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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
SLANG OF THE UNDERWORLD,
csimInsIs Have . suggestive Kan.
euaos Of Their Own.

csImInsls Have . suggestive Kan.
ouaos Of Their Own.
The professional pickpockets. or
those who are left Of the tribe. have
an expression for every professional
action and object. Pockets range from
side kicks" to double insiders"
which are the Inner vest pockets. and
hard indeed is II to abstract poke"
or leather" from one Of the same and
weed It In the security of some near
by haven.
A ring Is called a hoop" A watch
may be "super" In one locality. and
in another 1t may be called "block"
or "turnip" or kettle" while the
chain Is either q white slang" or q
''red slang" the chromatic adjective
denotlng either gold or silver.
Money is given a score OF names.
The most used is "kale." scratch" or
dough-" but the "Humble Dutchman,"
o well known character. was wont to
call It outlets" and this name Is used
In many localities. A ticket In the un-
derworld Is known the world over as
a "ducat," while a uniformed police
man Is a "harness BULL" which Is rich
indeed In suggestion and description.
The minions Of the law are also CIV
en- the following names. which are
very expressive: Cops" mugs" lily
mugs" bulls" dicks" ian abbrevia-
ton for detectives). while In the west
central Office men are known as &C. O.
dicks" or ELBOWS" from habit they
have of elbowing into crowds after
their prey.-Star Of Hope. New York
State Prison.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
THE BELDNG BANNER


China has developed a seedless per
simmon Of exquisite davor for dryins
purposes. The dried persimmoD !
said to resemble dried 6g In looks
and taste and u heavily coated with
q layer Of fine grape sugar. When the
fruit IL ripe. but before II begins to
soften. the peeling IL stripped on. and
the fruit Is hung on sticks to dry In
the sun and wind. The sticks used are
strips OF bamboo pierced through the
center Of the persimmon Several
weeks are devoted to the drying proc
ess. after which the persimmons are
covered with mating and allowed to
cure. during which process the grape
sugar Is formed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
THE CLOWNS FACE.
Pathetic Incident From Which the Use
of Black Lines Come.

Fdtnctio InCtpcut TTofu NsHISU tfS Wv
of Black Lines Come.
Zone of the greatest tragedies Of
the theater," said q prominent come
dian, sis connected with the clown.
"In the time of Louis XIV. there
was a famous clown known as Fat
William (Gros Guillaume), who held
his audience in the Rue Favari by his
wonderful eccentricities Of gesture.
voice and mimicry. One night, so the
legend runs, his wife was dying, and
he was still obliged to go on and en-
terrain the clanking, clashing, ribald
Partisan mob that stood in the pit 1t
was in the days before there were
seats in the orchestra.
Like all imitators Of the Italian
'commedia. his face was whitened
with -four Under the burden of his
great domestic sorrow he was stupid
and slow in his performance. and in
order to stir him up his companion
on the stage hit him a resounding
whack with a heavy cane. The COM
bination of his sentimental troubles
and the physical pain caused eros
Guillaume to weep. AS the tears
streamed down over his whitened face
the aspect was so comical that the au-
dience cheered and laughed itself into
Mysteries. And ever since then every
clown has black lines on his whitened
face.
MANY are the black lines on the
face of the actor that the audience
knows not of."-Chicago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
EXERCISING THE MIND.
Time and Solitude Are Essential In
Learning to Think Easily.
A. ;,,,no.ta,. olon,on@ a., oo.. .ht,,t,

Learning to Think Easily.
An important element in easy think
ing is
Opportunity for thought in time and
in solitude.
Many of us are too busy" but with
far less productive things. to really
live or to really think. One should
make time. make solitude for thought.
People are often too much continuous
ly together, especially young people.
Each individual Is separate and re-
quires individual separate thought.
One In general should room by one
self or else in some way manage to
spend considerable time alone, along
the seashore or brook side or In ones
room The gentle exercise of stroll
or Of slow bicycle ride requiring lit
tie attention to itself is our ideal stim-
ulant and occasion for thinking unless
the attention wanders too much out
wardly. The time should be somehow
had In which to be alone
Schools are oftentimes too crowded
TO allow their students to think. One
can afford as a matter of dollars and
cents to take an extra year In school
IL one can learn to think by doing So.
The time so used is a rich and certain
investment
In default OF better time a half hour
after walking or before rising is a
good time to think. and many people
have their most productive and orig
inal thoughts occur to them thus in
the morning and early after good
nights rest.-Dr. G.. Van n. Dearborn
In Scientific American
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
over the Rridae Of siahs.

