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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04


1t is told of a certain professor whose
absentmindedness about equaled his
learning that he was one day, crossing
the college campus. absorbed to such
degree in u book OF his that had just
been published that he was lost TO
everything else. Suddenly he bumped
up against an object. and looking up
Lc saw that he had collided with a
cow that had rudely strayed in his
way. Get out Of the way, you cow
hc exclaimed irritably. prefixing an i'm.
polite adjective TO cow"
The next day as the professor was
again crossing the campus. immersed
in his reading, he again ran into an
object. "Oh. that COMPOUNDED cow"
he exclaimed. Then, hearing an in
dignant "Sir! he looked up hastily to
discover that this time he had come
up against the wife of a fellow pro
fessor 1t hardly made matters better
to assure her that he had taken her
for COW. and il required the good
offices OF the entire faculty to restore
an era of good feeling.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

William Lyon. a London actor of
the latter part of the eighteenth CEN
fury, once offered to wager that he
could repeat every word in Daily
Advertiser at the next mornings re-
hearsal. Accordingly, the next morn
ing his opponent ridiculed him for
Dragging upon his feats of memory.
Lyon forthwith handed the paper to a
judge agreed upon, and, nOtwithstand-
ing the want Of connection between
the news items. editorials. stories and
advertisements, he repeated every
word of the entire paper from begin
ming to end without the least hesita-
ton or mistake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
HINTS FOR FARMERS
The Guinea Fowl.

Few people know the real worth of
pionship as an egg producer. scarcely
taking day off. The eggs, while
seemingly small, afford quite as much
eating as the average hens egg, for
the reason that the shell is very full
In quality they are superior to other
eggs and possess a finer flavor.
Another very valuable feature. and
one to which many object, is their con-
tinual racket. Their cry Of "buck-
wheat" is no more annoying than the
quacking of a duck. but the ear pierre
ing screech is only occasioned by the
approach of danger. This Is their
means of defense, and while they are
defending themselves the other fowls
are safe as we'll There is no danger
Of chicks being carried Off by hawks
If there are guineas around. Upon
the approach of q hawk he Is greeted
by such volley of screams and cries
as TO brighten him away. Should he
be daring enough TO come on. he will
be met in the air by the guinea, who
will give him battle, as / have seen
demonstrated many times with my
own guineas. 1t is generally the cocks
that exhibit so much bravery and the
hens with chicks.
Although the guinea hen hides her
nest. she unknowingly reveals her Sc
cret. On the nest she utters a pecul-
lar cry every few minutes, which Is
different from that made at any other
time. BY this means the nest is cas-
lily found. The flesh OF the guinea Is
dark, like that OF wild game. The
young are very good eating, as the
flesh is tender, sweet and gamy.-Fred
w. Halves In American Agriculturist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
Injured by Spraying.

We have received quite a number
of fruit leaves this season which are
badly punctured and apparently dis
eased. Most of them are from trees
that were well sprayed. The results
were enough to discourage and puzzle
any man who has been taught to be-
lieve that spraying will prevent dis
ease. In some Of these cases we feel
quite sure that spraying caused the
injury. Impure samples Of copper
have been used. and this wet season
has made the leaves very liable to be
injured by the spray. 1t is discourag-
ing to kill with what we expected
would cure, yet the pure medicine is
still iable.-Rural New Yorker.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
o.,.,n NJ spoons.

Two natural objects seem to have
furnished the model for the spoon to
primitive MANTLE river or sea shell
and the leaf OF plants. In southern
China shell spoons are still used that
are closely reproduced in the familiar
porcelain spoon of that country. while
metal spoons are found in India on
which are reproduced even the veins
of the leaves from which they were
coDied
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
A Soft AnsxNer.

