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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
An Unnecessary Confession.

A hearty laugh was occasioned at
the Birmingham police court by pris-
oner who gave himself away in very
delightful manner. The man was the
first on the list and the charge against
him was merely one of being drunk
and disorderly. He stepped into the
dock, however, just at the moment
when the dock officer was reading out
few of the cases which were to come
before the court that morning, and a
guilty conscience apparently led him
to mistake these items fer list of his
previous convictions.
He stood passive enough while the
officer read out about dozen drunk
and disorderlies, but when he came to
one "shopbreaking" the prisoner ex-
claimed excitedly, THAT was eight
years ago. your honor" Everyone be-
gan to laugh, and the prisoner, realiz-
ing the blunder he had made. at first
looked very black indeed, but finally
saw the humorous side of the matter.
and broad smile spread over his face.
His blunder did not cost anything
Birmingham Mail
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
WOMEN AND BABIES,
BATTLE WITH GALE
CRAWL OVER SHIFTING FloES
WHEN STR. LAKESIDE STALLS
NEAR SANDUskY.
PARTY REACHES SHORE ALMOST
EXHAUSTED, BLEEDING
AND FROZEN.
Passengers May Not Reach Island
Home for Christmas Because of
Tremendous Ice Pack.

With their lives in peril at every
step, 100 Christmas shoppers, includ-
ing many women and children, scram-
bled five miles over broken, treach-
erous Lake Erie ice. slipping and
crawling on their hands and knees,
and finally reached Sandusky, o., half
frozen, after the steamer Lakeside
had lain six hours immoyable in the
foes.
They were quartered in hotels and
lodging houses, unable to return TO
their homes on Kelley's island, Mid
die Bass island and Put-in-Bay and
it is probable they will remain several
days, and possibly over Christmas, for
there is no steamer able to buck the
mammoth ice banks that have risen
and no way to reach these places eX-
cept by steamer.
Just one hour after the foot party
arrived in Sandusky the Lakeside tore
loose from the foe and made her
dock, bringing 10 other passengers,
all women, who were afraid to risk
the ice. She was to have made a
return trip to Toledo, but will proba-
bly, be held in port, as many of her
steel plates are badly damaged.
The Lakeside is the only steamer
running between Sandusky and Toledo
at this season of the year.
Men with the aid OF ropes assisted
the women and children over the sides
of the vessel and the party set out
for shore. Fifteen women and chill
dren decided to remain. The constant
fear that the ice would shift, leaving
the party adrift on a foe which might
be swept into the lake, unnerved the
women and made the task for the men
difficult. In addition there were sew
eral small children in the party, one
barely years old.
Through the darkness stifled cries
would announce that someone had
fallen into half-hidden crevass. The
whole party would stop while willing
hands rescued the unfortunate. Then
all would press forward into the gale
again.
Four hours after they left the ship
the Adventures reached the shore.
Many were bleeding from contact with
sharp pinnacles of ice, all were numb
with coldA the women were faint and
the childra@<oo exhausted to cry. It
is feared the condition of several will
prove critical
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Holldaus In the States.

Washington's birthday is a holiday
in all states. Decoration day in al
states but Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Labor
day is observed everywhere. Virtu-
ally every state has legal holidays
having to do with its own special af-
fairs-battle of New Orleans in Louis
lana, Texan independence and battle
of San Jacinto in Texas, Admission
day in California, and SO on. Missis-
sippi is like the federal government
in lack of statutory holidays, but by
common consent independence day.
Thanksgiving and Christmas are OBJ
served. new one is Columbus day
In a few of the states. mS
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22

