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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

THE KANKAAEE DIrCH.-A lively COM
petition occurred last Thursday over the
letting of the contract for draining the
Kankakee Valley. Some twenty-five or
thirty bids were put in. J. j. Queally d
Co., of Hannibal, Mo-, were the successful
parties. The price for cxcavating the
main channel is 17cts. per yard, and the
tributaries 15cts. per yard, with 50 per
acre for clearing and grubbing, and $3.50
per yard for removing stone The COM
pany has concluded to somewhat enlarge
the dimensions Of the ditch by adding two
feet to its width and the same in depth ;
this will greatly enlarge its capacity to
discharge water, and the additional depth
will aid materially in draining the ada
cent lands. The upper end of the ditch
will be "a feet on the top and % feet on
the bottom, and the lower end "a feet at the
top and 42 feet on the bottom. At the
mouth the channel will be of the same ca
pacity as stream 100 feet wide with the
water about A feet 10 inches deep. 1t is
thought that this will be ample to carry of
all the water in the Kankakee valley. The
earth removed will be placed ten feet from
the edge of the ditch. The contractors
have ten steam drcdges which will be
placed on the work as soon as possible,
and it now seems probable that the work
will commence in earnest in a short
time-Laporte argus.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

HEALTH OF BISHOP SIMPsON.-Bishop
Simpson was taken with a chill, accom-
panied by severe palpitation of the heart,
about month ago. This was followed
by bilious attack lasting several days.
Recovering somewhat he came to this
city, and while here was so much better
that we wrote the hopeful note that ap-
peared in the AdUocdte of the 1st instant
On bis return home he was prostrated
again, and for near two weeks has not
been able to leave his room, and for the
last few days has been confined to his bed.
plest food, and much of the time his stom-
ach refuses even this His prostration is
doubtless chiefly the result of over effort
in meeting his numerous engagements.
The Bishop purposes, we understand, to
go, if able, to Clifton Springs this week,
where it is to be hoped his strength may
rapidly recover. He still hopesto be able
to meet his official engagements at the
sessions of the fall conferences, but is
compelled to decline any further engage
ments. Mrs. Simpson, who with two
daughters has been in Europe for the past
year, is expected to leave Liverpool on
her return home about the 24th of this
month.-ChriStidn AdrOcate
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

How TO DANISH FLEAs.-The Mtry-
land Farmer, most excellent month
ly, published in Baltimore, gives the fol-
lowing useful recipe for exterminating
fieas
THE oil of pennyroyal will certainly
drive these pests off; but a cheaper meth
Od, where the herd fiourishes, is to throw
your dogs and cats into a decoction of it
once a week. Now the herb and scatter
it in the beds of the pigs once month.
Where the herb cannot be got, the oil
may be procured. In this case, saturate
strings with it and tie them around the
necks of the dogs and cats, pour a little
on the back and about the ears of hogs.
which you can do while they are feeding
without touching them. BY repeating
these applications every twelve or fifteen
days, the fieas will flee from your quad
rupeds, to their relief and improvement,
and your relief and comfort in the house.
Strings saturated with the oil of penny
royal and tied around the neck and tail
of horses will drive off lice; the strings
should be saturated once day.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29
How to Further the Cause Of
Temperance.

