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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
SURE
The Robust Physique Can Stand More
Coffee Than a Weak One.

A young Virginian says: Having
a naturally robust constitution far
above the average and not having
nervous temperament, my system was
able to resist the inroads upon il
by the use of coffee for some .,ears but
finally the strain began to tell
For ten years | have been employ.
ed as telegraph operator and type
writer by a railroad in this section
and until two years ago had used COT.
fee continually from the time | was
eight years old, nearly 20 years.
The work of operating the tele-
graph key is great strain upon the
nerves and after the days work was
over | would feel nervous, irritable
run down and toward the last suffer.
ed greatly from insomnia and neu
ralgia. AS | never INDUCED in intoxt
eating liquors, drugs or tobacco In
any form | came TO the conclusion
that coffee and tea we're causing the
gradual breakdown of my nervous
system and having read an article II
the Medical Magazine on the COMPOST
ton Of coffee and its toxic effect upoA
the system. was fully convinced tha(
coffee was the cause Of my trouble.
Seeing Postum spoken Of AZ moi
having any OF the deteriorating ef
fects Of coffee | decided to give up the
stimulant and give Postum q trial. The
result was agrceably surprising. After
q time my nerves became wonderfully
strong. can do all my work ut the
telegraph key and typewriter with far
greater ease than ever before. My
weight has increased 35 pounds. my
general health keeping pace with II.
and am a new man and q better one.-
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's a reason.
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, The Road to MELVILLE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
Box Kite Photoaranhs.

Remarkable have been the rhcto
graphs taken in cloudland by mean,
OF box kites. The kite is first flowr
to the height at which it is intended
to take the photograph, and, hayins
been made secure to windlass be
low. the camera is attached to the
line on one side and to second kite
on the other, and is thus taken up to
the first kite. Some remarkable pie.
lures have been secured In this nan.
ucr, and II IS certain that in the next
great war the kite-camera Will play
IN important part.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

While experimenting with gasoline
aud volatile chemicals. 4. J. Brunson.
president OF the First National bank
of Plainfeld, y. j., lost the sight OF
both eyes.
Hanging Is the sentence given Frank
Dawson, scion OF a prominent family
az Paris, Mo. who shot and killed
Anna Hartman M dance because she
broke an engagement with him.
Hulda Nelson. school teacher OF
Fort Dodge. la. in moment OF I'm.
sanity. brainetl her mother with a
Ratchet while the mother was sleep.
ng. and then Jumped into cistsrn.
drowning herself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
Stearns' Platform.

Justus S. Stearns has issued the
formal announcement Of his candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
governor, coming ont Squarely for pr.
mary election reform ana for mum.
cipal ownership and control of public
utilities. He also favors the revision
Of the tax laws making fer an equal
and just taxation: home rule for cities
and villages. and the restricting Of
the discretionary pardonins aud parol-
ing power OF the governor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
Mondays Reports.

Land battle reported in progress on
the Yalu river.
Landing Of japanese troops at
fallen Wan ana Dove Bay repulsed
by Russians. Japanese lose 40 killed
mt Talien Wan ana 30 ut Dove Bay.
Russian loss unknown.
Three more Russian war vessels re-
ported sunk az Port Arthur, this time
by mistaken fire from the forts.
Russia's Nladivostok squadron is
cruising in the Sea of Japan. pre-
sumably preparing for descent on the
coast.
Russians release MI neutral ships
detained at Port Arthur.
Foreign missionaries are sending
their families away from Mukden,
fearing an outbreak.
Japanese torpedo boats harass the
Russian feet in Port Arthur harbor.
Port Arthur is compelled TO depend
on the forts for defense.
Russia ana Japan accept Secretary
bays Chinese integrity proposition.
but exclude Manchura from its Oper-
alton.
careful study of the reports that
have reached America and Europe
from the east, including press dis
patches and communications through
official channels. would indicate that
but two actual conflicts of any mo-
ment have so far occurred. These are
the Japanese naval attack on Port
Arthur on Monday night and Tuesday
morning ana the affair ut Chemulpo
on Monday and Tuesday. Naval men
in New York say that so far rs is
known the only Russian vessels in
position Ia make move are those at
yladivostok. and that Ii cannot for a
moment he thought that they would
he withdrawn from the defense OF
that Important depot. even IL they are
free OF The ice, and not blocked up
ny n Japanese squadron. as has been
reported In view OF the fact that
there is no cable communication be-
tween Japan and China except by way
of Shanghai, II is. to say the least. inn
probable that such important news
would re first heard In the inland
town OF Tien Tsin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

