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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-19

passed almost unanimously. The
Wayne members even joined i'm the
fun and voting for IL. The bill was
sent To the senate at once. apparently
for their amusement. The senate re-
ceived it and then the joke assumed the
character OF seriousness. Those who
were interested in lands In and around
Lansing saw the game and at once
prepared TO pursue and capture it,
'Ridicule was followed by argument
and argument by entreaties, and en-
treaties by denunciations. Nothing
could arrest the onward march OF
legislation. The bill passed the senate
without amendment. IL was inn
once signed it and this gave it the
force of law"
The capitol was located on school
section 16 on the west side of Grand
river and the forest was cleared away
and building was erected in which
the legislature of 1S4S met and
deliberated.
mo doubt" said Mr.. Bishop in 1875,
1.-The removal was slightly detrimental
to the city of Deroit. But j do not
think the removal of the capitol was a
serious injury, Detroit has increased
and fiourished and will continue TO do
so in future as result OF its own
industry, enterprise and natural ad-
vantages, regardless of the location Of
the state capitol
This prediction was made in 1875.
1t holds good i'm 1914.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-19
Pioneer Days In Mich
igan
An Expensive Joke


A joke cost Detroit the honor az
being the capital OF Michigan and
conferred that distinction in 1s47 ON
the then Insignificant village OF Lans-
hng' which at that time was a small
clearing in dense forest. Honorable
Levi Bishop in 1875 related to the
Pioneer society of Michigan the story
or that most remarkable Of legislative
exhibitions of humor Mr.. Bishop
said:
Detroit in 1925 contained less than
5000 people. Michigan probably
numbered $4,000 people. The 'oId
capital was erected in 1925. 1t stands
on a small triangular piece of ground
thus formed by State. Griswold and
Rowland streets. / have been in
formed that the ground about this
site was originally low and at some
seasons of the year it was covered with
water and ice. When the capitol was
erected it was literally out on the
common considerable distance from
the town.
AT an early day in the history of
our state legislature a prejudice arose
on the part of those who represented
the interior OF the state against the
location Of the capitol in Detroit. At
nearly every session a cry was raised
against what was called the Detroit
influence There We're many men of
great experience in the city who no
doubt exerted much influence on legis-
lation, as it was proper they should,
but ii was claimed that the influence
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-19

extended beyond this. 1t was said
that where important measures were
pending before the legislature the in
fiuence of the social circle and of
ladies' society was brought to bear on
the members and the influence of
quail parties and quiet suppers' was
often alluded to as the principal
motive for the passage of many i'm
portant acts of legislation.
Section 81, Article MI OF the state
constitution provided that the capital
should be in Detroit or at such other
place as should be prescribed by law;
so that it was in the power of the
legislature to remove ii at any time.
Several attempts had been made to
remove it, but without success. 1t
was easy to get vote i'm the legislature
to move it away from Detroit, but
when the question arose where it
should be set down the rivalry of
several interior cities and villages
rendered even the removal itself i'm
possible.
Finally, while the matter seemed
to be a deadlock, a member in the
house one morning arose and moved
the introduction of bill in these
words: That the seat of government
OF the state shall be in the town of
Lansing, in the county of Ingham.'
This was regarded as a joke by the
members, and not unlikely ii was so
regarded by the mover. The town of
Lansing had but recently organized.
1t was mostly an unbroken forest.
Very few remembered where it was.
The motion was a huge joke and was
received by general laugh. There
was no debate and the speaker put the
question at once; apparently as piece
of fun too good to be lost the bill was
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-19

