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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
LESSON FOR MAR. IS
SECURED EXCLUSIVELY By THE
BANNER FOR ITS MANY
READERS
ACCORDING TO THE
INTERNATIONAL SERIES
Text of the Lesson, Acts VIII, Alt.
Memory Verses, 5, 6-Golden Text,
Acts VIII, 80, /. documentary
Prepared by Rev. ID. M. Stearns.

The persecution or the saints, which
began with the murder OF Stephen. con-
tinued under Saul as leader or at
least very active prosecutor, for be
Is said to have entered every house
and committed men and women 10
prison. The persecution was so great
that II is said that all the believers,
except the apostles. were scattered
abroad through Judea and Samaria,
but they went everywhere preaching
the word. and thus God made the
wrath OF man to praise Him verses
IA; Ps. lxxvi. 10). Philip. the second
OF the seven Spirit filed men who were
chosen TO serve tables. now comes to
the front as preacher and Is the
prominent worker I'm the rest OF this
Christ in the city of Samaria and
working miracles. the people giving
heed with one accord SO that there was
great JOY In that city. many men and
women believing the words OF Philip
concerning Jesus Christ and the king
dom of God and confessing the same
by baptism verses 5-S. 12l.
There was man In Samaria who
had been bewitching and deceiving the
people by sorcery. drawing people to
himself as great man. but when he
saw greater works wrought by Philip
he naturally became interested and
professed himself believer and was
baptized. But Peter and John. having
come from Jerusalem TO help in the
good work. found him out when he
offered them money II they would give
him the power Of the Holy Spirit
verses 9-25). The gifts OF God can
not be bought. nor does a true mes
senger of Christ ever seek any honor
or glory for himself. for the Lord Je-
sus never sought His own will nor
His own glory and told the people that
they could not believe unless they
sought honor from God only (John "
80. A; vi. 3S: viii. 50D. The Holy Spirit
never honors any mere man. but
through men honors Jesus Christ.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
FAMOUS ACTOR COMING
TO POWERS THIS WEEK

The engagement at Powers
Theatre, Grand Rapids, of Forbes
Robertson, (knighted Sir John For
bes-Robertson for his accomplish
ment in the world of the stage), is an
event in the history of theatricals in
western Michigan, particularly in
view of the fact that this visit will be
the last opportunity our people will
have to see this distinguished actor,
who is making his farewell tour of the
United States.
Forbes-R obertson-it is so much
easier to speak Of him without his
title, however much deserved-will
play Jerome X. Jerome's delightful
and impressive, Passing of the Third
Floor Back" on the three nights he
appears at Powers Theatre-Thurs-
day, Friday and Saturday, and at the
Saturday matinee will stage his cele-
brated production of the. immortal
Hamlet"
Forbes-Robertson has been present
ing the Jerome drama since 1908 and
had not intended including it in his
farewell repertoire, but the demand
came to strongly that it has been
made the chief offering. The play is
intensely human, the acting in its sim
certify and simplicity standing out in
bold relief against the murky back
ground of the prevalent sex drama. 1t
is called modern morality play by
its author. He made it play with
purpose, but at the same time it full
fills the requirements of good drama
in that it entertains while it instructs.
The scene is in lodging house in
Bloomsbury Square, London. The
characters are a typical set of people
of all sorts and conditions. Forbes
Robertson appears as the gentle Pass
erby, who moves so gently and kindly
amongst these sordid dodgers and
brings peace and happiness where
selfishness, self-interest and narrow
ness had formerly existed.
No one could see Professionalism
in the role of Hamlet and ever forget
that tragic face, the wonderful light
that comes to the eyes in the rare
moments when the sorrowful and
tragic Dane smiles and the simplicity
of the soliloquies.
Apparently nature intended Forbes
Robertson should play Hamlet, and
temperament, personality, experience
and training have worked together
that he does not merely play, but is
Hamlet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
F A r M A N d
O r G HI A r. d


upon whether the season is wet or
dry, hot or cool, lime-sulphur solution
should never be used on grape foil
age.
A cheap molasses added to the sec
ond and third spray, about one-half
gallon to each so gallons of the spray
mixture, will attract the rose chafer,
and this troublesome pest will be de-
stroyed by the arsenate in the mix
ture.
The insects and diseases of the
grape are:
Sucking Unsatisfactory scale,
leaf hoppers, fruit fly, aphis.
Chewing Insects.-Flea beetles,
grape root worm and caterpillars.
Rose chafer.
Fungus Diseases.-Black rot, ripe
rot, birdseye rot, anthracnose blight,
downy mildew.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many neigh
bors and friends who so kindly render
ed assistance during the sickness and
at the death of our beloved husband
and father; also to the employees Of
the white mill, the Cleaners and many
others who contributed flowers.
Mrs. Jacob Martin.
Mary M. Martin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
For Group -Mothcrs--
Always Keep This Handy

