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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27
Damage In Cincinnati $4,000, 900.

Cincinnati, Dec 23.-Four charges
OF dynamite failed to move the north
wall of the Griess-Pfeger & Co.'S plant
which was consumed in the confiag-
ration. claiming as it toll three human
lives and injuring six men. The body
OF Fireman Charles Schwengel re-
mains In the ruins. Search for 1t was
impossible on account of the tottering
walls.
AS more details are obtained the
estimate of property destruction in
creases, the latest placing the damage
at $2,50O,O00. Insurance was announc-
ed as S2,170,0O0.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27
Crazy Man Wounds Nurses.

Cincinnati, Dec. 24-Serious injury
to two nurses and two patients Of q
ward of the city hospital resulted
from a life and death fight with Ferdi'
nand Hoffman, an insane man, weigh
ing two hundred and fifteen pounds,
and armed with a knife. The fight
lasted more than fifteen minutes.
Hoffman became violent and was
strapped to cot. He obtained q
knife in some unexplained manner and
cut his bonds. hurting himself upon
Smith.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27

recovering. started in anew to stay
the progress of the flames, but their
efforts were too feeble to be Of use.
OF the rs men killed. the bodies Of
10. including that of Chief Horan have
been taken from the ruins. The list
Of the dead includes the chief, assls-
tant chief, two captains, five lieuten-
ants, 10 city firemen, two private fire.
men and railroad employe.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27
Brother. Die In pj.to, Duel.

Brothers Die In Pistol Duel.
Mt. Sterling, KY, Dec. 24.-Clinton
Allen, deputy United States marshal.
and his brother, Walter, were shot to
death in pistol fight here with James
Upton, special policeman, and
Michael Gibbons, a saloonkeeper.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27
Dance Given on the Georgia.

Dance Given on the Georgia.
Gravesend, Dec. 24.-Rear Admiral
Howard and the officers of the Fourth
division of the United States Atlantic
feet gave reception and deck dance
on board the battleship Georgia. Five
hundred guests from London and
0rayesend were present.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27
jap Diet Uroes Peace.

Toxic, Dec. e4.-The diet was open.
ed, the emperor, being indisposed, was
not present and the speech from the
throne was read by Marquis katsura,
the premier and minister of finance.
Referring to the annexation of Korea
and the convention with Russia, the
throne emphasizes the necessity for
the maintenance of peace in the Far
East.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27

Yankees to Go to Georgia.
Athens, Ga, Dec. Pat is an
nounced that the New York Americans
will spend the month Of March in
Athens training for next season.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27
women Sion RECALL petition.

women sign Recall Petition.
Seattle, Dec. 24.-The petition for
the recall of Mayor Hiram C. Gill was
found to contain more than enough
names to insure the holding Of re.
call election. The number OF sigma
lures Is 11,443, Of which 702 are those
Of women voters.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27
Pardons For Christmas Gifts.

pardons For Christmas Gifts.
Montgomery, Dec. "a. The doors
Of Montgomery's prison were thrown
open to more than 100 convicts par,
doned and paroled by Governor Conner
for Christmas Among the number are
20 life prisoners and 40 convicts i'm.
priSoned for hOmicides.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27
TIE Circus Parade

The Camel-You refused that pea
nut from the vender on the curb?
The Elephant-Yes, | have been
warned to beware OF the gifts of the
Greeks.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27
4 Business VievJ

She-What did father say?
He-He fnvGrs shcrt engagement
If he las 10 suLloit YOU and long
engagement ii lie has to support me-
Judge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27
COUNTY NEWS
ELMA

