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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

The bids on state printing are higher
than before because Of the eight-hour
demands of the book and job printers.
Old and young hunger for love and
kindness with a greater hunger than
mere food can satisfy.
William Ramake, of Adell, Wis,
was arrested Wednesday in Sheboy-
gan. Wis. charged with having killed
his wife by striking her with a piece
Of wood. Ramake had just been re-
leased from an asylum for the in
sane.
Herman Ekern, secretary of the
legislative committee on investigating
insurance conditions, announced at
Lacrosse. Wis, Wednesday that he
would investigate frateraal INSURANCE.
as well as the old line insurance com.
panies
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

OF course, Secretary Wilson's plan
of reforming the American hen will
include instructions to do all her lay
Jag at home and her scratching at the
ntighbor's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

The Louisville Courier-Journal's
suggestion that before we attempt to
discover the north pole in an airship
we had better first discover an airship
IA pertinent and to the point.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

A Chicago woman who kept a
boarding house claims she was drug
ged and married against her will by
the star boarder Some men will do
anything to escape the necessity OF
working for their living,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Rev. DR.. Parlhurst says that no
man ought to swear. Correct! And
no man ought to do anything to make
other people swear.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25
Three Hundred Killed.

The Brazilian turret-ship Aquidaban
has been sunk at Port Jacarepagua,
south of Rio de Janiero, as the result
OF an explosion on board. il is reported
that three hundred of her crew per
ished and that only one officer was
saved
The Aquidaban was of 1850 tons
displacement and 600 horse power.
She was built in England in 1885 at a
cost Of $1.725,000. The armament con.
sisted of four 81 inch guns, four SO
inch guns and a number of smaller
guns. She had FIVE torpedo tubes. Her
crew numbered $50 officers and men.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Some of the young men at the An
napolis naval academy insist that 1t
doesn't hurt a cadet to compel him iS
stand on his head But does II really
do him any good?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Whenever Castro takes mp hi3
morning paper and finds that the
world isn't talking about him he hur-
ries but and insults the French diplo-
matted agent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Andrew Carnegie is awakened every
morning at : o'clock by the notes OF
an organ If tho average man were
as rich as Andrew he would have that
organ set for 10 o'clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

A hypnotist in wisconsin was
Knocked out by one of his subjects
as he came out Of trance. Some
hypnotsts ought to be knocked out
as soon as they begin waving their
hands
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Any one can become famous easily.
Just write letter to somebody advo-
eating that people be chloroformed
for some reason or other.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25
The Professor.

whenever there is an impending
crisis said the professor, who was
in retrospective mood, there are
always plenty of Helpers to push II
along.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

BENJAMIN Franklin would be deep
ly interested, no doubt, If he could
come to- life now and see modern
newspaper, but he would hardly be
surprised Benjamin Franklin was
farseeing
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Until it is known whether John
Gibson Hale is a husband and father
his remarks on marriage and child
rearing will not be permitted to go
in the record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25
No PLEASING the Man.

II makes man almost as mad TO
have TO stay in bed Sunday morning
because breakfast won't be ready as
TO have to get up other days because
il is.-New York Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25
Wise Words by Pope.

A man should never be ashamed 10
own that he has been in the wrong
which is but saying. in other words
that he is wiser to-day than he was
-.nrtcrdaN -pnnc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

DIR. Charles Eliot Norton also wants
TO put the insane, the hopelessly dis
sased and victims Of accidents to a
peaceful death lie might include the
hopelessly useless but. confound
them. they won't stand still and be
killed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

A woman died in PENNSYLVANIA the
other day, leaving ia descendants,
Would it not be well to have her por.
trait put on a postage stamp?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Wall street has been worried for
a few weeks by tight money. Now
Il knows how the most of us feel
the whole year round
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

We question the old saying.
There's nothing so bad that it might
not be worse How about a rotten
egg?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Another reason why an elastic cur
rency would be popular is that wom-
en- could then use it for carriers in
stead of carrying it in their stockings
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

a Cleveland broker committed sui
eide because he lost $5O0,OOO. 1t nap
pened to be his own money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

A Detroit man has invented a safe
air ship. Details are not given, but OF
necessity ii must run along the ground
on wheels.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

CONGRESSMAN sulzer has found out
thaty Croesus was worth onl about
Sl1 100000. but some of us would like
to be even as rich as that.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Re Kind to the rich, gentle reader.
Just think of the things that Will be
printed about them after they die.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

