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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
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New Sensation

If you long for sensation take trip
in di rigible balloon over switzerland
with Lyman III. Howe at the opera
house on Jan. Is, You won't suffer
from ''air-sick ness" nor be in DANCE
of fatal "drop," and yet experience
an eXhilaraIing thrill which is unlike
any you have ever known. Then, too,
you will have ride on the swiltest
motor boat ever built-the Ursula of
800 horse power; tour through Lon
don, Indo-China and the Georges De
L'Ardeche, France; witness the con-
struction and launch of an ocean pal
ace, the White Star Liner, "Olympic;'
spectacular demolition of buildings by
dynamite in Messina landing passsn-
gers in "A rough sea at Tunis; danger
Gus, though bloodless bull fight, in
Spain; and many other features of equal
interest. Many of these scenes are pre-
sented in the actual hues of nature
which enhance the beauty and realism
of Mr.. Howe's new program far beyond
any he has ever shown. Entire change
of program from that given last Oct
ober when here.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
BOARD OF TRADE
Constitution and Bylaws Adopted
and Directors Elected.

The meeting To perfect the Board
OF Trade organization was held in the
City Council chambers last Friday
evening with good large attendance
OF our citizens.
President w. Z. Spicer called TO
order and the committee on constitu-
ton and bylaws submitted their re-
port. After some discussion the con-
stitution and bylaws were adopted as
framed, which provided that the name
should be the "Belding Board of Traden
and its officers should be President,
Vice-president, Secretary and Treas
urer, and board of twenty-one direc-
tors, seven of whom should be elected
for one year, seven for two years and
seven for three years. Regular meet
ings shall he held on the first Monday
evening of each month, and the an
nual meeting on the first Monday in
January.
The following directors were elected
for one year: q. w. Moulton, John
Greenop, A. :. Dimmick, w. +. San
dell, W. p. Hetherington, l.. G.. Upson,
Forest Fish. For two years: III. j.
Leonard, +. f.. jerks, T.. +. Faes,
j. II. Armstrong, Thos. A. Welch,
w. ID. Hall. f. A. Washburn. For
three years: B. +. Hall, i. l.. Hubbell,
w. l.. Cusser, +. w. Howard, f.. G..
Lloyd; Glenn Wortley, Fred Under
wood.
The proposition TO investigate the
j. B. brown air cooled engine for auto
mobiles and other purposes came under
discussion and the following COM
mittee was appointed TO meet and
confer with Mr.. Brown relative TO its
merits and the possibility of establish
ing plant here for manufacture,
III. j. Leonard, +. i. Chapple, Chas.
NJ. Wise, NJ. J. Demorest and Il. r.
Spencer.
Several letters have been received by
secretary Fred l.. Warner from con-
Germs looking for location and il
is probable that one or more will be
landed before spring.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
Ulcers Elected For Coming
ear rafe Outlining Effective
Work for Belding
ANGELISTIC MOVE
Zee Churches Will Unite to Lead
in Religious and Moral Uplift-
Prayer and Cooperation of all
People Solicited

|'he Belding Ministerial Association
its meeting held Monday, elected its
icers for the ensuing year, large
lount of business was disposed of
4 Fmany important questions were
cussed.
'he following officers were elected:
Esident, G. w. Maxwell, pastor of
Methodist church; secretary, Isaac
Bussing, pastor of the Church Of
rist and Edrie Collins, pastor of the
hgregauonal church. The meeting
| an interesting and harmonious one
it is expected that much good will
| llt from united action in the line of
|igious uplift in the city. The fol-
ing for publication is from Secre-
Bussing: "a united Evangelistc
yement by the Congregational Nj.
|hurch and Church Of Christ of this
will begin Monday, Jan. 30th, 1911.
he December meeting of the Beld
Ministerial Association, this meet
was planned to start Jan. ?, 1911,
learning later in the month that
Baptist church of this city had ar
ed "A similar meeting for the same
the above churches postponed
meeting to Monday, Jan. 30th,
I. m.
he citizens and churches of this
and county are fully alive TO the
of ceaseless vigilance ana agitation
is important issue Of tie approach
pring election, "Saloons or no Sa-
~ The next meeting will be held
k VI. +. church of this city, sun
Jan. 18th, : p. m. We expect
arge auditorium TO be tested TO its
me capacity as all the previous
ngs have taxed the capacity of
hes and necessitated an overflow
ng A business man of distin-
ed ability and large experience, is
ted TO address the meeting. Com
announcement of the program
ppear in the next issue OF this
We plan TO make each meeting
er and better one than the pre-
g meeting.
county local option campaign
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
The Deputy Sheriff

