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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-06-28
A novel method of boring holes in {

A novel method Of boring holes IN a
fat bar of iron was recently adopted
on a ship where a breakdown occurred.
To repair the breakage it was neces-
sary to make bolt holes in square
bar, and, as the engineer was without
the appliances required for the pur
pose, he marked the exact places in
chalk and then fired 80 caliber bullet
through each from rifle.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-06-28

Some men never amount to much be
cause they get into the habit of fire.
quently beginning life Chicago
News
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-06-28

A Budapest professional beggar who
died recently amassed the very COM
Portable sum of f42.O00. This he be-
queathed to the University of Press.
burg, where in days gone by he made
much money by swindling.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-06-28

The world ewes every man living,
but doesn't furnish a collector.-Den.
yer Times. -!
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-06-28

The earliest mention of shoes is In
an Egyptian papyrus about 1900 years
before Christ
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-06-28

Ambition causes a fool TO jump a.
the moon and fall in the mnd Fh"a%t
News.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-06-28
BEVERLY, Sept. 1

Ran away from Josiah Woodbury., cooper. his
house plague for seven long years. Masury Old
Moll, alias Trial of Vengeance He that lost will
never seek her; he that shall keep her will give
two Bushel of Beans l forewarn all Persons in
Town County from trusting said Trial Of Venge-
ance. | have bove all the old (shoes) l can find
for joy. and all my neighbors rejoice with me.
good Radiance Of bad Ware. Amenl
JOSIAH WOODBURY..
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-06-28

Away back in It'll Josiah Woodbury.
of Beverly. Mass. thus published his
happy emancipation from matrimonial
woes.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-06-28

The darabouka. or Turkish drum. re-
sembles a long vase, the bottom COW
cred with parchment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
A LUCKY. Accident.

The railroad crossing at the foot of
the brick yard hill was the scene of a
lucky accident if an accident can be
called lucky yesterday afternoon. AS
Mr.. and Mrs. Stoughton of Otisco were
driving home, they failed to hear the
south bound train and as their horse
became manageable they were
obliged to turn out in the di tch to save
themselves and horse. Bert Ohlinger
and Chas. Bartlett who were loading
brick at the yard FASTENED to help
them get into the road. The front
wheel of the carriage was struck by
the car steps, tearing the steps from
the car. Mr.. and Mrs. Stoughton were
not injured in the least, and the car
riage was but slightly damaged.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

Six years of consecutive success in
the principal theatres of the United
States supplemented by an equal
amount OF popular favor in Great
Britain, Australia, Germany and
France is the record attained by that
masterful melodrama, "The Span of
Life" and no other play, except those
OF Shakespeare, has ever been SO
widely played or so universally popu-
lar. Strong heart interest, exciting
climaxes, thrilling situations, natural
dialogue, genuine humor, fine stage
settings and competent acting, are
the features that have made this play
the best of modern times. 1t will be
presented at the Bedding Opera House
next week Friday night, Nov. 10 by
the strongest company ever seen in a
melodrama and with an entirely new
equipment of scenery and effects. A
great feature of the production will
be the marvellous Donazetta, the
most skillful and daring acrobats of
the country, who will form themselves
into bridge 30 feet above the stage,
and three people will pass across their
interlocked bodies. Reserved seats
now on sale at Hotel Bedding at SOC.
each.
The Canadian Jubilee singers have
been engaged by the ladies society of
the Congregational church to give
one of their entertainments at the
church next Tuesday evening. This
company has appeared in Bedding
several times and have always given
good satisfaction, consequently good
house is anticipated. Admission 25c
children 15c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
n. WALLACE DEAD.
One More Pioneer Called Quite sud
denly Tuesday.

