Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-11-28

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leave all this be
hind and HE ourselves to a section
where we should find the air mild, balmy
and springlike. However, we were pro
vided for cold weather and it was lucky
we were. BY the time we had reached
a little the other side of Lansing the
snow had all disappeared and we saw
no more OF it, but at no point on the
trip have we found good heavy winter
wraps uncomfortable except possibly
two or three hours in the middle of the
day when one was where the sun beat
upon them fairly We did see quite a
number of darky children going about
barefooted but certainly think it must
have been rather from a lack of ability
to purchase shoes than from any sense
of pleasure or enjoyment.
But to go back, Detroit was duly
reached and having some hours to
spare after securing a sleeping car
berth for Cincinnati, we go up town
and naturally our steps wander in the
direction of the Journal building where
the recent frightful accident took place.
As we stand there and gaze upon the
fearful and significant gap in this block
by the dim and iickering light given
by surrounding electric lights, what
feeling of awe comes over us impossi-
bic for pen to describe. Here two
score of lives were snuffed out in a mo-
ment and without the slightest warn
ing, and most OF them, too, Just
entering upon young man and young
womanhood. We afterward passed
over battleields where thousands of
soldiers were slain, out they failed to
produce the same feeling that was felt
here.
Tuesday morning, just in time for
breakfast, we arrive in Cincinnati and
proceed at once to the Burnet House.
which was headquarters for members
OF the Buckeye State Press Association
and their Michigan friends who had
been invited to join with them in this
meeting, during their stay in the Queen
city. This hotel is one of the Oldest in
the city but such is the excellence of
its management and cuicine that it
holds its place in the front rank in
spite of many newer rivals. The en-
tire forenoon was consumed in renew
ing old friendships and making new
ones, issuing badges and transporta-
ton TO Atlanta, etc.
From noon until after midnight the |
party were the guests of the Enquirer, |
greatest newspaper, and |
SO well was the duty performed that it |
was matter of universal regret that
we had not several days to spend view
ing the beauties and interesting fea-
lures of this city. To commence with. !
before we could finish our dinner, the I
sweet strains from Weber's great mill
tary band greeted our ears and inform
ed us that the Enquirer committee was
ON hand promptly First. we visited
the Chamber of Commerce where we
were welcomed on change by Vice-pres-
ldent VIM. McCallister, and also
listened to "A happy speech of welcome
from Mayor Caldwell. f. A. Meigs of
Detroit responded and 7. W. Crissey
Of Midland. Mich, added few timely
Gifts engine house was next inspect
ed and from there to the magnificent
,ity hall, which citizens of the city
proudly informed US was the handsom-
est in the country. After viewing it,
we felt no inclination to dispute the
'laim. Then street cars were boarded
md we went out to the Geological
gardens Considerable time was spent
lere and much more could have been
With profit. A luncheon was served
four and five, including
LIBERAL supply of the Moerlein Brewing
%. 5 fine beer which competent Judges
pronounced unexcelled Mr.. John
Joetz, Jr.. the vice-president Of this
company, was also most active in look
NC after the pleasure and comfort of
he members of our party. In the
evening the courtesies OF Robnson's
'pera house and Peoples theatre were
extended to us and most all attended
he entertainment at either one place ,
'r the other. Before retiring. .
learly all visited the Enquirer Office ,
md saw the type setting machines. Of ,
which they have thirty, in operation ,
md learned something about how
-reat daily like the Enquirer is made.
Promptly on the stroke of the hour
appointed. Q O'Clock Wednesday morn
ng, our special train consisting of !
even Pullman coaches, baggage ear ,
md engine, pulled out Of the Cincinnati