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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Aberdeen anil Tennessee Railroad.

"Of all tho railroads, present and pros
pective, that our city has or hopes to
have, the Aberdeen & Tennessee River
railroad will be the most valuable to
her local trade and do most to advance
her commercial and manufacturing in
terests. Its completion will give Aber-
deem at once an immense transfer bust
ness in the line of lumber and timber
supplies, and op' n up to Its trade re-
gion OF country in every respect desira-
BILE and upon which it now has but a
slender hold and where it finds numer-
Gus rivals.
''The building OF this road will accen-
tuato the demand that we think is now
appreciated at headquarters for the ear
ly completion of the Aberdeen division
of the Illinois Central to Its eastern con-
nection, and we believe it will also re-
suit in the Mobile & Ohio being COM
PEELED to push its branch to tho Ala
bama coal fields, and II both Of these
prophosaes come true the Kansas City
Memphis g. Birmingham railroad may
find 1t necessary to substitute a loop
line, giving direct Abegieea connection
ior The Amory branch. Tho building OF
the Aberdeen 4 Tennessee railroad
means wealth, importance, Large popu-
lation and general and substantial pros
perity for our city.-Aberdeen Examiner
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12

LET your mind be full. aud yon ulIl
little or nothing 70 fsilnlI yo1f |51r1 .
Chicago Stapdori : : I. 'I E.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
Government Penltentiaries.

The attorney general presents detailed and
interesting statement of the important work
done under his supervision during the last
fiscal year. The ownership and management
by the government Of penitentiaries for the
confinement OF the convicted in United States
courts Of violations OF federal laws, which for
many years has been subject Of executive
recommendation. has at last, to q slight ex-
tent, been realized by the utilization Of
the abandoned military prison at Fort
Leavenworth us United States pententarv.
This Is certainly movement In the right
direction; but 1t ought to be at once supple
mented by tho rebuilding or extensive enlarge
ment Of this Impoverished prison. and the con-
struction OF at least one more to be located In
the southern states.
The New Salary System.
1t is most gratifying to note the satisfactory
results thut have followed the inauguration OF
the new system provided for by the act of
May 2s, 1875, under which certain federal off,
cials are compensated by salaries instead OF
fees. The new plan was put In operation on
the first day Of July. 1896 and already tho
great economy it enfOrces. its prevention of
abuses and Its tendency to better enforce
ment OF the laws are striliirrly apparent De-
tailed evidence Of the usefulness OF this long
delayed but now happily accomplished re-
form will be found clearly set forth III the at
t0rney generals report
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


-, nch''
mateIv related To the weIfare of our neopla n ND
the prosperity OF our nation that Il
should constantly receive the care
and encouragement Of the government,
From q small beginning 1t has grown to be
the center of agricultural Intelligence and the
tural efforts. Large sums of money are mn
nually appropriated for the maintenance OF
this department, and 1t must be confessed that
the legislation relating to il has ALWAYS been
dirrcted in the interest Of practical farming OF
properly guarded against waste and oxtraya-
sanoo, 90 Iar however as public money has
tnos "ppropIlated iairiy and sensibly 70 help
as ose Mmo actually tlll the soil, no expenditure
ns i,, n, uuun ,nIe psontably made or more gener-
MY appIo'eo Wy the people,
Exports ot Farm Products.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-12-12
Need Not Excite or Disturb Us.
OUR FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
Weakness and Vices OF Our Presen
M.fhnd

This reference to the conditions and pros
poets OF our revenues naturally suggests un
alluson to the weakness and vices OF our finan-
cal method. They have been frequently
pressed upon the attention of congress In
previous communications and the Inevitable
danger OF their continued toleraton pointed
out without now repeating these details,
can not refrain from again earnestly present.
ing the necessity Of the prompt reform OF
system opposed to every rule of sound finance
and shown by experience to be fraught with
the gravest peril and perplexity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
Facts Versus Theories.

