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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
NTo sERE AND YELLOW LEAF,
Eighteenth Century Women seem TO
Have Willingly Settled Down.

In an English novel of the eigh-
90 nth century the author thus refers
70 certain woman: She had reached
The age of 35. an age beyond which no
oman can hope either to feel or in
pire deep az .;tion." In one of
}torge Meredith's early novels he re-
ers TO character as woman ION
the criminal side OF 80" A Boston
woman In the last century, after reach
ng the age of 80, put on. over her
abundant natural hair, false front
and cap. These were the outward
and visible signs Of the matronly ma
turity she had reached She gave up
at the same time all the gayer forms
Of social intercourse. She confined
herself thereafter to the mild and
elderly variety. She had come out"
into Boston society at Is. After two
years Of social gayeties she had mar
ried AT 30 she was the mother Of
eight children. She had lived the nc
tive part of her life In accordance
with the conventions of her time she
settled down 10 a life OF negotiating
domesticity. She was not an excep-
ton She was the normal woman OF
her day, registering It's customs, just
as good thermometer registers the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Magazine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
FOGARTY GOES FREE
Important Evidence ut Last Moment
Releases Him.

Releases Him.
The examination of Ed Fogarty who
was arrested some time ago charged with
a statutary offense against his own step
daughter, was concluded last Monday,
and from the nature of the testimony in
the case Prosecuting Attorney Sheldon
thought it best to bind the defendent over
to the circuit court. Fogarty's lawyer
returned to Ionia on the morning train,
but the prosecutor and deputy sheriff,
who had other business to look after, re-
NAMED until the later train.
While eating their dinner together, they
we're discussing the testimony and they
thought that there were some dscrepan-
cles so they required the alleged victim to
go before Drs Ferguson and Pinkham
and submit to an examination. An affi-
davlt from the two doctors convinced the
officers that Fogarty was more sinned
against than SHINING and the prosecutor
at once ordered his release. This is one
more straw in Dwight's favor and shows
his zeal in saving the county all possible
expense in criminal prosecutions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
The Useful Hen.

Country coDstables who make
Rvtng arrestfng speeding automobiles
wouldn't have half so much trouble
stopping che scogchers IL they used
ntfie ingenuity" says one of the OF.
tende~s Chains across the road and
moving vans blocking the highway are
N right 70 accomplish the purpose,
bss they're cumbersome. My idea for
ss~sdng q prompt slow-up Is TO scatter
. lot u groin In a road and turn lot
- heos loose They would block the
road eil right. and n there's one thing
6as val make chauffeur slow up It's
hn. Digs are bad enough but
keG always runs the wrong way. and
n the machine Is going at any speed
us.niy ends W under the wheels Hit
the q hen viii sometimes throw the
sxoet vheeAe ont II line and cause the
ssr ~ swWva. 30 drivers almost invs-
Salty dow M and give poultry a
Asahce 10 got ovt Of the way. A hen
speed trap is a great idea, to my way
q es,xnking, and. Of course. II one of
tAe brds were killed the cost could
saz6iy be added 10 the drivers fine"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
From Page y

especial care in the probatIng OF estates.
some idea may be had OF the volume OF
work Of this office.
During the present term three hundred
more estates have been entered than dur
ing any previous term in its history.
The Juvenile court law of 1907 has
placed in the probate office the care,
supervision and control OF dependent. neg
lected and delinquent children. These
were matters formerly coming within the
jurisdiction of other officials of the county
but are now concentrated within this
office
The inheritonce tax law has likewise
increased to large extent the business
Of this office. Moreover the work Of the
office is increasing every year.
To meet the enormous increase in bust
ness, Judge Webster has during his term
expended from his own pocket over twelve
hundr cd and fifty dollars for additional
clerical help, believing it better to sacrifice
something than to let work of such i'm
portance get behind for single day
II is but necessary TO examine the daily
record of probate business as published
in the county papers to gather some idea
Of the amount of work involved in the
sphere of the probate court, and yet this
published record gives but small idea
of the amount of clerical and detail labor
necessary to probate even small estate.
Judge Webster has given TO these va
rious duties his entire time, attention and
study
In December he will have completed the
term to which his father, the late William
0. Webster, was elected in 1904, and 1t
is for the voters of Ionia county to say
whether his work entities him to their en-
dorsement
The office of Judge OF probate is not es-
sentally political office and could wei
be separated from questions Of tariff, Of
finance and Of national expansion. The
idea involved in national politics should not
govern the selection of such an official
Does it stand to reason that because
you believe in the revision Of the tariff or
different form of regulation Of trusts or
of railroads, or change in the American
policy in the PHILIPPINES that you should
allow your partsanshio to control in the
selection OF Judge Of probate?
We believe that a Democrat as well as
d Republican can vote for Montgomery
Webster for Judge Of probate without in
the slightest degree prejudicing his polit-
Cal opinions. II this is so, and you con-
slider him entitled to reelection, tits our
belief that you should vote for him wheth-
err or not his name appears on your party
ticket.
He is past thirty-two years of age, is a
graduate of the Central and High schools
of the city of IJnla and the University OF
Michigan. lie has been teacher in the
public ,hools of lonia city and was pre-
pare1 for the position he now occupies by
four years OF discipline and training as
clerk for William o. Webster, who pre-
ceeded him in the office.
Will you by your vote endorse his work?
We believe you will without regard tc
party.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
President Roosevelt Explains Move.
Rent,

