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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-05

York as the youngest delegate. She IS
recognized by rosarians throughout the
country as an authority on rose cui-
ture. and she is going to visit some OF
the famous rose gardens in Brookland
and the rose farm at Arlington before
she leaves the capital
There is still misunderstanding as to
whether candy is allowed in camp.
Though the commandant has been pub
licly quoted as saying there Is no such
restriction, many of the young women
are not taking chances. and well known
Washington caterer is helping them out
by having on sale near the camp candy
done up in neat little boxes that can be
comfortably secreted in their flannel
shirts.
If you see girl at the camp crochet
ing what seems to be a wash rag, don't
believe your eyes. She is knitting a
sponge" They do it with one needle
and feel very proud of the accomplish
ment. They sit in their tent doorways
and let every one see how clever they
are These "sponges are to be used to
sop off blood and are then sterilized.
This is literary camp. Practically
every girl brought with her plenty to
read. And some of them are real au-
thors. There is Miss Dorothy Potter
written book on preparedness"
which is off the presses. bearing
the title Under the Eagle" Miss Pot
ter is the daughter of E. C. Potter. and
has lived a great deal in Washington.
She is ambitious to become a first
class signal woman" and is putting
several hours day into this work.
Then there is Miss Natalie Sumner Lin
coin of Washington. who is camp
lieutenant. She has written several
successful books.
Girls who want to get showers
each morning have to get up early. The
hathhouse equipment is excellent. with
a cement floor. but. as only fifteen MIN
utes are allowed for dressing, the girls
have found that they must arise ahead
of the bugle call if they want to get
their morning baths.
Former Assistant Secretary of War
Breckenridge provoked smiles of the
rookie" students. during his address
on preparedness when he referred to
men" explaining. II use this word
men as embracing women.
The members of the press squad
have one particularly good friend in
the camp. The water spigots are IN
the very center of the resident section
of the camp. where members or the
press are barred So they Wouid nave
to go thirsty but for Lieut. Catherine
MacLennans thoughtfulness. who once
in while kindly brings them a big
pitcher of ice water.
Girls accustomed to linen and fne
damask napkins and towers are using
paper napkins-and glad to get them
and paper towels. too.
The site for the National Service
School camp has been loaned by SEN
ator Newlands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-05
Civil Service Set Aside.

Miss Emma B. Shreve and Miss Clara
NJ. Tremper. employed temporarily in
the Office of the collector of customs at
New York in connection with the COM
pia:ion of statistics through the in
stallation Of accounting machines may
he appointed TO permanent clerical po-
sttions in that office without examina-
ton under civil service rules" The
President has issued an executive order
To that effect based on the recommen-
datiUn of the Secretary of the Treasury
v It'll the concurrence of the civil serv-
ice commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-05
LECTURES TOMORROW:
THE PUBLIC INVITED

Addresses at $50 pm. in as
sembly tent. This is the one
feature OF the camp exercises
TO which the public is invited.
Lecture OH BE Prepared" by
Mrs. Richard Wainwright, ma
tional comm ISIS ioner. Girl
Scouts OF America.
Illustrated by demonstrations
in first aid, signaling, etc, by
troop OF " hington Girl
Scouts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-05
Orders Fire Alarm Systems.

The United States board of supervis-
ing steamboat inspectors added to
steamboat inspection rules today a pro-
vision that all passenger steamers of
the future more than $50 feet long
must be equipped with automatic fire.
alarm systems
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-05
Assault Hearing Tomorrow.

Alexander II. Summers, thirty-two
years old, who yesterday afternoon was
arrested and charged with having as
saulted Miss NJ. Pauline Mudd, public
school teacher at East Hyattsviile.
Md. was released on bond in the sum
of $500. His case will be heard by
Justice of the Peace Robert +. Joyce
at Hyattsville, at o'clock tomorrow
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-05

Francis Trenkamp. eighty-one years,
retired merchant of Baltimore, died
there. He was born in Oldenburg, Ger
many, and came to this country sixty
four years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

\ L. DEMOCRATS DESIRING TO PARTICl-
rate in the naming of the six candidates to
;~. voice, for at the democratic primaries op-
Fl ,sed to the nomina ti"n Of Woodrow Wilson
sll saloon control of the Democratic party,
- .Isr address LORENZO G. WAKEFIELD.
frtl VI St. Tor full particulars :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-05

u -. i. E. NALTBY. SPIRITUAL MEDIUM
III. 10th st NV. Meetings, Mon, Z 80 D. m. ;
We'd. = pm. ana Fri. Z 80 pm. 35c. A mes
age 10 each. Daily readings. 81. North s293.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12