The indiscriminate advocacy of the daily
morning bath for all who cannot be classed
as invalids or delicate children Is theory
not substantiated by experience, and there
fore liable to do great harm Many an in
dividual is relying upon the stimulation
Of the morning bath as Others are relying
upon the stimulation Of the morning
dram. and in both cases reserve power Is
being used up and physical bankruptcy
will be apt to follow. Many child Is be
ing made nervous and fretful by the bath
which the mother Is giving to counterfeit
the irritability.
If there is not prompt and complete re-
action after bath, 1t has certainly been
harmful. But the good or III effects of the
bath are not 10 be decided by the apparent
immediate results A wise, careful and
scientific watchfulness may be necessary
to decide as 10 whether the immediate gain
may not mean ultimate and irreparable
loss. -Womankind.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
PRORITE ORDER,

STATE OF MICHIGAN County of Ionia, IS
- AT a session OF the Probate court for the
County of Ionia, held at the Probate office in
City OF Ionia, on Friday the 3lst day Of Janu
airy, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-six
Present: A. Milan Willett, Judge OF Probate
In the matter OF the estate OF Michael X
Weter, deceased
On reading and filing the petition duly ver
fed, OF Emeline Il Weter, praying that admin
istration OF said estate may be granted TO her
self or some other suitable person.
Thereupon II is ordered, that Friday the
2sth day OF February next AT one O'Clock in
the afternoon, be assigned for the hearing OF
said petition, and that the heirs at law, and all
other persons interested In said estate, are re-
CURED TO appear at a session OF said court, then
to be holden at the Probate oftice in said coun
ty, and show cause. II any there be, why the
prayer OF the petitioner should not be granted
And IL is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons Interested In said
estate, OF the tendency Of said petition. and the
hearing thereof by causing copy OF this order
TO be published in the BELDING BANNER, q
newspaper printed and circulated ia said couu-
" OF Ionia, three successive weeks previous o
said day of hearing.
"a true copy a. MILAN WIILETT,
Judge of Probate
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
Esedins the baby.

Babies are put through some very try
Ing processes Thousands OF them are
literally fed 10 death A medical statisti-
clan who knows what he Is talking about
saws that for one case Of actual starvation
or suffering from lack OF food there are
10. 900 babies that are positively stuffed
ont of existence. Their mothers and
nurses-bless their ARE so anxious
that the little ones shall lack for nothing
that they force food upon them when they
do not need il and use every inducement
20 make them take IL when they know
they have hal enough Among the chief
causes of disease among children are too
frequent fecdings, too much food, and that
In a highly concentrated state.
1t is only wise and safe dispensation
of Providence that the little feed basket
doesn Z burst outright The food provided
by nature is not concentrated, and an or
binary feeding Of the prepared predigested
and preunfitted diet upon which most
children are supposed TO live would make
three or four feelings such as nature in
tended for them Have very little fear OF
giving the baby 100 little Almost with
out exception they are overfed and started
out on their career handicapped with dis
ordered digestions, the result Of too much
concentration in their regular diet. New
York Ledger.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
"It's Done, Sir"

One day an employer said to youth
beginning life as "A clerk, ".Iow, tomorrow
that cargo of cotton must be got out and
weighed, and we must have regular nc
count of it -
He was "A young man OF energy. This
was the first time he had been intrusted
to superintend the execution Of this work.
He made his arrangements overnight, and
spoke To the men about their carts and
horses. He resolved to begin very early in
the morning, and he instructed the labor
ers TO be ready at 4:30. His master came
in, and, seeing him sitting in the count
ing house, looked very black, supposing
that his commands had not been executed.
~ thought, said the master, you
were told To get out that cargo this morn
ingY"
II is all done, sir, a" said the young
man, and here is the account OF IL. F"
He never looked behind him from that
moment-never! His character was fixed
confidence was established He was found
TO be the man to do the thing with prompt
ness He very soon came TO be- one who
could not be spared. He was as necessary
to the firm as any of the partners M ont
real Star
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
The Corset,a Mission

A corsetless woman is rarely beautiful
unless she keeps her figure trim by much
exercise. The moment that is stopped un-
seemly stoutness about the hips and stom
ach creeps in unawares, and in old age my
lady Is fsr from graceful.
The woman of today il not slave TO
her corset, however Above all else, she
is the essence of grace, and tightly laced
corset would soon spoil that The corset
which She wears sits snug on the figure
and Is comfortable and soft Never a hard
imitation bone wearies my lady. When
the wearer can afford il, the corset Is
made to order, being as carefully fitted AS
any dress
The correct corset, even when bought
ready made, should have bones running
to V at the bottom. 1t should be very
short Don't be guilty of buying high
corset under any circumstances If you
have any regard for your appearance. =
Exchange
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
A TRANSFORMATION.

