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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
An Awful Liar.

He didn't look like liar. He had,
In fact, George Washington sort of
face, and his enunciation was loudly
honest and decidedly nasal. He sat
roasting his alternate sides in front of a
red-hot saloon stove, among party of
bummers who were trying to outlie each
other. Talkin' about ightnin', )" said
he, 81 reckon none O. you lazzaroni
was ever struck, was you? No? Well,
/ was. iou see, I vas out shootin'
prairie chickens, in Eelinoy, one day
last August, and there came up the
awfulest thunderstorm / ever see in
the whole course o. my life. It rained
cats and dogs, and the thunder rolled,
and the forked hghtnin' darted all over
the sky like fiery tongues. I got behind
a haystack, that sort of leaned over to
the south, an the first thing ! knowed
the lightning struck that and set it
afre. Then / moved to q walnut tree
that stood near, an double-jinted bolt
ripped that into splinters. 1 moved to
another tree an the lightning struck
it. Then begun to think It meant
me, an SO I jist walked out, bumped
up, en- took three or four of the d-dest
claps ever heard. 1t shuk me up right
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
A Woman of Business.

Talk about the legal oppression of
women and the disadvantages they labor
under when contending with mani A
Cincinnati woman has shown a brilliant
example to her sex as fnancier. Chas
A. Mayhugh, a man of some property
in Cincinnati, went to California, and in
1859 ceased to communicate with the
wife he left behind. In eight years
more the wife gave him up for dead,
and through a real estate agent ex-
changed her property In Cincinnati for
farm, making deed for the city prop
erty and receiving one for the farm. In
five years more Mayhugh came and
claimed his city property, and the real
estate agent paid him So, 900 for quit
claim deed. In another year Mayhugh
died, and his thrifty widow put in a
claim to her dover In the same property
she had sold to the agent when she
thought her husband dead. The matter
came into court for adjudication, and
the court held that as the wife's deed
when her husband lived was null, her
right of dover in the property she had
conveyed still remained. There is no
bar to wife's securing conveyance ;
she holds on to the farm conveyed to
her, and the agent has no recourse upon
her whatever. He is obliged to pay a
third time for what he bought out and
out at first from the wife, and that is
the law. Thus the wife made a good
speculation out of her husband both
alive and dead. That real estate agent
must have been rather green in the
hr1c H,rf I,
had is equal to every emergency. Who
will say after this that woman has no
rights that man is bound to respect
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
A Boys Adventure With a Burglar

Tuesday last John Harmed, a wealthy
gentleman living near Bordentown,
N. j., left his house in charge of his
son Walter, lad about II years of age,
while he and the rest of the family went
Toward night the boy carefully locked
mp the residence and went short dis
lance to neighbours, returning just as
it was growing dark. As he drew near
home he noticed that the dining room
window was raised, and suspecting
something wrong he hurriedly opened
the front door and entered. He saw a
man, dressed In white over-coat, try
ing toiopen the drawer of desk with a
Ratchet. The boy called to him to cease
and clear out, when the robber turned
and commanded him to give up the key.
Refusing to do so, the man caught hold
of him with the purpose of compelling
him to produce it. The lad fought like
a tiger, but was flung violently to the
floor, and the burglar started up stairs
with the Ratchet In his hand. The boy
bounded to his feet, ran to where single
barreled gnn was standing, and fred at
the intruder, but the charge just missed
him. He turned and hurled his Ratchet
in turn at the youngster, just grazing
his skull. Nothing daunted, the brave
fellow dashed after his foe and grappled
him on the landing, where they strrg-
gled savagely for some time, when the
Infatuated burglar threw his assailant
over the banister upon the floor below,
where he lay insensible for over an
hour.. When he regained consciousness
ne found his face badly cut, his clothes
covered with blood, while he was suffer
ing from a number of severe hurts.
Plucky to the last, he CROPPED around
for his gun, carefully reloaded it, stole
out of the house to neighbor's, and,
accompanied by him. began a search
through the house for the burglar. But
he had fed, and was traced for some
distance over the light snow in the d-
rection of Kinkora. His identity is un-
owr.-New York World.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
THE huge, drastic, gripping, sickening

