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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05

thought the people had made no mis-
take n entrusting HIM tothe position.
Russell A. Alger was the next
speaker called for and after thanking
the people for the kind demonstra-
tion in his behalf, said that with the
entire Legislature Republican, very
grave responsibility rested upon the
party and hoped in the course of their
deliberations there would be nothing
done that should in any way injure
the best interests and well fare of the
state.
Chairman Rich then said that while
we had no more United States sena-
tors present, we had some present
who would like very much TO be sena-
tors. This was a signal for one of
the grandest ovations ever rendered
the distinguished representative from
this district. Mr.. Smith came TO the
front rather reluctantly, and smiling
ly remarked that he was hardly sure
whether he was next i'll line or had
been passed. He thanked the people
for the kind demonstration accorded
him and said that first of all he
wished to thank the man who had
nearly quarter of century ago
given him his first start in public life
by appointing him as page in the
same chamber in which he was then
talking, ana turning around, he shook
the hand of Chairman Rich. He said
that it had dawned upon him of late
that perhaps it was better 10 give
than TO receive, and that this was
one of the happy moments of his life.
Congressman Edwin DENLY, of De-
troit, also spoke briefly and said that
he would at any and all times stand
ready to follow in the footsteps Of the
distinguished United States senator's
in any way except that of public
speaker, but he felt entirely =incapa-
citated for such duties as those.
The meeting then closed by the large
crowd joining in singing America.
In the evening it is estimated that
from 10000 to $1,000 persons joined
the line that filed past the new state
Off and shook their hands, 1t
was a day long to be remembered.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05
WATCHED YEAR OUT
silk city Lodge 1. q. q. II. and II. ID.
Lodge Welcomed the New Year
Saturday Night

The Oddfel.ows of Silk City lodge
and the Rebekah Degree lodge OBJ
served custom Saturday night
which they originated in this city
four years ago, that of holding a
watch meeting until the hour of II
O'Clock should usher in the new year.
Each member of the fraternity are
allowed to invite a friend and on this
occasion about 225 persons were pres
ent and the pleased look on the faces
of all gave evidence that they we're
in a happy frame of mind.
Frank III. Totten was master of
ceremonies and the committee of ar
rangements, besides decorating the
hall artistically, had secured the SER
vices of the Belding orchestra which
gave fine selections of music during
the evening. The program was an
excellent one and of such a varied
nature that no one could get sleepy if
they wanted to do so.
Rev. +. T. Porter, of the Church of
Christ, offered the invocation, then
came the "Crowning of the New Year
Queen" very prettily done bv eight
children, Hazel Price being the
queen. Coral Kale spoke "Poor Lit
tie Blossom;" Hazel Price, Tommy
and the Ginger Snaps" Ray Price,
"When Adam was a Kid" Merl Cot
trell, "The Teachers Pet;" Lyle M.
Totten, "The Good Samaritan" Mrs.
Adah f. Luck, How ruby" played,
and Miss Chcrie Campbell gave a.
fine piano solo. All the numbers on
the program we're well rendered and
loudly applauded, especially those
rendered by the little folks.
d. T.. Mcclure, of Lansing, WIS in
troduced by Chairman Totten aid de-
livered fine address on ''The Message
of Oddfellowship;" he talked for
nearly an hour and half and made
many telling points in favor of that
fraternal organization which lame
into existence eighty-six years ago |
founded on the principles of Fiend-
ship, Love and Truth, of what ! had |
done and was still doing towarfmak-
ing society and the world bettf. He
eulogized the Rebekah Degre and |
maid a high compliment To tie ladies 1
of the order as being strong Nactors
in its support and of an uplift in its
social life. Mr.. Mcclure mictuated
his splendid remarks with nany apt
illustrations which kept th audience
in good humor and complicated Silk
City Lodge in it's custom ohrranging
for a watch meeting each ew Years
eve. The audience wouldhaye been
willing to have sat anoth' hour and
listened to him, so well VIE they en-
tertained.
Homer Unger served ne supper
in the banquet room antthe hour
for the first wishing of 'appy New
Year" had passed before had been
served.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05

For backache and kiddisorders
take Celery King, the laxative.
1t will relieve you very;kly, for
Celery King Is the great cor back
ache as well az headache.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05
A BIG SHIPMENT

Belding Bros. & Co. Made one Tues
day 200 Pounds of SILK.
Belding Bros. & Co. made one of the
largest shipments of SILK on tuesday
that they have ever made from this
city. 1t consisted of - cases, the
com bined weight of which was l,2OO
pounds, all OF which had been manu-
factured in their mills here.
The shipment of course was not con-
signed to any one place, but was scat
tered all over the country and was a
big advertisement for the Silk City,
whose nrme is synonomous with the
leading factors in this great industry.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05
THE SALE A HUMMER
Going on at the Hub and Big Crowds
Come in Datly-Goods sold Re-
diculously Low.


