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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
Chairman.
l.. l.. CHAMBERLAIN,
Ch'm'n EX. Com.
JOHN CROSBY BROWN,
Treasurer.
73 Bible House, New York.
THE CAUSE OF FAMINES.

The primary cause of famines in
India, as elsewhere, is the lack of
rain, and the consequent failure Of
crops and pasturage. The present
drouth is the worst for thirty years.
But. secondly, lack of food is rapidly
aggravated by lack of work, therefore
of wages, not only for farmers, but in
all lines of business. In one word, a
famine is an immense lockout effected
bv nature in the industries of the
country. There is also the third fact
that the government OF India. by put
ting an end to the old bloody intertri-
bal wars, and bv eificien, measures to
check pestilence and famine, has SO
improved conditions, OF life, that the
population has j! creased under the
British rule from, 13D. .O0) 800 to nearly
800. 10000 The problem is. how To
overtake this growth Of population
bv corresponding agricultural and in
duStrial development. 1t should also
be remembered that much of India
still consists OF scmi-independent
native States, ruled by Indian Princes,
who. while enjoying British protcc-
tion from their enemies, fail to i'm
prove all their opportunities for the
bctterment of their subjects.
The horrors of famine fall first and
most severely on the poorer class. who
can save nothing ahead. The best and
quickest way to help them is to pro-
vide work and wages for the multi
tudes locked out 10y the famine. The
number thus being kept alive now by
the British Government on relief
works. is over five and half millions.
This is the most gigantic relief effort
ever undertaken. and all that fore
sight, science. and energy c:n sug-
gest is being done. There are count
less ways in which private charity
should supplement government aid. as
in the case of orphans. widows. the
sick. naked and cnfeebled. artizans
and farmers who need tools. seed.
etc. In Gujerat. out of 100000
cattle. one million have died.
WHAT MONEY WILL DO.
Two to five cents day will save
life.
Ten cents day will provide food
for starving family.
Two dollars will save life until
| next harvest.
Five dollars will give meal to 25o
starving people.
Ten dollars will support 200 work
ers in various forms of industry for a
day.
twenty-five dollars gives an orphan
boy or girl food, clothes. kind care
and teaching in books and trade for
whole year.
Fifty dollars clothes 100 women.
One hundred dollars supports the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
SHE MARRIEs HER DAUGHTER.
Woman Preacher of San Francisco
Ties Nuptial Knot.

This is the first occasion, believe,
OF a mother marrying her own daugh-
ter. said Mrs. Kate Heussmann of
G4i Jesse street, San Francisco, and
desire it TO be understood by the liv-
ing witnesses here present that | have
the power and the proper authority to
perform the marriage ceremony, as |
am an ordained minister under state
charter issued to the Independent BIZ
bic society, of which / am a mission
ary'
Everyone present was satisfied as to
the authority and vested power of the
officiating woman and she proceeded to
marry her daughter, Mary Houssmann,
to Felix Drapenski, with these words
You are witnesses of this ceremony
OF matrmony performed in your pres
ence and IN the presence of loved ones,
those angel faces that have gone on.
And you, addressing the groom and
| her daughter, you are united in the
molly bonds of matrimony promising to
! love, honor, obey. cherish and esteem
each other, knowing that all your
actions through life are witnessed by
! those near and dear who are with you
| in the spirit
The wedding which took place at
| 10 o'clock in the evening al the resi-
dence of Mrs. Heussmann, is, so far as
| known. the first in which mother
oficiated at the marriage of her
daughter. And it was altogether a
beautiful wedding. 1t had been ar
ranged with due consideration for de-
tail and the effect of picturesque cere-
monials. In a pretty aower-decked
little parlor the party were gathered
the men holding large bouquets raised
in front # their breasts Mrs. Heuss-
mann vas attired in a flowing white
robe and the bride, Miss Mary Violet
Heussmann, and her maid, a younger
sister, were in pure white
When the time came for The cere-
mony Mrs, Heussmann said: al
stand up" She then spoke lovingly
about the bride, dwelling on her grace
Of character and her many virtues
She directed the young couple to CLASP
hands and this was done; she caught
the joined palms in her own and pro
nounced a fervent blessing from the
spirits. The words closely followed
the Christian ritual, with the addition
of a spirUalistic address, in which il
was stated that there were many
loved ones present in spirit as wit
Inesses and their blessing was asked
For their sake, as much as for human
motives, she declared The couple
should esteem, love, honor. cherish and
obey each other
After the wedding Mrs Heussmann
said that as there might be some dis
pute over the legality Of the contract
and her daughter expects 10 inherit
property in Europe she had taken the
preeaution TO have a civil ceremony
performed. Justice Of the Peace ker-
Irlgan was introduced and he perform
ed the ceremony according to civil re-
Iquirements
The groom Is a mechanic on coast
steamer He has taken his bride on
their honeymoon to the interior
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
TEDDY'S TUTOR.
'homas rinkler's Teddy's tutor,

