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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
Solved a Civil War Problem

York City. but because he published
every week an invaluable guide to
American bankers, since II reported
all cases of counterfeits Of state bank
notes, of failures of state banks. and
Of the rate Of exchange charged by
the banks for collecting the notes OF
state banks.
At the time / saw Mr.. Thompson.
he was one OF the most quaint, dryly
humorous and entertaining Of all the
men associated with banking whom !
had ever met
Il should say that 1t was In April.
1861, that had a consultation with e
@. Spauldlng, the subject Of which
was the best way Of providing much
needed currency for the federal gov
ernment," continued Mr.. Thompson.
Mr.. Spaulding. who was named for
one of the vice presidents OF the
United States, Elbridge Gerry, being
Of the Elbridge Gerry family. had
been for several years and was then
a member of congress from Buffalo,
NY. He was brilliant lawyer early
in his life, and he gave up law for
banking. 1t seemed to me that he
was just the man, because OF his legal
training and his financial and bank
ing experience, to draft the bills
which, II they became laws, would re-
lieve the government-surely entering
upon a great war with a bankrupt
treasury and disorganized monetary
system-of all embarrassment respect
ing currency.
Our first talk upon this subject was
informal. but even then Mr.. Spaulding
had in mind the issuing Of legal-tender
notes. |, on the other hand. had In
mind the creation Of a national bank
ing system, because ! believed that
the banks. IL nationalized, would fur
nish a great market for government
bonds, and that these bonds could be
utilized as security for national bank
notes. | told Mr.. Spaulding with great
positiveness that IL we had national
banking system. national bank note
issued by q Maine bank would pass
current In California
well, we had good many talks
and went over to Washington very
often in connection with the matter.
saw that Mr.. Spaulding was COM
mitted to the legal-tender note plan.
although he expressly told me that a
currency issue Of that kind was only
justified as a war measure. But he
warmly accepted the main features of
my national banking plan, and he
drafted the original bills which pro-
vided for the issue of legal-tender
notes. and for the creation of the ma
tional banking system.
Immediately after the national
bank act was passed. organized the
first national bank. certainly In the
east. and believe in the whole coun-
try. And now you have the reason
why they sometimes call me the faith.
er Of the national bank and for many
years Mr.. spaulding was designated
as the father Of the greenback.
oBut why greenback?" asked.
Simply because the first legal-ten-
der notes issued under the law were
upon their reverse side printed in
green ink. That nickname was ap-
pied to them as soon as they ap-
peared. and it Is name which has
stuck to them over since"
Copyright. 1911. by E. ]. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved.l
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01

1t is doubtful whether any other
church In England possesses tower
at each end, which Is distinctive
feature of the old Abbey church at
Wymondham The reason of this
anomaly Is said to be that when visit
ing wymondham some 400 years ago.
the then Bishop Of Norwich COM
planned because the bells were not
rung In honor of the occasion, and
the Pensioners explained that as
these we're hung in the monks part
OF the church they were unable to
salute him The prelate Immediately
gave an order for western tower to
be constructed. which was done This
tower, which carries a fine peal Of
bells. played conspicuous part at the
time Of Ket's rebellion. one of the
ringleaders being gibbeted on Nor.
witch castle. while another suffered a
like penalty on the summit of the
western tower of wymondham Abbey
church
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
Sentences Prisoner to Job

feel blue. Look at my shoes. The
soles are gone. ! might as well be
barefooted Say. II I could get work
I'd be all right. On the square. Judge.
I've been after jobs every day. No
body has any work for me to do.
I'd feel swell II only had job
and chance for pay envelope
When a mans not workin'. judge. he's
no good"
At this juncture the court paused
and stroked his chin.
Young man." Judge SABBATH said.
You look all right I'll sentence you
to go to work at q dollar and a half
day. I'll get you job"
He then called up an acquaintance
who is In the picture frame manufac-
turing business and got work for
Jackson
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
King George Has Phone

is 1882 Westminster" but any one
who expected to s'get through to the
king" by calling up that number
would be disappointed.
Queen Mary. in addition to the
same facilities. has a private line
from her boudoir to the children's
school rooms. and she. too. uses the
telephone on every possible occa-
sion King George frequently gets
through a lot OF business on the tele-
phone before he goes out at nine o'clock
for his ride in Hyde Park
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01


