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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
CHAPTER XVIII.
In Due fine.

NO doubt the Kilkenny cats had Z
very salubrious time Of it when the,
INDUCED in their little engagement
but such an encounter could not bear
comparison with the scramble IL
which the marquis engaged when
these three London footpads set upon
him.
The fellow on his back was interfer-
ing with his blows as much as he pos
sibly could, and as a result the others
were enabled 10 throw themselves
upon him.
Matters were in this mixed-up state
and the final result in doubt. when y
new element was precipitated into the
game.
An outsider hurled himself upon the
struggling mass, and by an exercise
or tremendous muscular strength tore
the man loose from the gentleman's
shoulders, though he chung with such
pertinacity that he carried away the
collar Of the marquis coat.
The newcomer gave him n toss that
sent him down a nearby area, where
a crash of glass and startled screams
announced his prompt arrival.
Then this unexpected allv turnel
his attention to the others-the mar
quis freed from his tormentor in the
rear had opened his batteries unon
them afresh, and was dealing ont his
blows with rockies abandon. when he
saw one of them snatched bodily from
his feet and tossed through the omen
door of the four-wheeler as though
he might have been a mere sack of
oats.
Upon this the last Of the trio, who
proved TO be no other than the driver
uttered yell of fear and. scrambling
in haste to his seat. laid the whip on
his horse and clattered down the mar
row street.
Thus the field was suddenly cleared
or enemies in double-quick order. and
the manner Of their disposal seemed
TO greatly amuse the muscular red
bearded giant who had come so on
portunely to the assistance OF tho ba-
leaguered marquis, for he roared with |
laughter
Gang ava wi we bath. and dinna'
forget the puir dell who lies in \
muckle yonder. Man. they were MAR
than ye could weel handle. but Il ala
me good to be OF assistance to We and
that's no lee he exclaimed. assisting
to brush the gentleman off.
The marquis at sound OF his voice
was stunned. but he recovered in time
10 cry out:
Donald McGregor, by my life IL is,i'
"Aweel, We seem TO know me sir
.hough | confess the honor is All on
your side. Still, there Is sometime
amiliar in your voice / dinna ken-it,s
ezra curious"
The marquis by this time had man
Iged to get hold of his honest hand
nd was squeezing IL with much emo
ion.
All! McGregor, you're always doing
omething for others The last saw
i you, my dear fellow, was when / Of ,,
cred myself as a target for Captain
'ivermore's bullet. and declined 70
murder him afterward' ,
The man from Scotia uttered a roar :
nd insisted upon embracing the other
much to the amusement of the crowd ,
sat had gathered. ,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
sawmin Run by n woman.

a sawmill is successfully run by q
woman near Plainfield, N. j. Mrs
David Blackford carries on this in
dustry, performing the part of engi-
neer. and hiring a man and boy for
rough work. Her husband spends six
months of each year in South America.
searching for lumber and thus he
profits of the lucrative business are
kept in the Blackford family. Mrs.
blackboard is a comely young woman.
who supervises all the financial and
mechanical parts of the sawmiIl, turn
ing out extra fine work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
A Congressmnn,s Letter.

Hon. II. w. Ogden, Congressman
from Louisiana, in a letter written at
Washington, ID. c., says the following
OF Peruna, the national catarrh remedy:
81 can ConScienfoHsIy recommend
your PeruDa as a fine tonic and all
around good medicine TO those who
are in need of a cafarrl, remedy. IL
has been commended to me by people
who have used IL, IS a remedy par
Hcuiarly effective i'm The cure of
cafarrh. For those who need a good
cafarrh medicine ! know of nothing
better. III. w. Ogden.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

President German Relief Association,
Los Angeles, Cal.
a day at a time how l would feel the
next day Five bottles of Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
changed all that, my days became days
of health, and have enjoyed every day
since-now six years.
We have used considerable Of your
Vegetable Compound in our charitable
work, as we find that to restore poor
mother to health so she can support her
self and those dependent upon her, if
such there be, is truer charity than TO
give other aid. You have my hearty
endorsement, for you have proven
yourself true friend to suffering wo-
men. "-MRs. Il. SAILER, 1901 Hill ST.,
Los Angeles, Cal.-Ssooo forfeit If above tss-
enonai is not genuine.
No other person can give such
helpful advice to women who
are sick as can Mrs. Pinkham,
for no other has had such great
experience-her address is Lynn,
Mass, and her advice free-if
you are sick write her-you are
foolish if you don't.
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CHANGE OF LIFE.
Some Sensible Advice to W0-
men by Mrs. 4. Sailer.

