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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
NOT PINING FOR HAIR
aAID.HEADED MAN SATISFIED
WITH HIS FATE. '.'
Tired Of silly Jokes Constantly Made
at His Expense, Mr.. 6ilIikins Shows
How the Good Things Of Life Crawl
tate to Him Naturally.

I'm getting sick and tired Of these
bald tests at my expense" announced
Billlkins, as he settled himself back in
his chair near the window.
AS he spoke the lights were reflected
brightly on his shiny pate. The illu-
limitations seemed more brilliant be-
cause of his presence.
Il can't enter this club but that
smiling idiot, Smithby, comes up and
says:
~ say. old man, you know what the
Bible says about every hair in your
head being numbered? Then yours
must all be back numbers. Ha, ha,
hal
''As soon as I come to after Smith
bys brain-throb | go to the washroom,
where. like as not, find Jonesly. He's
pretty sure to come up with some
worm-eaten bon mot about my comb
ing my hair with a towel.
ION my way upstairs most always
meet Snodgrass. Snodgrass has an in
grown smile, which he uses on the
good things that he keeps to himself.
"Ah, Billikins,' says Snodgrass, i
thought you were coming this way.
You look so much alike that | can
never tell which way you're going un'
til / see your features.
you've all heard that juvenile bit
of pleasantly about the little boy who
wanted his hair cut like grandpa's-
with a round hole in the middle. That
always brings me visions OF Timpson
| He relieves himself of it daily in the
billiard room.
jackson isn't so bad. He usually
puts some little mental pearl of this
sort on the market
Never mind what they tell you
BiIlikins; just you bear in mind that
most great men are born bald. Jack
| son has more sense than he knows
of.
LAS said, though, I'm sick and
tired of it all, and now that I've got
you all here I'm going to state my pc
sition clearly:
I'm bald. and I'm glad of it. It's
sign of intellect and distinction to b'
bald. Think of all the panhandlers
handbaggers and cutthroats that you
know of. Is there bald head among
EN-? Most certainly not.
ION the other hand, consider thu
statesmen, lawyers, doctors and mel
of learning you've seen. Every othe
one of ems a shiny top.
oo1r ot hairy Of AnRlRn
times. They all went wrong in som'
way or other Esau sold his birthrigh
for a mess of pottage, and Delilal
tangled Samson all up in his own hair
But to come down to modern times
When | buy a seat in theater do
get lost behind a hedge of pompa
dours and balcony pillars in row Q?
Not |. Mr. Ticket Seller gives on
glance at my naked thought-dome
sees that I'm eligible for the BALD
headed row and knows | won't be sal
isfed with anything else.
Then. again, | never have any trot
BILE about my hair falling out. An
from what | can see, the falling on
of the hair causes most men NOR
worry than falllngs-out with their fan
lilies.
when | go to get shaved the ba
Der can't talk me into having shan
poo when don't want 1t. And even
the inclination were mine, which
thank heavens, is isn't, | couldn't po
sibly go round with my head covere
u,;tb bofr oil nd smelling like a mus
factory.-New York Sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
New Sleeping Car Line Between De-
troit and Columbus.

An elegant Pullman is now running
between Detroit and Columbus, Ohio,
daily. Leave Detroit 10 p. m, Miehi-
gan Central railway. arrive Columbus
$50 a. IN. Hooking Valley railway.
This service Is sure to become popular
as there is n large travel between
these two cities. Ask any ticket agent
for reservation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
Dresaed Hogs: T4M7Ikc per 10.

w. II. Mclnnes has been appointed
traffic manager Of the Canadian Pacific
railroad. with offices nj Montreal. Mr..
McInnes was formerly assistant
freight traffic manager of western lines
with offices AZ Winnipeg.
A fast passenger train from New
York on the Erie railroad went into the
ditch M Newburg. q suburb OF Cleve-
land The engineer. III. III. Landon,
was badly cut and bruised. Officials
of the Erie road state that none of the
Messengers were Injured. A man
named Nolan. walking on the tracks,
was struck by the train moment be
fore IL was derailed, and cut In two.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
ATTACHMENTS IN DETROIT.

