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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

ticles I have read upon him picture
him as a very wonderful individual.
In an elegantly furnished modern
house ! found Abbas Effendi seated
on a sofa, waiting for me. He is
striking figure in any garb. and
when clad in a white tarboosh, or
feZ, with a white cloth wound around
It, Moslem Style. and a long gray outer
cloak of mohair, like a motor coat,
and two white cloaks beneath II, ha
would attract attention anywhere. He
resembles, in appearance and manner,
General Booth of the Salvation Army,
more than any other man ! recall. He
has the same Roman nose, the same
restless, hawk-like eye, the same silver
beard and shaggy iron gray locks, the
same transparent skin.
AS he speaks Abbas Effendi opens
wide his big gray eyes beneath his
bushy eyebrows, and looks directly at
one, giving an appearance Of unsim-
ulated interest and sincerity. He is
a restless person-doubtless those 40
odd years as prisoner have left
their mark on his nerves-and through
out the interview he wriggled and
twisted his body, sometimes revealing
the folded red bandana handkerchief
upon which he sat; sometimes cooking
his fez to the back of his head, and
again to the side, and sometimes rak-
ishly forward until II rested on the
high bridge Of his nose. All the
while he was talking he twiddled in
his long white hands string of moth
er-of-pearls beads, such as gentlemen
commonly carry In this part Of the
world Altogether, he looks the part
OF benevolent old gentleman with
considerable force OF character.
This positiveness was shown during
the interview. A gentle-faced young
Erglishman, who looked filter for ESQ.,
teric discussions than for the football
field, had been doing the interpreting,
Abbas Effendi speaking in Persian.
The most difficult form Of interpreta-
ton is that OF a discussion Of abstract
themes, and early saw that the young
mans renderings were inadequate; my
host saw 1t, also; and peremptorily or
dered one other Of his attendants to
repeat what he said, sentence by sen
tence.
In the room during the conversation
besides the two men mentioned, was
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

a Persian Pilgrim, who wore the green
turban that marked him as de-
scendant Of Mahomet; keen-eyed old
fellow, who followed the discussion In
tently; and another Persian in long
black cloak and turban, who looked as
IL he might sit for an illuminated edi-
ton Of Omar Khayam; but he went
sound asleep during the interview.
The conversation lasted for over an
hour, and l was cordially pressed to
remain and partake of Persian meal !;
but journalist must be careful whose
salt he eats, II he is to remain free
Beharlsts In America.
After the pleasant congratulations
with which the conversation opened, /
asked Abbas Effendi concerning the
number of his disciples in America,
for this has been put as high as a
million. He himself avoids the use
of the word disciples" but does not
object TO its employment by others.
could not get him to give even approx
innate figures; he contented himself
with saying that he had many friends
In America and that there are regular
spiritual gatherings of these in Wash
ington, Boston and Chicago. 1t is evil
IDENTIFY with these centers that he con-
ducts his correspondence, for the
names frequently required.
AS to the number OF Behaists in the
world he was equally vague, but wholly
honest. When said that friend from
Persia had told me that fully half the
people In Persia are Behaists, he
promptly declared that he thought this
number entirely too high. Equally
candid was he in saying that there are
practically no Behaists in Turkey; the
following is found chiefly in Persia,
and then in India, America, Great Brit
ain, and a scattering in other coun-
tries. Quality" he remarked, as
more important than quantity; better
five diamonds than a hundred peb-
bles." Abbas Effendi has considerable
aptness in the art OF illustration; this
was further shown when we got on the
main track OF the meaning of Behaism.
An AII-IncIusive Religion.
"All religions" said Abbas Effendi,
ARE substantially the same; there is
no real difference. The difference is
only in names. There were once a
Turk, Greek, Persian and an Arab,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02
More English Humor.

The first night Walter Kelly, known
to vaudeville as the Virginia Judge,
walked up the Strand he complained
to his English companion that the IA
nous street in London was dark at
nine o'clock. Why" said he. "at
this hour Broadway is as bright as
day There is one sign alone. The
Chariot Race in which there are So
600 electric lights" But | say. old
top, said his English friend.
wouldn't that be rather conspicu-
Gus ?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02
Hardly as Bad as That.

