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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

Prof Moses Colt Tyler wrote for the
Michigan Teacher, some time ago, short
paper on the deficient preparation in En-
glish of students entering the State Uni
versity, with some suggestions for better
ing it. His remarks havs the not too
common merit of frankness, and will,
perhaps, apply to other localities as well
as to Ann Arbor. The Professor gives
some specimens of elegant orthography,
which, he says, he found glittering like
gems in essays written by members of the
sophomore class-"axidental," "wrot
iron," 'meny," scientific" "imoral crea-
chers." opportunities ''lpcretive, =
'merchantile," "pararias of the west, "
"togather," 'stogeather," "perhapse. y
These specimens, though gems, "are by
no means rarities." One year the follow
ing were found in speeches carefully pre-
pared by members of the classical Sec
ton of the junior class: "agsant," "unin-
telligable, "congrairy," ''plausable, ,ns"Ci-
pio Africanus," ''clowd," ..faverite.' :
shortly after Prof. Tyler's article appear.
cd, the Maine Jouurnal Of Education, dis
cussing similar subject, furnished the
following illustrations: AT recent ex
sminati On for admission to Bowdoin Col
lege the written papers for geograph,
contained the following spelling Tterly,
'Merrymac,' Perknohscot,' 'Mishigan,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

For the benefit of those who cannot al
ways procure chalk crayons, We copy the
the following from Roots School Amuse
ments
Recipe.-Knead some plaster of Paris
with just water enough to make it a stiff
paste; roll this on table cut it into long
strips four inches wide with table knife
divide these into sticks a little larger than
your finger; leave them to dry, and keep
them dry. 1t must be done very expe-
ditiously, as the plaster hardens very rap
idly.
This will make crayons equal to those
you can buy, and at half the expense
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

The new license law presents an ap-
pearanee widely differing to persons occu-
pying different positions The man who
wants to sell whisky and make money
by it, is opposed to the law. He has not
the least doubt but that it is unconstitu-
tional, and that the Governor who signed
the bill, and the members of the Legisla-
ture who voted for the bill, have sealed
their own political doom. The man who
has no interest in whisky thinks that
the law will prevent intemperance, and
diminish crime. That it will almost do
away with pauperism, and that the men
who are now wasting their time in grog-
shops, will become industrious and useful
citizens. a law that will do so much good
ought to be constitutional. 1t is thought
that the law connot be enforced, even if
the courts declare it constitutional. The
same may be said of any other law regula-
ting the sale of whisky. Perhaps less
than one fourth of all the retail liquor
dealers in the State pay for a license to
sell all the others are violating the law,
and probably would disregard any law
restraining their privilege of making peo-
pie drunk for their money.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

Prof. Clarke says if Indiana had so
Coxs at work for 20 years, we should not
then know half the value of our mineral
resources.-Peru Republican.
Is that intended as backhanded lick
in the face of our worthy geologist Prof.
Cox, or is it intended to convey an idea
of the vastness of Indiana's mineral de-
positss We ask the question for the rea-
son that we understand Prof. Clarke has
spoken rather sneeringly of Prof Cox.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

About twenty persons cheered Colfax
as he went by, where once thousands
were wont to greet him; and when the
train moved out was amidst the most
profound silence. Alas! and has it come
to this !-Laporte Argus
The South Bend Tribune's account of
Mr.. Colfax's reception, as we published it
last week tells different story. Some
body lies-under a mistake.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

D. B. Fisk & Co., will have the finest
store room in the west when it is COM
pleted, for the wholesale trade in milli-
merry goods. Every convenience for pat
rons of the establishment is being ar
ranged. The rooms are large, light and
airy. 1t will be the most complete estab.
lishment when finished, in the United
States. The employees take a pride in
showing their friends over the building.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

Can't say we are partial to the practice
OF procuring certificates and affidavits to
endorse the character of public men. 1t
may be we'll enough to start new patent
medicine in that way; but there are very
few politicians who have character
enough to stand that kind of backing a
great while. A kind word from a friend
or neighbor is always gratifying, and may
be of real value.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

