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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
Unfortunate Omission.

One of the most singular instances of
punishment for an oversight was that
shown by the commitment of an alma
nae maker to the Bastille in l717
1t was made out by order of the Duke
of Orleans, regent during the minority
of Louis V of France, and read as fol
lows:
Laurence d Henry. for disrespect to
King George i in not mentioning him
in his almanac as king of Great Brit
ain. +"
How long this unlucky almanac max
er remained in prison is unknown. The
register of the Bastille, examined at the
time of the revolution, failed to throw
any light OH the subject. Youth 8
Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
Zebra Culture.

On several South African farms ex-
periments have been tried with Bur.
chell's zebra. The zebras become as
tame as ponies, and are readily broken
in for draft work. The object of their
tanners has been to breed a mule which
like the zebra, is proof against the
tsetse fly. The zebras themselves run
we'll enough in a mule team, though
they cannot stand overdriving Lon.
don Spectator
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
The Winters Vogue In Furs.

1t is predicted that for the winter the
furs most in vogue will be chinchilla,
sable, marten sable in the dark shades
sealskin, astrakhan and that peculiar
variety of astrakhan called brett
schwartz (still born lamb, an exqui-
sitely soft skin like MORE velvet, which
is specially adapted for the blouses and
jackets, which will be really the novel
ties of the season The long cloaks in
cline rather to the redingote shape, al
though they are straight in front.
In fur lined garments the upper part
of the bodice alone is lined with fur.
Again, the cloak is merely trimmed
with fur, and again, the fur lines it en-
tirely Green, heliotrope or dark red
cloth or velvet, developed in long cloaks
and lined or trimmed with fur, special
ly obtain for women who are tall and
slender Beautiful collars, Jokes and
neck pieces of various shapes are devel-
oped in fur, to be worn over cloth
coat or dress and accompanied by mutt
of and toque decorated with the same
fur.-Ladies Home Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
AN IMMENSE DYNAMO.
SIXTY FEET IN HEIGHT FROM BASE
TO CROWN
The Largest Dynamo In the World and
Has Three Times the Voltage of the
Great Generators at Niagara Falis-The
Brooklyn Electric Light station.

The largest dynamo in the world in
point of mere size is soon to be installed
in the new station of the Brooklyn Ed
ison Illuminating company. 1t will
stand 60 feet in height from crown TO
base and will produce electricity at a
higher pressure or voltage than any 9TH
er generator now in existence.
When Coney Island and other outly-
ing parts of Kings county were annexed
to Brooklyn, the Edison Illuminating
company began to prepare for distrib-
uting the electrical current through its
territory, containing 70 square miles.
There were two ways in which this
might be done One was to erect small
central stations wherever convenient to
supply the surrounding area within q
radius of one or two miles. The other
plan, which was the one finally adopt
ed, was to build very large central
station at tidewater and distribute the
current from it at high pressure to sub
stations, where it could be reduced to
the low voltage suitable for the Edison
system of arc and incandescent lighting
This latter plan had the obvious advan-
tages of requiring smaller number of
men, of a more economical production
Of current from large dynamos, and of
a great saving in the cost of transporta-
ton for coal
The new dynamo, which is now al
most completed at the works OF the
General Electric company at Schenecta-
dy, is only the first of several of similar
size which are TO be constructed. Its
capacity may be judged from the fact
that its output of current would be
sufficient to keep 5000 incandescent
lamps burning at the same time. The
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
Largest Steam Power Plant.

The largest steam power plant in the
world, it is stated, will be erected by
the Metropolitan Traction company,
New York city The five north and
south and the two crosstown street
operated by the company are
to be run by electric current furnished
from this one central station, which is
expected to have total capacity of 20, :
600 horsepower. The location has been
selected ON the water front, thus avoid
ing carriage of coal and ashes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
Put Her Lessons Into Practice.

