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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

look wonderingly at his strange little
companion, and then gave his full at
tention to the meal.
Don't you want to talk" Donald
demanded
I'm not ft-that is, 'er, don't
know how TO talk to such little kid,
the man answered.
All right, | guess you want to eat"
the child observed. graciously. Il
guess I'll read to YOU" opening the
book he was holding in his arms. You
know Mother Goose. don't you?'
The man shook his head, but some
thing like smile fitted across his
sullen features.
We'll. I'll show you the pictures and
read you bout EN-. This one" and
Donald slid along the table as near
| TO the man as the dishes would al
low. this one is about Blue Boy III
read bout him." and. in a chanting,
! high pitched voice. he repeated the
rhyme of Little Boy Blue
did you ever sleep under hay
now" he asked. suddenly, az the con-
clusion of his recitation.
The man frowned slightly at the
childish query, bit his lip and nodded
his head.
WAS il nice?" went on his inter-
rogator. Did your mamma let your
The mans lower lip was pressed
cruelty by his teeth at this question.
but surly shake of his head was his
only reply.
"Oh, was you naughty and ruined
away" the boy asked slowly.
Had Mary been an observing girl
she would have seen, under the
scrubby beard and CRIME on the bag
the roots of his shaggy, neglected hair
Didn't your mamma come to look
for you?" continued the little tor
mentor.
"She didn't know where was" the
tramp answered, in strange. muffied
voice.
Then you hided from herr ex-
claimed the child, with blue eyqes wide
open.
The man was looking out OF the
window now, forgetful OF his good
breakfast.
IL was naughty once and ruined
away" Donald prattled on, land when
my mamma found me she was just
awful glad. but she cried too-wasn't
that funny? And she said mothers
was always glad when they got their
boys back. even when they was big
and ruined awful far of, strayed into
the paths'-I forget just what that
part was, but she said | must always
come back to her-an AM don't
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

member any more, but guess II you'd
go back to your mamma she d forget
the naughty and be glad. Do you
think she'd cry?"
The man cast one fierce look over
his shabby person. Cry" he ex-
claimed, bitterly. oh" he drew
his breath hard between his teeth as
the sight OF the baby face choked back
the oath that nearly escaped him.
Isn't you goin' to eat any more ="
chirped the little fellow. with awak-
ened hospitality, noticing that his
guest. sitting with his head on his
hand. seemed to have lost his appe-
tite. The child's voice reused him
from his thoughts. and. seeing that
Mary had paused in her work and was
watching him curiously. he asked
humbly. Can | have some coffee7"
Meanwhile Donald was turning the
pages of his book Here's a funny
picture" he announced. pointing with
his fat little finger. but it's bout a
dreadful naughty boy. I'll read bout
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
Hotel Bushes. In tho south.

in the last twenty years the, hotel
business In the South has drifted into
Northern hands. Reference is had par
ticularly to resort hotels having come
under the management OF Yankees
Northern tourists demanded the
change. II there Is one thing that a
Southern man can do worse than an
other II is running a hotel. Today
we find a great string of caravansa-
ries all the way from Richmond to
Palm Beach, accommodating from 100
to COO guests. at rates from $3.50 to s.
a day, mostly under Northern direc-
ton. he food in these houses is not
less improved than the management
New York Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

