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The record-union., 1896-02-08
LIVELY DAY In THE House.
Representative TalOert Of South Carolina
Charged With Treason.
The Matter Finally smoothed Over
After Heated Debate.

Senator Frye of Maine Chosen Presi-
dent Pro Tenn. OF the senate-Allen
Pop) of Nebraska Addresses the
Senate on the Monroe Doctrine,
Declaring That the United States
Must be the Exclusive Judge of
when 1t is to be Applied.
The record-union., 1896-02-08
VENEZUELAN BOUNDARY.
The United States Commissioners Hold
Another Meeting at Washington.
Awaiting Documents From the South
ern Republic.

All Bids for Bonds Under I1O.6s77
Rejected by the Treasury Depart
ment, There Being an Aggregate of
Over sixty-six Millions Bid at
Higher Figures, and Thirty-Three
Millions at the Above Figure, the
Latter by the Morgan Syndicate.
The record-union., 1896-02-08
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Report Of the Board Of Engineers Which
Investigated the Subject.
Will Cost Over One Hundred and
Thirty-Three Million Dollars.

The Heavy Rainfall Which Prevails
There One of the Most Serious
Problems Affecting the Design and
Construction OF the Canal system at
the Present 1Ime-The Matter of
Procuring Labvr Another Serious
Question.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
INSPECTION
To Be Made of the Mississippi
River in November.
The River Commission, Which Has
Been Holding Sessions at New York,
Adjourns Until After the Election-They
Recommend That S4,5Oo.ooo Be Ex-
pended Between the Northern Boun-
Diary of Kentucky and the Mouth.

NEW YORK, June 23.-The Missis
sippi river commission which has beer
holding meetings for the last week ir
this city, adjourned Monday not to
meet again until few days after the
election in November, probably about
the Sth of the month, on board the
steamer Mississippi At that time the
commission, in conjunction with the
rivers and harbors commission of til
house of representatives, will make 6
low water inspection of the river.
AT the meeting Monday morning, the
commission decided to recommend tha'
4,5O0, 900 of the So, 9,000,o 900 that was APP
propriated by congress should go to
the building of levecs along the banks
of the river between the northern
boundary of Kentucky and the mouth
of the river OF this amount, it was
recommended that S2,250,OO0 be spent
during the first two years, and the re-
maindcr between then and June so,
1900 The other half of the appropria
ton will be recommended for cXpendi
turc in accordance with, the original
bill for dredging and the other ex
penscs enumerated in the bill
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
TO SRlNG SUI.
BlackIisted Railroad Men viii Sue the
Railway Companies for Damage.

Blacklisted Railroad Men Will Sue the
Railway Companies for Damage.
CHICAGO, June 23.-Eighty railroad
workmen have made atiidavits and
turned evidence in their possession into
the hands of attorneys, and next We'd
nesday suits aggregating hundreds of
thousands of dollars for damages will
be filed in the circuit and superior
courts against almost every railroad
corporation having terminals or offices
in Chicago.
The railroad men assert they were
blacIlisted by the railroads on account
of their connection with the American
Railway union strike of 1894, and their
failure to secure employment under
their own names after telling the truth
concerning their acts and occupation
at the time of the great boycott, they
consider evidences of blacllisting. In
many instances the refusal to employ
will be used as evidence to prove a
blacklisting conspiracy between the
roads.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
FAVOR ANNEXATION.
The Cubans Desire Their Island to BE Par
of the United States.

OF the United states.
QUARANTINE, 5. L., June 23.-Mr.
VIM. Ryan, of Richmond, collector OF
internal revenue for the eastern dis.
trlct of Virginia, who has been visiting
friends in Cuba. was passenger on the
Ward line steamer Iumuri, which ar
rived Monday Along with a number
of other passengers from the
tropical zone. he is quarantined at
Hoffman Island, but will be released
Tuesday morning. Mr.. Ryan says the
Cubans are more clamorous than ever
for annexation to the United States. and
that while few representative men of
the island express some doubt as to
the possibilities of annexation, the
great majority regard such a thing as
one practical and desirable for both
the United States and Cuba as the one
solution of the situation. Sooner or
later, the Cubans say, annexation must
surely be accomplished. The members
of the autonomist party no longer dis
cuss autonomy or home rule under the
Spanish flag. They seem to be the
chief agitators for American anncXa-
tiOn
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
ON BRITISH TERRITORY
The Commander of a Spanish Warship At
tempts to Kidnap Cuban.

