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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
The SILK Industry of the World.

1.-THE silk industry of the world at
the opening of the twentieth cen.
fury" is the title of a pamphlet by
Franklin Allen, of New York, Secro-
tary of the Silk Association of
America. Mr.. Allen paid visit to
this city a few weeks ago and spoke
at banquet given in his honor by
Geo II, Richardson, president of the
the pamphlet, according to the intro
duction, "to trace the development of
the silk industry in the principal
countries which manufacture silk
products, to describe the processes of
| manufacture, and to indicate the
causes and present conditions of its
progress and equipment at the be-
| giuning of the Twentieth Century,"
The matter of the pamphlet is re-
| printed from the new Encyclopedia
Americana" published under the ed
itCrial supervision of the Scientific
| American. The author shows a most
intimate acquaintance with the de-
velopment of the silk business, both
past aud present, and as history of
this great industry the pamphlet is
both interesting and instructive.
The beginning of sericulture in
America, and the various attempts
and failures to make silk culture sue
cessful here, the effects of protection
on this industry, and the past and
present methods of making silk, are
set forth with clearness and with
such wealth of detail as is only pos
sible TO a writer who has been identi-
fled with and studied the subject dur
ing a lifetime.
During the last decade the silk in
du stry of the United States reached
the point where its future seemed
assured as permanent branch of the
textile industries of the country
American manufacturers had shown
their ability to meet the exactiug
demands of consumers by producing
nearly all descriptions of weaves
known to the trade Silk mills were
erected at many new points in this
decade, % being located in Pennsyl-
vania, Ii in New York, 10 in New Jer-
sey, four in Connecticut, four in New
Hampshire, three in Rhode Island,
two each in Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia and North Carolina, and one
each in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and
Wisconsin, aggregatlng 80 separate
places where silk mills were put in
Operation in the 10 years.
"The United States have been a
leading factor in the development of
the silk industry of the world, and es-
pecially so in the past FIVE years. If
the present fiscal policy of the Re-
public endures, the United States
will soon take first rank in its annual
output of silk products. 1t now holds
secoad place, France being first in
value of annual production. The
supremacy OF the United States as an
industrial nation means lower prices
to consumers, and consequently a
much wider distribution of products
han ever before. When this can
truthfully be said of articles of
adjournment and art, as of silk goods,
every American can take pride in
the industrial and commercial
achievement"
He also presents some valuable
comparative tables very carefully
compiled and of great future useful
ness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

Alabama is very much excited and
shocked to discover that light brown
man who had passed all his life for a
white man and had married and been
admitted to the best society, was found
on his death TO be a negro. This ma
turally arises the question whether
there are not other instances, perhaps
many, in different parts of the country
exactly similar. And if such cases
multiply in the land, what will be the
inevitable tendency?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

The death OF Hon. William O. Web
ster, removes from the business, politi-
cal and social life, and interests of
Ionia county, one of It's best citizens
Judge Webster was a man in every
sence of the word and few men il any
had large circle of friends. AS Judge
of the Probate Court he was an official
in whom all had the utmost confidence,
his excellent character, good judgment
and fine legal abilities seemed to es-
pecially fit him for the place.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
Case-Nincent.

Mr. Bert Case of Mt. Pleasant and
Miss Mary Vincent of this city were
married Saturday evening, Dec 2, by
the Row. Mr.. Spear and we're at 1 d.
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Watson of
Greenville. Mr.. Case is a well known
and highly respected Young man OF
Mt. Pleasant. Miss Vincent is one OF
Belongs popular young ladies and
has a host of friends who wish them
bot long life of welded happiness.
The young couple left Monday for Mt.
Pleasant where they will make their
future home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
Probate Order.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ionia, s. s
At a session of the Probate Court for sale
county, held at the Probate once, in the city
of Ionia, on Wednesday, the 7th day of De
cember A. ID. 1904.
Presents Hon. Frank ID. NJ. Davis. Circuit
Judge, Acting Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Oliver s. Os
born, deceased,
On reading and fling the position duly
verified of Mary j. Osborn, widow of said
deceased, praying that said estate be duly
probated pursuant to the statutes In such
case made and provided, and that admins.
tration thereof be granted TO Frank X. Chase
or some other suitable person
Thereupon Ii Is Ordered, that Monday. the
ninth day Of January, next, at 10 O'Clock In
the forenoon, at said Probate Once, be as
signed for hearing SAID petition.
And IL Is Further Ordered, that copy OF
this order be published I'm the Star Banner.
a newspaper printed and circulating in said
county of Ionia three successive weeks, pre-
vious to said day of hearing.
FRANK ID. M. DAVIS, Circuit Judge,
Acting Judge of Probate.
ANNA r. WEBSTER Register.
true copy,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

