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fair miracle OF winning famininity. In
his holy of holies he had ensconced
her. regaling his dry old hermits' men
tai palate with the artful expressions
OF her busy young mind. and feeding
a fathomless yearning upon the warm
girl affections which had seemed too
blithe and simple to be experienced
with lovers.
Such satisfied trust had been his
that no past or present of the precious
sweetheart had ever been arraigned for
a trial. Burney's face and ways
seemed to tell him all he needed TO
know of her family or outside inter
ests, while the only incident out of his
own troublous chronicles which had
beeen given her was the chapter on the
fascinating lady who had turned him
away, but was always still remem'
bered. Everything else had been sub
timely personal and immediate. They
had disdained practical things.
Yet, rash the wooing certainly ap
peared. Several tripping weeks with
tiny stranger girl and his marriag
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Poor to Benefit by Very Old VIII.

A curious discovery has just been
made by Mr. Fuller of Yately, Hamp-
shire, into whose possession there re-
Gently passed a richly embroidered
tablet, representing King Charles II.
and Queen Catherine.
Neatly concealed in tle back of the
tablet he found the parchment will OF
Thomas Hodgkins, London mer.
chant.
The document is dated April IA,
1913, and is now in the possession
of the vicar of Ridge, Hertfordshire.
1t is believed that it will lead to the
discovery of an accumulated sum Of
many thousands Of pounds for the poor
of that parish. in whose favor the will
is made.-London Mail.
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They were old friends. and had been
sweethearts in their younger days.
There was silver in her hair and snow
n his, and they sat and talked or old
ines when they were young. they
lid not speak Of dates. 1t was simply
when we were young" Their nrst
meeting, their first quarrel, the last
.iss, their last quarrel. were all gone
yer. Perhaps they both warmed a
title over the recollections.
At last he said.
Aye, Jennie, an | haena loved
nybody since you. haze neve- for.
often you"
John" she said swcetly. and with
little moistening of the eyes. you're
ust as big story-teller as ever, an
believe Ist 81 le."
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Two Amictinns

A worthy man, who was very SEN
sitive and retiring, having lost his
wife, privately requested that he might
be remembered in the minister's morn
ing prayer from the pulpit. bat asked
that his name might not be men
toned.
On Sunday morning the good minis
ter prayed most eloquently for "our
aged brother upon whom the heavy
hand of sore afIliction has so lately
fallen"
At this point an elderly nan. whom
the minister had married 10 a very
young wife during the week rose with
a bounce, and stamped down the aisle
muttering loud enough to be heard ali
over the chapel.
ut may be an affection. but I'm
blest II I want to be prayed for in that
fashion"
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Good That Men Do =
WORK OF A PHiLANTHRoplsT.
Noble Institution of the Sailors Snug
Harbor on Staten Island.

Noble Institution Of the Sailors Snug
Harbor on Staten Island.
Last week the Sailors Snug Har-
Dor at New Brighton, staten Island,
celebrated the Tooth anniversary Of its
conception.
Capt. Robert Richard Randall was
the founder. Toward the end of the
18th century he purchased a tract OF
land in Manhattan island. which to-
day comprises nearly IL city blocks.
by will drawn up in June 1901, he
left this property TO be applied TO the
founding of a home for the care OF
aged, decrepit and WORKOUT sailors.
At its start the institution was capable
Of caring for only 80 odd sailors, now
Il has 900 inmates. There are now
so buildings comprised in the home.
The property yields an annual income
of $3S0,OO0.
To be admitted to the Sailors Snug
Harbor one must furnish satisfactory
evidence that he has sailed at least
five years under the flag OF the United
States, either in the merchant or
naval service.
Capt. Randall was native of New
Jersey and was a merchant and ship
master. In 1901 he died. In 1884 his re-
mains were exhumed in st. Marks
Churchyard. New York, and were rein
tered CD the lawn of the institution
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

We would caution all people against
accepting substitutes for Peruna. In
sist upon having Peruna. There is no
other internal remedy for catarrh that
will take the place of Peruna. Allow
no one TO persuade you to the contrary.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
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BOYS ATTACKED THEIR TEACHER
But She Thrashed several OF Them and
Horsewipped the Leader.

