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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
w. C. T. u. COLUMN.
For God, Home and Native Land,
This department Is under the management
and control OF the Belding W. {. L. VI
Why.

/. Some say alcohol gives
strength, II so, why do athletes
abstain while training for race or
other contests requiring strength
2, Some say alcohol gives en-
-durance. II so, why do great en-
ployers of labor cut of the supply
OF drink when work OF an especial
" arduous or heightened nature is
required?
3. Some say alcohol gives heat. II
so, why do travellers in the Arctic
regions who take drink succumb to
the cold, while total abstainers re-
main unframed?
4. Some say alcohol is good 10 hot
countries. If so, why did Stanley
refuse it to his men during his
forced march across Africa in search
of Emin Pasha?
5. Some say alcohol steadies the
nerves. If so, why do surgeons alb
stain before performing delicate
operationY
6. Some say alcohol sustains the
health. If so, why do Insurance.
companies take total abstainers a
lower premium than others?
Z. Some say it is dangerous sud
denly to give up the use of alcohol
II so why do prisoners, most o
whom are Obliged suddenly to ab
stain, improve in health?-Stat
| Issue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
p.rKo,r LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Michigan Central Live Stock Yards,
Detroit. June 22.-The demand for live
cattle is dull and slow this week. re
ceipts have been liberal OF late. The
following prices are being paid at
the Detroit Live Stock Market: Prime
steers and heifers, 4 20: ca $3.50 handy
butchers cattle, 3.50(dSi 10; common
81. 5O(03. %; Gamers cows, 81 500 2 %;
stockers and feeders, dull 81 lower, at
81 5O(d4 20 Mich cows steady at $25
ca $45; calves active, 81 50(GS6.5O.
Sheep and lambs, active and steady;
prime lambs, $500 (G So 81; mixed,
81 OO(05 90: culls, 81. 90 (G $500.
Hogs, liberal receipts, good quality,
trade IS active at the following prices:
Prime mediums 81 O0Gd6 %; Workers.,
s. s5(G6 90; pigs, s. $4,000; roughs,
81 50(65 so; stays, off; cripples, 81 per
cwt off
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
Prohibition Votes Not Lost

A vote, to the male citizen, is a
very precious thing, and, naturally,
be does not wish to lose it. This is
why a good many temperance peo-
ple-so they say-do not vote pro-
hibition ticket. They really believe,
some of them, that their votes will
be lost. The old abolitionists never
came into power as a party; they
never elected a candidate; but nc
one will claim that they ever threw
away vote. AS has been aptly
said, Their votes wore holes in the
public conscience as drops OF water
wear holes in the solid earth.
They voted for principle for fifty
years, or until anti-slavery senti'
ment became the paramount issue
before the country. With the hell
Of the prohibtionists, anti-liquoI
sentiment is ripening fast, and soor
the people are going to solve thu
drink problem as it solved the slavery
question. Union Signal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
Treat Your Kidneys for Rheumatism.

When you are suffering from rheu-
matism. the kidneys must be attended
to at once so that they will eliminate
the uric acid from the blood. Foley's
Kidney Cure is the most effective
remedy for this purpose. Il. I. Hop
kins OF Polar, Wis, says. After un-
successfully doctoring three years for
rheumatism with the hest doctors,
tried Foley's Kidney Cure and IL cured
me. ] cannot speak too highly OF this
great medicine. w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
Leave Michigan to-day
Lunch To -morrow An Atlantic City

"The Seashore Limited" takes pas
sengers through in quick time over
the Pennsylvania Short Lines. Leaves
Toledo 4 p. m. every day with Drawing
Room Sleeping car for Philadelphia
and New York; also has Dining Car
service. Baggage checked through to
Atlantic City, or to any OF the popular
resorts on the New Jersey Coast. Find
out how nicely you can 90 to the sea.
shore over Pennsylvania Short Lines.
Address f. M BUSHoNG, ID. +. Agt,,
10 Campus Maritus, Detroit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02

When the stomach Is overloaded;
when food is taken into 1t that fails TO
digest, IL decays and infiames the nue.
Gus membrane exposing the nerves,
and causes the glands TO secret mucin,
instead Of the natural juices OF diges-
tion. This Is called catarrah OF the
stomach. For years | suffered from II
caused by indigestion. Doctors and
medicines failed to benefit me until |
used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. X.
Rhea. Coppell, Tex. Sold by w. |.
Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02

When the Dyaks Of Borneo have to
decide between two disputants they
give to each the same sized lump Of
salt. These Jumps are dropped into
water, and he whose lump is dissolved
first is decided to be In the wrong.
Or they put two live shellfish on a
plate, one for each litigant, and squeeze
lime Juice over them. The verdict is
given according to which mans fish
stirs first.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
A Question.