The day Of the Group scare n over
for those parents who wisely keep
Yoley's Honey and Tar Compound n
the home ready for instant u1e.
Mrs. Chas. Reitz. Aliens Mills. Pa,
writes: IL have used Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound for the past eleven years
and would not be without it. 1t has
saved me many a Doctors bill for colds
and Group"
II toward nightfall tho little ones
grow hoarse and croupy, IL their breath
Ing becomes wheczy and stuffy, give
them Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
Many a careful mother has been able TO
ward of an attack of spasmodic Group
by its timely use.
II you are awakened by the hoarsc
-brassy cough that means Group, give
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound at
once It will ease the little sufferers
quickly, cut the thick choking phlegm.
and soon they will have easy breathing
and peaceful quiet sleep.
xktEvsry User u q Friend.
Wortiey q French
Connell's Drug Store
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
CARD OFTH ANKs

We desire to express our thanks
for the kindness shown us in our
recent bereavement and to the frat
ernal orders and friends for the
beautiful floral offerings.
Milan j. Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l., Snyder.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
Spraying Cane Fruits
iooseberries, Raspberries, b

Spraying Cane Fruits
Gooseberries, Raspberries, Black
berries and currants.
Insects and disease of cane or bush
fruits are very much the same, there
fore the same treatment will apply
to all of them.
First Spray.-Should be made with
lime-sulphur solution, commercial full
strength. home-boiled or with scale
eide. This spraying is absolutely
necessary, as cane fruits are very
susceptible to San Jose and other
CONTINUED Next Week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15

It's easy for a young man to pad
die his own canoe-if his father will
provide the canoe and paddle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
Money in Poultry

In making up an egg ration do not
forget liberal allowance Of sunshine.
But remember also that it takes more
than sunshine to produce eggs. 1t
needs pure solid grains, and lots of
them. The poultryman who can make
his hens lay eggs in the winter, when
they bring the highest price, is the
one that shows his ability.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
THEY WANT DIEKEMA
FOR GOVERNOR

Fred A. Hutty of Grand Haven and
Thomas Robinson of Holland were in
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15
Roup
Symptoms. Eye infiamed and clo
Roup

Symptoms. Eye lnfiamed and clos
ed and filled with offensive matter
Causes. Practically the treat
ment recommended for "canker.'
To treat the sock birds, take quart
dipperful of warm water and color il
purple with permangnanate of potash
add half teaspoonful of Zenoleum OF
Carbo-Negus to the mixture. Souse
the head of every roupy bird in this
mixture so that it reaches all the
passages in the nostrils and eyes
Keep the little finger of the left hand
between the birds bill and keep its
mouth open. Place the sick away from
the others in well-ventilated coops
Give nourishing food, season with
ginger Conkey's Roup tonic and rouI
tablets are well spoken of by oui
friends for use in getting rid of the
effects of this disease. They are con-
venient to use.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15

Few people have cause to regret
the letter they didn't write.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15


Symptoms. The shanks and feet
are covered with light yellow, powd-
cry looking growth that spreads all
over them. From time to time par
ticles of the growths drop off and the
legs present an unsighly appearance.
Causes. The disease is caused by a
mite burrowing into the scales of the
shanks. One fowl can transmit the
diesase to an entire flock.
Treatment. First take a tooth
brush, soap and warm water and
thoroughly wash the legs removing
lal the crusts that are loose. Smear
over the legs carbolated vaseline, or
whiskey and sweet oil equal parts),
kerosene and sweet oil g ker. to /
oiD, Zeneoleum and oil, etc. The legs
should be well cleaned with warm
water and soap two or three days af-
ter the treatment. If the disease is
not eradicated, repeat the remedy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-03-15

Buy Prince Albert OIL ovsy
the ciciiissd sgoyfdf Iopcyred
bags. Seq tidy red fins. i0es
pound and half pound Tin
kanidovs--snd-fhef eiassy
svysssi-siass s,ssaS hur,idov
sgffh sponGe-noisfeosv TOO
fkof keeps fhe tobacco IN
ssch fine shep~-oiwaysf
The Colorado statesman., 1916-09-09
GEORGIA WHITE WOMAN KILLS
WHITE SEDUCING DOCTOR.

