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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

talking about mean men" said the
man in the macintosh, "old Hewli-
gus can give pointers TO all of EN-.
When he found out that his children
were taking Jumps Of sugar out OF the
box in the pantry and feeding them TO
the next door neighbor's pony, how
do you suppose he stopped it?"
Whipped the children" hazarded
the man with his feet on the table.
Worse than that"
Soaked the Jumps OF sugar in kero-
sene?" suggested the man with the
dubious nose.
Worse than that"
"Sprinkled red pepper on them? ?"
ventured the man with the frazzled
trousers.
Worse than that None OF you could
guess il in year. He went TO a
stonecutter's shop and had two or
three dozen chunks of marble made
into cubes He took the sugar Jumps
out of the box in the pantry put
thes marble cubes in their place,
and"
"Oh, come off,
Try that on some other crowd"
Gentlemen, it's fact, and | can
lick anybody that doubts IL"
After which the session broke up in
a row.-Chicago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
FERGUSON'S BEAT
Copyright. by shortstory Pub. Coz

had time TO reach the Office and write
1t for the last edition of the paper"
did any of the jurymen tell you
what had transpired in their room?'
No, your honor"
did you contrive to overhear their
deliberations and arguments"
THAT would have been impossible
through an ante-room and three doors
| did not learn il in that way"
Did any of the bailiffs give you in
formation"
no, sir"
Did you tamper with the envel'
ope?'
Il did not"
"Who told you, them"
'No one"
The Judge was perplexed. He knew
that Ferguson told the truth, and that
he was endeavoring to keep the source
of his information a secret. Suddenly
an inspiration came TO him and he
smiled because he had not thought OF
il before.
Did somebody write you the infor-
this would bring the desired result.
mo one wrote it for me-" replied
Ferguson, and no human being gave
me the information"
A stir went through the courtroom
at this announcement and the judge
seemed completely baffled.
Would you so state under oath?'
Cd,
son. mo one knew those details at
that hour but the jurymen and myself,
and I may add that l have not ex-
changed a word. letter or signal with
any of these IL gentlemen"
The foreman of the jury was called
before the bar.
MIR. Tillotson," said the judge, point
ing at Ferguson, Have you seen this
man before?"
Yes, your honor, during the trial.
did you speak or communicate with
him since the verdict was agreed up
on or sealed?"
IT did not, and ] can safely vouch
for my colleagues, also"
well, then, Mr.. Ferguson said the
| Judge, turning 10 the reporter, VIII
you kindly explain how you came into
possession of this information"
Il could refuse TO answer on con-
stitutional grounds-on the plea that
/ might incriminate myself" replied
Ferguson. Il will not do that, but /
have a favor to ask. May put to the
janitor of the courthouse three ques-
tions?'
Certainly" assented the astonished
Judge, and he called the janitor before
him.
When did you clean out the jury
room?" asked Ferguson.
"As soon as the jury left it-about
2:20 this morning. was the response.
Where did you empty the waste
basket containing the jurys ballot
slips?"
I'm the alley, sir" The janitor
looked apprehensive, as if he feared
that he was about to get into trouble.
Did you see man out there?
81 did"
What did he look like?'
Very much like you, sir"
That's ALL" replied Ferguson, trt-
umphantly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

Every eye in the courtroom was
fixed upon Richard Ferguson, reporter
for the Morning Post. The young
journalist stood facing the Judge in
silence.
1t was the second time in a single
day that Ferguson had emerged con-
spicuously from the ranks OF his pro-
fession. The first occasion was In the
morning when he scored beat" for
his paper on the conviction of an ac-
cused millionaire, the events Of whose
sensational trial had filled columns
of the press for many days. The jury
had deliberated for three days and
two nights and the defendants fate
had not been decided until the early
hours of the morning.
The verdict was sealed and the en-
velope containing 1t had been left in
the court vault Yet the judge had
read in his morning paper, two hours
before he appeared in his chambers,
the result of the jury's deliberation,
the number of ballots taken and the
way the jurors stood at each vote.
so positive had been the announce
ment in Ferguson's paper that there
was no room for belief that he had
made lucky guess. His report was so
accurate that il made the reading of
the real verdict a farce. The Judge
looked sternly at the reporter, whom
he had known for years.
did you write that article?' asked
the court.
II did, your honor"
Il shall demand a full explanation
of you. and perhaps of other persons"
the Judge was severe now-"for
there is something radically wrong
here. i cannot cite you for contempt
until l know more of the case. Do
you object TO replying to my ques-
tions?"
Not in the least" replied Ferguson,
In the best OF spirits.
Representatives of the other papers
had permitted admiration to take the
place of envy and they crowded closer,
in anticipation of hearing something
interesting. The jury was present,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
What Women Have Done.