The huge, drastic, gripping, sickening
pills, constructed Of crude. coarse and bulky
ingredients are fast being superseded BY DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, or Sugar
Coated, Concentrated Root and Herbal Juice.
Anti-Bilious Granules-the Little Giant"
Cathartic or Nahum in Parco Physic. Modern
chemical science enables DIR. Pierce to extract
from the juices of the most valuable roots
and herbs their active medicinal principles,
which, when worked into little Pellets or
Grsnules, scarcely larger than mustard seed,
renders each little Pellet as active and power
full as large pill, while they are much more
palatable ard pleasant in effect.
! Dr. Ira A. Thayer, of Baconsburg. Ohio,
writes Il regard your Pellets as the best
remedy for the conditions for which you pre-
scribe them of anything have ever used, so
mild and certain in effect, ard leaving the
bowels in an excellent condition. 1t seems to
me they must take the place of all other
cathartic pills and medicines"
Lyon d Macomber, druggists, Vermillion,
d. T., say: I'VE think they are going to
cell like hot cakes as soon as people get &C
quain.ed with them and will spoil the pill
trade, as those that have used them like them
much better than large pills."
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

SoUGHT FOB NoToRIETY, AND Cor IT.
Judge Oscar Stephenson, of st.
Paul, Mimi, has Just gained a ridicu.
lous notoriety. Having visited New
York and put up at the st. Nicholas
Hotel, he desired to see the fact duly
chronicled in print, and therefore sent
the announcement of his arrival to the
New York San, inclosing with it the sum
of 81. The Mephistopheles of the Sun
published the personal with sardonic
grin in the shape of the following COM
ment: "The dollar was at once re-
turned to Judge Stephenson, with the
information that the Sun receives pay
for advertisements only; and we take
pleasure in giving his announcement q
gratuitous insertion in this more con-
spicuous manner" Probably the
Judge will never do so any more.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
Dawes and RutIer

Extract from Congressional Proceedings, Dec. TO-
Gen. Butler-You misstate my posi-
ton.
Mr.. Dawes-I state your position, as
l understand it, in your speech, which
has been withheld from the record.
Gen. Butler-It was withheld because
1 was absent in New York.
Mr.. Dawes-I do not intend to mis-
state your position.
Gen. Butler-The road to he'll is
paved with good intentions.
Mr.. Dawes-No one should be better
aware of that fact than yourself.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

peart but beyond rippin' the coat
often my back an splittin' one of my
boots from top to toe, it didn't do me
no particular injury. But sou don't
find old Jim huntin' IA row of that kind
again.
The disccmfited b,lmmers looked Gu
riously into each others faces for a
moment, and then, one by one, silently
arose and sneaked out. leaving Truthful
James master of the field.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

SAFE, PERMANENT and COMPLETE =
Wilhoft's Tonic cures Chills and Fever Dumb
Chills and Bilious Fevers-those Titans that
kill their thousands where this remedy is I'M
known. 1t cures Enlargement of the Spleen.
1t cures Hypertrophy of the Liver. 1t hurts
no one. 1t cures all types of Malarial Fevers
aud is perfectly protective in all it's efforts.
Try Wilhoft's Tonic, the great infallble Chill
Cure. WHEELocK, FISLAY & Co., Proprietors,
New Orleans. For sale by all druggists.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
Newspapers, Silver and China Given
AWAY for Christmas.

The Excelsior Magazine is giving away
newspapers free for one gear to it's sub
scribers, and in some instances papers with
chromos framed. Every subscriber who
orders through said magazine a sewing ma
chine will receive gifts of gold, or best triple
plate silver tea service, etc.. or chira dinner
SET of l61 pieces. Send 25 cents ior sample
copy of magazine, or inclose stamp for cir
cular. Agents can make enough On this be-
fore Christmas to keep them for one year.
Office SO, No. 157 LaSalle-st., Chicago, Ill.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

THE British government is engaged
in making such improvements in Cork
harbor that, when finished, it will be
one of the best harbors of refuge in the
world. The entrance will be protected
by forts, armed with guns of the heav-
lest caliber.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

This notice is addressed to ladies
only. II you want to make your husband,
father or brother handsome Christmas pres
ent, give him carton OF Elmwood collars.
You can get them at any gents furnishing
store. Be sure to get the Elmwood, because
it looks and fits better than any other.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

