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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24

burglar closed the lantern slide.
gripped his pistol and crouched be-
hind the desk. Again the bell rans.
and mechanically he arose and walked
to the telephone. Standing with one
foot on each side of the dead cashier
he took down the receiver,
Hello" he said. initiating the voice
of one whose eyes he could feel, but
could not see. He was answered by a
woman.
"Oh, Henryl" she said, Il have just
awakened from such a vivid, such an
awful dream. / know ii Is silly, but II
frightened me. dreamed that you
We're in trouble. in disgrace. And
then | awoke and found you Had not
returned home. oh, Henry, what is
keeping you so late? Come home at
once, will you not, dear?'
"Yes," the burglar replied. as one in
a daze.
do" she continued, and there was
anxiety in her voice. Il am so glad
so glad II was only dream. l would
rather see you dead than dishonored
Henry, dear
The craftsman crept back to the
desk and seated himself in the dead
mans chair, the woman's voice still
ringing in his ears.
That voice! II haunted him like
memory of the long ago, like an echo
OF the days of childhood. 1t stirred, II
thrilled him. 1t aroused that old mad
love of his boyhood. Whose voice
was It? Undoubtedly the wife Of that
dead coward lying at his feet. But
who had she been before-before she
married him?
That voice. Could it be Marthas?
Years and years ago, when they were
schoolmates, he had loved Martha,
worshiping her from afar. for she was
a dweller on the Avenue. and he
child OF the tenements. A vast social
gulf divided them, but he loved her
in secret, knowing that he scarcely
entered her thoughts.
Once he had thrashed a boy for
teasing her and she had smiled at
him. He had never forgotten that
smile. That was years and years ago
but, though she had long since passed
out of his life, he had never loved
another. And now-was that voice
indeed the voice of Martha?
Again the burglar deliberately
opened the slide> of his lantern and
turned the CLEAN upon the desk. Di-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Unlnspirlna PLAYS.

What the theater should do for the
playgoer is to provide him not with
an absence of thought, but with a
change of thought The tragedy of the
present-day London stage lies in the
fact that so many entertainments pro.
duced on it, instead of Offering a
change of thought, probably have the
effect of driving the spectator back
upon his own personal cares and con.
cerns.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
COOKING Hints.

In roasting meats. turn with a spoon
instead of fork, as the latter pierces
the meat and lets the juice out.
Sponge cake mixed with cold water
will be yellow, but mixed with boiling
water will be white. When making
white cake use half teaspoonful
more Of cream Of tartar than soda.
The extra cream of tartar makes the
egg whites sitter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24

When making broth or soup for IN
valids or children always place meat
In clean salt or part of -four sack
tied or sewed at the ends. Place this
on an old saucer in boiler to prevent
sticking. This allows rice or any.
thing else desired cooked in SCUM
without danger Of splintered bone
which seems to me will sink into meat
chopped at the butchers, and no mat.
ter how carefully washed some will
get in, especially mutton.-Chicago
Journal.
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Cock-a.poodIe.no-

Knicker-Did you sleep well in the
country?
Bocker-No; there were too many
cuckoo clocks In the morning.-New
York Sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Frequent Collections.

Tripp-Here's an item about down
town business corner in Pittsburg that
rents for SAL, 900 year.
Gripp-Gee, If | was tn landlord of
a corner that brought in as much as
that I'd be round twice a day to col
lect tn rent.
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Reversing the Rule.

Gyer-I started for a drive in the
country yesterday, but my horse
baked about three miles out.
Myer-So? What did you do?
Gyer-Hired a farmer to hitch his
automobile to the animal and tow him
home.-Chicago Daily News.
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The Willy Burglar.
that :?

First Burglar-What's that?
Second Burglar-That's my sample
case. Ye see, I've just become a
house-to-house canvasser.
First Burglar-What are We sellin'?
Second Burglar-Oil to keep doors
from sclcakir Great scheme, amt
t?-Lo..d don Telegraph.
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Pop Knew.

'POp.
Yes, my SON"
why do they call 'em suspenders ?"
Because, my boy. man wouldn't
dare to put faith in one suspender. -
Yonkers Statesman.
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The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
shs Wa. Too Previous.

