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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
FRAUDS OF FUR TRADERS.
But II Makes Little difference, as
Americans Love TO be Fooled.

But IL Makes Little difference, as
Americans Love to e-Fooled.
AS a people we are very fond OF
fraud. We don't mras care for law,
and we love 10 be foClcd.
In no line of commerce are we more
regularly fooled and defrauded than
in the retail fur trade. The ermine
which my lady buys for the collar of
her opera coat cost her some dollars
a skin. She may pay 81 for the black
tip of the tail of single eTmine skin.
The trapper who caught the weasel
from which came the ermine got, per-
haps, 10 cents for the skin; perhaps
five; perhaps nothing.
A great many persons know that err
mine is weasel. How many know that
muskrat pulled and dyed is often sold
as seal; that nutria similarly treated
is sold as seal or beaver; that rabbit
so treated Is sold as seal or electric
SEAL that pulled and dyed otter is
regularly sold as seal; that marmot
dyed is sold as mink and sable; that
fitch dyed is sold as sable, and rabbit
also sold as sable; that hare and
muskrat are sold as mink or sable,
and white rabbit as ermine or chin
chilla or fox; that goat Is dyed and
sold as bear; that many kinds of lamb
are sold as Persian; that skunk Is
called Alaska sable; that American
sable is sold as Russian crown sable !;
that monkey and lynx and dog and
fox and polecat and muskrat and cat,
and all sorts of different furs are sold
under all sorts OF high-sounding
names; that white hairs are regularly
inserted in fox skins and sometimes
In sable skins?
There is vigilance committee APP
pointed by the London chamber of
commerce whose duty is to spread in
formation against these trade frauds.
We presume we need nothing of that
sort In America, for here we don't
mind being fooled.-Field and Stream.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
OAKFIEI.D.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs Tom Watson
July 2sth 9pound daughter.
The social at David Moors was well
attended and receipts 81 81.
Mrs Adeline Satterlee and grand.
son Emory we're visitors at Frank
Bowman's Friday and Saturday.
During the thunderstorm Saturday
afternoon the lightning struck the
telephone wire and completely tore
the telephone box to pieces at Isaac
Anderson's and did some damage to
the house.
The Oakfield and CORTLAND old set
tiers will hold their annual picnic al
Frank Bowman's in Oakfeld Satur,
day, August II, all the old settlers are
cordially invited to attend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
Millions Too Much for Him

"A case with which was connected
a few years ago" said Frederick Ire
vor HILL involved some large corpor-
ate mortgages and frequent refer
ences were made by the lawyers on
both sides to the 'ten-million-dollar-
mortgage and the twenty
lar bond issue Finally one of the
Jurors, little German barber.
couldn't stand It any longer and rails
ed his hand. Mr.. Judge he expostu-
lated, If der lawyers will please saw
Won dollar ven dey means a million
dollars, dot would makes me under.
stands besser. Dose millions! Ach.
dey confuses mel"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
ALTON -MOsELEY
LAST week.

Last week.
Mrs. Terrie Bresnehan of Moseley
is on the sick list.
Mike McAndrews went to jump
from load of wheat to his barn lad
der Tuesday and missed his hold and
fell breaking his leg above the ankle
The first report of wheat threshing
was Chris Blassen, 90 acres yielding
lilo bushels, for the amount of straw
II did not turn out very well.
The past good weather has been
well improved and farmers are get
tin along fast in the harvest field.
We enjoyed an over nights stay at
the Ellis and Ranney dairy farms Fri
day, it is very interesting to go
through their milking establishment
and see how they prepare the milk for
their customers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
EXPERT PROVES HIS CASE

Over Half Million Vols 81 Electricity
Through His Lody.
Just to demonstrate LoS little dan
ger lay In electrical force when prop
erly and scientifically handled, Prof
Elihu Thompson of Lynn permitted
over half million volts to pass
through his body without displaying
the slightest physical discomfort from
the test, says the indianapolis Senti
mel. Tho thousand volts administered
or sustained under different conditions
means instantaneous death. Last
week about thirty-three members of
the Commercial club. including John ID
Long and Lucius Tuttel. president Of
the Boston e. Maine railway, were
guests Of Prof. Thompson at Lynn
The test was made at the General
Electric company's factory
In order to show what II was pos
sible to do with electricity, Prof
Thompson stated that he would per-
NIT voltage to pass through his
body The distinguished audience
looked on aghast at the preparation
and awaited the developments with
great interest. A high frequency cur
rent was used and the professor COM
pleted the circuit. Suddenly there was
fash from the finger tips and cleo
trical sparks two feet long flew into
the air In quick succession. illuminat
ing two incandescent lights that were
held that distance from the fingers
The professor was not injured in the
slightest degree.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
A Touching story.