Week Ending December u
DETROIT OPERA HoUsE-"Liberty Bellies
saturday Matinee at .. Evenings at Z
LYCEUM THEATER-" Sergeant James Sat
urday Mat. &c; Evenings c. PC, 50c and Zoe.
WHITNEY THEATER-"King of Detectives
Mat nee lOc, c. c; Evenings 10. 2Uc and 300
TEMPLE THEATER AND WoNDHRL AND-After-
moons -:l5, IOc to 2oc; Evenings e:lo, lOc 10 DUO
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

The floor of hall at st. Charles. FL,
collapsed. hurting 30 persons into the
basement. Charles Woodward, Mrs.
Sherman Ankiel. Calvin Day, Charles
Oman and Harry Oatman were seri-
ously injured. The others escaped
with cuts and bruises.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
Deposits Decrease,

Paris cablegram: The Withdrawals
from the savings banks continue. In
ten days they have amounted to 49,
900 900 francs, as against 100000
francs deposited.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

Johnson the of the late Reverdy Johnson who was United
regarded constitutional
lawyer thai e
ntleter rom1o F. Mr. Johnson
suffer from Cafarh when Peruna &C
caused relief many or
friends and commend its use TO
distressing disorder OF the human
SYSTEM LILO E.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
Fire Causes 100000 Loss.

Scranton, Pa, special: The whole
sale grocery house of j. l.. Connell, on
Franklin avenue, was completely de-
stroyed by fire; loss, 100000. Two
firemen were badly hurt by falling
brick
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
The MARKETS.

Detroit.-Cattle: Good 10 choice butcher
steers. 1000 to 1900 pounds average, 81 200
w; light TO good butchers, 700 to 800
pounds average, s. 25u4 on; mixed butchers
and fat cows, 81 25qS 75 Gamers, II 2o0
20; common bulls. s. 1913 90; good ship
pers' bulls, 81 OOu3 5O common feeders,
81 Oyq3 50; light stockers 81 75q3 IS good
well bred feeders, s. 75qA IS Mich cows
Steady, s25q5O Veal Calves-Market
rather duh. 81 0oa7 %.
Sheep: Best lambs, s. 1905 IS; light to
good mixed lots, 81 00a3 80: yearlings, 81 %
az So; fair To good butcher sheep, 81 100
3 ~; culls and common. 81 75gS ~.
Hogs Light TO good butchers, - 100
els; pigs and light workers., s. 9O46 W {;
roughs, 81 5OQ5 90; stays, la of.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
Grain.

Detroit-Wheat: No white. 73l2c; No.
red. cars at Shc. closing at Sic asked;
Decembe: 5000 bu at H12c. closing at Sic {,
May, 1000 bu at Sl1.c, 5000 bu at Sic. 500
bu at S03.c, closing at S01sc nominal; No.
req, 13lac per blu.
Corn: No. 3 mixed, ACC; No. 8 yellow. 3
cars at sic per bu.
white 3Sl4c per bu.
Rye: No. 3 spot. 52lsc bid; No. rye,
50c per bu.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

A lovely breakfast is quickly prepared fror
Mrs. Austins Pancake -four.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

There ought TO be a law against thu
bogus Panama hats; they look like tn
very Old Scratch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
WAS CURED

Middlebury. VT, March II, 1907
"a bad cold developed into bronchitis
doctor and half dozen other medi
cines failed to help me. Downs Elixi
was recommended, | tried ii and wa
cured.-Mrs. Il. Tyrel.
Renru Lohnson q LORD. Props BurlingtOn. ".
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

Chicago.-Wheat: No spring, 7id75c;
No. 3. 63069c: No. red, TAGGING,
Corn: No. 2 l6isc; No. : yellow, l6isc.
oats: No 2 3oa4c; No. white, SOlau S2hc.
Eye: No. :, 4Sl2c.
Barley: Good.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

