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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
The Miss,.-ippi 100000 years Ago.

Did you ever figure on what was the
probable condition of the great Mis-
slssippi river 10000 100000 or even
100000 years ago? Scientists suggest
that the erosion Of its bed was ac-
complished by mighty cataract,
which began far down the river, prob
ably at the place where it then emp
tied into the gulf, and by gradual ra-
progression dug out the valleylilIe
gorge through which it now flows.
That this theory is tenable may be in
ferred from the high. wall-like bluffs,
features so characteristic of the upper
part of its course.
A wearing away of a monster cata-
ract would OF course necessarily leave
high walls or bluffs on either side.
These are the well known features of
the father Of meandering streams. Ii
would seem, according TO this theory,
that st. Anthony's' falls constitute the
remnant of what was once the most
stupendous cataract in the world. CO
ologists estimate that it has taken the
river 100000 years to carve out the
mighty ditch through which it now
flows
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
The Inventor of the Cork.

Don Perignon, a poor blind monk.
first thought Of cork for bottle stop
pers. He was employed In royal
monastery as oyersecr of the extensive
vineyards, heing himself a manufac-
turer. Indeed, ii is said he discovered
by experimenting with wines and
grape juices that highly effervescirg
beverage known as champagne. Ne
cessity in his case was doubtless the
mother of his inventing the cork stop
per, for his champagne must have
needed Il better stopper than was then
used-merely bunch of fax soaked
In oil. If he was the first to put a cork
into-a bottle. the world is indebted to
him, since its impermiability, elasticl-
ty and lightness render 1t invaluable
for this use.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

A Boston man recently regaled
party or friends with a story about
certain nameless club in Boston which
has strict regulations against gam
bling.
A quartet OF club members decided
to break that rule by a game OF poker
for small stakes. So they adjourned
to one OF the small rooms OF the club
and called the old colored servant 10
bring pack OF cards. When he
brought them, one OF the members
queried:
John, ! suppose 1t would be some
thing utterly new In this club IL we
should do such a thing as play for
money with these cards"
The negro scratched his head and
deliberated, finally answering:
BOSS, l'ze been wild dis club long
time and l'ze seen many things
Eyes, but what have you seenr
"Tze seen ebry rule oh dis club VI
Hated 'ceptin' one"
What rule is that oneW
de rule gainst glbbin' tips to de
SERVANTS"
And straightway that rule was re-
lieved OF its lonesomeness among Its
fellows.-New York Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
rlncticc ma Preaching.

When be- late Bishop Hare was pre-
siding over Methodist Episcopal
church in New York city. large re.
ccpt,on WAS given in his honor, TO
which brother o. his. lawyer. who
closely rcscmbled the bishop. was in
vitcd.
During the evening member of the
conference wLo had never met the
bishops lrCCher approached him and,
shaking him warmly by the hand, said:
Good e"nnng. Bishop Hare. !
greatly enjoyed the sermon you gave
us today II is just what this church
needs.
You are mistaken in the person, g
said the bro ner. smiling as he pointed
to the bishop on the opposite side
the room tat is the man who preach.
es; practice"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
A weather Glass.

A simple weather glass is made thus:
Obtain a glass Jar, such as Is used for
pickles, and put some water into IT.;
then get a bottle with long neck, If
possible and put it in the Jar, with the
neck downward. till the mouth just
touches the water When the water
rises in the bottle, 1t is going to rain.
and when 1t is down fine weather pre-
walls.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Ills nunint Suggestion.

