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Sunday Washington globe., 1901-12-22

A newspaper woman works at the desk
next to me. She was writing letter to
her brother and was describing a snow
scene from our window, and then let me
read it before she mailed her letter I
thorght it a very fair bit OF description and
asked her to let me copy it, Here il is
From my window on the 9th floor Of our
building one can look over the city for per
haps ten miles. The view Is fine and often
times majestic AS the snow gently falls
on top the houses it is like a mantle Of
charity, which is said to cover a multitude
Of sins but as look at il and out and over
Sunday Washington globe., 1901-12-22

Destroy his 6b and sophistry in vain
The creature is at his dirty work again.
Sunday Washington globe., 1901-12-22

A miller is thus remembered In Christ.
ian memory Of IL, who departed this
life without human assistance
Sunday Washington globe., 1901-12-22

There are seven Smiths in the Fifty
seventh Congress
Sunday Washington globe., 1901-12-22

A Boston commission merchant has cor
uereG the squash market ia the west
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
They Weren't Fed.

"Some years ago" said San Fran
cisco man, "a globe trotting English
man came into the city by the Golden
Gate. and 1t fell to my lot TO entertain
him. SO one night took him TO dine
at the far famed Cliff House. 1t was
n beautiful moonlight night, and from
where we sat upon the porch we look
ed out upon the broad bosom of the
Pacific ocean. The moons light made
a path across the waters, and in its
center the Seal rocks lay like black
patch The Englishman inquired what
they were and upon my informing him
said: Bah Jove, are those the Seal
rocks of which l have heard? I'd very
much like to see the seals. l say. my
man., turning to the waiter, 'caun't
see the seals? Don't you feed them al
nightP
"Oh, yessir.' replied the waiter, who
was Of Hibernian descent, without
blinking an eye. AT O'Clock we al
ways gives them their ham and eggs,
sir
"The Englishman accepted this sur.
prising piece OF information without
turning a hair and announced that he
would surely be on hand at the time
mentioned. He was; but, needless tt
say, the waiter was not"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
Three Extra Glenn cities.

No loose paper in the future is to be
thrown on the streets of Moline, Ills,
for Chief of Police Kittilsen has de-
clared war against all offenders. Be
sides this, store sweepings are not to
be swept on to the sidewalk nor ice
washed on the streets nor water from
the scrubbing of saloons or stores to be
swept across the sidewalk nor garbage
or offensive matter to be placed on the
streets nor kitchen refuse to be placed
elsewhere than in galvanized iron cans
holding between three and ten gallons
under a penalty of from SO to $780,
Mayor Barr Of Joliet, Ills, has insti-
tuted n similar campaign in his city.
President Grove of the Cleaner Dallas
league of Dallas has warned the inhab-
itants Of his town that the ordinances
covering the same items as mentioned
above will be strictly enforced.-Mu-
nicipal Journal and Enquirer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
: coine 10 cano,sa.-

The saying going to Canossa" refer
to the humillating pilgrimage mads
by the Emperor Henry " to Italy d
the year 1877. Henry had objected L
the claims advanced 10y Gregory Hide
brand and, refusing TO submit, was ex
communicated by that pontiff. Tie
emperor AZ first laughed at the sen
tence. but took a more serious view
when he found himself deserted ever
by his personal attendants and resolved
on n journey 10 Italy to make his peace
with the pope. The latter was then nj
the Castle of Canossa, fortress of the
Countess Mathisla and situated in the
mountains of Modena. Thither the en-
peror FASTENED. but the pope refused
TO see him save under the most degrad
ing conditions.
The desperate situation of Henry
compelled him to submit, and for three
days and nights, barefooted and bare.
headed. clad only in n hair shirt, the
raiment of penitent he waited at the
gate. At the end of this fearful pen.
ance, which was undergone in the
month of January. he was admitted tc
the papal presence. was absolved and
received his dominion as n gift from
the pope. The expression has ever
since been current as indicative of
abject submission on any terms i'm
posed by the conqueror.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
Noises of the Street.

