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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-04-30
GODS ORCHESTRA.


music. Most of them never hear a
grand opera or great orchestra. But
there is a great orchestra out in every
rural neighborhood, which evey one
can hear and learn to love.
Goods great bandmaster waves his
baton-the red and gold of the mc~n-
ing. When he waves it over one
farm a rooster crows, at another a
turkey gobbles and then with a SWIM.
to the prairie you hear the far off
low booming of the prairie chickens.
AT the top OF the tallest tree a robin
IN playing his part and soon all the
BIRDS are singing in grand chorus.
You listen and wonder and in rever-
ence and worship you stand before
this perfect harmony"
So writes A. j. Mcclure, Of the
University of Minnesota in The Far
mer. 1t is all true. Most country
people have the longing for the few
erlsh life of great cities. But when
they try 1T, the novelty soon wears
off. They feel an empty space in
their hearts. They miss the sweet
influences of sky and field and fell
iage. And sweetest of all the men,
cries that calls them back to the dear
old country side, is Gods orchestra
of the birds.
Many a lonely heart has been
cheered by their message of hope.
They take the solitude of winter. and
fill it with happy tenantry. 1t is
difficult to feel sad and morose with
buoyant bird song rising from the
nearby thicket.
Everyone of these birds should be
protected, not merely for it's economic
value but as one Of the surprising
advantages of rural life. A dead bird
is friend and comrade lost, a neigh
Dor passed on, messenger of hope
and assurance and good cheer silen-
ced. The boy who throws stones at
birds and who robs birds nests be-
longs to a past generation. He should
/ feel the dissaproval Of all.
The kickers who knock the home
town couldn't be hired or driven to
move away from it.
1t is now up to the people who did
not go across to come across.
In accordance with the strike fever
it is now expected that church con-
gregations will walk cut on the spot
when the minister says something
they don't like.
However, cheer up, for the school
children have agreed not to strike
provided school only keeps two hours
a day with every other week vacation
And thank goodness the college
students have promised not to wall
out, making only the condition that
they have just one recitation day
and that four-ffth of the faculty b,
snapped off for athletic coaches.
The un-Americanized aliens shoult
hurry up and learn English or the,
will never be able to read the bal
scores.
Some men begin to feel the pat
riotic obligation to take Liberty bond
when you demonstrated that it woul
hurt their business if the loan di,
net prove success.
The people about now who feel tn
call of out doors in working hours
are sometimes the same ones VIII
feel in winter the call of the cas-
chair.
The poetic city people who long t
| get out in the country and enjoy tn
| fragrance of the spring flowers, ar
much disturbed when they do 90 on
and get principally the scent of phos
phate fertilizer.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-04-30
My Dear Father:

MeCL, March "a.
My Dear Father:
/ will write you short letter to-
night and let you know / am feeling
god and hope you and the rest are
the same. | got a place to room
with some people here this week and
| am having a circus talking dutch
with them. They have one child
who is going to English school three
times a week and can speak quite a
little English and / get all the cab
bage | can eat cooked in Dutch STYLE.
The people are afraid of the Ameri-
cans and you had ought to see how
polite they try TO be and they will
give YOU anything they have. You
see this town is for hte French and
there are no Americans allowed here
only those on duty and there are
about 200 in the town and it is a big
town for such few soldiers and we
might as well have little fun as we
have got to STAY here anyway but God
knows / am sick of this old country
and hope can come home soon.
The weather is fairly god here now.
hope you people have an early
sDring, it is so much better for the
farmers. How are the boys and
their families. never get any mail
from them.
Well. / will close for this time
hoping to hear from you soon. Your
loving son,
Pvte. Carl Mr. Werner,
A. p. O. No. 921. A. E. F, France.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-04-30

Born April 25, to Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Irwin, 8 ID. daughter. Both mother
and babe are doing fine.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-04-30
Real
Estate
For s ale

