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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
"Walkina Leaves" OF lava

The walking leaves" OF Java are
perhaps the most wonderful OF insect
imitators. counterfeiting green leaves
so remarkably that the eye IL de
ceived, even when one scrutinizes
them. One of the strangest things
about them is that their coloring mat
ter has been proved by analysis to be
practically the same substance as the
chlorophyll which gives the green hue
to real leaves.
In Java the natives believe that
these insects are actually transformed
leaves, having originated as buds or
the trees. There is a so-called "leai
butterfly" which looks like any other
butterfly when flying. But when II
alights upon a branch it holds its
wings in such fashion that they look
exactly like leaf. even showing the
ribs" thereof
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

she pressed the little, cold hand that
lay outside the coverliG. 70 her lips.
Presently he said in a voice so low
she had to lean down to catch the
words, "Wonct | heard a song at de
barricks. bout Teller what lived up
in de sky and loved kids; does yer
know dat one?"
Perhaps do, dear; was IL anything
like this?" and Barbara hummed the
refrain of that sweet hymn children
sing, Suffer Little Children to Come
Unto Me. Jesus Said
A joyous light broke over his face
and a CLEAN of radiant brightness
came into his eyes. Yes, dat's IL,
dats IL. Sing IL again."
The nurse came quietly in at the door
and framed the words with her lips.
Go quickly" Her trained eyes told
her what was coming But Barbara
shook her head and walked over to
the window.
The nurse moistened his lips with
some stimulant and tried to help him.
But the pain was cruel, twisting and
torturing the poor, mangled body.
Barbara stood holding on to the case
ment of the window, drawing her
breath in great gasps as if that could
help him.
When the paroXysm had passed he
lay back on the pillows exhausted.
Barbara crept back to the bed Slow
ly the deep violet eyes opened and the
same exquisite smile he lad greeted
her with crept over his face again.
His lips were moving Barbara
caught the words: Jesus, what loved
de little kids! Do yer tink He'd care
fer little Teller like me?"
"Oh. little boy. little boy. am sure
be would. ! am sure he would" said
Barbara. Again that marvellous smile,
just touching the corners of his mouth.
Just then the light went out Of the
dark eyes, and the quiet peace of the
Easter morning streaming in at the
open window wrapped them close.
Another little white soul had Joined
the angels. and in Barbara's heart I'M
til she died she could hear the child.
ish voice. DO yer tink He'd care for
little Teller like me?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Many Wild Sheep.

In Europe there is only one species
OF wild sheep. II is known as the
mouffion, and 1t inhabits the noun
tains of Corsica and Sardinia, where
moufilon stalking is favorite autumn
pastime. In Corsica, however, this
sheep is almost extinct. In summer
and winter this animals coat Is OF a
rudy brown hue, excepting the un.
derparts, which are lighter, and the
back and tanks, which are marked
with a white saddle" but in winter
the brown becomes darker.
About twenty-seven inches at the
shoulder is the average height of full
grown examples. In Leonardslee Park
small herd of moufflon is kept, and
an artificial mountain has been made
there to enable them to exercise their
climbing proclivities.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
THE LITTLE TELLER
by HELEN FARR HUNTER.
copyrighted 1905 by The Asthors Publishing Company

