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rim. The other set is secured to the
points where the arms of the plate
springs overlap The tire consists of a
covering of rubber thickened at its mid
die or thread portion, as shown in IL
lustration. Beneath the tread of the tire
a strip of cork is secured, which is de-
signed to prevent the moisture which
might possibly penetrate the tread of
the tire, from corroding the springs
The edges of the tire are seated in rab-
bets upon fiat packing rings of rubber,
likewise designed to prevent the en-
trance of moisture. To secure the tire
to the rim fiat spring metal bands
through which bolts are passed are en-
ployed. The bands are made in sections
to permit the removal of any segment,
should it become necessary to repair a
broken spring Tires thus made may be
used on bicycles. Should one of the
springs become broken the~tire will not
lapse, but will still be retained in posi-
ton by the remaining springs
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-02
The Sea Gull and the Fisherman,

In the fishing village of Auchmithie
(the Musselcraig of Scott's ANTI
quary'o you may frequently witness
sea gulls flying into the houses of the
fishermen and partaking of food from
their hands. One of these sea birds was
in the habit of staying in fisherman
house all the year round except at the
breeding season, when it left. Quite re-
Gently, while the gull was away, the
fisherman removed his home from
Auchmithie to Arbroath (the Fairporti
of Scott's "Antiquary"), distant some,
81 miles from the former place, taking
up his residence in South street of Ar
breath. The fisherman never expected
to see his old friend the gull again. 1t
was therefore much to his astonishment
thar he beheld fortnight later the sea
bird come walking into his new resi-
dence with stately steps to resume his
old familiarities and household ways
with his housekeeper. London Lady.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury.

The archbishop of Canterbury, who
has just entered his eventy-eighth year,
is physically one of the most remarkable
men of the time. His early school days
were as rough-well, as those of most
schoolboys of the twenties. They wash
ed themselves, and too frequently each
other. at the common pump, fought
pitched battles upon provocation lamen-
tably slight, lied freely to the masters
and Unidentified their consciences by
telling the truth to everybody else with
the answering honor of English gen
tlemen. This is no exaggeration, for
such is Dr. Temples own account of
the matter. The doctor was born in the
Ionian islands.
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Father Ducey.

Rev. Thomas J. Ducey, pastor of st.
Leo's Roman Catholic church, New
York, has been compelled to give up his
pulpit temporarily on account of i'll
health, brought on from overwork.
Only short time ago Father Ducey
celebrated his thirtieth anniversary in
the priesthood. He has been known for
years as one of the broadcast and most
liberal Catholics in the city. He has
thousands of admirers outside of the
church, who frequently attended serv-
ices at st. Leos to hear his brilliant
oratory and quite as brilliant sermons.
Physicians say it will be some time be-
fore he can resume his duties
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-02
Something New In Lamn Shades

Now that afternoon tea is one of the
functions of social life, every woman is
trying to Guido every other woman in
the way she arranges her tea table The
china and silver are, of course, more or
less alike, but there can be many an
individual and distinctive touch given
by the placing of the cups on the tray
and above all by the lighting of the
table. Electricity and gas are not to be
thought of, but there is an infinite vari
ETY. of the daintiest little lamps and
shades TO choose from.
China, glass and silver lamps are all
fashionable, and the little empire shades
are singularly pretty. They are all of
the one shade, Of course but are of diff
ferent material, the parchment hand
painted being the smartest. Some are
embroidered with opalescent spangles
on silk, and these are very snowy. Pink
is the favorite color, for il casts the
most becoming light.
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TIE HOUSEHOLD.
lathe Bathroom Conveniences-Dmss
In Wrapping Paper-Useful
For the Kitchen.

