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The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-05-18
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The advantage of mounting a machine
drill on a crossbar instead of on a YER
teal post, is that. In driving. the ma
hin can be set up and started running
while the muckers are taking care OF
the rock shot down with the last round
of holes. If a post were used. 1t would
be necessary to muck out at the foot OF
the post. clear down to the floor. before
the machine could be securely placed
in position. When drilling on a bar. the
back and breast holes are put In first,
and by the time the machine has to be
swung under the bar for the lifters, the
rock underfoot has all been removed
Nevada Mining investor.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-05-18

Rhyolite, New. May 15.-Southern
Nevada mining men are more thai in
terested in the rich silver and lead
strikes that are being reported from
the Willow Creek country. During the
coming summer and fall it is probable
that this district will hold the center
of the stage as prospectors and in
vestors are pouring into the country in
a steady stream.
Willow Creek lies to the south of
Greenwater. 20 miles by Dad and 10 by
trail, and three weeks ago was prac-
tically unknown. A few owners of
property in the district were systemat-
ically prospecting. but until the strike
upon Harrison Dibblee's Baltic group
there was no particular excitement. A
week ago. however. Tom McCauley
brought in samples from this property
tha gave a thousand ounces of silver
to the ton and carried unusually rich
values in lead Will more than traces
of copper.
At the surface of the Baltic group
there was originally nothing but a six
inch stringer of silver ore that hardly
seemed worth the working. At four
feet the Gaping of the ledge was
broken through and a deposit six feet
wide was uncovered. At a depth of
seven feet the teaching point was
reached and high values were ound in
a width of fully nine feet.
With the discovery of this bonanza
the rush to the district began and Dbl
blee was called from San Francisco to
visit his property. He Immediately
ordered the central three feet of the
ledge to be broken down and sacked for
shipment to the smelter. sorting being
unnecessary. To the army OF would-be
leasers who are clamoring for sections
on his property he reported that no
leases would be allowed until after a
conference with San Francisco opera
tors.
Back of Dibblee's ownership of the
Raltic group Is a strange story of the
luck which follows the mining operator
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
MOUNT GUARD IN BASKET.
Korean Soldiers Take Things Easy
While on Duty.

"The Korean Tommy Atkins mounts
guard curled up in basket filled with
rags and cotton WOOL" says an ex-
plorer of that queer country. Even
at the royal palace one sees this
curious sight. The Korean warrior is
not a giant; on the contrary, he is
Giminutive, only little over five feet
in height, or even less. so that the
round basket which contains him Is
made only about four feet in diameter,
and three and half feet deep.
I'm the inner enclosure of the royal
palace two soldiers are placed on
guard at time, and the baskets are
larger accordingly. The two warriors
contained in them squat or curl up to-
gether like two birds in nest. Their
guns are generally left standing some,
where close by; but when the position
to be guarded is very responsible
one, they are nursed in the basket
with their owners"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
A Gun Of Tea For the Deity.

A little girl who had been carefully
trained to believe in the existence Of
a Deity and that God was ever press
ent to watch over her, was playing the
other day in the nursery. Her mother
had left her alone to amuse herself
with a new set of play dishes. a tea
set. Her father is an intensely rellg-
ious man and had assisted his wife
in impressing upon the little girrs
mind the idea that God was always
with and watching over her.
The little girl was busily engaged in
giving tea party. She had set two
dolls at the toy table opposite her and
had placed cup and saucer in front
of each of them. There was an extra
cup and saucer at a vacant place.
She poured the tea first into the
cups before each doll. Then she came
to the cup at the vacant place and
paused, because there was no guest
there. Then she remembered her re
ligious teaching, her face Frightened
and she said:
"Will you have a cup of tea, God?'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03

sufficient to cause the average farmer
In the states to look to the north with
envy, says the Seattle Post-Intelli-
gencer. Oat hay, the chief crop pro-
duced, yields about three tons to the
acre and sells readily in the spring at
from 500 to $125 per ton. Demand
has never been lacking for all the hay
the farm produces, since the Dawson
White Horse stage line, on which from
$50 to 400 horses are used every win
ter for several months, passes within
a few miles of the farm. Potatoes
Weld from three to five tons TO the
acre and bring as much as rs cents a
pound. The average price for series
of years has been a fraction over 20
cents a pound Rutabagas yield six
tons to the acre and sell for 6 cents a
pound, or $3.50 an acre. Carrots yield
three tons to the acre and sell for is
cents a pound, a return of $500 per
acre. Cabbages vary in production &c
season, ranging from three to ei2hi
tons to the acre, and the price ranges
from Is to 90 cents a pound II is an
exceptional season when the Swine
hart farm does not net its owners az
income of $4,000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
WHEN WAGES WERE LOW.
Salaries Of Long Ago Really Larger
Than They Seemed.