All Detroit Fairgrounds are to
have skating Kinks. rn3a,
A wireless station has been estab-
lished at Bessemef, under the aus
pices Of the high school.
Elsie high school teachers have de-
cided not to inform the pupils in ad-
vance when tests will be given.
The annual convention Of the Fed
Grated House Of Representatives of
State High Schools was held at Port
Huron, December 29-31.
Alma has dropped M. A. G. from
her football schedule as the farmers
have developed teams which make
the contest too one-sided.
The school children under the direc-
ton Of Supt. w. ]. McKone made a
complete census of Albion recently
and found the population to be 1859.
an increase of 1854 per cent since 1910.
Harriet l.. Keeler, former superin-
tendent of Cleveland schools, has been
elected trustee of Oberlin. She is the
first woman chosen to that body.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
OTISC0 FARM MER'S CLUBaE
HAD A GOOD MEETING

The West Otisco Farmers Club
held its January meeting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Slayton, Jam
uary 6. A very pleasant day was
spent. About forty-five people help
ed to dispose Of the bountiful dinner;
thirty-eight being members Of the
club. Several members were unable
to attend because of sickness in their
homes, which we very much regret
ted. Two new members were voted
in and four names presented to be
voted on at our next meeting.
A good program was rendered and
the topic for the day was we'll dis
cussed. Our delegates, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Reeves (our president and wife)
gave good report of the state meet
ing at Lansing, which we enjoyed very
much. The next meeting will be held
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Travis.
Martha Hall, Corresponding Sec'y.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
PANSIES BLOSSOMED ON
NEW YEARS DAY: PICKED

Picking flowers on New Years day
is rather an unusual thing but it was
done this. year by Mrs. Fred Smith,
who lives on the Belding farm. Sew
eral weeks before the new year w. p.
Hetherington was talking with Mrs.
Smith regarding the growing of flow
ers in winter. Pansies especially were
mentioned by Mr.. Hetherington-as be-
ing one of the flowers it was impos-
sible to have bloom in midwinter. Mrs.
Smith promised him that she would
grow and, pick for him a bunch of
pansies on New Years day.
To Mr.. Hetherington's surprise on
the first day of this year he was pre-
sented with choice handful of beau
tiful pansy flowers, the result of Mrs.
Smiths work. She feels that Califor-
MIA and some OF the western states do
not far excel Michigan in this re-
spect.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
PROSECUTOR HALL
MAKES FU IL REPORT

Prosecuting Attorney Hall has
completed his semi-annual report
which shows a total Of 290 convic-
tions and 80 cases. There were 8
acquittals, sixteen discharged and
one nolle pressed during the last six
months.
Crimes are listed as follows: ad-
duction, /; assault and battery, 15;
burglary, L; illegal cohabitation, /;
conssa1ed weapons, 2; disorderliness
"a; drunk, 1872; non-support, q; vags
78; unclassifed, 20; false pretenses,
/; forgery, 2; game laws, /; board
bills, A; indecency, 3; larceny, Ia;
local option, 6; rape, A; defrauding
livery, adulterating milk, selling Gig
arettes, buying punk from minors
motor law, murder, breach of peace
noxious weeds, violating parole, sell
ing contract property, destruction OF
property, stealing ride, highway rob-
berry, violation school law, search
warrant, SANDER, trespass, one each
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
Grammar Grades

Miss Minnie Leetch visited the
sixth grade last week.
Anna McBain left school this week
to enter the Greenville school.
Gladys Granger has entered school
again after brief illness.
\ The Y. M. C. A. team was defeated
by the Mcbride high school team 80
to 10. The game was played with
much enthusiasm. A return game
will be played here January 20. Our
boys promised them a severe beating.
Come out and help support the Y. M.
c. A. team.
The seventh and eighth grade lit
erary society met Tuesday evening.
Longfellow's and Whittier's works
were discussed, also the Characters
ties of the men.
Mamie Hefferan entered the seventh
grade last week.
The eighth grade literature class is
studying the "Life of Abraham Lin
coin"
The Campfire Girls met last Tues
day Nevening at the home of Mrs.
Thompson and enjoyed a sewing
party. Later in the evening refresh
ments were served at O'Bryon's.
The eighth grade--spelling contest
has closed. Gordon Riker's side won
the contest.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
ATHLETICS IN HIGH
SCHOOL MADE GOOD
SHOWING THIS YEAR