Thomas rinkler's Teddy's tutor,
Tried TO teach Ted tactfully;
Trihing Teddy thought too tiresome
Tutor Thinkers tendency
Therefore Teddy. tempting trouble.
Fried TO thwart the tutors tact;
Turned 10 taking truant trudges.
Til T. Tinker Teddy tracked
Tutor threatened. truant trembled,
Then to tardy tasks turned they.
Thanks to tutelaIy tyrant,
Teddys talents tell today.
Harper's Round Fable,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
THIRTY YEARS or CURES
AN IMPOSSIBlLITY.

Mrs McLubberty (who has just I'm
ished reading a story of suffering and
privation) "Murty, how wud yez loike
to be lost in dhe desert?'
Mclubberty. Hob! Begorra, OF wud
be in no danger ay gittin' lost. for
oi' hoy me name an address plainly
written down on a car-r-rd in me
pocket! Harper's Round Table,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

cleanSes the mucous membranes of the
whole body. 1t produces regular func-
tons. Peruna restores perfect health
in a natural way No one should neg
lcct to procure one of DR.. HARTMAN
free books on catarrh, sent free to any
address by the Peruna Medicine Com.
pany. Columbus. Ohio.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
what DO the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAlN-OF Ii is delicious and naurish,
ing, and takes the place OF coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health You distribute through their
systems. Grain-o is made of pure grains.
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades OF coffee. but costs
about Z, as much An groccrs sell ii. l5c
and 2lc
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
Thirty Days Trial Absolutely Free.

We offer 20 each new student. enrolling
az the beginning OF the spring term
March 26, 1900, thirty days trial FREE
in either our Preparatory, Normal, Col
lrgc, Commercial, Shorthand and Type
writing departments. This offers mag
pihcent opportunity TO test one Of the
most thoroughly practical colleges OF
Iowa Board vcry low.
Address mt once for particulars PreSi
dent j. + llrSch, Charles City, Iowa,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
RICH To-DAY-pooR YESTERDAY

Choice building lots given away free
of cost for the land to advertise new
American Colony on Southern coast of
Cuba. Plantations for sale on your own
terms 500 to $1,000 cleared yearly per
acre. Send for free beautifully illus
trated book all about Cuba City Il
Suburban Investment Co, 253 Broad
way, New York
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

When catarrh has reached the chron-
&c stage, of course it has gone beyond
the reach of all local remedies. Moth
Ing but Il systemic remedy can reach
It. Peruna is the only remedy yet de-
yised to meet such cases. Peruna
eradicates catarrh from the system. 1t
does its work quietly but surely. 1t
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
STATE or ONO, fIT 90 InLEDo,
IITtg Ht,f-N.sfy 80

FRANZ j. CuESEy malrs oath that hc Is the
senior partner of the firm 81 Ed. GGGNET& Co.
doing business IN the City of Iolrdo, County and
State aforesaid, and That eil firm VIII pay the
sum OF ONE UNDRED DOLL tBS Tor each
aud every case of Catarrh that can not be cured
by the use Of IALL's CRTARgH CUR.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed lu ms
presence this 9Th day of December, a. y. 1856
<--,--- A. ". GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
49, Hall'sCatarh Cure j. taken internally
and act- directly ou the blood and mucous SUR
faces Of thn rs stem Sand frr testimonials. free.
FL CHENEY & CO. Toledo, O.
Sold lbs DRUGGISTS Csc.
Hairs Family PIN are the best
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

y wife Polly j. Evans she feels entirely cured of
of standing bottles
excellent medicine Peruna directed feel thank
Kindness advice did
Twelve cured her of la grippe
of Peruna
Pruna praising tells for itself We
afflicted with caarrh
As ever South Wabash, Ind
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
Rune. SprItz. Bromus.

