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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
Men Getting Scarce.

The advantages of the modern Por-
tia are counterbalanced by an equally
large number of difficulties that con
front the woman lawyer. Mayor Lows
secretary, James Il. Reynolds, is still
telling his friends a little fling he had
recently at Miss Rosalie Loew, the at
torney for the Legal Aid society. Miss
Loew was conducting a hearing before
the mayor and called one morning to
tell Mr.. Reynolds she could not attend
the afternoon session.
'I've got to go over to Ludlow street
and get man out of JAIL" she said by
way Of explanation.
ooh" exclaimed Mr. Reynolds in
grave surprise. Are they really get
ting as scarce as that New York
Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
"TappinG" the Telephone.

In Stockholm almost every house.
holder is ION the telephone" and prac-
tically every kind OF business is dis
cussed by means of the instrument.
This fact has been turned to account
by the police authorities i'm curious
way. The creditors of Il business man
who had serious doubts of his integri-
ty employed detective to obtain III
formation about him. The detective
tapped" the telephone wire from Il
house at which the suspect was stay
Ing and overheard many private con
yersations. The action of the detective.
however, aroused considerable indigna-
ton among the community.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
Nissiirected Mall.

The postOtIice department has pre-
pared "A set of statistics, says the
Springfield Republican, which amount
person in the country for misdrectng
mail. The department handled 1881
437 pieces OF mail last year which were
wrongly or imperfectly directed. Near.
ly 10.000.000 of these were either for
warded with correct addresses or re-
turned to the sender. The money
taken from the letters that found their
way to the dead letter office and for
which no owners could be found. to
gether with the amount realized from
the auction sale of unclaimed articles
accumulated in the office. aggregated
SIS, 1883.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
A Funny Mix Up.

The following conversation actually
took place over the phone but whether
it was our Mr.. Knott or not we have
not been informed:
Are you there?p
Eyes"
"Who are you please?"
Watts my name"
eyes what's your name?"
II say my name is Watt. Are you
Jones?'
'No; I'm Knott T"
Twill you tell me your name?"
"Will Knott"
"Why won't you?"
81 say my name is William Knott. /"
80. ! beg your PARDON
"Then you'll be in this afternoon if
come around, Waltz"
Certainly Knott"
Do you Wonderfully rung off in des-
pair and disgust.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
THROW THEM AWAY.
Cigarette smoking II Bad-Practical
Business Men won't Employ
Boys who smoke

mo cigarette smokers need apply
reads sign which is conspicnously
displayed In an Office window at the
Lamb fence works in Adrain. Boys,
there's an obvious lesson in this for
you; no sentimentality, just plain,
stern business another evidence that
this wonderful Industrial age, in its
constant demand for strong, clear
headed youths and men, is doing
much 10 promote careful, temperate
living.
When the great business world sets
lis face against vice so common,
aimed in business way directly
against the young men who are grow
ing up expecting and in anticipation
at some time of being the pushers and
leaders in the worlds activities along
all lines of trade and commerce"
1t is certainly time for them to
consider very seriously the question
of whether they can afford TO con-
tract that habit of smoking.
The first question that in now asked
bye many large. firms throughout. the
country to seeker after employ
ment is, do you drink intoxicating
liquors? and the second is do you
smoke. The j. c. Aver Co., of Lo-
WE'LL. Mass an old firm doing an ex-
tensive business makes this announce
ment, believing that smoking cigar
cites is injurious to both mind and
body, thereby uniting young men for
their best work, therefore after this
date we will not employ any young
men under p years of age who smokes
cigarettes" They give their reasons
under these different headings. 1t
lessons the natural appetite for food
and injuries digestion, it seriously eff
fects the nervous system, ii lowers
the moral tone, it creates craving
for strong drink, it'is filthy and Of
fensiye habit and also an expensive
one
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
A Juvenile Dramaiini.

