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Evening journal., 1911-03-11
Chatty Stories OF the Day

The doorbell Of the Vanity house rang at about
o'clock night and Mrs. Vanity said excitedy to her
husband:
There. Charles. I. know that's the furniture van
coming with the bedroom suite bought today.
and II It is just won't receive It, that's ALL"
why not" asked Mr.. Vanity.
Why not" relied Mrs. Vanity do you think I'm
going TO pay 500 for suite and then have It sent
out here after dark that of the neghbors
It when it's brought in Not II / know it.'-London
Telegraph
II is said that there gentler critic than
Dr. McClintock of Dickinson College. One day young
orator presented his speech for Dr. McCntock's ap-
prevail He evidently did not anticipate adverse eriti-
cism.
gentle, humorous way which never could offend.
Its good little speech" he said, "but there is per-
haps little too much certain Of rhetoric For
instance find in It two midnight owls two midnight
wolves, three American eagles and four unfured ban
ners IL seems to that the supply exceeds the de-
mand."-Youths Companion.
Along a country road walked a man and woman.
The latter, gaunt, stern-faced female, bullying
the meek little fellow who trudged Just in front of her.
with downcast head
Suddenly the woman, turning a bull racing down
hedge but her companion Unconscious of sught but his
woes. Kept his way
The bull caught up to him and sent him spinning into
muddy ditch, then continued its wild career. AS
the woebegone figure crawled out Of the mre he saw
his better half coming toward him. Pluckng up little
spirit he whimpered:
'M-MMaria, if you hit me like that a-g-g-gain you'll
really get my temper up, so l warn ye"-Ideas.
plumber has been elected to the Prusian house OF
lords wonder If he'll have go back for his tools
"nen ne attends the first meenE2Detroit Free Press
Evening journal., 1911-03-11
INDUSTRY LODGE BAZAAR.

The supper and bazaar held by In
dustry Lodge, No. AZ, I. o. o. F.. at
Bear. on Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, was a great success, about
$40 being taken in. The drawings
for the gold coin, barrel of -four and
ton Of coal we're not held. as all the
books had not been returned. The
lodge will hold a meeting open to
the public on Monday evening from
8 to $50 o'clock. when the results
will be made public.
Evening journal., 1911-03-11

The attempt on the part Of the Government TO
New York newspaper for libel failed.
Suits under the Sherman Antitrust law we're
begun against the following combines:
The beef trust, the bath-tub trust, window glass
trust, decided in favor of the Government), cot
ton tru,t, Great Lakes Towing Company, sugar
trust victory for Government), Southern Whole
sale Grocers combine, Night Riders in Kentucky
(won by the Government), butter and egg trust,
brick trust, and the electrical trust.
A general movement on the part of the railways
TO increase their freight rates was blocked by the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
The rates on Pullman sleeping berths were re-
duced by order of the Commission.
Since his Inauguration, President Taft has trav.
elled approximately $4,000 mes-a new record
for presidential jauntng
Evening journal., 1911-03-11
A Neglected Duty
BY The REV. r. L. JACKSON

II the average man were to draw
up an honest list of the duties he
habitually neglects, he would include
in 1t the duty of self-improvement. No
duty is more generally neglected to-
day than the duty of what Claiming
calls self-culture. The reason for
this neglect is not hard to find. In the
case of many the soul deadening
struggle for a mere existence explains
II. What can self-culture mean to
iaborer in a steel mill, working twelve
hours day, seven days a week year
in and year out? The explanation
in the case Of others is the passion
for money. The desire to develop
the higher self has no chance against
mania for wealth. Making good"
to them means making money. Then
there are those who are only for
pleasure. Their ideal may be sum-
med up in one word, namely self
enjoyment They have none of that
high ideality which makes it's pos
SCISSOR eager for the noblest self-un-
foldment.
There are at least two counts
against those who neglect to improve.
themselves: They are uninteresting
and uninspiring. The stalest of hu-
man mortals is the man Who lives
on the dead level of money grubbing
or the woman to whom AIife spells
gaaulng about in glad rag WThey arc
boredom itself
In conclusion, what constitutes true
self-culture? Is it not the enrich
ment OF the mind, with the noblest
thoughts of men. the training of the
will to do unselfsh, heroic deeds. and
the ennoblement of the soul with the
loftiest ideals and holiest enthusiasm.
They who posses the fruits of such a
process are never without interest or
inspiration to all who have the good
fortune to come into contact with
them.
Evening journal., 1911-03-11
North Dakota.
Iew York America.