Columbus" said an antiquary OF
Chicago, got a salary of $500 year.
less than a dollar a day. His cap
tains got $3.50 a year apiece. His
crew got 1925 a month. To equip
the expedition that discovered America
cost $4,000 The total cost of discov-
ering America was $1,000.
Lawyers nowadays, especially cor
poration lawyers, think nothing or
earning a million year. In the reign
of Edward Nv. baronet entered In
his diurnal, or diary
paid to Roger Flypott, learned In
the law, for his counsel, three shlll-
ings, with four pence for his dinner.
ministers often make to-day 1000
or $4,000 a year. The late DIR. Tai
mage made 100000. Yet John Knox
only got 1920 year, or 81 week
and that was a dollar more a week
than Scottish judges got.
Small salaries, those" concluded
the antiquary; but we must remem
Der that in that epoch there were nc
trusts to initiate prices, and dollar
went long way. In fact, Christ
mas dinner for family of six would
| have cost, in John KDox's time-fol
/ the turkey, 10 cents; cranberry sauce
! 2 cents; potatoes, l cent; turnips
| cent; celery, cent; plum pudding
2 cents-total II cents, or less thar
cents a head"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
Too Rapid Growth.

The minister's six-year-old son Is OF
a very critical, literal turn OF mind,
and his fathers sermons sometimes
puzzle him sorely. He regards his IA
Their as the embodiment of truth and
wisdom, but he has difficulty in har-
monizing the dominie's pulpit utter
ances with the world as 1t really Is.
His parents encourage him to express
his opinions, and clear up his doubts
as much as possible. So one Sunday
at dinner, after a long period of
thought, they were not surprised when
he said gravely: Papa, you said one
thing in your sermon to-day that
don't think is so at all.
We'll, what's that, my boy?" asked
the clergyman.
why, papa, you said the boy OF
to-day is the man OF tomorrow.
That's too soon"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
POLICIES WILL BE CONTINUED.

The democrats who are making more
or less public demonstration Of their favol
for President Roosevelts policies. and
who are apparently DESTROYS OF his renom-
nation for a third term, can be assured
thus for in advance that President Roose-
velt's more important policies will be con-
tnued whether or not he shall be willing
to succeed himself. The next nationa'
platform Of the republican party viii as
agpressively declare as did the last for
the continuance Of the line OF action and
OF legislation which the democrat ad-
mlrers OF Roosevelt now most cordially
approve, and the nominee of that conven-
ton will be selected because ne can be
relied upon to stand as fairly for square
deal, for legitimate control of corporations
and for publicity in all directions in whlcf
the people are entitled to information as
the present chief executive Of our country
has stood.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
FEW GOOD MEERscHAuMs HERE
Americans Do Not Make or Keep
Them Right, German Dealer Says.

lyon don't see the best meerschaum
pines in this country" said German
pine dealer who learned his trade in
Vienna, to Kansas City Star writer
why? Because the Americans are
in too big a hurry. Haven't time TO
take care OF a meerschaum-havent
even time to learn how. When the
American is through smoking he
knocks his pipe on the heel of his
shoe to remove the ashes, shoves 1t In
the most handy pocket and is on the
run.
Now. in the old country, a man
takes his pipe seriously-very seri-
ously. He expects his meerschaum to
last him a lifetime and then be In
good repair to hand down to his heir.
The pipe is passed from generation TO
generation and ii Is always handled
as carefully as newborn babe. The
smoker never touches the bowl while
it is warm-that would spoil the fine,
glossy color. When the German has
completed his serious and meditauve
smoke his pipe is laid very carefully
away, where it will cool properly and
without danger of scratching. lie
does not ram II into his pocket with
other miscellaneous articles as the
rushing American does. He takes his
time and gives 1t his care and atten
| ton.
THE best meerschaum pipes in the
| old country are made OF soft meer
! schaum and are hand carved. Ther
they are boiled in beeswax. The fine
color is produced by the wax and nico
tine combining. When the pipe /!
smoked the wax softens from the heat
That is why the pipe should not b.
touched while warm. Touching mars
the gloss.
The American manufactures doe
not carve or polish them by hand. TIL
work is done by machines. The sof
meerschaum, II treated that way
would break, SO hard meerschaum,
low grade. is used. The hard ella
will not absorb beeswax, so 1t is boile
in glycerin. The most beautiful color
cannot be produced with glycerin.'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
CONVENTION CALLED.

