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Where They Play TOMORROW
Topeka at Oklahoma City.
Joplin at Wichita.
Leayenworth at Webb City.
Hutchinson at Springfield.
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The following is copied from the last
edition of the Sporting News: THE
national commission has handed down
a finding giving Player T Hughes to the
New York American League club The
latter organization drafted the player,
but failed to. pay the second draft mon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07

Manager Abbott of Hutchinson has
signed F1eharty from Cherryvale- Thai
hustling manager is going to keep on
signing men until he gets something
beside a tailender after all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07

Abe Lazotte is still out in the cold,
not having caught on with any team
since last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-07

At Omaha-Des Moines Z, Omaha 4.
At Lincoln-Lincoln A, Sioux cry 0.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
ALLEGIANCE is DUE HIM.

II there is any one man in Michigan to
whom honor and allegiace is due, that
man is Chas. A. Blair. ex-attorney gen.
eral. at present one Of the justices OF the
supreme court. No man in Michigan has
done more for the state than he has. Al
most S 100000 in unpaid taxes Of the
railroads have been held up by the vari-
Gus companies for several years past on
account. so they claimed, Of illegal as
sessments, but through Mr.. Blair's con-
summate perseverance and indomltabe
will, he has got them now where they will
have to settle This act alone, places him
in the front rank, and makes him one o'
the most available persons as a suuuessor
70 Theodore Roosevelt that the entire
galaxy of states can produce. He is the
peoples friend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
PHENOMENA OF pREAMLAND
Scientists Explanation Of the Visions
Of Sleep.

A scientist explains some OF the
strange phenomena of dreams by say
ing that they are due to what he calls
hereditary memory" He takes the
falling through space" dream and
points out that after suffering the
mental agony of falling the sleeper
escapes the shock OF the actual stop
ping. The explanation Is that the fall
ing sensations have been transmitted
from remote ancestors who were for
tunate enough to save themselves
after falling from great heights In
tree tops. by clutching the branches.
The molecular changes In the cere
bral cells due to the shock OF stop
ping could not be transmitted. be-
cause victims falling to the bottom
would be killed. In similar manner.
by reverting to the habits OF animals
which existed centuries ago, the
same investigator finds an explanation
for the mental state experienced by
individuals in various dreams-the
pursuing monster" dream, the rep
tile and vermin" dream, color dreams,
suffocation dreams, flying dreams and
the like.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
Biliousnees constipation prevent re-
coyery. Cure these with Ayers Pii's.

Elmer F. Cilley Of Boston was in the
city last week, the guest Of E { Fales. He
was around making the acquaintance OF
many Of our citizens and 1t is understood
that he will be a candidate for sheriff on
the republican ticket his fall Mr. Cilley
is qualified for the place.
w. A. Clark has purchased the lot ad-
j,ining the marble works on the north and
has already turned it into an attractive
show grounds for the artistic marble and
era mite work ae is putting out. The un-
calmly billboards which have been in ccm-
mission so long have been replaced by a
fine iron fence.
! At the home of Clarence Shepard in
the South end OF the city, on Friday Mar.
IS, Rev. j c. Meese spake the words
that joined in the holy bonds Of matrimony,
Mr.. Chris Hanson and Miss Effie Braley,
both OF this city. The ceremony was pet
| formed in the presence Of few Of the
intimate friends and relatives of the con-
tracing parties,
Mrs. James Cramer entertained tie
Womans Relief Corps Thursday after
noon. There was large attendance and
fine program Of music by Miss Avis
Covie and Miss Lena Cramer. unique
contest was INDUCED in with Mrs. j. D.
Morse and Mrs. Palmer Coville as judges
Mesdames Fish and Avery taking the
prizes Mrs. Cramer served ice cream
and cake. Mrs James Avery will enter
tain the Corps on April 90.
|. Ed ward Beding has concluded to max
trip to Oregon this spring and has taken
vacation from his em2loymsnt in the
silk mill of Belding Bros. e. Co. He and
his wife expect to leave this week for
| Hood River, where they will visit for
some time with his sister. Mrs. Grace An
gus and before returning they will also 60
another sister, Mrs. Pearl Ringer Mr.
Bedding has worked steadily for ten years
md thinks that he is entitled to give him
Self vacation.
The entertainment at the Method {
church March 26th. under the aus
pices Of Mrs Secord's Sunday school
class, was of high order, the talent be-
ing Of the best and selections good Mr..
Greenlaw of Sarnia, Canada, won a strong
hold upon our people in his singing at the
Congreg ational church Sunday and was
warmly greeted Monday evening and
listened to with equal pleasure. Mrs. Myr-
tie Koln Clergyman as reader needed no
introduction to a Beding audience and
was warmly welcomed. With two such
artists the entertainment cou'd not fail OF
being first class. Mrs Secord served as
accompanies for Mr.. Greenlaw and Miss
Irene Traub as piano soloist gave two fine
solos, winning warm applause.
You feel the life giving current the
minute YOU take it. A gentle sooth.
ing warmth fills the nerves with life
It's cal pleasure to take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea 80 cents, Tea
or tablets. Cornell Brothers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05