Herman Merivale. who at ten years
old wrote a play in which a cook poi.
soned n while royal family ut once.
tells In his fascinating autobiography.
just published. of Il small niece of his
who has lately embarked on similar
experiment Here Is scene from the
first act as MIR. Merivaie gives II in bis
book:
king Edward |. and courticrs dis
covered
"A Courtier- My llege. u gentleman
awaits below
liking Edward oh. tell him to be
-. wart my lunch"
Mr. Meriyale adds that his niece Is
Every young and rather Puritan
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
IT'S FOOLISH
To Ignore such Convincing Proof as This
Belding Citizen Gives You Here.

You may differ from your neighbors
in many important questions Of the
day. Your opinions may coincide with
those of the minority or those OF the
shortly, and still you may be in
doubs. But you can hardly he skeptic-
al about the merit OF Doan's Kidney
Pills when GU read such emphatic local
endorsement as the following: J
Mrs. John Coles, of James Street,
says: II suffered from kidney trouble
and oackache for number Of years.
1t started with a dull aching feeling
across the loins, later on backache now
and then. and finally it became reg
ular thing. | never was completely
laid up from 1T but often felt more like
going to bed than anything else.
Many one would have given up en-
tirely. / could rot lie down at night
with any comfort and II sat In chair
[ could hardly get up. The doctors
called it lumbago. Three years ago
during a severe attack q lady friend
visiting from Grand Rapids insisted
upon me trying Doan's Kidney Pills,
saying she knew a lady 10 Grand Rap
DIS who had been cured after the doc.
tors had given her up. | thought this
a pretty strong recommendation and
sent TO Cornell Bros. for box and
took them regul lrly. They proved TO
be valuable medicine. They cured
me OF the attack 10 q very short time.
have had slight occurrences since
but few doses of Doan's kidney Pills
never fails to ward of any serious
trouble. / keep them In tbe,shouse
most of the time. My daughter has
also used them and says they did her
more good than anything she ever
tried. I"
For sale by all Dealers. Price 90 cents.
FOSTER-MILBURN CO.,
BUFFALO, N. V,
sole Agents for the United states.
Remember the namc ,Doan q. take no subs itute.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

In making tour of the Transvaal to
acquaint himself with its people Lord
Miner is following the example which
Sir George Grey set in South Africa
many years ago. 1t was a red letter
day In the history OF a household on
the veldt when Grey called and took
coffee and spent half an hour In talk.
The chair he sat in was sure to be pre-
served as a memento. But this regard
for him had a very amusing contrast
In an experience OF his at a little up
country hotel When the bill was being
paid, one of Grey's companions drew
attention to rather excessive charge
which the landlord put against the eggs
he had served to the party at break
fast. Grey. who liked his little joke,
said on taking leave OF the landlord.
by the way, eggs seem to be rather
scarce up here" mo-" said the land
lord. Its governors that are scarce"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

The crowned heads Of every nation,
The rich men, poor men and misers
All join Ia paying tribute to
DeWitt's Little EARLY l;isers.
II. Williams, San Antonia, Tex, writes
Little Early Riser Pills are the best |
ever used iu my family ! unhesitat-
ingly recommend them to everybody.
They cure constipation, billiousness,
sick headache, torpid liver, jaundice,
malaria and other liver troubles. w.
/. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
A Scientific Discovery.

Kodol does for the stomach that
which Is unable TO do for itself, even
when but slightly disordered or over
loaded Kodol supplies the natural
juices OF digestion that does the work
Of the stomach. relaxing the nervous
tension, while the iunsmed muscles OF
that organ are allowed TO rest aud
heal. Kodol digests what you eat and
enables the stomach and digestive or
gans to transform all food into rich,
red blood. w. l. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
The Cnsfcrmonrcr.

The costermonger has found an apol-
ogist i'm the London Lancet. 1t is his
business TO watch the markets and to
buy extensively when there is a glut
and to distribute the purchases as
quickly as possible. He thus prevents
the wholesale destruction of perishabie
goods, and he also discourages the in.
clination OF small shopkeepers to make
axtortionate charges.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
stop II.