wards for nervous diseases in the
city hospitals are far more crowded in
summer than In winter" said an emil
nent specialist, land there Is no deny
ing the fact that apparently unavoida-
bic street noises are responsible for it.
With open windows and doors and ev-
erybody in n more or less irritable and
deblitated condition from the heat the
ordinary street noises prevent sleep
and wreck the nerves. | refer now to
such simple things as the shouting of
children ut play, irrepressible peddlers
and hand organs. An English writer
has said that the organ grinders Of
London have done more in the last 90
years to detract from the quality and
quantity of the higher mental work Of
the nation than any two or three col
leges have effected to increase it.
believe the same thing is true of Phila-
delphia. The nearness of large fac
tories or machine shops to the inStitu-
tons of learning costs thousands of
dollars yearly in wasted and impeded
effort. "-Philadelpha Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE


One of the most satisfactory colors to
use for table decoration Is rose pink,
which bears the light Of sun and arti-
fetal light without much change. Blue
often becomes green and vice versa UNI
der the influence of gas or electricity.
Violet changes its hue, and yellow APP
pears faded and pale away from the
sun. Red Is trifie dangerous in com
bination and contrast. although very
cheerful and effective If used i'm winter,
when warm tints are acceptable. Foil
age green is always pleasing. especially
In summer, when ferns are obtainahle
everywhere outside of city limits Large
and small ferns will keep their fresh
greenness if when gathered they are
placed one over the other compactly on
a thin piece of board or cardboard and
then sprinkled or even Immersed i'm
cold water and kept I'm n cool. dark
place for several hours. Ferns so treat
ed have been used "a hours later for
church decoration and were as fresh us
when growing on their native mold.
A pretty table decoration consists of
a circular mirror, with silver mounting
If possible. set in the center of fine
white cloth or pink embroidered center
piece. On the mirror rests a glass bowl
filled with pink roses, while wreath
Of asparagus fern encircles ii, and one
end is continued to central chandelier
directly over the table. Candelabra Of
glass or silver holding pink candles
and pink silver or paper shades throw
soft glow over the table.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
Delicious Drinks.

Pineapple juice drained from the
fruit and mixed with currant. lemon,
blackberry or raspberry juice makes
delicious drink. A few wedges left to
float in the lemonade bowl improves
the flavor of that beverage.
Nothing else on hot summer after
noon will give the guests so much real
comfort as big bowl of delicious lem
onade placed in convenient access to
the drawing room or veranda, says the
New York Tribune. A cone of sherbet
towering from the center OF the bowl
adds to its sightliness and flavor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
Use of n Long Breath.

When chilled by exposure to cold,
take a long breath, with the mouth
firmly shut. Repeat this several times
until you begin to feel the heat return
ing. 1t requires only very short time
to do this. The long breath quickens
the pulse, and this causes the blood to
circulate faster. The blood flows into
all parts Of the veins and arteries and
gives out n great deal of heat. 1t is
stated that a long, deep breath. held as
long as possible. will close the pores of
a heated skin. and the danger of taking
cold, on stepping outdoors, may be thus
guarded against
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
Not Clipped.

A naturalist says that the squirrel
tribe is increasing all over the wooded
districts of England and in the Scottish
lowlands. In some parts of Scotland,
notably in the north, the little creature
is unknown.
1t is not so long ago that Scotch
judge was trying a case which had to
do with the escape of a squirrel from
its cage and the question as to whether
il had been stolen.
Were its wings clippedT he asked a
witness.
But my lord" interposed the coun-
sci, lit is a quadruped."
"Quadruped or no quadruped," said
his honor sternly, IF its wings had
been clipped it could never have es-
capped"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
DEVELOPMENT of the Roof Garden.