uenly Iuesuay
Once again we are called upon &C
announce the death of one of those
sturdy pioneers of this section, Mr.
Nathaniel Wallace, who passed away
at his home on the corner of Front
and Washington sts., Tuesday fore
noon from paralysis. The first shock
was noticed Saturday, but it was not
of sufficient force to prevent hin
from going about as usual. He grew
worse however, rather than better
although he was down town Monday
and was out to his barn as late as siS
o'clock that evening. He began to
fail rapidly after that and passed
away as before said Tuesday forenoon
Mr.. Wallace has been a resident OF
the city something like sixteen or sew
enteen years, having previously owned
and operated fine farm few miles
west of the city, he being one of the
early pioneers of this section. He
was hard worker and man of
strong will, very positive in his con-
victions, and in consequence of these
traits of character was not as popular
as some other men of more pliable ma
lures but was esteemed highest by
theses who had known him longest.
BY hard work and thrift he had ac-
quired competency. having built and
owned the fine brick block on Main st.
which bears his name, as well as own
ing considerable other city property.
Mr.. Wallace was born in Connecti-
cut Aug. IL, 1922; and was therefore 70
years of age. He was married TO the
wife who survives him when he was
81 years old, but their union has never
been blessed with any children. He
also has two sisters residing in De-
troit, and a brother at Morrison,
Iowa. The funeral services were held
from the house this morning at 10
o'clock, Rev. J. j. Staley officiating
and the remains were taken to the
Ashley cemetery for burial.
Mrs. Wallace has for several years
past been great sufferer from
rheumatism and on account of her
own infirmities combined with this
great shock is in quite a precarious
condition herself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
Halloween Celebrations.

Halloween passed this year without
any very serious pranks being played,
in fact it has been several years since
we had one of those exceedingly YER
million colored times, like we were
prone to experience from ten to a
dozen years ago. Our city officers
have become too vigilant and frown it
down. There were several gatherings
of young people of social character
at which much sport was enjoyed.
One of the best ones was given by the
Misses Wiley at their home on Front
ST., about twenty yonng ladies being
present and all in costume of various
character. 1t was all carried out in
fine shape, prizes being awarded and
the amusements were of character
suitable to the occasion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

Lyle LaDue and Blanche Rowland
were united in marriage at the resi-
dence of the brides parents last eve
ing by Rev. j. j. Staley in the pres
ence of some twenty-five or thirty of
their relatives and friends. His par
ents from Carson City were among
those present.
The following themes are announc-
ed for discourse at the evening SER
vices in the Congregational church,
beginning next Sunday evening. Wo-
man under Paganism, Cleopatra; Wo-
men under Christianity, Frances Il.
Willard; Woman as Ruler, Elizabeth;
Woman as Writer, George Elliott.
George w. Hauck of Lakeview, who
was arrested week ago by Deputy
Marshal Horace Davis under an indict-
ment charging him with shipping OBJ
scene pictures from one state to an
other, decided not to go on trial. He
entered plea of guilty before Judge
VANITY and was fined $500 or six
months in Jail Hauck, ii is alleged,
was acting as agent in Montcalm
county for one of these. nickel in the
slot machine companies whose head
quarters is in Chicago. He paid.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
six O'Clock Dinner.

Bands No. , and of the Congrega-
tional church will serve from five un-
until half past seven, in the east store
of the Wallace block.
MENU.
Veal Pie Mashed Potatoes
Squash
Jelly Pickles Cabbage Salad
Coffee Celery Doughnuts
Brown and White Bread
Pie and Cheese
Adults ID cts. children 10 cts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

The Ladies Aid Society of the M. f..
church will hold their regular meet
ing Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. p G. Jameson, corner Bridge
and Congress SITS. A ten cent tea will
be served from 5 to 8 O'Clock. All in
NifRd
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
Wood.

