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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14

him to hoCsa On the outskirts of Paris. called lce,h and summoned one of the Comte's friends. whose name he had given him before the duel for use in any such emergency. Together they combated the enormous loss of blood end weakness that fol. lowed. On convalescing. his friend. learning of the kings expression of satisfaction in the supposed death of the Comte. hurried him away to an estate in Brittany. There they abode together for many months, riding and hunting.
 As spring came his faithful confi- dant went to Paris to see if it were safe for him to come to life again. He re- turned in a month with bad news. One of the Comte's numerous pecula- tions in the state funds. which he had committed while secretary to Colbert, had come to light. rendering it hazard ous for him to appear again in Paris or even remain in France. for if by any chance he were apprehended it would mean the loss of his head. According ly. they laid their plans and he was hurried aboard the next ship that sailed for New France. This happened to be the one on which Renee travelled. Both of them seeking to escape ob- seryation seldom left their cabins. Hence it was that each was ignorant of the others presence.
 Bearing letter to Duchesneau from q friend. the Comte presented himself at the palace immediately upon his ar- rival. Staying at the palace he soon became acquainted with all of Duchess neau's friends and agents. It was there that he met Madame Bizard. who had come to make her regular report to the intendant. of all she had learned. He had refrained from going about the city to any great extent, hence had never seen Renee: and it was while on an errand for Duchesneau that he had caught a glimpse of Madame Bizard's face at the window, and. remember ing her invitation to call. had stopped. Well supplied with money. which he spent carelessly. he soon made many friends. Seeing the impression the young man had made upon the suscep- tible Madame Bizard. Duchesneau urged him to continue in his atten. tions. hoping that the young Comto might be thus thrown with Lieut.. Bi- gard in a friendly way and ultimately win him over 10 the side of the fn- tendant.
 Frontenac before long became con- ecious of new force that was aiding his enemy. insidiously undermining his influence among many of his adher- ents- He was at a loss to account for this, and is was some time ere he sus- pected the stranger. Finally. several discoveries confirmed his suspicious. and he reslized tha: in the person of the young man there lay . useful ally for the inteniant and . dangefuus enemy to himself He v1s pOwefieo tp e ae1tAiA& hovsveE. e ths ce4kA.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14

ed about tho opened gate with sladr iess to welcome their delivsrers. Renee proud and smiling. stood amongst them.
 As the party drew near, the leader. . young man. stepped forward. "Grace . Dieu! We have arrived in time. Where is your commander"
 Imagine his surprise when the flgure of a2nun, wearing . mans hat and still. holding her gun In her hands, stepped forward swithFa sparkle in her eye gave . stiff military. sSlute, saying, Il am he. mon general" Then as a feeling of unrestrainable weariness seized her frame, "the garrison is relieved; re- sign my post; receive my arms" She attempted to hold out the gun to him as' he approached. but her eyes closed, her body swayed, and she fell.
 The young man sprang forward with a glad cry of Renee, my beloved"! as he caught her falling figure. But, the ears of the brave defender of the seigniory were dulled, so that she could not hear. <
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Name Was Appropriate.

''I have come," said the old subscriber, ''to complain about your report of my daughters wedding"
 What was the matter with it?" dc. manded the editor. ,.. . Well; her name is Gratia, but yous printed 1t 'Gratis.'" Gas
 That's not so bad. She was given away, wasn't ?"-Tit-B Bits. &
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
CHAPTER XVI.

RELATES THE EVENTS THROtGH
 WHICH BIRD IN THE HAND BE-
 CAME TWO IN THE BUSH.
 Week after week followed with dreams of home, of green fields and trees and brooks, interspersed with glimpses of sad. patient. sympathetic faces of nuns and the rustling of their holy garments. which seemed like the sound of angels wings. and Renee awakened to realization that the former were but dreams and the rest full assurance that the latter were al- ways near to comfort and protect her. Some spoke of ship fever contracted on the voyage during which two mem- bers of the crew had died. notwith-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14


