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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
A Long Bath.

A man who is lawyer and jour
ualist i'm one Of the smaller inland cit
les of Ohio tells of an uncle he has in
the region of Massillon. This relative
is one of the pious members of small
community and. being possessed Of
considerable executive ability, has
been for more than 20 years the super
intendent OF thriving Sunday school.
His besetting sin, If it might be called
such. is his propensity to exaggerate
stories In order to make them interest
ing to his auditors.
Some time ago he was telling his
lawyer journalist nephew of how he
cured himself of the ague. 1t was sew
eral years ago. and. having tried every
remedy in vain. he at last consulted an
old Indian doctor. who advised him, he
says, to go down to the creek each
morning Immediately on rising and sit
in the cold water up to hrs chin. He
was TO sit there one minute the first
morning and then double the time each
day for 20 days. The un Gle says he
followed the prescription and was
cured.
The nephew, who happens to be Of a
calculating turn Of mind, 6gured out
how long his uncle would stay in his
cold bath on the twentieth day. He
found that the last treatment would
last a few days over six MONTHS
Cleveland Leader.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

From the article in another column
taken from Wednesday $ Chicago Rec
ord it would look as If it were true that
an English syndicate meant to purchase
the principal silk thread mills OF this
country, including the two located in
Belding. While our feelings as an
American citizen are naturally that
we would rather see them In the hands
Of our fellow countrymen, still the BAN
NER believes If it proves true that it
benefit the city. The mills are as good
as any in the country and they certainly
will be operated as before, and new
enterprises will be established at once
which might not otherwise, or at least
not near as quick. The BANNER does
not believe that the city of Bedding has
anything to fear which ever way the
affair turns.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
A Jacket of Many Garments.

Although Gordon declined TO accept
the bowls of gold offered him by the
Chinese emperor after the suppression
of the TAPPING rebellion, yet he con-
scented 10 receive the yellow jacket, a
distinction limited to II wearers, who
constitute the imperial bodyguard.
When the presentation of so exalted
an oriental order took place, there was
a most remarkable ceremony observed
by the Celestial grandees commission
ed to personally confer the high mark
of the emperors favor.
TO Gordons evident establishment,
the operation of donning the yellow
Jacket in its entirety was consider
able undertaking, for between two
and three hours the great but simple
minded soldier was engaged in putting
on one suit and taking off another until
a most extensive wardrobe had been
gone through.
1t comprised silk dresses, robes, jack
cts, hats, caps, boots, shoes, fans, CIR
dies. thumb rings of jade and neck
iaces for all seasons and occasions.
The yellow jacket In its actually
was the last item of the rainent bear
ing its name in which Gordon was ar
rayed. Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Ionia county will be entitled to 10 delegate

One of the interesting features OF the
State Roundup Farmers Institute, at
the Agricultural College the last three
days Of February will be the exercises
OF Tuesday evening, made up OF address,
es by the Governor, the Auditor Gener-
al, Speaker of the House and Judge
Montgomery. 1t is TO be regretted
that few of us have clear cut ideas as
to the relative powers OF the various
branches OF the State Government.
These addresses will help us in this
respect. Hon. f. A. Converse, OF N.
Y, is also to be present on Wednesday,
to teach the judging OF dairy cattle, to
talk also on the feeding and care of
dairy cows, and finally to tell about
the Pan-American. Do not forget to
buy your ticket on Monday, Feb. 25th,
for Lansing and return. Visit the
Capitol, the Industrial School, the
School for the Blind, and above all the
Agricultural College. Stay at hotel
for lodging and breakfast, and get your
dinner and supper at the College, at
the boarding clubs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
ELECTRIC ROADS TROUBLES
Pere Marquette Controls the situation am
will Make no Concessions.