A neglected cough or cold may Leaf
serious bronchial lung troubles.
Don t take chances henFoley 6 Honey
Ia n tar ffords perfect security from
serious effects Of cold.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

Cure the cough and save the life"
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
cough and colds, down TO the very
verge OF consumption,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

Coughs cured quickly by Foley's
Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes. w.
/. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

~ Advertise in the BANNER. II
will pay you
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
Senator Depew's Cat.

Among the eats that may compete In
the Washington cat show Is hand
some gray fellow belonging to Senator
Depew The cat bears the name Tom
1t is not known whether or not he is
named for the senator's distinguished
colleague from New York. but II can
be said that Tom is clever and tricky
and devoted beyond measure TO his
master and mistress. That Tom can
think can scarcely be doubted. He is
very sagacious and frequently outwits
his master 1t is said he has learned
to smile at the senator's jokes.
Tom has learned a trick that is often
shown TO guests ut the Depew home.
Under the dining room table is an cleo
trio bell for the purpose of summoning
a servant Whenever Tom is fastened
up In the dining room he Immediately
jumps on this button and pushes ii with
great vigor until some one arrives and
lets him out. Whether by accident or
otherwise, Tom has learned that when
ever the button under the table is push
ed some one enters the door, thus open
ing it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
The Presidents Church.

President Roosevelt and his family
since they came to Washington have at
tended the little brick chapel Of the Re
formed church. Fifteenth and . streets
northwest. but now the president will
soon have new church TO worship in.
located next to the old chapel. The
new house of worship is called the
Grace Memorial church. and the indi-
cations are that the new editice will
be ready for the church congregation
by the holidays
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

Subscribe for The BANNER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15

II have no doubt that all the recep-
tons this winter will be held in the
White House." Colonel Il. A Bingham,
superintendent of public buildings and
grounds. remarked. The building Is
in such condition that it will be- posi-
BILE TO hold large functions there, but il
certainly will be good while before
it is completed. The incompeteness OF
the executive mansion will not dis
courage the president. however. If he
decides to use il for a large company.
he will drive the workmen out, have
some canvas laid and hold his recep-
ton. lie is not the sort 10 borrow
trouble over decorations which are not
complete"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15


DeSertions from the army have
multiplied so as TO cause great ahx-
iety. These desertions Lave been SO
numerous In some localities as To sug-
gest the necessity of some means or
preventing this premature Withdrawal
from the military service.
Most officers who submit reports on
the subject give reasons for the de-
sertions. but no explanation appears
quite convincing. 1t Is certain there is
a dissatisfaction with the service. or
course. in the case OF recruits the rea-
son for desertion may be attributed 10
the realization OF the mistakes they
have made in enlistlng. but losses in
the artillery, for instance. on the Pa
cific coast cannot be explained In that
manner On this point General X. l..
Hughes says:
They certainly indicate lower or
der of men than those enlisted prior to
1893. 1t would appear 10 be Il wise
policy TO try 10 select recruits with
greater care now that the number re-
quired has been so greatly reduced. and
with judicious activity of recruiting Of
ficers II seems possible TO raise the
standard of accepted recruits by look
ing more carefully into their character
and previous course of life.
Washington Leads In Letter writing
The first place among American cities
In the number of letters written ana
correspondingly in the amount OF post
NJ tariff paid to the national govern
ment belongs by right to Washington.
1t is explained here by the pleasant II
conceited argument that everybody in
Washington has friends. Probably the
people who visit the capital annually
and write to their friends about ii con.
tribute large share TO the enormous
postal revenue collected In the District
of Columbia The per capita expendi-
ture for postage of the residents OF
Washington amounts 10 So. ID annually.
The postofiice here took in S92i.24G last
year These figures are all the more
remarkable when one considers the
amount of franking done here. which is
enormous To New York belongs the
second position in the per capita ex
penditure for postage, the annual rate
IN that state being S2.16, Is cents be
hind that in the District of Columbia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
Well Fed Animals.

The United States government is one
Of the largest buyers of meats. vege-
tables and provisions In Washington.
Only the very big hotels expend any
thing like the vast sum which goes
from the United States treasury into
the market houses every month. Uncle
Sam conducts the biggest boarding
house in Washington and every month
buys food for the animal wards at Zoo
logical park. for which he pays about
$1,000. or nearly $4,000 year
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
In the Interest of Veterans.