The boy whose business it was 10
answer the telephone rushed into the
room Of the senior partner.
Just got a message saying that
your house was on fire." he said.
Dear me-" returned the senior
partner, in a bewildered sort OF way
II knew my wife was pretty hot about
something when / left home this
morning, but | didn't think it was so
bad as TO set the house on fret
Stray Stories.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

voice and representative of God. In.
terpreters are great convenience,
when there are uncomfortable Ques-
lions flying around.
What Behaism Stands For.
A definition Of Behaism, which to an
unsentimental westerner seems rather
vague, is the hard thing to secure; SO
asked Abbas Effendi, frankly, to give
me a categorical definition of the dis
tinctive doctrine of Beharism, some
thing with hooks to it, SO that 1t will
grasp the ordinary man." This he pa.
tlently and kindly did.
First. Behaism believes that all
men are brothers, and should so act.
Second. Behaism believes that
there should be no strife Of religious
creeds. All are equal. No man need
change his religion when he becomes
Behaist, whether he Is a Moslem,
Christian or a Buddhist.
Third. There should be no war
between races or countries. There
should be international brotherhood
and international peace" Incident
ally, the retainer who had done the
interpreting, later told me that Alb
bas believes that there will be great
war, and then worldwide peace. He
also advocates one language and one
form of writing
Fourth. Behaism teaches its follow
ers to love everybody. In Persia there
are Jews, Moslems, Zoroastrians, Budd-
hists, Brahmins and Christians, who
meet In love and concord as Behaists.
II removes fanaticism from all sects."
And verify believe that Abbas Eff
dendi practices his creed, for he is a
gentle, kindly man; who, however, has
no conception whatever of the high in
exorableness of truth Gen. Lew Wal
lace's aphorism: Better law with
out love, than love without law" would
not appeal to him. None the less, his
high, fine ideals, embodying as they
do, the commonplaces of Christianity,
are in consonance with the spirit of
the age, and we may expect to see Be-
haism grow and prosper, especially
among sentimental persons. It's claim
to be the final and universal religion
is scarcely tenable, since it has not
bones enough to stand the scalpels of
the scholars.
Copyright. 1911. by Joseph b. Bowles.)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02
Musician Wanted.

In parish in Wales where very lit
tie English was spoken a general
meeting was held TO consider the de-
STABILITY of putting chandelier into
the schoolroom Every one seemed in
favor of the idea
DO you think we ought to have one,
Mr. Davis?" said the schoolmaster TO
a venerable parishoner.
Il agree to it," was the reply; but
there is one thing wish to know. II
We have "a"
chandelier" said the schoolmas-
ter, helping him out.
IF we have chandelier" the old
man continued, who is going to play
it?'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02
SYNONYMS.

The French Canadian always has
trouble with the aspirate "th." At a
debating club In the Province OF Que
bee members were required to draw
a slip from a hat and debate upon
The subject they received. A young
countryman arose
II have drew the word bat must
told you dere is two, tree different
kind of bat. Dere is de bat wot you
play de baseball witS de bat wot fly in
de air at night and also de bat where
you take de swim. Success Maya
zine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

Port Huron, Mich, Nov. 1. 191i-"The
wisdom displayed by the delegates to the
special Great Camp Review In Port HUI
ron, in readJusting rates OF the society,
has been fully and completely demon
strated." declared George S. Lovelace.
Members OF all ages particularly the
younger and older are transferring in
large numbers. Misunderstanding are
being explained away. distrust is elimin-
ated, members are assured that no fur
ther raise in rates will ever be neces-
sary. Today the Knights OF the Mod
ern Maccabees is stronger than at any
time since the organization in 1881" de-
clared Mr.. Lovelace.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

Doan's Kidney Pills and to my sur
prise | began to improve. They not
only corrected the kidney action but
stopped the pain and sickness | had
thought was due TO female trouble"
When Your Back Is Lame. Re-
member the Name-DOAN'S." soc. a
box at all stores. Foster-Milburn Co..
Buffalo, n Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

wished | had never
been born. / seemed
TO have lost all inter
est In life. l doctored
for female trouble,
thinking my condi-
ton was due TO
some arrangement
of that nature, but
got no better. Final
ly / began using
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02
lin 70 Date.

