A Magnifcant Argument
Those who were present at the law Ucture room last Thursday evening to listen to Prof. B. M. Thompson on the luoney question, were charmed with ttie logic and eloquence they heard Even those opposite in sentiment prais ed the eflbrt as being a masterly one T'.ie subject is one that will admit o but little eloquence, and yet the profes sor did at times ascend to flights Xhat enraptured his hearers. Prof. Thompson made an exhaustive study of tb is subject before making up his mind which side he was on, and he gave his haarers the benefit of that study. He commenced away back of the Christian Era, and told what money is, and how it had its origin. He traced it up through the ages and gave a bettei idea of its rise and fall as the tide o: clvilization would rise or fall than hac before been heard here, and drew ♦.. rliat there was but one 11 ethod to pursue in this question as in al) others, and that was to adopt as the basis oí valué the acknowledged standard of the world. He proved conclusively how impossible it was for legislaation to change the intrinsic value of anything; it might change the name; it might niake a valueless piece of paper worth a specifièd amount by a pledge to redeem, but it could no more change the intrinsic value of the thing itaelf thali it could stop the movement of the earth. The speech was calm, consciëntieus and earuest, and put the question in such a light that set the believers in e silver thinking. At the conclusión of the address he _rave those present an opportunity to ask questions, which two or three took uivantage of much to their discomfitui-e. The argument is one that more people ought to hear, and if Col. Thompson could be induced to repeat it, there eau be no doubt of the benefleial effect ;hat would result. This was the closing lecture of the summer school, the law department of which continued after the other departments had finished their work. Great Sport at Chelsea - The popularity and success of Chelsea's Sport Days celebrations induces he association to mix a little politics vith its races, and general sports, therefore, Chelsea proposes to open the campaign with a joint discussion by ïon. Chas. E. Townsend against, and fon. Thos. E. Barkworth for, 16 to 1 sil ver, on September 2, at 3 p. m. Bebre the speaking there will be a 3 ninute horse race, purse $16.00, and a 2:30 race, purse $30. Louis Boos, of Jackson, is to be present to charm the )eople on bis cornet. The second day, September 3rd., will be given over enirely to sports. A 2-40 horse race, mrse f 20, and a Free for All horse race, purse $36 ; half niile lieats in each ace; bicycle races; foot races; mens' -hree legged races; ball game, and greased pig. See large bilis. The Farmer's Picnic Music - Last week we published the program or the Farmer's Picnic at Whitmore ake, to be held on Saturday next Aug. 9, but said nothing about who was to ake part in the musical portion of the xercises. The Lombard Quartette of Whitmore jake, will be on hand and give several nenes, and all know what that rneans. Mr. E. N. Bilbie of this city, who is istinguished as a violinist, will give üs assistance also. Last, but not least by any manner of means, Jas. E. Harkins, of this city, will render several selections in bis inimitable and exceedingly popular style. People go miles to hear Mr. Harkins, and tbey are neyer disappointed. Tbe music at tbe picnic will be a great success, and if there were no other attractions would be well worth going to hear. All the other attractions were mentioned in the issue of last week. If the day is only a good one, Whifcmore Lake will see an immense crowd.
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