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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05

Mexico will be without liquor when
peace comes, If it is in my power"
says General Villa 1T is not only
the effect of the stuff upon those who
drink 1t, but the effect upon those who
are To come The children are the
sufferers and as usual the poor suffer
the most from liquor"
King George OF England has set the
example of abstaining from the use OF
intoxicating liquors, during the war.
Hon. Lloyd George, Lord Kitchener
and other prominent men have agreed
to do likewise. They are just begin
ming to realize with Hon. Lloyd George
that I'VE are lighting Germany, Aus
tra and drink, and as far as | can see
the greatest Of these three deadly foes
is drink" An effort is being made TO
obtain total prohibition until the war
closes, and perhaps when that happy
time comes they may know that what
Is good in times of war. is also good in
times of peace
one might get quite an education
as To the clative value of alcoholic
beverages by visiting the w. c. T. L.
exhibit at the Panama Pacific expo
sition Twenty-Five different bever-
ages are shown marked Principal
kinds of alcoholic beverages, with
average amount of alcohol usually
found in each. arranged i'm order of
danger the most poisonous last" Then
follows a like amount of beverage con-
tanning no alcohol The story OF the
advance of the temperance movement
from the days of the Womens Crus-
ade is effectively told by picture poster
and chart one poster say that "One
quarter of all daily newspapers in
America decline liquor advertising. p"
Another interesting object is the Jap
anese bell made Of more than a thou
sand tobacco pipes. given TO Mary AL
len West by men who had quit smok-
ing
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
ECONOMIC VALUE OF BIRDS

In common with the agriculturist
and conservationalist. we must not
overlook the economic value of birds
not as game or as food and feathers
for commercial use, but because OF the
inestimable service they render in the
destruction of weeds and noXious an
imals. Two examples will serve to
illustrate the point One song spar
row which was examined i'm April evil
IDENTIFY required one-half ounce of
weed seeds 10 satisfy his hunger for
one day; there were at least 10000
song sparrows I'm Ontario county that
summer At that rate of feeding they
would consume about 81 tons of weed
seeds from the fields of Ontario county
during the eight months OF their stay:
and in New York State over 1000 tons.
When we consider that this sparrow
is only one OF 80 or 40 species OF seed
eating birds common in New York. Ii
is easy To see that the birds save our
country boys from an appreciable
amount OF hoeing and weed pulling
during the season. one pair OF orioles
that were watched while feeding their
young evidently brought them at least
zoo caterpillars a day. There were in
Geneva about 100 pairs of orioles, in
the county perhaps l 500, and in the
state 5000. In the two months OF
their most voracious feeding. the ORR
oles alone must consume at least 900,-
600. goo caterpillars. Most OF our
birds feed their young on insects, and
so il is evident that our birds are the
most efficient agents for saving our
vegetation from destruction by the in
scot haste
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
EDUCATIONAL NOTES
Items OF Interest to Friends and
Patrons OF our Schools.
s.. JosEpH SCHOOL STORE


visit 10 the schools Of st. Joseph
Michigan, will prove "a revelation TO
the average school patron to whom
the present method of teaching arith-
metic is as yet unknown.
Supt. Clarke has caused the school
rooms of the city to be reconstructed
on the basis of actual life, as far as
the subject of arithmetic is concerned.
at least. A visitor i'm the schools to-
day will find real store" set up in
the school-room. ON the blackboard
are lists Of goods and prices. The
children act as clerks, storekeepers
and shoppers, and actual business is
transacted in business-like way, diff
icult problems i'm the fundamentals
are solved without the aid of pencils
There are also insurance Offices, tax
offices, banks, commission merchants
establishments as well as various
other representative business places
Actual measurements are made, bust
ness paper is used, and the subject has
become one Of real and absorbing in
terest to the pupils. The most difficult
operations are performed with light
ning-like rapidity and without the aid
come thoroughly practical and indie
pendent of the Textbook
Under the able management Of Supt
Clarke, the schools OF st. Joseph now
rank with the very best IN the state
They are we'll equipped, modern I'm
method, and progressive in spirit, con-
stantly expanding in curriculum 10
meet the requirements OF the time
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05

There are stubborn city men, OF
course; but the miXiness OF life in a
city tends to a certain versatility in
thinking-you might almost say tends
to substitute impressions and emo
lions for thinking.
The farmer. on the other hand,
working for the most part alone and
quietly. has ample time TO assem- BILE
and digest his thoughts and to ar
range them into definite philosophy
Hence what sometimes seems like
stubbornness to him is, instead. mere
ly the confidence with which he holds
to an opinion upon which he has done
careful, and, so far as he was able,
"A thorough job Of thinking.
The great works Of literature have
mostly been written in the country.
For that matter, most of the worlds
big men have been country born. In
the arms OF nature and amidst her
silences they have wrestled with life's
problems and wrought out guiding
ideals and visions
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
Peanut Dainty