New York America.
THE State without a millionaire
and without a pauper." Such Is the
enviable title Governor Burke be-
slows upon North Dakota. Estimating
the States population at 100000,
there are bank deposits to the
amount Of S1.S56 per capita. These
conditions" says the Governor. ARE
due to the great agricultural possi-
bilities of the State. We are Just be-
ginning to realize that the soil is our
greatest resource. The time is near
at hand when the Government will
have no more agricultural land. Even
now 1t is opening Indian reservations
to supply the demand. Who can es-
innate for the future value of our
rich North Dakota. with it's 20 900 900
fertile acres? We have Just begun 10
develop. The fact that there is not
single millionaire among our popula-
ton shows wonderfully prosperous
people living under equal oppor-
tunities."
But 1t is not because she has no
millionairies. but because she has no
poor that North Dakota is to be con-
graduated.
Evening journal., 1911-03-11
THE VILLAGE JACKASS
BY M. QUAD
Copyright 1910. by Associated Literary Press.

The village jsckass was the real
thing-aD animal instead of a man.
he entered the village OF Sandy Hill
one night at 10 o'clock, and no resi-
dent has ever discovered where he
came from. There were various theo-
ries put forth, but they were theories
only. There weren't any theories,
however, as to what happened when
that jackass struck the town. There
was a public square, and he stood on
that square and made public prOcla-
nation of his arrival He brayed a
haw-haw-haw that woke every sleeper
in the village. Men, women and chill
dren tumbled cut Of bed and into the
street in fear and trembling.
There was little sleep in the town
the remainder Of that night At reg
ular intervals Of ten minutes that jack
ass brayed.
That haw-haw-haw was not a
mournful bray. On the contrary, it
had a jovial ring. It seemed to the
people Of Sandy Hill to be saying:
"Hurrah for mel I've struck 1t at
last! We won't go home till morning
and mebbe not Them
When morning came the question
was what TO do with that animal. It
was not easily answered. Drive him
on toward Lansingburg and let that
town welcome or reject him. The job
was given to a gang Of boys. The
jackass protested, but the gang was
too many for him. He was dubbed
down the road for a mile and warned
to keep moving on. One hour later
he was back on the public square
braying bis JOY at being home again.
He was escorted toward Fishburg. but
he returned again. He was escorted
toward Edwardsville and toward Gran
ford. but he never reached those
places, He put in the day at 1t and
then returned to say how glad he was
that he was in the hands of his friends
once more.
charge OF the animal and by tying a
butter firkin to his tail prevented any
braying. No jackass can bray with
head and tail down. Next morning he
was driven within a mile Of three diff
ferent towns and told that the inhab-
itants were waiting to welcome him,
but before the last citizen of Sandy
Hill had gone to bed that bray sound
ed in his ears. The rejected was back
on the Job.
Thousands Of public meetings have
been held for this OF that reason, but
It is doubtful II one was ever held be-
fore or since on account Of a lone jack
ass. Sandy Hill held one. and the de-
bate was spirited. A stray jackass had
forced itself upon them What was to
be done IN the case? All efforts to un-
losd him on other towns had proved
futile. No one had ever heard Of a
jackass without an owner. This beast
must have one. He must call and pay
damages and take his property. He
must be advertised for. II he didn't
show up In the legal time then the
Jack would be sold TO the highest bid
der.
That was the course pursued, but no
owner came to make his claim.
The day came when the jackass was
10 be sold for his keep He was to go
to the highest bidder without reser-
walton. That meant that his bray was
to be thrown in. The anctioneer hol-
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WOULD STAY IN DELAWARE.

RI UNDREDS of Delawareans have left this
- u State for other fields of work The Della
ware towns for many years have been drained of
a large number of their young men. They go
elsewhere and yet there are few Of them who
would not have stayed in Delaware had they has
the opportunity to do as we'll in lfes struggle as
they apparently had in other places
But if Delaware starts on an era of progressive
development and improvement, is it not more than
probable that many of those who now live in other
places will come back to Delaware and will not
more and better opportunities be opened to the
Young men of the State so that they will not have
to leave for other pastures in order to reap the
harvest?
Vesii; an age of improvement in Delaware is
fraught with more possibilities than one imagnes.
There was a regular old time town meeting, or
rather Safe meeting, at Dover yesterday, TO hear
all about the good roads.
Evening journal., 1911-03-11
Baby BaiIev.

