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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
RAPID GROWTH OF MOSCOW.
Russian City Will Soon Rank With
the LARGEST in Europe.

The population OF Moscow shows a
remarkably rapid increase. Within
the comparatively short period Of 80
years the number of inhabitants has
just about doubled. At the time of the
French invasion in 1872 the urban
Muscovltes numbered about 100000,
although the official returns were 252,-
coo. In 1871 the official census gave
the population as COZ. 1000. in 1882 it
was 768,000, and according to the
reckoning now completed the historic
capital contains 173500 inhabitants.
thus taking the tenth place among the
most populous cities OF the world.
Moscow covers an area Of 101 square
kilometers, or only two hilometers less
than that of st. Petersburg. Area is
not, however, by any means a general
criterion, in questions Of population. as
appears from the fact that whereas
London, with the largest population
of any city in the world, covers 303
square kilometers, New York, with a
population numbering more than a
million less than that Of the British
metropolis, has total area of 795
square kilometers. The population of
Moscow is less dense than those OF
st. Petersburg, Glasgow, London, Ber-
lin and Paris.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
Unable TO Rise.

Morenci, Mich, Sept. Sth.-Mr. J. s.
Whitehead of this place has given the
following letter for publications
Unsolicited ! wish to recommend
Dodd's Kidney Pills and to return
thanks for the great benefit | have de-
rived from a few boxes of this splen-
did remedy.
Il had kidney trouble very bad, in
fact, suffered so much that for days
at time | could not get out of the
chair where had been sitting with
out assistance.
II cannot describe tao pains | suf-
fered for they were something fearful.
About seven or eight months ago
| began using Dodds Kidney Pills and
very soon found that they were help
ing me.
IL can truthfully say that shey have
done me more good than all the other
medicines | have ever taken.
II have been greatly benefited by
them and it is my desire to let others
know so that if anyone is suffering as
suffered they may know where q
cure may be found"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
When the Sun Will Fail.

The total of the suns heat is equal
10 that which would be required to
keep up 100000 millions of millions of
millions of horsepower, or about 49,
900 horsepower for every square yard,
and yet the modern dynamical theory
of heat shows that the suns mass
must fall in or contract thirty-five me.
tiers per annum to keep up that ire
mendous energy. At this rate of con.
traction the solar radius will be OF
per cent less in 1000 years from now
than 1t is to-day. According to these
deductions, time must come when
the temperature must fall. This be.
ing the case. 1t is 1nconceivable that
the sun will continue to emit heat
sufficient to sustain animal life for
more than 100000 years longer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
MAJ! WHO BUILT GALLONS.
For Thirty Years and Always Soaked
Moose in River.


Capt. Israel Riding died here last
night and the state loses in his death
one of its most interesting characters.
During the last thirty years he has
built every scaffold used for hangngs
and he has always adjusted the moose
and black cap about the face and neck
OF the convicted murderers.
1t is not easy to compute the num-
Der of hangings at which Capt. Rid
ing was present, but they were many.
He was one of the most affable men In
the state, even IL the proposition does
seem a trifle incongruous. He had a
few eccentricities, one of them being
to take the rope to be used at the
hanging and soak /. in the Delaware
river all through the night preceding
the hanging. He often declared he
did this that he might take the
stretch" out of the rope and give to
the condemned man an "easier" death,
if deaths by hanging are at any time
easy.
At the time of the wholesale deliv-
cry here several years ago. when the
famous big Frank" escaped with sew
eral comrades, Capt. Riding was night
warden at the Jail. He was discoy-
cred in the morning. sittinS IN his
chair in the office. bound and gagged,
but happy. His death was sudden.
Two sons and one daughter survive
him. They live in Philadelphia Capt.
Riding leaves an estate worth $50, 600.
Newcastle CDelD Correspondence.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

MIXED RELIGION AND WORK.
Philadelphia Negro Sings Hymns
While He Wallops Mule.


