate IL where the cultivator. weed
pr or the hand hoe can be used. as we
think that the stirring of the soil is as
important as the destruction of weeds.
but upon the cereals and such crops as
cannot he well cultivated this may
n 10 per cent solution. or 10 pounds Of
the sulphate in 1919 gallons or 100
bounds of water. used when wheat was
three 10 five inches high or about June
/ was found To kill ragweed, wild bar
lev, wild buckwheat. penny cress and
other weeds, while pounds in 30 gal
Ions killed ragweed, mustard and some
other weeds. The stronger solution
burned the wheat leaves at the tip but
the yield was much larger than OH an
adjoining plot not treated. The in
crease Of the crop we should not con
slider as important ms the freeing the
| land and the seed grain from the seeds
of these foul weeds. About 40 gallons
were used to the acre. and it was found
10 be an economical method of destroy
\ Ing weeds even when the larger amount
was used.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
For EVENING WEAR.

arranged as an overdress. the upper
part fitting up round the waist in short
points, while the whole Is decorated
with applications of white chantilly
lace. The full decollete blouse of plait.
ed white mousseline de sole Is covered
with bolero of the same airy fabric
decorated with both black and white
chantilly applique. The short. tight
sleeves match the Observation-Disclosures
Ledger.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
Planning CnMnen..

The yield OF cowpcas IL larger when
only n moderate amount ct seed rs used
and the vines have more space for
lipb, and mir. The yield is also heavier
from late planted vines. Varieties with
luxurlaDi vines also make large crops
OF seed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
A Chic Model.

This lovely evening toilet is of white
mousseline de sole trimmed with appli-
cations of black and white lace. The
skirt is bordered with cream white lace
and long sprays Of black chantilly lace,
while falling between these sprays are
long points of black mousseline de sole
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30

much c m m c n Z.
People arc begin
ming to realize that
this Ointment IS a
wonder worker with
all kinds OF skin
trouble. Attorney
Jas. ]. Brown, ST.
1gnace, Michigan.
writes as follows:
DR.. A. w. Chase
Med. Co. Buffalo.
N. Y.-Gents
cannot refrain from
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30

The order issued recently by the war
department honorably discharges q
number of volunteer officers as follows:
Major Generals Shafter and Wood. to
take effect June 30.
Brigadier Generals Barry and Bar
Der. to take effect June 80.
Brigadier Generals Whitside. Bell.
Bird. Hare. Long, Balance and Bliss.
to take effect June 20.
Volunteer Brigadier General James
f. Smith also is discharged, to take eff
feet June 80. but he will continue as
collector OF the port Of Manila.
Some of the discharges were fixed
for June 20 I'm order to allow number
of other officers to be appointed briga-
der generals before the expiration OF
the law providing for the volunteer
army. This will give the officers to be
appointed the title OF general. The
secretary considers these appointments
in the nature of breyets.
Maine Explosion Claims.
A claim has been filed With the span
ish claims commission In behalf or
Harry Mccain. q seaman on the III
fated Maine when she was blown up In
Havana harbor. asking $4,000 for In
juries sustained by him In consequence
of the explosion. A claim OF $4,000
has been filed In behalf OF Catherine
Burns. whose son. corporal of ma
rines. was killed by the same explo-
sion. Butler and Harwood Of New
York city. who filed the claims. base
them on the ground that Spain directly
Or by reason OF negligence was respon-
Ilble for the explosion.
CARL ScHoFIELD.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
WASHINGTON LETTER
rspecial Correspondence

A cansus OF Washington taken just
now would find the population or the
city very considerably reduced. At
this time great number Of colored
people emigrate to shore and mountain
towns north and east OF this section
for summer service. Crowds OF them
no TO the seashore. and others seek
the Saratoga and other springs for EN-
ployment rs walters. Not a few color
ed girls also find employment In hotel
service away from Washington. some
of them going to the old virginia
springs. not far away from their
homes. The experience is doubly at
tractiye. II affords opportunity TO
travel and see the world. and Ii takes
the walters into the section where tips
are more liberal than they are In
Washington. in summer at least The
wages demanded and obtained, regard
less of experience or aptitude on the
part of the servant. are tempting and
tend to yearly increase the average es-
tlmation of worth In the servant. Many
OF the Washington negroes become en-
titled to claim this town as resi-
dence by merely passing through 1t on
their way from Virginia or North Caro-
lima. and a very considerable proper
ton of them will be paid for taking
their first lessons in waiting upon ia
BILE. Most of them will return. There
is no city in the country in which so
many of them can live In comfort
with little continuous physical exer-
ton. 1t Is a tradition that no Virginia
born negro who has reached Washing
ton ever voluntarily returns to his ma
tive state. Since the introduction OF
"crow cars in that state there has
been a decided falling off In the num-
Der of negro visitors across the Poto-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
Atlantic Transport Service.