H. H. Wixon. the Chicago aeronaut
was talking the other day about the
perils Of flying.
1.-THE aeronaut," said Mr.. Wixon,
would undergo no perils were he not
too hasty. The poor man is so apt to
undertake fight before his aeroplane
or his dirigible balloon is in perfect or.
der. II he would but control his pa
tience he would be all right. but he 10
too previous. like the Denver woman"
Mr.. Wixon gave loud laugh.
There war. you know" he said. -
Denver woman whose husband lay
very seriously. In fact, hopelessly. Ill.
To the doctor. as he came downstairs
from the sick room one morning. the
woman cried:
Dear doctor, is there no hope At
all? Can n.nothing more be done?" And
she wrung her hands piteously.
But the doctor, with a delighted
smile, replied:
Madam, take heart. congratulate
you. Our patient has taken q sudden
and decided turn for the better. and We
shall have him about again in few
days
oh. dcctor,' walled the lady In hor-
rified tones, you told me he could not
possibly recover. and here I've gone
and sold all his clothes.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11

NO NATTER what the future may
~ hold In store for Secretary Of War
Tan, he has achieved fame. A few
days ago his portly person was On.
shrined In hundreds and hundreds Of
Aims. which will 60 to make up . pic
ture show presentation Of . review Of
the cavalry and aftillesy at Fort Nyer.
Neither the secretary nor Gen. Bell.
who accompanied him. posed. They
Just ambled up and down between
lines Of artillery. powder and lenses.
It was IN ideal day. and the pic.
tures were very successful. Every
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THE PART HE PREFERRED.
Subtle Meaning In Poets Criticism Of
0eeoliste Costume.

Joaquin Miller. the poet Of the Sier.
ras. Is something of a recluse and
rarely comes into San Francisco, but
when he does he Is made a good deal
OF q lion. On his last visit he was
one Of the guests at rather formal
dinner at friends house where he
stayed overnight. His hostess had
known the poet since her childhood.
20 she felt privileged. next morning. to
discourse to him Of the beauties Of
the Partisan gown she had worn the
night before-beauties which seemed
to have escaped his observation.
Mr.. Miller listened to all that she
had to say and remained silent.
But didn't you really like the
dress?" pleaded the lady.
WELL" replied the poet. II did like
part OF 1t well enough"
The lady frightened.
''Indeed?" she said. "What part:"
"The part you had on" answered
tho poet: and that ended the discus.
s!on.-Lippincott's.
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Careless Secretary Causes Much Trouble

prevent their wreakinE mighty ven
geance upon the delinQuents. To make
bad matter worse they saw IN next
mornings paper that their would.bs
guests had been members OF . the
ater party tho night before. What
happened next mono but the principals
know. but others noted that within Q
week Mr.. Blank and Senator 6o-and.
% were not on speaking terms and Q
few days later. the former came out
With an interview stating his prefer.
encs for some one else ~ Republican
candidate for the presidency. That
was the last straw. Explanations were
asked for and received to the effect
that Mr.. BIS secretary after accept.
Ing the dinner Invitation. crossed OF
the wrong date and he ant bis wife
had goas at the last minuts. TO the
play with friends ON the evening they
should have dined with Senator q. In.
nocent Of Intentional wroogdoing. he
In turn had been cut by the latters
coldness and turned political ts1oes
"just for fun"
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
TIE
General Demand

Of the Well-Informed Of thu World has
always been for . simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because it, COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle. yst
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with it, sx-
cellent combination of Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
tho preference by tho Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuinc-manufactur by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co.. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
Stepheasoa Now tie Second Oldest Senator

Only Q few weeks ago hs explained 70
one OF his colleagues how Il cane
about that hs spelled his name with 0
~" He said that bis father. who was
. prominent merchant IL Baiunors.
was deirauded OF bis little fortu1e by
some OF his relatives Of the name Of
White. Il took up the quarrel that
followed" said the senator. "and b.
came somewhat hitter toward the
white fanily. One day whea was
sisniag my name struck out ~ r
aad Inserted ~ The change pleased
my fancy and I've continuel Il ever
etnoe."
Notwithstanding his advanced go
The NarylanA senator was more attsa-
i've 70 bic Auties thaA many q hio
youaoss colleagues. Frsqusatly he
was the osly member q tAe senate
Who was pressat whea the gavel fell
and ~ senate was called 70 or1ee.
aaa thls, HoeWithstaAding tAat biz
hone was n Baltimore aaA he made
~ jossasy - aal fron Washingtea
every ~. Ne nA1e . vistne q
poostuAl1lv. aal vas rarely bohln1
~. dtAee q ~ 49, - elooVAoea
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
Taft Is Depicted in Moving Pictures

time the secretary's horse switched
its tail camera clicked. The ex.
change OF salutes. the spirited swing
OF the squadron into line. and the long
lines Of ordnance presented a pan.
Drama alone worth the price Of ad.
mission.
The Taft party was photographed
from the moment It left the city to
make for the post across the Potomac.
In the party were Mrs. Taft and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles TAFT.
Favorite sons have cigars named
after them. and get nice canned
eulogies in convention resolutions. but
there 10 nothing to II but fame when Il
reaches tho moving picture stage.
These Aims will be shown. SAND.
wiched in among illustrated songs
in all parts Of the country. One thing
It will prove. and that is the secretary.
despite tho fact that he 10 big In
body. 10 an accomplished horscman.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11