The big sale of clothing and fur
nishings advertised for ten days be-
ginning Saturday last proves to oe all
it was advertised. Crowds of eager
buyers every day since the sale began
testify TO the success of this sale.
Those who have purchased say that
the prices at the sale were inst as ad-
vertised and that the high-class goods
carried in the regular stock are being
sold at an exceedingly low figures
they are advertised TO be sold at.
The sale is being conducted in the
right manner and is great success
because it has been thoroughly and
intelligently advertised and every
thing exactly as advertised, is being
sold at advertised prices. The first
day convinced buyers of this and
hence the continued patronage of the
same. The sale continues for ten
days only and those who have goods
in the clothing line to buy should not
miss it. Remember too, that those
who attend early get the pick of the
stock and that many of the biggest
bargains are being closed out daily.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05
A WOODMAN NETTING
High Officers of Modern Nodman of
America to Visit BeldiICamp.
Joint Installation to III Held.

A Joint installation of thNoodman
and Royal Neighbor offics will be
held at their hall in this y on the
evening of January 9th, ant is ex-
pected that Director ]. G. rms, Cen
eral John II. Mitchell, Cols. J. De-
Long, d. d. H. c.. J. L. Mgan and
possibly E j. Bullard, will present
on this occasion.
The object OF the visit i5 create
enthusiasm along the lind Wood
craft, and to introduce Co. j. De-
Long to the Woodmen of lding, as
he will remain in this cityr thirty
days and will endeavor to in one
hundred members for Belg Camp,
and also organize degreeam for
the camp.
Col. DeLong was the oriator of
the drill manual commit and is
is also Judge Advocate CT of the
department of justice of tUniform
Foresters M. w. A., and tBelding
Camp is indeed fortunate obtain
the services of such mart is ex-
pected that j. L. Morgan act as
installing officer. A band will be
served at the close and general
good slime is anticipat Every
Woodman and Royal Neipr should
| bo present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05
COOK SOLEMN OATHS
lew state Officers We're Sworn in
Last Monday.
Mighty Host Witnessed the Impos-
ing Ccremonies-TheB Banner
Reporter saw the solemn
Proceedings.

Seldom in the history of a great
hte like Michigan does it fall to the
\ of man TO witness a grander and
pre- IMPOSING spectacle than that
hich was witnessed by the large con-
.irse ot people who gathered at the
pitol City on Monday last to see
|$ induction into Office of the vari-
RerSons who, by virtue of a ma
4 OF the votes of a free people,
>Iichosen to guide the great
state safely over its next BIZ
4 2yage.
the strains of sweet music
n .et'by the band from the State
astral School, the people found
4 kir way the House of Representa-
\ es and crowded their way into the
4 cious chamber until every inch of
hilable space on both the main iloor
b gallery had been taken and hun
Ids more we're clamoring for ad-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05

When bilious try a dose OF Cham ber-
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
realize for once how quickly first
class up-to-date medicine will correct
the disorder. For sale by Connell Bros
Pharmists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05

Two million Americans suffer the
torturing pangs of dyspepsia. No need
to. Burdock Blood Bitters cures. At
any drug store,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-01-05
County Deputy SITs.

