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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
The Tunnel Was Forgotten.

At Brussels the visitor Is often struck
by the extreme thinness OF the earth
covering the Braine lie Comte tunnel
and wonders why the common sense of
the engineers who made the line did
not direct them to continue the cutting
and thus avoid a subterranean pas
sage.
The mystery is thus explained: When
railways were In their veriest infancy,
the Belgian government sent party OF
engineers over to England to acquire
experience in construction of the new
iron highways. and on their return
they were instructed to lay out the
first railway In that enterprising little
kingdom. The work was accordingly
put In hand. but on It's completion one
OF the engineers exclaimed:
"Good gracious, we have forgotten
the tunnel!'
The CONSERVATION was general, espe.
cially when 1t was remembered that
there was not single line in England
but could boast of tunnel. What was
to be done? Nothing but to construct
the long corridor at Braine lie Comte,
and when II was finished the earth was
Put OH top. The tunnel was the glory
OF the line.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

Before the days OF proper safeguards
Z good many cattle got In the paths or
Michigan railroads and were killed
outright or SO badly injured as to ne
cessitate putting them out OF misery.
These happenings frequently afforded
the owners OF the cattle an opportunity
TO bring suit against the railroad COM
panles. so that the employees were re-
luired TO be very careful as to details
and TO keep strict record OF the man
ner of cows death, etc. Regular
printed reports Of such cases had TO
be turned In by the section master,
who was required to fill out blanks
stating the probable age of the deceas-
ed animal weight. color. distinguish
Ing marks and disposition of carcass.
the animal being sometimes cut up
and sold for beef
Naturally il was an Irish section
"schuperintindher" who. like Finni-
gan In his terse report OF a wreck,
simply stated, "Off ag'in, on ag'in--Fin-
negan," made out the record Of GER
tain bovine tragedy in characteristic
way. Mike guessed pretty well at the
age and weight and color OF the dead
COW, but when he came TO the line
disposition OF carcass" he scratched
bis head refiectlvely.
Sure" he muttered. "she doied aisy
anyway" Then opposite the line he
scra wled. kind and entle."-Detrolt
Free Press
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
Cota.tronbe of the Oneida.

One of the most extraordinary catas-
trophies that have befallen vessels of
the United States destroyed the sloop
Of war Oneida in 1869. She was bound
homeward, with jolly ships com
pany, eager to see wives and sweet
hearts. and native land once more,
when not far out of port she was
struck by the British steamer Bombay
coming in. The stem of the Bombay
cut off the stern of the Oneida The
ship was sinking rapidly, aud guns Of
distress were Immediately fired, but
the Bombay steamed on her way and
left the vessel to her doom. She went
down, and all but one or two of her
crew were drowned.
The captain of the Bombay gave no
ether reason for his conduct than that
he had Lady Eyre the wife of dis
tinguished British satrap, on board and
did not wish to disturb her nerves with
scenes OF Shipwreck He was mobbed
when he reached Yokohama. dismissed
from the ser vice. socially tabooed from
that time Oh and died in disgrace q
year or two later.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

That the fruit possesses very consid-
cradle virtue in this respect is con-
ceded by most eminent authorities,
and for this reason as we'll as on ac-
count OF their food value they are in
cluded among the foods suitable for in
valids, children and those whose di-
gestlve powers are rather inactive.
Their influence Is mild. which fact
makes them desirable for the not over
robust.
A dish OF well cooked rice and
prunes. made dainty and attractive for
serving. is a dish to serve for either a
breakfast, luncheon or a dessert. espe-
cially for the child or invalid. and
should be added especially TO our list
of hot weather dishes. frequently re-
placing meat and potatoes and heavy,
unreasonable desserts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

The hair falls out when the strength
Of its roots is insufficient to sustain its
weight any longer, and a new hair will
take its place unless the root Is dis
eased. For this reason each person has
a certain definite length of hair. When
the hair begins to split or fall out, mas
sage of the scalp is excellent.
Place the tips Of the fingers firmly
upon the scalp. and then vibrate or
move the scalp while holding the pres
sure steadily. This will stimulate the
blood vessels underneath and bring the
blood vessels underneath and bring
about better nourishment Of the hair.
A brush of unevenly tufted bristles Is
also excellent to use upon the scalp, not
the hair.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
Something 10 Brace I'm On.

