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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
UNCLE HAD THE FORMULA.
Probably Knew az Much About Water
as Did Fellow Townsmen.

II was down in a little town the
other day." said a commercial travel
er, where a new system of water
works had just been installed. All
the drinking water for the town was
pumped in from an artesian well on
the outskirts. The inhabitants were
immensely proud of their new water.
and at every place | stopped | was
urged TO take drink of 1t, being as
sured at the same time with great inn
pressiveness that it had been analysed
and found to be half hydrogen. This
mystic expression seemed to have a
strange fascination for most of the
citizens.
Finally l stopped at the town
pump in the middle of the square in
front Of the county courthouse. and as
/ worked the pump handle kthought l
would find out what an old negro
leaning against tree nearby would
say
"Uncle,' / said, is this good wa
ter?'
shot he replied, with enthusi-
asm. WY. sab, dat water is done been
scanlyzed an found ter be ha'f hyra-
phoby, sahr!'"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
Not According to Creed.

It often takes the mirror of anoth-
er's opinion to show up the inconsis-
tencies of practice. The idea that
gloom should be associated with death
in the mind lighted by the hopeful
torch of Christianity seemed strange
thing to the young Indian girl men
toned in a book on The Indian
Alps"
"Mem-sahib,' asked she, why do
you wear those sad colors? l don't
like them"
II am in mourning, Tattoo. 1t is
the custom Of English ladies'"
But black is the color of night
mem-sahib, and yet you believe that
when you die you go to heaven at
once. Then why not be glad for your
friends who die, and wear colors such
as we see in birds and flowers, and
falling water when the sun shines
God doesn't make your colors. All
well. Christians are strange people. -
Youths Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
ONE CAUSE FOR SATISFACTION.
Drummer Found Something Good
Even in Railroad Accident.

A state senator of New York says he
was riding in the smoking car on a
little one-track road in the northern
part of the state two weeks ago, and
in the seat in front Of him sat jew
elry drummer. He was one of those
wide-awake, never-let-anyone-get-the-
style of men. Presently
the train stopped to take water and
the conductor neglected to send back
a flagman. A limited express, running
at the rate of ten miles an hour, came
along and bumped the rear end of the
first train. The drummer was lifted
from his seat and pitched. head first
against the seat ahead. His silk hat
was damned clear down over his ears
He picked himself up and settled back
in his seat. No bones had been
broken. Then he pulled off his hat
drew a long breath and. Strengthening
up, said: "Hully gee! Well, they didn't
get by us, anyway"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
SONGS OF A GENERATION AGO.
In the Majority Of Them the Hero.
Ines Always Passed Away.

II may not be generally known that
Fanny Crosby now spoken of only as
a hymn writer, used to drop into week
day verse, supplying words for songs
more popular in their day than are
any of the new things heard by music
lovers of these later times, says the
New York Post.
The matron who Is now being
"courted again in her girls will If she
has a good memory recall doleful
song that her Charlie and his RIVALS
used to ask for when she wore ring
lets and broad brimmed gypsy hats:
In the Hazel Dell Ny Nellie's Sleep.
ing, the words of which were written
by Fannie Crosby. under a pen name.
This same matron had not been mar.
ried long enough to give up her music
when Resale, the Prairie Flower"
(words by the same author) had all
sentimental young people weeping be.
cause she" was gone
1t was the fashion in those days for
song heroines to die young, and Miss
Crosby wasn't any more murderously
inclined than other song writers At
that time Sweet Alice" under her
slab OF granite so gray, was still popu-
lar. and listeners were informed that
Gentle Annie" wouldn't come any
more because she was gone too, "
though Fair Eulalie" appeared some
times as a spirit robed in white.
We had not long given up weeping
at Little Blossoms" tomb when
Sweet Belle Malone" went to wait
for her lover (captious critics had il
that she waited in Vain at heaven
gate. While Katie Darling" was still
being mourned for the angels begaI
to clear the way for Nellie Gray's'
faithful affianced to join her up above
Kate Darling" had probably longe
season of belleship than any othe
dead girl, but she was closely followed
| by Miss Crosby's Resale"
The little beauty, Belle Brandon
was another young person OF tn
Prairie Flower" genus, but In spit
OF her early grave she was never 81
popular as were some of her rivals.
To be sure the old songs were some
what niminy-piminy and they wer
doleful to a degree. but, nevertheless
they were what the young people erie,
for in those days and they were doubt
less unobjectionable. The words wer
| all more or less of the Mary II
! Heaven" order of verse, and surel
Burns was at his best when he lay o.
the grass, watching lyon lingerin
star" and dreaming of one without tn
memory of whom he had, perhaps
never been true poet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
NEW MICHIGAN LAW
ENABLING SUPERVISORS TO CARE
FOR PEOPLE ADDICTED TO
DRINK OR DRUG HABITS.