ELMA
Lloyd Keefe came up from New
Hampton last Friday evening for an
over Sunday visit with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Keefe.
Maude Riley visited with Emma
Martin, a few days last week.
Cora Clark was an Elma visitor, q
few days last week.
Hattie Elwood came up from Fay
cite last Tuesday evening to spend her
Christmas vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Elwood.
Prof. White went to New Hampton,
Saturday, to meet friends, and from
there went to Riceville to visit over
Sunday.
Mr.. L. Carlin and daughter Mrs.
Marion Hitch of Clermont, visited
few days last week with his sister
Mrs. William Owen and family.
Lucy Scully was business caller in
Alta Vista last Friday afternoon.
Peter McGrane came home from
Bailey last Friday to visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter McGrane.
Dick McGrane was business caller
from Cecilia last Wednesday.
Misses Mamie Mccormick and Stacia
Burke went to st. Paul last Thursday
morning to spend their Xmas vacation
with relatives and friends.
Loretta Conway came home from
Cedar Falls one day last week to spend
her Xmas vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Conway.
Miss Wells, of Riceville, returned to
her home after spending the last few
weeks at the Dan Conway home.
Mrs. O'Connell spent few days last
week at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Tom McGrane.
August Bucholtz was a caller in
Rochester few days last week.
Lizzie Keefe was an Alta Vista call
er one day last week.
John Barry has been visiting with
his mother few days this week.
Charles Hayden was a business call
er in Charles City last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Powers came
Friday evening to spend Xmas with
Mrs. Powers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Owens.
Jimmie Glennon came Tuesday for
short visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Glennon, north of town.
MIR. and Mrs. Croker left Monday
for their new home in New Hampton.
John Mantz was business caller in
Hayfield few days last week.
Ba-ney Dunn came up from Water
loo one day last week for a brief visit
at the home of his brother Pat. and
family.
Florence Kelly spent last Sunday
with her aunt, Mrs. Jane Sullivan.
Mrs. j. F. Torpey came up from
New Hampton last Friday to visit at
the home of her brother, John Mahon-
ey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom eastman were
business callers in Elma last Saturday.
Luttabelle Kelley is visiting with her
mother. Mrs. Cecilia Kelley, this week.
Charley Mantz visited with his
parents few days last week.
Amanda McGrane visited in Alta
Vista with the Misses Hastings, few
days last week.
Dewey Garrett spent last Sunday
afternoon and evening with friends in
North Washington.
William Daley, who has been in
Colorado during the past three years,
is home to spend Xmas with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Daley.
Will and Glen. Custock were up
from Oelwein, Sunday, visiting with
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Mike Elgas went to Kent,
Minnesota, to spend few weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Sullivan.
Will Fitzgerald came up from New
Hampton to spend Sunday with friends.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-12-27
NEGRO MURDERER is EXECUTED
Husband Of Victim Finally Refuses e
See Hanging.

Wheeling, Dec. 24.-Thomas Wayne,
a negro, was hanged In the peniten'
tiary at Moundsville for the assault
and murder of Mrs. John Ailif near
Quinnamont last summer. Ailiff at the
last moment was persuaded by rela.
tives not to witness the execution,
though he came three hundred miles
for that purpose.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10

Frank Polston left last week for
Seattle, Washington, where he has a
position.
GROOM HOUSE, 4 lots, living
water, for sale cheap.
!. II. II. BAKER, Versailles, Mo.
What has become of tile oli.fashioned
audience of women and children that
w,1.t Forward At the close of All enter.
tainncnt in which a child appeared, to
kiss the child?
E. A. Williams a supply 20"
with Flour, Meal, Bran, Shipstuif,
Canned Goods and Groceries at rock
bottom prices and of the best quality.
Mr.. Long. of Colorado, father-in.
law of Rev. Ossman of WeStlawn, is
here locking over the country with a
view to locating with US If he can find
a farm to suit him. Hope he may
find it.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Biz Forgery Alleged.

Sheriff Parkeryo of Stone county, ar-
rived here Wednesday with warrants
for the arrest of i. G. Wolf and son,
charged with defraudins, the Swift
Lumber Co. by forging bills OF sale
on from $4,000 to $1,000 worth of
ties. The son was arrested at Asst
Evans st. and gave bond. buL the
father had left the cisg.-Springfcid
Express.
Mr.. Wolf and family were formerly
residents Of this city, going TO Spring
field last year, They helped to
build the Rock, Isiapd, and also the
V. g. S. Ry., and did a large tie and
timber business here.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Fire! Fire! Fire!,

This stock of goods is slightly
damagedby smoke. We ara selling,
these goods at greatly reduces prices.
We must, and are going 70, move
these goods to max rocaario ouE.
new stock.
White Loaf Flour, slightly dam,
aged by water ~ 90 per hundred,
White Loaf Flour, sacks damaged
by smoke, So so, don't let this
chance slip to get some of this flour,
Breakfast foods, Rolled Oats, Corn
Flakes, Wheat Flakes, Cream Of
Wheat, and all kinds of breakfast foods
I'VE are cutting hall in two. All kinds.
OF canned goods we have rcduced'Jnc~
half. A host of other bargains too
! humorous to mention. Call and ir--
spect this stock Of goods.
Our new stock is arriving daily :.
Can furnish you all kinds of staple
and fancy groceries. Fresh and
Salt Meats at reguiarprices Home
rendered lard a specially.
We pay the highest market price
for all kinds of produce. Come and,
see U.s. Nuurz,for business.
&. ii. PRICE,
Butcher and Grocer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10