East Buffalo Cattle: Slow; veals.
steady; tops. 81 25US IS; common to good,
s. 50dS.
Hogs: 81 55G6 60: mixed. Sc 45d6 so; york
ers, s; 35lG 40; pigs. So 25gG 81 roughs, s. 70
as; stays, 81 75Q5 %.
Sheep Top lambs, s. 75Q5 so; culls to
good. 81 25d5 &; yearlings. 81 25G4 rs; ewes.
S, 25G 30; sheep, top mixed, 80 79g4; culls
to good 81 75Q3 Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25
Produce.

Butter: Creameres. extras, 29c; nrsts,
25d26c: selected dairy. 22023c; good to
choice. Ia 1870: bakers grades l3a l9c 10
Cheese: New full cream, l2ikalSc; brick,
l3lRdlic -
Eggs: Candled fresh receipts, 2id25c; at
mark, 23024c per dozen; storage, 2Ou22c
Honey. No / white. l5al6c; light am
Der, 13a14c: dark amber, 9GlOc; extracted,
6a6i1c per Id.
Apples: Common. 25d75c per bu; fancy.
81 HOlf1 as per Dbl.
Potatoes: Michigan. 40Fi5Oc per blu.
Onions: Michigan. 60u70c per bu.
Dressed Calves Fancy. SN9c per h.,
81 2a7 Is per hundred lbs; fair, 'g714c per
Id.
pressed Hogs: 7AM7lkc per 10.
Live Poultry: Spring chickens, lOnllc;
hens edi0c: turkeys, l5c; ducks, RHl2hc;
geese l0ullc.
Dressed Chlckens 11012c; hens, 1O4llc;
turkeys l6alsc: ducks, l3glic. geese, u9
l2c per Id.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-25

Chicago.-Cattle: Good to prime steers,
81 4Oa6 80; poor TO medium. $3lt5 %. stock
ers and feeders, S2a4 80; cows, 81 2ou4 50;
heifers, SOS; Gamers. 81 25q2 80; bulls, 81
IA; cables, 81 I5qI 80; Texas fed steers.
s. 75di 50.
Hogs Mixed and butchers. g. 90li6 30;
good TO choice heavy, Sc Sq6 10; rough
heavy, s6uG 30; light. s. 6Oq6 Is; bulk OF
sales, 81 l5u6 30.
Sheep: Good wethers, -s4a4 so; fair to
choice mixed. 81 1914; native lambs, SQ6.
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
WILL CAMP ON
 TRAIL OF JONES
SPIRITED DEBATE BETWEEN SEN. ATOR FROM ARKANSAS AND GOV. DAVIS, WHO ATTACKS HIM ON HIS TRUST POSITION.

Forest City, Ark, March 4-United States Senator James K. Jones, who is a candidate for reelection, met in de- bate here this morning Governor Jeffer- son Davis, who is advocating the election of ex-Governor J. P. Clark to succeed Jones. A large crowd greeted the speakers and were treated to lively discussion Governor Davis spoke first and attacked Senator Jones for his connection with the alleged round-bale cotton trust, and urged the Democrats of Arkansas to retire the Senator to private life. He asked those in the audience who were wearing Jones buttons to look on the back of them and see the imprint of factory in New Jer- sey which state the Governor called the nome of trusts"
 Senator Jones defended his connection with the round-ba interests and quoted William J. Bryan's declaration that he had investigated and found that Senator Jones' company was not trust. He ar eued that as both ex-Governor Clarke and Governor Davis were delegates on the Kansas City convention, they should have brought up the trust issue against him then, and protested against his re-elec- tion as Democratic national chairman. Senator Jones answered at length the charges made concerning hIs bankruptcy proceedings in 1868. He declared the charges against him were or Hepuohcan origin.
 Governor Davis had the closing speech and announced that he expected to 'camp on the Senator's trail'' until the Demo- cratic primary elections on March 29. The debate was spirit ed at times.
The age-herald., 1902-03-15