OF course everybody knows that the
Sherman House is the best hotel in
Chicago. But we desire them also to
know that its rates have been materially
reduced. This will still further increase
its already deserved popularity.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

Fine new rosewood pianos for $500.
Fine walnut organs, six stops, S125.
Good secondhand pianos, $3.50 to 5000.
Reeds Temple of Music. Chicago.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

VEGETABLE PULMONARY BALSA M
Most approved, reliable and well-knOwn remedy
for Coughs Colds and Consumption. Getthe genuine
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

THE NORTHWESTERN HoRsE-NAIL Co. IS
" Finished" Nail is the best in the world.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
The Miller and Millwright.

monthly journal of16 pages. Every Miller and
MillwIight should take ii. ADDS SIMPSON GAULT,
Cincinnati, o. 81 per annum. Send for sample copy
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

The acrobats Of every household-the
pitcher and tumbler.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

"A scription beck, by Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage
author Of "Crumbs S,cept Up,n &c. Agents wanted.
JOHN E. MILLER CO., Publishers, Chicago, Ill.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

q Nu1RrE.RARRf 4, Gun. warranted Real English
barrels GOOD SHOOTER with Fask Pouch and Wad-
C. O. D., with privilege to examine before
paying Express charges both ways Send stamp for
lO1s North Fifth Street, St. Louis, NO.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

DIR. j.. Walkers California VIM
egar BitterS are a purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the ma
tive herbs found on the lower ranges OF
the Sierra Nevada mountains Of CalifGr-
MIA, the medicinal properties of which
are extracted therefrom without the use
of Alcohol. The question is almost
daily asked, "What IS the cause of the
unparalleled success of VINEGAR BIZ
TERS?" Our answer is, that they remove
the cause of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They are the great
blood purifier and He giving principle,
a perfect Renoyator and Invigorator
of the system. Never before in the
history of the world has medicine been
compounded possessing the remarkat e
qualities of VINEGAR BITTERs in healing the
sick of every disease man is heir to. They
arc gentle Purgative as well as a Tonic.
relieving Congestion or Inflammation of
the Liver and yisceral Organs, in Bilious
Diseases.
The properties of Dr.. WALKERS
VINEGAR BITTERs are Aperient Dlaphoretc,
Carminative, Nutritious, Laxative. Diuretic,
Sedatiye, Counter IrTitant, S7dorihc, Altera-
tive. and Anti Bilious.
II. HI. MCDONALD o. CO..
Druggists and Gen Agts.. San Francisco California
and cor. of Washington and Charlton Sts. n Y.
Sold by all Druggists nd De alers.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

DvERTIsERsi Send 10 cents TO GEO. P. ROW
"A ELL CO., Al Park Row, New York, for their
Pamphlet of 100 containing hsts of 5000 news
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

OONsTAET EMPLOYMENT--.t home, Male or Fee
O,ma1e. $50 week insured NO apitsl required.
Particulars and valuable sample free. Address,
with6creturn STAMP, G. Ross, wiiiiamsbursh MI.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

"0SYCHOMANCY, or Soul Charming"
y How either may ascinate alrl gai the love ana
affection they choose inny wis al ailcAn
possess Free 70 sisll Marriage Guide,
Egyptian Ites, h 100000 SOLD
queer book Address ]. WILLIAMS co.. Pub PhilAdephA
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24
ADVERTISERS

The American Newspaper Union mum Ders
over 600 papers, separated into su bdivis-
ions. For separate lists and cost Of advel Using,
address s. p. SANBORN, ia Monroe ST., Chicago.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

- HuUUAA EATERS THOROUGHLY CURED.
uuUUuuU Cheap, quick; no suffering. 6yrs
wonderful success. Describe case.
VI uVuvu DIR. ARMSTRONG, Berrien, Mich.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

a 0aA and expenses q month to Agents. Ad
DEW dressA L. SToDDARD, Jonesville, Mich
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-24

sr.irTbs public have been imposed 90 hy travelling Who
Of
ece only
Medical Lectures % Students January 5th. l65
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-11-26

