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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
HUSBAND IN NAME ONLY.
Curious Contract Between Couple Re-
Gently Made in Berlin.


Here is a curious advertisement
which recently appeared in a Berlin
paper: A distinguished lady desires
to marry a genuine count; will pay
well for the title
A few days after it appeared a
genuine count called on the "distin-
guished lady" who was a divorced
actress. and told her that. if they
could agree as to terms, he would be
most happy to marry her. He admit
ted that his income was only 5000 a
year, and that therefore. he was con-
stantly in need of money
In a Few minutes the two came to
an agreement and a contract was
signed. The count will receive $500
on the day of the wedding, and as
soon as he receives it he will leave
mis- wife and never again approach
her. Moreover he pledges him self to
give his wife. within two months after
their marriage ample cause for pro-
curing a divorce from him, and she in
turn promises TO pay him $4,000 on
the day when the divorce is granted.
This singular contract was drawn
by lawyer, whose Office is in the
Friedric1strasse. and is said to be per-
fectly valid
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
JIM YOUNGER.
The Notorious Bandit Commits Sui
eide, BEING Despondent.

James Younger. formerly Il member
Of the notorious Jesse James band of
outlaws. which infested the western
country n quarter of a century ago.
committed suicide in 81. Paul by shoot
ing. He left a letter TO the press in
which he gives as IA reason for n; act,
dependency over continued ill-health,
and separation from his friends.
Younger since his parole from the
penitentiary in July of last year, has
led an exemplary life. His first EN-
ployment was as travelling agent for Il
tombstone dealer. and on one OF the
trips he made about the state, he was
seriously hurt by fall from wagon.
Old wounds also gave him much trou-
bic, and. although lie obtained lighter
employment. his health was preca-
rious. and this caused him much wor-
ry. He was u years of age.
On bureau In the room was found
a long manila envelope on one side of
which was written.
''rO all that is good and true, | love
and bid farewell.
Jim YOUNGER"
On the other side of the envelope
were these words:
"Oh. Lassie. goodbye.
All relatives. just stay away from
me. No crocodile tears wanted.
'Reporters-Be my friends. Burn
me up. JIM YOUNGER
On another sheet of paper Younger
had written this message evidently
his last words before committing sui
eide:
"Oct. 1S--Iast night on earth So
goodbye, La%sie for | still think Of
thee. \. L. G.. Forgive me for this,
for this is my only chance. | have
done nothing wrong. But politics is
all that Van SAINT, Wolfer ana others
of their stripe care for. Let the peo-
Pile Judge Treat me right and fair,
reporters. for | am a square man. \
socialist and decidedly In favor of wO-
mans rights. Bryan is the brightest
man these United States has ever pro.
duced His one mistake was In not
coming out for all the people and alb
solute socialism. Come out. Bryan.
There is no such thing ms a personal
God. God is universal and know him
well and am not afraid. ! have pity
for the pardoning board. they do not
stop to consider their wives nor TO
think of the man who knows how TO
love and appreciate friend in truth.
Goodbye. sweet LaSsie"
The envelope contained package Of
letters that had passed between
Younger and a lady with whom he Is
said TO have been much In love The
lady, who is prominently connected,
is said to have reciprocated his affec-
ton, and it was reported ut one time
that they were to be married. The
lady's relatives raised strenuous OBJ
icctions to the marriage. aud further
obstacle was the fact that II was point
ed out that paroled prisoner could
not legally contract Il marriage.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
POINTS FOR ARBITRATION |

miners that will be passed upon by
the commission.
!. An eight-hour day for ali am.
ployes working by the day. week or
hour.
>. An increase of 20 per cent IN rho
wages of all miners employed by the
ton.
3. The establishment of o2Io
pound ton in all mines.
4. Recognition OF mine committees
in adjusting disputes or grievances.
.. More thorough organization of all
skilled mechanics employed in and
about the mines.
q. Condemnation of the Delaware &
Hudson Company in reducing wages
at the Plymouth coliery.
I. Reinstatement of the collerv fire
men discharged by the Delaware &
Hudson Company for refusing TO work
on Swing" shifts.
\. Revision of the contract system
and Limitation to two I'm the number
of laborerS TO be employed by any one
contractor
8. The abolition of the blacklist"
system.
Here are the demands Of the miners
that the operators refuse to submit to
arbitration. They will not be consid-
cred by the commission:
l. Recognition of the union
,. Investigation of opposition Of
union miners to work with non-union
men.
3. Systematic examination Of work
ing cards at the mines.
I. The right of union miners to
strike ut colieries employing non-union
labor.
1t will be seen from this schedule
that Mr. Mitchell has forced considera-
tion of nine out of thirteen demands
submitted by him five months ago
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Nem Citizens.