u a convert Is conscient'o1s7
posed 70 immersion. ne aoes no' ',''
tate 70 use 'ne sPflnAi'ns OF po''''s
metnoo Oh Dapusm-
because OF tns ioDe iapses oe'F,''
tne visits OF tne pastor = ie'se pr. /"
tne miuis.eriai outies ran upon
SUNDAY SCHOOL hupeliI'enoen'
Inc service begins when srpt 5as<
pard mounts the rostrum- FMS. = 'o'
call win the record before a'u'
superintendent py s'sns' can
the name OF eacn member s1o 80
person present iespono' ~ '''
lasn'on
Inc Apos'ies Creeo - eo
UNISON Inc uniiolmi.y = $3.50
- NOT the result OF cafe.u' ~
put cones IS naturally 70 '1s
pers as speech 70 the a's'Hse
eupe ohsppslo tnsE osn'e ~.
seriuo'' 'sAlns the SUNDAY se'
,oI 'ne oas ioI aus sup'eo'
Known As an eloquent nan
memoeas OF me silent conslss' ~.
~. celissry nas an ee,ns'' ..,.. - q
inpresses even tnose VINO c>'
oe.s'anu MS Signs. 4.
A. umes ne taiks r~p'o
iaciie myers accompanies y
arm gestures, working WIN
mat taxes the attention OF e's s W.
ence- Again. ior tne sake o.
emphasis the words come SOW
serinsiys iron ms nnse. up'' ~ -,
may wsil imagine tnat ne Is sn
In MS Silent art OF orators.
me eyes Oh tne menDs'
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
FAMINE IN CIRCUS LEMONADE
New Yorker Gets Away With Forty
seven Glasses OF Connection
Owner OF Pushcart Loses.

New York.-Well. as 'sLooie Ziet-
mer, rear admiral OF the East Side
Land and Water Wireless News serv-
ice. reports. It was this way:
''Dugan was as dry as a fish, but
Bloomstein could not quench his
thirst Ice cold lemonadei It's ice
cold! Keep cool! One cent glass.
was shouting Harry Bloomstein, the
lemonade peddler. as he pushed his
small cart containing a large glass
cask OF lemonade in 1t along Pitt
street the other day as he stopped
In front Of Dave Reiff's barber shop
at No. AZ Pitt street
John Dugan. known as Red Du-
gan. the coach driver, had just re-
turned from a trip on Long Island and
stopped in front OF Reiffs shop. 7
am as dry as fish, said Dugan. and
rushed over to the lemonade man:
How much is glass Of lemonade
said Dugan-
Zone cent a glass.
such a small glass; said Dugan.
But Bloomstein answered. Never
mind, the glass Is thin and holds
more than large glass that Is thick.
Your glasses are very small;
can drink forty OF them
Yes, he can. said the barber.
and ! believe. the whole jar
-Reiff. who knows Dugan and the
great appetite he has and who come
time ago ago ate over forty-six ban
anes from Bromsky's pushcart. knew
what he was talking about
"'Ah, can't believe 1t. mister. said
the peddler. he cannot drink all my
Lemonade
Another who knew Dugan's won
derful appetite said. And II he don't
finish and drink over forty glasses
I'll pay you. and II he does you don't
get paid
"'All right. all right said the ped
der.
"The crowd watched and all eyes
gazed at the lemonade peddler and
Dugan. who kept right on drinking
until he finished forty-seven glasses
OF inc lemonade. You ought to see
the face change on Bloomstein The
others who waited to buy drink
went dry"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01

shipped to Philadelphia during the
storms were opened 1t was found that
in many instances the yolks we're
broken and run together in the body
of the egg
Several large dealers in strictly
fresh eggs have had numerous com
plants. he said. and they all ascribe
the condition of the eggs to the Sc
we're thunder. In no cases have the
shells been cracked. but the yo4ks of
thousands OF eggs have run"
Farmers report that setting hens
have been unfortunate in their hatch
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
E1o0T a III z<zz21y 20

uTAsHNGTON-The
Washington which
magnificent Of
The Of the site oo and the of the temple when
level The leading
will symbolic of the degrees On the
massive
temple win be golden snburs the which win
Of the thrtytnd
which
provided with the main
building The will be completed
meet the n
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
John Thompson's Story Of How He
and {. G. spauIdIns Devised
National Bank System and
the oreenback-

within a month after the volun-
teers of the spring OF 1861 were on
their way to the front, CT had arrived
there, quite as important war meas
ure as that of securing an army for
the Union was under discussion at
Washington and at the chief financial
centers OF the North" said the late
John Thompson to me shortly before
the second Inauguration Of Grover
Cleveland as president
Mr.. Thompson. prior to the civil
war, was known to every banker IN
the United States. not so much be-
cause he was himself banker of New
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
THUNDER RUINS MANY EGGS
Electrical Storms In Pennsylvania
Also Destroy Embryo Chicks
YoIks Broken and "Eun."

