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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

Sol Smith Russell had three young
nieces living in the west. of whom he
was very fond On one occasion, SO
the story goes. he took the youngest of
them for a walk and bought her some
candy on the agreement that it was
not to he eaten until they reached her
home. They started. but before they
had gone far the little girl proposed
Lets wunw Her uncle declined. and
there was long pleading, all to no pur-
pose. Finally the little girl stopped,
knelt down on the pavement and of
fered up the petition, bod. please
make Uncle Sol wun."
at was simply Il question Of my los
ing my dignity or her losing her faith
i'm Cod said Mr.. Russell in relating
the incident. $50 we ran as fast as we
could for home"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
Value of Muck or Peat.

Recent experiments at the New
Hampshire experiment station show
that according to the analyses Of muck
and barnyard manure, three tons of
manure contain 1874 pounds nitrogen,
- pounds Of phosphoric acid. 23H
pounds potash. The same quantity OF
muck contains 81 pounds of nitrogen.
On the basis of these figures 1t is es-
timated, so far as fertilizing constitu.
ents are concerned. that three tons of
manure are equivalent to ten and a half
tons Of muck. The fertilizing value of
muck. therefore. is considered too low
for long transportation. The character
Of mucks varies greatly. and 1t is only
the richest OF them that would likely
prove of economic value.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
MORTG1GE SIZE.

Whereas, default has been made In the con
uiuohs OF certain mortgage dated thew day
81 November, "A, d. 1899. made and executed by
George Raiman Mary Sisco and Tressa RAJ
man 10 William j. Wilson and recorded IN the
once OF the Register Of Deeds OF the County OF
IONA and tate OF Michigan on the 10Th day OF
January "A. ID. 1900 at O'Clock "A. NJ, and re
corded IN liber l06 OF Mortgages, on page lOl,
whereby the power OF sale In said mortgage has
oecOme operative; and whereas the amount
cihlm' 10 be due and unpaid at the date OF thls
uotlce Is lhe sum OF forty i've dollars and TWEEN
" I'VE cents -, for the principal ana inter
est ana tue attorney fee provided ~ sara mort
EaRe ana allo" ed by the statutes ~ such case
made ana provide q. no suit or proceeding ~ law
orlh equity having been in ttutcd 70 recover the
money thereon now, therefore by virtue OF the
power 81 sale and in pursuance OF the - tute IN
such case made and provided. notice Us hereby
sNeh lhal said mortgage viii be fOrcclosed bN
= salc 81 the premises therein deScribtd ~ pun
nc auction 70 the highest bidder ~ the south
uoof OF The Court House In the city OF Iona. IN
saiu county and state on the 1th day 81 july
q. - 'Uat ten O'Clock Ia the forenoon ot thai
uiy 70 satisfy said sum due on said mortgage
ADO costs OF foreclosure and sale.
"a q mortgage premises TO he sold are situat
20 ~ me CITY Of Fielding. In the ounty 81 IONA
ana state 81 Michigan, and described as follows
70 WI; Al OF lot No. sixty i've t6S) OF 3rois
thlIu addluon 70 the village Belding twhlcb -
thereof
Dated March Goth, A. d. 1902
WILLIAM j. WILSON,
Mortgage J.
CHAs X. FOOTE Attorney for Mortgagee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

Umpire Hank O'Day can never for
get the game the Pirates won from
Louisville which he was umpiring
when Mccarthy drove a ball through
the players gate in right field and
small boy locked the gate. Every time
Hank goes to Pittsburg he casts
look ut that gate, and If It is open he
orders 1t closed. He discovered 1t open
in the fifth inning of recent game
and stopped play until some one pulled
il shut
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
Human HoIiOwncss.

