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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-28

my United Press Leased wirc.)
LONDON. July 2s.--After night
Of incessant activity, the first
division Of Great Britain's home
fleet, including dreadnaughts, was
reported to the admiralty today as
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-28
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT.

4 WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT. 4
4 The "casus belli." or cause 4
4 OF all the war talk, is Eng 4
4 lands attitude on the Moroc- 4
4 can situation. France and 4
4 Germany had agreed TO set 4
4 tie Morocco's troubles between 4
4 themselves. Now Germany is 4
4 OF the opinion that John Bull 4
+ is trying to interfere, and 4
4 statements of Premier As 4
4 quith. suggesting Intervention. 4
4 have caused the kaiser's states 4
4 men TO cry "hands off" AS 4
4 result England and Germany 4
4 are getting fleets and armies 4
4 ready for business. Spain is 4
4 also intensely interested In 4
4 Morocco. and probably would 4
4 Join in the war. II declared. 4
4 Meanwhile little Morocco is 4
4 pretty sure to get the worst 4
4 of II. anyway you size 1t up. 4
4 \
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-28
WARSHIPS STEAM UP;
ARE READY TO FIGHT

being ready TO proceed to sea at .
moments notice. Should war come
the navy Is prepared.
All last night Portland harbo:
was a perfect hive Of Industry.
Over all its surface small bosts
sped between the flagship and the
other warships, and on every prim
sea fighter the ciank Of machinery
and the shouts Of the Jack tars told
that food and fuel were being rapid
iy laid In, that all might be ready
for the expected call to arms.
Orders from the admiralty last
evering had been to prepare for
sea without the loss OF moments
time. No sooner were they receiy-
ed than the ships compliments got
into action. When darkness fell
searchlights from the warships
swept the harbor, and every battle
ship and cruiser was aflame with
electricity from PROV TO stern.
"All provisioning and coaling
must be completed by a. m. FRI
day." the orders from the admiralty
read.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-28
MEMBER or WIRE
TRUST PLEADS GUILTY

NEW YORK, July 2s.s-nry
nammon, member Of the wire trust.
pisaded guilty today 10 a violation
2. the sherman Law and was fined
si'voo by Federal Judge Archibald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-28
People Lack Intelligence to Make
Ripht Laws, Says Hon. Howard

He deplored government by "hys-
terra and sentiment" as exempli-
fled In the conservation movement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-07-28

KING AND PREMIER CONFER
LONDON. July 2S.--King George
and Premier Asquith today held a
conference at Buckingham palace
In regard to the foreign situation.
The Winslow mail., 1911-02-25
IEAAEJGInES oran
. ia gIhI1@Fy .~

Tailored coats reach to the hip.
The use of dark fur edging is effec-
tive.
Bead bags and purses are shown in
great profusion.
The bordered chiffons in "ombre"
effect are extremely smart.
We often see plain and fancy braids
on the same garment,
Skirts are narrow and straight both
for practical and dfessy wear.
Lace tunics are predicted. and also
broad lace collars in sailor shape.
Narrow bands of fur trim gowns OF
silk. satin, velvet. chiffon, or cloth.
Marabout trimmings are effective on
soft satins and chiffons.
Coats close above the line of the
breast rather than below it, as last
year.
A few striped chiffons are shown
but the plain seems to have the pref
erence.
Yokes are seen as much as ever It
is rarely that they are made of
single material.
The Winslow mail., 1911-02-25

Another novel way of distributes g
presents is TO make a huge stocking
OF turkey-red cotton or white drilling:
run a wire in the hem around the TOP
to keep it open, and suspend from a
hook in the ceiling by wide red rib
bon.
Decorate light stepladder with
ribbon and holly or Christmas greens
snd stand by the stocking. Hang it
have al parcels dropped into it. Light
packages and letters may be pinned
on the outside. At breakfast table on
Christmas morning draw lots for the
honor of unloading the stocking.
The Winslow mail., 1911-02-25
A Christmas Wish

Another Sunday and the greatest
special day in the years calendar will
have passed into history. Madame
Merri desires to give this wish to ev-
cry reader of the department:
May love and peace and happiness,
With dear old Christmas come,
And brighten. protect and bless.
Thy heart and hearth and home.
And may we all say with May Riley
Smith:
God bless the little stockings,
All over the land tonight,
Hung in the choicest corners,
In glow of crimson light.
MADAME MERRf
The Winslow mail., 1911-02-25
Unique Ways to Give Gifts.