Is the saving. from death, of the
baby girl Of Geo. A. Eyler, Cumber-
land, Md. He writes: SAT the aye
of ii months our little girl was in de-
clining health, with serious throat
trouble, and two physicians gave her
up. We we're almost in despair, when
we resolved to try DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs, colds
The first bottle gave relief; after tax.
ingfour bottles she was cured, and is
now in perfect health" Never fails to
relieve and cure cough or cold. Al
Cornell Bros. drug store; SOC and Sl.Ot
guarantee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
NO REASON FOR 1T.
when Beiding Citizens show the Way

when Belding Citizens show the Way
There can be no just reason why
any reader of this will continue to
suffer the fortunes of an aching back
the annoyance of urinary disorders,
the dangers of diabetes or any kidney
ills wh.n relief is so near at hand and
the most positive proof given that
they can be cured. Read what citi-
zen says:
Homer Eckert, living corner of
Leonard q Root SITS, layer of Tar and
Cement pavements SAYS: FOR a
number of years | suffered from pains
In my back, the result of hard work
and heavy lifting, while employed
laying pavements. The lameness was
getting worse and when | stopped |
could hardly straighten up. If got
the least cold il went right to my
kidneys and Il suffered terribly. The
kidney secretions became uppatural,
dark and at times too frequentA |
took remedies OF different kinds but
never found one that gave me relief
until got Doan's Kidney Pills at
Connell Bros drug store drug store.
The effect was remarkable. | felt
better after few doses and il was
only short time before the pains
and lameness had disappeared. | can
heartily and gladly recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills to backacee sufferers"
FOR sale by all Dealers. Price5O cents.
STEIs-MILBURN CO.,
BUFFALO, N. W,
Sole Agents for the United states.
Remember the name. Doan's.t take no subs itute
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
Natures Compensation.

Strange how nature equalizes all
things" said the philosopher Moth
ing Is lost TO nature. What may be
lacking here is given two-fold there"
How about the loss OF sleep?" re-
marked the novelist.
"Just the point was going to men,
ton. The sleep lost over the writing
OF novels Is frequently gained by
those who attempt to read them
Stray Stories.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
Wonderful Spider Lines.

Spider lines, although but a frac-
ton of a thousandth of an inch In
diameter. are made up of several
thousands of microscopic streams OF
fluid, which unite and form a single
line, and IL is because of this they
remain true and round under the
highest magnifying power.-Scientifc
American
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
Extraordinary Couture.

Not long before the French revolu
ton, certain members OF the Russian
royal family were In Paris. Mrs
Grant says that a party at Versailles
one of the great ladies wore a couture
devised by M. Leonard, chief of the
great hairdressers of that time
Round this lady's head was placed q
number of small fiat bottles, each
filled with water, in which were the
stems OF natural flowers wreathed in
her hair. They used to declare that
the effect Of spring among the pow.
dered locks we've ravishing."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
War Against Consumption

All nations are endeayoring to check
the ravages of consumption, the
white plague" that claims so many
victims each year. Foley's Honey and
Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly
and you are in-n no danger of consunfp-
tion. Do not risk your health by TAX
ing some unknown preparation when
Foley's Honey and Tar is safe and
certain in results. Ask for Fole US
Honey and Tar and insist upon hav-
ing it. Sold by w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
Was Wasting Away.

Il had been troubled with kidney
disease for the last five years." writes
Robert II. Watts, of Salem, Mo, 81
lost flesh ane never felt well and doc
tored with leading physicians and
tried all remedies suggested without
relief. Finally / tried Foley's Kidney
Cure and less than two bottles com
pletely cured me and am now SOUND
and we'll" During the ummer kid
ney Irregularities are often caused by
excessive drinking or being over.
heated. Attend to the kidneys at
once by using Foley's Kidney Cure
Sold by w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
Public Aroused.