DEAR Mrs PINKHAM:-When I
passed through what is known as
change of life had two years suf-
fering, sudden heat, and as quick
chills would pass over me my appetite
was variable and never could tell for
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

The Marquis Of Montezuna whistle,
softly as he ran down the steps from
the studio 1t was the first time q,
many long day he had felt SO light
hearted and cheerful.
AS the lower steps We're n mn,
gloomy he almost ran over a lady n
the act of ascending. or course ar
apology sprang to his lips, for hi,
awkwardness seemed to have alarmed
her. The next instant the Marquis
uttered an exclamation OF astonish.
ment in which there was also a trace
of alarm, for, as he turned to the LADY
he found himself looking into that
beautiful but dangerous face OF the
Senorita Juanita.
Why the sight OF lovely face
should cause the marquis to tremble
might seem mystery. but he knew
the reason-it was not that he feared
this Spanish girl so far as his own
personal safety was concerned. but
there were others:
Mazettel
That Dona Juanita had been dogging
his footsteps of late he had no doubt
and her motive in doing so was no
mystery, since she had vowed TO dis
cover who the authoress of his wrongs
in the past might be in order 60
avenge them.
But what had that to do with Ma
zette, since she was not concerned in
his misery of the past?
"Ah! the interest of this iealous
woman had more TO do with the pres-
future.
And that was why he trembled. be-
cause suddenly overtaken with the
overwhelming consciousness that Ma
,ette's happiness was precious to him.
The shock did more to tear away the
'obwebs with which he had concealed
he truth than anything else tina.
Gould have happened.
Besides he could not forget the blush
hat had swept over her face as he
aid goodbye.
Dona Juanita was the first to speak
she had made a half-frantic struggle
o lay hold Of her veil, doubtless in tho |
Expectation Of lowering the fimsy |
auze in time to conceal her face. and |
'hen she found it was too late, her
and fell to one side, and she met the
stonished gaze of the marquis with
defiant smile, saying:
L have not had the pleasure OF talk
lg over old times such as you promis-
d, Senior Jack. | sadly fear YOU find
Their attractions too great a tax upon
our time"
An! | am very busy man. seno-
ia; you can readily understand that.
hey shower attentions upon a sue
'ssful man in London-once 7 might
ave starved to death upon the streets
I'd few lines in the morning Times
ould have been my poor obituary
ow, 1t takes columns to chronicle NV
ost simple doings, how l live. what
think and such stuff; Bah! am
sgusted with it all.
Tell me, Senior Jack, have you Civ
up your design for vengeance?" she
ked, fixing her great black eyes upon
m as though there might be much
ore in this question than appeared
on the surface.
Not yet" he answered slowly.
All! then there is still hope" she
uttered. and he did not comprehend ,
the time just what this meant.
ough later on the full Importance of =
burst upon him.
Hope for WHATEVER designs were
selfish, since it never entered her
ld to think of others, and the future
connected with her own fortunes =
s all that concerned her. |,
The marquis was glad when at last I
saw her into cab, and raising his Y
!, pressed her hand in adieu, hoping 4
t he might set eyes no more on the o
lie OF San Jose. Il
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the G0RTERTED FARMER
CURES CARTARRH.

S.MOND SNUFF clears the head of
foul mucus. Heals the ulcers of the
head and throat Sweetens the breath.
and restores the senses OF taste. smell
and hearing Sold at all drug stores. or
will be sent by mail on receipt Of 25
cents. Stamps taken.
Henry johnson q Lord. Props. burlington. N.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
CHAPTER Xxx.
How Fedora Hoard

IIUW VUOTa HtdFu.
The Livermores had vanished from
the sphere which they had for some
years adorned, but it was no mystery
to the marquis, who had kept track
Of their movements through those who
served him well.
ITO no continued
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

Dan A. Grosvenor
letter written from Washington, d. G., =
AHoW me 10 gratitude
one DOME runa One week has brought
spring fonicS IL is an excellent remedy."---
DAN. A. GROSVENOR.
ter he
81 consider Peruna really did when
WTote
over me country asking genuine invariably
answer yes. '-Dan A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

Most wonderful grass Of
the century. Produces 6 tons
OF hay and lots and lots OF
pAsturage besides per scre.
Grows wherever soil 10
found. salzer's seed IL
warranted. Tint MAYA
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Treat Catarrh in Spring.

