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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
The Tale of
a Feline
BY Albert Bigeiow Paine
Copyright. by Joseph b. Bowles,)

Copyright, by Joseph II. Bowles)
He came to us in his early life, dur
Ing the first summer of our suburban
residence. He was not an ostentatious
cat, but bedrabbled and bleary-eyed
shred of gray that sat guarding our
milk bottles one morning when |
opened the back door. Indeed, I have
seldom seen a more forlorn specimen
than was our stately "Pussum" at tEis
the moment OF our Introduction.
| forgot him presently. and was
rather surprised when somewhat later
| heard the little woman" announce
that there was a kitten clinging TO the
screen door, and crying to come in. |
went out 10 investigate, and found
him half way up the screen. Not be-
ing able TO get through the wire. he
had climbed il.
/ pushed open the screen, and beg
ged him to descend. This was impos-
sible--he had not planned for retreat.
Ills tendency was to climb higher. |
was not eager to touch him, but there
seemed no alternative. I detached
him from the wire. | did not kick
him. ! would scorn to kick cat.
especially such cat. simply lifted
him with my foot. and planted
him in our experiment garden.
He described an arc, and dis
appeared among the tomato vines.
Ringing wide the door, | rushed
in, unwilling to investigate the
result of my violence. A sound from
behind caused me to start and turn.
He was half way up the screen, and
going higher.
/ opened the portal gently. Come
in, little stranger ! said. And thus
it was the prodigal became a part OF
our household.
have never seen a cat display
more oagerness for mice. For as much
as half 2 day, sometimes he would
watch the empty trap. doubtless re-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
SIDE LIGHTS
ON MICHIGAN
GRAND RIVER CHoKEp WITH ICE
CAUSES GREAT DAMAGE
TO PROPERTY.
FLOOD PASSED UP STREAM
The Worst Seems TO &c Over For ;
While, the Gorge Extended Fifty
Miles, Relief Came Saturday
Midwinter Flood.

Grand river, gorged with ice for
more than 80 miles or It's length, fol-
lowing the greatest mid-winter period
OF high water in its history, has sent
Its main current in a mad torrent
through two towns, thrown 10000 men
out Of work, accomplished a mere
property damage Of 100000 and work
ed bitter suffering aud hardship along
its entire length
Grand river, celebrated throughout
Michigan for its vagaries, surprised
its closest observers last week when,
against every natural law, the crest Of
It's flood passed up stream instead OF
down. Unreasonable and almost un-
heard-of weather conditions undoubt'
eddy were responsible for the present
era of food and destruction. A period
of extreme high temperatures topped
off with torrential rains for as hours,
and a finale of temperature drop al
most Unprecedented. In four hours TIE
thermometer went down AZ degrees.
The rains of Friday and Saturday
sent its tributaries into paroXysms and
treated Grand Rapids TO a good-sized
food and larger scare. The river had
not then begun 10 show its teeth.
Monday it came up gradually but
slowly, and by Tuesday was raging
along near the danger line. The com
bined high water and warm rain
broke up the ice fields along the en-
tire river and started them down
stream. Even an ice gorge of two
weeks standing at Portland gave way
and started down stream. The wealth
er bureau promised good high water,
but little danger Then the soft anch-
or ice found Judgment on some SUBJ
merged islands below Portland. and
the greatest ice jam in the history OF
that town, followed by the greatest OF
its foods, suddenly became fact The
river was choked TO it's bed and found
its way through the bus ness. manu-
featuring and residence districts Of the
town.
The water began to reCede Satur-
day at the rate Of foot i'm ten hours
and the crest went so far above the
city through The continual retreating
OF the ice gorge up stream that there
Is now almost no food situation for
Grand Rapids 10 contend with.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
HEALTH and SPIRITS
Are Restored by DR.. Williams Pink
Pills In Cases of Debility and
Dependency.