The public is aroused to a knowl
edge of a curative merits OF that great
medicinal tonic, Eclectric Bitters,
for sick stomach, liver and kidneys.
Mary II. Walters, of SAG st. Clair ave,
Columbus, o., writes: "For several
months | was given up to die. had
fever and ague, my nerves were
wrecked; | could not sleep and my
stomach was so weak, from useless
DOCTORS drugs, that / could not eat
Soon after beginning to take Eclec-
trio Bitters, obtained relief, and in
short time / was entirely cured"
Guaranteed at Connell Bros. drug
store; price SOC.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03

The demand for girls for general
housework In Chicago is much larger
than the supply. Managers or a
number of the large employment bu-
reaus, including the three conducted
by the state. say that they are receiv-
Ing every week more calls for domes-
tics than II is possible for them to
fill. The Swedish and Norwegian girl
of all work still holds her place In the
popular demand.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
Peculiar Disappearance.

). ID. Runyan, of Butleryille, o., laid
the peculiar disappearance of his
painful symptoms, of indigestion and
billousness, TO DIR. Kings New Life
Pills. He says: "They are a perfect
remedy, for dizziness, sour stomach,
headache, constipation, etc" Guar
antet d at Connell Rros. drug store,
price 25 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
New Road In Panama.

The road from the port of Aqua
dulce % he city of Aguadulce with
the necessary bridges and grades Is
almost complete, says the Panama
Star and Herald. 1t will continue
throu h Aguadulce to the Santa Maria
river, which will be crossed by An
immense steel bridge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
ZoIa's Successor.

Since Zola's death. says French
contemporary, Anatole France seems
to be the-most prominent and most
read author. OF some OF his novels
no less than from seventy-hve to
eighty-six editions have already APP
peared. and the demand for some OF
his stories is growing to such an ex-
tent that new editions are constantly
being printed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
was I'm Poor Health FOR years.

Iro. w. Kelley, of Mansfield, Pa i,
writes 81 was in poor health for
two years suffering from kidney and
bladder trouble and spent consider
able money consulting physicians
without obtaining any marked bene-
fit, but was cured by Foley's Kidney
Cure, and / desire to add my testi-
mony that IL may be the cause of re-
storing the health of Others" Refuse
substitutes. Sold by w. l. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
GETTING Even With Austin.

He-Alfred Austin says there never
was great woman poet.
She-Well. II the women poets
wanted to be personal they could tell
Alfred Austin that his case was equal
ly hopeless.
1t will wash and not rub off
This complexion all envy me,
It's no secret so I'll tell
Take thou Rock Mountain Tea.
Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
Elem dish Suffering

Is often caused by sores, ulcers and
cancers, that eat away your skin. VIM.
Bedell, of Flat Rock, Mich, says: 81
have used Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
for ulcers, sores and cancers II Is
the best healing dressing / ever
found" Soothes and heals cuts,
burns and scalds. 25c at Connell Bros
drug store; guaranteed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
sInoelnu the Hair.

The practice of smuggling the hair is
based on three articles OF belief: That
when hair is cut the juices drain
away; that by singeing the cut ends
are blocked up; that. by smuggling.
splint'-g is prevented. The real utili-
~ OF nair singeing is-non-existent
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03

If you are troubled with dizzy head
ache, Indigestion. constipation, Holl-
ister's Rocky Mountain Tea will make
you we'll and keep you well. If it
fails get your money back. That's
fair 35 cents Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03

No such thing as summer COM
plant" where DR.. Fowler's Extract of
Wild Strawberry is kept handy. Ma
ture's remedy for every looseness of
the bowels.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03

There is no way to maintain the
health and strength of mind and body
except by nourishment. There is nc
way to nourish except through the
stomach. The stomach must be kept
healthy, pure and sweet or the
strength will let down and disease
will set up. No appetite, loss OF
strength, nervousness, headache, con
stipation, bad breath, sour risings, in
digestion, rifting, dyspepsia and al
stomach troubles that are durable
are quickly cured by the use of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. Sold by w. /. Bene'
dict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
NOT READY FOR PEACE.
Mrs. BrearIey Had Parthlan Shaft II
Reserve.