The woman whose bathroom is not
well fitted mp stamps herself at once as
having fallen into hopeless rut. Your
bathroom need not be luxurious. it need
not cost you much money. but fitted mp
in modern, well groomed style II
must be If you value your reputation
as housewife The porcelain tub il
now the favorite. 1t is fresh and pretty
to lcok ut and il is easily kept clean.
There is only one fault in these tubs
they are inclined to be slippery and n
bit dangerous But this difficulty is
easily overcome A strip of india rub
Der mating can be provided This is
thrown on the floor of the tub, and
standing on this it is impossible for one
TO slip
Many bathrooms now have hard wood
floors. Others are tiled and others have
"A floor covering of linoleum. The floor
must always be treated, of course, like
the wall
Do not have slcppish looking, damp
ish rug in the bathroom. Have pretty
rug or carpet, and buy couple of
those fresh looking white bath mats and
spread them in the vicinity of the tub
They cost but 10 cents, and they are GER
tainly worth having. Fresh brushes and
skin gloves are other necessary articles
Keep your sponges sweet and clean
To do this, have open racks suspended
above the tub which will allow the
moisture of the sponges to drip out
The newest racks are of nickel, and are
very pretty, but the ordinary twisted
wire cage will do the work just as well.
A little luxury that costs but a few
cents and requires the work of only half
an hour is wee bags filed with a mix
ture of bran or oatmeal orris root and
some good soap chopped up. The bags
are of cheesecloth Used in the bath it
is excellent for the skin and creates a
refreshing perfume.
There are any number of appliances
that the woman who has some money
to spend on her bathroom could indulge
in. There is a soap dish made to hang
inside from the edge of the tub, which
is movable TO suit the convenience of
the individual bather
There are seats formed of wood and
with braces which fit like little bridges
across the tub and which are of much
value 10 the invalid or infirm.
Then there is a short hose attachable
to the faucet. with a sprinkler for spray
ing. 1t comes at 81.
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The Retfer Drawer
cried

"Your money or your life - cried
the robber
Ha, ba II laughed the artist, and
drew pistol. The artist had no mon
ey. and, according to the critics, not
much life, but that was not why hs
laughed. He laughed because lie be-
longed TO the school which draws rapid
ly and boldly rather than the school
which draws laboriously with great
attention to detail. Detroit Journal.
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THE SPORTING WORLD.

A cushion tire has been invented by
o. Ramsay of Texas. which is COM
posed of a series Of coiled springs and a
series of plate springs. both so arranged
between the tread and rim that they
can be easily removed and others SUBJ
stituted. without the necessity of re-
moving the tire from the rim says The
Scientific American. The accompanying
illustration shows cross section of the
tire and rim. On the rim there are Sc
cured by straps a series of plate springs
curved To form divergent arms of un-
equal lengths The plate springs are so
arranged that the outer end CT the long
arm of one spring shall overlap the outer
end of the short arm of the second
spring in advance. Two sets of coiled
springs are arranged around the rim
and disposed in alternate series. One set
is secured to the points where the plate
springs are bent and fastened to the
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tached by side hooks and supported by
two square pieces of wood that fit into
iron straps screwed to the bottoms of
the table legs and the underside of the
leaf. " Such an addition can be put
into place or removed almost instantly
and will often prove convenience in
the kitchen on other than ironing days.
A shelf of this sort could be made to
hook into the kitchen wall, with sup
ports as shown in the illustration, If
more table space were needed.
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Elisabeth Cromwell.

Cromwell legends are SO ubiquitous
IN England that it Is real relief TO lay
ones hand upon bit OF solid fact re-
lating either to the protector or his
family. Elizabeth the second and Ia
yorite daughter of Cromwell, married
John Claypole Of NortbborouRh, and
appears TO have spent considerable
portion of her IL years OF welded life
In his substantial fourteenth century
house. Carlyle asserts Elizabeth Clay
uole TO have been "a graceful, brave
and amiable woman, and OF her home
that il is "now ruiDed-patched into
a farmhouse.
The second statement Is not charac
teri2ed by his usual accuracy, and the
first probably needs some modification,
for Elizabeth Claypole is credited with
some turning of her head over her IA
theirs elevation. and at wedding
feast is reported to have exclaimed,
when asked why the wives of the major
generals were absent, III warrant
YOU. washing their dishes at home, as
they used TO do. Not particularly
"amiable" sentence that.
Cromwell seems TO have had some
insight of her little weakness. Tell
her." he wrote once, Ito take heed OF
departing heart and of being cozened
with worldly vanities and worldly COM
pany, which, | doubt, she is too subject
to. (" 1t is agreed by most authorities
that John Claypole himself was little
enough Of a Puritan, but let it stand to
his credit that, after Oliver died, he
provided haven for his widow for the
rest of her life in this manor house. -
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
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YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
An Intelligent Mastiff-A Lucky Aooi.
dent-Little Missy Two
Teeth.