HorsewiPped the Leader.
Miss Lulu Nelson of Usage, N. Y, a
pretty and athletic school teacher of
the Hooper's Valley school, has dem
onstrated her AFFINITY TO care for her
self by thrashing several pupils who
attempted to assault her. and has
been acquitted by jury OF logging
one of her assailants with a horse
whip.
Several pupils Of the school, led by
Ira Hillegas. had organized a plot to
Dust the teacher Miss Nelson order.
ed young Hillegas to replenish the
ire. He refused and she threatened
him with a whip. He attempted to
strike her vita a coal scuttle, and the
other boys in the plot came to his
aid. but she was equal to the occasion
and placed her would-be assailants
hors de combat. Then with a large
lorsewhip she administered a thrash
ing to Hillegas, raising fourteen
ridges on his arms and back and
drawing blood in three places. He
swore out a warrant for her arrest
and she was tried before Judge
Smith. When, at the close of the evil
dence, the jury rendered a verdict Of
not guilty. there was a dramatic dem
onstration in the court room.
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A JUDGES Wife pzl Sga5 5,4 S5
She Suffered for Years and
Felt Her Case Was Hope
less-Cured by
perund.

Mrs. Judge McAllister writes from
1917 West 33rd ST., Minneapolis, Mimi,
as follows:
81 suffered for years with a pain In
The small of my back end right side.
III inferfered often with my domestic
and social duties and nevt supposed
that 1 wOUld be cured, as tie doctors
medicine did NOT seem 10 help me any.
unfortunately a member of our Or
der advised NE 10 try PerDDa and gave
il such high praise that ! decided 10 try
IL. Although ! started i'm with LITTLE
faith, felt so much better in q week
that felt encouraged.
~ took IL faithfully for seven weeks
ard am happy indeed 10 be able n ssy
that arr entirely cured. Words fail
10 express my graHfufe- Perfect
health once more Is the best thing
could wish for, and thanks 10 Perans
! enjoy that now, "---liinnie e. Mc4l-
lister.
The great popularity of Peruna as q
catarrh remedy has tempted many peo-
Pile to initiate Peruna. A great many
so-called catarrh remedies and catarrhal
tones are TO be found in many drug
stores. These remedies can be procured
by the druggist much cheaper than Pc
runa Peruna can only be obtained at
a uniform price, and no druggist can
get it cent cheaper.
Thus it is that druggists are tempted
TO substitute the cheap limitations Of
Peruna for Peruna. 1t is done every
day without n doubt.
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TOLD BY Tns Thumt
What . Keen-Eysd Scotland Yard De-
tective Has Learned.

tective Has Learned.
There is no more sure test OF
PERSONS character than the thumb,
aid one OF the keenest members of
he Scotland Yard detectives the 9th.
r day, in the course OF conversation.
ITO those who understand thumb
language the thumb is the most tell
ale trademark on the body. for it is a
member that is always entirely over
ooked. ] never place any reliance on
he word OF a woman whose thumb
loses inside her palm when she
peaks. and a person who shuts the
lrst and closes the fingers over the
,humb is absolutely untrustworthy.
IF, in the course or conversation
with a man concerning one OF my
cases. | notice that his thumb is
pressed closely against the forefnger,
| know then he is doing his utmost To
deceive me, and is willing, If he gets
he chance, to tell me deliberate false
hoods in order to put me off the track.
IN the other hand, if the thumb is
veil extended, and stands out, then |
NnOW the man Wnom 1 ADDRESS Is OF
1 sympathetic nature, and full Of good
nt-ltions.
Notice when man shakes hands
With you. If his hand is soft, and the
grasp almost imperceptible, that man
of a weak and vacillating nature.
he may have sincere and good mo
ives, but, being by nature weak, he is
'asily led, and therefore not to be
rusted. Notice when your lady
friend talks with you. Watch her
thumbs. and if her sentiments are of
a particularly lofty nature her thumb
will tell Immediately if she means
what she is saying. A woman with
large and wellextended thumb has a
heart that might be enyied by any
body"
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...J SAMPLE oF Mex,oAN HuMoa
Unique Message Left for Jones" by ~
Police Omciai.