The usual after-dinner tiff had
taken place, and Brearley had cooled
down. After all, peace was a good
thing and well worth the having, and
a little more or less humble-pie did
not make much matter. He deter.
mined to try woman's weak point
dress. and looked up from his paper.
Il see dresses are to be worn long.
er than usual this season." he said
genially.
But the hard lines at the corners of
her mouth were still there.
WELL" she bitingly observed. "if
they are to be worn longer than am
compelled to wear mine, they will
have to be made of sheet-iron, that's
ALL"
And then they started all over
again.--London Tit-Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
A Winner

many times over you are sure
to be if you open up and keep
an account at our savings
bank. You can
Open an account for a Dollar
or more and keep on adding
to it. It's only a question OF
time then that you will have a
plenty. Our board of trustees
are well known and can help
you in many ways.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03

Dear Gust have solved the moth
er-in-law problem, just give her regu-
larly HOLSTERS Becky Mountain Tea.
1t will make her healthy, happy and
docile as a lamb. 80 cents Tea or
Tablets. Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
Thirteen Is Lucky.

Seth Nation, father of James. the
assistant state auditor of Kansas, has
no fear for the number thirteen. He
was born on April 13, enlisted in the
war on August 13, was nominated
treasurer of Neosho county on Septem-
Der 13 and was inaugurated on Octo-
Der 10, and has had thirteen children.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03

Group instantly relieved, DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. Perfectly
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-08-03
Communion for Sir KNIGHTS.

The communion was administered
to the Knights of st. John of Jerusa-
lem on June "a In the crypt chapel of
st. Johns. Clerkenwell. London. The
last service was held there In 1910,
Just before the priory Of the order
was dissolved by Henry VIII. The
crypt is 700 years old, but is in ex-
cellent preservation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-04
The News OF the State

urdav night The company made the
Journey over the Suburban line and were
accos-anled by Mechanics Co, No. OF
this town.
The regular weekly drill meeting OF the
Warren Artillery will be held I'm the Ar
mory hall tonight. instruction I'm the va
rious departments. VIII be rendered by
the stan offices OF the company.
The Grange Minstrel performance Is TO
be presented IN the town hall on Wednes-
day evening, December 9Th. The cast or
characters in the performance includes
the best amateur talent OF the town and
the performance Is sure 10 be good one.
The Womens Christian Temperance
union. will meet with Miss Evelyn Mabey,
Wednesday afternoon. Business Will be
transacted and social exercises held.
Special church services are 20 be held
throughout this week and next at the NJ.
T. church. The following are the speakers
for this week: Monday. Rev Albert Legg.
Providence. Tuesday. Or G. NJ Melvin,
Providence. Wednesday. DR. r. g. Bass,
Providence; Thursday. Rev. J. H. Buck
ley Central Falls; Friday. Rev ~. r.
Murkett. Providence Next weeks speak
ers will hc announced the latter part of
this week
The following list OF advertised letters
await claimants at the Warren postoffice.
-. Il. Martin postmaster; Mrs. Daniel
Baker Emily Grove. Mrs. Emma Davis
Hannah Gaule, Nellie Miller Mary Bra
dy. Nancy Mather. Gentlemen-Jim Comp.
ton, Frank Diva +. w Coggeshall. Sam
uel Contois. j. Herman and David G. San
ford (0.
The town council are TO hold meeting
IN the council chamber at the town hal
tonight when matters which were carried
over from last weeks meeting will b.
considered and acted upon The Kelly
bridge matter. will i'm all probabilit!
come up for discussion
Yesterday was an unusually quiet Sun
day in police circles. No arrests wer
made and few disturbances were quelled
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-04
PAUL CHAlFIh WON
Lazarus Scholarship for Mural Painting
Won bY Boston Artist.

New York. Dec. At was announced
today that Paul Chalhn Of Boston has
been declared the winner OF the fourth
competition for tho Jacob II. Lazarus
scholarship for the study OF mural paint
Ing. Young artists from all sections OF
the United States took part in the com
petition which was held in the National
Academy OF Design, beginning oct % and
ending last night.
The income of the Lazarus fund is 5000
for three years, payable in quarterly in
stallments of $3.50 In advance. by the
treasurer OF the Metropolitan Museum OF
Art.
The scholarship is open to any unmar-
ried male citizen of the United States.
The successful competitor will be Obliged
10 spend the first "a months in Italy, ac-
cording TO specified conditions.
WELL KNOWN IN HUB.
Boston, Dec. Paul Chalfn, who wor
the Jacob III. Lazarus scholarship for the
study OF mural painting I'm New York, IS
well known here, where for over two
years he was connected with the art mu-
scum as curator OF the department OF Chi
nese and japanese art.
Mr.. Chalhn, who is native OF New
York, is 81 years old and rs student oi
tho National Academy OF Design and thu
Art students league. He has alread!
studied several years abroad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-04
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

