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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
WHITE FOR MOURNING.
Black Has Given Way as Color for
Widows Weeds, Etc.

Black mourning has had its day.
We are henceforth CONNIE les reines
blanches of the early Renaissance. TO
wear white mourning. This is not so
much a reversion as further imita-
ton Of the victorious Japanese. A
black hat, feathers and gloves, with
white dress, are 10 pass for lie dernier
cri de Tame en- deuil. 1t will do as
we'll to be entirely in white. or per-
haps better; unbroken Wilderness is
so blank. so insipid as to be almos.
penitential The widow Of royal line
400 years ago was in white from top
to toe. La Marguerite des Margue-
rites, who had lost her husband at the
battle of Pavia, went to Madrid to Wis
ii her captive brother habited in white
-wimple, riding habit and all in
white. in sign of widowhood. Black
mourning came in from Florence with
Catherine de Medici. Violet mourning
for the head Of the state went out
with the revolution. M. Felix Faure
thought the black hat that replaced
il more suitable for the croque-mort,
and wished for reversion to regal
violet For the dresses Of ladies not
in mourning there will be next winter
only violet, and of la nuance Mon
tagnini.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09

i'll with typhoid fever, and grew rap
idly worse He told his fellow work
ars he feared his wife would die be.
fore morning Nevertheless, he set
about his task OF seeing that the lamps
were all right SO that the passengers
hurrying home would pass in safety.
At p. m he saw that the distance
signal lamp on the outbound track
three was smoky lie remembered that
several accidents costing human lives
had happened because of smoky
lamps
He ran across the tracks, lodging a
down train and reached up for the
signal lamp. With his pacaet handker-
chief he rubbed the chimney bright
and turned down he wick a little AS
he did this the lamp swung around in
answer to The signal tower man, eau
tioning the up train 10 so slow. A
down train came tearing through the
tunnel. making a great noise and
drowning the noise of the approach
If train in the opposite direction.
rhen he stepped down on the track.
conscious that he had probably saved
au aceident-and the next instant the
train lit him.
THE engineer with his eyes on the
signal-as was his duty-did not see
the shadow that fickered for an in
slant under the forward wheels But
he track-walkers, passing few mo-
ments after. found the crumpled mass
Under the light Of their lanterns
They found the handkerchief with the
ampblack on it, and saw the finger
marks of the man on the signal lamp
chimney, and they understood. The
case was reported to the police and
entered on the station house blotter.
Rut il was Just a man killed in the
! sunnel--a uackwalker or a lampman.
Il was not till days after that stray
word dropped by trackwalker re-
! yealed that big Tom Ryan had given
his life to send trainload of com
nuters home in safety
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
Mining Ii Sweden.

The mineral output Of Sweden is in.
teresting, for few people know that
this country has. mineral field
There are 1876 iron mines worked in
Sweden. The total production for
9o5 was i464,S33 tons Of ore. Total
value Of the ore products was Sc. i64-
5Si for that period During 1905 there
were 1919 furnaces producing 529, 4S7
tons Of pig iron worth $1,000. 500
The value of the gold ore produced in
Sweden during 1905 was $50. $50: sill
yer. S52.SO1, COPPER. $l14.255: man
ganese, S7,9G1; zine, $796.66G, and
coal, $636,550.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09

not divulge To the effect that Spauld-
ing under the name of George Fred
erick Spate in 1902, was married to
Muriel. daughter of Lord and Lady
Sufiield, who left her home in london
because OF a difference with her par
ents, and went to South Africa during
the Boer war as Red Cross nurse.
In consequence her parents disowned
her, and her name was removed from
the records of the British nobility.
1t Is claimed Spate is a younger son
OF a noble English family
lie secured a subaltern berth in the
English army and fought in South Al
RIGA during the Boer war,
II was while he was wandering
about South Africa that he is alleged
to have married the daughter of Lord
and Lady Suffield Spate is alleged to
have interested his wife in diamond
mine which he had sailed and final
ly sold the mine to her and some
others for large sum.
Before the discovery was made that
the mine was sailed" Spate is said
to have taken his wife into the interior
of Africa, where he deserted her in
the land of the Zulu chief. Mosilikaps.
He returned to johannesburg where
he circulated a story to the effect that
his wife had been killed by The ma
tives. Spate then started to organize
a new Zulu kingdom. with himself as
chief, with the purported object of
going into the land OF Mosilikaps and
avenging the death of his wife. Just
about this time, however, the woman
appeared at johannesburg.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09