sheriff Elect, VIM. r.. Taylor has
iiaue tne io'io@ihs appointments of
deputy sheriff: Almon Bowerman,
Ionia township; Lee Bull, Ionia City;
Lucins f. Stoddard, Pewamo; o. f..
Webster, Belding; Merton Bowers,
Lake Odessa; Norman Sanborn, Port
land; John David, Dandy. Mr.. Tay-
lor has Il, sumed the duties of the Office
and it comes rs natural to him as it
does for duck 10 take TO water.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
CAPTAIN ALLEN DEAD
Well Known Ionia County Man
Stricken at Portland

Captain t. M. Allen suffered a
stroke of apopleXy Tuesday night at
his home in Portland and died in a
few hours.
He was one of the best loved men
by all classes in the county, and his
death is a shock To his host of friends.
He had many warm friends in Beld-
ing, and has spoken here many times
in political campaigns and at army
veteran reunions. He was here last
summer and made speech at the
Battalion reunion.
Captain Allen was 90 years old and
leaves wife and one daughter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05

Miss Allie Arnwine was IA Grand
Rapids visitor, Tuesday.
Thos. Doyle has gone to Alabama
for two weeks visit with his parents.
Mrs. Chas. Baty returned to Bailey,
Tuesday, after a weeks visit with her
mother, Mrs. Chas. Hammond.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
Wilder-Harwood

Van Wilder, son of w. A. Wilder,
register of deeds, was married on Christ
mas eve, to Miss Enid Harwood, at
Shawnee, Oklahoma. Van is still en-
ployed in the Star Line Office of the
Pennsylvania r. r. Co. at Oklahoma
City. Vans many friends in Belding
wish him abundant success and hap
pinesS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05

opened with great meeting in the
Baptist church of Ionia, Tuesday, Jan.
Bird, at p. IN.
Isaac :. Bussing
Sec'y, Belding Ministerial Association. .
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05

The next number on the Nj. T.. lec-
ture course is l.. b. Wicl<ersham at the
church Monday evening, Jan. 9th, in a
popular lecture. He is equal to Father
Vaughan rs lecturer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
GOv.OSBORN'SMESSAGE
Legislature Heard it Read To-Day.
An Interesting Document
Recommends Adjustment of Many Offices-Urges
Close Economy in State Affairs-TOuches
up the Liquor Traffic