The first symptoms are those of acute catarrh resembling a hard cold and if prompt treatment Is applied at this time 1t can easily be broken up; one of the best remedies at this stage Is Stuarts Catarrh Tablets, sold by druggists every where, and if taken freely, say one tablet every hour or two for two or three days, the danger of pneumonia and serious complications will be averted.
 The Rev. L. E. Palmer, Baptist clergy man of Ceresco. Mich, makes a state ment of interest to all catarrh and grip sufferers. He says "Stuart's Catarrh Tablets have cert ainly been a blessing to me have used them freely this fall and winter and have found them a safe guard against La Grippe and catarrhal troubles from which l have suffered for years. I feel that I can freely and con- scientiously recommend them"
 Persons who suffer from catarrh of the head and throat are very susceptible to La Grippe. and such will find a pleasant convenient and safe remedy in this new catarrh cure.
 Stuarts Catarrh Tablets are composed entirely of harmless antiseptics and may be used as freely as necessary, as they contain no cocaine, opiate or poisonous drug of any kind.
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa, March 14-(special.)- Christe. Lowe & Heyworth. builders of the locks on the Warrior River, have been granted another year in which to complete their work by the Secretary of War. The work should have been fin- ished by the first of this year, but un- usual freshets have retarded the work so that 1t was impossible to finish It in the time specified.
 MT. B. A. Orland, master mechanic for the Mobile division of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, is in the city.
 The county health officer Dr. Robert Nelson. states that there is not single case of smallpox In the city. All the patients at the Tuscaloosa Female Col lege have entirely recovered. while Miss Maggie Herrin is pronounced we'll. This is very gratifying to the people of Tus- caloosa and but shows the sanitary con dition of the city.
 MT. s. W. Clements of New Lexington has been appointed Notary Public and Ex-Oflcio Justice of the Peace
 Next Tuesday the Tuscaloosa Golf Club will hold a tournament of eighteen holes match play. Medal score will be kept. This will be done to select a team of eight to meet Birmingham, who have written asking for a team game. Tusca- loosa has a first-class team. and are apt to make it interesting for the Magic City team
 MT. Robert M. Rother, president of the Hopkins Place Savings Bank of Balti- more, Md, is in the city advising with the board as to the best way of floating the $i25,000 refunding bonds.
 The building of a short line between Carroliton and Bridgeville is being agi- tated. MT. John T. Gochrane president of the Carrollton Short Line, states that the people of Bridgeville are heartily In favor of the road. Bridgeville Is eleven miles south of Carrollton on the Tom bigbee River. The people of Carrollton are much opposed to the extension, as they believe it will inJure the trade of lhelr town.
 The Alabama Central College has se- cured the services of Miss Kate Cunning ham of Marion as instructor in instru- mental music. Miss Evans of Marion ar- rived about one week ago to fill the posi- tion of vocal instructor. They are filling the vacancies which were caused by the resignation of Miss Lalie Reynolds of Aberdeen, Miss.
 Mrs. E. L. Walter has as her guests Mrs. Louis H. Walter and little daughter of Hillsboro. Tex.
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
BIG FIRE AT ATHENS.
Brick Livery Stable and Barn Com.
 pletely Destroyed.

Athens, March H.-(Special.)-A disas- trous fire occurred in this place today at Il o'clock, the large brick livery barn of Tillman Brothers 6 Phillips being de- stroyed. The fire originated in the crib or loft it is not known definitely which, as the flames spread so fast and furious that it was impossible to tell whence the fire came It was by the hardest and most hazardous efforts that the horses were gotten out and the firm lost all their vehicles, harness. provender, etc., and a number of buggies belonging to other people who boarded their horses with them. The loss will amount to something lik. 5000. with insurance sufficient to cover the loss. The volunteer fire de- partment of Athens rendered prompt and efficient service and saved the adjoining barn and the ware rooms of W. T. Mo- Donald. But for the fact that the fire occurred in midday the loss would have been fearful as the wind was high.
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
MAY ATTEMPT TO
 REPLACE PARKBS
ALL HOPE OF HEALING THIRD REGIMENT WOUNDS NOT ABAN. DoNED-MEMRERs OF HIcpoN FACTION WORKING ON PLAN.