The Banner is pleased, along with ev-
cry other newspaper in the state, to well
;ome into the ranks Of journalism the
Hon. VIM. Alden Smith, who has become
the owner and proprietor OF the Grand
Rapids Herald, one Of the best newspa-
,ers in the state, and the leading one in
Western Michigan. II he puts the same
Vim. push and energy into it that is char
acteristic of him in whatever he under
takes, and he undoubtedly will, there can
be no question regarding its success in
,very way. Every member of the Michi-
Press ! ssocia.ion will hope to meet him
the business meetings hereafter, and
llso at the outing in the 800" country
he coming summer, and give him the
glad hand and royal welcome.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
THURSDAY, April S, 1906
Weaver-tligh.

Jacob Weaver returned from his trip
east last week bringing with him wife
He was married March 20. to Miss Lydia
A Eigh of Norwich. N. y. an acquaint-
ance of the family formerly from Brock
vile. Ont. The many friends of Mr.
Weaver wish him much JOY. The follow
ing relating to the marriage was clipped
from the Norwich Local Press
AT the residence of Lewis W. Bagley
Piano street. Tuesday evening March 90
at o'clock. in the presence Of the mem
bers of the family pretty wedding was
solemnized when Miss Lydia A Eligh, q
sister Of Mrs. Bagley, was united in mar
rage to Jacob E. Weaver of Belding
Mich. Rev Wilson Treble officiated IL
few days Mr.. and Mrs. Weaver will &c
to their home in Beding"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05

There are towns In Hungary, and
small towns. too. where from seven to
ten idioms are constantly being used
On the Galician frontier there Is In a
lovely valley the old town of Eperjes.
The number Of Its inhabitants do not
exceed 10000. To this day the good
people Of Eperjes are In the habit Of
talking or being talked to In six diff
ferent languages and several dialects.
An ordinary household will include a
Slovac manservant, Hungarian coach
man, German cook and Polish cham
bermaid. What Is still more remarkable,
each grade Of society will tenaciously
cling to Its own language for centuries.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
An Absent-Minded Adventist.

There are none among the attend
ants of the Second Advent church in
Marblehead who are more steadfast
in the faith than Mrs. Nancy Jameson.
whose remarks sometimes, however,
belle her expectations.
One day a friend, who was in the
antique furniture business, called on
her, and she thought it good time to
warn him to prepare for the day of
Judgment.
you ought to be prepared" said
she, for all signs point to next week
as the appointed time"
Well. Nancy" said the dealer, "if
that's the case. don't you want to sell
me your old chairs?"
''Oh, no." she said; Johns going to
fix them up next week. Exchange.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05

The citizens mass meeting held in the
Opera House recently was an excellent
/ lea and one that should become an estab-
ished custom each year. The coming
together in this way for the purpose Of
talking over municipal matters and inves-
igate the financial and other affairs OF
he city is good thing. 1t brings on,
ielpful suggestion and serves as an in
;entive to spur up city officials to be dill
igent, careful and watchful. The placing
Of the figures regarding the receipts, ex-
penditures and bonded indebtedness before
the people where all could see them at a
glance was also an excellent idea Lei
the good work be continued.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
TRADING With Savaues.