Colonel Emmett Urell. Major Fred c.
Hodgson and q. Leyburn Shorey. Off
Gals of the Spanish War Veterans, saw
the president the other day to urge him
TO place under the civil service all
Spanish war veterans who are now
serving the government in clerical pc
sitions in the Philippines. When the
Spanish War Veterans met in Detroit
several months ago. resolution asking
that action of this kind be taken was
passed. The president will take the
matter up and will probably act favor
ably upon the request.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
NaIe by HII JeHIerS. FrICf Do CtHts
FOSTER-MILBURN CO.,
BUFFALO, N. W,

sole Agents for the United states.
Remember the namc ,Dosn's take no subs itut,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-15
Changes In the House,

The list OF changes among the mem
bers OF the house reveals the largest
death record for the same period
representatives. since March. 1901,
twelve members OF the house have
died, three members have resigned and
two have been unspatcd by contests.
Carl. SCHOFIELD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
GREAT WALL OF WATER RUSHES DOWN
 AND 500 PEOPLE ARE SWEPT AWAY
MINISTER'S REMAIN
 IN SERVIAN CAPITAL
POWERS HAVE AGREED TO Ac- cEPT THE DECISION OF THE sKuPscHTlNA IF THERE IS FULL LIBERTY OF ACTION.

Paris, June 15.-It is said in official quar- ters that official actions between the powers regarding their attitude toward Servia have not eventuated in an agree ment that the ministers of the various powers shall remain in Belgrade in order to look after the current interests of their governments, each minister receiv- ing practically identical instructions to recognize the decision of the Servian par liament, If the latter has full liberty of action during the choice of a king.
 The agreement to retain the ministers at Belgrade appears to have met with strong objection on the part of some of the powers
 The British government first made known its desire to withdraw the British minister from Belgrade but later con- cured with the other powers The min isters, however, will not be considered to have relations with the present Servian regime until the parliament at Belgrade freely expresses it's will.
 The French foreign office considered that the skupschtina's selection of Prince Karageorgevitch as king was practically certain, so the agreement of the powers to accept the decision of the skupschtina appears to assure in advance the powers recognition of King Peter. The officials say the agreement did not include any conditions relating to the punishment of the parties responsible for the assassna- tions,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
WATERS RAGE AT
 ALBUQUERQUE
RIO eRANpE IS RISING RAPIDLY AND PEOPLE FLEE FOR THEIR LIvEs-A BIG BREAK IN THE LEVEE.

Albuquerque, N. M, June 15.-This sec ton has just been visited by the heaviest rain of the year accompanied by what almost amounts to a cloudburst in the Jemez mountains north of this city. A sudden rise came in the Rio Grande and Albuquerque is again in imminent danger of being submerged. Los Cereillos. eight miles up the river, is completely under water and the people have fled to the hills. taking such of their household goods as they could load into wagons.
 Alameda, where the lake that protects Albuquerque is located, is also under wa- ter and the people have abandoned their homes. A break forty feet wide Is re- ported in the levee near the tracks of the Santa Fe road directly above the city, and large force of men has been hur- ried there to stop the break If possible.
 If the attempt fails 1t Is hoped to stop the water at one of the several irriga- tion ditches that lie between the dyke and the city.
 It is reported here that the bridge at Galisteo, on the main line of the Santa Fe, has been washed away. This will again cut Albuquerque off from com munication with the east and will tie up the Santa Fe for several days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
COFFINS ARE NEEDED
 FOR MANY BODIES.

Portland, Ore, June 15.-Word was re- ceived here from lone late this evening that 300 coffins were needed at once at Heppner The weather is hot and 1t is necessary that the dead should be buried immediately.
 One hundred coffns were sent on the Oregon Railway and Navigation overland train tonight and 100 will be sent from the Dalles and Portland.
 The Portland office of the O. R. N. this afternoon received the following message from Heppner via Echo:
 Roughly estimated almost all the peo- pie living on the banks of Willow Creek drowned Need relief in shape of large body of men to help clear away debris and recover bodies Haste Is essential, as the weather is turning and the dead must be recovered before putriication sets h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
GENERAL WHEELER
 DENIES REPORT
SAYS HE WAS SHOWN EVERY COURTESY AT NEW ORLEANS AND STATEMENTS TO THE CON- TRARY ARE BASE ISLANDERS.