Nine times out of ten it is over the
Bridge of Signs that we pass the mar
row gulf from youth to manhood.
That interval is usually occupied by
an Ill placed or disappointed affection.
We recover and we find ourselves new
beings. The intellect has become hard
ened by the fire through which II 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-L ytton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22

Interesting Ways 70 cslsbrsts the Red
Berry On Holidays.

interesting Ways 70 cslsbrsss the Red
Dssry On Holidays.
Cranberries are good any way. They
taste good and look good. and they
arc very good for the health. Stewed
cranberries are delicious accompani-
msnt to the everyday dinner. and there
ara few meats which do not taste the
better for the addition Of cranberries.
Cranberry jelly looks better, but Is
not a. sensible for every day. as 1t re-
quires more sugar.
Cranberry Pie.-Ever SO many like a
cranberry pie. For II cover the bottom
Of pie pan with plain paste, reserv-
Ing enough for an upper crust Make
rim around the edge and pour In
1lling made with one cupful Of cram
berries cut into halves. half a cupful-
Of chopped. seeded raisins. three
fourths Of q cupful of sugar, a table
spoonful of cornstarch and lump OF
butter. Cover with the upper crust
and bake about half an hour.
Cranberry Pudding. posi-
bility Is cranberry pudding To make
II cream half a cupful of butter. add
slowly one cupful Of sugar; then add
three well beaten eggs. Mix three tea
spoonfuls Of baking powder with three
and half cupfuls Of -four; add this to
the mixture alternately with half a
cupful Of milk. Add two cupfuls Of
cranberries which have been washed,
dried and Toured with some Of the
-four already measured. Turn into a
buttered mold, cover closely and steam
two hours. Serve with hard sauce.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Three Men Inspired

Coral.-Three men who managed
dry campaigns in as many counties
in the recent prohibition fight got
their inspiration in Coral. The late
Rev. S. w. Ladu was the father of
the inspiration. The indignities he
suffered as a result of his fight
against booze and always without a
murmur could not but be an inspira-
ton to anyone that wanted to see
right prevail. Two of the men were
f. J. Baldwin Of Munising and F. l..
Baldwin Of Escanaba. And the third
one is the editor of this paper. F. J..
Baldwin managed the campaign in
Alger county; F. l.. Baldwin in Delta
county, while the writer had charge
of the campaign in Huron county.
And the results were quite satisfac-
tory to the three men referred to.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Long in the Service

Pewamo.-The funeral of Norton
Rutgers, who passed away Thurs
dav, November 2. was held Saturday,
November A at the home of his sis
ter. Mrs. George Dutton, in this viii
lage. The funeral discourse was
read by Rev. G. B. l.. Johnson of the
Pewamo Baptist church. Increment
was made in the Lyons cemetery.
The deceased was born at Lyons
March %, 1850 and was 66 years of
age at the time Of his demise. For
"a years he was a train employee Of
the Grand Trunk railroad, and was
given a pension by that company
some time ago for his long and faith
full service. After retiring from the
road he bought little farm home
near Lowell and went there to spend
his declining years. His health be-
came bad a couple a months ago and
hewas brought to the home of his
sister here. where he received treat
ment and loving care until death
came to relieve him Of his sufferings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Sullivan Asks for Recount