A New York actress has left the
income from $4,000 for the care of
a dog, parrot, and a cage OF love
birds. 1t ought TO be worth more than
that
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25
MICHIGAN

An exchange speaks eheerfully of
the Plethora Of gold" Congratula'
tiCrs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Ultra-fashionahle dogs in New York
are now wearing earrings. But don't
blame the dogs
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Gen. William Booth says he has eat
en- no meat in seven years. NeSe-
tartan or trust buster?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25
SEND THIS NOTICE TO-DAY,
Roston,s Various Nicknames.

Boston is variously called Puritan
CITY. Modern Athens, Hub of the
Uniyerse." City of Notions, '3Ath-
ems of America, The Hub
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

Mabelle Gilman says Pittsburg mil
lionaires lack culture. Mabelle ought
To know.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25
Most Important Part Done.

A story is told of German shoe
maker who, having made pair of
boots for a gentleman Of whose in
tegrity he had considerable doubt,
made the following reply to him when
he called for the articles: Der poots
ish not quite done, but der beel is
made out. Tit-Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25
DON'T FORGET

A large COZ. package Red Cross Bal Blue only
ccuts. The Russ Company, South Bend. iuu-
Many q man is honest because hiS
prfCp is too hi gh.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching Blind. Bleeding, Protruding Piles. bfnR.
gists are authorized refund money II PAIS
OINTMENT fails 70 cure In TO IA days. 5oc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

The soldier and the sailor are es-
pecially subject TO catarrh. In the
barracks and on the field, Peruna is
found equally efficacious TO overcome
this physical enemy II taken in time
it will prevent colds from developing
into catarrh. Even. after a cold has
settled in some organ Of the body,
Peruna can be relied upon as an eff
cacious remedy to promptly overcome
il.
Peruna will relieve catarrh, whether
acute or chronic, but few doses OF
il taken in the first stages of the dis
ease will be more effective than when
the disease has become established
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25
S Tons Grass Hay Free.

Everybody loves lots and lots of fodder
for hogs, cows, sheep and swine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-25

They want kind words - loving
looks and smiles.
The National tribune., 1906-12-20
PENSION POINTERS.
Inquiries Answered and Suggestions
Made.

A. B. CA wife may draw one-half
of her husbands pension If he deserts
her for more than six months and she is
IN neceSsitous circumstances and wo-
man of good moral character; or she
may draw one-half of his pension II he
is an inmate of a Soldiers Home.
Reader.-The National Homes FOR
lows:
Central Branch, National Military
Home. Montgomery County. o.
Northwestern Branch. National Home,
Milwaukee County, Wis.
Eastern Branch, National Home, To-
gus, Me.
Southern Branch. National Soldiers
Home, Elizabeth City County, Va.
Western Branch, National Military
Home. Leavenworth County. Kan.
Pacific Branch. Soldiers Home. Los
Angeles County, Cal.
Marion Branch. National Mili.a "
Home, Grant County Ind.
Danville Branch. Danville. Ill.
Mountain Branch. Johnson City.
Tenn.
s. r. c., Granville Summit, Pa
When an Army pensioner enters a Ma
tional Home his pension is drawn bv
the Treasurer of said Home and dis.
burSea for the benefit Of the pensioner.
without deduction for fines or penalties.
The money is disbursed and paid to the
pensioner under such rules as are pre-
scribed by the officers of the Home in
the best interest OF the pensioner and
consistent with the discipline of the
Home. We understand that the HON as
furnish clothing to the inmates. All of
the money that has accumulated in the
hands of the Treasurer of the Home IA
returned to the pensioner when he is
discharged from the institution.
J. A, Cleveland. O.-The act of
March 2. 1895. provides that a pension
check mailed to pensioner who dies
after the execution of the pension
voucher and before indorsing the check
becomes a part of the estate of the de-
ceased pensioner, and is payable to the
estate. If an executor or administrat tor
has been appointed, he should indorse
the check and attach thereto certified
copy of letters of administration and
forward the same thru a local bank for
collection. In cases where no admins
traitor is to be appointed request
should be made to the Auditor for The
Interior Department, Treasury Depart
ment, Washington, d. c., for blank
application for payment of pension
check without administration" together
with the necessary Instructions. Th:
amount due on the check should be
given in the request to the Auditor for
a blank.
The National tribune., 1906-12-20
DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of
Its Organization.

