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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Some Lumber Yet.

The impression that lower Michigan
is no longer a numbering state is dis
abused by Il. ID. Cowles. who is one
of the best lumber statisticians in the
state. In the northwestern section of
the lower peninsula, as far west as
the center line Of the state and south
to Saginaw county, there was cut in
1905 total OF 4S0,000,000 feet OF lum-
Der, of which only about 10000, 600
feet was pine. The lath cut was Ill.,.
100000 pieces and single cut $4,000.
600.
The Huron shore district led WI -
1Si,532, 900 feet of lumber cut: The
Michigan Central district cut 141 Alb.
600 feet OF lumber; the Saginaw val
ley district cut 107,95J feet of lumber.
Portable and other small mills cut an
aggregate of from 25,O0O,000 TO 10000
600 feet of lumber.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Morgan's Nerve.

J. Pierpont Morgan, fearing a plot
10 XIII him, has fled from Italy with
out waiting TO have his baggage I'M
loaded.
He had just arrived in Rome To- pur-
chase antiques. His sumptuous apart
ments-the entire first floor of the
Villa Florence-were abandoned in
haste and disorder.
The Roman press is laughing over
the nerves" displayed by the Ameri.
can financier, in his precipitate flight,
especially since the chief of police as.
serts that the plot" was made up by
jealous antiquarians, who believed Nor.
gan would try 10 get back the famous
stolen cope OF Ascot, now in the gov.
eminent art gallery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Jefferson,s Cheerful Philosophy.

We spoke of happiness, writes
Francis Wilson. in Scribner. Joy"
| said, was the God of our house
hold. No one was permitted to hang
crepe on the door of our feelings"
That's the proper way" he made
answer. Happiness is the religion
take all the comic papers. No one
is permitted TO read aloud, and he is
begged not TO read, even to himself,
about the mangled corpse of the
father and the roasted bodies of the
babies subjects with which the
daily papers disgustingly teem.'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Murdered by Ysauis.

Five members OF the family of Pc
dro Meza, president of La Dura, in So
nora, Mexico, and two others, were
massacred by Yaqui Indians within a
few miles of their home and their
bodies left in the roadway between Or
tiz and La Dura. Three members Of
the Meza family survive. They are
the baby son of Pedro Meza and two
young daughters, Mercedes and Elvira
The children had been left at home
in La Dura in the temporary absence
of the family. who went for a drive
The story of the massacre was brought
TO Ortiz by an Indian letter carrier
A detachment of Mexican troops is on
the trail of the outlaws
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Look for Pleasant Things.

There are women, and men, too, for
hat matter. who are constantly on
The lookout for unpleasant things and
who after while form a habit Of al
ways looking at the wrong side Such
a trait should be nipped in the bud
as soon as It threatens to gain head
way, for it not only leads TO endless
unhappiness on the. part of the perpe-
traitor, but makes life miserable for
those in their immediate vicinity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

thirst. Terrible headaches and dizzy
spells oppressed me and my back
was lame, sore and stiff A months
treatment with Doan's Kidney Pills
rid me of this trouble, and now ] am
strong and healthy and weigh 230
pounds. | give the credit to Doan's
Kidney Pills"
Sold by all dealers. 90 cents box
Foster ilburn Co, Buffalo. n Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Mrs. Blowers Return.

After taking the proceeds of the sale
of farm, going to ireland with a
former acquaintance and spending all
the money. Mrs. George Blower has
been reunited with her husband.
Blower is resident OF Oklahoma
and when he spoke of selling his farm
In this county his wife volunteered To
come and close up the deal. She met
n machine agent here. with whom she
was acquainted, and they left town
together.
Blower did not hear from his wife
again until she wired him from Bel
fast, Ireland. that her money was all
gone and requested him TO come and
take her back home.
Blower made the trip across the
ocean and brought her back 10 his
ranch. She claims she was victim
OF hypnotism.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Odd Church in California.

One of the oldest churches is found
in the redwood forests OF California
II is near San Jose, and is main,a,ncc
by a mining settlement, the ministc,
working as miner during the week
Il is built in one of the hollow. trees
and accommodates congregation oi
twenty-five, with space for a recess
chancel containing a small organ.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
When Woman Is q Terror.