him." and. In a very solemn and i'm
pressive tone. he repeated the tale OF
tom. Tom. the Piper's Son"
Its dres lfal bad TO steal. you
know" he commented. gravely. My
mamma says so, and, of course. she
knows know most every
thing. don't they? Once-what do you
think?-I stole! | didn't steal pig
like Tom, but | stole some little cakes,
and my mamma talked to me long
time, and she told me so many things
SO I'd grow 10 be a good man. Did your
mamma want you TO be a good man,
too?"
The man choked on a hasty cup OF
coffee, but made no reply. Donald did
not seem TO expect one, but chatted on.
Il was 'fraid my mamma did not love
me any more when | stole those cakes
cause she looked so sorry, but" with
a happy little laugh. seemed like she
loved me more'n ever after. But
don't want to see her look sorry like
that again. Did you ever make your
mamma look sorry-out OF her eyes,
you know?
A smothered groan from the
stranger and, with a child's intuition
of something wrong" Donald sought
to cheer and console, and said. reas-
suringly, We'll, you just go an tell
her you're sorry an see IL she don't
be glad and love you. l most know
she will
The man had ceased eating and sat
motionless with his head bowed on
his breast until Mary approached and
CURLY asked il he were done eatin'."
YES" he answered absently, and,
looking wistfully at the child. he
reached for his hat.
lis you goin to see your mamma %
questioned Donald. eagerly.
Eyes, my little man." came the an.
swer. in a clear, ringing voice that
made Mary jump and drop a basin
That's just where l am going. But
first. tell me your name"
I'm little Donald Robert Tracy, and
my papa's big Donald Robert!"
"Good-by, little preacher. Your,
the best one I've ever heard" ant
Just brushing the golden head witt
his lips, the tramp passed out OF the
door and went down the street, no
with the slouching, hang-dog air will
which he had approached the house
but with head erect and shoulder
squared, he swung along with long
easy strides.
"Of all the ungrateful wretches!
exclaimed Mary. angrily, TO Mrs
Tracy, who had slipped in through thu
half-open door. "He never even sai'
thank you Her mistress did no
seem TO hear. but, with shining eyes
gathered her little son up in her arms
and, as she pressed him closely to her
she whispered brokenly, And littl
child shall lead them"
A year passed, and little Donald
tanning" the tramp was forgotten
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
TALKS ON ADVERTISING.

The best way TO advertise il just 70
advertise. Get at IL with view to hav-
ing the people know what you most
them know that the specified items do
not represent your full stock. Say in
teresting things about interesting goods
and have the goods to talk.
Men talk of the secret OF successful
advertising, but II is all very plain. The
essentials are To offer what people
want at fair prices, and to offer 1t In
a way that will make readers know
they want IL. The art in writing an
advertisement is to speak as the inter
ested and well-intormed merchant
would speak to prospective customer
The mere appearance OF business
mans name and address In every issue
OF a leading newspaper will do work TO
increase his trade. Every business man.
however, Is able to give facts about his
establishment which will encourage
people to deal with him. To state such
facts clearly in a newspaper is the prin-
cipal secret OF successful advertising.
The idea that II takes number Of
Impressions to make the average ad-
vertisement effective ia not new. Forty
years ago an English advertiser said
To the publisher OF the Cornhill Maya
zine: I'VE don't consider that an ad-
vertisement seen for the first time by
a reader is worth much. The second
time II counts for something. The third
time the readers attention Is arrested ;
the fourth time he reads II through and
thinks about 1t; the fifth makes a pur-
chaser OF him. 1t takes time to soak
in"
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Tracy household, which stood gooo
at all seasons OF the year as well
as at Yuletide. and refuse his re-
quest. Before she could do so, how
ever, Mrs. Tracy herself came into the
kitchen, and, with scant show OF hos
pitality, Mary allowed the tramp to
enter.
She had always secretly grumbled
because Mrs Tracy would allow no
one to be turned away hungry, and to-
day there was no excuse, for the fam
ly had just finished breakfast and
there was plenty of food left to give
the man substantial meal.
Coin to come and rob the house
tonight, likes not" was Mary's in
ward comment as she put the coffee
pot on the stove, and she watched the
man narrowly to see II he were max
ing a mental plan of the house. but
her suspected burglar did not once
look up from the floor as he sat ner-
vously twirling his hat.
He's young and able to work"
Mary soliloquized, as she hustled TO
and fro putting eatables on one end
OF the kitchen table. Might be tol.
cradle good lookin', too, If he was
shaved and dressed up-and- washed. "
THERE" she snapped, setting a cup
OF coffee down on the table with as
much force as she could without spill
ing it's contents. Your vitual's set.
The man, scarcely raising his eyes.
dropped his hat and hitched his chair
near the table.
Just as he eagerly clutched the cup
of fragrant coffee, a door opened. a
pair OF merry blue eyes peered into the
kitchen and a shrill little voice piped
out, Hello, man, merry Christmas"
The man" started, shifted uneasily
in his chair, but made no reply. IN
daunted by his chilling reception, the
door was burst open. and a golden
Haired little boy burst into the room.
With the unquestioning confidence OF
childhood, he walked IN to the
stranger and said gravely, IL said
merry Christmas"
Run into the other room, Donald"
N;ry put in hastily.
The man shot a half-dehant glance
ut her, but did not look at the child.
II don't want to-" the little fellow
replied. He's company, and mamma
said could tain him. | bringed the
new Mother Doose book dat dot from
Santa Claus TO show he" and. push
ing chair close to the table. from
Il he mounted the end OF the table
opposite the man. and sat there like a
sweet, rosy cherub observing some
dark spirit.
The tramp. who seemed almost
famished. paused just long enough to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
SASKATCHEWAN. WESTERN CANADA
Us CALLED THE "GARDEN
or EDEN"
By Former Resident of Reed CITY.