Alfred Palmer, John Mead, Gaylord
Clark and Rob Palmer took an auto
trip TO Lowell Saturday to attend the
races at that place.
George and Frank White spent Fri
day with their grandparents.
Work commenced last Friday on the
state reward road here
Edwin Howe, who has been so sick
with the measles, Is much better. His
mother, Mrs. Fred Howe Is sick at
this writing. Her mother, Mrs. Chas
Doty, of lonia is with her.
Edward Woodbridge and family and
Evart and Jesse Clark and Miss Ethel
Woodbridge took an auto trip TO Fen
wick, Sunday.
Chris. Anderson and Iva johnson
are spending a few days with friends
at Greenville, Harvard and Coral
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Johnson of Beld-
ing are at a. II. Johnson's.
Will Noddins and John Gardner
were in Ionia, Saturday
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-19
NEARLY A HUNDRED
NAMES SECURED FOR
NEXT CHAUTAUQUA
TOTAL EXPENSE OF LOCAL COM
MiTTEE THIS YEAR WAS
Sf.55

When the canvas had been made
for securing the necessary guarantors
for the Chautauqua here next year
almost one hundred names were
secured.
Upon the list there are the names of
almost all the business and profess
sional men, many Of the factory en-
ployees. farmers, laborers, ministers
and in fact men from all walks Of life.
The hearty support given to the move
ment shows conclusively that the
rank and file of Belongs population
and the population of the farming
territory tributary TO the city is
strongly in favor OF Chautauqua, and
that everyone desires to have the best
that can be had.
Not many towns have responded so
literally, in so short a time. to the
needs Of the community. Bedding is
receiving the favorable comment Of
citizens from scores Of other cities on
the support her residents have given
and will continue TO give the move
ment.
Buhumir Kryl characterized the
Chautauqua attenders here as being
the best and most intelligent, Of any
city that he had visited. He
stated that with only one exception
had he played as long and as well as
he did while here.
IT might be of interest to state
that the gross profits of the local COM
mittee this year were $4,000. From
this amount s1.55 was paid out for
expenses that were incurred by the
committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-19

The modern whist fiend seems
colorless beside that enthusiastic ex-
ponent of the game, Sarah Battle,
whom Charles Lamb describes in his
Essays Of Ella" He says, "She was
none Of your lukewarm gamesters,
your half and half players'-to use
her own language, all she desired was
"a clear fire, a clean hearth and the
rigor OF the game"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-19

Five of every ten children observed
outside OF school hours in the aver
age city are loafing-doing nothing at
all because, as they say, There is
nothing TO do" according to Arthur
G. Moses, of the Washington Play
grounds association,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
MRS. TYLER'S TEA
 FOR BRIDE-ELECT

Mrs. w. G. Tyler complimented Miss Fannie Mae Copeland, a bride of next week, with pretty afternoon tea yes- terday in Norwood. The wedding col ors, green and white, were used in the decorations and the dining room was especially attractive Here the lace covered table was adorned with bas- ket of white dahlias and ferns and tho hints and other confectionaries fur ther emphasized the color note.
 Little Miss Mary Elizabeth Tyler re- ceived the cards of more than 100 guests. Mrs. Tyler in & becoming black velvet gown with choffon trimmings, was assisted in receiving by Miss Fan nie Mae Coepland, Miss Sue Copeland. Miss Alice Gunter, Miss Eva Mae Nor gan, Miss Annie Mae Cole, Miss Katc Scott, Mrs. J. w. Fain, Mrs. J. w. Craw- ford, Mrs. J. w. Payne. Punch was served by Miss Zoe Black and Miss Mary Malone and others assisting the hostess were: Mrs. N. O. Tyler, Mrs. F. T. Slaton. Mrs. Walter Puckett, Mrs. T. J. Kidd, Mrs. J. I. Tyler, Mrs. M. B.. Moreland, Mrs. R, F. Tyler, Mrs. John Black, Mrs. c. R. Clayton, Mrs. James Mcdonald and Miss Bessie Cooper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
Fashion Often An Exaggeration
 of Ugliness,' Says E MADAME ISE'BELL 'The Aestetic Sense Needs Better
 Cultivation"

