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by an over-issue of bank notes Rus
STA. Austria and Saxony soon followed.
Prussia issued its first paper currency
in 1905, under Baron Won Stein.
Among all European countries
France had the worst experience with
paper money. John Law had already
by his manipulations brought it into
discredit, but the revolutionary gov
eminent capped the climax of abuse.
The landed possessions of the aristoc-
racy were to be confiscated and sold,
but since the sales progressed slowly
and the republican convention needed
money it was decided to issue state
bonds. so-cailed ''assignats." to the
value of the estates to be sold. Thus
the confiscated lands were to be the
security for the "assignats' issued.
But q revolution swallows immense
sums of money and the government was
soon compelled to issue more and more
of these ''assignats," until their vol
rme exceeded by far the value of
the confiscated property. Whenever
money was lacking "assignats" were
printed, and since they were easily
counterfeited the government soon had
many helpers in the paper money man
ufacture. The Englishmen were esee-
cially Industrious in this line, and the
combined efforts of government and
counterfeiters soon brought the total
of circulating "assignats" to the in
credible sum of 100000. OoO. 900 francs
Then came the unavoidable reaction.
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newspaper. John Smith wants to have
a consulate in China, which will pay
a DO 1t So 900 per annum, because he has
never been abroad and wants the gov
eminent to pay his expenses He has
made some stump speeches, and never
thinks that stump speaking and diplo-
macy are somewhat different Tom
Brown wants a place in the pension Of
fee because he is old soldier, never
stopping to think that the pension Of
fee clerks are trained in pension law.
All of these aspirants may be polit-
icalIy entitled to some official recogni-
ton. but not the places which they have
picked out, and yet they will be angry
if they don't get exactly what they de-
mand. The clerkships at Washington
are graded and receive the following
salaries: First class, $1,000; second
class, 81 400; third class, 81 600; fourth
class. 81 500. The first-class clerk re-
ceives the lowest salary and the fourth
class clerk the highest salary. On one
occasion a congressman secured an APP
pointment for a constituent to a fourth
class clerkship. When he told the p
plicant that he had secured a fourth
class position for him. the constituent
Indignantly declared that if he could
not get a first-class clerkship he
wouldn't accept anything. The con-
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France was flooded with worthless pa
per money; the government was una BILE
to redeem the ''assignats." While the
latter were rapidly losing their value,
tn, prices of all kinds of goods were
increasing in proportion, and it was not
long before the ''assignats' were en-
tirely worthless. Nobody was willing
to take them, and the consequence was
that thousands of families were beg
CARED.
Not quite as badly the French,
but badly enough, Jared the Austrians.
The Napoleonic wars had thrown the
empire deeply in debt and the tempting
paper money was resorted to by the
government in its attempt to get out
OF it's financial troubles. The munufac-
ture of the fiimsy currency assumed gil
gantic proportions. and IN 1911 the
value of the paper notes had decreased
to such an extent that 1.S0O pal per gull
dens We're equal in value to 100 guldens
in silver. The amount of paper cur
rcncy in circulation at that time was
,.06O. DOC, 900 guldens. and since the gov
eminent saw the impossibility of ever
redeeming its notes at par it resorted to
compulsory adjustment with its
creditors. The treasury printed So
called redemption notes." with which
the old paper currency was redeemed
on basis of paying one gulden IN re-
demption notes for five guldens of old
paper currency.
The history. of the United States
with paper currency during the times
following the civil war is of too recent
date and too well known to need reca-
pituiation. The present system of
paper currency in all civilized countries
rests on a solid basis. and conditions
like those related above are not apt to
prevail again.
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step was taken which led to the estab
lishment of paper currency in the most
modern and civilized countries of the
western world.
The evolution of the crude leather
notes of the ante-Christian era to the
artistic bank notes of the present was
a gradual one, and real paper money
was not issued until about the year 1000
A. D. Again it was Chinese treasury
official who conceived the happy
thought to supplant the heavy metal cur
rency and the cumbersome leather
pieces by printe ed pa per slips, which were
called 'Tchitsi." They were issued in
large mum bers. and may be regarded as
the first real paper money. AT d later
period new notes called "Kiao-tsu
were issued, which had limited time
of circulation, usually three years. after
which they were redeemed by the'gor-
eminent and destroyed. The people in
general did not take kindly to this pa
per money, and many refused to eN-
change their good metal for the sus-
picious paper slips. Then the govern
ment simply printed the following
legend on the face of it's notes: 1T is
ordered that paper money with the i'm
Peral seal is to be taken as legal tender,
the same as copper. Whosoever refuses
to obey will be beheaded."
This was plain and had the desired
effect. as nobody valued his copper
quite as highly as his head. Thus paper
currency came into general circulation.
and China has the honor of it's inven-
ton.
During the period the 'K:ao-tsu''
was in circulation naturally manv of
the notes were destroyed by accident,
or lost through the carelessness of hold
ers, resulting in large profits to the
government. But as the dis -overy of
new gold fields always draws IA crowd
OF Adventures who want to share in
the profits of the discovery. the
crafty tribe of counterfeiters soon
sprang up 20 share the profits of the
government. What the go,ernms IN t
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
A Bird That Is Becoming a Rarity in
England.

