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Evening star., 1901-08-31

leans, amongst whom all are equal The
Dutch say that it is a necessity In this
part of the world, and that it is only by
means of upholdng the old customs that
they can maintain the respect of the peo-
pie. One of the richest of the planters a
Dutch baron, who has charge of q prom
erty worth several millions, and who en-
ploys hundreds of natives, tells me that
the people do not look upon such actions
as degrading. They do 1t as a matter o.
politeness and respect to their superiors
The customs have prevailed for genera
tions and the employer who does not in
sst upon them will soon lose caste with
his people. They will think him an ieno-
rant boor and he can do nothing with
them.
In the native states the servility of the
so great that one would hardly believe il
If he did not experience it himself. 1 have
seen princes kissing the feet Of their
fathers and crawling along to them on
their knees. and at one time I saw thou
sand officials squatting down on their heels
In honor Of one native chief.
Every Clerk q Scholar.
1 have spoken Of the education of the
Dutch officials, but almost despair OF
making you understand how we'll educated
they are. Every clerk here is college
graduate. The Dutch have university a,
Delft. in Holland. for the education OF
their colonial officials. Every clerk has te
be graduate Of the public schools and
also OF this university, whsSo he takes Z
Evening star., 1901-08-31

that they are ruled by the Javanese mobiles
and the majority of tham do not know that
the foreigners are in actual control.
Somewhat the same system prevails in
the Dutch East Indies outside Java, al
though some of the islands. inhabited by
saYages, have to be held with frmer rein.
The Dutch and the Natives.
The native officials are also we'll edu-
Gated. There are schools for them in all
parts OF the country, and the higher-class
natives often speak Dutch, French and
English well as the Javanese languages.
They treated just like the Europeans,
and the native chiefs wife has the same
standing as the wife of the resident gov
ernor. The resident and chief sit together
1T state dinners, and they are treated as
equals. The salaries paid to the native
chiefs vary according TO the province and
the state required. Some native chiefs have
houses built for them at a cost of from
$4,000 to $4,000 apiece. and they receive
salaries of 500 a month.
i am told that the Dutch believe that they
can easily control the natives IL they can
control the chiefs, but at the same time
they are careful to let the chiefs know
that they themselves are the rulers They
make II principle to be honest with the
natives and to protect them in their rights
There are courts everywhere held by the
Dutch officials, and in quarrels between ma
tives and Europeans the natives are given
the benefit OF the doubt. am told that II
will be much safer for me TO strike an Eu-
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horseback, myself riding al the same time
and the JaVaneSe as soon as he saw me
would jump down from his horse In order
that he might not be on the same level as
myself when l passed by. 1 have had
women with great bundles on their backs
lift them down and seat themselves on
their heels, putting their hands together,
in my honor. and l believe that the rank
of superior and inferior is nowhere greater
than here. According to the old customs
of Java which Still prevail those of lower
rank must not sit above those of higher
rank. There are several native sultanS in
central Java. and when the resident gov
erEors were first chosen to rule with them
there was quite discussion as to whether
the sultan should not be a little higher
than his elder brother. The Dutch insisted
on absolute equality, but it is said that for
a time the sultan had silver dollars nailed
to the legs of his chair in order that he
might be a trifie higher up than the Dutch
resident when the two sat together.
Servants and Masters.
l have a native servant swell JavaneSe,
who speaks broken English and who acts
for me both as boy and interpreter
He whitens my shoes and my helmet, and
sleeps in front of my door at night. He
never smokes a cigarette when / am pres
ent and he never comes before me with
out his turban. 1t is etiquette here for the
servant to keep his head covered. and 1t
would be quite impolite for Simo, my
boy, to come in without his turban as it
would be for your hired man to keep his
hat on when he enters your parlor. A
native should not smoke in the presence
of a European, and if he is smoking on
the street he should take the cigarette out
of his mouth and hold it behind him while
Europeans pass The Dutch official never
requests his servants to do things, he COM
mandS them. The inferior is expected to
use high Javanese in speaking to his su-
periOr, and the superior speaks low Jaw
anese In speaking to him. A Javanese
should not speak in Dutch to a Euro
pean unless the European especially re-
quests it.
Such treatment seems ridiculOuS to Amer
Evening star., 1901-08-31
A Japanese Personal.