Treat Catarrh In Spring.
The spring is the time to treat
catarrh. Cold, wet winter weather
ten retards cure of catarrh. If n
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
$4,000 Tor f0n

= We Wish you % tFy our
~ great farm seeds. hence
u Offer 10 send 10 farm seed
samples, containing Thousand
Headed Kzle, Teosinte. Rape,
Alfalfa, SpeltI, etc. (fully worth
600 % set stArD together with
II greatcatAlog, for loo postage.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
BFomus Inarn,Is-

makes 1t possible o. grow
hogs, sheep aud cattle az .
,ost OF but1eAlb. Marvel
ou5ly prolific, does well
everywhere. That pays.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

Victoria Rapo

Greatest cereal food on
earth-eO bus. grain and 4
tons magnitieent hay per
acre. That pays.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

Disinterested enthusiasm is good
thing If a man knows how TO work il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

yielded IN 80 States lsstyear
over ~ bus. per acre. We also
nave the celebrated Mncca-
niWheat, which } ielded
o s our farms 90 bus. per acre.
That pays.
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One Fare plus s. Round Trin

w. NJ. U.-DETROIT--NO. $4,000
When Answering Advertisements Kindly
Mention This Paper.
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Three cared Corn
MarveI Wheat

700 20 20 bus. per acre, ID
extremely profitable al pres
ent prices or corn. saIzer's
seeds produce everywhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

Inc cat marvel, producing
rom 200 10 500 bus. per acre.
salzer's Oats are war
rented TO produce great
yields. The U. s. Ag. Dept.
calls them the very bestI
That pays.
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19

Free medical advice. Men and
women suffering from chronic dis
eases are invited to consult DR..
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, by letter, abso-
lutely without fee or charge. For
more than thirty years as chief con-
sulting physician to the Invalids' Ho-
tel and Surgical Institute, Of Buffalo,
N. Y, Doctor Pierce has devoted
himself to the treatment and cure Of
chronic forms of disease. Assisted by
his star Of nearly . score of physi-
clans, each man a specialist, his sue
cess has been phenomlnal, ninety
eight persons in every hundred treat
ed being absolutely and altogether
cured. Women have especially
availed themselves of DR.. Pierce's
OFFER of free consultation by letter,
thereby avoiding the unpleasant ques-
tionings, the obnoxious examinations
and odious local treatments consid-
cred necessary by some practition-
ers. Over half 2 million women have
been treated by DR.. Pierce and bis
star for diseases peculiar to women,
with unvarying success. Write with
out fear as without fee. Every letter
is treated as strictly private and So
credly confidential, and all answers
are cent In plain envelopes, bearing
no printing upon them. Address DR.,
R. v. Pierce, Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19

Ever since Darwin showed how the
common garden worm helped the
ground by keeping constantly at work
looEening Il and making it fine, scien-
tista have been studying these lowly
creatures with renewed interest Late
" q Swiss naturalist Prof. Dussere,
has been investigating the chemical
value Of the worms work, and be finds
that, after a worm has finished with
any particular part Of earth, It is far
richer in phosphorus and lime than 81
was before. Thus the worm does con-
stantly, as a regular process of nature.
what the farmer strives to do artificial
lywith chemical compounds. The worm
fertilizes the ground and enrichss the
ground Just as the farmer does.-Na-
ture.
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19