The Ledger mourns over the destruc-
ton of the Common Pleas Courts. The
new law, abolishingi the Common Pleas
Courts, was made at the request of law
yers all over the State 1t was not party
measure
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

In forming certain chemical precipi-
tates, care must be taken not to add too
much reagent, lest the precipitate be re
dissolved Some moralizers in school
and elsewhere destroy the good effects of
brief and judicious counsel by too much
talk. The precipitate of contrition and
good resolve is destroyed in excess of
words
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

The teacher ought to know not only
how to govern his pupils, but also how
to induce them to govern themselves
To govern them is a coarse art; to induce
them to qovern themselves is q fine art.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

The House Of Representatives came
within five votes of formally impeaching
him. Colfax)-Rocheaer Sentinal
No vote was eAer taken on his impeach-
ment. Can the Senti,,al explain what it
means by its assertion?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

DEMoKxsT's MoNTHLY.-The Aprfl
number of this popular periodical comes
TO us ffesh as Spring daisy. 1t 10 very
much enlarged. and every way improved,
and We guess the ladies are right when
they say it cvntsins a. much genuine In
formation 40 eli the other Fasiion Mags,
lines put together. ssss
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

ARGOS, IND. March 11th, 1873.
MARRIED atathe residence of the bride.
father, March 9th, by Rev. ]. T. Stafford,
Clarence NJ. Sluyter and Miss Catharine
j. Carendcr, all of Marshall County.
Respectfully
j. T. STAFFORD.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

At a Teachers Institute in Ohio, re-
Gently, a lady teacher was given the word
hazardous to spell and define, and did it
in this style: "H-a-z haz, ard, ard, haz-
ard, e-double-s, ess, .hazardess-a female
hazard"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

q We learn that two of our saloon keep
ers have quit the liquor business. One
Of them will open hrss class tailor shop
in town. We hope all his old customers
will be better able TO buy good cloahing
of him than they were to pay for the
drinks
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
A. G. d A. 3. cAPRoN.

a TTOREEYS s. CoUNSELLORS. Real Est.,.
4 A and Collecting Agents, Plymouth, Ind Are
Pracuelng In the law courts OF Marshall and adio;,S
ns counties, and will give prompt attention to sII
iesai BUSINESS entrusted to them General collect
Isg ~ agents for Northern Indiana and Southern
Mlcnlga1 Particular attention given to the settle
ment Of decedents estates and guardianshins
Deeds, mortgages, and other contracts drawn un
Block up stairs. ioe
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

The |. P. & q. r. r. company have
put some splendid passenger coaches on
their road. Conductors are required to
carry gold watches and chains, and all
employees are required to wear clean
shirts
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

The man who said that two porcupines
make one prickly pair, is a knight of the
quill, and not professor of the higher
mathematics.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
PHYSICIANS.
II. c. FRENCH, m. n.

ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN q SURGEON. Qate
Ia Professor of Physiology in the Bennett ud; IA
cal College, Chicsgo) and Ex Surgeon of the q. 3
army, has permanently located in Hoham's New
isnhding, on Laporte Street, Plymouth, Indiana.
In accordance with the principles of modern Eclec
.iclsm. Special attention TO Chronic diseases and
surgery Medicines supplied in all cases. Hodr-
:, IN omcel oftce hours to IL o'clock, A. NJ and
NoOA Z. N. n10.1y
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

The excuse Of fence that partially
surrounds the Court House square, does
not correspond with the magnificent
building that occupies the center Of said
square. in fact it is disgrace that our
County Commissioners should not toler-
ate.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

The South Bend Register has been en-
larged. 1t is now one of the largest pa
pers printed in this State-entirelv too
large for the price asked for it.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20