Sheriff Fales has re.apted the
old force to serve the sd term,
they are under sheriff, j. brown OF
Lyons; deputy sheriffs, sR. Tay-
lor, Lee Bull, Ionia: Geoawford,
Belding; Chas Workman. 10: VIM.
Sherman, Muir; Phil Ta, Sara
nae: Frank Lowrey, Cd; N. L
Sanborn, Portland; RlcI Hines,
Berlin; Mark HoppOup smyrna
Firman Hudson, ClarkS; +. T..
Clark, Hubbardston.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20

sible for you to turn yourself to a
proper account, or circumstances may
have really been against you. But
whether 1t Is bad luck, fatallsm or fol.
~, Is entirely outside OF my province
to determine.
No, my friend, l am refusing you
the loan for other reasons, purely self.
ish.
The fact Is that l like you. Your
faults, so long as they do not obtrude
themselves upon me, do not matter.
But your virtues have contributed
much to my pleasure and satisfaction
in the past and to be candid with you
am just grasping enough to wish
them to continue to do so in the flu.
ture
The moment that we tamper with
money affairs all will then be over.
You may be scamp or scalawag
What matters this to me so long rs
this part of you does not bother me-
Or if you are simply unfortunate the
same result follows.
And So my friend, | say to YOU II
you will, borrow the money of soma
other.
But leave the rest of yourself to me
Life.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20

The King of Siam cut the first turf
for the railroad at Bangkok. The
Minister of Public Works read a short
address, to which the King replied.
and then the King, taking an ivory
handled spade, thrust the silver blade
into the turf, which he transferred to
an ebony wheelbarrow. The crown
prince trundled the wheelbarrow along
a carpeted track about thirty yards in
length, followed by the King, the royal
family, and the assembled guests. The
turf, when removed from the ebony
wheelbarrow. was sprinkled with con-
secrated water from golden ever by
four priests. The national anthem was
played, and that ended the ceremony.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20
CONCERNING MARRYING AGE.
Figures Indicate that the Percentage
of Youthful Marriages Ia Small.

of Youthful Marriages IL Small.
that girls should not marry until they
are 20 has naturally caused consider
abel discussion among those most in
| terested-the girls themselves. their
parents and the young men who do
not want to wait for a bride until she
Is verging on old maidhOod.
The first question of interest Is
matter of fact: Are our girls generally
marrying at too early an age2 Some
light Is thrown on this matter by City
Registrar McGlenan, of Boston, In the
Globe of that city. He shows that In
the year 1902, out of 6,172 brides only
100, or a little more than per cent,
were less than 49, While more than
half the total number were under Is,
yet Also, more than two-thirds Of the
whole number of brides, were mar
ried between the ages of 20 and 20"
These figures, the registrar thinks
''dO not indicate that all girls are mar.
rying at an abnormally early age"
Other writers on the subject testify
that marriage is entered into by both
sexes at later average age than in
former generations In this country.
There are many reisons for this be
sides wise paternal supervision and ths
individual good SEMI of young people.
The growing independence Of women,
the more extensive fields for their en-
ployment that have opened the longer
period given 10 education, operates to
deter marriage, as the increased cost
of the welded state deters many young
men until they can afford it,"
There can be no doubt that this
tendency is wholesome and sensible.
The average girl does not reach her
full mental and physical maturity I'M
Ill she Is "A at least and her choice
OF husband is likely to be more iT-
telligently made If she gives Gerst
time for observation and reflection. Ba
sides, she Is entitled to a reasonable
period of freedom and fun-incIuding
coquetry, which, while natural and
charming in girls, IS not becoming or
always safe IN young matrons who
married too early TO have had their
York World.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20

New York, May 10. - Abe Levy,
who defended Nan Patterson on her
three trials for murder, has withdrawn
finally and absolutely from the case.
He announced this Immediately fol-
lowing the report in the newspapers
that the actress had signed contract
to appear on the stage next week.
Levy made it plain he wants the pub
lie mind disposed of the idea that he
or his firm is in the position of theatre
cal advance agent for the woman who
stood in the shadow of the electric
chair only few days ago.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20
JUDGE HUNT TO TRY CASES.
Will Probably Take up the Work of
Probing Land Frauds.

Washington, May 13.-Attorney Gen
eral Moody had a conference with the
president regarding the successor to
Charles B. Bellinger, district Judge for
the district of Oregon, who died Fri
day night Judge Bellinger was to
have tried the case of Senator J. H,
Mitchell and others indicated for con-
spiracy to defraud the government In
certain land cases. No decision has
yet been reached as to who will be
appointed as Judge Bellinger's success
sor. The situation in Oregon is pc
culiar. One senator and one repre-
sentative are under indictment. They
can not be consulted, of course, as to
the appointment. In view of the con-
dition existing, it is quite probable
that Judge William H. Hunt of Mon
tana will be designated to try the land
fraud cases. 1t may be some time
before the permanent successor to
Judge Bellinger is named.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20
MRS. sArosrER Axo vaLmAeE.
She Sat Next to WsmAs who Had
Heard tho Noted PI eafher.

