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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Wings TO hover free
Ger dawn empurpled sea;
Wings 'bove life to soar
And beyond death forevermore
IN EVENT OF WAR.
Exigencies That Might Arise IL England
and France Should Fight.


and France Should Fight.
In the event of war between Great
Britain and France the first and most
important part of the struggle would
be for the command of the sea, says
the Nineteenth Century. Should Great
Britain succeed in retaining the COM
mand of the sea France would thereby
be reduced to a condition Of impotence
so far as offensive operations are con-
cerned and would sooner or later be
obliged to submit to the will OF her
rival, although it is true the war might
last for a long time. If, on the other
nand, France should succeed in wrest-
ing from Great Britain the command
of the sea and in keeping it Great
Britain would be much more helpless
and impotent than France in similar
plight would be that the war would
terminate quickly. In a word, France,
even without the command of the sea
or anything approaching to 1t, remains
capable OF prolonged resistance firstly,
because she is sef-supporting coun-
try; secondly, because the French ma
tional sentiment and strength are al
ready concentrated within her borders
and thirdly, because she stands among
the best equipped of the military pow
ers, while Great Britain, deprived of
the command of the sea, would collapse
with relative rapidity, firstly, because
she is in no sense a self-supporting
country; secondly, because her ma
tional sentiment and strength are scat
tered over the world and cannot be
concentrated save by way of the sea,
and, thirdly, because she is not mill
tary power, according to the standard
set up by Germany, France, Russia and
Austria-Hungary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
RIhlical Snan of Life.

Some one writes me, rs not three
score and ten the bound Of human life.
according to the Bible?" My reply IL
that Moses, not David, who wrote that
psalm, was giving statistic of his
own day. Through better understand
ing Of the laws OF health and advance
ment of medical science the statistics
of longevity have nightly changed
since the time of Moses, and the day is
coming when nonagenarian will no
longer be wonder. Phlebotomy
shortened the life of whole genera
tions, and the lancet that bled for ev-
erything is now rarely taken from the
Doctors pocket. Dentistry has given
power of healthy mastication to the
human race and thus added greatly to
the prolongation Of life. Electric lights
have improved human sight, which
used to be strained by the dim tallow
candle. The dire diseases which under
other names did their fatal work and
were considered almost incurable, now
in majority of cases are conquered.
Vaccination, which has saved millions
of lives and baked the greatest scourge
of nations, and surgery, which has adj
vanced more than any other science,
have done more than can be told TO-
the prolongation of human life. The
X-ray has turned the human body,
which was Opaque, into a lighted cas-
tie. 1t is easier in this age to renew
ones youth than in any other age
When Paul stopped the jailer from
suicide by commanding: do myself
no harm" he showed himself inter-
ested in the physical as well as moral
life of man. Among the blessings
which God promised was that in which
he said: with long life will / satisfy
thee" and David, in my text, illus
trates the possibility of palingenesis
or rejuvenescence
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
DEALING WITH CRIMES IN
CANADA
(From the Chicago Times Herald. or
Jan 18th. 19O1l