We do none of us like when in COM
pany, to.have one person do all the talk
ing nor do we, when at the festal board.
like to have one do all the eating, SO with
your permission, | will draw near and
partake of the good things which you
place on the table
| have watched to see the company of
teachers gathering around but they seem
so bashful, that | viii just step in and
then it may be that some of the learned
ones will follow. CHI Teacher looks so
lonely, and then in this selfish world, ii
is not expected that one person will have
his or her own way unmolested very
long.
Yes, Ch. Teacher, yours is noble call
ing, and snrely the Educationibuster will
not make it mere dignified
Teachers! what are you doing? Do you
belong to the Associationg What are
you doing in your school?
The air is heavier on clear day than on
rainy one, because when the air becomes
rarefied it is then over saturated and the
moisture becomes visible in the form of
clouds or mist.
Why is the sky blue?
If this meets with your approval you
may receive another from,
LITTLE HoosIER."
1t does meet our approval, and we shall
be glad to approve of an article from
every one of the teachers of the County
who should be eating at our common
board. Wonder if any of them are han
gry!
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

Education is the cheap defense of ma
tions," said Edmund Burke. Judging
from the salaries paid to teachers, our
rulers are determined to keep it cheap"
at least.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

"YouNe AMERICA" for April fulfills
the promise Of its past, 1t is an excellent
Juvenile Magazine, bright, live and in
structive, as we'll as entertaining; full of
amusement for the little folks.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
y oshoKhs. W. B. HESS, NOTARY PUBLIC
OSBORNE g. HESS.

a TTORNKYS at law, will attend nronnflv ., IN
: professional business entrus,ad to them. Par
acaar attention given to real estate business, titles
promptly rsmtted. ONCE on Michiean Str.et 80 q
Ind. ses Av"ooin,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
EDUCATIONAL COLUMN,
In Algebra, are a6 and b the same ?

A scapegrace remarked that the prin-
cipal branch of education in his school
was a willow branch.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

Competent authorities state that the
Chinese who cannot read and write has
yet to be landed ON our shore.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

The Knox Ledger thinks whisky ought
to be cheap this year. 1t contends that
all have right to sell without paying for
a license .----
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
J. O, a. 8. %. pAPKs

a IIORNEY&, Counsellers at Law Notar;es
"A Public and Authorized war Clsim %cents
1oaroon Ind. Especial attention given to the set
.ement OF Estates, Conyeyancing, and the coilec.
Back Pay and all other War Claims. rs1tfi
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
w. JAcOBY, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND OPERATIVE SIRGE0y,

and scientific plans WV
special attention given to Chronic Diseases Dis
cases of Females, Deformities, &c: and nerform
all operations in Surgery
once and residence Michigan Street. third
Bank, Plymouth. Ind. is-s s'e
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

Long Credit and Rebate to settlers of nearly one
fourth; q Rich Soil, and Splendid Climate; short
and mild Winters; early planting, and NO winterng
Of stock; plenty of Rainfall and just at the season;
Lumber, Coal, &C.. no lands owned BY Speculators;
Homesteads and Pre-emtions now abundant; frst
class Railroad the line Of crest Through Route
II Ia the best opportunity ever offered - the pub
lie, through the recent completion Of The road.
For Circulsrs and general infornstion, address
A. 3. TOUZALIN.
Naasesr Land dspt 81
llesne. Tspska. Kan.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
1t is said that Valparaiso is to have a
pin factory. with capital Of $4,000.

Last Sunday was delightful day. A
great many people were out riding.
Some went to church.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
What Know About TRIMMING

since the days Of our grsndmothers, there has
never been such rage for trimmings upon ladies'
dresses and suits as this year; and the popu-
las is the 80 called French fold, made from bias,
material ~ put upon the dress in variety of styles
To trim dresses at the present day without the vari-
ous Sewing Machine sttachmrnts would be an i'm
possibility.
young nan in Chicago has just invented an
Improvement for all Sewing Machines with which
70 put on the fold as fast and easily as an ord-
nary mar hem can De M made. The same implement is
aaSo praceicai Binder and good Hemmer.
1t is being made and sold by the Leslie Ruff1er
Company, and is valuable addition to the Sewing
Machine: 1t is called Komings French Trimmer,
ana VIII be sold by all Sewing Machine Agents.
Chicago Ecenins Poa
LESLIE RuFFLER Co. s4s Wabash Av Chilli
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
Geo. N. Dakin N. D.
Physician and Surgeon.
lsucoessor to Dr. A. Teegsrden.)
LAPORTE. IND.