viii Make no Concessions.
The Grand Rapids Press Of Saturday
evening discussed the local situation
after the following style:
The Grand Rapids & Bedding Elec-
trio Railway company is having coz
siderable trouble in effecting an en-
trance into the city of Bedding. The
Pere Marquette railroad belts the city
In such manner that in order TO
reach the residence and business por-
tion OF the town the cleo trio company
must cross it. The railroad company
opposes the crossing, and thus far have
been able to carry its point. Two
meetings have been held between rep
resentatives of the two companies and
the state railroad commissioner, and
the latter refuses TO grant any other
than an overhead crossing.
The lay OF the land is such that
there appears TO be only one practic
able place for an overhead crossing
and this calls for high trestle LOOT
feet long passing over both the rail-
having ? per cent grade. The con
struction would be expensive and oper
alton both difficult and dangerous
The only alternative appears TO be
line skirting the town to point OF
the side OF the river opposite the busl
ness section and but short distance
from it, but inconvenient for the pas
senger traffic. From this point spu
track can be built into the factory dis
trict. This would also cross the PER-
Marquette, but the commissioner ha
granted the privilege on condition
that the spur track be used but once
day. Even this concession is objected
to by the Pere Marc Iette, which ha
served notice on the electric railwa.
people that the crossing will be per
mitted only when the Supreme cour
so rules.
The people of Beldiug are much In
terested, and have nov taken the mat
ter up on that account. A petitio
has been presented to the governor b.
leading business men Of the town re
questing him TO exerci Sc his intluenc
and authority in favor of allowing
grade crossing under reasonable safe
guards, and he has pro missed to do Sc
Up to this time Commi ssioner Osbor
has not personally 10 oked over tn
ground, but the governor has promise
that the commissioners will give th
field personal examin alton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Portland luck is getting to be proverb-
ial and has been again exemplifed in
the election Of DR.. f. w. Martin,
OF that smooth town on the banks of
Grand river, to the office of state
physician for the Modern Woodm men.
1t is worth about $4,000 per year and
there was quite field of candidate :,
Martin being fourth on first ballot
Twelve ballots were taken in all.
Bedding Camp made the election. OF
DR.. Martin possible, as there were. two
candidates for the Office in this coun.
ty, and had Belding combined with
Ionia, DR.. Spaulding would hace had
the endorsement OF the county instead
Of Martin which would have put the
latter out OF the race. Belding sup.
ported Martin and rejoices in his VIC
tory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

To the Republican Electors OF the State OF
Michigan:
The state convention OF the republicans OF
Michigan is hereby called 10 meet AT the Audi
torium In the city OF Grand Rapids, on Thurs
day, the 2Sth day of February. 1901. at III
o'clock a. m. for the purpose OF nominating
candidates for justice OF the supreme court and
two regents OF the university and the transac
tion OF such other business as may properly
come before the convention.
The delegates from the several counties In
each congressional district are requested To
meet In district caucus at 10 O'Clock "A. m. on
the day OF the state convention, and select of
ficers as follows, TO be presented 10 the state
convention for confirmation: One vice presi-
dent, one assistant secretary, one member each
OF the committee on credentials "perma-
nent organization and order OF business and
resolutions" and TO transact such other bust
ness as they may deem necessary.
Under the resolution OF 1883 no delegate Will
be entitled to a seat in the convention who
does not reside in the county he proposes TO
represent.
In accordance with the resolutions OF 1876
and 1900 every county will be entitled TO one
delegate for each live hundred OF the total vote
cast for governor at the last election In presi
Dental year November 1900, and one add
tional delegate for every fraction amounting 10
three hundred, and each organized county Will
be entitled TO at least two delegates
GERRIT J. DIEKEMA, Chairman.
DENNIS II. AWARD Secretary.
Ionia county will be entitled to 10 delegates.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Kansas has entered upon a strong
war against professors OF hypnotism.
They must not practice their arts
eth sr public or privately.
The Otisco Cemetery Association
will give warm dinner at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Warren, Feb y,
1901. All interested please furnish for
the dinner.
The roundup farmers institute in
ionia last week was largely attended
and was grand success in every par
ticular N. B. Hayes was elected
president and II. f.. Powell secretary
and treasurer.
Kind words for Silk City Scrap Book
w. A. Stanton of the firm of Bedding
Bros. & Co, Chicago, writes: "Your
book very interesting and gotten mp in
good shape, kindly send me another
copy" State Librarian at Lansing
"Very interesting, must have one for
library"
The Pere Marquette Railway com
pany is credited with having started a
movement among Michigan railways
to do away with Sunday excursions,
except to suburban resorts, and to cur
tail the excursion business generally.
The reason assigned is that so many
excursions cut deeply into the regular
business.
Seymour U Underwood, for the past
eight years engineer Of the Ballou
Basket factory died last Monday morn
ing. Funeral services from the home
In the first ward Wednesday afternoon
and the remains were taken TO Stanton
for burial, where he formerly resided.
He was So years OF age, a quiet unas-
Stunning man, but one OF the solid, SUBJ
stantial and reliable kind that every
body likes for friend, and he had
lots OF them His wife survives him
and they have been the parents of five
children, all dead. The funeral was
under Masonic auspices. He left
81, 900 insurance in the A. o. u. w.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