At meeting of the republican state
c ,ntral committee held at Lansing last
weak it was decided to hold the spring
state convention a. Grand Rapids, Thurs
day, Feb. 4. This convention will noml-
nats candidates for two justices OF the
supreme court. two regents OF the univer-
sity and a member of the state board OF
education; the latter to fill the vacancy
caused by the election Of L. L. Wright as
superintendent of public instruction. II
has been officially determined that the
new primary election will not apply to the
selection of delegates for the February
state convention, and all counties not gov
erned by special primary legislation vii
be required to select their delegates II
the old way.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
Didn't Like His Tombstone.

w. w. 'Mayes of near Thom~e~'.
who is in his eighty-eighth year, has
sued his daughter. Mrs. Eliza Givens,
for $3.50, which he claims he loaned
her, to be returned when he requested
II, says the Columbia Herald.
Mrs. Givens acknowledges that the
money was paid to her to purchase a
tombstone and to meet her fathers
funeral expenses at his death. The
money was given to Mrs. Givens years
ago. and 1t was in gold. Recently Mrs.
Givens bought a monument for her
father for use when he should die,
paying $50 for It, and her father saw II
and approved of the bargain. But
lately he changed his mind about the
matter. and the action was recently
taken into court. The jury awarded
plaintiff judgment In the amount OF
$50 defendant to pay the costs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
Aces of Bird ;.

The doctrine of vegetarianism ap-
pears to be slightly shaken by the re-
suit of an investigation made into the
subject of the longevity of birds. With
one notable exception the carbon or
meat-eating birds, are the longest
lived. The exception is the swan.
The average ages of the best known
birds are in the following list:
Rlackbird lives II years; blackcap
Is; canary, q; crane, "a; crow, 100;
eagle, 100; fowl (common), TO- gold
finch. Is; goose. so; heron, SO; lark
13: nnnet, 23 nightingale, IS; par
rot, co. partridge, Is; peacock, "a
pelican, so: pheasant; Is; pigeon, 20;
raven. 100. robin. IL; skylark, 30;
sparrowhawk, 40; swan. 100; thrush
10. and the wren, years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
II Happens Every Nlqht.

AT the end of one of the sessions
of the worlds convention of the Won
ans Christian Temperance Union in
Boston, Mrs. l.. M. N. Stevens con-
demned the habit that so many men
have of going out between the acts at
the theater.
II am in hearty sympathy" said
Mrs. Stevens, with a woman whose
husband said to her, at the end of an
interesting drama:
'Jove! what a play. i don't be-
lieve there was a dry eye in the house
when the curtain went down on the
third act
"No,' said the woman, but there
seemed to be the usual number of dry
throats.'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
AVERAGE WAGE GOOD.

The forthcoming report Of State Labor
Commissioner Mcleod will show that
more than twenty-five thousand more
persons were employed in Michigan fac
tories during the year Just closed than
ever before, and that the daily average
wages Of Mjchigan's entire army OF work
ing people was greater per day than ever
before. There are few states in the
entire union in which the men and woman
who work for daily and weekly anc
monthly wages are more fortunate in then
relations with their employers or mort
favored through conditions and renumera-
ton than are the men and women Of
Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03

ing this treatment again when the
first application is nearly dry. Then
place the shoes in a warm place,
where the drying operation can be fin
ished gradually. Before wearing then.
rub over once more with little kero-
sene, and then apply good kid polish
In the usual manner
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
mha. the Minister Said.

A baker by the name of Daily, in
Peabody, Mass, makes bread which,
because of its quality, is very popular.
One Sunday morning a little tot in
the same town went to church and
listened to the sermon. Upon arriv'
ing home she was asked what the min
lister said. The little one replied:
well. | don't member 'xactly, but he
said somethin' about the Lord and
DalY's bread"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
Treatment of Kid Shoes.