Unique Message Left for Jones" by n
Police Omciai.
when you take up a residence In
the City of Mexico" said an American
who had lived there for several years,
you are waited upon by the police,
who ask you how many beggars may
call at your residence every morning
and receive a dole. Your answer is
recorded, and only the number OF beg
gars mentioned dare show up. | had
my brother with me at the house. and
our answers TO the police differed
somewhat. Two weeks after their call
a messenger came on an errand and in
quired for Jones.
What jones'? asked
Senor,' he replied, L know that
there are two of you-the Jones-you-
can-send-along-ab -eight-of-e EN- and
the Jones-I-wont -feed-a-c ussed- one-of-
EN-, and the Jones / want is not the
first
Then, as I'm the one who said
eight beggars might come around, you
don't want me-
1T cannot be. 1t is the I-won't-
feed-a-cussed-one-o 'em-Jones | want.
But he is not in just now. Can
you leave your message with me?'
81. senior Tell him when he comes
that If he don't want-to-feed- a-cussed-
one-of-'em he-can- go-to- blazes-and be-
hanged-to-h
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

Sol Smith Russell spent good deal
of his time in Washington after leav.
ing the stage, and was a familiar fig
IRE at the theaters there, especially
at the matinees. He was usually
wheeled to and from the theater In
m invalid's chair, and often as he
vas pushed through the Hobbies some
me would remark There's Sol
smith Russell; he will never act
gain" One day he overheard some
hing of the kind, and, in his mild.
.heerful, kindly way. replied. You're
mistaken; | am getting better every
lay; | am going to return 20 the stage
next year in a new play" lie took
especial pleasure in Witnessing the
work of Joseph Jeferson.-Corre.
spondcnce New YORK Post.
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Cure OF Communication.