A young girl was crossing the public
garden in Boston one morning recently
upon the main path which crosses the
bridge. She was accompanied by "a
magnificent mastiff who strobe along
beside her in the most coInpanionable
sort Of a way. looking mp in her face
occasionally as if TO remark casually
that il was very fine morning or to
ask If there was anything he could do
for her
The two rossed the bridge together
and finally came To the Charles street
gate Here the young girl evidently
not wishing to have the care of the dog
in the busy streets, turned to him and
said
Marco You need not go with me any
farther, but turn about and go back
home.
She did not take her hands out of her
muff to point the why and she spoke
as she would 20 "A small brother, in a
pleasant conversational voice
Marco looked at her with his large
eyes, U0en lOOhtu ACROSS the common.
wagging his tail slowly, as though he
were thinking how very pleasant il
would be to 20 the rest of the way.
Finally he turned back to her again,
and with movement of his eyes and
head asked as plainly as though the
words had come from his month,
please let me go little farther; it il
such a fine morning.
mo. dear; I'm going shopping, you
know, answered the girl explaining
the difference as if Marco were human.
"There'll be crowds of people, and
shall not know what To do with you.
But go along now, there's a good fell
low, au1 IL be back soon.
Without another word Marco turned
and walked back across the gardens
He did not stink away as some dogs dc
when sent back, but marched leisurely
along. with his head in the air. stopped
moment on the bridge to watch the
children skating below. then trotted on
toward Commonwealth avenue.
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English Jockeys

''Willrour jockeys adopt the Sloane
style THU year y asks London Sketch.
Il think the majority of them will.
Those who do not will be badly left,
rs the Americans say. Many trainers
and the majority of the hackers think
there is something more than luck to
account for Sloane's phenomenal sue
cess l am convinced his style of riding
is fan ahead of that adopted by our
Jockeys. who sometimes indulge in tall
fiourishes and az others pull their
horses heads half off As / have said
many times before. Sloane's manner in
dealing with horse is gentle and very
attractive. Further, am sure his mu-
steal voice is reassuring to a shy thor
oughbred, while his position in riding
is absolu rely perfect /"
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A Race Of Great Men.

No doubt you have often heard the
expression las tall as Patagonian. "
Many years ago wonderful tales were
told about the great size of the Tehuel
ches Of southern Patagonia, it being re-
ported that they were all from nine to
ten feet tall. While not approaching
such extreme height, the Patagonians
living to the east of the cordilleras are
believed to be the tallest people in the
world. The men average nearly six feet
in height, and many of them are nearly
seven feet tall. When we consider that
the average American is several inches
below the six foot mark, and yet we
rank as tall people, it is easy to believe
race of six footers may take the palm
for height. Chicago Record.
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Very Useful In tho Kitchen.

Where the ironing has to be done
upon the ordinary kitchen table great
inconvenience is usually experienced
because of lack of room. To gain more
space the device shown in the illustra-
tion from The Ladies World of New
York may well be adopted. 1t is an ex-
ira "leaf'' of large size, made to fit
one side of the kitchen table, being at
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-02
Browns New President.

Rev. James Monroe Taylor has been
chosen unanimously as president OF
Brown university at Providence. He
has been president of Vassar college
since June /, 1886. The Rev. James
Monroe Taylor, ID. d., was born in
184S. He was graduated from the Uni
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versity of Rochester in 1868. He then
entered the Rochester Theological semi
nary, from which he graduated in 1871.
In 1873 he entered the active ministry
as pastor of the Baptist church in South
Norwalk Conn. Jan. |, 1882, he took
charge of the Fourth Baptist church of
Providence. where he remained until
elected president of Vassar college in
1885
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-02
An Early Riser.