English people are not only the
worst takers In tho world. but they
have. in addition, natural suspicion
of anyone who can siripg half dozen
sentences together without stammer.
ing. In fact, to have any degree OF
huency OF speech lays a man open
at once TO the charge of not being
sound. while a woman who can talk
at all inspires universal terror.-La.
dies Field
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
JUDGES KEEN SENSE OF SMELL
Had Suspicion He Could Locate the
Missing Pig.

In a recent case before Judge Fee
ly of the twelfth judicial court OF
Rhode Island, at Woonsocket, great
dea. OF fun was created by the diff.
ferent descriptions of pig that the
defendant was charged with stealing.
but which he claimed to have bought
and placed In a pen with other pigs.
There were such varied descrip-
tons OF the pig that finally tho coun-
sci for the defendant announced that
the pig In question was within reach
and could readily be produced in
court. The air in the court room.
which was pretty well crowded. had
become rather foul by this time. AS
the lawyer made this announcement,
Judge Feely leaned forward and wills
pered to the clerk: Say, Charlie, |
think | smell that pig"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
ATTACHMENTS IN DETROIT
Week Ending March. 81, 1905

TEMPLE THrATER AND Wonderland After
noons2:lo. Toe. To- sc; Evenings s:i5. los 10 soc
Elita Proctor Otis & 60.
LAFAYETTE THEATER Prices t0-2b-3j-J0c.
Mats. Wed. ani saturday
"Graus tark
WHITNEY Evenings iO-20-3oc. Mats. lO-l5-o5c
"Lurcd from Home"
LycEUM-- Prices i5-e5-3S-5,75c. Mats. Wed.
aud Sat Lewis Morrison In Faust. 4"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Tobacco as Currency.

Tobacco, which used TO be the med
lum of exchange in the early Colonial
days Of Virginia, is today the cur
rency of British New Guinea. The
British administrator there reports
that the medium is not the means oa
lively trade.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Blake Held Fer Murder.

John Blake, confessed slayer of Po-
lice Sergeant Booth, of Jackson, has
been formally charged with murder
in the first degree. His pals, John Ham
ilton and John Walpole, are held on
charges of safe blowing. burglary and
larceny in connection with the Brook
Ign postofiice robbery. Prosecutor Will.
Jams has found an old statute giving a
penalty for safe blowing from % years
TO life imprisonment, and he says he
Will go after these men.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

II am an innocent man. You are
sentencing me to a living grave. only
hope that ! may live to see those who
have wronged me in the grave of
death" SO spoke Timer Jackson when
he was sentenced by Judge c. s. Jack
son, of Skagway, Alaska. several
months ago TO 10 years for manslaugh-
ter. On the same day recently that
President Roosevelt pardoned jackson,
Judge Jackson died
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Mysterious Disease.

At Munkers. in Linn county, Oregon.
I mother and child are dead as the re-
suit of mysterious disease or poison
that attacks the throat. a large num-
Der OF chickens similarly affected have
died, as have large numbers Of wild
birds, which have visited the place
The victims of the mysterious af-
lliction are Mrs. Thomas McLain and
her little daughter. An investigation
will be held
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Some Good Advice.

Fear small temptations rather than
great ones. These come only now
and then; those every day. Beware
of being witty at the expense of rev
erence; sarcastic at the expense OF
charity; entertaining at the expense
OF truth; coarse at the expense OF
purity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

John w. Bradshaw has been appoint
ed registrar pro TEN. at the u. of NJ.
the position made vacant by the SUD
den death Of Prof. de Pont.
Charles Keibe. arrested in Cleveland
for being drunk, took off his vest in
court to show how he kept warm. His
body was found covered with dollar
bills. strung together and wound about
him in layers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

Il. Z. Hull, real estate dealer of De
troit, had his right hand amputatcd
Wednesday at Harper hospital as the
result Of an encounter a year and a
half ago with n Canadian thistle.
Mrs. Sarah A. Ling, aged 81, who
claimed TO be a relative of President
Garfield. and the oldest woman in
Muskegon county, died Friday. She is
survived by eight great-grandchildren
besides a daughter and four grand
children.
Rev. s. C.. Strickland. the Anti-Sa.
loon league campaigner in behalf OF To-
cal option. admitted on the witness
stand that he drank glass of beer
With Joseph Letson last Fourth of July.
He said he did II only to get evil
dence of violation of law. Mr.. Strick-
land had Letson arrested for striking
him when he called Letson a liar for
saying he had drunk beer with the
preacher.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

