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The times., 1901-05-10
American and British officers.

A detailed comparison between the
American and British armies in point OF
military organization, equipment, and
personnel has recently been made in a
little book called Blue Shirt and
Khaki" by James F. j. Archibald, an
American correspondent who has OBJ
served both armies in the Cuban cam
paigns and the war in South Africa.
The results of Mr.. Archibald's Observa-
tions are calculated to give any good
American a very satisfied feeling, and
some Of the things which he points out
have not before been brought to the no.
tice Of the public His statements are
the more valuable for being made with
out prejudice. He is not violently at
tached either TO the British or the Boer
side Of the South African controversy.
1t began TO be suspected quite early
IN the South African difficulty that
British officers were not exactly, as the
slang Of the day has ii, what they We're
cracked up to be. They were brave,
they were daring. they were gentlemen,
but polo and afternoon teas do not fit
man FOR campaigning against an enemy
who is descended from lion-hunters and
stalks his foe as his grandfather hunted
big game. MIR. Archibald tells a story
Of an English officer who expressed
considerable surprise at seeing the
American, who was in hurry to get out
Of camp one morning, saddle his own
morse. He said:
MY word. but you're cleyu"'
a little investigation elected the fact
that the English officer had never done
such a thing in his life. although he
supposed he could; his man had al
ways done that" And that was a cav
airy officer on active service. Imagine
the expression which would come over.
the face Of an American trooper on
hearing such an admission from his
captaini
Again, during maneuvres at Alder
shot. just before the war broke out. the
American correspondent was watching
the attack and defence of a hill by in
fantry. He expressed surprise that
neither officers nor men took any ad-
vantage of the numerous rocks and
trees in the zone Of fire, and an officer
Of the Twelfth Lancers, IN equal sur
prise. declared that the men would lose
all respect for an officer who should
hide during the fight. All the same,
considering she fact that war is a kill
.5g business, that the side which loses
the most men generally gets the worst
Of H. and that charging without taking
advantage Of cover results in the loss
Of good many men, particularly Off
GERS. who might otherwise cause loss to
the enemy, il seems as if the rules Of
war might in this case be amended so
as 10 conform with the rules Of common
sense.
Mr. Archibald observes naively:
Until it come 10 The critical test. however
the British army gets along just as well as
though the officers worried themselves about the
hne piincigics Of The art a war"
In other words, the British officer is
All right so1ong as peace is maintained.
which is a situation full Of truly Eng
lish humor 10 the American mind.
another bit Of information which is
The times., 1901-05-10
THE WATCH TRUST ABANDONED
Given Up Because of the WaItham
Compnny's Refusal.

BOSTON. May 9.-A director of the
American Waltham Watch Company
says:
THE officers OF the American Waltham
Watch Company have informed the pro-
moters of the proposed watch trust that
their company will not become party to
any consolidation of watch companies
The other companies who have been ap-
preached in regard to the matter have
declined to go in. influenced undoubtedly
by our refusal to join in any trust move
ment In consequence the S75, 900, 900 com
bination has been abandoned"
The times., 1901-05-10
EXTENSION OF A TREATY.
An Agreement with Denmark Con.
tinued for One Year

The Acting Secretary of State. David
J. Hill. and the Minister from Denmark.
Constantin Brun, yesterday signed an
agreement extending for one year the
commercial tariff treaty covering certain
products exchanged between the two
countries The treaty would have expired
bv limitation Yesterday The extension
will give the Senate opportunity To pass
upon il at the next session of Congress.
The times., 1901-05-10
The Effect Of Antf-Cantecn LegfsIu-
ton.
droln the Boston Transcript

II7''I' I'07tVI
Read this and reflect: saloons have been
established adjacent to every army post and their
number is rapidly increasing Near Fort Aiyer.
just outside the District OF Columbia. where
six hundred men stationed, six saloons have
been opened since the law went into effect in
February Doing good that evil may come is
having startling exposition in the United
States Army just now, and the sooner this ex-
position is closed the better for the cause Of
Temperance well as Of good morals and good
i,Inn san.e
The times., 1901-05-10

The legationers at Constantinople hav-
ing notified Turkey that she has violated
international law in tampering with the
foreign mails, and will be held respon-
sibe for the consequences, the Sublime
Porte has replied curtIy that it's right TO
distribute" foreign mails is not open TO
question Perhaps this does not quite
constitute a casus belli. but a neat one
could be built from its foundation, if any
body dared to throw the first stone The
Constantinople legationers are one in
watching the Sultan, but many in keep
ing an eye on one another
The times., 1901-05-10

ress and prosperity, was preached and
all but finally demolished by the guns
of Dewey at Manila and Of Schley at
Santiago. The sooner they can succeed
in inducing their political associates to
help them remove the wreck the better
Il will be for the Republic
The times., 1901-05-10
Two Anecdotes of Colonel InScrSoIl.