Dr.. Dak.n gives especial attention to the treat
nent Of Chronic Diseases and Diseases of women.
He believes that disease Is debility-mportance of
Vitality that causes of disease depressing and
lower vital power; and, therefore, selects such rem
edies restore and strengthen vital functions, and
pull down, to reduce, to PROSTATE; but brings to
Bear every influence that tends TO build mp and
strengthen. @easultations free. Correspondence
requested Send stamp for circular or can and see
him. once In DsvidsonS New Nsxbis Front Build
hg. nnR11U
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
- - AArcAIrrk, M. D. s. FRANCE, II. d.
DRS. MATcHETTE e. FRANCE.

pm III, SlCIANS SURGEONS, BOURBON, IND.
Il The doctors request their patrons to cali early
IN the day to insure prompt attention to patients in
tne country. Special attention given to chronic
diseases and operative surgery Office always omen
and one doctor In constant attendance-no-i0.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
A. o. BoRToN,
c. r. .REYNoLps A. %.


- OCULAR Physician and Operative Surgeon, Of
IL fers his professional services to the citizens of
plymouth and surrounding country. In addition
try, special attention will be given to Surgery, the
treatment of surgical diseases of females. Night
calls in town and country promptly attended TO.
side of Michigan street, three doors north Of the
bank, Plymouth, Ind. f34tfl
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

Bro. G. O. Myers, of the Kendallville
Standard, says, a well digger struck pure
air So feet below the surface of the earth,
on Jacob Young's farm three miles from
Kendallville. The air was blown out
through tube for five days, when the
current was reversed This operation
will probably continue for five days, when
it will be ready to blow out again. A
pretty long breath. 800
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

T. A. BoRTON N. D,
HAS removed to his new residence. one doc,
IL south of his former dwelling, on the east side
of Michigan street, where he NAV be found and CON
suited professionally. 34-yl
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

W. H. Simons thinks some of calling
his boy the Prince of Hiaas.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

~. a. o. PACKARD.
A IIORNEf at Law and Notary Public Room,
"A No; |: Balcony Block, Plymouth, MarshaIl
county, Ind. ralssI
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
CARD.
O. MUSSuLMAN.
JOHN DARN
cOR1IN A DARNElI

A TToRNEYS AT LAW. VIII Practice in Mar.
sh1n and adjoinlng Counties In every Court
70. ONCE In CorbiRs block, second door. Ply-
mouth, Ind. ;unSsa
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20
DR.. j. S. LELAND

DHYSICIAN and SURGEON, Argos. Indian. At
i tends to all calls promptly. ma9ylz
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-03-20

80 q. = 2 'a7'aea g eFsaoH
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-02-14
Lotteries.

Conceding for moment that the pro-
cess of drawing the lots is conducted in
the fairest manner although there are
modes by which high or low numbers
may be made to predominant i'll the
drawing, and the managers may to a GER
tain extent manHuvre as they wish, the
chances against any ones drawing high
prize are so enormous that, if the sub
ject was properly understood, we doubt
whether the most reckless gambler would
risk his money on the stake.
Let us take, for instance, the scheme
of one of the Delaware State lotteries.
We find that out of IS, 076 tickets issued
30.316 were prizes and A., go were blanks.
The retail price of the tickets was 81
each, making in all 322S, 22S, and the
amount proposed to be distributed in
prizes was S152, 152-leaving "a balance
assuming that all the shares were taken
up in favor Of the State of S76, 076. Out
of these 30, prises, %, 74O were of So
each SO that the winner of one OF these
would just take out what he put in or,
in other words, would neither lose nor
win, provided there was no discount
charged upon the payment, and would
have all his trouble and anxiety into the
bargain. The remaining 4,576, prizes
tout of the original number of 1906,
being rather less than | to ID were thus
divided
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-02-14
RAprr FuR-A correspondent Of the