Within the past two weeks the coun-
ty of Ionia has suffered the loss of two
prominent and worthy citizens, VIM.
Fitzgibbons of Saranac and VIM. o.
Webster of Iona They were infiuen-
tal in republican circles and their ad-
vice and counsel was much sought
after. Their sudden and unexpected
death is a reminder of how brittle is
the thread of life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
A COatIy Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the
price of mistake, but you'll never be
wrong if you take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness,
Liver or Bowel troubles. They are
gentle vet thorough. 25c, at Cornell
Bros. Drug Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
Bilious CoIic Prevented.

Take double dose of Chamberlains
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication of the d.
sease appears and a threatened attack
may be warded off. Hundreds of peo-
pie use the remedy in this way with
perfect success. For sale by Connell
Bros. Pharmacists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
Mr.. and Mrs. Whit Richmond Were
Serenaded.

Last Tuesday evening the members
of the M. Il. choir and a few others
gave Mr., and Mrs. Whit Richmond a
very fine serenade at their home. The
company we're invited in the house
to play finch and partake of an oyster
supper. 1t was jolly time for 81
and several corn stalk fiddles were
used In the serenade.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

The official returns show that Presi-
dent Roosevelt carried Nebraska by s5,-
64s 1t was reported that Mr.. Bryan
went to Indiana to speak, but these fig
ures seem to indicate he did not leave
the state
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
Mothers. BE Careful.

OF the health of your children.
Look out for Coughs, Colds, Group and
Whooping Cough, Stop them in time =
One Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy. Harmless and pleasa mt.
Sold by w. b. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

This is the very last time that we
shall take the trouble. to inform the
girls of this neighborhood that leap
year is drawing to an end, and there
will not be another till they are older.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

Removes the microbes which impov
erish the blood and circulation. Stops
all tronble that interferes with nu
triton. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do. 35 cents. Tea
or tablet form. Connell Bros
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
he Quick.

Not minute should be lost when a
child shows symptoms OF Group. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears, will
prevent the attack. 1t never fails, and
is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by Connell Bros Pharmacists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

Every family should have its house.
hold medicine chest-and the first bot
tie in it should be DIR. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup. Natures remedy for colds
and coughs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

If you haven't time TO prepare Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea, IL is now
made In tablet form also. Get pack
age already to use. Makes you we'll;
keeps you well. IS cents. Connell
Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

1t is easier for camel to go through
the knee of an idol than for rich man
to die without leaving his will contest
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

Burdocl1 Blood Bitters gives a man a
clear head, an active brain, strong,
vigorous body-makes HIM fit for the
battle of life
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
Noticet 90 ousco Taxpayers.

I will be at the following places for
the purpose of receiving taxes: Peo-
Piles Savings Bank, Bedding, Dec. TO-,
IL, "a, 81 and Jan. I; Smyrna, Dec. IA
and 28. Miriam Dec 81.
LESTER j. KIMBERLY.
Township Treasurer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly
Cards of Thanks 25c to 60c. Resolutions
from SOC up
Copy for Change of advertisement must be
received not later than Tuesday noon in or
der TO insure insertion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

Entered at the Postoffice, Belding, Mich,
for transmission through the Mails as second
class matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08

Itching piles? Never mind if phyti
clans have failed to cure you. Try
Doans Ointment. No failure there,
so cents, at any drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
Or. y. ~. ARMSTRONG.