In q family where there were no
children and none to be borrowed
from near relatives they devised this
method of distributing the gifts: The
day before Christmas q barrel covered
with creep paper was placed in the
reception hall. 1t was tied around
with red ribbon and green's, and each
member of the family placed parcels
within. At breakfast It was rolled
into the dining room and the contents
disclosed by the one whose lot it was
to perform the pleasant task. This
honor was determined by two candy
canes, one long, one short: the man
who drew the long one off1ciated as
Santa Claus This Is not much trou-
BILE. and infinitely better than Just the
ordinary giving things
The Winslow mail., 1911-02-25

lace; the cuffs are also of the lace
edged with silk. The Paisley forms
the sides and back of skirt gathered
in at waist, also to the band; for the
sides and back of bodice the Paisley
is finely tucked, the tucks being only
stitched to bust in front Materials re.
quired: yards satin IL inches wide,
e1s yards Paisley silk % inches vide,
q yard lace, a yard black silk
Tweed CostUn1e.-Furple tweed 70
used for the costume We illustrate
here. It has narrow skirt made with
a panel front and back, and has 2 band
of plain cloth at foot: If liked this
might be in leather, which certainly
would be very smart The coat IL
Russian in style, and has long revers
of satin or leather; these are taken
to the waist. where a narrow band Of
material connects the basque with the
upper part: three buttons form trim.
ming on BASQUE; leather belt encir.
cles the waist Hat of felt trimmed
with satin ribbon Materials required:
wards tweed As inches wide. "A yard
satin. buttons, yards silk for Lin,
ing coat.
The Winslow mail., 1911-02-25
Auction Sale of PAINTINGS

This affair may be arranged for a
church society entertainment or used
at a private party. Prepare an at
tractive catalogue of the paintings
then announce that they will he sold
at auction. Tie all the articles up in
tissue paper so they will lCOk attrac-
tive; some may be nut in boxes
Much of the success depends upon
the man chosen to oct as auctioneer
Beans or toy coins NAV he used as
money, or the bids may he made
verbally. the auctioneer having an as
sistant to keep tab of the bids and see
that all the parcels or paintings are
delivered Below | give a list of the
pictures:
l. Horse Fair-t1sy and oats.
g. The Tutor-A whistle
g. A Bunch of Dates-Calendar
A Souvenir of Greece-Vsseline box
3 The Fortune Teller-A daisy.
s. Rank and File-Onion and nail fle.
I. The Lost Chord Piece of string
&. The Old Mans Comfort-Pipe.
g. Black Beauty A black doll.
TO- The Tie that Binds-Necktie
II. Bridal Scene-Halter and bride.
IL A Celebrated Author of our Ma
ton Song-Key.
Ia. The Beau and Belle-Bel tied with
a bow of ribbon.
IL. Ruins in Chins-Broken dishes
is. A Head-Postage stamp.
II. The Spinner-A toy spider.
1S. A Perfect Foot (Trlby)-Foot rule.
10. Pillars of Greece-Two candles
20 Flower of the Family-A tiny bag of
-four
u. A Drive Through the Wood-A nail
driven in piece of wood
y. View of Casti1e-Soap
%. Spring. Beautiful Spring -~ Sofa
spring
"a. Way-worn Trsvelers-Old shoes
q. The Lamplighter-A. match
rs. The Midnight Hour-The number
u
q. Old Dog Tray Bologna
2S. Maid of Orleans-M Molssses candy
20. Before the Deuge-A Noah's Ark.
The Winslow mail., 1911-02-25

Dress for Girl Of Is to ts Years
For winter wear there is nothing
brighter and more cheering than red
dress; it is becoming to most young
girls, especially if rich shade is Sc
lected The dress We show here is of
quite simple design; the skirt is faced
up on the right side with piece about
six inches deep; the bodice and sleeves
are cut together. the yoke waistband
and cuffs are Of silk braided braid
outlines the opening, and three but
tons on each side add further TO the
trimming. Materials required 5
wards 46 inches wide 81 yard silk q
inches wide.
Afternoon bress.-This effective
dress Is carried oct In light brown
sstinfaced cashmere and Paisley silk,
in which the brown Is introduced: a
nanel Is taken from below yoke TO
foot. where IT is continued round in a
hand this Is edged with silk of dark
shade, and has buttons covered in the
same sewn in the corners Of skirt and
part way down front Of rsDel; revers
of the silk turn back from a yoke of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