The 40th anniversary of the organjZ4-
tion of the Department of Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic was ce.e-
brated at the Academy of Music Mon
day evening, Nov. 26, under the auspices
of the Grand Army Association of Phil
adelphia and vicinity. The entire ex-
pense Of the celebration was borne by
the Philadelphia Posts, tickets for ad-
mission being distributed pro rata with
each Posts membership.
Committee of Arrangements: Com
rades r. B. Beath. Henry l. Yohn, c. F.
Gramlich, Joseph r. Craig. James G.
Mitchell. Philip II. Fratz and George
]. Schwartz.
A dinner was given to Commander
in-Chief r. B. Brown and other distin-
guished guests at the Union League at
6 o'clock on the evening of the celebra-
ton
The program at the Academy of Mu-
sic was as follows:
Reception of the colors at 8 D. NJ
Over 200 comrades carrying many old
battlefags and the National and Post
standards marched upon the stage The
audience. led by the Apollo Quartet and
kendle's 1st Regiment Band, sang '"The
Star Spangled Banner" No more in
spring sight was ever seen upon any
stage.
Introductory remarks-Comrade r.
ID. Dtdtil, Idot- COIillIldHueT-lN-A -AElel.
giving brief report of the forma ton
of the first Posts in the Department.
Presiding Officer-Comrade Louis
Wagner, first Department Commander.
Past Commander-in-Ch
Prayer-Comrade John W. Sayers. d.
D., Department Chaplain.
"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground
Apollo Quartet.
Address-Comrade NJ. A. Gherst, De-
partment Commander
1863, "Calvin"-Kendle's 1st Regi-
ment Band.
Address-Comrade r. B. Brown,
Commander-in-Ch Chief.
Dixie Kid"-Apollo Quartet.
North and South" Bendix-Kendle'a 9
1st Regiment Band.
AddresS-Comrade ]. p. S. Goblin,
Past Commander-in-Chi
Just Before the Battle, Mother
Apollo Quartet.
American PATROL" Meachem-I.e1-
dies 1st Regiment Band.
Address-Comrade Thomas j. Stew
art, Past Ccmmander-in-C Chief
"Good-by, Sweetheart"-Apoll Quar-
tet.
"America"-Apollo Quartet. Kendle's
1st Regiment Band and the audience.
during which the color bearers marched
out amid the renewed plaudits of the
audience.
All the addresses We're in excellent
taste, and the earnest remarks of Com
mander-in-C Chief Brown cannot fail -
have a good effect in strengthening and
stimulating the work of the Grand
Army.
The National tribune., 1906-12-20
"LOrena."

Editor National Tribune: The publi-
cation in your issue of Aug. % of Some
of the Old Songs" by Theodore F. AL
len, Of the 7th Ohio Cav, interested me
greatly, particularly the song CT the
civil war period, "Lorena," which was
sung SO extensively in both the Northern
and Southern armies I wish all the
communications in The National Trib-
une were as original and interesting as
Comrade Aliens, and I hope there are
lation to the song "Lorena." conceived
a great antipathy to 1t during the civil
war. 1t happened In this way: When
was confined in the Confederate prison
at Danville there were two big, red
headed members of the 14th N. j., who
evidently thought they Were extra su-
perfine" in their vocal accomplishments
They had acquired the song "Lorena.' -
and every day after getting outside ot
their corn-dodger rations, and giving
their Titan locks an extra slick, they
would put their arms around one an
other and march up and down the fioct
OF our prison. singing "Lorena" until
all the rest OF us unfortunate prisoners
were sick of It, Nowadays. however.
am less impatient over the woes of peo-
pie with whom the course OF true love
runs not smoothly, but can sympathiZe
with the, members Of Comrade Aliens
company who appealed to the Captain
to make Leroy Peters walk and lead his
horse. rather than permit him to sing
"Lorena" the second time on a night
march.-Alfred Smith, 9Th n. Y. Art.
Worcester, Mass.
The National tribune., 1906-12-20
GEN. U. S. GRANT POST,
OF Philadelphia, Celebrates It's 10th An.
niversary.