DENTIST. Corner rooms in the Vincent
~ block, over VincenLs grocery. ONCE
hours: 3 q. m. to 8 p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
u. e. FERGUSON,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Onlce over
i Pages hardware. ONCE hours: eto "a
~ 10 8 y. m. except edaesday, o:3O 10
y. m Pension examining surgeon. New
Sta.e Phone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CRY OFFICERS.

llu.K
Justices of the Peace. George W. Mouiton
Aldermen-First ward, L. 4. smith. r.
ri Hudson; second ward, A. Marun:
W. ]. Clarke; Third ward f. comment
M. j Demorest. ~ =, voo,a. Gao.
ond ward, J. T. Angel; Third ward w. A.
Wilder.
CHURCHES.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH--Ser-
vices at 1890 a IN. anu 1880 p. m SaoDatn
School at close of morning service, Fay W.
meeting on Thursday evening KEW D. W.
SHEEHAN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL HURCH-Services at
1880 a. IN. and 1880 p III. SaDDaLn scnool
at 1l:45 a m. Prayer meeting on Ihufsoay
evening. REV. A. SECoRD, Pastor
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at 1880 a;
m. and 1880 p. IN. Sabbath scnool AT close M Oh
morning service. Prayer meeting on inuis'
day evening REV. H. n. SPEAh' ras'oi'
CHURCH OF CHRIST-Preaching on each
Sunday at 1890 and 1880. Communion
every Lords Day. g. r. At o;oo ., >. d.
F. Il. PORTER, Pastor
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Prayer and
praise serviae, eleven O'Clock a ~. Preacn'
ing at 1880 p. m Prayer meeting frluay
evening. REV. DAFoE, Pastor.
ST, JosEPH's CATHoLIC-Seryices al
500 a. m and 1880 a. M. alternately every
Sunday morning. KEW FIR HiNDLhh'
SALVATION ARMY-Meeting every night
al eight o o'clock in the hail, corner OF Main
and Broas streets Holiness meeting al
1890 Sunday morning, Christian praise
service at p. IN. each sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
u. r. PiNKHAM.

physician AND SURGEON-Ofice over
J. Connell's drug store, Main st. Hours 10
4 and 10 3 p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
sEo. 4. NICHOLS. DWIGHT SHELDON
NICHOLS q SHELDON.
A TTORNEYS AT LAW Once: over rage
N store. Main ST. Belding, Michigan
Or. MARJORY ORR.

MO DEMoREST FLATS, Bedding, Mich.
N Diseases OF Women Speciality ONCE
hours: . to 1890 a. m. To p. m. o:D 10 p
m Citizens phone No. g.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
4. s. MORRIS,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. ONCE rear
i OF w. /. Benedicts drug store. Hours
TO IL a. M, 2to and TO p. m. Residence
opposite OF M Z. church. Telephone liz
rlnRS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
q. ~. MILL ARD.

DENTIST-omce in Vincent block, Main
~ street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-12-08
oR. G. =. SMITH.

DR.. G. =. SMfTHs
JNENTIST.-Ofice hours TO $50. Leonard
~ Block over Pages hardware store Bel
ding Mich
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-10-12

There are $50 students enrolled at
Clemson, the largest enrolment IN
the history of the College.
The next best thing to having
credit is having money.
The Republicans have campaign
fund already Of over $4,000 and
the chairman hopes to make it SlO,-
100000 before he quits.
Sick headache is caused by dis-
ordered condition Of the stomach and
is quickly cured by Chamberlsins
Stomach and Liver Tablets. For
sale by The Kaufman Drug Go.
Believing that colored teacher
had been appointed, 700 boys and
girls went on strike and prevented
the pupils from entering one OF the
public schools in Chicago.
Acid Iron Mineral has magic
power to quickly besl cuts, wounds,
burns and old sores. Stops blood
flow instantly. For man or beast.
Sold by druggists: 49
When a left handed man asks a
girl to go buggy riding it makes her
blush to wonder which side she will
sit on.
Il isn't difficult for one fool to con-
vince another that he is wise guy.
If baby's health is dear to you
Then let me tell you what to do.
Ere pain has racked its tender
frame.
Just let s.TEETHINA" ease the
same.
"TEETHINA" allays irritation,
aids indigestion, overcomes and coun-
teracts the effects of summers heat,
regulates the bowels and makes teeth
thing easy, and costs only 25 cents.
A man can't be in two places at
ence-unless he is an oficeholder.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-10-12