In a statement IN a speech he made
IN St Louis, President Roosevelt took
the public into his confidence TO de-
gree when be said: California, Ore
gon and Washington have coast line
which IA our coast line just as emphat-
icaliy as the coast line OF New York and
Maine. OF Louisiana and Texas Our
nect II going TO It's own home waters
In the Pacific and after a stay there Il
will return TO its own home waters
tn tho Atlantic. The best place for tn.
naval on3cer 10 learn his duties is at
sea, By performing them, and only by
actually putting through a voyage OF
this nature, q voyage longer than any
enc before undertaken by as largo a
neet Of any nation. can we hnd out
just exactly what II necessary for us to
know az to our naval needs and prao
tice our officers and enlisted men In
the highest duties Of their professiop."
Awsks.ing Of the Orient
The Pacific Ocean Is recognized by
al Gar seeing statesmen as the theater
Of the worlds coming great struggles
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Society IL sound.

In spite OF the general comfort, there
have been made manifest by signs not
to be misunderstood, a quickening OF
the public conscience and a demand for
the remedy Of abuses, the outgrowth OF
this prosperity. and for higher stan
dard Of business integrity. Every lover
Of his country should have feeling OF
pride and exaltation In this evidence
that our society Is still sound at the
cors-Hon. Vim. II. Taft, at Columbus,
ohio,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Democratic Inconsistency

The Democratic leaders have been
for years making loud declarations
against corporations and trusts and
railroads and have, nevertheless, In
stituted no legislative steps In all this
time for the purpose OF restraining
abuses They are now indignant that
the Republican party. In carrying out
the promises of its own platform, is
putting into practice the principles
which they, with q superb self-compla-
cency, claim are really covered by a
Democratic patent.-Hon. VIM. III. Taft,
at Greensboro, North Carolina.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Would DemoraIize Business.

The hardest competitor In any line
Of business is the incompetent or dis
honest man who does anything to get
business. Such people get into the
banking business even now, but their
number and influence for mischief
would be greatly increased IL they
were backed up by unlimited credit In
other lines there may be some question
as to the quality or service offered by
rivals, but all bankers deal In the same
kind Of money, and If deposits were
made joint liability, there Is no rea-
son why they should not go to the
bankers who offer the greatest induce
ments to attract them. The careful
banker would have no offset or protec-
ton against demorallzing competition,
and he would be placed In the strange
position of being liable for his COM
petitor's obligations.
All efforts to make 1t appear that the
interests of bankers are on one side OF
this question and the interests OF de
positors on the other are untrue to the
facts. Nothing that In the long run IS
harmful to the banking business, that
puts 1t under strain and tends TO low
er its standards, can be beneficial to
depositors or the public. 1t cannot be
advantageous to the community to have
Its savings and working capital pass
into the hands of the venturesome
class Of bankers who will bid most for
them. The actual waste and loss
through unwise investments would In
evitably increase. 1t would fall at first
on the conservative bankers and penal
lie them. Instead Of an elimina ton of
the unfit, which Is the true process Of
evolution, the tendency would be to an
elimination OK the best Eventually the
burden of increasing waste would have
to be borne by all deposltors and the
whole community.
I believe our strong party with Its
great principles Is only In its infancy.
Our glory as a nation has but just be-
gun. There are mighty problems yet
to be solved, grave questions to be ans
wered. complex issues to be wrought
out. but I believe we can trust the
Grand Old Party and It's leaders 10
care for the entire future OF our Ma
ton and OF our people as II has cared
for them so well In the past.-Hon.
JONES S. Sherman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Registration Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Boards
OF Registration OF the several wards OF
the city Of Belding. Ionia Co, Mich, will
meet on Tuesday and Wednesday. Oct.
1914, 1908, at the following places
First ward, Pullman building; second
ward, Mooney building; third ward, hose
house, for the purpose Of registering the
names Of all qualified electors not regis
tered, and that said board will be in ses-
sion from o'clock a. m. until o'clock
p. m. on said DAYS.
w. s. Eddy. CITY Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Real Estate Transfers

Milan j. Demorest to G. T Wood, lot %
Demorest addition, Belding; Sl45
Geo. B. Frost ct al to Vim. r. TebbeI
lot by 20 rods, sec %, Disco, $500
Geo. A. Hanks to Edward Green, lot 4
by 8 rods, sec. 81, Otisco; $500.
Geo w. Purdy to Edward Green, &C
acres, sec. %, Disco; $500.
Edgar Condor to Fred w. Condor, sc
acres, sec. %, Disco; $4,000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Bauplpe Paradise.

