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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
PRIZE FOOD
PaIatable, Economical, Nourishing.

A Nebr. woman has outlined the
from personal experience. She writes:
after our long experience with
Grape-Nuts. | cannot say enough in its
favor We have used this food almost
continually for seven years.
1--WE sometimes tried other adver-
tised breakfast foods but we invariably
returned to Grape-Nuts as the most pal
atable, economical and nourishing
OF all.
when l quit tea and coffee and be-
gan TO use Postum and Grape-Nuts
was nervous wreck. l was so ir-
ritable / could not sleep nights, had
no interest in life.
after using Grape-Nuts short time
began TO improve and all these all
rients have disappeared and now am
we'll woman. My two children have
been almost raised on Grape-Nuts,
which they eat three times day.
"They are pictures of health and
have never had the least symptom OF
stomach trouble, even through the
most severe siege of whooping cough
they could retain Grape-Nuts when all
else failed
"Grape-Nuts food has saved doctor
bills, and has been, therefore, most
economical food for u.s.
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to Well
ville," in pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter. new
one appears from time to time. They
nre genuine, true, and full OF human
Interest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Poor Pat.

The surgeon Of large hospital was
paying visit to the patients when he
come to a cot wherein lay an Irish
man who was not bearing his pain
very bravely, for he was grooming
loudly.
"Oh. come, my poor fellow" remon-
strated the surgeon, try and bear
your pain like a man. It's no use
kicking against Fate
"Shure, you're roight. sorr," groaned
the Irishman. who had been severely
kicked by a mule, specially whin
change.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25

learned here in his home town that
his advanced age is one OF his rea.
sons. He has written friend as fol-
lows:
II am almost 70 years old. ! have
been in congress eight years and have
two more years to serve. BY that
time shall be "a. Now, am looking
forward to a quiee life in the country.
where | can keep In good health and
enjoy myself"
His friends say the Maine congress
man never looked better than now.
He lives quietly and never gets excited
over the fashionable dolngs in Wash
ington society He Is much interested
to see who will be his successor, but
is taking no part in the contest.
Uncle Amos" Is the dean of all the
Maine congressman in Washington.
He was in Washington back in the
SOS, but was studying law there then.
The nestor Of the Maine delegation is
Senator Frye, who is almost six years
older than Senator Hale Representa-
tive Swasey of ex-Congressman Little.
fields district is two years younger
than Mr.. Allen. II is said that there
are not four other men in Washing.
ton who have passed the SEVENTEEN
milestone who act so young. They
are at the capitol every working day.
attending to business, and still are
able to do plenty OF hard work
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
$500 PERSONALLY CONDUCTED
EXCURSIONS.

Colonists' one-way tickets Chicago
to the Pacific coast, via the Chicago,
Union Pacific and Northwestern Line.
are on sale daily during March and
April at the rate of $4,000. Core
spondingly low rates from all points.
Double berth in tourist sleeping car
only $500, through without change to
San Francisco, Los Angeles and Port
land. No extra charge on our person
ally conducted tours. Write for itin-
erary and full particulars to S. A.
Hutchinson, Manager Tourist Depart
ment, 212 Clark Street, Chicago, Iii.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Her LoQic,

Anna Margaret had great many
toys, and her mother thought she
ought to give some Of them away be-
fore Christmas to less fortunate chill
dren. Anna Margaret was willing to
part with the broken trunk and the
cracked set of dishes and the one
legged Teddy bear, and a few other
toys that were in the same dilapidated
condition. But when 1t came to her
pet baby doll. the one that went to
sleep with her every night, she re-
belled. Mother assured her that Santa
Claus would undoubtedly bring her an
other doll, even better; but she re-
fused to be comforted.
Mother she walled, IF God sent
Aunt Jessie another baby, would she
give Baby Jean away?" She kept her
doll-Harper's Bazaar.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
OLD LANDMARK TO GO.
District SchooIhouse In Brooklyn 20
Be Raced.