George ID. Morgan. nephew OF j.
+. Morgan. has just arrived in san
Francisco from the orient. accom-
panied by his japanese wife. Mr.
Morgan, who has lived in Japan for
Eve years past, was married at Yoko-
hama on January 81. They are en-
route for New York.
Three miles OF coal harges. 80 In
number. belonging to the Monongahela
River Coal Go. and loaded with Goa.
are grounded and going to pieces on
the Ohio. near Jeffersonvile. Ind Two
hundred men are NJ work trying to
save them. II is estimated the loss
will he 100000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
ARE WOMEN REALLY STiNGY?
Some Good Reasons Why They Should
Not Be SO Considered.

Are women meaner in giving than
men? 1t cannot rightly be urged that
they are. Women, after all. in buy.
ing or in giving are commonly making
use of money that others have earned.
They have been trustees of other PEG.
pies money for two thousand years,
and long use hps made them careful
OF their trust. or course the petty
meannesses OF a certain kind Of WON.
an have afforded infinite opportuni'
ties for mems jests and contempt, but
those petty meannesses are nothing
in comparison with the great mean.
nesses of really sordid men.--Specta
tor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18


Foster.Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
Gentlemen heartily wish those
who are suffering from backache and
disturbed action of the kidneys would
try Doan's Kidney Pills. AS was the
case with me, they will be more than
surprised with the results. had been
troubled for years with my spine.
could not lie on either side. Spinal
cramps would follow, and words could
not explain the agony which | would
endure. While in these cramps
could not speak or move, but by maxi
ing great effort after the cramp had
left me could begin to speak and
move a little, but my whole back was
SO sore and lame that | could not
even have the back bathed for some
time. My nerves were in terrible
state. | would rather sit up at night
than go TO bed, dreading the cramps
and the terrible backaches. | consult
ed physicians, but got only little
relief for the time being. Seeing your
advertisement, my mother urged me
10 try Doan's Kidney Pills. After
using one box was better. and have
ever since been on the gain. | have
no backache and no cramps now and
! feel like a new person. My nerves
arc better and know my blood is
purer. Words cannot express my
thanks to you for what Doan's Kidney
Pills have done for me. In my work
as professional nurse | have a chance
to recommend them; and they did me
so much good that | will do so on
every possible occasion.
HATTIE BRIGHAM. Nurse.
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold at so
cents per box. Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, for free
trial box.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
500 Reward, 500.

Tho readers Of this paper will be pleased 70 learn
that there least dreaded disease that science
has been able 10 In all its stages and that ~
Catarrh. Hairs Catarrh Cure IL the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being o constitutional disease, requires cunstitI.
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken IN
ternally acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system thereby destroying tie
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assisi
ing In doing its work. The proprietors have
much faith in its curative powers that they offef
One Hundred Dollars for any case that II falls 10
cure. Send for list OF testimonials,
Address +. j. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
FARMERS ORGANIZE.

What promises to become n most power
full factor in the produce markets and from
which farmers will reap immense benefit,
took life in the organization Of the Farmers
Grain and Live Stock Commission Co, at
Chicago, i'll. This Company will handle
shipments of grain and stock at all the pr.
mary markets, will have feeding stations
for stock, and will operate elevators, etc.
The project has strong backing from in.
fiuential farmers and business men and WI
no doubt receive universal endorsement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
Cruelty 10 Animals.

\ complaint has been made against
Under Sheriff William Gordon, Of
Lake county. by Humane Agent Ran
dolph. charging him with cruelty to
animals. The humane officer says it
is the worst case he ever saw. He
says that horses. lambs and calves
were found dead on Gcrdon'S farm
from starvation ana extreme exposure.
and others alive but starved and
froypp
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

Week Ending February 70
DETRoIT-Saturday Matinee at2; Evenings at
s-"Sultau OF Sulu."
LYCEUM- Matinee. Wed. and Sat &c, Evenings
10. 70, 10, 70" Busy Ivy"
WHITNEY Matinee 10. IS. and pc: Evenings
10, o and Doc Rachel Goldstein.
TEMPLE THEATER AND WoNDERLAND--After
Moons 2:i5, l0c to Poe; EVENINGS s:l5 10c TO SOC
AVENUE TuEATER- MltineT at 2:15; Even
ings ut S;l0.-- Vaudeville.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
Governors Relative Dies.

