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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
WHAT - MONEY!
Clearly Explained by . College Pres
ident at . Farmers Convention.

Clearly Explained by . College Pres
ident ut = Farmers Convention.
The following is part Of the synopsis
printed by the Milton (Wis.) Journal OF
IN excellent address by President Whit
ford, Of Milton college, before the farm
ers' convention at a recent meeting at
Milton. 1t contains some very lucid
statements of money and of the power
OF governments to fix value:
First.-Two separate and distinct val
ues are assigned to money, one being
the intrinsic or market value of the ar
ticle used; the other the legal or face
value, indicated by the stamp or device
pressed upon the article. In some well
known instances what is popularity
called money has only one of these
values.
Second.-The common practice of
tribes and nations in selecting such ar
ticles or commodities for money is to
adopt two kinds or grades of them, one
having greater market value according
to it's weight for use in the larger ex-
changes in trade; the other having less
er value, for the smaller exchanges.
This practice furnishes the first essen
tial condition for a system of bimetal-
iism.
Third.-Only that money is basic and
widely and permanently used which is
made of precious metals, very generally
gold and silver. Other and perishable
commodities are finally abandoned or
held redeemable IN these metals.
Fourth.-The market value of these
metals, not their face value, constitutes
the original and continuous quality by
reason of which they are almost univer-
sally accepted aS basic or primary mon
ey. Government or custom can add
quality, not inherent, but temporary,
to such metals and other articles used
as a medium of exchange. But the real
measure thus declared to be effective
and lasting must be the one established
by the laws of trade. not by the edicts
of government.
Fifth.-Government itself cannot fix
or control the market value or price of
any metal or other commodity, whether
used as money or in the practical arts.
So 1t cannot make fiat money and COM
pei the people to circulate it a great
length of time as money of any sort.
Sixth.-Any coins or other money
whose market value is less than their
face value always soon expel from cir
culation all coins or other money
whose market value is greater accord
ing to their weight, unless the former
are redeemable in the latter. Whenever
a coin shows even a slight inferiority of
its market value to its face value. it
tends at once to crowd out of use even
a coin whose two values are equivalent.
Seventh.-Gold has been adopted by
the principal civilized nations as pri-
mary money or the standard of values
because Of its greater market value, it's
less weight for given sum Of money
and its least fluct ia ton in market value
of any of the precious metals.
Eight-Coins like silver, whose
market value is less than their face val
lie. can be kept circulating at the same
time with gold coins even in somewhat
large amounts only by being redeem
able in the same denominations with
the gold. The same is true Of paper
money, which has no appreciable mar
ket yaIue
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

The bill now before the legislature al
Lansing to require the publication of
the reports of township treasures
would be a better measure if its require
ments We're that such reports should be
published in some local newspaper
rather than through mere printed slips.
The publication of such a report Ill a
newspaper would give it widest pub
licity and would secure the purpose
aimed at by it, to acquaint all with the
amount and purpose of all township ex'
penditures. Such report would save
the taxpayers of the townships dollars
for each penny its publication would
cost them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

OF course the Dingley bill has been de-
nounced as "plutocratic conspiracy. "
Without such denunciation its genuine
ness as a beneficent and righteous meas
ure of relief might reasonably be ques-
toned 1t is conspiracy to put from
$500 000, 900 to 81 ,000, 900, 900 per year
into the pockets of American workmen.
There is every reason TO believe that
this constituencies conspiracy will sue
coed in its object, Notwithstanding the
strenuous objections of its opponents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

