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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-22
European War an Example.

at is this control of the majority by
the small minority which has given US
the battlehelds of Europe. Also, it
places in the hands of the pupils in
secret societies the machinery for op-
posing school authority. This is no
small item. from the teachers point of
view Even as / was on my way here
| met one fraternity boy, who predict
ed: You're going to lose out in the
fight against the frats.'
LIE Roy Birch. another teacher at the
same school, rose to answer Mr.. Myers.
He said he was the faculty member of
one of the fraternities. and declared
that the 40 per cent in the fraternities
are SO split up in different secret So
cieties that they counteract each other.
In answer to queries by Rev. DR.. Van
Schaick, president of the board OF educa-
ton, Mr.. Birch admitted that some OF the
fraternities have rooms. But they are
largely maintained by the alumni MEM
bers," said Mr. Birch.
You would consider it a very serious
matter if the high school pupils. by sub
terfuge, should violate the rules of the
board of education. would you not, Mr..
Birch"' DIR. Van Schaick asked.
"Yes,' said Mr.. Birch, and he sat down.
Had Faculty Adviser Put Out.
Rene Samson, teacher at Central High,
said that the frats at that school at one
! time had combined to have one faculty
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Staclus are
visiting relatives It Lansing.
Mrs. Frank Gibson Of Brink was
Saturday caller at the Morris
Urch home.
Mrs. Willis Wood, who has been
very sick the past week, IL able to
be up again.
Frederick Jones of Ionia was a
weekend guest at the Morris Urch
home.
Miss Thelma Edwards is spending
her vacation at Remus with her par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Kellar are visiting
relatives at Harvard.
Mrs. Lena Bauman and daughters,
Emma and Leona, are visiting rela-
tives near Mecosta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Wood of Ionia
spent Christmas with the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Wood.
Mrs. Mollie Trail is somewhat i'm
proved in health this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gay West Of Lans-
ing were Christmas guests of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Hudson.
Miss Libble Annable of Ionia spent
Christmas at the F. H. Hudson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Scheid of
Ionia were the guests of his father,
John Scheid and family, over Christ
mas.
Mrs. Blanche Crane of Shiloh is the
guest of her mother, Mrs. Nettie
Childs.
Miss Rebecca Balloon spent Mon
day in Ionia with relatives.
Miss Lydia Clark has returned to
her duties at the city hospital. She
spent Christmas with her parents at
Trufant.
Mrs. Andrew Kramer and son, OF
to, and daughter, Eleanor, are guests
of relatives in st. Joseph.
Misses Elizabeth and Ida Sontag
are spending a couple of weeks with
relatives in Millersburg.
Mrs. Iva Hull left Tuesday for
Harden, Montana, where she will
spend month with relatives.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the
Congregational church will meet with
Mrs. M. Y. Gephart Wednesday af-
ternoon, January 3. A good attend
ance is desired as there will be cleo
ton of officers.
Francis l.. Bailey is spending the
holiday vacation with relatives at
Crystal and Mcbride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Skellenger en-
tertained their children at a family
reunion on Christmas day.
John Regain and family ate the
Christmas dinner in Smyrna with
Mrs. w. r. Tebbell.
Miss Leila Greenop is spending the
week with her aunt and uncle. Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Sebald in Morcenci.
Allen Wilson returned to Flint
Wednesday.
Miss Ruth Mann is home from
Denver.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
INDOOR GARDENS.
You May Have Foliage In Your
Home All Winter.
HOW TO COMBINE PLANTS.