Senator's Morrill,, voorhees,, and German were
conversing together outside the Senate Cham
ber Colonel Ingersol Glanced to pass by. Mr.
Voorhees, greeted him and said. ''Wo are discuss
ing the meaning OF improbable: what IS youc
definition of the words' Promptly Colon.
Ingersou replied: "It is a negro goinz fu a,
opposite direction from brass band
Colonel Tngersoll a temperate man. but not
a teetotaIer. Ono dJy Mrs james G.. Blaine
was passing through Fifteenth Street opposite
the Treasury Department. when out iron,
liquid rcfreshruent saloon came Colonel
Iuccrsoll and q friend "My dear colonel said
she ''you would not be seen coming ont of such
a place would you2' MY dear madam" re-
piled he. ''would you expect me to stay there
all the timer
The times., 1901-05-10
He Kne,r Ills business.

(Frcm the Catholic Standard and Times)
.'Gracious! You don't mean to say YOU are go
ing to move out to Aiguhurst!'
Indeed | am. I consider it an ideal place. "
'Hughi You want TO read the papers. There's
more sickness there than in any other town in
This vicinity
u know it. I'm physician"
The times., 1901-05-10
tHslici.N.

(From the New York Commercial Advertiser)
Why should the Mckinley Administration give
its support 10 him? lts conduct in doing 50 is
lar more damaging 10 lis character than an the
accusations OF It's opponents, for it is absolutely
iuGcfcnsibe.
The times., 1901-05-10
Quitc Likely.
lFrom Pnek.l

The Chronic Disoussonist Ctruculently)-Ii
Andrew jackson alive today what woulk
be his sentiments in this matterY
The Sober-Niuded Citizen (wtarily)-EIe would
be clad he was dead, presume.
The times., 1901-05-10
Information Wanted.
FFom lie Chicago News.1

Fgom the Chicago News.)
What : the mat-ter?
The man is mad about it.
About whaty
He went into the barber shop and told the
barber he wanted a hair cut and the barber
asked him which one.
The times., 1901-05-10

The people prefer 20 have icurich's beer be-
cause MaerZcn senate, and Lager possess qualities
which the chemists Ot the Agricultural D-Tart-
ment say are the most healthiul Of al malt and
hop beverages. 'Ph0nc West 81 Arlington Bot
ding Co.. for a ease and see il YOU do not pre-
Ter Hcurichs superior beers
The times., 1901-05-10

There seems to be Il slight disposition
at the War. Department to criticise Cen
eral Chaffee's alleged speech in Pekin the
other niGht--that is, should the press re-
port of it prove to be accurate We
cannot see any occasion for faultfnding
The gallant soldier, no doubt, was wrong
in his conclusions, but after-dinner CON
clusions are less apt to be logical than
those reached just after breakfast.
The times., 1901-05-10

The weary brokers of Wall Street are to
have a whole holiday on Saturday, in or
der to give them a chance to figure up
how badly they are broke. It will not
seem much Ike a holiday TO many of
tleu1
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05
WITH THE FRATERNITIEs.

The X. P's will give another pedro
party on Wednesday evening of next
week, Dec. 18th, at their hall
All members of Phoenix lodge ID of
II. are expected to be present at the
regular meeting on Saturday evening
Dec. eth. Election of officers.
Modern Woodmen. don't fail to at
tend the regular meeting on Monday
evening next at which time occurs the
annual election of officers.
Court Watchful No. 572 i. o. f. will
give a smoker TO the members at For
ester's Hall Thursday evening Dec. 5.
All Foresters are earnestly requested
to be present as there will be other
important business to transact
The Woodmen are figuring on a
special train to Grand Rapids Tues
day evening when there is to be big
gathering of the members of that
fraternity. The head of the order,
Hon. VIM. A. Northcutt of Illinois
will be present.
At the election of officers at For
tune lodge, Knights of Pythias held
Tuesday evening, the following were
chosen for the coming year:
G. Gas f. Ferguson.
V. Cd. II. Armstrong
P.-J. j. Staley.
NJ. of E-W. Lee Cusser
NJ. of FL l.. Hubbell.
X of r. & S.-Geo. w. Gotta
NJ of A-Leonard Smith.
l. CT. Is. Pixley,
O. G.-H A. Lamb.
NJ wa. b. Hull
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05
BeIding Cases In the Circuit,