For the first time in many months the
government financial account balance at
the end of the month shows credit on
the right side of the ledger. 1t will be
claimed that this cannot be due to the
change to republican administration,
but in fact it is due to that all the same,
though il is not so great an indication
of prosperity as might be hoped for, or
as is to be expected. The expenses OF
the government for the month are a
trifle more than they We're in March,
1896, but the receipts We're over $40 900,
600 more, and the net result was n sur
plus of -, 900 900 for the month as the
balance shows.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Things are getting red hot over i'll
Turkey and it begins to look as if "A
genuine war would result. Several bat
ties are reported everyday, but as yet
few of the reports are verified. Sym
pathy all over the world is in behalf of
Greece and it seems TO be the hope of
the public that she will completely an
initiate the despicable infidel. The con-
cert of the powers is broken and un-
doubtedly Greece will be given fair
show. Let the good work go on.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Ex-senator Hills remark that the
democrat party is stronger on ''side Is
sues" than on national issues is the
utterance of a long headed politician
who is entirely able TO see through a
ladder without the aid of lantern.
The democracy is weak Oh national is
sues simply because it is not a national
party and strong on "side issues" for
the reason that it always goes into poll
tics for what there is in it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Two years ago r. j. Warren, a drug
gist at Pleasant Brook, n Y, bought "A
small supply Of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. He sums up the result as fol-
lows: "At that time the goods were
unknown in this section today Cham
berlain' Cough Remedy is a household
word" 1t is the same in hundreds Of
communities. Wherever the good
qualities of Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy become known the people Will have
nothing else For sale by G. f. Mahan,
Druggist
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
Gold and silver Nuggets.

First.-There is not a free coinage
country in the world to-day that is not
on silver tor paper) basis.
Second.-Tbere is not gold standard
country that does not use silver as
money along with gold.
Third.-There is not silver standard
country that uses gold along with sill
YER.
Fourtb.-There is not silver stand
ard country that has more than one
third as much money in circulation per
capita az the United States.
Fifth.-There is not a silver standard
country in which the laboring man re-
selves fair pay for his days labor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

There is little reason to doubt that
President Mckinley's recommendation
to congress for an appropriation to cover
representation of the United States at
the great Paris exposition of 1900, will
be promptly needed. This country
should have an exhibition befitting its
importance, and the only way TO accom-
plish this is by going promptly about
the matter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Pension Commissioner Evans has sub
mitted some figures that Indicate that
the consolidation of the pension agencies
under the order of President Cleveland
would increase expenditures 5000, 900 in
stead of reducing expenses 800, 900 as at
first claimed. President Mckinley will
probably revoke the order. The rem
sioners of Michigan will be glad to have
no change made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Americans are the most inventive peo-
pie on earth. To them have been issued
nearly 600 900 patents, or more than
one-third of all the patents issued in the
world No discovery of modern years
has been of greater benefit 10 manhood
than Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhpa Remedy, or has done more to
relieve pain and suffering. j. w.
Vaugn, of Oakton, Ky, says Il have
used Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhpa Remedy in my family for
several years. and find it TO be the best
medicine | ever used for cramps in the
stomach and bowels. For sale by Q. +.
Mahan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
BUCKEYES AND BOBOLINKS.

Will be the attraction for the Fans
and Rooters" at Alger Park, Reeds
Lake. Grand Rapids, Sunday, May End.
Tell your friends about it and be at d.,
G.. r. & w. r. r. (old ID. l.. * n. r..
r. Station at Alma, few minutes be-
fore 40 a. III. on that day to 90 on the
Excursion train. Round trip ticket
will cost Won 81 80. 946-2w.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
Oh 81 oli1Ner1snrp T1Mrs." }

Kingh,her. Okla. Dec. II, go
GENTLEMEN.--l believe II my duty 90 write YOU
O line lu REGARD 10 the beneficial effect of Phelps
-four Remedy" SO far as am personally con
ctrned A week ago last Thursday, was taken
with 50 severe attack OF a grippe and i'm n short
time became go boarse could not speak above n
whisper The night previous / had coughed
nearly the entire night; just before retiring took
te@HpC1u!ul and slept the entire night as sweetly
cS ever do ~ nv lie, not coughing once | was
entirely rrErvci before taking one bottle Phelps
Cough, Gold and Group Cure should be in every
household IN the land. / send YOU tins wholly
unsolicited by anyone, Tor you are beneiactors of
the race "a giving It the autidote for some OF the
worst un!ctIons TO which Is Is heir.
Very Truly Yours,
CO NEsBITT, Editor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

The Rev w. H. Weaver, pastor of
the T. B. Church, Dillsburg, Pa, rec
ognizes the value of Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy, and does not hesitate
to tell others about it. Il have ueed
Chamberlain Cough Remedy" he
says, land find it an excellent medicine
for colds, coughs and hoarseness." So
does everyone who gives it a trial. Sold
by {. +. Mahan, Druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
PRESBYTERIAN.