To prevent kid shoes from becom-
ing hard and stiff after they have been
wet. they must be first rubbed with a
soft cloth Immediately after removing
them from the feet, and while still
damn kerosene oil should be rubbed
in well with a piece of flannel, repeat
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
Mistake of a self-Made Man.

Eyes, he got little fresh and | told
him plainly that / knew my business
and added that was proud Of the fact
that ! am a self-made man"
"What did he say to that?'
'He said | made mistake in nor
advertising for bids"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
Surgery.

"They claim that by means of mod
ern surgery bad boys may be rendered
good"
"In stick to the old-fashioned kind
whats that?'
"Skinning EN- alive. "-Louisyille
COurier-J Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03

W. NJ. Swinehart has compiled for
publication the results Of his expert
ence in farming at Fort Selkirk. and
these show that, taking one season
with another, the crops raised and the
prices received for the product are
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
Their Status.

Parson-I look upon all divorced
men as merely a higher order of
beasts.
Outsider-Just lucky dogs" / sup
pose.-N. Y. Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03

Gentleman or lady to travel for Mercs
tile house of large capital. Territory al
home or abroad TO suit II desirable the
home may be used as headquarterds
Weekly salary of 900 per year an.
expenses. Address, with stamp. Jas. A.
Alexander, Belding. Mich. 3l-lt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
BELDINC BANNER
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
Published every Thursday at Belding,
(Ionia County, Mich, by
THE BANNER PUBLISHING co.
&. q. LAPHAM. EoIroa

Advertising Rates upon application. Bils
colIected monthly Cards Of Thanks. 25c TO
soc Resolutions from soc up.
Entered at The Postofice, Belding Michigan
for transmission through the Mails as sec
ond class Matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03

Wanted-At once, young girl to assist
in general homework. Call at Mrs. j. A.
Baynton's corner Front and Liberty SITS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
HELP WANTED

Wanted-Operators on power sewing
machines making ladies muslin UNDER
steady employment. Will pay beginners
while learning. None but intelligent girls
need apply. For particulars address
Standard Mfg. Co., Jackson, Mich. 26~5
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-03
MISCELLANEOUS

Wanted-All your old iron, ruooer
rags. copper and other metals. Call on or
address George Kingsbury, Beding, resi-
dence near Central school building.
Second hand stoves bought and sold.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-10-24
His Dear Old Mother.

"My dear old mother, who is now
eighty three years old, thrives on Elec
trio Bitters, writes w. b. Brunson, of
Dublin Ga. She has taken them for
about two years and enjoys an excellent
appetite, feels strong and sleeps well. y
That's the way Electric Bitters affect
the aged, and the same happy results
follow in all cases of female weakness
and general debility. Weak, puny chill
dren too, are greatly strengthened by
them. Guaranteed also for stomach,
liver and kidney troubles by Henry Hin.
richs, Druggist. SOC.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-10-24

Mr.. John Matteck of Two Creeks was
caller at the PILOT Office Saturday.
Edward Goedjen returned to Mayville
Friday after a visit at his home here.
Mrs. E, OGern who now resides In
Milwaukee, spent Sunday in the city
Mrs. E. A. Hartman has gone to
Minneapolis to visit with her mother.
Mrs. Henry Tendick visited friends at
Sheboygan the fore part of the week.
Misses Able and Myrtle Mendlik We're
Milwaukee visitors Friday and Saturday.
Mrs J.E. Reindl returned Saturday
from a visit at Milwaukee and Chicago.
A son was born Monday to Mr.. and
Mrs Walter Shipper, north 18th street.
Supt. w. E. Larson was visiting
schools in the town of Cato Wednesday
Mr.. John Neidl of Franklin was d
caller at the PILOT office Friday
Mrs. F. p. Jones and Mrs A. j. End
ress were at Milwaukee Tuesday on a
visit.
Mr.. Walter Kazda went to Milwaukee
Monday where he will remain for d
week.
Mr.. Richard Hansen left Monday fol
Green Bay for Il few days visit with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs James Donnelly OF
Meadow Ridge Farm were in the city
Monday.
A number from Manitowoc went tC
Two Rivers to attend the ordination
services.
Mr.. ami Mrs. f. J. Naudreuil of Two
Rivers were in the city Tuesday enroute
to Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Hoyer celebrated
the fifteenth anniversary of their MARI
age last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Arnold returned
Friday from Ashton, Ill. where they
had been visiting.
Miss Blanche Tison has gone to Mil
waukee where she has accepted good
position as teacher.
Miss Adeline Pckard returned Satur,
day from Ripon where she attended the
convention of librarians.
T. L. Kelley spent Tuesday and
Wednesday at Milwaukee in the interest
of the Smalley Mfg. Co.
Judge Kirwan left Monday for Ke
waunee to hold the fall term of court
The calendar is a short one.
Mr.. Louis Levenhagen, teacher AT
Stark, was in the city Saturday and
made the PILOT Office call.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-10-24