New Orleans, June 15.-Gen. Joe Wheel der date of June 1s, says in part:
 T think that all the trouble to which you refer was caused by fearful1y false and slanderous publication which has been called to. my attention and which, 1t appears, was sent in the form of a telegraphic dispatch from Atlanta. Ga.. to many prominent newspapers of the north.
 If was alone concerned, I would not take notice of 1t at all, but the article is such wicked islander upon every brave Confederate soldier at the reunion that 1t ought to be denied and denounced. The article untruthfully states:
 The real reason why no provision was made for him General wheeler) in the parade was because he appeared in the uniform of brigader general of the United States army and that in conse- quence of being so clad he CWheeler) was treated with discourtesy and was rebuked by g. confederate general, who asked him, What do you think Generals Lee and Jackson would say to your appearing at 8 confederate reunion in that uniform? ? That therefore he (Wheeler) was deeply hurt. and said he wore the uniform to show the veterans that sectionalism was indeed over.
 Each one of these statements Is ab- solutely false. I did not have a vestige of any kind of uniform at New Orleans Like nearly all army officers I have never worn any uniform except when on duty.
 During the three days I was in New Orleans and until left at o'clock on the night of the 22nd, was the recipient of a constant accumulation of cour- tesies, and I left with my heart filled with gratitude for the bountiful atten- tioms and, I may say, ovatlons which had been showered upon me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
RIO GRANDE FALLING.
Reports From Upstream Indicate
 However, Indicate Another Rise.

Ell Paso, Tex, June 15.-The Rio Grande fell one inch today at this point, but reports from upstream points indicate that another rise Is to be expected. The chief of police and his levee workers have the situation well under control tonight and the gen. eral opinion prevails that a general overflow will be warded off. The break in the levee below the city through which the river was flowing into its old channel and threatened to submerge thousands Of acres of farm land, has been mended by large force with sand bags.
 The only casualty reported is the drowning of a Mexican boy, while swimming in midstream.
 A quantity of fence posts and timber from the submerged ranches above have floated past, as well as numerous dead barnyard fowls and few cattle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
Negro Question Discussed.

New York, June 15.-The Republican club of New York took up the negro question tonight and adopted resolu- tions urging congress to make a speedy and thorough investigation into the constitutions in the south where the suffrage Is abridged in violation of the amendments to ,le constitution of the United States, and demanding that measures be taken at once to render those amendments effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
THE WEATHER.

Fer Alabama: Fair Tuesday and { Wednesday,; variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
New President Elected.

Knoxville, Tenn, June 15.-Rev. George D. Booth of Clarksville, Tenn. today was el ected president of King College, Bristol, Tenn, vice Dr. George J. Ramsey or Richmond, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16

lcontlnued on Second Paae)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
Another Case.

If two or more persons conspire or Combine to do this they are guilty of conspiracy to deprive the person, If he
 citizen of the United States. of the
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-08-30
ALTERNATIVE WRIT OF aANDAMUs
the Bralos County Prohibition
lists BY Judge Scott.

judge V. b. Hudson 'phoned the
Eagle from Franklin late yesterday
afternoon that District Judge j. {.
Scott had granted the Brazos county
prohibitionists an alternative writ of
mandamus in the local option case
growing out Of the refusal of ma
iority OF the commissioners court 70
order an an election as prayed for.
District court meets Monday, Sept.
:, and the Eagle learns that this al
tentative writ will be followed by a
heariug OF the case before Judge
Scott, probably during the first week
OF the district court, at which time
the commissioners court will be re-
quired to show cause why the writ OF
mandamus should not be made per-
manent, requiring that the election
be ordered.