60 to +. A.. Williams for Bananas
and Oranges.
DIR. X. X. Enloe is taking a pose
graduate course at the Kansas City
Dental College.
At a special communication of YER
saillrs Lohge. No. 1T, A. +. 4 A..
NJ, Monday n'ght, the NJ. NJ. degree
was conferred on Bro. d. G. Hardy,
IT,, in due and ancient form.
Sfs. c. 3. Allen, Of Shenandoah
ip#a, was here last week, and made
q ,leal Tor y G)-acre iarm 8 miles
wcst Of Versailles. and we suppose
Will soon he o resident Of the hes,
rnuNtY il Central Missouri.
Elias Swart2endruber, who recent,
= purchased the Israel CARRIER farm,
n14 Of the h3est in Morgan county,
w!,h his family end household goods
stock and farming implements, ar
mved here last week, and are now "A
horne. We welcome them to oil,
Morgan and hope their new HON,
may be a pleasant one.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10

G. w. Hart, of Blocker, Okla,
came in Friday to visit the old folks,
and may conclude TO stay with us.
"The best Painters, Contractors
and Arohltnrte' 81 the country use
Mound City Horse Shoe Brand House
Paint exclusively. {. u. Hunter"
Avery Price, Of Pennington, Ma:,
came in Saturday for a short visit
with home folks. lie Looks as il he
enjoyed the new life Of architect.
Mrs. Wilbcr Mathews left Sunday
for Des Moines, Iowa, to attend. her
daughter, Mrs. Moore, at the hos
Iital there, who will have an opera
ton performed for appendicitis.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
JAS. a. DUDLEY.

Boy OF Intelligent old man bcyona'
middle life wanted for light work
wi!i'nOt interfere with other employ
inert. Address The, Kansas City
st IT, Kansas Guy, Mo-"
The revival services at the Baptist
church continuc, with bible lectures
at'3 O'Clock p m, and preaching at
1870 y N. The audiences are large,
q gnuu interest manifested, and a
number have been converted, and
OthctS seeking salvation. May the
eo.>d work " on, until all in YER
s%ErlleS who may be saved, are safely
IN the iOlI.
fl is now thought that the measly
course OF the measles have about run
heir cOutSc in this city, as Harry
Mills, deputy postmaster, was the
last to catch 'cm, and he thinks he
GOT about all that was left.
Livery man Longwell has leased the
old Cole barn on west Newton street.
and will move to it on the 18th, at
which time II. +. Talbot will take
possession Of his own stables on
North Fisher, vacated by Longwell.
Jesse S%norgrass has quit ticking
type and gone TO backing stoves,
having accepted p position as sener'
al factotum with The hardware firm o.
Duff x Son.
We understand that Bro. Carter,
ol BoonsiI'e, Ark, has found hin
another church with q raise Of S60(
nr S700 in salary, so Westministe
Presbyterian church of Versailles
Mo-. is still in the market for
preacher whose abilities will com,
near h;ting The treasury box.
Squire Anton Ehlers, Of Florence
wa t%ransac,Ing business in the cit,
Monday and Tuesday,,
There was snow in the air Wednes
iay, and it looks now like anothe
call by Old Winter.
e.. Fl. Price has finally had his in
surance adjusted, and a new foe
put in, rooms repapered, and every
thing is again in good shape.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Walked to Bulceton.

N. a. Stone, of Bunceton, attended
the Masonic lodge "f instruction in Yer
saiIles Monday nj vt. On ccount Of
the wreck on the hr mci, he was COM
PEELED 10 walk from this city to Bunceton
Tuesday afternoon lie had company
however, in the person of Virgil KernS
who was returning from n trip to Jeifer'
son CAY, and. he, coo, wanted preach
his home in Bunceton. that dfternoon.-
Upton Times. .
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10

Regular Convocation OF Versailles
Royal Arch Chapter Friday night,
March nth. All Companions should
be present.
Bro. Bewley continues to slowl,
improve in his ,nssle with lagrippe.
and expects to be able to hold the
usual services Sunday.
Spring is here at the present writ
ing, but WHITTIER only IN a visit or
for good we know not, but we have
nollced that blastery old winter can
come back even after his back has
been d%islocated, SO look out, he may
give you another surprise.
DR.. L. p. Yarnell has sold hi.
handsome horse in McNlir Height.
to T. p. Bond, Cashier FRS, Nation
al Bank, possession to be given Apr
1st. The DR.. is undecided as to JUS
what he will do-board during TIT
summer. buy a lot and build, or buy
other property if he a find the sor
20 suit him. At any rate he viii sta,
in Versailles and continue business.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
WANTED
Twelve Men to Go to Texas on the
Fifteenth OF March.