hospital and at the fisk of death be cut.
Plain common sense shows the better way
Is to stop food that evidently has not been
digested.
Then. when food is required an easily
digested food Grape-Nuts any other II
you know 1t to be predigested tpartly digested
before taking).
We brought to Court analytical chemists
from New York. Chicago and Mishawaka, Ind.
who swore to the analysis of Grape-Nuts and
that part of the starchy part of the wheat and
barley had been transformed into sugar. the
kind OF sugar produced in the human body by
digesting starch (the large part of food.
Some of the State chemists brought on by
the weekly" said GrapeNu could not be
called "predigested" food because not all of
1t was digested outside the body.
The other chemists said any food which had
been partly or half digested outside the body
was commonly known as "predgested."
Splitting hairs about the meaning OF a word.
IL Is sufficient that IL only one-half OF the
food is "predigested." It is easier on weakened
stomach and bowels than food In which no
part is predigested.
To show the facts we introduce DR.. Thos
Darlington. former chief OF the NJ Y. Board
Of Health. DR.. Ralph w. Webster. chief of the
Chicago Laboratories, and DR.. b. Sachs, N. Y.
IL we were a little severe In our denuncia-
ton of a writer. self-confessed ignorant about
appendicitis and It's cause. II 10 possible the
public will excuse US, In view OF the fact that
our head, Mr.. c. w. Post. has made a lifetime
study OF food. food digestion and effects. and
the conclusions Endorsed by many OF the
best medical authorities Of the day.
Is II possible that are at fault for
suggesting, as a Father and Mother might to
one OF the family who announced pain In the
side: Stop using the food greasy meats
gravies mnce pie. cheese. too much starchy
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
crlpnle Rides Bicycle.

George Anstey aged IL, cripple,
of Leicester, England, is one of the
most remarkable cyclists in the coun-
try. Both his legs are withered and
useless. but the Leicester Cripples'
Guild has provided him with a two
wheeled pedalless machine. with a
padded tube covering the axle bar.
Across this he lies face foremost, and
with wooden clogs strapped to his
hands he propels himself along the
streets and roads in marvelously
rapid manner. He has complete con.
troll of the machine, his hands acting
as pedals, steering gear, and brake
combined
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Pretty Good Definition.

We hear some funny things in Fleet
street sometimes, and the following
definition of the height of aggravation,
by a gentleman in rather shaky boots,
whom we encountered in well-known
hostelry the other day, struck us as
being particularly choice.
THE eight of haggravation, gentle
men," said this pothouse humorist, set.
ting his pewter on the counter and
looking round proudly, with the air OF
one about to let off good thing, the
eight of aggravation-why, trying
to ketch flea out O. yer ear with a
pair of boxin' gloves. London Tit
Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
That Suit for Libel

disagreement about advertising arose
with a weekly" Journal.
Following it, an attack on us appeared in
their editorial columns; sneering at the claims
we made particularly regarding Appendicitis.
We replied through the regular papers and
the weekly" thought we hit back rather too
hard and thereupon sued for libel.
The advertisement the weekly" attacked
us about claimed that in many cases of appen-
dcitis an operation could be avoided by dis
continuing indigestbe food. washing out the
bowels and taking a predigested food Grape
Nuts.
Observe we said MANY cases not all.
Wouldn't that knowledge be a comfort to
those who fear a surgeons knife as they fear
death?
The weekly" writer said that was a lie
We replied that he was ignorant of the facts
He put on the stand and compelled to
admit he was not Dr. and had no medical
knowledge of appendicitis and never investi-
gated to find out II the testimonial letters to
our Co. were genuine.
famous surgeon testified that when an
operation was required Grape-Nuts would not
obviate II. True
We never claimed that when an operation
required GrapeNuts would prevent It.
The surgeon testified bacteria Igerms1 help
ed to bring on an attack and bacteria was
grown by undigested food frequently.
We claimed and proved by other famous
experts that undigested food was largely
responsible for appendicitis.
We showed by expert testimony that many
cases are healed without knife. but by stop
ping the use Of food which did not digest and
when food was required again It was helpful
to use predigested food which did not over
tar the weakened organs of digestion.
When a pain in the right side appears II is
not always necessary to be rushed OF to a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
LARGEST Of Whales.

The largest whale of its type Of
which there is scientific record was
captured recently off Port Arthur,
Tex. Ne measured sixty-three feet
in length, and was estimated to be
about three hundred years old Cap
tain Cob Plummer, mate of a United
States pilot boat, sighted the monster
in the shoals off the jetties, and the
crew of his vessel captured the man.
NAL. The huge body was towed ashore,
exhibited and much photographed be-
fore being cut up.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Mlstletoa La DANGEROUS.

