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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-20
Torpedo Planter in Port

The United States army torpedo lanter
Col. George Armstead, which has been
at Fort Washington for a week past.
came into port here yesterday and is
lying at the lighthouse service pier. She
will return to the fort tomorrow The
steamer is employed in giving the men
stationed at Fort Washington practical
drills in the work of planting mines in
the Potomac for the defense of Wash
ington. 1t is stated that squads of the
soldiers stationed at the Potomac forts
are daily taken out upon the steamer and
the process of laying the mines, making
connections with the shore and other
work Is gone through. The steamer will
be at the fort about a month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-20
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Values Are Always to
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There's here for everybody whether he competitor
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floor coverings know AS the onv
exclusive dealers in floor coverings handle
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We sell for what many others pay retail The proof
buy here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-20
Velvet Carpet.
Administer Car:

Remnants of Mating
at Half Price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-20
Sale of Realty.

The two-story brick houses numbered
from 1921 to 1895 4th street northwest.
containing six rooms each, have been
sold by Humphrey & Palmer through
H. c. CLANCY, to John r. Lang.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16
OUR SUBURBAN POPULATION

The county school census, just COM
pleted, discloses a feature of the city's
expansion that does not appear in the
citys record. The feature in question
is the overflow of population and i'm
provement beyond the municipal
boundary 1t shows that thousands of
people who are citizens in all respects
except in name, live at points beyond
the city limits. Many of them are
nearer the center of Los Angeles in
transit time than a vast number of
people who reside within the limits.
AS shown by the county school cen
sus there has been vast increase of
population in Los Angeles county, out
side of the city, within the last year.
There are 6S13 more school children,
of ages from 5 to II years, than there
were at this period last year. That
does not include the number of little
ones under years of age.
There are now in the county S2.237
children of school age, 4S,7S2 of whom
are credited to this city. The increase
for the year is chiefly in districts rea-
sonably close to the city or within easy
access of it by rapid transit. There
are no data at hand showing exactly
what proportion of such increase might
be properly credited to city overflow,
but it evidently amounts to a large
part of the total.
This overflow of population from a
city to it's environs is natural metro
politan condition. In New York, for
example, the overflow had reached
such proportions that when it was
incorporated with the city, few
years ago, the population of New
York was about doubled. And per-
haps a million more of overflow would
have been added from the New Jer-
sey side of the Hudson river if it could
have been added, but that w7s impos-
sible because of its being outside the
state of New York.
All this population now overfowing
beyond the Los Angeles city limits viii
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

is apparent. With natural sequence,
move followed move as he carefully
developed his plans, and brought to
bear the information with which he
first broke the bravado Of the grafters.
Convicts Wyman and Steffens made 1t
possible to ally Maestretti with the
prosecution, Maestretti gave the tip
that brought Roy to terms; Roy was
used to trap the supervisors, and then
the supervisors, with their avalanche
of confession, swamped Ruef and made
him realize that longer plea of inno-
cence would be folly.
That was the main plot, but all the
time Detective Burns was working
along other lines to learn the secrets
of the men he had said he would make
admit their guilt
Handsome women, beautifully gowned
and brilliantly jeweled, sought the So
ciety of city officials. AS far as graft
society knew they had just arrived
from the east. San Francisco was new
and interesting to them. They must
be shown all the attractions of the
city. The French restaurants, the all
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

come within the city in the not far
distant future. In proportion as avail
able property for homes becomes
higher in price and more curtailed in
dimensions the outward push will in
crease and the necessity for expand
ing the city limits will Increase with 1t.
If the present boundary lines of Los
Angeles were extended in all directions
five miles the population of the city
would be far above the 100000 mark
probably it would reach a round third
of million.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16
THE TORCH