The abandonment OF the Atlantic
fleet of government transports was de-
termlned upon by the war department
after the most careful consideration or
all sides of the question as they have
been presented 10 the secretary or war.
1t was not surprising TO the war de-
partment that opposition was made by
the officers who have contributed to
upbuilding the transportation system
and who have made it what 1t Is. but
mere pride of construction has not been
permitted to cloud the mind of the head
OF the war department or to deter him
in bringing about that gradual reduc-
ton of expenses that the country VIII
expect as the result of the disappear
ance of war conditions and the necessi-
ties arising from such conditions.
The war department has considered
the statements OF facts and figures pre-
scented TO sustain the Atlantic transport
service and has made a decision OPP
posed to the conclusions OF the quarter
master generals department.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
Wednesday, June z
One day each month.
ONCE Hours: Ga. m. to p. m.
Consultation, Examination and
Advice Free.
DR.. MCDONALD
DR.. MCDONALD

Is one OF the Greatest Living Special
lists in the treatment of all Chronic
Diseases. His extensive practice and
superior knowledge enables him to
cure every durable disease. All
chronic diseases of the Brain, Spine,
Nerves, Blood, Skin, Heart, Lungs,
Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels
scientifically and successfully treated.
DIR. McDONALD'S success in the
treatment of Female Diseases is simply
marvellous. His treatment makes
sickly women strong, beautiful, and at
tractive. Weak men, old or young,
cured in every case and saved from a
life OF suffering. Deafness, Rheuma-
tlsm and Paralysis cured through his
celebrated Blood and Nerve Remedies
and Essential Oils charged with cleo
tricity. THE DEAF MADE TO
HEAR! THE LANE TO WALK
Catarrh, Throat and Lung Diseases
cured DR.. Mcdonald cures Fits and
Nervous Diseases. Eczema and all
Skin Diseases cured.
DR. MCDONALD has been called the
wizard Of the medical profession, be-
cause he reads all diseases at glance
without asking any questions. Sick
folk, call on DR.. Mcdonald 1t is a
pleasure TO meet him. DR.. Mcdonald
never turns the poor from his door.
Consultation Free.
Those unable to call IAN address
Or. Donald Mcdonald,
THE SPECIALIST,
Wellin ton Flats, Grand Rapids, Mich,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30

Peptorene Tablets regulate ana cure
! disordered stomach. 20 cts. per box.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
Inventors Besicge War Department.

The monk IN Howells "Foregone
CONCLUSION" who approached the
American consul at Venice with the
model Of na lmpracticable gun which
he wished our government to buy was
only fair type OF class who have
kept the war department files pretty
well laden with their correspondence
ever since the outbreak of the war with
Spain.
The devices which the government
has been importuned to adopt include
among other things tents so cunningly
constructed as 10 enable the occupants
10 regulate their temperature mechan-
icnlly, making them as warm as de-
sired In winter but positive cold stor-
age chambers in summer. These, IL Is
urged. would make the troops quite in
dependent Of climate and enable them
to campaign with equal comfort on the
chillest levels in Alaska and 10 the
most humid and eDervating heat OF the
tropics. Stoves have been offered
which could be folded like cameras and
tucked way in unused crevices In the
wagons that carried camp equipage,
but taken out and set up In almost no
time and put 10 service for both cook
Ing and heating The greatest sort OF
sanitary appliance, however. was a
pocket canteen offered to Secretary AL
ger when the news reached this coun-
try of the peril of the troops from pol
luted water supply. To get water into
the canteen was simplicity itself. but
all that came out had to pass through
miniature filter warranted to cleanse
1t of impurities and make the foulest
liquid thoroughly wholesome for hu-
man consumption.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
WOMAN AND FASHION
u.nd.ome outdoor Dress.

TITS dress is of white ground taffcta
v i mauve spots. The skirt Is in pan.
els, open at The bottom and ornamented
with stitching. The bolero is trimmed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
Eczema for
Forty Years.

The Unqualified Statement OF Wei
Known Attorney. ST. lgnace, Mich.
Some OF the cures made by DIR. A. w.
Chases Ointment OF stubborn and long con-
dnued eczema and skin diseases are causing
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-30
$50, 600 Capital,
$40, 900 Stockholders Liability.
Special attention given the
DEPARTMENT

Call and examine our System No trouble to
show and explain its workings. Deposits OF
III 90 and upwards received and Book given.
Bank opens for business Saturday evenings
from to 5 o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-16
A HARD BLOW.
United States Is the First and
Only Nation
To Recognize Annexation of the
BOer Republics.
is DONE OFFICIALLY
In a Review of Commerce With
Foreign Countries.
Issued by Authority of the De-
partment of State.
is DONE OFFICIALLY