Hastings.--The county canvassing
board completed the compilation Of
the election returns yesterday after
noon. There was no material change
in the majorities as given last week.
The vote upon prosecuting attorney
is so close that a recount will be
asked for. The returns, as totaled
for Roy Andrus and 2787 for Thomas
Sullivan.
Mr.. Sullivan has filed petition for
a recount on prosecuting attorney.
This will of course be granted and it
may take some days to determine who
will be prosecuting attorney after the
first of january.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
II. RULER of Ithaca Dies

Ithaca.-Henry Fuller, citizen Of
Ithaca. who died November 10, was
born September 2, 1S49, in the town
of Chatham, Canada. He had been
sick for several months. A week be-
fore his death he suffered an apople-
tic stroke from which he died. He
had lived in Ithaca about four years.
His former home was in Arcadia. He
leaves a wife and son, three grand
children and many other relatives and
friends mourn his departure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Farm COLONY Inmate Dies

Caro.-While standing with a
companion near the Michigan Cen
trail track at Wahjamega last Sunday
morning, as freight train was pass
ing. Alexander Longhead, an inmate
of the farm colony. suffered a seisure
of epilepsy and fell under the wheels.
His left leg was crushed and it was
amputated. He died the same even
ing.
He was 26 years old and a native
of Canada, without friends who could
be located.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Inconsistent Doctor.

"Why are you so sore at Dr. Jones"
1.-THE old hypocrite charged me $40
for advising me to conflne myself to a
diet of crackers and milk. and the very
next evening l 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, 1916-11-22
Asafetida.

Sheep have ft Of Joy eating the
young asafetida plant. and Persians
and other oriental races relish 1t as
much as sheep. The juice Of the asa
fetida plant when fresh is so strong
that a teaspoonful turns out more
smell In house than hundredweight
Of drug store asafetida.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
How 70 Run the Furnace.

Never poke fire from the top. In
sert the poker at the bottom and
raise gently. This causes draft and
makes the fire burn brightly. But 1t
Ia well to make 1t a rule to poke the
fire as seldom as you can. for the
more you poke 1t tho more quickly
will the coal burn away.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22

In Japan there Is kind of frog
very celebrated for his sweet voice.
He is called kajiki. and people pay as
much as $40 for pair OF these marsh
musicians. poet In japan keeps
scores of singing frogs at his home,
and he sometimes gives party to his
friends. when. after listening to the
music. every guest Is asked to write a
poem In honor Of the frogs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Dredge Launched

st. Johns.-The big dredge for the
church. About rs people We're pres
machinery en- will be installed rb to put the
all winter. 1t will probably take a
year to reach the Maple river, a mile
and a half or two miles west of
Maple Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Islam and DANCING.

Mobammedanism 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, 1916-11-22

Reed City.-Next Sunday. will be
known as self-denial dollar day
among the Methodists Of Reed City.
This week the members and attend
ants of the church are observing a
self-denial week and as many as can
will give dollar into special fund
at the morning service, while Others
will give a silver Offering. No one
is expected to give over 500.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Horse Falls Into Well

Portland.-A horse belonging to
Hiram Keiff, who lives on farm
here, fell down a 20-foot well the
other day. News of the accident
spread rapidly about the neighbor-
hood and a crowd soon collected. The
animal was gotten out by means of
a block and tackle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Fell Into Pail of ScaIding Water

Stanton.-The three-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Plumpton of this
city met with a painful accident. A
pail of scalding water was sitting on
in the room the Httle fellow fell
backwards into it. He was badly
scalded but is recovering as fast as
can be expected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Raise Pr-iceNof Suppers

Allegan.-Church suppers will cost
thirty-five cents hereafter in Allegan,
After long consideration the Pres
byterian, Congregational and Episco-
palian ladies came to this decision
this week. They had just such q
time making the decision as they did
when they raised the price from fif-
teen to twenty-five cents. They were
forced to do so in each case and re-
1luctantly make the announcement To
the public. Conditions are such
that it is impossible to give the
usual good supper for twenty-five
cents, and il was case of quit OF
raise the price. Their decision to
raise the price will be heartily ap-
proved by the great majority of those
who attend the suppers, and good
will toward the aid societies will not
be lessened one whit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Cautious Father.