(From the Chicago Times Herald, on
Jan. 18th, 1901
The citizens OF the Dominion OF Can
ada have just cause to be proud of
their record as law-abiding people. The
annual report OF the criminal statis-
tics OF the Dominion, which has a
population OF over 5000 ,000 shows that
there were only twenty-five indict-
ments for murder in 1899. OF which
Eleven of those indicted were hanged.
nine acquitted and three confined as
insane.
Canada is country OF vast proper
tions. It's people are scattered over q
wide stretch of territory, making po-
lice surveillance particularly difficult
and in many districts impossible Yet
a city like New York or Chicago alone
furnishes far greater criminal list
every year than the whole vast stretch
of territory from Quebec to Vancou-
yer.
The Canadians ascribe their immu-
nifty from crime to the promptness
with which punishment is meted out
to offenders. When a man is caught
red-handed in the act OF robbing an
other he Is not released on straw bail
by some justice Of the peace from the
slums, to go out and repeat the offense
Sharp and sure justice is melted out to
criminals OF all kinds, the result being
that when the guardians OF the public
peace succeed in bringing a thug to
the bar they are seldom called upon to
hunt him a second time.
Furthermore, there are few court de-
lays in Canada when a criminal is
brought to book. They have no Dreyer
cases over there. There are no meth
DDS whereby Canadian criminals can
have the proceedings stayed from
month to month and from year to year
or after being convicted, appeal from
one court to another until witnesses
die of old age or opportunities for cor
ruption can be found.
Nor does this swift method of treat
ing with wrong-doers in Canada leave
the innocent unable to properly defend
themselves. They have all the oppor-
tunities and privileges that our own
laws extend to them The extent to
shield the guilty is lacking-that is all.
The above. taken from the editorial
column of the Times-Herald, gives
some idea of the immunity from crime
that exists in Canada. and this is one
Of the many inducements held out for
Americans TO settle in the district
known as Western Canada. The sea-
son Of 1901 will see few new sections
of the country opened up for settle
ment. They are attractive in every
respect. 1t is understood that one of
the best Indian Reserves in the famous
Valley OF the Saskatchewan will be
opened up this year, and an invita-
tion is extended TO those desiring
homes to make inquiries. The price OF
the land is said to be nominal. Be-
sides these lands. the several railway
companies have lands to sell; also the
government. For particulars write to
the agent OF the government. whose
advertisement appears elsewhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
THE SNUFF TRADE.
It's Present Condition Indicated by
Statistical Paradox.


Last year, contrary 10 the usual rlnI
OF the tobacco trade, large decrease
la the manufacture OF snuff Ias re-
ported. In 1899 nearly eighteen MILD
lion pounds were manufactured, and
less than fourteen million pounds in
1900, says the New York Tribune. On
the face OF IL, one would say that the
taking OF snuff was passing away witn<
the nineteenth century and the linger-k
ing last leaves who chung to the hio-
toric and unaesthetic practice. AS a
matter OF fact, however, these figures .
really show an increase The averaged
for some years previous to 1899 WASH
between ten million and eleven millicnI
pounds. The competition OF enterprise
ing firms and the growth of the indus-I
try caused no little overproduction, /
which has now been stopped by a con- 4
solidation of the snuff manufacturing
interests. The last year managed,N
therefore, 10 raise the average of snuff
production some three million pounds.
besides using the surplus OF 1899. Sol
there is plenty of snuff in the Unitsdl
States. Who takes it? An ordinaryil
mortal probably numbers no snuffl|
takers among his acquaintance; butlI
according to dealers, this may be bell
cause he has no access to the sanctum'
sanctorum. 1t is in the East that thef.
sale of snuff is most decidedly increas- "
ing. and of all cities, Boston seem y
most enthusiastic over the gentle artl
There is a legend that women are bel
ginning to exchange silver snuff boxesI
as Christmas presents, but this story)|
seems to bear the light touch of play-;|
full fancy. But statistics, in spite of
their evil reputation, must tell cer-
tain amount of truth and fg2fs del
clare that New England is How
happy hunting ground of the 81
seller. The speculative brain of
mathematical turn may find pleasl
in calculating how long it will be n
fore snuff taking assumes the dign
of Boston fad, and what will be
effect, II any, on the Anti-Imperial
league. In the South it is less surpr
ing to find snuff-taking. Among
old negroes and the "po' white trad
the habit is known to be general, ~
few realize how widespread among
older generation of gentlewomen is
practice Of dipping" or rubbing
gums with snuff The poorer clasIky
use a stick for the purpose, while
manufacture of little ivory wands
the rich is a steady, If diminutve,
dustry. But among the well to do
ping" is losing ground, for as the 4
enthusiasts die none arises to take i
places. But dipping" is said to ID Il
the increase in this state. CertaW Nv
the sale of snuff goes merrily on M
til recent years New Jersey and II n.
sylvania made most of the counX ! IA
snuff. Last year, however, the OF ,u.e
of these states showed a decliI q
100000 and 100000 pounds I'd eGA
lively while Tennessee alone giets
about 225,000 pounds In fact, Il ind
dustry, while more and more supplying
the North and the East, is steadily bai
ing carried South. -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
AMERICAN GOODS.
or Ware, Make Inroais In Markets OF
England.