Exports Instruct We That Flower Boxes
Must Have Good Drainage and House
Plants Ds Watsrsd Lightly and Ere
qusntly Rather Than Heavily.
prepared by department Of Agricultural
A good depth for an indoor window
box II about eight inches. The bottom
Of the box should b covered with
stones and broken pottery for drain
ago. Thia should DO covered with
layer OF moss to prevent the soil from
working down and closgins the drain
age spaces. The drainage and moss
should take up together about two
inches. Tho greater the body Of soil
above tho moss the moro uniformly
moist It may be kept. The soil should
fail to Ill the box by from one and one
half to two inches.
The indoor window box should be az
long as tho window Is wide, and to get
as much light as possible 1t should be
level with the window sill. II may be
placed either on brackets, a table or
legs permanently fastened to 1t. A hole
or holes should be provided In the bot
tom of the box. and a drip pan should
be placed beneath to catch drainage
water.
The top of tho soil should be allowed
to become dry occasionally. Tho re-
suits of watering should be closely OBJ
served and the supply regulated ac-
cording to needs. In general II ID bet
ter to water lightly and frequently
than heavily and infrequently. although
Just the reverse In considered best
when watering IL done out Of doors in
summer.
Only plants of the same general
character should be placed in window
boxes since plants OF different kinds
require different treatment. Begonias
are about the only plants that may be
expected to flower In a window box.
For the most part foliage alone must
be depended upon as the contribution
of the indoor plants to the attractive.
ness of the room. Among the plants
which may be grown for foliage for
window boxes are ferns. geraniums.
Kenilworth Ivy. smilax and aspldistra.
The latter plant is especially valuable
as a window box plant, as IL will thrive
In spite Of considerable neglect. drought
and dust.
An advantage In growing plants In
pots instead Of In boxes is that lar
ger variety can be grown since different
treatment may be given. In addition
to the plants already mentioned for
growing in window boxes. palms, rub
Der plants and cacd may be- grown In
pots. 1t is advisable in growing all
these plants to make use of regular
florists potting soil, made up OF one
part compost. one part good loan and
one part sand. 1t Is well to add one
twentieth part bone meal to the mix
ture
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
PeRsIA's soRaowFuL TIRES:
Il pleems only st Night and Appears
WIthsred in Daytime.

WssVvsv0 ~ 6ayQmOs
In farof Persia there grows q shrub
which II called the sorrowful tree.
Another name for this tree Is the night
jessamine or the sad tree. The reason
why II Is called the sad or sorrowful
tree Is because II blooms only at night.
When the first star appears In the
sky the first bud opens on the won
derful tree. As the evening advances
the buds open more rapidly until the
tree is covered with delicate bloom
and It appears like one vast flower.
The bloom Is quite fragrant and the
odor Is like the perfume Of the evening
primrose. As the stars begin to grow
dim and the dawn approaches the
flowers begin to fade, and by the time
the sun has risen not dover can be
found on the tree.
: During the hours of daylight the tree
appears to be whitening as II II had
been injured In some manner, but in
reality It is simply regaining strength
In order to put new blossoms on the
following night
This tree Is held In high esteem by
the natives OF the country where It
grows and Is looked upon as a curios-
ity by florists throughout the world.
When cut down these trees send up
sprouts from the roots that will mature
into a Towering tree In a very short
time.-Apples OF Gold.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27

Aleu-. Our Town end Its P.opl.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dallas McDuffey OF
Detroit are guests Of their parents
over the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Simons and
daughter, Marguerite, of Lansing, are
guests of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Simons, over the holidays.
Wilfred Blair, who has been at.
tending. Olivet college, is spending
the. holidays with his parents, Rev
and Mrs. A. j. Blair.
Philip Young was the guest of his
mother and sister in Grand Rapids
Sunday and Monday.
Miss Belle Parker left Sunday for
Grand Rapids to visit friends for q
few days.
Edward McHale of Lansing is
spending the holidays with friends
here.
Miss Sue Johnson was in Grand
Rapids the first of the week.
The Misses Nora and Cora TAYLOR
are visiting friends and relatives in
Olivet and Lansing.
Miss Dana Bailey was in Grand
Rapids the first of the week.
Miss Maggie Nash, on her way
home from Albion, was the guest of
Miss Minnie Cook Friday.
Miss Eva Throop of st. Johns was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank
Converse, Christmas day.
Miss Hazel Jones of Lansing is a
guest at the home of her brother,
Ellie Jones.
Mrs. Clarence Hall and daughter
were the Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellie Jones.
Mrs. Levi Russell and children re-
turned from Moseley Wednesday,
where she had been to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Thomas.
George Schumacher returned to
Saginaw Wednesday. He had been
here to visit his family over Christ
mas.
Archie Chickering went to Green
vile Wednesday. He says the fam
lily hear nothing from his brother,
who took the automobile and he be-
gins to think his machine will never
be found.
S. l.. Lowrey made a business trip
to Stanton Wednesday. His son,
William, accompanied him.
VIM. Gilchrist returned to Big Rap
ids Wednesday. He had been here
for a day or two visiting relatives
and old friends.
Miss Beatrice Stanton is home from
Lagrange, Illinois, until after the
New Year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Crosby of STAN
ton were visitors here over Christ
mas.
Mrs. D. Rumly and daughter, Mary,
went to Greenville Tuesday for
short visit.
Miss Lora Eddy returned to Grand
Rapids Tuesday, after spending few
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Eddy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Westcott of
Ludington have been the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Murray.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Price enter
tanned their son, Clyde and daughter,
Hazel, from Detroit over Sunday and
Christmas day. They returned to
their duties there Tuesday, each hav-
ing a fine position.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27