Geo. r. Patterson, the Pennsylvania
representative who died n few days
ago. was the only travelling man" in
congress.
Word has been received from Lem
Wonk Que, OF Canton. China. that his
rice plantations and mills have been
confiscated and that he is threatened
with serious injury II he forbids the
installation Of Chinese gods in his
home. Over twenty years ago he came
TO Battle Creek, at the age of 90. Mrs.
Eliza A. Tomlinson saw that he de-
sired TO learn and she invited him TO
her home, where she taught him the
English language.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

A Colorado shoemaker declares that
man has two bodies. one that can be
seen and one that is invisible. IL this
is the case, the body that can't be
seen ought to come in handy when
the bill collectors call
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

of typhoid left me
with weak kidneys.
Every night ] had to
get up frequently to
pass the urine, which
was ropy, dark and
very painful to void.
] had no appetite, but
drank water continu-
ally without being
able 70 Quench my
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

A Chicago woman chose a cell in
a police station rather than go with
her husband. We will have to sus-
pend Judgment until we see the hus-
band.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

War Minister Etienne of France in
answer to an inquiry from a deputy
states officially that France has shoes
for 100000 soldiers, and intimates
that she has also soldiers for the
shoes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

The gambling institution at Monte
Carlo cleaned up s5,GO0,OO0 last year.
Incidentally il cleaned out several en-
thusiastic persons who went there
with systems guaranteed to break
IL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

In Finland claw and liberty of the
press is officially called Tryckfrihet-
Stag. 1t is a pretty big name for a
thing that appears TO cut very
small figure over there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

A New Jersey man has succeeded in
having his hens lay eggs with handles.
Eggsactly what benefit is to accrue is
not known, unless it is to give the
cold storage man a better grip.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

II cost about $1,000 to run the town
Of Newbury Mass, last year, and
there were seventeen births in town.
We presume that this is merely a
coincidence.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

Gen. Linevitch must have been
greatly disappointed il he expected
the car to Jump up and slap him on
the shoulder when he came in and
exclaimed enthusiastically: Hello.
Linny, old man. And how's the
army"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

President Fallieres wears ready
made tie, thus showing the French
people that he has no thought of dis
turbing the homely republican ideas
OF Father Loubet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

A dispatch from Buenos Ayres says
a revolt in Uruguay has been nipped
in the bud Perhaps somebody
smclled mouse.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

President Castro might save him
self much trouble and expense by I'm.
wiling an expert from this country to
visit him, examine conditions, and re-
port as TO the feasibility OF Venezu-
elias attempting at this time to test
the Monroe doctrine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

England is having trouble with the
earth eaters" of India, but has no
loubt Of her ability to eventually make
them bite the dust.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

1t also may be observed that when
the unfortunate millionaire wishes to
regain his health he lives as nearly as
he can like the poorest of his fellows
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

There will be something doing
among the Us when phonetic spelling
strikes California.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

The Duke of Athol says the report
of his engagement to an American
lady is "a pure lie" This seems TO
he something new in the lie line.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

A Philadelphia man is advertising
for the return of an umbrella which
he lost on a street car on rainy day.
Now isn't that delightful?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

The suicide of a boy vioinist is
announced. Musicians as rule are
not SO considerable of the feelings of
the public.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

Convince a man that eyeglasses
will make him look intellectual and
he will at once develop some optical
trouble.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

A Chicago dog has been left the in
come of $4,000 by his fond master.
Now we know the meaning Of lucky
dog
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

How much pleasanter It is TO talk
about the great work we intend to do
than to buckle down and do it. After
all, talking is a fascinating pastime.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

Wealth lessons happiness accord
ing TO Mr.. Carnegie. but he can't
prove il by Uncle Russell Sage.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

John Oliver Hobbies tells a London
audience that women are Americas
best product" Nothing like them in
this wide, wide world.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