Few people who know mistletoe
only as desirable feature of Christ
mas decorations understand that the
plant is a parasite dangerous to the
life Of trees in the regions in which
1t grows. 1t is only question of
time, after mistletoe once begins to
grow upon a tree before the tree IT.
self will be killed. The parasite saps
the life of the infected branches. For
tunately, II is of slow growth. taking
years to develop to large proportions.
but when neglected. 1t invariably ruins
all trees IL reaches.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
WONDERED WHY.
Found the Answer Was Coffee


Many pale, sickly persons wonder for
years why they have to suffer so, and
eventually discover that the drug-caf-
feine-in coffee Is the main cause of
the trouble.
Il was always very fond Of coffee
and drank 1t every day. l never had
much flesh and often wondered why l
was always SO pale, thin and wea..
About five years ago my hcailh
completely broke down and was con-
fined tony bed. My stomach was in
such condition that could hardly take
fficient nourishment to sustain life.
During this time was drinking cof-
fee. didn't think could do without It.
After awhile came to the conclu-
sion that coffee was hurting me, and
decided to give 1t up and try Postum.
] didn't like the taste of 1t at first. but
when II was made right-boiled until
dark and rich-I soon became fond OF
It.
I'm one week began to feel better.
could eat more and sleep better. My
sick headaches we're less frequent, and
within five months | looked and felt
like a new being. headache spells en-
tirely gone.
my health continued to improve and
today am well and strong, weigh las
pounds. ] attribute my present health
to the life-giving qualities Of Postum"
Read The Road to MELVILLE" In
pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time 10 tune. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
English Women Smoke pipes.

The latest fancy of the woman
smoker is aRipe-not the tiny affair
that suffices for the Japanese, but a
good-sized brier or neat meer-
schaum. The pipe is boldly carried
along with a gold card case and chain
purse. For some time now the Gig.
arctic has given place to a cigar,
small in size and mild in quality.
Women said they were tired of the
cigarette. and wanted bigger smoke,
London Mail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
DoIinq Out knowledge.

Mrs. ugwater-Josiah, what is the
origin of the name of Milwaukee and
what does II mean?
Mr.. Chugwater-It comes from the
Latin word mile, meaning thousand,
and Wau Kee, a Chinaman; Milwau-
kee, thousand Cinnamon. Think you
can remember that?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
IIqhtnlnu Chance.

The Manager-Can you make quick
changes and double in few parts?
The Actor-Can /? Say, you know
the scene in Love and HOLSTERS"
where the hero and the villain are
fighting, and friend rushes In and
separates EN-? Well, ! played all
three parts one night when the other
two fellows were i'll.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Without Malice.

Mrs. Cumrox as she flourished a let
ter at him.
Has that anything to do with the
correspondence | tried to help you
within"
1T has. It's an indignant protest
] told you to address that distin-
guished pianist as Herr Professor
And / did So"
Yes. But you wrote 1t Hair Pro
fessor!'"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
SKIN BEAUTY PROMOTED

In the treatment Of affections of the
skin and scalp which torture, disfig-
ure, itch. burn, scale and destroy the
hair. as well as for preserving. puri.
flying and identifying the complexion.
fallible. Millions of women through
out the world rely on these pure. sweet
and gentle emollients for all pur
poses of the toilet, bath and nursery.
and for the sanative. antiseptic cleans.
ing of liberated. infamed mucous sur
faces. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Bos
ton. Mass, sole Proprietors of the Gu
ticura Remedies, will mail free. on re-
quest, their latest 32-page Cuticura
Book on the skin and hair,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Takes Himself Seriously.

Nicola Tesla, dining by himself In
hotels great dining room, takes a
table where he can be seen. Through
ont his meal he wears a deeply stu
dious, completely absorbed, attitude.
He may bring to the table portfolio
filled with papers. These he may
scan with prolonged solemnity. In
any event, he sits an eloquent tableau
of profundity.-New York Press. -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
A Willinu Witness.

did his actions have an air of YER
isimilitude?" the lawyer asked the wit
ness.
What was that, sir?"
81 say, did his conduct wear an air
of verisimilitude?"
"Oh," replied the witness. "Sure
He was versimilitudin' all around the
place. Saturday Evening Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
How He Lost Out.