Macon, Ga, Aug. 20, 1916.-Capt.
Edgar j. Spratling of Company F,
Fifth Georgia Infantry, one of the best
known physicians of Atlanta, was shot
and killed at the mobilization camp
here yesterday by Mrs. H. C. Adams,
wife of an Atlanta laundryman.
The woman gave herself up imme-
diately to the military authorities.
When she had regained her compos-
ure she told who she was and said
her husband and three children lived
in Atlanta Mrs. Adams will soon
give birth to another child.
According to Lieut. Samuel A. Ky
sor the woman shouted as she shot:
you have ruined my home!"
1t was not until late last night that
Mrs. Adams told what had led to her
deed. She said:
He was my family physician and
took advantage of me. If he had lived
he would never have defended him
self, for he had no defense. The only
mistake | made was that / did not
tell my husband sooner of my condi-
tion, but nobody ever knows what to
do when they are in the trouble that !
have been in for several months"
The Colorado statesman., 1916-09-09
BRINGING NEGRO LAeoRERs.
Pennsylvania Railroad Officials Seek
Men in the South for Unskilled
work

Philadelphia, Pa.-More than 5000
Negroes from Georgia and other
southern states have been brought to
this city within the past few weeks
by the Pennsylvania railroad officials
in an effort to solve the labor prob
lem. Two thousand men arrived last
week and are being subjected to the
physical examination required by the
rules of the road. Most of them will
be put to work on the Pennsylvania
grain elevator at Girard point.
Agents of the railroad have been at
work in various southern cities more
than month and all have had trou-
BILE with the authorities, most of
which is cleared up, according to Of
ficials of the road here. These agents
have been hiring Negroes ranging in
age from 16 to 60 years for unskilled
work, offering from $1.50 to 81 day.
The railroad has discovered that 1t
will not end labor shortage merely to
import enough men for the immediate
need In the first batch brought from
the South about a month ago, 200 or
800 men secured through southern
employment agencies, quit their jobs
within a few weeks. These men were
employed on Improvement and con-
struction work within radius of ten
miles of Philadelphia, and according
to the railroad officials, left to accept
jobs with contractors or around muni-
tions plants. 1t is hoped that the 9TH
ers now being brought in will realize
the great opportunity being given
them and that they will "stay on the
job" instead of quitting as soon as
they get little money ahead.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-09-09
RACE CONGRESS MOVEMENT.
Meeting Should Bring Good Results,
SAYS r. w. Thompson.

r. w. Thompson, the well-known
newspaper correspondent at Washing
ton, believes the call for a national
race congress to be a move in the
right direction. In the Indianapolis
Freeman of August 12 Mr.. Thompson
says:
"The conference of Negroes. called
by Revn Byron Gunner, to consider
the condition of the race in this coun-
try, seems to be a good thing. A calm,
frank and unselfish discussion of the
Negros outlook in this country ought
to go far toward bringing about a
mutual understanding between the
races in all sections of our land.
ITO be truly effective such confer
ence must be nonpartisan, nonsec-
tartan and devoid of factionalism. Dill
fer as we may Individually on a null
titude OF mooted questions, we are one
when it comes to the fundamentals of
Negro citizenship and social justice" ="
The Colorado statesman., 1916-09-09
A FULL coLoRED TICKET.

Memphis, Tenn, Aug 21.-The Lin
coin Republican League of Tennessee,
of which R. R. Church, Jr., is pres
ident, put out an entire ticket COM
posed of colored men of the Tenth
Congressional district
Wayman Wilkerson, undertaken
and banker, was nominated for Con-
gress; B. M Roddy, cashier Solvent
Savings Bank and Trust Co., and H.
M Bomar, prominent lawyer were
nominated for the two members of
the Senate, while b. V. Burchett OF
Covington was given the place of flor
counties.
The following named men will make
the race for the Legislature: T. H.
Hayes, undertaken and banker; j. B.
Willis, real estate broker; A. e.
Clouston, planter; N F. Clowers, mer-
chant: j. T. Settle. attorney at law
o. w. Williams, merchant; Ed Lewis,
contractor; G. W. Atkins, state agent
Standard Life Insurance Company.
The nominating committee who
brought in the above names consisted
of f. M. Nesbit, DR.. U. S. Walton,
Price Galbreath, G. w. Cooper, Rev.
H. l.. Starks.
r. r. Church, Jr., the father of the
ticket, was made campaign manager.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-09-09
ADVERTISEMENT
VOTE FOR
LOUIS WAGNER.
(Secretary City and County
Republican Central Com
mittee.)
FOR STATE SENATOR.
HE REPUBLICAN r
MARY, SEPT. 18TH.