The pastor will preach in the morning
on the subject, Full Rounded Christ
ianity. The evening service will be in
commemoration of General Grant, in
connection with the seventy fifth ami
versary of his birth and the dedication
of the monument in New York. Every
body cordially invited
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
That Tired Eeellr z

About which newspaper jobers write
so much is with most of us, at times, an
actual condition and not TO be laughed
at fact. 1t is the result of long neglect
and misuse of the stomach and bowels.
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin comes in
and removes this feeling and life again
seems worth living. Try a Zoe. bottle
90 doses 10 cents Of b. ;. Weeb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Boss Chase and Nandercook used a
column each in figuring out that the
free silver party are gaining ground in
the county. If they can get any salts.
faction out of figuring in this way and
giving US the offices, we should not deny
them this morsel of comfort.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Chairman Jones, Of the popocratic
national committee, asserts that the free
silver campaign of 1900 is already wide
open. The Dingley tariff will close it
up a. tight as drum,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
A BIG OFFER
$3.50 Worth OF Fine Old Wine for
$500

The Speer n. J. Wine Co. OF passaic, y. j,
is Offering case of l3 bottles choice and old
assortment of wine for $500. This offer, below
costs only 10 stand two or three months and
but one case To family. as il is a loss and Is
only done to prove TO the finest counOisseur
the high character and richness of these choice
wines. produced al Passaic y j. We have
one of the circulars and list of the wines
offered with all particulars. Every person
who sends postal card 10 The Speer n. j..
Wine Co, Passac, n. j., may procure one.
These wines are superb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Is it surprising that a Canadian, one
who has been in the county for years
without a move TO be naturalized, should
kick on the new tariff bill?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

After using 10 cent trial size of Ely's
Cream Balm you will be sure to buy the
30 cent size. Cream Balm has no equal
in curing catarrah and cold in head
Ask your druggist for it or send 10 cents
TO us.
ELY BROS, 56 Warren St, n. Y. City
| suffered from Catarrh three years; it
got so bad | could not work | used two
bottles of Ely'S Cream Balm and am en-
tirely well would not be without it
\. G. Clark, 34l Shawmut Ave, Boston
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

President Mckinley has named three
envOys-Wolcott, Pain and Stevenson
to visit foreign governments to try and
bring about an international monetary
agreement. The republican party
pledged itself to do this in the last cam
paign and the pledge will be fulfilled.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

The democrats carried just one town
in the state of Rhode Island. This is II
great manufacturing state and that is
the way she kicked OH the Dingley tariff
bill
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
Justly the Favorite

Ninety-nine out of every 100 persons
who give DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin a
fair trial pronounce it uneXcelled as n
cure for Constipation, Indigestion and
Ask your neighbor.
Trial size 10c, also in 50c and Sl.00
hotties at r - Webb's
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
z MIRACLE.

Kansas City, Kansas, Dec. q, 81
Last Friday, Dec 49, nay attending physician
stated unless was better by morning he could
do nothing for my relief That night | com.
meuced taking Phelps -Four G" remedy. stopped
ali other medicine. The FIRST dose stopped my
cough; slep. and rested well: few more doses
removed all soreges, from my lungs; the second
day was Up, Che third day ! was out on the
rorch ond to-day wa, up town purchasing holiday
goods. Miss jFNNfC BAssET.
Washington Ave. and Summit ST.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
GROUP CURED.