 TUNES OF LOVE AND WAR MAY
 BE INTERwovEN.
 If the French had dangers and dis turbances within the citadel of Quebec, the white settlers and seigneurs out side the protection of it's guns were menaccd by perils even more deadly. The great red plague had broken out again. From the southward 1t came creeping up in tiny patches here and there throughout the forest, stealing noiselessly through sunlight and shade, creeping stealthily from tree to tree. gliding steadily onward towards the north. Often two or more of these patches met. coalesced. then moved ahead again. growing more wary as the river was approached. hiding be- hind rotting logs and beneath tangled underbrush all the day and issuing forth at night to resume the broken journey. At last the outer edge of the pest reached the brink of the St. Lawrence and peered furtively from behind the parted foliage for any sight of life upon the surface of the water, then retreated into the darkness. there to skuik in fiendish preparation. Along the shore it sped opposite Que bee and down the river towards the sea
 One right the settlers heard the moaning of the wind and the splash ing of the spring rain. and smiled and thought how needful 1t vas for the tender. growing crops. But men neither smile nor tend crops when the red plague is abroad That night the stream was crossed and the unseen scourge spread itself through the miasmafic bozs. hiding within the dark recesses of the virgin woods all si- lent mysterious. noxious- Then when all the clearines had beea suFrUunde1 end tAe 6arinsD 2 . e1D11y nieAe
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(To be continued.)
The Customary Solution.

"Why do you have so many rattle- snakes in your village?" asked the vis- Hing owl.
 Well" replied the prairie dog, ''wa can't suppress the rattlesnake evil, of course, but we regulate it."
 How do you regulate it?'
 "Why, we let them settle down among us wherever they choose. and then. we- we ostracize them socially and keep out of their way."-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14

come the Indians!" and as he spoke she saw some 50 or 60 painted savages break from cover. As they sped to- wards the gate, the brave boy urged her on, yet keeping . pace behind so as to guard her. The distance was but short, and the Indians, seeing they could not capture them, stopped and began to fire. The bullets whizzed by the ears of the fugitives, but they remained unhurt. The woman reached the gate before them and would have shut it in their faces had not Renee called to her to wait. Once inside, the two fastened it securely. Renee has, tened to find the men. but no one was in sight There was little time to lose. so after sending the boy to find them she set about herself to inspect the defenses. It had been so long since any danger had presented itself that they had been allowed to get out of repair. She found that several of tho palisades had fallen down. leaving openings through which the enemy could easily enter. By this time the boy mad returned. bringing with him only his brother'and the octogenarian, both of them willing but feeble hands. The soldiers and the women were not to be found With encouraging words Renee made use of the material she had. and with their assistance soon raised the falleL palisades into pod ton again She then directed one Cf the boys to fire at the Indians from the loophoIes. while the other beat . drum violently. She then vert to the blockhouse where the ammunition vas stored and there found the two soldierS huddled up in . dark corner with the women folks. one hiding his head, tAe other with lighted match in his hand- s What are yUa doingr Renee cfied-
 T sAAn HgAt ths p0voR an1 11ov - an -" v1o tAe rsu1y.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Arrived at Last.

Oyama weighs nearly 200 pounds. At last big men may have hero to pit against the Alexanders, Wellingtons, Napoleans and Grants, to whom the lit. tie fellows always refer when the ques- tion of fighting comes up.-Chicago Rec. ord-H Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
Why Night Falls.

The night falls and I'll tell you why. So listen well and hark, The reason Is. of course. because
 It stumbles in the dark. Chicago Cknonicle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
"Birds of a Feather-n

BlrpS or a Eeather-" Frivolous Girl to peacock-Whal makes you so proud? Peacock-For the same reason you are; pride and fine feathers are my only possessions Detroit E-ee Press,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
The Si6n of the Cross.

1 Powerfully Constructed, Magnif-' gently Produced, Elaborately Cos tuned, Gorgeously Pictured, Unani- mously Indorsed by Press and Clergy!
 Prices are 25. B. 30, 75c and $1.OO. Sale of seats Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14

standing tie fact that she had been ashore full month before falling ill Others shook their heads and whis-
 pered something about a strange dis ease. lately found among the Indians. that seized upon the mind as well as the body All agreed that it would need every effort to strengthen the reakenei frame ard renew the brain that seemed to rally rost tsrdiIy- In reality it was the dcubIe blow of tse nevs 0f her lovers unfaithfuIness, and the Bisht of the man she feared and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-14
PoL1s HEATER.

FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 14. Fred G. Berger and R. G. Craerin
 Present Wilson Barrett's Great Lenten Play,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
Slightly sarcastic.