/ DeShort-Don't you-er-think you
could learn to love me, Hiss Oldgold?
Miss Oldgold-Well, l don't know.
! DeShort-Of course you can. One
is never too old to learn, you know.
Miss Oldgold-Sir!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
DISQUALIFIED.

Her-My brother won first prize in
that amateur guessing contest, but
they ruled him out as a professional.
Him-A professional?
Her-Yes. He's employed in the
government bureau. you know.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Inc Brluht Slac.

Nepuc1ladnezzar was lurching In his
accustomed style.
"All flesh being grass" he reflected, :
this must be Beef la Moved"
And chuckling hoarsely, he took an
other chaw.-Puck
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Kindly Intentions.

"A man who enjoys seeing a woman
In tears is a brute
II don't know about that replied
Miss Cayenne. "One of the kindest
husbands / know takes his wife to sec
all the emotional plays"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
M0N0CLE

Cholly Glim-Beg pardon. my good
man, but how can | find the customs
Office?
Jack Tar-Ill tell We, mate; shift
yer lantern from starboard to port
and foller the twist in yer face.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Acknowied oment.

you will admit that you owe q
great deal to your wife?"
II should say So" replied Mr.. Cum
rox. II wouldn't be invited to any Of
her receptions or musicales If l wasn't
married to her."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22

In case of pain on the lungs Hamlns
Wizard Oil acts like mustard plaster,
except that il is more effective and is so
much nicer and cleaner to use.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22

The supreme court OF the United
States will adjourn December 10 for
the holidays.
The arrival at New Orleans, OF the
steamship San Mateo, Of the Ches-
brough & Bates line, marked the in
luguration OF through freight service
between New Orleans and San Fran
cisco, via the Panama canal, where
rail transfer OF the cargo is made.
Orders issued from the war depart
nent assigned Brig Gen. Frederick
funston, in command OF the army SCI
ice schools, Fort Leavenworth, Kas
o command of the department
.1zon In the Philippines, relievin'
3rig.-Gen. Ramsay G. Potts, who wi
AXE command OF the service school
Fl. Leavenworth. The change vii
AXE Mace Jan. is.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22

The difference between a states
man and a politician is that the
statesman Is dead
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Suggest Disarmament In 1917.

Advocates of worldpeace at a dis.
tinguished gathering in Washington
loudly applauded the suggestion adj
yanced by Justice William Renwick
Riddell, of Ontario, and backed up en-,
Enthusiastically by Charles w. Eliot.
president emeritus of Harvard, that
the United States and Canada ought
to disarm on the great lakes in 1917
by mutual agreement and as shining
example of international brotherhood
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Worth Its weIoht In Gold.

PETTITS EYE SALvE strengthens old
eyes, tonic for eye strain, weak and watery
eyes. Druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo
N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22

food. etc. etc, which has not been digested,
then when again ready for food use Grape
Nuts because 1t is easy of DIGESTION"
Or should the child be at once carted of to
hospital and cut?
We have known of many cases wherein the
approaching signs OF appendicitis have dis
appeared by the suggestion being followed
No better appreciates the value of a
skilful physician when a person is In the awful
throes OF acute appendicitis, but IAN ounce
OF prevention Is worth pound of cure"
Just plain old common sense is helpful even
nowadays.
This trial demonstrated Grape-Nuts food
is pure beyond question.
II Is partly predigested
Appendicitis generally has rise from undi.
gested food
II Is not always necessary to operate.
II Is best to stop all food.
When ready to begin feeding use pred,
gested food.
II Is palatable and strong in Nourishment.
II will pay fine returns in health to quit the
heavy breakfasts and lunches and use less
food but select food certainly known to con-
tain the elements nature requires to sustain
the body May we be permitted to suggest n
breakfast of fruit Grape-Nuts and cream.
TWO sort boiled eggs. and some hot toast and
cocoa, milk Postum?
The question OF whether Grape-Nuts does mr.
does not contain the elements which nature
requires for the nourishment of the brain also
or Its purity, will be treated In later news
paper articles.
Good food Is important and its effect On the
body is also important.
"Thsre's q Reason"
Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd.
Battle Creek, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22

The most valuable feature Of sue
cess is the struggle that precedes It.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Cause and Effect.