MEssHs. EDIToRs.-On page sos, cur
rent volume of the Scientific .Americda. is
"a communication on temperance, from
Humanity You are in favor of i'm
provements. and / am glad You do not
exclude this kind, for it is much needed.
humanity is right as far as he goes, but
it is no more than half way.
Why not educate the boys in the same
way: don't believe il is hardcrto keep
boys from drinking than girls, ifthe right
course be taken. Let them be taught the
fact that all the alcaholic liquors aie poi
son, that drinking is degrading and unbe-
coming 10 any one; that getting drunk
is an attempt to commit suicide (Which is
true)-let these things, | say, be taught
to the boys rs well as to the girls, and
then there will be something occom-
plished. Without this. but little can be
done
If every one would take my pledge they
would be betle. off. 1t is that / will
neither make, buy, sell, use, nor give
away, nor cause to be used or given away
either as a beverage or medicine, any
splrltuous, malt, or fermented liquors, OF
any other liquors that will intoxicate
(that is, that contain alcoh0D. This is
strong. know, too strong for some: but
whoever keeps it need never fear filling
drunkard's grave Except il may be with
Il shovel), or being troubled with ophi-
dians in his pedal coverings, or even get.
ting any building material in his chapeou
As for alcoholic liquors being used as
medicine. | think they are not necessary
DIR. Parson, of Pa, SAYS: Neither wsne
malt liquors, nor alcohol, are necessary
for medicinal purposes; there are more
harmless agents in the laboratory which
have all the virtues attributed to alcohol.
DR.. Trail says: THE use of alcoho
drinks always did and always will folloN
| in the wake of alcoholic medication. AL
the data of science, of experience. and o
argument, which can be alleged in favo
of alcohol as a medicine, can be, with
equal cogency and propriety, adduced il
favor of alcohol as beverage" DIR
Emlin says: "All use of ardent spirits il
an abuse; they are mischievous under al
circumstances"
Very many of our NJ. Ds., some of then
self styled, will, either wilf,l.,y or ignor
antly, persist IN using liquors in thei
practice, and their teachings cause par
ents to be very slow to disallow their use
But this is no excuse for them. The,
should have no scruples about banishin:
all liquors from their homes, and forbid
ding their use under all circumstances
but remember that scruples make
dram, 2 drains make one tight, tight
make one like to get drunk, and 2 drunk
make one-well, a mere animal.
This matter is of interest to mechanics
as well as to the rest Of mankind; hence
my writing this to you. That it may d.
some good is the wish of,
| Wauseon, Ohio. LEW Q. BRAcIAS.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29
The anniversary of the battle of Bunke

The anniversary of the battle of Bunker
Hill-the 18th of June-was an eventful
one TO Mr.. Vallandigham Had the horo-
scope of fate cast its influence upon his
belief, he certainly would have regarded
this day with superstition and apprehen-
sion. 1t was on the 18th of June, 1863
that he ran the blockade from the South
and encountered the dangers of exile, sea
and death. On the 18th Of June, 1864, a
year to day exactly, he reached his old
home and made speech in Dayton, then
laboring under an apprehension of re-
newed military arrest. On the 18th OF
June, 1871, he died victim to an unlucky
accident from his own hand. It so hap
pened that it was seven years after his re-
turn, and in year in which the figure
seven so prominently appears to make the
date.-Cincinnati Inquirer.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29
Maxims for Young Men.

/. Make few promises.
2. Always speak the truth.
3. Keep good company or none.
A. Never speak evil of any one.
5. Live up to your engagements.
9. Be just before you are generous.
z. Never play at any game of chance.
8. Drink no kind of intoxicating Ii
quors.
9. Good character is above all things
else.
TO- Keep your own secrets, if you have
any.
IL. Never borrow if you can possibly
help it.
H. Do not marry till you are able to
support wife.
13. Keep yourself innocent ifyou would
be happy.
a. When you speak to person look
him in the face.
Is. Make no haste to be rich if you
would prosper.
16 Ever live within your means.
II. Save when you are young to spend
when you are old.
IS. Avoid temptation, through fear you
may not withstand it.
10. Never run into debt unless you sec
"a way to get out again.
90. Small and steady gains give compe'
tency, with tranquil mind.
81. Good company and good converse
ton are the sinews of virtue.
%. Your character cannot be essen
TALLY injured except by your own acts.
%. amy one speaks evil of you, LEI
your life be such that none will believe
him.
"a When you retire to bed think over
what you have been doing during the day
%. Never be idle; when yo1r hands
cannot be usefully employed, attend to the
cultivation Of your mind.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29
A Rejected Lover Murders a
School Mistress and then
Shoots Himself.

A Rejected Lover Murders a
School Mistress and then
Shoots Himself.
Miss Annie Dwight, a school mistress,
was murdered on Thursday, 22d inst, in
cold blood, at Stone Lake School House,
Van Buren, Township, Lagrange County,
Indiana, by Chancey Barnes, who imme-
diately afer fired four shots in his own
head. He was still alive at our latest re-
ports, Cause, rejection as a suitor.
a special despatch to the Chicago Tri-
bWne, from White Pigeon, Michigan, on
Friday, says: Chancey Barnes and Addie
Dwight, both young school teachers,
were formerly engaged to be married
Subsequently, Miss Dwight, finding him
unworthy, told him that she would not
fulfill the engagement Yesterday, dur
ing school hours, in company with a
young lady, Barnes proceeded towards
the school house to call on Miss Dwight.
Finding her near the school house with
some of her scholars, looking for a spot
suitable for holding picnic, he requested
her to step to one side as he wished to
speak with her. She did so. He then
asked her if she intended to become his
wife. She answered, decidedly, no. He
then fired four shots into his own head
Barnes is still alive, but sinking rapidly.
He has been taken to the Lagrange coun-
ty Jail. Intense excitement prevails in
the vicinity, and should Barnes show any
signs of recovery, he will doubtless be
lynched.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29
Summer Drinks.

