Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, October 17, 1896, Page 7

A Russian Telephone Story. The report that a Russtan electrician fas found a way of telephoning to long distances, and perhaps across the At- lantic, has received no serious atten- tion among electricians, at all events, | So far as its submarine possibilities are concerned. The distance he has tele- “toned over is stated as from 800 to {00 miles; but there is nothing new in that. A telephone line from New York to Chicago, a distance of close on 1,000 miles, has been in operation for years. Moreover, the di “spoken through test or a submarine cable, on which in- duction and consequent retardation of the electric impulse is so much greater that few telephone cables run over twenty miles. electric authority that the difficulties of telephoning across the Atlantic seem | at present insuperable, as a cable the Size of a hogshead would be required to make speaking audible over the whole distance. Every now and again, an electrical engineer will return to the charge and have a fling at this ap- parently impregnable position; but hitherto without success. Not long ago Prof. Pupin proposed to lay condensers across the floor of the ocean, and so restore the efficiency of the electric current by a coatinuous series of stops. If this could be done, we could talk across the Atlantic; but it has not been done, and there is no immediate pros- pect that it will be. If the Russian has found a means of avoiding or sup- pressing the effects of induction, he will have made a great advance, and done what electricians have been try- ing to do for rs, but pending fur- ther particu it will be well to at- tach no par r weight to the story. Agents Wanted. The Home Life Insurance company of New York issues the most attractive poll- cies of any old ne company. The cash value and loaning privileges each year are plainly guaranteed in the policy. An ener- getic, live man, well acquainted, Is desired as a local agent. Special territory and liberal contract will be given. References required. Address or call on Fred F. Loomis, general manager, 806-9 Pioneer Press building, St. Pa Rapid Growth of Cities. More than one-third of the entire pop- ulation of these United States now live in cities. In some states it is much greater; in Massachusetts, 70 per cent; in New York, 60 per cent; in Connecti cut, 54 per cent; in New Jersey, per it. In 1790 there were but six “cities”. c., having a population of more than 8,000—in 1890 there were 448 such cit In 1840 there were but three cities with more than 100,000 in- habitants; eight such citi ai having were three such cities. sv New York is estimated 200,000 inhabitants, or nearly as many as the thirteen United States when George Washington took the oath of office as first president.— Scribner's for October. In 1870 there was 90 the In 1896 the to contain Is This the Reason? De Garry—Although it was a summer engagement, our love was as sublime as that of our first parents in the gar- den of Eden. itt—So that is why it could not survive the fall?—Judge. A Pertinent Query. “What a silly fellow that young Mr. Smilax is getting to be! See, he has hts trousers turned up at the bottom.” “And where would you expect him to have them turned up, my love?’— Washington Times, houses in Lon- 48,300. The number of i fon is estimated stance which can be , en a land line is no | It has been said by an ; in 1890 there were twenty- | 4,000,000. inhabitants; | | THE ADVANCE ACENT OF HEALTH ig RINARYDIS PEMA (Com GUNTER AR Dt Knickerbockers, The clubs are beginning to liven up a bit and shake off their summer air of sleepiness. Their members are com- ing back with tales of travel to make envious men who have stayed in town. The man who walks into his club now in knickerbockers attracts no particular attention. A year ago such a costume in a metropolitan club would have subjected the wearer to a good deal of guying. In the cafe of a Fifth ave- nue club’ one night last week were three middle-aged men seated around ; a table, and each of them wore knick- erbockers. One man had just returned jfrom a trip through Ireland, another had been touring Switzerland, and the third had returned from a long bicycle trip in this country.—New York Let- ter. Expense. “Isn't the perspective of your land- scape somewhat at fault?’ ‘The artist shrugged his shoulders. “That scene,” he rejoined, “is laid within ten minutes’ walk of the post- office, high and dry and with gas and water. I had to govern myself accord- ingly. It won’t do to make your pic- tures too expensive in these hard times.”—Detroit Tribune. Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and bowles. Never sicken, weaken or gripe. The Tie That Binds, Bandit—Throw up your hands and don’t move unless you want to lose yer brains. Trayeler—But, stay! You and I are riding the same kind of wheels. Bandit (after hasty examination)— Pardner, forgive me. Take back your pocketbook and depart in peace. ‘The late Sir Joseph Crowe was at one time a reporter at Bow Street Police court. FROM THE JAWS OF DEATH! A Position of Extreme Peril. A Wonderful Rescue. A Joyous Family—and to the Indians They Owe It All. There is perhaps not a man living in the Whole Stato of Illinois who is so grateful and happy today as T’. B. Nolen of Urbana. Not only does he owe his own life, but that of hie wife and children, to tho Indian's wonderful skill and sagacity. He, like thousands of others who have passed through similar experiences, realize that their escapa from death, or a life of a miserable invalid, has been due to that greatest of medicines — originated and used for centuries by the Indians, to which they, too, owe their proverb- ial longevity and perfect health, Kickapoo Jadiam Sagwa. ‘What ft did for Mr. Nolen and his family was no more wonderful than if they had been rescued from the most perilous situation, but "tis best to let him tell his experience in his own words. Unsana, Ixt., Sept. 24, 1892. «« Kickapoo Indian Sagwa has accomplished such great and lasting good in my family that 1 fesl that the world ought to know it. My wife had suffered with o combination of female troubles and indigestion for several years, and for two years had been almost blind, in fact, was blind to such an extent that she had to be led from place to place. From the first bottle of Kickapoo Indian ‘Sagwa she began to improve, the improve- ment being so rapid as she continued the nso of Sagwa as to astonish our neighbors, who had known her condition. After taking but six bottles of Sagwa she was wholly free of her female diseases, could eat and digest her food, and most wonderful of all, her eyesight was completely restored. While in this con- dition my wife gave birth to a» boy, who inherited her weak eyes and he became almost wholly blind. Knowing what Sagwa had done for his mother, I gave him this remedy and he is today a perfect specimen of physical childhood, without a blemish, and his eyes are as good as anyone's. Ihad a disease of the kidneys, being so weak the larger portion of the time that I could perform but very little labor. I also took Sagwa, using but two bottles, and am today as sound asa dollar. Kickapoo Indian Sagwa certainly apetonnet wonders in my family.””—T. B. Noten, Urbana, Champaign Co., fil. ’ If today you are suffering from any sick. ness resulting from a disordered condition of the kidneys, stomach, liver and biocd, take Sagwa. It cures when a@ cure is possible. It is the most wonderful blood purifier known. It cannot injure the most delicate baby, as it is purely vegetable, containing no mineral or other poisonous ingredients. You will feel its benefits with the first dose, and continue to improve until you become one of the multitude who are alive today only through its use, and realize to what they owe their life. If you wish further particulars write us. We employ a regular staff of doctors who will give you medical advice free. Address, Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co., New Haven, Conn, All druggists sell our remedies. THE COINAGE LAWS. HCW, WHEN AND WHERE THE “DOLLAR” WAS MADE “UNIT.” {s There a “Unit of Value?” If So of What Is It Composed Since the Law Prohibits the Coinage of the Gold Dollar? The first law enacted by congress with reference to the creation of money was the law of 1792. That part of this | law which fixes the different denomina- tions and values of money is as fol- lows: “Sec. 9. And beit further enacted that there shall be from time to time struck and coined at the said mint, coins of gold, silver and copper of the follow- ing denominations, values and descrip- tions, viz: Eagles—each to be of the value of ten dollars or units and to con- taintwohundred and forty-seven grains and four-eighths of a grain of pure, or two hundred and seventy grains of standard gold. Half-eagles—each to be of the value of five dollars and to contain one hundred and twenty-three grains and six-eighths of a grain of pure, or one hundred and thirty-five grains of standard gold. Quarter eagles—each to be of the value of two dollars and a half-dollar and to contain sixty-one grains and seven-eighths of a grain of pure, or sixty-seven grains and four-eighths of a grain of standard gold. Dollars or units—each to be of the value of a Spanish milled dollar as the three hundred and seventy-one and four-sixteenth parts of a grain of pure, or four hundred and sixteen grains of standard silver. Half-dollars—each to be of half the value of the dollar or unit and to contain one hundred and eighty-five ‘grains and ten-sixteenth parts of a grain of pure, or two hun- dredandeight grains of standard silver, Quarter-dollars—each to be of one- fourth the value of the dollar or unit and to contain ninety-two grains and