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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28

sick to stir out of his room and to
prospect. Your father liked the fell
lows cheek, and when ne found out
that he had the maps with him. your
father bought the whole blooming
sweep at the mans price, which was a
mere song.
Your father never went near his
purchase for a year or more, and
when he had turned the mine he was
managing over to the original COM
pany, with me as manager in his
place, at salary OF twenty thousand
dollars a year. he said TO me one day,
'Ruggles. you'll be sorry 10 know that
the fun Is all over. I've struck OIL But
the oil was copper. The whole bloom
ing business that he'd bought OF that
Englishman was rich with ore. Well.
that's the story of Blairtown." Rug
giles said. You were horn there and
your mother died there"
Dan said: "Galorey told me what
dad did later for the man chat sold
him the mine. and II was just like
everything else he did for dad was all
right. just as good as they come"
Ruggles agreed. He left his rem.
iniscences abruptly. Your dad and
me had the fun In our time: now you
are going to get the other kind; you're
going 10 make the dust fly that he
dug up"
And the rich young man said mus
ingly: I'll bet il isn't half as good at
my end"
And Ruggles agreed: Not by a jug.
full" And followed: What's on to-
night? "Mandalay?"
Dams fury at Prince Poniotowsky
came back. II guess you thought /
was little loose in the lid. didn't
you. Josh. going SO often TO the same
play?"
You wouldn't have been the first
rich man that had the same disease. I"
Ruggles answered.
There is nothing the matter with
'Mandalay.' but I'm not gone on any
actress living. Josh: you are In the
wrong pew"
TO BE coNTINUED)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28

London's milliners have devised
some new "collarsible" hats. of which
one of yhe most stylish is the turban
hat IL soft white felt trimmed with a
large feather. II can be twisted round
and made perfectly fiat. the feather
folding over neatly on the top. Col
lapsible headgear with body of
straw adorned with an osprey feather
and large bow is also on sale and can
be folded mp into a very small space.
Another good thing about these hats,
from the mems point of view. is that
they range In price from $1.S7 to SCI.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28
Several Detroiters Lose in Mine Deal

The action of the government land
Office in Seattle in cancelling the
claims made by a number of Detroit
people to the possession of valuable
coal lands in Alaska. will mean that
about so small investors, including
a score OF school teachers and stenog-
raphers, will lose their small savings.
The land described in the claims ag-
gregate $4,000 acres and a valuation
of $30,000000 is placed upon it.
Seven Detroiters are now under in
dictment and are awaiting trial in
the local district court in connection
with the requirement of titles to
these valuable lands.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28

One OF the merchant tailors at the
national Convention in New York gave
the following list OF garments neces-
sary In the wardrobe OF well-dressed
man: Pajama suit, breakfast coat
morning riding suit. pedestrian suit
fknickers and Norfolk Jacket. COLL
ing suit, tennis flannel suit. yachting
suit tblue serge coat and Hammer
trousers), white flannel suit, aviation
and motoring suit, lounging suit
single-breasted, soft roll collar. regu
lar single-breasted sack, double-breast-
ed REFER: slip-on raincoat, spring top
coat full novelty box coat, travelling
ulster, heavy auto ulster, double col
lar. single-breasted Chesterneid'
double-breasted Chesterfield, Engisn
walking coat, business cutaway, single
breasted frock (cutaway), double
breasted frock, single-breasted Ches'
terfeld. with silk facing on lapels'
frock overcoat, afternoon riding SUIT
Inverness oyercoat, dress suit dinner
coat. Tuxedo, kimono sleeve oVercoat
fur overcoat. heavy weight, ana
launRing robe. And the per capita
circulation is only w~t.uI, vi sHvr~
abouts!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28
Glasgow Tires of Grand Trunk Tactics

Chairman c. i. Glasgow OF the
state railroad commission announced
that he was through making com
plants to the Michigan office of the
Grand Trunk relative TO the poor
freight service and said that he had
written 10 the head officials at Mont
real in an effort to better conditions
Something has got TO be done. and
that quickly, said Chairman Glas-
gov.
This commission has given the
Grand Trunk abundant opportunity to
improve the service. but conditions
are worse instead of better and we
have decided 10 place the matter di-
rectly before the head officials.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28
Arraiqns Church Bosses"

Standing in the pulpit from which
he had preached the gospel for over
a year Rev. Edwin o. Colbeck, pas
tor of The Second Baptist church in
Grand Rapids, calmly told his flock
that the church was run by bosses,
in the most unchristian. undermined.
two-faced and contem7tible manner"
After concluding a bitter arraign-
ment of those whom he said had re-
tarded the progress of the church
for the last 10 years. he resigned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28
abouts!