The first, the best, because the safest
for laborers, invalids, the sedentary, for
all classes, at all times of the day and night
is half glass at time, repeated in ten
minutes, if desired, of common cold wa.
ter of the temperature of the spring OF
well, or reservoir, or cistern. Ice water
is more palatable, but often kills.
Any drink which contains alchohol
even cider, root beer, or domestic cor
dials, are all not only not Harmless, but
are positively injurious, because the atom
of alcohol, by using the strength of the
next minute for the present, leaves the
system that next minute just as much
weaker than it would have been had not
that atom of alcohol been taken; this is
the case because that atom of alcohol has
not one particle of nutriment, hence can
not supply The system with one atom OF
strength.
If anything is added to the summer
drink, it should contain some nutriment
so as to strengthen the body as well as
dilute the blood for the purpose of more
easy flow through the system, as any one
knows that the thinner a fluid is the more
easily it flows. Some of the more nutri
tious and safe drinks are given below, es
pecially for those who work in the sun o,
summer, all 10 be taken at the natural
temperature of the shadiest spot in tho
locality. To any of them ice may be ad
ded, but it is a luxurious, and not benc
fetal ingredient, nor a safe one
!. Buttemilk.
2 \ pint of nlolasses to a gallon of wa
ter
3. A lemon to half gallon of watel
and teacupful of molasses, or as mucI
sugar.
4. Vinegar, sugar. and water are substi
tutes, but the vinegar is not natura
acid, contains free alcohol, hence is not a!
safe or healthfiii
D. A thin cruel made of corn or oats
drank warm, is strengthening.
q. n pint of grapes, currants, or garden
berries to a half gallon of water is agree
able.
Cold water applied to the head is very
refreshing to harves:ers Wading in wa
ter abates thirst Persons cast away a
sea will suffer less from thirst if tn,
clothes are kept wringing wet with sal
water. A piece of silk fitted in the hat Il
an equal distance from the hair to the tol
of the hat, is great protection to tn,
head against sun heat; it is an absolnt,
protection OF one side is we'll covered
with gold leaf. As sthere is always space
between. the top if The head and crown o
the hat, hatters should practicable thi,
idea. .-Good Heqlh.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

THE GLEN MURDER TRIAL.-From
the testimony being brought out in the
Glen murder case, at Indianapolis, We
should not be at all'surprised ifher friends
succeeded in securing her condemnation
to the gallows. Among the latest Of
these witnesses is Miss Annie Kelly,
who testified that certain parties endeav-
ored to bribe her to swear falsely on the
first trial in order to prove an alibi, so far
as Mrs. Glen was concerned, and TO Sc
cure the conviction of an innocent party.
Miss Kelly appears to have fallen INTO the
trap, and only failed in carrying out the
programme because those who desired to
use her professed to be short of funds. 1t
is pretty clear that some one has been
fleeing Mrs. Clem, and will probably
hang on to her cause as long as she can
procure dollar.
Facts enough have already been adduced
in the present trial to condemn every one
originally connected with the case in the
estimation of the public, and were We to
counsel the notorious lady, We should
advise her to seek protection from court
sharks and public scrutiny under the mild
administration of Col. Shuler, the rcse-
water Warden of tse prison. in her cell At
Jeffersonville.-Ner Albany Ledger.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