Miss Susan w. Randall, daughter Of
the late Samuel j. Randall of Philadel-
phia, proved awhile ago the true mean
ing of first aid to the injured She was
driving along street in Utica, where
she was visiting. when George ID. Fra
zier, veteran soldier, was run over by
the electric cars, which severed his legs
below the knees. There were several at
tendants and inmates upon the veranda
OF the Whitesboro sanitarium, in front
of which the accident occurred, but they
seemed too Mortified to offer any assist
ance to the injured man. Miss Randall
sprang from the carriage and, examin-
ing Frazier's wounds, called for help
from the sanitarium Receiving no at.
tention, she rushed into the yard, and,
cutting down tee clothesline, she bound
mp the limbs, stopping the flow of blood
She afterward assisted at the amputa-
ton. and the physicians declare the
man owes his life to her prompt action
Unless a man Is open TO conviction you
Ia A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
TeIenhonio Klondikera.

Here's one from Chicago: Five young
men whose objective point is Alaska
will use telephones. When they reach
Alaska, they will rig up five wired
telephone They will then separate
each man taking wire. AS soon as one
strikes lead which gives promise of
panning out well the others can be
summoned, and each will be able to To-
cate the find by following the right
wire. Electrical Review.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11

with mems hearts, and especially with
the emperor's. All the glory and the
glitter and the splendor of those days
have fled. Only the stark memory of it
is left, and the once lovely comtesse is
now old and ugly and disabled. She re-
sides in quiet street in Paris and is
without friends or relatives and is poor
and pitifully disabled Her blinds are
always drawn. If she ventures out, it is
always in closed cab, and she leads
the life of recluse, living on the mem
cries of the past She reigned queen
for years-a queen of beauty, with all
men at her feet. New York Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
How u flake a Fortune.

When old Zaci ariah Fox, the great
merchant OF Liverpool, was asked by
what means he had contrived to realize
so large fortune as he possessed, his
reply was:
Friend, by one article, in which
thou mayst deal. too, if thou pleasest-
civility "-Golden Days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
Roentgen Ray Improvement.

With the latest improved apparatus
for creating the Roentgen rays room
can be illuminated and objects made
visible at distance of 81 feet from the
apparatus
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
New School Chair.

A new school chair can be raised at
any height or set at any angle by means
of clamp and thumbscrew in the base
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
Grand Rapids a. Indiana TX. X.

The G. r. & 1. Michigan in summer" con
tanning maps, views and descriptions of Mich
gan Summer Resorts, sent on application to
G.. l.. LOCKWOOD, G. II. & II. A.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
COMTESSE DE CASTiGLIONE,
Once the Greatest Beauty In France, Now
Old. Ugly and Deserted.

When the second empire was in the
height of its glory, there were many
marvelously beautiful women collected
at the court of Napoleon and Eugenie,
but the most beautiful of them all w;
that peerless creature the Comtessc s
Oastiglione. who played such h;,gc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
HeIpfnl Words.

Florence Nightingale once wrote these
helpful words: ITO all women l would
say look upon your work, whether it be
an accustomed or an unaccustomed work,
as a trust conflded to you. This will keep
you alike from encouragement and from
presumption, from idleness and from over
taxing yourself Where God leads the way
he has bound himself to help you go tho
way.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
NOTICE.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on two rs
cent bottles OF Baxter's Mandrake Bit
tiers, if it fails to cure constipation, bill
iousness, sick headache, or any Of the
diseases for which it is recommended.
We also guarantee one bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
w. |. BENEDICT,
w. n. BUTT,
FISK BANGS,
HOLMES q CONNELL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11

A cold church can only be warmed
by ire that comes from Heaven.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11