Michigan.
In letter 10 the Reed City. Michi-
gan, Clarion, Mr.. JAS. G. Armstrong.
OF Meltford, Saskatchewan, says. writ
ing on 9th May. 1901:
This is a fine country for poor
man, as he can 80 out on the hay
slews and cut all the hay he needs He
turns his cattle out on the prairie. and
when he is not using his horses be
turns them out also. There is such an
abundance of food, they never wan
der away.
"A lady. who has lived here eight
years told me that this was the origi-
nal Garden OF Eden. ! certainly
would believe it, IL we could only ind
the apple trees. But as IL Is, we have
mary varieties OF fruit-strawberries,
cranberries, saskatoons, huckleberries.
red and black currants. dewberries.
plums. red and black cherries. and
red raspberries. All OF these fruits
grow Wild. Then the flowers that dot
the prairies, making them look like
real garden. We have eaten OF the
wild red currants, and they are equal
IL not superior TO those grown In
Michigan. We have sweet corn Ia
inches high. AS the Western farmers
are all done seeding. branding cattle
and sheep shearing are now progress
ing. Wool is only Ave cents a pound.
and many ranchers have on hand last
years clip. enclose you potato
blossom. slice OF new potato. which
measured 6h inches when cut. This
is no fairy tale, as We are so much
farther than Reed City. 1t is all
facts. Come up and see. This
has been truly called the garden of
the west With fruits and flowers,
lakes and streams. fish and fowl. beau
tiful rivers, tracts OF timber and
mountains, what more does man
want?"
Information concerning all parts OF
Western Canada will be cheerfully
given by communicating with the
agent OF the government OF Canada,
whose advertisement appears else
where.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

by all save Mrs. Tracy. She often won
dered what fruit the good seed sown
by the innocent child last Christmas
morning had borne. That he had been
Gods chosen instrument for working
out some great end, her gentle heart
never doubted.
1t was, therefore, a great pleasure
and satisfaction to her to receive a
long letter from the man" 1t was
city, and told. in a simple, straight
forward manner. the story of his down.
fall and how, moved by Donald's child
ish prattle. he had worked his way
back home, resolved to begin life
anew; how kind friends had helped
him and encouraged him, and how he
was doing well at his old trade OF
bookbinding.
81 was going from bad to worse" the
letter ran. "and nothing Is easier for
young fellow to do, and the road
down 10 being a common tramp Is a
short one when one gets started. When
I came to your house that Christmas
perate. No one living could have
touched my heart as did that little
h'Ie-eyed boy. His little sermon, with
its text taken from Mother Goose,
snatched this poor brand from the
burning. Tell the little chap that
found my mamma, and she was glad
as he said"
Accompanying the letter was a pack
age OF Christmas gifts, addressed TO
Donald Among other things II con-
tanned a book-a copy OF Mother
Goose" exactly like the one from
which he had read" to the man TO
tain him." exquisitely bound In
white vellum. On the cover in gold
letters was Donald's name, and below
II. From his grateful Blue Boy,
Christmas-1S9-."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
Hnw.s Th,aY

