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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
The Great st. Louis Bridge.
[st. Louis Letter to Chicago Tribune.I

lcl- LOUIS 1-tltc- 10 O11CdsO lElDuucI
This bridge is a mervel of engineer
ing and mechanical folly and profigacy
1t has cost millions of dollars more than
it need, and has been three times as
long In building as it ought or need to
have been. 1t is built of huge steel
tubes. each OF which is about fifteen
feet long and sixteen inches in diameter.
These tubes are made of steel slaves,
somewhat like a barrel, six of which
form the tube, being bound together
with a steel hoop, solid the full length.
Each tube weighs about two tons. The
bridge consists of three double-track
spans across the river, which are sup
ported by two piers in the center of the
stream. The foot of the arch springs
only thirty-five feet from the center of
the river at low water, and the crown is
only seventy feet above low water. As
the variations of the stream are upward
of forty feet, it is certain that very few
boats will ever pass under 1t at any
stage of water.
But portion of one of the spans is
compile ed, and it hangs low-browed and
sullen, vast mass of metal, apparently
getting ready to drop to the bottom OF
the river. The weight In this span is
truly enormous, and the conundrum
with engineers is whether the piers can
support the thrust of all this mountain
of steel as il expands and contracts with
the variations of temperature. The en-
gineers on the work pretend to be very
positive that the crown of the arch Will
rise or fall as it gets hot or cold; bat
others are equally positive that the
mass of metal is entirely too great for
this to be done, and that the force of
the thrust must come against the piers,
which sooner Or later viii give way under
such an enormous flank or lateral pres
sure. The extreme difference of length
of each of these spans, from the frosts
of winter to summer heats, is estimated
to be about eight minutes.
When the first span was ready to be
completed, the length of the tubes had
been computed at temperature of 80
degrees, and one morning last month
fSeptember), the weather was just
right to insert The last length. Be-
fore the workm IN gathered it had got
too warm, 50 the tube was too long, and
could not be pounded or forced In at
all. A few lays after, for.y-6ve tons of
ice was tied on the arch, In gunhy- sacks,
and the span was at last contracted two
inches and quarter, enough to admit
the last length. :,
The work is now progressing on all
the spans, and their completion Is
named as occurring in January.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
The First Grange Governor.

Hon. William r. Taylor, the Governor
elect of Wisconsin, is a man about 55
years of age. He is native of New
England, but has resided for over %
years in Dane county, Wis. During all
that time he has cultivated large farm
in the town of Cottage Grove, about six
miles from Madison. Pursuing this &C.
cupation with unremitting industry, and
with the thrifty habits that vindicate
his nativity, he has prospercd in high
degree, and is the pOssessor of an indie
pendent fortune. He has served in
both branches of the Legislature, is one
of the active trustees of the Insane Hos
pital, and is President of the State
Agricultural Society. In all of these
positions he has shown great capacity
for public affairs, and has afforded
abundant assurance that his admins
tration will be characterized by rigid
economy and absolute integrity. Mr..
Taylor was Democrat of the old
school, and during the war did not
escape the appellation of Comprehend. :"
Buthe became Granger very soon after
the inception of that movement, is
master of a local grange, and was one of
the first to advise the abandonment of
the Democratic cadaver, and the organi-
zation of party on a new and reformed
basis. In person, he is man of large
and rather unwieldy frame, with COM
plexion bronzed by long series of
harvest suns, and with hands that earned
their callous long before the farmers
movement made plow-handles fashion
able. Doubtless he will be something
less than handsome figure-head for the
Badger State, but he is quite certain to
be very much more than fgure-head.
Chicago Times. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20

think of, is heaping teaspoon of COM
mon salt, and as much good mustard,
stirred rapidly in teacup of water,
warm or cold, and swallowed instantly.
1t is scarcely down before it begins to
come up, bringing with it the remaining
contents of the stomach and lest there
be any remnant of a poison, however
small, let the white of an egg, or a tea
cup of strong coffee, be swallowed as
soon as che stomach is quiet, because
these very common articles nullify a
larger number of virulent poisons than
any pedcine in the shops.-Erchange.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
An IOWan,S Invention.