If we look on the doings Of man
with Il merely worldly eye and pierce
below the surface of character, we are
apt to feel bitter scorn and disgust for
our fellow creatures We have lived to
see human holowncSs, the ashes of the
Dead sen shore. the falscncss of what
seemed so fair the molderng beneath
the whitcd Sepulcher and no wonder If
we are tempted to think Friendship all
a cheat. smiles hypocrisy. words de-
cclt." aud they who are what is called
knowing In life contract by degrees
as the result Of their experience h0l
low distruSt Of men and learn to sneer
AT apparently good motives that de.
moniacal sheer which we have seen.
aye. perhaps felt curling the lip at
times. Robertson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
"The Ind, or the Tirer."

Once. referring 10 THE Lady or the
Tiger" Franz L. Stockton said:
II cannot answer the question. for
have no earthly idea myself ! really
have never been able To decide whether
the lady or the tiger came out of that
door. Yet | must defend m"self. PEG.
pie for years have upbraded me for
leaving II mystery. Some used to
write me that had no right 10 impose
upon the good nature of the public in
that manner. However. when | started
in to write the story ! really intended
To finish il, but il would never let itself
be finished / could not decide. and to
this day have | assure you. no more
idea than any one else"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

In tho article on "Dietctics" in the
Encyclopaedia Britannica which was
written 10y Or r X Chambers. IN en-
incnt authority. the Information is Civ
on that Or, Chcyue, well known Eng
fish physician. spent sixteen years in
the prime of his life without suffering
CT less Of vigor, while he succeeded in
preserving his health and strength, on
q daily allowance II only three pints
Of milk aud only six ounces of crack
ers Through all those years he slso
kept mp constantly the active practice
Of his labor.ous profession.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

Two little girls leaned over the fence
that inc.oS,s the playground Of the Lit
tie Wanderers home. says Tile Chris
tan Register
"Oh. N.Y. said one. Don't they
have good timer If | should be an
orphan. | am coming here"
oh" said the other. the one at Rox
bury is ever So much better | would
20 there IL | were an orphan"
II wouldn't" replied little girl No 1,
"'cause i'm this one I'd be near papa
and mamma
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

Jacob Law, the new first base man Of
the Buffalo team, began playing ball
at Mansfield, o., in the Interstate
league. After remaining with that
team three years he went to the Min
neapolis team I'm the Western league,
from which club Manager Stallings Sc
cured him. Jack says he has played
every position from surveyor of bats
to first base. He was a hit at short
stop and did well in the field, but he is
at home on first base, the position he
will play for Buffalo this season.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
Farmers LIN Town.

Can any one subscribe to really
good reason why farmers rent their
farms and move TO town when the
debts are paid and n chance comes for
rest and enjoyment for the family I?
Why not stay there, make improve
mcnts, beautify the farm. make 1t a
center Of attraction and employ good
men and women instead of moving to
town and there standing around. doing
nothing? The business men have no re-
spect for these people. In fact. they are
ont of their proper sphere
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

Il have known better days lady,"
began Faded James.
YES, it's wrctched morning" re.
piled the farmers wife. but I've got
no time TO discuss the weather with
You. bad ms IL u.s." And she shut the
door and left him. Philadelphia Bule-
tin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
rue Drain cIoered by Fupru..

The three inch tile drain to q vinegar
cellar became completely clogged by
an unusually luxuriant growth OF the
fungus Leptomitus lncteus. The oh
struction was READILY removed by plac-
Ing handful OF copper sulphate crys-
tails In the upper end Of the drain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
who Sir Roger de Cover,c, Was.

Sir Roger de Cuycrley was the name
Of member Of the imaginary club Of
twelve under whose direction Addi-
sons Spectator WAS professedly pub
lished lie was an old school, bluff,
good hearted and simple English gen
tleman The dance named after him is
an English contra dance corresponding
somewhat TO the Virginia reel
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

Remember that you will never gain.
but always lose by being afraid to do
the thing that seems 10 you right. by
following the crowd without cultivat.
ing your own iduality.-Ladies'
Home Jurnal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
Athletic Divine..