"What do you think Of the new
boarderT asked Mrs. Starvem.
"Oh. l don't know" replied Star
board.
IL think he's very polite"
EITHER that or very sarcastic. Did
you hear him ask me II I'd have the
cream philadelphia Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02

There Is sometimes a greater charity
In seeming not to see our neighbours
trouble than In trying to relieve It,
LET me alonel' Is the prayer Of many
q tortured heart when the curious, the
officious and the tactless force the door
Of its place OF desolation. albeit they
bring wine and oil.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
He Liked IL.
Editor of BANNER /:

Editor of BANNER:
Allow me to congratulate you on
the presence of real poetic genius
among your working force. You sure
ly onght to mark him for promotion
at the earliest possible opportunity.
We have so otter been Disguised by
the drivel that frequently gets into
our local papers under the name OF
poetry, that it is real pleasure to
see something that shows a little
poetic taste.
1t is hopeful the author will con-
tinue to cultivate his poetic genius
and favor us with other productions.
Such talent should not be allowed
to die for want of Improvement.
A Gratiied Reader.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02

THE world isn't what II used to be"
complained the cynic. Formerly a
man had some chance. Now IL Is just
iike-just like
"Just like a church fair" said the
listener. supplying the lacking smile
without an effort.-Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
No PITY shown

''For years fate was after me contin.
uously" writes f. A.. Gulledge, Yer
bena, Ala. 81 had terrible case Of
Piles causing "A tumors. When all
failed Bucklen's Arnica Save cured
me. Equally good for Burns and all
aches aud pains Only 25c at Connell
Bros. Drug Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
Eeelek. Information.

Mr.. Tytephist Cat the chubby the
way. doc, what is good for indigestion?
Doctor fellow club man)-Well, a
Welsh rabbit is sometimes good for
about three days Of it.-Chicago Trib-
uDe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
An M. r.uis.

Eva-I thought you were never going
to speak to Harold again as long as
you lived?
Ciss-I know said so, but II wasn't
my fault that broke the resolution.
Eva-How did It happen?
Ciss-He called me up over the tele-
phone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02

Miss Romantique (ecstaticallY i
guess in Bohemia every one Is Tom.
Dick and Harry.
Painter Lott "a poor artist)--Oh, yes,
and there are a good many bills there
too.-Indianapolis Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
A Few wora..

did you have many words with
your wife last nightY'
mo; only few words, but they
were repeated-very often."-Ally Slo-
DER
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02

You have looked into beautiful
face, seen the sweet smile, rosy cheeks
laughing eyes, and wished nature han
made you attractive. Rocky Mountain
lea makes homely women beautiful.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
Success.

The talent Of success is nothing more
than doing what you can do well with
out thought Of fame.-Longfellow.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02

He who devours the substance OF the
poor will meet in the end with a bone
to choke -Schoolmaster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02

Sound kidneys are safeguards OF life.
Nuke the kidneys healthy with Foley's
Kidney Cure. w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
Grown Cautious.

what kind OF weather do you think
we are going to have tomorrow
1.-THE Indications" said the profess
sional prophet, point to more rain,
but have no personal opinion on the
subject Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
a Weak
Stomach

Indigestion is often caused by over
eating. An eminent authority says
the harm done thus exceeds that from
the excessive use OF alcohol: Eat all
the good food you want but don'tover-
load the stomach. A weak stomach
may refuse to digest what you eat.
Then you need . good digestant like
Kodol, which digests your food with.
out the stomach's aid. This rest and
the wholesome tonics Kodol contains
soon restore health. Dieting unneces-
sary. Kodol quickly relieves the feel
ing of fulness and bloating from
which some people suffer after meals.
Absolutely cures indigestion.
kodoI Natures Tonic.
II ~ ~ No t~a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02

One thing is clear to me-that no In.
diligence of passion destroys the spirit
ual nature so much as respectable self'
Macdonald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-07-02
KodoI Natures Tonic.