II has long been an established fact
that Morphine, Laudanum, Cocaine,
Choral, Tobacco and Liquor habits
are disease, and hundreds of people
who have heretofore been unable to
get relief can now petition the Board
of Supervisors of their home county
and be assisted in taking treatment
under Act No. 6S of OF, and be
given chance to reimburse the coun-
ty after being cured. :
The most successful and reliable
institute for the Treatment. of this
ailment is located at Grand Rapids
Mich. BY virtue of contract and
franchise granted in 1891 by Leslie
Il. Kelley Co., of Dwight, Ills, they
administer the only original secret
remedy known as The Kelley Cure in
the State of Michigan.
These interested may obtain copy
Of the law and detailed information by
writing the Kelley Cure, .554 Wealthy
Ave, Grand Rapids. Mich, or consult
ing the nearest supervisor. ......
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
THOUGHT CHILD WOULD DIE.
Whole Body Covered with Cuban Itch
-Cuticura Remedies Cured at Cost
of Seventy-Five Cents.

MY little boy, when only an infant
OF three months, caught the Cuban
Itch. Sores broke out from his head
to the bottom of his feet. He would
itch and claw himself and cry all the
time. He could not sleep day or night,
and light dress is all he could wear
| called one of our best doctors to
treat him, but he seemed to get worse
He suffered so terribly that my hus-
band said he believed he would have
to die | had almost given up hope
when lady friend told me to try the
Cuticura Remedies. / used the Cuti-
cura Soap and applied the Cuticura
Ointment and he at once fell into a
sleep, and he slept with ease for the
first time since two months. After
three applications the sores began to
dry up, and in just two weeks from the
day / commeLced to use the Cuticura
Remedies my baby was entirely we'll
The treatment only cost 75c, and
would have gladly paid 500 If | could
not have got it cheaper. l feel safe in
saying that the Cuticura Remedies
saved his life He is now boy of five
years. Mrs. Zana Miller, Union City,
r. F. d. No. l, Branch Co., Mich, May
II, 1906"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
NOT TO BE TAKEN LITERALLY.
coIored Deacon's Prayer wonder of
Poetic Imagery.

Between emotionalism and formal
ism in religion, says a. Washington
clergyman. there is a golden mean
a reflection that came to me recently
upon the conclusion of my remarks to
a colored congregation in Richmond.
Il had invited an aged deacon to
offer prayer. oh. Lord prayed he.
glib dis pore brudder de eye. of de
eagle, dat he spy out sin afar off.
Glue his hands to de gospel pillow. Tie
his tongue to de line of truf. Nail his
yere to de gospel pole. Bow his head
way down between his knees, oh
Lord, an fix his knees way down in
some lonesome, dark and narrer val
ley, where prayer is much wanted to
be made 'Noint him wifi de kerosene
lie of salvashun, an set him on fire!'"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