Nine times out OF ten II Is over the
Bridge Of Signs that we pass the mar.
row gulf from youth to manhood.
That interval Is usually occupied by
an III placed or disappointed affection.
We recover and we find ourselves new
beings. The intellect has become hard
ened by the fire through which 1t has
passed. The mind profits by the wrecks
Of every passion, and we may measure
our road to wisdom by the sorrows we
have undergone. -Bulwer-Lytton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27


Among the many distinguished men
who lave refused honors was Thomas
Carlyle. Disraeli offered him In the
queens name the Grand Cross Of the
Bath. "a distinction" writes Froude.
never before conferred upon any Eng
lish author, with a life income CORE
spending to such rank" Carlyle de-
clined the honor. but he was deeply
touched by the compliment. the more
90 as he had frequently attacked Dis
raeli In his writings. Most readers will
probably agree with the verdict of the
Chelsea bus conductor who said to
Froude: Very proper Of the queen to
offer 1t and more proper Of him to say
that he would have nothing to do with
It. "Tisn't they who can do honor to
the likes Of he."-London Standard
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
Inconsistent Doctor.

why are you SO sAra at DR. Jones? p
1.-THE old hypocrite charged me SO
for advising me to confine myself to a
diet of crackers and milk, and the very
next evening saw him in a restau-
rant blowing in my ten on Holsters
and trimmings. st Louis Post Dis
patch
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
Cheering Him UP.

He ,anxiously. after popping the
question)-Why do you cry, my love?
Did offend you by my proposal? She
Quietly sobbing)-Oh. no, dear. Nam
ma always said to me. Lii. you are
such an idiot that you will not even
get donkey for lover" and now
have got one after all.-Philadelphia
Bulletin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
Handicapped.

MY dear, our automobile looks so
cheap beside the one our neighbors
have. We ought to get the latest
make"
81 know we ought. but this Is the
only house | have to mortgage"-Bal-
timore American.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
A Miuhty BRIDGE.

In the Forth bridge there Is hori-
zontal pull Of 10000 tons on the chief
spans and a weight of 100000 tons on
their bases. Half dozen British iron
clads might be hung upon them with
out causing any undue strain.-London
Telegraph.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Warner on Christmas was happy with
a family reunion. The children were
all home to assist in the reign of
good cheer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
The Real Wish.

Don't you wish you could see an
old fashioned one ring circusT'
mo. | wish ] were boy again and
could appreciate little thing like a
one ring circus. detroit Free Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
Had Gone the Rounds.

He . So you refuse to accept my
ring? Editors Daughter-I do, sir;
its known circulation is against it
Boston Transcript.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
Islam and Dancing.

Mohammedanism forbids dancing,
and It is only by special permission
that the master Of house is released
from this law. for. according to the
Koran, this form Of amusement is not
one of the pleasures permitted in para
disc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
Some Beauty Don'ts.

some beauty ponto.
Don't wear thin shoes and gossamer
silk stockings in cold weather or Nature
will take her revenge and you win
have that pinched, chilled look that Is
so unbecoming. Don't economic In
shoe leather. Don't take everything
but exercise and then complain that
you are growing stout. Exercise. even
II the weather is bad. by preparing for
1t. A brisk walk on a cold day Is a
splendid complexion beautifler.
Don't fail to dry your hands thor
oughly after washing II you wish 10
prevent them from getting chappsd.
Don't forget to wear veil II your skin
II susceptible to cold winds. Don't
wear any heavy headgear. 1t IL very
hard on the hair. Don't let your rooms
get too hot and never sit In room that
gives you chills. Have plenty OF heat
and keep a window open little at the
top.
a long walk win take away that
tired. worn look so many women have.
It's all right to ride hobby II you
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
Opinions.