Capt. Scribe Harris, of Dubuque,
Iowa, has recently perfected an inven-
ton which may prove of inestimable
value to the shippers generally. The
plan provides for the construction of
air-tight iron monitors, to be built with
breadth of beam to equal fifty feet.
They are to be pear-shaped, the form of
the vessel to be divided into hold for
the storage of coal and fuel, lower
deck-room for stores, second deck for
living rooms, and a turret above for an
operating-room. The monitor stations
shall be securely anchored in the ocean
at fifty-mile intervals, between the Uni
ted States and the English coasts, and
connected by ocean cables. The ad-
vantages to be derived are briefly: /.
The assurance to vessels of safe an
choring. 2. The ability to send mes
sages at sea. 3. The advantage to the
signal corps. 4. Places of refuge in
cases of wreck and burning. 5. The
advantage to ocean telegraphy. The
stations to be in charge of naval officers,
to be relieved from time to time. One
or two difficulties suggest themselves in
connection with this bold project. First,
that of anchorage; second, the diff
Guilty of holding the same; and third,
the almost impossibilty of finding men
who would consent to stand in the mid
die of the ocean as target for the
waves. Could these difficulties be got
over there is little doubt that Capt.
Harris plan would prove most excel
lent assistant to the safety of ocean
navigation, and great advantage both
to the signal service and the interna-
tional telegraph.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
THE YELLOW FEVER ScouReE AT MEM

THE YELLOW FEVER ScoURGE AT MEM
PHIs.-The Collector CT Memphis, in q
letter to the Revenue Bureau, at WASH
ington, says: "The yellow fever has
been terrible scourge, and no person
can describe the suffering and destitu-
ton there. Many families of four, six,
and eight members have been swept
away, and there are now at least two
thousand widows and orphans entirely
destitute to be provided for, besides q
thousand who are unable to work, OF, if
able and willing to do so, can find no
work, and are dependent on the charity
of others. Had it not been for the
noble generosity of the Northern cities
in coming to our relief with money and
supplies, the suffering would have been
been ten-fold greater
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
Systematic Purchasing System.

No subject of an economic nature has
given our Changers SO much trouble as
the question of where, how and of whom
shall we buy our supply? Individual
oranges have attempted it, and generally
with sorle degree of success, especially
in the matter of purchasing groceries.
County oranges have also made large
purchases from first hands, at satisfac-
tory prices. But there has been feel
ing that there was lack of system, which
should have head center, and do away
in a measure with much Of the incon-
venience and trouble which now arise.
No plan has come under our observa-
ton that presents so many good points,
and SO little to disapprove of, as the
plan proposed by Jos. III. Osborn, Esq,
of Oshkosh, Wis, the Purchasing Agent
of the State Grange. He will soon issue
circular on the Systematic Purchasing
System which will be organized among
the oranges of that State. We hope
this most important subject will be
thoroughly discussed at the coming
meeting at Bloomington of our own
State Grange
"The system will be perfect In itself,
and will no doubt prove solution to
many profile ms which have arisen dur
ing the past year in the purchasing ex-
perience of the order in this section.
Councils similar in plan to those now in
Winnebago, Dodge, Rock and Fond du
Lac counties, are to be organized in
each county. The Grange, upon join
ing a County Council, is to pay fee of
$40, and is entitled to three delegates.
Each County Council is to send dele
gate to State Purchasing Council, and
pay similar fees to aid in forming pur-
chasing fund. The County Council is
to appoint an agent, whose Office will be
situated in the the county seat. He
will have control of warehouse. where
samples of all classes of agricultural
implements on which reductions are
made to the order can be found on ex-
hibition. Orders will be taken by him
direct from the Oranges, and rot from
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20

The report is very voluminous, is full
of interesting statistical and general in
formation, and concludes as follows
Some idea of the increase of opera
tions may be formed when it is stated
that the coinage of gold during the
month of October Appropriated in
value S14, 100000. The coin, except as
to the Pacific Coast States and Terri
tories, being as general thing in the
Treasury and banks, the present time is
favorable one for estimating the
amount of gold and silver coin in the
country. From the most reliable data
obtainable the gold coin is estimated at
S135, 900, 900, and of silver So, 900, 000 ;
total, $148, 100000. The silver coin is
principally in circulation in California,
Idaho, Arizona, and Texas. The in
crease in coin in this country has been
at a very fair rate since the 1st of April
last, and the indications are that, al
though there may be occasional expor-
tations, it will gradually 60 ON till an
amount sufficient to enable the country
to resume specie payments will be Sc
cured. This much desired result, how
ever, will depend upon conditions which
cannot be discussed"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
OF GREAT AMERICANS.
With One Little American Thrown In to
Fill Chinks.