Perhaps if this old world were all
Strengthened out and needed no more
fixing, there wouldn't be half the fun
living in it that there is now.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

Tsai Use may have prfncely blood,
bat his name sounds like combina-
ton of sneer and kiss.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

Mrs. Cassie Chadwick has now been
deprived of pies by the prison warden,
which is rather kind than otherwise,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

Jerome X. Jerome says America is
oversupplied with humor. II is very
generous of him 10 call IL that.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

Both France and Germany can
count on the malevolent neutrality of
Castro, IL that will help them any.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29

Dictionary spellings may be re
formed bun 1sre prospects are that
the spd Ing n'actices of the peoSse'i IS
whole will Remain unreSenerate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
chinchiIiss Rszny Extinct.

Chimchillas have been so much in
request for furs in the last few years
that the species Is in danger OF ex.
tinction in Chile and Bolivia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
GREAT SCOTT.

The Biggest Man Of Addison County,
VT, Tells an Interesting Story.
T.. c. Scott, meat dealer, Vergennes,
VT. Past Commander OF Ethan Allen
Post, G.. A. r., says: "A severe attack
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
THIS MAN
was Cured Of Rheum attain by the .ysAa
Discovery. He
NOW STANDS ERECT

This man says: For twelve years I sufc-vc
fcarfuly with Rheumatism My back was
affected that was nearly doubled together. my
head and shoulders being lower than my hrss
Thanks to the Jcbb Discovery, i now walk eft,cT-
and though years have elapsed. ! have never ten
q return of Rheumatism
IL suffering from rheumatism. no matter how
io1g standing. or how many specialists have
failed on your write us plain. honest ktfcs
telling your symptoms, and we will prepare q TIA
treatment and send II to you by mail. postpaid.
free ot IN cost An honest. generous offer e
suffering hum anity Writr today 20 The ~
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-03-29
Grim. Etc.

Chicago--Cash quotations We're as fol-
lows. No. spring wheat, ia S0is G;
No. 3, 73d 79c: No. . red, u a S3H G;
No. com. i31s a 43s.c; No. yellow
l4c; No. oats. 3O7,c: No. . white 80 40
3fc; No. 3 white. 3oA a ~ re; No rye
60c; good feeding barley. 37m37ia c;
fair to choice mailing. 100 soc: No.
naXseed 81 o.: No. l northwes stern
81 u: clover. contract grade. sl3 so.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-21
KITTERY TO CARIBOU.

The saw mill at Monmouth, owned by
Luther Cooling, Fred Blake and Arthur
Whittier, was burned Thursday morning.
Loss "a 1000; no insurance.
The Trull hospital in Biddeford was
burned Wednesday. The hospital was
built in 1900 at cost of $4,000, and was
the only homeopathic hospital in Maine.
1t will be rebuilt.
Mrs. Dolly Decrow, aged ninety-two, the
oldest person in Camden, was burned to
death in her home last Wednesday night.
Her clothing caught fire from a spark
while she was sitting alone beside the
fireplace.
1t is announced that the Maine Central
railroad will adopt the plan of oiling its
road bed to prevent dust. The scheme
has been used successfully on several
roads, and after experiments made by the
Maine Central last year, it was decided to
extend the work.
Bridgton had $4,000 fire last Thurs
day. Six business buildings in the cent re
of the town were destroyed. The heaviest
losers are Knights of Pythias, building,
fittings and regalia, $1,000; M. B. Cook,
boots and shoes, 5000; w. P. Bennett, g.
600; Crosby Bros, $500; F. c. Gibbs,
boots and shoes, $1,000; Giles c. Bailey,
1850.
Through the generosity of a gentleman
whose name is not made public, the
University of Maine has been provided
with means to charter special train,
which will run over the entire line of the
Bangor & Aroostook system during the
latter part of April and the first of May.
On the train will be complete exhibit of
the work done at the college of agri-
culture at the university, including
poultry and dairy equipment in oper-
alton; also an exhibit of fertilizers, feed
ing stuffs, seeds, injurious insects, etc. At
every stop professors from the college will
speak on agricultural topics. In the
places where the train stops at night, a
stereopticon exhibition will be given out
of-doors, illustrating the agricultural and
other work of the university
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-21
DEER ISLE.
A. o. Gross is in Boston OH business.