Beech and maple, oak, etc. Order
at Flemming's warehouse.
FLEMING d MADDEN
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

Get your season tickets for the Con-
cert Course at Benedicts, only $l.OO.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

If you want the very latest styles in
white and fancy shirts and neckwear
go to j. 7. Webber's Ionia. Ask for
trading stamps
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
Wood

To burn. We have beech and maple,
oak, etc. Headquarters Trimmings
warehouse. FLEMING a. MADDEN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

\ If you want suits or overcoats that
are equal TO custom made, go to j. r.
Webber's, Ionia. Ask for trading
stamps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

Old papers to put under carpets
&c, at Wilder's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

Sl.00 overalls and jackets reduced
to Toe at j. T. Webber's, Ionia. Ask
for trading stamps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

You will get the very best values in
underwear and working shirts at j. II.
Webber's, Ionia. Ask for trading
stamps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

Lecture Course in Ionia has but {
numbers. We have for S1.00.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

For Sale-House with 10 rooms and
full size lot on Front st. For particu-
lars inquire at BANNER Office. 21t3
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25

tains, would be almost an omnipotent
possession. And this, in a lesser de-
gree, is what the successful storage
battery means to mankind. Storage
batteries composed heretofore of de-
structible lead have in the first place
been 100 heavy for anything but sta
tionary work, and in the next place too
delicate to be handled by anybody but
a highly skilled engineer. The Edi-
son battery, made of remarkably thin,
but indestructible steel, is so light that
you may hold in your hand a cell which
is equal in power to one of the lead
variety that could hardly be lifted by
two men and which defies even de-
liberate attempt to do it harm; fact
proven by Mr.. Edison, who commits
stoned one of his men to try every
means of wrecking the cell short of act
ually tearing it apart.
1t is an axiom with Edison that If an
invention shows one or more defects
the underlying principle must be
wrong; his idea being that IL the cor
rect principle is determined upon in
the first place all of the details of
the mechanism win become evolved
naturally and take their allotted places
in the completed machine. He will
never consent to patch up" faulty
invention. In his mining plant on
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25
NewFurniture
New Curtains
New Carpets

cess. But he is bold to the point of
recklessness, indicating possible fail
ure.
No. 5, Delicate Circle-This drawing
shows the person to be a weak spirit
with little energy. 1t is sometimes an
indication of delicate health.
No. 6, The Egg Shaped Circle-The
person who intended to draw regular
circle and produced this shape has a
mild disposition. If this drawing has
a gloss, the person will be we'll to do
and will have good luck. If it has no
shine 1T indicates credulity. 1t most
certainly indicates an easy life for
man or woman.
No. Z, The Elongated Circle-This
circle indicates generally practical and
successful people. If the drawing has
a shine and shows strength, the per-
son will be a leader in politics or in
his profession, and he is sure to become
very rich. A lack of gloss indicates OBJ
stacles to be overcome, but final sue
cess.
No. s, The Precise Circle-The per
son who draws this kind of circle al
most as correct as if he used a compass,
if it is without broken parts and is not
spread and shows a gloss, is an extra
ordinary character. He possesses great
inventive power and originality In
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25

the capacity and the density of each
and he discarded them one after an
other. Sometimes certain metals would
seem to work. and we often thought
him on the high road to success. Then
there would arise some defect. The
cell would not stand up to enforced
work, or it would not stand rapid
charging, or perhaps 1t was perfect ex-
cept in that it would not stand care
less treatment-and then away it would
go after it's fellows into the scrap pile.
Finally Mr.. Edison made up his mind
that iron and nickel variously COM
bined with other substances must be
the metals he wanted. And after that
he began to see the end of the strug-
gle."
But here arose a contingency which
the man in the laboratory did not
mention-a contingency which would
have baked most men. In order to
use iron and nickel the metal first must
be so treated that very peculiar shapes
and a remarkable degree of thinness
could be obtained. There were no
machines in existence that could give
it the peculiar shapes, and not one of
the rolling factories then working could
turn IL out thin enough to suit. the in
ventor's needs. Mr.. Edison. therefore,
Immediately turned his attention to the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25