From the New York Times
The development among the Japanese of
the prosaic spirit fostered by the wholesale
adoption of the methods of occidental civ
ilization has not yet wholly supplanted the
old-time romanticsm associated with the
land of the chrysanthemum and the cherry
blossom groves, to judge from the follow
ing clipped from the personal column
of the eAnazawa-Shembum Of Toxic:
Il am a beautiful woman. My abundant
undulating hair envelops me as a cloud.
Supple as willow is my waist. Soft and
brilliant Is my visage as the satin Of the
flowers. / am endowed with wealth suff-
cient to saunter through life hand in hand
with my beloved. Were 1 to meet a gra-
cious lord. kindly. intelligent, well edu-
Gated. and Of good taste, 1 would unite nv
self with him for life and later share with
him the pleasure of being laid to rest eter-
nal In a tomb Of pink marble"
Evening star., 1901-08-31
TRAINED BY MACHINERY.
New Way to Teach Elephants Old
Tricks.

Tricks.
From the ST. Louis Republic.
They are training elephants by machinery
now. 1t is something they did not do in the
olden times; but, then, people generally
have changed from the old ways, and there
is no reason why elephant trainers should
not do so.
Elephant instructors have devised a new
method of imparting wisdom to their
charges. In former years there were as
many methods trainers but with the in
vention of machinery and the progression
of thought a material change has been
wrought.
At the present time the elephant in
structor goes about his work in precisely the
same manner does the contractor OF a
sky Scraper. If the material in hand is to
be raised, the very quickest and safest way
of elevating it is employed. If ten-ton
beam is fitted to "A certain position on the
fifth floor it is placed there in the shortest
time possible by the use of a huge crane.
Ii the elephant trainer wants exhibit
Of head balancing rope walking. he is
enabled by the use of chain to furnish
a cleW of the most effective nature in
minimum of time.
Dangling at the end of a huge derrick
the elephant is placed in any position de-
sired. Once in this position, his education
is commenced from that point. The new
method of training is experiment as yet,
but its success is assured, at least far
young elephants are concerned. Recent
ly a circus received a consignment Of 4
dozen more pachyderms from Ceylon.
Sumatra and India. Their ages ranged
from eight to twelve years and their weight
between $50 pounds and ton.
Coming fresh from the jungles of their
native country, the young elephants pos
sesSed anything but docile nature. Hence
their training was accomplished only with
difficulty.
The beginner was taken into a ring in
the circus training barns and heavy har-
ness attached to strong crane or derrick
placed around the beasts body. The in
structor then gave the command: stand
on head and forefeet.
This would be Greek of course, to the
pupil but the meaning of the command
gradually dawns upon the animals instinct
after being lifted into the air and tilted
forward on his head and trunk several
times.
Thus in due course of time, the youthful
pachyderm is taught successfully all the
acts known to elephantne wisdom.
Evening star., 1901-08-31
Turkish Children Must BE Turkish

From the London Telegraph.
Some people were disposed to welcome
the success Of the first Turkish girl gradu-
ate as an augury of a brighter lot for
her countrywomen. This week, however,
everything is changed. and their position
has become more gloomy and hopeless
than ever. The sultan has decreed meas
ures which, according to a Turkish paper
will bring tears Of thanks to the eyes Of
all good Mussulmans who wish to educate
their children according to the holy laws
OF Mohammedanism.
The new measures are as follows: No
Turkish children are allowed to attend for
eign schools. No Turkish household NAV
employ foreign governesses or teachers. No
Turkish lady may be seen in public with
Christian companions. Turkish ladies are
forbidden to row in boats or to remain In
boats after dark. Turkish girls are forbid
den to wear sunbonnets or other headdress.
but must return to the ''Hotos" a small
turban-shaped cap. This means the cessa-
ton OF all that education which Of la4a
Evening star., 1901-08-31

years has spread through nearly every one
of the better-class families.
Already many high officials have de-
clared that they will pay no attention to
the orders, which the police have received
instructions to see are carried out, special
inspectors being appointed to see if the
governesses are still in the harems.
One Turkish lady has expressed very
strong views on the education of Turkish
girls. She herself was exceedingly well
educated in every way. and married high
official. When she had a family she took
a VOW that no child of hers should receive
European education, because her own eX-
perience had been that she would have been
thousand times happier If she had had no
education than to have had good educa-
uon-to know what real life was and yet
have to spend her whole existence in a
harem
Evening star., 1901-08-31
Dogs in Europe.

