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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
SHORT NEWS STORIES.
A Levers Businesslike Letter - Like
His Uncle william Buried
With the Dog.

Here is copy OF letter Della Fox
has received from an Illinois admirer
presented just as it was written
OTTAWA. La Sale County, H., Dec. |, 1893.
Miss Della Fox
MoppAM-I wrote TO Face Powder Co TO
find out the name and address, OF, as IL hap
pened IL was your picture. So they told me
where you were and pour name. So take
the liberty Of wrightng to you Why J
wright TO you will be as follows,
There is just my Sister And And She gets
married in about two weeks. And OF corse II
leaves mo alone in tho world And as am 81
years of age why am going 10 get married
and travel around. So II you WOULD care To
get married and Settle down, why heare Is a
chance for YOU am a retired farmers Son.
And az / said before only my Sister and l in
this world, both of us independent or ech
other. And ferther more, / will say am not
like a good many others TO take lady and not
have enough to support both good
After we are better acquainted II such a
thing should happen witch hope wilD.
II have said anything 10 offend you why
beg TO be excused. Thow / hope have not.
Please anser and let me see your oppinion oil
my question please
Will Now Close Remaining Yours Very
Truley, HENRY ID. j.
OTTAWA, La Sale County, H.
p. S.-Please excuse this wrighting in a
hurry.
Please anser and let me see where to address,
your letters.
New York Telegram.
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Models of Spring Costumes.

In advance models for spring tailor
costumes fur, which adds SO much to
the rich effect of the gown, still adorns
the outlines and edges of the tunics,
overdresses, jackets, and skirt fiounces.
The material is called kid cloth, so much
does it resemble in velvety finish the
surface of a suede glove. Other weaves
are given lustrous, luminous surface
like satin. These are called satin cloths,
and other tempting varieties are Vene-
tan and ladies cloth. French and Ger
man broadcloth and soft, delicate inn
perial reps, both in pale and deep color
ings. Nearly every model is absolutely
without fullness in the back below the
waist, and the figure is fitted in many
cases 10y a deep side gore just as hip
gore is placed on the sides of the front.
The underfold fullness falls easily in
soft lines below where they flare grad
ually as they near the lower half of the
trailing skirt. Velvet manipulated in
novel, graceful and most ingenious
ways, silk passementeries EN- applique
in wholly new designs, silk and chenille
ruches, pipings, cloth hounces. silk
lined, with old rose watermelon pink,
and many other colors, are among the
new decorative effects in models for
Frenchy tailor costumes designed for
dress wear
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Buried With the Dog.

In letter which Robert Buchanan
wrote recently he said: Il have before
me letter of yours. recalling to mind
the time when |. a boy, came to you, a
boy, in the little editorial room over the
offices of The Literary Gazette, in Cath
crime street, Strand You, fresh from
college, were already full blown edi-
tor |, not long arrived from Scotland,
was already full blown critic, receiv-
ing for my contributions to your jour-
nal the princely remuneration of (if l
remember rightly rs Cd per column.
quotations carefully deducted. That,
sir, is a long time ago. The dog who
used to accompany You to the Office is
long since dead and buried with him, /
fear, lies much else in your life that
was faithful, frisky and supremely hap
py.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Telegraphing In Chinese.

In an article on Industrial Progress
In China, by j. S. Fearon and T.. p.
Allen, these interesting statements are
made: 1.-The telegraph is the only in
stitution of modern science which has
obtained any considerable foothold in
China Peking is connected by wire
with Tien-tsin and with Manchurian
points up to the Russian frontier.
whence connection is continued by Rus
sian-Siberian lines to Europe. The cap
ital is also connected with all the treaty
ports and principal cities in China
proper, and these again with each 9TH
er. Canton has connection also through
Yunnan with Burma. China learned the
value of the telegraph in the war with
France, and it has long since been adj
mitted to have become Indispensable.
1.-THE telegraph. however, is under
imperial control, and there is probably
little opportunity for its extension as a
private enterprise. Chinese writing be-
ing not alphabetic. but syllable, and
there being as many characters as there
are words in use, the Geographic mes
sages are sent in number cipher For
transcribing messages received a double
ended type is used. On one end is the
character and ON the other the CORE
spending number. When a message is
received, it is set up by the numbers
and then printed from the reverse, or
character end Engineering Maya
1ina
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
CURRENT MISCELLANY.