Baraboo, Wis, special! Mrs. Ansor
Case, mother of Mrs. r. NJ. Lato1lette,
Is dead. Besides the governors wife,
she is survived by her husband and
one son.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

Man regards human nature as
packmule on which to pile his sins.
Prosperity is liable TO turn the Chris
tian race Into dull trot.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
start River Oyster Farm.

Mammoth Springs, Ark. dispatch:
Col. H. G. Carey of Springfield. Ill,
and r. S. Kirkpatrick of Newport, Ky,
are about 10 establish an oyster
farm" on the shoals OF Salt River. just
above this town
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
RUMOR OF FRESH RUSSIAN REVERSES AT
PORT ARTHUR---LOST IS SHIPS.
EIGHT VESSELS REPORTED To HAVE BEEN SUNK AND TEN
CAPTURED BY THE JAPS IN SECOND ATTACK.
Toxic Greatly Stirred Up Over Sinking Merchant Ships the Russians
"A New Commander Has Been Appointed for The Russian Forces
in Manshura Sec. Hays Proposition 10 be Accepted

Chefoo Friday Feb l2It is reported that 1900 Japanese
troops landed at Dove Bay last Wednesday and that they
by the Russians who engaged them in hand hand
fight The report says the japanese driven back is
also reported Japanese landed 600 soldiers Ia Lien
Wan with disastrous results 40 being sabred by Cossacks
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
To Wash China Silk Dresses.

China silk dresses may be quite success
fully washed. Remove all spots with ben
Eine. Then wash in warm soapsuds, rub
bling between the hands, rinie through
several waters. Use Ivory S4p and do
not rub the soap on the drcssi Wiring as
dry as possible, wrap in sheIt or clean
cotton cloth and, when partially dry, iron.
ELEANOR X. PARKER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
DR.. COFFEE
Discovers Mild Remedies fhat Restore
Sight TO Blind People.

DR.. w. o. Coffee, a noted oculst, $50 Good
Block, Des Moines. Iowa, has discovered mild
medicines that people can use in their eyes at
home and cure Cataracts, Scums, GRADUATED
Lids. Ulcers on the Eyes, Weak Sore Eyes and
any kind OF eye trouble.
DR.. Coffee has just printed $1,000 Of his
famous Sopage book on Eye Diseases and wants
to send a copy free TO every reader OF this
paper. This book tells how to care for the eyes
and prevent blindness and how his mild treat
ment cures all diseases at home at small ex-
pense. Write DR.. Coree to-day for his book
Don't wait to 60 blind
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

Money refunded for each package OF
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES IL unsat.
isfactory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

The star of faith will shine long af-
ter the comet Of fame has disappeared,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

There's probably nothing on earth
that can get so badly stuck on itself
as a sheet OF postage stamps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children tcething, softens the gums, reduces ~
hammation. asys pain. cures wind colo. &c bottla
The shield OF faith was not meant 60
protect the conscience.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

To take the fuel of lust into the
heart is to invite it's fires to consume
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

Heavy rain has prevailed over north
Crn California. The cereal and fruit
crops IN California will likely prove
almost equal TO the average.
William a. MCGOWAN. the default
Ing secretary of the University OF Cal
i'ornia, has been sentenced 10 six
years and eleven months in San Quen-
tin prison.
Judge Lewis. in Cripple Greek, has
dismissed criminal cases against Adlt..
Gen. sherman Bell, Brig. Gen. John
Chase and Maj. Thomas +. McClel-
land. charged with having Illegally
Imprisoned union leaders in the bull
pen IN Teller county, Colorado.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

All have seen teaches me to trust
the Creator for all / have not seen
Emerson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

A witness testified to having voted
100 times at one election in Scranton,
Pa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

Idlcness Is the key OF beggary and
the root OF all evil.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price25c-

The hotel which advertises home
comforts does not always specify the
kind OF home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
Now In Jail.