Doesn't it make you weary to read the
rot Of those rattlebrain idiots Of the Chi
cago press who are repeatedly rdiculing
the country papers on their localsP
These by lunch counter fiends think
it awfully funny when some country
newspaper says. "Hiram Slocum has
sold his Holstein COW to Ed Childress.
But of course it is just the proper caper
when they say, Mrs. Franklin Oliver
Lowden has just returned from the Ep-
som Lorimer kennels" Oh. that's great.
That bull pup would bring about so cents
in the dog pound, while Slocum's COW
would sell for $50 in the dark.
It's frightfully ridiculous to report that
Tom Davis went over to Guard Point to
see his best girl throw shoe, but if VIII
liam Henry Harrison Pook, the society
leader, was in Milwaukee to see Miss
Gertie Pabst they would slober over halt
a column and have three pictures Of Ger
tie and William Henry on the'front page.
That's all right!--Gallatin GILL Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22

Ben p. Angel is home to tpeisd the
Fourth of July vacation with his parents.
The Rev. W. M. Warlow will read
morning prayer and celebrate the Holy
Communion ard preach sermon in the
Woodman Hall on Sunday next at lo;5o.
Every member Of the Royal Neighbors
are earnestly requested to be present at
their next regular meeting June 9th, as
there is business Of importance to be
voted on.
Miss Lena Leonard is homs for the
summer and requests those desiring les
sons in voice culture to apply early.
Terms rs cents lesson or $1,000 for a
term Of fifteen lessons.
Miss Lena Leonard returned Saturday
from River Falls, Wis, and will re-
main here during the summer vacation.
She goes to Ann Arbor this week to at
tend graduation exercises at the uniyer-
sity.
The weather being favorable the La
dies Aid Society Of the M. E. church dis
posed of a large amount Of ice cream at
the social held on Henry Gilmores lawn
last Saturday evening. Receipts about
ten dollars and very enjoyable time
had.
DR.. Bell has returned from Lansing
and Ann Arbor where he was all last
week. While away he was informed Of
his reappointment as member Of the State
Medical Board OF Registration, the APP
pointment is for term of years which
will give the doctor continuous term Of
ten years on the board should he serve
till the end Of the term.
Frank Foy, son Of Mike Foy, aged Is,
was riding to town in a carriage with
relatives last Tuesday and when nearing
the city was taken with a fit The LAD
was carried into Pecks Shoe Store and
DR.. Dutt was summoned, who soon had
him restored to consciousness. His peo-
pie were very much alarmed about him
as he is not subject to them.
Joseph Cobb and wife arrived home
Tuesday evening and thirty-fiye or forty
of his neighbors and friends, both old,
young and middle-aged gave them roy
al welcome in the shape Of serenade out
side OF the house with numerous instru-
ments. When the first song and music
struck up Mr.. and Mrs. Cobb flung the
doors wide open, invited the crowd in and
joined with them in the fun they had pre-
pared for the occasion and the company
were treated to refreshments. They
wished Mr.. and Mrs. Cobb long life and
prosperity in hearty congratulations be-
fore their departure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
samuel skeilenger Obituary,

Samuel Alexander Skellenger was born
at Lima, New York, Dec. 2. 1889, and
died at his farm in Disco, Ionia county
Mich, June S, 1905, aged GO years,
mos. and 3 days.
At the age OF five he accompanied his
pal ents to Macomb county this state, and
after remaining there short time located
in Ionia county, which has been his home
for the last a. years. He was married
to Miss Martha u. Joslin, June 90, 1862
Enlisted in the 10th Mich. Cav. Feb. 8
1865, and was discharged from the hos
pital at Memphis. Tenn, Nov l 2 of the
same year. Deceased leaves widow
two sons and a daughter. R. j. Skellen-
ger Of Kalamazoo. Will r. Skellenger Of
Battle Creek, and Mrs. Jay Hubbard o.
Bsding; also two brothers and two
sisters, Lemuel and Henry Skellenger, anc
Mrs. A. J. Dicken and Mrs. Abe Huff
The funeral was held Sunday at tn,
church in Smyrna where a large numbe
Of friends assembled to pay their last re
spects to an honorable citizen.
The G. A. r. Post Of which he was
member, escorted the body to the GENE
terry and held the usual ceremonies at tn
grave of their dead comrade
The floral offerings were many an,
beautiful. Rev. A. Secord pastor Of tn
Congregational church offlciated. preach
ing a fine sermon from Psalms lz-l5.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
Geo. w. davenport Dead.