Philadelphia.-The electrical storms
of the last few days have had an UNI
usual effect on the egg industry. &C
cording to statement of dealer
here.
General complaint has ben made BY
consumers. he said. that when eggs
that had been gathered fresh and
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
Fan. 1so Feet. unhurt.

New York.-Joseph Kinward Of
Tarrytown was in swing painting
the water tower there the other day
wien the pole broke. He dropped
$50 feet. struck in guard wire. turn
ed a complete somersault and landed
on his feet He smiled and said:
Il didn't expect to come down this
way, but I'm all right"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
Hou.ewIfe,s pr0bIems IN china.

In China you can have a dozen
servants for total Of less than 500 a
month And they won't steal any
thing, they will do their work we'll
and they win stay after they have
learned. In the Celestial empire
there Is no servant problem to yer
the housewives soul. but there are
enough other problems to make up
for It Good water Is one: sanitary
arrangements are about forty-one
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
ALI Were Disappointed

nice family Mrs Bridley came from
and what nice man her husband is,
and how much good they have both
done, and how devoted they are to
each other. and how Mrs. Bridey never
has any but good things to say about
her neighbors. And she called that in
teresting!"
Well" smiles the large. placid
lady. 1T was at least unusual. Chi
cago Evening Post.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
Child Nicknames a City.

Charleston. w. va.-"The Cog
City," meaning coal. oil and gas. has
been adopted as the slogan for
Charleston at large open-air meet
ing on the capitol lawn Miss Nan
Mcdowell. aged IA. suggested the
name. and 1t was selected out Of
1900 suggestions
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
Roblns' Nest on Trolley.

Danbury. Gonna family of rob
ins have built their nest on a trolley
wire at Reynolds Bridge here The
nest is cleyerly mounted around the
heavily charged wire so that the
trolley pole Of passing cars will not
interfere with the birds housekeep-
ing The bird family remain in their
place when a car goes by. apparently
enjoying the oscillation Of their
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01

Traverse City. Mich.--c. E 49,
one Of the states foremost bee - Z.
lost 100000 bees as result q ~,
weather. They died from heat
dreds of pounds Of honey ran o.
the hives like sap.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01

chicago-Joseph ThIDeauIt = =
bond OF $1,000 not to WINK o -
funny eyes" at bis neignpof, 4,
sadie HOLIDAY. Judge ssDas1 a
warned Thibeault against n'r'ins
other women
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01

ings because of the thunder. which
destroyed embryo life In countless
numbers Of eggs
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-09-01
strencth Of IndIoo,

A single grain of indigo win color
e ton Of water.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-03-10
BAtliNGGR RESIGNS.
Secretary Of the interior Asked to Be
Relieved Of Office.

Washington, March Sec. X. \.
Ballinger rendered his Ignation In a
letter on Jan 10. basinA II entirely
upon the condition of his health. The
president replied AT once expressing
his confidence in Secretary Baliinger'
his reluctance to accept his resigna-
ton. and requested the secretary to
remain In office until IN" close OF the
session of congress
Immediately upon adjournment OF
congress Secretary Balinger renewed
his request that he he relieved AT
date suitinI the presidents conNen-
fence. but Immediately II possible. To-
day President Taft In a letter accepted
the resignation
Walter l.. Fisher Of Chicago. was ap-
pointed as his successor. his commits
sion being signed Immediately by the
president. Mr. Fisher will take office
within few days
Correspondence between the prcsl-
dent and the secretary is not volum-
nous. but sets forth beyond question
of confidence which Mr.. TAFT has re
posed la Mr. BaIlinger throughout the
long siege and the Indignation with
which lie has viewed the attacks upon
the sccretnry's personal and official in
tcgritN
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-03-10
COUNTER CLAIM is FILED.
Answer to Complaint in Mine Owner.
ship Suit Brings New Charge.