Bedding and Belding people are oc-
cupying large share of the attent-
ion of the Circuit Court this week.
The case of David b Stock VS.. w. s.
Garfield Co. for wages, appealed from
the justice court was on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, about a
dozen witnesses being called from here
in connection with the case. Most
people are familiar with the circum-
stances connected with it. Stock,
who was running the Palace bakery
sold his business to Garfield and went
TO work for him. He was discharged
shortly after and sued for wages
under agreement which he claimed
existed. |. l.. Hubbell and r. A
Hawley were attorneys for Stock and
G. IL. Foote and n. O. Griswold for
Garfield. Judgement was rendered
for S25.l7. The claim was about $40.
Today the w. ID. Hall damage suit
against the city is on and a large
bunch of witnesses and parties inter
ested in that matter went to the
county seat this morning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05
SALVATION ARMY'S SUCCESS.
Their Meetings Draw Big Crowds and
They Have Many Converts

They Have Many Converts
The Salvation Army meetings are
proving a wonderful success just as
the BANNER anticipated The Meth
odist church is too small To hold all
who desire TO attend each evening and
it is said that about seventy have
come out and renounced their sins un-
der the labors of these people. On
Saturday night they will move to the
Baptist church which is larger and
continue for one week longer at least.
The members of this band, which is
in charge of Capt. Bernard are ladies
and gentlemen in appearance and de-
pertinent and seem TO be very enthu-
siastic in their work. They are very
well educated, good speakers, and also
excellent singers. A brief service is
held each evening on Main street, just
previous to beginning the services at
the church.
On Monday evening next cat the
Baptist church) there will be a lee
ture by Major Blanche Cox of Indian
apolis, Ind, division officer in charge
of the Army work in Indiana and
Michigan, and generally considered
one of the brightest women they have
in their ranks today. She was mis-
sionary in India for years. Her sub
ject will be Salvation Army work in
Foreign fields, also America. Accom-
.panying her will be Miss Edith Yoder,
the adjutant, and musician of con-
siderable ability. An admission of 10
cts. will be charged for adults and 10
cts for children. There is some pos
sibility that it may be decided to
maintain a permanent Salvation
Army station in Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05

We
have
suggested
elsewhere in
this advertisement
list of items specially
suited for your friends either
men women. 1t viii pay you
we think, to check through these lists as
well through the entire ad and see ii
you do not get hints that viii save you "a
great deal Of time and worry. We
wish this
advertisement
to be
to- you
wis IN
money
BENEDICT.
Druggist, Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05
ADJUSTMENTS
Charles CowIes, Character Comedian
Coming.


Coming.
One of the best character comedians
on the stage will appear at Belding
Opera House on Tuesday night, Oct
10. He is Charles Cowles, whose quiet
effective humor has made him legions
of friends. If it is true that all the
world loves lover it is truer still
that all the world loves a laugh-mak-
er. In his pretty play of Vermont
life, "a Country Merchant" Mr..
Cowles is laughmaker par excel
lence. He has surrounded himself
with clever company, and the play
is well interpreted with novel and
strong specialties. Chief of these
specialties must be mentioned Mr.
Cowles' own inimitable old man dane
ing.
To amuse the young folks, and some
of the older ones too, "A Country
Merchant" band will give an amusing
street parade in grotesque costumes.
No one should fail to see this. AID
mission 90, 30 and 25c. Reserved seats
at Hotel Bedding, now on sale.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05
Maccabee Ladies mt smyrna.

Wednesday evening the L. o. T. M.
lodge of Smyrna entertained the
Bedding l.. o T. NJ, over fifty attend
ing. On their arrival they were
greeted by a large delegation and a
sociable time was enjoyed. The
Smyrna band favored the company
with several selections, and Miss
Cora Hoppough with several fine
piano solos. Various games were en-
ioyed and at 10 o'clock the guests
were invited to the cosy parlors of
the church where a sumptuous repast
was done justice to by each one. AT
ter returning to the hall the captain
and guards of Goodwill Hive of Bel
ding were called upon to give a drill
which called forth loud applause. At
a late hour they returned agreeing
that fraternity is blessed and the
Smyrna ladies are among the best in
entertaining.
The otherwise pleasant evening
came near having bad ending after
reachiug home, as the ladies of one
rig lost control of their horses and
had a runaway. Fortunately no one
was hurt nor no particular damage
done.
The best overcoat in Michigan for
$1,000 at j. T. Webber's Ionia. Ask
for trading stamps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05
BOOKS.