General debility is caused by men.
tai or physical overwork with imper-
feet assimilation OF nourisnment. or
by some acute disease from whica
the vital forces have been Frustrated
and the entire organism weakened SO
as not to easily rally. To restore
health 1t Is necessary that the blood
should be purified and made new.
The case of Mrs. Il. NJ. Spears, OF
go Mt. Pleasant street, Athol, Mass.
is a common one and is given here In
order that others may be benefited by
her experience. She says: IL had been
sick for a year from indigestion and
general debility brought on by over.
work and worry. ] mad tried many
remedies, but found no relief | sgf.
fered from swelling CT the limbs. loss
Of appetite and dizzy spells. which lie
came so severe towards night, that
sometimes tainted away. | was BIZ
ious and my hands and arms woald
go to sleep for an hour or two az a
time. ! was so sleepy all the time
that | could hardly keep awake. !
had frequent cramps in my limbs and
severe pains at the base OF my head
and in my back. My blood was i'm
poverished. was afraid 10 give I'D
and go to bed fearing that ! would
never get well.
About this time DR.. Williams
Pink Pills we're recommended to me
by a friend in South Vernon, VT. ]
felt better soon after beginning the
treatment and continued until was
entirely cured l consider DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills a grand medicine
for weak women"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills are sold
by all druggists, or sent. postpaid, On
receipt of price so cents per box. six
boxes $3.50, by the DIR. Williams Medi'
cine Company, Schenectady, n. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
WASHINGTON NOTES.
Gins Favors IL, presIdent.


Representative Sims. OF Tennessee,
saaJs to get sQuarely on record In
aver Of the president for his action
dismissing three companies of the
9th infantry from the mll!taI! ser
ice Of the United States, He said In
ne lower branch of congress that by
| unanimous vote of the Tennessee
legislature the presidents course was
Endorsed. and he had therefore intro
duced q joint resolution, commencing
the president in his position. He said
the resolution had been referred to
the military affairs committee which,
he believed, would act upon the reso-
luton. II not. he would ask that the
committee be discharged, and he would
bring the whole matter before the
house for discussion.
THE action or the president was
rot taken asserted Mr.. Sims, "as a
matter Of punishm . {. but as a mat
Ter of discipline. RE said he had no
patience with tho statement that ten
suilty men shculd escape rather than
ne innocent man should suffer un'
Justly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
New plIs.

Rep. Murphy. of Missouri intro.
luced bill in the house Saturday pro-
aibiting any insurance company not
''artered ~ tAe United States or
some state OF the Union from using
&c UAiCed states Ma ~.
Senator Hale Saturday in the SEN
tie called up his resolution directing
he secretary of the navy to investi-
ate whether opportunities of naval
Ulcers and friends in favor of the
laval personnel bill is in violation OF
xecutive orders and re gulat ons pro-
lifting such activity. The resolution
yas finally referred TO the committee
n naval aTlirs.
Rep. CoudIey, Of Missouri. intro
luced a bill in the house Saturday
Inch obviates the necessity Of reap
olcstion by pensloner who is on the
oil under The order Of the president
egarding disability and who is en-
cited TO the increase by reason Of
reaching tic age Of C5 or 20, as tho
case may be. The bin makes this in.
crease automatic.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Rubbing Against My Leg and Purring

\ calling joys already tasted and those
still to come. For me to begin setting
il was the signal for violent enthusi-
! asm on the part of our faithful nous
er. and at morning he invariably
rushed fearlessly To the spot where
the trap was known TO do it's most
efficient work. There is even a rumor
among our precious ones" that "Pus-
sum" once captured mouse on his
own account. But the testimony in
the case is confusing and contradic-
tory. ! am forced TO believe the re-
ports OF this mouse's death have been
grossly exaggerated" However this
may be, the advent Of "Pussum' has
been much to us all, and IL we knew
his birthday we would add 1t to our
anniversaries.
'Pussum" is reliable in other ways
Even from the beginning he was in
cllned to be sober and dignifled, and
did not destroy frail objects in the
wild gambols of kittenhood.
He was old and reflective even
In his youth, and the ways of
other cats are not his ways. Most
young cats, and many old ones.
are common thieves, ready to leap on
the dinner table and grab something
the moment your back is turned.
"Pussum" is distinctly uncommon in
these matters. He would scorn TO
make a flying exhibition of himself
like that, or to conceal his designs.
He even may be left in the dining
room alone with safety. Il is only
when we are all seated, and general
feasting is in progress. that with the
aid Of convenient chair he will calm.
ly climb up, and leisurely select such
portions of the food as TO please him.
lf restrained at those times, he re.
cards us with reproach, and continues
his selection. II repulsed he retires
with dignity, and returns presently
with renewed determination. After
all. he Is the same kitten who once
climbed the screen door and rallied to
victory from the tomato vines.
But though a hero OF perseverance,
"Pussum" is not distinguished as a
warrior. He has faith in discretion
and is willing to rely on his speed
rather than upon his skill and Prov
ess In conflict. Not that he Is n COW.
ard-at least, not cravenly so. When
once faced In the right direction, !
have. seen him defy successfully
random dog. or the ten.pound tom
tiger" across the way. His difficulty
seems TO be in getting into the atti
tude and direction OF war. Perhaps
his object in running is to get far
enough ahead To enable him to turn
around. He does fight. too, for ne
sometimes bears the earmarks of bat.
tie. suppose they catch him now
and then. On the morning after
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
PETS FOR LITTLE PARlsIANs.
All kindc of Animals as Playmates for
the Children.

