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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
On Citizenship
Editor Banner:-

| Editor Banner:-
Your item relative to the determina-
ton of B. G.. Curtis citizenship,
prompts me TO offer little informa-
ton in a general way that may be use
| full TO some one.
A few months ago young school
teacher called my attention TO ques-
tion in Moderator topics. 'Is the child
of United States citizens citizen of
the United States if born abroad?"
The Moderator said no, it is subject o.
the country in which it is born.
wrote Mr.. PattengiIl Editor of the
paper calling his attention to the fact
that his quizz was passing out some
dangerous misinformation.
Mr.. Pattengill wrote me acknowledge
ing the error and stating it was his in
tention to secure the service of our
mutual friend |. J. Tbbits of the Bureau
of migration at Washington, to write
an article elucidating or explaining a
phrase in the law efiecting foreign born
children.
do not know if Mr.. Tibbits, IA form
er Ionia boy,) ever complied or not.
The phrase referred TO is the words "or
have beenn and is found in Sec. PIP of
the Naturalization laws Of the United
States, seventh line, which reads thus:
"And the children of persons who
nj ,ff ha n IIt,it tod
States, shall though born out of the
limits and jurisdiction of the United
States, be considered as citizen there
| off,
That phrase "or have been" is pretty
sweeping and has some times been con-
strued to mean that though Jonas
Curtis having once been a citizen of the
United States, but having later espous-
ed the cause of foreign poteDtate by
foreign naturalization, still his son B.
&. Curtis would be considered citizen
of the United States.
This however is drawing technicali-
ties pretty hard, safer ruling is that
if Jonas Curtis, his father, or great
grandfather has been citizen OF the
United States, but moves TO Canada
and there remains even FOR seven gen.
erations, so long as no one of the Curtis
family takes out legal citizenship under
the laws of Canada every mothers son
OF that family is citizen of the United
States every minute Of the time. Not
resident but citizen, under the pro-
lection of United States law. l have
personally inspected the registration of
Jonas w. Curtis first papers upon the
records of Montcalm county "A proceed
ing seemingly in excess of what was
necessary.
So when Judge Lowell said Mr..
Curtis was a better citizen ETC., he
might have put it this way, Mr.. Curtis
| is registered in the herd book while
many pure beds are not.
J. +. Taylor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
Will Sell Fair Grounds

The Ionia Fair Association has quit
trying TO make both ends meet, and
the grounds and buildings will be sold
TO the highest bidder TO liquidate an in
debtness amounting to nearly $1,000.
The present management assumed a
mortgage of $1,000 two years ago, and
made an effort to revive the fair. Gate
receipts have failed to meet the run.
ming expenses and no premiums and
few of the bills incurred this year have
been paid
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
Marshall's Notice

Notice is hereby given that the throw
ing of Confetti, the use of Lamp-black
in socks, stockings, or in any other
manner, the soaping of windows, OBJ
structing walks or streets I'M any man
ner, or the interference with personal
property in any way, or any other in
reference with persons or property, or
any unwarranted conduct, on the part
of any person or persons on the night
OF October Sist, known as Halloween
night,) is hereby warned against, and
will subject any person so engaged, to
prosecution 10 the full extent OF the
law.
James Meginley,
City Marshall
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
The Banner Presents To Its
Readers TWenty-eight
Pages OF Interest
ing News Matter
A GLIMPSE OF BELDING
Past Present and Future-Edition Is A
Fine One Produced By The Ban
ner Force On Its Presses-Ex-
ira Copies May Be Had at
ThitoHice

This week we present TO our readers
the Special Edition Of the Banner
which has been IN course OF preparation
for delivery for some time. AS will be
noticed on page one of the irst section
the date Of issue is given in June and
il would have been out at that time II
the gentleman who came here from De
troit TO promote it had given us the
copy as agreed.
He failed and we were obliged TO take
up the work ourselves after several
weeks of disappointment and consider
able expense. However the edition is
out and it will be given wide circula-
ton, il has required much time, labor
and expense in its preparation but we
feel confident that it will be appreciated
by our patrons and every one into
whose hands it may fall which thought
will in measure compensate us for
our undertaking.
We are under obligations TO Belding
Bros. IL Company and 10 the City
Schools for The use of number of
their cuts which are TO be found in the
make up of its pages. Extra copies OF
the paper may be had at the Banner
office while they last at the low price
of ten cents each, three for twenty-five
cents or seven for fifty cents.
The paper would be fine gift to a
distant friend and at the same time
serve as an advertisement and a souve-
mir of the Silk City.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
More Straw