The ordinary pine kitchen table Is a
thing of possibilities. A kitchen table was
recently made fit for reception room
nfter this fashion: IL was first covered
with coat of white paint After that was
dry white enamel was put on. Over the
top of the table was carefully pasted a Gov
er of old rose plush, caught here and there
with silver thumb nails Beneath the ia
BILE and about foot from the floor shelf
was built This was also painted white.
Magazines, books and papers were piled
upon this shelf On the table itself there
was a big rose colored blotter with its
edges capped with pink and white Dresden
3hina To make the writing table prao-
teal affair as well as thing OF beauty
there were inkstands, pen tray, mucilage
bottle, hand blotter, stampbox, letter rack
and penholder, all in white Dresden china,
scattered with tiny pink rosebuds.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
". L. nenedIet & 90. Fielding. Mich.
lMORTG4GE SALE.

nEFAULT having been made in the condi-
- tions OF a certain mortgage made and exc
cuted by Charles y CuSick ana Esther l.. Gu
sick his wife, OF the village Of spring Arbor
Mich to Edwin II wilson OF the townshipof
Otisco Ionia county. Mich dated the 18th day
OF May, A D.. 1895 and recorded IN the office OF
the Register OF Deeds for the County of Ionia,
and State OF Michigan, on the 10Th day OF May,
A. ID 1895 in Liber g6, OF Mortgage on page 238
and whereas the amount claimed To be due on
said mortgage at the date of this notice is Nine
Hundred ana Eighteen Dollars, 1918 CO., and
an attorney fee OF Twenty Five Do lars (S25. 0OD
provided for IN said mortgage. and no suit or
proceedings at law or in equity have been in
stituted TO recover the amount so claimed TO be
due, or any part thereof, notice is therefore
hereby given that on Tuesday, the oath day OF
March A. D, 1896, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. OF said
day, at the south front OF the Court House in
the City of Ionia, in said county Of Ionia, and
State OF Michigan, (that being the place OF
holding the circuit court of said county,, bv vir
tue of the power OF sale contained in said mort
gage which has become operative by reason OF
default made and in pursuance OF the statute
in such case made ard provided, there Will be
sold at public auction to the highest bidder,
the premises described in said mortgage, or so
much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy
the amount due upon said mortgage. together
with all costs and charges OF sale. interest and
provided for in said mortgage and authorized
by statute, to.wit;
The north one half "a OF lotsrone hundred
and fifty eight, 1851, and one hundred and fifty
nine. 1881 OF Moons plat of the village NOW
city, of Fielding, Michigan, according TO the re-
corded plat thereof
Dated. Belding, Mich, Dec 2ith, A D.. 1895.
EDWIN II. WILSON, Mortgage.
n. l.. NANBENstHOTEN,
Attorney for Mortgagee
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
The Successful Hostess.

Whatever the aesthetic or sensuous at
fractions the ultimate fact Is that when
people assemble socially they meet to talk.
In popular definition "sociable" means
conversation" and ''unsocial' means
silence The success Of any social gath
ering will be largely decided by the pre-
vailing spirit of the conversation. And
in this more than in any other feature of
the occasion, the personality of the hostess
should appear No matter how many
gifted conversationalists there may be
present she should not permit an outsider
to create the atmosphere of the house.
Even the most diiiident woman, who glides
unobtrusively through throng elsewhere,
should courageously assert herself when
the responsibility of entertaining rests
upon her In her admirable fearlessness
she may recall the terse self announcement
of Rob Roy, My foot Is on my native
heath, and my name is MacGregor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
'CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
wILLIe,s DUCKS.
notwithstanding MIR. Peter Green Lou Go
the Hat and Dress.