We have been shown one of the invitations
issued by the Jacques de Molay Comma ndery,
for the series OF entertainments to be given
by the Knights Templsr of the United States
on their visit to this city. In point of taste
and artistic finish, it is one of the handsomest
specimens Of fancy job printing We have ever
seen, and we doubt if it can be excelled by
any establishment in the country 1t is the
handiwork ..of Mr.. Lou R. Graham, Of No.
% Camp street. and fully sustains his reputa-
ton as workman of the first order. In this
connection we would say that persons re-
ceiving invitations from one Commandery,
will be entitled to admissions to the entertain
ments Of any Of the other home Command
cries Tickets will be issued for each night
during the series, and must be presented
without fail in order to obtain admission.
The tickets will not be taken up on presenta-
tion, but simply punched so that they may be
used for the entertainments Of three Com
manderies.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-11-26
A CALL.

OF all the committees engaged in the con-
duct of the political campaign, which closed
on the I'd November, it is probable that none
performed more arluous labor, or rendered
more valuable service, than the Registration
Committee
The clerks employed by the committee,
worked early and late, and it is to their de-
votion, that the successful results secured is
due.
The appropriation made by the Democratic
State Central Committee for the expenses Of
the registration committee has been exhausted,
and there is not money enough in the treasury
OF the former body to make another appro-
priation, and the result is the salaries of the
clerks have not been paid.
The Committee has placed subscription
books in the hands Of small number Of the
clerks and our citizens will be called on to
contribute small amount to the fund Of
5000 necessary to be raised. The gentlemen
all worked well and faithfully for the good Of
the people and the people should see to it
that the money due them is paid,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-11-26
HON. N. O. KERR.

Among the many and talented Democrats
who have recently been elected to Congress
there is no one who stands higher in the est
nation Of the people than the distinguished
member from Indiana, the Hon. Michael g.
Kerr. He has served for a nu mber of years
in the House of Representatives and there
achieved, by his brilliant attainments, his
dignity of conduct and integrity of character,
fame that will live in the fondest "recollec-
tons of the American people"
Ever o staunch and undinching Democrat,
knowing nothing but principle, in the severest
trials Of the party, he was ever found devoted
and unwavering in its defense. During long
political life the breath Of calumny has never
furnished his honorable name, and to-day he
stands forth as one Of the purest and ables
statesmen in the country.
We of Louisiana can mover forget him. The
gallant fight he made for the rights Of our
people is too fresh in the memory of us all to
make US unmindful Of the debt of gratitude
political troubles, when we felt that we were
without friends anywhere outside of ourselves,
he came among us, stranger it is true, but
like an angel of peace bidding us be Of good
cheer, and holding out to us the hope of
As member Of the Congress
sional Investigating Committee, he was unre-
hitting in his labors, and there he showed
that all Of his sympathies were with us, and
though conquered people, he held we still
had rights which should be acknowledged
and respected. He did not hesitate moment
10 constitute himself our champion, and from
hat time has been foremost in the cause of
Louisiana.
In the next Congress his name will be
'mong the m ost prominent for Speaker, and |
elected no one doubts that he will fill the
position with that high sense of honor, that
Lightly and efficiency which are eminently his
If we are not to have repre-
entative from the South. we are free to say
hat Mr.. Kerr, above every other member in
be House, would be the choice of Louisiana
II Speaker, and we are equally confident that
ar Democratic delegation will give him their
unanimous support No member of Congress
more deserving or more competent, and no
ne will more fully represent the change from
Republican to a Democratic administration. ,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-11-26

