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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06


IF one falls the other takes all,
binding himself to carry out those
small favors that are on the list. Senior
Jack, my brave friend, everything is
yours. | brought you power. now
riches beyond the maddest dream of
any human being on earth. Your flu
ture lies before you. In good time,
when it pleases you, return again to
London, there to punish and reward.
But, amigo, sometimes when perhaps
surrounded by happy scenes, let mem
DRY carry you to the lonely grave of
your comrade in arms far away under
southern skies, and drop tear to
Barrajo, who met a soldiers fate"
Jack was affected almost to tears,
so that he could only squeeze the hand
he held in his. The presence OF the
Dread Rider upon the White Horse is
always sombre, and never more so
thar when by violence he snatches the
life OF sturdy soldier upon the field
Of battle.
"One last request, Senior Jack. Prom
Use that you will some day send force
Of men hither to remove my poor
bones to the consecrated ground of
San Jose cemetery 1t will give me
satisfaction in the last minutes OF my
life"
Il swear it," declared Jack stoutly
The general pressed his hand.
He was growing fainter; his eyes
assumed a far-away stare; again his
mind wandered to earlier scenes in his
tempestuous life, and he gave orders
To his army; called upon the enemy
10 surrend r, ut cred endear ng phrases
to some lovely woman whose face
haunted him at this the closing hour
Of his career; and then addressed wait
ing spirits. whom he seemed to see
lowering near. Who dares TO say 1t
was only imagination? Then came
the death rattle, the rigor that stiff
ened his stout frame. and all was over.
AS Overton knet there above all
that was mortal of his genial old
friend mentally renewing the VOW he
had taken with the general, Ii seemed
as though the scroll of time were un-
rolled, and once again he looked back
to the hour of his awful humiliation
and despair, when the woman he loved
betrayed him for gold, and gave her
self for life into the keeping OF his
rival, whose foot had pressed the lad
der of fame and fortune.
1T Is Destiny" he said solemnly. IT
pleaded with high Heaven to grant
this one request. The wonderful OPP
portunity has come. and now-to my
work."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
BOOK THREE.
The Modern Monte Cristo.
XIV.


The Marquis of Montezuma.
II was lovely June. and London shell
tered at least million and half of
visitors within her gates. for the great
est Jubilee the world has ever known
was In progress. to celebrate the end
ing OF sixty years reign on the part
Of the beloved sovereign, Victoria.
Among the millions who gazed upon
the marvellous spectacle, none occu-
pied a more commanding position than
a gentleman of distinguished appear
ance, who seemed to control several Of
the best windows in the second floor
of a famous hotel in front of which
the procession moved.
His manner seemed cold and re-
pressed as though his heart were not
in this scene. Indeed. at times he ap-
peared gloomy. as might a man bowed
down with heavy cares.
Among those who specialized with
regard to the identity of this mysteri-
Gus guest of the fashionable hotel
were a couple OF gentlemen seated at
the window of an Office further down
the street.
One OF these was no other than Cap
tain Maurice Livermore, the famous
traveller. His companion was a club
man. who pretended to do a little bust
ness for the looks OF the thing, which
accounted for the Office in the Strand.
Come, tell me who that fellow over
yonder may be? He seems to lord 1t
like prince of the blood. From what
part Of the world does he hail?" ask
ed the captain.
Some weeks ago" said his COM
panion. "he burst in upon London like
a comet, and in two days the talk OF
the town was nothing but Don Juan
de Overton. or. as some have called
him. the Marquis OF Montezuma.
His wealth is affirmed TO be with
out limit, and in this day that Is an
assertion which can be said OF few
men; but Don Juan spends money like
water. and his extravagances have
cast poor Barney Barnato quite In the
shade, while even Dumas Monte
Cristo Is hardly in the swim.
1T has even been given on strong
authority that he has personal for
tune OF over twenty million pounds
sterling"
The captain raised his hands to ex-
press surprise.
love! Have you met the Marquis?"
We'll. have had that pleasure"
complacently.
Then some day when the oppor-
tunity arises, make me acquainted with
this remarkable Spanish American ma
bob, this modern Croesus, whose
touch is gold, like that of mythical
Midas"
Willingly. You like TO study man.
and In him you will find a puzzle
worthy of your metal"
We'll, find a chance to bring me
into touch with this American nabob.
never saw an American-yes. there
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
A Rrnve LittI. Patient.