Il notice that young Doctor Curem
uses autohynosis in his practice"
'Of course he does. Didn't You know
he specializes in motor nerves."
All the world may be a stage. but
unfortunately we can't always hear
the prompter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

81 wonder how Tantalus felt" said
the student of the classics.
Probably" replied Colonel Stilwell,
like thirsty Maine man listening
TO the election returns"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02
a Jolt 10 Romance.

Hubby, you have a lock of my
hair, haven't you?"
Next my heart"
See If you can match it in some
puffs when you go downtown"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

He that is taught to live upon little
owes more to his fathers wisdom than
he that has a great deal left him does
to his fathers care-Penn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

Thousands of country people know the
value of Hamlins Wizard Oil. the best
family medicine in case Of accident or
sudden illness. For the safety of your
family buy bottle now.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig.
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

The one way to help a worthless
man along is to administer swift
kick in the proper place.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

Some men are SO small that five
cent cigar looks big to them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02
Silence.

Ball-What is silence?
Hall-The college yell of the school
of experimental Tper's Bazaar.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

[ll |{; 4 E

4 New World RelIsIon-Syria Now
Offers Another Greed for the Allie
glance Of the Whole Earth, Called
Behalsm-Many American Followers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

Mrs Fondmar-There! Isn't baby
the image of his father?
Oldchumme-Sure! Same lack OF
expression, same red nose. no teeth to
speak of-and, by George! premature
ly bald head, too!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02
A DEsPAiRING WOMAN.

Weak, Tired and Almost Helpless
From Wasting Kidney Troubles.
Mrs. Emily Howes, 1900 Burling ST.,
Chicago. H., says: Il had awful
pains through my hips and frequently
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02

under (couosonts CanHdea-
root(Sf
a
healthy
food,
refreshing
looking Nothing
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-02
We ak Heart

Many people suffer from weak hearts They expert
shorness of breath exerton pain the heart,
dizzy feelings, oppressed breathing after meals their
become blurred their heart sufficiently strong
pump blood the extreme and they have cold hands
and feet appetite because weakened blood supply
the stomach heart tonic and Alternative should be taken
which bad after-eHect Such DR.. Pierces Golden
Medical Discovery, which contains dangerous narcotics
alcohol
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24
Fort Sill lax piseredited.

Fort Sill, Okla. Dec. 23.-That the
tail, in the house of representatives
relative TO the elimination of Fort
sill in conn lance With the recommen-
dations from the war department is
more buncmhe th0n anythinS else is
the declaration of Col. Granger
Adams commander at Fort Sill, and
capt. ". l. WesteVelt, post adlutant,
when questioned today regarding the
report from Washington.
It's true. as has been known for
months. tnat the war department will
ask for the elimination OF number of
the smaller posts OF the country said
Capt. Westeryelt. but Fort Sill is not
included in the prospective list To
the contrary. the department still
holds to its plan for the permanent
retention and enlargement of the Ok
lahoma Iost"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24
Bio Oat Crop Predicted.

Guthrie. Okla. Dec. 23.-Because
the oats crop is the first harvested in
the year. grain men and farmers pre-
dict the biggest oats acreage next
spring this state has ever known
The recent rains. wetting the ground
to a depth of two feet or more, make
the oats crop a certainty and prac-
tiCally make certain the biggest wheat
year also Grain men estimate the
present winter wheata Condl' !or at 80
per cent. as against 30 a year ago, and
the increased acreage at 10 to 20 per
cent in Northern oklahoma Only in
the lowlands will any Indian corn be
planted. Kaffir corn, milo maize and
cane taking its place and making In.
dian corn practically a bac., number
in this state. Farmers report the
soil in the best condition in thre
years.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24