Butte.-The answer of the Butte q
Balaklava Mining Company to the suit
brought against them by the Anacon-
la Mining Company was filed in the
clerks Office.
The answer contains a general de-
nial Of the plaintiffs averments, de-
MES specifically the defendant has
taken ore worth S75O.O00 belonging to
the plaintiff. or has taken any ore
worth more than $4,000. A counter
claim alleging the Anaconda Com
pany has taken ore from the Balak.
lava claim worth sS64.130 was filed.
demanding Judgment for tht amount.
The Balaklava Company admits the
Mountain Chief and Right Bower
veins apex in the claims of that name,
but denies they continue in the earth
In a general southwesterly direction
or that the veins are exposed by any
working.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-03-10

the entire pastoral countryside for
miles in every direction. The cathed-
raj is built on the highest point Of
ridge. In former days, the entire
city clustered about 1t, and the citi-
,ens did their marketing in narrow
streets so steep they could hardly
walk up them. Now, however, two
lines Of railway have drawn the city
toward the lower levels. But from
whatever point look Is cast toward
he upper city, the great towers OF the
cathedral are to be seen. pointing sky
ward with their gothic pinnacles.
Its interesting history and its fame
'or beauty attract thousands of tour
SITS every year There are always a
Few Americans to be seen, guide book
n hand, peering about the ornate old
'acades. whose stones are now stain
I'd beautiful shades of yellow and
,ream by the weather Of centuries. 1t
Ised to be favorite delight OF the
own boys to pay a sixpence to climb
he central tower. and stand inside
he monster bell, called Great Tom"
when the IL strokes Of noon were sent
vibrating over the city, but this d.
version is not much INDUCED In by
'ourists.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-03-10
COMMITTEE HAS MEETING
DEMOCRATS ARE LAYING PLANS
FOR COMING EXTRA SESSION.
Believed That Radicals and Conserve.
tives Will Cause Trouble Before
Plans Are Decided Upon.

Washington. ID c. March s.-The
majority members of the new ways
and means committee OF the new dem
ocratic house of representatives held
their first meeting today to begin the
formulation OF a programme which
may include the selection Of all stand
ing committees as well as a decision
in regard to the extent to which the
extraordinary session will go in the
matter Of revising the tariff. Chair
man Underwood 81 Alabama presided
and all OF the fourteen members were
present
The committee will be compelled to
listen to two factions in formulating
their plans. One Is radical and de-
mands that all OF the committees be
named Immediate so that attention
may be given To all kinds Of legis-
Iation.
The other plan. urged by the more
conservative democrats of the state.
involves the action on the Canadian
agreement and consideration Of sched-
ule by schedule rrvisions in the regular
sessions next winter.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-03-10
NAV Have Sianitie alton.

Washington. March An army OF
approximately 10000 men. representing
all branches Of the service. Is mnhtliL-
ing along the Mexican border "t the
United States while every effort was
made In official circles here 1" give
this great movement the appearance
of the simple preparation for naneu-
vers there were persistent rum"rs that
the government IL preparing for more
serious eVentualitics
Confidential reports from Mexico Of
late have encouraged the belief OF
many that conditions In the Mexican
government are far from being as sat
isfactory as official assertions seek to
Indicate. Immense foreign interests
are at stake IN Chihu ahua. for exam
pie. and their owners have been very
uneasy as to what whould happen 4"
them Ia case OF widespread disorders
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-03-10
Personal.

The senate failed to ratify the new
Japanese trade and commerce treaty.
The earl of Dudley will retire as
governor general Of Australia In June.
II. II. Fisk has rendered his resig.
nation as superintendent Of Haskell
institute. the Indian school at Law.
renee. Kas.
Ex-Mayor Dunno of Chicago wants
an official count Of the late primaries.
Henry L. Myers has been chosen
senator from Montana, succeedins
Senator Carter.
A complete reorganization Of the
democratic party in Pennsylvania has
been decided upon
Senator Hepburn complained that
the forestry service was costing too
much money for the good II does.
Charles Foster. a game warden.
was found dead with . bullet wound
through his stomach At the foot Of
Turkey mountain. four miles south
II Tulsa. Okla
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-03-10
ARMY MODELLED.
PRESIDENT ISSUED ORDER CALL.
ING TWENTY THOUSAND
SOLDIERS TO DUTY.
HAD NO PREVIOUS NOTICE
One-Fourth Of all Troops Ordered TO
Texas-Navy Will Also Partiei-
pate in the Demonstration
Being Carried on.

