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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18
LEARNING TO SMILE.
one OF the Hardest Things For the
Gymnast 90 Do.

THE thing | found hardest TO learn
In my business was to SMILE" said a
professional gymnast who did a very
clever speciality recently at one OF the
local theaters. Il started out In aero
battle work when | was only 10 years
old as one OF family OF five. My
instructor was Charles Mcdonald, an
old time circus performer and one or
the best of his day. While he was put
ting me through my PAGES he was
continually yelling: Look pleasant!
Look pleasant And my main trouble
for years was in following that same
order.
mo matter how hard | tried would
forget myself, and when i was doing
an extra hard turn | was certain to
make horrible faces, screw up my eyes
and grit my teeth. 1t took all the eff
feet out of my act and must have
seemed very funny TO the people In
the audience. Often, after performing
some difficult feat, | have been morti-
fed to hear roar of laughter, and at
last | determined TO either learn how
to smile or quit the business. | got
the knack at last, and now II has be-
come a sort of second nature.
1.-THE point is n great deal more i'm
portant than one would suppose.
know an equilibrist, for instance, who
is very popular. on the vaudeville cir
cult, not so much on account of the
difficulty of his act as the smiling ease
with which it is apparently done. You
would never suppose from his face
that he was making any special exer
ton and that of itself gives remarka
BILE grace and finish TO his work.
al am not the only one in the bust
ness, however who has found 1t hare
to smile at the right time. Almost ev
cry ballet dancer, eccentric character
dancer and skirt dancer has had trou
BILE on the same score. Most of then
finally acquire horrible fixed grimac'
that is supposed to be a smile, but hal
no more suggestion. of merriment thar
a brick wall 1t is produced by cult
waiting a certain set of muscles ant
made to appear and disappear on thu
principle of pulling string. New Or
leans Times Democrat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18
A Bnrgnin.

arthur. dear" she said. II do wish
you would not use cigarettes.
"Whyw
Because you don't know what Is in
them
"Oh. yes, | do! Why, for the trifling
sum that cigarette costs you get nico-
tine. valerian, possibly a little NOR
phia and any quantity of carbon"
She looked up into his eyes and muir
INJURED arthur. dear, IL does seem like
bargain. doesn't ltY-Brisbane Re
view
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18
The Limit.

Put your tongue out" said the doc
tor to 4-year-old Gilbert.
Little Gilbert protruded the tip Of
his tongue.
mo, no; put II right out" said the
doctor.
The little fellow shook his head
weakly, and the tears gathered In his
eyes.
81 can't DOCTOR" he ventured at last.
cts fastened on to me-"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18

A lawyer walked down the street re-
gently with his length of arms taxed to
hold lot Of law books.
Pointing to the books, a friend said.
why, ! thought you carried all that
stuff in your headr'
II do" quickly replied the lawyer.
with knowing wink. These are for
the Judges"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18

In Zines of scarcity the South Afri-
can ratives sometimes rob the ants
nests, and as much as five bushels of
grain have been taken from a single
most
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18
Reading.

Read not much ut time, but medi-
tate as much as your time and capaci-
ty and disposition will give you leave,
ever remembering that little reading
and much thinking, little speaking and
much hearing, is the best way to be-
come wise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18
PacaI Balm Cured Them.

Here's what they write: "Catarrh cured:-
smell and Hearing restored" "Scrofula Evelds
healed" "Catarrh OF Stomach cured, piles for
twenty wears cured" Cures Asthma Coughs
Group, Quinsy, Bronchitis, Old and Syphiltit
Sores, Burns, Scalp and Skin Diseases Bestfoot
ease known. Used internally and externally
Free sample from druggists. Price 7s cts. pre-
paid. Pacal Balm Co., st. Louis Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18
GoIden.

Judge Was the stolen jewelry god
or silver? Well. why don't you an
swer?
Prisoner Don't you know. Judge.
" hat silence ISL Fliegende Batter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18
Touching.

"What," asked the sentimental
young woman. was the most touching
incident you ever witnessedT'
And after some thought Senator
Sorghum answered, with emphasis:
IAN election Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18

Messrs Macmillan, the great London
booksellers. in their spacious premises
have. IL is stated. shelf room for 1900
900 books.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18

Happiness should reach the whole
length OF human life. not be prize to
be received at the end OF living.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18

Ict every one turn himself round and
look at home. and he will find enough
to do.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18

weakness ana
sickness pecu-
liar to the sex.
If the Egypt
ian custom pre-
vailed in this
country, many
sufferers would
be glad to
cover tn e / r
pre- atu r g
wrinkles, their
sunkencheeks,
their unhealthy
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18

Talking OF trusts, q combine which
we all approve OF Is that OF turkey and
cranberries.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18

Teacher: what class OF people are
difficult to convince against their will?"
Johnny Henpeck: MEN and women. p"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18
War
May Boer the English
but you will not be
bored by poor fuel if
you buy our Goals.