Strong men have wills; weak men
have wishes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
'HE|NFLUENCE

the Mother shapes the course
unborn generate on s-goes
ounding through all the
yes and enters the confines of
Eternity. With what care, there
gre, should the Expectant Moth
4 be guarded, and how great the
efort be to ward off danger and
lake her life joyous and happy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
'lOTHER'S FRIEND
allays all
Nervous
ness, re-
lieves the
Headache
and N a u
sea, and SO
fully pre-
DareS the

|Sstem that Childbirth is made easy
|sd the time of recovery short
Pied many say stronger after
nan before confinement" 1t in
Pres safety to life of both moth
n and child. All who have used
Mothers Friend" say they will new
Il be without it again. No other
H,medy robs confinement fits pain
\ customer whose wife used Mothers Friend.
|tys that IL she had to go through the ordeal
ain, and there were but four bottles to he
i,tained, and the cost was $4,000 per bottle he
|,puld have them" GEO. LAYTON, Dayton, Ohio
mt by Mail, on receipt of price, S100 PER BOT
LIE Book To EXPECTANT MOTHERS"
JAILED free upon application, containing val
tble information and voluntary testimonials
Ar 6RApFiELp REGULATOR CO., ATLANTA. G..
SOLO BY AL DRUGGISTS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11

The BANNER and the Detroit Weekly
Tribune one year $l.35.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11

Unless man is open TO conviction you
can't shut him up with your argument.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
DETPOIT June "a, 1897.
CO. RAPIDS g. WESTERN r. r.

Additional train leave Greenyille for Belding
at 200 m. Leave Bedding for Greenville at
7:20 D. IN.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-05
TARIFF CHANGES.
Mckinley still Believes in His Pro-
tective Policy.

The country is clearly opposed to anv need-
less additions to the subject zof~internal taxa
ton, except in time of war; and, is commit
ted by Its latest popular utterance to the
system of tariff taxation. There can be no
misunderstanding, either,s about the principle
upon which this tariff taxatiDRz he lev
led Nothing has ever BEEN made palmer at
a general election than that the controlling
principle is the raising Of revenue on inn
ports IN jealous care for American interests
and American labor The people have de-
clared that such legislation Should be had as
Will give ample protection and encourage
ment to the Industries and the deveIonnent
OF our country. 1t is, therefore earnestly
hoped and expected that congress Will at
the earliest practicable moment enact rev
enue legislation that shall be fair, reasonable.
conservative and just, and which, while sup
plying sufhclent revenue for-publc purposes
VIII still be signally beneficial and helpfui
TO every section, and every enterprise of the
people. To this policy we are all of what
ever party firmly bound by the voice of the
people-a power vastly more potential than
the expression of any political platform The
paramount duty of congress is to stop de-
hclences by the restoration of that protective
legislation, which has always been the firmesf
prop OF the treasury. The passage of such
law or laws would strengthen the credit
or the government, both at home and abroad
and go far towards stopping the drain unon
the gold reserve held for the redemption of
our currency, which has been heavy and
well nigh constant for several years
In the revision of the tariff espacial at
tentlon should be given to the re-enactment
ana extension OF the reciprocity principle OF
the law of $780, under which so great
stimulus was given to foreign trade in
new and advantageous markets for our sur
Pius agricultural and manufactured products
Inc brief trial given this legislation amply
ldstlhes further experiment and additional
discretionary power in the making of com
merclal treaties, the end in view always II
De the opening of new markets for the prod
ucts OF our country by granting concessions
TO the products of other lands that we needed
ana cannot produce ourselves and which do
not involve any loss of labor. to our own peo-
pie, but tend to increase theiSeemployment
The depression of the pastSfour years has
fallen with especial severity upon the great
body of the country and uponCnone more than
the holders of small FARMS Agriculture has
langulshed and labor suffered. The revival
OF manufacturing will be ARIEL eff to both. No
portion Of our populationsis more devoted to
the institutions of free goyeEnent, nor more
loyal in their support, while none bears more
cheerfuliy or fully its proper share in the
maintenance OF the goverRfnsnt, or is better
entitled tc its wise and liberal care
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-05