A HOUSE of splendid construction
with modern conveniences at the
corner of Front ana Liberty Sts.,
also good barn on the lot house
has electric lights, gas, city wa
ter, furnace, bathroom and bed
room downstairs; toilet upstairs.
This property is now being Of
fered at very reasonable figure
AN 8 ROOM HOUSE with electric
lights, gas, city water and steam
heat on East Center street. A
bargain at ..............$ 81, $50
GROOM HOUSE in good condi
ticn, with electric lights, gas,
city water, cistern on Harrison
avenue, 1 1-2 lots with this
place: lots of room for garden.
Will accept 5000 payment
down and monthly payments;
Price ................. ,5OV
z ROOM HOUSE with electric
lights, gas, city water and cis-L
tern on Harrison avenue. This
is a bargain for. ..... 81 $50
8 ROOM HOUSE and bathroom
complete, furnace, electric lights,
gas, city water, barn and wood
house, splendid property, on
Pearl street, for ...... .$2,60O
7 ROOM HOUSE with electric
lights, gas, city water and small
barn on Leonard street. Price
1850. ................ S1,2OO
2 HOUSES on Bridge street in
good location, one for $500;
one for ................S 81, 70O
A DOUBLE HOUSE on Harrison
avenue within short distance Of
factories. Property will rent
for $4,000 per month. This is
a good investment. Property
in good condition. For sale at
$1,000
Other Places salso For Sale
GEO. E. WAGNER
Real Estate and Insurance
Phone 81 esq
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-04-30
Clarence.

Carl M. Werner, who is stationed
at Metz. writes as follows to his
father, N. p. Werner, of this city:
Metz, March "a
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-04-30

The poetic city people who long to
get out in the country and enjoy the
fragrance of the spring flowers, are
much disturbed when they do 90 out
and get principally the scent of phos-
phate fertilizer.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-15
SEAB0ARD TERMINALS
DESTROYED BY fire
BIG STRUCTURES SMOKING
PILE OF RUINS.
Trainload of Cotton Consumed
Big Savannah Con-
flagration.

Savannah, Ca, Feb. 15.-The fire in
the Seaboard Air Line terminals on
Hutchinson island, just across the
Savannah river from Savannah,
burned itself out last night. This
morning there is a smoking pile of
ruins extending for something like
five city blocks to be given attention.
The work of clearing away the debris
will begin just as soon as II is pos
sible to handle the burned materials
and remove them in order to start
the rebuilding of the destroyed ware
houses.
1t developed today that trainload
OF Texas and Louisiana cotton sent
hare for export was destroyed during
the fire. This was in the cars which
had been placed for unloading, but
the cotton had not been placed in the
warehouses. The cotton was the
property of the consignors from the
point of shipment. An Investigation
today showed that the pumps on the
property depended upon for fire pre-
vention were not worked TO capacity
yesterday because there was no steam
up to operate them. The electric
pumps were soon put out of COM
mission and were of little value.
No accurate estimate OF the flnan-
cial loss can be made until there is a
checking up Of the property de-
stroyed. The government controlling
the docks there was no insurance on
the wharves or the railroad property
destroyed. The cotton, fertilizers. nj
trates and other property belonging
to private interests, it Is under
stood, were well covered by insurance
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-15
TREATED Him
LIKE A FRIEND
lust as He Most Desired to
Be Treated, Wilson Tells
...a French People.
21 GUNS FIRE SALUTE
No Ceremony Otherwise Than
Handshaking - Eventful
Visit Comes to End.