DibbS rather shor sighted, overtak
ing total stranger and slapping hin
on back from bchiadI-IIello. old fel
low. How are your SO glad to see you
again. Who'd have thought Of meet
Stranger onfound you. sir! How
dare YOU strike me in that blackguard
~ mannerI You ought to be more
careful that you've got the right per
son.
DibbS Reilly. sir. must apologize
but took you for the Earl of -. The
likeness is really won
Stranger greatly mollifiedl-Say nc
more. sir. ! entreat. quite see how
the mistake occurred. Magnificent
weather. isn't IL? Good morning t.
you: good morning. London Answers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
Somehow, people never act as you
think they STANDARDIZATION Globe,


Life, whether vegetable or animal as
we know II. certainly cannot exist un-
der lunar conditions. says the London
Mail The alterations of long day
of considerably over 800 hours dura'
ton. with n night Of similar length,
accompanied by changes from exces-
sive heat to its antipodes of cold
would alone render all earthly life i'm
possible, but experience has taught
even here the adaptability OF life tC
most extreme conditions. and it may
be believed that, after all. organic life
may have found a congenial home IN
our lamp OF night"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
A short way to Grease a wagon.

Drive your wagon on to smooth,
level place, or If In mud upon two
wide planks, remove the nut and grasp
spoke on each side of hub. pull up
ward and outward alternately with
each hand and be surprised how easily
and quickly the wheel will slip Off
When almost off. lean top of wheel
outward until the point of spindle rests
on the inner edge OF hub. Apply the
grease. reverse the above operations,
and the job is done.-W. l.. Hargis In
Practical Farmer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
Took IL Calmly.

A Baltimore physician was once
called hurriedly To see the sick child OF
colored parents in the vicinity and per
ceived at tie first glance that the in
FAINT had but few hours TO live. Eek
pecting an outburst OF anguish, ht
broke the truth us gently as possible
to the ch.ld's mother and was met Will
the sterling rejoinder. That's all right
doctor: there's plenty of room for hin
up yonder. but were dreadful scrouged
down here"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
A Cheap Pleasure.

Seedy Individual would like to get
measured for suit.
Fashionable Tailor (suspiciously)-At
about what price, sir?
Seedy Individual-That takes no diff
ference.
Fashionable Tailor (as before)-We
generally require a del osit from I'M
known parties.
Seedy Individual (cllmly)-I do not
wish you to make the suit. 1t has been
so long since | enjoyed this experience
that simply wish to get measured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
Her I.ucI<.

After ALL" said Mrs. Gaileigh. III
isn't so bad TO have husband who
sleeps In church Mine dreamed all
through the sermon last Sunday, and
] can't help feeling glad every time
think OF It,"
why, who ever heard OF such a
thingT her friend exclaimed.
You see. our minister preached a
horrid. imrer.n ut rmon against wo-
men paying so much for the clothes
they wear. aud | just know that II
Jonathan had been awake he'd never
get through quoting it to me."-Chica-
go Record Herald
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
Tn. way He GIoated.

Two buses were travelling down Re
gent street In close proximity when
the conductor of the foremost one took
off his badge and dangled 1t In the air.
to the obvious annoyance of the rival
driver.
What did you do that forT' asked
a passenger.
"Why," said the conductor, pointing
a derisive thumb at the infuriated
driver, ais father was 'ung."-London
Tit-Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
Money Talks.

Parvenu-l was raised as genteel as
you was. an I'll bet you hundred on
1t. Come on now; money talks.
Kostique-If your money talked the
way you do. you'd be bankrupt pretty
soon.
what do you meanT"
1T would give itself away."-Phila-
delphia Record
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
WifeIY ApprccintiOn.

There's one thing ! will say about
Charley" said young Mrs. Torkins;
"he has a lovely disposition even If he
doesn't always display it at home"
How do you known
81 heard some of his Wall street
friends talking about him. They say
he is perfect lamb Washington
Star
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
She WINS Master.

Father Qeft in CHARGE No. you can
not have any more cake. Very seri-
ouslyj DO you know what | shall have
to do If you 60 OH making that dread
full no,seI
Lite Girl (sobbingl-Y Yes.
Father Well. what is that?
Little Girl Give me some more cake.
And she was quite right.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
Stumbled on a Fact.