Nearly every state and large city in
the country is making some movement
to aid in stamping out consumption.
Massachusetts, has a well-established
sanitarium at Rutland. in that state
Vermont is considering a project of the
same kind. The New York legislature
has made two appropriations aggregat-
ing $4,000 for the construction of a
consumptives' sanitarium in the Adj
rondack region. The New Jersey leg
stature at its recent session voted $50
200 for a similar purpose. The ap-
1ropriation of 100000 by the Pennsyl-
yania legislature in 1901 in aid OF the
White Haven sanitarium places this
state by the side of other common
wealths in the fight against consump-
ion. DR.. Rothrock's scheme to use the
state forest reservations for the same
purpose will doubtless realize good re-
suits in time. His knowledge on the
subject is valuable. as he is the state
commissioner of forestry.
That great good work can be accom-
plished by country sanitariums for the
open and pure air treatment, especially
in pine forests, has been demonstrated.
At Rutland, in Massachusetts, the per-
'entage of cured patients has steadily
risen. In the first year 81 per cent OF
I'll cases OF the disease in all its stages
we're cured; in the second year As per
,ent and in the third year so per cent.
The record of other sanitariums will
show as good results.-Pitts-
burg Post.
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day was already set. What If she
were, after all, gay little deceiver
and he everybody's laughing stock, her
Simple Simon and both? Those let.
ters for these many weeks without
word 10 her true love nor any whisper
OF the elegant blonde beau. Maybe her
charms were the finished flowers OF
much practice--on others-his prede-
cessors-or. contemporaries? Probably
he vas the innocent and not she. II
was folly anyway,to expect queer old
original like himself to engage the
heart of such darling siren as Bur
ney. All, but she must not make a
toy of him. He must show himself a
person of mettle--a man, as Miss Loz-
enby had advised.
Burney's chatter puzzled on. now and
then arrestng it's froiicsome flow just
long enough to invite a remark from
her companion as her eyes glanced up
ward in quest of reason for his tact
turnity. Finally she exclaimed:
Peter you are so unsociable,"
He was too sad and distressed to be
with badinage very unusual for his OPP
en- simplicity, and born Of the mo-
ments exigencies
II see an elf in each OF your eyes.
Cherie," he remarked. Perhaps he is
an imp. And on the corner OF your
mouth is perched a microscopic clown"
Burney looked amused They were
rounding a corner and homeward
bound and discerned some one at the
house ringing the bell
"Oh, Peter" cried the girl, only in
stantly to dart away That's a man,
| know"
Drawing nearer Lefaire recognized
in the refined, stately figure which she
was effusiYely hailing the hero OF
Miss Lozenby's doorstep episode; his
rival, and a veritable Apollo Ha!
Every suspicion became incarnate
before him. The denouement. bubbles
bursted, treachery laid bare The dal-
lying displeasure which had been un-
settling his placid calm of mind now
rose in tempests. Wilder and wilder
within, he slowly stepped along, reach
ing the battlefield at the door in
beetling passion, determined TO meas.
ure swords.
Cheerlly graceful, Burney turned to
acknowledge his presence. Mr.. Mer-
rill, this is my friend. MIR. Lefaire,"
she began. "Maude Hughes fance,
Peter And think of it. he says she's
coming back tonight Maude left
town you know, the very day Mr. Mer-
ril came, but neither can stand it,
so she's TO be here again And a good
joke it is. too. You see. IL has been
kept secret from me. Two letters a
day from her, imagine, and not a hint
Of it. But now it will be tit for tat.
as Mr.. Merrill wishes us to go down
to the station with him to meet her.
So come, Peter, only ten minutes until
train time"
The result of Lefares first appear.
ance as Othello did not warrant a sec
ond engagement.
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GLAD SEASON SURELY AT HAND
signs and Symptoms by Which Sne
May Recognize spring.

May Recognize spring.
well, spring has come at las"
yawningly said the Old Codger, as he
at in his back.tilted chair with his
Get comfortably placed on the railing
If the veranda. The grass is comm
up, the trees are buddin', the boys are
ightin' in the streets every day, the
sweet scent of the what s-its-name is
in the air, the so-and-so's are swingin'
and singin' on the swayin' boughs, the
clatter of the borrowed lawn mower Is
beginnin to be heard in the land, and
the coal dealer commences to treat his
fellow-men like equals.
Last years jokes are beginnin' TO
appear in the newspapers, spring
poems are bein' sprung, the patent
churn man comes smilin' up the road,
girls dyin' from the effects Of jumpin
the rope four hundred times apiece,
my nephew, who mistakes laziness for
intellectually, is hintin' about hiss
willin' ness TO accept a lucrative situa.
ton, the man who knows it all has got
q boH NOlu liOll NhduEln Ms uiiuti
wear too previously, Aunt Matilda is
brewin' a Jar of herb decoctions that |
know from painful experience will be
potent enough to burn a hole in a
brass monkey; and I've got aches and
pains and yawns and symptoms and
the allovers till can scarcely sit
down or stand up, or go to bed, or do
anything else with any degree of com.
fort Yes; | think the glad spI ing.
time has got here at last. s
Saturday Journal
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"uNpeR THE TURQUOISE sXy.p

This most fascinating. clearest and In
teresting description OF Colorado will be
sent free by John Seba stian @ +. A.
Great Rock Island Route. Chicago Also
Camping in Colorado free. II you want
II. Tells about camping in the Rockies.
with full details for the inexperienced.
Information about Colorado Hotels and
Boarding Houses gladly furnished. IL
will be worth your while TO learn the
details OF the cheap rates TO Colorado
Island A postal card will secure as
much OF this Information and literature
a. you wish.
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SPENDS LIFE DOING GOOD.
Robert Treat Paine Has Unique Ideas
on Subject of Charity.