New York.-According to the pres.
ent outlook, Brooklyn is soon to lose
its last little old district schoolhouse
Several of these sne-roomed buildings
were acquired at the time of consolida.
ton. but they have been gradually re-
placed by up-to-date structures. The
last one-roomed structure stands al
East Fifty-fiith street and Avenue c.
in the section known as Rugby. II
was built back in 1908, and Is conse
quently 101 years old.
For several years past Il has been
used for the little children of the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
ThouuhtfuI Child.

They are considerate youngsters in
England, as most people know. A lit
tie boy whose grandmother had just
died wrote the following letter. which
he duly posted: Dear Angels: We
have sent you grandma. Please give
her harp to play, as she is short
winded and can't blow a trumpet
London Tit-Bits
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25

that constant feeling
of dullness and tired
ness, will find hope
in the advice of Mrs.
Mary Hinson OF Il
Strother St., Mt.
Sterling, Ky, Had
I not used .Doan's
Kidney Pills I be-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
THE VERY LAST.

I'm so delighted to see you, major.
thought you had died"
Died, madam? That's the last
thing I'd do, madam"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
ALLEN TO SEEK QUIET LIFE.
Maine Congressman VIII Retire In
Two Years at Age Of "a.

Alfred, Me.-Congressman Amos L.
Allen has decided to retire at the end
of his present term. 1t has been
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
NEW STRENGTH FOR WoMEN's
BACKS.
How to Make a Bad Back Better.

Women who suffer with backache,
bearing down pain, dizzy spells, and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25

\ March, 1884. a man by
the name of Luke Phipps
was the proprietor of a
billiard room in Detroit,
Mich. Phipps was about
"a years Of age. of fair
complexion, with brown
hair and a sandy mus
tache. His family con-
sisted of his wife and two
children, a boy and a girl.
Mrs. Phipps was a pretty
1itt1a wo,nan annarant1v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24
DEATH ENDS HER ROMANCE.
Miss Davis Gave Away Her Fortune
When Sweetheart Died.

STAMFORD Conn. October 23.-Miss
Myra Davis of Vermont, once wealthy
and prominent socially. is dead here in
a private sanatorium.
When girl Miss Davis was engaged
TO marry Ira Hill of Vermont. a play
mate. Just before the time set for the
wedding he met with tragic death.
Miss Davis devoted herself to charitable
work. spending her private fortune thus.
When she became penniless. the state, In
recognition of this work, granted her a
small pensoin.
Years ago she erected in a cemetery in
Darien a monument to the memory of
her sweetheart. 1t was her intention to
have her own name added to the monu-
ment upon her death, and 1t is expected
the wish will be carried out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24
George c. Bateheller & Co.
New York Chicago San Francisco
BRu1N CHAsEs BOY UP TREE.
Dog Gives Alarm and Father Drives
Bear Off.

SOUTH NORWALK. Conn, October %.
freed by bear within sight of his own
home was the thrilling experience of D.
K. Birdsall, jr., a Wilton lad of fifteen
years. as he was out hunting yesterday.
Birdsall might be there yet or i'm a
worse plight had not his father come to
his rescue with pitchfork Bruin was
driven off after a fierce encounter.
Young Birdsall says he was hunting
partridges with his dog Sport, when the
dog came out of the brush suddenly, as
though mad. After the dog came brown
bear.
The boy emptied both charges of bird
shot at the bear. who never stopped
Then the lad sought the nearest tree and
just escaped the nav of the beast.
When the father saw the dogs terror
he knew something was wrong. Nothing
could induce the dog to accompany him.
so grabbing up a pitchfork he went to the
woods and won his battle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24
EXPECT LoMBRoso's GHOST.
Criminologist Promised to Report
Himself.