The annual report of the commits
soner Of immigration shows that of
the G4S.T43 immigrants who arrived in
the United States during the last fiscal
year. 4G6, 3G9 were males and 1S2 .314
females. or the entire number of ar
rivals. Italy supplied 1899. an in
crease OF 42.379 over the number for
1901: Austria Hungary lT1.9S9. an in
crease of $3.50 and Russia. 10T .347 4.
an increase Of 22090. Most European
countries showed an increase. but
there was a falling off in the arrivals
from Ireland amounting to 1.423. the
total from that country being 20, 13S.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

went to the woman and, taking her
by the arm, raised her up and led
her out Of the house. AS the loungers
began to follow he checked them with
an imperious wave of the hand.
The woman. with head bent down.
walked beside hartman until they
came close 10 the station, where she
sank down upon a curbstone.
you can never forgive me-" she
sobbed, not raising her head.
Il can say this much" said Bart
man, which may give you some sat.
isfaction, IL you have any good re-
naming in you: Your children and
mine do not know of your conduct
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Pe-ru-na a Preventive and Cu-e for G,

Pe-ru-na Preventive and Cu-e for Colds.
Mr. c. +. Given, Sussex, y. r., Vice
President of 1.-The Pastime Boating
Club. writes:
whenever the cold weather sets in
/ have for years past been very sure TO
catch a severe cold which was hard TO
thr wv off, and which would leave after
effects on my constitution the most of
the inter-.
Last winter | was advised TO try
Peruna, and within five days the cold
was broken up, and in five days more /
was n well man. | recommended it to
several OF my friends and all speak the
highest praise for it. T1ere is nothing
Ike PerUna for catarrhal Affections.
IT'S well nigh infaIiibIe as a cure, and
gladly endorse ID" c. r. Given.
A Prominent Singer Saved From Loss OF
Voice.
Mr. Julian Weisslitz, IL Seneca street.
Buffalo. n. Y, is corresponding secre-
tary of The Slngerlust, Of New York;
is the leading second bass of the Sanger
lust, the largest German singing society
of New York and also the oldest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
A Retributive STING.

a man who was engaged in writing
anecdotes and such things for publica-
ton read his latest effort to his wife.
Don't You think that's pretty
good?" he asked.
1T is good, but it's not new. |
have heard it before" she answered.
Yes, know you have but you
heard it from me It has never been
in print.
Il have heard it more than once,
and have told it several times my.
self. she insisted.
oh. well, | am going to send il
along" he snarled Il don't care
II you have told it. That doesn't OF
absolute necessity spoil IT, although
1t does. | must confess, initiate
against IL good deal"
And that was the reason why he
had to subsist on cold victuals for a
week thereafter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Medicine for working People"

"Ohio produced one Of the wittiest
physicians this country ever knew,
said Congressman Shattuck recently.
He lived at a small place near Cleve-
land and was greatly liked. His prac-
tice was large, and sometimes people
would tell him that they called him in
more for the fun that was in ii than
the medicine. His wit was fully equal
TO his skill. 1t was hard to say which
did his patients the most good, and as
he always gave his best OF both at
the same time, they probably helped
each other Just as it happened when
one Of his patients reyolted at mon
strous dose of physic and said: Why
doctor, you can't mean such dose
as this for a gentleman oh, no.. said
the doctor. it's for working people.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
A Grand Dukes Costume.

by all accounts Grand Duke Boris
was spectacular feature of the
horse show in Newport the day he at
tended that function. The rather
Kaleidoscope costume Of his royal
higness included a suit in large gray
plaids, lemon-colored shirt, and sill
yer gray tie; tan shoes, white and
tan belt, fastened by snowy gold
buckle, and a white straw hat trim
med with light blue. A jeweled snake
curled in three glittering coils, form
ed his ring, and the much written
about bracelet was in evidence when
ever he gesticulated with his left
arm.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
bloody Deed of Dcfaulfcr.