The Emperor Francis Joseph begins
his days work probably earlier than
any of his contemporaries ON European
thrones. His prime ministers have had
many an audience with him as early as
0 o'clock ON a summer morning. He
has arisen at o clock, breakfasted at
8 and been ready for business soon aft
erwar1
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A Lucky Accident.

One of the greatest discoveries ever
made was the result Of pure accident 1t
was in the year 1895. The citizens of
Munich had just witnessed the first per
Torrance of Mozart's opera, Don
Juan. The theater was deserted by all
except one man. Alois Sennefelder,
who, after making round of inspec-
ton in the building to see that there
was no danger of fire, went TO his room
to stamp the tickets Of admission for
the following day.
When he entered his room, he had
three things in his hand-a polished
milestone. which he had bought for
sharpening his razor; ticket stamp,
still moistened with printing ink, and
a check on the treasurer of the theater
for his weekly salary.
As he placed the latter on the table a
gust of wind swept it high up in his
room and then deposited it in a basin
filed with water Sennefelder dried the
paper as well as he could and then
weighted it down with the milestone,
upon which he had earelessly placed
the printing stamp.
When he returned to his room the
following morning, he was astonished
at seeing the letters printed upon the
dampened paper. A thought came to
him. He wondered whether by some
such means he could not simplify his
work of continually copying the songs
of the chorus He went out and pur-
chased large stone. commenced max
ing experiments, and, as we all know,
| finally discovered the art Of printing
from stone-lithography. - Philadel-
phia Times
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BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES KING.

forces and the Filipinos at the recent
battle of Manila The insurgents works
were defended by Krupp guns, but
General King brigade carried them at
the point of the bayonet. The Filipinos
were completely routed portion of
their forces being driven into the Pasig
river, and their earthworks and heavy
equipment were captured by General
Kings command.
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Little Missy Two Teeth.

Little Missy Two Teeth. sitting on the
floor
Bubbling Ger with laughter. like a fes-
tive fay.
Tell us of the revels on the golden shore,
Where the fairy babies frolic all the
day!
who's the queen of faery? Is she lily tall.
With a rose for scepter, nodding on the
stem?
When you pause TO listen. do you hear
As she led the children when you danced
with them?
Where's the land of faery? Is 1t in the
moon
or behind the Pleiades. whitley tremu-
lous?
Did you lose your way. dear. and with
magic shoon
Stray along the moon trail till you came
to us?
From the pleasant meadows where the
little dears
Whose cherubc faces sorrow never mars
Romp among the daisies till one almost
hears
Lit of baby laughter sifted through the
stars?
Oh. that pretty country, where the falling
leaves
AS they futter earthward turn TO but
terfies,
Where tbs dollies' dresses that the spider
weaves
And the lovely pansies-they are ladies'
eyes.
Little Missy Two + eeth, whimsically fair,
DO you know who led you TO this earth
ly nest2
Mother love was yearning like a silent
prayer.
Christ IL was that placed you on a
mothers breast,
George Horton in Chicago Post.
In matrimonial engagements mer
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PEOPLE OF THE DAY.

Brigadier General Charles King. bet
tex known as Captain King the novel;
list. has demonstrated that he can fight
as well on the field Of battle as in story
books AT the head OF the First brigade.
which he commanded. General King
led a decisive charge against the forti-
fed works of the enemy in the bloody
conflict between the United States
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-02
London Landlords.

