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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-11
HAS A 500 BILL.
A Spokane Mans Piece of Money Pro-
nOuneed Good.


spokane has the only 500 paper bill in
United States currency known TO be in
existence.
IL was issued at the first session of the
the continental congress in l77S, and
carries with il all the crudity of that
age. It is a peculiar looking document,
being piece Of greenish paper Of much
the same material as the present paper
money, except that it is heavier. In
shape il is almost square. with d'men
sions of about four by three and half
inches.
On one side of the bill is written the
receipt, which is as follows:
This bill entities the bearer to re
ceive 60 Spanish miled dollars for value
received in gold or silver, according TO a
resolution passed by congress. at Phile.
delphia, September 26, 1913
On The back Of the bill Is drawn bow
with set arrow Along the margin
the value OF the bill is again printed,
and at one side the words, Printed,
Hall q Sellers. l11S AT the bottom Of
the face is the signature Of some one III
aut hority. The letters have so faded
ont that 1t 1t almost impossible 10 follow
the characters. Some have imagined
they could trace the signature OF George
Washington upon those lines, but others
could hot imagine what authority he
had TO distribute money at that date.
This rare bill is the property of Otto
Flechtl Of the Flechtl quartet Of the
Coeur,d Alene. 1t was presented TO him
at the Charleston earthquake in 1Ssf
for the saving Of an Irishman's life
The open hearted act of the big German
toward his hereditary enemy so over.
came the man iron. Erin's isle that he
gave him the only article of value he
possessed
Mr. Flechtl was DESTROYS of ascertain
ing the true value of the bill, and in
1898 sent it 70 Washington. where il
was kept for six month while the treas
ury department investigated the issu
ance Of the bill. 1t was adjudged legal,
as the. issue of $50 bills at that time was
known to have been made, though this
il the only one which has no5 been re.
turned to the treasury department The
piece of money has considerable value
outside of the amount upon its face
The Spokane man now in possession OF
the relic has refused an offer of 81 00(
for it, and says no price could induce
him to part with it Spokane Chronicle
Mrs L. O. Cohoon Of this place has a
bill of the same description only the
denomination is 81 instead Of 500 The
bill has been in her family ever since
she can remember and she does not
know how the family came in possession
OF it, The number of the bill is 9ll3
and reads the same as the above de,
scribed bill, substituting the value, s.
for 500 1t is yellow with age, but the
printing is quite distinct. The date a
the bill is l776, two years older than
the Spokane bill
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-11
REPUBLICANS IN CONTROL
Large Gains Made in Nearly Every
Township in the County.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS I4TO7
Local Option Defeated in The County,
and the Township Road Sys-
TEN Carries in Arcadia.

ON Monday last there was not very
much political enthusiasm worked mp
over election in this county, the interest
being chiefly centered in the vote for or
against local option. However, the re
publicans made large gains in nearly
every township, and the board of super.
visors now stands II republican 10
opposition In Arcadia township quite
heavy vote was polled, the republican
majorities ranging from 3l4 to 800 The
vote on local option resulted in So ma.
jority against the proposition, while the
vote on adopting the township road sys.
tenn was carried by majority Of 27S.
The local option proposition was de.
feated in the county by 572 The full
county vote by townships will be found
on another page, the vote in Arcadia be.
ing as follows;
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-11
Came Cut Ahead.

We do not remember Of any lecture
course in Alma that ever proved TO be
profitable to the promoters until this
last season and much credit is due those
having the course in charge for this
happy state of affairs. We have been
furnished with the following statement
which we are pleased to publish;
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-11

live and let my brethren live
With all that's good with me.
Upon the poor. some cash give,
The balance l give Rocky Noun.
tain Tea.
-Bivins & Rhodes. 1203.1mo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-11
Lots for Sale.

Only one block from Wright House.
Two lots 68 feet on Hulburt-st.. 90
feet deep.
Two lots 81 feet on Hulburt.st., 165
feet deep.
Lancashire & Co have concluded to
sell these lots. Full information will
be given at their office. 1202.4w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-04-11

Spring time is the time 10 use Rocky
Mountain Tea. Keeps you well all sum
mer. Great spring life renewer.. 30 cts.
Blyius & Rhodes. 1903 limo
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

A certain youEs lady, extremely
pretty. was driven 10 forsTear society
because the unfortunate affection of
blushing extended to her beautiful
neck and arms and thus prevented
her from appearing in full dress.
This young woman suffers not only
outwardly, but she loses all self-con-
troll when bIushing Her thoughts are
"all mixed up" and she cannot speak
connectedly.
She underwent treatment for ner-
yousness, but the doctors could not
help her.
Another singular case was that of
leading actress, who consulted the
doctor She had ruined her COM
pIexion," said he, 'by excessive use
of white grease paint applied to cover
her bushes, which marred her per-
Torrance.
"She blushed whenever anything
went wrong behind the scenes or on
the stage, and had no control of her
emotions. She is very young
woman; | never met with the trouble
among actresses of mature years.
The doctor says that strong men do
not blush except under extraordinary
circumstances; that blushing is truly
mark of effeminacy. Blushing men
are seldom cured, for they are often
sufferers from heart disease.
Il have known blushing fits, so
called said he, "to last for hours, ac-
companied by irregular pulse and ex-
cited heart. To blushing men and
women with families | say: IF you
have a boy or girl who bushes under
a reproach, or for fear of being found
out, DO not tell them of it. for if you
do you will arouse in them apprehen-
sions. If the child has any steadiness
of mind, you will undermine it; if ne
has no stamina, you will completely
unsettle him. There are foolish peo-
pie who think their children are in
nocent so long as they can blush.
What NONSENSE Scotsman.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16
DON'T DREAM, BUT DO.


IT'S an easy thing, if you want to
know
How sweet the summer is, just to go
Down in the fields, or deep in the
wood,
Or fain toward the swash of the sea.
For they all will teach you how heay-
emily good
Such wholesome places be.
If you seek the SOULS warm summer,
too,
Don't dream, but do.
Don't sit at home with your brain-born
book
And balance questions and pry and
look
Askance at this, or wonder how
That squares with some ancient
doubt;
But get in touch with the throbbing
Now,
And let your heart go out
To your fellow men who are spent and
blue.
Don't dream, but do.
Work in the world for the folk there
of;
With every deed that is done in love
Some crisscross matter is smoothed
for aye;
The spirit sees straight and clear;
And heaven draws close that was far
away,
AS you whistle off each fear.
Work, for the days are fleet and few.
Don't dream, but do!
You may worry over Gods grinding
laws;
You may probe ard probe for the great
First Cause;
But an hour Of life with an honest
thrill
OF self-forgetring joy
Will ease your mind of it's moody i'll
And make You blithe as a boy.
The plan is simple; then see il
through
Don't dream, but do,
Richard Burton in Brander Maya
zine.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16
MY WIFE AND CHILD.
stonewaH jackson.

The tattoo beats-sshe lights are gone
gone
The camp around in slumber lies;
The night in solemn pace moves on
The shadows thicken DER the skies
But sleep my weary eyes hath flown,
And sad, uneasy thoughts arise.
! think of thee. OH dearest one,
Whose love my early life hath
blest-
OF thee and him-our baby SON
Who slumbers on thy gentle breast
God of the tender. frail and lone,
Oh! guard the tender sleeper's rest
And hover gently, hover near
To her whose watchful eye Is wet
To mother, wife-the doubly dear,
In whose young heart have freshly
met
Two streams of love so deep and
clear;
And cheer her dropping spirits yet.
Now, while she kneels before thy
throne,
Oh, teach her, ruler of the skies.
That. while by thy behest alone,
Earth's mightiest powers fall or rise,
No tear is wept to thee unknown,
No hair is lost, no sparrow dies!
That thou canst stay the ruthless
hands
OF dark disease, and soothe its
pain;
That only by thy stern commands
The battles lost the soldiers slain
That from the distant sea or land
Thou bringst the wanderer home
again.
And when upon her pillow lone
Her tear-wet cheek is sadly prest
May happier visions beam upon
The Frightening current Of her
breast.
No frowning look nor angry tone
Disturb the Sabbath of her rest.
Whatever fate those forms may show,
Loved with a passion almost wild
BY day-by night--in joy or woe
BY fears oppressed, or hopes beguiled,
From every danger every foe,
Oh God, protect my wife and child!
Portland Oregonian.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16
THE BLUSHiNG HABIT.
Some Unhappy Cases Seen by a
Doctor.

At Vienna a scientist and doctor
who has made an especial study of
blushing declears that it is a disease
of the nerves.
He declares that blushing should be
treated like any other nervous disease.
and that in many instances it is
hereditary
One of his patients Ca MANI told
the doctor that the fear of blushing.
kept alive by the joeular taunts of
his friends, had caused him such de-
preston of spirits that he had several
times been on the verge if suicide,
Another patient Ca socieyt womanl
suffered seriously from nervous pros
tration in consequence of the teasing
OF her friends, who made her blush
Just for the fun of it."
colleague told the doctor of one
OF his patients who was drive mad by
blushing. Her mental condition was
greatly improved by her transfer from
a chamber papered in red and fur
nished in mahogany to a green room
with oak furniture.
This woman is again IN society, but
is subject 10 occasional attacks OF
olushing that affect her mentally at
, the sight Of red dresses. red ribbons.
or anything in red.
He has discovered that those ad-
dicted to blushing suffer less in sum
Than in the cold months. and that
summer is the best time of the year
In which to be treated for the annoy
ing disease
There are critical times. even in
the warm months, for the bmsher.
When a thunderstorm is in the air
and in the damp of the early morn
and late at night persons addicted to
the habit blush most often and most
violently" says the doctor. who dis.
tinguishes between two kinds OF
, misunderstanding caused by ex.
traordinary sensitiveness, extreme
bashfulness or modesty. and blushing
because of the blusher's apprehension
Of the act of hlushing
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16
An AnaIo-Ameriean Episode.

Thomas Hills, an American gentle
man, and his wife were charged at
wednesday, with an extraordinary
assault They had been spending a
holiday in this country and lived with
the complainant, Frederick William
Perry, as his guests, Mr.. Perry made
remark on their manners, where
upon they sRyagey assaulted him.
Mrs, Hills admitted having freely used
a poker and alleged that Mr.. Perry
attempted to strange her husband,
as the defendants intended sailing tol
America, the magistrate inflicted only
nominal penalties, but expressed re-
greet that the visit to England should
have been married by acts of brutality
London Globe
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

man. hearing the voice, came out
Mrs. Tattle's breath came in short,
sharp spasms, but neither looked at
her.
Helen"
"Ernest'-and rapturous cries were
simultaneously exchanged. Divers
words like Forgiveness, Love-
Returned hope" and so forth, fioated
above the melee, and when they hnaliy
turned, the man said:
Mrs. Tatters. how can we thank
you? How did you know our mutual
desire?"
81 can't tell, for the person as toid
me don't want his'n nor her'n name
let out, but Pm glad l managed to DO
it at last. I've been trying to get you
two to meet for nigh on two months!
You dear creature" both cried.
But Mrs. Tattles had fed down
stairs.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16
Short Story
Of the Dap
A TRIO OF HEARTS.

Mrs. Tattles sat down on light
bamboo chair and smiled with due ap-
preciativeness of her good fortune
"Ain't es if was native an he'd
all tn neighbors to recommend me.
But here | am, jest come from Groton
Corners, bout three weeks ergo, an
hev me whole house filled-all 'cept
tn second foor-th' hall room.
Evrybody down our way, was rantin'
at the few summer boarders th'd he'd,
so SEE I, If they hain't cum here this
summer, they must hav' gone some
place else. and that air place es the
Pan-American exposition So moves
up here, an takes this here house.
Seems though. too, s'if wus the only
one on tn street all full-'cepting, as
said before, the second floor front"
"You suttenly are lucky, Mirindy
Tattles, to be sure, an--thar goes yer
bell said the nearest relative, who
was visiting.
Mrs Tattles arose and adjusting a
rebellious frill, went to the front door
to let in young man. The nearest
relative strained her ear, but failed to
hear the conversation, so when the
two proceeded upstairs, the nearest
relative followed. Arrived at the
second floor, the couple halted, and
this time the words were audible
Certainly, madam. This hall room
will suit me admirably, and having no
baggage, | shall pay in advance. You
see, | am train dispatcher at the Ex-
change Street depot, and therefore
away all night In fact, shall occupy
the room from 10 in the morning to s
in the evening, only"
In few minutes the visitor had de
parted and Mrs, Tattles descended e,
find the nearest relative complacently
gazing down Elmwood avenue
"All full now, Jennie-even the sec
ond story front"
Mrs. Tattles was on a tour of in
spection. two days later, and happened
to enter the second story hall room
HE keeps it in remarkably good
order, | must say" she commented.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

picture Of the civilization of the israel
ties and Canaanites in Palestine.
Most of the objects found have been
sent to the museum in Constantinople,
but efforts will be made to take some
of them to Vienna.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16
AS YOU LIKE 1T.

did your husband leave a wiz!
asked the lawyer of the weeping
w-for-the-second-time
81 don't think he could. | know ne
never had any as long as | was mar
ried to him.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16
And Exhibiting II.

The president had to drop out,
And tbs Bryan's chance to score,
For he can travel the livelong week.
And speak, and speak, and speak. and
speak.
While nursing the same old sore.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16
Her Good Friends,

Maud-'T see Irene is wearing an
other diamond ring. I wonder who is
the victim this time
Mabel-"0, but this is a real en-
gagement. He's old. ugly and rich ],
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

Harry" she said, "if fire were to
break out suddenly in the house, what
would be your first impulse, do you
Think"
well, my first thought would be
for you, of course. | would get you
to a place of safety and then do what
could to extinguish the flames"
THAT would be nice of you, Harry,
to think of me first; but if a fire were
to break out now, for instance,
wouldn't you lose valuable time reach
ing me from such a long way across
the room?"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

Bunson (amazed)-That your uncle!
Why, you told me that your uncle had
both his legs carried away in battle.
Jimson-So he did. He carried
them away himself-pretty fast, l tell
you.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16
AS YOU LIKE IT.

Is matchmaking always a
spinster?
Even a mans stomach is sometimes
cramped for room.
Some clothes are like actions-they
speak louder than words.
When the butcher plays poker he
doesn't always play for stakes.
Ball players don't have to 90
penance in order to win pennants.
The trouble with money is that it
goes so much faster than it comes.
The trouble with good intentions is
that they are generally so weakened.
Secrets are not always liquid but
somehow or other they always leak
out,
Truth may be stranger than fiction,
but the historical novel is in class
by itself.
There are two things" says the
Manayunk philosopher, that a woman
will always jump at-conclusions and
mice"
When man breaches that honesty
is the best policy he generally speaks
from experience, having tried all the
others.
A skeleton in the closet is apt to
come to life.
Only the very young doubt that we
are never too old to learn.
Asparagus tips have no charm for
the fellow who plays the races.
In an argument with woman logic
doesn't count for much against tears.
Mighty few of us become dazzled
from looking on The bright side of
things.
The poker player often realizes that
a dollar in the hand is worth two in
the pot.
Some men are born great, some
achieve greatness, and others CRATE
on you.
A man Is always willing to arbitrate
after he has gotten the better of his
opponent.
The fellow who shakes your hand
most effusively when you have money
will shake you altogether when it's
gone.
Wigg-H | had my way should
exterminate all the Pullman ear
porters. Wagg-You'd show them no
quarter, eh?"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

He-I never saw anything like this
tide. Here We been pulling steadily
for 10 minutes and we don't seem to
have moved foot.
She latter pause)-Oh, Mr.. Strok
er, I've just thought of something!
The anchor fell overheard short time
ago and forgot to tell you. Do you
suppose it could have caught on
something?
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

The fellow who shakes your hand
most effusively when you have money
will shake you altogether when it's
gone.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

A man Is always willing to arbitrate
after he has gotten the better of his
opponent.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

The Summer Girl Ito her compan-
ion) do you suppose it is,
dearest, that makes the sea murmur
so?
Testy Old Gentleman Behind (who
has encountered incoming couple in
every secluded nook along the snore)
Great Scot! miss, you'd murmur if
you had to listen to all the sentimental
nonsense the sea hears.
Miss Cutely-May l marry Mr..
Richly, mamma?
Mrs. Cutely (decidedly)-Not on
any account.
Miss Cutely toying with her moth
er's hand)-Not even on his bank ac-
count, mamma?
Mr.. Verisopht-I see some fellah
has an article in the Doetaw entitled
Have We Two Bwains or One?'e
What do you think of that question,
Miss F'ligh?
Miss Fligh-Well. really, between
you and me | think we have only one.
The teacher of class in a certain
school had been carefully explaining
the parable of the prodigal son, and
was now testing their knowledge of
it. All went well until she came
toward the close, when she asked:
Now, tell me who was not pleased
to see the prodigal son when he came
home again"
To her CONSERVATION she received
the following reply from youthful
scholar:
Please, ma'am, the fatted CALI
Tit-Bits.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

Mrs Tattles was on a tour of in
spection. two days later and happened
to enter the second story hall room.
He keeps it in remarkably good
order, | must say" she commented.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

Wigg-lf | had my way should
exterminate all the Pullman car
porters. Wagg-You'd show them no
quarter, eh?"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

Some men are born great, some
achieve greatness, and others CRATE
on you.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

The poker player often realizes that
a dollar in the hand is worth two in
the pot.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-10-16

Mighty few of us become dazzled
from looking on the bright side OF
things.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-09
ITS POWER is ABSOLUTE
DECISION BY THE BOARD OF GEN.
ERAL APPRAISERS.
1t Holds that Its Authority Is Abso-
lutte and Not shared by the
Treasury Department..

NEW YORK, Aug. s-The board OF
classification OF the United States general
appraisers to-day rendered a decision OF
great Importance to all classes of import
ers. 1t relates TO the jurisdiction OF the
board 1t is held that the jurisdiction and
authority OF the board, as laid down under
the law. is absolute and is not shared by
the Treasury Department. For some time
past. il is said, there has been a growing
practice on the part of the Treasury De-
partment to withdraw protests that had
come before the board. presumably to cor
rect errors, and then never bring the cases
before the board again. Instead of that
the department would simply announce
ruling which would cover the case in ques-
ton. The board of classification now holds.
in effect, that such action really amounts
to an attempt on the part of the depart
ment to exercise judicial functions concur
rently with the board, and that it is an
usurpation of judicial functions wholly
without warrant in the law.
The great Importance OF such decision
will appear from the fact that the board
OF United States general appraisers is
permanent body. Its decisions are subject
to review by the government courts, but.
the board now holds, matters which come
under its Jurisdiction cannot be decided by
the Treasury Department This case. like
all others of the Board of classification,
may be taken TO the Federal Courts ana
ultimately to the Supreme Court OF the
United States.
The decision was rendered in the matter
of two protests filed by j. :. Johnson ~
Co. against the decision Of the collector
of customs at New York as 10 the rate ano
amount of duties chargeable on certain
merchandise imported on the Antlla
and entered respectively June u and May
Is, 1901. The opinion relates that the pro-
tests were transmitted to the board under
Section IA of the customs Administrative
act of June 10, 1890.
The collector requested the return OF the
protests and the related papers 10 his
office. This the board denies in a long de-
cision, which concludes as follows: our
conclusion is that the application of the
collector is without merit and is unaus
thorized and must be denied. IL is so or
dered. The protests will be docketed for
hearing by the board, OF which the parties
will have due notice.