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larry to corporations that. are now en-
Ra9ed in other business. AS an illustra-
tion. the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio COMPANY has control of the electric
light system Of this city"
And ought to be compelled to abanoon
that control at once" remarked Senator
Bailey.
II think I agree with the senator on
the general proposition that that wound
be Q wise thing to do, but. unfortunately
we cannot do 1t in this bill" replied Mr..
Gallinger.
well, am rather inclined myself to
offer an amendment to this bill providing
that no corporation subject to Its provt-
sions shall permit any OF its stock to be
voted by any other corporation. nor shall
1t be permitted to pay dividends on the
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stock held by any other corporation re-
torted Senator Bailey. I'VE have reached
the point in this country when it seems
to be absolutely necessary to rigidly en-
force what believe to be the common
law rule against one corporation owning
stock in another corporation
Prohibition by District Code.
Under the provisions Of the code Of
the District Of Columbia" Mr.. Galrnger
suggested. there is an absolute inhihi-
ton as to the right Of one corporation
owning stock in another company. That
is the law in the District u Colunbia to-
day"
.sThen why do you provide in this bill,
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already acquired the stock to dispose Of

already acquired the stock to dispose OF
it,
ST quite agree with the Senator on that
point" remarked Mr.. Gallinger.
''That ought to be made So" Mr.. Bailey
added. 81 think that il evident"
Personally I am not opposed, ana l
feel that no member Of the committee on
the District Of Columbia II opposed to an
actual inhibition Mr.. Gallinger added,
"as Tar as the future il concerned: but
as to the existing condition. think. OF
this bill. II would not be wise to under
take to destroy the present relationship
Of these companies.
/ 'I think it ought to be DONE" Mr..
Bailey commended. "But thAt 10 ar a0-
str6ct proposition; and - not know
enough aNout conditions here and the
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which is subsequent to the code. the prac-
teal authority to them to do 1t by COM
polling them to account in certain way
for business outside Of their main bust-
ness" rejoined Mr.. Bailey.
Possibly the contention Of the senator
is correct" admitted MI. Ganlnger. !
had not Thought OF 1t In that particular
light"
After Mr.. Gallinger had read the pro-
vision Of the code that 1T shall not be
lawful for any company to use any OF
It's. funds in the purchase Of any stock In
any other corporation" Mr. Bailey point
s.That probably would only authorize a
stockhoider to enjoin ana probably to
that does not compel those who have
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Future Street Railways.

Mr.. Gallinger's answer looked to fu-
District.
"The probabilities are" he said,
that in the near future there will be
another cross-town line: little north
of Pennsylvania avenue, that will quite
likely take care of the line Of any
company that wishes to come into the
District from Virginia. We will say; SO
think
Yes, but If the senator will permit
over which one company may use the
tracks OF another permanently, but it
Senator Williams. 'p''"
1T does not limit it temporarily"
Mr.. -GaittnEer replied. I'm emergencies
the -compAnies are permitted to 70
see fit"
II was going to say" Mr.. Williams
added, that company might come in
Virginia at the other. and while they
were getting the balance OF their cross
town lines built they ought to be able
to use either F street or Pennsylva-
MA avenue-either one or the other"
After a close scrutiny Of the provision.
FSenator Gallinger admitted 1t might be
construed to limit the temporary as well
as the permanent use Of one company's
tracks by another to $500 feet He ex-
planned that was not intended. as the linn
itation was to apply only to the parma-
nent use. To avoid any misunderstand-
ing in the law, Senator Gallinger pro-
posed an amendment inserting the word
unlimited before temporary use; and
the amendment was agreed to.
When the latter part OF the same pro-
vision was reached. the bill specified that
the use Of. the tracks or similar equip
ment of one company by another shall
be allowed only after a contract between
the companies in interest has been made
except as hereinbefore provided" Sen
ator Smith of Georgia suggested that this
the provision giving the commission
power to order the inter-use and fix the
compensation. Acting on the suggestion.
Senator Gallinger asked that .'hereinbe-
fore" be changed to herein; and the
amendment was adopted.
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the one which it was created to do.
Il believe the tendency toward accumu.
lating large surplus funds is wrong Cor
porations ought to be required to dis
tribute their earnings in dividends. and
ought not to be allowed to have a sur
plus beyond a reasonable limit.
Conditions in the District.
but 1t was hardly practicable, in deal
Ing with the District Of Columbia cor
porations. to adequately handle this SUBJ
ject. which is a very large one We real
lied that the bill was left in a condition
not very satisfactory. because We were
anxious to initiate a system of public
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Fine for Group.
Mothers Should Cut This Out
and Never Be Unprepared.
San Francisco
New York Washing