Children play great role In French
society, as all those who have read
Gyp's inimitable pitt Bob" will read.
lily admit, and now the small Par.
isienne insists on receiving on her
fete day and at the New Year live
pet instead Of costly doll or a me-
chanical toy. The demand has been
creating supply, and lively trade
is being done, not only in puppies and
kittens, in tiny monkeys and in lambs,
but also in tigers and leopards. Up to
a certain age, these small felines are
quite harmless. and. of course, as soon
as they begin. SO to speak, TO show
their teeth and sharpen their claws,
they are sent Off to one OF the two
magnificent Zoos" with which the
Gay City is provided.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

curing. l began with Doan's Kidney
Pills, and soon felt better. Keeping
on. / found complete freedom from
kidney trouble. The cure has been
permanent. / owe my good health to
Doan's Kidney Pills"
Sold by all dSalcTs. 50 cents box.
er-Milburrt0o. Buffalo. n. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Deafness Cannot Re Cured

by local applications "a they cannot reach tho dls
cascd portion Of the ear. There T. only one way 70
cure deafness, and that Is by constitutional remedies
DEAFNESS Is caused by an innamed condition OF the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube 10 inaaned You have rambling sound or fin.
perfect hearing, and when IT T. entirely closed Deaf
ness Is the result and unless the inflammation can be
taken cut and tls tIbe restored 70 It's normal cUnd
ton, hearing VIII be destroyed forever; nine cases
outof &c are caucvl by Catlrrh. which l. nothing
Lnt hn inhamed NJ til 81 ts8 ma us surfaces.
We Will give Oae Hundred Dollars Tor gay ease of
DEAFNESS tcaused hv catarfh) that caunot Sc cared
by Hairs Catarrh Cure. Sand Tor circulars free
4. j. CHENEY a. CO., Toledo, o.
sol, hv DRUGGISTS llc
Take Hans Family Pins Tor constipation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
An AFFLICTED Family.

Alonzo Sherwood. of Nebraska. for
merly OF Berrlen county, Is seriously i'll
at the home of his daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Alva Sherwood Three Oaks. MIR.
Sherwood was former member of the
Michigan legislature. He came to Ber-
rien county 40 years ago. His son,
Alva Sherwood while on duty as man
ager OF the horse department of the
West Michigan fair, al Grand Rap DIS,
was killed there last fall by vicious
horse. His wife, at whose residence
Alonzo Sherwood and hts wife are Wis
iting, Is now at hospital To have a
cancer removed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

We are known az the largest growers OF
Grasses, Clovers, Oats, Barley. Corn, Pc
tatoes and Farm Seeds in America. Oper
ate over 5000 acres.
FREE
Our mammoth liS-page catalog is mailed
free to ali intending buyers; or send
Sc IN STAMPS
and receive sample Of perfect balance ra-
ton grass seed, together with Fodder
Plants, Clover, etc. etc, and big Plant
and Seed Catalog free.
John a. Salzer Seed Co., Box w, Ia
Crosse, Wis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

Postmaster Samuel Falls, OF Spring
Lake. is in a or tical condition from
a fall of 6 feet from stepladder. lie
struck on his head
G. b. Woodbury.. merchant Of Ian.
sing. lost his right hand in corn
shredder on his farm near the Michi-
gan Agricultural college Friday.
Gangrene, which developed on the
amputation of his lee. has caused the
sdeath of Alex. Boehm aged So. OF Sag
knaw. He broke his leg while running
10 catch train at Montroso a week
ago.
Two former mayors Of Muskeson
are on globe-trotting tours. Theodore
ID Morgan has just sailed from Mel
bourne. Australia, on his way home,
completing circle about the earth.
and William Leahy 10 at China, out
ward bound.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Illness of tn. Pope.