A coal-black negro perched on cart
who alternately walloped a bay mule
with a snake whip and sang snatches
OF hymns In a high key caused . stir
and much merriment on Germantown
avenue. at Wayne Junction, yesterday
afternoon, says the Philadelphia Eve
ming Telegraph. The negro saw no In
.ongruity in his double performance,
and the mule, judging from the way he
aid back his ears and essayed to kick
the bottom out OF the cart, saw no hui
NOR in the situation. But the onlook.
ers, who were at first shocked at the
sacrllegious aspect OF the negro's con.
duct, finally succumbed to the ludi
crousness Of the affair.
''Neahah. my Cod" sang the eb-
ony-hued driver, the sacred song being
cut short by the crack" OF the snake
whip shifting the mules flank, Ito
thee" rang out between two skill.
fully prolonged "c-r-a-c-k-s,"
which were resented vigorously by the
heels Of the hybrid. Fen though II
be" twanged the negro, soaring
the animal into a run with singing
blow on the elongated right ear-"tnat
raiseth me" continued the blssS k.
skinned Jehu. in the midst of success.
sionsof reports of pistol-like sharpness
which sent mounted policeman clat.
tering in pursuit OF the fast-disappear-
ing negro, the crackings OF whose
whip continued to drown alike the
words of the hymn and the laughter Of
the spectators.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
WOMEN WHO STAKE sgTc.
Are Never Satisfied, and Prove To Q,
Remarkably Hard Losers.

Remarkably rTdT1 @
A marked feature of the betting al
Saratoga Is that il is indulged In by
practically all the women who attend
the races. The commissioners write
on the same pages OF their notebooks
the wages of Vanderbilt and the bets
OF Vanderbilt gorerness' While
others pass from school teacher "a
lady's maid and dressmaker 10 mil
lionaire's wife, listening respectfully
and writing down the order that these
fair spectators give.
The time OF the commissioners lives
comes at evening, when they are set
Ting UP and trying 10 explain what
bets and odds they played ana why
the sums OF money that they turn
over are all that the fair ones are en-
titled to. | have seen four men eX
plainirg TO a rich woman that the
SIS given TO her was all that she had
won, after paying her bets ard. paying
back money she had borrowed to bet
with
why" sac exclaimed, Il bet on
every race and won on two out OF
six, ard on one race alone ! won
SEQ"
Yes" was the reply. "bu: you Dor
rowed sl3 and have paid 1t back, and
the agent has taken his 10 per cent
commission, and you are ahead SIS"
We'll" she replied, IF all you gen
tlemen say it is right. of course 1t is
but | know | won over $780,"
And that was a woman who would
pay $50 for a hat or $500 for a gown
and think far less of parting with
$1,000 than she would of winning $50
on a horse race.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
THE DEATH BED.

We watched her breathing through tn
night,
Her breathing soft and low.
AS i'm her breast the wave OF life
Kept heaving TO and fro.
So silently we seem'd TO speak,
So slowly moved about,
AS we had lent her half our powers
TO exc her living out
Our very hopes belied her fears,
our fears our hopes beled-
We thought her dying when she slept.
And sleeping when she died.
For when tho morn came dim and sad.
And chill with early showers,
Her quiet eyelids closed--she had
Another morn than ours
Tom Hood.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

vengeance is mine and | will re-
pay said the Lord. and others. The
others think the Lord needs en- in.
strunlent, and they volunteer to be It,
1t is a great blessing to be born into
family whore strict economy OF time
and money is necessary. The idea
that nothing shall be wasted and that
each child must carve out for him.
self career is a thrice-blessed herit-
age. Rich parents are an awful han
dicap to youth; few. indeed. there be
who have the strength to stand pros
perity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
Where Ae Roe.

a schoolboy who was going to a Ear.
ty was cautioned by his father not 10
walk home Il it raned. and was given
money for a cab. II rained heavily
and great was the fathers surprise
when his son. in spite of tho instruc-
lions ne had received, arrived home
drenched to the skin.
Did you not take a cab as ordered
you. Alfredo the parent asked stern.
ly.
ooh. yes; but when ride with Won.
YOU always make me ride inside. This
time | rode on top with the driver.
say dad. ]: was grand"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

when | was down at Cape May, the
other day." said q clergyman, IL saw a
dog run UP to a big icilyfish that lay
on the sand and begim to eat II
greedily. The dog was a collie, a valu-
able animal, evidently. A life guard
rushed up. and, with a kick, drove il
away from it's horrible repast. The
collie departed rcgretfully, morsels OF
the clear-colored jelly clinging TO the
edges of its lips. The life guard told
me that dogs have a great fondness
for jellyish. and that they frequent
the beach at all hours, looking for
them. He makes 1t a point to drive
the dogs away, for there are many
varieties of jellyfsh that are poison
Gus. The guard said that he knew of
two good dogs that died this summer
through eating jellyfsh, and he
thought that good dogs should not be
allowed on the beach except with muz.
zles that will prevent them from eat.
ing. Philadelphia Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