Ii was along about noon when a
well dressed man lined up against the
bar. He had the air and looked the
part of a high liver. but there was ev-
cry sign of bad night. He stretched
himself. rubbed his head and said to
the bartender:
IL want something to brace up on"
"All right. sir. "What'll il beT
Get the large lemonade glass and
break five eggs in It,"
Chapman, the bartender, looked at
him suspiciously and hesitated.
That's what | want" he ordered.
Chapman broke five raw eggs in the
glass and waited for further orders.
"Now IL pint of champagne"
Chapman opened the bottle, and the
customer poured it on top Of the eggs
and, taking spoon. stirred the mix
ture thoroughly and then drank it.
Then lie paid his bill and walked out
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
unlncLv nnr snnerstitions.

In Graz IONS manual of his chron-
icles. 1865, the unlucky days. according
to the opinions of the astronomers, are
named as follows: Jan. /, ., 4, 3, 10, 10,
II and 20 are unlucky; Feb. 26. 81 and
% unlucky. s, 10 and II very unlucky:
March 10, IL and 20 very unlucky;
April I. 8. 10 and 20 unlucky; May B
and q unlucky. Z, - and 20 very I'M
lucky; June 10 and 22 unlucky, and
S very unlucky; Aug. 20 and 80 I'M
lucky, 10 and 20 very unlucky; Sept. 3,
4. u and % unlucky, and very un-
lucky; Oct. 4, 16 and "a unlucky, 6 very
unlucky; Nov. ., 6, 20 and 30 unlucky,
10 and 20 very unlucky; Dec. 10 and %
unlucky. 9. Z and 8 very unlucky.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

Lord Coleridge. the famous lord chief
Justice. once recounted to Sir Mount
Stuart Z. Grant, Duff an incident Of his
earlier life. He had TO cross examine
an eminent professional witness about
a proposed harbor. In the course Of do
Ing so he said, But, Mr.. -, isn't
there reef of rocks that would be a
great inconvenience 10 your
"Oh, yes" replied the witness. "Un.
get rid of II In such and such a man.
ner."
Every good" reJoined Coleridge, "but
when you have got rid of 1t, would
there not be very awkward sand bank
to contend WITH"
Certainly" said the witness, "but
against 1t we should provide thus and
thus"
We'll" answered Coleridge, "but
when you lave removed both these oh.
stacles would you not still have great
deal OF trouble from the current of the
river when In fiood?"
Clearly" was the answer. but VIC
should encounter that difficulty sue.
cessfully by another expedient," which
the witness proceeded to explain.
you have seen the place, have you
not?' said Coleridge.
ooh, yes" replied the other.
"Well, / never did" was the re.
jolnder. II have invented alike the
RI ef, the sand bank and the river"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
To Cure Round Shoulders,

In the case of round shoulders the
muscles of the back are likely to stffen
from disuse. special exercise to get
them into timber condition seems to
be necessary. Stretch out and down
with the arms until they nearly touch
the floor, bending back In like manner.
To successfully accomplish the latter
sit on stool before an upright piano
or heavy desk. plant your knees firmly
against the furniture until you have a
good support, then slowly bend back
ward with your hand pointed over
your head At first you think you will
surely crack in half. so stiff are the
muscles, but astonishingly soon comes
the pliabilit;, and as II is impossible
to fall your progress Is easy and rapid.
This exercise If persisted in will
straighten out curved spine, but it
must be done gently and with patience,
because the tendons in the back are
delicate and must not be coerced.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
Too Realistic.

"Look here" said "A Suffolk farmer 10
a friend. TIN going to kill my pig. but
! owe so much pork to my neighbors
that l shall have none left for myself
If pay II all back. What would you
dor
"Quite easy 10 trick EN-" said the
friend. XIII your pig and leave Il
hanging outside until late nj night. SOS
every one can see IT, Then take il In
and say some one stole IL. Stick to the
tale, and you'll be all right"
The farmer followed instructions.
and the kind friend watched his chance
and stole the pig. The poor farmer
came around next morning To tell what
had happened.
Somebody's stolen my plgr' he
cried.
Good said the friend. "Stick to II.
and the neighbors II believe you. sure
enough"
But II was stolen. l tell YOU
Excellent" quoth the friend. Just
you stick 10 the tale
You COMPOUNDED asst" yelled the
farmer Don't you understand? 1t
was really stolen!
Superb laughed the delighted
friend. You ought to have been an ac-
tor. so you ought"
That Suffolk farmer slammed the
door and went away tuning London
Answers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
IrreguIarity and Indigestion.

