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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
CHAPPED HANDS.
Wash Them Thoroughly snd Rinse Them
In Running Water.


Discomforts arising from chapped
hands can be almost entirely avoiued,
says the Providence Journal. All that
3 needed is that the hands should be
thoroughly rinsed in running water
after they have been washed with
soap. The hands, indeed, should never
be washed In still water This prac-
tice, SO common as 10 be almost uni
versal, is chiefly responsible for the
roughening Of the hands, and for pro-
ducing the uncomfortable so-called
"chapped" condition Of these useful
members, condition directly result
ant from the alkali remaining in the
water from the soap. To prevent this
the hand washing should be accom-
plished under running faucet, which
is also like the rain or shower bath.
much more wholesome, as well as
more tidy, than any other plan Some
radicals in this matter believe IL would
be a service TO mankind IL plumbers
could be induced TO omit the plugs
from wash bowls. a procedure not
likely to De accomplished at the pres
emf stage of popular education. In the
contemplation OF water, the human
mind seems to revert at once TO still
water, a trait we have probsr in
herited from our savage ancestors who
had no opportunity of applying water
save from ponds, rivers and lakes.
.Aoney expended in pure soap, it sholld
be added, is well laid out. The purest
soap to be had is none too good and
care should be taken to secure it, but
whatever soap is used see that the
hands are thoroughly rinsed and after
| ward dried
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Our Export Live Stock Trade.

1t was decided at the meeting of the
National Live Stock Association, held
in Salt Lake City, to hold its next
meeting in Chicago during the Inter
national Live Stock Exposition. Ac-
cording to live stock men the selection
Of Chicago means that the greatest
stock association in the world, en-
bracing in its membership 12e organl-
zations and representing an invest
ment of 5000 600, 900, will cooperate
with the International Live Stock Ex-
position for the twofold purpose of en-
couraging increased and improved pro-
duction of animals for breeding.
slaughter and draft purposes. and of
making known to the markets OF the
world and impressing upon consum-
ers everywhere the superior excellence,
hsalthfulness and abundance OF Amer
ica's surplus of animals and meat
This means expansion of the live
stock industry at home and abroad as
never before" said a live stock man
last night. at means, through the
power Of larger organization and wider
cooperation, increased efficiency in es-
tablishing a higher standard Of quail
ity and greater abundance in produc-
ton. greater consumption at home and
abroad, better legislation for the pro-
lection of all interests involved in the
industry, more successful meeting OF
foreign competition, and the overcom-
ing of foreign opposition, not only
through superior excellence in our
animals and meat products, but also
through the inducement OF wise meas
ures of reciprocity in trade with for
eign nations. From now on the for
eign outlet for Americas surplus ami
mails and meats will become more and
more prominent factor in our live
stock markets, and everything that
will contribute to the growth and ex-
pansion Of this trade should receive
the utmost attention. The value to
our live stock interests of the coming
exposition and convention is almost be-
yond computation. as it must result
in vastly increased demand abroad for
American animals and meats"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

not have you by my side | might have
been fated TO die alone as in desert
Tears were In his eyes. He asked
me, viii you do me one great favor.
Sister FilomenaY | replied All that
is in my power will / do for you, my
brother He asked: DO you earnestly
desire that shall die in peace, that lie
who created me shall bless me- | an
swered: Thus every Christian should
die
VERY well said," interrupted the
father confessor.
"'rhe dying man whispered softly:
Help me 10 die in peace. Let me leave
this life with malice toward none. Let
me enter into the next world with the
remembrance OF one act of unselnsh
love. Sister Filomena, have pity for
a dying wretch. Give me-a kiss!
"A kiss" exclaimed the venerable
priest in establishment
Il repeated my words of comfort to
the dying and added: Have courage,
my brother, prepare TO receive the kiss
of God the Savior
Again well spoken" remarked the
servant OF the CHURCH.
but the patient collected all his re-
naming strength and lifting himself
from the pillow by a mighty effort be-
seeched me to grant him this favor.
Can you not see, Sister Filomena, he
said, that my salvation depends on
this? Will you suffer the pangs of re-
morse for refusing such a small ser
vice? / must not leave this world
without one token of love from hui
manity. VIII you have me perish?
He Is alive?"
yes, the poor fellow lowered be-
tween life and death until morning.
The first rays Of sunshine seemed to
revive him."
But this is great misfortune!
cried the confessor.
What do you mean, father?"
IF you have kissed a living man
on his mouth who continues to live,
am at my wits end to know how to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