Lehigh Valley Hard per ton SO so
Best Penna, Soft, per ton. 5 so
Mill Wood, ST. to 90
Chop Feed, per hundred. IS
Corn Meal, per hundred . so
Middlings, per hundred So
Bran, per hundred S.
Choice Bailcd Hay w 90
Corn, per bushel. .. AZ
Oats, per bushel ... 81
Main ST. Office ~ w A. Wider's
or call either Phone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18

The Detroit Journal, semi-weekly,
md the BANNER one year for $l.70.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18
Hidden Beauty

In Egypt the custom is for Processes
to hide their beauty by covering
the lower part of the face with a ven;
In America the beauty of many OF
our women is hidden because OF the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-01-18

complexion, from the eyes of the
world with the veil of the Orient.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
A BUSY NIGHT SESSION.
Many Matters of Importance Before
the ID. 4. II. Convention.


Last nights session OF the ninth con-
gress of the Daughters of the American
Revolution was called to order at $50
O'Clock by its President General, Mrs.
Daniel Manning.
Mrs. Richards. of Iowa. moved to take
UP the unfinished business Of the congress.
The motion was lost
Mrs. Thompson of Kansas made a mo-
ton to appoint member on the board Of
management of the celebration of the
Louisiana purchase, to be held in the year
1903. in the city OF st. Louis. The motion
was carried.
Mrs. Putney OF Virginia moved that the
society take measures TO preserve"
jamestown. She said there is only one
jamestown. one Plymouth Rock, and one
Independence Hall, which are national in
character. and should be preserved from
the general fund of the society.
Mrs. Walworth made motion to elect
a standing committee. 10 look after mat
tiers OF historical local import. The Pres-
dent General stated that according to the
constitution standing committees must be
appointed by the Chair. motion was
made to appropriate the sum of 81. 900 for
the preservation of jamestown. The mo-
tion was lost. motion was then offered
by Mrs. Putney to appoint standing com
mittee TO investigate as to how best James
town could be preserved. The motion was
carried by a large majority.
Mrs. Walworth offered resolution that
to this standing committee all matters
pertaining to historical localities should
be referred. The motion was carried.
Mrs Strong. OF the Mohawk Chapter, of
Albany, n Y, made a strong and eloquent
plea to cause the different chapters of the
society TO contribute toward the restora-
ton and preservation of the Yankee
Doodle" House. the former Fort CTailo,
OF Albany. which has been designated for
4 museum for historical relics. The mo-
ton Of Mrs. Strong was ruled out of order
by the President General. Mrs. Strong not
being member of The Congress.
motion was offered by Mrs. Nelson
Page OF Virginia. to petition the Congress
Of the United States to purchase as carly
as possible the historical Temple Farm. at
yorktown. Va. in whose house the capitu-
iation OF Lord CORVALLIS TO Washington
was signed. The motion was carried.
Alice Bradley Dryers. OF Chicago, made
a motion to prevent members of the society
from using the insignia and name OF the
society for business or private purposes,
except In the interest of the society. The
motion was lost.
New business was next taken up. and
the recommendation of the Historian
General regarding the continuance Of the
Lineage Book sere read. Miss HetZel. OF
the District. the Registrar General of the
society spoke with reference to the pre-
servation of the records of our national
heroes
1t was announced at yesterdays after
noon session that the reception of Ad-
miral Dewey at the residence of Mr.. John
r. Mclean would be postponed until .
o'clock this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