What is meant by "fashion?' When did fashion begin? Is it law imposed on the many by the few or is it law of human nature? These are interesting questions.
 The instinct to improve on nature, or at least to change nature, is easily traced TACK to the savage or primitive races The African tribes. according to the re- ports of travellers. enlarge the size of the lips by mutilating them, stick darts through the nostrils and rings through the ears, and some tribes change tho shape of the head by bandaging it dur ing infancy. The American Indian paint ed his face. the Chinese compressed the feet of their women. and so on. If we study the habits of past civilizations wa find everywhere some attempt to pervert the normal or to call attention to some anatomical peculiarity.
 When we look at the history of modern civilization we find many cases of per- versions from the lovely. The fact that the standard of beauty seems to differ in different ages and climes is often used as an argument to excuse freak fashions we will like them when we get used to them. As rule we rarely have the time to get rsed to them. so quickly are they followed by some other phase of the changing modes.
 There is, after all only one enduring standard of beauty and that is healthful nature. We admire the rose because it is fresh, unsullied. without mar or bler- ish. Any taint of disease, of abnormali- ty in beast or vegetation--and both are discarded.
 The human figure in youth and health is the standard of beauty, and any fash ion that does not develope so as to pre- serve and protect these lines is devoid of aesthetic qualifications. The crinoline. the bustle the hour glass corset, the fash ionable modern shoe are fashions that distort nature and are nothing more than examples of abnormalities imposed on women by some invisible despot
 Is the civilized world in this respect very far removed from the savage? Crin- olines and waist compressers have for the moment disappeared, but this last year women--not the best class certainly, but 4 sufficient number to attract attention have worn colored hair and made up their faces with tinted paint and powder that did not in the least pretend to sup nlement nature. Barbaric and ugly, we ell agree after the fad is over. But, un- til women develop higher aesthetic sense in regard to clothes. we can never be sure that the next whim of fashion may not be equally ugly and abnormal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16

have the usual dinner feature with other original and altogether wonderful special ties added
 Mrs Thomas Parke has been chosen for the general chairmanship of the bazaar, and within short time will have ap- pointed her committees. and be able to discuss the details of the big charitable enterprise the plans of which are already entered into with the enthusiasm which Mrs. Parke, with her fine judgment her tact and her own eager interest in the matter cannot fail to inspire.
 Back again to the Country club ball room is societys best suggestion for late October. The new-old ballroom, which has been the scene of so many merry Saturday night dinner dances in the past has during the period of it's summer ren- ovation deprived many gay little parties of a good time, but the result was well worth waiting for. It has not only been beautified anew, with old ivory and white 1 as its elegant color tone, but it has been so enlarged that big dancing parties can enjoy such space-needing dances as the lulu fada, and still leave room for a circle of tables about the wall. It is a beautiful room: in fact, several people who have just returned from the east where they have inspected some of the great architectural achievements of club dom, pronounce it fully as lovely as any, thing they have seen. Not the least en- thusiastic are MT. and Mrs. Houston, who have been associated with the club through many changes and who after stay of many weeks in the north have returned to find themselves quite carried away with the club changes
 The opening of the ballroom was planned for the evening of October 24 but it has been found necessary to postpone 1t an- other week. So not tntil the evening of October ,31 will it be used for the first time in it's renewed and enlarger state Already number of dinner parties nave been made up for the opening; 175 reserva- tions had been made yesterday, so the night of the 31st promises to be a stellar event in the annals of autumn society
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
MYERS-LITTLE.
 WEDDING OCCURS

The marriage of MT. David De Jarnette Myers and Miss Mary Lois Little was sol emnized at Christ church, Avondale. Wednesday morning at Il o'clock. The church was decorated with autumn flow CTS, goldenrod, dahlias and ferns, the altar piece being made of white dahlias. The musical selections were rendered by Mrs George w. Hays, who accompanied Mrs. D. c. Ball In a vocal solo, At Dawn ing"
 Miss Little entered on the arm of her father. MT. J. o. Little, and was met at the altar by the groom and the Rev.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16