IT developed that following the au
dience which his holiness granted to
Mgr. Kennedy, rector Of the American
college, the pontiff was stricken with
a <fainting spell which made it neces-
sary for him to have medical attend
ance. The condition Of his health is
causing considerable worry to the
Vatican attendants, but he declines TO
see physician unless it becomes abb
solutely necessary.
The French clerical troubles have
greatly preyed upon his mind, with the
result that he refuses to eat at times
and in fact. he confessed to his ply
stefan lately that he eats but one meal
day.
When the doctor demonstrated with
him. he replied haughtily:
Il assure you If ! ate once a week
in every way | would be and feel as
energetic leader as the Roman Cath
Ollie church requires
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Tn, wei, XII. colIeo. Chan.

Ethel's big sister has an ardent adj
mirer who is a college athlete, a big,
broad-shouldered chap. Ethel over
heard her sister say that he was well
knit. The next evening, when the
young man called. Ethel went into the
parlor to entertain him.
do you know what sister says
about your" demanded Ethel.
mo Something nice. hope" said
the young man.
"Oh, yes, it's very NICE" replied
Ethel. she says you are. beautifully
crocheted."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
The electric light service was cut off
In Monroe Sunday night.

The electric light service was cut off
In Monroe Sunday night
The day of the big wind in Pontiac
Luke Shattucks buggy was swept up
by the zephyr and placed on the back
of his horse. Shattuck fell out Of the
carriage whom 1t was elevated. but was
not hurt.
Miss Anna r. Latin. 10 years of
age, died At her home In Eureka, Cal.
recently following an operation for ap.
pendlcltis. A brother and sister OF Miss
Latin reside in Battle Creek.
r. II. Gillett and Samuel Withrow.
OF Muskegon, and David Duford. OF
BAY City, are suing the Prudent Pa.
tricians OF PoInpeii in the circuit court
for $1,000 alleged to be due for promot.
ing the society.
Attorney Clarence Tinker. OF Fen.
ton. had returned TO him q pocketboolI
which he lost containing checks. notes
and cash to the amount of sI,1OO.
Nothing was missing when the pocket
book was returned
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
sweet AMENITIES.

Il hope You won't be disappointed
dear. for ] know everybody thought
George was paying attention to you.
But as a matter Of fact, he asked me
last night to marry him.
"He has then carried out his threat,
poor fellow!"
What threat"'
He declared to me the last time |
refused him that he would take some
desperate stem"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

says: For twelve
or fifteen years /
was suffering fire.
quent attacks OF
pain in the back
and kidneys that
lasted for three
weeks at a time. /
would be unable to
turn in bed The
urine was in a
terrible condition,
at times a COM
plete stoppage &C.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Health Of New York civ.

Statistics of the board of health
show that the general death rate in
New York city is decreasing in all
diseases excepting the four groups Of
acute respiratory troubles, cancer,
diseases of the heart and diseases
of the kidneys.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
How to Trap via Animate.

4Opage trap book illustrated, picture 46
wild Annals in natural colcrs, also bar.
ometcr & calendar, also gun & trap cataloE
also prices on raw furs NJ sent post paid
fer Zoe stamps or silver. tkkE to those
who shin to. or buy Of us Address Fur
Dept, n. W. Hide & Fur Co, Minneapolis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Disease and Injustice.

The sin which is termed dishonesty
Is the same evil as that which is
called disease in living bodies or
blight in the seasons; and in cities
and governments has another name.
which is njustice.-Plato.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
NOW an ElaA1snt Earn.

The latest addition to the list OF
"freak farms" IS an elephant farm,
which, It is claimed. Will BE estab-
lished near Pasadena, Cal The plans
are for maintaining a herd OF 500
animals.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

Garfield Tea Guaranteed under the
Pure Food and Drug Ltwl tesu.ates a
sluggish liver overcoDc~ eon.t pation pu-
rifles the blood and oralitates disease. Ii
is made Of Herbs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

II takes hair tonic manufacturer
to pull the wool over the eyes of q
bald-headed man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

Nine hours rest out OF the "a Is
'ecessary. according to an eminent
physician, 10 every person under 81
years Of ago
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

pr NAM FADELESS DYES. are fas,
10 H. and washing and color more good.
than others. Zoe per package.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

1t takes clever man to pick up an
umbrella and walk of with it just as
II ii belonged TO him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
AWFUL ATTACKS OF PAIN.
A Most Dreadful Case Of Kidney
Trouble and How IL Was Cured.