In any home where child has a tendency to
Group, a bottle OF HYOMEI pronounce 1t High-o-
mel should be kept constantly on hand
A sudden attack Of Group with difficult breath
ing and extreme distress is apt to come on at
any time
The course to be pursued Is plan. Send for
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your doctor at
once, and In the
meantime drop 80
drops OF Hyomei
into q bowl of
boiling water and
bold the cbild's
head over IL. COW
er with a towel
or cloth, so that
only the air filed
" ] tn Hyomei
vapor is breathed.
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Art Needlework Dept.

Art NcedIeWOrk Dept.
&c Drawnwork Bureau Scarfs. Ice
15c Battenberg Doilies, assorted
designs ...................... ......uOc
25c Drawnwork Centerpieces,
1Se1nCh Size. .AI71C
75c Battenberg Scarfs. 90 inches
Sc skeins Of Fast Color Red
Working Cotton. ...................lc
26c Stamped Corset Covers,
dainty designs. LOG
$1.OO Stamped Nightgowns.
good quality material. .69c
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
Notice to Water Takers

The hours of sprinkling lawns will
be from a. m To 8 a. M, and from $50
p. m. 10 1880 p. m, until further
notice.
All persons using water for lawn
sprinkling purposes only and paying
for one-half of the season at time will
pay 500 for the first two months, May
and June, the second payment of $500
will be due July 1st, and will be for the
months of July, August, and Septem-
Der. This will bring the second pay
ment due at the same time that the
third quarterly payment of all water
takers is due, this will facilitate the
work in the Clerks office greatly.
BY order of the Water Board,
Ed. ID. Engemann,
Clerk.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
A MU SEM ENTS

The managers OF Mason Bros. Uncle
Toms Cabin company which will ap-
pear at Belding Opera House Wednes-
day, May 22, have made radical de-
parture this seoson from the methods
persued by most companies playing
this popular drama inasmuch as they
dispense with the customary street
parade and confine the outside adver-
tising TO simply a band concert at
noon. Managers heretofore have prac-
tically given the best part Of the per-
formance on the street, introducing
dogs, donkeys, and ponies that play no
part i'm the production. The dramatic
strength of the company suffered in
consequence.
There are no brass band actors with
Mason Bros. company, but instead q
cast of high salaried and capable per-
formers who give complete and con-
vincing presentation Of this greatest OF
all American dramas. The uniformity
large audience and the favorable com.
ments received at every place visited
has proven concluslvely that the the.
atre goers appreciate the efforts OF the
management in presenting the play
with the best talent obtainable. Prices
25c, 35c and SOC.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
WolcOtt-Deitz

The marriage of Miss Marie ID. Deitz
of Belding, Michigan to Mr.. Theron
w Wolcott of Buffalo, n. Y, was quietly
solemnized Tuesday, May Z, at high
noon at the home of the brides uncle
Mr.. George Deitz, 35 Anchimole Ave,
Buffalo, n. Y. Rev. J. Mcqueen per-
forming the ceremony. The bride wore
a white embroidered gown and carried
bride roses, she was attended by the
groom's sister Miss Mary Wolcott of
Lock port, n. Y, who was dressed in
white aud carried pink CARNATIONS,
Mr.. Daniel Mccarthy of Rochester, n.
Y, was best man. The ceremony was
followed by dinner of twenty-five
covers, the brides table laid for eight
and decorated in pink and white.
Among the guests were parents OF the
groom Mr.. and Mrs. j. &. Wolcott of
Lockport, n. Y; the Misses Alice and
May Mccarthy of Rochester, n. Y. and
Miss Francis Dewitt of Portage, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wolcott left for an eastern
trip in their automobile and will be at
home after May 20, at 80 Anchimole
Ave-, Buffalo, n. Y.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
SUMMER CAMP
FOR Y. M. C.. A. BOYS