Lord. let me be the torch that springs to
light
And lives its life in one exultant fame,
One leap of living fire against the night
Dropping to darkness even as 1t came.
soul
choked in the ashes that itself hath
made,
And turned from it bewildered and
afraid.
Light me with love-with hate-with all
desire
For that 1 may not reach. but let me
burn
MY little monument in pusating fire
Ere yet into the darkness l return,
Be 1t for guard, or menace, peace, OF
sword,
Make me thy torch to burn out swiftly
Lord.
-Theodosia Garrison in Metropolitan
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

One advantage that the czar has with
his congress is that when it does not
do as he wishes he can fire" it and get
a new one. We have to wait till the
members terms expire.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Flowers are still plentiful enough to
permit Of their lavish use in decorating
for the N. e. A. convention. And moth
ing viii be so expressive of Los Angeles
nor make greater hit with the visitors
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

With its mayor a convicted felon and
in jail and it's supervisors confessed
felons out of suffrance. San Francisco,
so far as government is concerned,
doesn't stand up very high.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

San Francisco is mourning because
it has no recall feature in it's charter.
San Francisco is to be congratulated;
Los Angeles still has DOC" Houghton
as its horrible example.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

The Boston store will add story to
it's Hill street building, though that
structure is not yet ready for Occur
pancy. That looks as If Los Angeles
couldn't build fast enough to care for
it's business growth.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Whether the railroads collect the 81
for the N. E. A. or let the N. E. A. coll
lect it for itself it's of no odds to those
who are coming here on N. E. A. rates.
And that is the part of it that interests
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Having convicted Schmitz, the San
Francisco prosecution will have more
heart in it's work of reaching after Bill
Herrin. perhaps.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Japan isn't spelling for fight, after
all. Japan is great on bluff, but would
doubtless dodge the issue were America
once thoroughly aroused.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Big land deals were held off for the
Owens river election. Now that it has
been decided successfully watch them
go through.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Perhaps about now the governor will
have another picture printed with his
hands on Ruefs shoulders and his
arm about Schmitz neck. Perhaps.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

The chief worry to Schmitz in his
prison sentence is the fact that he will
lose his curling beard and hyperion
scalp locks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

If the weather makers do form a
union we feel sorry for the east. The
brand of weather doled out there now
is just about the limit.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Now let Heney go after some more
s'higher up and get them as cleanly as
he did Schmitz.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

with the Schmitz case concluded we
might listen to a word or two from the
Thaw case-just to learn if it is alive.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

The net result of The Hague peace
conference will be talk; and then some
more talk.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

The "little brown man" looks smaller
than ever since he so completely lost his
senses over the San Francisco rows.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

The japanese press is singing mighty
small again. The Japanese can change
his spots, even if the leopard cannot :.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

San Francisco now possesses another
distinction; it is the only city in the
world governed exclusively by felons.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Remember the success of the floral
decorations at the Shriner convention.
and outdo them for the N. E. A.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Only two weeks and Los Angeles will
have the N. E. A. convention on its
hands. Are we ready for it?
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Sehmitz is so busy wondering why
he came back when he was abroad
that he can think of little else.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Even Allsali Sammy bows to the in
evitable.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Herrin and Calhoun now wish it
were all over and that they knew the
worst.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Meanwhile Bill Herrin runs the
state and the grand jury hasn't even
touched him.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

schmitz might put In his time today
leading the prison band.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Schmitz stays in jail. San Francisco
is now governed from felon's cell.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

schmitz's present tune: I'm a prison
cell / Sit"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

The Hague peace conference is open
today. Don't shoot, brethren.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Schnitz has learned a new rule; Il
you play the fiddle you must dance
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

You now know why is snooze?'
It isn't; it just thinks it is.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

watch the city grow now that water
is plentiful.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

II that's all that Taft can-stand in the
way of bauquets he'll never do for presi-
dent.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16
sUcGEsTIoN.