A common cause of Indigestion Is
irregularity respecting the time Of
meals. The human system seems to
form habits and to be in a degree de-
pendent upon the performance Of lts
function In accordance with the habits
formed. In respect to digestion this IL
especially observable. If a meal is
taken at a regular hour, the stomach
becomes accustomed to receiving food
at that hour and Is prepared for 1t.
If meals are taken irregularly, the
stomach is taken by surprise, so to
speak. and is never in that state OF
readiness In which 1t should be for the
prompt and perfect performance Of its
" ork.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
The Lustrous Pearl.

Pearls, as most readers know, are
small bodies found either in the mother
of pearl shells or those with a nacreous
lining. They are formed either by a
disease, by the presence of a parasite
or by an effort on the part of the mol
lusk to rid itself of some foreign sub
stance which has found its way into
the shell.
Pearls are composed of many layers
of carbonate of lime with organic mat
ter between and are not always pearly
throughout and invariably have some
small central core or nucleus. Round
pearls Of fine luster and color are very
valuable, and their value increases rap
idly with their size.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
Ashes on Cigars.

Few men processing to be judges OF
fine cigars know anything at all about
smoking them" remarked a cigar deal.
err. THE ashes on the end Of the cigar
serve to retain the flavor and should be
permitted to remain as long as pos.
sible. Then the constant humping
some smokers give their cigars In the
attempt to keep them clear Of ashes
often causes the wrappers to break.
and that also lessons the pleasure of
good smoke"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
Daring Wanns.

"Wasps were the first paper makers"
said an entomologlst. 1T is very inter
esting to study the ways Of these fierce
little insects. For the sake of n grab
at the honey store a single individual
will sometimes face whole hive OF
bees, being In fair combat match for
any three Inhabitants of the apiary.
Most of us have had experience of the
fearlessness with which they will at
tack human beings"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
Bodily Proportions.

The proportions of the human fig
ure, says an anatomist, are six times
the length Of the right foot. The face,
from the highest point of the forehead,
where the hair begins. to the end of the
chin, is one-tenth of the whole stature,
The hand. from the wrist to the end
Of the middle finger, is also one-tenth
Of the total height. From the crown
to the nape of the neck Is one-twelfth
OF the stature.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
Ornaments on Saddles.

In the firth century saddles were
made so extrayagantly magnificent
that prohibition was Issued by Leo l.,
In which il was ordered that no one
should ornament them with pearls or
precious stones. In the sixth century
the Emperor Maurtius required that
the saddles should have large cover
ings of fur. The ignominous punish
ment of bearing the saddle" had it's
origin in the middle ages.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
A Mnn of Exprrience.

"You are quite sure. Uncle Bushrod,"
she queried. that Judy has no idea
there are only books in those two
boxes you took this morning over to
the courthouse In the cartT'
"Miss May" answered tie old chap,
with dignity. Il done had three wives.
an Judys de las, reckon. An
jes' tell you dis, honey. ! don trus' no
colored DOMAINS tongue" Mrs. Burton
Harrison in Lippincott's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
How the Lover Looks mt the Fire.

When young Savoyard goes a-woo
ing. he pays considerably more atten-
ton to the admired ones fire than to
her face. IL she leaves the billets OF
Wood undlsturbed on the hearth, 1t is
sign that he Is welcome. but should
she place one of the blazing fagots In
an upright position against the others
II Is hint for him to take his de-
parture.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
IncontrnyerfihIe Evidence.

Now. children. ! want you all to re-
member that James Watt discovered
the wonderful steam engine by simply
watching the kettle boil"
please. ma'am, ! don't just see how
that could be-"
'Why not?"
"'Cause watched pots never BOIL
Boston Courier.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
Fire Fighting In ENGLAND.

