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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25
A Fair POultryiSt.

One young country girl, Miss Annie
Kirk, of Bethel, Pa, is entitled to the
praise of being the best lady poultryist
on record In 1872 she cleared $3.50,
after payin for all the feed, freight,
&c. She commenced with eighty fowls
Cochin Chinas, Bramahs, and other
varieties, and found the Cochins and
Bramahs the most profitable, being
healthier and of speedier growth for the
market. She fed from seven to ten
bushels of corn per week, and the young
ones with cracked corn. She is also
keeping an account Of stock this year
an account which shows every item of
expense and proft-and expects to
realize as much, if not more, than last
year. When attacked with the prevail
ing poultry disease last year Miss Kirk
speedily checked its spread by the free
use of lime, scattering it all about and
giving the ime-water to drink. An ex-
ample was given last year of lady at
Concord, Mass, who raised gross
value of $3.50 worth of Dominiques and
common breeds [; but this was exceeded
by Miss Kirk, whose profits alone are
1880.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25
Gunnary and ArmOr.

Some valuable artillery experiments
have lately been conducted under the
patronage of the Federal Government
in Boston harbor. One of the most
striking tests was between two guns.
each weighing % tons, and of ID inch
calibre of which one was rifed, and
the other a smooth-bore. Each gun
was charged with 140 pounds of powder,
and each carried a ball weighing 460
pounds. Of course, the projectiles diff
fered in shape, that from the rihed gun
being conical, and that from the smooth
bore being spherical. Two targets OF
wrought-iron plates, 10 inches in thick
ness, were placed $50 feet distant from
each gun. The shot from the smooth
bore piece penetrated the iron plate
six-and-one-half inches, while that from
the rified gun went completely through
the target, smashing the latter in pieces,
and sending heavy fragments of it hum
dreds of yards from the point where it
was originally planted.
This experiment possesses unusual
interest from the fact that it completely
overturns the theory of our War Depart
ment with reference to the character of
our ordnance. Hitherto, it has been
held by American experts In gunnery
that the maximum of destructive effects
against armored vessels is reached by
using heavy spherical projectiles moving
with low velocities 1t was thought
that greater smashing power could be
obtained by slow-moving projectile
presenting large impacting surface
the difference between that, and swift
moving projectile with small impact
ing surface, being the same as that be-
tween bullet from pistol striking a
pane of glass, and the striking of the
same by slow-moving stone. In the
one case, the projectile will pass through,
making only an orifce sufficiently large
for its passage, while in the other case,
the pane will be broken in pieces. From
an a priori standpoint, the low-velocity
and large-surface theory is the correct
one /; and, it may be stated, actual ex-
periments up to the last one verified the
correctness of the conclusion.
The target practice in Boston harbor
shows that we are all wrong in our pres
ent system or rather, we are mistaken
in not having carried our experiments
far enough. Hitherto, our efforts at
smashing or penetrating plates have
been confined to guns carrying charges
of 100 pounds of powder, and thence
down through all the guns of smaller
caliber. So long as charges were 100
pounds or less, there has been an incon-
testible superiority in large shots NOV
ing slowly over conical projectiles fired
from rifed pieces, and moving With high
velocities. Now, however, when the
charge is increased to 140 pounds, The
conditions are reversed, and the rifed
shot performs by far the greatest amount
of work. Chicago Times.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25
How to Iron Linen.

A Hearth and Home correspondent
says that linen if placed Immediately
after being ironed near the stove or in
the hot sun, is sitter when dry than if
it is permitted to dry slowly. 1t is a
good plan to lay collars and small arti-
cles on a waiter, and set them on ket-
tie or other support on the stove, till
they quite dry. Sometimes the iron
will stick in manner perfectly unac-
countable if it is rubbed on board on
which fine salt has been sprinkled, and
then passed over a brown paper with
wax in its folds, the sticking propensi-
ties will be checked. A bowl of clear
water and clean old linen cloth, are
useful to remove any specks the linen
may acquire before or while being
ironed.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25
Christmas Gifts.