caused by your treacherous dart, and il
was not until the flowers Of May began
to bloom that il would heal. But thee
shorts months and yet they seemed like
years. like centuries, to me,
Dan Cupid-Good sir, the fault was
yours, not mine. Across that page can
you not read the promises you made the
budding year9 How did you keep them ?
Not at all. Had you but been the angel
you started out to be, fair Eleanor would
have had no grounds for the curt refusal
she melted out to you.
The Bachelor-Ah, well, Dan, | was
but human that is, to err. She married,
yes, and | suppose believed she had
captured the one real matrimonial prize.
But yesterday twas good to read the
courts had cast asunder the bonds that
bound, and set her free to wound another
heart.
Dan Cupid But you shall credit me
with other opportunities that made for
YOU opportunities more in keeping with
your deserts.
The Bachelor Yes, Dan, there was
Jessica, Of the yachting party. The wound
she left was moi long in healing, but was
painful at first. Then, later, there was
Isabel. How adored her. Your aim
was sure, and the bow was strong that
send that shaft into my heart. Never can
forget the tender words with which
wooed her at the seashore, nor the pull
sations Of my heart when she answered
Yes" But, Dan, you rascal. you know
her. But once since those summer days
have | seen her. She served me coffee
and rolls in a quick lunch room in No
vember. | did not ask her where might
redeem the ring.
Yes, Dan, there were others. Bu
why review them2 And Ill forgive you
you imp. I'll lay not up against you a
single pang-or doIar-they have cos
me-on one condition-that you shall
not, for this next year. point your darts II
my direction. Do you ageep Their
well burn the book, and think no more
of it" (Casts it into the FREE
And now. then. Dan. the year is dy
ing. A toast to it and its fond memories
to your escapades and my escapades: t.
the fair girls who caused the heart throb
Of season; to the broken promises tha
saved me troubles; to the Old Year
And another. Dan, to the year jus
borning;' to the anticipatons which
brings. The bells are ringing; the Ok
Year is dead; the New Year lives, ant
now. good night. but please remembe
that you have promised not to aim you
darts in my direction"
exit Dan Cupid and Curtain.)
Wright A. Pahersen
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
A NonbeIiever.

mo-" said the old lady, Il don't be-
lieve vaccination does bit of good"
I'm surprised to hear you say that"
rejoined the physician.
We'll" continued the old lady, I've
got good grounds a: ny nonbelief. My
brother was vaccs--=-l when he was. a
boy and two weeks Ter he fell out of
a tree and was killed"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased 20 learn
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foundation OF the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work The prOprietors have
soJnuch faith ia its curative powers that they one
One Hundred Dollars for any case that IL fails "a
cure send for list Of testimonials.
Address y. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Aslrs Family Pills for constipation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

"Are you still troubled by your
neighbours chickens?' asked one man
of another.
mot a bit" was the answer. "They
are kept shut up now
How did you manage it?"
why, every night | put lot OF
eggs in the grass very carefully and
every morning. when my neighbor was
looking, ! went out and brought them
in"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
Money the New Yorker's God.

An aged man familiar with the peo-
pie of the metropolis says that moth
ing seems to astonish New York
man as much as to find some desired
purpose which cannot be accomplished
by money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
The Only WAY.

Cassidy-Ah! well, no wan kin pre-
vint watts past an gone.
Casey--Ye could if We only acted
quick enough.
Cassidy-Go long, man! how could
yer?
Casey-Stop it before it happens.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

FITS, st. Vitus Dance. and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DIR. klines
Great Nerve Restoref. Send for Free $500
trial bottle and treatise. DR.. K. Ii. Kline,
Id, 93l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

1t is wonderful what strength of pur-
pose and energy and holiness of will
are reused by the. simple assurance
that we are. doing our duty.-Scott.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
A. the Theater.