passed by any in the State. Popu'
iation is about 13,500.
Searcy was sestled ny emigratiops
from Missouri, Tennessee, South
Carolina and Georgia, all white peo.
ple (uot a negro in the county.
No whisky is sold in the county.
Society is the very best, crime is very
rare. theft is unknow. There are
several railroads chartered to be
built in this county inside of year.
For those thas like TO hunt I will
state there are plenty of squirrels,
rabbits, qaails, foxes, few turkeys
and deer and few bear and wolves.
will say to sll who would like to
come to a new country where be can
get good Land cheap. good water, fine
climate, 10 chills and fever, good
timber, come to Searcy, where be
can raise all the stock he needs ard
every kind Ct vegetable grows with
out any commercial fertilizer. Cab-
bage can be saved here all winter by
being banked.
A large part Of this county is
above the frost line, therefore, a
fruit failure is unknown. Raspbsr-
ries, blackberries, whortleberries all
grow wild in the woods. Glover
grows we'll here too. I will state
that am not real estate agent,
have no ex to grind or land to sell.
Wishing the editor and all his Sub
scribers good luck,
James P. Dooley.
O'Neal, Arkansas.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-10-12
O'Neal, Arkansas.

Acid Iron Mineral cures all dis
eases involving Inflammation, by
purifying the blood and directly
healing the irritated parts. Try it
on an external sore and watch it's
magic healing. It acts in exactly
the same way on all internal irfam-
nations such as dyspepsia, ipdiges-
ton, rheumatism, kidney disease,
stomach and bowel troubles. It has
10 equal for diseases peculiar to wo-
men. Tones up tbe eentire system.
Trade AIM mark on every bottle.
Sold by druggists.
Acid Iron Mineral Co.,
49 Columbia, S. @.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-20

Every housekeeper should know
that If they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because 1t
never sticks to the iron. but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in Apound pack
ages, and the price is the same. 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch Is free from all injurious chem
icals. If your grocer tries to sell you a
1907. package it Is because he has
a stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose Of before he puts In Denance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
ters and figures "16 oZs." Demand
Defiance and save much time ana
money and the annoyance of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-20
Admired the Little Wh..,.

Here is kandr story told in a 70.
cent book: When the frst wagon ap
peared the people OF the kraaI, all
turned out to see the new wonder-a
hut which moved on wheels. Mile at-
ter mile the people clapped hands snd
cheered the little wheels. which
seemed to form the center o. attrac-
tion. On being asked what they saw
in the small wheels to make them 50
excited they replied that they though.
it was so plucky Of them to be able
to keep up with the large ones
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-20
Pe.ru.na Protects the Entire hous
hold Against Catarrhal
Diseases.

cnc OF the greatest foes with which
every family has to contend is our
changeable climate. To protect the
family from colds and coughs is always
serious problem, and often impossible
Sooner or later it is the inevitable
fate of every one to catch cold. Care In
avoiding exposure and the use Of proper
clothing will protect from the fre-
quency and perhaps the severity Of colds,
but with the greatest of precautions
they will come. This is settled fact
of human experience. Everybody must
expect to be caught somewhere or
somehow.
Perhaps it will be wet feet, or q
draught, or damp clothes, CT it may be
one of thousand other little mishaps,
but no one is shrewd enough to always
avoid the inevitable catching cold.
There is no fact of medical science
better known than that Peruna cures
catarrh wherever located. Thousands
OF families in all parts of the United
States are protected from colds and
catarrh by Peruna. Once in the family
Peruna always stays. No home can
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-20
British Soldiers Rations.

Rum and chocolate rations" have
been the solace of the British soldier
on homeward-bouud transports. The
very latest army reform is that for
the rum a pint OF British-brewed ale
is to be served at cost OF I'd, or
there Is to be the alterrat OF half
pint Of chocolate for half-penny. The
I'D rum ration. which was half gill
OF spirit mixed with one and one-half
gills Of water, cost a penny.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-20
JeHa in the World,

Prof Haman o. Basel has recently
taken a rough census Of the Jews OF
the world, and comes to the coEclu-
sion that they now number nearly H.
10000. OF these a good two-thirds
are found in Europe. Russia comes
first with 100000 10000 in Asiatic
RussiaJ, then Austria-Hungary with
1850, 900, Germany with 5ss,0O0, Rou-
mania with 300 900, Great Britain
100000. Turkey 10000. Holland 81
900, France 1900. Italy $4,000.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-20
RODE ON A FLYING ROOF.
Preacher Carried a Quarter of a Mile
Through the Air.