Lorenzo Webber and DR.. 5. A.
Horning of Portland, are members OF
the athletic committee of the county
Y. M. Z. A. and AS members of this
committee attended an important meet
ing at lonia Wednesday, when il was
decided to provide summer camp for
the boys OF the county, all who are be-
tween the ages of IL and 20 being
eligible. The camp will be opened
June 10th and close on the 18th and
will probably be located on lake north
of Ionia. The boys are TO get there
any way they see fit and will find tents
and all camping materials, except bed
ding at their disposal. They are to
bring their own bedding.
Competent and older heads will be
at the camp TO see that the boys are
properly cared for. There will be just
enough discipline TO hold youthful en-
thusiasm within proper bounds. On
the Thursday the boys are i'm camp
visitors will be welcome, but on no
other day. III will cost each boy SOC a
day for the privileges he enjoys and
will be cheap outing, calculated to
put to rout any traces of the ''study
bug" which may be clinging after the
close of school.
Weekend "hiking" trips are also to
be started from all of the towns now in
the association. Under the leadership
of some competent adult the boys will
walk out TO some point previously des-
ignated, Friday nights, prepare their
camp and remain until Saturday.
These will be started before the close
of school.-Portland Review.
Fred l.. Warner and Superintendent |
r. Z. James are members of the athletic |
from this city, the camp |
will be established nj Long Lake.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
WILL NOT
BE CANDIDATE

Albert l.. Spencer has decided not to
accept denomination tor County
Treasurer for second term and there
fore will not be candidate in the COM
ing primary election this fall. He says
he likes his home i'm Belding to we'll to
be tied up to office at the county seat
and not wishing TO move TO Ionia he
would rather relinquish the office then
to be making trips between the two
places. Mr.. Spencer has held the office
but one term, he is entitled to ii anoth-
er and could have it by saying the
word. 1t isn't often that person can
be found who would throw job like
that over his shoulders 10 some other
fellow
Belding banner., 1912-05-16

To get close AT home, let us take our
own town, Belding, as an example.
Belding is blessed with all the natural
resources Of the many thriving and up
to-date metropolis enumerated above.
It's citizens are just as public spirited
and just as eager for the rapid develop
ment OF their community as are the
citizens Of any municipality in the
country. Bedding has every advantage
that big vigc 'us growing city should
have. But i. mnst advertise. 1t must
spread printers ink. 1t must get be-
fore the public and stay before the
public. 1t must be individual and
alertly progressive. All of our broad
minded, constructive business men
realize that. So do the Eastern cap
italists who have many great interest
here. And as result Of their liberal
support, Belding is TO be advertised and
advertised well and thoroughly, AS IL
never has been before.
Through the medium OF the Banner
Industrial Edition the name and fame
of the Silk City is TO be known through
out the entire United States.
Belding is not decaying and re-
trograding Babylon. It's progressive,
virile and vigorous American city.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
All Pensioners Rejoice

President Taft has signed the pension
bill passed by the house and senate.
The bill provides increased pensions
for 420, 965, according TO the estimates
of the house conference committee.
Every veteran serving 80 days or more
in the naval or military service during
the Civil wal who has been honorably
discharged and who is over 81 yeaIs,
is cared for by the new law.
For veterans 62 years and over the
rate provided in the law for 80 days
service is sl3 month, and it ranges
TO $10 month up to three years of ser.
vice; for 66 years old and over, the rate
is sl5 month for 80 days and ranges
up TO sl9 for three years For 20 years
and over the rate is slS month and
ranges up TO $40 month for three
years, and at rs years and over the
rate for 80 days service is s2l and ranges
up to $50 for three years.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
DON'T LIKE RAISE
Cedar Springs Folks Kick Like Sixty
On Rate Boost By Telephone
Company