&a Continued from Page ID
and it was recommended by Coach
Reed that they receive them. The
faculty acted favorably upon this re-
commendation. On Friday morning in
the assmebly room of the high school
the following boys were granted their
letters by Supt. Langston: Virgil AL
tenburg, Leotes Benson, Alvin Davis,
Wells Hall, Lester Jersey, John
Kohn, Raymond Noddins, Carroll
Spicer, Clayton Steele. From the
grammar school Clarence Bailey had
qualified, so far as games played were
concerned, but not being in the high
school, did not come under the resolu-
ton.
1t was also announced that it was
thought best by the athletic council to
dispense with basketball for the pre-
sent season on account of there be-
ing no room available for the game.
It was. recommended that the ener-
gies be turned to track athletics and
baseball.
A splendid feeling prevails in ath-
letics and the season closed with a
balance of $4,000 in the treasury.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
SMYRNA

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hogan of Bar
tonville were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Insley.
Lloyd Olds went to Lansing Mon
day morning for few days visit.
ovid" Howe, who has been spend
ing several months at C. III. Beebe's
is now at the Aubell-home in Belding.
DIR. and Mrs. A. B. Penton and Mrs.
Olive Insley were in Beldipg Tuesday
night to attend the Eastern Star BAN
quet and meeting.
Mrs. +. w. Condor was called to
Lowell the latter part of the week by
the death of her uncle.
Mrs. Helen Purdy is visiting her
son, Fred Purdy, in Belding-
Twenty young people of Smyrna
and vicinity spent Monday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wacha, who
are soon to leave for Oregon and
California. Refreshments were served
and fine time enjoyed with much
regret expressed at the leaving OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Wacha.
Mrs. DIR. Spinney returned from a
weeks visit in Lowell, Monday.
Mrs. A. L. Berry has returned from
Belding, where she has been caring
for Mrs. Andrew Bignell. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bignell are receiving congratu-
lations over the arrival of little son
at their home.
Don't forget the Cleaner meeting
held with Mr.. and Mrs. John Kohn
Thursday, January 20. Officers will
be installed. Picnic dinner will be
served at noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Beardslee and
Nellie Ashley Of Ashley visited with
Ira Richmond and family Saturday
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
Second Ward Notes

G. J. Gleason Of the kindergarten
celebrated his sixth birthday this
week.
The younger class is learning mat
weaving, "over one and under one,
and the older class making more diff
ficult patterns.
Raymond Hefferan of Parnell en-
tered the first grade Monday morn
ing. H
The first grade children are talk
ing about Eskjmos and are making
Eskimo posters.
The first grade pupils have been
studying time. ft. s,
Laverne Cramer of the second
grade was hurt Friday morning on his
way to school and is at home for a
few days. pass Z,
Lucille Sutphen gave the second
grade birthday treat Of candy last
week.
The second grade aresbusy with re-
views these days.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12

The second grade pupils are learn
ing the "Village Blacksmith"
Otto and Forrest Walker entered
the third grade last week.
Olive Webster entered the first
grade Monday. ss, sa ssos
Richard and Thelma Wood of Kidd
vile have entered the first grade.
The third grade are studying the
Eskimos for their language work.
The McBain children are moving to
Greenville, where they will attend
school.
Florence Chapman has been absent
on account Of illness.
Margaret Brown and Clarence
Todd celebrated their birthdays in
kindergarten last week. N a1&
Pupils in kindergarten have beer
enjoying their Christmas toys.
The sub-primary division have near.
completed the Aldine reader
The~third grade pupils are learning
the Morse Lullaby,
No tardy marks registered in the
kindergarten this month.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
Church of Christ News

We are glad to see our work grow
ing from week to week in numbers,
interest, and spiritually. Fine at
tendance at all services last Sunday.
Great interest is being shown in our
Bible school contest with Muir. Re-
ports for Sunday show that Muir had
95 present; Belding 123. Seven more
Sundays; let's lead every Sunday.
You be one of 40 at prayer meeting
Thursday, 1880 D. m. Chorus re-
hearsal after prayer meeting.
Normal class meets Saturday at 2
p. m, at the church.
Plans are being made for our "Ev-
cry Member Canvas" which will be
taken soon. t
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
ROBT. ARMSTRONG WRITES
HOME TO SCHOOLMATES
Butterworth Hospital,
Dec. 21. 1915.