they waited patiently. delay after
Mr. Mckinley had delivered his in
augural occurred, owing to the fact
that 1t was deemed advisable for Presi-
dent Mckinley to partake of lunch at
the capitol before resuming the pro-
cession back to the White House.
whence he had emerged private citi-
zen earlier in the day, instead of fol-
lowing the former custom and hating
the parade while he took lunch at the
White House.
AS President Mckinley and ex-Presl-
dent Cleveland. arm-in-a arm, emerged
from the capitol after their lunch. the
cavalry bCglers sounded a salute. the
troopers came to present arms" and
the great throngs pressed forward to
catch glimpse of the new president
Cheer on cheef went up, frightening
the horses and making some confusion
in bringing forward the handsome
turnout which was to bear the presi-
Dental party to the White House
Mr.. Mckinley took the rear seat on
the left, with Mr.. Cleveland beside him
on the right. On the front seat were.
Senator Sherman muffied In a fur
collar, and Senator Mitchell from Wis
cons1n.
Marshal Porter gave the word to adj
vance. the troopers swung into COM
pany front. followed by the presidential
carriage drawn by four sleek bays. 1t
was one continuous ovation from the
start
The president raised his hat tina
and again, bowling and smiling his
acknowledgements. From windows, roofs
and trees rang continuous cheers. while
flags and handkerchiefs- were waved In
demonstrative greetings. Mr.: @McKin-
Continued ON Seventh Page.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-05

and protection. Legislation helpful to the
producer is beneficial to all. The depressed
condition of industry the farm and in the
mine and factory has lessened the ability of
the people to meet the demands upon them
and they rightfully expect that not only
system Of revenue shall be established that
will secure the largest income with the least
burden, but that every means will be taken
to decrease, rather than4 Increase, our public
expenditures. y, s.t
Using. 1t will take timeTto restore the pros
perity of former years. If we cannot
promptly attain it, we can ,resolutely turn our
faces in that direction and aid its return by
friendly legislation. However troublesome
the situation may appear, congress will not,
am sure, be fond lacking in disposition or
ability to relieve it, far legislation
do so. The restoration of confidence and the
revival of business, which men Of all parties
SO much desire, depend more largely upon the
prompt, energetic and Intelligent action of
congress than upon any other single agency
affecting the situation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-05
MINNESOTANS THERE.
North Star People Quite Numerous
at the inaugural Ball.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Minnesota was
we'll represented at the inaugural ceremon res
and ball today and this evening There is
quite a number of Minnesota people here
but comparatively few are to be found around
the hotels. This is accounted for by the fact
that nearly all have friends or relatives in
the city. Among the North Star people who
had tickets to the inaugural ball were: Mr.
l.. Hubbard, Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Hunt, Mr.
and Mrs. A. II. Burke. Mr.. and Mrs. George
B. Arnold Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Hall, Capt.
and Mrs. DAVIS, Senator and Mrs. Nelson
Representative and Mrs. Tawney, Representa-
tive and Mrs. McCleary, Mr.. and Mrs Julius
A. Schmahl, Representative and Mrs Heat
wole, Col and Miss Evelyn Kiefer Repre-
sentative and Miss Susan Fletcher Repre-
sentative and Mrs Page Norris Representa-
tive F. M Eddy, Representative Stevens
Frank NJ. Reed, Hon. A. G. Wedge Gen J
NJ. Diment, Col. S. Listoe and daughter Hon
Albert Berg, Hon. Frank Edmund Hon. D.
M. Sullivan, John Goodnow Edgar Ellis. Prof
w. M. Christie, w. II. Boyd. Prof L. s.
Swenson. w. R. Severns, James r. Dassen
f. S. Goodrich, John Dysart, John ]. Boobar
F. H. Hayes, H. L. Hicks, Fanny Powers. Dr.
Andrews. DR.. Elliott, Tim E. Byrnes A. P
LoOmis. Ed. Hendrickson, Joe Plummer, Geo
B. Winship and wife, of Grand Forks; Fred
Drury, of Winnipeg; DR.. c. e. Persons of
Marshall; DR.. Hunt, of Mortified; Mr.. and
Mrs J. d. Kenyston, Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Novel; Nj. P Curtis, OF lie Sueur: L. A.
Dillmore, of Spokane. and many Others
Several elaborate ball gowns were worn
by the ladies Of the Minnesota delegation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-05
SPECIAL SESSION.
Present Needs Require That Com
Eress BE Called.