VIM. c. Turner shot and killed Al
bert Hamilton. of Pitteburg. and w.
y Malbard. in the offices of the law
firm of Cantor, Adams * Mcintyre. in
Broad street. New York. and then com
mittcd suicide.
Turner was nj one time treasurer of
the Climax BOttling Co. in which the
other two men were Interested and
the three met to-day 10 effect SGT
tlemcnt growing ont of an alleged de
fault on the part of Turner.
During the conference heated dis
cussion arose and Turner. drawing Il
revolver. killed Hamilton and NAL
lard. and then turned the weapon upon
himself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Secretary shaw snok @

Secretary Shaw spoke in Oakland
CITY. Ind. Friday night He said he
was opposed 10 u reduction OF the tar.
tif for the reason that il would throw
thousands OF workmen out Of EMPLOY
ment.
VIM. Coates. aged rs years. has been
convicted ut ST Joseph. Mo. Of the
murder of his mother Eliza Coates
The crime was committed . months
ago. The boy had been anxious To oh
tain possession OF the property held
by his parent. and choked her 10 death
with the expectation that he would
not be detected in the crime and would
become the principal beneficiary or
the estate.
The little mining town Of keoto.
Mo-. was almost destroyed by a hur-
ricane Sunday night. Two men. one
woman and one child. names unknown.
were killed. Edward Vail was badly
injured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
IN order 10 make certain that dis.

In order 10 make certain that dis
ease shall not bc transmitted by means
OF telephones Commissioner Homer
Folks. Of the charities department Of
Greater New York, has issued an or
der that all the telephones used bv
employees must bc disjnfected every
week
Dick De Keno WAS attacked by
Nero. big lion with wild animal
show. ut the close or an exhibition In
Trrrc Haute. The lion inflicted fright
ful gashcs on dc Kenzo's back. hands
and legs. Only the prompt action of
attendants saved the trainers life.
The spectators were Stampcded and
many were bruised i'm the wild rush
10 escape from the tent.
Lord Kitchener has started for In
dla 10 assume command OF the British
forces there. He goes by way of
Paris. aud will visit Khartoum. Also
lutte secrecy was maintained regarding
all the arrangements for his departure,
So he got away unnoticed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

and of your fate. They believe their
mother is dead, and that she died a
true mother and an honorable woman
And you are dead to me and to them"
Without further word he slipped a
bank note in the hand of the weep
ing woman and hurried into the sta
ton, where he boarded the train
which had just rolled in.
Five minutes later as the train
slowly moved out Of the station Bart
man looked out of the car window
and saw the woman still sitting and
weeping where he had left her. He
also saw the man whom he had
knocked down in the saloon approach
the woman, take the bank note from
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Coal stringency over.

The president of al anthracite coaI
road. n member of the coal trust. ask
ed how soon the hard coal Stringency
would he relieved by the developments
OF the last couple OF days. replied
"The stringency is ended now You
must remember that everybody has
been holding up i'm case of an crner
gency. until certain Of supply from
the mines. All this stored Goa! will
now be released and will he brought
to market"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
The Living Dead.
BY GIDEON HICKS