At the 40th anniversary of Gen. U. S.
Grant Post, 5. of Philadelphia, held
Nov. 16. Comrade Robt. b. Beath. Past
Commander-in-Ch wasiptroduced by
Past Commander Keene as Ahe presiding
officer. he having presjdeA at the or
ganizatiou of the Posgaafal elected It's
first Commander on thMsnlght 40 years
ago. sTS
A unique sight was Presented. which
1t is hardly possible csfHd be matched
in any other Post of tSfa rand Army.
in that in a Post 40 YearS old four of
its original charter meInbeEs We're there
present and each had a1sssa leg in the
service. These We're SafS9 William r.
Ramsey, 150th Pa: John 4. Brady and
Harry j. Cooper. 71sRA., and Col.
Robt. B. Beath. 6th UssH C. I. They
were called on for remarks. and re-
sponded as to the early history of the
Post. Addresses were, made by Chap
lain Rev. John w. Sayers. d. D.: Com
rade Rev. T.. William Davidson, Gen.
st. Clair A. Mulholland, Dr. Chas. w.
Karsner and John ID. Vautier. The
speeches were all good. the music excel
lent and the large audience filling the
Post hall thoroly enjoyed the anniver-
sary exercises.
The National tribune., 1906-12-20
Reunion Of the 18th rn. Cav.

One hundred survivors of the 18th
Pa. Cav. and 200 invited guests met in
their saith Annual Reunion and banquet
Nov. 13 in Lulu Temple, Philadelphia,
Pa
The usual business meeting was brief
and very satisfactory to all the surviv-
ors Gen. VIM. j. Palmer, OF Colorado
Springs, Colo, who was Colonel of the
regiment during the war of the rebel
lion. was unanimously elected President
of the Society: Smith d. Cousins, Vice
President; John +. ConGway. Secretary:
p. II. Smith, Treasurer. and Chas. II.
Kirk, Assistant Secretary. All of the last
four are residents of Philadelphia, Pa.
Secretary Conway reported the
names of 20 comrades who have died in
the last year; also the names of seven
others whose deaths had not been re-
ported
Letters of regret were read from
many comrades In different parts of
the country who could not be present.
Among these were letters and kilograms
from the daughters of Gen. Palmer at
Colorado Springs. telling of the serious
accident to the General in being thrown
from his horse. causing injury to spinal
column and paralysis to all lower body,
but that his mind was clear and he was
resting well.
A notable event to the survivors was
the presentation to the Society of the
first two bound copies of the history of
the regiment, written by rs or more
members of the regiment. One copy
was sent by express to Gen. Palmer the
same night, and each subscriber Ill
receive his books as rapidly as possible.
Capt Charles II. Kirk, 431 Chestnut St,
Philadelphia, Pa, Is Chairman of tho
Historical Committee. and ne will dis
tribute the books.
The history is unique in many par
ticulars. 1t was not written by paid
writer, but by the boys who were
present. did the service and relate what
they saw and did, and therefore pos
sesses an intense interest to the sur
yiyors and their friends
The National tribune., 1906-12-20
SARATOGA FOR THE NEXT EN-
CAMTAIENT.
Comrades and the People Say the Place
Is Entirely Capable Of Giving Proper
Entertainment. '' -

Entertainment.
Editor National Tribune: In Justice
| to ourselves and our comrades all over
| the country I write you, VIZ: We fee
there fs great injustice being done to
Saratoga by articles IN various papers
| IN regard to the selection o0Saratoga as
! the next place for holding the National
| Encampmetn of the G. A. r. in 1907
| If these articles were written by people
| who have never been TO our beautiful
village they do an injustice by writing
articles before informing themselves. Ii
| by people who have been here. 1t then
| can only be with the intention of iniur-
| ing us in the eyes of many people who
would like to come to this famous re-
sort but these nefarious articles look to
them as being true
In regard to the matter of transporta.
| ton, we know our facilities are more
| than adequate to handle all that en-
| brace the opportunities of attending this
Eucampment. We are in a position to
| fulfill every promise given by the com
mittee at Minneapolis. There has been
put before the public bluff I'VE call it)
| that Saratoga was such an expensive
! place that the comrades could not afford
| to come We have now on our list OF
accommodations more than 10000 beds
| at 80 cents. with many more to hear
| from, which. to my knowledge, has new
| CT Dteh eQudieu III any pace Wnere the
| Encampment has been held heretofore
InClosed find an editorial from one OF
our papers. which will readily show why
| our village is better prepared to take
| care of such a gathering than many q!
the larger cities. You can have this
clipping published in The National Trib-
une if you wish. 1t will do us good as
a village and us good as G. A. R. COM
rades. Yours in F., C, and L.-R. S
Rimington, Commander. Wheeler Post
| go, Saratoga, n. y.
The National tribune., 1906-12-20
THE ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE.
A Highly Satisfactory Reunion at Coun-
ell Bluffs, Iowa.