ing in a sense of duty, suspicious and
quarrelsome in disposition.
The person who begins at H Is hu-
name and always well behaved.
The Camse and Shape of CircuIe.
You must also consider the course
and shape of the circle.
If at the point B, figure 2, the line
is narrow and unbroken and the ink
has not spread, it is a good sign. If, on
the other hand it is broken without
any shine on the surface of the line, it
is unlucky, denoting a position to be
lost in business and family troubles.
If the circle is broad at D, figure 2,
it indicates wealth; but If the line is
broken or faint in that part, it shows
poverty.
If F, figure q is thick and broad and
mistaken, with even appearance and
wider than B, it indicates a settled life.
On the other hand, if this inc is shaken
or broken it indicates "breakeps
ahead" and sometimes it is an indi-
cation of a change of residence.
If the H part of figure is drawn
quickly and with confidence with
shine on the surface there is no need
to worry about the future; If, on the
other hand, it is the least bit shaken
or broken 1t foretells some calamity.
OF course, each circle is slightly diff
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25

Mount Musconetcong, the writer has
admired the complicated working of
mechanism that filed a large building
from cellar 10 roof, and then has been
amazed at the inventors determination
to raze the whole affair. building and
all, to the ground because the impos-
sibility Of eliminating some defect con-
WINGED him that the principle was
wrong in the first pdace. But Edison's
indetatigability apparently carries him
to the very ends of things. For in
stance, he made exactly eighteen hun
bred experiments before he hit upon
tungstate of calsium to be used in con-
nection with the fluoscope for making
the penetrating power of x-rays visible
to the human eye. He made several
thousand experiments before he sue
ceeded in manufacturing a proper ad-
hesive substance for binding together
the particles of finely divided iron ore
so that the ore could be smelted. l
once saw him laboring with an ore
furnace trying to repair the draft so
that there would be exactly the
same heat in all parts of
the furnace. 1t was midday,
and he was eating his luncheon
on a work bench. He had not slept
for "a hours. I asked him how long
he expected to keep it up. He an
SMeTeQ. All night NO-HlSlil W
morrow and tomorrow night and the
day after tomorrow if can stand it,"
He perfected the fue system, how
ever, before the next night.
In view of his axiom, therefore II
could have been asserted by any one
who knew him that his new battery
would differ radically in principle from
all that had been used before, that 1t
would differ even from the hundreds
he had himself invented and discard
ed, He set himself the task of invent
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25

dipped in ink. Give no instruction as
to how to draw the circle.
Previously you should have learned
these rules: If he begins drawing at
the point A, as shown in figure i, 1t de-
notes a tendency to quickness OF tenn
per or of impulsiveness, also tendency
to be aggressive. Should he begin TO
draw at the point B 1t indicates quiet
disposition and patience. 1t shows, 100
a disposition to play waiting game
both in love and business.
Should he begin to draw at the point
c il indicates mechanical skill with ar
tistic taste; also care in details with
a saving disposition; but the person has
no great ambition and will be success
full only in small enterprises. The per-
son who begins drawing at the point
d is honest, upright, stolid and thor
ough. The small details will receive
careful attention.
The person who begins at the point e
surely has talent and great ambition,
and is of a generous disposition.
The person who begins at f is deep
ly devotional with lovable qualities and
is socially inclined.
The person who begins at the g,
am sorry to say, is selfish, vain, lask-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25

ferent, and no one duplicates quite.
The following character indications and
explanations will make the necessary
allowances for this fact:
Some Character Indications.
No. 1, Reverse Circle-That is to say,
drawing, beginning A B, the left side,
and ending on the right side. This cir
Gle indicates carelessness. The person
who draws this way is inclined to fire.
quent mistakes in his undertakings.
No. 2, Angular Circle-The person
who draws an angular circle resembling
the one in illustration No. 2, is not of
stable character. With women, 1t indi-
Gates i'll temper and irritability.
No. 8, Tremulous Circle-This nervous
looking drawing interprets the person
to be close. orderly and methodical and
rather inclined to be conservative and
suspicious. The sort of person who will
not give a small sum away unless he
is sure of getting a large one in re-
turn.
No. L. Powerful Circle-The brush
here appears to have been used with
strength and spirit, which denotes en-
ergy of a high order. This person will
be identified with large enterprises and
he will meet with a good deal of sue
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25

