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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
The Students Prayer.

There was long ago a divinity hall
presided over by most amiable and
dignified professor. On certain days
the senior students opened the proceed
ings of the day with prayer. One morn
ing a raw youth from a remote re-
gion performed this duty, and it was a
memorable occasion. None who were
present can forget how the venerable
professor turned and gazed on the UNI
tutored lad, who prayed for him as
follows: Lord. have mercy on our
professor. for he is weak and ignorant.
Strengthen his feeble hands, confirm
his lettering knees. and grant that he
may go out and In before us like the
he goat before the flock. "-'Twenty-
Ave Years of st. Andrews"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

The ocean was once merely brackish
and not salt. as it is now. This was
when the earth was in its first youth
and before there was any land show
ing at all or any animal life in the wa
ter. At this time the water was grad
ually cooling from its original state Of
steam, and the salts were slowly I'M
dergoing the change from gases into
solids. Then came the appearance of
land and, later on, rivers. which grad
ually washed down more and more
salts, while at the bottom Of the ocean
itself chemical action was constantly
adding more brine to the waters. At
present it is estimated there are In the
worlds oceans 100000 cubic miles of
salt. and the most astonishing thing
about ii is that if all the salt could be
taken out I'm moment the level of the
water would not drop one single inch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
How a Countess Won Her Title.


Countess Marguerite Cassini, the ac-
complished niece of the well known
Russian, Count Cassini, is countess
in her own right, not by heredity, but
by special grace OF the car, and a
curious story is told OF the manner in
which she won her title. 1t was when
Count Cassini had his fateful confer
ence with Ii Hung Chang at Picking,
long before the Boxer troubles. The
counts interpreter was away, for Lis
call was unexpected, and as the Chi
nese statesman could not speak Rus
sian and the Russian diplomat did not
understand Chinese the conference
came TO deadlock. The counts niece,
who had picked up something of the
language, stepped into the breach, and
the affair was arranged to the satisfac-
ton of both parties. The Chinese EN-
press loaded her with presents. The
cars government made a note of the
service performed, and when there was
a question couple of years ago of the
young lady,s precedence at Washing
ton, where the count was then en-
bassador the car himself COMPOUNDED
her rivals by making her a countess.
This was something like rapid promo
ton for the lady.-London Taller.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Japanese wives.

The japanese woman does not black
en- her teeth under any mistaken idea
that II makes her attractive; she does
IL TO make herself unattractive. Her
husband is supposed TO know her val
ne. III he doesn't. he divorces her. He
makes no provision for her. and she
has no dowry from her family. But a
divorced woman In Japan nearly al
ways marries again. She brings moth
ing but gentle and obedient slave
and takes nothing away with her but
the same valuable commodity.
The reason why lower class women
receive more consideration from their
husbands than their upper class sis
tiers Is that they are capable OF earning
their own livings, which japanese la
dies are not. So thoroughly is this rec
ognized that lower class woman di-
vorces her husband If she is not salts
fed, a thing which never happens In
the more select circles unless the wom-
an Is an heiress, when the husband Is
of as little consideration as q lady. 1t
is only when she has no brothers that
a Japanese woman may expect money
from her parents. If they have only a
daughter to leave their money to, the
son-in-law has to take her name-and
the consequences.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Limited The EdIfInn

The late king of Prussia once sent to
an aid-de-camp, Colonel Malachowsky,
who was brave, but poor. a small port
folio, bound like book, in which were
deposited 800 crowns Some time after
ward he met the officer and said TO
him:
"Ah! Well, how did you like the new
work which | sent TO your
Excessively, sire" replied the colo
mel. 81 read it with such interest that
l expect the second volume with impa-
tience'
The king smiled, and when the Off
GERS birthday arrived he presented him
with another portfolio, similar in every
respect to the first, but with these
words engraved upon IT.:
This book is complete in two vol
umes."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Hancock,s Presence of Mind.

