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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
PREVENTING FOREST FIRES.

Forest fires spring up from innumer-
able causes, but they are usually the
result Of carelessness. Sometimes a
camping party neglects to put out it's
campfire before leaving. Sometimes
a match or a cigarette or cigar starts
the blaze. Disastrous fires have been
caused by gun-wadding which fell
among dry leaves. No one in the
woods can exercise too great care in
the matter of preventing fires. The
chief damage done by them is not so
much to the matured timber as to the
young trees, to which we look for our
lumber supply in years to come. We
Insist, and in this we are supported by
all who have made study of forestry,
that only through the exercise of wis
dom In the use and care of our forests
will 1t be possible to make our natural
ly matchless timberland permanently
productive. There is nothing about the
practice of forestry that is difficult, or
mysterious, or in any manner beyond
the grasp of the ordinary, everyday
mind. 1t does not mean circumscrib-
ing or abbreviating the use of the
land. Far from 1t. On the other hand,
conservative, common-senso lumber
Ing. together with the protection of
the young growth from fires, will bring
about a steadily increasing output
from the forests. With cultivation
and care the yield of the forest in
creases and the quality of the product
improves in exactly the same way that
the value of farm increases under
intelligent cultivation and manage
ment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
There All the Tjme

1t Is told of Dr. Thorold that he was
once asked to give away the prizes at
school belonging to the London
school board.
In the course of his opening address
he gravely asked the children, Which
was the largest island in the world be-
for Australia was discovered?"
When the youngsters gave it up, he
said in the same grave way, which
made them laugh all the more, "Why,
Australia, of course; it was there all
the time!"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
a pecox.

The minister who had exchanged
with Rev. Mr.. falcon was scandalized
to see Deacon Snowfall in the vestry,
after service, deliberately taking 30
cent piece out of the contribution-box
and substituting a dime.
"Brer SNOWFALL" he exclaimed, in
horror and amazement, that's plain
dishonest doings!"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
DEEP-SEATED COUGH
CURED IN FIVE HOURS.
New Homemade Syrup.
(Cut this Out.)
From Boston Post.


Progress In medical compounds
never ceases, and now it is stated by
prominent medical man that any
deep-seated cough or cold on the
lungs can be actually cured in five
hours by the clock. Opium or NOR
phine have been resorted to in the
past, as relief measures. But now IL
is learned that the system must be
treated to rid 1t of inflammation and
congestion. A tonic laxative cough
syrurp does the work so quickly and
thoroughly as to be almost magical.
What heretofore has taken weeks to
cure can be accomplished in hours.
Get this formula filled or mix IL at
home and always keep it on hand:
One-half ounce fluid wild cherry
bark, one ounce compound essence
cardiol and three ounces syrup white
pine compound. Shake the bottle and
take twenty drops every half hour
for four hours. Then take one-half
to one teaspoonful three or four times
day until the system is purified and
toned up. Give children less according
to age. One filling will usually cure
whole family, as the dose is small.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

A farmer near Champiain, N. Y,
has dug up a quantity of gold coins,
supposed to have been buried when
the British army was encamped at
that place during the Burgoyne cam.
paign which ended at Saratoga in
such complete disaster and in the sur
render OF the British forces to the
Americans. 1t was a lucky find. of
course. but it may be set down as a
safe rule that farmer is much more
likely to get wealth out of the soil in
the usual way than in seeking for
hidden treasure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
Fine Tonic Mixture.

A superior tonic, appetizer and stim-
ulant for the exhausted overworked
system is one-half pint good whiskey to
which should be added one ounce COM
pound fluid balmwort and one ounce
compound syrup sarsaparilla. AS an
appetizer take a tablespoonful before
meals. AS tonic take after meals
and at bedtime.
Any druggist can mix Il quickly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