The 36th Annual Reunion of the So.
ciety of the Army of the Tennessee was
held at Council Bluffs, Iowa, Nov 8 and
8, with large attendance of survivors
from all parts of the country. Council
Bluffs was quite sensible of the honor
done her by the meeting, and the beau
tiful little city was handsomely decorat-
ed for the occasion. The business meet
ing was held in the Opera House. and
the veteran Gen. G. NJ. Dodge, Presi-
dent Of the Society, was in the chair
Seated with him on the stage were Mrs
John A. Logan, Gov. Cummins. Senator
Warner, of Missouri. and other distia-
guished people Gov. Cummins well
coined the Society to Iowa, and paid "A
brilliant tribute to the work OF the
army in which Iowa had a large share
Mrs. Logan received quite an ovation
in a reception at the Grand Hotel
Speeches were made at the business
meeting by Archbishop Ireland, Gen.
FRED ID. Grant. Gen. Smith D. Atkins
Gen. John c. Black and others. 1t is
the record of the Society that its officers
are reelected annually and serve until
death; consequently Gen. Dodge was
again chosen President: Col Cornelius
Cadle, of Cincinnati. Recording Secre-
tary, and Maj. w. H. Chamberlin,
of Cincinnati, Corresponding Secre-
tary. and Maj. A. NJ. Van Dyke, of that
city. Treasurer. In the Al years of lis
existence the Society has had but three
Presidents, Rawlins. Sherman and now
Dodge. letter was received from
President Roosevelt expressing his sin
cere regrets that he could not be pres
ent at a meeting of the men who had
won such enduring honor for them
selves and for the country. The Re-
union concluded with a grand banquet
on the evening of the 9Th. at which 25U
guests sat down. The great speech of
the evening was by Archbishop Ireland
who attacked Socialism. and sa.d that
It was the duty of every patriotic man
to resist 1t. Many exceedingly brilliant
speeches were made in response 10
toasts. The next meeting of the Society
will be held in Vicksburg. Miss.
The National tribune., 1906-12-20
Answering the Trnducers.

NJ thinner, Yorkville, Ind, has writ
ten to the Columbian Record a con-
elusive reply to It's article against PEN
sions. in which he says that the G.. A.
r. Is composed of the noblest men in
the world, and that il other countries
had like body of citizens they would
be freer. better and happier. In the
O., y. II. Catholics, Lutherans and all
sects aud al Nations are represented
and stand on the same footing of true
patriotism Comrade thinner Is a Cath
Ollie. who fought his first battle Feb. Il.
1852, ana his last one April .. 1858.
with few betweeA.
The National tribune., 1906-12-20
Reunion of the 9th Ohio.

The survivors of the s7th Ohio met
in GAINESVILLE. o., Oct. II. when 81
members answered to roll call. The
ladies of the Woman's Relief Corps
prepared a good dinner for the inner
man. a resolution condemning the
movement to erect a monument to the
brutal WirZ was passed. John S. Adair.
Of McConnellsville. was chosen as Pres
ident. and John II. Drake. of Zanes-
vile, Secretary. This is the regiment
which entered Chattanooga Sept 9,
1863. first Of any U. s troops. Addresses
were made by Judge O'Neal and Com
mander-in-Chief r. B. Brown, of the
G. A. r.
The National tribune., 1906-12-20
Service Pension.

John L. Welch. Sergeant. Battery Fl,
5th u. S. Art, st. James, Mo-, says that
the fact that the Government paid off
its soldiers in deprecated money some.
times not worth more than 3S cents on
the dollar should be made a strong ar
gnment in FAVOR of the Service Pension
fill
T. N. Russell. 72d Ohio, Rcxville.
Ind, says that the comrades are no,
asking to be made wealthy or to have
something to leave their children, but
they would like to have enough to sup
ply their wants In their old age.