Most remarkable trio. VIII make a
farmer rich despite himself If be plants u
plenty. Salzcr's catalog TELLS Send Zoe
and This notice for samples Of above and
big catalog John A. Salzer Seed Co.,
La Crosse. Wis. q y u
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

The New York Presbytery has drop
ped the charges of heresy against Rev.
DR., Arthur c. McGilert Of Union Theo-
logical seminary.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

The construction of the rans-P Per-
sian railway has been absolutely de-
termined upon, The line will be 1900
miles long and viii cost 100000 900
rouhles
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
Lanes Family riedicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order To 10,
healthy this is necessary Acts gently on
the !iycr and kidneys Cures sick headache
Price % aud 50y
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

Two bombs were exploded In the
central markets. Paris. ON one was
written "Nive anarchy"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

owen G. Loyejoy, a leading attorney
and son of the famous abolitionlst, is
dead at Princeton, Ill.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

An offensive and defensive allinace
is practically arranged between Great
Britain and Portugal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

In great many cases OF Asthma, PiSo's
Cure for Consumption will give relief that
Is almost equal to Gu re. % cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Cate was elect
ed president OF the National Woman
Suffrage association.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

Mrs. Winsiow's SOOTHING SYRUP for childreu
teethng softens the gums. reduces inllumma.
tion alays pain, cures wind collie. pc a bottle
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

The Czechs will prevent the Austrian
parliament doing anything until their
demands are granted
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
BEST IN EvERYTHINdi

Yale seniors have petiuoned the
faculty to abolish the sophomore Sc
cret societies IN the interest ot demo-
cratic spirit
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

Two mounted men held up G, y
Bowens bank in silver City, y. NJ.
and carried off 1880.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
a
hNiEAvOn
VHossses,

have been relieved of
ferrafa froakies by HTrs.
pfakfsassf's advice ard
medicine.
Tire letters IF a few are
printed regularly i'm this
PaPeF'.
81 any one aout,fs IRE
efficiency ang sac~ediy
confidential character of
Nsrs. PinAssssss's methods,
write for a s00k she fas
recently published which
contains letters fs'onl the
mayor Of syfirs M,e r0sf-
master, aSa Others OF her
city wsso have ss,ase care
fuf Investigation assS who
verify all Of Mrs.. Pink
hams sta fe sss cnfS and
claims.
TIE PiskksasYs claims are
sweeping. snve sfigafe
them.
THIRTY YEARS or CURES
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
CONSTIPATION CURED.
A Never Failing Remedy Tor
Every Sufferer.
cascareis Candy Caiharic the New Specific
Ms What They %, No, What us
Said They Do hat Proves
Their Merit

It's easy 10 talk.
Amy one can buy space 10 newspaper
Many do, and lie about their medicines.
What's he use OF telling lie and getting
caught ut ~
Some people advertise on the principle
there's sucker born every minute
We don't.
We don't want 10 do business with suck.
ers.
CasCdrets Candy Cathartic are RIl we
claim, ana sold on their merits. FAILURE to
cure constipation means your money back.
Isn't that fairt
The people appreciate our way 81 doing
business TO judge hy the enormous sales "
Cascnrets. the ideal laxative.
CasCarets cure That's the truth, backed
hy an absolute guarantee. They are agree.
able 10 the taste, convenient I'm form. anti.
septic and a nne intestinal tonic. They
make the liver lively, prevent sour siOm.
ach purify the blood, brace the brain and
make things right 0s they should he.
Go buy ana try CascaTets today. IT'S
what they do. not what we say ihryll do,
that will convince you. Al duggists 100,
2jc, or soc, or mailed Tor price. Send FOR
booklet and free sample Address. Sterling
Remedy Co, Chicago. Montreal. can, or
New York.
This is the CASCAHET tablet
61H& h Every tablet ~ The phly genuine
RsXXI Cascatcts bears the magic letters
wv Gee" LUok az thr tablet before
II u yOn buy. and bewDrr uf frauds
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

The ear rebuked the Firms for
objecting to the plans for the prov
incez Russiafcation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22

druggist, refund the money If IL fails 10 cure.
PIC + W Groves signature is on each box
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-02-22
Complete External and Internal Treatment for EVER Hunn