Dec. Il, 1915.
DEER Mr.. Bailey:
am sending this short letter to the
pupils of the eighth grade and / will
ask you to please read it to them.
To the members of the eighth
grade:
First, / want to thank you for the
beautiful carnations you sent me for
was certainly very pleased to receive
them; l also want to thank the class
and also the teachers for the post
cards / have been receiving.
/ am feeling fine and was up in a
wheel chair about two weeks ago for
four or five days, but they put me
back to bed. guess the doctors
want me to rest. have pleasant
room where / can look out and see
the people go by and / also have lots
to read so / don't get lonesome. /
expect will have to stay here Christ
mas, but hope to be home before
the Christmas vacation ends.
There is enough snow for sleighing
here but very few sleighs are to be
seen, because nearly everyone has an
automobile. M
Now / wish you all, including the
teachers, a very Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year, and hope Santa
Claus will be good to all Of you.
Your friend,
Robert j. Armstrong.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
HENRY FORD HAS RETURNED
Mr.. Ford has abandoned his band

Mr.. Ford has abandoned his band
of peace crusaders and returned
home, because of his health Mr..
Ford's feet got so cold during the
Norwegian reception that the doctors
told him they must be bathed in De-
troit spring water. Our sympathies
naturally go out to his guests, who
are helpless as babes in the woods.
He has turned over $270,00o to meet
their financial necessities, but what
they really need is intellectual guild
ance. The Women's international
Peace association has high-sound-
ing name, but we would fain know
more Of its administrative machin-
cry. Is it merely a pseudonym for
Frau Schwimmer? If so, there is
trouble ahead. Frau Schwimmer is
called bossy. The other crusaders,
following the ancient but ungallant
precedent, have already blamed the
woman for the failure of the mis-
sion. They assert that she misled
Mr.. Ford into launching the expedi-
tion. They charge that she spent
thousands of Ford money, for which
each could have found some "real
use," in sending cablegrams and wire
less messages TO mythical associations
in Norway, which the crusaders ex-
pected to greet them in glad array
and with brass bands. The crusaders
do not reproach themselves for their
own childlike faith and confidence
in joining an expedition without
knowing its plans.
Messrs. Wanamaker, Edison and
Bartholdt, having had some exper-
fence with the world, showed the pre-
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
THIRD WARD

Mrs. Shaw spoke to the three-two
grade Wednesday.
The fourth grade are learning the
"Storm Scene" taken from Whittier's
"Sndw Bound"
The three-one grade are studying
the Eskimos in geography and In
their manual training are making Es-
kimo dogs and sleds.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
COOKS CORNERS

The Otisco Cemetery association
will serve a chicken pie dinner at
John Morse's residence January 21.
15c120c-adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Buttolph of
Grand Rapids spent one day last week
with Mrs. Jennie Noble.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12

The high school classes are review
ing in preparation for the final exam
nations to be given next week.
Gladys Harrison has been absent a
few days on account Of illness.
Mrs. Shaw spoke to the high school
Thursday morning.
Miss Downs was i'll during the vaca-
ton and unable to return to, her
work until Thursday.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12

caution to question Mr.. Ford. They
had no faith In the claims of Frau
Schwimmer, no doubt recalling how
her wild stories about Belgium, made
in her hysterical transcontinental
lecture tour, had been denied even
by the British Government. But the
innocents who grasped at the chance
of free ride and abundant publicity
showed no such prudence. Norway
wanted only to see Ford. No other
neutral country cares about the un-
known, the guests gathered from the
highways and hedges Giobe-Demo
crat.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
VOL. iii. NO. is.

Editor-in-C Elizabeth Brown.
Athletic Editor-Kenneth Moon.
Social Editor-Joy Harrison.
Reporters: -
High School Elizabeth Sontag.
Grammar Grades-Philip Jakeway
Ellis School-Will Bakeman.
Second Ward-Alvin Davis.
Third Ward-Erwin Burt.
State Educational-Cora Lewis.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
THE BELDINC BANNER


Real E6tate TTansfers
Mary A. Kilmer to l.. C. David,
Saranac.
Samuel A. Watt to Emer E. James,
keene.
Herman NJ Lee to Farmers Co
Operative Creamery, Saranac.
Chester Ostrander to Frank Helme,
Ionia.
Abbie Spencer to Homer Olger,
Belding.
F. J. Engemann to Leo Shindorf,
0tisco.
Edwin J. Orser to Clark Graves,
Belding.
Reed Gilbert to Elmer c. Wise,
Belding.
Morris f. Kinds to Leo Shindorf,
Otisco.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
Ellis School Notes

Many pupils are absent on account
of sickness.
The third grade has started an Es-
kimo village for manual training.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12

vntered into the Belding Michigan
Postofice as second class matter.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12

pieplay rates on application. Card Of
Sshanks-one cent a word. Business
locals on first page-12K cents line.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12