"Stuffy" Place Is not the first divini-
~ student who has made his mark In
University Of Chicago athletics. Fred
Merri6eld was captain OF the baseball
team of 1900. and Flanagan has with
stood many a football onslaught.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

Willie, did you give Johnny Smith
n black eye2"
NO. ma'am."
Are you sureT'
"Yes. ma'am He already had the
eye. an jest BACKED II for him
Chicago Post
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
w. w. nn,r.nr.. strinr-

w w Bowscr is at the Dover On. H.
track with six head Of horses. Includ.
ing John T.. 2:09h; George L.. 2:i6ia.
and View View. 2:17.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
nred 10 AnerteII

Maud King, dam of Afrite. 2:07h,
Trilby, 2:l3h. and All Right. 2:14, has
been bred to Allertell, PISA. at the
Walker stock farm, Maquon, I'll.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
nIph Price Eor Mnre.

Ira Ryerson has sold the chestnut
mare Away. 2:l5h. for $4,000 to parties
in Austria. where the American trainer
is residing Mt present
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
The rI,x Cro,

A bulletin recently issued by the
census office reports the number of
acres In the United States planted to
fax rs 2,lO0.0O0. producing 19.9S0.OO0
bushels. valued mt S1O.624.O 900.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

Remembrance is the only paradise
out OF which we cannot be driven.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
qae SPORTING WORLD
RnsehnII Wnrfnre.

From n viewpoint of baseball war
fare the years of 1901 and 1902 have
few equals. The original differences
between the National and American
leagues, the dealings with contract
jumpers, the internal dissensions in
the National and, lastly, the Lajole
case form series of entanglements
sufficient to ruin n game having less
stability and popularity than baseball.
But the grand old game still is "ace
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
sounds of Words.

A negro boy was i'm the habit Of Civ
ing his name as "NedicudincZZa Belt
tikediShaZza Sham Ham Jafac Max
well Brown" mispronouncing nearly
every word.
The sound Of words has great at
traction for the negro. and he uses
them regardless Of their meaning.
A negro woman was with difficulty
prevented from naming her child Cru
cifix," the sound of the word attracting
her.
A negro preacher in a sermon de
clarcd cmphatically:
IL comes not to contaminate any 9th
or sect"-rcpcated still more emphatic
ally comes not to contaminnte any
other sect; | comes to eXonerate your
minds. Independent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

A true friend is the greatest OF all
acquisitions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

WANTED A good waitress. Hotel
Bedding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

There are scores of references in the
Bible 10 the use Of perfumes by the
Hebrews both in their religious serv-
,ces ana In private life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

CHAs r. Foorr. Attorney for mortgage,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16

our brothers 70 deserved oblivion. and
pass on.
1T Is customary. on such an occasion,
TO address a few words TO the freshmen,
but In this case. what can one say? What
has the class OF 1906 ever done that Is
worthy OF note2 Diligent investigation
has failed TO disclose anything remarka-
BILE about IL except Its size. There cer-
tainly is a good deal OF IL. one wonders
where IL all comes from. Not wishing 10
waste any more time upon an organiza-
tion that Is remarkable for quantity
alone. i will leave the class or 1906 To It's
own devices feeling certain that these
will be neither numerous nor startling.
"Sophomores, the time-honored tradi-
tion which makes the senior the friend
OF the sophomore bids me treat you kind
ly; otherwise | should not hesitate TO ex-
pose your character I'm It's true light,
though the tax upon my powers OF ex-
preston would be severe. Thus brought
TO a standstill between my respect Tor
authority and my love OF truth. am
forced 10 leave you with this brief notice.
.The sophomores must not be discour-
aged. however, for worse than they re-
mains behind. l refer TO the class OF
1908. Ever since this class came 10 coll
lege, IL has been the despair or faculty
and student alike. We must not be too
hard upon its members. however. for they
have met with certain drawbacks In the
course OF their career. Setting aside nat
ural and obvious deficiencies, they have
been the victims OF circumstances 10 an
unusual degree. particularly during the
last year Within this time they have
suffered peculiarly ingenious tortures al
the hands OF the English department; fur
thermore the unfortunate creatures have
been obliged to elect the course in edu-
cation. on pain OF being refused a state
certificate. Apparently the only hope for
these unhappy beings lies I'm imitation,
which, as we have learned I'm Education 2,
is the shortest road 10 knowledge. Let
them Initiate US. and look for the best.
Seniors. my message to you Is like that
old war cry, Remember the Maine. IL
is series OF reminders Remember our
initiation at the hands OF 1901, that
dark and mysterious affair from whose
secrets the veil has never been lifted
more than ten or fifteen times. And the
class supper we gave during our first
'-~0~ az which we iropcrsonated various
members OF the faculty-who can forget
that? IL is asserted that the popularity
of certain girls In the class dates from
that night. when they represepted pro-
fessors especially dear TO Pembroke's
heart.
In ou sophomore year we were dis
tinguished for hard work and good be-
havior. We did such wonderful deeds in
rhetoric ., 3, 4 that examinations were In
troduced into the course. In order that
our marks might not rise high enough 10
disturb the equilibrium OF the English
department. AS for our good behavior.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16