A minister went recently to preach
in a chapel unfamiliar TO him. You
must do your best to keep your voice
up, sir" said the chapel keeper. ''for
our church Is very unfortunate in it's
'agnostic' effects" Whether he meant
it or not, 1t was quite true.-Christian
Life
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

Two profits are derived from the
grain by feeding II on the farm-the
feeding value and the manurial value.
When the grain is sold, the manurial
value is completely lost and the farm
begins TO run down In fertility. There
is another profit connected with feed
ing, which is a saving Of labor, horse
flesh and equipment
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
An Impression.

"Now. have an impression In my
head" said the teacher ''Can any OF
you tell me what an impression Isl"
"Yes'm can" replied little fellow
at the foot of the class IAN impress
sion Is dent IN soft spot"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
Lei IleInlesn.

Mrs. Brown SO your girl has left
you? What for. for mercy's sake?
Mrs. Black-Absolutely for nothing.
Mrs. Brown Oh. that's II. remem.
Der you told me she wouldn't leave
you for anything. Boston Transcript
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

When razor refuses to take an
edge. the barber stops fussing with IL,
lays II away. and in a little while, no
one knows Just how. the edge returns.
If we treated our brains and our bod
les that way instead of wearing them
out on the grindstone. 1t would be a
good deal more sensible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
IIurrnh.

"Hurrah.' II used to be Murray"
and the cry Is as old as England Ii
is the bat.lecry OF the old Morse
vikings as they swept down to burn
and murder among the peaceful Brit
lsh. "rur. aie!" was their warcry.
which means. Thor. add an appeal
for help 10 Thor. the god of battles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
A Terrible Threat.

Customer-That tea service costs 30
marks. That is more than can pay.
His Wife (whisperlng)-If | should
have a fainting spell among all this
china, 1t would cost you far more
Eliegende Blatter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
often the Method of treatment.

An cid negro preacher divided his
sermon into two parts first. all de
things in the text. and. second, all de
things not indie text. and. brcdren,
well wrastle wild dc second part fust."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
wisdom.

Wisdom CONSISTENT not in knowing
many things nor even in knowing them
thoroughly. but in choosing and in fol
lowing what conduces the most GER
tainly to our lasting happiness and
true glory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

Rice Is the emblem OF fertility. and
the custom of throwing II after bri
dal couple arose from wish that they
might be blessed with large family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
A New Theory.

Papa, were we descended from mon
keysT
mot all of us. my boy. Some wer,
assembled" Detroit Free Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

Aunt (severely)-How dare you take
the money from your missionary box?
Willie-Didn't you say | was a regu-
lar little heather?
You are far worse"
"Well was saving the money for
the heather, and first come first
served"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

The rack was one Of the instruments
of torture In the olden time. The must,
rnck Is usually used for the same pun
pose today
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

Enthusiasm gives life to what Is in
isible and interest to what has no i'm
1edlate action on our comfort in this
rOrld Mime. de Stael
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

George Washington said, 81 know Of
no pursuit In which more real and Inn.
portant service can be rendered to any
country than by improving its agricul-
ture."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
rainfnllx Honest.

Prude- Well. why did you refuse
him after you had taken him away
from the girl he was engaged to?
Flirt- OH haven't quite reached the
point when | will receive stolen goods
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

Blond Bridesmaid - The ushers
haven't seated your Aunt Maria with
the family.
Other Bridesmaid (sister to the bride)
No; she sent only pickle fork.-Life
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

Call at BANNER Office and get a
premium list of Tonia Fair.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

Terrible plaques, those itching. pes
tering diseases OF the skin Put an end
to misery. Doan's Ointment cures. At
any drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

sB- Advertise in the BANNER. II
will pay you.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

Special Shoe Sale now on,
CITY SHOE STORE.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04

The 2:l5 pace at the Ionia Fair
promises a sensational event.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-04
1872 to
Chicago
VIA
Pere Marquette Railway
AND
Graham & Morton Line
STEAMERS.