Brest, Feb. 15.--Iu farewell mes
sage to the French. people before
leaving Brest today, President Will
son said he had been received and
treated as a friend. as he had most
desired to be treated. He added that
he was happy to return to France 70
assist in completing the just settle
ment of the peace conference.
The president arrived In Brest from
Paris at 10:30 o'clock and went direct
to the dock. where he embarked on
a French gunboat, which took him
and his party to the George WaHh~
ington.
The president was received at the
Brest arsenal by Admiral Moreau. Of
the French navy; Gen. Helmick, the
military commander at Brest; Chas.
M. Schwab and civil officials. There
was no ceremony except for hand
shaking and salute OF twenty-ope
guns. which Numbered forth a. soon
as the president embarked on tho
gunboat.
From the railroad siding 20 tho
dock were drawn up a battalion Of
American soldiers and French ma
rine band played the "Star Spangied
Banner" as the gunboat left IL moor
ings. All the ships in the haYpor
displayed the American nag and al
traffic was suspended while the presf-
dents party was transferred to the
George Washington.
A French naval escort, consisting
of the cruiser Conde and several tor
pedo boats. acted as a guard OF honor
for the George Washington. This
escort, with the American battlcship
New Mexico. will accompany the
president out to sea and then return.
The New Mexico had as companions
four American torpedo boats. GEORGES
Leygues. the French minister or ma
rine. and Andre Tardieu. French hieh
commissioner to the United States,
accompanied the president on board
the George Washington TO bid him
good-by.
Franklin d. Roosevelt, Americas.
assistant secretary OF the navy. ar
rived In Brest shortly before tho
president boarded the George Wash
ington.
Boston Plans Wslcon,s.
Boston. Feb. ia welcome awaits
President. Wilson at Boston in-lseep=
ing with the international impor-
tance OF the mission from which he
viii return on Feb. 2s. The compli-
ment paid the city by the chief. exc
cutive aroused instant enthusiasm
by Mayor Peters. to whom the AS
sociated Press dispatches today
brought the first assurance of the
acceptance Of the invitation extended
several weeks ago.
The further announcement that
the president would make a notable
address here promised even more
than had been hoped for. The mayor
and his staff already have arranged
a tentative program. 1t Is anticipated
thousands will flock to Boston from
throughout New England. while dele
cations from Washington and else
where are expected. 1t was thought
likely the governors Of all New Eng
land states and their staffs would
be on hand.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-15
DESTRUCTION oI PRUSSfAN MILITARISM
NECESSARY 81 STAN IlVG NG POINT lOIINNY on PEACE
Disarmament Of World Logically Begins With Germany
Not Proposed Out Of Pettish Desire to Trampe
On COnnuered Foe.

Uyondon Times. Phil. Ledger Cop. Cable.)
Paris, Feb. 14.--The armistice de-
cision continues and from 1t are aris-
ing questions of vital interest to peace
itself. This extension of the scope
and working of armistice terms may
not commend itself entirely to for
mer legal minds, but the arguments
in its favor are extremely weighty.
The German attitude today and the
difficulty of obtaining equality of de-
mobilization among the allies makes
it imperative to settle at once the
general rehabilitation scheme, and in
doing so there will be found oppor-
tunity of starting at once and prac-
tically the great peace work of dis
armament and achieving the great
peace aim for the destruction Of Ger
man militarism-indeed,o of the whole
principle and habit of militarism
throughout the world. In order to
do so it is evidently necessary to
make a start with the destruction Of
German militarism. There are va
yious methods by which this may be
brought about, but before discussing
them it is well to point out that the
proposed action is not the result Of a
purely pettish desire to trample upon
CoilluCtco 0tI ldduy, puI 10 ASdiyb dS
any rate, on the minds of some peo-
pie, due to the urgency of starting
with a real disarmament of the whole
world. The Germans can hardly
complain if the beginning is made
with them in dealing with them.
However. there are certain Difficult
ties which are increasing as Germany
RECEIVERS from her revolutionary dis
orders. She is speaking with a new
voice. but with the old familiar Ian
guage, and the French press has been
quick to take alarm Old little lodges
and old evasions are again being re-
sorted to and the unwillingness OF
the Germans to fulfill the existing
armistice conditions is, perhaps, a
good measure of that peoples sim
cerity.
Tigers Words Realistic.
No one now imagines that Germany
Is now in a position 10 take up arms
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-15
CUBA INVITES CROWDER
TO Give Advice Tn RefornatIon o
IsudiS | avs