English discussion of the American
commercial invasion continues to grow
more pointed and frank, says S. G. Nc
Farland, consul at Nottingham, in
Consular Reports. Hardly an issue o.
the leading English papers appears
without reference TO American compe-
tition in some line. Within the past
two years the tone Of such aItic es has
become serious, and economic writer's
are kept busy attempting ID find ac-
ceptable explanations for Am rio
success. Leicester, in this consular
district, is the seat of two great in
dustries-the manufacture OF bco,s
and shoes and of hosiery Including
underwear). A few days ago large
quantities Of boots and shoes were eX-
ported to the United States. Now, not
only are there no exports, but enter
prising American firms have actually
opened retail stores there, while much
Of the machinery used is of American
make. Hosiery exports a few years ago
were very large. They are now com
paratively small, and as shown in pre-
yious reports. are constantly declining
In volume, and, TO cap the climax, Am
erican goods are actually selling at re-
tail in this market AS this is the very
home of tho British industry, it is nos
astonishing that such a fact should
come as n shock to natural British
pride, and that its Importance, as dis
closing the general trend OF trade,
should be minimized, and, as n rule,
made light of. The leading trade organ
the Hosiery Trade Journal Of Leices-
ter-attempts in the following sugg g.
tive article in It's current number to
bring the more serious phases OF the
matter to the attention OF its readers:
THE report from the British consul at
Philadelphia strengthens the fact that
America is making fast strides In the
manufacture of hosiery Of all kinds,
and that In the near future American
goods will be met in many markets
where same have been up TO the pres
ent unknown. AS such advancement
takes place, SO will decrease the i'm
portation by that country of hosiery
goods, and those countries which have
in the past supplied America with ho-
siery Will have to find other ma; kets.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Heroic Work by "a Tramp.

BY the heroic act of a tramp two
residents of Jefferson were saved from
drowning in Rock river. Frank Will
hanson and his little daughter were
crossing the river when the ice sudden
ly gave way, says the Chicago Inter
Ocean. A tramp who was walking on
the railroad track few hundred feet
from where the accident took place
pulled off his coat and plunged into the
water after the struggling pair, who
were fast losing consciousness. The
heroic tramp was clad in overal's and
a thin shirt when he made the plunge.
He succeeded in holding the man and
girl above water until boats were
brought. John Buchta, who was close
to the scene at the time, also worked
energetically, and was drawn into the
water by the struggling trio. After
hard work on the part of the rescuers
all were saved. A subscription was
taken up for the tramp, and complete
outfit of clothing was purchased for
him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

in the eventide. Good cLeer to all OF
you. Your best days are yet to come.
You are yet to hear the best songs, see
the grandest sights, take the most de-
lightful journeys, form the most elevat-
ing friendships, and after ten thou
nearer the last rapture than when you
were thrilled with the first.
Pleasures of II, aven.
In heaven you will have what most
pleases you. Archbishop Leightcn's
desire for heaven was longing for
Christ and purity and love, and he has
found there what he wanted. John
Foster rejoiced at the thought Of heav-
en- because there he could study the
secrets Of the universe without re-
straint, and he has been regaling him
self in that research. Southey thought
OF heaven as a place where he would
meet with the learned and the great
Chaucer and Dante and Shakespeare
He no doubt has found that style OF
communion. The great and good DR..
Dick was fond of mathematics, and he
said he thought much of the time in
heaven would be given to that study,
and | have no doubt that since ascen-
sion he has made advancement in that
science. The twelve manner of fruits"
spoken of in Revelation means all
kinds of enjoyment in heaven, for
twelve manner of fruits includes all
IA Toe Punt haN
trees. l suppose there will be as many
kinds of enjoyment in heaven as there
will be inhabitants.
You will have in heaven just what
you want. Are you tired? Then
heaven will be rest. Are you passion
ately fond Of sweet sounds? Then it
will be music. Are you stirred by pic
lures? There will be all the colors of
the new heavens and on the jasper sea
and the walls imbedded with what
splendors! Are you fond of great
architecture? There you will find the
temple of God and the Lamb and the
uplifted thrones. Are you longing to
get back to your loved ones who have
assembled? Then it will be reunion.
Are you a homebody? Then it will be
home. Here and there in this world
you will find some one who now lives
where he was born, and three or four
generations have dwelt in the same
house, but most people have had
several homes-the home Of childhood,
the homo they built or rented for their
early manhood, the home of ripper and
more prosperous years. But all homes
put together, precious as they are in
remembrance or from present occu-
paney, cannot equal the heavenly home
in the house of many mansions. No
sickness will ever come there, for it is
promised there shall be no more
pain" No parting at the front door,
no last look at faces never to be seen
again, but home with God, home with
each other, home forever. And that
right after the molting season, when
thy youth is renewed like the ca
giles"
Wings to hover free
Ger dawn empurpled sea;
Wings bove life TO soar
And beyond death forevermore
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Prof. c. II. Eigenmann has discov-
cred n new type Of cave salamander,
an active creature about four inches
long, with protruding eyes and tail
longer than its body, speckled brown
and yellow, and the peculiar formation
of its feet enables it to climb vertical
walls of glass and even move like fly
across the ceiling.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Good Cheer Awaits Christians.