r~- SnUd1u De uo-e at Lffs- ulme with
as much independence, fearlessness,
interest and thorougAness as one
would expect to follow the inaugura.
tion OF a competent and earnest DEM
ccratic administration. The Republi-
can party has promised to set in order
the state. A general investigation
such as is here suggested will dis
cover to the people of the state both
those who have been faithful and those
who have been unfaithful. Out of this
information gathered would come
ideas of Improvement that would more
than justify the time and expense in
volved In the work. The public has
a right to know intimately and in de-
in every way.
The Veto Power.
i wish you TO know my attitude as
to the veto power of the governor.
The judgment of the legislature as TO
matters legislative should be presumed
TO reflect exhaustive analysis and SUI
perior wisdom. AS a general propo.
sition, the governor, In my opinion.
should not interpose his veto unless
information reaches him concerning
measure subsequent to it's enact
ment that was not possessed during
its discussion, or for other rare and
rational reasons The dominant
party's fitness for legislative as we'll as
executive government Is always on
trial, as is eminently proper. The peo.
pie expect the legislature to assume
careful and patriotic plane in the
consideration of all matters that come
before II, and in this / feel certain
there will be no real disappointment
Economy.
There Is unusual need for the ex-
ercise OF the closest economy in the
management of the business Of the
state In every direction I feel sure
the legislature will appreciate this
fact and arise to II. I hope that the
number Of legislative employees will be
reduced to the lowest workable point
without the slightest consideration Of
patronage. Althua-s. the salarv of
each legislator Is for the term, wit
reference to the length of the session,
the fixed charges OF the legislature
are defined by the length of the ses-
sion. I trust the Legislators will not
only decide to cut down the number
of employees. but will work one more
day a week than has been the custom
in the past. which should insure a
shorter session and a resultant saw
ing of money.
tt might also be wise to cut out
the ancient junket practice. Commit
tees could make trips of examination
In a way and at time that would not
interfere with the general work Of the
legislature.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-01-05
Regulation Of Express Rates.


Permit me to call your attention
to the condition Of the express busi-
ness in Michigan. Rates are irregular
excessive, unfair and unreasonable.
No particular effort is made to serve
the public properly and slight con-
sideration Is given the rights and well
fare of the people All the public will
bear and sometimes more, Is the ex-
press spirit. No intelligent basis of
rates seems TO exist. I recommend that
express companies be placed more
fully and directly under the jurisdic-
tion of the state railroad commission
and that more complete power be Civ
en- the commission TO fix rates and
generally regulate the EXPRESS busi-
ness of the state for the benefit of the
public welfare.
Upper Peninsula Railroad Rates.
Upper peninsula railroads are per-
mitted to charge a maximum rate Of
three cents mile for passenger fare
In my opinion the time has come when
the maximum rate to be charged north
Of the Straits of Mackinac should be re-
duced to Q 10 cents mile. It must
be admitted that the population Of the
section referred to is more sparse and
the physical operation Of the railroads
somewhat more expensive in the win
ter time. On the other hand, the less
ned population is served by fewer
railroads There is less division of
the railroad business than in the lower
peninsula Also. II should be consid
cred that all. or nearly all, OF the
upper peninsula railroads are parts Of
or feeders to. great and rich railroad
systems and that by the very nature
Of topography they occupy strategic
positions that are OF great value and
operate In instances to the exclusion
Vt prevention OF compct'n~ lines. Will
his NAV not he particularlv felt or
appreciated ~ the moment. the time
will come when their values In this
direction will he more forciblv obtrud-
ID The public should no longer be
salled upon to bear an unjust share
" the burden OF that oyer-caDitaliza-
ion Of certain railroads for which II
nowise 20 blame, but OF which it Is
1 victim.
Non-Partisan Tax Commission.
The Republican party platform.
adopted in Detroit in 1910, pledged
special commission for the study of
the entire tax system OF Michigan in
all of its bearings. The Democratic
party platform. adopted in Kalamazoo,
contained a similar pledge. believe
the suggestion to be wise and timely
and one involving promise that
should be carried out. In my opinion.
the commission should be bipartisan.
The legislature is called upon bv the
new constitution 20 nrovide means.
this-vear. fo~ ccnnlets new equallza
Continued on page 8
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-01-26
MARKED BY A MIRACLE