Mrs. NJ. +. Johnston OF Richmond,
Ind, gave an interesting account at
the Boston biennial of the G. f. w. c.
of the Art association of that city,
which is ten years old. Five hun
dred dollars is appropriated each year
for the purchase of picture,
and the council gives 500 for
the annual exhibition. The stand
ard in pictures and crafts has
changed. she says, and in the next few
years much is expected that will give
the children the opportunity OF great
er culture and knowledge OF art.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
CUTICURA CURED FOUR
ing, Burning Rash-Three Little
Babies Had Skin Troubles.

"My baby had running sore on his
neck and nothing that | did for it took
effect until / used Cuticura My face
was nearly full of letter or some sim
liar skin disease. 1t would itch and
burn so that / could hardly stand it
Two cakes Of Cuticura Soap and box
of Cuticura Ointment cured me. Two
years after it broke out on my hands
and wrist. Sometimes / would &c
nearly crazy for it itched SO badly.
went back TO my old standby, that
had never failed me-one set of Cuti
cura Remedies did the work. One
set also cured my uncle's baby whose
head was a cake of sores and another
baby who was in the same fix. Mrs
Lille Wilcher no Eleventh ST., Chat
tanooga, Tenn, Feb. 10, 1907"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
MORE THAN HE DESERVED.
Careless Husband Tells Of Experience
with Wife's Money.

Frank ]. Reed, general passenger
agent at Chicago of the Monon rail-
road. was in Indianapolis the other
day, telling a good story on himself.
1t had TO do with his wife's bank ac-
count. "A couple Of months ago" he
said, II was about TO leave the house
when my wife handed me her bank
book with $500 to deposit for her. /
promised to attend to the matter
promptly.
Il went down to my office and forgot
all about the errand / had promised
to perform. Three weeks later Mrs.
Reed said to me that she had some
more money TO put in the bank, and
inquired what | had done with her
book. My mind was a blank on the
subject, but l lamely suggested that
perhaps l had left it at the bank to
be balanced. With fear and trembling
| hurried of to the bank to find the
book and was startled to learn that 1t
was not there.
"All that / had ever heard about
lost letters and careless husbands and
such things flashed across my mind. /
realized that l would have to make
good in some way. Thinking the
handbook and money might be in my
desk, tore of to the Office. In throw
ing off my overcoat felt package in
one OF the pockets. | had the contents
of that pocket in my lap in a jiffy.
1t was my wife's handbook and her
5000 Just as snug and safe as If it had
been on deposit with the trust com.
pany.
During the three weeks disappear
ance OF that money | had travelled
thousands of miles, checked that over
coat in ten or fifteen different hotels,
had 1t checked in as many check
rooms and barber shops, had il
brushed by hotel and Pullman car
porters, and had jostled against hun.
dreds of people. All this time that
money rested there safely"
Does Mrs. Reed know about it?"
asked another railroad man.
Il should say she does" replied
Reed, and can't get her to trust me
with the mailing OF even a postal
card. "-Indianapolis Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
HEALTH AND INCOME
Both Kept Up on Scientific Food.

Good sturdy health helps one a lot
10 make money.
With the loss of health ones income
is liable to shrink, IL not entirely
dwindle away.
When young lady has TO make her
own living, good health is her best
asset.
i am alone in the world" writes
a Chicago girl, dependent on my own
efforts for my living. am a clerk, and
about two years ago through close APP
plication TO work and boarding
house diet, became a nervous in
valid, and got SO bad off 1t was almost
impossible for me to stay in the office
a half day at time
A friend suggested to me the idea
of trying GrapeNuts, which ! did.
making this food a large part OF at
least two meals day.
To-day | am free from brain-tire,
dyspepsia. and all the ills Of an
overworked and improperly nourished
brain and body. To Grape-Nuts | owe
the recovery of my health, and the
ability to retain my position and in
come" There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road TO Well
ville.' in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
PIoeon Joins Recessional.

A little fellow who sings in the
choir Of a Long Island village church
is the happy possessor of tame pi-
geons One Of them follows him to the
pretty vine covered place of worship
and during the sermon COOS and flut-
tiers among the crimson ramblers at
the open window. One recent Sunday
when the occasional began the bird
few in and circled about the little
fellows head until he reached the
choir room door. II then few out and
waited to escort its small owner
home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
ibid You Write That?" Demanded
the Judge.