Thomas " Mccullough, 321 South
Weber St, Colorado Springs. Colo.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
To cUKEA CoLDIN ONEDAY

Take LAXATIVE BHOMO Quinine Tia ets. Drug
Ris refund mOnes n IL Iaiis TO cue. Il. w
GROVES signature Is on each tox. 25c,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

For children teethng foftcns the gums reduces In
hammas on. aays pain, cures wind collie 2as bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
innortant 90 Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORrA,
q safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and sec that it
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
To Exp,ore Greenland coas,

The duke of Orleans has announced
TO his friends at Copenhagen that he
intends to start a new expedition next
spring in the ship Belgica TO pene.
trate as far as possible along the
northeast coast OF Greenland. The
purpose is to join the Danish expedi.
ton. under Myths Erickson. which
left last June to explore the same
coast.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

Tho man who is on pleasure bent is
apt IL find himself broke in due time
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
Glover :. Grass Seeds.

Everybody loves lots and lots CT Glover
Grasses for hogs, cows, sheep and swine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31

Men who make the most money get
others to mako II for them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-31
PILES CURED IN a TO "a DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT ~ guaranteed TO cure any case
OF Itching. Bind. Bl, edIug o. Prutrudtng Pics IN
to IA days or money refunded. 800
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-21
How TO Cure a Cold.

The question of how to cure a
cold without unnecessary loss OF
time In which we are all more or
less interested, for the quicker a
cold is gotten rid of the less danger
OF pneumonia and other serious dis
eases. Mr. b. w. L. Hall of Waver-
ly, Va, has used Chamberlaln's
Cough Remedy for years and says:
81 firmly believe Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy to be absolutely the
best preparation on the market for
colds. have recommended 1t to
my friends and they all agree with
me-" For sale at DR.. Stones drug
store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-21
A Criminal Attack,

on an inoffensive citizen is frequent.
ly made In that apparently useless
little tube called the appendix" !"
It's generally the result OF protract.
ed constipation, following liver tor
por. DR.. Kings New Life Pills regu-
late the liver. prevent appendicitis,
and establish regular habits OF the
bowels; Csc at J. C. Perry's drug
store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-21
TO THE HIGEsT BIDDER.

Those who the direct primary conhnC
statement No to the opposed people
electing United
They would
HIGHEST
In this way The Republican who
wond get candidate
a plurality of popular
He could gamble Republican
DEI,ED
Then the choice the
would
Ihe whole game would be purchase
II NOT THIS CORRECT ANALYSIS POSSIBLITIES?
II II Is not we would like to be shown why I s not?
The who he senators but
IL opposed to Statement No l. s-wel
II the people elect United States senator's
nna determination of the matter
asid
II statement carry the will of the people
WHAT m
We can admit that Statement No of any
mans Republcanlsm Democracy.
might a / Candidate and stu no oRIEC.
TIONABIE OTHER
lie might he cunning
devoted friend OF the people.
But principle the people choosing United
States CANNOT CONSISTENTLY OPPOSE
STATEMENT
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-21
Out OF Sight.

"out OF sight, out OF mind" is
an old saying which applies with
special force to a sore, burn or
wound that's been treated with
Bucklen's Arnica SalVe. It's out OF
sight, out of mind and out OF exist
ence. Piles too and chilblains dis
appear under its healing influence.
Guaranteed by j. C. Perry. druggist,
25c.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-10-21
CEMENT WRISTS Mnon.

The use OF made of wood Is increasing
day.
Nemeh' mas already replaced
sidewalks bridges fence
many other purposes considerable attention AZ pr
eut In the forms shingles ~ -
In the earlier instances roofing the material was used In
ne same manner as IN laying door, sengh required
In a floor Is necessary n a roof ~ N
The cement Shingles are only little best wood
sses and they practically they are heape
the end than other material including tile and slate
rae shnges made In designs ana are rein
forced with metal the cement oreths ana ~
animate In loops at the edges mailing the roof
rneS are practically everasns moisture OF universal
u'0a the Chemical agent In the cement