II ever the light that never was on
land or sea" glorified a human face
il glorified the one that lay before
her on the pillow. Great dark eyes OF
that rare color so seldom seen, violet,
deepest violet, wonderful eyes like
two deep wells; one could look and
look and yet not fathom their depths;
brown hair pushed back from broad
white brow. Every vestige of sin and
earthly dross washed free from the
small, perfect features by physical
pain. Circumstances and environment
made him street gamin. God made
him beautiful.
She had entered the room reluctant
ly, dreading to look at the bed where
he lay. Unused to such scenes, she
shrank from the sight of pain and
suffering. An hour before she had
come 10 the hospital to sing for the
children. Just as she was leaving a
nurse had followed her and told her
of this boy dying upstairs. He had
heard her through the closed doors
singing to the others, and begged 10
see her.
Her glance began at the foot of the
bed, and moved up gradually over the
motionless limbs to his face. When
she met the glance of those wonderful
eyes every feeling but tenderness and
pity vanished. She was beside him
in an instant kneeling there. You
wanted to see me, little boy?" she said.
tn es-
A slow wavering smile swept over
lis face. Yer bet" he whispered.
Il heard you down stairs, singin'
ter de odder kids. and nurse said she'd
bring yer" He spoke in the vernacu-
lar of the streets, in the slow drawl,
and the mutilated English, but the
voice was clear and sweet.
Barbara thought moment. What
shall sing you, dear? What kind OF
songs do you like?"
''Oh, don't care; anything OATS
song haint perticlar amt
never heard such an orful lot. Wonst
/ went to Rosters and heard some
gals sing, and wonct Jim and me went
ter der show at Miners. But | likes
tic SOHkS NHdl ne SdINdllOn army
sings best-makes yer feel kinder
quiet and good, you know"
Barbara began in low voice. sing
ing under her breath, hymns she had
learned when a child. He lay with his
eyes closed, drinking in the music
When she had finished he did not stir,
and she thought he had fallen asleep
She bent over and quietly touched his
forehead with the tips of her gloved
fingers. Instantly his eyes opened and
smiled into hers. II was just list
MIN" he said; I'D like ter hear yer
sing agin something right out loud"
And Barbara there on her knees in
that small, barren room, with Deaths
messenger so close that the very
shadow Of his wings seemed to en-
fold them both, sang as she had never
sung before. Never had the glorious
voice God had given her sounded more
beautiful, more wonderfully sweet.
than when it rang out in that narrow
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Warning Against celibaey.

At Cherry Point. Northumberland
county, Virginia. is the grave Of Izatis
Anderson who died Aug. II, 1928,
age A years months and IL days.
His epitaph states that: He was q
worthy and estimable man, kind
neighbor, a faithful friend and a good
citizen. In other relations OF life he
might have been equally praise
worthy, but he died a bachelor, hav-
Ing never experienced the comfort OF
being q husband and father. This sit.
uation he found 30 comfortless that
In his last viii he directed this stone
70 be placed over his remains, with an
inscription warning all young men
from initiating an example of celibacy
which yielded no other eventful fruits
but disappointment and remorse. In
scribed at his request by his friends
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Truth. Not Poetry.

The world is doing better than It did
some time ago.
We've learned some useful things our
grandsires didn't seem TO know.
And by the information which expert
ence has gained.
A number OF mysterious things are read
lily explained.
Why did the how'ret blush unseen amid
the desert arr
Why have some sages lived unknown In
attics chill and bare?
Why Is reward withheld from men both
talented and wise!
The answer is as plain as day They
didn't advertise.
TO merely take the light from meath .
bushel will not do.
You've got to keep il blazing where the
passing throng may view.
No matter what your walk in life, this
fact you can't disguise:
You'll be dropped from the procession II
you do not advertise.
Exchange
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
HeIiooland In Winter.

During the winter there are no Wis
itors at Heligoland. and life is very
dull on the island. Nearly all the
chops are shut and, II you want to buy
anything. you have to ring or knock
before you can attract attention. The
lodging housese are also closed, and
the fishing boats are drawn up on the
beach above high water mark. AZ
night the Heligolanders gather in the
public halls, the men to drink beer,
smoke and play cards, and the women
TO dance. There are no formalities,
as all the islanders have known each
other from infancy.-Foreign letter in
Four-Track News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Considerable Father.

In New South Wales dwells a witty
farmer who inherited from his father
the petronymic of Stealing" The
surname carries a nasty, light-handed
suggestion, and so our farmer has
determined to soften 1t for his prog.
eny. His daughter has just been
christened. and he got around the
surname by giving her the Christian
name of Worth. Worth Stealing. but
surely that Is clearly an encourage.
ment OF kidnapping.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
He Knew Chamberlain.

Gen De Wet was recently asked by
an interview what he thought OF Mr.
Chamberlain. HE ought TO grow a
beard" said the famous Boer leader
why a beard?" was asked. He
shaves too close" replied De Wet
with a grunt. and then went on to
tell about the impossibility of driving
a good political bargain with the co.
lonial secretary.-New York Timer
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

full OF the harsh, the coarse, the un'
lovely experiences Of poverty and dis
tress; just as his soul was lowering
on the border OF that land whose light
even now was clarifying his face, he
experienced joy.
When her voice died away he drew
long, deep. quivering sigh. Gee!
Amt that a corker! | haint never
heard anything like dat before
nevir." Oh, the pathos of it! The
Rough, coarse slang of the streets. the
only language he knew. to express the
tears sprang to Barbara's eyes aud
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
THE MARK ETS.