Without any preliminary notice 10
It's patrons, the Citizens Telephone Go.
has raised the state line rate between
Cedar Springs and Grand Rapids TO 10
cents. There is no comment or criti-
cism, however just, that will pierce to
any rudimentary sense of the "square
deal" that the Citizens Co. may pos
sess. Their attitude long ago cleared
all doubts in that respect. The peo-
pie thoroughly realize that when the
intolerable rapacity Of the Bell mon
opoly made possible the organization
of the Citizens Co.-but only by the
generous cooperation of the public
that they were made the ''goats" in
the pleasant and profitable little plan
that has so smoothly succeeded TO the
virtuous and impressive policy so
solemnly announced in the beginning.
There is much more that might be
said without transgressing fairness or
honest candor, but what's the use?
The public has been easy, and a 10
cent rate is Of course just so per cent
better than 10 cent rate-Cedar
Springs Liberal.
Phone rates have been recently raised
in many instances. The rate from
Belding TO Grand Rapids formerly 10
cents is now 20 cents.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
SHOE FACTORY
DEAL IS CLOSED
Local Capital Buys The Plant
And Will Make
1t Hum
COURT CONFIRMS SALE
Work Will be Pushed as Fast as Pos
sible, and Additional Help Install
ed to Make Ii Hummer

The Fargo Shoe Factory proposition
which has interested so many of ouI
| people i'm one way or other for several
years past has at last come down TO 8
condition which makes it seem more
like reality than il has ever seemed
since its formation a number of years
ago. AT Grand Rapids last week, the
Bankruptcy court ordered the sale of
The business TO four of Belding's hustl-
ing business men.
In the future the company that oper-
ates it will be known as the Belding
Shoe Co. a copartnership consisting of
Elmer +. Fales, w. e. Spicer, Henry
j. Leonard and Walter S Lambertson.
Elmer +. Fales will be general manag-
er OF the concern and Roy Reynolds
will still retain his position with the
company. A statement issued by the
company 10 the old customers Of the
Fargo Shoe Co. says that they have
bought the plant, stock, good will, bills
receivable and in fact everything per-
tanning TO the business.
The new firm has ample capital to
handle the business in a business way
and expect TO increase the number of
employees 10 $50 in the near future.
They will boost the business as hard as
possible and try as hard as they can 10
make the Belding Shoe Co. an inn
portant factor in the growth and pros
perity of the city. The Banner well
comes this new firm into the manufac-
turing circles of our city and feels assur-
ed that from now on the manufacture
of shoes will become great feature of
the Silk City.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
Went Into Decay Be Cause Ii
Was Not Progressively
Victim OF Lost OPP
portunity
CONTRAST is GREAT
With Modern Cities Of Up To Date
Tendencies Peopled BY Public
Spirited Citizens

The history of Babylon is fraugh'
with sadness. IL illustrates only too
painfully that the people OF a town
make or mar success rather than the
natural resources or advantages IL may
possess on the start.
Thus Babylon, with 1000 years the
start of Minneapolis, is TO day gothic
hole in the ground, while Minneapolis
sacks her Xxx -four and the price of Hen
nepin County real estate would make a
common dynasty totter on its throne.
Babylon is good illustration of the
decay of town that doesn't keep up
with the procession. Compare her to-
day with Kansas City. While Babylon
was the capital of Chaldea l,270 years
before the birth of Christ, and Kansas
City Was organized so many years after
that event that most Of it's inhabitants
have forgotten all about it, Kansas
City has doubled its populations in ten
years, while Chaldea centipeds are
playing tag through the ruins of the
once magnificent stores and factories OF
Babylon.
Why did trade and emigation turn
their backs upon Babylon and seek out
Minneapolis, ST. Paul, Kansas City and
Omaha? Was il because they were
possessed of bluer sky or more
genial sun? Not by any means. While
Babylon lived on what she had been,
AMI neglected TO advertise, then towns
with no history extending back into
the mouldy past, whooped with
exceeding great whoops and tore up the
ground and shed printer ink and show
ed marked signs Of vitality. That is
the reason that Babylon is no more.
OF course there is moral in this
little story. There are lots of Babylons
in the Uuited States TO day. And there
are also lots of embryonic ST. Paul's and
Omaha's and Denver's and LosAngeles
The only distinction between the
modern Babylon and the modern
Omaha can be experienced in few
words. The one sdvertises, advertises
big and in every way il possible can.
The other doesn't advertise at all.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16