The roof garden owes its existence to
American ingenuity. There is nothing
quite like it in Europe, and neither
London nor Paris is abreast of New
York In this most delightful Of amuse-
ment places. Improved iron and steel
construction as known In this country
has not been introduced abroad, and
until it is the danger of fire in the
great cities with the old fashioned
buildings will forbid the construction
of roof gardens. The roof garden has
thrived and developed in New York,
modifying it's character to suit the va
riable conditions which have sprung
up of climate and OF patronage. 1t has
at last become n feature of metropoli
tan life almost Indispensable to those
who stay in town during the heated
term. 1t is doing much. moreover. to
reconcile many persons with life in the
city in summer, although hitherto they
have found the seashore or the noun
tains necessity.-Leslie's Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
CHOICE MISCELLANY


The Independence Star recounts that
IA man down there was nearly stung by
a scorpion five inches long and says the
man was very lucky TO escape, las the
sting of scorpion Is certain death"
And we note the item as another In
stance of the reversal of university
professor. Kansas seems 10 sit up
nights watching for chances TO reverse
her university professors. Gcologist
Hayward said there was no gold In the
western shalcs, and Colonel Fred Close
reversed him by showing there would
be lots OF gold there after il had been
discovered Naturalist Dyche said the
Belgian hare and the jack rabbit
wouldn't cross. and n state senator re-
versed him by Offering an appropria-
ton bill TO pay for the crossing of the
two animals.
Chancellor Snow said that the scor-
pion's deadly sting was mostly myth
and that even in the tropical coun-
tries II did little harm, and now the
chancellor is reversed by the Independ-
ence paper. And this reminds us of an
account written by a Kansas editor
about the ella monster, an ugly species
of lizard found only along the ella
river. The editor had been down there,
and the natives had filled him full Of
stories about the deadly nature of con-
tact with this creature. "The mon
stcr," he said. differs from every 9TH
or known animal in the world, because
1t does not need to bite or sting, but
gives instant death with breath from
It's mouth" Yet Chancellor Snow got
one of these monsters and kept it alive
around the university for year or
more, and the scholars used to pat it on
the head and call it mike. kansas
City Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
To Clean Paint.

Put tablespoonful of ammonia wa
ter into a quart of moderately hot wa
ter and with a flannel wipe the surface
of the paint. Rubbing is not neces-
sary. When the discoloration is not
great, the following method is prefer
able: With a piece of clean flannel dip
ped into warm water and then squeez-
ed nearly dry take up as much whiting
of the best quality as will adhere. APP
ply this with moderate rubbing to the
patchwork and afterward wash the
surface with clean water and rub it dry
with chamios leather. This method
is better than soap and requires but
half the time and labor and leaves the
surface cleaned as good as new. 1t will
not injure the delicate colors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
knocked Her Ont with n Look.

While talking Of the many notable
people he met during his pugillstic ca.
reer John l.. Sullivan said one day in
New York: "Once when | was in sgd.
ney had a suit of rooms directly over
Sarah Bernhardt. never met the
lady, and didn't much care. She was
jabbering French all the time and was
rehearsing constantly in her room. !
heard so much Of it that pretty neal
had the willies. One night happened
to follow Sarah into her majesty's thea.
ter in Sydney, and had n good chance
to size her up. She was n feather
weight all right. ana there was so much
powder on her face that thought she'd
made a mistake. She got look at me-
and because ! had been so much annoy
cd with her iabbering | scowled at her
gave her the look that used to scare
the dubs who tried to stay four rounds
with me. Well, sir. Sarah gave one
long, mournful howl and tainted away
After that she didn't jabber any more
for she'd found out who was living up
stairs"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12

Some people who have come down
from a former generation during the
circus tour are recalling the day of
Arcadian simplicity when Vermont's
law forbade the circus to come within
the state limits, and it was only some
twoscore years ago the prohibition was
withdrawn. Circuses skirted all the
borders, to which Vermonters came
down and crossed over into New York,
New Hampshire and Massachusetts, to
see the feats of ground and lofty tum-
bling. and finally the virtue and wis
dom relented and admitted the show
to the tour of the state.-Montpelier
CVt) Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
MADE FROM LAWN MOWER CASES.

secured by good luck from the country
hardware store were stained wood
green and arranged in three tiers, four
on either side and two In the middle.
The lower boxes were screwed to the
Dashboard. and when the shelves were
filled with books the case was quite
firm. A large ivory colored plaster
cast was put in the niche formed by
leaving out two of the boxes in the
center tier Tiny brass rods were
fastened to the two end tiers and yell
low silkaline curtains drawn to the
sides gave n necessary bit Of color The
bookcase was regarded as the prize
piece of furniture.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
CanL,a Menaurea.