To the troublesome sores of the Third Regiment a healing salve may be ap- piled after all. Assertions that peace will be restored were freely made yesterday by friends of Colonel Eigdon. This balm will come in the shape of an agreement to support a compromise ticket, upon the part of officers represented at Wednes- days conference by proxies
 Members of the Higdon faction, who assere they are willing to accept any of ficer ether than former Major ". J. Parkes, are at work upon a plan which is to per suade the officers of the regiment not present at the last meeting to name another officer In the place of Parkes They claim thirteen of the twenty three votes which were cast for him Wednesday we.s in the shape of proxies; and they say at least three of those officers can be influenced to do something for the sake CT harmony.
 It is known that Governor Jelks would be willing to bring some force to bear up- on the men, If he was sure that by so doing he could secure harmony. And upon this plan tho Higdon faction will work in an effort to replace Parkes by any other officer.
 In just what way this reconsideration will be brought about can not be fore casted. no difinite plans having been made by the local men who are at work. It is believed. though that the most prac- ticable plan will be to have another con- ference and withdraw the name of Parkes, substituting some other man friendly to the majority. The friends of Colonel Higdon say they will agree to this.
 The friends of Major Parkes assert quite as freely as the other side makes it's assertions that they will stand firm on the ticket nominated; and if another conference is called they will re-nominate the same list of officers selected Wednes- day.
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
TO START TOUR.
Harris Show Is Preparing for the
 Summer Season.

Within the next few days the Harris Nickle Plate Circus, which has been win tering here. will leave on its annual tour throughout the country. At the head quarters the finishing touches are being nut on the wagons and tents, and next week the season will begin.
 The circus will open in Birmingham Thursday, playing three days in connec- tion with the Elks' show. From here 1t will start out by making Anniston on the following Monday. The local performances will be the most pretentious to be offered by the circus. All the people engaged for the season will be on hand
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
Notice of Stockholders Meetino.

State of AIabama-County of Jefferson
 There will be a meeting of the stock holders of the Peoples Home Telephone Company held at the office of the com pany at 21s1s N. Eighteenth street, in the city of Birmingham. Alabama, at 10 a. m on the 2Oth day of March. 1902, for the nur- nose of ratifying resolution adopted by the board of directors February 1s, 1902 authorizing the issuance of the bonds of inc company. secured by mortgage on deed of trust on all its property, real and personal, and it's franchises in the amount of One hundred Thousand Dol lars upon terms and conditions set forth Tn said resolution or upon other terms to he agreed upon at said meeting; and for such other business as may come before
 HENRY B. GRAY,
 2-16-30t Secretary.
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
Reoistrars in Madison.

Huntsville, March 14.-tspecial.)-The registrars of Madison County have regis tered the voters of four country precincts and so far no negros name has been placed upon the voting list Negroes who wish to register under the educational clause must wait until next year. Esti- mates based on the four days of registra- tion place the voting strength of Madi- son County at four thousand and above, and the negro vote will be very few.
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
PAINE'S CELERY
 COMPOUND
The Marvellous P' fisher of Di- SeaSe Has Bet ynle the Popu-
 lar Family Medicine.
Devised by an Eminent Physician and Generally Prescribed by the
 Profession.