Mrs. Caroline Hawley, widow Of
Willard Hawley who represented Ionia
county in the legislature, died Tuesday
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
=. q. Murphy Of lonia. Pneumonia
resulting from a cold, was the cause OF
death. She was 81 years Old and moth
er OF Hon. II. A. Hawley of Ionia and
also of Mrs. w. A. Dutt OF this city.
Mr.. and MIS-. Dntt were called to al
tend the funeral Yesterday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16
The Circuit Judgeship

The following editorial from the
Stanton (Montcalm county, Weekly
Clipper, indicates that Judge Davis
candidacy is thoroughly approved i'm
Montcalm county. "The candidate at
Greenville is still trying to whip Re
publicans of Montcalm into line for him
self solely on the ground OF mere local
ity. Wonder if il ever occurred to him
that even if the Republicans of Mont
salm desired togointo political scram-
BILE to defeat Judge Davis who has
served the people SO well and proved
himself to be the right man in the
right place, they might select some
other man as their candidate, and al
least a man whom they know to be a
consistent Republican.
This candidate has gotten himself all
fussen up over the merelmatter of local
ity, which most people think so triv-
ial. He says that this matter should
not be made mere matter of politics
then much less, should il be made a
matter of mere locality. Here il is the
man, his character, ability, fitness and
service that count. Judge Davis is
universally conceded to be one of the
best judges in the state and one of the
fairest, giving every man square deal.
The people know where he is all the
time and trust him all the time.
The candidate at Greenvile says that
Ionia county and Judge Davis have
had the judgeship long time and that
lonia has not treated us fairly, and
intimates that the only fair thing for
us 10 do now is TO nominate him. But
again we suggest that if this is not a
matter of politics, then surely should
not treat il as political football TO be
tossed TO the fellow who first shouts
''lt is my turn In this MATES it is
pre- eminently THE MAN that counts,
and we comet gafiord TO try expert
ments with that which is OF such grave
importance TO all the people. In a
matter so important to MS all, is il not
good sense and good business to let well
enough alone?
Where the office is largely a political
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

one, there is a difference, which we all
recognize. TO illustrate this, we cite
an instance familiar To us all. Ionia
and Montcalm counties have Tor many
years constituted senatorial district
and there has never been time when
Ionia could not have controlled the
nomination for state senator and
retained the senatorshipin that county,
but instead of doing this Republicans
of lonia county have ever conceded TO
Montcalm the senatorship one half the
time. This has been playing the game
fairly in the matter OF a purely PoLIT-
ICAL office
But when we come to our courts, in
which the vital interests of the people
are so much involved, the people of
this state, as well as others, have never
been accustomed to swap around the
! udgship for the sake Of favoring a
locality, or for the purpose of giving
an untried man a job, and this district
has been no exception. Judge Davis
is not now the candidate of any part
ocular locality but of the whole district,
and the people Of this county refuse to
be whipped into line against him on
the petty ground OF mere locality.
II may be well that Judge Davis
will desire to retire at the end of the
coming term and then we can fight for
local man and fight hard il he be the
right man, but even then, if Ionia
county presents the best man for the
position, and the safest one for all the
people, fitness should, in good reason,
prevail over locality. Very few men
have any vital interest in the mere
matter of locality, but every man,
woman and child in this district is
vitality interested in having a capable,
upright Judge
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