w. l.. Yancy, Paducah, KY, writes:
Il had a severe case of kidney disease
and three OF the best physicians in
southern Kentucky treateb me without
success. / was induced TO try Foley's
Kidney Cure. The first bottle gave
immediate relief and three bottles cur
ed me permanently. | gladly rocco
mend this wonderful remedy" w. /.
Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

A subscriber asks the BANNER why
it is that Mrs. Nation is allowed 10
smash furniture and destroy saloon
property in Kansas, without being
held responsible for damages by the
officials. The facts are simply these;
Kansas is prohibition state, or sup
posed to be, and consequently the sa-
loon is an outlaw, and without protec-
ton by the laws OF the state. Should
she come to Chicago, or other eastern
points where the saloons are. licensed
and consequently protected by the
state laws, and commence Der smash
ing business, she will no doubt get in
to trouble quick enough bat in Kansas
the saloon has no legal right to exist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Never did the world call more loudly
for young men with force, energy aud
purpose, young men trained to do
some one thing, than today. says a
writer in Success. Though hundred
of thousands are out of employment.
yet never before was it so bard to get
a good employe for almost any position
as to-day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
PERE MARQUETTE
ND RAPIDS.

Republican State Convention, Feb
ruary 18th. Sell February 9th and
18th. Ohe fare rate. Return March /.
KALAMAZOO, MICH.
Prohibition State Convention. One
fare rate. Sell March 4 and 5. Re-
turn limit March 9Th.
LANSING, MICH.
Farmers Institute Roundup. One
fare rate. Sell February % and 70
Return March LIST.
WASHINGTON, ID. G..
Presidential Inauguration. One fare
rate. Sell March /, 2 and 3. Return
March Sth.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
TWO Gases of Cancer Cured.
WINDSOR, ONT. Jan. Ia.

WINDSOR, ONT, Jan. IA, 1900.
DR.. G. ID. Warner. Dear Sir;--I
have used your Compound of Seven
Cures, the great cancer cure and blood
purifier, with excellent results. | can
recommend 1t for the purposes for
which it is given. | know of two cases
OF cancer which were given up by the
doctors, but were cured by DR.. War
ner's Compound of Seven Cures.
Yours Truly, j. III. MANN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

The annual banquet OF the Lincoln
Club and young mems Republican Club
OF Grand Rapids, will be held the even
ing of Feb. p at the Aupitorium in
that city. Among the speakers will be
Governor Shaw,of Iowa, Senator James
A. Garfield, of Ohio, Vice-President
Roosevelt, of New York, and Governor
LaFollette, OF Wisconsin. A feast of
good things will be had.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
viii You
lie ThereY

First Presidential Inauguration OF
the new century will occur at Wash
ington, March 4th, when President Me-
Kinley will again take the oath OF off,
ice. The trip TO the National Capital
may be made at special fares via Penn
sylyania Short Lines. For particulars
address f. Nj. BUsHoNG, ID. p. Agt ,
66 Griswold ST., Detroit, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Misunderstood SYMPTOMS OF disease
lead doctors TO treat something else
when the kidneys are out of order.
Foley's Kidney Cure will bring you
health when other medicines have fail
ed. Take no substitute. w. |. Bene-
diet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Return. Were Not Adequate.