In Chicago the sum OF $622.30 was
collected by subscription toward a
money prize for the best new compost
ton to serve as a national anthem.
TIE cuEtot.ans CT the fund have
thought better OF the plan and return
ed the money to the original contrib
utors with the advice that they shall
use II To procure copies Of 'The Star
Spangled Banner" That patriotic and
musical production Is difficult to sing.
bit IFS equal would not have been like
ly to be elected by the prize competi-
ton plan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28

A woman in a Massachusetts town
left $500 to encourage spinsterhood.
From all accounts such encourage
ment is entirely unnecessary in the
cause OF single blessedness there. nor
is the inducement sufficient to make
any normal woman refuse a good Of
fer Of marriage in order to enjoy the
benefits OF the legacy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28

In boasting OF our superior intelli-
gence and civilization. 1t is we'll to
temper our pride with the reflection
that hunts for gas leaks with lighted
candles, eagerness to invest in any
thing which promises to pay $50 per
cent. and efforts to hasten the fire by
pouring kerosene upon hndling wood
are still common practices In our civ
ilized centers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28

The son OF the Gaekwar of Baroda
has had to leave Harvard because he
was unable to get along there on an
income Of $3.50 a week. He must be
one Of those fastidious young men
who insist on having clean collars ev-
cry morning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28
1E5:Er;I1.J3:X
In Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Uss "a
~ in time. Sold BY Druggists.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Perpetual Worth.

Why was it you never married
again, Aunt Sallie?" inquired Mrs.
McClane of an old colored woman in
West Virginia.
Deed. Miss Ellie" replied the old
woman earnestly, dat daid nigger's
wuth noah to me dan live one. /
gifts a pension. "-Lippincotts
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28

II is now asserted that candy is q
real food and muscle-builder. and is
recommended for athletes. So the
feminine instinct is sound when ador-
ing maidens supply their heroes Of
the diamond and the gridiron with
fudge Of their own making.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28
(Cnpyf.l.. i2l0, BY TT
sYNo

Dan Blair. the Eve
ffty-million-dollar cows
town. Mont. Is a e.
home OF Lady Galore
been courteous to 10
his visit TO the Unite
courtesy SIS now bein
young man. The yov
in his mind. He me-
Breakwater, a beaut
attracted by mis- III
takes a liking to her
boy, n girl sang a sc
he had never forgot
loreys. Lily and Da
theater where one L.
Dan recognizes her
town. and going behi
duces himself and s
He learns that Prtn
sutton and escort 10
lorey and a friend nG
mine 10 protect the '
and other fortune M
goes to see Lily: he
but Lefty and this q
The westerner finds
work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28

Only the present cold snap prevent
ed serious flood in the north end OF
Flint. Two solid blocks were com
pletely inundated at the time cold
weather set in.
The strike at the plant OF the Oval
Dish Co, at Traverse City, ended
after conference between the com
pany, the strikers and citizens. BY
the terms the men are 10 work 10
hours each day and the girls but
eight.
A car OF merchandise jumped the
track on the Michigan Central west
OF Charlotte and delayed traffic for
several hours.
by an order received in Saginaw
from the Detroit Offices. the 100 en-
ployes at the Pere Marquette shops,
who were laid of temporarily, will go
back 10 work at once The action, II
is believed. is the result OF President
Cotter's visit TO Saginaw.
Henry Chase, socialist candidate
for president OF Bear Lake. defeated
the present incumbent, a. j. Keddle,
at the village election. The remain
der OF the present council whose terms
expire this year were also defeated
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28

The discovery by a German physl-
clan makes the human body as trans
parent as glass. There will be some
terrible upheayals II this discovery II
attended TO the mind.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28

" the noise Of your neighbor's lawn
mower disturbs you the bess remedy
10 TO get out your ewn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28
80 Men indicted at Grand RAPIDS.