Ivy 70 spread it's rich green leaves around
walls rapidly falling into decay; TO hide.
unsighty broken places, and TO cover
all with beauty and charm. II also gives
to the straight hard lines OF the self
consciously new quiet dignity and
grace.
80 in its broadest sense true vomanly
culture aims to give beauty and charm
70 the old. which IS passing away; dignity
and grace 10 the new which is not yet
welcome 10 ALL ana so to harrnonize both
the old and the new that each may seem
20 meet The needs of the other.
Now to you, the representative OF the
class Of 1903. | give this trowe which
We have cherished for the past year. We
believe you receive IL worthily; that you
Will guard IL faithfully ard pass II or
with honor. AS seniors you will be ex-
pected TO protect existing custom that
are helpful; TO uproot those that are
harmful. and 10 establish such new ones
as occasion demands. So we bid take
up your leadership bravely and cheerfully
and the best wishes of the class OF 1902
viii ever be with you"
The trowel was received by Miss Ruby
NJ. Atwood. 1913 in the following grace
ful little speech:
ACCEPTANCE OF 'TROWEI.
The class of 1893 accepts this trowel az
4 last gift from the class OF 1902. To
he outside world the events OF this
afternoon have no special significance;
another big root has been planted an
other class hymn has been sung, and
now another senior class is surrcndering
he college trowel TO another group OF
juniors that Is all. But 10 you members
- that senior class these exercises are
something Infinitely more than merely
hose of another Ivy Day You have
Jeen planting your own Ivy root and
irging your own class hymn. and now
With this trowol you are rellnquishing
your last claim to place among tho
undergraduates Of the university. This
little ceremony marks for you the close
Of the highest. blithest year you have
ever passed and the opening OF an un-
known future
And what does IL mean TO US juniorsI
We have TRANQUILITY looked Oh while
two classes gave up to their successors
this symbol Of responsibility, little real
izing how swiftly the years were slip
ping away and how soon IL would De
delivered into our hands. This afternoon
we regard these exercises In q different
light; you, the class whom we have
krow throughout our college life thus
far. for whom we have always cherished
the kindliest regard. whom we and the
entire college are indebted for 90 much,
have now given US your final charge and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
Interesting Exercises Participated in by
Seniors--Some Clever Speeches Made
During The Ceremonies.

delivered in a most charming way. was as
follows:
president Faunce. Dean Emery.
Friends and Well Wishers OF Brown
University-In behalf OF the class OF 1892
IL gives me great pleasure TO extend 10
you most cordial welcome 10 these, our
Ivy Day exercises This is our year, our
day; the day for which we have all
louged and planned ana finally dreaded.
Within two days we will have reached
that goal toward which we have been
striving for four long. yet seemingly
short years. and on Wednesday we so
forth to be numbered among the alumni
OF dear old Brown.
There have been other classes which
have come and gone before our reign
and there will be stll others 20 succeed
Us. but the class Of 1892 is different from
any other. Just a little different as
man once said when discussing the
charms or two sisters. lie had been very
much I'm love with one OF them, but II
vas over then and he was drilling him
self In Indifferent remarks about her.
We'll he said. they are both fine
girls: but do you know there was always
lust a little something that made Miss
Tdith difce-cnt f~cr0 MirT Mary Perhspo
II IL because we love 1902 so much. but
there is certainly this little something
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16