A Renaissance of the battle of Get
tysburg illustrates the strict attention
to business of the professional soldier
under the most distracting circum-
stances.
When General Hancock was wound
ed, he was carried to the rear, where
the surgeons cut away his clothing and
found and extracted the missile. The
general became much interested OH
seeing 1t and insisted upon sending for
an aidde-camp, I'm spite of the medical
admonitions against exciting himself.
When the aid appeared, the general
called out to him:
go straight to General Meade and
tell him the enemy is running short Of
ammunition have been wounded
with tenpenny nailw
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
licking Labels.

1t is well known that licking labels
is a harmful process, and a committee
of inquiry found that in one thread
factory In Lancashire there were en-
ployed "some twelve full timers, who
each licked from forty to fifty gross
labels per day, and thirtvLfive half
timers, who accomplished from twenty
to twenty-five gross per day" One
woman informed the committee that
when busy she could complete forty
five gross Of bobbins day, or, allow
ing a ticket for each end of the bobbin,
ninety gross of labels a day In Ire
land the labelling Of mineral water
bottles is mostly done by boys, who
lick with their tongues labels which
are already gummed. They put several
labels in their mouth at once and, il Is
said, take them out and stick them on
with amazing rapidity and deftness.' -
One witness informed the committee
that che had labeled fifty dozen in a
day in this manner. lie habitually did
over forty dozen. "-London Standard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Ii Hung Chang and the Frenchman.

The late Ii Hung Chang lived in
constant fear of being poisoned, and
during visit to Paris, it is related, he
turned down invitation after invitation
to banquets and dinners. Even when
he did consent to leave his hotel apart
ments and dine at the Chinese en-
bassy he took the precaution of having
his cook go along and prepare the
meal. AS Ii wore very precious but
ton on his cap, the French chief Of
police deemed it wise to have him
"shadowed," and accordingly landau
of detectives invariably followed the
old Celestial wherever he went. OF
course Ii, who saw everything over
his glasses. noticed this He stood it
two days, but the third, when driving
to the Elysee in company with the
French minister of foreign affairs, his
curiosity got the better OF him. Look
ing intently at the minister, he bluntly
inquired who these followers were.
But the minister was prepared for
him. Without moving a muscle he re-
piled: your excellency, they are mem
bers of the French academy. They
are as full of wisdom as of science.
Did they but live in the mighty empire
In which you are so glorious they
would wear the crystal button. 1t is
for your honor that they have been at
| tached to your suit!'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
A Costly Precedent.

One of Philadelphia's rich young
bachelors returned from trip to the
Pacific coast with Chlnaman as valet,
having been induced to engage him
by San Francisco friends. who said
that orientals make admirable serv-
ants. One morning the Chinaman found
by his employer to keep it for his hon
esty. Some days later the bachelor
missed a scarfpin and inquired of the
valet as to its whereabouts. me found
it on lie floor. an me kept 1t for my
honesty" was the explanation.-Phila
delphia Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
CHOICE MISCELLANY


The notion Of suitlng the punishment
to the crime, however IL may have
found favor with the great medieval
sultans of Cordova. does not occur to
the Maroquine officials OF today.
A Moorish law court Is a parody OF
all that Europeans mean by justice.
Extortion Is the main object of the
Judges, and the contempt for suffering
is absolute. The rich may escape with
whole skins, but those without palm
OIL have scant mercy. For instance,
the mere accusation of paltry theft,
II made from some favored quarter,
will bring on the accused the ordinary
punishment for such conduct. This
consists In breaking the ankle bones
and pitching the sufferer into the near
est lane or ditch, whence his relatives
may or may not remove him. AS there
are no surgeons and no medical appli-
ances, the bones cannot be set and re
unite so as to leave the toes turned in
ward directly facing each other. At
Tangier l have several times seen one
of these poor creatures, possibly quite
innocent of the otfense attributed to
him, hobbling over the cobbled alleys,
while the passersby nudged each other
and muttered Thief"
In the prisons men and women chain
ed together night and day under every
circumstance Of indescribable filth and
horror wait until their friends, who
bring them all the food they get. are
able or willing to offer a bride sufii-
cient for their release.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
only n Gin.