Copyright. 1902 by Daily Story Pub. Coz
George hartman was travelling west
for the rest and recreation he needed
after some years of absorption in a
successful business in an eastern city.
He had stopped over for few days
in a Colorado town and was standing
on the platform of the railway sta
ton awaiting the arrival of the train
which was to carry him on his jour
ney farther west The train was TWEEN
~ minutes late, and he was Willing
away the time watching the scenes
about him.
There was some commotion in front
of a saloon near the station. A man
and woman seemed to be strug'
Cling. while an interested crowd OF
loungers laughed and jeered.
Moved by curiosity the traveller
walked towards the saloon, and as
he drew near he heard the woman
pleading:
You've drunk enough, Jim. Please
come home"
At the sound of her voice hartman
stopped suddenly, and then on i'm
pulse hurried forward Making his
way through the crowd he saw a
brutish-looking man-red-eyed and
bloated-and slatternly woman
holding to his arm and trying to
draw him away from the saloon. The
woman il could be seen, had once
been beautiful, but she was now a
pitiful wreck
is she his wife," asked by.
stander
Il s'pose So" answered another.
She come here with Jim Shofter
bout five years ago. He 'peared to
have lots o. money, and they lived a
high-fyin' life. Jim got TO gamblin'
and drinkin' and goin all the gaits
at hell-roarin rate til he went down
into the gutter and she went with
him. | spose she's one o. them fool
women that1l stick to a man and go
go to the devil with him, no matter
how much he abuses her.
Does he beat her?'
Treats her like a Cog, and she
hangs to him like a dog in spite Of
mis- cussedness. as if her salvation de.
pended on him
Shofter shook himself free from the
woman and made his way unsteadily
into the saloon. The woman followed
him and others Of the crowd went in.
hartman also entered the saloon.
Shofter was standing at the counter
as the bartender prepared to serve
him a drink of some vile. cheap stuff
for the nickel he had placed on the
bar The woman took hold Of him
again and said,
Jim, you shan't drink any more.
Come away"
Shooter turned fercely and mutter-
ing an oath, struck her in the face.
To the establishment OF al Bart
man stepped quickly forward and
with well-directed blow felled the
drunkard to the floor Then with his
hand at his hip facing the people
who had crowded into the saloon, he
showed himself ready to meet any
attack that might be made to resent
his action.
The fallen man rose with difficulty
to his feet and skunk away into a
corner of the room.
No one else moved except the
woman. who rushed up to hartman,
gazed a moment intently in his face
and then, covering her own face with
her hands, covered down by the
counter.
Seeing that no interference was at
tempted or contemplated. hartman
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Carrie Nation Outdone.

Two hundred people wrecked the
building in which Riseman's Joint
was conducted. at Longsford. Kas..
smashed 20 cases of beer and 10 kegs
of whisky and tarrcd and feathered a
woman inmate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Kitchener starts for India.

Lord Kitchener started Friday for
India. 10 assume command of the
British forces there. He goes by the
way Of Paris and will visit Khartoum
Absolute secrecy was maintained re-
garding the arrangements for his lie
parturc, rs he got away unnoticcd.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
4. B! Z. q 4
3 " IS: 4, 81 $ IS:
~ y ~ Z. A i
10 YEARS PROVES
THE MERITS OF
DOWNS ELIXIR

81 have used Downs Elixir 10 years
and always found it all You represented
il tu be for breaking up colds.
Wesley Rockwell, West Brattle boro, VT.
Downs Elixir never q slppoints the
user.
u mn Iolnson IL Z. ~ ops. Rnflinaton. W.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Mother Gray's sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
ia the Children's Home in New York. Cures
Feverishness. Bad Stomach, Teethlng Dis
oscers move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. over 10000 testimonials
At all druggists, . cents Sample FREE Ad-
dress Allen 5. Olusted, Leroy. New York
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

No one would ever be bothered with con
stipation II every one knew how naturally
and quickly Burdock Blood Bitters regu-
lates the stomach and bowels.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Cures Group, sore throat pulmonary trou-
bles.-Monarch over pain Of any sort. DIR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

The men who skim the milk OF hu-
man kindness curdle the cream with their
hands.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Investigation proves that YOU can foo
most people a dozen times. anyway.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

no trouble to get breakfast quick II you have
Mrs. Austn's Pancake flour.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

They who will not be their brothers
Keepers are willing TO be their executors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Only an amateur artist would at
tempt to paint toper's nose in water
colors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

The devil is willing that you should be
called the driver so long as he holds the
reins.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

What a great amount OF fooishness is
clothed In the guise OF "entertainingl"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

A woman does not care how warm her
dress really II. II II looks cool.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

This thing on which thy heart was set,
This thing that cannot be.
This weary, disappointing day that
dawns,
My friend for thee:
BE comforted. God knoweth best, the
God whose name
Is love,
Whose tender care is eyermorc our pass
ing
Lives above.
He sends thee disappointment? Well,
then
Take IL from his hand
Shall Gods disappointment seem less
rood than
What myself had planned?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

To Cure a Cold I'm One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money IL itfails to cure. 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Mrs. winsIow's Soothing syrup
For children teething sOftens the gums, reduces In
nsmmation allays pain, cures wind collie. DC bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

II your stomach will stand it. the best
thing TO eat Is gooseberry pie.
Money refunded for each package of
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES if unsat
isfactory.
What has become of the old-fashioned
boy who had 20 churn2
Don't forget 90 have Mrs Austin Pancakes
for breakfast Your grocer can supply you.
man doesn't often get away after his
engagement is announced"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

congressman N Y
Medicine Co., umbu
byf have
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
GODS APPOINTMENTS.