Gibbons in his history says that Mo-
manned had dream in which he
thought that, mounted on the horse
Borak, he assembled the seven heavens
and approached within two bow shots
OF the throne and felt cold that
pierced him to the heart when his
shoulder was touched by the hand of
God. That might do for Mohammed's
heaven, burt not for Christians heay-
en-. No cold hand put upon your shout
der there; no cold hand of repulse or
doubt. but the warm hand Of welcome,
the warm hand Of sanity communion.
the warm hand of God.
] congratulate all Christians who are
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Unimaginative exactness-so the
Century dictionary defines liberalism
may not always be the highest form
OF truth, but commercials it has com
pensations. Some American manufac-
turers recently sent to their German
agent ten thousand show-cards in
which their agricultural machines
were drawn by tigers, driven by an
airily attired goddess of liberty. The
agent returned the cards with the crit
acism that neither in Germany were
tigers available nor adapted for draft
purposes, nor could such women as
work in the fields afford to dress as
seems to be the fashion in wonderful
America.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
Michigan Doctor. Heroic Conduct.

DIR. Scribner of Delton, Mich. start
ed to make list of calls recently IL
the country, but had not proceeded fai
before he fell on an icy spot and xroke
his collar bone. The doctor concluded
his list Of calls before going home
though he we'll knew that this delay
would render reduction of tse fracture
doubly painful.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

In Sweden a very original idea is TO
gather from near and far at the com
mencement of the new century all
Swedes. Norwegians and foreigners in
terested in sport and FOLKLORE, and to
oher them an opportunity OF studying
the scandinavian games and exercises
which, like those OF the ancient
Greeks, largely contribute to the
strength. hardness and agility of the
people. They can at the same time
take cognizance of the national music
and dances. which help to keep the
swedes and Norwegians cheerful and
contented during their long winters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

There are upward of $4,000 insane in
custody in the state of New York to-
day, involving an outlay of s20,O0O,OO0
for hospital plants and equipments and
an annual expenditure of $4,000, 600 for
maintenance, repairs and improve
ments.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

The Southern Cross (Buenos Ayres)
states that the existence of lake OF
natural asphalt in the province of Ju-
1uy determined the Argentine minister
OF agriculture to have an analysis made
OF the material, which has turned out
to be Of excellent quality. The Jujuy
asphalt in its natural state Is said TO
be just as good &c that used in the
paving OF Argentine streets.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

A London paper sums up the nine
teenth century in a nutshell: 1--WE re-
ceived the goosequill, we bequeath the
typewriter. The steel pen is not men
toned. 1t Is said that the sale of pens
has steadily decreased of late, and that
more than one manufacturer has been
driven out of business. In zone that
excels the quirks of bazoning pens"
Cassie Enthusiastically foeshadowed the
reign of the typewriter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
The Late .Iamc, McIyor.