A western editor is the author OF
the following golden thoughts upon
marriage: "Nine- -tenths of the un-
happy marriages are the result Of
green human calves being allowed TO
run at large In society paths without
yoke on them. They marry and have
children before they have mustaches.
They are fathers of twins before they
are prOpFietOrs Of two pairs Of pants,
and the little girls they marry are old
women before they are twenty years
old. Occasionally one Of these goe-
ling marriages turns out AL right, but
It is q clear case Of luck. II there was
i law against young gal0Ots sparkling
and marrying before cutting all their
teeth, We suppose the little cusses
would evade It some way. But there
ought to be Q sentiment against it. IL
is time enough for these bantams to
think Of finding q pullet when they
have raised enough money to buy e
bundle Of lath to make e hen house.
But they see q girl who looks cunning
and they are afraid there are not go
ing TO be enough TO 60 around and
they begin TO spark real spry, aud
before they are aware Of the sanctity
Of the marriage relation they ere
hitched for life, and before they own
q cook stove OF q bedstead they have
to get up IN the night and 60 after the
doctor, so frightened that they run
themselves out Of breath, and abuse
the doctor because he don't run too.
And when the doctor gets there,
there is not enough linen IN the house
to wrap up the baby"
Clint O. Steinberger has purchased
q half interest In the Industrial Re-
view, at TupelO and will Join forces
with Mr.. Blakesley TO give to that
progressive and wide awake city, an
up-to date newspaper. The Review
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19

An American who has been travel
ing In Japan says the japanese have
q word OF salutatlon which sounds
like Ohio. When he was 10 Yoko-
hama q fellow oountryman was seeing
the sights from q rickshaw. The
japanese are very polite, and when
even the American met them they
gave him the usual word Of greeting.
At first he wasn't quite certain, but
as party after party bowed profound
ly and said 'Ohio," he became con-
vinced that they were uttering the
name of his state, and be was a badly
puzzled Occidental. Finally, on pass
ing a group Of dozen or more, who
were more than usually courteous,
and who Moderated the word OF
welcome, he couldn't repress his as
tonishment any further. eyes," he
said, "I am from Ohio, and from JEFF
ferson county; but how did you fell
lows get onto the fact?'
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19
.COnSunp ptiOn

Salt pork is a famous old
fashioned remedy for con-
sumption. "Eat plenty of
pork" was the advice to the
consumPtive so and 100
years ago.
Salt pork is good if a man
can stomach it. The idea
behind it is that fat is the
food the consumptive needs
most.
Scott'8 8EmulSioniSthemod
crn method of feeding fat to
the consumptive. Pork is too
rough for sensitive Stomachs.
Scott'S Emulsion is the most
refined OF fats, especially
prepared for easy digestion.
Feeding him fat in this
way, which is often the only
way, is half the battle, but
Scott'S Emulsion does more
than that. There is some
thing about the combination
of cod liver oil and hypophos-
phites in SCOTS Emulsion
that puts new life into the
weak parts and has special
action on the diseased lungs.
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19

Hon. II. B. Lacey, of this city, has
been unanimously elected assistant
secretary Of the Board Of Control, .
position which be has 80 acceptably
hlled during the past year, ct Jack
son. His many friends here as we'll
al all over the state will be pleased to
hear Of hie good fortune In securing
this re- election, for he is one of the
best qualified men for the place that
could have been found. In the cleo
tion Of the new officers Of the peni-
tentisry on the 18th inst, John Henry
was elected warden, John Dobbs. OF
Hazalhurst, travelling sergeant, Cap
tain McWillle, secretary, and our own
H. B. Lacey, assistant secretary.
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19

One OF the wonderful things is that
q woman Of fair intelligence viii
paint her cheeks like a clowns, and
appear on the streets. Why does she
do it2 Does she imagine that people
think the paint is bloom Of youth9
Does she not know that people laugh
at herf There are two things that
people are quick to notice: when q
man wears q wig and when a woman
paints her cheeks.
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19

els this . commission house?" asked
the tall man.
eyes, sir" said the commission mer.
chant. "What can we do for your"
"Well, If you sell commissions, I'd
Ike to buy one, If they're not too dear,
for my son. IWant q lieutenant's com
mission in the army, for my son wanta
70 be 3 soldier and he's too lazy TO go
90 West POint."-Baltimore Herald.
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19

What can can bear cannot be told
by his bearing.
At the moment Of HE birth every
man has 3 brilliant future before him
and 1t usually remains there.
What the women demand of inven-
ton and genius is q photograph so
lifelike that when q man carries his
wife's around with him be will be
afraid to misbehave.
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19
BULBS. BULBS!