Twenty-one more indictments were
returned by the grand jury in session
in Grand Rapids, They charge Ottawa
county men with gaming, illegal H.
quor business and perjury. This
makes the total so far SO. II is
understood that the grand jury has
been practically unanimous in its
findings for indictments.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-03-28

lie opened
assured him
very best.
the Savoy feeling
,omething OF himself
10 motley room OF an
perfumed atmosphere
ioIets. The photograph
4 laid down on the table
,ok out at him again, and
d delightedly. THAT one
e, all right! I'm the boy
town and no mistake" And
IYht OF her as she had lain.
sly and pale on the dressing
sofa, under the touch OF hired
Is. and how. no doubt. she had
lying In her room when he called
ay. with shades drawn. resting be-
the long hard evening. when Lon
would be amused by her. delight
by her. charmed by her voice. by
er body and her grace. He had
'andered up as far as Piccadilly,
went into a florists and stood before
the flowers. Her sitting-room had been
full OF roses. but Dan chose some
thing else that had caught his eye
from the Window huge country bas-
ket OF primroses. smelling of the earth
and the spring. He sent them with
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
WORTH TIME AND TROUBLE
Salad Rolls Call for Care In the Max
Ing, but the Result Repays All
the outlay.

Scald one cup milk, add three ia
blespoons butter, one and half ia
blespoons sugar and half teaspoon
full of salt. When lukewarm add one
yeastcake, dissolved in one-quarter
cupfuls lukewarm water and one and
a half cupfuls flour. Cover and let
rise, then add white of one egg beat
en- stiff, and -four to knead. Again
let rise, shape in small biscuits, place
in rows on Toured board, cover with
cloth and let it rise until light and
we'll pulled. Flour handle Of wooden
spoon, and make deep crease in
middle Of each biscuit, take up and
press edges together Place closely
in buttered pan, cover, let rise, brush
over with one egg slightly beaten and
diluted with one tablespoonful milk,
and bake IL or Is minutes in hot
oven. This may seem quite process
to go through, but when done and
ready to be eaten one feels really re-
paid. They are the best l ever ate.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12


Sugar, three cups; butter, one and
one-half cups; six eggs; sour cream,
one and one-half cups saleratus or
soda, two teaspoonfuls; currants, one
half pound; raisins, three-fourths
pound; citron, one-fourth pound; one
nutmeg, -four. Directions, beat the
eggs thoroughly, then add sugar and
butter and beat till smooth; dissolve
the saleratus in little warm water
and put In the cream and make the
cake quite thin with flour to prevent
the fruit from settling to the bottom.
Do not chop the raisins, but cut them
in halves and remove the seeds; else
use seedless raisins. Then scald a
few moments to soften, drain and
flour (dredge); then before putting
into the cake cut the citron in thin
slices, and as you fill in layer Of
cake put the citron over evenly, then
more of the cake mixture and anoth-
er layer of the citron and so on I'M
til the citron is evenly divided through
the whole.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
CARE AND USE OF CASSEROLE
Excellent Servant of the Cook Must
Have Proper Treatment, and This
Advice Is Good.

Before using casserole for the first
time, it is well to temper it; this is
best done by covering it with cold
water. Then letting the water come
to the boiling point, remove from the
fire, and let the casserole remain in
the water until it is cold.
Under no circumstances let the cas-
serole be put on the stove without
water or fat in it; If this is done the
dish will crack.
Avoid sudden changes Of tempera
turn with the casserole; that is, do not
take 1t from the hot stove or oven
and place it in cold water or in a
wet sink; this will prove disastrous
to the dish.
Casserole cooking requires only
moderate heat; If something is being
cooked in the casserole at the same
time that intense heat is required
for something else, take the precau-
ton of setting the casserole In a pan
of water.
In cooking anything in casserole.
it is well to allow twice the time for
cooking that would be required were
the stew or vegetables or fruit cook
ed in the ordinary way.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
A Word to the Wise.