RABBIT FUR.-A correspondent of the
Pacific Rurdi Press writes During
the late war, war in the southern por-
ton of Alabama. On account of the
blockade we were deprived of Northern
goods, and as there were no factories in
the South, we were obliged to manufac-
ture our own cloth. In every house was
loom and spinning wheel, and we were
proud of our homespun. Alexander
kids were not at all fashionable, IN.
B.-Because we could not get them), SO
we knit or crocheted our gloves of wool
or cotton. 1t occurred to me that rabbit
fur would make prettier ones than either
of those materials, SO / procured half a
dozen of skins, and pulled out the long
outside hair, and then the soft fur un-
derneath. This / mixed with about one
third cotton, carded it into rolls, and
then spun. The yarn was very strong
and silky, and between dove and fawn
color. The gloves | knit of it were very
pretty. were rs soft as silk, and never
y,ora ont r=nGDksszHanz1. szlsssi1ss- S.'.nsElW
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-02-14
Seeing Under WatCr.

In order to have distinct vision, and
the power for estimating the distance of
one object from another under water,
the magnifying lens OF the eyes of aquat-
tic animals must necessarily be much
more convex than in land animals. A
fish sees in the air, just as we do III
opening our eyes under water, indis-
tinctly. Submarine explorers are
provided with glasses which meet the
emergency. Seals, frogs, terrapin, croc-
odiles, and water birds, that seek prey
alternately in air and water, possess Il
marvellous mechanical provision for
varying the optic axis in passing from
one medium to another. Human eyes,
having no such adjustable apparatus,
meet an emergency by lens outside in,
wearing glasses. No individual organ
has been more profoundly studied, nor
is any department Of science better UNI
derstOod than optics, yet the sense of
vision is not III the eye, but far back in
the brain. The eye is simply Il receiv-
ing instrument, like spyglass, directed
by the will, through which the conscious
sOul contemplates what is beyond.
Through those organs the mind holds
Intercourse with the world. Yet, with
such facts for guidance, based on posi-
tive demonstrations, philosophers have
not been able to explain how the mind
operates OF the optic mechanism to see.
Insects are abundantly provided with
motionless eyes,-but they see without
brains. They have ganlionic nervous
centers, and SO have we: but vision has
It's lOcatiou in certain white tubprclpS -
UbcrcUla qUadri9cmini. Spiders, flies,
bugs, mosquitoes, with the
incest kind Of distinct vision, both
microscopic and telescopic,-haye moth
ing like brain.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-02-14
A Touching Obituary.

A Pennsylvania editor lost paying
subscriber 10y death the other day, and
this is the editorial obituary that follows:
death seems to Turk behind every rail
fence and hay-stack in this vicinity, and
lie i'll wait for our prominent and choice
citizens. To-day We see it, to-mor-
row We don't All, who can tell what n
week may bring forth in such "A blasted
country as this Death has again turn
ed hip-Aop and come down hat-footed
in our midst, and snatched from amongst
liz one of the best advertisers and sub
scribers we ever had. He possessed the
love, confidence and esteem of all who
knew him and some who did not, and,
save slight poker debt to Mr., did
not owe a cent i'm the world"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-02-14
Chances against

And combining these chances, we find
that the probability that any one ticket
will turn up prize is l. to /. If, in the
ordinary course of business, man were
TO be well assured that the chances
against his succeeding were II to 1, he
would, if he were sane, employ his time
and his capital in some other manner /;
and the mere fact of there being pos
sibility of success, apart from any
reasonable probability, would not JUS
tifv his persevering in the speculation.
Let any one take up the scheme of one
of these lotteries, and compute the
chances for and against the drawing of
anv particular number, and his enthu-
siasm will speedily cool down. But if,
in addition to mere mathematical oh
stacles, be added the frauds perpetrated
by the agents, that man must be n very
ssnp,line one, indeed, who would ven
ture his money in this way.