method and style.
No. 8, The Fish Mouth Circle-Tne
beginning and ending of drawing APP
pear to be the same. 1t indicates love
of pleasure and a knack of falling III
love. Should the drawing show gloss
he or she will never suffer want.
No. 10, The Snake Circle-Beginnlhg
broad and ending narrow, resembling d
snake. This shows some ambition ana
a tendency to get ahead without walt,
ing for a proper opportunity. Shoulu
the drawing be perfect without any
breaks he will attain his ambition.
Should the drawing be broken Vi
spread, it foretells failure.
No. IL. The Endless Circle-This one
shows neither end nor beginning. Inc
author of such circle is surely secre-
tive, suspicious and vengeful, never
forgetting an injury; and one VINO Is
slow to make up his mind. 1t is indlc-
atice also of a gloomy disposition.
Circles No IL and No. ID indicate an
impulsive and hasty disposition WIN
some kind of trouble always cropping
up. 1t is not unusual for persons OF
the disposition indicated by these CIR
cles to finish up a startling career with
an elopement to some foreign eoun-
try.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25

er, and, generally speaking. would be
capable of raising its own weight two
to three miles. The Edison battery
weighs So pounds per horsepower, and
would be capable, under circumstances
similar to those imposed on the lead
battery, of raising its own weight
through a vertical distance of seven
miles. Approximately an Edison bat
terry of equal power with lead battery
will weigh one-third as much. Also
the solution is of such a character that
the top of the cell may be closed, and
the cell itself used as a dry battery. so
that in the case of a horseless vehicle
II may be jolted about as much as
necessary without fear of collapse.
The advantage of the new battery
over the old will be easily seen in every
instance of portable electric power now
in use. and the possibilities of new and
greater uses are manifold. In traction
there is the feasibility of getting rid of
Objectionable trolley wires. Its bearing
on the development OF the automobile is
too obvious to need extended comment
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25

The value of the storage battery for
launch propulsion was well proven at
the Columbian Exposition with lead
batteries three times as heavy as the
Edison cell. Perhaps the difference in
weight will warrant the adoption of
the cell on fairly large yachts. But
the feature which more nearly concerns
the home comfort of the greater mass
of the people is the adaptability of the
cell for country house lighting. The
cell may be charged in three and one
half hours, hence the farmer or the
country householder generally may en-
ploy the resources of an adjacent troll
ley line for charging his cells short
time each day, or with windmill coup
led to a small electric generator he
could bottle up enough current to give
him light at night. 1t would be quite
possible to establish central stations
in various towns throughout the coun-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25

try which could be used us cell charg-
ing stations, from which workmen set
out each day in wagons collecting cells
to be charged and delivering full cells
in their stead to be used by the house
holder for purpose of illumination. Such
a scheme could be operated at a cost
much lower than the present price of
gas.
But better than all is the contempla-
ton of that remarkable incentive which
begot this cell and the other wonders
that seem to emanate perennially from
the inventors brain. Four years ago
te writer, describing Edison's iron min
ing plant, wrote:
THE present enterprise was planned
years ago and now that II is finally
completed Mr.. Edison's mind will re-
vert to even greater schemes of con-
quest: and at this moment II Is safe
to say that he is planning out some
great achievement which will take the
world more by storm than have the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-25
By Theodore Waters.

lives. Since 1860, when Plante discov-
cred the lead cell, there has never been
a moment when some experimentalist
has not been working to achieve what
Edison has just achieved-the success
full bottling up of power which might
be transported safely and used again
at any time and place, just like any
other form of merchandise. Hundreds
of forms of storage batteries have been
invented. but the limitations have gen.
orally far outweighed the good points
of each, and it has become an axiom
in the trade that storage batteries are
far more delicate and much more I'M
reliable in critical moments than race
horses.
The fact must be easily apparent to
everybody that the ability to carry
around in the palm of ones hand the
power that can,so to speak, move noun