Hes a poet OF passion. isn't he?"
Yes; I've seen him fly into one
when his verses were returned"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-12-22
Iponortanr 70 Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Bears the ~ <<-
signature of INHzzZN
in Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-20
INTEREST GROWS IN RACE FOR CHIEF Several Mentioned For Head of
 Police Department B0DEKER HARD TO BEAT Opposition Is Said To Be Developinq To Idea of Putting Candidates for Departmental Heads on
 Ticket.
B0DEkER HARD TO BEAT

In city politics, interest is fast cen tering on the race for chief of police The present chief, George H. Bodeker. will ask for another term. There is cer- tain to be opposition for it has developed that at the present time campaign against him, under cover, is being waged Chief Bodeker, however, in the opinion of city officials, has shown great exec utive ability and it is the monsensus of opinion that he will be difficult to de- feat.
 Conrad W. Austin, former chief of po- lice, has stated to friends that he will be a candidate for the position. Gossip has it that Captain Martin Egan of the present force and Detective Thomas J. Shirley will also offer. Neither of these gentlemen, however, has made any state ment concerning this matter. Rumor too, with this race has coupled the name of Captain Hagood Of the present force.
 Chief Bodeker is already at work. how ever, and the understanding is that he will swing into line the members of the present official family of the city along with their influence.
 On account of the fact that the city committee will not be called together before spring, interest in the race for mayor is slightly tagging. this being true on account of the fact that prac- tically all the candidates have been more or less prominently presented. Captain O'Brien is a candidate to succeed him self. Carl Seals, present police commis- sioner, has told his friends that he Is an applicant Jere King, father of the Greater Birmingham" bill, Is known to be considering the proposition, and ru- mor has 1t that member of the city council will offer.
 President Harry Jones of the council eliminated himself as a probability at the meeting last night when he stated to the aldermen that he had never been n candidate for mayor and never expected to be one. The name of Alderman M. J. Gregg continues to be mentioned as a possibility.
 There is certain opposition developing to the idea of putting the candidates for the other city offices ons the ticket The point is made by those opposing the idea that often very competent men. in an open fight, lose to men not so com petent Those, however who desire to put all candidates before the people. make the point that the office of great est importance is that of mayor and that office is always filed by the peo- pie
 Henry Martin is slated to succeed wal ter Metcalf, an alderman, as chairman Of the city committee. Then new mem bers will be elected to represent the five new wards that were made part of Birmingham with the absorption of the outlying territory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-20
NOT KEPT AT
 THE HOSPITAL
pr. Anthony Says J. M. Britton Was Not At HiIIman More
 Than Ten Minutes.

That J. M. Britton, the night watch man who was fatally injured by a mid- night assailant in the Alabama Great Southern yards last Friday was allowed to remain unattended at the Hillman hos- pital for about three hours is vigorous ly denied by Dr. J. c. Anthony, superin- tendent of the hospital.
 He said: ''When the man was found Dr. Davis was telephoned. Through some mistake the old gentleman was brought to the Hillman. He was in the base ment only few minutes and was sent to the Davis infirnary as soon as pos sible. He was not in the IIillman 10 minutes He was not taken in, as he wished that pr. Davis attend him. and did not want to be a charity patient As is known, the Davis infirmary is only two blocks from the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-20
ST. VINCENT'S
 STAFF FOR 1910

The hospital stag at St. Vincents for the year 1910 has been named as follows;
 Abdominal Surgery-Dr. Cunningham Wilson.
 Gynecology-Dr. K. M. Prince, pr. J. M Mason, Dr. E.. M. Robinson.
 General Surgery-Dr. Lewis c. Morris. pr. Gaston Torrance. Dr. w. H. Wilder, Dr. Charles Whean.
 Medicine-Dr. Frank Nabers, Dr. Ca- bot Lull, Dr. J. D. Heacock, Dr. Lewis Whaleyl.
 enito-Urinary-Dr. R. F. Ashworth. Dr. B. A. Fox.
 Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat-Dr. Carl A. Fox.
 Pediatrics-Dr. Ross Snyder, pr. Charles Nice. iHaNI Pathology-Dr E. w. Drennen.
 Radiogra phy-Dr J. Edmondson.
 Residents-Drs. Miles Watkins, Fanin Young and Charles Watterson.