both House and Senate were turned
into Conservatives for the time of the
opening proceedings.
At sharp noon Speaker Cannon
called the House to order and asked
the chaplain, Rev. Henry N. Couden.
to offer prayer. In his prayer which
was in sense a Thanksgiving offer.
ering, the chaplain referred to the
prosperity of the country, the oppor-
tunities of the present and the bright
hopes and promises of the future.
Absentees Are Few.
AS soon as the prayer was ended
the clerk of the House called the roll
of membership by states and it was
found that there were only a few abb
sentees. The roll call ended the read
ing clerk of the Senate who had ap-
peared in the House was recognized,
and he announced that the Upper
House had passed a resolution to in
form the House OF Representatives
that quorum of the Senate being as
sembled, that body was ready to pro-
coed to business. The House also
was told that the Senate had appoint
ed a committee to join a House com
mittee to inform the president of the
United States that a quorum of each
house was present and that congress
was ready to receive any communica-
ton that he may be pleased to
make On receipt Of this message
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
Dase of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
-. CHENEY Il CO.. Toledo, O.
We the undersigned. have known +. j. Cheney
for the last IS years, and believe him perfectly hon
orable In all business transactions and financially
able 70 Gerry out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING. KINNAN * MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent Free Price rs cents PEI
bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
All the Same to Her.

II must warn you, dearest" he said
that after we are married you will
very likely find me inclined to be ar
bitrary and dictatorial in my manner"
mo matter" she replied, cheerfully.
Il won't pay the slightest attention to
what you say"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

An Alsatian soldier in German
corps was sentenced to four months
Imprisonment for sneezing while he
was being lectured. A German petty
military tyrant is not a person to be
sneezed at with impunity
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
ST CONGRESS MEETS
lis the House to Order and Is Ap-
d by Friends and Enemies Alike.
VcePresdent Sherman Presides Over the Senate--Nu-
merous Bills Designed to Garry Out President Taffs
Policies Are INTRODUCED in Both Houses.
BY EDWARD 3. CLARK.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The Sixty
first congress of the United States
met at noon to-day for the first day
OF its first regular session, with Vice
President Sherman in the chair of the
senate, and Speaker Joseph G.. Can
non in the chair in the House. While
this congressional gathering is the
first regular session, it is the second
session in reality for congress met in
extraordinary session last spring at
the call of President Taft to consider
the matter of revision of the tariff.
Some interest was lacking in the
proceedings of the first day in the
capitol because at the beginning of
the extraordinary session in March
last the speaker of the House was
elected. Moreover, before the extra
ordinary session was ended, Speaker
Cannon appointed all the committees
which are to take legislation under
consideration for the next two win
tiers. The appointment of the commit.
tees ended the campaign on the part
of the members for choice chairman
ships and, If the chairmanships were
not forthcoming, for seats in the more
important subsidiary bodies of the
Hous.
Ready for Work at Once.
The members have had time to get
over jealousies and rivalries and so
is that, so far as committee work is con.
concerned, the House not only is
ready to proceed at once to consider
legislation, but most of the members
have brought themselves into frame
of mind to do what they are called
upon to do without regard to their
past feelings of disappointment and
perhaps, anger.
AS is always the case on the open
ing day of congress, admission to the
House and Senate galleries was by
card and only those fortunate enough
to know senators and representatives
sufficiently well to secure admission
tickets were allowed to witness the
proceedings.
Galleries Are Crowded.
The galleries of both House and
Senate were damned with people. All
classes of Washington society were
represented in the {rHAng 81 visitors.
The diplomatic gallery in the House
and in the Senate as well, was filled |
to its fullest capacity with ambassa-
doris, ministers, attaches and the la
dies of the different legations. Mem
bers of the families of the president |
and of the vice-president of the United |
States occupied seats in the executive
galleries; and the cabinet and judici-
airy and army and navy circles were
well represented
BY rule which was adopted not
long ago, flowers are barred from the
floor of the House excepting when
they are to be used as a tribute to the
memory of some deceased member.
The result of this rule is that now on
The opening days of congress the
desks OF the members are bare of
foral decorations. In the old DAYS
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

Doubtless the savants are right who
aver that the clay female figure dis
covered in the German cave represent.
ed goddess, but on the other hand 1t
might have been the cave-owner's lit
tie girls dolly. or a carved portrait of
q favorite cook.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
No Hobnobbinu.