Wheat -four, one pound is one quart.
Indian meal, one pound two ounces
Is quart.
Butter, when soft, one pound is one
quart.
Loaf sugar, broken, one pound is one
quart.
White sugar, powdered, one pound
one ounce is one quart.
Best brown sugar, one pound two
ounces is one quart.
Ten eggs are one pound.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
New Ten Table.

The new tea table is mahogany with
plate glass top to protect the polished
wood. 1t is with tray effect and used
without a tea cloth. Sometimes a lace
dolly covers the glass surface with
out improving the appearance of the
service. however The table Is elegant
enough In itself without other adorn-
ment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
Liberal Mimasn r,,,.rte.

There is one thing that | admire
about germs" said the professor, who
has no patience with people who doubt
scientific discoveries.
81 didn't know they had any praise
worthy traits whatever"
'They have at least one. They are
industrious and take things as they
find them. They settle down to their
business Of making trouble and don't
waste time in debates concerning any
human being theory" - Washington
Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
Drops of Ink.

a. drop of ink may make million
think" quoted McSwilllgen.
$50 ! have heard" added Squildig.
at may provoke language too. A few
drops Of ink that ! inadvertently drop
ped on my wife's new carpet brought
forth about n million words, and all
energetic words too"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
no Hortense w. McKesna the owner OF the
Il land herein described

no Hortense w. McKesna, the owner of the
Il land herein described.
Take notice that sale has lawfully been made
OF the following described land for unpaid
taxes thereon, and that the undersigned has
title thereto under tax deed issued therefor,
and that you ave entitled TO "a reconveyance
thereof at any time within six months after
service upon you Of this notice, upon payment
TO lhe undersigned OF all the sums paid upon
such purchase, together with one hundred per
cent. additional thereto and the fees OF the
sheriff for the service or cost of publication OF
this notice, TO be computed as upon personal
service OF declaration as commencement OF
suit and the further sum of five dollars for
each description, without other additional
costs or charges. II payment as aforesaid is
not made the undersigned Will institute pro
ceedings for the possession of the land.
DESCRIPTION OF LAND
The north part OF the east one half of the
north ist one-fourth, section number four,
town eight north, range eight west. containing
forty acres, all in the Comfy OF Ionia and
state OF Michigan Amount paid, S5.66, tax for
the year 1897. Yours respectfully,
CHARLES IL. FOOTE,
Place OF business, Bedding, Ionia County,
Michigan.
Dated September a. 1901.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12

Borax is good to use for stained tin
ware Should the inside Of q tin tea
Dot or coffeepot be dscolored. boil 1t in
strong borax solution for n short time.
and It's first brightness will return.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
MORTG1GE SIZE.


nEFAULT ha''ing been made in the condi-
~ tons and payment OF a certain real estate
mortgage, dated June sth, A. ID. 1900, made and
Rummeler, his wife, OF the City of Belding,
lonia Co, Mich. TO the Bedding Building and
Loan Association, a Michigan corporation with
It's home office at said City of Belding and duly
recorded on the 9th day OF June A. d. 1900 in
Liber 80 OF Mortgages on page 2qi i'm the ONCE
OF the Register OF Deeds for Ionia Co. Mich.
There Is now due and remaining unpaid at the
date OF this notice the sum OF Five Hundred
Sixty Eight and Twenty -Four One hundredths
dollars, (S56S.2il besides an Attorney fee
OF Twenty Five dollars as well as ali legal
costs as provided for in said MORTGAGE Nor
suit or proceedings at law or i'm equity
has been commenced to recover the amount
due on said mortgage or any part there
OF, therefore, notice is hereby given that
by virtue OF the power OF sale In said mortgage
contained and pursuant TO the statutes in such
case made and provided, said mortgage will be
foreclosed by the sale of the premises therein
described. ut public auction, to the highest
bidder, on Monday, the 2jth day OF November
a. ID. 1901, at O'Clock in the afternoon at the
south front door OF the Court House in the city
Of Ionia, chat being the place OF holding Cir
cult Court for the County in which said mort
gage premises are located). said mortgaged
promises being described as lot number twenty
(9O) OF Broas' 5th addition 10 the City of Beld.
ing according TO the recorded plat thereof
Dated Aug. %, A. ID. 1901.
THE BELDING BUILDING LOAN ASSN.
Mortgagee.
I. l.. HuBBELI,
Atty for Mortgage.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
Boiled CIothcsIines.