Washington, u. G., March In
answer to the charge that the United
States army Is not prepared for actual
warfare. and that 1t Is lacking in every
essential that goes To make up "A de-
rection Of the president has ordered "a
magnificent test OF the whole machin-
cry controlling a mobile army on a
scale greater than ever before attempt
ed in time of peace In this country.
Reproducing. as nearly AS possible.
war conditions involving hosii!Ities in
Advance of a formal declaration Of
war. the president gave word last
night and within a few moments mos 70
sages were flying all over the country
by wire ordering the asscmblage az
5000 troops in the department OF
Texas. This practically Is one-fOurth
OF the entire army. including the troops
in the Philippines and other insular
possessions. The navy - TO play its
part and a formidable fleet of armorcd
cruisers supplemented by the auNil-
iaries necessary FOR the succeS sfdl
maintenance OF a hostile naval force
on the coast OF an enemy will take It's
place off the Texas shore line.
In the early morning mystery sur
/ rounded the sudden issuance of orders
/ during the night to various army posts
/ to mobilize cavalry and infantry fol
/ service along the Mexican border. NJ
/ least $500 coast artillcrymen were or
/ dered together at Galveston today an,
! IL is estimated that nearly 5000 men ~
/ all Will be rushed To the vicinity %
MeNi leo
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-03-10
GRAFT is ALLEGED IN BUTTE.
Grand Jury is Ordered to Probe Acts
Of City and County Officials.

Butte.-A sensation was sprung
when District Judge Donlan ordered
the grand jury TO probe alleged graft
among county and city officials in
response to a request from the Silver
Bow Bar Association. The lawyers
declared that action was imperative
as a measure to increase the conf.
dence of the public in their servants.
Graft rumors are flying about the
city so thickly they could no longer be
ignored and the situation must be
cleared. according to J. b. Rott. presi.
dent Of the Bar Association. who pre-.
sented the petition which is Endorsed
by numerous prominent citizens of
Butte. The jury will sit in course of
A months time.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-03-10
Montana Pioneer Found Dead.

Butte.-P. II. Poindexter. aged 80
veteran live stock magnate of the
northwest and the oldest pioneer OF
southern Montana. was found dead in
bed at his ranch home near Dillon.
Mr.. Poindexter drove overland to
Montana and in 1856 organized the
Poindexter & Orr Live Stock Com.
pany. which today is the largest com,
pany of its kind in Montana. its hold.
ings embrace 10000 acres and its cat
tie numbers thousands Of head. MIR.
Poindexter was affiliated with a large
number of orders and was prominent
in state Masonic circles. being former
high priest Of the grand lodge.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-03-10
EXECUTIVE AROUSED.
Governor Dix Displeased With Sens'
toriaI Situation in New York.

Albany. y. Y. March 6.-Governor
Dix is thoroughly aroused over the
senator situation. Following VIM. +.
Shrehan's announced determination
last night to remain in the contest,
the governor in a statement today re-
itcrates that thu duty II the demo-
eratic members 81 the Legislature Is
To- get together without further waste
~ time and III the vacancy in New
Works. representation In the United
States senate.
To make his position more emphatic
the governor sent his secretary, John
\ Mason. to New York to see Charles
=. Murphy. the Tnmmany leader, and
VIM +. Sheehan MIR Mason returned
from New York today, and although
declined TO discuss his mission, II be-
ramc known that ne brought back
word that both Murphy and Sheehan
declined to acCcdc to the governors
wishes.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-03-10
WOMEN NOW ON AMBUlANCES
New York One OF the Few Cities In
the World Which Engages
Them.

New York.-This is one Of the few
cities in the world where women are
allowed to act as ambulance surgeons
and only one hospital in the city al
lows the practice. This hospital grad
uated DIR. Mary Crawford into house
work and now DIR. Elizabeth Bruyn is
serving her novitiate on the back step
OF an ambulance. DIR. Bruyn began
her antics as ambulance surgeon quite
recently and had the opportunity to
set a broken leg during her first day
at work. She did the job neatly and
promises to be success in her field
II work.
Or. Bruyn the other day responded
to a call from a saloon in Kent ave
nue.. She found a policeman holding
three Polish prisoners in a corner at
the point OF pistol. while wounded
man was stretched out on the floor.
DIR. Bruyn got down on her knees to
repair a long slash in the side OF the
man on the floor. He tried to edge