to be happy nation. The life OF Wash
ingtou was life Of strong resolves based
on strong convictions. His fundamental
conviction was that the Christian ideal
was the true one for the individual and
the nation. This conviction was the
mold of his character and the motive
power of his life. 1t was this that made
him upright. admirable. and capable of
such vast usefulness TO his fellow-men.
International Relations.
Recent events have made it manifest
that our international relations must
heneeforth be more extensive and more
important than in the past. The peaceful
national seclusiOn of the last century is
at an end. We now are forced TO take our
part in the responsibilities. tribulaticns.
and deliberations Of the world. We may
be tempted to look back regretfully to the
peaceful quiet of former days, bat 1t is
better to look forward to the burdens and
duties OF the future.
There is a general apprehension that
America will enter into her world rela-
tionships with the aggressiveness OF youth
full strength and vigor, rather than with
the constituencies of wisdom and love
of Justice. Ii is our duty to dispel this
apprehension. We must show the world
lHat Nnlle our country is luli vi NIsoI anu
has full consciousness of her great and
growing power. she has her energies under
the control of the grand ideal. which is the
summing up Of all wisdom and a guaran
tee Of all justice. Happy for the world
will be the part that America will take in
International affairs
AS the American OF the future grows
from childhood to manhood, more and more
strongly ought the Christian ideal TO be
impressed upon his mind and heart. Wash
ington was anxious that the youth OF
America should be supplied with the high
est education and advantages at home. so
that they might not be exposed TO the per-
nicious influences of European political and
social ideas There can be no doubt that
if he stood here today he would denounce
agnostism in education the greatest
danger to his country. Well shall il be
if each recurrence of Washington's Birth
day shall impress this great and salutary
lesson on the mind and heart of our coun-
try"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
CLOSED WITH A BANQUET.
Convention of the Mining Engineers
Comes to an End.

The annual banquet and close OF the
seventy-eighth meeting Of the American
Institute of Mining Engineers took place
at the Arlington Hotel last night. The ban
quet hall was artistically and handsomely
decorated with the national colors, and
flowers of many hues gsrlanded the tables.
In every way the affair was a complete
success and a fitting ending to this meet
ing of the engineer. The menu was
printed artistically on beautiful paper.
Nearly 200 guests were seated aud much
merriment and good cheer were evident
throughout the evening.
The following spoke In response to
toasts: DIR. James Douglass. of New York;
Capt. Il. w. Hunt, Chicago; ID. V. Puring
ton. Chicago; Prof. II. W. Wiley. Wash
ington: J. H. Holmes. North Carolina;
and Dr. David T. Day. of Washington.
The fourth days session Of the institute
convened yesterday morning in the Co
lumbar University Hall. Two very in
teresting papers were read. one by Bailey
Willis and the other by 7. Guliford Smith,
of New York. In the paper read by Mr.
willis he said: THE iron ore in the Cas-
cade range is at present but little known
ana the range comparatively unexplored.
ore is found In ridges on the surface of
and is in certain well defined surfaces"
MIR. Willis then entered into q technical
description OF the character of the ore and
reCited the location OF certain deposits.
He also gave an analysis of ore taken
from an exposure of about 100 square
yards n an iron deposit, and defined the
relation Of the aluminium and iron. stat
ing that the two are found in conjunction.
In concluding his discussion OF the sub
ject he gave an interesting explanation OF
the original deposition % the ore.
Subsequent to the = iding many of those
present INDUCED in 4 discussion OF the
analysis Of the iron ore in the Atlantic
section Of this country, during the course
of which many instructive explanations
were made concerning the matter by the
engineers.
Mr.. Smith. when called upon, devoted
himself to the discussion Of a subject OF
great interest to the institute, the Cru
son chilled car and iron rotary turret, for
purposes of coast defence.
Continuing. MIR. Smith said that the tur-
ret is now in use in Germany. Holland
Roumania. Switzerland and Belgium. Bra
I'll. and Austria. He made many interest
ing statements regarding the recent ex-
periments with the turret by the Italian
Government.
Eflorescence Upon Pig Iron" was read by
b. f. Fackenthal. jr,, of Riegelsville, Pa,
after which the session adjourned
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
LANSBURGH & BRO.
The Last Week
OF OUR
Reduction Sale
Boys Clothing.