save his soul. Well, it is all over. You
only kissed a man who had but a few
hours TO live"
THAT is what thought" said Sister
Filomena.
"And now that he is dead and bur-
ied-recuiescat in pace! Let us not
think of IL any longer"
But, father, he is alive"
ward midnight on Monday, No. z, In
Apartment 5. where / have been sta
toned to take the place of Sister
Maria-received the last sacrament.
The physician declared that there was
no hope for the young man. He told
me that the agony would be of short
duration and death would surely come
before daybreak. sat in silence
watching the death struggles OF the
yaung man and praying for his SOUL"
- I am ready he said. 1t Is sad to
be forced TO die at the age of twenty
I'VE. but am resigned to my fate. 1t
Is. perhaps, better thus. yearned for
lore and mo one loved me. 70 did
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Lies Journey


As We speed our OF youths sunny sta
Th1 track seems to shine in the light.
hut n suddenly shoots over chasms
or sinks into tunnels OF night.
And the hearts that were brave in the
morning
Are filed with repining and fears,
AS they pause at the city OF Sorrow
Or pass through the Valley of Tears.
But the road OF this perilious journey,
The hand of the Master has made;
With all it's discomforts and dangers,
We need not be sad or afraid
faths leading from light into darkness,
Ways plunging from gloom 10 despair
wind out through the tunnels of mid
night
To helds that are blooming and fair
Though the rocks and the shadows sur
round us,
Though we catch not one CLEAN of the
day,
Above us fair cities are laughing
And dipping white feet in some bay.
And always. eternal. forever
Down over the hills in the west.
The last final end of our journey,
There lies the Great station of Rest.
IT'S the Grand Central point of all rail-
ways,
All roads unite here when they end;
Ills the anal resort of all tourists,
All rival lines meet here and blend.
All tickets, all ms,s-books, all passes,
AZ stolen or begged for or bought,
On whatever road or division,
WIN bring you at last TO the spot.
II you pause at the City of Trouble,
Or walt I'm the Valley of Tears.
BE patient, the train will move onward.
And rush down the track of the years.
Whatever the place is you seek for.
Whatever your game or your quest.
You shall come at the last with rejoic-
ing
To the beautiful City of Rest.
You shall store all your baggage of wor-
You shall feel perfect peace in THU
realm
You shall sail with old friends on fair
waters,
With joy and delight at the helm.
You shall wander in cool, fragrant gar
dens
With those who have loved you the
best.
And the hopes that were lost in life's
journey
You shall find in the City OF Rest.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

bent over him and kissed him.
proptiate the deed With death GER
tainty it would have been otherwise.
Is he positively assured that the pa
tient will live? How is the patient to-
day."
"He is getting better every hour"
Then you are doomed"
my God, father, is there no hope
for me?"
Dare not use the name of God in
vain!"
Am l such a great sinner, father?"
Unworthy to wear the nuns gar
ments."
AS Sister Filomena burst out in an
uncomfortable fit of weeping, the faith
err confessor resolved not to speak so
harshly. Let me see; when you en-
tered the confessional you said that
when the conscience absolved you you
suffered more than when it accused
you. l cannot fathom this combina-
ton"
THAT is all / can say. / feel what
/ feel, and l tell you just how feel"
And you are sorry for what you
have done?'
IF it is such a great sin, l must
feel sorry
Il cannot grant absolution today.
Let us wait Who knows but the sick
ness of the young man may take a
turn for the worse. We will be guided
by his condition. will not hear you
further today"
A few days later Sister Filomena
again entered the confessional
We'll, how is No. "a" asked the
Priest.
HE is convalescent."
What say the physicians?''
They say he will be healthier than
ever"
You see, now, there is no hope for
you, daughter"
81 told him So"
Told whom so?"
II told the patient that am
doomed on his account, and that if
had known that he would live / would
never have kissed him.
And what did this man with his in
vinclble health answer to that?"
'He said that he did not desire my
perdition; to the contrary he would
now save my soul"
HE would have saved your soul II
he had died"
And for this reason. father: he has
sworn to me that on the day the physl-
clans would pronounce him fully cured
he would kill himself for my sake But.
father, in that case | would be guilty
OF his suicide, and bad would be made
worse. / must not let him kill him
self. On the other hand, IL he does,
l am also doomed. as you assure me. :"
The new complications worried the
father for a long time. Finally he
looked with deep scrutiny into the face
of his fair charge. Sister Filomena,
l absolve you, but further than that
will obtain special dispensation to
release you of your vow. You love the
young man."
II do, father"
Tell him to come and see me here
as soon as he can walk. He needs alb
solution more than you. Both alb
solved. there is hope for you"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
The Nuns KISS.
BY ROBERT BRACo.