France is reported to hold the European
record for dogs. 1t is stated that it con-
tains no less than 2 ,S64 900 dogs that are
regist cred. Not only are there more dogs
in France than in any other country of
Europe, but there Is also greater number
per thousand inhabitants than in any other
European country. France has 75 dogs to
every 1900 Of it's inhabitants. Then follow
Ireland with 73, England with 3S, Geamany
with 81 and Sweden with II. It was very
satisfactory to find that societies for the
protection of dogs are on the increase
Such societies do noble work, and they
are deserving of every encouragement.
Evening star., 1901-08-31
Not mt All Necessary.

From the Chicago Post
whats that?" asked the man from the
backwoods who was about to move into the
city.
"A speaking tube" answered the agent
who was trying to rent him a house.
I'VE don't need it, said the man.
you'll find 1t very convenient, asserted
the agent
"Oh, it's all right SO far as l am con-
cerned" said the man. II don't care how
many speaking things you have in the
house. but my wife Maria won't stand
for IT. :"
"Why not?'
"Why, dern 1t all! she doesn't want any
competition when 1t comes to speaking
won't even let me speak most Of the time"
Evening star., 1901-08-31
Too Effective.

From the Chicago Tribune.
John" said Mrs. Billus. after the caller
had gone away, Il wish you wouldn't bunch
your blunders So"
What do you mean, Maria?" asked Mr.
Billus.
Il didn't mind your telling her that you
were ten years older than I. but you fol-
lowed It up minute later by letting 1t slip
out that you were dfty-tWo."
Evening star., 1901-08-31
Mean Thing.
From London Fun.

From London Fun.
Rosalie-"Have you chosen any Of your
bridesmaids YETI"
May-"Yes. Fanny Lyon"
Rosalie-"Why, I thought you hated
her"
May-"No. not exactly; but the brides
maids are to wear yellow, and you can't
imagine how that will go with Fanny's
comDlexion''
Evening star., 1901-08-31
She Was Willing.

From the Philadelphia Press.
He (virtuously)-'I've never dreamed Of
kissing girl against her will. =
she-.How fortunate. Dreams go by
contraries, YOU kaow.
Evening star., 1901-08-31

Sillicus-"It Is a beautiful thing to see q
young girl growing into womanhood.'
Cynicus-"Thats right. So many OF them
seem to want to grow into manhood.
Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19
Passing of WIN. Mckinley.

Mckinley is dead One of the best
and most beloved of American Presi-
dents has fallen victim of the worst
and most abhored of evil passions.
The nation is plunged into mourning
for him who had, through his patriot
ism, his labors and his wisdom, given
ii cause for its highest rejoicings.
The trusted leader, under whose be-
nign administration the last scars OF
old fraternal strife disappeared, un-
precedented prosperity was given to
the whole land, and the power and
fame of America were wonderously
magnitied, has been taken from us
through the vile Vaccinations of an
alien growth which never should have
had so much as a foothold upon Am
erican soil
As we review his pure and lofty ca
reer, literally without fear and with
out reproach in public and in private
life. there comes thrill of pride at
the thought that this man was an
American citizen, one of the 'com-
mon people," typical product of our
race. But as we think Of the manner
of his taking off it is impossible to re-
strain passionate disgust and loath-
ing at the thought that the soil upon
which such man grew should be
polluted by the presence of even one
single anarchist.
The whole civilized world joins the
American people in mourning for
their dead President. The express
sions of sorrow and sympathy are not
merely the conventional tokens of
diplomatic courtesy and formal con-
dolence. Popular sympathy in other
lands has been genuinely moved.
The people of Europe have anxionsly
watched with us, Joined with us in our
rejoicing at the prospect of President
McKinley's recovery, and shared our
deep grief when hopes have been dis
appointed and the tragic ending has
come.
Here at home all strife is hushed,
not less in mourning than in awe.
Governors and Mayors have given
given voice to the unusual sorrow
Individual citizens are draping their
buildings and have half-masted their
flags. Public amusements have in
stinctNely been discontinued bust
ness is suspended and in every house
hold the tragedy at Buffalo is regard
ed as an immediate affection. No dy-
ing man was ever more calm, gentle,
resigned and hopeful. The pathetic
and tender leavetakings: the clear
strong Christian faith; the large soul
ed pity for his assassin, sink into all
hearts and teach their lesson. What
accident of human life can really hurt
him who thus faces eternity? Many
a man who thinks himself happy
would give all he has for that serene
spirit and hope.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19
President Roosevelt.