Mrs. Askit-When she's abroad does
she hobnob with royalty?
Mrs. Nonaught-Mercy, no! Her be-
haviour is always extremely proper
Smart Set.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

According to the Philadelphia Tele.
graph, many ministers and women
have applied to go with the New Jer.
sey deer hunt next week as chaplains
and nurses. AS hunting goes, this
sort of thing has not come too soon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

! cannot praise fugitive and clois-
tered virtue, unexercised and un-
breathed, that never sallies out and
seeks her adversary.-Milton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
This VIII Interest Moth.r.

motner Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren, used by Mother Gray, n nurse in
Children's Home. New York. cure Consti-
patton, feverishness, Teething Disorders.
stomach Troubles and Destroy Worms;
25c. Sample FREE. Address Allen 81
Olmsted, lie Roy N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children tecthing, softens the gums reduces In
hammston, allays pain, wind collie 25c bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

Don't believe everything you hear
over a telephone wire.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

:. HAVE YOU A COUGH, OR COIDY
III 50 take az once Aliens Lung BalSnm and watch
results. simple, safe, effective. All dealers POM
lar prices-25c, Soc and VI 90 bottles ~
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

It is usually costly to follow cheap
I'D vice.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-01
STUDYING THE HUMAN HEART
Possible Now With Scientific Equip
men; to See the Cardiac Organ.

The human heart is fast losing
its mystery. You can actually see
it nowadays-or rather, you can
observe its movements in shadow
pictures by means Of the Roentgen
rays The fact is not new, but
the facilities for applying the idea
to medical science have developed
wonderfully, and the authority Of
one of the greatest English hospi-
tails are proud of the latest addi-
ton to their electrical department,
which will be opened probably in
the near future. 1t is called an
'orthodiagraph. because it gives
tracing of the object disclosed in
exact relative dimensions.
The apparatus has four arms,
one of which holds small circu-
lar, greenish-yellow screen, one a
wide black ring; one a wooden
case, and the other the little
reservoir that acts as a pencil for
the tracing, Against tall canvas
screen in the dark stands the per-
son who wants his internal organs
to be seen at work. The arms of
the machine are lowered until the
greenish-yellow screen appears in
front There is heard the faint
Crackle of electricity, a circle of
light appears, and the motions of
the heart, reflected on the screen
may be followed. Attached to
the front of the machine is bulb.
This is in association with the
pencil behind, and as it is
pressed a drawing of the heart is
traced in little blue dots upon an
other white screen at the back.
The novelty of this machine is
the perfection to which it has been
brought 1t may be worked by
finger.
Great value is attached to the
use of the orthodiagraph, which
will enable accurate and reliable
records of the state of patients
hearts to be obtained. AT present
however, only the outlines and
the movements can be observed
1t is not possible as yet to see the
structure of the heart. The Or
thodiagraph was made at Nauheim,
Germany,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-01