With One Little American Thrown In 20
Fill Chinks.
From Lippnicottt Monthly Gossip.l
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
One day, in a fit of abstraction, the
juvenile George cut down Bushrod's ia.
vorite cherry tree with Ratchet. His
purpose was TO cut-and run.
But the old gentleman came sailing
round the corner of the barn just as the
future father of his country had started
on the retreat.
"Look here, sonny" Numbered the
stern old Virginian, "who cut that tree
down 90
George reflected a moment. There
wasn't another boy or another Ratchet
within fifteen miles. Besides, it oc-
CURED to him that to be virtuous is to be
happy. Just as Washington senior
turned TO go in and get his horsewhip,
our little hero burst into tears, and
Nesting among his fathers coat-tails,
exclaimed, 9 1 cannot tell lie. 1t must
have been frost"
My son, my son., stammered the
fond parent az he made pass for his
offspring, ''w len ,-ou get to be first IN
war and first IN peace, just cover your
back-pay into the treasury, and the
newspaper press will respect you y
ALoNZo SAVAGE, THE SABBATH SCHOOL
GENIUS.
This time it was the pupil Who put
the question. The Sabbath school
teacher encouraged her children to bring
each Scripture question to be pro-
pounded to the class. Alonzo Savage
said he would like to be told why st.
Stephen was like thanksgiving raisin !?
He allowed it was because they stoned
him.
The boy has grown up and entered
upon a career of usefulness He gets
steady wages as a railroad brakeman,
and last week be celebrated his golden
wedding. All because Alonzo was faith
ful st Sabbath school.
DANIEL WEBSTER
The following anecdote of the great
Massachusetts, statesman has never be-
fore appeared i'll print:
One day, Clay, Webster, and Calhoun
met upon the steps of the Capitol. Mr..
Clay ventured TO remark, in his most
affable style, that it looked like rain.
Calhoun looked wise, but said nothing.
Evidently he took In the whole situation
at a glance. 1t was a crisis for Web
ster. Carefully laying his thumb be-
hind the third brass button of his blue
coat, he gazed from out of these cavern
Gus eyes and grandly uttered these
prophetic words No, gentlemen,
the American people will never forsake
the Constitution: We shall have fair
weather"
And SO it proved.
POETS SENSE.
Mr.. Emerson, the poet, was in Rome
last winter, and visited the studio of
Mr.. Tilton, the American artist, whose
smallest bits of canvas bring an almost
incredible price Mr.. Tilton, wishing
art to pay tribute to poetry, took from
its hanging picture handsomely
framed and presented it to his guest.
The next day Mr.. Emerson, overtaken
by singing of conscience, came again,
and in his hand was the empty frame,
which he handed to Mr.. Tilton with
this remark: "Mr. Tilton, / accept
glati;;,yy your painting, but must return
the frame, for cannot keep anything of
so great pecuniary value"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
A Rich Convict.

Richard Mackay, who has just been
sent to the Penitentiary for a term of
eighteen months for manslaughter, owns
some of the best mining claims about
Nevada, in Gilpin county, and is re-
ported to be worth from $75, 900 to
100000. His case was carried through
all the courts, lasting nearly three years,
and conducted by the best counsel in
the Territory. He has spent $50, 900 in
the effort to get clear. Mackay gained
the high opinion of officers and all with
whom he had to do, and during his con-
finement in Jail here was allowed regu-
larry to go alone to his meals at Char
plot and elsewhere, and the night be-
fore he was taken to Canon City, unac-
companied, went over and had an hours
chat with Judge Cromwell He was
always prompt to his word, and it is be-
lieved by officers here that he could have
been trusted to go alone to the Peniten-
tiary and deliver himself up. rs
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
To Whom 1t May Concern.