In ways unforeseen and farthest
possible from his desires, Mr.. Roose-
Welt steps into the presidential chair
and attains his worthy ambition.
The country recognizes gladly the
high moral purpose and moral cour-
age that have always shown them
selves in his political life, and the
tremendous energy which he has put
into his work. Norman has ever come
to the presidential chair pledged by
his former career to higher ideals
than Mr.. Roosevelt. If there be any
fear lest his impetuosity, his devotion
to the strenuous life,n and the some
what superintendent self-contidence
which his rapid and even spectacular
rise i'm public favor has naturally
given him shonld lead him into ill-con-
sidered action, they should remember
his record of governor of New York.
In this Office, Roosevelt proved that
however impetuous he may be as an
individual, that as public official he
| is cautious and conservative.
Roosevelt is the youngest man who
has ever become president. But with
all his impetuosity the new president
has always shown higher degee of
| Judgment than his critics have given
him credit for. His successes have
been won almost as much by concilia-
tion as by force.
Moreover the presidency of the I'm
| tied States has wonderfully sober
ing effect on every man who has oc-
cupied it. The responsibility is so
enormous that the danger is more
that of too great caution than too
| little. As Pesident Harrison once said:
1.-THE hour of decision is one of isola-
ton"
For the same reason the tendency
of the position is rather to humble
than to exalt. Though he try his ut
most to avoid them, every
president must make many mistakes
without number he must feel that the
outcome is not in his own hands but
in those of higher being.
Mr.. Roosevelt comes to his task
with a magnificent opportunity to
show that he has the all around char
acter which makes the best type of
statesman. The nation will give him
full and fair trial, trusting that he
will use it so that when he comes to
lay down the burden the country will
be not only greater and richer, but
nobler and more honored because of
his administration
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19
What Anarchists want.

People who regard anarchists as
forming compact organization, with
definite plans for bringing about a
condition of society that is without
law, have no accurate conception OF
the true nature of the fanaticism that
in the case of Czolgosz resulted i'm the
shooting of President Mckinley. An
archists are unit upon only one idea
that is, that all governments are
instruments of oppression, as are laws
and means by which government is
maintained.
They want the individual to possess
the freedom of the savage. Living
in the manner they advocate there
would be no private property and nc
law. With them a contract would
have only the force of the desire OF
each party to carry it out and If eth
er of them should repudiate it it
would fall to the ground.
1t would take the temperament and
the mind of "A dreamer to conceive
what the world would be like in such
a condition of anarchy,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19
A Good Example.

The readiness of the sorrow of w. j.
Bryan at hearing the news of the
hopelessness of the recovery of Presi-
dent Mckinley was at once significant
of the genuine grief of the whole
country, without regard to party pre-
judice or political enmity, and of the
broadness of the man whom Mckinley
twice defeated for the presidency.
Nothing more was needed to show
that when the occasion comes all par
ty spirit, all political enmities and all
preiudices based on differences of
opinion are cast aside, and democrat
and republican, imperialist and oppo-
sitionist, stand side by side ready to
act together as circumstances dicate.
Those who cannot honestly or con-
scientiously follow Mr.. Bryan's ex-
ample will secure greater credit if
they hide their thoughts and thus
seek to increase their self-respect.
From anarchists nothing is expected
but from Americans we may at least
look for silence if nothing better is
obtainable. For Wellington and his
like the country can have nothing
but undisguised contempt.-Detroit
Tribune
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19
TOLD IN BELDING.
It's the Evidence of Bedding Peopl. Pub
lished IN BeIding Papers That Has
Made such 10 Reputation for Dr
A. w. Chase's Nerve pills.