Shell n quart of peanuts and re-
move the brown skins. Chop very
finely. Beat the whites Of two eggs
very stiff and sweeten with two table
spoonfuls OF powdered sugar added
gradually. then continue the beating
so the egg Will not be thinned by the
sugar. Flavor with one teaspoonful
of vanilla. Add to this the finely
chopped peanuts and stir well. Have
some graham or slightly sweetened
crackers. place them on pan and
spread the prepared nuts over the
top Of the crackers and put into a very
hot oven 10 brown. When colored re-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
Today's Poem

THY KINGDOM COME
The world has been cropping, cropping
With its mission misunderstood
For Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be
done"
Is the prayer of brotherhood.
But the light is dawning. dawning,
The motive that moves" we see,
For Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be
done"
Is the love that is TO be.
And the world has been learning.
learning,
That heaven must begin below.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
How Pat Got Even

Pat was over in England working
with his coat off There were two
Bnglishmen laboring on the same
railroad, so they decided to have a
joke with the Irishman. They painted
a donkey's head on the back OF Pats
coat, and watched to see him put IL
on. Pat, of course, saw the donkey
head on his coat, and, turning 10 the
Englishmen said: which Of yez
wiped yer face on me coat %
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
FORMING OPINIONS

The average American does not, "
says George Brandes the Danish crit
&c, seem to have the slightest idea OF
how necessary solitude is to the for
nation OF an opinion"
Haven't you. as you've talked with
farmers. been impressed with the
"softness" OF their opinions?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
YOUTHFUL RUSSIAN FROCK.

Youthful frock built on Russian lines,
the long tunic l.elted by narrow band
OF broadcloth. embroidered In blue.
Plain V neck. finished In black with
directoire collar. Plain skirt. Fastening
al side. Trimming OF broadcloth COY
cred ball buttons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
a House Cleaning Hint

To clean painted walls dissolve two
ounces Of boraX in two quarts of
water Add one tablespoonful Of am
monia Use half OF this quantity TO
each bucket OF water and do not use
any soap. After washing the walls
with this rub them with clean cloths
until dry.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
To Clean Birds Eye Maple

Birds eye maple furniture which
has become soiled and finger marked,
can be cleaned by washing it with
lukewarm water To which little
kerosene has been added Rub dry
quickly and polish with a soft CLOTH
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
Prime Whip

Soak one cup prunes in warm water
and stew until tender rub through a
sieve; To one cup sifted prunes add
one-half cup of sugar and one-half
cup Of water, in which is dissolved one
envelope Of minute gelatine; whip in
to this the well beaten whites of three
eggs serve with "A custard
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
Ham lpnllicS

mix with two parts bread crumbs wet
with milk, a generous lump of butter
and any other seasoning desired; put
the batter in gem pan and break one
egg over each; sprinkle thick with
cracker crumbs and bake until brown.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
Ham Toast

Chop lean cooked ham into small
pieces; put in "A pan with lump Of
butter a little pepper and two eggs
well beaten; when warm through
spread on buttered toast
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05

There's not much practical Christ
ianity in the man who lives on better
terms with angels and seraphs, than
with his children, servants, and neigh
bors.--H w. Beecher.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
To Clean Brass

Brass may be very quickly and
beautifully cleaned, i'm fact made to
look like new, by the use of spirits
OF camphor, which may be applied by
a soft cloth, or brush, and polished
with clean cloth This is what fur
niture dealers use.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
An ADple Pie Hint

When making pies cut your apples
into irregular pieces instead OF slicing
them. The pieces will not pack to-
gether as closely and will cook much
more quickly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05

For Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be
done"
Is the love that makes 1t so.
But still we are waiting. waiting.
For the world must answer the
prayer,
For Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be
done"
VIII bring heaven TO everywhere.
l. b. Mitchell,
Hart Mich.
New South Wales is said to contain
more kinds Of Towering plants than
all Europe.
A Harvard professor has Just pub
lished a book on Chaucer, Going TO
buy a copy? Same here.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05

Half the sorrows of women would
be aYerted If they could repress the
speeches they know to be useless
nay, the speech they have resolved
not To utter.--George Eliot
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05

move from the oven and put on to a
plate. Do not pile one on top Of the
other as the meringue will stick. These
are a dainty addition to an afternoon
tea table.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05

Think all YOU speak, but speak not
all you think. Thoughts are your
own; your words are so no more
Delany.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
For the Silver Drawer

lump of gum camphor placed in
the silver drawer will prevent the
pieces from furnishing. This method
is used by almost all jewelers..
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05
WOMAN AND HOME


Spring unloeks the flowers to paint
the laughing soil.--IIeber
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05

The empty vessel makes the greatest
sound. Shakespeare.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-05