The Bailey House in Ionia has just
completed unique accomplishment
They have taken straw vote that
shows Taft in the lead. 1t is the first
Of its kind that has sprouted this sea
son. The poll runs as follows: Taft 80
Wilson, 50; Roosevelt "a; and Debs %.
1t was taken among the travelling
men who were the house guests during
the past week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
Will Change Location

Guy Alexander has leased portion
of the store now occupied by Wortley
Il French and will move TO his new
quarters about November |, Mr.. George
Thomas will occupy the other half of
the store with his jewelry business.
Messrs Wortley Il French will move
their stock TO the Corner drug store
and combine the two stocks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
No More Wet Walks

Trimble and Avery Co., have COM
pleted their Peerless Lawn Edge Trim
mer, and have supply on hand, and
now is the time to trim the edges OF
your Lawn, and aAoid having water
standing on your walk every time il
rains Phone 2l9 or drop postal fol
free demonstration no obligations to
buy. adv
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24

A genuine surprise was worked on
Mrs. J. l.. Loney Tuesday night, and
the thirty-five guests present had a
most delightful time. The neighbors
and friends met at Mason Burns and
repaired to the Loney home In body
where games were played and refresh.
ments served. Mrs. Loney was made
the recipient of of a fine berry set, Mr.,
VIM Whitney presenting it in behalf
of the company.
Thomas Doyle has received word that
his father, Charles Doyle, notice ol
whose serious illness was made recent
ly died at his home in Mobile, Ala
bama, last Friday. Mr.. Doyle was Q
former resident here and a fine ole
gentleman, he was 10 years old and
leaves his wife and three sons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
Option Fight Again

The Board of Supervisors have sub.
mitted the local option proposition for
the voters to decide at the spring eec-
ton. There were 3,l9S signers to the
petition the committee cut Off twenty
names which left thousand more ther
was necessary TO authorize the boards
action. The Banner can see no necessity
for voting the saloon back into tn,
county.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
Something New

A pan cake griddle made specially
for use with gas. Call and see il at the
Gas Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
Deer Licenses

Deer Licenses have been received and
can be issued at any time.
Il. B. Lapham,
Justice Peace
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24

Newest things in collar pins, from 20
cents up, at Hull's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
Supt. James Elected

The Board of Supervisors have elected
Superintendent Frank &. James as one
of the County School examiners. Mr..
James is we'll qualified for the place and
his many friends will be pleased to
know that he won out
Post cards cent each at Hull's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-24
A Definite Plan

The man woman boy girl who begins to
save by definite plan, lays solid foundation Tor
happiness and pros perity--yes, and health too
The savings habit grows upon one as results lend
encouragement. There's pleasure more wholesome
than that which comes from reaping the rewards OF
subduing temptations to spend unwiselv.
The realization of cherished sum for in vesment,
for home making, home building or self culture is
within the reach of every money Garner who Will say
II DiW"
And everyone who will this can find a str g
and helpful ally in
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
ORDER BLUEC0AT
BACK TO FORCE
Police Commissioners Act in
Case of TheIan, Who Was
Suspended.

Following his plea for r%einstate-
ment, Patrolman Charles P. Thelan.
of the First Precinct, was ordered
back to duty by the police commits
sioners at their meeting yesterday
afternoon. Thelan was suspended July
s by Acting Captain Caffery when he
was found in the company Of Mrs.
Joseph vieth at rs Court street.
The commissioners took up the case
and he lost his salary during his time
of suspension. A short time after
this his name was again linked with
Mrs. Vieth's and he was asked to
hand in his badge. He declared at the
time that he was ''sick Of police
work."
On request James Bell was trans
ferred from the Second to the Third,
and John A. McCabe from the Third
to the Second precinct. Lieutenant
Tyler, of the detective bureau, was
assigned as relief desk lieutenant at
headquarters and the precincts during
the summer. Patrolman Joseph A.
Sweeney, of the Second precinct,
asked to be placed on the pension list.
The request was granted. Secretary
Cox was instructed to send to the
Civil Service Commission for a list
of eligibles.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
FEWER LIGHTS ON
WHITE WAY URGED
Test Made to Bring Cost Down
to Amount Avail
able.