thirteen-sixteenth parts of a grain of pure, or one-hundred and four grains of standard silver. Dimes—each to be of the value of one-tenth of a dollar or unit and to contain thirty-seven grains and two-sixteenth parts of a grain of pure, or forty-one grains and three- fifth parts of a grain of standard sil- ver. Half-dimes—each to be of the value of one-twentieth of a dollar and to contain eighteen grains and nine- sixteenth parts of a grain of pure, or twenty grains and four-fifth parts of a grain of standard silver. Cents— each to be of the value of the one-hun- dredth part of a dollar and to contain eleven pennyweights of copper. Half- cents—each to be of the value of half a cent and to contain five pennyweights and a half a pennyweight of copper.” The noticeable feature of this law is the manner in which it repeats the words “of the value of” when speaking about gold eagles, half and quarter eagles in connection with the “dollar,” and the fact that the number of grains and parts of grains of silver used to make the dollar at that time are the the same as now. The section of the law of 1832, which changed the ratio between the two metals reads as follows: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress as- sembled: That the gold coins of the United States shall contain the follow- ing quantities of metals, that is to say —each eagle shall contain two hundred and thirty-two grains of pure gold, and two hundred and fifty-eight grains of standard gold; each half-eagle one hundred and sixteen grains of pure gold, and one hundred and twenty-nine grains of standard gold; each quarter- eagle shall contain fifty-eight grains of pure gold, and sixty-four and a half grains of standard gold; every such eagle shall be of the value of ten dol- lars; every such half-eagle shall be of the value of five dollars; and every such quarter-eagle shall be of the value of two dollars and fifty cents; and the said gold coins shall be re- ceived in all payments, when of full weight, according to their respective values; and when of less than full weight at less values proportioned to their respective actual weights.” This section changed the ratio from 15 to 1 to 16 to 1 by reducing the amouut of gold in the eagles, half- eagles and quarter-eagles to the proper proportion to accomplish that purpose. The first law providing for the coin- age of double-eagles and gold dollars was enacted Mareh 3, 1849. The two first sections of that law are as follows: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress as- sembled: That there shall be from time to time struck and coined at the Mint of the United States and the branches thereof, conformably in all respects to the law (except that on the reverse of the gold dollar the figure of the eagle shall be omitted), and con- formably in all respects to the stand- ard for gold coins now established by law, coins of gold of the following de- nominations and values, viz: Double- eagles—each to be of the value of twenty dollars, or units, and gold dol- lars—each to of the value of one dol- lar, or unit. “Sec. 2. And be it further enacted: That for all sums whatever the double- eagle shall be a legal tender for twenty dollars and the gold dollar shall be a legal tender for one dollar.” This was the first law enacted for the coining of gold “dollars,” and it will be noticed from the manner in which they were bolstered up by the law spe- cially declaring them “to be legal ten- der” and “of the value of one dollar” that the confidence in them was not of the spontaneous kind accorded to the silver dollar. It will also be noticed that in this law, enacted in 1849, the silver dollar was acknowledged to be the “dollar. or unit.” The next law affecting the “dollar,” cr “unit” was the famous law of Feb. 12, 1878, the two important sections of which are as follows: “See. 14. That the gold coins of the United States shall be a one-dollar piece, which at the standard weight of twenty-five and eight-tenth grains, shall be the unit of value; a quarter- eagle, or two-and-a-half dollar piece; a three dollar piece; a half-eagle, or five dollar piece; an eagle, or ten dollar piece; and a double eagle, or twenty dollar piece. And the standard weight of the gold dollar shall be twenty-five and eight-tenths grains; of the quar- eagle, or two-and-a-half-a-dollar piece, sixty-fouranda half grains; of the three dollar piece seventy-seven and four- tenths grains; of the half eagle, or five dollar piece, one hundred and twenty- nine grains; of the eagle, or ten dollar piece, two hundred and fifty-eight grains; of the double-eagle, or twenty dollar piece, five hundred and sixteen grains; which coins shall be a legal tender in all payments at the nominal value, when not below the standard weight and limit of tolerance provided in this act for the single piece, and when reduced in weight below said standard and tolerance, shall