None of the far western towns Is re-
markable for street pavements. and the
mud holes in some of the thoroughfares
are dangerous alike TO horses and foot
passengers Chauncey Olcott has good
cause to keep one of these towns in his
memory Last season the company ar
rived at small city in Wisconsin in
the afternoon, and while they were
standing on corner awaiting the ad-
vent of the mule car peddler's wagon
was driven along the street and the
horse fell into deep hole in the pave
ment The POOR beast was too weak to
pull himself out of il and kept strug-
Cling deeper into the mire The owner
unable to render the animal any aid,
called piteously for help.
Mr.. Olcott, taking a penknife from
his pocket, stepped forward, cut the
traces and released the animal. Just
then the car came along, and Mr.. Olcott
jumped aboard and waved his hand to
the excited peddler, who seemed almost
beside himself with delight The next
morning, as the comedian stood at the
railroad station waiting for the train,
he was approached by deputy sheriff.
who handed him bill for So. rs to pay
for the traces he had cut from the ped
dler's horse and the cost of legal service.
What Mr. Olcott said as he paid the
bill has not been placed on record, but
no doubt he was sincere. New York
Telegram
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

considerably at the bottom, where it
hangs in rather ample folds. 1t is hand
somely trimmed with chenille and jet
embroidery work, the design culminat-
ing in a long point just below the waist
in front.
The corsage is close fitting in the back
and is crossed and draped in front. 1t
is trimmed in manner similar to the
skirt. Small overlapping founces of
white mousseline de sole edged with
black fall over the shoulders. These are
finished in small bow at the bosom.
The sleeves are of slightly gathered
mousseline de sole. New York Tele-
gram
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
One on Spooner,

While Senator Caffery was making
his constitutional argument the other
day against expansion the listeners
were few. Among those who were read
ing newspapers was Senator Spooner,
who, when he had finished the paper
in hand, thought he would be a little
polite. At that moment Senator Gallery
was reading from small book, and SEN
ator Spooner inquired with great show
of interest: MAY ask the senator
from Louisiana from what book he is
reading2" Senator Gallery looked up
with an air of amazement and retorted,
From the constitution of the United
States -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Epigrams by DIR. Hills.

Dr. Hills of Chicago, who has sue
ceeded Dr. Abbott in Plymouth church,
Brooklyn, has colloquial style in his
essay writing that suggests Henry
Ward Beecher and will probably suit
the taste of the Plymouth constituency.
In a paper on ''Ruskin's Message to
the Century he remarked, speaking
Of men S disposition to look upon art as
a fad to be left to women: MAN has a
genius for egotism. He can take the
columnar ! and turn it into hitching
post for women to tie to. He told a
story about young man named Lord,
who called himself Lord junior so that
he might not be mistaken for the AL
mighty
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
A Prince as a Railway Guard.

Prince Chilkow, the Russian minister
for railways, commenced his career by
making tour of the world in order to
take note of all the latest inventions
and to study the working of railways
abroad in practical manner.
He first of all worked az an ordinary
mechanic in the locomotive works at
Liverpool, after which he became rail
way guard, and afterward station mas
ter at an English town
Returning to Russia. he again work
ed as a mechanic, and subsequently az
station master. After passing several
years on the Transcaspian railway, he
was made director Of the Varsovie rail-
way, then inspector general of rail-
ways, and finally minister
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Thew Meant We'll.

This is the New Years address of the
Porto Rican band of San Juan to Gen
eral Henry:
1.-The portorican band of music who
translate from the soul that loves dream
and harmony of the sun and the light
of the day, who interpret with sweet
ness the high sentiments of that who
devoted his fondness to the native land,
respectfully and filled with ferver. take
pleasure in congratulatins you, and ask
from the Creator everlasting happiness
for you.
lin this dawn of our new era. full of
deep solicitude long for the praise of
the whole world to make of it present
for you.
Porto Rico. Jan. /, 1899"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Not In the Same Place.