struggling young thing. put the majority
have passed by on the other side The
undcfclassmcn have Eccn equally phari
salcal and we much hope that an in
crease os Christian charity will make its
appearance next year
"Aa seniors. we have been all that could
be desired We have been respectful TO
our supcriors. condcscCnding to our in
fcriors GOOD go ourselves. We have APP
peared as patrons OF dramatic art;
through us tho Romans" came into be-
ing. and with our help they have become
a nourishng Organization. our other
services TO the college and 90 the world
at large have been too numerous TO men
tion.
Prom preceding remarks which are
strongly "Dodoesque" in character, Il
may bc inferred that tho climax OF my
speech n reached. Having arrived at
the class OF 1909 | feel that there T. noth-
inc beyond. Seniors. l need not tell you
20 remember our class. We shall never
forget her. Now that the storms and
periis of this our life together are
DER. we shall carry away with US only
sweet and plca memories OF 1902 end
our alma mater
At the conclusion OF the address 20
the undergraduates the line was again
formed and the students marched TO the
place chosen To plant the Ivy. and here
the exercises I'm connection with she
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
SPIRITUAL REIGN.
Sermon In New Auditorium Of
Primitive N. {. Church.

The new auditorium OF the Ruggles
Street Primitive Methodist church was
opened for the first time yesterday, and
large congregations attended all the ser
vices.
There was special music and the srmon
at tne evening service was preached by
Rev. j. H. Acornley. OF New Bedford.
Mass
lie took his text from /, Kings, xviii. a.
lie dwelt upon the iaolatry OF the lsrae J.
ttes. paid triDUte to the prophet Elijah,
who gathering the peop.e about him
prayed 10 the Lord TO send the lire and
Lhe altar and sacrifice We're consumed.
Gods en- mics were cOnfounded, the peo-
pie convinced. the great controv,r rsy was
ended and Israel decided for God. And
SO every form Ot error. however seductive
10 may be, aAd however support i by the
powers of the world, VIII eventually per-
ish and be burnt up by the fire OF Goo 3
truth.
The prophet went up the mountain and,
prostrating himself before Cod. prayed
for rain: then he sat down quietly ana
waited for Gods answer. ~ last he saw
way down on the horizon little cloud no
bigger than mans hand That was all
that the prophet needed. That little
cloud was full OF meaning. hope, and
blessing to the entire nation.
The special collections for the past two
Sundays have amounted TO SO, so the
pastor announced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16

It's rivalrios and ambitions. ita duties and
generous friendships. we cannot avoid a
feeling OF sadness that GENES at the
thought OF parting
But there Is one thought which should
be uppermost IA our minds and dlspe!
,his gloom OF present sadness. 10 s. the
thought OF what Is beyond The morn
ing sky OF the future IS before us our
school and college days have been only a
stepping stone 90 that which will follow
The Influence OF these four years haa
loft lasting impression upon our minds
and hearts We have been GUIDED and
directed aud many valuable additions
have been made 20 our store OF knowl-
edge. For four years we have been led hy
our tasks 10 take n broader outlook and
now We view the different phases OF nfc
from an elevated standpoint For much
OF this we are indebted 90 the kindness
ard patience OF our professors President
Fauncc has given us many valuable sug-
gcstiona and we are glad 60 have had the
privilege and pleasure OF being I'm one
OF his classes. our dean so charmJngly
viclds the sceptre of Pembroke hall that
we all well nlgh worship her. and truly
u can he said We would do anything that
che asks us 20.
This Is a very important period I'm our
lives. for we are soon TO lay aside the
gown Of college student and put ON the