Charley Petty. former member of
the Ardmore police force, has a sriev-
ance against the Ardmoreite based
upon report in these columns some
weeks ago when he left the force and
retired to private life. The story was
written ~ the time as the reporter
learned ii and Mr.. Petty is of the
O inion that he has been done wrong.
We desire to state that it is not the
Intention OF the Ardmoreite to do Mr..
Petty or anv other citizen of the town
any Injustice.
If Mr.. Petty did not use red Taint
We are sorry We said so. if he id not
loan out his gun and star to some
other person who was not authorized
to garb in such habiliments then we
are sorry again, &c Mr.. Petty did not
imbibe too freely in the juice that
steals the good sense of man then we
are sorry a third time. And we will
Just keep on being sorry and sorry and
sorry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24

CHAS. G. WEITH, Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24

Midnight Christmas Service at St.
Philips.
tiCommunion service will be
read by the rector, assisted by the
Rev. h. +. Knight at -. midnight.
Professional. 1T came upon the mid
night clear
Gloria in excelsis-Old Chant.
kyrie Eleison. by Baker.
Gloria Tibi, by Gounod
Hymn 5S, "Oh, Little Town of Beth
lehem.
Sermon. Behold, bring YOU glad
tidings of great JOY" Luke 2:10.
Anthem, The Angels Song"
Hymn SO, Shout the Glad Tidings." ="
Recessional 81, "Hark the Herald
Angels Sing
Everybody welcome.
FRANCIS p. KEICHER. Rector
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24

You will find that druggists everv'
where speak we'll OF Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. They know from long
experience in the sale of it that in
cases of coughs and colds it can al
wavs be depended upon. and that it
IS pleasant and safe to take. For sale
nv all dealers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24
Broadway Baptist,

Sunday School will meet at 9:45.
C. W. Richards. superintendent,
At II o'clock two deacons will be
ordained
y Y. p. L. will NEE. at 6 p m.
Pastor will rreach at 1:30 on the
"Preparation of the World for the
birth of Christ" a Christmas sermon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24
Eastern Star.

There will be a regular meeting Of
Eastern Star Monday evening at I:3O
o'clock. Election o. officers. All men,
bers urged to be present.
ADA SMITH. w. NJ.
LAURA ASTON. Secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24
Boy Scout Service.

Christmas, Boy Scout service will
be held at st. Philips church this
Sunday afternoon at II. m. After
the service the boys will exchange
presents.
FRANCIS p. KEICHER, Chaplain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24
YOU

Holy Mass will be read Monday
morning at six O'Clock at eight o'clock
and at ten o'clock with sermon. Every
body welcome.
FIR. JAMES J. WALLRAPP
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24
East Ardmore PRESBYTERIAN.

Preaching at II a. m. Sunday
School at 9: A. a. m. and special serv-
ices at I p. m. \ nice program
II. T. HUNT, Supt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-24
>>M!5n''>,:S,..:.d,,AEI342. .:.,,AI2.
%T be7a1a ~
hzRl<ME5!$S;:: IS:
First PRESBYTERIAN.

First Presbyterian.
Services will be held today at II
a. IN. and p. M
Sunday School at 9:45 a m.
Meeting of session at l0:45 a, M.
A cordial invitation is extended to
YOU.
CHAS. G. WEITH, Pastor
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-01-19
BUILDING UP A DAIRY HERD
Fault Of Dairymen In General Is
Proper Application of knowledge
They Possess-Few Points.

The fault of dairymen in general is
not so much the lack of knowledge
as the proper application of the
knowledge they possess.
One thing that we ought to con-
slider when we start out to buy breed
ing cattle is the fact that the knowl-
edge, skill and character of the man
we buy them of is about as important
as the animals that we are buying.
Can a man SOW poor seed and hope
to get a good crop? Will nature
make any exceptions in one mans
favor? These are questions which
ought to interest the man who keeps
on year after year breeding his cows
t some scrub bull.
Too many farmers lack the push
and energy required to build up a
fine herd of dairy cattle. They are
poor business men.
The COW cannot turn all of her en-
ergy into the production of milk and
still have enough to build up her off
spring rightly. To raise good, Wig
orous calves, we must see to it that
the mother has sufficient of the right
kind Of food and goes dry long enough
to do the work rightly.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-01-19
p u.
The WAY IL BEGAN.