WAsHINGTON.-The all-engrossing
W topic Of conversation In all sets
Of Warrington society is the rumored
engagement Of Miss Katherine Elkins.
daughter Of Senator and Mrs. Stephen
3. Eikins. to the royal duke Of Abruzzi.
who was the social lion for few days
last spring when he came in com.
mand Of the Italian warships for the
opening OF the jamestown exposition.
This engagement has been rumored
more or less for the last six months.
but has been strenuously denied by
all the members of Miss Elkins' fam
lily. The duke IL the first cousin of the
king OF Italy, and should he marry
without the approval Of his royal rela-
tive. he would have to renounce his
title. one of the most honored in all
Italy. and all his rights as a member
Of the royal family. His father. the
late duke of Aosta. was for some time
king Of Spain. He can, however, re-
tain his royal prestige. and even the
title By . special act Of the Italian
parliament. provided the king gives
his consent to the match.
II this marriage takes place It will
be by all odds the most brilliant In.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11

SSTHB best laid plans OF mice ana
] Dsa al gang aslsy." and % It
was vitA ths gvsst list Of high on.
cial Who recently planned Q dinner In
honor q Prssideat and Mrs. Roosevelt.
Every Invited oas accepted and covers
were laid for Q score and ten guests
but only - Arrived. What could b.
the matter! Minutes seemed IKE hours
While ~ Aosteos was torn between
two thoughts. would Il b worse to
keep hooee guests waiting while the
table was ressA. o. let them ses W.
cant PLACES around the festal board.
The foSDoe wAy was decided upon
sad an ths while the change was b.
lag made 10th host and hostess ~
grsttsd that political reasons would
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
The Police Escort.

When the illustrious visitor arrived.
as the guest OF the town. and was be.
ing received by the reception commit
tee at the railway station, he saw.
drawn up In military position. two long
lines OF stalwart policemen.
What are those policemen for?" he
inquired of a committeeman near him.
"They ere here to escort you through
the crowl," was the answer.
ITO escort me through the crowdf
All those policemen" he exclaimed.
and added. with twinkling eye, do
they take NE for baseball umpire?"
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
Gazetteer Aumor,

Many specimens of unconscious hu.
NOR are received by the editors Of that
monumental work. the new Imperial
Gazetteer Of India. A district was
said to be IAN extensive rolling plain.
consisting of alternate ridges Of bare
stony hills and narrow fertile valleys"
An interesting item Of natural history
was afforded by the remark. "the buf.
falo differs from the COW in giving a
milk which is richer in fat. In voice,
and In having no hump."-London
Globe.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
ROUND THE CAPITAL
laforaatioa and Gossip Picked Up Here
and There In WashinStoa.
Ellins Wedding Rumor Stirs Capital

ternational match yet made by a
Washington girl. The duke 10 the
most distinguished foreigner to come
to the United States a-wooing. and he
has won fame by being the explorer
to reach the farthest point north. He
ls deeply interested In all things per.
tanning to the north pole. He headed
his expedition which made this brill
liant record, and has been lionized on
this account In every country he has
visited since then.
Miss Elkins Is q typical American
girl. She differs from the average
society girl or the members of her
"set," inasmuch as she positively re-
fused to be presented formally to So
ciety at tea. dance or other func-
ton, according to the American GUS
tom Of launching young women on =
social career. She just came out" by
degrees, after complete preparation.
as far as schooling and accomplish.
ments are concerned. She had trav-
eled widely during her school days.
and has made trips abroad with her
parents, or with her mother. each
summer since then. She is one OF the
most daring riders and skilled whips
among the women In Washington.
She seldom drives In anything az
tame as an automobile. but is usually
behind her housekeeping. prize-win-
ming cob or trotter. or on the back Of
her thoroughbred hunter. She Is a
familiar figure in all cross-country
runs and the horse shows in the
eastern part of the country.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
No Use for Mules.