Copyright, 1901, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
Sister Filomena entered the conf s.
sional. She began to open her soul in
humble, almost whispering tones.
Father" she said, Il am not GER
tain whether l have sinned or not. At
times my conscience tells me that l
have trespassed and then again l feel
that l have done no wrong. What is
strangest of all is when my conscience
absolyes me / suffer more than when
it accuses me-"
The father cOnfessor seemed non
plussed BE more explicit, my daugh-
ter" he admonished, "and try to re-
call to memory all the details of what
has tended to harass your soul. Thou
art so very young. At the age OF
eighteen the conscience is not yet
fun aroused You may trust in me
10 pass sound judgment. The Lord
will enlighten me. Confide in me-"
Il will confess all, dear father. To-
And you--and your" asked the con-
fessor.
Father, my soul was filed with fear
at his words. l thought he might be
doomed forever If he were permitted
TO die without a token OF unselfish af-
lection. i dreaded the remorse that
might come to my soul. l looked
around me dreading to cause offense,
then / bent over him and kissed him."
Where did you kiss him." asked
the father confessor in anxious excite
ment
ut was quite dark, father, but be-
lieve 1t was on the mouth
This was very imprudent, very inn
prudent. / understand it was done
with holy intent. On the forehead, in
stead Of on the mouth, would have
been better IL would have sufficed to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

The live stock census in Iowa shows
the number of cows in that state to be
1,295,960 Of these 631 1929 are kept for
the supplying of milk to creameries.
The average number OF cows per
square mile is little over %. Some
Of the counties with large number Of
cows are the following: Winneshlek,
1850; Kossuth 1886; Clayton, 20,S5O;
Fayette, 22,2S2; Bremen. 1851; Black
hawk, 1887; Buchanan. 1924; Della
ware, 20,301; Dubuque, 17,S44; Jones,
1884; Linn, 20,646; Benton, 17,4O7;
Tama, 17,02S; Johnson, 17,43O.
The report of the state dairy com
missioner of Iowa shows that the dairy
laws in that state are working well.
The law forbidding the sale of color ed
oleomargarine seems an easy one to
enforce, judging from this distance.
The oleomargarine manufacturers
started in to pay the legal expenses
OF all the suits in which their custom
ers might become involved, but evil
IDENTIFY concluded the contract was too
big one for them to carry out. Anent
this point the commissioner reports,
Late last fall this Office obtained an
indictment against ELI Brown of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, for the sale of colored oleo-
margarine. Mr.. Brown has United
State license to sell oleomargarine,
and the only point in issue was wheth-
er the stuff sold was colored The case
was submitted on a statement of the
facts. and on technically was de-
cided in favor Of the defendant. In
this action he was defended by the
manufacturers OF the oleomargarine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

The North Carolina experiment sta
ton has Discovered that the flavor of
eggs is determined by the feed. After
giving hens chopped onions for two
weeks the eggs became so disagreeable
in flavor that they could not be used.
Wheat shorts, cotton seed meal and
SKINNED milk increased the number
OF eggs laid, but the eggs had dis
agreeable flavor. Cracked corn and
corn dough resulted in fewer eggs, but
larger ones and of better flavor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Sufferers from sick headaches are
not users of Garfield Tea, for this
HERB TEA is positive cure for sick
headaches, constipation and liver dis
orders.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Tho Great Herb Cure.