Double breasted Suits-sizes .
10 16.
All our 1928 and s2.3S values,
s1.39.
All our $3.50 and $500 values.
so.97.
8 Black Velvet Suits; sizes ) 10
s; $500 values; during this sale
S3.9S.
\ line of fine Cashmere Pants
reduced to 33c.
Reductions in BOYS Sweaters.
Our zoe values. Acc.
Our S1.00 values. S3c.
Our S1.25 values, 95c.
Our S1.50 values. Sl.21.
ii dozen Grey Striped Woven
Duck Gents Negligee Shirts. 1Sc,
or 3 for soc.
Boys Percale Shirt Waists. lie.
BOYS Outing and Cheviot Shirt
Waists, &c.
Navy Blue Flannel Shirt and
Blouse Waists. Soc.
\ lot of Boys Caps reduced TO
Sc.
BOYS Dept. Sd floor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

that Mr.. Bromley and his bride will be
back in about two weeks. to remain at the
embassy until Lord Pauncefote's term as
Ambassador to the United States expires
when. with his family. he will return TO
England. They expect to sail on March 2S.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

will include the massive silver plate that
belongs to the Government OF Great Brit
ain, and which once did service for two OF
England's kings. The destination OF the
wedding journey is shrouded in romantic
mystery. but it is generally understood
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

4 Sermon ON the Porto Ricnn Bill.
Rev. r. n. McKim. rector of Epiphany
Church. will preach tomorrow night on the
subject. The Cry of Justice and Humanity
Against the Porto Rican Bill
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
In TIE SOCIAL WORLD
The Bromley-Pauncefote Wedding
to Occur Today.

Secretary and Mrs. Hay md secre-
tary and Mrs. Hitchcock Among the
Entertainers Of the Evcning-scna-
tor Dcpcw Host-Mrs. BurIciEh's
Luncheon An Attractive Tea.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
swnycd by Interests.

Peoples. like individuals. are indeed
chiefly swayed by interests. but not all la
teresis are sordid, selfish. and ignoble. as
not all ideas are noble and commendab:e
The highest interests OF mankind are in
separately bound up with the highest idea,.
To war over merely sordid interest with
no noble idea involved In IL, would be !
shame and usually crime. To war for an
idea that was a mere abstraction. with no
interest Of humanity involved in II, would
be folly and no less crime. IL should
have weighty interests to Justify II. II
must be the assertion Of A great right
against great wrong. or it stands con.
demned at the bar Of reason and justice.
Napoleon had his own idea in all the
march OF his wonderful career 1t was the
idea of the restored Empire OF the Caesars
himself its Augustus, and Paris its Rome
But it was mistaken ideal. II was no
plan OF Providence. but the creation of
his own brain. His star was a blazing
meteor which. after its awful rush OF
fiery light. exploded and left only darkness
behind. The interests of mankind are all
the better for the great failure.
THE true star OF destiny is no blazing
meteor leading TO explosion and darkness
1t is an ideal. shining with the light OF
truth and leading toward welfare. ii Il
a proyidential illumination pointing to bet
ter things. There is a Providence that
shapes our end Its aim is the welfare OF
markind. II points the way and the means
for its attainment and chosen souls are
gifted with power 20 see it and to lead
there fellows in the r:gard way.
such a man was Washington. He would
NOT. like Napoleon. claim TO he a genius
who could remodel the world He was bet
ter. He saw the right and wrong of things
He was strong and fearless TO push onward
in that light toward the true and the right
He had no thought OF selfish interest and
the crooked ways that lead 10 il. So he
was III to be the instrument of Providence
for the nations good and for the good Of
the world.
1T was the Christian ideal which fired
the soul of Washington. II was this that
put conservation on his sword and en-
abled him TO lead his country to victory.
II ever man fought for an ideal Washing
ton did. No patriot or statesman ever
pointed out more clearly Than he the way
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

You cannot, il you value good health. afford
to use cheap. low-grade. alum baking pow
ders. They are apt to spoil the food; they
do endanger the health. All physicians will
tell you that alum in food is poisonous.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
TrueEcOnOmy

The difference of cost between
good and a poor baking pow
der would not amount for fam
ily's supply to one dollar year.
The poor powder would cost
many times this in doctors bills.
Royal Baking Powder may cost little
more per can, but it insures perfect,
wholesome food In fact, it is more
economical in the end, because it goes
further in leavening and never spolls
the food
Royal Baking Powder used always in
making the biscuit and cake saves both
health and money.
health afford
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24
Model Turkish an
Russian Baths
IN THE LAFAYETTE SOU
feI-tt The finest in the l
EXCURSIONS.
For Mount Vernon.
Alexandria, and Arlington.