The one present that comes nearest to being un-
iversally desired. Books get to be better presents
all the time because while the art of book making
and illustrating becomes perfect the grows
less You buy several choice books now for what
one used to cost, and in stock you find books
suitable for every age class and condition. Our
stock has been fully doubled for the holiday season
and includes all the latest editions of all standard
authors, besides large variety of juvenile and gift
books. You like to look at books know come in
Web-er's Unabridged Dictionary, sheep ST Is
Miles Natural History al 25. Woods Natural History $50
pages with many pictures SOC Life of Henry Clay Soc
Life of Blaine, 700 pages, 30c Twenty Years Hustng
cloth bound, Soc Les Mserabes, book 81 Monte
Crsto, book $3.50 Conquest OF set 9Oc
Conquest OF Mexico book 90c French Revolution
book 9Oc. General Kings works, soc Reads works
4Oc Calumet "K, s5. Toby TYLER, Soc Black Rock lac
and 25c In His Steps, 15c-25c. Born Serve 45c p
Roes works. 35c Amelia Barr's works, 35c Mvsterious
Island, 25c. Floating Island, 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05
WHIST Club SCORES.

The figures represent the plus score
and by which pair. First pair north
and south, the other east and west:
Sheldon, &. E.-Cushing
loWer-Morse- ------------------- i
Wilder-Wilson, II. NJ.
Peebles-Stahlin 8
Locke-Lincoln
Page-Washburn ----------- 4
Webster, E.-Wagner, Geo. 9
Crib, M.-Weter, G. ID.
Harlan-Crothers ----------..---- 10
Reed, w. B.-Hayden, Thos.
Cowdin-Fales. 10
Smith, w. T.-Green, l.. +.
Next meeting next Monday evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for kindly assisting us in
the sickness and death of our beloved
daughter Daisy, also the choir and
many beautiful flowers.
MR.. AND Mrs. CHAS. CLAFLIN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05
GIFTS FOR LADIES.

Those who puzzled to what to give lady
had better consult this list, make memoranda, and
then come and see other things we have space to
mention.
BOOKS-Padded leather gift editions, for instance
ALBUMS-All the latest designs.
PHOTO HOLDERS-AwayS need of these.
TOILET CASES-A superb gift. We have fine ones.
MUSIC ROLLS-Often just the thing.
DRESSER SETS-These will be used.
MANICURE SETS-Every woman wants one.
GLOVE AND HANDKERCHIEF BOXES AND
SETS.
WORK BOXES-Nice line of these.
PHOTO FRAMES-In metal and ceuloid
FANCY THERMOMETERS for use and
ornament.
FANCY CANDLESTICKS-H to have them
nowadays.
MEDALLIONS-Can miss it on this item.
STERLING NOVELTIES-No end of suitable
presents.
MIRRORS-Hand mirrors in all the styles
JEWEL BOXES-Many beautiful kinds.
POCKET BOOKS-In all the new feathers.
CONFECTIONERY-We have il in boxes.
CELLULOID GOODS-Dozens of fine presents.
PERFUME-One thing that is always suitable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05

Go to Sheldon's for Pipes, Cigars,
Tobacco and everything in smokers
goods, largest assortment, up to date
brands.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05
Beech and Maple wood.

on sale at Vincent & Co., the grocers,
Vincent block, west Main st. State
phone No. 8. 27t2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05

The best overcoat in Michigan for
$1,000 at j. Il. Webber's Ionia. Ask
for trading stamps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05

$l.00 overshirts reduced to SOC, at j.
II. Webber's, Ionia. Ask for trading
stamps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-05
Wood.

Beech and maple, oak, etc. Order
at Trimmings warehouse.
FLEMING a. MADDEN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-09
FIRING AT HAlLSTONES.
How French Grape Growers Protec'
Their vineyards.