LONDON, Oct pa dispatch from
Rome says the appearance OF the ghost
Of the late Prof. Cesare Lombroso is
looked forward to with extraordinary in
terest by the Italian Spiritualsts
Before his death the professor an
nounced that after his demise he would
place himself in communica ton with the
Milan Society for Psychical Research of
which he was a member. He declared,
also. that for this purpose he would make
use Of Eusapio Palladino, with whose aid
he had conducted many experiments since
1895.
w. T. Stead stated last night that he
knew of Prof. Lombrosos intention to re-
port himself from the next world. Stead
declined. however to express an opinion
on the possibility of the success OF the eX-
a,eriment.
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ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner j. P. Robinson, cord wood
from Upper Machodoc creek to the deal
ers; tug Camilla. towing Standard Oil
Company tank barge No. u, oil in bulk
from Baltimore: schooner Mary Frances.
cord wood from a Potomac point at the
14th street wharf; schooner S. L. Bowen.
lumber. from Nomini to the markets
schooner Ethel Vale, oysters in the shell
from the Potomac beds; schooner Will
liam Clark. lumber, from a Maryland
point for the local market: tug Lucille
towing sand and gravel laden lighters
from PiScataWay creek; SchoOners Ruth
oysters in the shell to the local market;
tug d. NJ. Key with a tow from river
point.
Departures.
Schooner E. P Evans. light for a
down-river point, to load back to this
city: schooner Sam Wood, light for Bre-
tons bay, to load cord wood for the
dealers here: schooner Ella, light for
High Point. to load wood for the Wash
ington market; schooner Eleanor Russell,
light for Chicamuxen creek, to load back
to this city; barge Shindel, light for Nor
folk, to load lumber: barge Susquehan-
nah, gravel from Georgetown for Nor
folk: tug Fortuna with a tow of barges
for bay points and Norfolk; schooner
Revel. light for Potomac point, to
load for this city; power yacht Dacota.
on cruise; tug Meade. with a tow of
lighters for Greenway flats.
Memoranda
Barge Choptank is loading paving block
at this city for Norfolk; schooner Sido-
MIA Curley is at a Rappahannock river
point loading lumber for the dealers at
this city; schooner D. K. Jackson will
return to Aqua creek to load cord wood
to this city: schooners Itinerant and
Federal Hill are at Baltimore from Vir-
ginia points with lumber; schooner
Maine of this city has arrived at Balti-
more with fish scrap from Reedville, Vas:
schooner Calar Leonard will return to
Nomini to load canned goods for this
city: schooner Belmont is at Potomac
point loading cord wood; tug N. N. Da-
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told him that the town must be quietly
toned down; that the gambling houses
must play straight games or shut down;
that the dance houses must close early
and quit serving ''doped" drinks, and
that the ladies who frequented them
must moderate their manners.
The chief of police passed the word
around and the citizens who were most
interested in the subject thought the
mayor was joking: but week or two
later they found he was not. and were
given their option between leaving town
or going to JAIL There was no demon
stration of piety and virtue on the part
of the mayor, but a good deal Of "regu-
lation.'' He did not pose as prohibit
ZIONIST, but he insisted upon having a
quiet, orderly town in which tender
feet" with money were perfectly safe
from harpies and confidence men.
Before his election for many years Sc
attic had been "wide-open town."
Since his administration it has been
CIRCULATED -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24

Wis was at Baltimore yesterday with
loaded schooner in tow from the capes
The tug Yerkes of this city, which lost
her propeller off Seven Foot Knoll, at
the mouth of the Patapsco river, Thurs
day, had the four-masted schooner Eli
sha Atkins In tow when the shaft broke
and the propeller dropped. The tug is
now at Baltimore for repairs. The At
kins was taken to the capes by the tug
NJ. NJ. Davis
Sweet potatoes from the eastern shore
of Virginia have been arriving here i'm
considerable quantities this season, CON
signed to local dealers Two vessels with
the vegetables aboard are reported in
the river and will arrive here before
Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24