In n speech in the House OF Repre-
sentativcs Mr.. Olmstead Of Pennsyl.
vanIa explained why there II no mar.
ket for Missouri mules in Washington.
"Somc time ago." he said. n member
from Missouri had letter from con-
stituent asked what price he could OBJ
tain for carload of mules In this city.
He replied that the street cars were
run by electricity end the government
by jackasses. So he said there was no
use for mules In Washington"
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11

0Y ~ AeoGA q Senator william
y Pias1Asy WAyts q Marylaad. 0sa.
atee 0tspAeasea q wiseoasia becomes
tho ooeoo1 oS1oot 0e0bef q Tie 80.
ate. Whea NJ. 0espAeasoa was elect.
- - ~ osaale yeas 80 thsrs were
Sosf oo0atoss Whooo go was greater
tAAa ~. 0eoaeoss peltus aaA MOI.
- q A)a6aaA lleA lase fAll. and
0saa4os Whyto. WAo was bosa August
-, 1874, booo0e tho oI6eoe eeaator.
oeaaloss Al1sea. 0tspAeasoa aal Cui.
~ vere boen h 1850. Ar. Aliisea II
March. NJ. 0eeDAsasea - JsAs. anA
NJ. Cu11oo = ttoveabee. NJ. Alitsoa
= ~ ~ ee1eoe esaAees b potn4 q
ysass . vsl . = eeoA1esial essvisA
~ ~ 0oG16es W1vte ~ slise.
~ - ~ Dseo0 eoeo1aG q ~ nAns.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
Poor Lad,

The following conversation is said to
have taken place in Boston elevator;
Old Lady-"Don't you ever feel sick
going up and down in this elevator all
day."
Elevator Boy-"Yes'm.
Old Lady-"lt is the motion Of the
going down." ....
Elevator Boy-"No'm."
Old Lady-"The motion ol going
up?"
Elevator Boy-"No'm."
Old Lady-"The stopping"
Elevator Boy-"No'm."
Old L.ady-'What Is it them"
Elevator Boy-"The questions"
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
THEY GROW.
eeod Humoe and chssrfulnsss from,
Right Food.

Cheerfulness IL like sunlight. II dis
pels the clouds from the mind as sun.
light chases away the shadows Of
night.
The good humored man can pick
up and carry on load that the man
with o crouch wouldn't attempt to
lift.
Anything that interferes with good
health is apt to keep cheerfulness and
good humor In the background. A
Washington lady found that letting
coffee alone made things bright for
her. She writes:
-Four years ago was practically
given up by my doctor and was not
expected to live long. My nervous
system was in . bad condition.
But was young and did not want
70 die 20 began to look about for the
cause OF my chronic trouble. ] used
TO have nervous spells which would
exhaust mo and after each spell Il
would take me days before could cit
up In . chair.
Il became convinced my trouble
was caused by coffee. decided 70
stop Il and bought some Postum.
''The hrst cup. which I made &C.
cordinE to directions. had . soothing
effect on my nerves and ! liked the
taste. For . time I nearly lived on
Postum and ate little food besides. ]
am today . healthy woman.
my family and relatives wonder
u am the same person ! was four
years ago. when I could do no work on
account Of nervousness. Now ! am DO.
Ing my own housework. take care Of
two babies-one twenty. the other two
months old. am 20 busy that hard
" est time to write . letter. yet do
Il all with the cheerfuinsss and GOOD
humor that comes from enjoying good
health.
Il Ten ny friends Il u 70 Fostna
ONE NJ life today"
Naoe gfvsa by Postum o.. Battle
Creek, NicA. Read The Road 70 Wen
VIVA" h pkGs. There's . 1sasea."
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
Chalkino Up q Race.

Two Irishmen were about to run .
race to . certain tree by different
routes. Suddenly Mike slapped Pat
on the back and asked how they were
to tell who reached the destination
first After moments thought, Pat
answered.:
Il tell yez. Mike. II I get there frst
I'll mako mark on that tree with this
chalk. and II you get there first. you
can rub II out."-Judge's Library.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
olx6eld Cake.

One cup sugar. one-half cup lard OF
drippings. one egg tor more), one.haif
cup molasscs (scanD. one teaspoon
each salt, ginger. cloves. cinnamon.
~ cups -four. two teaspoons baking
powder. Cream the SUGAR and lard.
After the ingredients are all mixed
add one cup Of boiling water. Bake
slowly.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
Down to Earth.

Knicker-I know man who can Ger.
tainly sweep the state.
Mrs. Knicker-Well, want you to
20 to tho Intelligence ONCE and get n
girl who can sweep the parlor.-New
York Sun.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
An Eee sandwich Worth Eating.