She Sat Next to IA wsmas Who Had
Heard the Noted Preacher.
1t was during one of Mrs. Sangster's
Western trips, in vast amphitheater
which had been erected beside beau
tiful lake. Here, from Sabbath to Sab
bath, noted preachers came from all
over the country. and crowds gathered
to hear them. One Sunday Mrs. Sang
ster and her intimate friend, Mrs. Ter
hume (Mariou Harland), decided to at
tend one of these meetings. In order
to reach the place they had to cross
the lake. They were detained on the
way, and the house was full by the
time they arrived. The only space
left was on the platform. and there
were no vacant chairs. Two of the
most distinguished gentlemen present
saw the dilemma, and started out in
search of chairs. Soon they returned,
and forced their way through the
dense mass of people, each of the two
bearing above his head a diminutive
rocking chair painted in a conspicu-
GUS tint of light blue. Even the most
serious reflections upon the sacredness
OF the time and place could not re-
strain the amusement OF the two la
dies as their knights forged to the
front with these very fanny chairs.
They had arms and were over-small
for their recipients, but they managed
10 make themselves comfortable, and
gradually Gained themselves in prepa-
ration for the exercises which shortly
succeeded.
During brief lull strange woman
near Mrs. Sangster nudged her and
whispered. loudly, lis that man DIR.
TalmageY pointing toward that noted
clergyman.
| Yes"
II thought So" she said, triumphant
| ly. al heard him once at the Brooklyn
Tabernacle. | never shall forget how
he began by rushing right out to the
front of the platform with a little
Bible In his hand and hollering out
! The ta-astimonies of the La-a-rd are
IA a-ight' / can see to this minute
| just how he did it. l thought that was
him. l have come thirty miles to heai
him this morning"
~" ''0,' scarcely ceased
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20
Young Mr.. Rockefeller Returns.

New York-John D. Rockefeller
Jr., greeted his Bible class after sew
eral months absence, and babe them
farewell until the fall. He explained
that the condition of his health would
not permit him to resume his duties
as leader for the rest OF the season
The World says:
'"rhe World was informed by gen
tleman close to young Mr.. Rockefeller
and his interests, that he is suffering
from a general breakdown as result
of overwork."
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20
EASY TO MAKE AN ENEMY.
Just Lend Your Friend Money and the
Trick Is Done.

Just Lend Your Friend Money and the
Trick Is Done.
Oh, the man who has asked me for
a small loan.
My friend, you have asked me for
the loan of a certain amount, stating
that you needed it only for 6 short
time and that you would pay me back
by certain date.
In reply to your request 1 might
state that l happened to be short of
ready cash just now and regret ex-
ceedingIy that | can not comply with
your request.
But | shall do none OF tilis. | shall
refuse you the money on other grounds
grounds which | shall endeavor to
make plain to you, SO that the matter
cay not again come up between us.
In the first place, l would have you
know at once that | am no moralist
Ay refusal is not based upon any alb
surd notion as to the deteriorating eff
feet that a compliance with your re-
quest may have upon your character
Whether to let you have the money
viii do you good or will do you harm
is no concern of mine. You have ar
rived at your present dilemma through
skencies which are entirely personal
20 you. You may have inherited GER
rain weaknesses which make 1t tmpos-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20
dunno AFTER THE GRAFTERs
Chicago Mayor Also to Hit Hard a
Pass Evil

Chicago.-In the unpretentious dis
guise of twin bureaus of information
and complaint, Mayor Dunno and Com
missioner of Public Works Patterson
have organized ready for operation
Monday new department of munic-
ipality that is destined, so the wise
acres say, to keep every employe of
the city looking for the graft 'bOgy
man" Commissioner Patterson is to
direct the probing for graft in the city
hall. The suddenly acquired knOWl-
edge that men who have been quietly
accepting gratuities from taxpayers
and tax dodgers are to be brought up
with a round turn has brought con-
sternation to hundreds of city hall job
holders.
To emphasize his determination, the
mayor has returned to railroads and
streetcar companies all passes sent
him since his election. 81 must have
a free hand" he said, "and how can
| if am under personal obligations
to corporations.
This means, too, that all city en-
ployes holding passes must return
them at once.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20
NATURES JOkEa.
some Freak Forms of F1owera-Apnl.
blossoms on Rose Rusb