Consisting Cu4fcul skin of cs.ts and
soften ne fhcksued cuce
instantly ay tug Inflammation, and irritation s9utbe and
and CuTtcuHA REAOyESr zoe 70 cool and
Egr j. often sufficient y The 0ung dsfgpfng
blood hum0fs, with l0ss Of haf
yps Boston, u d A. All about the sam Scalp. Hair"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-03
French Idea of Justice.

decision has been given by one of
the higher courts in France which is
interesting in that il furnishes the
French idea of justice in a case with
which Americans are familiar. A
woman whose husband lost his life on
the Inflated steamer Bourgogne sued
the company owning the vessel and re-
covered 100000 francs damages. The
case was appealed and the upper court
decided there was no ground for dam
ages. The basis for the decision was
stated 10 be. the fact that the com
mander OF the steamer conducted him
self with bravery and went down with
his craft, it being held that this fact
dissolved the company from blame
When one recalls the shocking brutal
ity of the crew Of the Bourgogne, who
did not spare even the women in their
fcTCciOus attempts 20 save themselves,
this remarkable decision holding the
company blameless will strike the av-
erage person as queer.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-03
bird That Kills COhrna.

The British soldiers now in South
Africa have no doubt during their
marches come across a weird looking
bird, something like an eagle on stills,
wearing crest resembling a bundle
of quill pens sticking out from the
back of its head. This is the secretary
bird, or snake-eater, the "slangenvreet-
er" Of the Dutch colonists. Those who
would like to see this curious bird
should pay visit TO the ZOO. He is held
in great esteem by the Transvaalers
and English colonists on account of his
partia.ity for snakes. When he and the
deadly cobra meet it means a duel to
the death, and il is generally the cobra
that dies. The fight is exciting to wit
ness. The lightning-like darts of the
snake are parted by the birds long
wings, used as a most effective shield.
and, when the chance presents itself, as
bludgeon. Once he has stunned his
dazed adversary the bird sweeps up
wards and descends with all his weight
upon his dazed enemy, and the fight is
over. Then dinner follows, in the shape
of the body Of the vanquished, swal-
lowed head Reconsideration Mail.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-03
ANN ARBOR r. r. EXCURSIONS

EXCURSION TO SOLDIERS ENCAMPMENT,
ISLAND LAKE.
Sunday, August 18th the Ann Arbor
X. II. will give an excursion 10 Island
Lake, where the Michigan State Troops
90 the number of / 900 will be in camp.
Train leaves Alma at . :02 "a. IN. Fare for
the round trip $l.25.
EXCURSION TO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE,
LANSING, MICH.
Thursday, August 10Th, the Ann
Arbor II. Il. Will sell excursion tickets TO
Lansing tor train leaving Alma at 1:39
a. m. Fare for the round trip 81 40.
Coachs will run through to Agricultural
College grounds going from Owosso via
Michigan Central Il. h. Seven hours in
Lansing.
$500 TO MENOMINEE, GLADSTONE, MANI.
ToWoC AND KEwAUNEE AND RETURN.
On Wednesday, August 18th, the Ann
Arbor r. R..will sell excursion tickets TO
Gladstone, Mich, good for return TO
August Both, at 3 90 for the round trip,
and on Thursday, August 10th, to Me-
nominee, Mich, and Kewauuee and
Manitowoc, Wis, at same rate, good for
return TO August 3lst. Daylight ride
across Lake Michigan Inquire of
agents for time OF trains
St-NDAV FYfIRsION TO CRYSTAL LAKE
AND FRANKFORT.
On Sunday, August 9TH, the Ann
Arbor r. h. will give an excursion by
special train to Crystal Lake and Frank
fort. Train leaves Alma at Is :03 a. IN
Fare for the round trip 81 90.
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL ONO EXCURSION.
The Ann Arbor r r. will give its
Fifteenth Annual Ohio Excursion,
Wednesday, October 4th. Tickets good
for return until November It'll will be
sold to Toledo and all principal points in
Ohio at very low rates. Watch this
paper for further announcement giving
time of trains, rates, etc, or write
w. Ii. BENNETT, CT. Il. A
Toledo, Ohio.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-03
honesty and of liberty.-Governor
Roosevelt, at Milwaukee.

Who that voted for Mckinley in 1896
regrets it now? Certainly not the
farmer. He is a decade in advance OF
his condition four years ago Certainly
not the laborer. He has abundant en-
ployment and better wages. Certainly
not the miner He has busy times,
plenty of money and is honestly indie
pendent. The man who expected po-
litical job and did not get it may be sore,
but he amounts 10 zero in the general
welfare of the country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-03
: Churches ! Societies.
CHURCHES.

At the Baptist church Preaching
at the usual hours morning and evening
by Rev j. +. Crawford of Chicago.
Sunday school follows the morning
service. Young Peoples meeting at
600 p. m, standard. Prayer meeting
Thursday evening.
AT the Presbyterian church The
subject of the morning sermon will be,
Ruler of Nature and Men" The sub.
ject Of the evening sermon will be, Buy
ing up the Opportunity" Sabbath
school at / / 80 a. IN. Endeavor meeting
at 600 p. IN. All are welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-03

This campaign is more than party
campaign. This is campaign which
has to decide whether we are to stride
forward with the steps of giant on the
path which is set out for us, or whether
we are to shrink backward. If we
should put the Democrats in power we
would see such a chaos Of black misery
and distress in this country as a century
and a quarter of life has never seen.
ask the support Of all men far-sighted
enough TO see where material increase
for the country lies. ask the support
Of all honest citizens and business men
who disbelieve in anarchy. / ask their
support in the name of deoency, civic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-03
saved from the Enemy.

From Rensburg, in Cape Colony
comes the news that a train loaded
With supplies and without any engine
somehow got started on a down grade
within the British lines and was
headed for the Boer lines. It was seen
TO be impossible 10 stop the train, So
rather than have the supplies reach
the Beers, the British gunners direct
cd their guns on the cars and de-
stroyed them and their contents.-Chi-
cago Tribune
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-03
Int offended Hcr.

Milk Dealer-What did you say 10
Mrs. Sharpe yesterday when you called
for her money?
Driyer-Nothing particular. Why?
'She's sent word that she don't want
us to serve her any more. You must
have said something to offend her"
NO, l didn't. l simply asked her for
the money for the weeks milk. She
says: You'd better chalk il up and
l says: we do that already." Gath
Ollie Standard-Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-03
Sugar Beet Notes.

When the supreme court adjourned
last month until September, two or
three cases of state importance were not
decided. One of these is the famous
sugar beet bounty case, in which the
power Of the legislature TO authorize a
bounty for the manufacture OF sugar Is
questioned Exhaustive briefs have
been filed with the court by both sides
and the decision is awaited with great
deal of interest by the people and the
men who have invested money in these
factories in particular. Commenting on
the case recently, ex-Justice Morse OF
the supreme court gave it as his opinion
that the decision of the court when II
was finally filed would be against the
factories. He said he had not given
this particular case any especial atten-
ton. but that on general principles all
the law was against decision favoring
the giving of bounty; and he did not
believe the contestants had peg TO
stand on. he says the only precedent
they can possibly point to i'll this state
is the one that was used in the argu
ments before the legislature, that the
state at one time paid bounty for the
manufacture of salt, and he says while
the question as to the legality of that
bounty was never directly raised he be.
lieves that it was violation of the con-
stitution, and Judge Cooley had said so
III an opinion written in another case.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-08-03

A number of our exchanges have been
throwing all sorts of bouquets at Bro.
Slussar, editor of the Mancelona Herald,
simply because he made a successful
balloon ascension recently during a harry
est festival held in his native town. We
do not see anything remarkable about
the performance or why our brother edi-
tors should go into ecstacies over the fact
simply because he is an editor All ed
itors are supposed TO be endowed with
nerve enough to do or dare almost any
thing. 1t is necessary adjunct to the
profession. We see no reason why an
editor should not be privileged to leave
this mundane sphere for few moments
if he wishes 20. There are times when it
is necessary for him to seek some spot
where he cannot be reached by the COM
mon herd. and where is there a more
secluded place than few thousand feet
in the air: There the world forgetting
and by the world forgot he can com.
mune with himself and condone the
faults of his delinquent subscribers.
And then, there is that uncertainty
about getting back to this old mother
earth of ours, right side up with care.
If Bro. Slussar had landed in chunks in
stead of altogether these same editors that
have been showering praises upon him.
would have said he was the biggest idiot
that ever drove a quill.