The Commander of a Spanish Warshlp At
tempts to Kidnap a Cuban.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 23.-It is
reported here that the commander of a
Spanish warship attempted few days
ago to commit high-handed outrage
on British territory. A party from the
warship landed at Dry Harbor and
attempted TO kidnap Cuban re-
siding there who is prominently
connected with the insurrection in
Cuba. The attempt failed and the Gu
ban appealed to the British authorities
for protection, which was granted. "A
mum ber of armed policemen are now
patrolling in the vicinity of the Gu.
bans house. They are instructed. tc
prevent by all means, any attempt tc
carry off the man the Spaniards are SC
dcsirous of getting hold of.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
Come In and See Us
CannOladlng
'Hig!l Prices. :

They have got to DROP and STAY
DROPPED. Those who enter into com
petition with us say Goodbye to large
profits and be satisfied with a low
margin.
We are known as the Peoples Friend
and the PATRIOTIC PRICE MAKERS,
and we give to every citizen the right
and power to obtain good goods cheap.
Do not be deceived by any misrepre-
sentations, but keep the fact in mind
Our Prices are the Lowest.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
Cleveland Excursions.

On account of Fourth of July Holiday the G.
q al. Ry. will sell excursion tickets to all
points In Q. p. G. territory 200 miles or less
from starting point at one fare for the round
trip good returning until July 9th.
On account of the Y. P. s. of @. E. at Wash
ington, u. ", the u & M Ry. CO. will sell ex-
cursion tickets on July 4th, 9th and 7th at one
fare for the round trip good returning until
July 10Th and subject to an extension of limit
until July 3lst.
For further Information call on @. g. M. Ry.
Ticket Agents or address f.. w. Page, G. p. A.,
Cambridge, o.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
The Hannas at Newport.

NEWPORT, r. l., June 23.-Mr. and
Mrs. Mark A. Hanna, who have been
guests at the New Cliffs hotel for the
past two seasons, are expected at the
same hotel early in August They en-
gagged apartments early in the season.
II is expected that Gov. and Mrs. Nc
Kinley will be guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hanna during the season.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
BANK ROBBERY.
The Cashier Held Up and Relieved of One
Thousand Dollars,

CREEDE, Col, June 23.-The Miners
bank was robbed at noon Monday by
an unknown man who slipped into the
room by private entrance and covered
the cashier with a revolver before that
official was aware that any one was in
the bank. The robbcr with his revolv-
er in hand, walked over to the money
drawer and transferred all the bills to
his coat pocket. Then, backing out,
he slipped through an alley and disap-
peared. Cashier Barnhardt quickly
gave the alarm, but the robbcr was not
snnn anain
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
nuckIen,s Am Gu salye

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Cbapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price rs cents per box.
For sale by w. Fl. Styer.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

One lot of Organdie Lawns going at
915c, worth 15c. 10 pieces Fine White
Goods going at &c yard, worth 17c.
Cream Point Lace Collars at l9c,
should be SOC. Hem Stitched Handker-
chiefs at sc, and l0c for Embroidered
Patterns.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
HANG ON TO YOUR DOLLAR
until you've seen our stock

There is no end to your run of luck
while buying from our stock. You
don't get third or half but you get a
whole value here, and you will be ac-
corded welcome whenever you pay us
a visit and guaranteed bargain in ey-
cry purchase.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS.

Stehles Addition; 25 acres plated. Easy of
access by Trolley or otherwise. Lots so by l5C
Building; see plat, learn prices and terms. Nc
equal in Ohio as a hilltop view 10 minutes
walk from the business part OF the City. Also
other CITY property for sale cheap Call at
Room 5, Law Building.
J. d. PAYNE, Special Agent
r. STEHLE, Marietta, o.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
Texas Democratic Convention.