The condition Of the public treasury, as has
been indicated, demands the immediate con-
sideration of congress. 1t alone has the DOW
er to provide revenues for the government.
Not to convene it under such circumstances
view in other sense than the neglect
OF plain duty. l do not sympathze with
the sentiment that congress in session is
dangerous to our general business interests.
It's members the agents of the people and
the execution Of the sovereign will, should
not operate an injury but benefit There
could be no better time to put the govern
ment upon a sound financial and economic
basis than now. The people have only recent
ly voted that should be done, and nothing
is more binding upon the agents of their will
than the obligation Of immediate action.
1t has always seemed to me that the post
ponement Of the meeting of congress until
more than year after it has been chosen,
deprives congress too often of the inspiration
OF the popular will, and the country OF the
corresponding benefits. 1t is evident there
fore, that to postpone action in the presence
Of so great a necessity would be unwise on
the part Of the executive, because unjust to
the interests Of the people. Our actions now
will be freer from mere partisan considera-
ton than If the question of tariff revision
postponed until the regular session of con-
gresS. We are nearly two years from a con-
gressional election, and politics cannot so
greatly distract II such contest was
Immediately pending. We can approach the
problem calmly and periodically without
fearing It's effect upon an early election. Our
fellow citizens who disagree with us upon the
character Of this legislation prefer to have the
question settled now, and perhaps settled so
reasonably as to insure great permanence.
Again, whatever action congress may take
VIII be given fair opportunity for trial be-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-05

and, when they stepped on the raised
platform, Mr.. Mckinley felt called
upon to acknowledge the reception by
bowling right and left. He then took
a seat in the big leather chair. The
press against the stand was so terrific
that women screamed with pain, and
several tainted
Meantime the procession from the
senate continued. The senators, well
dressed and imposing, followed by the
more nondeScript members of the
house, sifted into their seats Then
came the dignified and pompous dip
lomatic corps, rigid with gold braid and
af1ame with ribbons, headed by the
British ambassador. The gold plate
boots and shining swords, were enough
to pale the splendors of any spectac-
ular drama.
The governors Of states, the general
Of the army and the admiral Of the
navy with the officers VINO had re-
ceived the thanks of congress, all re-
splendent in full uniform, made up
the rear, and were closely followed by
the distinguished assemblage Of men
and women who crowded the senate
galleries.
All this time, 10000 people werA
straining to keep up the constant and
tremendous applause while Mr.. Nc
Kinley surveyed the crowd, occasion
ally looking aloft at the boys on the
dome, he smiled and bowed.
Then Mr. Mckinley arose and I'M
covered while Chief Justice Fuller. in
his flowing robes, administered the oath
in the presence of that tremendous
multitude. The new president kissed
the large gilt-edged bible presented by
the bishops of the African Methodist
church to seal his oath
Holding the manuscript of his inau-
gural in one hand he turned to the
multitude of people, and lifting up his
hand as if in admonition for order
he began his inaugural address.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-05

methods rather than by force of arms-and
since it presents to the world the glorious
example Of reason and peace, not passion
and war, controlling the relations between
two of the greatest nations of the world, an
example certain to be followed by Others I
respectfully urge the early action Of the SEN
ate thereon, not merely as a matter of policy,
but as a duty to mankind
The importance and moral influence Of the
ratification of such treaty can hardly be
overestimated in the cause Of advancing
civilization. 1t may well engage the best
thought Of the statesmen and people and
every country, and l cannot but consider it
fortunate that~it was reserved to the United
States to have the leadership in so grand
work. 1t has been the uniform practice of
each president to avoid, as far as possible
the converting of congress in extraord mary
session. 1t is an example. which under ord-
nary circumstances and in the absence of a
public necessity, is to be commended. But
failure to convene the representatives Of
the people in congress in extra session when
it involves neglect Of a public duty, places
the responsibility of such neglect upon the
executive himself