The proprietor OF very small.
clean. tastefully tidy and exclusive
restaurant near the upper boundary
Of the Tenderloin serves an egg sand.
wich between 1880 and 80 every
week day mat is attracting more Gus.
tcmers than he can accommodate. says
the New York Press. For each sand.
wich two small yellow dishes (flrc.
proof earthenware) are used and an
egg at least q week old 10 shirred In
each. When Just right one OF the eggs
ID plastered over about = quarter inch
thick with Eround.up ham knuckle.
seasoned with butter and pepper. You
know the knuckle OF \ boiled ham be.
comes very hard In few days. 1t IL
the choice part OF the ham. and while
dihicult to cut with n knife. Is easily
ground. Tho second egg is quickly
inverted and dumped upon the hrst.
The ham is between the two. and the
sandwich Is served red hot In the
frst dish. the second acting a. q cover
to be removed At the table. Price. :5
cents.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11

One Of the sights OF Denvcr-ths
"Albany's" new Orange and Colonial
restaurants.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11

At the Albany" Denver. you viii
meet them all.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
II better were within. better would
come out.-Danish.
II Cure. While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ea.e is certain cure for
hot. sweating. callous, and swollen. aching
feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price DC; Don't
Address Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy, N. Y.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
CHEESE IN SALAD
10 SAID TO GIVE FINE FLAVOR
TO THE DISH.
Especial Care Needed in Cooking
Meats and Vegetables II Success
Would es Assursd-Preparins
Fish and Meat.

A Boston hostess served such de-
licious vegetable salad the other
night. that In spite of themselves one
or two Of the guests exclaimed over 1t.
The unusual favor was given. 1t
seems. by adding couple of handfuls
of cream cheese to the French dress.
ing, which shows that there's chance
yet for something new in salad max.
ing.
An unusually snappy salad calls for
\ small cucumber. a boiled beet,
couple of anchovies. two hardboiled
eggs. boiled potato, "a big olives
and head of lettuce. Make the
French dressing and incorporate the
anchovies which have been mashed to
q paste, with 1t. Line the salad bowl
with the lettuce and put the various
ingredients. all cut into dice, into it.
Season with salt and paprika, sprinkle
lightly with sherry-about a quarter
OF cupful-and turn the dressing
over. Toss all together before serv-
ing
Even In preparing common salads
especial care in cooking the meat and
vegetables pays.
Fish and meat used in salad should
always be cold. and should be allowed
to stand for time covered with oil
and vinegar. which should be drained
OF before the salad dressing is
turned on.
To blanch vegetables for a salad cut
them into the shapes and sizes re-
quired and boil each separately for
three or four minutes. Then drain,
turn into cold water and boil in salted
water until tender.
Cold. boiled ham furnishes the
basis for a tasty luncheon or supper
salad. Dice the ham and to a cupfil
Of 1t allow the same amount Of shred.
ded white cabbage. a small cucumber
pickle and a picked button onion, both
chopped fine Make border center
and sprinkle with the minced pickle.
Dress with oil and vinegar and gar
nish with olives and Spanish red pep
rers.
Celery. green peppers. apples and a
slice OF onion cut up together make
an appetizing dinner salad. Garnish
1t with radishes and dress with oil and
vinegar and = dash OF paprika.
Another novelty n made OF pimen-
tos and cold boiled string bsans mixed.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11

Meet me at the Albany Fountain"
Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-04-11
Old Stockings.

In . family where there are NO chill.
drcn tor whom to refront stockings
the housewife II apt TO and an accumu.
lation In the mending basket. Take
several tops. having removed The feet.
and sew together. then fold over and
SOW across the bottom % for Q bag.
then down the sides. tsen turn 70 right
side and sew across tho top, and one
has . dust cloth that win not scratch
the polished furniture Of noors. Be
careful 70 sew so seams Will b. on
inside aad no ravelings viii remain.
70 Clean Crosse from okllists.
It 10 not generally known that used.
up ~ leaves from tho bottom Of the
teapot. II smptisd into = greasy frying
pan end allowed to stand foe Q few
minutss n . little hot water will 70.
move every particle Of grease adhsr.
lag 70 the sides OF tho pan.
Osy9 Peanut csNdy.
Take two pounds sugar, oas pound
con- syrup. two pounds saw peanuts.
Pul DeaAu4s u whsa sugar bel1s. Cook
unt1l roo1y % burn aal Deus a.
eroo0e1 poateo.