A Bird That Is Becoming a Rarity in
England.
The wide domains. the large timber,
and the ancient families survive, but
the raven has vanished. 1t occasional
ly takes Il young rabbit. But the human
ravens of Somerset-to wit. the men and
boys who have as little right to the rab-
bits-elo the same 1 do not suppose
that in this way fewer than 10000 to
10000 rabbits are annually picked up"
or "poached''-if anyone likes that word
better-in the country. Probably a
larger number. The existence of u pair
of rabbits on an estate of 10000, 2o, 900
or 10000 acres would not add much to
the loss. No doubt the raven kills
other creatures that are preserved for
sport, but it does not appear that its
determination has improved things in
Somerset.
Thirty years ago, when black game
was more plentiful than it is now, the
raven was abundant on Exmoor and the
Quantocks. The old head keeper on the
forest of Exmoor told me that when
he took the place, 25 years ago, ravens.
carrion crows, bUzzards, and hawks of
various kinds. were very abundant, and
that the war he had waged against then,
for quarter of IL century had well-nigh
eNtermlnated all these species he ha1
kept a careful record of all birds killed.
noting the species in every case. he
was paid for all. but the reward varied.
the largest sum being given for thu
largest birds-ravens and buZza rfls
His book shows that one year, % years
ago. he was paid for 81 ravens shot and
trapped. After that the number an
nually diminished rapidly. and for sew
eral years past not one raven had been
Magazine.
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MY voice." said the one in whose
heart the fires of patriotism burned,
'.my voice is for war"
And / suppose that in case OF actual
hostilities it would be your voice you
would send" said the desiccated cynlc
mo. In such a contingency would
send the voice of my wife"
The other was also married to mu-
steal woman, and his sympathy. though
not outspoken, was expressed by an
eloquent glance.-Indianapoli Jour
nal.
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printers could do, private printers could
also do. and it was not long before good
limitations of the government nc: es
were in circulation. China can. there
fore. not only boast of the first paper
currency but also of the first bank note
counterfeiters. who caused the Celcs-
tial government no end of trouble long
before Europe ever knew of the in. en-
ton.
Centuries passed before European
states established paper cnrrenc:es.
Emperor Frederick II. issued during he
siege of Faenza leather money TO pay
ms soldiers, and the city of Le:den
coined forms of strawboari in ,574.
Russia at one time also ISSUED leairer
rubIes. but all this money ser-ed only
as a temporary substitute for ihe metal
currency during times of WAR.
The first real paper money - Europe
was issued in Sweden. The .inanc:er.
John Palmstruck. received in The year
1856 from the Swedish government the
permission to issue bank notes and FIVE
years later the Bank of Stock hnim
gave out its first transport slips"
hich were printed on stroag card
board. as the government had no Con-
fidence in the fiimsier material of pa
per. This cardboa rd money had the
advantage of being more durable ti.an
paper money. but ills cumbersonents
lid not make it much preferable to he
metal currency The transport slips"
were printed in plain letters and the
signatures and numbers were written
by hand
The example of Sweden was followed
in 1894 by the Bank of EngIa nd: in I695
by Norway: I113 by Denmark. IT'S by
France. in which country the Scotch
man. John Law. established state
oank and created the first great panic
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
a P.vchoIor,c.I cure