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
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Catarrb Cure.
r. j. CHENEY 4 Co, Props Toledo O.
We the undersigned, have known +. r.
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perfectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able TO carry out any obllga-
tions made by their trn.
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o.: Walding Kinnan Marvin, Wholesale
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Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system Testimonials sent free Price
s5c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family pills are the best
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

II was declared by British Judge
that any one could assume whatever
name he liked. and the act did not re-
uuire a royal license. He quoted cases
in point, one being that OF a man
named Bugg. who. being displessed
with that appellation. assumed the
name of Norfolk Howard-as a result
OF which. added the court. certain in
sects came TO be called Norfolk How
ards F"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

one star burned low within the darkened
east,
And from a stable door an answering
light -
Crept family forth. where through ful
hours OF night -.
A woman watched The sounds OF day
had ceased.
And save the gentle tread OF restless
beast -
There dwelt a hush profound. The moth
er's sight -.
So holden by her Babe took no alright
When shadows OF the beams, that caueht
the least
OF light, seemed shapened to lengtheh-
ing cross.
She only saw crown made by fleece
or golden hair. Naught prcsaScd pain or
loss
To her the pivot OF the swinging sphere
Lay sheltered in her arms so warm ana
near.
A mothers heart proclaimed Him Prince
OF Peace!
Edna A. Foster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

Naturally people want 10 he WELL for
Christmas, for nothing so promotes hap
piness and good cheer Therefore, take
Ga rfield Tea now: its uses are manifold :;
IL cures all arrangements OF stomach.
liver kidneys or bowels: II cleanses the
system and purifies the blood, thus re-
moving the cause OF rheumatism. govt
and many chronic diseases. IL Is good for
young and old and has been held In the
highest repute for many years. Physi-
clans recommend It,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
Ar. You Using Allen. Foot-Eass +,

1t is the only cure for Swollen.
Smarting, Burning. Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad'
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
THE HANDSoMEsT CALENDAR

OF the season Tin ten colors) six beau
tiful heads ION six sheets. 10x12 inch
esq, reproductions OF paintings by
Moran, issued by General Passenger
Department. Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway, will be sent on receipt
OF twenty-five cents. Address +. A.
Miller. General Passenger Agent, Chi
capo
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

LIN weeks is the better age. Do
not trust TO the butchers
cleaning, but go over every part
Of the body and give thor
ough cleaning. Roll up the ears
In creased cloths, to prevent their
burning; stuff tie pig with stale bread
dressing seasoned with pepper. pow
1ered sage and butter. In stuffing the
pig leave room for the bread to swell,
and sew up neatly. Skewer the fore
legs forward; the hind legs backward.
Rub all over with butter, dredge with
lower that has been seasoned with
salt and pepper. Place piece OF wood
between the teeth and stand on the
rack in a dripping pan. Roast In a
moderate oven, basting every 10 min
nutes with melted butter, to which a
little boiling water has been added.
The time for roasting will vary from
21 to 4 hours. according to the size OF
the pig. The ears should be unwrap-
ped the last quarters Of an hour.
To serve, stand the pig In large
platter with a garland Of cress or
something green around the edge. Put
wreath Of parsley around the neck
and something in the mouth-a lemon.
or apple. bit OF caulifiower or any
thing effective. The dishes compile
mental to roast pig are apple sauce,
turnlps and sweet potatoes.
Plum Pudding best plum pud-
ding being the worst indigestive con-
sequences, l offer a modified recipe,
which can vouch for as perfectly de-
licious." Three-fourth cupful OF mo-
lasses. one cupful of brown sugar, one
cupful OF finely chopped suet, three
cupfuls OF bread crumbs, two cupfuls
OF -four, one cupful Of sweet milk, one
cupful of mixed raisins, citron and cur
rants chopped, one teaspoonful OF soda.
Sift the sugar into the molasses and
! add the milk and suet. Mix the soda
evenly through the -four and add the
fruit to it, tossing 1t about to insure II
being coated, then put into the wet
mixture, adding last OF all the bread
crumbs. Boil or steam in molds for
three hours. This pudding may be
made a week before using, one being
careful to reheat thoroughly the day II
is used. Just before serving pour some
brandy over the pudding and set 1t on
the fire, so that it will be enveloped in
blue flame when placed on the table.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