Springfield Union.
The incident of Senator Bailey re-
signing in a huff because his Demo-
cratic colleagues refused to follow his
leadership and then Withdrawing his
resignation almost before the ink
upon it had dried. recalls the fact
that when Bailey first entered Con-
gress twenty years ago at the age Of
Is he was given the nickname OF
Baby Bailey" He was anxious 20
live down that title and probably
thought he had succeeded, but his
latest performance was one that
might we'll have been calculated to
revive it. and It will be his own
fault if it sticks to him yet another
while.
Evening journal., 1911-03-11
Who Col This Pineg

The fine French briar pipe which mas
for long time been the pride of W.
Arthur Galloway Of the freight depart
ment Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company, has been stolen from
his office and he is very much wor-
ried over it. II was an expensive pipe
and Mr. Galloway mourns its loss.
Evening journal., 1911-03-11
HAS OLD COIN

John Wallsmith, butcher in Sec
ond street market house has an old
coin that he values highly. 1t is a
silver dollar OF the year 1888. The edge
of the coin instead of being milled con-
tains the words zone hundred cents
one dollar.
Evening journal., 1911-03-11

daily cipher dispatches with the en-
bassies here 1t is stated circumstan-
TALLY that recently 1t has been neces-
sary to sustain the strength of the
aged president Of the Mexican republic
with stimulants Notwithstanding
these statements the Mexican embassy
here has given repeated assurances
that Diaz is in his usual good health,
considering his extreme age and the
strain of his public duties.
Evening journal., 1911-03-11

'Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
cough remedy I ever used as II
quickly stopped a severe cough that
had long troubled me-" says J. w
Kuhn. Princeton, Nebr. Just so quick
ly and surely It acts in all cases Of
coughs, colds. lagrippe and lung trou-
BILE. Refuse substitutes.
n. B. Danforth, Second and Market
streets, Wilmington, Dell
Evening journal., 1911-03-11

WASHINGTON. March 11.-Through
Diaz of Mexico has of late been in
physical condition that justified the
fear that he might die at any time, and
with political conditions now existing
the country would be plunged into
chaos. This information comes from
attaches of embassies at the City Of
Mexico who are constantly In touch by
Evening journal., 1911-03-11

movement has started for the purchase of the
substantial homestead Tusculem in the Twelfth
ward for playground and home center" The
property 1t seems to us would be more desirable
than the land that was purchased in the extreme
western end of the city, but one thing should be
watched-that is, no excessive figure should be
paid by the city for this property.
Evening journal., 1911-03-11
To Hold Rnmaee Sale.

The Ladies Aid Of Hillcrest NJ. z.
Church will hold a rummage sale at
100 West Eighth street on March 16
and II. On aSturday the 18th, a home
madeCbake and candy sale will be held.
Evening journal., 1911-03-11
A Mofher,s Safernard

Foley's Honey and Tar for the chill
dren. Is best and safest for all
coughs, colds, Group, whooping-cough
and bronchitis. No opiates.
n. B. Danforth, Market and Second
streets, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1911-03-11

The Journal is inclined to believe that some of
the newspapers Of the State which have thrown
bricks at the DUPONT offer have the approval of
but very few of their readers
Evening journal., 1911-03-11

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
By NAL postage prepaid 98oo ss cents noush
payabe n By carrier, sz cents foek
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TheEvening journal
FOUNDED isss

New York once; sS< Fifth Av.nss-
osi-sEo once. iSs Michigan AvsauA
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
frGnlte

THE soul is infinite and il cannot
rest until il rests in the infinite. But
lust and hunger are not infinite, and
neither are the titillations of pleasure
and praise And the agency or hope
of unacceptable death-of involuntary
dying-these one can measure But
there is something in Death and the
master of death that you cannot meas
ire. There is no infinity in just dy-
ing; but 10 see man that Is willing to
die for love, that goes to meet death
IN the way. and with perfect sweetness
and sanity celebrates defeat-that is to
be infinite. II is like an arrow passing
swiftly up into the air and not return
ing; like the still energy of plants or
the resistless growing Of grass, or like
the haunting, thrilling murmur Of re-
membered music that faded down the
avenue as the soldiers went to war
You are left endlessly expectant: you
cannot come to an end, but must fol-
low that which Is beyond, and still be-
yond. Ferguson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
Hubby's Happy Hunting,