be a legal tender at valuation in proportion to their actual weight; and any gold coin of the United States, if reduced in weight by natural abrasion and not more than one-half of one per centum below the standard weight prescribed by law, after a circulation of twenty years, as shown by its date of coinage, and at a ratable proportion for any period less than twenty years, shall be received at their nominal value by the United States Treasury and its offices, | under such regulations as the Secre- tary of the Treasury may prescribe for the ‘protection of the Government against fraudulent abrasion or other practices; and any gold coins in the Treasury of the United States reduced in weight below this limit of abrasion shall be recoined. “Sec. 15. That the silver coins of the United States shall be a trade-dollar, a half-dollar or fifty-cent piece, a quar- ter-dollar or twenty-five-cent piece, a dime or ten-cent piece; and the weight of the trade-dollar shall be four hun- dred and twenty grains, troy; the weight of the half-dollar shall be twelve grams (grammes) and one-half of a gram (gramme); the quarter-dollar and the dime shall be respectively, one- half and one-fifth of the weight of said half dollar; and said coins shall be a legal tender at their nominal value for any amount not exceeding five dollars in any one payment.” “It will be noticed that by the previous coinage laws in which silver was the recognized “unit of value” all gold coins were, by permission, unlimited legal tender. In this law of '73, in which the “unit of value” was changed from the silver dollar to the gold one- dollar piece, silver was not permitted the unlimited legal tender quality formerly accorded to gold. The limited legal tender conferred upon the trade-dollar by this act of ’73 was taken away from it by a joint reso- lution adopted by the house and senate and approved July, 22, 1876, which de- clares: “Sec. 2. That the trade-dollar shall not hereafter be a legal tender, and the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby au- thorized to limit from time to time the coinage thereof to such an amount as he may deem sufficient to meet the ex- port demand for the same,” The full legal tender power was re- stored to the standard silver dollar by the first section of the Bland-Allison act, adopted Feb. 28, 1878, and which reads in part as follows: “Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress as- sembled: That there shall be coined at the several mints of the United States silver dollars of the weight of four hundred and twelve and a half grains, troy, of standard silver, as provided in the act of January eighteenth, eighteen hun- dred and thirty-seven, on which shall be the devices and superscrip- tions provided by said act, which coins together with all silver dollars hereto- fore coined by the United States of like weight and fineness shall be a legal tender at their nominal value for all debts and dues, public and private, except where otherwise expressly stipulated in the contract.” (The re- mainder of the section limits the coin- age to not less than two nor more than four millions of dollars per month at discretion of the Secretary of the Treasury. The legal tender portion of this law, never having been repealed, the silver dollar is today an unlimited legal tender. The law of Sept. 26, 1890, declares: “That from and after the passage of this act the coinage of the three-dollar gold piece, the one-dollar gold piece, and the three-cent nickel piece be, and the same is hereby, prohibited, and the pieces named shall not be struck or is- sued by the Mint of the United States.” Since the law of ’73 expressly fixes the gold “one-dollar piece” as the “unit of value,” the question suggests itself: Since the prohibition of the coinage of the gold one-dollar piece, have we a “unit of value’? If so, of what is it composed? “s The law does not say that twenty-five and eight-tenth grains of standard gold shall constitute the “unit of value,” but that.the gold “one-dollar piece, which, at the standard weight of twenty-five and eight-tenths grains, shall be the unit of value.” It seems plain from this that the country really has no “unit of value.” 5 It is clearly evident that the poli- ticians are doing a great deal of lying about Mexico. All parties seem to favor the free coinage of talk. Patents Issued. List of patents issued last weck to Northwestern inventors: John C. Barber, St. Paul, Minn., car truck; Charles O. Halling, Minneapolis, Minn., device for transporting trees; Karl A. Klose, Richfield, Minn., pump; Sewell M. Parker, Robbinsdale, Minn., cow stable appliance; Casper Zimmer- man, Big Stone City, S. D., sleigh; Da- vid W. Cesseday. Minneapolis, Minn. (design), badge; Charles A. Roach, St. Paul, Minn. (trade mark), remedies for throat and Inng affections. T. D. 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