AUSTIN, Tex, June 23.-The state
democratic convention to elect dele
gates to the national convention meets
Tuesday and the indications are that
there will be hot fight in the free sill
yer ranks over the delegates from the
state at large. The convention will
undoubtedly be dominated by the free
silver element.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

Belts for Ladies and Gents.-We show
the best values obtainab bic, and some
pretty novelties this week.
Mems all Leather Belts for 25c, worth
everywhere from 10 to soc.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

The last call on the BIG BROOM and
TEA DEAL-One pound choice tea,
regular price 65c and one broom, regu-
lar zoe quality, all for SOC. IT'S A
HUMMER,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
SHIRT WAISTS.

Our announcement last week caused
rush for this department. A few left
for this week. We say they are the
best values we ever had in them.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

One lot Children's Sailor Hats at 10c
and 19c worth 25 and 35c.
Mems and Boys Hats at sc, 10c, 15c to
25c. All bargains.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

Our stock of Perfumery is up-to-date
in odors and style. Triple Extracts,
White Rose, Lily of the Valley, Golden
Rod, New Mown Hay, Ylang, Ylang, &c.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
Real Est ate for Sale.

GEO. B. SUNDERLAND, 23l SECOND STREET, oP
PosITE UNION DEPOT.
Houses on Front street sl,7OO, 1880, 1000
2, 500, 81 q.
Second street 81, 700, 1900.
II Room House below Butler street %, 600.
Third street, Houses, $1,000, 1900 1900
! 500, 1900, 1900. ~
Fourth street q, 900. 800, 2,soo 5000
Fifth street $500, 1900, 5000.
Sixth street 81 800, 1000, 1900. M
Warren street 500, 500, 900, 1,lO0
Fine Brick House, si.2o0 lot $50 by $50.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

Buttons.-A special lot of Steel Point
Patterns at 80, 35 and 3sc, worth 80 and
roc. Large Pearl Buttons at 10 and 25c,
worth 25 and SOC
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

Come to the Only Bargain Store in
the City. Hundreds of Bargains daily
offered TO our customers. Come now
and get them, they are for you.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

1900 yards, assorted colors, all silk
Baby Ribbon at 1c yard. Low prices
on Silk Ribbon from No. to No. 60 for
Dress and Hat Trimmings.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

New Idea Patterns equal to the best
only 10 cents.
Nice Large Fans at 1c and &c each.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
One Fare tor the Round Trip to
Chicago

On account of the Democratic Convention
July T. Leave Marietta in Parlor Car of 4. Il
L. Elk. r. r. at 2:l0 p. NJ change to B. g. o.
sleeper at IT, Q. G. Depot at Columbus
arrive Chicago without change 7:4O a. m.
same time and Accommodations returning ,
Same limits at other lines
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
OUEENSWARE.

This is good time to assert up your
chinaware. Our stock full and away
down in price
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

Candies Nuts, Canned Fruits and
Meats for picnics at the regular whole
sale prices. Lemons and Bananas
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

Hosiery and Summer Underwear 60
ing cheap. Hose at SC, Sc, l0c. 1Oc for
Seamless
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
z. g. O. r. RY.
Halt Fare Rates TO Dayton, O., June
23rd and 21th

Acct. of knights of St. John encampment.
Tickets good going on above date, returnin g
until June 10Th included. Rate $5.35 roun d
trip Call at Union Eepot or Front street
Ticket Office for particulars
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
Reduced Rates. Julv Fourth.

The Ohio River Railroad Company will sci
excursion tickets July 3rd. and 4th. between
ali stations on its line at one fare for tn,
round trip; tickets good returning until July
9TH.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

CREAM CHEESE. New York best
quality l254 and Is cents. Ohio Cream
10 and ljc.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

Sun Umbrellas at IS, 63, 20 and 95c
The best values we have ever had.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
Fourth of Julv ExcursIon.

The L. & o. q. E. r. r. will authorize the
sale OF excursion tickets between all stations
on It's line and all stations on q. q. lines, July
3rd and 4th, good returning up to and includ
ing July 9TH, at one fare for the round trip
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
Notice.

Pittsburg Line of Steamers.
Arrive at Marietta, going up every Saturday,
Monday and Thursday afternoons; going down,
every Tuesday Thursday and Sunday evenings
Jas. A. Henderson, Genl Manager
For further information write or call on Jas.
b. Haight, Passenger Agt., No. 254 Front street,
Marietta, Ohio. Phone No 81.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24

Phe Packers of Superior Canned Corn
have had 20 years experience in the
business
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-06-24
A Rare Opportunity.