A Frenchman. who appears to have
been Of a thrifty turn of mind. con-
ceived the idea in 1878 that 700 much
valuable time was being wasted in
cleaning sar'ines when preparing them
for the market. He found a way Of
preparing them without cleaning them,
and on this he took out letters patent.
Apparently lac had some slight msgiv
Ing as TO whether tie public would be
p rfectly suited with his invention,
and so i'm his claim he makes this
pArcnthctical entry:
Fish put up by this process may be
slightly unpleasant TO the customer at
first, but he soon gets used to it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Marshal Ney was the son of hard
working cooper and had risen from the
ranks of the army He was child of
the people, and whatever may have
been his vanites he threw them all
aside in his last days.
When he was led out to death, an Of
ficer ordered a bandage tied over his
eyes.
"Why should you do thatT' said Ney.
Haven't | been accustomed for TWEEN
ty-five year" to look bullets and cannon
balls In the faceT
He himself ordered the soldiers to
fire. standing and facing them.
His career summed up in one life the
spectacular heroism of the past.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Affection often inspires ingenuity.
In life of Joseph Severn the narra-
tive OF the artists care or the poet
Keats In his last illness includes a
graceful incident. Severn, worn out
with watching and tireless service,
would sometimes drop asleep and al
low the candle TO go out, thus leaving
the sick man in darkness, which he
dreaded. Realizing that this was ha-
bic to occur, Severn hit upon happy
device to keep the light still burning.
One evening he fastened thread nom
the bottom OF the candle already light
ed TO the wick ut the top OF another
unllghted one set ready near by.
Not being sure the experiment would
succeed he had not mentioned it, and
when later on he fell mapping as the
first candle was burning low the In
valid was too considerable to awake
him, but lay patiently awaiting the ex-
tinction OF the futtering lame. sud
denly, just as he expected gloom and
blackness, the connecting thread-too
fine and distant for him to see-caught
fire, and tiny spark began to run
along it. Then he walked the sleeping
nurse with an exclamation of joyful
surprise.
Severn! Severn he cried. Here's
little fairy lamplighter actually lit
up the other CANDLE
But 1t was only the good fairy OF
many sickrooms loving forethought-
that had lighted the candle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
NOMINATED For Governor.

At the recent state convention Of the
Democratic party of Pennsylvania ex-
Governor Robert Il. Pattison was NOM
mated for governor. Mr.. Pattison has
twice been elected governor of Penn
sylvania, in 1881 and 1890, and enjoys
the distinction Of being the only Dem
ocrat elected to that office since the
war Of the rebellion.
Mr.. Pattison was born in Maryland
and is fifty-one years of age. He was
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Jules Cambon, the French embassa-
dor. with his wife, sailed the other day
from New York for France. The en-
bassador commented on the good feel
ing existing between the two repub-
lies. Mime. Cambon. who is a compar.
Rtive stranger In America. said. What
struck me most was the Independent
ways of the American women"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Buffalo Bill on Duty.

Among the tens of thousands OF per-
sons who saw Buffalo Bill on horse
back at the wild west show less than
hundred probably know what he
looks like out of the showman's arena,
says the Philadelphia Press. William
f. Cody is very tall man, about O
feet inches. broad of shoulder, deep OF
chest and 1.-THE of limb. He has a
complexion like n healthy schoolgirl,
eyes keen rs hawks and a tongue
like a baby's. Except for his whiten-
ing hair and the faintest suspicion OF
crows feet around the eyelids no one
would imagine that he is fifty-seven
years old.
In dress Buffalo Bill is most fastidi-
Gus. The close fitting buekskin riding
brooches and embroidered hunting shirt
that he wears In the ring are indica-
tive of his carefulness In general at
tire. He wears usually n black cut
away coat of rough texture cloth, a
double breasted fancy waistcoat Of
modest pattern and trousers with a
thin white stripe that add to the eff
fectiveness Of his height. He is fond
of jewels and has enough of them In
the shape of gifts from potentates in
lands he has visited to make credit
able showing. He is seldom seen with
out magnificent scarfpin presented to
him by the Grand Duke Alexis after a
hunting trip I'm the northwest. The
only indication of the prairie scout
that appears in his everyday dress is
the SLOUGH hat. with an unusually broad
hrim
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Sfppets.

Sippets, mentioned often In English
stories, may be either of bread or of
toast. Sippets of toast are thin OBJ
longs OF bread toasted to n golden
brown, slightly buttered and piled in
one or two layers. log cabin fashion,
without breaking, on folded napkin;
or the sippets are of untoasted bread
arranged on hot plate, the juice from
roasted beef or mutton poured over.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Expanded Them.

what does this mean, daughter
Here Is another lot Of milliners' and
dressmakerS' bills. Don't you remem-
Der that | expressly ordered you not
to contract any more debts without
my knowledgeY
Certainly, papa, but | haven't con-
tracted any debts. On the contrary,
I've expanded them"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
sIR FREDERICK TREyEs.