one dose Of Phelps Cough, Cold and Croup
Cure, gave nay child Instant relief when attacked
with The Group.
W. L. MooRE, OF Moore Bros, Crocers.
Arkansas City, Kansas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill Il bottle or common water glass
with urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours sediment or settling indicates a
diseased condition of the kidneys. When
urine stains linen it is positive evidence
of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
to urinate or pain in the back, is also con-
vincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge 50
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer' :
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy
fulfills every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part of the urinary passages 1t
corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects
following use of liquor, wine or beer,
and overcomeS that unpleasant necessity
of being compelled to get up many times
during the night to urinate. The mild
and the extraordinary effect of Swamp
Root Is soon realized 1t stands the
highest for its wonderful cures of the
most distressing cases. If you need "a
medicine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists, price fifty cents and one
dollar. For sample bottle and pam
phlet, both sent free by mail, mention
ALMA RECORD and send your full post
Office address TO DIR. Kilmer d Co .
Binghamton, n. Y. The proprietors of
this paper guarantee the genuineness of
this oifor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
IT'S q MIRACLE

Conductor Eckard, The Railrond C,nrrosron.
dent OF ths Neodesha Kansas Register. has this
!" say of -Four c. phelps is having q ,.on.
oeriul sale OF his Cough ana Cold Remedy We
personally know It Is Just what 10 Is repre.ort.
-. -, 70 De Too much cannot be said ia It's praise
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

Moved and supported that the pruning u
Council Proceedings be let 10 c Brown for
the ensuing year. Motion prevailed. and so
ordered.
[ pom report of the assessor il was moved
and support that A. A. right of way through
the village be- exempt from assessor ent for The
year 1897. Motion prevailed
The petition % W Wright and others tor
vacating and closing up Cedar st, north of
Pine Ave and Oak Ave. west of Linden Ave.
was received and the request of petitioners was
granted. Vote stood as follows;
Ayes, Glass. Tinker Dean, Pollasky, Wilson
and Brewbaker.
Nays, none
Motion ma 'e that the president appoint n
committee on salaries Motion prevailed, and
the president appointed trustees Brewbaker
and Glass For Board OF Review president
appointed L D Ely and j w Holmes. Coun-
Gil confirmed the appointments
Upon motion the council adjourned.
T. A BAGLEY. EARL q ToRREY.
President. Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
Village Council
ALMA. Mich.

ALMA, MICH, April -, 1897.
Regular meeting of the Common 'Ouncil
Of the Village OF Alma ut the council chamber
on above date,
Present, President Bagley. trustees Glass,
Tinker, Dean, Pollasky. Wilson and Brew
baker.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
ACUTE LARYNGiTIs.

IT.. Chicago, Sept %. 95
For years back each winter | have suffered
win acute Laryngitis. Last winter was So bed
could not leave my room for two weeks or speak
aooVe Whisper. tried every known cough
preparation from cough drops up aud down With
no relief, then in desperation I was induced 10
70 uy fhelpS -Four G." The lrst dose !. lisved
weeks. Hair the bottle cured me have never
ooen without this wonderful remedy sine n IS
~ ulheIeht from other llir remedies as inola 20
from vinegar or sugar from sand
Mrs josEPu T. GRrns
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
EPISCOPAL.

First Sunday after Easter also St
Marks Day. The first will be observed
by celebration of Holy Communion at
S:45 IA. IN. Other services at their usual
hour.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
BAPTIST.

Preaching by the pastor morning and
evening. Sunday school at noon.
Young Peoples meeting at 6 30 p. III.
All are invited to the various meetings
of the church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23

80 j. h. HULING Manager
OHice Commercial Printing Co.
1876 South Clark St
. - MI, Chicago, Nov. %, %
DEAR SIR wish TO bear testimony e. tho
great efficacy Of your -Four G." remedy I'M thrDat
ana lung ailments. As q rule have been ,kep-
ticdt o. me merits OF proprietary medicines but
have TO confess that test OF your "Forr a. -
convincing that at least one ready made remedy
is worthy OF use My children all take IL with.
out tne least objection, from oldest TO Youngest
and II IS particularly noticeable that boncnt Is
almost immediate. A single dose Will check
nos coughs III their beginning; II gives an uu-
oIoken resi- az night. in my family -Four G."
Is SIMPLY indispensable and / recommend II un-
qualihedly, Yours,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
Religious Notes.
METHODIST.