The small boy had been requested to
do some errands, but insisted that ne
was feeling badly. As the family ply
stefan happened to call he felt the boy 5
pulse and looked at his tongue, ana
said:
You had better make good strong
mustard plaster"
The boy looked depressed and left the
room.
Where shall I apply the plaster"
asked the mother.
Don't apply it at all. He'll get well
before that stage of the treatment is
reached. Wa hington Star.
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who treat them ill may have cause to
that hell hath no fury like wora n
=s1sfrsed. but the office seeker who is
:srarnned after having rendered good
political service is even worse lie
ssf<esads his days and nights during the
<Srn with the man on whom he de-
E.-Eaded to further his interests.
The men who have aided successful
candidates in their nominating con
~esnSious this year. or who aided sena-
=akre=zdy looking forward to the flesh
ysa<x and picking out the places which
Ez<y will solicit. If their man secures
=s@ election to the presidency. The po-
FHExi workers in the cities. villages
=zzsd on the farms. who are to-day work
Ing like beavers for the success of their
YzfrSy candidates. are looking after
=zEs1se-thing for themselves. and in many
Czsrs it is already understood by the
congressional candidates that certa. IN
fellows shall have the post offices. and
OTHERS shall have government employ
matte service.
Tke Office seekers never think of their
qualifications or lack thereof for the
Positions to which they aspire. John
Do demands that he be made RECEIVER
<sE public moneys at some land office
because he got several fellows drunk
ON election day and kept them away
froa. the polls in u close district. Rich,
z<rd Foe says that he wants TIC be post
master because he edits counrr,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
DIRsuaded.

Husband-My dear, L want to ask you
one favor before you go Off on that long
visit.
Wife-A thousand. my love. What is
it?
Don't try to put the house in order
before you leave"
1t isn't hard work"
perhaps not; but think of the eS-
pense of telegraphing to you every time
/ want to find anything. -Pearson's
Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
Willxboy Rexenxed.

II have no USE" scornfully exclaimed
a bIoomer girl, for a youth who parts
his hair in the middle"
"And 1 have no USE" replied Willy
boy, with more spirit than he had
shown for 81 years, flor a young wom-
an who parts her clothes that way"
And he gazed at her neither trimmings
until she nearly chol<ed with indigna-
ton and lodged behind table. Willy
boy was reyenged.-Buffalo Express.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
A RestfuI Accident.

Jaspar-What has happened to Bush
boy? He used to be always bustling
around and now l see him sitting on his
veranda all day.
Jumpup-His inventiveness got him
into trouble. He patched a cane-bot-
tom chair with porous plaster and
now he is trying to wear it off.-N. y.
Truth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
Ii Depends

"Dah's good deal dependin' on de
way er man applies is inergies." said
Uncle Eben- DE bass drummer often
uses up mob muscle on one chune dan
de fust fiddler does on half dozen.--
Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
A Wise Man.

Stonnder-Why do you always take
the poorest seat in car when you en-
ter it, whether the car is empty or
not?
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS if I take the best,
some woman will be sure to come and
stand in from. of me until common Do
likeness forces me to offer it to her.
Harlem Life
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
Reason to R.member II

Before we were married, Henry. you
used to bring nc pound of candy
every evening"
Il haven't forgotten it. Amanda BY
the way. dear. i.aii your last dental
bill this morning. 1t was 4T.5o-"-Chi-
cagO Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
Not Grace

You say that Deacon Smatters was
not ut church this morning? I wonder
if it is possible that he can have fallen
from grace?"
NO: l understand that he fell from
his bicycle and broke his nose. "-Cleve-
land Leader.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
rhe Joy, of Chndnooa.