In England children hang their
stockings at the foot OF their beds. In
America the whole family suspend
their stockings from the msntelpiece OF
the sitting room, to save Santa Claus
the trouble of ascending the stairs and
entering each room to distribute his
wares.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

An effort will he made To split old
Calhoun county in twain and new
name will be tackled upon the chunk
that contains Battle Greek
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
General Health.

Gentlemen used two bottles of
Baxter's Man rake Bitters and it had
a decidedly good effect along the line
of general health. took il for diges-
tive troubles and was much pleased
with the result g. A. Botsford, On
away. Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
A Christina. Philosopher.

He asks three great gifts-Health,
Wealth and Happiness. Then give him
Garfield Tea: IL brings Good Health. pro-
notes Happiness and makes the pursuit
OF Wealth possible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
.Mee ZMCLgWy


e was such an un-
kempt, sad looking
creature when he
presented himself
at the back door
{ h at Christmas
morning asking for
something TO eat
that Mary was
more than half in
clined TO disobey
the rule OF the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

Ernest Hooper. a follower OF DIR. Al
exander Dowie and residing at Cot
tage Par, Chi pewa county, is dead
from typhoid fever
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

Many good physicians and nurses use
Wizard Oil for obstinate rheumatism
and neuralgia It's the right thing to
do
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
GOOD HoUsEKEEPERs

A NeGaunee hunter got the three
deer allowed him with only two shots
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

william Southwark. who opened the
first wholesale grocery store In Chi
cago, is dead at Wichita, kas., aged
-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for ChiIdren

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurss
IN the Children's Home in New York. Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms Over 10000 testimonials.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Adj
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

use the best That f. why thev buy RU
Bleaching Blue. All good grocers, l0c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

Porto Rico's legislature is to meet
Ian. L
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

The citizens of Marlette want a
canning factory, and are trying to Sc
cure sufficient capital To Install IT,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
QJH]IADSTElAS
7[DDSDl[ES
SE@

cast Pig.-In the first place.
never roast a pig over
i've weeks old and three
weeks is the better age. Do
not trust to the butchers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

A year passed, and little Donald's
" tanning" the tramp was forgotten
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-06-27

At the recent Industrial Confer
ence in Philadelphia Hon. Hoke
Smith, of Georgia, delivered very
interesting address devoted to the
progress of the South. He called at
tention to the fact that in 1880 there
were only $50 cotton factories in the
whole South, while in 1900 the num-
Der had increased to 663. He also
called attention to the fact that since
1887 the consumption of cotton at
the Southern cotton mills had in.
creased 400 per cent. He also claim.
ed that at the present time over 4C
per cent of the raw cotton manufact
ured in the United Stat. is consum
ed in the South.
Mr.. Smith might have also have
recited the fact that North CarOlins
today is manufacturing more cottor
than is raised in the State; in short
that we import cotton to supply oul
State cotton factories.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-06-27

For the last two or three years, in
fact, up until the Inauguration of
the present democratic administers
tion, it will be remembered that
every time negro was guilty of
any crime, great or small, the News
AID Observer published a detailed,
highly colored account of the affair
with sensational headlines and
triple-leaded editorial comments. It
always charged that the increase in
crime was due to the to the fact that
Russell was Governor and the fusion
administration was in power. tits
noticeable that since Aycock has
been Governor these same unfortu-
nate crimes have been committed,
and, we think it is safe to say, with
more frequency than at, any time
during the last half dozen years. It
is noticeable that the News and OBJ
server now does not publish the full
details of these crimes as before in
the old flaming headlines, and, furth-
ermore, there has never yet been a
single editorial comment in expla-
nation of how or why these crimes
continue to happen with greater
frequency.