all OF the court officers were on hand,
and even the night janitor had come
in response to hasty summons
What has occurred this morning, "
began the judge, slowly, lis an i'm.
position on this tribunal. These IL
gentlemen, pledged to secrecy by their
oath, the bailiff in charge OF the jury,
and the officers who guarded the jury
room are under a pail of suspicion.
In some manner a representative
of the press has obtained information
from the sacred precincts of the jury
room. Some person or persons must
be guilty of contempt, if not a more
serious charge.
"A point arises here which Il has
been my fortune never to have en-
countered personally before. There
are limits to the latitude which news
papers can demand. Mr.. Ferguson
has expressed his willingness to an
swer truthfully the questions which
] shall put to him.
The silence was oppressive. and the
crowd surged against the rail- leaning
over to catch every word that was
uttered.
Mr. Ferguson" the Judge began
again, 81 know that you did not guess
at this verdict"
Il did not"
will you read the marked portion
OF this newspaper clipping and tell
US IL these are the words you wrote p
Ferguson picked up the paper and
read: THE first ballot was eight for
conviction and four for acquittal; the
second ballot was ten for conviction
and two for acquittal; the third was
the same. and at the fourth Juror Ste
phenson alone held out against CAPT
tai punishment. Not until the fifth
ballot did the jury agree to send the
accused millionaire to the gallows."
Did you write that?" demanded the
judge, leaning far over the bench un-
I'll he could look squarely into Fergu-
sons face.
Il did"
when did you learn OF these
facts?"
About 2:25 this morning. barely
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
NOT ONLY COULD, BUT DID.
Mr.. Brandon Able to Bear Testimony
to Wife's Accomplishments.

Sometimes there is drop OF regret
in the cup OF JOY served by fate to the
husband OF a brilliant talker. Il
should think 1t would be privilege
TO sit at the table with your wife
three times a day." said one of Mrs.
Grandons ardent feminine admirers.
Only twice a day." said Mr.. Gran
don, with bow. II do not go home
at noon
Too bad" said the admirer. 1--WE
could not get on without her at club
I'm sure. Why, ] believe she could
talk intelligently on a thousand top
ics!''
She can-and does" said Mr.. Gran
don, and with another bow he slipped
out just as his wife appeared. -
Youths Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Noise.

Noise. at first cultivated in this land
by the Indians, has reached its climax
in the college yell. 1t is used at po-
litical conventions, at christenings, and
at women's clubs. No monument was
necessary for the man who first in
vented noise. His work lives after
him.
Noise is used by cities. which have
the first call for it. They split it up
into as many sounds as possible and
divide ii among all.
Noise varies in its volume and in.
tensity from embryonic and immature
sawmill to a baby crying in the night.
Life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
But IL Was All Rioht.

The poor but proud duke decided TO
play safe game so instead OF beard
ing the dear girls father in his lair he
wrote as follows: II want your daugh-
ter-the flower of your family"
BY return mail came the old man S
reply: Your photography seems TO
have fiat wheel. What you want is
doubtless the -four in connection with
my dough and IL my girl wants you
suppose I'll have to give up
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

II know what's passing in your
mind" suddenly said the maiden as
the habitually silent caller stared at
her. Il know, too, why YOU are calling
here night after night, apporpriating
my time to yourself and keeping other
nice young men away. You want me
to marry you, don't your
Idol" gasped the young man.
Il thought SO. Very well; l will
Judge
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
A Sensible Literary Chap.

I'm not runnin' a ten-acre farm in
connection with the literary business, F"
says the Sweet Singer of southwest
Georgia. "and so, the outlook is more
cheerful. | hope to make enough cot
IN to have my poems published in a
ok and enough corn to feed the fam
ny while I'm waitin' for the public to
buy the book. | also take contracts
for the digging of wells, and these lit
tie side issues will enable me TO show
American literature just what i can
do!''-Atlanta Constitution.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Woman Wins Scholastic Honor

Miss Stella Schaffer delivered the
valedictory address for the graduating
class of the Eclectic Medical college of
the city Of New York at the recent
commencement exercises. II is the
first time in more than ten years that
such an honor has fallen to woman.
Miss Schaffer was also the winner of
the interchangeable prize.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Cheap.

I'm thinking of taking my family
to Europe"
That doesn't cost much"
Doesn't cost much TO take your
family to Europe. Man you're"
NO; doesn't cost much to think
about it."-Houston Post
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
a Sequence of Ideas.
Judge.

Tommy-Pa, the teacher says that If
a man gets dyspepsia ii may make
him bald-headed. Is that so?
Mr.. Fight is.
Tommy-Then il man eats too
much pie. would he be pie bald?-
Royal Magazine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Previous Experience.