Beads and tobacco are the open Sc.
same to the affections of a savage.
IAN Australian official who has been
visiting British New Guinea brings
back with him a gorgeous headdress
made of the feathers of birds of para
disc, the many-colored plumage of par.
rots and various other of the brilliant
birds OF that region, all securely
sewn together and bound with beauti.
trl shells. Two axes and a pocket
knife were at first offered for the
treasure. but the Papuan owner shoe
his head. A strip of calico was added
With the like result; but the owners
eyes glistened at the sight of string
Of beads and plug of tobacco and
the bargain was clinched
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
OLD PLACE WAS GOOD ENOUGH
Comprehensive Reason Why Citizen
Came Home

came home.
Squire" Lord, of local fame in Eff
fingham. n. H., fifty years ago, had
accumulated, by all sorts of methods,
a fortune for the times and place.
Keeping the country store, being prac-
tically the bank" of those parts and
increasing wealth beyond expenditures
had nourished an ambition to live in
a place larger and with more social
opportunities than the little village a.
forded. So he packed up one autumn,
took a house in Portland, which was
the town o. the world to country PEG.
pie then, and with his family started
in to cut a dash.
To his chagrin, he found he was one
of many in that place, and not d
scrape or bow was coming his way,
Christmas saw him back, bag and
baggage in Effingham, and that even
ing in his store, to the inquiry of one
of the village loafers, Why'd We come
back. squire, fore you'd calculated?'
he replied:
I've had enough OF that place. Yer
see, I'd rather be king among hogs
than a hog among kings"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
A LUCKY REPORTER.
He Happened tn he ON the spot ON
Important Occasions.

1t requires eternal vigilance for re-
porter to bag his game, leaving not a
single chance for escape. 1t might be
further said, however, that the element
OF luck does creep In now and then,
either to newspaper mans advantage
or TO his ruin. When Reginald Foster
was one OF the craft, he became famous
as the luckiest OF reporters. He was
alert, energetic and capable of writing
an excellent story when he landed 1t,
but seemed to have mascot perennial
and eternal. Wherever he went he
stumbled upon beat" He happened
to be reporting ST. Patrick's day pa
rade and went into the Windsor hotel
to telephone his Office when the fateful
fire started In that hostelry, resulting
In the horrible deaths of great num-
Der Of persons Foster abandoned the
parade, and helped rescue the imprlson-
ed patrons OF the burning hotel, and
that night wrote graphic account of
the fire from start to finish. He was
the most available reporter In New
York when the great Hoboken fire
4 btuhtSus ohhf bttuhCi III thS
name Of his newspaper, he saved many
lives before the firemen could render
aid. When President Mckinley was
assasslnated at Buffalo the first news
came to all the papers In New York In
the shape Of very brief bulletin.
group of newspaper men simultaneous
ly asked Of each other, where Is Fos-
ter?' Somebody explained that he was
then on his vacation at Narragansett
Pier. but, even while he was speaking.
a telegram to the city editor was re-
ceived and torn open. 1t read thus: II
was right beside the president when he
was shot, having come to Buffalo ex-
position to close my vacation. Will
send full descriptive story tonight" 1t
was Foster.-Remsen Crawford In Sue
cess Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
THE MARINE ENGINEER.
Startling Example Showing the Dam
gers of His Calling.

Startling Example Showing the Dam
gers Of His Calling.
or all causes of boiler deterioration.
says III. T.. Watson In the Engineering
Magazine, by far the most numerous
are those arising from the presence OF
scale and Its twin sister, incrustation:
but broken braces can give an engl-
neer very bad quarter Of an hour. A
steamer plying on the great lakes
many years ago carried very high
steam for those days-fifty pounds per
square inch on very large and light
shell. The engineer on watch was down
In the fire room looking around when a
loud bang came from one Of the boil
ers. Instantly divining the cause. he
looked questioningly at the head watch
tender who replied, BE jabers, hope
that amt next door neighbor to the
one that let go OH the other watch"
That startled the engineer, for he had
not been told of the other broken brace.
He at once stopped the blowers. open
ed the doors, shut the stop valve be-
tween boilers and put on the feed
pumps as rapidly as they could go so
as to reduce pressure. The deck de-
partment was notified that 1t would be
necessary to stop, and they hauled to
one side Of the channel and waited for
the coming up Of another boat In the
same line passed few miles back.
The passengers there were 1000 on
board, and mails were transferred, and
the boat returned with the injured
boiler out Of business.
Upon exai iination the next day II
was found that three braces had given
way at or near one another, two let.
ting go simultaneously apparently, an
that the precautions taken against
| disaster (Which would have been terri
BILE IL It had occurred) were none too
soon. This was merely an episode with
in the everyday duty Of an engineer
and carries its own warning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
Rev. IL. n. spear Accepts.