regular performance of their religious
duties, but had no opportunity. often for
many months, until the chapel car ap-
peared and then they dropped their picks
and shovels and rushed into it to pros
trate themselves before the altar and
make up for lost time in their devo-
lions.
The railway companies haul the car
free of charge and welcome 1t along the
line because it's presence and the influence
of the priest in charge often make the
Italians and other foreigners more con-
tented and less quarrelsome. Many a
feud has the priest settled which other
wise might have terminated In duel or
an assassination: and his tactfui ADVICE
and explanations have often relieved a
serious situation or killed the germs OF
an incipient strike
Pre-Eminence of Medford.
The Commercial Club of Medford, Ore,
proposes to have the question settled. 1t
does not intend to allow the rivals of
that beautiful and prosperous town to
impose upon the public. 1t is determined
to establish the pre-eminence of Medford
beyond question, and therefore has issued
the following proclamation:
ONE THOUSAND !, DOLLARS IL , REWARD"
To any person who can show
by Authentic Testimony
That any city town
in the United States
Outside Of Rogue River Valley
Has tributary to it
Within Ten Mile Radius.
Within a Twenty Mile Radius.
within Thirty Mile Radius.
As many diversified resources as
MEDFORD. OREGON.
The tribunal which Is to decide this
question has not been named. and the
challenge has received no attention ex-
cept from the newspapers of rival towns
which are inclined to treat the matter
lightly and have not given it the serious
attention 1t deserves. 1t is only fair to
say, however. that Medford is all it has
been represented to be. 1t is the para
disc of the fruit growers, and no town
In all the country. and in the world, for
that matter. comes nearer the ideal of
farming community. There may be
other places equally good; but it is GER
tain that there is no better town on top
Of the globe.
Requisite for Marriage License.
Two years ago the legislature of
Washington enacted a law forbidding
the marriage Of persons afflicted with
tuberculosis, insanity, epilepsy. syphilis
and other contagious diseases. 1t re-
quired that applicants for marriage IL
censes should present certificates from
licensed physicians to show that they
were free from those and all other all
ments, mental and physical, which
might be transmitted to their posterity.
Ministers of the gospel were prohibited
under heavy penalty from performing
the rite Of marriage unless such certifi-
cate accompanied the license.
This law, which would be enforced ev-
erywhere in the civilized communities If
it related to dumb beasts. was considered
reflection upon the intelligence and NOR
ais of the community, and at the recent
session OF the legislature 1t was amended
and modified so that the people who de-
sire to be married are permitted to make
oath that they are free from such dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24
eases instead of bringing physicians

eases instead of bringing a physicians
certificate.
Many think it was mistake to modify
the law. because in it's present form 1T
is simply an inducement for people to
commit perjury. No bride or groom, no
matter how conscientious, is likely to sub
NIT affidavits to the clerk of the marriage
license bureau confessing that they are
afflicted with any of the diseases mention
ed. and as no one can obtain license
without swearing to the contrary 1t is
simply a question Of committing perjury
or remaining single.
San Francisco, Financially.
Recent statements published by the
national and state banks of San Fran
cisco show that the people of that city
have fully recovered from the financial
losses caused by the earthquake and
fire of 1906 This does not mean that
the property that was burned has been
paid for, or that the thousands of prop
erty owners in California and the east
have been reimbursed for the revenues
which were cut off for the time being
by the destruction of their buildings.
Those losses, of course, can never be
repaid, and they amount to many mil
lions of dollars, but the deposits in the
national, state and savings banks have
the fire, when the city was at the height
of its prosperity, and now exceed them
by several millions of dollars In other
words. the cash assets of San Francisco
in September 1909, are equal to what
they were in April, 1906.
Ballinger's Popularity.
Secretary Ballinger is very popular at
Seattle where he has lived and has prac-
ticed law since 1897. He was born at
Boonsboro. Iowa, graduated at Williams
College in the class of "a, studied law in
Chicago was admitted to the bar at
Springfield in 1886. and spent several
years in the office of S. Corning Judd.
He then moved to kankakee, ILL.,, where
he was elected city attorney. and served
one term. He then tried his fortune
at New Decatur, Ala, and. curiousiy
enough, was elected to the same office
there. Thinking he could do better in
Wash. in 1889. hung out his shingle, and
four years later was elected judge of
the superior court.
Secretary Ballinger's father was colonel
of the Sd Illinois Volunteer Cavalry dur
ing the civil war, and had a brilliant
military record
During his early days Mr. Ballinger
rode the range as cowboy in Kan
sas. and, In the meantime was studying
Latin and Greek with an army officer
as tutor at Larned, Kan. Hence. he
ought to have as much sympathy with
the wild west as Theodorus Africanu.
The people of Seattle tell some thrilling
stories about Ballinger's career as mayor
OF that enterprisng town. He was not
elected as reformer but on the straight
republican ticket, and he did not seek
the office. so that when he was sworn
he was under obligations to nobody
After he became familiar with the stu
alton he decided that certain citizens
were a little too liberal and progressive
for the morals of the community, and
for the welfare of the miners who came
down from Alaska with their pockets
bullying with gold dust.
Passes the Word Around.
He sent for the chief Of police and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24
HER PoCKETBooK sNATCHED.
Miss Bond Victim Of Negro Thief
to Tune of $40