Prepared only by Z. c. DEWITT & 90. Chicago
The A. bottle contains2n times the 60c. sizs.
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24
OTHER NATIONS WANT II.
British Government Wants Equal Fayors
With Cuba For West indies Sugar.

Washington, Dec. l9.--The president
has signed the Cuban reciprocity bill.
Shortly afterward he issued proc
lamation reciting the passage Of the
Cuban reciprocity treaty and declaring
the Cuban reciprocity treaty to be ef-
fective December. ~.
7 Now that the bill has become law
question Of great interest has arisen,
namely the effect of the reduction of
the duty on Cuban sugar upon impor-
tations Of sugar from other countries.
The British government has served
formal notice upon the state depart
ment that, under the favored nation
clause, it expects that British sugar
from the British West Indies shall be
admitted into the United States on
equal terms with Cuban sugar, and it
is not doubted that Germany, France,
Austria and the other great best sugar
producing countries will do likewise.
An old holding of Attorney Generel-
Olney, in President Clevelands admin
istration, was adverse to such demands,
but the question promises to be re,
opened with vigor.
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24
A Western WoolgroWer.

Newcastle, Wyo., Dec. 21.-There ID
a man in this place who claims that no
one need suffer with backache, as he
has proven in his own case that 1t can
be completely and permanently cured.
His name Is s. G. Hoist, and he Is
a stock raiser and woolgrower.
II was shearing sheep at the time
the first pain came on" says Mr.. Hoist,
q was 60 bad for two years after
wards that | could hardly sit down,
and when once down it was almost i'm.
possible for me to get up again.
u tried all the medicine could hear
Of and several doctors without help,
not even for moment. used Dodd's
Kidney Pills and they made a new
man ont of me. felt as If there was
new blood in my veins. am as stout
in the back as a mule and can lift and
work as hard as | please without an
ache or pain in any part Of my body.
1T Is now over a year since they
cured me and can say there Is not
healthier man in Wyoming than am,
and before using Dodd's Kidney Pills
there was not a more complete physl
cal wreck in the whole country than |
Was,"
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24
kaw Valley Potatoes.

Topeka, Dec, 2l.-According to tn,
statements returned to the state board
Of agriculture by the county assessors
the amount of land in the Kaw river
valley planted to Irish potatoes this
year was 1855 acres. 1t is estimated
that the crop on 1895 acres was de-
stroyed by the June floods and was not
replanted On the basis of 800 bushels
Of potatoes to the acre the loss in bush
els to the potato growers of the valley
for the year was 4,0lo,50O. AT so cents
a bushel the smallest price received by
the growers this year for their potatoes
the amount of money lost by reason of
the food vase, ,006, $50. For mile on
either side Of the river between this
place and Kansas City the valley is al
most entirely given over to potato
growing
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24
THE ROCK ISLAHD.FRISC0.
Gets Traekage Rights 10 New 0rIeansj
Saves Building a Line.

New York. Dee. %. - Negotiations
have been completed, it is said, by the
st. Louis and San Francisco railroad
for a new alliance which will admit
the Rock Island Frisco to New Orleans.
This plan has been worked out with
the Southern Railway and will save
the Frisco from building line from
Memphis to Baton Rouge, which in
volved the possibility of antagonizing
the Gould interests.
The Frisco will reach New Orleans
over the Southern Mobile and Ohio
and New Orleans and Northwestern
railroad. The Frisco's new route will
be somewhat indirect for traffic from
st, Louis and Chicago, but will enable
the system to handle its own tonnage
from the Birmingham district. 1t is
pointed out that the Rock Island
Frisco traffic from the west and south
west will reach the gulf by way Of
Galveston, if the joint ownership Of
the Hartman North and South Texas
line is finally sanctioned.
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Nor
gan introduced q resolution declaring
that the president has no right to wage
war against any foreign power with
out the consent of congress, when such
country is at peace with the United
States; that the provision Of the canal
treaty between the United States and
Panama is in effect, u declaration OF
war with Columbia; that the interven.
tion Of the United States in prevent
ing Colombia to suppress the secession
of Panama is contrary to the law of
neutrality and the law of nations.
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24
THE VATICAN STORY DENIED.
pope Plus Was Given The Cash After
Assuming The Triple Crown.