The uses OF Garfield Tea are mani
fold; ii regulates the digestive organs;
cures constipation; purifics the blood;
brings good health.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Lnne.s ramilx MedIoinn

Moves the bowels each day In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and Kidneys Cures
sick headache Prices % and soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Attention is called to the fact that
in 1894 a sort OF high-water mark was
reached-the amount being that year
in excess of 69,OO0,O 600 pounds. During
the next three years there was steady
decline in annual product till in 1897
output was only about $4,000, 600
pounds. What was the cause for this
decline? 1t was the legislation, both
state and national that had for it's
object the honest sale only Of oleomar-
garine. It took the manufacturers
three years to find that they could get
around or openly defy about all the
laws, and then they went into the man
ufacture of oleomargarine more vigor-
ously than ever. Last year the manu-
featured product increased 23,76S, 023
pounds, or 20 per cent over the preced-
ing year. Compared with 1898 the
amount last year had nearly doubled.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

In all the cities Of Arabia, even AZ
the present day. dried locusts, strung
on threads, as dried apples used for
merly to be treated in this country. are
exposed for sale as an article OF food.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

The judgments of God are as loving
as His mercies.
You cannot divorce doctrine from
duty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Courage IS the cure for discouraqoment.
Faith without works is dead ana work without
faith is drudgery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Pisos Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF the throat and lungs.-WAr.
O. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Two can live as cheaply as one 4 it is case
OF have TO.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Neglect your hair and you lose Il. PARKEEs HAIR
BALsAM renews the growth aud color.
HISDERcoRNs, the best cure for corns. beta
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

W~>n love sleeps. envy is on the watch.
Ghosts may ,alk, but few people understand
the dead languages.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Railways use mp over 1000, 900 tons
OF steel year, almost half the worlds
product.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

AN the Sweetness OF Living Blossoms the match
less perfume Murray * Lanman Florida Water
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

a betting man doesn't have to be fat to be
heavy loser.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

has the largest sale OF any ink in the world, bo-
cause IL rs the best ink that can bo made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

When cycling take "a bar of Whites Yucatan.
You can ride further and easier.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Carriers Ink.

Ambition may be a virtue, but il is the parent
OF many vices.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Vegetables and fruits arc to be used
most generally at that season OF the
year In whicS they naturally mature.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
no CURE a GOLD IN oNE NAV

lhKe LAXATIVE BRoMo QUisINB TABLETS .Au
druggists refund the money IL II Fails 70 cure
T.. W. Groves signature is on the box. 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

All you can find in some authors workshops
is old saws.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

regard Vegetable Compound
troubled with
had cucohoea
al wi 20 weak could homework
inflammation of the oare
at
anything
dollars
sbuth
had
do
al Vegetable
Of
had
in do all appetite
would with
it
know Pnkhams directions will be cured
South Hot Springs Ark
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

A double wedding is one kind Of a fourth
hand tie.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
CHANGE CT LIFE.

I" I was taken sick
five years ago with
The Grippe and
had n relapse and
was given up by
the doctor and my
friends. Change
of Life began 20
work on me. 1
flowed very badly
until a year ago,
then my stomach
and lungs got so
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

bad, 1 suffered terribly; the blood
went up in my lungs and stomach, and
1 vomited it up. / could not eat
scarcely anything. / cannot tell what
1 suffered with my head. My hus-
band got me bottle of Lydia +. Pink
ham'svegetable Compound, and before
had taken half of Il began TO i'm
prove, and to-dayI am another woman.
Mrs. Pinkham's medicine has saved my
life. cannot praise 1t enough"
M. A. benson, Millport, MY
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Has the sale of oleomargarine
reached the high water mark? The
answer cannot yet be given. and will
depend largely on whether or not the
Grout bill becomes a law. IL is inter-
esting to note the amounts OF oieo-
margarine manufactured during the
last thirteen years, which were as fol-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

told. and. as they refused longer to
stand the expense OF possible trials.
the sale OF oleomargarine was stopped
in Council Bluffs" This shows the ef
fects of an honest attempt to enforce
the laws. Though this case was lost
to the state. the further sale OF cleo
was stopped. AS soon as the violators
OF the laws come TO understand that
they will be prosecuted. they conclude
that it does not pay to continue their
illegal business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
PROFUsE PERIODS.