Geo. w. Davenport, Of Dandy, resi-
dent Of that township for so years was
found dead Sunday morning at his home.
He was "a years old and it is supposed
was stricken with apoplexy.
Early in the morning Nelson Atwell,
who does the chores, brought the milk
to Mr.. Davenport's kitchen door and
found it locked. Going to the front door
he found this open and on the kitchen
floor. attired only in shirt, was the
body Of his employer He had been dead
several hours, and decomposition had
already started.
He was wealthy reported 10 he worth
$4,000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
The supreme shrine.

The Supreme Shrine order Of the
White Shrine Of Jerusalem viii hold rs
9th annual session in Grand Rapids,
June 2sth and 29th The supreme Of
ficers and delegates will be entertained
by the members Of Palestine Shrine No.
/.
The following is the order Of business:
wEoNEsDAY,'9 a.
OpeninR Of Supreme Shrine in regular
form
Roll Call.
Address Of welcome Mrs Carrie
Westover, Of Grand Rapids.
Response Mrs. Clara Stanton. W. H.
p, Of Belding.
Reception Of honored guests
Address of S. w. H. Prestess.
Address Of s. Chancellor
Appointment Of Committee on Division
and Reference.
WEDNESDAY, 2P.
Report Of committee on credentials.
Report Of Supreme Worthy Scribe
Report of Supreme WORTH Treasurer
Report Of Standing Comm ttees
WEDNESDAY EVENING. z:59 p ~
Exemphfication of Ritual by Palestine
Shrine No. /
THuRsD6Y,9 a. w.
Miscellaneous business
L
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
W II y
xl~-~rxlrM~-~nHnss
1 Should Open an Ac-
count with the Bel
ding Savings Bank

Because | will avoid mistakes in
handling and counting money used IN
business transactions.
Because | will make payments by
check and avoid disputes and litlga-
tion over payments which have not
been properly credited.
Because / will avoid the experience
of being held up by foOtpads who are
looking for the man who carries
money on his person.
Because I will acquire habits OF
thrift and economy and a desire to
save up money.
Because | will render a service TO
the community in contributing 10 its
active working capital.
Because will establish a credit
which will enable me TO borrow funds
when such course becomes neces
sary or advantageous.
Because | will be the recipient OF
many favors and benefits usually &C
corded by banks TO their depositors.
Because / will have the benefit OF
the advice aud counsel OF my banker
I'm financial matters in which he Is re-
garded as an expert.
W. S. LAMBERTS0N. Cashiei
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
LaDue-Dick.

Mr.. Lyle LaDue, Of this city, and Miss
Bessie Dick, Of Northplains, were mar
ried last week. According to the Lyons
Herald Mr. LaDue is plucky. He could
not get train on account Of the FLOOD
and the paper speaks Of it thusly:
1T takes more than storm to keep q
determined young man from getting
married. Lyle LaDue, Of Belding, walk
ed from Muir to Iona one day last week
and procured license to wed Miss Bes-
sic Dick, of North Plains
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22

f. e. Lesster, Of Grattan. announces
2 dancing party on the evening Of July
9Th. His music will be the Weeks
Squfres orchestra and Warren Squires
the veteran prompter, win do the calling
although Mr.. Squres is getting well a onE
no years he enjoys the dance as well as
be did fifty years ago He attended the
Cass Madison benefit held there recently
and made the trip from Grand Rapids in
an automobile.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
The Gay Mr.. Davis.

There was a good audience present at
the opera house last Thursday night to
witness the play The Gay Mr. Davis
given by home talent under the auspices
Of the Modern Woodmen. The charac-
tiers, all Of them except Mr. Eugene Pei
tier, were Belding people and they did
their parts exceedingly well. The play
is a good one full Of fun and the large. au-
dence was well pleased. Mr. Peltier as
the Gay Mr.. Davis, made the most of the
part,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
sundny schooI Excursion.

The INSTRUMENTATION Sunday Schoo
Association Of lonia county will run their
annual excursion to Grand Ledge on
Tuesday, June o. Leave Beldlng $50
a. m. rate IS cents; leave Chadwick
Z:l5 a. m, rate 80 cents; leave Orleans
Z;2o a. m, rate 20 cents; leave Hayncr
1883 m, rate 65 cents. All children
over six years old half fare, except that
cents must end with naught or five. that
is to say, the half of 55 cents will be so
cents, etc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
.RTH OF JULY LOW RATES vi.
PERE MARQUETTE.