indianapolis are you, Man.
dy!" spoke samuel stevens, the other
evening, to woman sitting in front
of her little cottage. The voice
startled her. She looked up and sud.
denly rose to her feet.
IL thought you We're dead-dead
and buriedl" the woman cried. How
did you get here? Where did you
come irom?"
NO, no, Mandy; | am very much
alive, the man replied evenly. 81
don't know what made you think
vas dead" he continued, tenderly, TO
the emotion-swept woman before him
she then told him of her belief that
he was dead, and that she had mar.
ried William Hall, who had given heI
a good home and been a kind hus
band
Such is the brief description given
of the meeting OF Samuel Stevens and
his wife, from whose presence he had
disappeared four years before.
The story Of the Stevenses is like
q chapter from novel. -Four years
ago they were living together and
lad seven children. The husband and
rather was a laborer. The family is
said to have gotten along as well and
lived as comfortably as the average
family OF a laboring man and the fam
lily relations were pleasant. Then, one
day, after some little upset over one
Of the children, the punishment by
him Of a daughter, it is said, neigh
bors made complaint, and a war
rant is declared TO have been issued
for his arrest. He disappeared from
lis home His wife expected that he
would soon return.
struggle alone of trying to provide for
the large family TOO hard a battle.
She made brave effort, but the
handicap was great. She could not
get steady work and sickness now
and then invaded the little home
dren TO be taken away, she keeping
che youngest. Through the day she
oiled for her children, and continued
10 hope for her husbands return. She
was confident that he would come
back and believed that he was doing
the best he could and what he thought
was right
Then one day a grocer brought the
aews that her husband was dead. He
had received a letter, he said, in
which 1t was stated that Sam Stevens
had been a victim of yellow fever al
Oswego, Miss.
She lost heart and gave up the re
naming children except the youngest
Harry. With only one child to care
for she found it little easier to get
along Neighbors helped and time
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

softened her grief. And then William
Hall came into her life.
He was kind to her, relieved her of
many burdens, and finally they were
married in January of this year. Life
was bright for her again. Hall was
fond of her boy. Mrs Hall began even
to sing as she went about her work.
Their little cottage was model OF
neatness and IL was comfortable
II was before ibis cottage that she
was sitting the other evening while
her husband was downtown on some
business, when her former husband
greeted her.
Mrs Hall said that when she saw
him she grew faint She could hardly
believe it was Sam, but II was Sam.
Then after they had talked It all over
re tried to comfort her, II is said. and
explained that at one time while in
The south he had been Ill and had
tried TO send her word and he sup
POSED that this was the cause of the
message saying he was dead.
After a time Stevens and his little
boy went down the street and did NOT
come back. Stevens had left the city,
50 far as was known. He is said to
ave told friends before going away
again that he was going this time
ever to return, that his wife seemed
be happy, had good home, and
hat he would leave her to get a di.
,orce II she wished and remarr- Hall
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

That Judge Davis is competent and
qualified every voter knows. Toretain
him in his present position we urge
that you make il a point TO lay aside
your duties for short time, and go &c
the primaries yourself Interest your
self and see that your neighbors ano
friends so to the polls on March First
and vote for Judge Davis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16
Revival at Green's

Sunday, Feb. 10, at p. IN. and each
night Of the week at p M, Mayhem IS
orchestra will provide music, Rev.
Mayhem will preach. 1t is an old time
revival. The orchestra may not be
with us after the first week. Monday
night will be the big night, so 90 not
miss ii. Yours for the best.
G.. w. Maxwell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16
Banks on Sure Thing Now

"I'll never be without DR.. Kings
New Life Pills again, writes A. Schin-
geek, 647 Elm ST., Buffalo, N. Y.
"They cured me of chronic constipa-
ton when all others failed" Unequaled
for biliousness, jaundice, indigestion,
headache, chills, malaria and debility,
25c at Councils drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16
Card of Thanks

We wish TO thank our many friends
who showed so much kindness during
the sickness and death of our brother
and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Shippec
and Mrs. GeraIdson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

Boys You can make money by
gathering up old rubbers. We will
buy them at &c a pound in quantities
of less than 20 pounds, or SC in guam
titles of 20 pounds or more. 1t
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

For Sale-Small farm with buildings
Just outside city limits, on main road,
fine location. Also nine room house
and barn in city, electric lights, gas
and water. Good location. These places
can be bought cheap and on reasonable
terms. Enquire at Banner office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

For Sale Cheap--A good six room
house on corner of Ranney and West
May street, NO 5Oi Mrs. John Shaw
35-tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