He sat down with a bounce. He
rose with bound
"Yow-yow!" he shouted. I'm
stabbed"
Good gracious, Cyril, what a noise
you do make!" exclaimed his wife.
Whats the matter?"
Matter" yelled Cyril, in anguish.
I'm in pain-in agony! Send for the
doctor Mabel! | can feel the blood
running down my leg! Now, keep calm,
Cyril" he went on, capering madly
around the room. Keep calm, my
boy! on the banks of Allan Water
Mabel, don't stand there staring! Do
something!"
She did. She made a sudden dart
forward, wheeled him round with a
little squawk OF Joy, and extracted a
long hatpin from his anatomy
"Why, Cyril, it's my hatpinl" she
e"ied delehtfully "Oh, am glad!
Where ever did you find it?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
Obituary

Elnor f. Mills Bush was born in
New York State, September II, 1880,
and died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Daniel Cameron of Belding, Michi.
gan, August -, 1911, at the ripe age OF
81 years, II months and days.
She was married to Sidney S. Bush
in 1850, with whom she lived in loving
companionship for 81 years, when he
was taken home, four years ago and
this aged couple are now united once
more, never TO part. They came to
Michigan about 1865 and settled near
Hudson, then moved into Shiawassee
county, making that their home for
eighteen years, then they moved to
Atlanta, Michigan, coming to Bedding
i'm 1903.
In 1879 she with her husband weer
converted and joined the Methodist
church, but during the last few years
of her husbands life he was an invalid
requiring her entire attention. -Four
daughters, Mrs. Rose Thompson of
Rose City, Mrs. Nellie Babcock of Har-
Dor Springs, Mrs. ID. Cameron of Beld-
ing, Mrs. Mary Coon, a brother Henry
&. Mills of Corruna, besides grand
children and many friends, who are
leftto emulate all her good qualities
and honor her by living even better
than she, and thus her works will
follow her.
The funeral was held at her late
home Tuesday and her remains laid at
rest in Riverside cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
Assistant Prosecutor

In accordance with the provisions OF
the state law, which went into effect on
August 2, Prosecuting Attorney ID. &.
Sheldon has appointed Alfred II. Locke
as assistant prosecuting attorney. No
tice Of the appointment has been re-
ceived at the office of the county clerk.
The new official is appointed with the
consent of the circuit Judge, and holds
his office at the pleasure of the pros
ecutor making the appointment. He
is subject to the same legal disqualifica-
tons as the prosecutor and is paid for
any services rendered by that officer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

We are sadly in need of money. $500
would help us out wonderfully just
now. A dollar from each subscriber
who owes us or whose subscription viii
soon expire, would relieve the situation
and make us feel very contented. VIII
every one of our subscribers please send
in IA dollar or more at once. The proper
credit will be given on the books and
we will certainly appreciate it very
much if you will. Hand in your SIS
The EDITOR.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
DIR. Nichols Is Dead

DR.. A. w. Nichols of Greenville, died
at the residence of his sister i'm Grand
Rapids Tuesday, where he had gone af-
ter he became i'll. The deceased had
been a prominent citizen of Greenville,
for the past thirty-seven years and was
well known throughout Michigan, he
was sixty-five years old.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
TELEGRAPHY
Both Wire and Wireless laugh

Wanted:-50 young men and women
TO learn Telegraphy taught in day and
evening classes. Positions secured,
write or phone, The Grand Rapids
Business Inst, 1888 Lyon Street,
Grand Rapids, Mich. Bell Phones
l142 Main, Citz. 1447. Great demand
for both young men and women Oper-
ators. Address, j. G. Holcomb, Prin.
Telegraph Dept, Grand Rapids Bust
ness Institute. 11w4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24

For Sale-Excellent sewing machine
cheap We have one more than we
need. Also one couch, one single iron
bedstead and small heating stove.
Mrs. f.. b. Lapham, Phone so.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
IDLE MOMENTS
By EZRA