Some day you will get a bad scare,
when you feel a pain in your bowels.
and fear appendicitis. Safety lies in
Or. Kings New Life Pills, sure cure,
for all bowel and stomach diseases,
such as headache. biliousness, costive-
ness. etc. Guaranteed at Cornell Bros.
drug store, only 25c. Try them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
Thu Children,s Favorlte.

For cought. whooping cough, etc.
One Minute Cough Cure is the child
rens favorite This is because it con
tains no opiate, is perfectly harmless,
tastes good and cures Sold by W. l.
Bededict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
PERE MARQUETTE

Lansing. rate Z5c; Island Lake. s so;
Detroit, $500. Sunday July End. Train
will leave Belding at Z:lo a. m. See
posters or ask agents for particulars.
Grand Rapids, Sunday, July 2nd rate
Csc. Train will leave Bedding at 1922.
See posters or ask agents for partlcu-
lars.
FOURTH OF JULY LOW RATES VIA
PERE MARQUETTE.
Ask agents for rates and particulars OF
Fourth of July excursions. Tickets good
going on July / , 2, and A. and good for
return until July S.
Grand Rapids, Sunday June 25. Rate
csc. Train will leave Bedding at 1922
a. m. See posters or ask agents for par
ticuars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
Advertised Letters.

Miss Nina Brown, Mr.. F. BIER. Mrs.
Mary English. Miss Stella Lee. Mr. Clyde
Mathews, Ernie Martin. S. (. Smith. Miss
Mabel Wilson.
IN u WILSON u M
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
FOR RENT
HELP WANTED

Wanted Immediately-A few strong
honest energetic capable young men Of
good character to learn the operation OF
street cars, either as motormen or con-
ductors. Good wages, permanent posi-
tion Apply Immediately either by per-
son or by letter.
Saginaw Valley Traction Co.,
Saginaw Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
BUSINESS LOCALS
FOR SALE

Cottage lots for sale on Pleasant
Park, Long Lake Morton =. Hall,
Belding. II. f. ID. 10.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
MISCELLANEOUS
Wood Notice.

Take Notice After July lst all saw
mill wood will be sold only for cash on
delivery. Persons buying same buy it
with this understanding E. (. Cook.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
Fountain Pens

Can anything be more useful
for LIES work than n good fountain
pen. The Parker Lucky Curve Foun-
tain Pen is guaranteed not to leak.
If it does not work rightit can be sent
back to Parker and he will make ID
right | furnish sworn statement 10
that effect. si,6o tosi Cheaper pens
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
LOST AND FOUND

Found A brown Peggy pocket book
Owner paying for this adv and proving
property can have same by calling at the
Banner office
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-22
Bay Rum

The best Bay Rum have
seen-in half pint fancy perfume bot.
ties, soc. Toughens the face when
used after shaving. Removes dandruG
and cleans scalp when used for tire
hair, Cheap Bay Rum loo and l5c for
big bottles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-01-22
j. l.. KELLER, Pastor.


II will soon be time to plant trees.
Ardmore, always forging to the front
will plant trees in great numbers this
year if she would keep pace with other
towns where Civic Leagues are eX-
pendirig thought, time and omeny in the
praiseworthy efforts to add to the com
fort health and beauty OF the localitv
Let us not set apart one day, calling
it Arbor day-but let every day be au
Arbor day while tree planting time
lasts
The president of the American Civ
ic Association, j. Horace Mcfarland,
in his talks on a more beautiful Amer
lea urges the systematic planting OF
trees
They shade and ornament the
streets; screen and shade the home
and beautify the lawns and parks ;
and from a business point OF view,
the added value they give to a piece
of property can not be estimated.
Let us plant trees and plant them
intelligently and carefully A success.
ful tree grower of Ardmore says they
need cultivation more than they need
water, but thanks to a fine system OF
waterworks they can have both.
For the narrow street plant trees
Of upright growth in the broader
avenues, let the king of American
trees, grace itself young or old-the
majestic elm-grow with reasonable
freedom.
The best effect is obtained by plant.
ing one kind throughout the length Of
street. The red elm, the American
linden, the tulip, the sweet gum, the
pin-oak and the blackberry are named
as suitable trees for street and lawn.
The residents Of each street should
call a meeting at one of their homes,
discuss the location, and suitability
for suggested varieties OF trees, vote
and decide upon the kind and proceed
10 set them out.