A minister In Glasgow, says The Scot
tlsh-American. asked an urchin who
was standing looking in at one OF the
Sabbath school windows how he would
like to join the Sunday school and
grow up good man.
t'What sort o. Sunday schulz list?
,StablishedT
YES" said the clergyman. at Is
connected with the Established church.
Are you not coming in?'
ma replied the boy. 81 tried the
Established Kirk Sunday schulz last
year, an only got twa fardln oranges
an peck o sweeties at the Christmas
tree sac I'm gaun tae gle the Free
kirk a trial this year"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Buckien's Arnica saIye

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. II surpasses any other salve, To-
ton, ointment or balm tor Cuts, Corns,
Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons, Ulcers, Tet-
ter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Chapped
Hands, Skin Eruptions; Infallible for
Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at
Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Ionia finds much comfort in the fact
that President Heald authorizes the
statement that the Pere Marquette car
shops there will not be removed or
closed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
THE SILK SITUATION.
Troubles of SILK Manufacturers and the
Remedy-The Future Outlook.

hemeuy-Ihe future outlook.
The New York Tribune has been in
vestigating the silk manufacturing In
dustry OF this country and gives the re-
suit OF its cogitations as follows:
Although the Silk Association held
its annual banquet on Monday amid
much hilarity, IL is no secret that the
industry is in anything but satisfac-
tory position. Sales are slow and
stocks heavy, while efforts TO push bus
mess bring the customary concessions
in prices. Examination OF the statisti-
cal position may suggest remedy by
disclosing the exact nature of the dis
ease. Imports of raw silk in 1898 were
valued at S27, 17S'9S9, which was about
an average years movement up to that
time, and at the opening of 1899 the
average price was SO. 76t. Then follow
ed year OF expanding manufacture,
the capacity OF old mills being heavily
increased and many new ones erected.
This enlarged production was greatly
facilitated by the readiness OF dealers
in raw silk to furnish material on easy
terms, allowing almost unlimited time
for payments. Loom makers also pro-
vided machinery without urgent de-
mand for cash. The result was rap
i'd rise in prices OF raw silk, owing to
the increased demand, and the year
ended with an average of S5.45.
Meanwhile, importations reached the
high record of S4S,546, S62. Consump-
tion OF goods did not keep pace with
production, especially as quotations
moved up in sympathy with the raw
material, and there was much difficulty
in making payments. Demand for raw
silk naturally dropped!off, but imports
in 1900 were valued at $32, 453, $50, so
that there was no appreclable loss in
quantity, since the average price de-
clioed from $5.45 at the opening to
1911 at tine close of the year. The
present price is nearly 80 per cent low
er than on Jan. /, 1900. When it is
iO"A@~N'A hLANh raw pun
chased at or near the top quotation is
stil in the hands OF manufacturers,
either in the original form or or as fin
ished goods, it becomes apparent that
some one is In position TO lose money.
There is no solution in the proposition
to organize a combination controlling
the industry in this country. Any
effort to sustain prices artldcially by
trust is assured of failure before it
begins. 1t is best TO recognize the
mistakes that have been made by over
production and excessive purchases OF
raw mate rial on unsecured credit. Let
the industry return to a normal posi-
tion by only producing what can be
sold, and, more. over, by keeping goods
up to the stnn dard in quality. If there
was less readiness to furnish raw ma
terial and machinery on absurdly easy
terms fewer incompetent men would
embark in the manufacture,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

STATE OF MICHIGAN, &C.
COUNTY OF IONA.
l, NJ a. Reed cashier OF the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment Is true TO the best of my knowledge and
belief. NJ. "A. REED, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this goth
day of February, 1901.
DWIGHT c. SHELDON,
Notary Public
CORRECT-Attest: l.. L. HOLMES
BRlNTON +. HALL,
h. Il. SPENCER,
Directors
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Experience is by industry achieved
and perfected by the swift course OF
time.-Shakespeare.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK

at Belding Michigan, at the close OF business
Feb bth, 1901 as made 10 the Commissioned
Of the Banking Department.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
BELDING SAVINGS BANK

at Belding Michigan. at the close Of business
Feb. 5th, 1901 as made TO the Commissioner OF
| Banking department
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-10-25

shame her efforts In that direction on
the mimic stage she flashed on poor,
bewildered Tom from out her tears
a smile so wickedly bright that for
oneawful moment the thought struck
him that she was laughing at him.
"April fool! You dear, old foolish
April fool! OTom, you are an April
fool and I'm an April fool. and that
career is the biggest April fool Of all.
for it's fooled both Of us all this time;
and now there isn't any career worth
as much as you are and i wouldn't
have one IL there a i don't want
anything but you, Tom"
In one household there is no holi-
day that is so %religiously kept as is
All Fools day. or that is celebrated
withsomuch pompand circumstance.
for it is the anniversary Of the resolu-
ton OF a noted Miss Somebody from
Somewhere TO give up her career and
tocomeand dwell like an angel among
men.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-10-25