The most interesting case at present
n the L. OF Nj hospital is that Of little
p6yearold Katie Golden. the pretty
|'oldwater girl who has been there
Since Jan. 3 with a bullet i'm her spine.
fhe result of the reckless handling of II
revolver by n younger sister. Added
10 her personal charm and the patience
with which she bears her great suffer
ings. the interest which the citizens OF
her home town have taken i'm her prog
ress has been SO especially marked as
to cause unusual comment. The doc
tors have located the bullet, and are
trying to remove il by means OF alb
sorption. They have succeeded in al
laying the paralysis with which the
girl was AFFECTED during r1le first days
of her illness. but complications I'm the
shape Of organic difficulties make her
recovery extremely doubtful. Dr.
Nancrede said that. in all his hospital
experience. the girl was. he thought.
the bravcst patient who had ever come
under his observation
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06

W. j. Arkell complains that most
really funny things happen outside OF
the comic papers and don't get round
ed up and brought in. One morning
he was at the telephone in his office,
apparen ly having trouble of his own
trying to communicate with some
body
What? Speak up Can't understand
a word! Say, give me that all over
again please!"
Then he turned to those about him
and said:
"Tll bet the wires are crossed again.
This telephone service is getting worse
and worse"
Another fruit;ess effort and then a
sudden light broke in upon him:
"Well, that's the limit Do you
know what's the matter with the wire ?
The fellow at the other end that's try
ing to talk to me stutterl. New York
Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
IRISH eURlAL PLACES.
strong Desire OF All TO He Buried with
Their Ancestors.

Their Ancestors
The Irish are very particular as to
where they will be buried. 1t goes
without saying that they want to be
inferred in consecrated ground; but
they also wish TO be laid with their
own in the ancient hallowed spot
where their ancestors for many a gen.
Grafton have been put to rest. Each
family has its burying- place, and
whenever a member dies-unless 1t be
beyond the seas or at some insuper-
able distance-he is brought to be
buried with his sires. Hence, ii Is that
funeral professions are oftentimes seen
to wend their slow way past many a
wayside churchyard to some far-off
burial ground, because il is there that
for many and many a generation the
forefathers OF the deceased have laid
themselves down for their last long
sleep.-Rev. G. O'Mahony in Dona-
hoes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
st NEWS IN MICHIGAN.
h For a Runaway Aunt and
Nephew.
RAVE LITTLE SUFFERER.
Fisherman of Saginaw BAY Brews-
IS Tug Must Pay "a Fine a >ewaygo
andal- Various Happenings Through
( the state.
Raced with Death.

Is. Henry Ludwig had wild race
death Sunday ami lost, though
Killed horse in her frantic eff
to reach physician before her
band expired.
lille tile couple were returning to
+ farm near Derby. seven miles
th. Ludwig was suddenly seized
h pains about the heart, ana after
ping for few moments. sank uD-
scious into the arms OF his terror
cken wife.
Irazed by the fear lest he should die
| ore she could obtain assistance.
Is. Ludwig dashed the horse into Il
i'll gallop toward the residence Of pr.
~. Beers, Of Derby. lfUl the time be
she was mer,iIeSs and piled the
|h with insane fury though the gal
lt beast was going at Notwithstanding
eed The wild drive threw up an
alanche of mud which spattercd all
cr the rig and mingled with the
lite foam which covered the fright
ed horse.
When about half nile from the
the stricken husband died.
{ his wife failed To realize the futil
Of further effort and supporting
: corpse finished the distance ut the
me killing pace. In front of the doc
IS residence the horse dropped TO
? ground dead. Mrs. Ludwig is pros.
tied by the awful experience. The
ceased was well known farmer,
q was 81 years Of age
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
$500 TO CALIFORNIA.
Every Ray During March and Apr