Come and 60 to S,raliord, Sher~~
man County, Texas, the great
WHEAT BELTof the South West.
Fine smooth land, clear OF brush and
now ready for The plow at $3.50 per
acre. Come to the City ~llUe.., Yer.
%sailles, Mo-, and let's talk TIE matter
over, and you tell me what your OBJ
jections are. I,want to- show you "a.
sample Of some OF the things we raise
in Texas. am truly,
|. r. WILSON.
Cry %Ffotel, Versailles Mo-.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Notice TO Teachers.

The regular Teachers Examina--
lion will be given Friday and SatUy"-
day, March 18th and Goth. az the
school buildiag. Versailles, Mo-
WRAY W,rrEsL Capt.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Notice

On account of sickness in my fam
ily I was unable to fiji my engage
nent at Gravois Miris lsst'Saturday.
win be at Gray0is Milk Saturday,
March 10Th, 1910. All'are cordially
invited to attend.
WEAK WUTEN, Supt.,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Millinery Opening.

On March 18th and 10Th we will
have on display a. fiue~ line of up-to-
date millinery. Ar are cordially
invited.
MRS. J. w. ROLES,
East Side.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Report OF Stony Point School.

The following is the report of the
Stony Point School for the month be-
ginning Feb. 8, closing Mar. A, 1919.
Number of boys enrolled, -
Number OF girls enrolled, II
Total enrolled %
Number of days attended by all 1865
Average daily attendance 1878
Number absent 5 or more days q
Number Of cases Of tardiness 8
Those neither absent or 'Rrdy: Miric
Holman. Lucille Holman, lola Sebrec,
Cecil Hotscnpiller.
EDITH HAMLIN, Teacher.
On passing the handsome home Of
WILDER Mathews the other day we
heard a pig squeal. Well, say! to
say we were shocked arss but a slight
token of our feelings, and on the
spur OF the moment 1--WE think that's
what it was) W. ran a hand down in
to our pocket to sec if we had a quar-
ter, knowing it would cost that much
if not more. Not finding the quar-
ter we looked around and not seeing
a pig OF any variety in sight quietI.
sneaked off home, hoping not to b.
caught in such a calamity again soon
That squeal will haunt Tvs as long a
pork keeps climbing.
Saturday brought a large crowd c
our country cousins to town, anC
business was good. The "Haysee'
Band was out in the afternoon
and gave the haysecd folks some goo
~hayseed music, which vas fully ap
%preciatcd.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10

Miss Hattie May Tate ot'Stt f1si',
has accepted a position wsak Mas N.
+. Mounts as trnnmerv, Mis- Tate
comes highly recommendation an ex.
pert trimmary. ..sasing grswn up ir
the businsss,, snat Mrs, Mounts ha.
been issev.sats in securing her SER
vicsSe.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Notice.

| will discuss educational questions
at Syracuse on Saturday, March 18th
The teachers and p. rtron& or SUR
rounding districts are cordially in
vited 70 be present.
WRAY WTTrEN. Supt.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
a Mean Trick.

Lass Sunday Bro. Bewley was too
indispo3ed TO conduct services, sc
kindly rendered the use of his church
to the Baptist brethren. Bro. Taylor,
the Baptist Evangelist, at once
planned to send the m and girls
to the Nj. +. Church Sunday evening,
to be preached at by Hasson Foster,
and where they could wear their big
hats without a~ggravating the male
portion OF the congregation, who he
kindly invited 10 listen to him At the
Baptist church, and ne had a large
congregation, delivered a splendid
sermon, extra good music ant it
was a most enjoyable evening, Q part.
at least, being the absence, OF the
big hats. Our sympathy is,wnh' Bro.
Foster and lis sea Of biaiItsts.
Aubrey Buell., until recently postal
clerk on this hranch OF the. Mo. Psc.
writes Ms ,hie week requesting us to
change the a:Ulress Of his Tribune from
Upton to-. Versailles. Aubrey owns 9
fine farm about four miles northeast OF
Versailles. to which he has novel his
family. recently. lie has given up hi,
work in the government service and 1:
row back In the simple life, the life .O
ghs countryman, n not bothered with
the cares. vexations and responsibilities
which fall to the lot Of ore engaged ~
the public service. Aubrey has been Z
frithful aud efficient empsoye in INCL,
Sans service. and personally We rexre
to zee him leave ita o~aing . valuable
and beautiful far;r as he does, however
we see where he'is making no mistaken
becoming his.ovu boss and getting dbw'
close to natures heart, where man right
fully. belongstr-B iu,SstonS Trihuns..
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Sanders Davidson.