Grand Central Their train went safe
~ through the tunnel, carrying them
to their waiting families in the
suburbs. but they never knew why.
They didn't even know that as they
passed the signal lamp az Eighty
sixth street in safety their train had
swept over the body OF the man who
had saved them.
Thomas Ryan had been married
about a dozen years. His Oldest child
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09

had died and six months ago, 10 give
his wife and the remaining children
The hom- he wished. he took the haz-
ardous position Of lamp man in the
New York Central tunnel he was a
sober. industrious man. six feet in his
ste ckings aud perfectly healthy His
day began at p. m. and ended at a.
M and il was his duty to patrol the
tunnel and keep the lamps burning on
the signal towers.
Two weeks ago his wife was taken
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
No Cause for Alarm.

The eminent scalp specialist, having
made a careful examination and peck.
eted his fee, was reassuring his pa.
tient. threatened with badness, who
sat before him. Now. my dear sir,
don't be troubled a minute over your
hair. he advised, encoura gingly
Quit worrying about it and follow my
instructions, and, I'll warrant you. it
will come out all right"-Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
AN EPITAPH.


HE facet
A Man Who Bought House on the Easy
Payment Plan.
lie
Paid Only Two Prices, and the House
Lasted Almost Until 1t Was
Paid for.
lie Insured His Life and When He Died
His Family Received Nearly Half as
Much as the Insurance Had Cost Him.
A mind serene
Amid earth's mortal strife,
Fer prudence was the guiding star
OF all his life.
Puck
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09

prison. He was also at Johannesburg,
South Africa, and tried to secure a
franchise from the park commission
ers 10 put benches in Joubert park.
but was refused"
simultaneously with this report, a
communication reached the Pittsburg
police from source which they will
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
Through the Telephone.

Are you there?"
Yes"
who are you, please?"
Watt"
What is your name, please?"
Watts my name"
Yes; what is your name?"
IL say my name is Watt"
ooh, well I'm coming to see you"
IAN right. Are you Jones'"
NO I'm Knott
who are you then, please?'
I'm Knott"
"Will you tell me your name,
please?"
"Will Knott"
why won't you?"
~ say my name IS William Knott 4"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
Cr,arged View.

Stranger-NLet SOFT Of a man is
your neighbor. join Braggs?
Native-Oh he's all right, but he
has telescope imagination.
Stranger-A telescope imagination
Native-Yes. He can't even tell the
truth without getting it at least two
sizes larger than it is.-Chicago Daily
News
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
Saved.

Once at dinner at which List
was present the hostess suddenly ex-
claimed in alarm that there were IS
at table. Don't lei hat distress you,
madam. said List, with a reassuring
smile. I'll eat for two democratic
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
Novel Experiment on Birds.

A bird dealer in Paris raises ca
naries of an orange-red tint by feed
ing the parent birds on cayenne pep
per. In time he expects that the eggs
will produce birds of a bright red hue.
AN EPITAPH.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
TOnsiline
Cures
Sore Throat

C the most delicate parts
(uIeS OF the body. Ii is also
Sore Tf,rOat one of the most inn
portant. and should be
given the best possible care.
The throat is the gateway to the body.
The air we breathe, the food we eat, the
liquids we drink, all pass through It. 1t is
very easily affected by cold, strain, ex-
posture, etc, and Sore Throat is therefore
one of our most common ailments.
Strangely enough, il is also one of the most
neglected.
Sore Throat is very serious matter, for
the whole system is in danger in conse-
luence OF il.
Every Sore Throat patient is candidate
for Tonslitis, Ouinsy, Diph;heria and other
serious or fatal diseases, all Of which can
positively be prevented by the timely cure Of
the Sore Throat by the use of TONSlLiNE.
# taken in time a dose or two will do it,
TCNSIIiNE is made to cure throat dis
eases and nothing else. J., is the one. rem
sdy for this i urrose sold largely in the
United States. Every user endorses IL
VERY physician, showing lis virtues
,ommends it, ~
The one most important thing TO
-emember about 1oNSILiNE is the ~
act that it really does cure Sore
Throat T
All druggists, 25c and 5Oc bottles "
The Tonsiline CO. Canton. Ohio
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09
TYpoqraphicaI.