Every Day During March and April
Phenomenally low rates TO the Pa
cific Coast and intermediate Points
Colonist Excursions open to all. Later
on at intervals during the summer spe-
cial round trip excursions to the Coast
at less than One Cent Per Mile going
one way. returning another An excep-
tional opportunity to visit any part or
all parts of the Great West for pleas
ure, education or business. People
with interests at various points will
show you attention. Address postal
to G. G. Herring General Agent, Union
Pacific, Southern Pacific Rys., 1875
Woodward Ave, Detroit. Mich.
Write on the back Send details low
rates to California" adding your own
name and address. also those of any
OF your friends, and you will receive In
return information of fascinating in
terest, great practical value, of educa-
tional and business worth. Whether
or not you are now thinking of taking
this delightful trip or looking to better
your condition in life, it will pay you.
your family and friends TO write a
postal as above. AS the colonist rates
open TO all are good during March
and April only, send your postal to-
day
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06

Fire started on the second floor of
the nlish house Sunday morning,
and before it could be checked ii had
burned the StandiSh house. Harry
Blnmenthal'S clothing store, then leap
ing across the street wiped OUT the big
Sherman house block. including Mrs.
Rylands millinery store. Willie Woo's
laundry. w. g. Gottemcyer'S meat mar
kct. j. y. RankinS general stock of
groceries, etc. BY heroic work the fire
men saved the adjoining buildings. The
loss will reach about $4,000. with
about Sl5,000 insurance. This is the
worst fire in tile history Of Standish.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06

James Cameron, Of Atlanta. state
trespass agent. has just returned from
Metz township, I'resquc Isle county
where he has been leading a crusade
against timber thieves His particular
destination was Il iO-aCrc tract in that
township, owned by Frank Czolgosz
brother OF Leon CzolgoSz. who Gssas
sinated President Mckinley. 1t is
claimed that Czolgosz had cut coda
poles from an adjoining homestead
and load Of ~ poles was there in evi.
dence. Czolgosz was backed by four
men, who were prepared to defend his
alleged rights by force Of arms. 1t is
not known IL CzolgOsz will be prose
cutcd
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
Forestry Problem In Michigan.

In setting forth the forestry prob
lem in Michigan Hon. +. A. Wildey,
state land office commissioner. stated
before the State Roundup Institute ut
the Agricultural College, Lansing. that
Michigan had made more men rich
from her forests than any other state
in the union. and that ms little. If not
less. had been done towards replacing
these forests as i'm Nny other STATE.
Michigan. at the time Of its settle
ment. grew one-half the cork pine of
the United States. but now il is com
pletely gone. The steady revenue
from forest reserves is better than
one sweeping amount Of profit. Mich
igan has now started Il forest reserve
OF 4T.00O acres in Roscommon and
Crawford counties. for which legisla-
ton is needed for protection against
fire and trespasSers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
HAIRY TAYLOR FOUND GUILTY.
Deal has Lost Young New York Million
aire 100000