Detroit CattIe-Choice steers. 81 60
"a SIS: good To choice butcher steers,
good butcher steers and heifers, 700 20
geo lbs. s3M3 SO mixed butchers fat
cows. 81 50d3 80: Gamers, 81 50g2.
common bulls. 81 5043, good shippers
a 3 so; good. well-bred feeders, 500
3 IS; light stockers, s343 rs. Veal
calves-The quality of receipts today
were not so good as last Thursday.
number OF poor thin ones, and on this
account prices were generally csc
lower. Best grades. IS 5o@7 Is; COM
mon grades, sac
Hogs-I.ight to good butchers, SEQ
10; pigs. SIS 70d5 so; light workers..
So sou5 So; roughs. 81 5oqs; stays.
cne-third off.
good lambs 81 J0@5; light to common
lambs, 81 a so; yearlings, 50 5oqS IS:
fair To good butcher sheep. SSG3 SO;
culls and common. s242 SO.
Chicago-Cattlc - Good to prime
steers SIS 5O@6 10; poor TO medium.
SO 9Od5 %; stockers and feeders, 81 40
"a 20; cows and heifers. 81 4oa5;
calves, SO soar 90 Texas steers, 81 IS
a. %; western steers. s3Ti 40.
Hoss-MiYed and butchers, g Is IS a
6 2O rough heavy, S5 1905 so; light.
6 O5.
Shecp--Good 10 choice wethers. SO 40
"a 30; fair TO choice mixed. 81 20 ~
40; native lambs, So 50Q5 So.
East Ruffalo-Hogs-Med Sc 80
d6 55; heavy Sc 50qs So: workers..
Sc 4ogs SO; pigs. Sc 1905 Is: roughs,
Sheep-Best lambs. IS 75@5 90; fair
to good So 25q5 so; culls. common.
81 75A5: mixed sheep, SO 1904; fair
to good. So SOFA 40; culls. bucks. 81 ID
rs: ewes SO 1904: wethers, 81 ESQ
So yearlings. - 50@4 rs.
Calves-strong tops, IS 50Q9; fair
10 good, s. 81 90.
Whcat-No. l white. 79Hc
December, 10000 bu at S2Ac. $4,000 bu
at S2@c. 10000 bu at see, 10000 bu at
size. 10000 bu at 81 sc, closing SLY C
nominal: May. 10000 bu at S4hc. 5000
hut at S4hc. 10000 bu at sac. closing
SAGE No. red, car At 7Sc, closing
77iac per bu.
Corn-No. mixed, soc; No. yellow,
Oh &c per hu
Oats1No. Write spot, cars at 3sc:
September, nominal at 3Sc; No 4 white
az &c per bu.
Rye-No . spot, 5Gkc per bu
Chicago.-Wheat-N 2 red, 74h a.
Scorn-No. ?. 45&c; No. 2 yellow.
4Gac.
oats-No. 3 white. ssXc.
Rye-No. ?, 53l9 G56c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
BREAKING 1T TO HIM SOFTLY.
stammerine Clerks Explanation Was
Good One.


In certain law Office in this city
there is a clerk who is afflicted with
occasional fits of stammering. Re-
Gently he was sent to serve some pa.
pers on another lawyer. Upon pre-
senting himself before the man he
had TO see he drew out the papers
and tried to make few explanatory
remarks, but for all his gagging and
coughing not a word could he utter
The lawyer who was to be served was
Of I'm irascible temperament. and he
stood the clerks sputtering as long
as he could. Come. comet" he finally
exclaimed. ARE you process server
or what!" N-n-n-o," gasped the
wretched clerk. "rm-haw.ah-rm-I' I'm
an-an elo-elocutionist." New Yorl
Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

A gold ring encircling a cornstalk
was found by farmer, who pulled up
the stalk near Sound Beach, Conn. The
engraving identified II az one lost In
1861
A heroic rescue by his wife. aged 20
years. was that OF Owen Conlan from
his burning home at Plainville. ". Y.
Conlan was helpless and his wife
dragged him 10 the window OF their
room. on the second floor. tied a rope
shout his body and safely lowered him
10 the ground. She was then rescued
by the fremen. IL was the first fire In
Plsinville In seven years and the hose
had rotted from djsiNe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
AMUsEMENrS DETROIT.
Week Ending October %