IN CAPITALS LIKE TO ROAM
SIZE GREAT MEN FACE To FACE
But ME THEY FAIL TO SEE At
ALL
TN hut lower easel
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09

The seventh president Of the United born Union
y r." enlisted
he Rev u Ia the el2 he commanded The Nmeiiln forces
q
diel
o
the "Dll Hickory"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09

Horace lik1 to take a girl TO
game of football
Harold-Why?
Horace-She doesn't know a thin
about the game, but she always jumps
UP and down and squeals.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-09

The throat Is one OF
the most delicate parts
OF the body. 1t is also
one of the most inn
portant. and should be
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
Already Decided.

leading physician of Boston tells
this story at his own expense. To
emphasize the point. 1t may be re.
marked in passing that this physicians
fee for a single visit is about what a
country practitioner would expect after
having successfully treated a typhoid
case.
He had been to see a patient some
eight or ten times. and decided he no
longer needed his attention, and sent
him bill. AS he happened to be
passing the mans house one day, how
ever, he thought he would drop in and
see how he was getting along. This
he did. and found his condition salts
factory. AS he rose to go, the doctor
said:
Now, sir. you are in good shape, and
require no more medicine. You will
merely have to eat plain food, and not
stay out late at night"
The patient sighed. THAT was what
! decided. doctor, upon getting your
bill" he replied.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
Denver Murder and Suicide.

Denver.-Believing that death was
preferable to living when his divorced
wife should be another's, Harry Adler,
a clothing salesman, shot and killed
Grace Adler (nee Nottingham) and
then, placing the gun in his mouth.
blew out his own brains. The tragedy
occurred early Thursday night in the
Waldorf hotel, Eighteenth and Stout
streets. The bodies were discovered
shortly before 10 o'clock Saturday
morning when Policeman Hunter
forced the door at the request Of the
landlady, who had twice gone to the
room and had found the door locked.
The woman was entirely dressed
while Adler was clothed, except for
his coat which hung on a nail in the
room and in the pocket of which the
following note was found: "The cause
Of this rash act is --- Of the
Bismarck cafe. He alone is RESPONSE
BILE for this. Her mother is not to
blame for any of our trouble. My
only regret is for her mother. But !,
must be done. Hoping everybody will
forgive us-God have mercy on our
souls. Amen" (Signed) III. A.
And on the other side of the paper was
written: Notify G. C. Nottingham
Avon. Eagle county, Colorado. / hope
We will be buried together as / love
Grace better than life ITSELF"
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
THREE CURES OF ECZEMA.
Woman Tells Of Her Brothers Terrible
Sgffering-Two Babies Also Cured
-Cutieura Invaluable.

MY brother had eczema three diff
ferent summers. Each summer it came
out between his shoulders and down
his back, and he said his suffering
was terrible. When it came on the
third summer, he bought a box of
Cuticura Ointment and gave it faith
full trial. Soon he began to feel better
and he cured himself entirely of &C.
Zema with Cuticura. lady in In
diana heard of how my daughter,
Mrs. Miller. had cured her little son
OF terrible eczema by the Cuticura
Remedies. This lady's little one had
the eczema so badly that they thought
they would lose it. She used Cuti-
cura Remedies and they cured her
child entirely, and the disease never
came back. Mrs Sarah Z. Lusk, Cold
water. Mich. Aug. Is and Sept. 2, 1907"
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
ECONOMY CARRIED TOO FAN.
Old Mans Thrift That Led Him Into
Ridiculous Action.

President J. G. Schurman of Cornell
was discussing elective college
courses. OF which In the freshman and
sophomore years. he disapproves.
"A freshman of l6 or H." said Pres
ident Schurman. rs too young to
choose for himself the courses best
for him. His mind is not mature
enough. II will make mistakes.
in its immaturity. its proneness to
error, it Is like the mind of an old
man in my native Freetown. He,
though old. was mentally undeveloped.
and saw nothing wrong or ridiculous
in a piece of economy that he put in
practice in the cemetery.
The old man had lost four wives.
and desired to erect for each a head
stone. with an inscription commemora-
tive of her wifely virtues.
But Inscriptions. he found. were
very expensive. He economized in
this way:
He had the Christian name of each
wife cut on a small stone above her
grave-"Emma." Mary" Hester
edith" Under each name n hand
pointed to large stone in the cen.
ter Of the lot. and under each hand
were the words:
For epitaph see large stone.'"
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
What Did He Meanf

For a number of years a bitter feud
had existed between the Browns and
Perkinses. next door neighbors. The
trouble had originated through the
grown SO fixed an affair that neither
party ever dreamt of making up
One day. however. Brown sent his
servant next door with peace-making
note for Mr.. Perkins, which read:
"Mr. Brown sends his compliments
to Mr.. Perkins, and begs to say that
his old cat died this morning"
Perkins written reply was bitter:
"Mr. Perkins is sorry to hear of
Mr. Browns trouble. but he had not
heard that Mrs. Brown was ILL., .
Harper's Weekly.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
Had Them Both Bested.