Sheer batiste hand embroidery and
Irish crochet are used effectively in
this girlish frock. 1t Is buttoned
straight down the front.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-23
What the War Moves Mean
}. w. T. Mason, Former European Man
ager Of the United Press.

united kingdom either has borrowed
for war purposes or Immediately In
tends borrowing.
The people of the united kingdom.
therefore. are In no sense paying for
the war by the hard financial duty
they are imposing on themselves. They
are simply shouldering In advance OF
the other belligerents the cost OF the
permanent load OF debt which the war
is creating. Governments OF the rest
OF the warning nations must soon fol-
low the British example and IL the war
continues much longer, Great Britain
must impose still further taxation to
meet the interest on further borrow
ings.
The only way this dead weight can
be evaded by any OF the belligerents
is by the collection of q war indem-
nifty But there Is no prospect OF In
IDENTITIES being expected from either
side.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-23
Irmany Makes Concessions Regarding Attacks
Upon American Ships Carrying Conditions
al Contraband in Note Received Today.
|KS ARBITRATION OF THE FRYE CASE
E,trian Ambassador Dumba is Marooned in
America and Must Stay Here Until Word
!. Sent From His Country.

tween the foreign ONCE and the Am
er1can embassy 1t Berlin In view OF
difficulties In the way of inStructing
tho Imperial ambassador at Washing
ton. In case the American govern
ment asrees, the foreign once is pre-
pared to submit to the embassy &
draft Of such . compromise.
1.-THE American governments In
quiry whether the German govern
ment will govern its naval operations
In accord with the German or the
American Interpretation Of treaty
|stipuiations In question pending the
arbitral proceedings has been care
fully considered by the German gov
eminent. From the standpoint OF
law and equity. At II not prexeuteds In
It's opinion from proceedings against
American ships carrying contraband
according to its intarprelst ti0n, until
the question IL settled by arbitration.
For the German government does not
need to depart ffom the application Of
generally recognized rules OF the law
Of maritime war. as the Declaration
Of London, unless and ip 90 far az an
exception based on = treaty In estab-
lished beyond all doubt: In the case
OF the present difference of opinion
between the German and American
governments such an exception could
not be taken to be established except
on the ground OF arbitrAl award.
Moreover the disadvantages to Ger
many which would ensue from the
American Interpretation Of the treaty
stipulatiOns would be 30 much greater
~ to Do out Of proportion to those
which the German Interpretation
would entail for the United States.
For whereas the American interpre-
tation would materially impede Ger
many In her conduct Of warfare. hard
~ any particular disadvantage to
American citizens woul d resultfrom
German Interpretation since they re-
ceive full reparation for any property
damage sustained.
Nevertheless the German govern.
ment In order to furnish the American
government evidence Of its concilia-
tory attitude has issued orders to the
German naval forces not to destroy
American citizens would result from
loaded conditional contraband even
when the conditions Of international
law are present, but to permit them
to continue their voyage unhindered II
It is not possible to take them into
port. On the other hand 1t must re-
serve to itself the right to destroy
vessels carrying absolute contraband
whenever sGlch destruction is permis-
sible according to the publication Of
the Declaration Of London.
"'The undersigned begs to suggest
that the ambassador bring the above
to the knowledge II his government
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-23

ked Press Leased Wire Service. ]
Ivy YORK, Sept. 23.-Acceptance
4 new British war taxes by the
\ OF the united kingdom is not
(asizing the real fact that the
are permanent burdens for
years. They are not a tenn
war sacrifice. but must be con-
Indefinitely. The financial waste
war, and the staggering debts
Ie being piled on the people have
esn suggested so vividly since
lun,ilct began as by the new
budget. All the additional
snat are being imposed, can
ue eliminated from future bud
niess substitute taxes are found.
,ess the peace expenditures OF
'sernment are reduced.
ueW taxes will raise for Great
slo,ooo.00o a week. Eyerv
oI this will be needed TO pay
>eiest on the money which the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-23