amos Laws.
Havana, Cuba, FEB. 15.-Gen. e. H.
Crowder. provost marshal-general OF
the United States, will be invited by
the Cuban government to come to
Cuba to assist In an advisory capacity
in the reformation of this country's s
election laws, IL was announced today
by American Minister William T..
Gonzales.
Minister Gonzales announcement fol-
lows:
Knowing the keen interest felt by
all friends of Cuba in and out OF this
country and knowing the qualification
IL would give them to hear that there
is legitimate execution of such changes
in the election laws and methods in
Cuba as will remove the constant
source of irritation. criticism and NOR
tifcation, 1t is a great satisfaction TO
have the authority OF President Mem
ocal to say that he is determined at the
beginning OF the next session OF con-
gress TO again urge such amendments
OF the election laws and census revis-
ion as will enable honest elections TO
be held; and that because OF the
change Of the personnel of the congress,
together with his determination 10
press this question with the greatest
vigor, he is most hopeful of an early
and successful issue.
II am further authorized TO say
that, as the existing election laws OF
Cuba were drawn partly under the di
rection OF that eminent lawyer and
devoted friend of Cuba. MaJ.-Gen.
r. H. Crowder, who was so signally
successful as provost-marshal-ge
eral OF the United States in providing
for and securing the registration OF
men for a great American army. Pres
dent Menocol has determined to in
vite General Crowder to come to Cuba
at an early date TO advise and give
the government in Cuba the benefit OF
his experience and ability in suggest
ing such amendments to the election
laws OF Cuba as will meet the needs
OF the present and future"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-15
BUTTE STRIKE FAILS
Force of Radicals Spsnt-l. w. W.s
Not Supported.

Butte, Mont, Feb. 15.-Witn a
number of unions refusing rurther to
strike or to walk out IN support of
the /. w. W., an Independent strike.
called as a general protest to a
dollar day cut in wages, the in
tended tie-up of Butte apepars TO be
a failure today and The force of the
radical element seems spent.
The workmen's unon, cooks. wait
ers, and mattresses and other hotel
and restaurant workers, together with
the boilermakers' union, refused to
act in support of the striking inde-
pendents and ]. w. Y. Although the
engineers union is takeng a rereren-
dunn vote today on The issue, persons
close to the union members believe
the vote will be against supporting
the radicals. Thers have been no
disorders of consequence IN the past
two days and there is no likelihood
now, according to naj.-Gen. John S.
Morrison, commander of the western
department of the army, that martial
law will be necessary. Maj. Gen.
Morrison is here investigating the
situation.
Street car traffic is still paralyzed
and a great MANI mines are still
crippled.
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again against the allies, but Clemen-
ceau's realistic words to the Ameri-
can press have been received with
the greatest satisfaction here and
doubtless today it may findSthat le-
galist objections to strengthening the
armistice have been overcome. Fur
ther proof that Germany is out upon
a blackmail campaign is found today
In a conversation published in the
Matin between the allied officer and
the present German minister of for
eign affairs. The minister says
France endeavors to profit by the ar
mistice conditions and face Germany
in the final peace negotiations with
fait accompli, and II the Germans are
given desire for revenge thereby
that desire will never leave them.
Weapon Found by Allies.
1t is against such tactics that the
allies have today to find a weapon.
While it can hardly be argued that
Germany has real and properly Or
ganized army of several million men
at her disposal, she nevertheless has
the possibility of creating a military
force with which to exact better
terms at the conference than those
Just terms that the allies intend for
France. In order to meet this possi-
bility it will probably be decided to
fix the number of divisions Germany
will be allowed to maintain at per-
haps twenty-five and to ask OF the
Germans that they shall hand over
all material not necessary for the
proper equipment OF such an army.
Already an inquiry has been made of
Germany as to the amount of war
material she has in her possession.
II is reported that the naval condi-
tions in the armistice may also indi-
cate the limits of German naval
power after peace has been con-
cluded. From conversation taking
place between the powers whose To-
cal interests are at variance. IT is
satisfactory to record reports show
ing Italy and Greece making good
headway towards a settlement of
their differences both in Asia Minor
and the islands.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-15