The Aspirant-Sir, may count upon
your support? The Father-That de-
ponds. young man. Are you running
for Office or are you asking for my
daughters hand?-Puck.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Suitable Reward.

Sandy McNab Ito porter who has put
all the heavy luggage into the van)--
Mon, Ar consee-der we've been very
obleegin. Will ye TAX a pinch o
snuff ?-London Today.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Not In the Mood.

"Arc you feeling pretty good?"
Asked his wife.
"Are you in heroic mood.
Fit for strife?'
No reply vouchsafed the gent
Except shrugs.
For he knew she merely meant
Beating rugs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
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, 1916-11-22

Il am no sentimentalist. am a
man Of deeds and few words. VIII
you marry me. MabelY'
First let me have a look at the
deeds baltimore American.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22

He SO you refuse to accept my
ring? Editors Daughter do. sir;
its known circulation Is against it,
Boston Transcript.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
THANKSGIVING DINNER.
Two Menus For the Family Coming
Home For q Reunion.

Two Menus For the Family Coming
Home For Reunion.
Thanksgiving dinner to be enjoyed
must be prepared with care and served
daintily. Any one can at least have .
beautifully ironed white tablecloth,
and nothing could be more attractive
than autumn leaves. chosen for the
red and brown colors. used as a CEN
terpiece. In the center Of the leaves
might be a glass bowl of fern or other
pretty plant. This. surrounded with
four candlesticks with red shades,
would make a most attractive setting
for any Of the following menus:
MENU NO. L
Cream Of Corn Soup.
Celery. Iced Olives
Baked Steak With Onions. MushroomA
Green Peppers and TomatocA
Potatoes. Mashed and Drowned. Tomato
Aspic on Lettuce,
Macaroon Cream and Fruit Cake.
A rump steak about two inches thick,
one large enough for two meals, using
only half OF it and the tenderest half
for the baking. The other half may
be used for beef loaf on the day after
the holiday. You will need to purchase
but a quarter Of pound of mush-
rooms, one green pepper. Spanish on
ion and use but half a can OF the to-
matoes, using the other half to make
the tomato aspic for the salad course.
The macaroon cream can be made Of
half a mint of cream whinned RI which
add a dozen crushed stale macaroons.
Put all I'm jar and pack In salt and
ice for an hour. Sweeten and flavor
with sherry or any desired havoring
before packing In Ice.
MENU NO. 2
Oyster on Half Shell.
Roast Turkey Stuffed With Chestnuts.
Cranberry Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes. Caulifiower au Gratin.
Celery Nut Salad. Crackers.
Mince Pie. Demitasse.
For the small family where pig, tur-
key or goose is too large and too ex-
pensive try having a fine capon and,
II capon is impossible to get, good
roasting chicken. This may be stuffed
with oysters or stewed cheStnuts in a
breadcrumb dressing.
A duck, too, might be had stuffed
with breadcrumb dressing, mixed
with chopped apple or celery, <prunes
or nuts Currant jelly on slices Of or
ange might accompany the duck.
The mince pies might be individual
ones.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22

He that cannot obey cannot com
mand.-Benjamin Franklin.
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New Britain herald., 1916-08-10
Allies Rcpulscd, Says Berlin.

Berlin, Aug. 10, via London, 4:51 D. m.-AttaCls by both the British and the French on the German lines in the SOmme region yesterday and last night were rcpulsed, according to to- days army headquarters statement. Operations on the western front are recorded in the statement aS follows:
 'Artillery fighting between the An ere and the SOmme is continuing with great intensity. British attempts at attacks near BaZentin -Ie-P Petit were suppressed by our fire. The number of unWOunded British prisoners that have fallen into our hands since Aug has increased to 13 officers and 500 men.
 Between Maurepas and the Somm eight stubborn French attacks dur ing the afternoon and night failed
 "On the right bank of the Mouse Cverdun frOnD no infantry activity is reported apart from minor hand gren- ade gagements.
 "In an aerial fight and through anti-aircraft gun fire. two enemy aero- planes were shot down south of Ra paume and one south of Lille one near Lens and one near Saarburg in Lorraine"
 Today's official statement says that
New Britain herald., 1916-08-10
Turkish Statement,