DETROIT OPERA HoUsE-E. II. Sothern, d
The Proud Prince" sat Mat. at - Eve. at 8
LYCEuM THEATER--"A Pair OF Pinks"-- Satur-
day Matinee &c; Evenings toe 25c, SOC, 75c
WHITNEY TBEATER- Too Proud to Beg Mat
inee lOc, iac aud &c: Evenings l0c. 2Oc and soc
TEMPLE THEATER AND WoND eRLAND-After-
moons ia, l0c to 2oc; Evenings o:lS. loo TO oOC
AVENUE THEATER-- Vaudeville afternoons l0t
loo and &c. Evenings l0c. ]. G, 25c and soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Illinois Man Gets Chair.

williamstown. Mass. dispatch: FL.
mira /. Shepard, who has been acting
for some time as professor OF mathe-
mates in an Illinois state normal
school, has been appointed instructor
in mathematics at Williams college.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
. 10000. o,,,. u,.u

A romance Of the mail ear has cul-
minated In the wedding of J. M. Jones.
q railway mail clerk Of Olney. Ill. and
Emma Bacot OF Summit. Miss, who.
as sister Of the postmaster, used to
carry mail bags to Jones' train.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

room. II know that my Reedemer
liveth'-liquid, clear, like pearls Of
dew from heaven. the notes fell.
Never had Barbara Randolph, who had
sung to every great and fashionable
audience in that great city, received
such homage, such rapt, adoring hon.
age, as that silent, motionless little
figure on the bed paid her. She knew
by the ,unerring instinct of genius
that she struck a responsive note of
harmony in the boys soul; that I'M
couth, uneducated. homeless. name
less waif from the streets that he was,
In his soul dwelt the love OF exquisite
harmonies and music; that her voice
was the key that unlocked the gate of
that soul. and for the first time in his
short life, that had been cr wded 50
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

They equal thoso
tlat have been cost
ing you from $500
10 $500. The i'm
meliss sale ~ w. l..
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
al other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for name and
price on bottom.
That Douglas uses Corr
ora Colt proves there Is
value In Douglas shoes.
Corona IL the highest
grade Pat.Leather made
fdsf CJlor EDeiefs ased.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Steam and Electric Tracks.

The length OF steam railroad tracks
in the United States is 265,352 miles,
and of electric railway tracks as-hsS
/ miles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
JOSEPHINE NORRIS. go Carroll ST.,

Brooklyn. N. y. writes:
= "Peruna is fine medicine to take any
time OF the year. but have found it espec-
tally helpful to withstand the wear and
tear OF the hot weather. / have taken il
now for two summers and feel that it has
kept my system free from malaria, and also
kept me from having that WORKOUT. dragged
out look which so many women have.
II therefore have no hesitancy in saying
that think it is the finest tonic in the
world. Josephine Morris.
Peruna is frequently used as mitigation
of the effects Of hot weather. What bath
is to the skin. Peruna is to the mucous
membranes. Bathing keeps the skin
healthy, Pcruna makes the mucous mem
branes clean and healthy. With the skin
and mucous membranes in good working
order hot weather can be withstood with
very little suffering.
Frequent bathing with an occasional use
Of Peruna is sure to mitigate the horrors Of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

A-lYe permanently cured. Eo nervousness sftof
hrSt Days use Kline-s Nerve ltertor
or Send for FREE 90. 90 trial bottle and treatise
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
IF YOU USE BALL BLUE,

The United Kingdom has is leading
art societies. OF which eight are royal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

II requires a good sized sinking fund
TO keep some corporations afioat,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Stops the Cough ana
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price Old

A whltewashed reputation doesn't en-
1ure any longer than whitewashed
fence.
ore Is now loaded into lake schooD-
ers at the rate OF 1000 tons an hour
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

Mrs. Winsiew's Soothing Syrup
For children teething softens the gums reduces In
nammstion, slays pain cures wind collie 23c bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

There Is a difference between draw
ing the people and reaching them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue
Large OF. package only cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

OR 81 CIT ed7s Line cannot De eovaiied al ang prIce
Shoes nv mail, 25 cents EXTRA. Illustrated
CstaIog free. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
w. L. DOUGLAS
$50 So SHOES S SsSsI

You can save from So to SIS yearly by
wearing w. L. Douglas SIS. so or So ahoes.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-31
IOWA MAN UNDER ARREST
He IL Captured in ChiIIicOthe, Mo-,
and Confesses to stealing
b. Yalueble SILK. ,r.