Mad Press Leased Wire Service ]
(ASHINGTON. Sept 23.-Germany
Is concessions regarding attacks
I American ships carrying condi-
81 contraband in q nota bearing
! the william p Frye case. re-
"a from Berlin and made public
N BY the state department.
ke German government consents
FILTRATION Of the loss Of the Frye
names experts to reach an agree
. Is to the pecuniary loss. but
not acknowledge any treaty was
kted in the sinking Of the Frye.
note suggests settlement Of this
pted point by The Hague arbitra-
ke note from Ambassador Gerard
ecretary Lansing reads: Fol-
hg note from foreign once re-
Id today eBerlin, Sept. 10. 1915.
fhe undersigned has the honor to
the following reply to the note
rs excellency, Mr. James w. Ger
Ambassador OF the United States
merica, dated 18th ultimo on the
ect of claim for reparation for
Sinking OF the American mer-
)tman William p. Frye.
with regard first to the ascertain
OF the damage by experts, the
han government believes that 1t
Did dispense with the nomination
3 umpire. In the cases of the
Ftainment OF damages hitherto
pged between the German govern
and a neutral government from
lar causes, the experts named by
Two countries have always reach
p agreement as to the amount OF
hges without difficulty: should It
BE possible, however to reach an
fment on some point, It could prob
be settled by diplomatic negotia-
Assuming that the American
rnment agrees to this. the Gar
government names as its expert
kepny of Bremen, director OF the
p German Lloyd; 1t begs to await
resignation Of rhe American ex-
he German government declares
1t agrees to the proposal of Am
n government to separate the
lion Of indemnity from the ques-
OF Interpretation OF Prussian-
fican treaties Of 1885, 1899 and
1t therefore again expressly
that in makingi payment, 1t
not acknowledge the violation OF
y as contended by the American
but It will admit that the settle
OF the question OF indemnity
not prejudice arrangement OF
Fences Of opinion concerning the
pretation of treaty rights and
this dispute is left to be decided
pc Hague tribunal OF arbitration.
ne negotiations relating to the
ng OF the compromise provided
tlcle 50 OF the Hague arbitration
Fntion will be best conducted be-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-23

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service,1
NEW YORK, Sept. 23-Though ad-
mitting that negotiations between the
allies financial envoys and American
bankers for 4 loan Of three quarters
Of billion dollars, have struck q
snag OF some sort, New York bankers
Interested in the discussion would not
say today that the situation was dead
locked.
After yesterdays mysterious behav-
Tor OF Anglo-French financial commits
sioners In keeping completely out OF
sight, it was reported that they were
closeted in an attempt to arrive at
some conclusion that would be accept
able to American bankers while at the
same time, retaining as much OF their
original demands as possible. Today
a further conference between the vfs-
iting financiers is scheduled, but It Is
possible the commissioners may again
meet local financial representatives
before word OF a final agreement Is al
lowed to become public.
Men high in financial circles re-
fused to commit themselves on the re-
ported cool reception the allies loan
is meeting in the west, due largely to
England's attitude toward the packers
and the pressure OF German interests
on big western financial institutions.
Bankers here are confident that the
loan will go through; that it will be
made attractive for American inves-
tors and that 1t will be successful
VIII Shorten the War.
[By William Philip SimmN, United
Press staff Corresponddnt.l
ID THnk ~olN
French loan In America will material
ly shorten the war. is the opinion OF
the highest governmental and banking
fck H. Allen, New York financial ex-
pert.
Furthermore. France is confident OF
her ability to pay when the war is
ended, Allen said. Her people will
their financial honor that they have
their national honor.
But II we cannot buy from you
Allen was told, "it will take us longer
to. get what we want. and therefore
prolong the war Our people would
20 without meat or cotton and eat
black bread II necessary. In time we
COulu piONiA0 SNA5SA'oo "AsAA sAa>
necessaries."
Allen Is a member Of the American
permanent commission on rural cred
its. He has had q series Of import.
ant conferences with officials here, in
cluding Minister Of Finance Rfbot.
He has furnished. the United Press
with resume Of the French viewpoint
that carries with it the approval Of
competent authorities. American ex
ports to England, France and Russia
for the year ending June 80, showed
an excess roughly Of five billion
francs" 1t was pointed out to Allen.
"The major part Of this must be paid
in gold or by establishing a credit of
gold, which is the foundation of our
banking credits. We do not want to
part with gold in great amounts. Be-
sides you have all the gold you want.
Therefore 1t is better for you and bet
ter for us to establish credit in your
country in order to continue the bust
ness there Otherwise how are we to
continue buying from you?''
Your country has become, or is
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-23
NO CHANGE in MINISTRY.
RANCE

[United Press Leased Wire Service.l
PARIS, Sept 23.--French batteries
blew up several German munitlon de-
pots In the Champagne region last
rioI,t and siIenced enemy guns that
were pouring steady fire In upon tho
French works.
The Germans shelled the RocIin-
court sector and trenches south OF
scarpe throughout last nights tho
French replying with great vlgor.
North and south of Avre, this after
moons OFFICIAL communIque reported
the French fire was most Intense and
very effective. The artillery fighting
ragged violently around 5euvraignez:
pIRL oMAcY FAILED.
PARIS, Sept. 23.-Former Prime
Minister ciemenceau today In bitter
comment on the disappointing news
from the Balkans, declared that Anglo
French diplomacy failed nrlserabiy
when Il neglected to secure Bulgaria's
support at the time Of the. Russian Ad-
vance Into the carpathian mountains.
Newspapers commented pess'misti-
cally today on news from the Balkans.