When the present emperor of Ger
many was little boy, his governess
one day found it necessary to inflict
bodily chastisement She said, however,
believe me, your highness, it pains
me as much as you
"D-does it hurt in the same p-placeT
inquired the victim of her discipline. =
Chicago Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

A palace of salt, cost $50, 900. is to be
built in Salt Lake City between now
and Aug. /. 1t will he 100 feet square
and 300, 600 tons of salt will be re-
CURED The proposal to do all this was
ratified at public meeting held recent
ly in the Mormon capital. A. w. Nc
Cune, one of the wealthiest citizens OF
Utah, is promoting the plan The mon
ey will be raised by popular subscrip.
ton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Like His Uncle.

Little Prince George, son of the
Greek crown princely couple, would APP
pear to "take after" his imperial uncle,
the kaiser, says an exchange. He is most
particular when on drives about being
properly saluted by the officers who
meet him. Lately an artillery captain
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

in three graduated clusters on either
side of the front forming very effect
i've garniture The collar band has a
little turnover collar. bordered with vel
vet, and is encircled with taffeta
cravat, which is slashed at the ends and
tied in two dainty little bows. The
shit sleeve is gathered at the wrist into
a straight cuff, encircled with bands Of
velvet ribbon Philadelphia Ledger.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Favorable 70 Economy.

The styles of last year will not be out
of date when shirt waist weather comes
in. This is point in favor of the eco
nomical woman The extravagant one
will lay in a supply of white cambria
and lawn waists, with tucked sleeves
and fronts, and perhaps little tucked
caps on the shoulder, and cuffs falling
over the hand She will have one with
little revers to turn back showing a
finely tucked shirt bosom. Her gingham
waists will show the new yoke cut in
three pieces, the middle one longer
than the other two
Cities are the tombs of nature, the
II
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
Temperature of Boiling Water.

Water boils mt different temperatures
according to the elevation above the sea
level. In London water boils practically
at 212 degrees +. at Munich. in Ger
many, at 2091s degrees; at the City Of
Mexico. in Mexico. at 900 degrees. and
in the Himalayas, at an elevation of
IS, 600 feet above the level of the sea.
at $50 degrees. These differences are
caused by the varying pressure of the
atmosphere at these points. In London
the whole weight of TIE air has to be
overcome In Mexico, 1000 feet above
the sea. there are z, 900 feet less of at
mosphere to be resisted Consequently
less heat is required and boiling takes
place at lower temperature Tit-Bits.
Temptation is n sDv upon our virtue
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
"MuY nnN,T Vol sALuTEfn

omitted this duty, being engaged in
conversation with civilian when the
little prince drove past. The coachman
had to stop at once, and the prince call
ed the captain up to his carriage.
"Why don't you salute me?'' he asked
in rage. II beg you to forgive me,
your highness. had not noticed you, +"
answered the officer "Well, then it is
all right, and the royal youth ordered
the coachman to drive on
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23
WOMAN AND FASHION.
A Handsome Evening Gown-A Stylish
Shirt Waist Models of Spring
Costumes

In this figure is shown another at.
tractive evening gown of rather strik.
ing design The material is a very pale
blue satin The skirt is closely shaped
to the figure over the hips and spreads
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

This sketch shows a simple but stylish
shirt waist in black taffeta. 1t is adorn-
ed throughout with spaced vertical
tucks and trimmed with short straps of
black velvet ribbon, which are arranged
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

Warm suppers are provided for the
German army The change went into
effect on New Years day. The increase
of cost for pork and sausage for the
Berlin garrison alone will be $500, 600 a
year
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

Mans cowardice is best proved by
his idolatrous worship OF courage.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-23

Temptation is spy upon our virtue,
to be shot at sight.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28
ON TO SACRAMENTO.
General Exposition Committee Goes
Tomorrow in Special Cars.