Of all the holidays in the Christmas
year, none comes home to the universal
heart like that which almost the whole
civilized world will be celebrating when
these lines are read. To the generality
of its observance, indeed, something OF
this hearty affection is due much to
its origin as the birthday of a religion
of love; even more, perhaps, to the
genera associations that cluster around
it. Its very name is pregnant with
pleasant suggestions of homes lit by
glowing fires, and made musical with
the laughter of happy children, of ia
bles laden with abundant cheer, of all
the charms of joyous domestic life.
is fain to think can the full delight of
the day be fairly tested or enjoyed.
Christmas out of doors-a summer
Christmas, such as they have in Aus
tralia, for example-must be a rather
unsatisfactory business, after all. 1t is
fact, at least, that southern nations
have never gone into the celebration of
the season with half the zest and hearth
ness that welcomes it in colder climates.
And the reason seems 10 be that the in
ner meaning of the day, like some shy
exotic, blossoms and reveals itself only
in the genial warmth of the fireside
that the true lesson of the time is
learned only in the affectionate embrace
of the family circle. Christmas is pre-
eminently an indoor holiday, and there
is reason in the disappointment that
children usually feel at a Christmas
without snow.
Much of the happy influence of the
time comes from the pleasant custom of
exchanging gifts. Whether it be traced
to a Pagan origin in the practice of the
Roman saturnalia, or, as devout Christ
ians better love to believe, to the offer
ings brought by the wise men to the
manger at Bethlehem, it is an ancient
custom and a charming one. Apart
from the pleasure of pleasing those one
loves, there is valuable moral discipline
in the habit of thoughtfulness so in
duced for others, in the little sacrifices
to be endured for the sake of comforting
these qualifications. Amid the strife
and hustle of world not over-given to
generosity, the kindly custom comes as
a gentle protest against the selfishness
of everyday life, whispered reminder,
needful now and then, of the excellence
of charity and goodwill In the wonder
full fruitage of the Christmas tree, there
is no gift more valuable than the lesson
of domestic affection and universal
humanity it teaches so gracefully and
simply.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25
How He Got Over.

In Scotland they have narrow, open
bitches they call sheep drains. A man
was riding a donkey one day across a
sheep pasture, and when Mr.. Donkey
came to sheep drain, he would not go
over it. So the man rode him back a
short distance and turned him around
and put the whip to him; thinking, of
course, that the donkey, going so fast,
would jump the drain before he ever
knew it. But not SO. On they came
and, when the donkey got to the drain
he stopped all of a sudden, and the
man went over Mr.. Jacks head. No
sooner had he touched the ground than
he got up, and, looking Mr.. Donkey
straight In the face, he said: every
weel pitched; but then, how are ye going
to get over yersel?"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25
Train.

George Francis Train is again e,.-
livening the public prints. One of his
latest illusions is letter to Tweed, in
which he announces himself as the Boss
friend. "You possess secrets against
public men," says Train, "that in my
hands will release you and put them in
your place. VIII you speak? If so,
name the time that / can visit you.
represent the coming revolution. Two
millions of worknsn will soon be clam
oring for bread. My last letter to you
was from the Bastile of Lyons, France.
You are the first victim of the gigantic
conspiracy to change our form of gov
eminent. Act quickly, for desperate
men sometimes resoUs to poison"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25
Closing Scene of the Bazaine Trial.
Versailles dec. 10y Telegram.l

l'eAoaAheS ADcO. lVI lclcBrdul.l
Lachaud, counsellor Marshal Bazaine,
finished his address this morning. He
declared that the Marshal did not sur
render in the open field, and was guilt
less of violating Article 90 of the Army
Code.
M. Lachaud, in his peroration, said
81 deeply sympathize with the valiant
soldier overwhelmed by terrible accuse
ton. fear not death for him. He is
brave, and fears nothing but loss of his
honor for the sake of his wife and chill
dren. I feel most for France, which
will deplOre the loss of a volunteer SOL
der. Your honors, patriotism forbids
that you condemn him. You know what
political trials are on a spot which pos
terity has raised statue to those exc
cuted after such trials"
M. POurcet replied, demanding that
terrible example be made. as a lesson
to rising generations.
Before the Judges withdrew, Bazaine
said az have two words in my breast,
Honor and Country 1 have never
been wanting toward this prond motto
during forty-two years of service. I
swear before Christ that I have not be-
trayed France"
After long deliberation, the Judges
declared Bazaine guilty of the charges
of the capitulation of Metz and of the
army in the open field, without doing
all that was prescribed by honor and
duty toward surrender, and unanimous
~ condemned him to death, and to be
degraded from his rank previous to his
execution. After judgment had been
rendered, all the members of the court
signed an appeal for mercy, which the
Duke d'Aumale Immediately conveyed
in person to President MacMahon.
Bazaine was greatly agitated when he
heard the decision of the court.
The crowd at the Trianon warmly
cheered when the verdict was rendered.
The sentence includes the payment
OF the costs and expulsion from the Lee
gion of Honor.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25
Games for Holiday Evenings.
THE CHRISTMAS BAG.