The proverbial advice, "Cobbler,
stick to your last" had an opposite
exemplification in the following anec-
dote, for which lions Advocate is re-
sponsible.
A colored man was brought before
q police judge, charged with stealing
chickens. He pleaded guilty, and re-
ceived sentence, when the Judge asked
how 1t was ne managed to lift those
chickens right under the window Of
their owners house when there was a
dog in the yard.
"EIit wouldn't be Of no use, Judge"
said the culprit, Ito try to 'splain dis
thing to you all. Eff you was to try
It, like as not you would git yer hide
full O. shot, an git no chickens, nei-
Their. Eff you want to engage in any
rascality, judge, yo' bettah stick to
de bench, whar yo am familiar"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
MAST TREES FOR THE CROWN
Mark of the Broad Arrow Was
Placed on Pines In the Plymouth
Colony.

In the provincial charter of 1851,
under which the Plymouth colony and
the province of Maine were united
with Massachusetts, it was provided
that all trees of the diameter of "a
inches and upward Of IL inches from
the ground, growing upon land not
heretofore granted to any private per-
son, should be reserved to the crown
for the furnishing Of masts for the
royal navy. Harper's Weekly OBJ
serves.
A surveyor general Of woods was ap-
pointed to see that this provision of
the charter was carried into effect.
Near the coast all white pines of suit
able dimensions were marked with the
broad arrow"-three cuts through the
bark with an ak, like the track of q
crow. This was the kings mark.
Long after the revolution had oblit-
Grated the royal authority men who
had been taught in boyhood to re-
spect the kings mark hesitated to cut
such trees.
In telling a tree 1t was necessary
to bed 1t" to prevent its breaking.
This was done by cutting the small
growth and placing small trees across
the hollow, so that there should be
no strain upon one section more than
upon another when the monster pine
struck ground.
The mast was hauled out Of the
woods on one strong sled, whether in
winter or summer, and so many oxen
were required that the hind pair we're
often choked in crossing hollow, be-
ing hung up in their yoke by the pull
ing of those ahead of them.
A mast hauling was a great event,
and everybody within walking dis
lance came to see 1t.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
BLUEJAY LIVES IN WOODS
Hawks, Owls and other Birds Are
leased and Tormented by These
Noisy Birds.

The bluejay likes best to live in
thick woods, but it often comes into
open fields, orchards and near dwell.
ings in search Of food. When it dis
covers you it assumes a proud and
angry air of conceit and defiance.
The bluejays upper parts are pur-
plish-blue. The lower parts are pur-
plish-gray. The wings and tail are
bright blue with black bars. The tail
feathers are tipped with white. 1t has
Q crested head.
The bluejay builds its nest about
twenty feet above ground. 1t is made
Of twigs and fine roots. From four to
six eggs are laid They are of green
ish drab color f1ecked with brown.
Doubtless the bluejay helped to
name itself, as its common utterance
Is long drawn, "Jay, jay, jay" This
cry, with the bright blue color, has
given 1t its name.
While the jay sings no song 1t Is
able to initiate the calls of other
birds, by which means 1t often at
tracts them. 1t likes to tease and
torment the owl and especially the lit
tie sparrow hawk This is done by
initiating the cry of wounded bird,
which draws the hawk near. Then
several Jays will dart at the hawk
sQuealing and frolicking about in
great glee. Sometimes the play ends
in a tragedy, for the hawk pounces
upon one of them to the dismay of
the others. Jays may be Gagged and
tanned like crows and some writers
say they can be taught to utter words.
BIRD Studies" by Herman G. De
Groat
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
Everybody In Hard Luck.

Suddenly he stepped up to a gentle
man, who was waiting for the train,
and, tapping him lightly on the Shout
der, said: Excuse me, but did you
drop five-pound note?" at the same
time holding out in his hand the ar
ticle.
The gentleman questioned gazed a
moment at the note, assumed an anx-
ious look, made hasty search of his
pockets, and said: why, so did, and
| hadn't missed It," holding out an
eager hand.
The elderly hunter took the name
and address Of the loser and, putting
the note in his pocket, turned away.
We'll" said the other, do you want
1t all as a reward?"
"Oh, did not find one" remarked
the benevolent one with another
beam; but 1t struck me that In a big
place like London there must be a
quantity of money lost and upon in
quiry l found that you are the one
hundred and thirty.first man who lost
a five-pound note this morning. Lon
don Answers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
Sparrow Sets House AbIaze.