Buttermilk is one of the best
known feeds for pigs, used In moder-
alton and properly mixed with grain
or other feedstuffs.
BE particular always about the hay
fed to foals, and never let them get
hungry enough so they will stu6
themselves full Of forage
very good ration can be made by
letting each animal have twelve to
fifteen pounds of hay daily and all the
corn stover she will consume.
Among the most copious and per-
sistent mixers will be found those
that are loosely built from last rib
to hips, and roomy in the flank.
There Is difference Of opinion
among bee-keepers whether 1t is bet
ter to use absorbent or non-absorbent
material as a covering fer bees.
For an asparagus bed II Is impor-
tant to choose rich, warm, well-drained
soil, preferably with a southern ex-
posture, so that growth will begin early.
1t is safe to feed COW silage at all
times and there is no time during her
period of CESSATION when II Is neces-
sary to withhold silage from her ra-
ton.
Much Of the future of hog produc-
ton depends upon how largely and
wisely we use the pure breeds. choos-
ing the types and quality that the mar
ket demands.
Every gardener ought to provide
himself at the beginning OF the sea-
son with an outfit of tools, consisting
Of hoe. an iron rake, a transplanting
trowel and wedding hook.
The fat hogs require just enough
to keep them comfortable. while the
brood sows need much more. Their
beds must be kept dry to avoid rheu-
matism at time of narrowing and
after
Gypsum Is used for swectening the
COW stable and fixing the ammonia in
the liquid manure but 1t contains only
a small percentage of lime and cannot
be recommended to take the place Of
ground limestone.
The old saying that fat hen will
not lay Is true to a certain extent.
The converse, that very poor hen
will not lay is equally as true. The
hen that is IN the best laying condi-
ton must have some surplus fat on
her body.
The pigs should have clean, pure
water always at hand. day and night.
They drink but little at time but
often, and If II Is not always &C.
cessible they will not get as much az
required for the normal development
of their bodies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

Republican City Caucuses are CALI
ed for February y to elect delegates to
the County Delegate convention Each
ward is entitled TO six delegates.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

For Sale or Exchange-S0a acres Of land
that corners the city limits OF Bedding,
good new 8 room house 30X40 feet,
barn, sheds, large hen house, woodshed
and all kinds of fruit Call on or ad
dress ia E. Liberty street, Bedding,
Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16
BELDING BANNER
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
Published every Thursday at Belding,
(Ionia County, Mich, by
THE BANNER PUBLISHING co
IS. LAPHAM EoiroR

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly. Cards of Thanks. Doc to
50c. Resolutions from soc mp.
Entered at the POstonice, Bedding, Michigan
for transmission through the Mails as Sec
oud class Matter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16
NToxo For Sale and
w anus Business Chances

Lost--A gold brooch in the Bedding
addition. Finder please leave at the
Banner office or phone 26S-2r. Mrs. E.
A. Warne 36-2w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

INDIANA MAN WHO WAS GONE
FOUR YEARS AND BELIEVED
TO BE DEAD.
DISAPPEARS WITH HIS SON

is Declared to Have Said That He
Found Woman Happy and That He
Would CO Away Again Mover to
Return.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

Lost--A pair of gentleman's nose
glasses in case marked "Bedford,
Ionia," Finder please return to Ban
ner office or Leander Berry,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

For Sale Light Brahma and Rhode
Island Red cockerels. Inquire OF VIM
Wilson at Wilson Il Skellenger's. 34tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

The pigs should have clean, pure
water always at hand. day and night
They drink but little at time but
often, and If II Is not always &C.
cessible they will not get as much as
required for the normal development
of their bodies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

For Sale-A good No. 8 range cheap
for cash if taken at once. Phone 64-3r
Charles Hollenbeck. 37-w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

Wdmed-Eggs from thoroughbred
poultry, correspond with the Silk City
hatchery, r. NJ. Parney. 33tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

The old saying that a fat hen will
not lay is true to certain extent.
The converse, that very poor hen
will not lay is equally as true. The
hen that is IN the best laying condi-
ton must have some surplus fat on
her body.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

For Sale-15 acres of land, inside City
limits, known as NJ. J. Demorest place.
House, barn, fruit. Enquire of S. w.
Case. II
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

House To Rent-At No. 22l East
Congress street. Frank A. Howe, Rt
10. 34-tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

For Sale-Hot air furnace. Every
thing complete. All pipes and regist-
ers ready to install. Will sell very
cheap. Inquire of DR.. Hook. 35tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-16

Gypsum is used for sweetening tho
COW stable and fixing the ammonia II
the liquid manure but 1t contains onlJ
a small percentage of lime and canno
be recommended to take the place o.
ground limestone.