In the smaller places in England
horses have TO be borrowed for the fire
engines. Often thirty to fifty minutes
are wasted In getting horses, which.
when an alarm of fire was given. were
at work at their daily duty. A consid-
cradle amount of time is also lost in
finding proper harness for them. The
horsing of steam engines In country
districts Is very difficult problem.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
Dogs OF Alaska,

The dogs of Alaska are called mala-
mutes. They are a cross between a dog
and a wolf and work In harness sooD
after their birth. They do not bark.
but have a peculiar howl. They have
long hair and can sleep In the open
with the thermometer GO degrees below
zero. Their usual food is fish and seal
blubber. They are fed once a day, usu-
ally at night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

Henry Will. after the death Of Jane
Seymour, had some difficulty in get.
ting another wife. His first offer was
to tie duchess dowager OF Milan. but
her answer is said to have been: Il
have only one head. If had two. one
should certainly be at his service"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

Mrs. Trotabout-l shall be of the
greater part of the day, as | have join
ed the Society For the Suppression OF
Needless and Nerve Hacking Noises.
Mr.. T.-Good idea, my dear. Take
the baby along with you.-New York
Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

A fly IL almost invincible. 1t will
survive long immersion In water. viii
sustain the odors Of sulphur and Other
dlsinfectants without apparent injury
Only turpentine. chloroform and ammo
MIA and washing can get the better Of
m nv
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
The Professor AZ Home.

Grandpa" said Dot. who had beer
puzzling her brains over something she
was reading. what Is food foi
thoughtT
Head cheese. my child" replied the
professor. Chicago Tribune
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
Misunderstood.

II would like straw with this lem
onade," said the lady at the table to
the server OF the beverage.
Hey calculated the waiter. who
was hard Of hearing.
"No; straw, | beverages.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
COnalderafe

Bangs-Jubkins Is the homeliest man
ever saw.
Slangs-Why don't you say 1t to his
face?
Bangs don't want TO.
Slangs- You're afraid TO, amt you?
Bangs--Oh. no. But his face has
enough to bear already Free
Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21
The Original Pair.

Upon one point the disputants are
agreed: Man descended from pair Of
ancestors. Who they were is not so ape
parent Chicago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

If man saved the ash of all the CT
CARS he smoked. he would have con-
sumed i.GC0 before he had pound OF
ash.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

Happiness Is sometimes like pair Of
spectacles. While one looks for It II
sits astride ones very nose.-New York
Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

For rent, unfinished, four pleas
ant upstairs rooms. N. f. cor. Con-
gress and Pleasant SITS. [. {.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

You will find an elegant assortment
OF Ladies' and Gents golf gloves at j.
L. Webber's. Ask for stamps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

Fifty cent stocking caps only 25c,
at J. It. Weber S, Ionia. Ask for
trading stamps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

A sheet of manila cap paper will sus-
tain 300 pounds. II holds the record
among papers for strength.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

Honesty pays twice as well as half
honesty Don't forget lt.-AtchisoD
Globe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-21

Royal Worcester Corset are best,
try them and be convinced. M. NJ.
Stone.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-07
c. F. JUDD IN TACOMA.
Honolulau Gives Informat alton Of the
Islands There

Z. r. Judd, son of the former chief
magistrate of the Hawaiian Islands.
was IN the city yesterday en- route to
chicago, where it is his intention to en-
gage IN the practice of law, says the
Tacoma Ledger. He has just returned
from Honolulu, where he has been en-
gagged IN settling up the estate of his
1ather. He states that the Islands are
dl the present time, in very prosper
Gus condition, and there is a great deal
OF talk regarding the line of steamships
10 be established between Puget Sound
ana the Islands He gives it as his
opinion that as soon as this is in oper-
alton there will be large voIu1ie of
business that viii come this way, and
says that as soon as this section of the
country takes steps toward the estab-
Hshment of a refinery there will be a
large sugar trade come to Puget Sound
The output of sugar in the Islands
this year. he said in an interview,
VIII be In excess of what it was last
year. AT the close of 1900 the aggre =
gate output was 2S9,544 tons, and those
who are engaged in the business tell ne
this year it will be over 800 900 tons
The Islands are taking on many Of
the customs of the United States since
their annexation. Among the latest of
these is the formation of sugar trust
1t Will be known by the name of the
American & Hawaiian Commercial
Eompany, and will include the follow
lAg companies: Hawaiian, CONNER
cfal, Kilauea, Onomea, Paauhau, Hutch
iison, Honokaa and Makaweli Last
war these corporations had an output
of 67,807 tons, and this year a greater
amount of the increase will be with
them. Some of these companies also
control other smaller companies, so that
the new company will be in position
to control a large share of the sugar
trade.
The object of the consolidation, it
is said, is for the purpose of reducing
operating expenses and to systematic
the culture of sugar A large reduction
in the expense may be made by put
ting the companies under one manage
ment and it is said the product can be
handled more economically
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-07