Archie" she said smiling. have you
not heard? He was married yester.
day"
Betty with alacrity. til Royal Brit.
ish Fusiliers."
But where can find him in Lon
dom" asked.
"Oh, of course" said Betty. how
stupid of me. He isn't in London
though, he's in Paris You won't mind
running over There, will you? He's
staying with his sister, Lady Ashleigh.
Her husbands connected with the
British legation, you know
| assured her | would go to the
ends of tae earth to serve her inter-
ests.
ITS awfully good of you, Mr. Car
michael" said Betty gratefully II
never shall forget 1t. assure You"
THE pleasure" asserted, is mine"
Its nice of you 20 say that, said
Betty naively, Ill makes me feel more
comfortable. You must appreciate that
my confidence is a token Of my sin
cere friendship for you You can east
ly see that in the event OF my mar
riage with Lord Crackenthorpe in what
horrible position | should be placed
should Captain Archdeane appear"
Indeed, yes" said |, greatly affected
by the touching proof Of Miss Cor
don's regard. Il can fully realize it.
once had a similar experience"
you did," said Betty eagerly. you
never told me. Who was she?"
was silent on this point
How did you get out OF it?' asked
Betty.
After discovering that we were not
adapted to each others needs, de-
Cided to tell her SO. went to her and
said: 'Milly--'"
Was 1t Mildred Powel?' demanded
Betty breathlessly
hesitated
Well. yes, il was" | said at length.
but trust to your honor, Miss Betty.
not to speak of wnat have unwilling.
ly disclosed"
What in the world did you ever see
IN herr" queried Betty scornfully.
She's as thin as fence-rail and as
ugly as a"
she has figure of wilowy slender.
ness" corrected. and the charm re.
vcaled In her features is greater than
that of mere beauty"
ooh, very well" quoth Miss Betty
argrily; whatever made you changer"
You" said promptly.
Betty was Modified.
left Saxminster the next morning
at o'clock. my departure being
cheered by Botty's presence ar.
rived In London by Z and in n few
hours was safely ensconced in my no.
tel in Paris.
The next morning found me vending
my way towards the British legation
Upon my arrival | presented my card
TO the stately footman who admitted
me and in a few moments ne returned
and requested me TO follow him ia
Lady Ashleigh's reception.room
Her ladyship rose 10 greet me. my
card in her hand.
Tn delighted TO sc you. Mr.. Car.
michael" she said. "A familiar face
is doubly welcome away from home
When did you leave Iondon?"
After few moments conversation
inquired for Captain Archdeanc.
Archer" she said smiling. have
you not heard? He was married VOC.
terday az noon. They sailed imme.
diately for India"
gasped for breath.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
STEADY WORK is WHAT COUNTS.
Masterpieces Of the World Were Not
Produced in a Hurry

Anyone can hold out a dumbbell for
few seconds, but in few more sec
onds the arm says; it Is only the
trained athlete who can endure even
to the minutes end, says the Atlantic
Monthly. For Hawthorne to hold the
people of The Scarlet Letter" stead
lily in focus from November to Febru-
airy, TO say nothing oil six years pre-
liminary broodine. is surely more of
an artistic feat than to write a short
story between Tuesday and Friday
The three years and nine months OF
unremitting labor devoted 20 Middle
march" does not in itself afford any
criterion of the value of the book; but
given George ElioI's brain power and
artistic instinct To begin with, and
then concentrate them for that period
upon a single theme, and it Is no won
der that the result Is a masterpiece.
Jan van Eyck was never in hurry,
says Charles Reade of the great Flem-
ish painter in The Cloister and the
Heartburn van Eyck was never in
a hurry, and therefore the world will
no. forget him in a hurry"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
She was Persuaded to Try ST. Jacobs
Oil, and All Pain Disappeared
Immediately.