At the Franklin Inn, Philadelphia
literary club. a young sonueteer con-
graduated Owen Wister upon the sue
cess of his Washington studies.
Mr.. Wister. smiling modestly,
checked that flow of praise with a
Washington story
When l was a student at ST. Pauls
school, he said, "a boy in my form
failed wretchedly on problem in al
zebra.
THE master frowned at the boy.
Jones, he said, you ought to be
ashamed OF yourself. Do you know that
at your age George Washington was
Surveyor
Yes, SIR Jones answered. And
do you know that at your age he was
President of the United States?' "
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
JUDGING sv THE RESULTS.
Villagers Conversion Had Not Been Of
Great Avail.

In our business we get many doubt
full compliments" said Col John F..
Bishop, deputy surveyor of the port,
the other day, but do not think l
ever received a compliment such as
my grandfather got down in my native
state of Tennessee. My grandfather
was minister and was a very small
boy when We both strolled down the
road one day. One OF our fellow vii
layers came along toward u.s.
Good morning. said the villager.
who apparently had looked upon the
cup. 1-sh conver-hic-ted, parson,'
he stammered with difficulty. An
twashyou-hic-that con-hic-con-
verted-hic-me'
That must be so.' replied my
grandfather. for it's certain the Al
mighty had nothing to do with your
conversion. New York Evening
Telegram.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
THE DOCTORS GIFT.
Food Worth Its Weight In Gold.

We usually expect the doctor to put
US on some kind of penance and give
us bitter medicines.
A Penn. doctor brought a patient
something entirely different and the
results are truly interesting.
1.-TWO years ago." writes this pa
tient, II was frequent victim of
acute indigestion and biliousness, be-
ing allowed to eat very few things
One day our family doctor brought me
a small package. saying he had found
something for me to eat, at last.
He said it was a food called Grape
Nuts. and even as its golden color
might suggest, it was worth its weight
in gold. l was sick and tired, trying
one thing after another to no avail,
but at last consented to try this new
food.
well! IT surpassed my doctors
fondest anticipation and every day
since then l have blessed the good
doctor and the inventor of Grape
Nuts.
Il noticed Improvement at once and
in months time my former spells Of
indigestion had disappeared. In two
months I felt like a new man. My
brain was much clearer and keener,
my body took on the vitality of youth.
and this condition has continued"
There's Reason" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read
"The Road to Wellville." in pkgs.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
Aspen Banker. Arrested.

Kansas City,. F. Long and e. J
Pumphrey. cashier of the Peoples Ma
tional bank of Aspen. Colorado. were
arrested Saturday under orders from
Ridgely. who directed District Attorne,
A. s. Van Valkenburgh to proceed
against them On charge of misappli
cation Of funds. The bankers were ar
raigned before United States Commits
sioner John NJ. Nuckols. They pleaded
not guilty, and their preliminary hear
ing was set for March 21st. Each fur
nished the $4,000 bond required foI
his release.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
Candidates Too We'll Known.

1t was just after the opening of the
polls for the election of mayor in a
New Jersey town that two Irishmen
met and began discussing the chances
of two candidates for aldermen.
1t will be close race between Nc
Glory and Adolph Mink" said the first
Irishman, to which the other rejoined.
How is it. Clancy, that in SO many
votes 1t should be nip and tuck be-
tween McGlory and the Dutchman
Mink?"
"Well. I'll tell ye," responded the
first Irishman; ''it's like this: They're
both of 'em very unpopular min, Nc
Glory and Mink. If ye knew wan ye'd
be certain to vote for the other; and
both of them are blamed we'll known!"
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
A Little Too Soon.