Made such IA Reputation for Dr
A. w. Chase's Nerve pills.
Standing clear and distinct, marking
the difference, the superior merit, the
adaptability to present day ailments is
the volume OF local testimony for Dr..
A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills. It's so
different TO the ordinary remedies re-
ferring to cures made at distant points
which it is hard to verify. There is a
reason for DR.. A. w. Chase's Nerve
Pills commanding home evidence
wherever they are known-It is their
wonderful influence in bringing up the
standard OF Nerve Force. Mrs. w. r,
Dorman of Bross St, Bedding, Mich 3,
says:-''My little son Harry ten years
old has never had very good health, he
complained so much of distress in the
stomach and persistent headaches and
such severe pain in his back that for
days he could hardly get around.
got some of DR.. A. w. Chas's Nerve
Pills at Cornell Bros. Drug Store aud
gave them to him. He was greatly
benefited, they relieved the pains and
seemed TO tone him up generally.
Dr.. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills are
sold at soc box at dealers or DR.. A.
w. Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, n y.
See that portrait and signature OF A..
w. Chase M. d. are on every package.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19

The fires of hate against the assass-
in of of the president and against an
archy are burning brightly and news
papers all over the land as well as
private citizens everywhere unite in
crying that something must be done
to stamp out root and branch this foul
creed which breeds such fearful crime.
There is some danger that these fires
burn so fercely that they may burn
themselves out and that so many
remedies may be proposed that before
the opportunity for action comes, the
spirit will have cooled and nothing be
done after ALL or at least no effectual
remedy applied. We hope not. But
there is danger of it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19
DETROIT LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Michigan Central Live Stock Yards
Detroit, Sept. 1.-THE demand for live
cattle is dull and quiet this week re-
ceipts have been liberal of late. The
following prices are being paid at the
Detroit Live Stock Market: Prime
steers and heifers, $4.75 (G5 %; handy
butchers cattle, $4.00(G4.60; common
8l.50(d2. so; Gamers cows, $l.50(d2 50;
stockers and feeders, dull and slow
81. 75(d4 90 Mich cows active at $25(d4e
calves active at s. 00(G$6.75
Sheep and lambs lower; prime lamb.
S4.25(GS4 60; mixed, S3.25(d425 culls,
81 50(dS2 .25.
Hogs: light supply, mixedq uality
Trade is active at the following prices
Prime mediums $645(d650; Workers.
So 40(d6.45; pigs, So. 35(d6. 40; roughs
s. 25(G5 IS; stays, off; cripples, 81
per cwt off.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19

In the homes of the people today
one name-Ida Saxton McKinley-is
oftenest on the lips of mothers. II
prayers and sympathy could avail,
her great bereavement would touch
her gentle spirit but to refine, not
crush or bruise. To the end of her
days Mrs. Mckinley will have the af-
lection of thousands who never saw
her, as well as the love of those who
will ever be thankful for a near ac-
quaintance with the true nobility OF
her character. Such revelations OF
the home life of this representative
American husband and wife that the
public has had remain an inspiration
and a blessing. Detroit Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19
Advertised Letters.

sept. y, IYUI.
There are remaining at this Office
at this date the following unclaimed
letters and wholly written postal
cards.
LADIES LIST: Miss Mary Milner,
Mrs. Alice Moore, Caroline A. Thomp-
son, Miss Bessie Wake.
GENTLEMENS LIST: Lewis Baker,
A. Ingerhan, Orby Lawrence, John
Lamberg, G. j. Potter, Chas Stall
berger, o. r. Taylor.
If the above are not called for in
two weeks they will be sent to the
dead letter office. ID. f.. WILSON,
Postmaster
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19

President McKinley's speech AT
Buffalo on the day before he was
struck down by the assassin is likely
to take rank as one of the guiding
voices of the nation. Is is his legacy
of inspiration and advice to people
profoundly grateful to his wise lead.
ership through period of stress and
change, greatly ready to follow his
footsteps when living, and inclined to
cherish faithfully the principles he
enunciated now that he has passed
AWAY
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19

A never falling cure for cuts. burns.
scalds, ulcers wounds and sores is De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. A most
soothing and healing remedy for all
skin affections. Accept only the genu.
inc, w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-19
What IL Going On.
Thursday. Sept. 10

Thursday, Sept. 10.
SIP. MI. q. Foresters.
500 p. m.-Sunbeam Lodge. ID. OF III.
Friday. sept. 30.
SIP. ma. o. u. w.
saturday Sept. 81.
2 p. NC. A. X.
p.m.-W. X. G.
s.O0p. ND. OF ii.
Monday, Sept. 20
500 p. NIX. o. I. M.
500 p. mn. w. OF A.
500 d. m.-F. & A. NJ.
Tuesday, sept "a.
500 p. MI. o. o. +.
500 p. m.-Royal Neighbors.
Wednesday, Sept. 90.
SO0p. IN Court OF Honor.