A very diversified bill Is offered by the
eminent English actor. Mr.. T.. $. Willard
for this week at the Providence Opera
House. one that will show this artist In
the full range OF his dramatic ability.
Tonight he will be seen as Bertuccio IN
The Fools Revenge and In this part
will present the most striking and NlVld
contrast 10 his lighter roles that coulu
POSSIBLY be offered. on tomorrow night
and at the Wednesday matinee he VIII
bo seen as Tom Pinch. "Wednesday night
he will repeat his splendid performance
OF David Garrick. Thursday night Tor
the frst time IN this city he will imper-
sonate Andre Jason I'm THE Brighter
side. i" n character that shows va Mr.. VIII
lard almost I'm his normal personality.
Friday night and at the Saturday matt
nee we will see him ms Professor Good
willie In THE Professors Love story.
saturday night as Cyrus Blenkarn In
The Middleman
The chief novelty OF the engagement
will be the long disused play Of The
Fools Revenge" which Mr. Willard has
been acting with extraordinary success.
That an actor can turn from the lisht
and fanciful comedy OF such parts as
Professor Goodwillie TO the Intense pas
slonate and vengeful role of Bertuccio
with artistic success affords MS good proof
as could be asked OF an exceptional or
der of dramatic talent Mr.. Willard Is
beyond all question the most versatile
actor now before the puAlc and u would
he difficult indeed 20 name any other
actor who can play the varied roles of his
repertoire With equal satisfaction 20 h.s
public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-04
eAWTUCKE1.

Hon. Walter l.. Ramsdell Of Lowell de-
lvered the eulogy, at the Elks lodge, of
sorrow yesterday The address was an
eloquent one.
There was an alarm for fire In the
Manchester block sent I'm yesterday after
noon. Thongh there was lots or valuable
machinery In the building. including two
Mergenthaler linotype machines, the
damage viii not exceed sl0o, as the hre
was confined TO a partition wall.
Hon j IL Brazupea was elected honor-
ary president OF the -Repuolican
club last night and William G. Casseue
president.
Patrick STAIRS died at the Soldiers
Home ToglIs Me. yesterday.
Division No. 1. A. O. H.. elected ori-
GERS yesterday James Aldsworth was re-
elected president
Mrs Susan l.. Perry, wife or liver
ton n Kciscr. died last evening at her
home. So Cedar street. after a compare
lively shot illness. Although she had not
enjoyed the best OF health for some time,
n was but week ago that her condition
became serious. and she failed To- rally,
ruccumbing yesterday to q complication
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-04
WARREN.

Regular church services were held
throughout the day az tho Baptist church
yesterday Rev. Herman w Wstien the
pastor officiated and delivered excellent
sermons to large congregations. Regular
devotional meetings Of the Christian I'm
deavor union were held al the church dur
ing the afternoon ana evening. Rev n -
Cady. occupied the pulpit az the Method
ist church during the day and pres Che1
60 good congregations The choir Of the
church repeated the ThanksgiN Ing musi-
cal program by request under the dircc-
tion OF the orEanist. Mrs T.. NJ MCKen-
zio
Rcv. Joseph l. Hutchinson presided az
the services IN St Marks church and
preached excellent sermons 90 large con-
gregations. The services at St Johns and
81. Mary's church were OF the communior
order and were conducted by tho respec.
tive pastors Rev Joseph Fauteaux and
Rev w. Colgan.
Tho public schools of the town opened
again THIS morning after the three days
yacnt tion ~ last week The next vacation
vii. occur at Christmas. when the schools
will close for n week. The kindergartof
school IN the Black block r. proving
tween the ages of three and sve years
are IN daily attendance The school is IN
charge ~ Miss Annie Church 81 this town
and Miss Grace Angel ~ Swansea Mass
<srragansett Fire Co. No 2 J. ~
Liant foreman. attended the fair OF Mar
rsssnsctt Fire CO. at Riverside, late Sat