Mr. James MacIvor, the librarian OF
the Honorable Society of the Kings
Inns, Dublin, who died recently. was
one of the most accomplished meg or
the present generation. He was called
to the Irish bar, where he practiced
for several years with success. He pre-
ferred, however, scholarly seclusion to
the hustle of forensic life, and accepted
from the benchers the guardianship or
the Irish Inns of court. He was a
CLASSICAL scholar Of Trinity college. a
gold wedallSt in ethics. and the winner
Of university prizes In Arabic and In
civ2 law.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

1t is believed by many that the dry
climate of southern Oklahoma and the
southern district of Indian Territory.
Is going to make all that section the
nome of the finest grades of cotton.
During the season it has developed
mat the cotton grown in the Choctaw
Nation was Of an extra good fibre
grading above the average and in great
demand for export.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Berlin now contains 1000 donkeys,
which have been imported in the last
eighteen months to take the place Of
dogs as beasts of draught The change
is due to the agitation OF the S. p.
G.. A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Henrik Ibsen has been living for half
a year in great seclusion at Sandef-
jord, Norway, preparing the material
for new work. Asked if he intended
to remain in Norway, he said: Eyes,
In all probability. My correspondence
Is SO extensive that this alone would
make it inconvenlent to change my
address"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

The late Prof Marsh of Yale be-
queathed his house and grounds for a
botanical garden. They are to be made
the home of the newly created school
OF forestry.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

1t is reported at the navy department
that the battleship Illinois, now near
ing completion at the Newport News
shipyard, will be in readiness for her
trial trip about the middle Of Febru-
airy. The trial would have been made
at an earlier date, but there was some
delay on account of the armor plate
for the vessel. Considerable interest
is attached to the trial of this ship, as
1t is intimated that she will exceed in
speed the records made by the Kear-
sarge and the Kentucky.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

A cup of hot coffee is an unfalling
barometer, if you allow lump Of
sugar to drop to the bottom of the cup
and watch the air bubbles arise with
out disturbing the coffee. If the bub-
blos collect in the middle the weather
Will be fine; if they adhere to the cup,
forming a ring, it will either rain or
snow; and if the bubbles separate
without assuming any fixed position,
ehangeable weather may be expected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

All over the country land is being
reclaimed. In Louisiana engineers are
busy with plans for draining awamps.
which form practically three entire
parishes. A system of canals will be
dug which will be eighty-five miles
long. The land to be cleared will have
the richest alluvial soil and will be
cultivated in cotton, rice and sugar.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
THE BELDING BANNER
BELDING, = MICHIGAN.
MICHIGAN.

An electric railroad between Rome
and Naples is proposed, the ine De4Ae
1873 miles long. The idea is to furnish
fast trains, with frequent service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

government At the mead of this uni
verse is a King whose eye Is omnis-
ciencc and whose arm is omnipotence,
and whose heart is infinite love. HIS
government is not going to be n fall-
ure. He cannot be defeated. Better
trust him in the management or MS
world and of all worlds. All you ana
/ have to do is to accomplish the work
that is put in our hands. This Is All
we have to be responsible for. In
well-managed orchestra the play rs
upon stringed and wind instruments
do not watch each other. The comet
list does not look TO see how the violin
list is drawing his bow over the strings,
nor does the flute scrutinize the drum.
They all watch the baton OF the leaaer.
And we are all carrying our part, how
ever insignificant ii may be, IN the
great harmony of this world and OF
the universe which our Lord is LEADING,
and we all have to watch his command
and do our best and not bother our
selves about the success or failure Oh
other performers. If you want TO re-
new your youth, better stop managing
the affairs Of the universe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21
The OmnIscient King.

I do not advise you to be Indifferent
to these great questions that pertain
to church and state and nations, but
not to fret about them. Realize that
It is not an anarchy that has charge
Of affairs In this world, but divine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-02-21

Spheres Of influence" embrace pref
ty much all that is worth appropri-
ating of Africa. territorially six-sev-
enths OF the continent.