81 commenced
taking Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vege-
t a Bile Compound
a b ut 3 months
ago, and cannot
express the won
derful good it has
done me. Men
situations were SO
profuse as to leave
me very weak for
some time after.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Was also troubled with leucorrhoea,
tired feeling. bearing down sensation,
pain across the back and thighs. L
felt as though there was a heavy
weight in my stomach all the time.
have taken two bottles of the medi-
che, and now have better health than
Y'aave had for four years"
Mrs. LIZZIE DICKSON HODGE,,
Avalon, Ohio.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
United States senators.
(By Associated rress.)

tBy Associated IreSS.)
AUSTIN, TEN. Jan. 23.-Congressman
Bailey was formally elected United
States Senator to-day to succeed Horace
Chiffon, whose term expires March 4
next
PIERRE, S. d, Jan. 2s-aobcrt ].
Gamble Republican, was elected United
States Senator to-day in a joint session
OF the Legislature.
NASHVILLE, TENN. Jan. 23-The
Legislature in joint session to-day elected
l. w Carmack to the United States Sen
atorship made vacant by the retirement
of Senator Thomas .Turley.
CHEYENNE, WYo., Jan 2S.-Unitcd
States Senator Francis Z. Warren, was
reelected at a joint session of the Legis-
laturc to-day.
LINCOLN, NEB., Jan o3-To-days
ballot for Senators showed no decision.
DOVER, DEL, Jan. 23.-The eighth day
joint session of the Legislature failed to
elect two United States Senators.
SALT LAKE. UTAH. Jan. 2S.-Thomas
Kearns was to-day elected on the first
ballot United States Senator by the joint
Legislature He received the unanimous
support of the Republican members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-24
FURTHER WANTS
ARE MADE KNOWN
The Finance Committee Hears the
Needs Of Several De-
partnlents.

The Finance Committee of the City
Council had second meeting last night
TO hear arguments for various items,
which are asked a place in the buuget
for the year beginning February j. 1901
Mr. A B. Guigon told of the work of
the Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
to Animals, which asks for $500 again.
Miss Bodeker, the president of the society.
also appeared before the committee and
described what it has done.
Mr.. ThomassOn spoke for the needs OF
the department of Street Cleaning ana
Health. They recommend superintend-
ent of the street cleaning work al $500 a
wear, to be elected by the Council ana
under supervision of the committee. New
equipment is needed, and a new crema-
tory 10 cost $4,000 at the other end OF
town, to save the long hauls. DR.. OPP
peuhimcr has prepared an ordinance on
the sale of impure milk and food inns
calls for an inspector OF milk ana loou
supply for whom and his assistants $3,Vto
is asked. The need of some action pre-
ventiug1he sale Of impure food and milk
was discussed by DR.. Oppenhimer and
others Also the question as TO the pos
sible advantage of divorcing altogether
the street cleaning work from the Health
Department.
President NJ. s Quarles presented the
needs of the Virginia Mechanics 1nstl-
tute, which asks for $3.50 as against eo'V"'
last year This is TO be for the MAIN
renance of the school, not the construc-
ton of the building. The good work OF
the school was presented before the COM
mittee. and strong letter from super
:ntendent ellis, of the Locomotive WORKS.
Dr. Stuart Mclean and DE. CoWaroih
asked for $3.50 for the University college,
Free Dispensary as against 1913 last year
Mr.. Bo5her petitioned for another ponce
patrol wagon ~ cost 5000. also another
policeman at $500, and 1922 for the pres
emf wagon instead OF S2,1l5.
The schoo! Board asks for S133,oOo prac-
tically the same amount as a year ago,
for the maintenance of the schools. thirty
thousand dollars is wanted to conpieee
tbs Randolph and Nicholson Street bulld-
ings. certainly the latter. The board ASKS
sS.04s for repairs. and $1,000 for genera
expense. The Virginia Hospital wants
500 instead of $50
THE discussion of the needs of Lee DIS
trcr was then taken up, and the COM
mittee was urged to give that ter
rlIory culverts wafer, and gas IhoSe
soeaking for the district were Mr.: Henry
Hutzler. Mr. ~ w. Bowe, Captain joan
A Coke. and Mr.. Jackson Guy.
The committee adjourned to meet Mon
dov night at S P. NJ. to hear others.