Jimmy-ssay. LET'S sAsipe the sign or
that stoop that's been painted.
Tommy-What do you want with the
sign?
Jimmy-Don't want the sign Want
to see people brush against the stoop.--
y. " World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24

is n good shot isn't he

Dunn is Il good shot, isn't hep
every good. We were practicing
with our guns at my country place the
other day, and he hit the bulPs-eye the
first time
VERY clever"
Eyes; but he had to pay for the bull. :"
-Tit-Rits
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24

Mrs. CawkerStas she and her husband
leave the concert har)-Nasn't the
music perefectly Intoxicating?
MIR. Cawker-It was long enough to
be Intoxicating.
What has its length to do with it %
THE longer il is. the more bars, you
Ow"-Detr oit Free Press
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24

Dey tells me in de country dat success In
deshere days
Depen's heap whut yoh goes an IN
dertakeS ter raise.
An lots er young mems Ewinter meet wifi
trouble, sho's yer born.
A-raisin' OBJ de ante when dey should be
Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
Not Their own. However

Travelling Tank tell We. I'd like to
be doctor.
Bumm DeWay-Why-ca ye'd be
around bottles most of the time?
Travelling TaDk-No, the doctor can
take life so easy. see!-Brooklyn Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24

THAT man in the next fat calls his
lively wife blossom
Great Scott. how inappropriate"
What ma kes you say sol?
blossoms shut up when the sun goes
t,own.-'-Chicago Record-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
Very Popular.

Very Popular.
Gus De Smith is always Dragging
about his popularity.
Il am getting to be more popula r
every day. Another man asked me for
my autograph to-day"
Had to sign a note for last month
rent, I suppose" remarked a friend,
cynically.-Texas Sitter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
Table Ernuueefe
-cStauant1-

Traveller Tin western restaurant)-
There's a hair in this soup
Waiter Gmperious)-WeH. We might
know better n to lean y'r head fag
over wen We eat.-N. " Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
Ma Knows Her Business.

Standardization, Master Thomp-
son, tell me the denominations into
which the money of the United King
dom is divided.
Master Thompson-Don't know.
Schoolteacher-Don' you know how
the money your father brings home
every Saturday night is divided?
Master Thompson-'Tain't divided:
mother takes it all.-Tit-Bits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
He Knew lsetter.

Dick WelIoff-f a fellow hasn't any
thing he can't lose anything. you
know.
Jack Poorfellow-Don't you believe
it. I've just been Tilted by a girl worth
a quarter of a million.-ToWn Topics
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24

The wages of sin is DEATH quoted
the preacher.
If that is the case" remarked Afr.
Grumps, soto voce, there is a great
delay in paying off some people know"
". Y. Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
She Was Not Alone.

Little Miss Michel
Was riding her cycle
Along a new street. feeling gay.
On a sharp piece of wire
She punctured a tire
And she had to walk home, sad to say.
IN. Y. Truth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24

Cardinal Gibbons has conferred or
ders on a number of stusieut< AZ ST
Mary-s college, Emmitsburg-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
Tho Only Gle.m OF Char,t.

The Only CLEAN of Charity.
How did the critics treat Jingoli's
muster"
Tim. Well. the kindest thing thew
said about it was that it was not orig
incL Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24

Weary Watkins-Ain't you afraid of
having 'pendicitis?
Mosley Wraggs-No. Why?
Weary Watkins-Thought maybe you
were; you're looking so seedy.''-N- Y.
Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
THERE ARE OTHERS.
policy

Mr.. Cutecus-An insurance policy
saved my life opce.
Mr. Smiles-How was that?
Mr.. Cutecus-By paying for it avoid
cd being talked to death by the agent
Up-to-Date.
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VANISHING OF THE RAVEN.