Hedge Nelson and his three chief Of
fcers are now In the county jail.
Battle Greek. awaiting examination on
the charge OF threatening To harm the
property or person of The Seventh Day
Advcntis;s The complaint, signed by
Chief Of Police Harrington. says the
complainant is afraid that the prison
ers would Kill and slaughter sundry
persons residing Inv Battle Creek. The
bnnch OF long-henrded enthusiasts
laugh NJ this and demand jury trial
Twentv thousand Japanese troops
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

IF you USE BALL BLUE,
Get Red Cross Ball Blue. the best Ball Blue.
Large 2 OF. package only cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

Every man reveals himself when he
describes another.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

When twins arrive. we imagine that
even the doctor laughs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

WiqgIesSticS LAUNDRY BLUE
Won't spill, brcal. freeze nor spot clothes
Costs 10 cents and equals 20 cents worth OF
any other bluing. II your grocer does not
keep it send 10c for sample TO The Laundry
Blue Co., IA Michigan Street, Chicago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18
AAAYN.,

=
Thursdays and Fridays of each week.
a fact that should be noted. Cattle
Sales: Choice steers, 50 6O@4 IS; good
lbs, $4@4 so: light to good butcher
steers and heifers, 700 to 900 lbs, So 20
as rs; mixed butchers fat cows, 500
3 so; Gamers, 81 25M1 rs; common
bulls. 81 50M3; good shippers. bulls,
$3M3 so; common feeders, $40 So;
good well-bred feeders, 50 2543 To-;
steady market at $20m45. Veal calves
good. 81 5006 so
Hogs-Light to good butchers, So 90
as 20; .roughs 81 1904 so; stays one
Sheep-Best lambs. IS S5@6; fair to
good lambs IS 40M5 rs; light to COM
mon lambs. 81 50m5; fair to good
butcher sheep. SO 5OG4 %; culls and
common, 81 SOFAS so
Chicago to prime steers. 81 75
n 5 75 poor to medium, SO 5oa4 60:
stockers and feeders. 81 2504 Is:
cows. 81 25Q4; heifers, $2G5; Gamers.
81 25@2 so; bulls, $500 10; calves,
Hogs-Mixed and butchers. s5@5 40;
good to choice heavy. 50 80 95 so;
rough heavy. s5a5 30; light. 81 500
Sheep-Good TO choice wethers - a
4 IS; fair to choice mixed, SO 5044;
native lambs, sac.
East Buralo.-Best export steers.
81 75q5 25 best. 1900 to 1900 ship
LOO butcher steers, ST g al e5;
az Eg io aows 50 &oS oaa 2o u.s. HG
mers, 81 so; best fat heifers. 81 90 10
. 25 medium heifers, SO 6o43 so;
light ia heifers. 700 10 500 lbs. 50 4Om
3 60; common stock heifers, SO 90; besC
feeding steers, 900 to 1000 lbs. de-
horned. SO 50m3 10: export bulls, 81 90
"a rs Jersey bulls, 50 SOFAS 90; bo.
$40 Oo@47 90; mediums. s32 90 40 90;
IS 5Om9 00 fair to good 81 SOFAS 90,
Hogs-Medium and heavy, IS As q
as co. roughs, 81 1904 so; all sold;
Sheep-Best western lambs, SO $50
90; natives. SO eOm7 90; fair to good.
8 OO mixed sheep, 81 S5 "a so; fair to
good, 81 00d4 25; culls. bucks. 50 90
~ 20: wethers. yearlings, 50 20 %
Detroit-Cash sales wheat-No. 1
| white. 9sc: No. red spot. 81; May.
| 900 bu at 99c. 5000 bu at 9sS.c. 1000
bu at 9s%c. $4,000 bu at 99c; July, 5000
Corn-No. 3 mixed. 44lkc; No. 3 yell
| low cars at 47c by sample 1 car az
| $50. ! car at 40c per bu
| Oats-No 3 white spot. car at 80 u c.
| / car at AN, | car at 43Ac; by sam
1 pie, cars at 42hc, ! car at 42hc per
\ Blu
Rye-No 2 spot. car at e7Hc per bu.
Beans-Spot and February, $50 bid:
| March. 81 SO bid
Chicago.-cash sales: No. spring
| wheat SSM97c; No. g. s0m94c; No.
red. sSs as shc; No 2 corn. 4shc; No.
| yellow. 49hc; No. oats, 40h ale:
| good feeding barley. 39641c; fair To
choice mating, arouse; No 1 naxseed
81 liz.
Heavy rain has prevailed over north
| Crn California. The cereal and fruit
crops in California will likely prove
almost equal TO the average.
William A. MCGOWAN. the default
ing secretary of the University OF Cal
| i-ornia has hppu canfonced IN eix
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

Twenty thousand Japanese troops
land In Chcmnlpo.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-02-18

Chicago.-cash sales: No . spring
yeS ss ssSsS; No NO c s3'ss No NO
2 yellow. 49kc; No. oats, 40h d41c:
No. 2 white. 40m43&c No. rye. SEC:
good feeding barley. 39641c; fair to
choice mating, 47@5sc; No l flaxseed,
81 1ia
The Washington times., 1904-07-01
VERMONT REPUBLICANS
NAME STATE TICKET
c. J. Bell Nominated for Governor.
- Roosevelt's Nomination De-
claIed Wise.