A new death dealing drug has be en-
brought to the public attention, called the
"Chloral Hydrate" 1t is valuable med
icine when especially advised by an expe-
rienced physician, but when taken on the
responsibility ofany one who may wa mt to
sleep little better, it is uncertain, when
taken in a liquid form. If it has been
long in fluid state, it begins to dcterio
rate from the very first hour of its solu
ton; while great many liquids deprive
it of its peculiar power. When taken in
its pure state it has an admirable effect
inducing sleep; but if taken daily, it in a
short time becomes poisonous, inducing
very serious and critical results. As il
acts on the brain, mainly, perhaps the un
professional should avoid its use. 1t is a
dangerous experiment for any one in or
binary health to get into the habit of in
ducing sleep by any other means than o.
moderate exercise or work.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

and extortion on the part of railroad and
all other corporations.
Resolred, That we are in favor of ex-
tending the blessings ofcivil and religious
liberty to the human race everywhere, and,
therefore, whenever il shall be made man.
ifest that the people of San Domingo, de-
sire annexation to the United States, for
the purpose ofenjoying the benefits which
such relation would afford them, we shall
favor the earnest and intelligent consider
alton of this question by the treaty making
power of the government.
Resolred. That as agriculture is the basis
of the prosperity of this State, we recog-
nize its pre-eminent claims for support,
by legislation, or otherwise, as may be
necessary to secure the full development
of our highly favored State
ResoLred, That we are for such modifi-
cation of our revenue system rs will, at as
early a day as possible, relieve the pres
sure of our internal revenue laws, and re-
duce, as far as practicable, the expense of
collecting the taxes
Resolred, That we cordially approve and
earnestly endorse the eminently wise, pat
Iiotic, and economical administration of
President Grant, and heartily commend it
to the favorable consideration of the
country.
Resotced, That we are opposed to any
system or plan of granting public lands to
railroads or other corporations without
ample provision being made for securing
their speedy sale at a moderate price and
occupancy, upon fair and liberal terms, to
any and all who desire to purchase and
settle upon them.
Rtsolred, That We are in favor ofan eco
nomical and judicious management of the
affairs of the State, and with this view,
we endorse the present administration of
the State government.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

LITTLE WoMEN.-Threc little girls
were playing among the poppies and sage
brush of the back yard Two of them
were making believe" keep house, lit
tie way apart, as near neighbors might.
At last one was overheard saying to the
youngest of the lot, There, now, Nelly,
you go over to Sarah's house and stop
there little while, and talk as fast as
ever you can, and then you come back
and tell me what she says about me, and
then I'll talk about her; and then you
will go and tell her ali say, and then
we'll get as mad as hornets and won't
speak when we meet, just as our mothers
do, you know; and that'll be such fun,
won't it?" Hadn't these little mischiefs
lived to some purpose and were they not
close observers and apt scholars, charm1
ingly trained for the chief business of life
in small neighborhoods
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

ANOTHER SUICIDE.-We learn that on
Friday evening last, Mr.. Aaron Mulhol-
land, german farmer living in Aubbee-
naubee Township, took doze of poison,
from the effects Of which he died the fol-
lowing day. Deceased was in town on
Friday or Saturday last, but when ready
to start home could not find his wife. The
pair had lived unhappily together for
some time, and had parted on several oc-
easions. They had recently quarreled, and
the wife seized the opportunity to leave
him when they came to town. Mulhol-
land returned home distracted, and after
brooding over his troubles for three days,
took the latal dose. He was rich and
childless.- Rochester Spy
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29
A curious mode of bringing to til

"A curious mode of bringing to the
surface drowned corpse was successfully
tried in a New Jersey creek by two Cana
dians last week. A number of bottles
were filled with quick lime, lightly corked
and thrown into the creek, in about an
hour one of the bottles burst with great
The Canadians could not explain the the
ory further than by saying that when 8
bottle floats directly over corpse it viii
explode, and the body will rise
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

"A Yankee in England, being annoyed
by constant boasting as to the superiority
of English girls, finally silenced laudation
by declaring that ''they had a gal in Bos-
ton only II years old, who could chew
gum in seven different languages with her
eyes shut"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29
JOHN S. BENDER, Editor and Publisher,
2uetry.
The Conscience and Future
Judgement.