are sure TO lose their case and pay
costs.
Let not him who is houseless
pull down the house of another, but
let him work diligently and build
one for himself.
The one great living principle
OF all democratic government is
that the representative is bound to
carry out the known will of his
constituents.
A free people in time of peace
and quiet, when pressed by no
common danger, naturally divide
into parties. At such times the
man who is for neither party is
not, can not be of any consequence.
The candid citizen must confess
that if the policy of the govern
ment upon vital questions affect
ing the whole people is to be ire
vocably fixed by decisions of the
Supreme Court, the instant they
are made the people will have
ceased to be their own rulers, hav-
ing to that extent practically re-
signed the government into the
hands Of that eminent tribunal.
Intelligence, patriotism, Chris
tianity, a firm reliance on Him
who has never yet forsaken this
favored land, are still competent
to adjust in the best way all our
difficulties.
Let us have faith that right
makes might, and in that faith let
US to the end dare to do our duty
as we understand it.
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exclaimed. Suppose your fa-Rer-
Please listen" she pleaded. There
was a sound like suppressed sobbing
What is it," he ventured. and he
listened. greatly perturbed- The
mufied voice sounded very meek and
plaintive: III try TO do my part
Mr.. Blake-really | will, II hope
We can manage to struggle along
somehow. You know. | have a little
of my own. It's only three-three mil
lion: but"
What" he demanded, and he held
her out at arms length. TO stare at her
in frowning bewilderment. IF I'd
known that. I'd"
You'd never have given me a
chance toto propose to you, you
dear old silly" she cried. her eyes
dancing with tender mirth. See
here"
She turned from him. and back
again. and held up a withered, crum-
pied flower. He looked. and saw that
1t was the amaryllis blossom.
"You-kept it,"
Because - because. even then,
then, down in the bottom of my heart,
| had begun to realize-to know what
you were like-and of course that
meant Tom. tell me! Do you
think I'm utterly shameless DO you
blame me for being the one Toto"
Blame you," he cried. He paused
to put a finger under her chin and
raise her down-bent face His eyes
were very blue, but there was a twin
kle in their depths, oh yes; it was
dreadful wasn't it? But I guess I've
no complaint to file Just now"
THE END.
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I've learned how brave and true a
real man can be-"
And then have him prove himself
sneak" he cried. NO: | won {,
Jenny! I've got you 10 think OF. Wait
till I've seen your father Ten to
one he'll not hear OF it-hell cut you
of without a cent Not but what I'd
be glad myself; but you're used to
Injuries, grille, and I'm poor man
| cant give them to you
She laid hand on his mouth and
smiled up at him in tender mockery.
Come, now, Mr. Blake; you're not
very complimentary. After surviving
my cooking all these weeks. don't you
think | might do at a pinch, for a
poor mans wife,"
mo, Jenny" he protested. irving
10 draw back You oughtnt 10 de
eide now. When you get back among
your friends things may look different.
Think of your society friends, Wait
till you see me with other men-gen-
tlemen.. I'm just rough, uncultured.
ordinary"
Hush" she cried, and she again
placed her hand on his mouth You
sha'n't say such cruel things about Tom
my Tom-the man trust--that Z"
Her arms slipped about his neck and
her eyes shone up into his with tender
radiance.
Don't" he begged. hoarsely.
'Tain't fair IL cant stand it,"
The man | love-" she whispered.
He crushed her to him in his great
arms.
My little girl!-dear little girl!'
he repeated, and he pressed his lips
to her hair
She snuggled her face closer against
his shoulder and replied in a very
small voice; II suppose you know
that ship captains can m-marry peo-
pie"
"But | haven't even a Job yeti" he
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-01

DON'T she exclaimed. There were
tears in her eyes; yet she smiled as
she spoke. Il know what you mean
by pretty late You've been I'D all
night"
NO, | haven't. Not all night"
To be sure. quite understand.
Mr.. Thomas Blake! Now sit down
and eat this luncheon"
Cant. Haven't time I've got 10
get to the river and set to work. I'll
get some jerked beef and eat il on the
way. You see
Tom" she protested.
It's for you" he rejoined. and his
lips closed together resolutely.
He was stepping past her. when
over the seaward edge of the cliff
there came sound like the yell of a
raging sea monster
Siren" shouted Blake. whirling
about
The cloud of smoke beyond the cliT
end was now rolling up more TO the
left. He dashed away towards the
north edge of the clif as though he
intended to leap off into space. The
girl ran after him as fast as she could
over the loose stones. Before she had
covered half the distance she saw him
halt on the very brink of the cliff
and begin to wave and shout like a
mailman. A few steps farther on she
caught sight of the steamer. 1t was
lying close in, only a little way off
the north point of the headland.
Even as she saw the vessel. its siren
responded to Blake's wild gestures
with series of joyous screams. There
could be no mistake. He had been
seen. Already they were letting go
anchor, and there was little crowd
of men gathering about one of the
boats. Blake turned and started on a
run for the cliff But Miss Leslie
darted before him, compelling him TO
halt.
Wait" she cried. her eyes spar
king with happy tears. Tom. it's
come now. You needn't"
Let me by! I'm going TO meet
them. want to
Bur she put her hands upon his
shoulders.
Tom she whispered. let it be
now. before any one-anyjhing can
possibly come between us, Let It
be a part of our life here-here. whore
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-01