VI hAH VI fIOwc fn.=A mia
blossoms on Rose Bush.
Gardeners all over the, world are
'olllng to produce new flowers. Ma.
'ure' IN treakish moment. will some
lnles accomplish what generations of
eortlculturists have been unable to
eject.
AS an instance in point, there is a
Maimolson rosebush in garden at
violet Hill, Stowmarket which one
summer recently produced a most as.
tohlshlng floral freak. The rose grows
near an apple tree, and when one of
us largest buds first burst into bloom
1t was seen that five perfect apple
blossom petals were springing in its
center.
Every year as horticulturists 60
further atield, and search more and
more thoroughly the out-of- the-wav
corners of the earth their emissaries
bring in newer and more strange flow,
ers' Perhaps none are more wonder.
'ul than some of the new forms of the
resurrection plant, of which the rose
or Jericho Is the best known exam.
pie.
A resurrection flower lately found
In Mexico Is a shrunken, rounded baG
Of dry, dead leaves until it is put into
water. Then it expands into a great
P'se mass Of tilmy green, the petals
ny apart, and blooms expose their
fluffy centers.
A flower discovered OH the isthmus
of Tehuantepec in the early morning
blooms a pure white; by midday it
mas changed to a perfect red but be-
tore 1t closes at nightfall it has turn
I'd to pale blue Even more won
derful than its change Of color is the
fact that at noon only does it give out
any perfume.
Australia boasts many strange flow
ers-far more, indeed, than most peo-
pie imagine to exist in her gray-green
forests. The Christmas bush is ia
nous because its masses of small pink
and reddish blooms are used as a sub
stitute for holly.
but Cne stranEeSt flower Ii the New
South Wales flannel flower. 1t is so
called because it has tile exact ap-
pearanca of having been carefully cut
out of white flannel.
Green flowers are very fare In ma
tura 9se tTin Is one of the very few
pl.-n+rs whka has a natural green va
riety. Schomberg vas its discoveret
ip South Africa, the home of all the
i=ias.
In one sense, all our gardens are
filed with freak flowers. The gigan-
tic and vari-colored blooms which
acorn the beds and borders are, al
most without exception, monstrosities
produced by long selection and intense
cultivation.
But nature can and does do funny
things at times in her own garden.
Albino flowers are by no means I'M
common. Whole patches of the ordi-
narily yellow moth-mullein are at
times found Of a white hue The To-
bella, too, at times sports pure white,
and so do many others flowers.-Pear-
sons Magazine.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20
Searching for Treasure.

A number Of MeXicans with teams,
plows and scrapers are eXcavating
near Westphalia, claiming to have in
their possession maps and charts show
ing treasure to be buried there to the
amount of 100000 in Mexican doub-
looms.
They say that the treasure is buried
and have agreed to pay the owners
Of the land on which they are at work
a certain per cent of the find for the
privilege of eXcavating. This treasure
Is said to have been buried during the
Texas and Mexican war. 1t is said
tradition has existed that a large sum
in Mexican doubloons was buried
somewhere on the banks Of Pond
Creek and another that there Was
treasure of considerable amount in
Mexican money buried at some point
along the bank of the Brazos River,
near Marlin.
Many excavations have been made
to locate the buried treasure, both on
Pond Creek and the BraZoS River.
These efforts were not only made by
home people, but strangers have gone
in and eXcayated, among whom were
Mexicans. A few years ago it was no
uncommon thing to see deep holes dug
along the banks of these streams, pre-
sumably by parties in search of the
lost treasure, but If any money has
ever been found in this manner the
fact Is not known.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20

Washington, May 10. - Secretary
Taft's determination to purchase ma.
chinery and supplies abroad for the
Panama canal, whenever it is found
that the prices for similar goods are
higher at home, has carried coLsterna-
ton into the camp of the "standpat-
ters," and heroic efforts are now being
made to persuade the president to re-
sind the plan.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-20
Late News,

st. Petersburg, May 10. - With q
suspicious stoppage of dispatches from
Manchuria and a strong probiility that
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky has cut his
last communication with home and eet
forth on the final stage of his journey.
either to go to Vladivostok or disaster,
approaching battle on land or sea save
the all absorbing topic here.