The pastor will preach morning and
evening. Subject for morning, mis-
sionary Work of the Methodist Episco-
pal church,; evening, 1.-THE Golden
Bowl Broken" Sunday School at 1900
Epworth League, Tuesday evening ZOO
Prayer Meeting, Thursday evening 200
All are cordially invited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-23
g What if Not Miracles?
sENEFAcToRs OF THE RACE.
UN5ROKEN REST AT NIGHT.

NJ $50 convince The public my sincerity and Of The true Gis Of this reedy
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-24
CONNER WEppIRG.

A MarshalI County Couple Celebrate the
FIftieth Anniversary OF Their Marriage.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Lutes, on Bowman ridge. Marshall coun-
ty. was the scene, on Tuesday November
l6, Of a family and social event that oc-
ours to but few people. 1t was the fifth
eth anniversary Of their wedding. Fifty
years ago on that day they were married
and went to housekeeping on the farm
where they now reside. For more than
forty years they with their children have
enioyed communion with each other In
the old mansion house, that to them has
become the dearest spot on earth. To
ibis venerable and respected couple
seven children were born, three sons and
forr daughters. Belle, the Oldest, mar
ried q. W. Carmichael and resides near
the old homestead. They have a family
OF four boys and four girls, two Of whom
are married and have children, Mary a.
IL the wife OF ]. d. Fish, and resides on
Bowman ridge. Their children consist
of seven girls and three boys. Jane is
the wife OF II. q. Dakan, a prosperous
merchant Of Rosby's Rock. Three boys
and one blTl dTG lhtll NAlAAuANH' llhN :"
the wife OF Oscar Yeater and resides on
an adjoining farm, Their children con-
sist Of three girls and two boys. John Jr
the Oldest son, married Eva Bllleter ana
lives on a part Of the homestead. They
have a family Of three girls. d.. G. mar
1Ied Alice Taylor and resides at Rosby's
Rock. Their children are three boy6 and
~ girls. James l. is a prosperous mer-
chant OF Glen Easton. He married Allie
Hopkins. Their children consist OF three
boys. All OF whom were present except
one grand daughter, Mrs. Blake, who Is
the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs, Carmich-
ael. Their eldest daughter married NJ
w. Bonar, and they with their two chill
dren were present.
After ali had assembled, Mr.. D, G..
IAites was chosen master OF ceremonies
and announced the following programme
of exercises, which was opened by all
Joining In singing Home Sweet Home"
Next In order were the presents. on be-
bnlf OF the seven children John j. pre-
scented the father and mother each with
a beautiful rocking chair. He also on
behalf OF tho three 1nughtera-in-law pre-
scented cushions and hendrests to go with
the chairs. II. q, Dakan, OF behalf OF
the fdtr Hdns-ih-iaw and two grand
sons-in.law, presented Mr.. Lutes with n
costly md elegant gold headed cane.
Then followed the presentation by che
grandchildren, OF q number Of elegant
presents. At the close OF which the
father and grandfather on the part OF
himself and his aged partner, Dcknowl-
edged the favors IN an appropriate
nponrh
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-24

WASHINGTON, d, C., Nov. GA
pension claim which has been pending
twcnty-seven years, and which, II nd
mltted, would carry back pay Of $685. 600,
was decided to-day by Assistant Sec
rotary OF the Interior Davis. It ID the
case OF Gotlleb Ellersiok, Of Missouri.
whose claim for alleged total bftndness
due to disease OF the eyes contracted
during the military service in 1864, -
rejected, The case has attracted much
interest and presented many perpleXing
features, but II was found that no re-
cord OF the existence OF any disease of
the eyes in the service existed, nor was
there competent testimony TO show the
incurrence Of any such disability in the
service. The claimant was discharged
from the army IN 1865 and did not lose
his sight until 1868.