Extraordinary excitement has been caused
among tho peasants in the neighborhood CT
Kiltimagh. County Mayo, this week. by o
series of what are described as miraculous hap
penings at the convent there. Dublin CORE
spondent Of the St Louis GlobeDemocrat
writes.
Among the children who are being educated
by the good nuns Of Kiltimagh is girl Of
thirteen, who has been an inmate Of the COZ.
vent school for the last three or four years
She Is described as extremely docile and at
fectionate and more than usually religious A
few nights ago one of the nuns was awakened
by fearful screams from the dormitory where
the girl slept and on going to her she was told
that the child had had terrible dream, in
which she saw Christ on the cross and e sol
der driving lance into his side.
The nun comforted her and she went to
sleep, but In the morning she complained that
her arm was sore and on examination II was
found to be marked with cross in red and
underneath the cross were the letters az II
s." few days later crown of thorns ap-
peared below the cross and the letters Il N
r.. H." and these were followed by the appear
ance Of chalice surmounted by host In
red The marks have been examined BY the
parish priest, Rev Father OTIara, and by Dr.
Madden Of Kfltimagh, who youch for their be-
ing there, but decline to express any opinion as
to their cause. 1t Is said that during the doc.
tors examination the stigmata bled freely. The
nuns maintain stoutly that the child had no op-
portunity of inficting the injuries. If injuries
they be, on>herself, and understand arrange
ments are being made for a thorough investiga-
ton Of the mystery by committee OF ec-
clesiastics and medical men.
Another case illustrating in another way the
credulity which still Is to be found in some
parts OF Ireland has just come to light by the
prosecution at Granard of an Australian who
had been travelling the country extracting
money-not teeth-from country people who
are afflicted with toothache. Thomas Herman
said that the man told him he could cure him
by extracting the nerves OF his teeth and that
when he consented to undergo the treatment
the man took an instrument like long
needle. picked at his teeth awhile and then
laid what looked like a little white caterpillar
on his sleeve. saying this was the nerve and
that he would never suffer from toothacne
again.
OF course he did suffer. and when he went to
d medical man for relief and told his story he
learned how he had been swindled
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He called in his first lieutenant and said: 7
have here orders transferring you Immediately
to Vermont. You have done noble work here.
There is no reason why you should stay longer.
You have been through enough Of this awful
thing. Co.,
Bell said: Captain don't want the order.
II read 1t / suppose shall have to obey simply
because 1t Is an orcsr. You Keep 1t in your
pocket until the fever is over and then I'll read
it and 60"
Langdon shook hands with him.
Bell went on with his work In few days
he felt the hot hand of the scourge ON HIS brow.
He went to his tent, pulled up his little camp
table and wrote an official letter to the assist
ant adjutant general at headquarters of the de-
partment Of the gulf, Holly Springs, Miss. It
was long letter, covering many pages There
was In Bells heart that day the fear that he
might die and leave undone an act Of duty to
others He cherished the thought OF the loyalty
of the surgeons and the enlisted men who had
80 nobly performed their duties to the sick and
dying, facing the fever and death itself without
finching. He mentioned IN this official com
munication each doctor and man by name recon-
mending them for recognition lat the hands of
the department OF himself he said nothing,
his whole thought was that recognition should
be given to others
Lieut.. James E. Bell put down his pen, went
to the hospital and In three days was dead.
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gfnius back to America Midshipman Under.
wood was one Of two or three oficers VINO
were assigned to the virginius to look after IL
while the towing process was on,
The life on board the virginius is one that
1T is impossible to describe The Spaniards
had left her in such q filthy state that living
on board was intolerable even after cieasing
processes had been tried. After few days on
board that ship the men looked as though
they had been through siege OF sickness
Finally when off the Virginia capes the VIZ
gfnfus gave every evidence of being IN SINK
ing condition. She foundered quickly and the
officers and men on board escaped to the Os-
sipee being obliged to leave their belongings
behind. The benefcent United States govern
ment because Of some red tape reason or
other, declined to make good to the devoted
sailors the property which they had lost
through no fault OF their own and In direct line
of duty.
Captain Underwood was for two years In