on OuDJcNN " N'"''NJ'
The subject of this sketch was born
in Boston sixty-six years ago, gradu-
ated from Harvard and spent two
years in foreign travel before he
studied law. He was well established
in the legal profession when, some
thirty years ago, he determined to
abandon law and devote himself to
philanthropic work. He was one Of
the foremost in tho organization of
the Associated Charities of Boston.
which has done so much to alleviate
the suffering incident to poverty and
of which he is now president lie is
at the head Of various philanthropic
associations and is also president of
the American Peace society. Mr.
Paine is one of those who DeIeye
that the strength OF the strong and
the wisdom of the wise should be used
to help the weak and the foolish. He
also believes that men and women
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

all about IL. You would not have con-
sidered that an exhaustive treatment
OF the subject"
But unhappy Lefaire was silent. In
the light Of Miss Lozenby's words
Burney's popularity looked ominous.
He sighed at the scattered leaves along
the avenue as al his own radiant
hopes fading at his feet This little
pet of his had been child girl and
women, bud and blossom. all in one
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12
PrIvate Lihrarlc. In Menicn.

There are not a few fine and exten.
sive private libraries in Mexico, for
here are many book lovers among the
educated people of this country. In
he city Libraries, ranging from 1000
o 10000 volumes exist, and one of the
most valuable collections Of "Ameri-
ANA" books relating to the discovery
and early settlement Of Latin America,
is that of Don Jose Maria de Agreda,
an erudite gentleman descended from
an ancient and noble Spanish family.
who is the librarian of the national
museum. Senior Agreda's collection is
noted for its many priceless volumes,
for he has been collecting books in this
city since he was a lad He is an en-
thusiastic antiquarian, and no man is
filter for the great task OF writing a
history of the City of Mexico than this
learned and cultivated gentleman, one
If the ornaments of Mexican culture. -
Mexican Herald.
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Don't attempt to train up your children
In the way they should go unless YOU are
going that way yourself.-Chicago News.
BENJAMIN Is from the Hebrew s.gni-
flying Son Of the Right Hand. IT was con-
sidered one of the luckiest of names.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

II is not an easy matter for God TO
bless man who has no concern about
running in debt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

ETC permanently cured No fits nervousness After
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send for FREE $50 90 trial bottle and Treatise
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

l am sure Pisos Cure for Consumpt on saved
my life three years a o.-Mrs. THos ROBBINS,
Maple Street Norwich ~ y. Feb. IL 1909.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

There Is a great deal of preaching that
never turns anybody toward God, because
it does not come from the heart.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

There Is much tenderness in this seem
ingly cruel world. but the butcher rarely
finds it-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

If one would shine in society, one OF
the first things he must DO is to black
his boots.
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Halls Catarrh Cure
Is n constitutional cure. Price. 700

To let revenge die i'm the action is
high, to let il die in the thought is SIT
prcmc.-W. Il. Spear.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

No one can serve God and mammon
at the same time, but great many try
10.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

Familiarity With evil is ono of the
surest ways by which the soul can XIII
itself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes
use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large = OK.
package, 8 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

II is better TO purchase two cents worth
OF music daily from the organ-grinder
than TO owe for a grand piano.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

The devil never runs from the preacher
who attends theatres and baseball
matches.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

Men are very often most Ike the devil
when they think they are doing God a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12
ARE YOUR CIOTHrs rAnrDy

Use Red Cross Ball Blue and make then
white again. Large 2 or package, . cents
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething s0ftens the gums reduces IN
nammatiOn aays pain, cures wind collie &c bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12
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When Answering Advertisements Kindly
Mention This Paper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

Stops the Cough ana
Works or the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-12

engaged in a strenuous struggle for
existence cannot be helped primarily
by CHARITY or philanthropy, but by co.
operation with them in directions
which they themselves think will aid
them.