Notwithstanding MIR. Peter Green Lou Got
the Hat and Dress.
"Oh, Willie, what have you got in your
hatY" asked little Lou, running To meet
her brother, who was bringing something
very carefully in his straw hat
wild ducks eggs--ten Of them" said
Willie, showing them TO her. II am GO
Ing 10 make my hen hatch them. She Is
no the nest now.
Willie put the eggs under his hen, and
In due time ten lovely little ducks were
Matched. which he showed to all passers-
by. One of his friends, who was an old
hunter, told Willie that these ducks would
bring him lot of money and ought To
sell for ~ pair.
Then Lou shall have a new hat and
dress, - said Willie and his little sister
clapped her hands with joy.
Many people came To see the ducks, and
when they were nearly halt grown, Willie
saw man coming one day, with basket
on his arm
This was Peter Green, who owned the
land where the nest was found. He had
agreed to let Willie take the eggs, thinking
that they were spoiled, but when he heard
OF the pretty ducks he concluded to claim
half of them.
"Oh. Mr. Green you know you said
that | might have the eggs because /
found them said poor Willie, almost
ready TO cry.
Il said that, as none of my hens were
setting, you might put the eggs under
yours. but did not meal to give you all
the ducks. Come you may have half,
and that will pay you for your trouble.
Willie could no help giving up half his
ducks. for his mother said he must do 1t
If Mr. Green claimed them. When he saw
them carried away in the basket, he had
to swallow his tears.
Never mind Lou, he said bravely,
seeing that his little sister was crying,
we will sell the rest when they are old
enough, and you shall have your hat and
| dress after all
He was rewarded for making the best of
! his troubles for "a kind gentleman who
heard the story and fancied the ducks paid
as much for the five as Willie had expected
tn get for ten M. Il. Hunter in Our Little
| Ones,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
ARMAND RnsENTHAL.

IL suited his convenience. He next turned
up at Berlin, where as was the case in
Paris, he moved in the best society. His
greatest successes appear TO have been with
the wives of literary men. At Berlin he
served the novelist Paul Lindau precisely
a. he had Sacher Masoch Mime Lindau is
sister OF Lii Lehman He brought her
TO Paris, changed his name to st. Cere
and made for himself u position there. His
wife obtained divorce from him.
In Paris st. Cere became a popular
writer for lie Figaro, familiar figure at
every premiere of opera and theater, fro
quenter of elegant salons in Paris,
habitue at the clubs, an courant with ev
erything relating to politics arts, letters,
society, not to mention other matters less
respectable
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13

Turpentine is the best friend housekeep-
srs have, and supply should always be
kept on hand 1t is good for burns, excel
lent for corns, good for rheumatism and
sore throat and a quick remedy for fits or
commissions.
1t is a sure preventive against moths, a
few drops rendering garments safe from
such invasion during the summer.
IL drives away ants and bugs from store
rooms and corners by putting few drops
on the shelves. 1t e6ectually destroys
bugs and Injuries neither furniture nor
clothing.
For cleaning paint add spoonful to a
pail of warm water. A little in the suds on
washday makes washing easier.-North-
west Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
PROBfTE ORDER.

STATE OF MICHIGAN. County OF Ionia, IS
- Al a esslon of the Probate court for the
county OF Ionia, held 40 the Probate oficc in the
city of lonia, on MONDAY the 27th day OF
January IN the year one thousand eight hund-
red and ninety.SiX
Present. A. Milan Wilett, Judge OF Probate
In the matter OF the estate OF George A
Wright, deceased
on reading and Thing the petition duly verified
OF William a. Wright praying that administra
ton OF said estate may be granted To himself or
some other suitable person
Thereupon IL - ordered, that Monday. the Path
day Of February next az ten o'clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing OF said pet:
ton, and that the heirs az law, and all other
persons interested IN said estate. are required
TO appear at "a session Of said court, then TO be
holden at the Probate office a. said county, and
show cause IL any there be, why the prayer OF
the petitioner should not be granted And IL is
further ordered. that SAID petitioner give notice
TO The persons Interested In said estate. of the
tendency OF said petition. and the hearing
thereof by causing copy Of this order TO be
published in the RELDING BANNER news
paper printed and circulated in said county OF
Ionia three successive weeks previous 10 said
DAY OF hearing. A. MILAN WIILETT.
"a true copy.) Judge OF Probate.
--
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13

A thrifty palm growing in pot will
often add as much TO the decoration Of n
room as handsome piece of furniture.
Especially is this the case when they are
large and wide spreading They are easily
grown and are beautiful for a corner or
bay window or dining room. They
should be planted in deep pots and should
be kept free from dust. This may be ac-
complished by frequently wiping the
leaves with "a damp cloth Palms need
plenty Of water and should be so placed
that they may have the light upon all
their leaves, although too much sunlight
Is not desirable,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13