President Roosevelt knows Of my de-
sires ON this subject. and he will do
what Is right" 1t is inferred by his
intimate friends that the postmaster
general will retire from the cabinet
and resume chief editorial direction Of
his newspaper. lie also prefers living
among his lifetime friends.
Senator Mason. Of Illinois. has said
TO the writer; ~ have very good rea-
son for believing that Secretary Gage
Will not remain In the position as sec.
rotary of the treasury. He has been
deeply b%ereaved. as has the secretary
OF state. He has strong personal and
also strong political reasons for deslr-
Ing to retire TO private life; and know
that President Roosevelt has reluc-
family concluded that Mr.. Gage may
retire inside OF a few months, but
there will he no undue haste in the
natter"
Secretary Hitchcock, OF the interior
department, recently WROTE a letter to
q personal friend In st. Louis (Which
he writer has seem In which he says:
president Roosevelt is a grand good
fellow, as wei as n great man; but, In
spite OF my high regard for him, he IL
DOT Mckinley. II does not seem like
home In the cabinet ROOF since Nc
Kinley's gone" This statement 10 not
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-10-25
BREvITIES OF FUN.

Any summer girl is willing to COM
promise by returningthe young mans
heart and keeping the ring.--Chicago
Daily News.
An Expert.--Ted--'Is he a good
chauffeur Ned-"Excellent. When
ever his auto runs away he smashes
into something chcap.'-Town Top
les.
Driver-"Waiter, this chop is very
small" Waiter IA new hand)-"Yes.
sir; but you'll find il will take a good
while 10 eat it."-Glasgow Evening
Times.
Young Lady-"Oh, Mr.. Green. l
don't know what TO do with Ellie!
She is SO miserable because she hasn't
had her donkey ride. Would you
mind giving her a pick-a.backi'-
Punch.
Mrs. Knowles-"That is n bcauti-
full recommendation YOU gave TO
your cook. OF course she deserved
itg' Mrs. Milton-"Of course" Mrs.
knowles-"Bui what do you really
think about the girl? have written
recommendation myself. You know"
Boston Transcript.
Caught.-"0h. N.Y. she ex-
claimed. impatiently. "we'll he sure
TO miss the first act. We've been watt
ing a good many minutes for that
mother Of mime "IIours. | should
say" he replied. rather tartly.
"Ours?' she cried. joyfully. ooh.
George, this is so sudden!"-philadel.
phia Press.
at seems to me-" said the friend,
cautiously. "that a man ought TO
avoid becoming too dependent on his
wife, however much he may esteem
her judgment and skill" That's
right" answered Mr.. Meckton. And
Henrietta recognizes the fact. She
lets me sew on all my own buttons
Washington Star.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1901-10-25
OLD SWANS.

-
They came together with a ''howdy DOR
Old friends who hadn't met for many a
year.
lie was a weedy bachelor. It's true.
And she a splnster OF most welcome
cheer,
They'd gone together In the oiden days
Days Ions spun out behind them both
To one ano,her's wonder and amaze
Slight things came w tha: neither had
forgot.
"You used TO think that Jenny was a GEM
Said he: And YOU. you iancIcd freckly
joe"
at brings old times a.,aikin' over them"
Said hes I'm thinkin' jiH: the same. you
know"
"Ane Jenny's hair was %solden-was 1t
Said he, ~ swear that Joseph's hair was
red"
"You picked out Jenny from the choicest
Said he: "And you picked Joseph ou,
Instead"
And then n little chliilncsa there fell
Between these old-tino friends Of long
ago.
On Jenny's modest beauty she would
dwell.
White he KEEP, lingering along on Joe.
"But Jenny didn't seem to fancy you;''
sais he's And Joe he hooked another
girl"
Ills black eyes looked into her eyes OF blue
TIL fancy seemed to take another whiri.
And then arose the dream Of oldcn days
While Memory II took them for Its own
This spinstcr she has stu u woman's ways
Ant he. oh. he has been so long alonel
a pair Of friendly haads they m,t--and
she
Just sighed beneath n whisper; more
than Joc''
And then the happy bachelor, said he;
Sweetheart. | never know ! loved you
soi'
-.Iioracs Seymour Keller. In n. Y. Sun.