Rome, Dec. 92.-yAt the Vatican the
statement of the Tribuna that Cardinal
Gotti, project of the propaganda, had
handed Pope Plus $9,OOO,0OO in bank
notes, said to have been confded to
Cardinal Gotti by the late Pope Leo
with instructions to turn the money
over to his successor after period Of
four months had elapsed, was denied.
On the same authority the statement Of
the Tribuna that an electrician found
in a hole in the wall 81, $50, 900 in gold
or any other treasure, was also denied.
The Associated Press is authorized to
announce that the truth is that the
present pope, Immediately after bis as
cension to the throne, received IS, AGO.
900, as indicated in the part of the late
pope's will which was not made public.
The delivery of the money was effected
by Cardinals Gotti, Rampolli and Gre
toni, Pope Leo's executors, who
brought the larger part Of the bonds
from the propaganda, where they were
kept.
1t is also absolutely denied that any
money was found behind the hangings
OF Pope Leo's bed room.
1t is further denied that Pope Leo
left less money than was found when
he assumed the tiara, At the death of
Pope Plus TX, the amount at the dis
posal Of the holy see did not reach
SS,OOO,O0O.
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24
The Young Mans Success.

Why should nota young man star.
ing out in life prefer to succeed rather
than fail? Let the memories Of your
own youth answer this question and
try to help the lads TO a good idea,
Impress upon them that the man who
succeeds in the financial world is the
who learns in his youth to save his
money. One Of the secrets Of success
is to have money ahead with which to
grasp an opportunity when it comes.
Exercise economy and you are sure to
get to the front But you can not
accomplish anything without system
attic plan of saving.
That is why the First National Bank
of Hutchinson, Kansas, has Inaugural
ted system Of saving by opening
Home Savings department. Call at the
bank and open savings account by de-
posting One Dollar Or more in this de-
partment, You cannot begin too soon.
You might begin too late.
Send your name and address to this
bank and they will mail you FREE
their little book, 1.-THE Way to Sue
cess"
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24
Wealthy Real Estate Man Arrested In
Washington Accused Of Bribery.
GETS 100000 ACRES BY FRAUD
Conspiracy Alleged to Implicate Num-
ber at Present Employed In The
Interior Department and Numerous
Arrests May Follow.

Washington, Dec. 21.--John A. Ben
son, a wealthy San Francisco real es-
tate operator charged by the interior
department with being the head Of al
legged land frauds extending over a
dozen western states and territories,
to which Secretary Hitchcock referred
vigorously and at length in his annual
report, was arrested at the Willard
hotel by Secret Service Officer Burns
just as Benson was preparing to leave
the city for New York.
The charge made was bribery, it be-
ing alleged in the affidavit Of Mr. Burns
that Benson had paid $500 to Woodford
B. Harlan, formerly chief Of the special
service division Of the general land
office and now clerk in that office on
March Is of this year, for the purpose
of extracting from him information re-
garding the investigation Of his opera
tions at that time being made by Uni
ted States Commissioner Anson s. Tay-
lor, and as soon as Benson had been
apprehended by Officer Burns he was
taken before Commission er Taylor. .
The statement was made by an Off
Ger of the government that information
obtained regarding the alleged con-
spiracy duplicates number Of persons
at present employed in the interior de-
partment at Washington and elsewhere.
Numerous arrests are expected to fol-
low that of Benson in short order, and
that some employees who may not be
arrested will be dismissed from the
service.
Oliver Pagin, assistant attorney Of
the department Of justice, who hasa
been employed on the case, stated in
asking for large bail bond for Ben
son, that he had been guilty of bribery
during his present visit to Washington.
1t is only since Monday that the alleged
frauds were known to the department.
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24
Diplomatic Pressure by European Pow
ers Brought Upon Colombia,
GENERAL Reyes DISCOURAGED.
No Phase Of The Matter Can be Brought
Before The Hague Tribunal An
Isthmian Canal is the Desire OF all
the Great Powers of Europe,