Through the Air.
That Rev. A. N. Summers OF the Uni
tartan Church. near Richmond, Vir-
ginia, is alive to tell the tale Of his
thrilling ride In a cyclone is wonder
full. His experience was in Randolph
county. Indiana and probably no uv-
ing man had similar one.
The minister. who was endeavoring
to recuperate his broken health. was
OIL a farm, and at the time engaged
In aiding carpenter to shingle barn.
Suddenly he was warned by compan-
ion that cyclone was coming, and the
latter fed for safety.
Mr.. Summers. ignorant Of his deadly
peril. remained on tho roof of the
building. The cyclone. which seemed
disposed to pass to one side. suddenly
turned and lifted the roof Of the barn,
bearing 1t away with terrific speed,
while the minister clung desperately to
H.
For quarter of mile tho roof re-
manned Intact, then 1t was drawn into
the swirl. and torn to pieces. Mr.. Sum-
Hers was left whirling about in the air.
lie was fully conscious. and confesses
10 only feeling Of wonder as to how
IL would end.
The funnel OF the current OF air kept
him afoat until he was within seven
ty-f1ve feet of the ground, then he was
released and fell like a shot AS he
went down he grasped limb OF tree
which somewhat broke the violence of
khe contact with the earth. His fall,
however. resulted in both legs being
Twice broken and the bones of the feet
fractured in eight places
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-20
investiqate Pneumonia.

An investigation OF the cause Of
pneumonia by the meteorological de-
partment of the Board OF Health Of
New York shows that contagion is Of
comparatively little importance in the
spread Of the disease. The board is
inclined. therefore, to attribute the
excessive death rate from pneumonia
to the cold of the last winter.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-20
BAD DREAMS.
Indicate improper Diet, Usually Due
to Coffee.

'"S'Seeo improper Dlets usually Due
to Coffee.
One OF the common symptoms of
coffee poisoning is the bad dreams
that spoil what should be restful
sleep. A man who found the reason
says:
Formerly I was a slave to coffee.
was like morphine fiend, could no,
sleep at night. would roll and toss In
my bed and when I did get to sleep
was disturbed by dreams and hobgob.
blins. would wake up with headaches
and feel bad all day. so nervous
could not attend to business. My
writing looked like bird tracks, had
sour belchin.s from the stomach, in.
digestion. heartburn and papitatlon
OF tbe heart, constipation. irregularity
Of the kidneys, etc.
Indeed. l began to feel I had all
the troubles that human flesh could
suffer but when a friend advised me
to leave of coffee felt as IL he had
ansulted mo. could not bear the
idea, 1t had such a hold on me and I
refused to believe 1t the cause,
But 1t turned out that no advice was
ever given at more needed time for
i finally consented to try Postum, and
with the going of coffee and the com.
ing OF Postum all my troubles nave
gone and health has returned. eat
and sleep well now. nerves steadled
down and write fair hand las YOU
can see). can attend to bus,neaa eoo,r
and rejoice that am free from the
monster Coffee" Name given by
Postum Co.. Battle Creek. Mich.
| Ten days trial Of Postum In place
of coffee will bring sound. restfui, re.
freshing sleep. There's q reason.
Look In each pkg. for the famous
little book, "The Road to Wellvtlis.~
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-20
Austrian Tobacco Mono,o,u

The manufacture and sale Of tobae.
CO is a state monopoly In Austria
which nets the national treasury over
$27,0o0.00O a year. The government
purchases the raw material. mapu,ac-
lures 1t into cigars. cigarettes, sr,ok.
ing tobacco and snuY, and sells to the
consumer through licensed agents.
who receive . fixed commission. aver
aging about 10 per cent on the pro
ceedS Of their sales.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-20
Medical Plants.

A writer in the American Journal OF
Pharmacy declares that about three
fourths Of all the medical plants used
in the pharmacopoeia either grow wild
or are cultivated in this country. OF
the remaining fourth. he thinks that
probably one-half could be grown In
this country. leaving but compare
lively small number OF plants that
could not be economically grown.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-05-20
Bismarck Not Impress.d.

Prince Bismarck once received an
application from personal friend.
who desired place in the imperial
foreign office for his son. What can
the boy do?" asked the prince. "He
can speak seven languages" replied
the proud father. "Lieber himuel :"
exclaimed the man of blood and iron.
What a splendid head waiter he
would make"