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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
An Egyptian Funeral

The funeral of the Princess IIanem
Zeinub, favorite daughter of the khe-
dive of Egypt, who died not long ago
In Alexandria, at the age of fifteen
years, was attended with ceremonies OF
a most magnificent description. The
body was taken to Cairo and placed in
the Kasr-el-Nil Palace. The interment
took place in the Rilah Mosque on the
following morning. Twenty-four bull
locks, thirty camels and twenty wagons
were in the funeral procession. These
animals were laden with bread, dates,
cooked meats and vegetables; the wa
gons carried casks OF water and OF
syrup, and all along the route distribu-
ton of the provisions was made to the
poor. Eunuchs. meantime, threw 49,
600 pieces Of silver coin to the people
who thronged the street. Three thous-
and priests, some clad in rich vest
ments of gold and silk, others half
naked, followed the wagons, repeating
prayers as they marched. and clapping
their hands. After them came the
family of the young princess and the
high officials of state, and then the
coffin, borne by officers of rank. Behind
this walked three eunuchs. bearing on
golden shovels copies of the Koran, to
be buried with the deceased. The
coffin was of simple, rough-hewn wood,
and upon it were placed the jewels Of
the princess, worth a million and half
dollars. After the burial the priests
slaughtered the twenty-four bullocks
before the Mosque, roasted them and
ate them. The priests remained for
seven days in the neighborhood Of the
grave to pray for the soul of the de-
parted'-LsUerpool Mercury.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

A daily ration of green food Is actual
ly necessary for laying hens. Vegeta-
bles, either cooked or raw, are much
relished also, and serve in some measure
to supply the place OF green diet. Oni-
ons chopped fine and mixed with their
food arc exceedingly wholesome, and II
not a cure are certainly preventive Of
disease IN many instances. Growing
chickens are even more anxious for
green food than laying hens. They
crave it, and when necessary to be
housed from it on account OF inclement
weather, it should be provided for them.
There is no green food so wholesome
Tor them as onion tops cut up fine.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
The Little Drummer Boy.

In the war between France and Eng
land previous to the Revolution IN
English drummer, not moro than fifteen
yesrs OF age, having wandered from
his camp too near the French lines,
was seized, and brought before the
French commander. On being asked
who he was by the general, he an
swered, "A drummer in the English
SERVICE" This not gaining credit .
drum was sent for, and he was desired
to beat couple of marches, which he
did. The Frenchman's suspicion being,
however, not quite removed, ne asked
the drummer boy to beat retreat. "A
retreat, sirY" replied the brave little
fellow; II don't know what that is
This answer SO pleased the French
ofiter that he released the little fellow,
and wrote to his general commencing
lis spirited behavior.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

Mr.. George II. Gather, In recounting
the reasons given by Professor New
comb before the American Association
Tor the Advancement of Science, at
Nashville, why the satellites of MARS
were not sooner discovered, makes the
suggestion that these satellites are of
recent origin, and says: ''This may be
groundless, yet it is but fair, if there
could be such a probability, let its
weight be ever so little or great in the
solution of the question, it should be
stated for what it is worth. But as
reason, it is of greater importance than
at first glance may be imagined; for il it
isadmitted as remotely probable rea-
son, ii suggests the profoundest prob
lem of the age-that is, that the satel-
lite systems of the planets have been
supplied by the asteroidal belt of our
planetary scheme-a theory propound-
ed several years ago, and which since
has become solid conviction of my
mind, as careful investigation of our
planetary structure has confirmed me
i'm this opinion"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

lowed by Norah and Bridget and
Bridget's cousin, John Thomas, whom
the dreadful cry of Fire. had reused
in moment.
Mrs. West, though almost fainting
with terror, caughtup Harry, and made
NOrah and Bridget understand that
Lofty ant Mabel must also be snatched
out of bed; and Mr.. West, with John
Thomas lelp, emptied the water-pitch-
ers and the pals from the bathroom
close by. The little ones, hardly COM
pretending what had taken place, were
quickly tucked in mammals bed, and
the two servant girls ran back to help
fill the pals at taps. twas all done so
quickly that it hardly took as long as
it has taken me to write about it.
Mamma had been very courageous
until everything that size could do had
been done, and then she felt her strength
leave her, and sank upon the floor
Lofty and Mabel, after few Intellectual
attempts to ask some questions, fell fast
asleep; but Harry had been more thor
0ughly aroused, and now suddenly
asked, whats the matter, mamma?
why did you bring me into your room2"
Receiving no immediate answer. he sat
up in bed, and began again: II thought
i heard Dick singing "Ohl Harry"
burst out mamma, through her tears,
"Dick's singing sdred your life" and
then she fell into such passion of 10y
full weeping that she could say no more.
Harry did not know why he should cry,
but cry he did, in sympathy with NAM
ma. Mamma, seeing this, tried to
compose herself, and coming to the
bed, soothed and patted her darling boy
until he fell asleep.
Presently papa came in, and after
some more tears and prayers of heart
felt thanksgiving, he took Harry up to
the spare room, while mamma had her
two little daughters with her in her bed
all that long night. In the morning,
papa told his little children what a ter
rible danger they had escaped; how God
had taken care of them, and how little
Dick was the one who had told mamma
hat something was wrong. Then
mamma passed through the open fold
ing-doors into the day-nursery, and
went up to Dicks cage. AS she opened
the door, out hoped little Dick upon
her finger, and the grateful mother
pressed her lips again and again upon
his bright feathers. 1 can tell you,
Dick had an extra-big lump Of sugar
that day; and they have loved him more
and more every day since.-Eaglisa
MdQdzi,ae.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