Buy bulbs now. No express
charges. Roman and Dutch hya-
cinths, freesias, tulips, paper white
narcissus, sacred lilies, etc. Leave
orders at Brown & Bearden's.
At JNO. r.. LAWS.
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19

Office is one of the finest printing es-
tablishments IN the state, has 8
splendid commercial business, and 1t
is the purpose of the new manage
ment TO make paper that win be OF
inestimable value to the now aspiring
city of Tupelo. Both publishers are
experienced newspaper men and With
proper encouragement viii be potent
forces for the city they have chosen
as q home. Mr.. and Mrs. Steinberger
and son went to TupelO Sunday even
ing.
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19
Che Messenger

THE MESSENGER accepts display adver-
tisements from reputable business men and
Arms at 26 cents per inch each Insertion, and
business reading notices, or locals, a. 10
cents per line for hrst Insertion. B cents per
line each additional insertion. II cuts are
used, 20 per cent additional; no wood bases.
NOTICES Of marriages, deaths, lodge socia!s,
church OF other entertainments are admit
ted free, n limited 70 10 lines. All In excess
OF 10 lines must be paid for at 10 cents per
line, cash for same to accompany the copy.
AL legal notices at legal rates, payable be
fore adidavit Of publications. Is hled
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19
rae Bsst DorscrIpslOa for malaria

Chills and Fever is q bottle Of Groves
TRsteless Chill Tonic. It is simply Iron
and Quinine in a tasteless form. No
Cure, No Pay. Price, SOC.
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19

If your watch needs doctOring, or
your clock is dyspeptic, bring it, send
it or railroad it in and let us cure it for
you. That is our business. MAIER's
JEwELRY STORE,
Ahardaua Mise
Okolona messenger., 1902-11-19

Mr.. E. O. Palmer, of Tupelo, was
among the visitors to see the fair sex
on Sunday last.
The Washington times., 1902-01-19

unresisting boy into the corner Tom
had never seen his mother look as she
looked then.
Speak, and say what ye've DONE
He only hung his head.
Tom, we've ben er good boy ter me.
an l hain't licked We sence We wuz er
baby. but if ye don't take us off tn town,
an take back tn things, I'll lick ye with
in er inch ov We life
Her bearing disproved her words, for
faint and weak she tottered to a chair
and wept. Tears loosened the boys
tongue.
Il done 1t; but / hain't put yet onter
tn town. hain't. I borrered tn things. -
a truth was struggling with lie with
in him.
"I-borrered-I took-I stole tn the
things, l did; l stole EN-
Her hands dropped from her face to her
lap.
stole EN-? Ye hain't stole? Ye hain't
Tom? Say ye hain't stolei"
The truth once out, Tom explained the
experience of the night, his heavy tongue
loosened so that he spoke quite freely.
When he had done, his mother said:
'fe shan't steal ter feed our mouths.
Well hide tn things an ternight yell
take 'em back agin. What hain't ett
hain't lost, an what hain't KEEP hain't
stole"
Oh. the struggle for lifei What is
weak will pitted against direst necessity?
An hour followed worthy genius to por-
tray. Tom was firm. The act was the
climax in his plans for ways and means.
To go back was impossible. Disciplined
ethical sense staggers in view of star
vation. What show has untanght impulse
to do right for the sake of right? The
logic of the hour was short sighted, but
suited to the need. The rough language
had no word for motive. The tempted
mother gave way step by step. There was
The Washington times., 1902-01-19

begun to do a mans work, but he cried
| hoarsely now, and then sat silent with
his head in his hands till supper was
ready.
Come, Tom, ye must be nigh starved.
Here's baked clans, an a bit Nv corn
bread. an billed cunners."
Billed cunners?' asked Tom, in sur
prise. What fer did ye bile em?"
" Cause we hain't gut no pork.
Tom had unbounded faith in his mother.
He had never asked where the next meal
was coming from; but he was passing
now, under the stern teaching of neces-
sity, to feel a mans responsibility.
"Hain't gut no pork? Gut any fiour?"
"Haint had none fer morn er week"
Cut any pertaters?"
"Ye EFT tn last yisteday."
"Meal?"
Bout er quart"
'Hain't ye gut nothin'?"
NO"
The dialogue was becoming painful. Tom
dropped his knife and stared at his
mother. who grew white and nervous un-
der his questions.
Now ye knows. / wanted ter tell ye
afore, but whiles we had yer car, an the
smack wuz comm, 1 didn't borrer no
worry" she said, as she gathered up the
few dishes; for Tom had left the table,
and the children had gathered to whisper
on the old lounge in the corner. The boy
sat before the fire, and the mother did
her simple evening work in silence. By
IT, !
coat. His mother asked timidly, as IL