At a meeting of the Market Street.
Business Mems Improvement Assoc
citation to be held today the question
of keeping up the white Way" on
Market street will come up for dis
cussion. The cost of maintaining
the lights at present is beyond the
amount which is derived from the
contributions of Market street mer-
chants and a city appropriation.
A test to see how the number OF
lights can be reduced with a mini
mum reduction Of the general efi-
cheney of the lighting was conducted
last night by Deputy Chief Engineer
James C. Hallock, of the Board of
Works; Richard r. Young, of the
Public Service Corporation, and a
delegation of the business mems as
ISOLATION. To bring the cost of the
lighting down to the amount avail
able it was figured that seventeen
lights would have to be eliminated.
In the test a number of the lights
were turned off at the lower end OF
Market street, between Alling street
at the Pennsylvania depot and Null
berry street. 1t was thought the
problem could be solved by removing
the four lights at the Four Corners
and turning off several lights at the
upper end of Market street between
the Court House and Plane street.
Mr.. Hallock will report the find
ings of the delegation at today's
meeting.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
1.-THE PARTISAN PRINCESS"
SEEN AT ELECTRIC PARK

A good-sized audience in the rustic
theatre a Greater Electric Park last
night showed it's approval Of "The
Partisan Princess as presented by
Miss Margaret Keene and the
Dramatic Stock Company.
The play itself deals with the de-
termination Of Jean Ingleside to
bring about the ruin Of a man who
she holds to be responsible for the
death of her father. After promising
to marry the girl George Leighton
changes his mind, which leads to q
scene with the girls father. In the
heat of the argument the latter falls
dead from heart failure. This prompts
Jean to swear an oath of vengeance.
How Jean, in the guise Of La Belle
Marie, the Partisan Princess. finally
brings about the ruin OF Leighton IT,
dramatically told in the succeeding
acts, which are full of action from the
rise to the fall of the curtain.
On the outdoor stage during the
intermission at the theatre several
vaudeville numbers hold the atten-
ton of the crowds.t Conspicuous
among the contributors to this weeks
program is Madam Lesch. a resident
of this city. and her Nubian lions.
pony and bear. She puts the animals
through their PAGES in a huge iron
cage and in a n thai wins the
plaudits Of an audience. Other
equally as interesting numbers make
up the remainder of the bill, which
is followed by the display of the ever
popular electric fountain.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
NEWARKERS PRESENT AT
CONVENTION OF PAINTERS
Annual Session of State Body
in Asbury Park.

This city is being well represented
at the eighth annual convention OF
the New Jersey Association of Master
Painters and Decorators, which
opened in the Beach Auditorium, As
bury Park, this morning. 1t will re-
main in session until Friday. The
delegates, who came from every sec
ton of the State, were formally well
coined by Mayor R. S. Bennett, and
B. F. Davis, of Jersey City, the presi-
dent of the association, made the re-
spoons Among those to make adj
dresses will be former President
Charles E. Van SICKLE and A. A.
Sippel, of this city.
1t Is understood that State Vice
President H. B. Brewster. of this city,
will be named to succeed B. F. Davis
as president. Aside from the annual
exhibit of manufacturers and job
bers' materials and other trade uten-
sils under the direction of Thomas
Flanagan, of Jersey City, chairman
of the committee. there will also be
provided an attractive social pro-
gram.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
BOOST MILK COSTS BUT
CONSUMER WON'T PAY

the difference. The selected grades,
known as A and B, will still sell for
eight and nine cents a quart and
those who will notice the increase will
be the large buyers, such as hotels
and restaurants that buy at a slight
.ly reduced figure over the ultimate
consumer"
The increased cost of milk has been
"a voluntary movement on their part
to pay the advanced price to the
farmer for the additional expense in
the cost of feed.
I'VE do not intend to raise the price
to our customers II we a help II"
said one dealer. There are few peo-
pie who perform as great a public
service for as little profit as a milk
dealer"
If the price to the is in
creased 1t is probable that the lower
grades of milk, selling from five to
six cents a quart, will feel the In
: crease fxsA-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
THE GINGERBREAD
MAN,
FANCY, POPULAR
Comic Opera Success
Wins Large Audi
ence at Olympic.
SEVERAL HUNDRED FROM
POSTOFFICE ARE PRESENT
Jingles and Dances of Fantasia
Novelty Quickly Please
Patrons.