The industrial and productive inter-
ests of the country are those interests
which develop and enrich country,
and, like the substantial food we eat,
they strengthen the whole body.
When the capital Of the country is
taken from the agricultural and pro-
ductive interests and the Legitimate
channels of trade and oommerce, and is
invested in the interests of large cor
porations originated for the purpose of
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20

enriching few individuals, or is in
vested in visionary railroad enterprises
and bank monopolies, like indulging
in poisonous liquors, it destroys the
whole system. Hence financial panics
and bank suspensions.
We throw out these hints to whom it
may concern. Phitd. Anti- MonO1oOlis
The Chicago Times is moved to insert
the following advertisement without the
usual charge
For SALE-An elegant residence prop
erty in the town of Madison, Wis, and
and only two miles from the State Capt.
tol. 1t was recently purchased by its
present owner, but being about to retire
from business, he will have no occasion
to occupy it. His successor has no use
for it, being already the possessor of a
fine farm in the vicinity. Intending
purchasers may address, in mourning
envelopes, Cad, Executive Chamber,
Madison, Wis. -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
The Latest Fish Story.

On Sunday last there appeared sud-
denly on the surface of the Columbia
river, in front of this port, countless
millions of a species of the Mediter-
ranean herring family, about the size of
sardines, but the picture and size of the
anchovy. None were seen alive, but
dead, and floating upon the water. The
school spread across the bay from our
docks to Cementviile, a distance of z
miles, and Capt. Pool, of the ship Mary
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
Cut This Out.

If person swallows any poison what
ever, or falls into commissions from hav-
ing overloaded the stomach, an instan-
taneous remedy more efficient and
applicable in large number OF cases
than half a dozen medicines we now
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
New York Church Statistics.

The annexed table shows the number
and value of churches in New York
city, together with their seating ca
pacity:
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
To CoRREsPoNDENrs.

All communications for this paper should be accom-,
panied by the name Of tho antNor not necessarily for
publication. but evidences Of good faith ON the
part Of the writer Write only side of the paper
Be paricu ary careful in giving names and dates to
have the letters and figures plain and distinct
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20

JONES says he would not live all ways,
as some folks wish to do. He prefers a
nice, quiet boarding house where he
knows just what he has got to de-
pend on.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-11-20
Operations of the Mint.

The annual report of the Director of
the United States Mint for the fiscal
J ear ending June 30, says the amount of
gold and silver deposits and purchases
and coins struck, stamped, and manu-
featured during the year was as follows {:
Deposits gold S59, 937 ,429 As
Silver L., 307, 1889 AZ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-11

TARRANT'S SELTZER APERIENT,
Il Winslows Soothing Syrup, McMunn's
Elixir of Opium. Cox's Gelatine, Ellis Citrate
of Magnesia, Nichols Elixir Of Bark and Iron,
Morphine, Pennyroyal, Garlic, BULBS Cough
Syrup Simmons Liver Regulator, Sapolio,
Best English Mustard, Carbolic Salve and Wiz
ard Oil, Just received and for sale by
ian q T. S. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
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J. W. MALLS. B. w. MALLS. B.F PEAKE.
JAMES w. MALLS, SON q CO.,

w. MALLS B. w. MALLS B:F PEAKE.
JAMES w. MALLS, SON q CO.,
u 1877 King st., Alexa., Va.
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLER?
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldings
Balusters, of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass double and single thick, of all sizes
Pants, Oils, Varnishes, Paint and White, Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
Machine Oil. Also Lime, Of superior quality,
Cement, Calcincd Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing SC. a large stock of Pugh's ccelebrs-
ted Car Augers and other articles found IN first
class Builders Furnishing establishments:
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material, promptly attended to.
Terms cash. lcD Ill
DISHIELL 81 HOOGE,
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND BLIND
FACTORY AND PLANNING MILL,
CORNER FAIRFAX AND QUEEN STREETS,
Alexandria, Virginia,
Sashes. Doors Blinds, Frames, M0udings,
Brackets. Newels Balustcrs, and
Mantlepieccs,
constantly on hand at the Factory. Call and
examine stock and prices. ape-t
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F.a,.Cr rGOODs .a.,D .,'0TIO.vs.