"A man may change his opinions"
YES" replied Miss Cayenne. "but a
man who changes them too often need
not have troubled himself to have any
in the first place. Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
PrecauSion.

II am no sentimentalist / am q
man Of deeds and few words. VIII
you marry me, MabelT
First let me have a look at the
deeds. baltimore American.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
ODD SHAPES.

Hats Are Taking on Even Freaky Out
lines and Trim.
Dark green felt top. banded with a
darker shade or green velvet. makes
this wintry peach basket The novel
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27

trimming is done In gay worsted, a
weird head in monksh garments. en-
broidered against the velvet. Oriental
and ecclesiastical models are rivaling
military shapes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27

ny BasU }.fH 3FTr
4 Bobbie Burns White Laundry Soap
is pure vegetable oil soap. Your
grocer e has It or can get it adv
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27

It's all right to ride hobby II you
know where to get off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-13
M'GRANE TRIAL IS ON AT GREENV|LLE Jury Selected and Number of Witnesses Examined
 Yesterday

Greenvile January 12.-(Special. )-Aft- CT the arrival of valuable testimony from Montana and Lynn Haven, the case of the state vs. Joe McGrane was called by Judge Gamble at o'clock this afternoon. The courtroom was packed and several hundred people were turned away. being unable to get even standing room.
 McGrane, the youthful accused slayer was escorted to the courtroom by Deputy Harrison and given seat directly in front of Judge Gamble. He shrank visi- bly when he met the gaze of many hundreds of curious spectators.
 Most of the afternoon was consumed in selecting the jury
 The first witness was Dr. J. A. Ken Grck, one of the surgeons who operated on Sam Grant the murdered chauffeur During the examination of pr. Kendrick several pieces of the skull of the de ceased were introduced.
 The next witness was J. H. Johnson
 the proprietor of the garage Were the car was rented. It was proved by MT Johnson that McGrane was the man who left Greenville with Grant. MT. John son is one of the most important wit nesses of the prosecution. Steiner Heaton. the young farmer boy followed MT. Johnson on the stand, his testimony is of much value for the state During the examination of Heaton a number of pieces of Grants clothing were introduced. Heaton was the first persor to reach Grant after he had been at tackled. He swore that from his best Judgment he saw a man leave the car running into the woods. The examina ton of the witnesses closed with Heator until Thursday morning.
 The trial of the case has not yet pro. sressed sufficiently to show what thu defense will endeavor to prove During the trial McGrane was composed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-13
TWO DRY DOCKS ARE URGED BY STANFORD Norfolk, Guantanamo, Mo- bile and New Orleans
 Are Suggested

Washington, January 12.-Imperative
 the Atlantic side of the country was
 urged upon the House naval committee today by Rear Admiral Stanford. He said one of these basins should be con- structed at Norfolk at cost of $3,5OO.- 900 and the other somewhere south of Hatteras-the choice lying between Guantanamo, Mobile and New Orleans. Guanatanamo,s Admiral Stanford thought, was the best site of the three. considering it's location and the pre- diction that if we have trouble it prob ably will come in the Caribbean" He said, however, Mobile and New Orleans were worth considering as it would cost $7.500,00O to fully equip Guantanamo. Summarizing, his estimates of the sites follow:
 New Orleans-Good site for $2,50O, 900 floating dock.
 Mobile-Worth considering if first class gulf site is to be chosen
 Guantanamo-Bes site of all but handicapped by necessary cost of for | ltification and mobile army to defend the base and by scarcity of labor shin materials and supplies A graving dock at Guantanamo would cost S4,O00, 900 shops, with heavy machine tool equip tment. $1,500.000. and the total for de- velopment would reach about $7, 300, 900. To provide eight navy yards with two battleship- building ways and ac- recommendations, the admiral said, would require a total of $22,000,00O, as fol- lows: Boston. $2,200,000; New York, 1 $2. 100000; Philadelphia, $2,700. .000: Nor | folk, S2.500.0 900. Charleston. $3, 400, 900 New Orleans. $4,70O,00O; Mare Island, $2, 400, 900; Puget Sound, $2,1OO000. Other equipment outside of the Jurisdiction of | the bureau of yards and docks would bring the total cost upsto between ESQ.,
 000.000 and $50,000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-13
Severest Cold Wave In
 Years FollozUing Storm
Rains and Snow Over the Country Today Central West Is In Grip of Blizzard -32 Degrees Below Zero In North Dakota -WindstOrm In Hunts vile Blows Away Residence