Piper-The varra pest music l
never heard whatever was doun at
jamie MacLauchlans There was fuf-
teen O. us pipers In the wee back
parlor, all playin' different chimes.
thocht | was fioatin' In heevenl-
London Punch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Tn. Greatest Happiness.

To make an end of selflshness Is
happiness. This is the greatest happi-
ness-to subdue the selfish thoughts
of "L"-Buddha.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

Seats on sale Oct. 10. Prices:
First two rows, S1.00; Next
Is rows, 75c; General Admis-
sion, SOC; Children IS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Few Letters Go AstraY.

out of every 100000 letters that
pass through the post-ofiice IL is cal.
culated that only one goes astray.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
pos,ooo.s NettIes Of the Tropics.

Po<sonous Ncs'Se W VIC ''oP'Cs.
N tropdcai regions there are nettles
fss more powerful than that of our
owp country.
che one called Urtioa stimuans,
which is found in Java, and that
called Laportea crenulata. found in
Hindustan. when bruised emit an
snuyium. which poisonousiy affects the
ayes and mouth. and II handled pro
duce commissions and serious swelling
IA pain In ythe arms. which may last
for uree on four weeks and In some
cases cause death.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

In his Shanghai speech. addressing
a body Of influential merchants, diplo-
mats aud Chinese government officials,
Mr.. Taft spoke in part as follows:
I'VE do not complain Of loss of trade
that results from the employment OF
great enterprise. ingenuity or attention
to tho demands Of the Chinese market
or the greater business acumen shown
by our competitors. We would have
the right to protest at being secluded
from the trade OF China by reason Of
our insistence OF the policy of the
Open Door. The acquiescence In this
policy Of all the nations interested has
been so unhesitating and emphatic
that II 10 hardly worth while TO specu-
late upon the probable action OF the
United States IN case the interests of
American merchants are placed In jeop-
ardy. and how far the United States
would go In the protection Of Its Chi.
nese trade. cannot say. II is clear,
however. that our merchants are being
reused to the Importance OF the Chi
nese trade and they would view with
deep concern any and all political OBJ
stacles which menace that expansion.
This feeling Ia likely to find express
sion In the action Of the American gov
eminent The United States and the
other powers favor the open door, and
II they are wise they will encourage
the Empire to take long steps in ad-
illustrative and governmental reform.
the development Of the resources Of
China. and the Improvement Of the wei
fare Of the people. To do this would
add to Chlnas strength and position
as self-respecting government and aid
her In preparing to resist possible for
cign aggression In the seeking OF undue
and exclusive proprietary privileges
Thus no foreign aid will be required
TO enforce the open door and the policy
Of equal opportunity for all"
History Making Happenings.
During recent Republican administra-
tions we have built up an export trade
with the Far East Of something like
$50. O00.O 900 per year. We have landed
an army on Chinese territory, and have
boon drawn Willy nilly into the vortex
OF the Far Eastern question. During
the period policies have been formulated
which hnve compelled us to take hand
IN momentous negotiations We have
definitely enrolled the Far East among
the objects Of our commercial and diplo-
matte solicitude. Things have changed
much during this ten years Of Republi-
can rule.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

Large and Excellent Company
"One great big laugh from be-
ginning to end, and the sweet
est love story ever told.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

THE village gossips wondered who
he was, what he was, what he came
for, and how long he intended TO stay"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

1T is as sweetly natural as the
breath of the fields -Phila Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

Big Scenic Production in Play Form
of "the best New England Story
ever written.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Elmer F. ciIIey

Beautiful home of the
Lansing Business University
Where complete and thorough
courses are given in Bookkeeping,
Telegraphy, Shorthand, Typewriting,
etc. Expers pains taking instruct
ors in all departments who devote
their entire time to the students ad-
vancement. Best Penmanship de-
partment in central Michigan. New
students may enter at any time as
we give Individual Instruction. Tu-
ition reasonable; payments made
easy; carfare paid TO Lansing. Stu
dents assisted TO places where they
can do light work for their board if
desired.
We have large, well ventilated
halls, modern equipment and free
employment depa1 tment.
TRIAL WEEK FREE and catalog
for the asking. For full information
write the manager today.
III. j. BECK, Manager,
Lansing, Michigan.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-07-24
ings banks in such manner that mon

ings banks In such manner that mon
ey will be kept in the communities
where il is deposited.
Aside from lands in reservations,
questions of free grazing should be
left to people of states.
Favors admission of Arizona and
New Mexico as separate states.
Favors declaration of the purpose
of this country to recognize independ
ence of Filipinos.
Promises legislation regulating
rates and services of telephone and
telegraph companies.
tavors an income tax; popular
election of senator's; strict enforce
ment of civil service laws.
Democratic Nominees.
Leaders chosen by that party at
previous conventions.
Democratic conventions and their
nominees during the last SO years
have been:
1S56-Cincinnati, Buchanan and
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-07-24
Act 18th March. 1907.