been particularly anxiSN to get it in
the asst two years. am married
now, and l want to gSt the opal set
in a ring for my wife. | thank yon
for returning it to me-
The optimist listered, but he was
not convinced.
81 now understand the situation,
he said, but | still think you are a
rascal In my opinion you have no
right to that pin. | bought it yester-
day in good faith, and I consider that
it belongs to me-
Finally they submitted the ques-
ton to the rest of the men in the
car. Opinion was divided Some
thought the young man entitled to
the pin, others that Diogenes had the
best claim to it,"
Il am surprised" said the commuters.
wife, that there should be any disa-
greement. OF course, it belonged to
Diogenos. The ethics of the case are
as plain as a pikestaff to anybody
except that young man"
Thanks said the commuter
THAT was the point | wanted your
opinion on"
There was a brief silence. Pres
entity the commuters wife looked at
her husbands flushed face, at his
wilted collar, and the tie beneath.
why, where did you get that pin?"
she asked. Il never saw it before.
An opal set in a gold hand-well. upon
my word! You don't mean to say"
Yes" said the commuter. Il do.
| wanted the opal for you, but since
YOU think | have no right to it"
oh, said the commuters wife,
that's different"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-10-24
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Rev. Pfeifer is in Oshkosh on vaca-
ton trip.
Miss Leila Fechter visited in Milwau-
kee Tuesday.
Miss Alvina Zeman was Sheboygan
visitor Sunday.
Mr.. Mic Diedrichs took trip to Mil
waukse Friday.
Jake Wickert left Monday on u bust
ness trip south.
Mrs. H. Liebenow is visiting with
friends in Chicago.
Mrs. Paul Schuette took a tip to
Milwaukee Friday.
Mr. and Mrs E. A. Hartman went to
Milwaukee Monday.
Mr.. N. A. Reiss of Sheboygan spent
Tuesday in the city.
Mr.. Geoge Wits was in Chicago We'd
nesday on business,
Mrs Chas Olson of Chicago is here
visiting with friends.
Mrs Anton Malley of Amigo is visit
ing friends in the city.
Mrs c. E. Reynolds of Green Bay is
visiting friends in the city.
Mr.. John Just of Kossuth was caller
at the PILOT office Friday.
Mr.. NJ H. Murphy of Chicago was
visiting in the city Sunday.
Harry Richards made a business trip
to Rockford, H., last week.
Mr.. Carl Sebert of Franklin was caller
at the PILOT office Monday.
Miss Elsie Pfeffer returned Saturday
from visit at Denver Colo.
VIM. SEEKER of Milwaukee spent few
days at his old home in this city.
Mr.. VIM. L. Busse of Newton was a
caller at the PILOT Office Friday.
Miss Bertha Greunke left Saturday
for an extended visit at Chicago
Mr.and Mrs ID. Healy of Dppere visit
ed with relatives here last week
Mr.. and Mrs Emil Wacb returned
Monday from visit at Wausau.
Mr.. Louis Kohlbeck of kossuth was d
caller at the PILOT Office Friday
Mr.. John Younk of Franklin was u
caller at the PILOT Office Saturday.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jos.
Brady, Silver Lake, on Wednesday.
Mr.. B. A. Dempsey spent part of last
week in Milwaukee visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Wits returned
Wednesday from a visit at Chicago,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-10-24
AS to the Scorchers.

"Do many endurance race autos
pass here" asked the city hoarder.
peering down the road. Yeas, stran-
ger replied the old farmer. They
are all endurance racers to us" ITO
YOU Sure. 1t is an endurance test
of patience to keep from blazing away
at them every time they run over a
COW or scare horse"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-10-24

Messrs. John Schrette, Chas. Salak,
JOS. Staehle and G. H. Paulus, promin-
ent citizens of Manitowoc, spent Monday
night in this city. They are driving
through this section looking over the
country. They do not hesitate to say
that there is no better farming land in
America than is found in Calumet
county. Times