AS Miss Marian NJ. Bond was nearing
her home at 612 street northeast last
night the pocketbook she carried, which
contained about SO in cash, was snatched
from her hand by a negro. The thief es-
capped with his loot. Miss Bond, an en-
ploye of the government printing Office,
has been at a market in the east
ern section and was returning home with
her purchases about 6:15 O'Clock. She was
only a few feet from her home when the
negro appeared seized her pocketbook
and disappeared.
Miss Bond went to the ninth precinct
police station accompanied by her brother
and made complaint. She said the negro
wore dark clothing and black hat. She
did not get a look at his face and would
be unable to recognize him, she said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24
CURES REMOVE DOUBT
ABOUT ECZEMA CURE
READ WHAT YOUR DRUGGISTS SAY
ABOUT OIL OF WINTERGREEN
COMPOUND.

Druggist Henry Evans and Peoples Drug
Store submit the following to the readers Of
The Star
For several years have announced, with
Our recommendation. that had found a posi-
tive cure for eczema: a simple skin wash. oil
OF wintergreen compounded with other healing
ingredients.
Yet we know there are people right in this
town who have eczema, and still have never
tried this remedy.
We have. therefore. arranged with the n. u.
d. Laboratories of Chicago for a special offer
of a trial bottle at 25 cents instead OF the
81 90 bottle regularly sold.
We offer this trial bottle with our recommends
ton and assurance that just as soon as the
patient washes his Itching skin this mild liquid
will take the itch away instantly. Henry Evans.
922 ST. NV; Peoples Drug Store, s24 It'll
ST NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24
Chicago Politician Dead.

CHICAGO. October 23.-Michael J. Do
herty, superintendent of streets since
1897. and prominent in democratic politics
of the municipality. died suddenly from
apoplexy at hts home last night. Mr. Do
herty was born i'm Brooklyn February -,
1866. He was educated in Boston and
came to Chicago in 1883.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24
To Inspect Federal Prison.

Attorney General Wickersham. accom-
panied by r. V. LaDow, superintendent
of prisons of the Department of Justice
has gone to Atlanta to inspect the fed
eral prison at that place. There Is con-
siderable new building being done at the
.1ttanta prison. and Mr.. Wickersham
wishes to keep in closer touch with prison
work generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24
Assistant Messenger Appointed.

Harris Barnum. a brother to Walter
Barnum, Postmaster General Hitchcock S
confidential clerk, has been appointed as
sistant messenger to Secretary Nagel of
the Department of Commerce and Labor
at an annual salary of 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24

A beautiful lot of Messaline Silk
Waists. in all the new shades; Gre
atoms that will please the particular
women women; N Marked "a Ike down for $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24
Our Tailoring Departments Great Special: FL
Days Only, $50 Suits to Order, $3.50.

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of building highest
ewudo as
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-17
Big Merger
Continued From Page One.)

1870. O00, 900, is believed to be -foru-
Swallowed in the action taken by the
American Telephone md Telegraph
company in providing. for the mbsqrp-
ton OF the stock of the New York ana
New Jersey Telephone company.
Although no official statement could
be obtained today. It is believed that
the New York and New Jersey aTele-
phone company, Is to exchange It's
stocK share for share. The plan has tho
approval of the dlrectorsi Of the New
York company.
The New York and New Jersey Tel
cphone company is generally regarded
MS one of the subordinate companies
of the American eTclenhonc and Tel
cgraph company. although the latte:
owns but n small part Of the New York
company's capital stock. Another sub
|sidinry- OF the American Telephone ana
Telegraph company. the New York
Telephone company. Is however. a
large holder of1New York and New
Jersey Telephone stock.
Under the terms of the American
Telephone and Telegraph company's
offer. the New York and New Jersey
company's stock, which pays per
cenr. dividend. must be transferred by
August 31st. The authorized stock is
sue of the New York and Now Jersey
company is $4,000 900. with II funded
debt OF 81, 10000.