NOTIONS WITHOUT NUMBER mi. R
AT ....t
Green's Mammoth Notion House
KING STREET.
MORE NEW GOODS AT UMPARELLEL-
LED LOW PRICES.
NO uUMBUG AND NO DECEPTION.
EVERY CUSTOMER MUST AND SHALL
Re PLEASED WITH EACH AND
EVERY PURCHASE.
More 6 ct Collars, worth 2Oc
/" G4c Handkerchicfs, Linen.
12Ic 4" Hemstitched.
/" Csc
Hose by the single pair, at pkge prices
" lOc Sleeve Buttons.
/" Csc Spiral Studs
/" Gloves at 20c worth 5Oc
Jewelry at 25c. worth 81.
" Scissors at 10c.
Lace Collars at 10c, worth 25c.
Penknives at 5Oc 75c and 81, worth at
least double.
" Undershirts at 81, worth 81.
Ladies' Scarfs at 85c, worth ST..
Hair Nets at half value.
Bustes at less than factory prices.
Hoopskirts, very cheap.
Pins at DC per paper.
I" Elastic Cord &c per yard.
Pocket Books 25c, worth 5Oc.
A few Cambria Edgings, wide and narrow, at
half their value.
Check Musins and Jaconet Cambrics at less
than cost of importation.
A few pieces of Irish Linen-cheap cheap!
My good fortune in securing large lots OF
goods al nominal prices shall be Of great inter-
est to all who wish to purchase
FIRST CLASS GOODS
st less than the cost Of importation.
All goods of light weight sent by mail post
age paid, to any address in the United States
upon the receipt of the marked price.
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DIR. JOHNSTON.

Physician of this celebrated institution has dis:
covered the most Certain, Speedy, Pleasant and
Etfectusl Remedy in the world for all
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DIR. JOHNSTON.

Member of the Royal College of Surgery of
London, Graduate of one of the most eminen
Colleges in the United, States, and the greater
part Of whose life has been spent in the hosspl-
tails of London, Paris, Philadelphia and else
where. has effected some of the most astonishing
cures that were ever known; many troubled with
ringing in the head and ears when asleep great
nervousness, being alarmed at sudden sounds,
bashfulness, with frequent blushing, attended
sometimes with arrangement OF p'lnd, were
curnd immediately.
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Wo'0D' ~00D'
=. $50 cords superior quality
u" OAK AND PI N E w GOD,
full length and we'll sessoned.
Orders left at 127 King street will be promptly
filed. :. T. j. MEHAFFEY s. co.
Yards foot of Queen street. jan 8
r UBIN'S GENUINE EXTRACTS, Ger
- man and American Colognes, Lubin's, Col.
gates, Lows and other fine Toilet Soaps, Lu-
bins Toilet Powder, Powder Pufs, Sozodont,
Sterling's Ambrosia, Burnett's Cocoaine, and a
full and general assortment of Fine Toilet
Goods, received and for sale by
T1INE SEGARS-We would again call the
attention of smokers to our choice assort
ment of Segars We are daily gaining new Gus
toners, who pronounce them unequailed in ia
vor and quality for the price, Our five cent Sc
gar is an especial favorite, and pronounced Won
derfully cheap a trial is respectfully solicited
ian IA JANNEY s. co.
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YOUNG MEN

Who have injured themselves by certain prac-
tico already described, u habit frequently learn
cd from evil companions or at school, the effects
of which arc nightly felt, even W hen asleep, and
if not cured, renders marriage impossible, and
destroys both mind and body, should apply I'M
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Alexandria, January lst, 1878.
WE HAVE this day associated with US in
w business our brother, GEORGE II. HAR-
Low. JOHN HARLOW.
NJ B. HARLOW.
The firm hereafter will be conducted under
the name aud style of HARLOW BROTHERS.
All parties indebted to the late firm are request
ed to make prompt settlement. Thanking our
friends and the public generally for the very
liberal patronage extended TO US in the past we
most respectfully ask continuance OF the same
to our new firm.
ian 2S-lm HARLOW BROS.
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Especially, who have become the victims OF
hsbits which annually sweep to an untimey
grave thousands of young men of the most cx-
aited talents and brilliant intellect, who might
otherwise have entranced listening Senates with
the thunders of eloquence, or WaSeo 10 exsae-