$50 that's the actress who was kid
mapped the other night?"
Eyes"
II can understand the arrangements
putting up such job, but why did
they permit her to be brought back7"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

Business offices " are being put
farther heayenward because ground
costs so much.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

After coaxing a girl to sing man is
apt to wish he hadn't.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

HE Bachelor-How bright the FIRE.
How CHEEKY the cracking logs.
Outside the Dying ear battles with
'agng Storm.
What has the Old Year brought to
that should mourn its passingp
Loves in plenty. But were they loves
Dkere they passing fantasies - bright
Of blue pceping through the Stormy
~ It's many a sorry trick Dan Cupid
played me during the past twelve
nths. Gould | but have him here Id
2 new him for his benefit.
"Ah, the bell ringsl What friend or
has braved the elements and come to
s,ub my reveries of a New Years
vep"
(Enter Butler.)
The Bachelor A wee, small gentle
IAN to see me, James, you say. But
st a sweet-faced child. His card -
Dan Cupid-Yes, know him, and you
nay show him up. But, James, you're
4 a Judge of character. He's not a
mid, he's old as time, and as full Of
1eMli.h pranks as that neighbor's brat Of
whom you so complain.
flames departs and returns ushering in
Dan Cupid
Dan Cupid -Ha. ha, dear sir. It's not
loves night. Business is dull. and so |
come to beg a chat with you and may,
revile you for the shortcom-
mgs Of the year that is passing.
The Bachelor-Revile me. YOU imp
Of Satanl Why, twas but a moment
before your ring that ! wished for you
mat | might review for your benefit the
times you've played me false. Now sit
YOU down and let's turn back the pages
Of the passing year and see the record.
It surely will show you up in your true
colors.
(Gets volume from the shelly
well start with January, and with
Eleanor. Dan, you rogue, you wounded
me for fair with her. | should not have
cared had time and eternity been made
up Of Januarys could but have hac
Eleanor to sit beside me before the crack.
ing FIRE throughout them all. PLEADED
well my case. but she would have none
Of il, and then | learned that you hao
played me false. Through February
March and April nursed the wounc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

A bluff is all right as long as you
can keep the lid on.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
For Over Half a Century

Browns Bronchial Troches have been
unexcelled as a cure for 'hoarseness,
coughs and sore throat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

That is LAXATIVE BRoMO QUlNINE. Look fol
the signature of X. M.GRONE. Used the World
over 70 Cure Cold In One Day. DC.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

Ms Personae-
A City Bachelor.
Dan Cupid.
James, the Butler.
The lfOing room of a 1oealfhy
thelor's apartments.
-We1o Years Ebe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

Hubby-Just look at that idiot, F1tz.
jones, what a charming, amiable wife
he has-seems to me all the biggest
fools get hold of the prettiest women!
Wifey-You're right, nobody knows
that better than DO.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
PILES CuRED nv O nor DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is qua IN ntecd TO cure any case
OF Itching. Blind. Bleeding PrOtrudng Piles In
to Ia days or money refunded. Soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

81 am delighted to see you! 1t seems
good to see old faces again.
You mean thing.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-28
HUNTING BED BUGS IN LOS ANGELES
Great Slaughter Begins as Re- suit of New City 0rdi-
 nance.

LOS ANGELES, May 27.-Already the beneficial effect of the new dnrl- bedbug ordinance is noticeable. Be fore it the "crepers" are fleeing like grasshoppers before a prairie fire.
 Keepers of the lodging-houses where 10c rents bed for a night have seen the dawning of the anJi-ve.oug era. and are endeavoring to hasten the happy day by ministering sundry deadly potions to the festive little ''bedfellows,Y which in some quarters have been legion.
 One of the bedbuggiest establish ments in the city, the Tourist room ing house on Los Angeles street, has been closed up by the authorities. In this establishment, it is claimed, the begbug experienced its greatest growth and development.
 There was nothing to eo but close up the Tourist said E. C. Russell, inspector of hotels and rooming- ihouses. "The building, which once had been a livery stable, was literal Iy alive with everything mentioned in the category of creepers. In addi- tion to this the general filthiness of the place and the condition of the beds was such as to seriously menace the health of the neighborhood. There was no regard for sanitation.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-28
COREY SELLING IN
 REVENGEFUL- MOOD

cerned, there is no reason for the, reather sharp decline in the price of steel stocks and bonds in the last few days.
 Rumor also has it that Charles NJ. Schwab has recently disposed of large holdings of his United States Steel corporation common stock, and to this is attributed partly the recent heavi. ness in that stock.
 The liquidation is said to have been necessary to enable him to caity out his agreement with certain banking ] firms who have befriended him finan- cially and provide for certain under lying bonds on the Bethlehem Steel company, which were generally sup ! posed to have been provided for some { time ago, which are now said to be still continuing liens on ths paoperry It is also thought possible that the report that MT. Schwab has mort gagged his palatial residence on River side Drive, New York, for something like S1 100000, may also be connected with this situation.
 The raising of this money was uec- essary on account of his losses iR Ton opah. which precluded his meeting his obligations.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-28
challenged by the prosecution and ex, cused by the court.