Miss Rose Fabian, Birmingham's gifted young violinist, assisted by Miss Mary Fabian, soprano, and Mrs. Laurens Block, pianste, will present the first in the Music Study clubs series of fortnighty recitals this winter. Their programme, which is to be given at Cable hall the morning of Thursday October 22, is de- lightfully anticipated by the club mem bership and will include the following numbers:
 Senate. minor (Grieg). -.- Lento Doloroso-Allegro Vivace.
 Allegretto Tranquillo.
 Allegro Animate.
 Connais teo le pays Ambrose Thomas).
 Concerto, E minor (Mendelssohn).
 Andante.
 Finale,
 Sylvelin tLinding).
 Goodnight Dvorak.)
 Spring Song (Clough-Leighter).
 Canzonetta DAmbrosia).
 Minuet (I1andeD.
 Hungarian Dance No. (Brahms)
 Introduction ct Rondo Sapriccioso (Saint-Saens).
 The Birmingham Equal Suffrage asso- citation has begun work for the season in business-like fashion. There are to be weekly meetings instead of, as formerly, the semi-monthly sessions, and on alter nate Saturdays-the day of meeting-a study programme is to be given, a busi- ness meeting to follow it the succeeding Saturday
 Saturday afternoon at o'clock prompt ly the meeting will be held at Cable hall, which has capacity capable of accom- modating a large number of the associa- tion's friends fin addition to members who regularly attend. and anyone interested is assured of a welcome.
 Mrs. H. H. Shell will discuss the topic Maternal Society and Its Institutions" This will be followed by a parliamentary quiz and drill conducted by Mrs. Nell Wallace.
 The doll bazar, which has become al- most the same sort of inevitable annual festival or function for Birmingham that Thanksgiving is for the whole country will occur this season beginning Decem- Der s. It will be given, as 1t has been in the past, under the auspices of the Children's Hospital association, and will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
MISS LYMAN HONOREE
 AT MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER

Miss Lucy Hart Lyman, whose mar riage to Mr. Henry Seawell will be an event of October 21. was the honor terday afternoon, with Miss Leone Krauss as hostess in Norwood.
 The house was decorated with gol- denrod and ferns and feature of the afternoon was a cupid contest, for which two dainty hand-embroidered combing jackets were given as prizes Little Dorothy Harlee and James Scant- lin brought the shower of dainty gifts in a yellow and white wheel barrow. A salad and ice course was served to about 80 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
TODAY IN SOCIETY
luncheon for

Miss Harriett Fitts' luncheon for Miss Bowie
 Dr. and Mrs. Russell entertain In honor of Mir. and Mrs. Reed.
 Miss Cole and Miss Scott give mis- cellaneous shower for Miss Copeland.
 dance will be given at the Miles School of dancing for the benefit of the Behrens park playground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
SOME TIEL PING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION KIRKLAND

cooking, but when you have taken it from the fire. stir until it begins to granulate around the edges of the saucepan, and then pour it into a we'll greased pan Mark into squares with knife. In mak- ing chocolate fudge boil together a cup of grated chocolate, half cup of milk, one-fourth of a cup of moasses. Stir often until it will harden in iced water Take from the fire, stir in a teaspoon of vanilla, continue to stir for one minute and pour into a buttered pan. As it hardens mark into squares
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
CARDS ARE ISSUED FOR
 NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS

The board of directors of Neighborhood House announce series of fortnightly dances at the Tutwiler, beginning Tues day evening, October 2O to F o'clock The pleasure of your company is re- quested."
 The above card was received yesterday by the members of the dancing set, all of whom are interested in the Forthcoming series of dances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
Cornmeal Egg Bread