= There was much interest and enthusi-
.as1n manifested at the meeting of the gen
eraF committee of the Pacific Ocean ana
International Exposition, held yesterday
afternoon in the rooms of the Chamber
of Commerce. The meeting was called by
president ]. B. Reinstein to hear the re-
port of the legislative committee, which
went to Sacramento for the purpose OF
securing the passage of such bills as
might be necessary to insure an appro-
: pri3tion from the Legislature
:. Charles L. Patton, as soon as the meet
ing had been called TO order, stated that
ne: with the other members of the legls-
.iative committee, had been to Sacramento
three times and had appeared before the
: ways and Means Committee: The he Dill
asking for the appropriation OF S9JU,Voy MAO IA.
:6een faVorabIy considered ana was so re-
D{jrted by the committee to the Assembly
-sFhich voted in favor of 1t, with the
amendment that 5000 900 was to be palo IN
he next fiscal year and the remainder or
. the appropriation in the following nscal
S.ear Mr. Patton stated that the FINANCE
. Committee of the Senate wanted some
:mor1 specific wording of the bill as to now
the approximation was to be expended, ana
that the bill had been altered SO as 70
read that the money was TO be expended
on the exposition which is 20 be held III
The main object of the meeting was to
find out how many Of the committee were
willing to go up to Sacramento Tor the
purpose of showing TO the Senate that the
influence ana money OF Dan IdIACiSSO was
In favor of the exposition. Mr.. Patton
said that the Senate wanted some demon,
stration of a public nature that would
prove to ii conclusively that such was the
case He thought that suGl demonstra-
ton would result in the passage of the
bill by the Senate, The question was dis
scussed at some length by w. H Mills, J.
A Filcher, General r. II. Warfeld. 3. b.
.Hendrickson and Mr.. Patton. They
all agreed on the necessity of i'm
pressing the Senate with the fact
FRAT the present opportunity meant
much to California, and that 1t
should not be neglected. They also agreed
that there was no time to be lost if any
thing was to be done, and as a result 1t
was decided that as many of the general
committee as were able should go to Sac
ramento tomorrow morning on the 3
o'clock train. returning tomorrow night.
The chair appointed Messrs Stultz,
PITCHER and Patton committee to make
arrangements. Special cars will be at
tached to the train for the accommodate
ton of the committee. At the injecting at
least thirty members signified their in
'tention of going. The secretary was in
structed to notify all Of the members OF
the general committee and to get as many
of them to go as would. 1t is desired that
a large number shall go, so as to mere
forcibly impress upon the Legislature the
great importance Of making the appropri-
alton.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28

the Foul Shot FLY olga. She acted green
and was slow to get in motion, but mace
up a vast amount of ground In the run
home. Barney owns her sire, and looks
forward to big things from the Foul Shot
two-year-olds he has in training at Woo
land Stock Farm. olga Is stout LOOK,
ing piece of horsehesh and her name VIII
soon be decorated with brackets.
On Saturday of the present week Cnase
& Mendenhal1 will sell at Oakland track
the majority of horses in training owned
by Tom Ryan. In the lot are included
Don't Skip Me and Dunois. First Can.
the property Of P. Ryan, will be SOLD al
the same time.
Following are the entries and weights
for the six furlong handicap to be de-
than selling purse after the weights are
bulletined must carry five pounds extra
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28
Results at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. H.-Weather
clear, track heavy and lumpy. Results:
First race, selling, six furlongs-Protus
won. Maggie S. second. Borden third.
Time, 1:20a4.
Second race, selling, mile and twenty
yards-Volandies won, Satinwood second,
Our Clara third Time. 1:49a4:
Third race, selling, mile and sixteenth
-Admetus won, Tranby second, Friar
John third. Time, 1:55h.
Fourth race, handicap. one nielsen
sational won, J. H. c. second, Simon D.
third. Time, 1:45h.
won. Yo-No-Se second, Mile Post third.
sixth race. selling, mile and sixteenth
-Stanza won, Prince of India second,
Rushfelds third. Time, 1:55%.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28
TWO UNHAPPY WIVES.
Both Sue for Maintenance-0ne May
Get Into Serious Trouble.