MARY, SEPT. 18TH.
Mr.. Wagner is a graduate of
the Missouri State University
served two terms as city attor-
ney of jefferson City, Mo-, and
one term as prosecuting attor-
ney of Cole county, Mo-, and
was assistant city attorney of
Denver under |. NJ. Stevens.
Mr.. Wagner was an ardent
supporter of measures for the
upbuilding of Lincoln Institute
at Jefferson City, being the
State Normal school for coIored
people; and during his resi-
dence in Missouri was a good
friend of lnman E. Page, presi-
dent of Lincoln lnstitute.s
Though a Republican, he al
ways was elected in Democratic
Missouri when a candidate.
He stands for progressive legis-
Iation without being swept off
his feet by the passing popular
gust. -
Like most men he has a fad;
law and order. The law should
be enforced SO long as it is the
law.
Politics must be made clean
and kept so. The election laws
must be revised and amended
SO as to give us a sensible eIec-
tion system.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-09-09

The opportunity will be afforded the public Tuesday for
the position of Chief Executive Of the
Republican party according present
Nicholson will be the recipient of the
peoples confidence when he will be chosen by large plurality to
the competitor in the final election for Governor of Colorado
strong whose resolution Ich den seve) makes him
the of and the for good
aid the national international
this and the of the people
Willingness
his
Nicholson the prestige of the Republican will be enhanced
by impractical visionary methods
running for the benefit of all and the
clusion Tuesday Primary
greatly people people.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-09-09
OF LEADVILLE,

Judge Charles Cavender, who product of the Quaker
Philadelphia but whom Colorado
sentative citizens cameo Colorado Springs when quite young
1872 Six afterwards he located Leadve where still
resides
thru association connection with the wonderful development
of the of Colorado years.
before the public being nominated endorsed by the Colo
RADIO Bar Association for Justice the Supreme In his
District the Fifth Judicial
the counties of Lake Eagle and Summit he has earned
whose erudtion
ety but the public general who have had the opportunity of
hearing his discussions during his years the bench
Judge Cavender from his legal training
alive the responsibility attached the position
being qualified to shoulder the will surely maintain the dignity
and honor of the office well continue the righteous
that he has always safeguarding the best interests the
enforcing the laws of the without
that will be him Tuesday by the
and throughout the State of Colorado will positive
fdence his ability be member of the highest court of the
which fact will be established by securing him the nomination
primary and returning him in the November election.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-09-09
ALABAMA NEGROES WORKING IN
CHICAGO.

Chicago, Ill.-Seventyfive Negroes
were brought to Chicago by Morris &
Company and given employment in
their stock yards. The men had been
employed in the packing houses in
Alabama.
The men are more than making
good and some of them intend bring
ing their families to Chicago for per
manent residence.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-09-09
POLLS LARGEST VOTE IN STATE
PRIMARIES.

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. Incomplete
returns of the state primaries cleo
tion show that Harry E. Davis, candi
date for the State Legislature, polled
the largest number of votes, among
the sixty-three candidates. SiXty-two
of the candidates were white.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-29