Landlady-I don't know what am to
do with Poorpay. He seems to be an
elephant. on my hands.
ldiot-That being the case. you might
hold his trunk.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

1t takes a strong stomach to run fol-
president. Ask Taft.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

Might decorate bit for that N. E. A
convention. Pretty near time.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

The douma is doomed again.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-06-16

A Chicago woman says she is going
to try to stop smoking. 1t will help
some il no one offers her light.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10
CAPT. JACK CRAWFORD
The pictur sque Poet scout Is Com
ing To Beiding

Capt. Jack Crawford will appear at
the Baptist church Sunday evening. Oct
8, and at the opera house Monday even
ing, Oct. 4, under the auspices of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union.
Capt Jack is not an unknown seeking
notorlety, but man who has delighted
thousands in all parts OF the country.
What they say of him everywhere is
set forth in the following:
Ypsilanti, Mich, April 10, 1907.
Capt Jack Crawford has just closed a
series OF three entertainments under the
auspices Of the music committee OF the
Congregational church. each time to a
larger audience than before, the last one
practically filing the church. notwith-
standing the lnclemenoy of the weather
Al each entertainment he held his au-
dience for two hours as have seldom. if
ever, seen an audience held. One minute
he would have them in laughter, and an
other leaning forward, eager TO catch
every word, while the frequency Of ap-
plause showed their appreciation and
approval OF the man and the sentiments
ne expressed.
His description Of the Grand Canon
ard his poem-"God Ante Room" was
especially fine and appreciated. while his
own thrilling experiences held his audit
ors in rapt attention
As an entertainer Capt Jack is GER
talnlY unique Few men could appear
before practically the same audience three
times in succession and hold them as he
did. He IS an actor and an orator, and d
splendid specimen Of sturdy manhood
If am called upon to raise funds for
this or similar purpose another year,
shall certainly send for the Poet Scout
.P. R Cleary, President, The Cleary Bush
ness College
Here is another commentator from
The Terre Haute Star:
The largest male audience ever assem-
oled at religious service in Terre Haute
listened for two hours, enrdptureo by II e
wonderful, mastery eloquence of the
Poet Scout Capt Jack has that touch
of nature that makes all his hearers kin
Old gray-haired veterans. college boys,
Elks soldiers of Company B. business
men and laoorers were charmed alike by
The simple eloquenoe and unquestionable
sincerity Of the man No wonder Vice
President Fairbanks, Speaker Cannon.
Secretary Shaw and other dignitaries
we're charmed with the Poet Scout. At
he close Of MS lecture entertainment he
was given greater applause than was
ever received by star opera singer at
the Grand The collection amounted to
one hundred and forty-five dollars and
nineteen cents (5l45 l9) Jack Craw-
ford IS destinei 70 outstrlp the late Sam
Jones as platform attraction The Star
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10
HOPE FOR THE BEST

With the near approach Of the opening
day of the constitutional convention,
which will begin its sessions in Represent
alive Hall Tuesday noon, Oct. %, we
stand face to face with an event more
important to our state than any that has
occurred for many year. This is fully
realized by thoughtful people; but Their,
seems to be pretty large class of people
who do not give much evidence of thought
fulness, who may be described as knock
ers" on the convention. The common
form Of their criticism is that it will be {
waste of effort, because the people will
vote down the revision. No matter how
desirable may be the instrument that shall
be prepared, they say, the voters will in
evitably reject it. This unreasoning dec
laration is repeated by many who have
no desire to prejudice the effort in which
the state is engaged, and they have no
reason for it except the impression that
such is the habit of the Michigan voter
an impression fostered by much repetition
but not supported by the facts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10
ONE PET THEORY DOWNED.
Interest In Civic Matters Not Increased
by Municipal Ownership.