The College residence property, on Fifth
street, opposite Mound Cemetery, Is offered for
sale by Ward & Stone as agents, for a short
time only. The location is one OF choicest In
the city. Size of lot l2Ox22O feet. Terms made
easy.
May 2tf.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25
CY ClGGSS

Seem to be the go this Spring; and
don't you know our clothing is
also in the same ring. 1t goes
out of our store store fast. We
want it to go faster however, and
haye put such low prices out that
it can't help but go with a rush.
Children's and Boys suits in all
styles and grades. Youths and
Mems suits any way you want
them. Spring and Summer I'm
derwear, all prices. Cheap, Med
ium and Fine Shirts, Hats, Caps,
Meckwear. Oh, it's too tedious
to go over our whole stock; we've
got anything in the way of
Gents Furnishings you possibly
can want. And Bicycle Suits,
too; nobby ones and at best prices
obtainable anywhere. You all
know what our tailors are; they
can't be surpassed for workman
ship and our stock of suitings
and trouserings is all right. Drop
in and see if we can't save you
money on that suit you are go
inp to buv.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25
>eMo-H.Q Golp~~s .
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Geo. b. Sunderland, 233 Second Street
Opposite Union Depot

Houses on Front street 81, $50, /, roo,
1,S00, 1000, $500, 5000.
Second street 81, 700, ., 900.
IL Room House below Butler street
$4,000.
Third street, 6 Houses, $1,000, 1,200,
1,500, 1,S00, 1000, 5000
Fourth street 81 ,000 1,s00, $500, 5000.
Fifth street $500, 1000, 5000.
Sixth street $780, 1000, $500.
Warren street S700, 500, 900, l,100, ., 00O
1 Fine Brick House, $4,000, lot $50 by
$50.
II Good Houses on West Side, from
S700 to 5000.
5 Vacant lots on Front street, $3.50 to
$50.
5 Lots on Eighth and Washington,
$500 to 400,
2 Lots on Warren and Eighth, $500 to
400.
so Lots for sale on Weekly or Month
ly payments.
so Lots for sale in the Ohio Valley
subdivision.
II Houses near Boiler Works at a
bargain.
Three-story business houses on
Front street at bargains.
1 Fine Lot on Front street below
Wooster. ..t.
Fine Lot on Scanned street above
Fourth.
Geo. B. Sunderland, Marietta. o.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

On account Of the G.. A. r. Encampment at
Columbus, o., May 1915, the @. & M. Ry. will
sell excursion tickets from coupon stations to
Columbus and return at one fare for the round
trip Tickets will be sold and good going only
on May l2 and lS, and not good returning after
May 10th, 1896.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

4 FOR SALE-A business blocck on Front
street., below Butler, $1,000. A business front
age or Greene street, near Front. A o room
Several of the finest building lots in the city,
AT $3.50, $1,000 and 81, 200, on good terms. An 5
full city lot: $500. Good building lots on
Seventh and Eighth Streets $3.50, and $500, on
easy terms. House and lot on Third street
near Warren, $3.50.
J.A. PLUMER a. Son,
Corner Putnam and Second
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

sN-FOR SALE. Boarding house, Is Rooms,
corner of Third and Ohio SITS. Easy toims.
College property on Fifth st. opposite Mound
Cemetery. 100 by $50 feet, one of the incest 10,
cations in the city. ~ ey
+ Almost any kind of property for sale, in the
city or country WARD & STONE,
sta,a. =, ss-st,- assyas 2 3 Second Street
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