MONTPELIER. Vt. july THE Re
publican State convention here has
nominated c. J. Bell. Of Walden, for
governor; c. II. Stearns. Of johnson.
Lieutenant governor; F. G. Fleetwood
OF Morrisville. secretary Of state; II. +.
Graham, Of Craftsbury. State auditor.
and John L. Bacon, Of White River
Junction. State treasurer
Among other things the platform de-
clares that in the nomination u Theo-
dore Roosevelt TO be the tweuty-sixth
President Of the United States. Eve rec
ognize that the same careful selection
and wise choice that has heretofore so
abuudanuy and successfully appealed
70 the courage and patriotism and the
devotion OF Republicans throughout our
land, and believe by mis- election the
continued prosperity Of the people OF
the whole United States. irrespective OF
creed. color. or political Civilizations. viii
be assured"
The platform a $50 recommends q fur
her two years travel Of the license law
after IL shall have been amended. and
recommends creating the Office Of at
tOrney general
The Washington times., 1904-07-01
BRYAN MIGHT BOLT
MAN WHO BOITED HIN
Chairman Jones Unable to Say What
Peerless Leader Would Do if Cleve-
land Is Nominated.

PITTSBURG, July 1-James X. Jones,
national chairman Of the Democratic
party. passed through Pittsburg on his
way from the East last night. Mr..
Jones. while waiting for engines TO shift
on the limited. said:
ct do not believe there viii be any
bolt by Mr.. Bryan at the ST. Louis con-
ventiOn. 1 have thought so little about
IL that l have never even discussed II
with Mr.. Bryan I think he will go
along IL Judge Parker Is nominated,
but 1 don't know what he would do If
q man who bolted him should be nam
ed. | don't know what he would do II
Mr. Cleveland Is the nominee: but that
is a remote possibility.
The greatest issue in the platform
will be. in my opinion, the regulation
and control OF trusts. II seems to me
more people are interested in IL than
any other question of the day. There
will be a tariff revision plank, but there
viii be no free silver.
L think that Judge Parker VIII be the
strongest man at the opening OF the
convention. Hearst will be next. Sen
ator German has gained strength late
~, and is stronger now than ne ever
was, but his name may never get before
the convention. There are more dele
gates than ever before going 10 this
convention without a clear idea OF what
they want. The uninstructed delegates
will wait until they get to 81. Louis
and meet other men before they make
up their minds.
Il have a preference for the nominal
ton, but I have not talked about that,
and will not now. I do not think that
4 nomination Will be made on the first
ballot, but Judge Parker may be strong
enough 10 get away with IL.
The Washington times., 1904-07-01
SENATOR CLARKS
HEALTH RESTORED
Millionaire Statesman Con-
suited Specialist.
OPERATION UPON HIS NECK
Will Visit Worlds Fair and Look After
Political Fences-GeIman and
Russians.

NEW YORK, July Senator William
A. Clark Of Montana. who went TO
Europe three months ago for his health.
has returned.
While IN Italy he underwent an opera
ton on his neck, from which he has
entirely recovered. His general health is
improved, and he looks much better
than ne did when he went away.
II was said that fear Of tuberculosis
caused Clark 10 drop his ergrossing
business and political duties, and sail
first for the West Indies, and later FOR
Europe.
He consulted pulmonary specialists in
Milan and Berlin, and spent weeks in
travel.
Will Co 70 St. Loris.
Senator Clark will go 70 st. Louis i'm
medietely 20 attend the fair, and will
make a trip through Arizona, to examine
mining properties. He will then go TO
Montana TO look after his political
fences.
All Europe Is discussing the manner
in which Germany is supplying Russia
with artillery" he said. 1T Is all the
more astonishing when the fact is
understood that Germany is regarded IS
the sworn enemy Of Russia. People
can't understand why the Germans
should furnish their enemy with the
means of carrying on was.