Washington, January 12.--One of the most severe cold waves of recent years. following in the wake of a storm which swept north and east ward from Texas early today, was spreading tonight toward the lake re- zion and Atlantic coast. While record low temperatures were being reported during the day from the west, the mercury going down to 5s degrees be- low zero in northwest Canada, it was aonormally warm in the south. the
 Rains and snows will be general over most of the country tomorrow, but the weather bureau predicts fair weather Friday virtually everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-13
WALLACE INVITED
 TO MISSISSIPPI

Jackson Miss, January 12.-Under a resolution adopted in the house of repre- sentatives today, offered by MT. Spears of Marshall county, John H. Wallace, Jr., of Montgomery was invited to visit Jack son at an early date as possible and address the two houses in joint session on the conservation of fish and game. MT. Wallace was referred to as the very highest authority on such matters in the United States. Ms. Spears had just intro- duced three bills providing for the pro- tection of fish and game birds and ami mals, for muzzlng all dogs and for the creation of the office of game warden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-13
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Washington calms down.
 No further trouble with Teutons
 anticipated.
 Compulsion bill passes second read
 ing.
 Allies siege Corfu
 Misu Shelly to remain in Nish 2-Mills slow to take more orders. S--Holland letter. 4--Editorial comment. 5-Clark submits highway report Boy Scout campaign closes.
 Business Mems league meets today. Office building mass of light 6--Women's page. 7--Seymour arraigns Craig. S--Sports. s-Think viaduct will be erected in
 year. 11--Markets. t 12-Local building more active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-13

except in New England, where snow Is expected.
 storm warnings were ordered dis played tonight from Passport, Me, to Jacksonville, Fla, and on the gulf coast from Rockwell. Fla, to Brownsville, Tex. The storm tonight was over Georgian bay and was moving north east.
 Chicago. January 12.--The greater part of the central west was in the throes of a big storm tonight. which, having it's origin in the southwest nearly "A hours before. had travelled rapidly northward and eastward until the area from the Rockies to the lakes and from Canada to Kansas and Ar kansas was feeling the effects.
 Falling temperatures in the wake of
 tContinued on Page seven)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-13

)OW0TS.
 Fighting is going on all around Get tinje, the small town which nearly year ago ceased to be the seat of the Montene- grin government Never before in the long history of the little Montenegrin kingdom has it been compelled to bow to a foreign conqueror, but there seems little hope that it can long withstand the overwhelming strength of General Koevess in men and guns.
 As in Servia's case. the entente press finds it ineXplicaole why Ital- ian assistance was not sent long ago to Lovcen which, it is said, could have been rendered impregnable with a comparatively small number of rein- forcements and a -ew heavy guns. The reduction of Montenegro, the press points out will enable Austria, not only
 (COntinucd on p-~e TwOD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-13
FRENCH OCCUPY THE ISLAND OF CORFU AS STEP
Servian Army Will Be Transported There For Rest and Ref ting-Vigorous Protest Forthcoming g-Captal of
 Montenegro Seems Fated to Share Fate of
 Belgrade and Feel Conquerors Yoke F isr First Time fs
Far First Time

London January 12A French detachment has been landed on the Greek island of Corfu for provisional occupation accord ing to Athens dispatch to Reuters Telegram company Four teen ships of unknown nationality cruising around Corfu French soldiers occupied the Acheon which the French flag hosted The occupation of Corfu the advises from Athens repetition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-13

It is understood that the landing of the French troops is preparatory to the transference there of portion of the Servian army for the purpose of rest and refitting.
 The Achilleon was erected in 1890 for the Empress Elizabeth of Austria. The villa was purchased in 1907 by the Ger man Emperor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-13
STORM BREAKS IN
 HOUSE AND SENATE

Washington. January l3.-Consress was swept by wave of impassioned indigx-tion today over the killing of