CHAPTER 1.-The story opens with the
ehlpwreck OF the steamer on which Miss
Genevieve Leslie. an American heress,
Lord WINTHROP, an Englishman. and Tom
Blake, brusque American were passen-
gers. The three were tossed upon an un-
Inhabited island and were the only ones
not drowned. Blake recovered from a
drunken stupoP.
CHAPTER U-BlalIe. Stunned on the
boat. because of his roughness. became
q hero as preservers of the helpless pair
the EngliShmsn was suing for the hand
OF Miss Leslie. Blake started to swim
back to the snip to recover what was
left.
CHAPTER rII-Blake returned safely
Winthrope wasted his last match on a
cigarette, for which he was scored by
Blake. Their first meal was a dead fish.
CHAPTER Iv.-The trio started ten
mile hike for higher land. Thirst at
tackled them. Blake was compelled to
carry Miss Leslie on account of weari-
ness. He tainted WinthrOpe.
CHAPTER v.-They entered the Jun.
gle. That night was passed rooSting high
IN tree.
CHAPTER VI-The next morning they
descended to the open again. All three
constructed hats to shield themselves
from the sun. They then Toasted on
cocoanuts the only prOCuTabe food. Miss
Leslie showed liking for Blake. but de
tested his roughness.
NtNI 4 LR ' il.-Ie0 by Blake they eS-
tablished a home in some cliffs. Blake
found a fresh water spring.
CHAPTER VIII-Miss Leslie faced ar
unpleasant situation. They planned their
campaign.
CHAPTER IX.-Blake recovered his
surveyors magnifying glass, thus insur-
ing fire. He started a jungle fire. killing
a large leopard and smothering several
cubs.
.s CHA s,,7,I IN ,7 the leopard's cavern
tree until il fell against f the e" heiehs S'
CHAPTER XI.-The trio secured eggs
from the cliffs. Miss T.eslie's white skirt
was decided upon as a signal.
CHAPTER XTI.-Miss Leslie made a
dress from the leopard skin Blake's ef
forts to kill antelopes failed
CHAPTER XIII-Overhearing 2 con-
versatior between Blake and Winthrope
Miss Leslie became frightened
CHAPTER XIV.-Blake was poisoned
by fish. Jackals attacked the camn
that night. but We're driven off By Gene
We've. Blake returned after nearly dy-
CHAPTER XV-Blake constructed q,
snimal trap. 1t killed a hycna
CHAPTER XVI.-On tour the trio dis
covered honey and oysters
CHAPTER XVII-Miss Leslie was at
tackled by a poisonous snake Blake
killed it and saved its poison to kin
game.
Oh APTER NNliI-For the second time
Winthrope was attacked by fever IL
and Blake disagreed.
CHAPTER XIX. Blake made s,ro,o
door for the private compartment of Miss
LeSle's Cave-home. A terrible SION
ragged that night WinthrOpe stole iDto
her room. but she managed to swing her
"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-04-01
CHAPTER XIV.
In Double Salvation.

LIt Siii SLOWLY uTP" open
her door and came out OF the cave
Blake was nowhere in sight She
sighed, vastly relieved, and fastened
across to battle her flushed face in
the spring. Stopping every few mo-
ments TO listen for his step down the
cleft she gathered up a hamper OF
food and fed to the tree-ladder
AS she drew herself up on the clr
she noticed a thin column Of smoke
rising from the last smoulderinH
brands OF beacon fire that had been
built in the midst of the bird colony
on the extreme outer edge Of the
headland. She did not however. OBJ
serve that, while the smoke column
streamed up from the fire directly
skyward beyond il there was much
larger volume Of smoke, which seemed
to have eddied down the cliff face and
was now rolling up into view from out
over the sea. She gave no heed to
thls, for the sight OF the beacon had
instantly alarmed her with the nos
slbllity that Blake was still on the
headland, and would imagine that she
was seeking him
She paused, her cheeks sfame. But
the only sign OF Blake that she could
see was the fire itself. She reflected
that he might very we'll have left be-
fore dawn. AS likely as not he had
descended at the north end OF the
cleft and had gone off to the river to
start his catsmaran. At the thought
all the color ebbed from her cheeks
and left her white and trembling
Again she stood hesltating. With q
sigh she started on toward the signal
staff.
She was close upon the border Of
the bird colony when Blake sat up and
she found herself staring into his
blinking eyes.
Hello" he mumbled, drowsily. He
sprang up wide awake, and flushing
with the guilty consciousness OF what
ne had done. Look at the subway
up! Didn't mean to oversleep. Miss
Leslie. You see | was up pretty late
tending the beacon But OF course
that's no excuse"