Of the Royal College of Surgeons and
for many years has been a distin-
guished operator and surgeon In Lon
Gus medical men who went TO South
Africa during the progress of the re-
cent war for the purpose OF enlarging
his clinical experience. For more than
twenty years he has been recognized
as an authority on abdominal opera
lions
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Not Very Smart.

There's no use in trying to make me
believe that Francis Bacon was a very
smart man" said Senator Sorghum.
"Have you read any of his works."
"No, but his biography shows that
when there was n little financial deal
on hand he wasn't clever enough to
keep from getting caught. Washing
ton Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
TnNerns In Sweden.

Taverns in Sweden are closed on Sat
urday, which Is pay day, while the
savings banks are kept open until mid
night This plan induces the workmen
TO invest their money where ii will pay
them interest instead Of In alcoholic
stimulants.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

educated i'm Philadelphia, which city
has been his home sAlce boyhood. He
studied law and was admitted to the
bar in 1872. He entered politics soon
after taking up the practice Of law
md was elected city comptroller OF
Philadelphia in 1877 and was reelected
in 1880. but resigned to become gov
ernor. to which position he was elected,
as stated above. i'm 1881. at the age OF
thirty-one.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Colonel GiIlmore,r Promotion.

Colonel Quincy o. M. Gilmore has
been appointed by Governor Murphy
of New Jersey brigadler general. sue
cecding the late General Cooper In
command Of the Second brigade OF the
NV Jersey national guard Colonel
Gi''merp assumes command at the Sea
alrt pueuuipmaut
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
Not ExacsIy a Compliment.

Hcwitt-lgnorance is bliss.
Jewett You'd better get your life in
sured.
Hewitt What for?
Jewltt-Y You're liable to die OF joy
New York Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Judge Ito prisonerD-You are charged
with having seriously injured your
wife by incloslng her in folding bed.
What have you to say for yourselff
Prisoner Your honor. ] wished to
see II IL was possible TO shut her up.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

IL think" she said. Il should like to
marry an imaginative man"
We'll" said her friend. speaking
very sweetly. what other kind of a
man can you expect TO marry. If he
has chance to see you in daylightT
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Mother Why. frankie. what are
you reading in that book about bring
Ing up children?
Frank I'm just looking TO see
whether I'm being properly brought
nm
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Dora-How many times did you re-
fuse Jack before you accepted him?
Ethel Only once. He seemed so dis
couragcd ] was afraid 10 try It again.
New York Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

DO you roast people 70 their face or
behind their backs? The last trick Is
cowardly, the other foolish. Atchlson
Globe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Germany is credited with 2.295,000
Of the 6.S25. 900 tons OF beet sugar pro
duced Ia the world last year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Ice cream for families, parties, etc.
at Pierce & Hendersor's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Special Shoe Sale now on,
CITY SHOE STORE.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Ia Advertise in the BANNER. II
will pay you.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

We have noticed that the man who
begins a fight with velvet hand Is
soon using n club.-Atchison Globe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

WANTED-A good waitress. Hotel
Bedding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14
WHEN BABY
IS COMING
USE
Mother sFriend

Woman's greatest dream of beauty and
glory is when nature has chosen her to
become mother. Every faculty is keenly
alert as she foresees the JOY, ambition,
success and the lifelong satisfaction COM
ing nearer, day by day, in the dear and
innocent being so soon TO sec light, and
the uncertainty whether she shall see
sweet girl or brave boy face beside her
on the pillow adds rest to her expectancy.
Mothers Friend applied externally
pain Of parturition, and no mother and
child can fail to be healthy, hearty, strong,
clear complexioned, pure blooded and
cheerful IN disposition, who are mutually
influenced by the continued use of this
great liniment, MOTHERS FRIEND.
Buy OF druggists. LOO per bottle.
Our treatise Motherhood" mailed free.
IHE sRA0fikLo REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. Ca.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Itching piles2 Never mind IL every
thing else failed to cure you. Try
Doan's Ointment. No failure there.
so cents, at any drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-08-14

Secretary Cortelyou has announced
the follOwh.. appointments in the ex
ecutive office to ill vacancies created
under the Legislative. executive and
judicial bill which went into effect
July L. I'll. o. Weaver. clerk. class 4,
$500: J. l.. McCrew. clerk, class 4.
$l.SOO: Il G. TIeasley. clerk. class 8
$1,000; Walter Dunn. messenger. 5000
These appointments were made abso
iutely upon merit. and each OF the four
appointecs has served for nm extended
period In the executive office on detail
from the departments.
CARL SCHOFIELD.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25