With tuneful music and a merry
Jingle of rhyme. 1.-The Gingerbread
Man" danced into popularity last
night at Olympic Park, where an
audience. swelled by the presence
of several hundred employees of the
Newark p~ostofice, placed its approval
upon this comic opera success as
presented by the Olympic Park OPP
era Company.
THE Gingerbread Man is a fam
tastic novelty introducing the char
aoters of Kris Kringle," THE Fairy
Queen" Little Jack Horner," Won
drous WISE" "Margery Daw' and
ether story-book people from fairy
land, impersonated in the characters
Of the play.
The story of the fanciful opera is
fl ON the pen of Frederick Rankin. A.
Baldwin Sloane is held responsible
for the tuneful jingles.
The ensemble numbers, where a
large and active chorus adds to the
zest and beauty of the performance.
we're well staged and attractively
given.
vivacious Stella Tracey, in the part
of Margery Daw; the village tomboy,
could have had twice as much to do,
and the audience would have been
better pleased, but she made the
most of her opportunities in a part
inadequate for her talent.
Peggy Wood, whose popularity
grows at every performance, was re-
freshing at all times. Her portrayal
OF Little Jack Horner was artistic.
She has a most pleasing voice. and
manner, and there was a peculiar
charm to her presence that appealed
to the big audience.
Frank Deshon. who has triumphed
before in comedy roles at the park,
plays the unnamed gent who lost his
eye in the thorny bush with much
gusto and a comedy makeup. H. p.
Briggs is Simple Simon, the village
rhymesmith; Cred Frear, is Nine.
Santa Claus, queen of the FAIRIES;
Franker Woods makes splendid use
Of a pair of very agile legs as the
Gingerbread Man, and Henry Cooto
is picturesque and terrifying in Me-
phisto costume as a dealer in the
black art. The chorus seems to en-
joy fitting around the stage quite as
much as the audience enjoys watch
ing it do so. In the matter of cos
tune and scenery the management
has done its part and the orchestra
adds to the gayety of things in its
own way.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16

Prolonged hot weather Is assigned
by the large milk dealers as the
chief cause for an increase in tho
price of milk which went into effect
today.
1t Is understood that there is to
be no increase to the ultimate con-
sumner, although the middleman is
paying three-quarters of a cent a
quare more to the farmer for the
dairy product.
With dry pasture lots many of the
farmers have been compelled to feed
hay and grain to their cattle, and
this has been an added expense in
milk production.
There Is also an increased demand
for milk at this time of the year,
and more strict sanitary regulations
that have added to the general cost.
According to the large milk deal
ers they ars the ones who will stand
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
U. A. M. ELECTS OFFICERS

At a session held by Daniel Web
ster Council, Jr. o. u. A. M, the fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve
for the ensuing six months: John S.
Sheldon, c.; Henry A. COPYRIGHT, v.
C.: Clarence Gordon, J. p. c.; Henry
Price. r. S.; Edward B. Ash, F. s.;
H. c. johnson, jr., treasurer; George
A. Pulls, chaplain; Charles Johnson.
conductor; Thomas r. Furze, war
den; John Dennis. l. s.; HI. c. john
son, Sr. o. S., and John S. Sheldon.
state council representative.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
STRIKE
WILL NOT SPREAD
All Restaurants, Except Two,
Already Uncomfortable Set
Element at AchteI- Stetter's.