On account of the Methodist Episcopal
Church General Conference at Cleveland, o /,
from all ticket stations to Cleveland. o., at
rate OF one fare for the round trip. Tickets
viii be sold and good going only on April Goth
turning after i've days from date Of sale.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

eY-FOR SALE.-Entire east half of Block
10, West Side Marietta, 100 feet on Knox ST.,
100 on Franklin, and 100 on Pearl St. Will sell
as whole or in lots to suit. Inquire of DR.. S.
NJ. Hart, Wittlig building, Front street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

w-FOR SALE.-A first class building lot
4oxls0 located on Third st. between Washing
ton and Warren SITS. Enquire at ll6h Put.
nam ST.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

ton and pain in the heart, terrible pain in
my right side just under the ribs, terrible
headaches all the time bearing down
sensation distressed feeling in my stom-
ach all the time ;could hardly eat anything
and it looked as if would starSe. All the
time would take such weak trembling
spells, and it seemed as if I could not stand
it. There were six doctors treating me
when I commenced taking your medicine.
/ had lost all hope and gone to my fathers
to die. commenced taking DR.. Picrce's
Golden Medical Discovery and his Fa-
vorite Prescription together, and I took
them regularly until felt as if life was
worth living again"
"I weigh more than I have weighted for
ten years. My friends say that lool. better
than they ever saw me. The first two bot
ties did me more good than all the medicine
had taken. My stomach has never hurt
ME since. can eat anything want and as
much as want. If you want to Use this in
favor of your medicine, aim living wit
ness to testify to it, and will, to anybody
who wants TO know further of my case"
ogn De
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

FOR SALE-A good horse and express
wagon at a bargain. viii sell one or both.
Call on or address Fred Moser, 526 5th street.
Apr 16 l-wk
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25
HEADQUARTERS FOR FRUITS.

We will from now on handle one carload OF
Bananas each week. Port Limon Bananas,
the finest and best favored Banauas in the
market. Special prices by the bunch. Call at
Peter Mack's Fruit store, Putnam street.
Marietta, Ohio. Telephone l79
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25
THE STAY OF H0pn.

II had lost all
hope and gone to
my fathers to die"
said Mrs. MoLIE
EVANS, of Mound,
Co,yeH Co., Texas.
II gave birth to a
baby a year ago. the
5th of June last"
s h e adds, land
seemed to do very
we'll for 8 or 9 days,
and then l began to
feel very bad, lily
feet began to swell,
my stomach was all
wrong and I seemed
to suffer with every
thing that could be
borne. 1 was in bed
( months and there
was not a day that it
seemed / could live.
We had the best
d o tors that ouI
country afforded. l
was a S k e lie ton.
Every one that saw
me thought that /
would never get
well. / had DalDita-
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

mrMILLINERY OPENING.-Miss A. b.
Henning will havea Summer display of Pat
tern Hats Thursday and Friday, April 90 and
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

Ladies' Regular Made Imported Hose,
fast black and tans, 15c per rair; 2
for 25c.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

Ladies' Seamless Hose, fast black, maco
foot, 15c per pair; for csc.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

wDR. .GALLAGHER-Diseas Of the eye
and fitting of glasses. Law Building Putnam
street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

Ladies' Regular Made Imported Hose,
fast black, very fine, Tic per pair; 6
for S1.00.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

Ladies' Seamless Hose, fast black, 1Oc
per pair; 8 for Csc.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

EB-DR. f. +. EDDY, Dentist. Once Sc4
Front street, opposite Soldiers Monument
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Ba5-WANTED-Cook and dishwasher at
Gaitrees restaurant
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-25

gWDR. W. M HART, DENTIST Office l2
Putnam St., between Front and Second
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-24
CHINAMAN INVENTED 1T.
Paper Money Was First Used in
the Celestial Empire.
Gweden - The .Assignatr' Panic Gre
sted by the Revolutionary Gov
eminent of France.
Especial Letter.1


With the financial question raging
SO merrily in these ante-election times
l. is interesting to throw retrospective
glance at the history of paper currency,
even if it does not bear any relation TO
the burning question of the day.
AS in many other inventions which
have revoluticnized the civilized world
the Celestial empire may claim the
priority in the invention of paper money.
According to relia bic authorities it hap
pened in the year 119 b. C. that the
treasury of the Chinese government ex-
perienced its first deficit. This caused,
great em barrassment among the pig
tailed officials until some inventive
genius proposed the issue of square
pieces of deer skin, embellshed with
ornaments and writing, which were to
be used as government debt certificates.
These leather notes, of the size of a
square foot. were readily taken by the
mobiles of the country. who in turn sold
them to others, and in this way the first