Leave Belding 1850 p. m, leave
Grand Rapids 9:55 p. M leave Otta-
wa Beach (steamer) IL p m. reach
ing Chicago a. IN.
Through tickets sold and baggage
checked at Pere Marquette station.
Returning steamers leave Chicago
daily at S:45 p. III, connecting at Otta-
wa Beach with morning train for all
stations on Pere Maranette sYstem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
KOHN CASE BEING
 STUBBORNLY FOUGHT
JUDGE ovERRULEs ALL DEMUR- RERs AND THE ENTIRE DAY IS SPENT EXAMINING WITNESSES. GOES ON TODAY.

Montgomery, November 26.-(Special.)- The judge overruled all demurrers in the case of John P. Kohn. on trial for false pretense in connection with the sale of county bonds to Josiah Morris & Go. at the time he was cashier of the firm. The entire day was spent in the examination of witnesses and the discussion of law points. Every inch of ground is being thoroughly contested and many excep- tions are being reserved. The day closed with the attorneys discussing the admis- sibility of Kohn's testimony given in the United States court on the suit of the county against the surety company. The state Is offering his evidence there as confession that the check was fraudu- lent and that there was not money in the bank to make it good. Pat McGauley is on the stand as the stenographer in that case and it was finally decided to admit the reading of the testimony.
 After preliminary ruling with the state on the admissibility of the alleged confession of Kohn as a witness in the bond suit case Judge Thomas took an other view as the points developed and declines to allow it to come in. It devel- oped that Kohn was refused permission to answer where questions were necessary to explain the whole situation. thus mak- ing the confession a garbled and partial statement of only part of the facts. The case will go on tomorrow, notwithstand- ing Thanksgiving day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
WETGEL CHARRED
 WITH WIFE MURDER
BODY OF UNFORTUNATE YOUNG WOMAN SHIPPED TO ANNlsToN, WHERE IT WILL BE INFERRED. HUSBAND WILL RECOVER.

Texarkana, Ark. November 26.-E. L. weigel one of the principals in last nights double tragedy. was arrested here today charged with the murder of his wife. Weigel was found in room at the Cosmopolitan hotel suffering from wounds inflicted by razor and the dead body of Mrs. Weigei lay beside him, her throat cut from ear to ear. weige1 will recover. and today while in bed at the sanitarium he was served with warrant charging him with murder. He refuses to make any statement about the tragedy.
 Mrs. Weigels body was shipped today to Anniston, Ala. where she was married on Friday to weigel.
 The body Is being accompanied by W. E. Quinn. brother of Mrs. Weigel, who arrived here today from Shreveport An autopsy showed, in addition to the gashes at the throat, small knife wound on the left side, piercing the heart Weigel Is being guarded by officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
GADSDEN.
Body of H. c. Jones Found at Bottom
 of Coosa River.