challenged by the prosecution and ex, cused by the court
 George w. Beck, of Bisbee, was next on the list, and after some exam. ination stated that-he had an opinion in regard to the case. and was ex- cused
 this time, and adjournment was taken cial venire of ten jurors was to be re- turned by the sheriff's office.
 Upon court reconvening after the noon recess, Frank O'ConneIl, one of the special yeniremen, was called to take the place of Juryman Beck.
 W. c. Goodman, of St DaYid, was the next juryman to; be examined by the attorneys in the case. He was passed by the prosecution, and was then examined by Attorney English for the defense. It was shown by the defense that he was a lrienu oi Wm. Campbell, one ot the witnesses in the case. but he was passed by both sides.
 Edward McFeeley. of Bisbee. wa.i next on the list. He was passed with but few questions by the prosecution, and was then examined by the de fense He also admitted being a friend of Campbell's, but only a cas- ual ene- He stated that he had never heard anything in regard to the ca ase and had not even read about it.
 B. F. Watkins. of Bisbee. was next interIogated by Attorney Sutter for the prosecution, and was passed by them with but few questions. He was then examined by English for the defense.
 Chas. E. May. of Bisbee. was ne;t examined. A few questions uy tGe prosecution showed that he na,i an unqualified opinion. He was chai- lenged by the prosecution and finally excused.
 John P. Peterson was called to fiji the n1ace of MT. May Nels P. Okerstrom, of Bisbee, next had his round with the attorneys for both sides. He admitted having iead articles about the case, but had nes IT expressed an opinion about 1t. He was accepted by both sides. Henry Ash, of Bisbee, was passed without much examination by. both sides.
 Charles Maddern. of BisBee, was next on the list, and examined by At torney Sutter for the prosecution, and was passed by them, and also by the defense, who did not question him.
 J. C. Rowland, a hoisting engineer from Bisbee. was next subjected to the examination by the attorneys. He was accepted.
 F.E. Baldwin, of Bisbee, a resident for fifteen or sixteen years. was then asked regarding his qualifications to serve as a juror in the case.
 He was passed by the prosecution, hut the defense in their examination disclosed the fact that he had an opin- ion, which would require evidence to remove, and he was challenged by them, which was resisted by the prosecution, but the court excused the court excused the jurors.
 Gus Baron was called from the body of the court room to fill Mir. Bald wins place.
 James G. Cowan, Of Douglas. was next examined and excused. Lot s. Merrill was the next victim
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-28
MARK SMITH RETURNS FROM SONORA KIyES
(Tucson Citizenl


 Delegate smith and Judge l.. O. Cowan returned yester- day afternoon on the Nogales train from Sonora. where they have been on a visit to their mining properties. Judge Cowan had been at the mines for several weeks, but MT Smith only left for Sonora last week. To reach the properties requires a fifty-mile drive, but MT. Smith stood the trip we'll.
 Work is being done on quite an extensive scale on the -Cowan mine as well as on the Congresso mine. which was bonded several months ego fo- big sum by Delegate Smith and Judge Cowan to English parties
 With the sinking of the shafts on this property it is stated that the new showinss are fully as good as those made heretofore.
 Judge Cowan states that mining men are continuing to come into Sonora and that there is plenty of money for the development of the various prop critics there.
 MT Smith will remain here for sev- eral days but he expects to leave about Decoration day for northern Arizona where be will spend several days on a nsninS trip with NJ. J. Brophy. tbe Bis bee banker. who Is also one of inc territory's most celebrated anglers.