Take il on the average man can be
about as mean in many respects rs he
ever thought OF being good.
o
Friendship is good so far as it goes
but in most places it requires ten cents
To buy drink.
Some people always have desire TO
occupy front seat at all public gather
ings
o o o o
/ never held life insurance enough to
tell lady her butter was of poor
quality.
o o
| once knew man whom his neigh
bors stated, he when a young man, had
been elected TO town office; he was
then an old man and when telling a
story would always refer to the time he
held office on such town board.
o o o
Tetanus and the undertaken may sue
coed in having sane 4th of July here
after. If you will only take notice.
o o o
When you have business try and at
tend to it, let your friends attend to
theirs.
Some people are possessed of the fac
ulty of talking long and loud about
nothing, in other words they can talk a
long time and say nothing.
O O o o o
if'the autos have fair show they
will succeed in killing about as many
as the trolly.
% %
When a man has trotting horse that
will always come in second best he has
a sure thing To bet on.
O o o o o
About as big nuisance as / know of
is the little express wagon on the side
walk and it does no good TO object for
you will get more slang than Magde-
line could think of.
l once knew man who was in the
habit of not paying his bills. | have
been lold he acquired that habit when
young man.
% o
There are those in life who seem TO
think you have no right TO say or do
anything without their consent, in other
words they want you TO ask their advice
on all matters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24

Buy it now. Now is the time to buy
bottle of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t is almost
certain TO be needed before the summer
is over. This remedy has no superior.
For sale by all dealers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24

An ordinary case of diarrhoea can, as
rule, be cured by single dose of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. This remedy has
no superior for bowel complaints. For
sale by all dealers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24

A well known Des Moines woman
after suffering miserably for two days
from bowel complaint, was cured by
one dose of Chamberlain s Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by
all dealers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
"0~%o For Sale and
w anus Business Chances
Great Bargain For Home

On account of sickness, | well sell
my eight room house, corner of Front
and Washington Streets, at bargain,
good large barn also, and all modern
conveniences, fine shade trees and
lawn. Call at once.
9w2 r. j. Fitzmorris.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
Paw Your Taxes

September is the last day for pay
ing taxes, all taxes not paid by that
time will be returned.
NJ. Y. Gephart,
Treasurer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
A Great Bargain

Nine room house, gas, electric lights,
barn, chicken park, well, cistern, fine
location, 81 1850. Call at once.
9-n Banner Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24

Lost-On Thursday last between
East Washington street and the depot,
a pearl necklace. Finder please leave
at Banner Office and receive liberal
reward.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
prayers GojSs and Hbsgms,,sm,

. you do not have tue nstulal casv movement OF
DE b3~t,s each day you are uuconsciOusly exrns.
iug your system % colds and rheumatism. Laxa
ave lrOu.ox Tablets zone and strengthen the
owels. 80 that thai do the work nature intandesL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
oELDINC BANNER
elNr. DOLLAR PER YEAR
tl' sized every Thursday at Belding,
lpuia County, Mich, by
ne BaHNsR PUBLISHING CO
e q. lAPHAM. Eplron

ADVERTISING Rates upon application. Bills
a. ircted monthly Cards of Thanks. 26c TO
Resolutions from Doc up.
entered al the Postofice, Belding Michigan
tir transmission through the Mails as Sec.
qua class Natter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24

For Sale-An organ and two gasoline
stoves at a bargain.-Phone l43. 12-w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24

Lost-An Eastern Star pin with
name Annie engraved. Finder will
please leave at Banner Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
Buggies

Look at those new buggies at Fales
Livery Barn before you buy. Also
horse clippers for sale. 44-tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24

For Sale.-Black Shetland Pony,
good for saddle or driving Pony. In
quire of John Donavan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
House and Lot for Sale

For Sale.-An Edison home phona-
graph, with large horn and 20 two.
minute records. Price s25. Call at 81
James street. l1w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
When and Where

X/l,oro spend a dollar and full problem
~ that conronts every individual seeking a
ont H7 Well then here is suggestion you profit Bly,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24

There are those in life who seem to
think you have no right TO say or do
anything without their CONSENT in other
words they want you TO ask their advice
on all matters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24

once knew man who was in the
habit of not paying his bills. have
been lold he acquired that habit when
young man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24
THE PLACE.

of recreation. Interests You [ ont II?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-08-24

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