 Gadsden, November 2s-(Special)- The body of H. c. Jones, the fisherman who mysteriously disappeared last week has been found at the bottom Of Coosa river by a party of men. Jones disap- peared Thursday afternoon near Gil- bert's ferry and as soon as he did not return home at the usual hour the peo- pie suspected that he had been drowned, Jones suffered from heart disease and 1t was supposed that he was suddenly attacked and fell in the river. The ferry man stated that he saw an empty boat floating by him about dark on the day the man disappeared. Jones was b5 years old and leaves a wife. He was buried by the county.
 Work on the second furnace of the Southern Car and Foundry company was resumed yesterday Some delay has been experienced in getting the work com- fnenced on account of no material being on hand and the scarcity of labor. The boilers have arrived. The main stack will be built by Walsh and Weilder of Chattanooga. The old furnace is turning out an excellent quality of Iron. This furnace is expected to furnish the iron to make 50000 car wheels for the plants at Memphis, Lenoir and Anniston and also the Gadsden plant.
 Darling Hand a citizen of Marshall county was thrown from a mule Monday and was probably injured fatally. He was riding mule bareback and 1t was frightened by a small boy rolling hoop. He became quiet and suddenly he threw MT. Hand. He was picked up and car ried Into the hardware store of Dr. Ba- kers. It is thought that his back Is broken. He Is still unconscious.
 Col. R. B. Kyle will begin at once the erection of a large stone building on Louis street. The building will be 100 feet on Louis street and one end will be 80 feet while the other end will be 30 feet wide. The building will be used as a cold storage and 1t Is understood that a big western meat packing company will occupy it.
 Miss Annie Joe Paden and Miss Juliette Kidd left yesterday for Anniston, where they were entertained with delight ful dance last night. They left for At lanta where Miss Paden will be sponsor for the Auburn football team which will play the University of Georgia Thanks giving day. Miss Kidd will be maid of honor to Miss Paden.
 Miss Ella the only daughter of the Rev. J. w. Heaton died at the home of her parents at Hokes Bluff Monday after an illness of only one day. Miss Heaton attended an entertainment Sat- urday night and was taken suddenly i'll while there. She was carried home and medical aid summoned. She grew gPad- ually worse and expired Monday morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27

And every form of PRIVATE DISEASE. Sexual Weakness etc., etc., are cured under plain guarantee.
 All corfidences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mail in- vited without charge.
 Treatment by mall for those who can not visit me.
 No written prescriptions. furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application
 DR. DOZIER is a graduate in every branch of medical and surgical science, has twenty-five years experience, a na- tional reputation. and is indorsed by the press, national banks and thousands of patients as the most expert and reliable specialis. in the south.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier is lndorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow. We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. 1T. Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him to be a trother Odd Fellow that. can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services
 Masonic Guide Dr. Dozier comes from A family of prominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience In his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Offices First avenue and Twenty-frst street. Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
SELMA.
Football Game With Montgomery Can
 ceIed at Last Hour.

Selma, November 6.-(Special )- This afternoon it was decided by the football team of the Y. M. c, A. to cancel the engagement for the game tomorrow in Montgomery. Captain Howard found great difficulty in get ting his team together and it became necessary to declare the contest off. A great many lovers of football had decided to go to Montgomery tomor- row to take in the sport, a special train having been provided for, and it was a distinct disappointment to them to be notified that the order for the train had been cancelled.
 Cab Bayne returned from Meridian this morning, having been unsuccess- full in capturing the negro who broke into his restaurant and stole a fine gun and diamond pin. It is, however, hoped that the burgalr will yet be apprehended.
 There has been considerable trouble of late between the Selma Lighting company and citizens, resulting in many acetyline plants being installed. There is much talk also of establish ing another electric light company, and it is one of the probabilities of the future that competitive plants may be found in Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
HUNTSVILLE
Application Made to Southern for Re-
 ductIon In Coal Rates.


 Huntsville, November 26.-(SpeciaD-Th Chamber of Commerce has applied to the Southern railway for a reduction of rates on coal hauled from the newly opened mines near Gurley to ths city. The pres ent rate Is very exorbitant and if main- tained will deprive this city of the advan- tage of having the mines within eighteen miles of this place the same rate being sufficient to bring coal here from the Bir- mingham district. The owners of the two mines at Gurley claim that the veins are inexhaustible. One vein has been mined fifty feet and Is growing rapidly larger. Eventually, it is believed, the Southern railway will be justified in building side-tracks to the two mines and enable their development
 The body of Paul H. Davis formerly of this city, was brought from San Antonio, Texas, today and intetrment was made in Maple Hill cemetery MT. Davis was a son of Col. L. R. Davis, who removed to this county several years ago from Mis- souri. His wife, formerly Miss Edna Robinson, survives him.