A short time ago some one put on
the market an ingenious device for
holding loose sheets of paper together
Ii took the place of the pin. BY "short
time" mean a matter OF some five or
six years Today there are more than
twenty different kinds of clips. selling
from go cents per 1000 to % cents per
100, and considerable capital is invest.
ed in their manufacture. The same
general principle is followed in all. and
II Is assumed that each improvement
is patented Corporations have been
formed to make nothing but clips. and
competition Is lively. The original pat.
entee will no doubt become a million.
aire, though he may make only 1 cent
on each 1000 sold. 1t is the simple.
little, Insignificant, dirt cheap inven-
ton that brings the big returns. some.
thing so inexpensive that all the mil
lions of us want It,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
NEW SHORT STORIES


Mr.. Cnrnogie and the slick one.
Philanthropy. that darling of bis
heart, lately played a pretty trick oo
Andrew Carnegie. A few mornings
ago, says the New York Times. he and
another gentleman his secretary, pre-
sumably left the Carnegie house In
Fifty-fourth street and stepped to
ward carriage standing at the curb.
They had moved but few PAGES
when, coming from nowhere in par
ticular, a wretched, ragged woman in
terrupted their advance.
God bless you, gentlemen" she said,
holding forth her hand. Her voice was
irresistibly pathetic.
Unbuttoning his coat, Mr.. Carnegie
drew a coin from his waistcoat pocket
and, without CHANGING at it.. handed 1t
to the woman. The carriage door was
opened, anu Mr. Carnegie placed one
foot on the step. Then he drew back
in deep thought apparently. He turned
quickly TO the woman.
here, my good woman, ne salu,
fumbling in another pocket, "let me
have the money just gave you"
For Il moment the woman regarded
him with eyes anything but pathetic.
Then. opening her hand. she glanced
at the coin which he had given to her.
"Oh, it's a keepsake, is it?" she ex
claimed boldly
Eyes. 1t is nothing to you"
ITS nothing to me, but It's every
thing to you. What'll you give me for
itY
Mr.. Carnegie surrendered to his I'M
dignifed predicament every WELL"
he answered, though visibly annoyed.
SO, handing the woman a bill, he re-
ceived the keepsake in exchange.
"She's slick one, that" said a Uni
verslty club cabby, who had observed
the incident. "She hangs round here
every day, and I'll bet she knew who
she was up against"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
BEG PARDON, SIR, HE SAID ICILY, but
IT WAS So, 000, 000."

under discussion. Speculation was at
that time rife as to whether or not
Castro would be driven out of Vene-
zuela.
Or. Hill cited the case of former
President Blanco, whose administra-
ton was overturned after he had. ac-
cording TO common report. richly feath
cred his nest Blanco was strolling on
boulevard In Paris. A passing pc
destrian arrested the pace OF his com
panion.
See that MANI He stole $3OO0.O00
when his government was over
thrown"
Quick as fash Banco turned.
Beg pardon SIR" he said Jelly, but
it was S5,DoOO09 st Louis Repub
lie
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
The Careful Grocer.

John" said butter dealer, always
put In couple of sheets of paper when
you weigh. Customers will think you
neat and clearly In your business. They
don't like to have their butter stopped
on to scale that, for all they know
has never been washed. And, besides
there's Il good profit in buying paper
at halfpenny per pound and selling
II for Is pence."-London Standard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Took Him Literally.

A short time ago a printer brought TO
Dan Daily for inspection n proof Of a
new poster. which after the manner
Of its kind, announced the actor as
the distinctiyeIy original comedian.
Dan DAILY"
Mr. DAILY did not fully approve of IT,
I'll wish you'd leave out that dis
tinctively original business. I'd much
rather have it simple Dan DAILY" he
said.
VERY good. sir"
The next week Daily saw the first OF
his new bills Ia position. His request
bad been carried ont to the letter. The
poster announced the coming engage
ment OF simple Dan DAILY"
There Is nothing to live for in the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
when the Cat Was Sacred.
w. q. WILDERS