command of the United States government sta
ton in the Samoan islands He was consid-
cred one of the handsomest men in the service
OF his country. He was over six feet high.
finely proportional and fine physical speci-
men generally. No war with man went on in
the Samoan islands, but the heat and the food
and the devilishness Of the climate generally
did the work of the battlefield II Captain
Underwood had never been given an assign
ment at the Samoan Islands VI Is probable
that he would have continued in the active
service until the age limit OF sixtytwo years
was reached. The dangers OF warfare are not
the only ones by any means that navy and
army officers are obliged to meet
It may do no harm here to recall the story
OF the heroism Of Lieut.. James e. Bell OF the
United States army, who died because Of his
devotion to duty. died at time when no bull
let's were flying, but when an even deadlier
foe Of necessity must be met. This story has
been prbitshed many times but it has its ever
lasting lesson.
Fort Jefferson, the Tortugas, in August
OF the year 1873 was garrisoned by Battery M,
First United States artillery. Outside OF the
surgeons there was only one officer, Lieuten.
ant Bell. at the post. Capt l.. L. Langdon had
been granted a leave of absence to go north
to the bedside Of his dying father On August
% yellow fever appeared at the post. Within
two days four of the garrison had died. Upon
the first announcement or the appearance Of
the scourge Lieutenant Bell sent all the women
and children and some of the married men to
an island three miles away. Within day or
two he sent to the same place nearly all the
we'll men of the garrison, retaining only
enough to nurse the sick. There could have
been no criticism of Bells course had he gone
with the garrison, leaving the sick to the care
OF the surgeons and the nurses He stayed and
devoted himself to the sick in the hospital. as
sisted by the men who had volunteered. The
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special ordnance board, with four volunteer
sailors agreed to stay on board the Puritan
when the explosive was detonated. More than
this, Captain Knight had the task OF punching
small holes in the explosive with a lead pencil
to permit the introduction of fuses. This was
an exceedingly delicate operation and because
OF the fact that the explosive was new com
bination It was possible that something might
happen during the puncturing lightly as 1t
was performed. After the fuses were inserted
Captain Knight connected electric wires with
them and then went forward to position on
the berth deck with the four enlisted men
who elected to stay on board with him.
The ordnance board oficerNturned a switch
and the explosion took place. The report was
thunderous. 1T felt like an earthquake" said
Captain knight afterward. With his men the
venturescme captain escaped injury, but their
heroism was just as real as II they had been
blown to atoms, for because of the fact that
the explosive was a comparatively unknown
quantity, no one could tell definitely what
might happen
Writing OF the Puritan, which is monitor,
brings to mind the fact that officers and men
serving on vessels of this type undergo hard
ships Of which the people OF the country know
little The monitor gradually is passing as an
active service vessel and it Is not likely that
anybody connected with the service from adj
miral down to cooks mate Is sorry for it. The
heat In the monitors is something intense, and
as the waves wash over the low decks Of the
vessels when any kind Of a breeze is blowing
the men are confined below with no air except
such as is pumped down to them by way OF
the engine room, and this air is hot, oily and
productive on many occasions Of sickness,
called sea sickness, but which In reality Is
nothing of the kind, although 1t has all the
attendant symptoms Of the real article.
The modern battleships are frightfully hot
below decks, especially when they get into
tropical and sub-tropical waters. A civilian
who went to Panama with President Taft said
that In his cabin when dressing for dinner he
was obliged to stand directly in the draught Of
blow pipe to prevent the profuse perspira-
ton from SO melting" the bosom Of his dress
shirt that 1t would be unpresentable when he
appeared at the presidents table. The Their
mometer in the staterooms stood at about ~
degrees
Some years ago an officer who was sta
Noned on q monitor was found dead In his
serth and the surgeons pronounced his death
&c have been caused by apoplexy, heat apo
r,exy the officers Of the ship called It, An old
naval officer In Washington has told me that
the thermometer in the cabin Of the ofhcer
who died stood at 140 degrees ana that the
death was due solely to a. heat stroke
During tho Spanish war the monitor Milan
tonomah was on blockading duty on the port
of Havana Cuba. The Miantonomah Is an old
steel monitor cased in metal and with the