by Municipal Ownership.
Advocates OF municipal ownership
tell us that the ownership and manage
ment Of public utilities by the munich
pality is invariably accompanied by
greatly increased interest In munich
pal affairs by the rate payers. As has
been pointed out in these columns on
many occasions, this Is one OF the pet
theories which, as a theory, is indis-
putable, but which in actual practice
has proved time after time most dis
appointing.
Another instance has just come to
hand. Edmonton Is extensively adver-
tised as the banner municipal owner
ship town of the Canadian west It's
civic officials have acquired much dex-
terity In throwing bouquets at one an
other and even at themselves. Accord
Ing to theory, public interest In munich
pal affairs In that town should always
be at white heat. But IL Is not
The other day the 1000 rate payers
on the roll were invited to express their
opinion upon bylaws adopted by the
council involving the expenditure OF
the large sum, for Edmonton, of $3.50
600 for various municipal improve
ments. or the 1000 qualified voters
los only, or one out of every twelve.
found their way to the POLLS Editoria!
In Montreal Gazette.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

THERE seems to be a tendency toward
rowdyism on our streets Of late and fire.
quent complaints are made of disturb
ances created by boys and young men
more or less under the influence Of liquor.
There should be ouie'us put on such
work Immediately. before the habit Of
allowing 1t becomes seated and police
regulations flagrantly violated. The time
to check it is to nip it in the bud and
keep on nipping Another evil that should
be abated at once is the allowing Of young
girls and boys to congregate at the sta
ton. who have no business there except
to have good time, as they call it, the
good time developing into unladylike and
ungentlemanlike ways and disgraceful
actions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

A NATIONAL DIVORCE Law, Says the
Detroit Free Press, would not please
every body. 1t would prooaly fail to
please two classes 1t would certainly
displease those who believed that deyoroe
should never be granted for any5ause, ano
it would probably displease those desiring
the devorce law to be as lax as possible.
for it is not likely that national law
would conform to the easy-going statue
that once prevailed in Indiana, and that
now prevails in South Dakota. 1T one
time Indiana used to be the Mecca to
which all men and women tired of their
legal spodes turned for relief, in recent
years South Dakota has been the Mecca.
IncompatibIity of temper was all that
was required to effect the happy result
desired, and as incompatibity Of temper
is very elastic sort of thing, there was
no difficulty in securing the divorce.
Much has been said of the evil Of divorce
from the standpoint of the children. but
no good can come to children through
witnessing the chickering's Of their parents
While deyorce is an evil it may be that
in the present condition Of human nature
t is nessary evil.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10
plslllusion.

The American contractor stood at
the base Of the great pyramid and
looked at the venerable monument in
disgust
ITS big pile, all right he said;
and it might do well enough for
Egypt, but if man in the United
States should turn out a job of stone
work like that the papers would
roast him from Hoboken to Hege-
wisch.'
Turning away disappoint : he con
soled himself BY taking a ride on a
camel, which animal be found fully up
to all the descriptions he had read
OF it.-Chicago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10
BELDING SAVINGS
BANK
w. S. LAMBERTSON.
Cashier
Brokers Exchange Locals

Two new houses on Alderman street
Tor sale on easy terms See Bricker.
Farm 10 exchange for Bedding
property.
los acre farm at Smyrna for sale
or might exchange for smaller farm.
Eighty acre farm near Barryton IL
acres of beach and maple timber left
on place fine buildings, all wire fenced
but of land would take house and lot
in Bedding AS part payment. Price of
place $1,000.
Corner lot on Alderman street
about six books from Main. Fine
location, price $500 See Broker at
store
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10
sealed lids

Sealed proprosols will be received at the
office Of n. J, Holbrook County Clerk,
lonia Mich. until / 2 m Oct 4th. 1907.
for plumbing, heating and electric wreng
Tor the lonia County House.
Plans and specifications may be obtain
cd at the office Of E. A. Bowd Architect,
Lansing, Mich.
Harry J. Hobrook. County Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

Bore holes for legs so hey will stand
well apart at the bottom. "A" is a bail
for holding milk pail and is made from
tooth of an old rake. 1t is bolted on
just far enough away from stool so the
pail will not strike when swinging
either way. When COW goes to step.
says the Missouri Valley Farmer, just
swing pail out of the way and save
the milk and your temper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10
was A success