II Is undoubtedly a fact beyond dis
pute that the strongest advertising
medium the proprietors have is that Of
people who recommend others to use
st. Jacobs Oil. People who have them
selves experienced happy result
which invariably follows the use OF
this great remedy. show their graft
tude by recommending It to those
whom they know are similarly affect
ed. This is the case Of Margaret Lee.
of II Brightfield road, Lee Green. Wis.
Having suffered from muscular
rheumatism for years, and not receiv-
ing any benellt from various remedies.
! used st. Jacobs OIL pain and sore
ness removed ut once: no return Of
rheumatism" st. Jacobs Oil is sold
in 25 ttJ. and SO cts. sizes by all drug.
fists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
Retty'S Love.

Copyright. 1902. by Daily Story Pub. Coz
1T was during my first season, "
said Betty. disconsolately.
Pray. then, take comfort" said 1.
He's probably forgotten about 1t by
this time"
BetN frowped.
"YoT suggest two very disogreeable
ideas. Mr.. Carmichael" said she.
First. that I've been out some time,
which is true; second, that I'm not
sufficiently attractive to be remem'
bered. which is not true"
We had left the golf links for the
seductive shelter of the summer house.
cit was the June we spent at Sax
minster-the year before the duchess
death.) Betty had cast herself upon
the cushions piled high in one corner
and after reluctantly offering me one
had proceeded to divest herself OF that
article OF her attire she termed her
golf bonnet. | made myself as COM
Portable as circumstances and the
doorsteps would permit. having first
deposited upon the floor the ample sup
ply OF lofters, drivers. etc. which Miss
Gordon considered indispensable TO her
complete enjoyment OF the game.
you see, it was this way" she con-
tinued. II met him everywhere and
newell. he fell in love with me. He
was just back from Africa you know
-"
Naturally" | murmured. 'he could
not fail to do so. Simply by force Of
contrast"
Betty looked at me severely.
AS Twas saying" she went on. Il
met him everywhere. He was awfully
devoted and sent me flowers and candy
and gloyes-he was certainly very
much in love-and ="
Go on" / murmured ercouraglngly,
as she paused, and you were very
much in love, too
Il wasn't at all" interrupted Betty,
angrily. "but--er-I let him think
was"
! oh" said l, somewhat staggered by
this fresh proof of the duplicity of
woman, you really weren't. but you
let him think you were.
Yes" proceeded Betty plaintively,
he wanted to think so. so much. poor
fellow, | really didn't mean to be de-
celtful. but it comforted him so much"
I'm fact" | suggested. you even
told him So"
"0h, no." said Betty much shocked
no, never told him so. At least |
don't think | did. | can't remember
ever having done so. may have. but
| don't think So"
AT any rate" / resumed, che got
the impression that you did"
yes, he certainly did" admitted
Betty, "and although mama refused to
allow us TO correspond when he went
away, 1t was with the distinct under
standing that upon his return the en-
gagement should be announced"
Exactly" said I. but during his
absence, you having seen the matter
in its true light. can now regard 1t
only as a piece of youthful folly"
That's just it" said Betty admiring.
ly. How clever you are, Mr.. Car
michael"
| modestly disclaimei this assertion.
You see, resumed Getty reflective
| ly. II really was too young to know
my own mind. | couldn't endure him
now. The passion of my lie has yet
10 come
When half gods go, the gods ar.
rive" quoted.
What did you say" inquired Betty.
| repeated the quotation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
Astute Italian Dramatist.

An Italian dramatist, unable to per.
suade any manager to produce his
play, gave a public reading of it. So
many people came that he made a
tour through Italy. thus making more
money than If the piece had been
acted, because all the profit, instead
of the authors usual or 10 per cent
royalty went to him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
Arbitrate Taxation.