How French Grape Growers Protect
Their vineyards.
Consul John Covert of Lyons.
France. has made a supplementary re-
port to our government on the firing
of the cannon at clouds to prevent the
destruction Of grapes by hailstorms.
He went to the towns OF Bots d'Oingct
and Denice to witness the trial of two
guns specially constructed as hall de-
stroyers. At Denice he saw general
Notification organized to give vent to
the Joy Of the grape growers over their
success in vanquishing hail. their most
dreaded enemy.
He interviewed about 80 large grape
growers who used the cannon last sum-
mer. They Were all emphatic In their
belief in the efficacy of lighting hail
with gunpowder. They said that II
the weather was hot and they saw
the clouds forming they prepared for
a charge. II the clouds were NOV
Ing rapidly, their direction WAS chang
ed or the movement was stopped by
the firing. They were torn asunder
and broken into shreds, and q copious
fall Of rain soon followed.
In localities where great losses from
hail have been incurred every sum
mer the cannon was used last summer
and no hail fell. Two or three miles
distant, where no cannon were fred,
the hail was very destructive. One
cannon protects about rs acres OF land.
and the total expense Of equipping a
shooting station. including the cost Of
the cannon. is about $45.
Each gun Is of the shape OF an in
verted cone. The opening at the mouth
IL q little over two feet wide. The
defamation Is very loud.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-09

tender consideration Tor others. but /
win merely relate one little incident
which occurs to me at the present mo-
ment and which may serve to Illustrate
the sympathy which she feels and
which can only be surpassed by the
sympathy which she inspires. Some
time ago when she was In London. an
old lady la waiting OF her mother, the
late queen of Denmark. lay dying In
the royal palace at Copenhagen. She
had known the present queen OF Eng
land since the latter's infancy and was
deeply attached to her King Chris
tlan writes every week to his daughter
In England and In one of his letters de-
cIared that the dying lady's one wish
was TO speak with her Princess Alex"
before she expired. Alexandra was
quite unable to leave England at the
time, but she spoke tender and sym
pathetic message into a photograph
and dispatched II to Copenhagen by
special messenger. Already the dim
ness Of death had yelled the old lady's
eyes when the photograph gave out its
message of love and hope and as the
last words died away and only the vi
brations of the monograph fingered on
the air she sighed happily and with
God bless you, dear!' on her lips pas
cd away to another world.
If anything could console the English
people for the loss which they have
sustained In the person of Victoria, 1t
is the knowledge that their new queen
is, like her lamented motherIin-law, a
woman of singularly blameless life, of
kindly disposition. pattern Of all do
nestle virtues, woman whose heart
goes out instinctiyely to all sorrow and
suffering = In one word. sovereign
both lovely and lovable. -Ex-Attache In
New York Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-09
GREAT ART PALACE.


'FRONT.' Tr0ROee0.
Officers and directors Of the Chicago
Commercial association recently con-
ferred with other citizens with regard
to the erection of great art palace
and permanent exposition building on
the lake front.
1t was the object Of the conference to
discuss the cost of such a building, the
possibility of raising the amount and
the probable obstacles. These subjects
were carefully gone over and definite
conclusions reached. Mr.. Burnham ex-
hibited plans of a building 800 by GOO
feet in ground measurements. 200 feet
high. built of steel and granite, con-
tanning an immense auditorium to hold
10000 persons. He estimated That such
building would cost $2,450000. A let
ter from John Farson was read ex
pressing the opinion that the money
required could be raised by selling
per cent bonds to mature In from 20 to
80 years. His views were concurred in
by all present
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-09

A writer in London paper thus de
scribes luxurious effeminacy among
the British officers: Some of our gold
en- youths were not above borrowing
women's whalebones to enable their
west end tailors to fill their khaki
tunics without creases or wrinkle. In
some OF the sumptuous war kits were
snugIy packed dainty brocade corsets
OF the most approved manly torso
shapes, cunningly wrought with de-
vices Of unfadable flowers and laced
with bright strong stays. The laces
were gayly dyed silks"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-09
Wood That Looks Like Metal.

A European scientist has discover
ed a method by which wood may be
given the appearance Of metal. Out
side OF the added value for decorative
purposes which this may give, the ad-
vantage to be derived is not clearly
apparent The wood is said to be rem
dered exceedingly hard and strong. al
though ii is equally uncertain what
part Of the process may be assumed
to confer these desirable qualities upon
wood which was soft and weak before
treatment
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-09
PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The Martinsburg Public Library il
open every day except Sunday, from
$50 a. m. 70 1880, and from b. "a. 10
:. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days, also in the evening from 7:3D 10 9.
The hours for the reading room arc.
the same. The public are welcome.
subject TO the rules. TO use the reading
room and b ,oks In the Library free OF
charge. Rooms Southwest corner Pub
lilo Square.
MISS HELEN TABB, Librarian.