Judgement.
sat alone with my conscience,
In place where time had ceased,
And We talked OF former living
In the land where the years increased,
And felt should have to answer
The question it Iut to me,
And to face tine answer and question
Throughcr; eternity.
The ghosts Of forgotten actions
Came floating Lefor. my sight,
And things that thought were dead things
Were alive with terrible might,
And the visions of all my past life
Was an awful thing to face
Along with my conscience sitting
In that solemnly silentplace.
And thought Of far away warning,
Ola sorrow that was to be mine,
In "a land that then the future,
But now is the present time.
And thought Of my former thinking
ofthe judgement day to be,
But sitting alone with my conscience
SEE med judgement enough for me.
And wondered IL there was a future
To this land beyond the grave;
But no one gave me an answer,
And no one came o save.
Then / felt that tie future was present,
And the present would never go by,
For Ct WAS but the thought OF past life
Grown into eternity.
Then awoke from my timely dreaming
And the vision passed away,
And knew she far away warning
Was warning fyss.erdsy-
And pray that may not forget it,
In this land resore the grave,
That may not cry in the future,
And no one come to save.
And 50 I have learnt lesson
Which | ought to have known before,
And which, though learnt II dreaming,
hope forget more
81 sir alone with my conscience
In the place where the years Increase.
And iIy to remember the future
IL the land where time will cease,
Aud knew the future Judgement,
How dreadful soccer 1t br,
That t, sit alone With my conscience
Will be ju cement enough fer me.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. and
III widow of the late DIR. E. w. Coop,
err calls the attention of the people to the fact that
she intends continuing the practice Of medicine
and dentistry her late hushaads place. and that
she will promptly attend TO all calls and trraf "ii
diseases that afict the human system Office and
residence first door south of Alleman's furniture
STORE 70
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29
attention. FARMERS !

A HARVEST Is DRAWING NEAR
~ and farmers should economic time
and labor, they cannot improve a better
chance than is offered by the undersigned
who represents The Akron and Massilon
Agricultural Works, which manufacture
MOWERS, REAPERS, SULKY
RAKES AND THRESHERS,
combining all the latest improvements.
We also represent the far famed
SWEEPSTAKES THRESHER, which
- acknowledged by all to be exceIIed by
none and equaled by feu4N y
- 81 jSAMI YARICK,
S. ]. NICOLES.
Jhno,fh, Msy II, '7Itf
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

A tTOE SFYS q CoT-NsELIOEs. Real Estate and
~ collecting gents Plymouth Ind. are prscfis-
tne in the law courts Of Marshall ard adjoining
counties aud will give prompt attention to all legal
fss,<iIseSS fhena fs~flersf collecting
~ tar Northern Indiana ard Southern Michigan
PAT ocular attention given to the settlement
ee.qr,ients estates aud eu7rdianships. Deeds mort
& sr~. and other nt-act- drawn up and zckr"wl
NJ srs taken. fsfc~. Rrownee's FLOCK MP stairs
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29
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OSBORNE & HESS.

ArioINEYS at Lsw. will attend promptly TO 81
~ t.ro...ss;oai f,i<iIss entrusted to- them PT~
sfrtsIsr given rrs --t=fs. business ~ les
rxapinc,l and quieted Collections made sud
promptly remiftei. Once on Michigan Street few
doors north Of the Parker House. Plymouth. IRd
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

Democracy will take another new de-
parture next October. 1t will be in obe-
dience to the command of the people
depart from me, We cursed.'-lMorroac
County Sentinel
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29
NEW SiLvERSMITH.

q Il. PHILrGT wouId announce to- the citi
re zeus Of Marshall county and the pnl,lic in
Eeurra thst he has sesin located In Ply mi h and
all fim-s be fouud i'm his rtorr. three doors
wesr af WOodrrd H"hams iisawsrs St"--. south
sill. Lspsrte street Plymouth, varshali Co. IId. =.
Where he is prepared do ali work in his line ia
the very he-. manner. aud the mn-t ns hle
terms nv Particular attention given TO the
Cleaning and repairing Of Watches. AL work
warranted Give him . call.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29
C. r. Revnolds. Nj. D.,

VyEGUIAR Physician AND Operative Surgeon,
offers his professional services to the citizens
Plymouth and surrounding country. In addition
10 the trcatme Mt Of diseases commeb 10 the cOus-
special attention will be given to Surgery ne
treatment Of surgical diseases and diseases of fe-
msles Night calls in town and country promptly
attended to- Charges reasonable Office and resi-
dencs N west side Of Michigan street, three doors
of the bank. Plymouth, Ind. ls4tfl
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-06-29

A TT0RNEYs. C.ursclors NJ Law. Not.rys Pub
u E.and Authorized War Claim Agents. Bour-
hon. Ind Especial attention gi'en to th.
ct t-mcnf - Es; ties ccnveyanrirg.t u the Col
lccton of soldiers Claims for Pensions. Bcuafy.
Back Paw and all othcr War Claims 34tfl