When Licenses Can be Revoked.
When any person licensed to sell
intoxicating beverages shall be con-
victed of violation of any OF the
provisions of the liquor license laws,
or any of the penal statutes of the
state relating to the sale OF intoxi-
eating liquors or shall fail to con-
duct his place of business in a quiet
and orderly and peaceable manner
or shall violate any of the conditions
of the bond required it is made the
duty of the county commissioners to
revoke said license.
Act March 18th, 1907.
Duties of Officers.
1t is hereby made the duty of the
prosecuting attorney, sheriff land all
constables and peace officers OF the
county, or municipality, knowing OF
any violation of the liquor laws to
make complaint thereof before the
proper tribunal.
Act 1891, LIST Ses., D. 3S, Sec. 20
1t is the duty of each prosecuting
attorney, sheriff, constable, city or
town marshal, or any and all other
public officers to inform against and
diligently prosecute any and all per-
sons guilty of any violation OF the
Sunday law, either upon creditable
information as to any such violation
or upon reasonable cause to believe
that there has been any such viola
ton.
In case any of said officers fail to
do this he is guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof, shall
be punished by a fine of not less
than $50 nor more than $500; and
the court before whom said officer
shall be tried shall declare the office,
or appointment held by said officer
vacant for the remainder of his term.
Act 18th March, 1907.
Petition and Remonstrance.
We advise that, where the saloon
has not been made the issue in the
election of councils and boards OF
trustees and county commissioners,
petitions be circulated for signatures
asking the first two named officials
for prohibition ordinance, and re-
monstrances be filed with the last
named officials, protesting against
the granting of licenses.
In case a majority of the voters
in a city or village, or precinct, petit
ton for prohibition ordinance, or
demonstrate against the granting of
license, as the case may be, 1t Is
the duty of said officials, they being
the peoples servants, to act in ac-
cordance with the will of the people.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-07-24
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The platform adopted by the ma
tional democratic convention In SEES
sion at Denver covers the following
subjects, as Indicated:
Favors tariff reform and demands
that wood pulp, paper, lumber, tim
Der and logs be placed at once on
the free list.
Favors federal legislation provid-
ing for publication of campaign con-
tributions.
Condemns President Roosevelt for
alleged use of patronage to secure
the nomination Of a member of his
cabinet.
Favors railroad rate legislation;
urges that the power of the interstate
commerce commission be enlarged so
it may initiate inquiry as to rates;
advocates a law giving commission
power to place valuation on railroad
property, based on the physical, the
original and all other evidences OF
value.
Condemns Speaker Cannon for ar
bitrary exercises OF power.
Demands separate department OF
labor favors an 8 hour day on gov
eminent work, demands that labor
organizations be not regarded under
the law as Illegal combinations in re-
straint of trade: favors strong en-
ployers liability law.
Expresses the belief that issuance
of emergency currency should be by
the federal government and loaned to
the banks on adequate security;
promises legislation requiring ma
tionaI banks to establish guarantee
funds for the prompt payment OF de-
posits of insolyent national banks
| Demands that iniunctions should
not issue in any class involving in
dustrial disputes in which injunc
tions would not issue If such disputes
were not involved; favors trial b,
Jury in case of direct contempt.
| Favors establishment Of postal say
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-07-24

The Prohibition clans at Column
bus will take no stock in the theory
that the anti-saloon victories are the
result of wave of fanaticism which
will be followed by reaction and re-
taxation. On the other hand, they
are extremely optimistic, and their
leaders freely predict that the day
of absolute prohibition in the United
States is not more than a generation
ahead of us.
Whatever may be ones opinion of
the merits of the issue, there is no
gainsaying the fact that the question
of saloons or no saloons Is one which
is of supreme interest to the people
of many sections of the country at
this time. The question has gener-
ally been local, at most only state
wide. Therefore the national move
ment has attracted comparatively lit
tie support Now that campaign is
to be waged in favor of modification
of the federal laws to enable the
States to make their local laws eff
fective, the question may be injected
into national politics.
One thing is certain, the most OPP
timistic, exultant and congratulatory
political convention of the year was
held at Columbus last week.