A. o. Gross is in Boston Oil business.
Ralph Saunders, who has bought Capt.
Arthur Gray's place, moved in Saturday
Mrs. Prescott johnson is quite I'LL,
threatened with pneumonia.
Miss Eva Grindle entertained number
of friends at the Lynnmore Saturday even
ing.
Quite number of our young men have
left this week to take positions on yachts
for the coming season.
The Stonington dramatic club will
present drama, "OId Dairy Homestead"
at the town hall Tuesday evening.
The class parts for the graduating ex-
ercises of the high school are as follows:
Valedictory, Breta Mae HASKELL saluta-
tory, Mabel Louise Gray; history, Irene
R Marguerite cite Haskell; prophecy, Hazel Vera
address to undergraduates, Linwood AL
berta Pickering; essay, Oracle May Has
kell; essay, Harry M. B. Pickering.
March 10. REX.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-21
EASTBROOK.

Mrs. Lizzie Glow is on the sick list.
Mrs. Mae Scammons is working for Mrs.
Lettie Dyer.
Mrs. Helena Haskell is visiting relatives
in Bar Harbor.
Will Dyer and wife are receiving con-
CALCULATIONS ON the birth of daughter.
AL. GILES has moved his family from the
Glow farm to the Colman Cousins house
on the neck.
Quite number from this place attended
the basket ball game and dance at Frank
lin Monday evening.
Veranus Jellison was quite badly hurt
recently by fracturing his collar bone
while discharglng gun.
A. w. Ellis and wife, of Ellsworth
Falls, were in town Wednesday and
Thursday with a party at DeMeyer's
camp.
March 10. B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-21
INDIAN POINT.

Mrs. Abbie T. Walls has gone to North
east Harbor for few weeks.
Eugene H. Higgins and Bloomfield Hig-
gins, of Bar Harbor, were in town Sunday.
Charles Slower has rece atty purchased
horse from Graves Bros, Bar Harbor.
Miss Lucretia Pray, who has been in
Somesville for the past few weeks, has
returned.
Frank E. Higgins and wife, and little
son Ermond, of Somesville, spent Sunday
with Alonzo Higgins and wife.
Osgood Crockett, who has been SPEND
ing few weeks with his family here, has
returned to Northeast Harbor where he
has employment.
Mrs. John Abram returned last week
from Eastport, where she has been spend
ing the winter, and is spending few
weeks with her parents, Seth Harding
and wife. Mr.. Abram expects to return
in about two weeks.
March 49, III.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-21
BUCKSPORT.

Mrs. Lucy E. Emerson died last
Wednesday morning at the home of her
son, DR.. George E. Emerson, with whom
she had lived the past few years.
Earle J. Perry, aged ten years, son Of
Harold Perry and wife, of this town, died
at the East Maine general hospital in Ban
gor Tuesday night of last week, after an
operation for appendicitis.
Mrs. Ruby A. Buchanan died Friday af-
ternoon after a long illness. Mrs. Buck
man, besides her husband, leaves sister,
Mrs. Hathaway, residing in Massachu-
sets; three brothers, E. G. Colby, Alonzo
Colby and George Colby.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-21
WALTHAM.

Benjamin Wiley lost valuable horse
recently.
Walter Colby left Friday to work for the
New England Telephone Co.
The Misses Young, of Surry, have been
the guests of Roscoe Haslem the past
week.
Thursday by the illness of his father-in-
law, Simeon Hapworth.
There will be social dance at town hall
Monday evening, March 26. Supper win
be served. Music by Monaghan.
March 10. H.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1906-03-21

The soothing spray of Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm, used In an atomizer, is an unspeakable
relief to sufferers from Catarrh. Some of them
describe 1t as godsend, and no wonder. The
thick, foul discharge is dislcdged and the pa
tient breathes freely. perhaps for the fret time
in weeks. Liquid Cream Balm contains all the
healing. purifying elements Of the solid form,
and 1t never fails to cure. Sold by all drug
gists for 75c.. including spraying tube, or
mailed by Ely Bros. IS Warren Street, New
York.