Make large bag of thin white paper
silver paper will do fill it with sugar
plums, and tie a string around the top
to keep it fast. Then suspend it from
the ceiling, or from large door-frame,
and provide a long, light stick. Each
little player is blindfolded in turn, and
the stick put into her hand. She is
then led within reach of the bag, and
told to strike it. If she succeeds in her
aim and tears hole in it, the sugar
plums are scattered on the floor, and
the little ones scramble for them but
it is by no means easy to strike a sus-
pended object blindfolded; generally,
many attempts are made unsuccessfully.
Each player is allowed three trials. If
the giver of the bag pleases, small gifts
may be put in it, tiny books, pin-cush-
ions, dolls, etc. etc., with the sugar
plums.
THE BLINDMAN's TRAP.
All sit In row. One to be blindfold-
ed on the opposite side of the room,
who crosses over, when they all hold
out their hands, and taking the first one
with which he comes in contract in his
own, he proceeds to ask the individual
four questions, each of which should
almost necessitate the using of the adj
verbs Yes and No, in the answers given.
Now, the players must bear in mind
that on no account must the adverb Yes
or No be used, or any word beginning
with Y or n and it will require no
small amount of care and ingenuity to
avoid the trap thus laid for them. Should,
however, the first player avoid being
caught, the blindman must return to
his corner, and they all change places,
when he again takes a hand as before.
Whoever is first entrapped becomes
bEndman.
THE LOVE TEST.
Join hands in a circle. One PLAYER.
being blindfolded, goes in the middle.
All dance around until the blindman
holds out his hand, which the one i'm
mediately opposite takes hold of and
enters the circle. The blind player then
asks In succession the following cues
tions: "Do you love me Can you love
me? Will you love me?" and he should
endeavor to render his tone and attitude
as ludicrious as possible, in order to
provoke smile from the young lady
or gentleman Gas the case may be- whom
he is addressing, for which those players
forming the circle must carefully watch,
the rule being, that in the answers given,
which should always be given in feign-
ed voice, the adverbs Yes and No are IN
admissible, and no smile is allowed on
the countenance. Otherwise, by way
of penalty, they must kiss each other,
and if the blind player can then tell the
name of the individual before him, they
change places. It should also be OBJ
served that those players who pass
through the ordeal of the three ques-
tions without breaking the rules, return
to their places, and all dance around as
before.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25

with whitewash brush. Add one gill
turpentine to the inseed oil. # red
does not suit, add anything to alte. the
color. Paint made as above will be
almost as bright in ten or twelve years
on rough buildings as when first put on.
TO make the building fancy you paint
the corner boards with white lead and
oil
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25

In his recently published diary Mos
cheles records an amusing instance of
the perplexities which slang causes to
learners of English. To-day" he
writes, CT was asked at dessert which
fruit of those on the table would pre-
fer. Some sneers, replied, ingenu-
ously. The company first of all were
surprised, and then burst into laughter
when they guessed the process by which
Ihad arrived at the expression. I, who
at that time had to construct my En-
glsh laboriously out of dialogue books
and dictionaries, had found that mot
to care fig, meant to sneer at per-
son, so wi.en I wanted to ask for figs,
fig and sheer I thought were synony-
NOUS"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25

AN exceedingly valuable and desirable
paint for rough buildings may be made
as follows: Take two ounces of sal-am-
moniac and two ounces of potash, dis
solve these in three quarts of water !;
add one quart raw linseed oil, then take
say ten pounds dry red paint, and add
water to make it thin enough to put on
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25

ALL the paper used to print the ma
tional currency on is made in the Glen
Mills, near Westchester, Pa. The prin-
cipal popularity is that short pieces of
red silk thread are mixed with the pulp,
and this is poured on the wire-cloth,
without going through sieve, as this
retains the threads. Next, from a sepa-
rate continuance a shower of blue silk
thread falls in strips on the paper while
this is In the process of formation.
One side of the paper is covered with
blue lines, formed by the blue silk
thread and this is used for the front of
the greenback, on which these threads
are distinctly visible. The value of
these machines is to make paper so
peculiar as to be practically impossible
to initiate and this is one of the prin-
cipal guarantees against forgery. This
paper-making machine is night and day
under the charge of treasury employees.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25

"WAB," said John Stuart Mill, els
an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of
things. The decayed and degraded
state of national feeling that thinks
nothing worth war is worse"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-12-25
. COExrsPcNDENTs.