As soon as Hon. Chase s. Osborn
gave out the word that he would not be
a candidate again for a denomination
for governor, the Banner Immediately
hoisted the name of Amos S. Mussel-
man of Grand Rapids at the head of its
editorial columns for that place We
are satisfied with what we know of
him and what what we have heard
about him that he is the right man for
the place, and our friends will make no
mistake in tying up TO him for the
nomination and election.
Ever since he was born he has made
good. His business career since he
came TO Grand Rapids in 1876 has been
phenomenal in its progresiveness
and success, in the social activities and
higher st ndards of life, he is also
strong. One of his home newspapers
says:
"There Is no reason to doubt that Mr..
Musselman would make an able and
painstaking executive He is conscien-
tious in all he does and can be depend
ed upon TO do his duty as he sees it.
He may not have so many friends on
the expiration of his office as he has
now, but he will have the satisfaction
of knowing that he has performed his
duty TO the State. that he has exalted
the office and that lie has given the
people clean administration which
they will long look back on as a model. !"
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
Observation-Disclosures

A happy event in the lives Of two
Belding young people occurred May 10,
at Ionia, when Miss Mary Lucille
Mosser was united in marriage TO Mr..
Harry Weedmark, Rev. NJ. NJ. Callen
Of Ionia officiating. The yonng people
are making their home at present with
Mrs. Wood, South Bridge street, and
are receiving congratulations of their
many friends.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
Piano Tuning

Parties wanting piano tuning this
spring will please leave orders early AS
possible, TO avoid delay due to our
usual summer rush. Leave orders at
Wagner Il Sons office or phone 36.
Chas A. Wagner,
Mgr. Mich. Piano Tuning Go.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
Home NJ aking

The first step in buying or building
a home is savings account.
Everyone should have home of his
own.
A savings account with this bank,
with regular deposits from the income,
will provide the money for the first pay
ment upon one.
The sooner you begin, the sooner
you will live in your own home.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16

Hugo Fales is home from st. Louis,
Mo. for short visit, he with Thomas
Bracken Jr. is in the employ of Belding
Bros. d Go. at their branch house in
that city.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16

Mrs. Lydia Maynard of Vickeryvil!
returned home Tuesday, after few
days visit with George Kingsbury and
Will McQuaker and their families.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16

Miss Laura Schmansky left Tuesday
for her home At Alpena, where she ex-
poets To remain for the summer.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16

This slip and l5c will buy a
35c box of Benedicts Kidney and
Liver Tea. Stirs up the liver in
hurry and helps the kidneys
carry off the uric acid that
causes Stiff neck, lame back and
aches in joints and muscles.
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
Moving Time---Bug Time

Before you move clear out bugs i'm
a hurry by using A. ID. S. Bug
Killer. Quick and positive work.
Harmless TO animal life, but stops
bugs, reaches and ants, 10c and 2jc
Belding banner., 1912-05-16
Belding Savings Bank
Belding, Michigan

CAPITAL STOCK $50, 900 90
SURPLUS and PROFITS 10000 90
III. J. LEONARD, Pres.
A. N. BELDING, V. Pres.
W. s. LAMBERTSON, Cashier
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Capt. Cary Buys SawniIi.

Capt. W. S. Cary, master of the
Observation-Disclosures steam ferry
boat Ruth, has purchased from his
brother-in-law, w. w. Robertson, the
latter's interest in the sawmill, tim.
Der and lands heretofore owned by
the firm of Robertson Bros. & Cary,
The property is situated in Pointe
Coupee parish, five miles southwest
Of Bachelor, and will hereafter be
under the management of Capt. w.
T. Robertson, also a brother-in-iaw
Of Capt. Cary, who will continue to
make his home in Donaldsonvil:e.
The timber on the property is of
the hardwood and cypress varieties.
Capt. Cary and Mr.. Robertson went
to Memphis Tuesday afternoon to
put through the deal, returning
Thursday morning. During Capt
Cary's absence, Capt Robertson re-
placed him as pilot and master of
the Ruth.
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HoweiI--M eWsham.

The many friends in this commu-
nifty of Mrs. E. L. Newsham, of st.
Francisville, nee Miss Lena Weber,
Of this city, will be interested to
learn Of her marriage to Garnet
Howell, a well-known young planter
and business man Of West Feliciana
parish, which took place last Tues
day morning, at the residence Of the
brides sister, Mrs w. I. Forester,
in st. Francisyille. The nuptial
ceremony was performed by the pas
tor of the St. Francisville Catholic
church, and there were present the
members of the immediate families
of the contracting parties. Mr.. and
Mrs. Howell will take up their
residence at the handsome suburban
home Of the groom, Alton Villa, near
St. Francisville. The Chief joins
their legion of friends in extending
them congratulations and good
wishes.