Stephen Thacker and his sister,
Miss Clara, of Glenweod are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. P. Hilsda ale.
Remember, we have the best variety
of apples in this city. Albert Dab
LENS Grocery Store.
Will Dobbs was in town on Mon
day. He is out making contracts for
excelsior bolts and fuel for the Mime
apolis Bedding Company.
FOR SALE-Extra good, high grade
Poland China pigs, either sex. Six
miles west of Sank Centre.
Roy K. PIERCE.
Ten degrees below zero, and stiff
northwest wind on the day before
Christmas, was not a favorable condi-
ton for Christmas purchasers,
Having rented the Hedin building
opposite our present location to take
possession December L, We will have a
big removal sale, ia order to save
moving goods Cothlow & Co.
Miss Lillian McGibbon closed her
term at the brick school house, east of
the city, on Friday evening. Her
pupils presented her with handsome
china dinner set as a Christmas gift.
She is, as she has reason to be, very
proud of it.
G oing?Going? Where? Why to
hear Prof. Cooper, of course. Every
body's going. Don't miss him.
Tuesday, December 30, at the Auditori-
UNI. Tickets at Hanson and Emer-
sons.
Owing to Christmas work. the Mus
ical Club will meet with Miss Edith
Whipple Tuesday, Dec. 80 at $50 p.
m. instead of Dec. q.
The Winter term at Glenwood Acad-
envy opens Jan. 6, 1908. In addition
to the regular work in the academic
normal, and commercial courses, In
struction is also offered in drawing,
painting, piano, organ and band
music. For catalogue and further in
formations address Glenwood Acade-
my, Glenwood, MINI.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25

While the ies on the lake 10 of
sufficient thickness to admit of hauling
heavy loads upon it there is danger
from the prevalence Of so-called air
holes, which are an element of danger.
In places the ice is very thin and inss
cure.
Judge Hubert Of st. Cloud, who Is At
st. Raphael's hospital, is improving
rapidly but is still confined to his bed,
though he has been able to be moved
to a couch in the room once. 1t is
feared that he will have to remain at
the hospital for an indefinite period.
The runner gained currency that Nc
GregOr Bros, had sold their livery
stable to DR.. Little and Morris Ma
hanna. 1t is a mystery how such
runner got afoat, as both the alleged
buyers and sellers say they never en-
tertalned any idea of any such neg oti-
alton.
This is the proper time, eminentIy
proper, to pay your subscriptions to
the HERALD. All who pay a year in
advance will receive besides the HER
AID, the Farmer, one of the best agri-
sulturist journals published. One dol
lar pays for both for year. This is.
an offer which every farmer should
accept without delay.
The date at which the Farmers Insti-
tute will be held here has not yet been
announced, but ample notice will be
given. Every farmer within a radius
OF ten miles should attend. The state
is doing a magnificent and valuable
work in providing these institutes,
and certainly their value to the prac-
teal farmer is too well recognized to
need, argument.
| Ne1s T. Nelson, who for ten years
has been faithful employee of w. S.
Dean & Co., will, On January leave
a.! Tor Seattle to make that city his
| futare home. Mr.. Nelson in an ex-
emplary man, good citizen, and his
hosts OF friends will regret his depart
ure. BY none will he be missed more
than by his longtime employer and
associate employees.
A spirited runaway occurred on
Maln-st. on Monday. A team hitched
to pair of heavy hobs struck out
southwark from about the Boston
store, and at the Townsend & Marshall
warehouse ran one either side of an
electric light pole, smashing things
generally. Fortunately no one was in
the sleigh. The horses escaped in
iury.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
The Nickel Plate Road