All communications for this pa per should be accom-
panied by the name of the anthor necessarily for
publication but an evidence o. good faith on the
part writer. Write only side of the paper
Be particu arly careful in giving and oates to
have the letters and figures plain and distinct.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-03-31
LOCAL LACONCS.

mHe who Invests one dollar In business
should invest one dollar 10 advertising that
business.n-A. T. Stewart.
The Union prayer meeting will take place
at Zion Church, Glebe street, this afternoon
at half.past four o'clock. The Rev. o. F.
Gregorie is expected to preside.
The annual examination Of the pupils OF
the High School will be commenced this
morning at half.past nine O'Clock. The exer-
cises are open to the public.
The summer schedule of the City Railway
Company goes into effect today, the last
King street car leaving the Battery aud the
last Rutledge street Car leaving the Postotfice
atlOP.M N.
..,-Archblshop Bailey, OF Baltimore, arrived
Id the city Saturday evening from Florida, on
his return tomeward. He celebrated the
nine O'Clock mass At the Cathedral Chapel
Yesterday, but was too much fatlgued to
preach. The archbishop will sarry few days
In Charleston.
-.To.morrow evening Mr. Oliver Doud
Byron begins his sensational entertainments
at the Academy of ofMusic, entitled "Across the
Continent" The entertainment consists OF
an amusing mesange OF wit, humor, song and
sentiment, which is as sensational as 1t Is
indeacribable. Those who do not like to
laugh should not attend, but the rest Of the
community will do we'll to so early to the box
Office and secure their seats.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-03-31
FISH, FEEsH IND FOWL IN THE CITY
MARKETS.

AS the seasons change, it becomes matter
oil Interest 10 housekeepers 10 know "ila'
articles for the cuisine are to be had IN lne
market, and the prices at which they are re-
tailed. Just now there is an abundant supply
of all kinds of poultry, at reasonable prlces'
varying according 10 kind and condilion.
Eggs can be purchased In any quantities at 70
cents per dozen. The only kinds OF game
still lingering In the market are grouse ana
wild ducks, which can be bought al 81 70 per
nair for the former, and 81 rs per pair for the
latter The market ia supplied with unllmit-
od quantities of excellent beef, pork, mutton
md veal. Beet ranges, according to quality,
from l23 10 20 cents per pound; pork from l2t
Tx cen,s. mutton from Is to 20 cents, and
veal from 20 to rs cents. The noVell'es
IN The fish market are bass, Wnltlng,
front. chubs and the smaller fry de-
nominated in fshermen's slang as "yaller
tail.n So far, bass have sold from 70 10
rs cents piece, according to size; whiting
from 81 10 81 so per string; trout at 40 cents
per string; chubs ut rs cents per string, an
t.valler tall" according to the bargain. The
hearts of housekeepers will be further glad
dened at learning that cavali and drum are
expected to appear In few days. In the
vegetable market, sweet potatoes linger at
81 per peck. Beets, carrots, turnips, radlshes
and the like, are abundant at 10 cents pei
hnncb. Lettuce has also made its appearance
In limited quantities, and Is readily disposed
| of at 4 and G cents per head.
Owing to the severe cold which prevailed In
the early spring, the fret fruits OF the season
have not come to market yet, but slraWoer'
lies are looked for in Two weeks time.
With These facts at her disposal the anxious
housekeeper cannot remain at a loss for Inc
wherewlthal to satisfy the appettes ano
tastes of her household, and 80 she Is for The
present left to the exercise of her own judg
/ menL.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-03-31

A TRIUMPHANT REcoRD.-In glanclng back
at The history of proprietary medicines In this
country, 1t becomes at once evident that Hos
letters Stomach Bitlers has been The most
successful of them all. The record of It's tri'
umphs covers period OF about twenty years,
and during that time 1t has probably restored
to health and vigor greater number OF DE-
bIlitated invalids then all other tonics and al'
teratives combined. The amount OF disease
and suffering that has been prevented by lie
extensive use as a preventive medicine is, ol
course, unascertaInnblei butt is well known
and undlsputed fact that the malaria which
generates periodic tevers and many other dis
tressing and dangerous disorders, seldom II
ever produced any Injurious effect upon sys'
TENS that have been fortified in advance BY
course of this invaluable vegetable tonic.
mch26-wfmDAw
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-03-31
THE COURTS.
United states Court.