After being out thirty hours the
jury In the Taylor conspiracy case at
Grand Rapids brought in Il verdict OF
guilty as charged. The jury took
eighteen ballots before Il verdict was
announced but respondent did not APP
pear TO be affected by il. Attorney
Mcknight stated that the case will be
appealed to the Supreme Court.
Henry \. Taylor is 20 years old Is
the heir of Henry A. Taylor Of New
York, deceased. and Inherited about
S1.O000O0. lie is Il graduate of the
University OF Lawrence. Mass, and of
mechanical and engineering school.
His father left a large estate. and the
young man was made one of the exc.
cutors and took practical charge of his
fathers various interests. He has
since resided at home with two small
sisters, L. and II years of age, re-
spectiVely, whose legal guardian he is,
Another sister of Taylor. older than
he, is Mrs Chropovi.ski, whose name
has been mentioned during the trial in
Taylor's evidence. She is the wife of
a Russian officer. Capt. Chropovitski
OF the cars imperial yacht.
TaylorS connection with the water
deal, as indicated by the evidence
dates from early in the spring of 1900
when he was approached by Garman
with Armstrong; proposition TO make
legitimate loan on the hydraulic
property, but the loan was turned
down. Ii was n little later than this
that the larger scheme was evolved
IN the mind OF Garman and laid be-
fore Taylor TO builI Lake Michigan
water plant, provide the city under
contract ut Il fat rate for fifty years.
and then turn the plant over TO the
city. Taylor made the contract Of
June 30 with Garman and about the
same time made the verbal agreement.
II is claimed. for the furnishing of the
100000 promotion fund ut the outset
10 be used according 10 the prosecu-
ton to buy city officials Taylor has
claimed all the way through that the
Slo0,0O0 sent here 10y him was for the
purpose of paying engineers eX-
penses and making surveys, buying n
check TO go with the bid. making Il
show of strength" 10 city officials
and others and other things and that
he received all the 100000 back ex-
cept the $500 attorney fee for Me-
Garry. IL was claimed by the defense
that Taylor got entirely clear of the
entire deal at the time OF making the
contract of August 30. but the contract
provided for Taylor to retain n $780,
600 interest after that. After the ex.
posture OF the checks Ivy the mayor.
Taylor came 10 Grand Rapids Ito
see. ii is claimed. whether he would
make the checks good"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
stopped Fishing.

The fishing village on Saginaw bay
Is thing OF the past, as far as the
present season is concerned. For the
past week the weather has been I'M
usually warm and the effect on the ice
was plainly apparent to the ex-
perienccd eyes of the men who have
for years added to their small incomes
by fishing. The removal OF shanties
and belongings was rapidly made. as
the ice began breaking up. but some
had TO be taken ashore In boats. No
lives were lost
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06

SECRETARY Oh IOll 1luUS
Brooklyn, New York.
four months, when my husband became
impatient because grew worse instead
of better. and in speaking to the drug
gist he advised him to get Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and Sanative Wash. How | wish l
had taken that at first it would have
saved me weeks Of suffering. 1t took
three long months TO restore me, but
1t is "a happy relief, and we are both
most grateful to you. Your Compound
has brought Joy to our home and
health TO me. - Mrs. PAULINE JUDsoN,
~ Hoyt Street, Brooklyn, n. Y. -
$4,000 forfeit II above testimonial Is not genuine.
1t would seem by this state
rent that women would save
time and much sickness if they
would get Lydia IL. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound at once,
and also write to Mrs. Pinkham
at Lynn, Mass, for special adj
vice. IG is free and always helps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
Bank Commissioner Maltz WIN Remain

Gov. Bliss on Wednesday stated. when
informed that Banking Commissioner
Maltz's term had expired. that no
change would he made in the office.
Continuing the governor said: Some
time ago MaltZ and myself had Il con
ference, and MaltZ claimed that his
term of office did not expire for several
months. He believed that his term Of
office did not commence at the time his
nomination had been confirmed by the
senate. In this way he claimed that
his term did not expire until the latter
part OF 1902, At that time took his
view of the matter. Maltz is good
official. and popular about the state.
There will be no appointment at pres.
emit and Mr. Maltz viii not now he
replaced.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
WHERE DOCTORS FAIL
To Cure WOman's Ills, Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound Succeeds. Mrs. Pauline
JudSOn Writes:

"DEAR MRS. PINKnAM: Soon after
my marriage two years ago i found
myself in constant pain. The doctor
said my womb was turned, and this
caused the pain with considerable in
Illumination. He prescribed for me for
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06


The President of the Suffolk Hospital and Dis
pensary, Boston, Mass, established under the laws
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James Thomas, Esq, Of the Board of Review
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, ID. c.. writes:
Was cured OF a usually fatal Kidney Trouble after
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all hope of recovery. Mr.. John Will, Muncic,
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
McGarry's Mental state.