The Banner is read in more homes
than all other local weekly papers
sombined in its territory.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
TWO FINE SPECIAL
PRIZES TO THE BAN
NER CONTESTANTS
Continued from Page Or

Continued from Page One)
Enthusiasm is all right as far as it
goes, but only persistent and system
attic work produces results, for re-
MOST VOTES WIN
Belding banner., 1916-01-12

If 10-year-old boy had the privi-
lege of selecting his parents he would
pick out a different set.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12

When the Michigan Trust Co. took
charge of the estate of Fred Brun-
dage, at Muskegon, some years ago
the indebtedness was nearly $50, 900.
At the time it was not thought that
the creditors would receive over so
cents on the dollar. The business
was placed IN the hands Of c. j. Far
ley, Who had ALREADY rejuvenated sew
eral non-paying concerns which were
thought to be hopelessly bankrupt.
He handled the trust SO skiilfuliy that
every cerditor has received 100 cents
on the dollar. M
Belding banner., 1916-01-12

Some people are so disagreeable
that they feel ashamed when they
laugh.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12

Few men are able to look themsel
yes over, and give their faults fail
hearing.
Belding banner., 1916-01-12
THE BELDING BANNER
TWENTY SEVENTH YEAR

1T. In 1889 and published every We'd
nesday by Banner Publishing Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
Nebraska
RAIL BOARD WINS
INPHONE CASE
Supreme Court Decides Munich
pal Corporation Cannot Avoid
State Rate Regulation.
VICTOR WILSON LOSES. OUT

Lincoln, Neb., July 3.-(Special
Telegram 1.-The State Railway COM
mission is sustained in the suit
brought by Victor Wilson in behalf
Of a subscriber of the Polk County
Telephone company against the COM
pany. The suit attacked the right OF
the State Railway commission to
make rates different than those pro-
vided in the franchise.
The supreme court holds that un-
less expressly authorized and empow-
cred by the legislature so to do, a
municipal corporation has mo power
by contract to deprive the state OF
the right of regulation of rates of a
public service corporation"
The syllabus:
Unless expressly authorized and empow-
cred by the legislature 80 to do, a munich
pal corporation has no power by contract
TO deprive the state of the right of regula-
ton OF rates of a public service corpora ton.
A contract or agreement made in a fran
chlse ordinance by which the maximum
rates to be charged BY no tbs in
habitants Of the city is made subject to
the right of regulation.
Since the adoption of the constitutional
amendment creating the State Railway COM
mission and the passage of the law specify
ing the duties of said commission, that
body has power to regulate the rates
charged for the use of telephones In cities
of the second class.
The statute provides that in appeals from
the decision OF the Railway commission in
the matter of rates or charges, such a de-
cision Is prima facie evidence that the rates
fixed are just and reasonable and such
rates shall remain until annulled, modi-
fled or revised by the commission, or until
finally adjudged to be unreasonable and
unjust In a court of competent Jurisdiction
Sections SIPS and 6139, revised statutes.
Evidence examined, and held that the rate
of $3.50 per month allowed by the State
Railway commission to be charged for the
use OF telephones for business purposes In
the city of Stromsburg has not been shown
to be unreasonable and unjust
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
Notes from Beatrice
And Gage County

Beatrice, Neb., July 3.-(Special.)
The International Egg Gambler
company of this city has been incor-
porated at Springfield, Ill.,, with A,
c. Hollingworth of this city as presi-
dent. The company is capitalized for
$4,000, but the capital stock in Hi
nois is only $4,000. The principal
place of business is in Chicago.
Secretary V. R. Johnson OF the Be-
atrice Commercial club has estab-
lished bureau i'll this city for the
benefit Of farmers and men looking
for employment. Many farmers at
the present time are handicapped for
harvest hands and Mr.. Johnson will
assist them in every way possible il
they notify him of their wants.
Yesterday was the hottest day OF
the season, the temperature reaching
90 in the shade. For the last three
days the temperature has been above
90 degrees.
]. A. Mcclure of Wymore returned
home yesterday from an extended
trip to Holdrege, Hastings and other
points in the state and reports crop
prospects exceedingly bright. While
in Hays county he purchased fine
eighty-acre farm.
Hal Mckinney and Columbia, the
two pacing horses matched for race
here on the Fourth for purse of
$500, arrived in town yesterday and
are quartered at the driving park.
R. c. Markle Of Wymore, who re-
Gently finished harvesting his crop OF
alfalfa, secured the enormous yield OF
l07 tons from forty-three acres.