The Benefit night at the Bijou Theatre
for the ladies Of St Mary's guild proved a
remarkable success, the ladies clearing
over $50 as the result Of their efforts.
Mr. Andrews, proprietor Of the theatre
has the hearty thanks of everyb body con-
cerned in the matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

Our citizens were pleased this week to
extend warm hand of welcome to the
veterans Of the first regiment Michigan
Engineers and Mechanics. They left
their homes and business forty-four years
ago to assist liz preserving the Union and
did gallant service, both on the field Of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

battle and in whatever line Of work they
we're given to do. Those who survive
and remain with US are treading the down
nill side Of life and their pathway should
De made as smooth as possible The old
veterans are entitled to all the wholesome
enjoyment they can get out of the remain
ing years Of their lives
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

The city council OF Towanda, Pa.
some months since appointed a COM
mittee to investigate the subject of
municipal ownership with a view to
the city's installing its own electric
light plant. While the report of the
committee has not been made public,
its import can be judged from the fact
that tie contract for lights was
PROMPTLY renewed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10
BELD|NG BANNER
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
Published every Thursday at Belding
(Ionia County, Mich, by
THE BANNER PUBLISHING co
{. q. LAPHAM. Eplroa

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly. Cards of Thanks, Doc TO
o0c Resolutions from soc up.
Entered at the Postoffice, Belding, Michigan
for transmission through the Mails as Sec
Ond class Matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

A contrivance Which May Prove Of
Value to Some Mixer.

"B" is made of lumber 1x10 inches
and 16 inches long, with a piece of 2x4
for legs to go through nailed on the
under side, the back piece going cross
ways and the front one lengthways.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10
Inc Gas, Laxa;Iya for Children.

Parents should 20 L that their children have
natural, easy movement % the bowels each day
tbey are Zoo ' ovnrI IN , ar5 Rte Rs , as
their little insides to piecxs. leaving the bowels
weakened and less able TO act natu ally than before
lhe bowels, and stimulate all the little organs 20
healthy activity. Chocolate coated tablets easy To
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

10 Rent-A good dry storage for house
hold goods, also large furnished room.
Telephone l6. l5tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

For Sale-Hoover Potato Digger in
good condition and warranted to do good
work. Henry Luck, Belding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

For Rent Cheap-6 room house on
North Side. Inquire of James Lind
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

For Sale-219 years old colt; will make
fine driving horse. Mrs. M. Shannon.
lZw2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

Slx-room house to rent-Inquire of w.
D. Ballou.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

For Sale-One oak bedroom suit, one
writing desk, rockers.
Mrs. w. p. Richmond.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

Wanted to Buy-Second hand coal
stove in good condition. Inquire at this
office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

Room to Rent-Inquire of E. J. Pierce.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10
Prevent Colds and Rhauma,ism.

~ you do not have one natural easy movement OF
!ne bowels each day. you are unconsciously expos
tive lron-cx Tablets tone and strengthen tho
powelss % that they do the work nature Intended.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

Lost-A ten dollar bill Wednesday eve
ming. Finder please return to Banner
office for reward
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

For Sale-Two wood heating stoves
and one coal stove
l8tf Mrs. L L. Holmes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

Dog Lost-A small white beagle hound,
tan ears. with dark spots and tan rim
around between ears. one year old. Find
er please notify Banner office. Reward
$l.00. l4-l6
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10

For RENT-Modern seven room house
with hall. electric lights and gas. Inquire
of A S Dimmick at residence on Broas
street or at planning mill. l9w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-10
You Sow Pennies

you reap dollars, literally, if
you make an initial deposit of
only a few hundred pennies
with us and leave it here long
enough. The interest accre-
ton of years will astonish you
if you sit down and figure them
out-we'll do the figuring if
you call.
Absolute safety for your saw
mos