Prof Edward E. Phelps, M. D., BL.D.. according to the ethics of honest and rep utable physicians. gave to the leading medical men of the world his wonderful prescription, Paines Celery Compound, as soon as It was perfected. For this reason Paines Celery Compound has never been included among patent medicines. Com ing from so high a source, and being so thoroughly tested and so strongly recom- mended, physicians prescribe 1t with con fdence
 Paine's Celery Compound rapidly gains in fame as a disease banisher; all who have tried 1t gratefully acknowledge it's curing and life giving power. It drives the poison germs of deep-seated disease from the blood; 1t brings buoyancy or spirit in place of lassitude and despond- ency; it enables the overtaxed and broken down system to start fairly on the road to health; it gives the sweet sleep so necessary to brain and nerves. IL strengt hens, invigorates and gives tone to the system makes pure blood, IS 1000 and nourishment for nerves and tissue. It makes sick people well.
 MT John B. Dryden, Editor or the "Frankfort Call" Frankfort, Ky, writes as follows:
 Tt gives me great pleasure to state to you, and to any suffering human being, that in my Judgment there are thousands 
 upon thousands in this broad land or ours who are today suffering. who might enjoy all the blessings of health II they would but use your great medicine Paine's Celery Compound.
 "For the cure of dyspepsia 1t has no superior. and that dread disease, in- somnia will soon be thing of the past if people who are thus afflicted Will use this medicine.
 q have used the Compound in my fam fly and always with benefciai resui's. As a familv medicine I do not think it possible to find its superior. To those who are worn out in body, 1t will speed fly bring them back to health and make them feel that life is worth living again. To all poor, suffering human creatures: we say Use Paine's Celery Conpouho IL vou want to be made well.
 DIAMOND PAINTS Bronze, S' Copper. Only - cents
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
TO IMPROVE THE MORRIS.
MT. B. ]. Baldwin Is Here Supern-
 tending Arrangements.

MT E. J. Bald win of Montgomery Is in Birmingham arranging plans for the im- provement of the Morris Hotel. Bids will be received during MT. Baldwin's stay hore for tte building of large palm room in the hotel. The present glass daylight will be raised one story and the palmo rlaced over the lobby. A mum Der of other improvements hitherto outiin- ed viii also bs made
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS Of North Alabama Furnace Company

In accordance with the bylaws, notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the North Alabama Furnace Company will be held at the offices of the company in Birmingham, Ala, on Wednesday, April ?, 19O2 at Il o'clock a. m. to elect directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of suck other business as may come before the meeting.
 Books for the transfer of stock will be closed March P, 1902. at 12 o'clock noon, to April 5, 1902. at 10 o'clock a. m.
 j. w. MoUEEN. Secretary. 3-5-St-wed-sat
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
TO HOLD REVIVAL.
Ministers of City to Unite In Series
 of Meetings.

Dr. L. w. Munhall, a well known evan- gelist, will come to Birmingham and con- duct revival services for three weeks be- ginning April ?. He will have the assist ance of all ministers of the city.
 The night services will be at the First M sthodist church, but during the day services will be held at the different oh ,rches of the city the pastors of which are united in the movement Prior to the opening of the revival preparatory meet ines will be held at the First Presbyter- ian church for one week beginning March
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
ALABAMA WEDDINGS.
Priqot. .BonfeId.

Pratt City, March 14.-(Special. 1.-The home of MT. and Mrs. H. Bonfeld, at Columbus. Ga. was the scene of bril- liant and happy wedding yesterday. when MT. J. Prigot of Pratt City and their daughter Annie were married by the Rev. Joseph Blatt, rabbi of Temple B'Nai Israel MT. and Mrs. Prigot arrived in Pratt City today where they will make their future home.
The age-herald., 1902-03-15
IN THE AIR.
The Germs of La Grippe Are Conveyed
 Through the Atmosphere.

No one can escape the La Grippe germ because when an epidemic of the dis ease is prevailing the air Is laden with 1t.
 The reason that everyone does not have the disease at the same time Is because the persons who are enjoying perfect health are able to successfully resist and throw off the infection, while those, who for any reason are not in the best of health, fall ready victims.