When buy new clothesllne, boil
II for half an hour before putting II up.
This toughens it, makes it last much
longer, and il does not snarl when put
up.-Good Housekeeping.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12

Many man who glories in his birth
right and thanks God for his independ.
Ince is afraid to wear cheap clothes
Chicago Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12

The darker the cloud the brighte the
sun when he breaks through the rift.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12

A woman can have no higher deal
in life than to be good.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12
Homemade bookcase.

In an article in the Chicago Record
Herald telling how frugal little wom-
an constructed some furniture for her
summer cottage the following, with
occurs:
A very pretty bookcase was made by
using q number of boxes In which lawn
mowers had been cased Ten of these
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12

He who expands in prosperity will
In adversely,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-12

Praise man and he'll not call you a
liar.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17
HELD Up BY A BUCh.

WHAT STATE OF MAINE GAME IS CAPABLE OF.
From The Kennebec Journal
Dexter, and is a little out of the ordinary,
three miles from the village, and Henry Alien
tells the story follows: Il was passing along
my thoughts upon other matters than my sur
point of a panicky feeling by the loud snort Of
deer. Very naturally 1 jumped and I
looked ahead of me. there. standing he road,
could see the outline of a large buck deer in
the twilight l Immediately threw my axe az
him and the weapon failed OF hitting the ma TX
1 thought when | threw the that would come
near ending the incident. but not The buck
was not easily frightened. He stood there,
his body erect, and would bring down first
forward leg and then another with a stamp
which sounded pretty loud the hard road.
Il advanced toward him. thinking he would
turn and run. but when | started forward he
made for me- and with something cf a rush.
Before | could realize what the de.r'S intention
he struck with of his forward legs,
striking my hand. When he dii this / made
UP mind that he intended TO Kill and
that il time to veil | presume in my fright
yelled out pretty loud. anyway l felt like it,
and | did the big buck gave another
snort. did 4 half dozen more deer that
apparently lying down in the woods close by
the road. and then all of the animals rushed
of through The woods fast they could go"
Mr.. Allen shows proof of his strange ercOun-
with the deer a swollen hand where the
animals forward foot struck him in its DOWN
ward move.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17

house need not expect to find grandeur in hiding
behind the simple exterior. The man who opens
the door wears no livery. The rooms are simply
furnished. and elaborate decoration has not been
permitted to destroy the home atmosphere of the
place.
But the house the stable building
shows that the owner of the place is not PROOF
against the tendencies of the times. The stable
is a massive granite structure having a large
carriage house and accommodations for twenty
four horses. over the carriage house are the
living quarters of the stable help, and a spacious
hayloft and a grain storage room occupy the
floor above the horse stable. Despite its impress
sive exterior. the stable is severely simple in its
appointments and lacks the gaudy decorations
with which many modern buildings Of a similar
kind furnished. The appearance Of this
building makes people believe that when the
time comes for the removal of the present
Rockefeller home for a and more mpos-
New-York tribune., 1901-11-17

estate embraces about twenty-five hundred
acres and there is probably estate Of similar
size anywhere which much money has been
expended for road improvements Ravines and
high points. meadows and woods have been
supplied with good roads, and many picturesque
places on the estate have been brought nearer
to the rider and driver by these improvements
which Mr.. Rockefeller has freely thrown open
to the of the public.
There many houses on the estate. occu-
pied by people in the employ OF Mr. Rockefeller.
These are plain, old fashioned structures sug-
gestivc OF the farm, and near these there are
some small lines of fences but along the main
roads through the estate there no fences
no keep off the grass signs, and no warnings
against driving private grounds. The only
sign of that kind Is the house. where. on
small tablet visitors asked not to drive past
the house
Those people whose business takes them to the