The member to whom we are indebted for the capital recipe for fried smothered chicken. published this week, is to be credited with yet another genuine south ern recipe, called cornmeal egg bread
 One egg, one cup of really sour milk half teaspoon of soda. little salt. Mix in cornmeal to make smooth batter. so it will just drop off the spoon. Put two teaspoons of lard into shallow pans and make hot. Pour in your batter Cook in a hot oven and serve at once.
 MRS c. W. S.'' The southern white cornmeal is better for making this simple and excellent bread than the yellow in common use at the north and west. It is finer in grain and to the initiated more delicate in flavor than the yellow. Most of the best grocers in northern cities keep the white water ground meal in stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16

rest and which finally culminated In a decided talent and taste for catering.
 .'Of course. you know" said Miss Beard, when we were speaking of her first experiences, T was at the Woman's Exchange for number of years and there I learned quite a good deal in a business way. Later l was associated with the Gold Lion tea room and 1t was just after leaving there that some of my friends persuaded me to do some catering which I did. by serv- ing dinner to small number of peo- pie at my home on the Highlands.'' 1
 But before that-you must have known q lot about housekeeping" l said. ito be able to pick it up so easiiy and make such a success of it."
 Even as a child l liked to do such things" she confided. '"The culinary side of housekeeping has always ap- pealed to me-but not the other side at all. l like the kitchen I like try ing my hand at new dishes and experi- menting with recipes. just projectin' you might say-in fact. l like every thing connected with that part of the work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
SOCIETY IN GREATER
 BIRMINGHAM

Mrs. c. E. Crull entertained the mem- bers of the Seventy-fifth Street Crochet club and few invited guests yesterday afternoon at her home in East Lake. Goldenrod and cosmos were used to de- velop a yellow and white color scheme in the house decorations, and the same motif prevailed in the refreshments served at the close of the meeting Con- tests and fancy work were the order of the afternoon and those participating were Mrs I. c. Beatty, Mrs. s. C. Glover. Mrs. J. c. Dixon. Mrs. E. E. Mckinley, Mrs. D. D. Mcconnell, Mrs. D. M. Jones. Mrs. Sam Anderson. Mrs. J. F. Buchi. Mrs. Will Williamson. Mrs. W. L. Tate. Mrs. H. T. Howell, Mrs. E. M. Franke,
 iContinued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
CHAPERONS ANNOUNCED
 FOR ALABAMA-TECH DANCE

The '.scrip" dance which is to be given the evening of Saturday, October F, at the Miles School for Dancing will be in honor of the football teams of the Uni versity of Alabama and Georgia Tech. Those who have been invited to act as chaperones are Judge and Mrs. Oscar Hundley. MT. and Mrs. Ed Hawkins, MT. and Mrs. Henry Hiden, Jr., MT. and Mrs. z. Nespor and MT. and Mrs. Tom Pankey,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
Molasses Cake

T also send a recipe for molasses cake, cheap and good. One cup of molasses. one-quarter cup of butter half teaspoon of ginger, and the same quantity of ground cinnamon, one teaspoon of baking soda. Put the butter, spices. and soda into a cup and fill it up with boiling water. Mix and then pour in the molasses and stir two cups of flour. Bake in a quick oven. Remember to have large fiat tin so as not to be too thick. ''E. R. G."
 Also" here signifies that our member has contributed already to the riches of the H. H. c. I may add that she is ever welcome, let her bring what she may. Particularly, when the product of the recipes is "cheap and good.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
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Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 $1000- Martha A. Williams to Miss Mar reon Johnson Lacey, lot and part of lot S. fronting Pearson avenue in block 73, survey of West End Land and Im- provement company.
 $1050-South Corey Land company to c. E. Carlson, lot 1, in block 4. and lot 3S in block 3, and lot in block {, sur- vey of South Corey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-16
Maple or Chocolate Fudge

Please give me recipe for fudge? Your little friend, DORIS L."
 For maple fudge, break a pound of maple sugar into small pieces and put 1t over the fire in a cup of milk. Bring to the boil, add tablespoon of butter and cook until a little dropped into iced water becomes brittle. Do not stir while it is in