An officer serving in South Africa says
that not long ago three Yeomanry scouts
were taken prisoners by the now re-
ldoubtable General De Wet near Lindley.
De Wet who does not care to be bur
dened with prisoners, told these three
yeomen, on being brought before him.
that he had an important dispatch for
General Rumble, and if they would per-
sonally undertake to deliver it to the
General he would give them back their
liberty. Naturally, they were elated at
the proposal and all three gave De Wet
their word of honor to deliver the miss
i've into General Rundles own hands. On
reaching Rundles headquarters they
insisted on handing the letter to the
General personally, and on his opening
1.-THE three braves still standing as his
audience-he read aloud the contents as
follows: Dear Sir: Please chain up
these three devils, as l can catch them
every day Yours. De Wet"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-07
AEA's FATE UNKNOWN.
Young Hawaiian Who Wants to go
to West Point as a Cadet.

The fate of Joseph Aea, the young
Hawaiian chosen by Delegate Wilcox
To compete for entrance into West
Point is in the balance, and it may be
several weeks before it is learned
whether he was successful in his ex-
aminations before the military poard
which convened at Camp Mckinley on
March l. The board consisted of Major
Blair D. Taylor, surgeon, U. S. A;
First Lieutenant Daniel w. Ketcham'
sixth artillery; Second Lieutenant
Gwynne R. Hancock, Sixth artillery
and Aea was the only applicant TO
compete for the honor of being sent to
Vest Point to become one of Uncle
Sans army officers.
Nothing will be divulged here as to
now Aea passed his examinations, as
the papers have been sent to West
Point where they will be examined
and the result made known to Delegate
Wilcox.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-07
HAWAII AT BUFFALO.
Agricultural Specimens to GO to the
Pan-American Exposition

Commissioner Wray Taylor Is in re-
,eipt Of a letter from Director True,
chief Of the United States experimental
stations at Washington, asking MI
taylor to contribute to the Pan-Amer-
ean Exposition beginning at Butalo
May l.
Mr.. True has in his possession some
VI the Hawaiian exhibits used at the
IaHs exposition, and writes the Com
missioner here that he specially desires
specmens of economic plants, feeding
NaHs etc, native to the Islands.
Specimens of taro, rice, coffee, sugar
,"gar-cane, etc, will be sent from the
"slcultural and Forestry office ana
.us hawaiian Sugar Planters Assocla-
"'h viii send specimens of soils, show
's the wide variety of earths favoraole
~ me growth of sugar cane.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-07
THEE ANn
'e<5be ZsRT'

DI-n,
A PUBLIC concert will be given Fri
~ DAY evening at the Hawaiian
4 n Hotel, in memory of the late
great composer, Giuseppe Verdi
me music will be by the Hawaiian
oand, and will begiE at $50 o'clock.
ana continue till $50 The program
will be.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-03-07
FAMILY OF A VICTIM.
Harry Guyon, Who Sank With the
Rio, WelI-known at Eva.

Harry Guyon, who was lost on the
Rio had been working at Eva planta-
ton for the past six months as a paint
er. He was an Englishman by birth
and Served six years in the Eighty
eighth Connaught Rangers as bugler.
His father is serving in South Africa
at present as captain in some English
volunteer regiment
The dead man had also two brothers
serving in South Africa. He leaves a
wife and three children in California.