And am | the first girl you ever
made love to-" asked the lady's maid
Of her valet lover.
We'll" was the reply, I've pressed
suits before, you know '-Royal Mag
azine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

First Lazy Man-After all, clay
pipe has an advantage over all others.
Second Ditto-Why?
First Lazy MAXWELL, IL you let il
fall on the pavement you needn't trou-
BILE about picking il up.-Royal Maya.
zine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
No Vast Stiffness There.

do you enjoy the vast stiffness OF
the sea-" asked the poetic person.
Vast Stiffness" echoed Mr. Sirius
Barker. Il never yet went on an ex-
cursion when they didn't keep the fog
horn blowing or the band playing
the whole trip"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
A Quick Jump.
unknown,

Jones is practically unknown,
isn't he?"
Yes, but he's figuring on a quick
jump to fame. He says some day he'll
be nominated for the vice-presidency.
Detroit Free Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
The PHILOSOPHER Of Folly.

II wonder why II is" muses. the
Philosopher Of Folly. that when a
'freproof building catches fire, they
always send in three alarms. "-Cleve.
land Leader.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

quent. ] was In a terrible condition,
but Doan's Kidney Pills have cured
me and ! have enjoyed perfect health
since"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
No Waits.

81 suppose you wait for the divine
spark?" inquired the lady visitor.
Heavens, no." replied the bard. III
| did | would be waiting yeti"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Gre at Need.

oh, that some Burbank of the West
Would patent. make and sell
An onion with an onion taste
But with violet smell.
--Iu1pa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

"oS co bdu WIN hiu-
ney trouble that l
could not straighten
up after STOPPING
without sharp pains
shooting through my
back. l had dizzy
spells, was nervous
and my eyesight af-
fected. The kidney
secretions were ir-
regular and too fire.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Your DRUGGIST win Tell You

That Murine Eye Remedy Cures Eyes,
Makes Weak Eyes Strong. Doesn't Smart,
Soothes Eve Pain and Sells for soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Tnn Bad.

Poet-whstever does this mean?
Ny publisher sends me a bill for Q
new waste basket.-Roysl Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
A SURGICAL
OPERATION

If there is any one thing that a
woman breads more than another it
is a surgical operation.
We can state without fear of a
contradiction that there are hun
dreds, yes, thousands, of operations
performed upon women in our hos
pitals which are entirely unneces-
sary and many have been avoided by
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

FITS ST. vitus' Dance and Nervous Diseases per
manently cured BY Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE 200 trial bottle and treatise. Dr
X II Kline Id, Q3i Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA Pa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

When money begins to talk people
ST. up and take notice
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

Girls are partial TO automobiles be
cause they have sparkers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

A two-faced woman is more danger
Gus than a bare-faced lie.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

Aliens Foot-Ease. "a Powder
For swollen sweating feet. Gives Instant relief The
original powder for the feet 25c at all Druggists
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

His Neighbor-And does my singing
annoy you?
He-Oh, dear, no. ! am a foreman
il a sawmill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
The Wife Did Il All.

Hewitt-Couldn't you get the per-
son you called up by telephone?
Jewett-Oh, yes.
Hewitt-But | didn't hear you say
anything.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

The right kind Of a doctor leaves
well enough alone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
FREE SHAVE.

Kind Gentleman-My poor man, OF
all the bad scrapes you've had, which
was the worst?
Rambling Rupert-De worse scrape
1 ever had, sir, was when i got shaved
In a barber college.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces IN
nammation, allays pain cures wind cole. zcs ootue'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
A TERRIBLE CONDITION.
Tortured by Sharp Twinges, Shooting
Pains and Dizziness.

Hiram Center. SIS South Oak
street, Lake City, Mimi. saws: Il
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
LYDIA e. PINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

For proof of this statement read
the following letters.
Mrs. Barbara Base, of Kingman,
Kansas, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
:" For eight years i suffered from the
most severe form of female troubles and
was told that an operation was my only
hope of recovery. wrote Mrs. Pinkham
for advice, and took Lydia 4. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and it has saved
my life and made me well woman"
Mrs. Arthur Il. House, of Church
Road, Moorestown. n. j., writes:
Il feel il is my duty to let people
know what Lydia r. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound has done for me. /
suffered from female troubles, and last
March my physician decided that an
operation was necessary. My husband
objected, and urged me to try Lydia
K. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and to-day am well and strong"
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
For thirty years Lydia X. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
disbursements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, and backache.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn Mass.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

Jewett-It was my wife | called.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-08
LAKE PARK

WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-Senator
Heyburn's bill to create a national
park on Chatcolet lake in the Occur
d'lene reservation was reported fav-
orably by the senate committee on
Indian affairs. 1t has been approved
by the Indians there in a formal COM
munieation.
C. A. Worley. superintendent OF
the Occur d'Alene agency. with FIVE
leading members of the tribe, are
here arranging with the interior de-
partment for the opening of the res
ervation, alloIments of which are
now being prepared by Special Agent
Sans.