God bids thee tarry now and then. for
bear
The weak complaint:
Gods leisure brings the weary rest, and
cordial gives
The faint,
God bids thee labor. and the place is
thick with
Thorn and brier:
But he viii share the hardest task. until
he calls
Thee higher
SO take each disappointment, friend: It's
at thy
Lords command!
Shall Gods appointment seem less good
than
What myself had planned?"
The Kalispell bee., 1902-03-19
Notice.

To whom it may concern: At the
recent meeting OF the Federal Labor
union, No. 175, of Kalispell, Montana,
it was unanimously resolved that on
and after April 1, the wage for all
common labor within the corporate
limits Of the city Of Kalispell, Mon
tana, shall be $3.50 per day, and
so cents per hour for all over
time and Sunday work; and nine
hours shall constitute a days work,
to be paid weekly. All those inter
ested in this matter will please gov
ern themselves accordingly.
The above scale applies only 10
day labor and does not apply TO team.
sters or clerks or mechanics of any
kind.
By order of the Federal Labor
union, No. It's. Kalispell, Montana.
The Kalispell bee., 1902-03-19

"The codling moth has very
is generally known and it will require
careful, earnest work and the willing
assistance of all tree growers to en-
able the board to accomplish the
work.
"In the states of New York, Michi-
gan, Ohio, illinois, Missouri, Wash
ington, Oregon and California the
moth obtained such a hold before the
fight was taken up in earnest that it
is now only a war of suppression,
actual determination.
"truitgrowers of Montana, will you
awaken to the necessity of the hour?
Will you give us your unqualified aid ?
Will you examine this exhibit and
inform yourselves on this subject
an search diligently for the first
signs and inform G. M. Allen of Lolo
or j. o. Reed of Missoula of the first
wormy apple that you may find in
the state, and we will do the rest.
There is not a man, woman OF
child in the state who loves a clean
healthy apple but should put theil
shoulders to the wheel and help this
good work, not only for the interest
of this great and growing industry
but for the most ennobling thought
of saving to the world one place
where the apple, the gem of the or
chard and the greatest of all fruits
can be produced without blemish.
Come, see, hear and give us you
assistance. ."-Missoula Correspondent
The Kalispell bee., 1902-03-19
HAvRE PEOPLE PROTEST.
Object to Location of Land Office al
Great Falls.

Object to Location of Land Office at
Great Falls.
Senator Paris Gibson's bill for the
creation of a new land office district
with headquarters at Great Falls has
stirred up hornets nest of opposi-
tion in Choteau and Valley counties.
Protests have been forwarded to
Washington against making Great
Falls the headquarters of the dis
trict.
At mass meeting held in Havre
a telegram was decided upon and for
warded to Senator Gibson, Senator
Clark and Congressman Edwards,
setting forth the benefits to the pub
lie that would result from making
Havre the seat of the land Office, be-
cause it is the center of the country
that is being rapidly settled, while
all the land around Great Falls has
been taken up.
The telegram reads:
AT a mass meeting held here to-
night resolutions requesting substitu.
ton of Havre, Choteau county, in
place of Great Falls in Senator Glib
sons bill creating new land district
comprising Choteau, Teton, Cascade
and Valley counties, which bill passed
senate Monday and is now before the
house; petitions being numerously
circulated and resolutions adopted
in all towns in new district outside
Cascade county; will be forwarded
by mail"
A committee consisting of Frank
Chestnut, Gray w. Richardson and
Thomas Scott was appointed to raise
funds to circulate petitions in every
town in Northern Montana. Petitions
have already been sent to Malta
Saco, Harlem, Glasgow, Hinsdale
Browning and other towns.