An English sparrow was the cause
Of three houses catching fire at Law,
renceburg, Ind, recently, and had 1t
not been for the prompt work of the
neighbors and friends all would have
been destroyed. The sparrow was
building a nest under the caves of the
home of Mrs. Mary Weber, and it
picked up long cotton string from a
pile Of rubbish that had Just been
burned. With the burning string in
its beak, the sparrow flew to the roof
of Mrs. Sophia Shafer's house, then
to Otto McCrights house and then to
the roof of Emanuel Wuests home,
where 1t dropped the burning string.
A fire started in the shingles of each
building. Each was extingulshed by
neighbors before much damage was
done.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12

rhages which would last for weeks and
was not able to sit up in bed. suffered
a great deal with my back and was 80
nervous / could scarcely sleep at-night,
and l did not do any homework for three
years.
CHOW / can do as much work AZ
any woman Of my age in the county,
thanks to the benefit have received
from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. / recommend your remedies
to all suffering women. Mrs. MARTHA
L. HOLLOWAY, Odd, Va.
No other medicine for woman's ills has
received such widespread and unquali-
fed endorsement. We know of no other
medicine which has such a record Of
success as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. For more than 80
years it has been the standard remedy
for woman's ills.
IF you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia IL. Pinkham'S Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(cOnfidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by q woman,
and held In strict confidence.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
BARRIER shons In China.

Since the Chinese revolution great
many Chinese have had their cues cut
off, and this has led to the opening OF
q large number of barber shops
throughout the far east wherever Chi
nese are located, says an exchange
Several progressive business men OF
Singapore, anticipating this, imported
a large number of American barber
chairs, and they are now unable to
get supplies quickly enough. 1t has
also been learned that the Chinese In
sist on having American hair clippers,
and refuse all other makes offered
1t would seem that American manu-
facturers of BARRIERS supplies should
experience large increase in their
Oriental trade.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
Banana Pie.

Line a deep plate with rich crust and
bake delicate brown. Filling: Take
a scant cup Of sugar in your sauce pan
and cream into generous teaspoon
of butter mot melted), beat in the
yolks of two eggs and two tablespoons
flour, and a cup of boiling water and
cook, stirring constantly until thick.
Add little vanilla after this cream Is
cool. Slice into the crust layer Of
bananas alternated with layer of
cream. There should be two layers Of
each. Frost with the whites Of two
eggs, beaten stiff, with two teaspoons
of sugar Brown In oven. Serve
cold.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
Lemonade Ginger Punch.

Five lemons, one cupful Of sugar,
one cupful of boiling water, ginger ale.
fresh mint, cold water, one-half heap
ing teaspoonful Of gelatin. Wash the
lemons and slice them; then sprinkle
over the sugar. Let stand for 30 min
utes, and then add one quart Of cold
water. Dissolve the gelatine in the
boiling water and add it to the lemon
mixture. Pour the whole into punch
bowl and add the ginger ale. allow
ing one quart Of ginger ale for each
quart of the other liquid. Half an
hour before serving add a few stems
Of fresh mint.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
HANDS CRACKED AND BLEED

st. Clair, Monty trouble began
about fifteen years ago. 1t was what
some claimed eczema. The form the
disease worked under was breaking
out with watery blisters ON my hands
which would then dry and scale, and
then would follow the trouble Of
cracking and bleeding, also itching
and hurting. My hands were disfig-
ured at the time, and sore The trou-
Bile was very annoying, and disturbed
my sleep This last February 1t was
ever so much worse than before. l
did not do all my work on account of
the condition of my hands. l could
not put them in water without max
ing them worse l tried lot of home
remedies, also salves and liniments
that claimed to be a cure for the
trouble, but 1 did not obtain a cure.
"At last I saw the advertisement for
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. l sent
for sample. / thought they would
cure, SO 1 sent for f1fty-cent box Of
Cuticura Ointment and some Cuti-
cura Soap. A doctor advised me to
keep ahead with the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and they cured me COM
pletely. No trace of the trouble re-
MAINS" (Signed) Mrs. Mary Taylor,
Mar. 20, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-09-12
ORDINANCES In Turkey.

There are 20 orphanages in the
Turkish empire, conducted by Ameri.
cans, enrolling 1900 inmates. In con-
nection with these orphanages an in.
dustrial work has sprung up which
gives employment to over 10000 peo-
pie in addition to the orphans. The
work is largely done by the widows
and orphans and includes rug and
lace-making, various forms Of EN-.
broidery, and other domestic work
The product of these institutions find
q market abroad.