New York, March ia Herald spe-
cial from Washington says: The Unit
ed States has given official, although
indirect, recognition to Great Britain's
annexation of the two republics with
which it is at war in South Africa
This recognition is accorded in the state
departments annual review Of the COM
merce of the United States with foreign
countries, which was issued today.
In this publication the republics, which
have previously been known as the
South African republic and the Orange
Free State, are referred to in every in
stance as the TransvaaI' and the
Orange River colony" which are the
names Great Britain's annexation proc
lamation applied to them
1T is explained in a foot-note that the
former republics have been annexed to
Great Britain, and that they are now
only colonies of an empire.
The United States is the first power TO
recognize the annexation, all other
powers having taken the stand that
recognition of the annexation is not in
order until they have had formal notice
of it, which Great Britain has not yet
given them
BOer sympathizers are considerably
wrought up over the fact that the Unit
ed States should be the first to accord
recognition to the hated and disputed
al,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-16

to 76slc. A movement to reinstate lines
sold earlier and to cover shorts found the
market bare of offerings and May later
rallied sharply to 775sc and closed strong.
&c higher at TIC. Local receipts were
s. cars. none Of contract grade; Mime
apOliS and Duluth reported 426 cars,
against 1873 last week and 544 a, year ago.
CORN-There was a fair trade in corn.
May opened q shade to 5sQAc lower at
4115c to 41ssc and sold to 41HMasc on dis
appointing cables, the good weather and
the large proportion of good corn re-
ceived. In sympathy with wheat a rally
to 411z05sc followed The close was
steady, May a shade higher at 49sc. Re
ceipts were 1923 cars, "A of contract grade
OATS+May oats opened a shade lower
at 251sc and sold to 251sM14c in sympathy
with wheat and corn. There was only a
light scalping trade. Receipts were 100
cars.
PROVISIONS were active
and strong on light hog receipts: May
pork opened 10015c higher at $l5-50q Is %
and sold to $3.50, later reacting to $l5-l71z,
where the market steadied- May lard
opened unchanged at $7.75 and advanced
to $3.50 May ribs, having opened a
RYE-March. Slice; May, 51AQ52c.
BARLEY-CaSh, 3S055c.
OTHY=March, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-16
THIS SETTLES IT.
OnlyLieutenant General inAgui-
naIdO's Army Surrenders.

washington, March 16.-The war de-
partment has received the following ca
nlegram from Gen Macarthur at Ma
Mia, announcing the surrender of Lieut..
Gen. Trias:
Adjutant General, Washington--Ma
ano Trias only lieutenant general insur-
gent army surrendered March Is. San
Francisco De AIalabon with nine officers
and 1919 well armed men, TrlaS immedt-
ately took oath Of allegiance in pres
cnce several natives. Most suspicious
event: indicates final stage armed insur-
rection, Prestige Trias southern Luzon
equal to Aguinaldo. Gen. Bates and Col
Frank D. Baldwin entitled great credit
for persistent work bring this about
MAC ARTHUR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-16
TO EVACUATE CHINA.
All q. S. Troops Recalled Ex-
eept $50 Men.

Washington. March 16.-An order has
been sent to Gen Chaffee for the evacu-
alton Of China by American troops leav-
ing only a legation guard OF $50 mer
The troops viii be removed from China
the last Of April
Tt was said at the war department thar
this closes up the Chinese question SO far
as the war department is concerned, as
the protection of the legation can in no
sense be taken as occupation of Chinese
territory and the guard can not be used
for any other purpose
The transports Sumner and Indiana
will be sent to TaiSu to take the troops
in China to Manila These troops ccil-
sist Of the Ninth infantry, four troops
of the Sixth cavalry and the light bat
terry. formerly commanded by Captaia
Kelley The transports will bring away
The LOO animals which have been used
BY the army in China
Gen Chaffee has advised the depart
ment that the best place of embarlxation
IS Talzu, which no doubt viii be clear OF
ice on the date fixed for departure.
Son of a 1Iismated Parent-Pa, have
sou ever been to scar
Parent have, my son.
Son-Is there much difference between
life on sea and life on land2
Parent-Oh. yes, my son; they do oc-
casiOnally strike a calm at sea~-Rich-
mond Dispatch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-16
1Asr NIeHTs mEETINa.
DR. J. "a. Ring, of Philadelphia, Talks
on Church Extension.

The Kansas Methodist conference was
addressed last night by DR.. J. M. King,
Of Philadelphia. secretary Of the Church
Extension society
He is an expansionist in religion as
well as politics. He chose for his sub
ject THE Sources and Character OF our
said in part:
where the flag goes, the Church Ex-
tension society follows We have lately
built one church in Porto Rico and one
in Hawaii. We are preparing to con
struct one in Manila We expect to
help the Filipinos build churches in every
hamlet in the archipelago.
The history of religion and nations
teaches that expansion is necessary to
their preservation and growth. When
this nation first expanded and absorbed
the Louisiana Purchase, we became a
steamboat power; when it took in Cali
fornia we became a railroad power;
when 1t came into possession Of the
Philippines, Cuba, Porto Rico, Guam
and the rest OF the Spanish islands, we
became a naval power. Tt was all a
gradual growth.
christianity begets civic, religious
and educational purity To the nation
civic purity is all important For my
self I want to see the time when the
person who pervertS public VIII by the
purchase or 1niscount of the ballot or
by intimidation shall be punished by
death. 1t is a greater crime than muir
der. BY murder you assasslnate an IN
dividuaI; by perverting the ballot you
assassinate principle and possibly ma
ton