CHILLICoTAEa,Mo., Jan. So.-(special.)
Samuel Hite, "a young man giving his
home as rCentefNiHes lazy was arrested in
this city yesterday afternoon OF the charge
of burglary. After being in the ''sweat
box" for'rtwo hours he confessed to bur-
glarizing a dry goods store at Breckin-
ridge, this state, and stealing silk 10 the
amount Of $500AtHe named as his accom-
plice J. W. Grifith, several years his
senior, but the latter denied the charge.
Hite in his confession said that he and
Griffith were in the employ OF a Centerville
man and that when they robbedFa store
the goods we've either taken or shipped to
him. The Centerville man according to-the
claim of Hite, disposed of the goods and
paid them for their work.
The young burglar gave a list of towns
they had visited in northern Missouri and
southern Iowa. He said he had been work
ing for the last seven or eight months
and that during that time they had stolen
thousands of dollars worth Of goods.
The local authorities notified the au-
thorities at Centerville and asked that an
investigation be made. The police are OF
the belief that they have made a very i'm
portant capture. They refuse to divulge
the name OF the Centervile man.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-31
MARION MIDDLE STAR MAN
Annapolis Glass OO3 Standing Is An
nOunced-IOwa and Nebraska
s Members Rank High.

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. SO.-The academy
board Of the naval academy today an
nounced the final standing Of the members
of the 1903 class, which will, be graduated
on February 1. The first six are star men,
each OF whom earned better than IS per
cent in all examinations. Donald r. Bat
ties Of West Mill Creek, Pa, and Alex
ander H. Van Kuren of Howell, Mich, are
the honor men of the class. These six are:
l. Donald Raymond Battles, West Mill
Greek, Pa. r
2. Alexander Hamilton Van Kuren. How
ell, Mich.
3. william Woods smyth, Marion, la.
4. Paul Henry Fritz, Grand Forks, N. d.
8. Stephen Clegg Rowan, at large, DC.
6. Walter Stratton Anderson, Carlinville,
III.
Among the others Roy Warren Ryden,
Des Moines. Ia, comes eighth, Leo Sahm,
Dubuque, Ia, twelfth, Fred Halstead Po-
teet, Sedalia, Mo- thirteenth. and Ralph
A.. Koch, Fairbury, Neb., twentieth.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-31

to vote at such primary elections. 10 pro-
vide for the placing OF the names Of can
didates FOR nomination upon the primary
election ballot OF their political party and
the manner Of so doing. and To provide-for
the selecting and appointment Of judges
ana clerks TO serve at such primary cleo
ton, TO provide for the notification 20 can
didates at such primary elections Of their
nomination. and TO provide the manner of
nominating candidates for Offices TO be
-.led at any special election and Tor town
ship and precinct Offices, and to provide for
the order of placing tickets Of political
parties upon the ballot for public elections,
and TO provide for the printing and dIstrf-
button Of ballots to be used at public cleo
tons and prim1ry elections for nominating
candidates for office 10 be voted on at pub
nc election au public expense to regulate
the formation Of new parties and prevent
fraud upon the member of any party, either
IN public elections or primary elections,
and Co provide for the punishment for the
violation of the same, and to repeal Sec
lions III, IFS. 1l9, 80. III, 122, 123. 12i. rs,
Eoa, l2jb, l25C, l25d, l2je, 1857, l25g, l25h,
1881, 125j, l25k, 125l and l26, ~. lbs, l29, 80,
~ lS2, l$3, l34, rs, ll$6, l95, l3S, ~, ~. ~,
az. lA5, ia, i45. li6, 1l7, las, lg, $50, Isl, l52,
l53, lo4, 100, l56, 151, los, l5y and 100. Of chap
ter 26 of the Compiled Statutes OF Ne
brasEa, for the year 1891, as now existing,
and to repeal all acts or parts Of acts m
conflict herewith; provide for nomination
OF all state and local officers at primary
elections.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-31

ment. II they were correct. &C. they dii.
really represent one-sixth Of actual values,
where would Mr.. Bsldwin's' SSoO.OO0 depot
come in?
The six depots are returned at a total
Of $500. Six times this aggregate amount
would be S347. $40. which would have to
represent the actual valuation Of the six
dcpots. But that would not be as much, By
less than one-half, as the valuation Of this
single depot, to which Mr.. Baldwin has
dexterously pointed IN order to carry his
point. Or, look at the figures another
way. The returns show each OF the six
depots valued at the same. 1866. Six
times this. therefore, would give the sup
posed actual valuation ~ each depot, and
this would make that $500, 900 edifce worth
only a mere bagatelle $751; $50.