London, Aug. 10, 2:O5 p. m-A Turkish official statement under date of Aug. 7, received here today re- ports operations on the Caucasus front preliminary to the occupation by tho Turks of Mush and Bitlis, since an- nOunCed. The statement also gives the Turkish version of developments in the Katia region east of the Sucz Canal, where @ defeat of a consider able Turkish force recently was an nounced by the British war office
 Of the operations in the Katia re- zion the statement says: Our recon nOltering attachments which advanced in the direction of ROmani reached the enemy line and despite a violent bonn bardment from four Warships on reconnoitering attack against a strong enemy force composed of several units and then returned to it's positions near katia. The enemy tried to at., tack our troops concentrated in the environs of Katia but was repulsed with heavy losses.
 "One of our airmen forced an en- emy aeroplane to descend in the nelghhOrhOOd of MOuhamadia and de- stroycd it. Our aeroplanes success fully bombarded the harbor of Ismalia and buildings there.
 Enemy cavalry, which on Aug attacked in a defe at Abodjera east of Suez, was repulaed after an eight hour battle. Rifles and bayonets were captured"
New Britain herald., 1916-08-10
CHv Mems

Charles w. Holmes is building a bungalow on Stanley street for J F.. Maloney.
 Michael Leyden, who drives inc United Electric Light and Power com pany automobile truck, notified the police this afternoon that at the cor her of Liberty and West Main streets he bumped into a milk wagon but did no damage.
 Policemen Thomas Storey, Axel Carlson and A. E. Atwater leave or thelr vacations Saturday. This evening Policemen William Grace A c Wal cnczlus, William Murphy and William McCue return to active dutv aftar tfer vacations.
 marriage license has been granted f.lchard A. Smyrk of 69 Chanman street and Miss Emily c. Mardelot of Z9l Rhodes street.
 Hartford employees of the Corbin screw corporation are petitioning the ldllroad company for an earlier morn Ing traln At present these commut- CTS arrive at the local passenger sta tlon at 6:56 in the morning and it is almost impossible to reach their work hefore the z o'clock whistle blows. Formerly the train from Hartford reached the local station at $50
 The water department finished lay Ing the main in Lorraine street today and tomorrow will begin work on the extension on Pennington avenue to the Beth AlOm cemetery
 t. H. BOllerer of Maple TTilI has leased the greenhouses recently oper- ated by Mrs. Eggert at 42 Whiting street. this city.
 The ladies of Hillcrest church will hold an ice cream and cake social and entertainment at the rooms, 426 West Main street tomorrow evening at o'clock Mrs. Horton. Mrs. Marsh and Miss Ethel Olson will as sist in the entertainmenut also young people from the church.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-10
PERSONALS

H, A. Wheeler has gone on a trip to HolyOke
 K. D. Carls left today on a trip to New York.
 William Murphy will spend his va eaton in Triton, N H.
 Mrs G. F. Patrick has gone on a vacation trip to Boston.
 ltober F. Stone left today for New York.
 Mrs C. N. Buell. will spend her vacation in North Woodstock, N. H.
 Vincent Martin is spending his va cation in GlOvcrville, N. Y
 Mrs. J. w. Pitchard has gone to Harwington, Del, on her vacation.
 M. T. TObin and Miss Loretta Calla- han have gone to Pine Orchard to spend a weeks vacation with Mrs. TObin, who is there for the month of August.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-10

A striking example of how the spirit of fraternity has permeated the city was shown by the act of the Knights of Columbus, the leading Catholic order here, in offering their beautiful new clubhouse in Delaware avenue to the Masons during the Shrine convention. It speaks VOL umes for the broad -mindedness of the Knights, and the Syrian Temple of Cincinnati accepted the courtesy with grateful feelings.-Buff uffalo News.