over on the bed was the other one
Jim Borden's-a girl it was. and ours
had been a boy"
Her voice broke off with a sudden
dry gurgle in her throat. As June
shrank away from her. a dawning nor
ror in her eyes. she stretched out two
worn. trembling hands in an effort to
draw the girl back.
You see. it must have been Ike
this. Jim Borden had leapcd into that
room with his heart all bursting with
love and pride. and he found his wife
dead before him. lying near the baby
in the grip. and, locking over he saw
the other woman on the bed with her
baby beside her. He took the baby
he thought was his own and went
away-whcrc. no one knew-and |
never found out-till too late"
For moment there was silence.
more compelling than sound. Sudden
ly. fingirg her arms wide, June cried
Historically.
What does it mean? Don't stop
there. Go on. Go on! What are you
trying to make me believer"
4 did as thought best at the time"
Mary went on tonclessly. weary in
heart and body from the purgatory or
deal. Mr. Travis was dead. When
Mrs. Travis came to. what coald | tell
her \ baby was there. No one but
me knew it wasn't hers. 1t would a.
killed her TO tell her. never told.
She didn't knows she doesn't know
no one knows"
And Il am" June gasped out
the words.
Mary looked steadily into her ter
riiicd eyes and grippcd her hands
firmly.
On the back Of Jim Bordcn's right
hand she said heavily. there was a
queer Red Circle-thcy called him Cir.
Gle Jim out there. Just, as later.
they"
no! No! | don't believe tim
nOt-I'm not" June Crumplcd into
4 sOhbing heap at Mary's feet.
Very gently the old woman lifted
her and held her close:
You are Jim Borden's daughter"
she declared with solcmnity that
crooked no dispute. Marked with
he crime curse. But we must guard
he secret. She must never know.
We're going to keep the secret.
trent we lamb" Mary was saving.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-29

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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-29

stared open-mouthed at her lifted
hand.
Speeches., she pointed to it. As
they watched, with unbclicving eyes.
the ring OF scarlet faded to a deep
rose. then palcd to pink. Almost i'm
mcdiatcly it vanished, leaving an I'M
blcmiShcd white surface.
At sight OF it June bent and kissed
the spot in a paroxysm of JOY.
It's gonc-it gone" she cried in
hysteric glee, and wrapped Mary in a
crushing bear hug. That's a good
sign. | believe in signs. don't YOU.
you poor. nervous. old thing. DO look
all right, in this gown? Do look pref
~ and fascinating and"
Don't be SO gay" pleaded the old
woman. fearfuIly. Somehow. it seems
50 awful for YOU to be laughing just
now. and thinking you're going to get
the best Of that man. i
June reached down graspod her
wrinkicd. trembling hands and started
whiriing her about in mad. merry
circle. laughing at her brcathIcss ex-
postUiatons. the while.
Suddonlv IN thoir wild .,-.r,,io,,,
her elbow struck a pedestal in the cor
ncr of the room. II swavrd parilously
for 4 second then topr'.I to the floor
the large case upon ii sma shiug 10 a
Thousand fragments.
The old woman eyed the shattered
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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-29

baby, always baby, to loving moth
ers and dear. foolish old nurses. But
I'm not a baby any more. Mary. Es-
pecially not since the horrible thing
that happened today. / am branded
j am guilty of-guilty of"
Hush! oh. darling. hush" She be
sought. They will hear you at the
house. You mustn't say a word about
IT any more, not even to mc--yOu
mustn't think OF it ever again. Prom
ise''
Il can't promise anything" per
sisted June. fighting 10 regain her com
posture. until you tell me. about this
marx that has so!led my hand-tcll
me what you know OF IT,"
Tn afra.1--Ia afraid" she repeat
ed weakly.
Tell me"
Twenty years. aga Nrs Travis went
West on tsiJ via ~ TRAVIS" Hald
Mary. speaking ra5...7. a. i forcing
each WORT, = paE. aux vas he
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-29
Long Lived Bulgarians

. Bulgsrians aavA ra5vfas.r.n ~
longevity. sav' london Tss-1:ss TEay
boast % possessing r,rva ~.sr5s-4r,ars
than any Other soopra m E.-,,5a
Among these - the oldes~ vr~nar 10
the world. Ms 2arba~s Us. r. Nh,
Is. Or vas quite .at0iy s+ir Eyinz A.
ner native village ~ Eavalszn, phl>h
she has never eff She ras b>,rn pF
peasant parsntage IN Wsg i7si snd
there Is 10 5oYbt sbouF he- age. 30
cause the record - ser baptism ia
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-29
look Upwards"

The spirit Of the navy remains IN
changed whatever the dangers which
confront II. | do not think can de.
scribe it better than by quoting what
was found by the Censor in the letter
Of a young bluejacket, says a writer
in the London Chronicle. Mother. it
is sometimes very hot out here when
the shells are dropping all about you
and the submarines are lowering
round, and you may strike a mine at
any minute. At first | was bit