On visiting ireland the great traveller
Livingstone was much feted. In Dublin
at dinner party he happened TO be placed
next to literary lady who was very
stout woman. She worried him greatly
about the language of the savage cannibals
among whom he had managed to live and
wanted 20 know the sound Of their Ian
guagc. He spoke a sentence of 1t TO satisfy
her, and she answered, Being translated,
what does that meanr' IL MEANS" ne
replied, THEW IS great cutting on
-ou.'"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
A PARIS SENSATION.
The RsscsIly Record of "A brilliant Jour
nalist Exposed.

Among the precious band of blackmail.
ers who bounded the late Max Lebaudy to
his death and are now under arrest In
Paris charged with swindling, is one
whose name is familiar to American read
ers as Jacques IT. Cere, "a cable correspond
ent attached To great New York news
paper.
st. Cere is not St Cere at all, but Ar.
mand Rosenthal, rascally German Jew,
whose unsayory record is now being IN
earthc pin Paris. His debut In journalism
began in Leipsic as collaboration In maya
zine edited by the celebrated Sacher Ma.
soch Rosenthal-fur at this time he used
his own name-complimented his employ
er's taste by making "A pleasure trip with
his wife in Italy and Switzerland. As
might be expected, he abandoned her when
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
A simple Card Trick.

Take an ordinary visiting card One
that is rather stiff is best for the purpose
Bend the ends so that you can stand IL on
a table. n EN- ask your friends To blow
IL over. They will find it almost impos-
sibe unless they know the trick 1t
consists in blowing sharply, but not too
violently, on the table about an inch from
either end OF the cnrd
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
A Nine-year-old Heroine.

There is little girl years old In Bris
toll, Conn, who has been granted bronze
medal for saving life by the Connecticut
Humane society Her name is Grace
Colvin, and she was playing with another
little girl when n sand bank caved in and
buried her companion. Instead Of run
ming away she staid and dug away the
sand from the little girls face SO that she
could breathe -Poughkeepsie Eagle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13

OF Fort Wayne, Ind, writes on Nov. 20, 1894
81 was afflicted for forty years with heart
trouble and suffered untold agony had
weak, hungry spells, and my heart would
palpitate so hard, the pain would be so acute
and torturing, that / became so weak ana
nervous could not sleep. was treated by
several physicians without relief and gave
M ever being well again. About two years
ago commenced using DIR. Miles Remedies.
one bottle OF the Heart Cure stopped all
heart troubles and the Restorative Nervine
did the restand now | sleep soundly and at
tend 10 my household and social duties with
out any trouble.
Sold by druggists. Book sent free. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart Ind.
DR.. Miles Remedies Restore Health.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
DEAR GRANDMA

DEAR GRANDMA
lie writod you letter. ! guess twill be n
s'prisc.
I've tried TO write ii bold and plain, so il won't
tire your eyes.
I've put it in velope just like the big folks
do
With IA stamp upon one corner, and 'rected IL
to you,
And if you hear "A tapping or any 'sterious
knocks
It's only me a-dropping my letter in your box.
Christian Work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
The Little Maids Reply.
IA true incident. |

/ true incident.
The little maiden opened wide the door
To let the honored Washington depart.
The great sOuled general, her mothers friend
The first in war, in peace, in every heart
" A better Office TO you, dear" said he
And placed his hand benignly on her head
With curtsey quaint and reverent, smiling
glance
"Yes sir; to let you in" she archly said.
Charles Lee in st. Nicholas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
Anne Brad.treet.

The first original composition printed in
America was brought out by woman,
Mrs Anne Bradstreet wife OF Simon
Bradstreet, governor Of Massachusetts,,
and daughter OF the celebrated Thomas
Dudley. She published volume of poems
In 1910, one year after the first printing
press was set up at Cambridge, Mass.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-02-13
Make. All the Burglars. Tools.

1t is said that all the burglars jimmies
in London are made by one man, who is
we'll known to the police, but cannot be ar.
rested. ~ his work Is not contrary to law
Besides il is very convenient to be able TO
trace his customers