The New York Tribune has the followin.
particulars Of the arrest Of Mr.. Rigney, o
which the telegraph informed us on Sunday
A dispatch was received by Superintendent
Walling several days ago from the Attorne,
General OF Louisiana, stating that one Ed
ward Rigney had obtained on papers belong
ing to- Mrs. Van Ostern, Of New Orleans, $50,
600, in bonds and cash, with which he had
made his way, accompanied by his family. to
New York. The Attorney General requested
that Rigney be arrested and detained until
Mrs. Van Ostern could come on, and the re-
QUESTION necessary to convey him back to
New Orleans could be obtained
Superintendent Walling placed the case in
hands Of detectives Williamson and Reilly
and they traced Kidney to boarding house in
Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, where he had
been staying, and thence to the place OF bust
ness OF Mr.. Wigs, in this city, where they
arrested him yesterday, when it was found
that he was already under charge of deputy
sheriff on the same complaint. In the mean
time, Mrs. Van Ostern, the complainant. had
arrived from New Orleans, and when the pri-
soner was presented at police headquarters.
she offered a requisition from the Governor of
Louisiana, commanding hat the body of the
prisoner be delivered into her custody
This was such an unusual wording of q
requisition that the Superintendent tele-
graphed during the day to the Attorney
General of Louisiana for further information.
but, receiving no reply, said that he could
not hold Kidney under the circumstances
and thereupon he turned him over to the
lady. Mrs. Van Ostern and the prisoner at
once rode away together in a coach, being en-
gagged in amicable conversation.
The idea Of giving requisition for party
charged with crime to woman is entirely
original, and Kellogg is probably the first
Executive, de facto or de jure, who has con-
'tituted woman police officer of the State.
On the whole the idea is not bad one, and
10 doubt parties, whether innocent or guilty,
would not object to be taken into custody by
pretty woman. We shall watch the de-
'elopments in this case with good deal Of
interest; for who knows but that we may be
compelled to look for the policemen of the
uture among the ladies. The present fash
ons would seem to indicate that such a
esult is anticipated by the fair sex, for, with
he single exception of their travelling skirts,
heir garb would not have to be materially
TERED to suit any masculine emergency.
heir bats and vests and coats are admirable,
nd the pants, we are inclined to think,
'ould not be an Objectionable addition
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-11-26

NEW BooKs.-Messrs. Kahn & Co., book.
sellers and stationers, No, 12O Canal street,
have placed on our table the following new
books: Through Thick and Thin" by
Joseph Merry, G. w. Carleton & Co., New
York. "More Bed Time Stories, " BY Louise
2. Moulton, Roberts Brothers, Boston. "A
Terrible Secret" by May Agnes Fleming,
&. W. Carleton & Co., New York. "Mis.
chiefs Thanksgiving" by Susan Coolidge,
Roberts Brothers, Boston. "The Pre-
Adamite. or Who Tempted Eve," by Hoyle
Lester, j. B. Lippincott & Co., PHILADELPHIA.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-11-26
! he NEW CITY ADM1H1sRAToRs.

sw@ong the earliest suggestions K the Bull
- 70 the late Administrators Wis to abolish
49,. 'ehct of the Radical system d legislation
49, 49, eeret caucus. We believed, and Sc
5000 that this "star chamber manner O
.-ans..I -ng business was fraught with evil. L
2portunity to the board to do things
Sh;oh :, would not dare attempt before thu
os..e public. It relieved each member
Of all nov, onal responsibility, and left the
neoole ;n r. ,e dark as to the personal conduct
OF .ns'r serv istrators, however ignored on ;
wise snocest;ont as it dis SOM others, and as
consequence .. their folly, brought them
selves into disrepute and lost i he confidence
Of the community.
On the eve, now, Of the inauguratl"9na ., 'ne
new Board of Administrators, we will rept az oul
advice upon this secret caucus question: anu
trust that there Will be wisdom enough anon
the members to recognize and appreciate the
full force Of the suggestion.
The discussion of all matters of public and
general interest should be had in open ses-
sion Of the board. The people and the press
desire to know the views and hear the votes
Of every member. They are tired Of Witness
ing the same farce which has been performed
for the last four years in the City Hall every
Tuesday morning. 1t is called legislatirg for
the city, but, in reality, it is nothing but
going through the form Of promulgating the
doings that have already been "cut and
dried in secret caucus.
There are occasions, we admit, when execu-
tive or secret sessions of the board are very
proper and should be held When, for in
stance, the discussion Of the merits of ap- |
pointees, the official conduct of any of the |
and other questions in which |
he public can have no direct interest is in
7olved, then there can be no possible objec-
ion to transacting such business in secret.
But for all other matters the public have a
light to know everything that is done. Let
IS hope that this right will be respected and
onceded by the new board, and by so doing
hey will avoid many Of the breakers that i'm
'eded the progress of their predecessors.