will afford its patrons an opportunity
to take advantage of low rates for
Christmas and New Years holidays,
by selling tickets at fare and a third
for the round-trlp to all points on their
line, December 24, Is, 81, 1902 and
January l, 1908. Return limit includ-
ing January,2, 1908 Through service
to New York City, Boston and other
eastern points. Chicago passenger
station, HarrisOn-st. and 5th-aye
For further information, address John
Y. Callahan, General Agent, lib Ad-
ams-st., Chicago.
Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to
treatment by Ely's Cream Balm
which is agreeably aromatic, - Is
received through the nostrils, cleanses
and heals the whole surface over
which it diffuses itself. A remedy for
nasal catarrh which is drying or ex-
citing to the deceased membrane
should not be used. Cream Balm is
recognized as a specific. Price so
cents at druggists or by mail. A cold
in the head Immediately disappears
when Cream Balm is used. Ely Bros,
Sc Warren Street. New York.
Tho Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at SOC or
mailed by Ely Brothers, Sc Ware
treet, New Y ork. ...-.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25

Oscar Nelson is home from Fargo.
John Exline will visit Chicago
friends in the near future.
The annual High school ball will be
given on New Years night.
GlenwOod Academy is not the best
school in the world, but it has ar Eup-
to-date, practical business depart
ment.
A. F. Sprague will spend Christmas
with his parents at Fargo.
r. Fritz will spend Christmas with
st. Cloud friends. ...
Cothlow & Co. will sell everything
at a great reduction silk, velvet, rib
bon, plumes, trimmed and street hats
everything unjust go at almost any
price. ..-.... .....
Miss Stiles of Ashley, who is teach
ing in St. Cloud, is home for the holt
. days.
Glen Cooper experienced splendid
relief by trea tment he received at the
hands of a specialist in Mlnneap oils.
Get a photograph and you can
srend very pleasant evening with
the best artists in the world. M. A.
Scherffus keeps a complete line of
: machines and records.
John RI Hall Of Minneapolis, spec
! ial agent for the Pennsylvani Insur-
ance Company, was in the city on
Wednesday.
Prof. Cooper comes very highly
recommended as literary lecturer,
somthiug educational as well as en-
tertaining. Hear him sure. Tues
day, December 30, at the Auditori.
UNI.
On Wednesday e-ening Harvey
Webb otsthis city and Miss Mabel
Ellis were married at the home of the
brides parents at West Plains, No.
Rev. E. v. Campbell OF st. Cloud,
was in the city on Monday on his way
/ ksme from Long Prairie, whittier he
/ went to assist at the dedication of the
new Presbyterian church there,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
SUNSHINE ROUTE-CALIFOR
NJ SUNDAY Travel.

The Chicago, Milwaukee and st Paul
Railway has resumed it's famous Sun
shine Route through Pullman Tourist
car service, St. Paul and Minneapolis
to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Leaves Twin Cities every Tuesday
morning, due Los Angeles 500 a. m.
and San Francisco 600 p. m. following
Saturday. The very best service and
attention.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25

sures fine aut i,Ece whenever she is
announced to appear. We do net
hesitate to invite an audience who
appreciates real art to hear Miss
Bingham At the Auditor
ium next Tuesday, December 10. .
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25

Recovered. Speech and Hearing.
Messrs. Ely Bros:-I commenced
using your Cream Balm about two
years ago for catarrb. My voice was
somewhat thick and my hearing was
dull. My hearing has been fully re-
stored and my speech has become quite
clear. I am a teacher in our town.
r. G. BROWN, Granger, o.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
attention.

Miss Beulah Bingham, the popular
reader of this company, was formerly
with the Arian Ladies of Chicago,
and is unsurpassed as reader and in
personator. Her work in Iowa, Min
nesota, and the Dakotas has won for
her an enviable reputation and in
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25
Lost, Found, For Sale, Etc.
For RENT-Furnished rooms. In
quire at tho Germania House. 7-11-3t.
Rooms For Rent,

HOOHIS TOT HVnC.
[ have rooms to rent, in the Lake
Shore house, suitable for families and
light housekeeping, if desired. Fine
lodging rooms. Apply to Anton Lar
son
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-12-25

DeWitYs M.ssi Sa1ve
For Piles, Burns, Sores
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-11-07
The Amendments A

Few returns from the vote on
the amendments have been sent
IN. The voting so far as heard
from was nearly all yes on the
questions submitted. In the
city the several questions receiv.
ed over 200 majority. In Mad
ison township the school money
proposition carried with vote
of 4o for to l against, and the
other propositions with lighter
vote. 1t is probable that in other
places in the county the vote was
practically cast on the same line.