Electric trains. station istS st. and pa. avs. Foe
Ut Vernon every hour. from 10 a. m. tn D. N
FOR Alexandria and Arlington-Sse schedule.
ROUND TRIP to Mt. Vernon. Soc. Round mi,
10 Alexandria 25c. Round trip to Arlington. zoe.
Round trip to Mt. Vernon. inciudin: Arlingtos
and Alexandria. Coo.
wash Alexandria Il ut. Vernon ny.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

Mrs. John T. Appleberg, OF POPS C Street
gave a pretty luncheon yesterday after
noon, in honor of her guest. Mrs. Charles
Henry Bond, OF Boston. The ladies in
vited TO meet Mrs Bond were Mrs Bacon
Mrs. Chapman. Mrs. Horn. Mrs. Bourne
Mrs. Preston. Mrs. Owens. Miss Jenkins.
Miss Fisher. and Miss Billiard. OF Boston
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

Senator and Mrs wetmOre entertained
at dinner last night.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

Mrs. J. l.. NJ. Curry will be at home this
afternoon for the last time this season.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

Mrs. Burleigh, wife of Representative
Burleigh OF Maine. gave a luncheon yester-
day at Rauscher's in honor OF Mrs. P0wers.
wife OF the Governor of Maine. To meet
her there were present Mrs. Tal;aferro. of
Florida; Mrs Littlefeld. OF Maine; Mrs.
Bradford. Mrs. Mann! Of Chicago: Mrs. De
Vries, of California;; Mrs. Albert Relyea.
Mrs. George Ernest Walker, Mrs. James
Cecil Hooe. Miss Allen. and Miss Burleigh.
The centrepiece aud corsage bouquets
we're OF yiolets. and the connections. rib
bons, and other appointments were in the
same dainty color.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

The Admiral of the Navy and Mrs
Dewey will hold reception for the Daugh
ters OF the American Revolution this after
noon. at 3 o'clock. at the residence OF Mrs
Dewey's brother, Mr.. John r. Mclean.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

One of the attractive teas CT Thursday
afternoon was given BY Miss Spaulding
daughter of Assistant Secretary Spaulding
in honor of her house guest. Mrs. William
E. Shedd. OF Boston. The company invited
to meet her were the members OF the
Washington Wellesley Club. Miss Shedd
being graduate of Wellesley college. The
hostess was assisted in receiving by Mrs
Spaulding, Miss Buehly. and Miss Tyler
while Mrs. Chance and Mrs COrye.l. OF
Grand Lodge. Mich. did the honors in the
daintily appointed tea room.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Hitchcock gave dinner last I light, when
their guests were the Speaker and Mrs.
Henderson, Representative and Mrs. Gros-
venor of Ohio, Representative and Mrs.
Joy OF Missouri, Admiral and Mrs. Van
Reypen. the Commissioner OF Patents and
Mrs. Duell, Mr.. and Mrs. Devanter Miss
Hitchcock, Senator Spooner OF Wisconsin
and Representative Pearce Of Missouri.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-24

The Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay
gave a dinner last night, when their
guests were invited to meet the Bishop OF
Washington and Mrs. Saterlee. The ad-
ditional guests were Senator and Mrs. Ell
kins, Senator and Mrs. Cullom, Senator
and Mrs. Foster, Senator and Mrs. Hanna.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Mackay- Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Westinghouse. Mr.. and Mrs. John
W. Foster, DR.. and Mrs. ]. L. NJ. Curry.
DR.. and Mrs. Teunis S. Hamlin, Miss An
CELL, Miss Tuckerman, and Prof. Langley.
The floral decorations of the beautifully
appointed table were in pink carnations
and lilies of the valley.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-11-03
The American Sheep Breeder.

This country is well adopted to
sheep raising and strange to say but
little attention has been paid to the
industry. Hon. Adrien Nunez we
believe has about the largest herd in
the parish and has graded up with
high bred Merinoes. Ii any of our
readers are interested in sheep raising
they can find no richer fund of in
formation on the subject than by
sending one dollar to W. w. Burch,
1913 Michigan streetr Chicago, Ills.
for a years subscription to the Ameri-
can Sheep Breeder & Wool Grower:
the best sheep paper in the United
State.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1900-11-03
Deaths.

V1NcENT-On Monday, Oct 22d,
at 6 a. M, at her home in the 9th
ward, Mrs. Philosie Vincent aged SO
years.
HAErNER-On Saturday, Oct 9th
at 9:15 b. m. at the home. of her
father Dominick Pere, in the 18th ward,
Marie Hartner, wife of William
Hartner.
LEBLANc-On Friday Oct 26th, at
2 p. M, Jean Leroy Leblanc, aged
2 years 2 months and 81 days, infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Simonet Lee
blanc.
"Another bud gathered to bloom
in the Garden of God"