Married, Saturday evening at 3
O'Clock, Feby. 9th, at the M. +. par
sonage, Versailles, Rev. w. c. Bew-
10y officiating, Geo. A. Davidson OF
High Point, Moniteau county, and
Miss Ruby Davidson, Of Aunoes
Springs, Miller county.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Wor nioiogy

SHOULD he studied Ivy every parent. "
your child IL nervous, frett,h, starts inf'
It's sleep, is pasty faced, has rings uaherr
it's eyes. always seems hn"gry, i, nos
gainingawright, you can - SIRE the
trouble is worms Whisc's Cream"
Vermis,ge is sn'n,soiute cure for WORMS,
Is i,s own purstafve. Sid by GlOss,
Drug Store,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Echoes From the Baptist Church

1870 in Sunday School last Sunday.
Fhe revival meeting continues with
good preaching, good singing, large
congregations, good attention, and
three COnverslOns at this date.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
DUOltY'S BARBER SHOP.

upstIir8 il .fason-itardy Block.
Every thing New. Neat, Clean, Sanitary
Case Us a Trial.
JAS. a. DUDLEY.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10

Our intormatioT Was incorrect in
regard to Ed Nelson, renting the
Price Jones' property on Washington
avenue, he having decided to'hold
the fort on North Fisher street until
ready G surrender.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
a~Ss
6 NEWS. :
Edison Phsgograph Concert
FpEE NEXT SUNDAY

Consisting Of literary productions,
a.cred songs and other popular music,
Etah vocal and Instrumental, rem
dered by the Worlds most famous
silent. at the Royal Theater Hall,
n4xt door Hotel Martin, 4:sO D.. IN.
Z. -. HUNTER, Edison Agent,
Versailles, Mo.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Race Suicide

ig not nearly the menace 20 increase in'
population that deaths among infants
are directly or Indirectly caused by"
bowel troubles. McGee's Baby Elixir
cures diarrhoca, ,dysentary, sour stomach
and all infant ailments of This nature.
Just the thing for 'eethinR babies. Price 90
25c and 50c per bottle. sold. by Globe"
Dtng Store.
Fear of getting caught makes a few
bachelors. and 8 numb.r' Of OtheV goo't,
citizeus.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
Tia s,ssHxt on the Hearth" is the

"Tba .c-5cExt on the Hearth" is the
dramatic headiincr at the Royal
Theatre for Friday and Saturday
nights. This is an excellent pro-
duCtiOn.
The Bachelors Wife" will cure
your ills. Those afflicted with sore
lips arc warncd-for this is a laugh
maker. Spot Light Duet, "The
Bridge" sung by,
Miss MCCANN, Soprano
Miss DRESIE, Alto
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1910-03-10
CITY BUS
AND
LIVERY STABLE.
viii Try to Give Satisfaction.
PhSSs Talbot o. Fish
Saturday Concert.

The Versailles Cornet Bind
has made arrangements with the
business men to give u free concert
every Saturday afternoon, wealth
er permitting. The first one
win be given next Saturday, and each
Saturday thereafter. While these
concerts are more especially for the
entertainment of the city's visitors,
thu citizens of Versailles are cordially
invited to CONE ont and help swell
rhe crowd and enjoy the fine music.
Gilpin observer., 1910-02-03
Gold Coins for Canada.

That Canada will soon have n gold
coinage of its own was intimated in
the recent speech of Finance Minister
Fielding regarding the budget At the
present time. while some sovereigns
are coined at the royal mint. there are
no Dominion coins of this metal.
The denominations will be IS and
$40 The gold will be obtained from
the Yukon region. and an effort will
be made to establish government
purchasing agency at Dawson. The
mint will be ablL. It is thought, to
make small margin of profit In coin.
ing gold.
Canadian currency. as is generally
known. follows that adopted in this
country. the decimal system, but II
has not carried 1t to the extent of
issuing gold coins. The new depar.
ture Is probably partially the result
OF the greater amount OF business
that is being done there. At the same
time. It is another indication of the
growing spirit Of nationalism that :,
indicated In many ways at present.
Schenectady Gazette. l,.,~