In the middle ages brute animals
formed as prominent a part in the de-
yotional ceremonies OF the time as they
had in the old religion Of Egypt. The
cat Elurus was embalmed after death
and buried in the city of Bubastis be
cause, according to HerodOtus. Diana
Bubastis. the chief diety of the place,
was said to have transformed herself
into cat when the gods fled into
Egypt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Questionable escapades of diplomatic
fortune rest lightly upon the shoulders
of South American presidents and gen
erals, according to story recently re-
lated by Or. David J. Hill first assist
ant secretary of the state department
The revolution IN Venezuela had been
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
Not So Disintere.ted ms Appe.rea

Biggs-I had no idea old Graspit was
a philanthropist until saw him cir
culating n petition yesterday for the
purpose of raising money to enable n
poor widow to pay her rent.
Diggs-Oh, Graspit's all right. He
owns the house the poor widow lives
in.-Chicago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Then you do not regard him as
trustworthy
II should not 20 so far as to say he
is not trustworthy, but he is the kind
Of man who will set his watch at II 80
o'clock and then call your attention to
the manner in which it keeps time
when the ~ o'clock whistle blows
Washington star
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23
unnpprec,n,cJ L.vt,bp...

"Whenehber man GIBBS me whole
lot o advice" said Uncle Eben, IL
can't nelp s'picionin' dat IL his opln.
ions was so valuable he'd be busy
somewha' else countin' money!
Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Lady Amt you ashamed to be beg.
ging on the street,
Beggar Well. yes. I'd sooner do it
In de pulpit or ut church fair. but
tate is ag'in me.-Judge
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Actor have war ms well ms a his
trionic record. ! was nearly killed
once by the bursting Of shell.
Manager Who threw the eggf-Bal.
timore World.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

You can't jndge man by the clothes
he wears"
NO but yor can by those his wife
wears."-St. Loais Republic.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Every man should know something
Of law. If he knows enough to keep
out of It be is a pretty good lawyer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

A fast man is very slow when II
comes to paying his debts. Philadel.
phia Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

81. NufHiifri = tf'lb
II was formerly the &C tum to bury
combs with the deasl watch clearly
shows that these articles Of the toilet
had sacred significance I'D the eyes of
tie people of the old world The comb
buried with St Cutlber and now pre-
served at Durham. England. is OF
livery and measures gu inches in
length and ~ inches In width 1t ia
ascrbed to the eleventh. century and
has double row OF teeth divided 10y
a broad. plain band. perforated In the
middle with round Il IL FOR the Gn-
ger
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

gE~Advertise in the BANNER. II
will pay you.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Put Liner Ad. In the BANNER, and
get RESULTS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

Attend the gift to all Auction
Ssle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-10-23

There is nothing to live for in the
past.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-09-26
THE LADIES 1So, You know NOV

judges of values they are, say that the
dishes we give away as premiums are
the prettiest in town; and it takes 50
much less to get them than it does
elsewhere; only 50 worth of tickets
entities you to any of our beautiful
china or semi-porcelaine ware-take
your choice. Remember, only two
dollars worth of tickets get you a
beautiful cup and saucer, large china
plate, etc. A word to the wise is suf-
ficient.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-09-26