Yokohama cablegram: A protocol
providing for arbitration of the ques-
ton of the house tax, which has caus-
ed so much trouble. has been signed
at Toxic.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

Mother Gray's sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the ChiiGren's Home in New York. Cures
Feverlshness, Bad Stomach. Teething Dis
orders move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. over 10000 testimonials.
At all druggists, % cents. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy, New York
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

Scratch, scratch; scratch unable 10
attend TO business during the day or sleep
during the night. Itc4ing piles horrible
plague. Doan's Ointment cures. Never
fails. At any drug store, so cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

rience. Hundreds of dollars went to thu
doctor and the druggist. j was simply
a walking medicine chest and phys
zeal wreck. My sister residing in Ohio
wrote me that she had been cured OF
womb trouble by using Lydia II.
Pinlham's Vegetable Com
pound, and advised me to try IL. 1
then discontinued all other med icines
and gave your Vegetable Compound .
thorough trial. Within four weeks
nearly all pain had left me; rarely
had headaches, and my nerves were in
a much better condition, and l was
cured in three months, snd thisavviSsd~
a terrible surgical operation. - MRS
ECKIs STEVENSON, $50 So. State ST.,
Salt Lake City, Utah.-s5ooo forfeit "
aboVs testimonial is not genuine.
Remember every woman Is
cordially invited to write to Mrs.
Pinkham if there is anything
about her symptoms she does NOS
understand. Mrs. Pinkham'S
address is Lynn, Mass.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
The SURGEONS knife
urs. Eckis Stevenson OF Salt
Lake City Tells How Opera
tiOns For Ovarian Troubles
May BE Avoided.

"DEAR MRS. PNKHAM suffered
with Inflammation Of the ovaries and
womb for over six years, enduring aches
and pains which none can dream Of but
those who have had the same expo
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

Don't delay aminute. Cholera infantum,
dysentary. diarrhpa come suddenly. Only
sale plan Is TO have DIR. Fowlers Extract
OF Wild Strawberry always on hand.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

If half the things You hear were
true there would he no one with whom
you could associate and retain your
self-respect.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
If You USE BALL

The most dangerous and effective board
Of strategy is the mother OF a lovable girl.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

Probably II the caterpillar knew he
was going to be turned into a butter.
hy he would kick.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

1t Is not necessary to- have a gun In
the hand to show that there is muir
der In the heart
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

should you be so ungrateful
acquiesced.
THE reason | told you this" said
Betty, examining my brassy at
tentively. was to ask you II you
would mind-that as, if you would care
to- mean, do you think you could
find out for me If he considers ne"
"In other words" said |, 20 she hest
tated. you would like me to sound
Archdeane himself.
well, yes" said Betty, much re-
leved by my comprehension. that's
exactly it,
whats his address, | inquired.
producing my notebook.
Captain Archibald Archdeane." said
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

The aImIess man is often accused of
amiability.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11
you see, II was this way

IVu ST y "uo tHI' way
What does that mean?" she dc.
|manded.
at means" said I, that when you
|narry me you'll forget all about Arch.
|deane."
Betty looked thoughtful.
ct probably means" she said with
|more discernment than ! should have
credited her, that when marry Lord
|crackenthorpe, Ill forget all about
kou."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

A sailor always likes TO see light.
house. but it's different with Il the
atrical manager.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-11

Get Red Cross Ball blue, the best Ball Blue.
Large or package only cents.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-10-10
Roosevelt to Mitchell.

Washington, Oct. g. President
Roosevelt has requested Mr.. Mitchell,
president Of the mine workers union to
use his influence to induce the men to
20 to work with the promise Of the
appointment Of q committee to investi-
gate their grievances and further
promise that the president will urge on
congress legislation in accordance with
the Recommendation Of that committee.
The president sent Carroll d. Wright,
commissaionaerv Of. Labor, to Philadel.
phia to meet Mr. Mitchell and Mr..
Wright reported that after the PROPOSE
tion had been submitted, Mr.. Mitchell
said that he wanted to take it under con-
sideration.
The miners union took vote Tues
day on the question: whether they shall
continue the strike, but this is on the
proposition of the coal operators and
not upon thelsuggestion Of the president
to Mr.. Mitchell. It is expected that
the miners will take up the suggestion
of the president and decide upon it af-
ter it has been presented by Mr.. Nit
chelL.
Commissioner Of immigration Sar.
gent has returned from Philadelphia.
but had no information to communi.
cate as he die. mot see Mr.. Mitchell in
that city.