II makes me angry every time I think
how ] tried to make that dinner a
success. | Cancelled a theater en-
gagement, and / took the Mercer girls
in the electric brOugham father had
given me for Christmas. Their chauf-
feur had been gone for hours with
their machine, and they had tele-
phoned all the police stations without
success. They were afraid that there
had been an awful smash; they could
easily have replaced Bartlett, as Lol-
lie said, but 1t takes so long to get
new parts for those foreign cars.
Jim had a house well uptown, aud it
stood just enough apart from the
other houses to be entirely madden
ing later. 1t was a three-story affair,
with a basement kitchen and servants
dining room. Then, of course, there
were cellars, as we found out after
ward. On the first floor there was a
large square hall, a formal reception
room, behind 1t a big living room that
was also a library, then a den, and
back of all a Georgian dining room.
with windows high above the ground.
On the top floor jim had a studio, like
every other one | ever saw-perhaps
a little mussier. Jim was really a
grind at his painting, and there were
cigarette ashes and palette knives
and buffalo rugs and shields every
where. 1t Is strange, but when I think
of that terrible house, l always see
the halls, enormous, covered with
have taken six housemaids to keep
in proper condition. | dream about
those stairs, stretching above me in
a Jacobs ladder of shining wood and
Persian carpets, going up, up, clear to
the roof.
The Dallas Browns walked; they
lived in the next block. And they
brought with them a man named Har-
bison, that no n knew. Anne said
he would be great sport, because
he was terribly serious, and had the
most exaggerated ideas of society, and
loathed extravaganza, and built
bridges or something. She had put
away her cigarettes since he had been
with them-he and Dallas had been
college fTiends-and the only chance
she had to smoke was when she was
getting her hair done. And she had
singed off quite a lot-a burnt offer.
ing. she called it.
Cro BE CONTINUEDD
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-01-19
Wants a State Farm

In the southern part Of Fall River
ounty there are 64,212 acres Of state
endowed land. This section comprises
approximately three town HIS and is
I'll located south of the Cheyenne river
1t present there is moth NJ on the
land and it is bringing the state no
"eVenue ether than the nom nal r~ntal
'eCured through letting it o { cor graz
ing purposes. The soil is fertile but
$ Of peculiar compost len AMI IN Or
Ter to get the best results ag icultu"-
allv from Z, special study is required.
Representative Bentley has a reso-
luton in the house calling Tor the
construction of a state ex~e iment
arm in this region. 1t is cOntendad
hat such a station would not only
Nelp the settlers thrOughoc the sOuth-
"rn Taft of the county and al that
vi unity, but would add to the de-
mand TO" the state land for aori-
cultural purposes and thus increase
the rentals. Those favoring the p O.
ject point out that these add d rental
would than pay for the main
tenanCe of the institution, and would
gradually make lhe farm pay for
itself. The plan would be to have the
institution under the care of the board
of regents as are other farms of a
like character over the state.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-01-19
EMPIRE VS.. HoosIER STATE.

H was a pompous New Yorker. and
when he struck Washington street
with his line of talk he was one OF
the greatest men who e~er crossed the
Alieghenies. says indianapolis Star,
Why he sputtered. you folks out
here are way behind the times. In my
town We have everything hat makes
life worth living. We have our opera.
we have our clever men, we have our
wonderful buildings. we have the At
lantic ocean. We have progress. civil
cation. lovely women. manly men. be.
wildering and beautiful restaurants.
the splendor of which the poets could
not have described: marvellous sum.
mer resorts. where a gay galaxy Of
merrymakers cavort and make the
night light with their jests and laugh.
ter; We have the mighty captains OF
finance. who direct the nations re-
sources"
The grizzled old street cleaner. who
was listening to his airy persifage,
paid heed for a few moments. then he
said:
You may have all that, but they's
one thing you amt got. You amt got
no Hterachoor. and that's where us ont
here in Indianny is strong"