That the patrons of the city's prin-
cipal restaurants will not go hungry
or need they fear a general strike
among the walters similar to the
recent one in New York city is a
certainty.
Joseph C~ozzolino, business agent Of
Waters Union, Local 100, of this
city, said today that all were CLOSED
shops with the exception of Achtel-
Stetter's and another. The latter
employs negro walters.
Union Wants "Closed Shops
Mr.. Cozzolino, in behalf of the
striking walters of Achtel-Stetter's,
conferred with Ernest F. Keer. coun-
sci for the estate, and Anthony
Stubwasser, manager of the restau-
rant. but without result.
Until the recent strike when the
eleven union walters quit because
the eleven other walters were not
members of the union, things ran
smoothly. The men asked for a
change of time, and 1t was granted,
as was also an increase in wages.
When the men through their union
officers asked that only union men be
employed and thai the company sign
an agreement, the restaurateurs re-
fused. They Immediately filed the
places of the union walters.
No General Strike.
Mr.. Cozzolino spent considerable
time with Mr.. Keer in his office yes
terday, but no agreement was
reached. The unions agreement, in
the opinion of Mr.. Keer, is unfair to
the employer.
mo. 1t does not mean the start of
a general strike" said Mr.. Cozzo-
limo, for all the other big places are
strictly union, and one other employs
negro walters. Just what action will
be taken I cannot say lust now
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
HILLSIDE PARK HAS NEW
WILD WEST FEATURES

Hillside Park continues to enter
tain crowds every afternoon and eve
ming. A new program was presented
yesterday and last night by Wyo-
ming Bills Wild West performers.
De Phil Brothers, aerial artists, de-
lighted the crowd. One of the BROTH
ers rides a bicycle on IL wire and
performs all sorts of tricks on a
trapeze which is suspended from the
wheel. A~lverado's acrobatic goats
and the Kola Brothers, boneless won
ders, also contribute vaudeville fea-
lures. Professor Seyfang makes
ascensions daily with his airship.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16

SEAMLESS WILTON RUGS-If you need a rug
for your parlor or Lying room. buy one now:
size sx12. Reg. s45. at. $500
SEAMLESS ADMINISTER RUGS-Fine Orien-
tai designs in fine high. pile fabric Administer
rugs, in one piece; size 9x12. Reg. $50, but Of
fered in our Clearance Sale t............... 1850
WILTON VELVET RUGS-A va
riety of beautiful Oriental designs, woven in one
piece. Size 9x12. If you need a rug don't miss
this opportunity. Reg. $3.50
BODY BRUSSELS RUGS-Take your choice
from our entire line of best grade body Brussels
rugs; size 9x12. Every one a fine value at 27.00.
Specially priced at. each. .................. 1850
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
CIVIL WAR VETERANS
TO ATTEND REUNION
Members of G. A. r. Plan to &c
to Los Angeles.

A delegation of veterans of Lin
coin Post, G. A. R., Of this city, is
planning to attend the annual en-
campment of the National G. A. R.,
to be held in Los Angeles, Cal, from
September 9 to IA.
Commander John Van Duyne, Of
the post. will head the delegation,
and the wives and daughters of many
of the veterans will also accompany
the party.
AS the committee has extended an
invitation to other posts to Join them
in the cross-country trip 1t is ex-
pected that more than 100 will go
along.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
Embroidered
All=OverS

We have just $50 yards OF
beautiful quality 75c all-over
embroidery which we offer at
4ec a yard. 1t is 20 inches
wide and comes in neat eye
let designs, of which there
are about a dozen pretty pat
terms; if you want some shop
quickly; we'll worth 75c; spe-
cial, the yard. .49c
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
MINE A OPENED

ROCKAWAY, July 16.-Three
of drilling have at last
opened a tap into the new shaft Of
the iron mines at Upper Hibernia,
through which the water will be
pumped out. 1t is estimated that the
pumping will consume eight more
months.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16

HIRvAN RUGS-Finely woven
cotton of Brussels weave. fast colors, Oriental de-
signs.
Size 7.6x10.6, regular 900; special. =. 100
Size 6x9. regular 900; special. ...... AIS
INLAID MISUNDERSTANDING inlaid linoleum
for 75c per yard. We have about a dozen choice
patterns, with the color through to the back. at
this price. the square yard
CHINA quality china mat
ting, 40 yards to the roll. We will not cut the
roll. but offer regular 400 mating to you during
FIBRE grade fibre mating
in red. blue and green patterns. Excellent floor
Sale. special, the yard. zoe
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-16
Mems 500
RaincOats 2.05

Two-ninety-fve for a rain
coat warranted rain and spot
proof! Well made of single
texture materials, full cut and
proper fitting; sizes 80 to 49,
inch chest measure; not
S h o d d y sli p-o n S by any
means, but actually worth
500; at.