Rev. H. N. Spear has accepted the cal
extended to him. by the First Baptist
church in Elkhart Indiana, and expects
to move there about May LIST, to assume
charge of the pastorate. The church here
offered him $500 more than he will re-
there and offred him to remain but he
thinks duty calls hem there. His relations
with the church and people have beer
very pleasant and host Of friends re-
gret leaving.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
Tn. A,,hon ana N. senator.

A visiting bishop in Washington was
arguing with senator on the desira-
bility of attending church. At last he
put the question squarely, what is
your personal reason for not attend
mgr
The senator smiled In a no-offense-in-
tended way as he replied, '.The fact Is,
one finds so many hypocrites there"
Returning the smile, the bishop said
"Don't let that keep you away, sena-
tor. There's always room for one
more. "-Philadelphia Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05

A dose of Pine-ules at bed time will
usually relieve backache befu'e morn
ing. These beautiful little globules
are soft gelatine coated and when
moistened and placed in the mout b
you can't keep from swallowing them.
Pine. ules contain neither sugar nor
alchohol-just gums and resins OBJ
tanned from our own native pine for
ests, combined with other well known
bladder, kidney, blood and backache
remedies. Sold by Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
Superstition In China,

Religious superstition asserts itself
in Chinese architecture. and the uni
versal sacredness OF the numerals
three and nine is shown In the ar
rangement OF temple doors. There is
a triple gateway to each OF the halls
OF the Imperial palace. and the sam ,
order prevails at the. royal tombs,
while the sacred person OF the en-
peror can only be approached even
by the highest officials after three
times three prostrations have peen
given.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
Thackeray's Sense Of Justice.

Thackeray once wrote in a note to
a friend alluding to an incident oo-
casioned by one of his articles in
Punch: 81 thought over the confound.
ed matter in the railroad and wrote
instantly on arriving here letter OF
contrition and apology to Harry Tay-
Tor for having made what | see now
was a flippant and offensive allusion
TO Mrs. Taylor. am glad have done
1t. am glad that so many people
whom have been thinking bigotet
and unfair and unjust toward me have
been right and that | have been
wrong, and my mind is an immense
deal easier"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
Grover Crane Dead

Grover Crane OF Greenvie, son Of Geo.
Crane former resident Of Disco. died
Monday after lingering illness OF COM
plcation Of diseases. He was a great
sufferer. He WIS an excellent young
man and his rel ,tives here. together with
many friends, mourn their loss. The
funeral was held Wednesday under the
the auspices Of the Greenyille F. & A. M
and the body was brought here for buria
in the Disco cemetery. He was also q
member Of the B. p. o. Elks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
Fleeing Temptation.

Some time ago a Scottish laird lost
his purse, which was found by local
half-wit, who called at the big house
very early in the morning to hand II
over. The laird. who had to be
aroused from sleep as Jamie woul
have no denial, received the lad in 3
somewhat irritabls frame of mind, and
asked him what the dickens, anc
something stronger, he wanted So
so early. We'll" pleaded jamie. Il
jist cam ava as lang as had the up.
per hand, for, | can tell We the diel
an me had a gey NIGHT o't!"-Weekly
Scotsman
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05

Mrs. Bert Story and Mrs. Ray Watson
entertained party Of IS ladies at the
home Of Mrs. Story in honor of Mrs. Geo.
Haysmer last. Friday afternoon. 1t was
in the nature Of farewell reception to
Mrs. Haysmer. who has moved to Port
land this week. Mr.. Haysmer having
opened barber shop in that place. The
afternoon was most delightfully."- spent ard
the Mesdames Story and Watson served
fine refreshments, the ladies present all
agreeing that they were ideal entertainers.
Mrs. Haysmer will ever remember the
farewell given her in Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
High school Notes.
,ol enrolment for March:

School enrolment for March:
l9o6-65; l9o5-582; l9o4-522.
During the month there were ! 9 cases
Of hardness and 05 visitors.
AS is customary here the School Board
has offered the teachers their positions
for next year. Nearly all have accepted
Miss Myrick, Miss Sundel and Miss
Haney have declined. Mr.. Pitkin anc
Miss Yost have been granted two week:
longer before making reply.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05

The tar that is contained in Bees
laxative Honey and Tar is harmless
1t is not coal tar, but is obtained
from the pine trees of our own native
forests. Bees Laxative Honey and
Tar is the best remedy for colds be-
cause it acts on the bowels-thus ex-
oelliag all colds from the system.
Bees is the original Laxative Honey
and Tar, and is best for coughs, colds,
groups, whooping cough, lung and
bronchial affections Sold by Connell
Bros
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
Miss Florence wagner VIII Take a
few Pupils.

Miss Florence wagner VIII Take a
few Pupils.
Miss Florence Wagner. who is contraltc
soloist m Park street church, Grand Rap
ds, has decided to take few vocal pu-
oils. Miss Wagner has beautiful con.
ratio voice which has been CAREFUL,
rained, and no doubt will be as popular 6
.eacher as she is soloist. That her voice
appreciated is evident from her numer-
ous concert engagements, and the fact
hat she has been reengaged as sololst in
Park church. This week she sings for
the st. Cecilia society at Greenvile. and
also for the lgdrasi club at Grand Rapids
Miss Wagner will be in Bedding Tues
days, Wednesdays and Thursdays OF each
week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
AGENTS Want-d.

The old reliable nursery firm of L. G.
Bragg & Co., Kalamazoo. Mich, want a
reliable man to represent them in this Sec
lion. They bave been in business since
1857 and grow ere of the most complete
lines of fruit, shade and ornamental trees,
small fruits etc in the state. Free out
fits and liberal pay Write them for
terms. Alto
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

Saturday evening. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cartridge entertained about twenty five
of their friends ar relatives at their home
as a surprise on their daughters, Edna
and Alta. The early part of the eyenlr G
was spent with music by the gramaphone,
violin and banjo, after which a midnight
supper was served and all being reminded
that it was the first day Of April hurried
ly departed for their homes after thank
ing the host and hostess for the Jolly time
afforded them,
Claude and Roy Langford called on
Greenvle friends last Saturday after
noon.
Edwin Thomas who has been acting as
superintendent of the Fargo Shoe Co.
since January /, left last week for St.
Louis, Mo. where he has accepted po-
sition.
Henry Stahlin has moved to his farm
west of the city.
Mrs. E E. Cook was the guest of rela-
tives in Grand Rapids from Saturday till
Monday
Elmer Cock and daughter Lena were
Sunday visitors with friends at Smyrna
Erwin Coss, who was called to Ithaca
last week, by the illness of his brother, re.
turned home Tuesday evening
Louie Miner and Miss Ida Carpenter oil
Palo we're guests of friends III this city
over Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
Rejected.

"No, Mr.. Penwiggle," said the fair
girl to the literary youth who had pro-
posed. II cannot accept you, but that
does not imply
IL know what you would say" he in
terrupted bitterly. "A rejection does
not imply any lack Of merit. but a
number Of circumstances render an ar
ticle unsuitable. It's the old story
Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05

A liquid cold cure for children that
is pleasant, harmless and effective Is
Bees Laxative Honey and Tar.
Superior to all other cough syrups o.
cold remedies because IL acts on the
bowels. An ideal remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Group, Whooping Cough and
all durable lung and bronchial affec
tions In child and adult. Pleasant to
take. Sold by Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05

George Fields, Cherokee Indian
living in Indian Territory, has been
married three times. is the father of
thirty-six children. twenty-six of whom
are now living. He Is sixty years old.
He has the largest family.in the Cher
okee nation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-05
Card of Thanks.

With much appreciation we wish to ex
tend our many thanks to all who so kind
ly assisted US during our late bereave-
ment. The flowers contributed by the
school children and by all Others were
much appreciated.
Mr.. and Mrs A c. Hartle.