OF fact, no great nation was enthu-
iastic over the prospect of an inter
national body working like a med
ieval pope, superior to the state.
Neither the United States, Great
Britain nor France, was ready to SUR
render a particle of state indepen-
dence or constitutional rights.
Newspaper comment today shows
that the experts who imagined that
President Wilson came 10 Europe to
found modern eutopia now admit
he leaves behind him a highly prac-
tical, simple, and workable scheme
which requires little amendment be-
fore Il goes into actual effect.
As it stands, the draft reports the
unanimous judgment OF fourteen ma
tions: United States, British Empire,
France, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Bra
zil, China. Czecho- -Slovakia. Greece.
POLAND, Portugal, Rumania and Ser
via.
In leaving the draft in the hands
OF the peace conference yesterday
President Wilson uttered a frank
warning against any attempt 10
clothe what is really a simple cove-
nant with heavy wrappings and the
ueGD6SL 1IllpItsclOn was iciI OH CNCAA
one who listened to his eloquent rec
ommendation for the acceptance OF
the draft with the least possible
change. He reminded the delegates
that they represented 1.2Oe.00o,00e
peoples and that it is the opinion OF
these peoples that they had to
satisfy.
Arrangements have been made
whereby the subcommittee on re-
sponsibility for the war and yiola-
tions of the sales OF war viii meet
twice weekly, it is officially announ-
ced.
4. New York Makes Preparations
New York. Feb. 15.-Military and
naval authorities at the port of de-
barkation In Hoboken are preparing
for the arrival here OF the steamship
George Washington. carrying Presi-
dent Wilson and his official party.
consisting of 31e members. together
with several thousand troops. Def
mite announcement of the vessels
port of arrival is expected by wire
less within a few days. but local au-
thorities pointed out that this was
the ships home port" and that the
indications were that the presidents
party would land here.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-15
THIRD PLENARY SESSION
PROVED HISTORIC HOUR
President Wilson Presented Striking Figure as
J He Expounded Merits Of World Peace Cove
nant- Warned the Delegates Against
Exploitation of Helpless People,"

Paris Feb. 15With Fridays plenary of the peace
concluded the newyframed the
league Of nations discussed President
night for way back the United States
Wilson accompanied him.
When the peace conference delegates assembled
gn Office Friday afternoon there feeling among
historic had arrived the third penary
the conferences and there the setting
tnguished and solemn dignity that previous
gatherings of the allied delegations. ~ft 49,
President Wilson presented striking picture stood
before the delegates read
He spoke calm tome without gesture emphasis
twice when he referred armed forces the
and to exploitation of helpless people, There ring
when he uttered these warnings which have brought
but for the staid procedure Of the conference which
forbids all demonstrations.
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purpose. I am happy to say that I
am to return to assist with all my
heart In completing the just settle
ments which the peace conference is
seeking and ! shall carry with me
during my absence very happy mem
ories Of the two months I have spent
here.
T have been privileged to see here
Ut first hand what my sympathies
have already conceived--the suffer-
ings and problems of France--and
every day has deepened my interest
In the solution of the grave questions
upon whose proper solution the fu-
ture prosperity of France and her
associates and the whole world de-
pend. May not leave my warm and
affectionate farewell greetings"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-15
GEORGIA PROTESTS
TeIephons Rates Violate Stat. Rights,


Atlanta, Ga, Feb. IA spirited
protest charging that federal fixing of
intrastate telephone rates in Georgia
is a violation of the constitution and
direct disregard for states rights, has
been sent by the Georgia railroad com
mission to Postmaster-General Burle-
son, who instituted a new schedule OF
rates in Georgia in January.
The commission ordered also that
Judge Hines, its legal counsel, inter-
vene in behalf Of Georgia in test case
TO be instituted in some other state to
be decided upon later.
The telephone companies themselves
were freed of all blame. the commits
sion recognizing the merits of their
argument that they are operating I'M
der supervision of Mr.. Burleson and
that they have no other alternative than
to obey any orders coming from Wash
ington,
In the opinion of the commission. Mfr.
Burleson's tactics have brought about
4 revulsion Of feeling on the part of
the public against all government con-
troll.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-15
DAKOTA CALLS HINES
Will Explain continuanee to Collect
Rates

Bismarck. n. d., Feb. 15.-Direc-
tor-general of Railroads Walker d.
Hines. Is summoned by order Of the
supreme court of North Dakota, filed
today, to appear Feb. % and show
cause why he did not desist from
collecting in this state freight rates
more than IS per cent and passen-
ger rates one-half cent per mile in
excess OF schedules filed with the
railway commission by the variods
railroads operating in this state.