Washington, Dec. 23. - Diplomatic
pressure will be brought to bear upon
Colombia by several European powers
to prevent war between that country
and the United States. Through the
representatives here General Rafael
Reyes has been informed Of the futility
of any attempt by Colombia to re-take
Panama, declaring that it will result
only in precipitating Bogota into war
with the United States, and have said
to him that the result Of such catas-
trophe Colombia herself cannot realize.
If this is not sufficient the represen-
tatives of these countries at Bogota
will be instructed to inform President
Marroqvin that Colombia can expect
no sympathy from the European pow
ers in any movement she may make on
Panama which would inevitably in
volve her in war with the United
States.
The members Of the diplomatic corps
have been informed by General Reyes
himself that he fears he can with diff
Guilty check his people much longer.
European diplomats have told General
Reyes that it is expecting too much to
expect this government to submit any
phase of the Panama matter to The
Hague. Several ambassadors have
earnestly advised the general to i'm
press upon his people the fact that
Europe wants the Isthmian canal and
that Colombia can expect no sympathy
from that quarter. 1t has been fur
ther pointed out by these diplomats
that the proffered sympathy of several
Southern American republics can avail
Colombia nothing in the event Of war
with the United States.
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24

Philadelphia, Dec. 80. - Realizing
that with demand for but $4,000
Christmas trees and $4,000 on hand,
they would lose money, wholesale
dealers here combined interests and
had thirty carloads of spruce pines
taken out of the city and burned.
More than 10000 trees were destroyed,
Prices have doomed from rs cents to
80, from Sl.50 to SIS, and dealers expect
to get S. per tree before Christmas day.
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24
VIII he ResuId 10 Tenants With Light
Interest And On Long Time.
PROCEEDS 60 TO THE FRlARs
The United States Does Not Pit Up Any
OF Tie Money Required by The
Friar Lands, but It Comes from Land
EaleB
Sales.

Washington, Dec. l9.--Governor Taft
has informed the war department that
an agreement has been reached for the
sale of the friar lands. 1t is in con
temptation to sell the land for the
benefit Of the Filipinos themselves; fol
the money will go into their own
treasury. Payment will be made by
bonds, either turned over directly to
the friars Or sold by the Philippine
government at the best price obtaina-
BILE, the proceeds being given to the
orders. The lands are to be sold as
far as possible to the tenants who live
upon them now, and on long time pay
ments, at a very moderate rate Of In
terest on the deferred payments.
The main purpose is to create the
greatest possible number Of landlords
in the Philippines for it is believed
such a body would be strong con.
servator Of peace and will do much to
discourage future revolutionary move
ments.
The question OF the withdrawal Of
the friaH has, it is said at the war de-
partment, practically settled itself. Of
the governing body Of friars in the
islands at the outbreak Of the war,
only 200 are said to have remained,
and nearly all of these are in Manila.
Even If a few remain, it is felt that
their power further to embarrass the
future relations of the government
and people in the Philippines has dis
appeared.
1t is not doubted that the president
and Secretary Root will approve Gov
ernor Taft's arrangement, particularly
as it appears that the people Of the
United States are not to be charged
with any Of the money required to buy
the friars' lands.
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24

Kansas City, Dec, 23.-The Meteor,
the fast train on the st. Louis and San
Francisco railway from Fort Worth to
Kansas City was wrecked at Godfrey,
Is miles south of Fort Scott, The
train ran into switch and all except
the sleeper was derailed and turned
over, Nine persons were killed and
over twenty injured. The dead and
injured were taken to Fort Scott
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24

Chicago, Dee. s3.--At a meeting Of
representatives of numerous fraternal
organizations, september 80 was select
ed as the date for the worlds fraternal
day at the st. Louis exposition. Fra
ternities in all parts of the world have
expressed willingness to take part and
q building will be erected for the COM
bined association.
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24

Chicago, Dec. 22.-With nearly rs
funerals to be held in Chicago there
was no sign of peace between the liv-
cry and hearse drivers and the employ
ers. In ncold, drizzling rain the relatives
of those who were to be buried slipped
along the ice and slush covered pave
ments.
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24

Washington Dec. 20. The treasury
department states that bankers and
other persons who cashed pension
checks are charged with the response
bility Of establishing the identity Of
the payees of such checks to the same
extent that they are charged with the
responsibility of establishing the idcn-
tity Of the payees of checks issued in
ordinary commercial transactions,
The Globe-republican., 1903-12-24

Washington, Dec. q. Mayor Sparks,
Of Santa Fe, N. NJ, who is iu Washing
urging the interior department to turn
over to Santa Fe the Fort Marcy mill
tary reservation for school purposes,
talked to President Roosevelt about his
mission. The reservation Is no longer
used for military purposes.