SIGMUND KRAUSZ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-16

in the primary department, 10 Misses
Emily Grayatt, Emily Hutcheson, Nan
ME Montague. Maude Goodman, Juila
Bedford. Matte Lambert, Bessie Koun-
tree. Matte Rose, Bessie bucNe, mare
Cranz
Ribbons for scholarship were awarded 10
those who had passed all their exanina-
lions and made a high average IN inc
daily marks during the session
The following young ladies received ms
distinction. Misses Lyell. Marshall, aod
SkiDWith: Misses Hattie and Mabel Sycle,
James. Cox, Delaney. Blanche Jones
Kearney Rosa Phillips, Rcit. Rosen-
baum. Robertson. Baird. Katie Jones.
B0wc. Barclay. Liehtf9ot. and Goodman :
Misses Ashburner Elsie Cranz. and Page;
Misses Gravatt. Hu'chcson, Mamie Mon
tague. Maude Goodman BEDFORD. Rouu-
tree. Rose. Lucke. Marie Cranz.
Two medals only ate awarded I'm the
school-one in the senior and one in the
Junior class for the best essay. The de-
cislon Is made by a committee outside Of
the school
Miss Helena LEROY received II IN tfe
senior class. and Miss Rosa Phillips IN
the junior while honorable mention was
made by the committee OF essays sent
n by Misses Margaret Montague. Clare
Berne, and Eyely Bridges The school
has one fuil graduate IN Engllsh-Miss
A. r. Lyell. she was selected by her
schoolmates 10 write the valedictOry ad-
dress. which she read simply and touch
ingly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-16
THE SERVICE OF GOD
APOSTOLIC CHURCH IN FULTON
DEDICATED SUNDAY MORNING.
Rev. nr. Daugbcrty breaches the
sermon and Historical sketch IL
Reformation Not Accepted.

Rev. John W. Daughertys. new house
OF worship, the Apostolic church, wac
dedicated Sunday morning with impress
slve services. The pastor preached the
sermon for the occasion. The text was
from the third chapter OF Ephesians'
verses %. q. and p.
The sermon was forciblo one, and
especially appropriate.
At the conclusion of the discourse, Mr
Betancourt read a brief and interesting
historical sketch Of the causes which led
10 the formation OF the Apostolic church
on the 4th Of March last-thrce months
and ten days ago-and also gave a his
tory Of the society since that time.
Rev. J. w. Dausherty then read
paper defeating the Apostolic church
building Of the city OF Richmond, Va,
wholly 30 Gods service and declaring
that there shall never be any entertain
ment Of a worldly nature permitted
within its walls. ana also That the seats
should be forever free.
After singing and prayer the congrega-
ton dispersed.
At the beginning Of the service, an
application for church membership was
read from Rev. George Armcr Fair ana
WIFE and they were accepted. Mr.. Fair
IS now In Brooklyn. y. w. speaking
in the interest OF South American mis-
sons, whittier he ana Mrs. Fair VIII
soon 90 as missionaries Of the Apostolic
church This church has I'm less than
four months, built their new house seat
ing 100 people. and four persons con-
nected with IL have gone. or will 60 TO
foreign fields as missionarics. Sunday
night a tremendous cOngregato assem-
bied frem every part Of the city and
Manchester.
THE BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
AT the monthly meeting Of the Baptist
Sunday-SchoOl Association. held 1T the
Calvary church Sunday Pre-, ident r. H..
Elicit occupied the chair The principal
speaker was Professor {. II. Winston.
who delivered one of his Characteristic
addresses to SYnday-school scholars. he
was followed by Mr. Il. w. Powe-s who
made a short talk. The next meeting Will
occur at HowarIs Grove church.
Following Is a recapitulation Of the re-
ports from the various schools for May:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-16
MISS DANIELS SCHOOL.
Closing Exercises-Awnrd of Medals
and Certificates.

The closing exercises of Miss Daniers
school took place on yesterday at half
past 10 a. NJ
Certificates were awarded TO all who had
passed examinations In any study, as
follows;
In the senior class-Misses Clare
Beirne. Louise Lucke Sue Skipwith.
Emmy Marshall, Myra Jones. and A.
Il. Lyell.
In junior class-First division; Misses
Hattie and Mabel Sycle. Mary James,
Evelyn Bridges. Marguerite Warwick,
Ellie Carmichael. Bette Christian. Kath-
crime Cox Mary Delaney, Clara Cox.
Blanche Jones. Essie klrsh, Rosa Phillips.
Mary kearney. Lou Reid. Isabel Taylor.
Courine RoSenbaun, Ellen Robertson.
Second division; Misses Nettie Baird.
Katie Jones' Emma Bowe. Eleanor Bar
clay. Marie Lightfoot. Edna Goodman.
juliet aud Mary Waddill. Sadie and Wal
Ter Jeffrles
In the intermediate class, TO Misses
Violet AshburDer. Elsie Cranz. Ivey Mon
tague Mary Page. Matte Smith. Ethel
bedford Lucy Mason. and Essie Phillips.