Sam Jacksons wife was to be buried
this afternoon and the bereaved col
ored man was shaking with grief over
the coffin, when comely young
darkey maiden stepped over to his
side and said, tenderly:
Don't, Mistah Jackson; yo' mus
try an bear up. Let me help yo' to
fo'get!"
"Oh, Miss Johnson!" uttered the
weeping man, between sobs, at am
berry kind in yo' t. offah such consola-
ton, but ah mus wait till aftah de
fan'ral befo ah engages in marriage
talk!"-Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
Not Born There,

A Washington man, whose business
had brought him to New York, took a
run not long ago into Connecticut.
where he had lived in his childhood.
In the place where he was born he
accosted venerable old chap, Of
some so years. who proved to be the
very person the Washingtonian sought
to answer certain inquiries concern
ing the place. AS the conversation
proceeded the Washington man said:
Il suppose you have always lived
around here?"
"Oh, no." said the native. II was
born two good miles from here"
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
To Save Trouble.

A Connecticut man tells Of two
Irishmen from Boston who. while driv-
ing through the state named, observed
that many of the barns had weather.
vanes in the shape Of huge roosters.
Dennis said one Irishman to the
other. "can ye tell me why they al
ways have rooster an niver him
on the top OF thin barns?'
Sure" replied Dennis. ''Its because
Of the difficulty they'd have In col.
licting the eggs
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13

and l was helpless as a child. The
urine was discolored and though !
used one remedy after another. l was
not helped until l used Doan's Kidney
Pills, and l was so bad then that the
first box made only a slight change.
To-day. however. l am well man. at
81, and l owe my life and health to the
use OF Doan's Kidney Pills"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13

lifting a h avy
weight a sudden
pain shot through
my back and after
that l was in con-
stant misery from
kidney trouble. One
spell kept me in bed
six weeks. My arms
and legs were stiff
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
The Editor Of the Rural New Yorker,

than whom there is no better Potato Ex-
pert in the country says: ''Salzer's Earli
est Potato is the earliest of IS earliest
sorts, tried by me. yielding 464 bu. per
acre" Salzers Early Wisconsin yielded
for the Rural New Yorker 736 bu. per
acre. See Salzer's catalog about them.
JUST SEND 10c IN STAMPS
and this notice to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co.. La Crosse, Wis, and they will
mail you the only original seed catalog
published in America with samples OF
Emperor William Oats, Silver King Bar
ley, Billion Dollar Grass which produces
II tons per acre. Sainfoin. the dry soil
luxuriator, etc, etc, etc.
And if you send lIc we will add pack
age of new farm seeds never before seen
by you. X. 4 w.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
IN JEOPARDY.

There Catarrh In this section Of the country
than ali other diseases put together and until the last
few years supposed to be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced It local disease and
prescribed local remedies and by constantly falling
to with local treatment, II incurablc
Science has proven Catarrh To be constitutional dis
and therefore requires eatment
Hairs Catarrh Cure, manufactured by y. J. Cheney
Co., Toledo, Ohio. s the only Constitutional cure
the market. 1t is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to q teaspoonfu 1t acts directly the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one
hund, ed dollars for any case It fails to cure Send
for circulars and testimonials
Address: F. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists, 55c.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
Disguised Rats.

Bacon-I see it is said that rats are
Judges Of music
Egbert-I guess that is right. We
haven't had one in the house since we
got the phonograph.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13

Consul James E. Dunning of Milan,
reports that during the first six
months of 1907 the total emigration
from Italy amounted to 452,32s souls,
of whom 1888 went to other Euro
pean countries and countries of the
Mediterranean basin, and 257,130
crossed to trans-oceanic countries.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
Cold and Calculating.

Ascum-"Did you actually have the
nerve to propose TO that Boston girl?"
ferner-"Yes. l told her my heart
beat wildly for her alone and"
Ascum-"She didn't believe your"
ferner-"No; she reached over and
fer my pulse"
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
A Neat Epitaph.

An American who enjoys doing the
cathedral towns Of England tells of an
amusing epitaph in the church yard Of
Tetbury, in Gloucestershire.
A marble slab, prominently dis
played, has this legend:
Beneath lie the remains of several
of the Perklnses. late of this parish.
Particulars, the last day will disclose.
Amen"
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13

Only unselfishness wins affection;
only toll achieves success; 1t is only
the courageous heart that does brave
deeds.-T. Farquharson.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
A sIip.

Jack (studying geography)-Father.
what is a strait?
Father treading the paper)-Five
cards Of a-that is, a narrow strip Of
water connecting two larger bodies
Harper's Weekly.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-13
Only For the Poor.

Boozey-"De Salvation Army's goin'
t give free dinner to de poor tomor-
row!"
Oozey-"Are you goin'?"
Boozey-"Naw. It's only fer dose
wot have t work fer a livin'."