e. The suit of Caroline Kusel against her
husband Soloman A. Kusel, purported TO
he capitalist for maintenance, was
taken up by Judge Murasky yesterday.
During the day it developed through the
testimony of the plaintiff that for many
days she was not supplied with meat, but
pentifully with bad fish. Kusel will
endeavor to establish the. fact that his
wife agreed to separate from him and
did, that she is capable Of taking care
of herself and was given to making his
life unhappy by telling other people for
tures and neglecting her own. The end,
1T is thought, VIII come to-day.
A suit for maintenance that may result
in charge of bigamy against the plain
tiff is at present occupying the attention
of Judge Belcher. Mary j. Cullen is
Auing her husband Gerald Cullen, Tor
The defendant who is up
ward OF rs years of age, has been twice
married to his wife, who now sues him;
The last marriage occurred in 1894. and
when 1t was celebrated Cullen AYERS. by
LAY Of defensei that his wife had a hus-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28

band living in the person of Joseph Riggs
Mrs. Cullen admits having married Riggs
after her first divorce from Cullen, but,
by way of defense to the allegation that
her husband was alive when she remar-
ried her present husband. she produces
the photograph of a CHASTITY morgue sub
ject which she identified as her husband
at the time of the subjects death. Wit
nesses, however. testified that they have
recently seen Riggs alive. Owing to the
difference in the testimony, the case went
over to give both sides time in which to
prove their various contentious.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28
Off to the Orient.

George A NewhaII, first vice president
of the Chamber of Commerce, will be
among the passengers sailing on the
steamer City of Picking tomorrow for
China. Mr.. Newhall expects to spend sew
eral months in the Orient. His trip will
be for business as well as pleasure, and
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28

during his absence he is likely to visit
all the larger cities in China and Japan,
Mr. Newhal will pay special attention
to the trade relations, present and future,
of the Oriental countries with the United
States. He carries letters of introduction
from the local Chamber of Commerce to
all the business bodies and United States
officials in the countries he is to visit.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28
Restaurant Men Convicted.

Louis Schattler and German Pouchan,
proprietors of the st. German restau-
rant, were convicted yesterday by jury
in the United States District Court of SELL
ing wine in unstamped bottles and refill
ing stamped bottles, using the same stamp
over and over again. They were ordered
to appear next Saturday morning for SEN
tence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28
Selections for To-Day.

First Race-Don Cara, Merry Boy. Averine.
Second Race-Montanus, Genua, Sir Urian
Third Race-Dare II, Joe Mussle. Tom Crou1-
well.
Fourth Race-Espionage, Rosinante.' Wheel
of Fortune.
Fifth Race-San Mateo. Sly, Eddie Jones.
Sixth Race-Eakins Ffero, Tiburon-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28
Past Master Masons.

The following named have been elected
and installed as officers of the Past Mas
ters Association of California: w. w.
Moore, president; Louis F. Dunand, first
vice president; James F. Wilson, second
vice president; James Patterson, treas
urer; l.. Schumacher, secretary; Charles
H, Bryan, marshal; David NJ. Richards,
tyler.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28

c. Newburn, for failure to provide: Emma
K. Stallard against William II. Stallard,
for cruelty; Hulda B. Wise against Vir-
gil Wise, failure to provide: Conrad Mil
Ter against Lutte Miller, for deserd 1
bard. for failure to provide, and Martina
E. Allen against Gilbert Allen, for fail
ure to proyide
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28

Lawrence Lee Murphy, who stole a
horse and buggy belonging to ]. c.. Wi
mans Friday night and sold the rig in the
Mission for paltry sum, was yesterday
held to answer before the Superior Court
by Acting Police Judge Groezinger on
charge Of grand larceny in $1,000 bonds.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-28
INDOOR BASEBALL.
The Fourth Game Of Series Will Be
Played This Evening at
the Olympic Club.

The fourth game of a series of indoor
baseball will be played at the Olympic
Club this evening between the Olympic
team and the Y M c.. A. team. The
lineup is as follows: