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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-25
THE LORD OF THE JUNGLE.


81 have seen a tiger, sitting up a
hundred yards from me in the sun
light, washing his face like a cat,
move couple of steps into the shade,
and fade away like the Cheshire cat
in Alice in Wonderland; but what
is more extraordinary is that he can
move without some dry leaf or stalk
cracking to betray him." says
writer in the London Times.
"Often in beat in the middle of
the hot season the inexperienced
sportsman's heart is in his mouth as
he hears the crushing of a dead leaf,
the slow, stealthy tread of what
seems some heavy animal; but it is
only 'moa,' the peacock, the first
move ahead of the beaters. Then
after period of strained watching,
when the eye can and does detect the
move of the tiniest bird, the quiver
of leaf, suddenly, without sound,
the great beast stands before you.
He does not always care to move
quietly, but when he does death is
not more silent.
"The question of how a white or
otherwise abnormally marked tiger
can take its prey is simplified by the
fact that as general rule the tiger
kills at night or at dawn or dusk.
and that it is only the cattle killing
tiger who takes his lordly toll Of the
village cattle by day.
again, that wonderful voice, the
most mournful sound in captivity,
which literally bushes the jungle and
fills the twilight with horror, is a
powerful aid to him in his hunting.
Often have heard it. The memory
of one occasion is as vivid as the mo-
ment when it held me spellbound.
II was stalking sambur in the eve
ming in a glade in the forest, when
suddenly, from not fifty yards above
me, rang out long, low, penetrating
! moan which seemed to fill the jungle
with terrifying thrill, and for a
moment made the heart stand still.
1.-THE native shikaree, who in spite
of Mowgli's contempt may know
something Of jungle ways, believes
that the deer, hearing the tigers
voice, and unable from the rever-
berating nature of the sound to locate
the position of their enemy, stand or
lie still, and so give him the chance
Of stalking his prey.
There is probably some truth in
this, for unless you are following the
tiger and have seen him, it is almost
impossible from the sound alone to
tell with any certainty where he is"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-25
CUCUMBER CATSUP.

Select large, nearly ripe cucumbers,
peel, remove the seeds, chop or crate
fine and measure. Place the pulp in a
colander and sprinkle with salt, al
lowing teaspoonful to each pint.
Drain for six hours. Measure. To
each quart allow two cups of cider
vinegar, four tablespoonfuls grated
horseradish and tablespoonful each
minced red pepper, excluding the
seeds, and white mustard seed. Bring
vinegar and flavoring to a scald, skim
we'll, then set aside to get thoroughly
cold. Now add to the cucumber pulp,
stir well, put into wide mouthed bot
ties or pint fruit cans, lay horserad-
ish, grape or nasturtium leaf over the
top and seal. Keep in cool, dark
place.-New York Telegram.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-25
INDIAN HOSPITALITY.

In 1862, when a body of United
States dragons were stationed at
Fort Laramie, the Sioux were a much
dreaded nation, but that they were
capable of kindness and hospitality is
proved by this story, given by P. G.
Lowe, the author of Five Years
Dragon"
"A couple of mules ran away one
night, dragging long lariats fastened
to picket-pins, and l started out after
them. 1t was early in the morning,
and I started without breakfast AS
the morning dragged on l began to
feel the need of it. grazed my horse
several times during the day, taking
off his saddle, giving him drink at a
pool of water and doing all l could to
save his strength
Late in the afternoon I reached
the top of ridge, and looking down
could see long river bottom. On
this was an Indian camp, extending
perhaps two miles along the river.
Great herds of horses were grazing
north of the camp. My journey
seemed to be ended. My mules were
probably with one of the Indian herds,
but how could get them?
Suddenly my horse started, and in
an instant l realized that l was COM
pletely surrounded by twenty or more
mounted Indians. l tried to put on
an air of Indifference, showed the
trail of my mules and tried to beat
into their stolid heads the fact that
wanted them.
'The braves pointed toward the
camp, and we started in that direction.
Arriving at headquarters the chief
saluted me and shook hands; numer-
Gus others did the same, and in re-
sponse to his pantomimic invitation I
dismounted and entered his palace.
A squaw took my horse away, and
then brought me soup and dried vent
son. / had ridden all day without
food and had hardly realized how
hungry was. The lodge was soon
vacated and slept.
1.-THE next morning the sun was
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-25
CUCUMBER SANDWICHES.

Pare a large ripe cucumber, split
open, take out all the seeds and cut
into slices of medium thickness, then
lay In cold salted water for half an
hour, then drain and wipe them very
dry on towel. Have all buttered
some slices of brown or graham
bread, then dip each slice of cucum-
Der in thick mayonnaise dressing,
and after laying small slice of crisp
lettuce on the bread arrange the
slices of cucumber on top, lay a Sec
ond leaf of lettuce over the cucumber
slices, then press the second slice of
bread over all. These sandwiches
are excellent, but must be served soon
after being made, as the dressing Is
apt to soak through the bread and
make 1t rather sodden.-Boston Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-25
FINANCE AND TRADE REVIEW
DISTRlBUTIVE DEMAND
IN TRADE is RETARDED
Bradstreet's Reports That the Whole
sale and Retail Business Has
Quiet Outlook.

New York-"Trade is quiet as
whole, unfavorable weather, the in
definite crop outlook and uncertainty
as to prices of merchandise all tend
ing to retard distributive demand,
both at wholesale and retail.
Trade reports from the West note
a quiet to fair trade at retail, while
jobbing business has been largely con-
fined to fill-in orders, and fall trade
is reported backward. though perhaps
equal to a year ago at this date. Ex-
cept in the lower Mississippi valley,
Southern trade reports are of fair to
good trade for the season of the year.
Retail trade at the best is only fair
and wholesale trade is disappointing.
Among the industries, one of the
best circumstanced lines is building,
which shows next to largest monthly
expenditure for April, second, indeed,
only to May, 1909, and allied lines all
show good conditions. In the iron
and steel trade furnace production is
still being decreased, and Western re-
ports from the finished lines are of
lower quotations being offered. In
cotton goods, the raw material has ad-
NduCcu Sudi piy, Wuiic iSlilDutiOu Has
been retarded by the uncertainty as
to future values, inducing buying only
for immediate wants. In other tex
tile lines quiet rules, but 1t is signi-
ficant that manufacturers this week
have bought more freely of raw wool
at concessions than for a long time
past
Collections reflect the influence Of
retarded spring trade in reports of
only fair to slow payments. Land
speculation at the West has received
a check In the higher rats being e2-
acted for loans.
Business failures in the United
States for the week ending May 12,
were ZIG, against 191 last wetk, 224
in the like week of 1909, 2S1 in 1908,
1874 in 1907 and 161 in 1906 Busi-
ness failures in Canada for the week
number 27, which compares with 18
last week and 80 in the same week a
ytar ago.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-25
The painter busted herself for a

moment with her chinaware.
"She thinks everything of that rose
jar" very softly. "She preserved in
1t all the roses given to her by her
lover. She was going to marry him.
but he stopped caring for her and she
released him. She's taking lessons
from me, and sometimes she talks
about those days when she used to
live here. l suppose I ought not to
reveal her confidence, but somehow /
feel that 1t isn't any harm to you.
She never married, and she says she
never willard she is just as sweet
and pretty and young" All this
time she was moving lightly about
among the bowls and vases, and
faint flush tinged her withered cheek
and her voice trembled slightly.
"She takes lessons Wednesdays and
Fridays at o'clock"
Holworthy gave a large order and
on the following Wednesday at little
past o'clock called 20 see how the
work was progressing.
n ldlI-udiTeu WOUldn was Sedleu
in the bay window in a long-sleeved
apron, bending over a piece of china.
1t was the 3 o'clock pupil. The teach
er had disappeared.
"Phillis!" At the low appealing
tone the woman turned. When she
saw Holworthy she rose slowly to her
feet as If dazed, and her rich color
fed from her face and lips. He ad-
vanced impetuously, his dark eyes
burning into hers.
Here in this room where I first
offered you my love I offer 1t again!
1t has never wavered, but has grown
stronger and higher and surer after
all the misunderstanding and misery
of the past ten years. Phillis, can
you ever love me AGAIN." She closed
her eyes and the color surged back,
even to her brow.
"Why do you say again." she re-
preached him, as the open arms
closed about her. 'I've never
stopped loving you!"-Boston Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-25
shining when I awoke. I went out

shining when I awoke. went out
side and sat down, and squaw
brought me more meat and soup. In
a short time two buks came up with
my two mules and horse. The chief
came out, and bringing q lot of fine
pieces of meat, put them in my 'hols-
ter. / had bright silk handkerchief
such as Indians delight in. This !
wanted to give to the chief, but he
declined, smilingly. ] tried to press
it upon his squaw, but she laughed,
shook her head and would not touch
it. / could not pay this chief for his
hospitality, trouble and protection,
and mounting my horse, with my
mules in tow, I said goodbye and
started for camp"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-25
CHERRY VINEGAR.

When cherries are ripe don't forget
TO put up some cherry vinegar. Mash
slightly two quarts cherries and pour
over them one quart vinegar. Pour
into an earthen bowl, cover and set in
a cool place for two days. Strain
through muslin bag, and to each
pint liquid add three-fourths pound
sugar. Place over the fire and boil
fifteen minutes; bottle and seal.-New
York Telegram.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-25
EXCITING FISHING.

One can easily imagine that after
feeding for many weeks upon hippo
potamus steaks, the flesh of elephants
and other coarse food of that nature,
fish of almost any variety would form
an agreeable and pleasing change.
Such, at all events, was the opinion
of Sir Samuel Baker, who, after a
long march in Africa, through wild
and dangerous country, arrived upon
the borders of broad river. He took
his fishing rod, and wandering up the
stream, cast his line over the water
in the hope of enticing some beauty
of the deep to take issue with him.
I put on a large bait, and threw
1t about forty yards into the river,
we'll up the stream, and allowed the
float to sweep the water in a half
circle, thus taking the chance of diff
ferent distances from the shore.
For about half an hour nothing
moved. ] was just preparing to alter
my position, when out rushed my
line, and striking hard, believe l
fixed the "old gentleman" himself,
for l had no control over him what
ever.
Holding him was out of the ques-
tion. The line flew through my hands
and cut them till the blood flowed,
and / was Obliged to let the fish take
his own way.
This he did for about eighty yards,
whel he suddenly stopped. This un-
expected halt was great calamity,
for the reel overran itself, having no
check wheel, and the slack coils of
the line caught the handle just as he
rushed forward again, and with
jerk that nearly pulled the rod from
my hands he was gone.
I found one of my large hooks
broken short off. The fish was
monster.
After this bad luck l had no run
until the evening, when, putting on
large bait and fishing at the tail of
rock between the stream and still
water, once more had a grand rush,
and hooked a big one
There was no rocks downstream,
all was fair play and clear water, and
away he went at racing pace straight
for the middle of the river. To check
the pace, l grasped the line with the
stuff of my loose trousers, and pressed
1t between my fingers so as to act as
brake, and compel him to labor for
every yard; but he pulled like a horse,
and nearly cut through the thick
cation cloth, making straight running
fol- at least a hundred yards without
halt.
now put so severe strain upon
him that my strong bamboo bent
nearly double, and the fish presently
so far yielded to the pressure that l
could enforce his running in half
circles instead of straight away.
l kept gaining line until at length
led him into shallow bay, and
after a great fight, Bacheet embraced
him by falling upon him; and clutch
ing the monster with hands and
knees, he then tugged to the shore
magnificent fish of upward of sixty
pounds.
For about twenty minutes he had
fought against such strain as l had
never before used upon fish. 1t
measured three feet eight inches to
the root of the tail. and two feet
three inches in girth of shoulders,
and the head measured one foot ten
inches in circumference
Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-25
SIT IN THE SADDLE AND RIDE.
BY HUGH ]. HUGHES.


Do you envy your fellow who's taking the
pole?
Do you fail of his action, and stride?
Don't bunch with the quitters who turn
from the goal
But sit in the saddle and ride!
Have they ioclied you out to the last of
the field?
Is the cup you had tried for denied?
Stay game to the end! There are chances
concealed,
And the least you can do is to ride!
is your hair growing gray, and your face
growing old?
Are your dreams their fruition denied?
To stay to the finish! Who trades that
for gold?
Sit close in the saddle, and ride!
Us your course leading out to the shadows
less land
Where the years of fulflment abide?
Good luck to you, comrade! The grip OF
my handl
Sit tight in the saddle, and ridel
Youths Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-05-25

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-18

Otto Kelley and wife have returned
from their visiting trip.
Mrs. Ellen Raymond is in Carson
vile visiting old friends and relatives.
Mrs. Alfred Godfrey was a guest of
Mrs. Smith Stanton of Greenville Tues
day.
Miss Lizzie Noble has returned from
ST. Joseph where she visited at Rev.
Baynton's.
r.. Ii. Lapham and wife and daugh-
ter, Helen are visiting in Frankfort for
few days.
Mrs. Fred Stebbins and children left
Tuesday for two weeks visit with
relatives and friends at Wyman.
Mrs. +. Trail returned Monday even
ing from two months visit with her
daughter ut Rochester, New York.
Mrs. Chas. Beck with of Grand Rap
ids is spending few days in the city
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Harry
Lamb.
Mrs. Kettle Hutchinson of Grand
Rapids and Miss Mary Totten of Kala-
mazoo are guests of G.. +. Totten and
others for week.
Mrs. Abbie Williams of Howell, who
is To teach music and art in our public
schools is moving TO the city and will
occupy the house recently owned by
Ray Emmons.
Members of the Maccabees, X. p.
and Masonic orders are requested TO
meet at X. l.. Hall on Saturday after
noon at one O'Clock TO go i'm body TO
the funeral of the late Hubbard Me-
Elroy.
Mrs. Frank Baldwin went to Green
vile Tuesday for the day. She ac-
companied her little nephew, Claude
Mcdonnell of Langston, on the way
home, after weeks visit at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred McClain of st.
Johns were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
William Huntley over Sunday, Miss
Reva Huntley accompanying them
home for a few weeks visit.
The people like Mr.. Osborns fearless,
aggressive way of saying and doing
things and feel confident should he be-
come Governor the administration
would he a clean and business like one.
Mr.. Townsend is making very sue
cessful campaign.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-18

Miss Clara Nicholson of Luther, who
has been spending two weeks vaca-
ton visiting relatives and friends in
Grand Rapids, arrived Tuesday for a
short visit with her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Hall, and family
and other relatives. She was accom-
panied by her sister, Mrs. A. NJ. Buck,
of Grand Rapids. The ladies, accom-
panied by their aunt, were callers at
The Banner Office Thursday, being
cousins of A. Verle Temple of the Ban
ner force.
Mrs. Serepta Johnson visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer Rich,
last week Friday.
Mr.. William Murray, of Blanchard,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Bidwell
last Tuesday.
Mr.. William Johnson, of Bloomer,
will preach at Blystone school house,
sunday, Aug. 81.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-18
Miss Allie Eusnore, in "7he Vuifure," Opera House
Wednesday, August 24.

Mrs. f. w. Dorr is visiting in Detroit.
Mrs Leslie Hall of Lyons was in the
city, Monday.
Col. A. Rowley went TO Ionia, Mon
day for a weeks visit
Sylving Weed of Chicago is visiting
relatives and friends here this week
Mrs. Mary T.. Seely left Monday for
few weeks visit in PetosIey.
Alfred Dorman and wife were in
Ionia visiting his uncle over Sunday.
Mrs. Nellie Ireland and Miss Imo-
gene are guests nj Chas Ircland's in
Ionia this week.
Mrs. VIII Darling and son, Donald
returned from Gowen on Tuesday after
a few days visit.
The Ladies Social Circle will meet
with Mrs. Daniel Skellenger next
"Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Eva Divine and daughter o
retta are guests of Mrs. III. 5. Gardner
OF BartonVille this week.
Miss Aire Wright of Butternut Ridge
is spending few days with her sister,
Mrs. III. 5. Gardner, of Bartonville
Attorney Fred l.. Warner will be
absent several weeks and has left his
business with Locke IL Sheldon, who
will attend all calls.
Miss Maggie Nash and brother,
Merritt started for Detroit on Tuesday.
They will visit the Niagara Falls be-
fore returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa +. Dorr returned
Tuesday morning from week s trip
TO Niagara Falls and Detroit. They
report a delightful time.
Miss Beatrice Parks was home from
Greenville over Sunday She is a
book-keeper in the Grand Trunk II. II.
Office and holds good position.
Mrs. J. w. Sheehan has returned to
Hastings after attending the NJ. f.
Home Coming. Her many friends in
the city were pleased TO greet her.
Grand Rapids will celebrate its six
teth anniversary next week with
amusements and parades both military
and floral. 1t will be good place TO
go and help them celebrate.
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Wright, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. G. Wright and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G.. Shaw were at Ambrose Wright's
near Sheridan last Thursday to attend
the funeral of an aged uncle, Charles
w right.
The Ladies Social Circle have post
poned their garden party for one week
and are arranging for an Airdome en-
tertainment i'm the band stand park
Friday and Saturday evenings, Sep
tember and 2.
The Annual Meeting of the Silver
Gray Club of Grattan will be held in
Grattan, Wednesday, August 81. This
is an organization of many old pioneers
of that township and their annual
gatherings are a source of much enjoy
ment
Il. t. Grabill OF Greenjille was in
the city Wednesday to attend the
Townsend meeting and greet the next
United States senator TO be elected from
Michigan. Mr.. Grabill is a strong
Townsend man and is anxious to see
him take the seat Of Senator Burrows.
The little son of Wayne Keeney turn
ed on the gasoline burner i'm the store
Monday while his grandma was out OF
the room and saturated his hand with
oil. lie had seen the older folks ligh
the burner with match and he lighted
n match on the floor. Instantly the
oil on his hand ignited and burned i
badly. The child's screams quickly
brought his grandmother and othe
members of the family who attended
To the injury and comforted him N
best they could. IL is thought ther,
will be no permanent injury.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-18
Local ~
brevities.

A. III. Caldwell is on business trip
TO Traverse City.
Mrs. w. l.. Atwood returned To
Grand Rapids, Monday.
Charles Murray made business trip
To Grand Rapids, Monday.
Mrs. Geo. Foreman and son, Leander
left Monday for visit in Kilbourne,
Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. George o. Tooley of
Lansing are guests of his parents here
this week.
Mrs. Henry Friedly has been enter
tanning Miss Ingersoll Of Grand Rapids
this week.
Miss Rosa Thomas was called To
Owosso Tuesday To attend the funeral
of friend.
James Lent left for Evart Wednesday
and later will 90 west to join his daugh
ter and husband.
Mr.. Winthrop Leonard of Canton,
N. j., who has been the guest of VIM.
Hutchinson, returned Tuesday.
Mrs. Arba Face and daughter Gladys
left Tuesday for few days visit in
Grand Rapids and Coopersville.
Friday, Aug. 26, at 2:30 p. m, the
w. G. Il. u. will meet with Mrs. Lem
uel Tower on East Ellis avenue.
Charles Il. Foote of Alto and VIM.
H. Foote of Lyons were called here this
week by the death of H. p. McElroy.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lott of Lansing,
who have been guests of his father-in-
law, IL. l.. Beebe, returned Tuesday
Mrs. Ernest Munson and two daugh-
ters, Ruth and Roberta, of Fenton are
the guests of her brother II. w. White |
house and family.
Rev. j. b. Grswold of Cloyerdale |
was in the city this week on his return |
home from Manton, where he attended |
the i. Nj. camp meeting.
Walter Hutchinson and family have |
been guests of their parents. Mr..
Hutchinson returned to Detroit Tues |
day but his wife and the baby will re-
main few days.
DR.. and Mrs. Il. III. Fletcher of Fow-
Ter have been the guests of his mother, |
Mrs. l. Il. Fletcher, and other relatives |
in Grattan and near Greenville, making |
the trip in their anto.
Miss Winnie Weeks who was here To |
attend the Russell family reunion left
for Grand Rapids Monday and from
there she and her sister Eva will go to |
their parents in Tennessee.
DR.. /. ). Morris and wife have re- |
turned to Detroit after pleasant visit |
with old friends and attending the NJ. |
H. Church Home Coming The doctor |
made the round trip in his auto.
Silk City Lodge No. III l. o. o. f.,
have work in the first degree, on Tues
day evening August 23rd. All mem
bers are requested to be present. Re
freshments will be served at the con-
clusion of the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bliss have been
camping at Pine Island lake for week
or more and came from there Monday.
bringing 10 this city l24 pound pick
erel which he caught while trolling,
and had another 9 Dounder
+. T.. Converse who has been visit
ing in Ionia, Bedding and Petosky for
three weeks, left Monday for Chicago
where he has resided for the past year
ard half being engaged as collector
for the /. G. II. r. Go. Miss Annie
Throop accompanied him for a few
days visit there.
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-18
DIR. Ayers Positive Cure

Home treatment for ladies. One
months treatment $500 or 80 cents
week. Call Tuesdays and Saturdays
from TO 8 p. m, at the home of Mrs.
Frank Pinkney, l22 w ashington street.
9-W4
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Newsy Business Locals
For Busy People Looking
For Bargains. ....

New line of hand bags just received
at Patterson's.
See our new specials in post cards, 5
for &c ut Patterson's.
Cash paid for cut hair and mbings.
Mrs. 5. l.. Wright, over Peoples Saw
ings Bank.
Linen envelopes 10c pkg, special sc
at Patterson's.
Silk City Cook Books for sale for 25
cents at Wilson IL Skellenger's Grocery
and the different dry goods stores.
Black and red patent leather belts al
Patterson's.
For cucumbers for picking, either
large or small, leave your order with
Mrs. f. II. Dunlap, phone 226. 1Ow2
New line of barrettes and novelties
Just received ut Patterson's.
Go 10 River Ridge cemetery and ex
anime the white bronze grave covers
before buying and see Pond about il.
Those intending 10 get pianos OF
organs second hand or new should sec
w. ID. Pond, he can save you money