II IL considered doubtful among the
close friends of f. +. McGarry If he
will ever he tried for his connection
with the Grand Rapids water scandal.
They claim that he is suffering from
form Of nervous prostration which is
affecting his mind. III. \. Taylor. who
was convicted Wednesday night, has
gone to Ionia for few days visit with
Judge Morse. 1t is the general opin-
ion here that this young man will he
let off with fine. as everybody real.
ICES that he was but tool Of shrewd.
er men.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06

Miss Ada Parker. stenographer for
the Owosso Savings Bank. is very low
from blood poisoning, the result OF vac
cinatiOn.
About 1000 acres Of sugar beets will
be raised in the vicinity of Williams
ton and Webberville this season for
the Lansing factory.
Jacob Wolfe, Of Kingsley. mlstook
bottle Of chlor0form for alcohol and
drank q swallow. He is not likely t.
repeat the mistake IL he RECEIVERS.
Cash, Sanilac county. is living up to
It's name by subscribing $1,000 as Il
bonus TO the new railroad which II Is
proposed to build through the county.
Mrs. Hancock, an aged resident OF La
peer, lost a cat by death two weeks
ago. She is keeping its remains In a
casket, waiting for warm weather 50
she can bury 1t.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06

Dr r. w. Gubbins OF Ceresco. has
commenced suit against the township
board Of Fredora for 500. the balance
due OH a smallpox bill.
james reuman. OF Alger. was
kicked the other day in the mouth by
p heavy working horse. His upper
Jaw and teeth were broken.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Spaulding has decided that the fine OF
50 imposed upon the tug Dornbos
shall stand. The Dornbos was the
cruiser that Deputy Game Warden
Brewster used in his raid on the Illegal
fishermen of st. Joe. The tug was
fined for carrying passengers. and
brewster went TO Washington to have
the line remittCd
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-06
An American Nabob.
A Remarkable Story of Love. Gold and
Adventure.
By ST. GEORGE RAThBORNE
CHAPTER x,II-tContinuedo

by = lofx
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-07-20

ir- ~ last week IN honor OF Miss Myra steIIs
Cf Pasadena cal Miss Harriet Sheppard won
the ladies. prize and Mr. J W. WTig!T OF 81.
l. u> was is.ar':,t thr gtnlieinsh tai1s,
after Vis.tsur vita 2-rs. II. = Daniels
liTs. J'L4ri-slu II -. Louis X NisiJtnE MS J.
= Realty AMI MFs j. I. White n JerseyTille-
Kiss blanche CorUS has gone 70 SnlpIIiaiS ~,
hack AMI daughter. Miss Nellie HolnbaEk OF
Itr khTiige. III. last week -
MIS-. w Hardin is the guest OF MISS AuH's
MlSs f:soihon RS sare 10 CarroIl.on. H.
Nrs. Oscar Bethel has gone to Pleasant Hin'
The Miss Laura ard clara srow have re-
tunnel 20 - Louis after visiting with JefseyVils
f-is ELS
the Misses Carr axe szrestliniuE Miss Florenes
Irasfs Or - Louis.
Mis- =! A,ne-rl. . is 2 visitor IN s.. Loais;
i.lr IN JsrssyviIle Inst week
M-z Leon Ercnl n-'l laughter. Miss GtisSte
T.a,-I. have Eons 10 south Haven. N1ch-. for the
81 and SJrs George II Hume returned 20
their home at rr''s. N-u- OF N1uI1v after visit
lne v.!tr f-rSrgyiii- tri- rLs
H..s Joseph Adams Egs returned 20 st. Louis
Mis- raS~ss H-rAFar,s ~ Alton was visitor
Ir .1.-esryi'l- last We =.
81 s-I Nl-z e W. IaHns of Mrt0ra III. were
,fs....-5 f- T.rr-vvff,r sunday.
Mrs Nu-r-s N.fz"' = FsrSnyyt.le entertained
Mrs J J.. EIvar ~ - Louis and Sirs- - Carron
g-l Miss :. ,-sarleyii.e % 80 GenevieTe. No.
vr4 George Sch7yarz entertained Mrs. g G.
IT, ard .i-s Thorlss Wedding ente-;airPd NJ.
a-I Nigs J. Y. Jewel of Springfield. Mo. on sun
H..s clara Nash has returned from Carbon
" Slra rf-rs- - 1s-seyviIle is entertaining
Mrs. Charles SrGrI,yant q White Han. III