There is perhaps no tenant who is go
completely at the mercy of his landlord
as the ocoupier of house in London
which belongs to one of the great
ground landlords. He is an absolute
prisoner within the four corners of his
lease. The slightest deviation is accom-
panied with pains and penalties, but,
on the other hand, the landlord reserves
all kinds of privileges TO himself.
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Very little furniture is used in the
bedrooms of Turkish houses Rarely is
a chair seen in any Of them. A few
mats adorn the room, and the bed is
stretched on the floor.
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The English language contains Al dis
tinct sounds
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-02

Lille is short, but 1t only takes two
seconds to fight duel.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-02

A late supper embraces such things
of which dreams are made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-03-02

Sentimeutalism is lack Of Thought
under an illusion OF love.
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Experience has circular orbit
unobse rved IL will call again.
The times., 1899-12-06

the sentiments expressed In speeches made
on previous occasions DR. J. T. Rollins
was then called upon by the president 10
read his report on system OF medical fE-
specJiGn in the schools OF The cities This
subject was brought up by the Health Or
fcer CT the District in his annual report
and viii probably be adopted as q part
OF the school system before the Close of tbs
present COugr-ss. IS was explained in The
Times several days ago.
Hon William T. Harris. Commissioner OF
Education. was then introduced 10 the as
smbly Mr. Harris made q long address
on the relation Of the SCHOOLS to the moral
and industrial side OF lie He read stztis-
tics which Iefgted the theory advanced by
q scieUt:s- 90 the effect that the public
school system had increased crime Taken
On the same basis. Commissioner Harris
stated il could be shown hat religion. as
we'll as education. had the same effect
It had been shown that about 90 per cent
Of the inmates of certain ucuitertiary
were former pupils of the public sch1ols.
On examining the statistical tables it vas
also found that the population Cf the city
included about ! per cent iGliIerates, and
This per cent of the inhabitants gave ths
5ail 80 per cent ef it's inmates With re-
lieion it could be shown that - per cent Of
The inmates of Jail had religious training
but they represented 90 per cent Of tha POI
ulaCoH.
DR.. ". c. Woodward. Health officer OF
tha District. also made q short address. Fin
which he endssvored to impress On the as
5emblage the necessity of educating the
bodies as well as the minds of the pupi s.
At the conclusion Of the address Of Dr.
Woodward N. l. Weller moved that q vote
OF thanks be given both the distinguished
speakers, after the adoption Of which the
meeting adjourned
The times., 1899-12-06

SCHOOLS and education were the topics
for discussion at the meeting CT the East
Washington Citizens Association at Nc
Caulcy's Hall. z09 Pennsylvania Avenue
southeast, last night. Invitations to the
affair had been scattered throughout the
city and the consequence was that large
number of persons interested in these two
important subjects attended the meeting.
President T. " Smith called for the re-
port Of the committee on schools fmme
diately after the establishment of order in
the assemb!age. Chairman Appleton p.
Clark jr.. responded with a yOluminous
document, recommending certain changes
in the system OF education and requesting
additional school buildings. One of these
proposed structures Is to be erected at the
corner of Second Street and North Caro-
lima Avenue southeast and the committee
also requested that so, 600 be placed in the
hands of the Commissioners for the pur-
pose OF putting the Brent school, corner
Of Third and d Streets southeast, in a san
itary condition. The report was approved
by the association, after which T F. Clark
was called upon 10 read a paper ne had ad-
dressed to John d. Cr0issaut relative to
the condition of the District schools. After
giving history Of the establishment OF the
schools in Washington AIr. Clark said,
1T IS easy to dsducc from what / have
quoted that all that was intended by ouI
fathers was 70 give every child common
school education a knowledge OF the three
RS But how we have departed from
this The course IS now so discursive
that every branch Of knowledge is attempt
ed 10 be taught even in the primaries and
little children are burdened with the BOOKS
they have to carry. AID verse stiH. their
minds are buTdeued with studies that tneir
miniature intellects cannot grasp and which
can serve but Cue purpCse-to waste prec-
icus time and make them tit subjects for
iuiirmaries and insane asyluus.
There are children walking the streets
today because there is not room for them
in the schools. others are attending half
day schools for the same rcasOn-Want of
room Plenty Of room for the expensive
high and normal schools. The primary
must give way TO the high-a prostitution
of their purposes. No. sir. Ii there
is a single child in this city kept out of
school for want of room I would lop Oft
a high school II necessary to make room
for IT, To do otherwise is disloyal to our
noble ancestors who established these
schools Tor the rich as well the poor
This paper was heartily appl2uded by the
mcmDers present, many OF whom had voiced