Mrs. E. P. Jerold and daughter are
spending the winter with Mrs. A. B.
Garfield.
Belieu & Rea have commenced build
ing house for Alfred Boorman on his
Belmont place.
James Wishart of Mount Hood was in
town Saturday and took home brand
new Democrat wagon.
Mrs. M. v. Harrison of Portland
visited her sister, Mrs. ]. E. Hanna,
last Friday and Saturday.
Warren Miller and family arrived
home from the hopfelds last Thursday.
They report pleasant outing.
D. R. Cooper of Mount Hood was in
town last Wednesday and bought wag-
on with which to haul in his fruit.
William Larwood went to the Palouse
country Saturday. He has a ranch in
that country and goes to look after his
wheat
r. Leasure of Mount Hood was in
town Saturday and took home a hand
some hack bought of Mcdonald &
Heinrich.
Miss Mabel Boorman went to The
Dalles Saturday and on Monday COM
menced term as teacher of school on
Mill creek.
o. A. Rinehart bought that handsome
kitchen range in the store Of e. E. Saw
ages Sons last Friday. Mrs. Rinehart
is to be congratulated. 1t is beauty
and cost $50.
G. g. Hanson, a well-known conductor
on the 0. r. & N. was married, Septem-
ber II, 1902, to Miss Minnie Gosser Of
The Dalles.
The first frost Of the season appeared
in Hood River valley on the morning of
September IL. Rather early for frost in
this country.
The Regulator Co. will sell round trip
tickets for one fare to the Hood River
fair and The Dalles carnival from all
points along the river.
Mrs. Albert Whitehead and daughter
go this week to Los Angeles, CAL, where
they will spend the winter with Mrs.
Whitehead's sister at that place.
Mrs. A. Ries and son Fred of Mount
Hood were in town Monday, They
report frosty mornings at Mount Hood,
with the potato tops in the sere and
yellow.
D. e. Miller, the well-known straw
berry grower, received light stroke of
paralysis one day last week. His right
side was affected. He was laid up for a
couple OF days, but is fast recovering
Farmers and others who have wheat,
rye or oats in the sheaf, or grasses, that
they can spare for decorating purposes
for the fair, are requested to leave the
same at Ernest Jensen's confectionery.
]. P. Bailey and family and E. NJ.
Camp and family came down from
Mosier Monday, and are camping in
tents. The two families furnish six
hands to work in the Davidson Fruit
Co.'S cannery.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-09-26
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1881
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Vancouver,
WASH, Aug. %, I9O2.-Notice is hereby given
that in compliance with the provisions OF
the net of Congress OF June B. 1878. entitled
"An act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington territory" as extended TO all the
Public Land States by act of August 4, lS92,
as Susan w. Smith,
OF Portland, county of Multnomah, state OF
oregon. has this day filed in this Office her
the southwest Il Of section No. 90 in toSn-
ship No. 5 north. range No. l3 east, w. NJ, and
viii offer proof to show that the land sought
Is more valuable for Its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and 10 establish her
claim 70 said land before the Register ana
Receiver OF this office at Vancouver, Wash. .,on
Tuesday, the 18th day of November, 1902.
She names as witnesses: James +. Mason
and Frederick Van DoIen OF Fulda, Wash:
OrsOn d. Taylor, jr, OF The Dalles, or; j. DE
wore 'onnsop PpesIoS 81 SoegSg W T9sl sHsltb Sf Anu
Of Portland, county OF Multnomah, state OF
Oregon, has this day filed IN this office his
sworn statement, No. 2Sl5, for the purchase OF
the south \ of northeast east 4 of south
ship 40. north, range No. Is east, W. NJ,
and will offer proof 20 show that the land
sought Is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and 70
establish his claim to said land before The
co1ver, Wash, on Tuesday, the lSth day OF
He name as witnesses. James r. Mason
and Frederick Van Doren Of Fuida, Wash;
Orson d. Taylor, jr.. Of The Dalles, or; ]. De
Wore johnson OF Oregon city, or.
above described lands are requested 20 nlf
their claims in this Office on or before said
18th day of November, le02
s5n7 W. r, DUNBAR, Register
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-09-26
Timber Land, Act June 8. 1881
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


United States Land Office, Vancouver,
wash, July IL, 1907 Notice is hereby given
that In compliance with the provisions of the
act OF congress of June 8, 1878, entitled "An
act for the sale Of timber lands in the states OF
California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington
territory" as extended to all the public land
states by act Of August 4, 1892,
WILLIAM j. GORDON,
OF fHoquiam county Of Chehalis, state of Wash
ington, has this dayfiled In this office his sworn
statement, No. E2l, for the purchase OF the
lot 4, and southeast quarter southwest quar-
Ter and southwest quarter southeast quarter
section ]; lot !, section Is, township north,
range II east, and northeast quarter north
east quarter of section l3, township north.
range No. 10 east, and will offer proof TO show
that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and TO establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this office
at Vancouver, Wash, on Wednesday, the 22d
day Of October, 1902
He names as witnesses: George 0'Bren of
Hoquiam, WASH; William NJ. Campheld and
Fred Scott OF Trout Lake, wash; John Larson
OF HoQuiam, wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested TO file
their claims In this Office ON or before said
22d day of october, 1902.
LOS W. r. DUNBAR, Register.