The case Of B. A. Abbott Vs. E. L. Wells'
snlt to recover damages for detention OF g
vessel. was resumed and heard TO the hour oi
adjournment.
On the petition OF the assignee for leave to
sell property, pay taxes, &C., in the case ol
Charles Kerrison, assignee OF Kerrison 4
Lsld1pg vs.. A. T. Stewart d Co. aud others, 1t
was ordered that the taxes, Insurance and
costs OF repairs on the assigned estate be
paid, and that assignee be allowed to sell the
unprodnctive property.
United States Commissioner.
=. Jack Bailey and R-nty Brown, colOred, of
Beaufort County, were bound over, on satur-
day. by Commissioner Porieous for trial on
charges OF violating internal revenue laws.
Mayors Court.
Robert Rowland, colored, for respassing on
premises aud attempted larceny, was senr 10
the House of Correction for thirty days. John
Davis. for lying drunk in the Streets was
fined one dollar. Tue case OF - Nelson,
colored, charged with allowing his dog to run
at large, wac referred to trial lnstice.
Trial Justices' Courts.
C. Schroeder Was fued QUE dollar and costs
On Saturday by Trial Justice Dover for COM
hitting an assault and battery.
Deputy United States Marshal Thomas F.
Fosberry was f1oed five dollars and costs for
shooting dog which had bitten his son.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-03-31
Passengers.

Fer steamer Dictator, from Palatka via Jackson
Vile, Fernandins and Savannah-Mr DeCamp
and wife, NJ U Morgan and wife, MISS NJ Butler
MI Morgan, J q Gottedge, wife AMI son, Kos
and wife, Mr. Kindly, Miss Kindly, Mr. Van Rletk,
Mr Forks and VILE, Mis- Denny, d Lynn, aLd
on deck.
Per steamer Pilot Boy, from rsrien, via Sayan
nan, Beaufort Pacific and Cnisolm's Landings
Jno Campbell. VIM LaFarge, Mrs Larnea, VIM
Harrison. Klatte, J Il Dupona, B T.
Per steamer NJ S Allison from Ed1sIo, Enter
pri. e. Rockville and Way Landinxs-Mrs T Sten
house, Miss Steuhous', Miss ID y DOVE, A
Towes.
Tennett ger, ] Baker and wife. y Sa'terthwa:t, Z
A Iiavis. A re erson, W Hand, N Gordon, d
HOLMAN, Kelly, B ward, ] cole. McCormlcE,
l. Holmes, p Barrett COniin. Jno Matthew's and
wife, Donu~ll, A LecKIe, Logan, Mahan, q
williams Wilson, W 5 carver, Mrs Harris'
Fannie Walker, Miss U N Brown. ,,-
Per steamship Sea Gull for Baltlmore-mrs
Altiret aud Blk children. Misses n Fits, J
Badger, David Tracey, and on deck.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-03-31
:. THE AUGUSTA coTToNPooI.

The following letter, which has been sen'
from the secretary Of the Augusta Cotton Elk
CHANGE to the secretary OF the Savannah EA-
change, shows what Is thought IN AusuS'a VI
slow crop" figures:
AUGUSTA COTTON EXCHANGE:
AUGUSTA, GA, March 26. 1878.
Mr. @. N. C,nntnghans, Secretary Cotton ET'
! change, SauGnnah,, Co.; u.,
DEAR S1R-I herewith enclose partial os llas
Of esliraates in our cotton pool, winch cioseu
have not lime 10 include ell; 10 iact dont
consider estimates under $500, GOO IN me race ace
this list you for The I1 ol
Ua n,iii thank You TO make a little notice IN
Sonr Exchange SO that any one interested may
have have an opportunity to crafty their curiosity
ny nyei sseiuS sSs,imates registered number 36S. The
ssersae ia 3,764,ssO. Yours. truly.
a'o.'e0 sT G. W. TRoTTER, Secretary.