The cause of bone SPAWN may be
either Of the following: Over-working
animals while too young. the bones be-
Ing then soft; using chalked shoes, or
on account Of the dam being subject to
the same disease. Treatment: Clip the
hair of the SPAWN for some distance all
round, then apply about an ounce of
biniodide Of mercury in fine powder,
powdered cantharides and rodine of
each, one drachm; lard, two ounces
Mix thoroughly, and rub in four min
utes. Repeat every three weeks for
three applications and allow from three
to four months absolute rest In q COM
Portable, roomy stall.-Nelson County
fRv.) Record.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
A PhiIOsOphic Tramp.

In the hip pocket of an old vagrant,
pulled in by the police the other night,
says the Detroit Free Press, was MEM
Orandum book full of his own writing
with pencil, and some of his philosophy
is good enough TO be preserved. His
first paragraph reads:
drinking bad whisky because it is
offered free is like getting in the way
of bullets purchased by an enemy"
A second reads:
Honesty is the best policy, but some
folks are satisfied with second best. 1t
Is hard to be honest on an empty stom-
ach." ~
A third reads:
"a dry plank under a rain-proof shed
is better than featherbed in Jail, and
one isn't annoyed by the Jailer bringing
in square breakfast"
Afourth says:
PAY as you go. II you haven't any
thing to pay with don't CO. II you are
forced to 60, record every Indebtedness,
and letyour heirs settle the bills"
The nth explains: - q
I'VE should have charity for all.-
When the winter winds blow cold and
drear |e vags should pity the poor fell
lows in India who are having red-hot
weather."
A sixth is recorded:
"Politeness costs nothing, but it is
not expected that you will wake man
up at midnight to ask permission to 60
through his hen-house. 1t is more
courteous to let him enjoy his needed
repose."
The seventh and last was noted down
as follows:
"When you pick up an apple-core do
not find fault because it isnot the apple
itself, but be satisfied with the grade Of
descent. Do not be ashamed of your
occupation. We can not all be lords,
nor can we all be vagrants. AS 1 can
not be lord should not lament at be-
ing vagrant. BE truthful and out
spoken. That is, tell 'em you are a
Chicago fire sufferer. Keep seasonable
hours, or some other vag will get your
plank first. BE hopeful, cheerful and
good-natured. Growing won't cure a
sOre-heelo
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
Shaker Forms OF Worship.

A writer in an exchange gives the
following interesting account of visit
to one of the Shaker churches in Berk-
shire, Mass:
The church was large building with
a rounded roof. unmarked by a spire,
but distinguished by the long lines of
carriages, buggies and stage-coaches
standing in front, which had brought
worlds people like ourselves for miles
around. There were two doors, and we
ladies meekly entered the women's side
and took our seats upon benches among
the 200 or 800 spectators. The service
had already commenced, and this is
what we saw: A large hall with pol
ished hardwood floor, white-washed
walls relieved by woodwork and win
dow-casings of light blue. In the CEN
tire of the room stood a circle of about
thirty men and women, who sang hymns
in a sonorous and inspiring manner,
that reminded me of a camp-meeting.
Around them marched two long process
sions, they waved their hands constant
ly from the centre; outward, in sort
of rythmic accordance with the music,
and their steps had q bounding move
ment, which was the only approach /
saw to the so-called dancing. The two
lines of moving forms passed and re-
passed each other in a winding figure
which was not ungracefu. Itreminded
me of a youthful game called Thread
ing the Needle" The slight inclination
to laugh which 1 felt upon entering
passed away almost instantly, and was
succeeded by sort of weird fascination
as 1 watched them. At the end of each
hymn they became motionless as stat
ues, until the leader of the choir select
ed and pitched the next tune, when the
singing, the waving Of hands, and the
mystic figures were resumed. After
SIX or seven hymns had been sung, the
ranks divided, leaving the sisters on
one side and the brethren on the other,
profanely suggesting an old-fashioned
"contra-dance," but / felt rebuked for
the levity Of my thought, when sudden
ly all sank on their knees in silent
prayer. 1t is strange fact that no act
of worship anywhere is so solemn as
this, no spoken words so eloquent, no
gorgeous ceremonial so effective, and
the hush that falls upon Catholic cath
edral at the elevation of the Host is not
more impressive than was the unbroken
silence of that plain Shaker meeting
house," with the rows of motionless
figures kneeling upon the bare floor.-
This act of devotion accomplished they
rose and brought forward benches, then
seating themselves, spread their clean
handkercfiefs carefully over their knees
and with folded arms prepared to listen
70 the sermon.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
WEghf IL Ont =


A story Is told of a daughter OF a
prominent person now. in the lecture
field which is peculiarly interesting and
suggestive of unconscious wisdom. A
gentleman was invited to the lecturers
house to tea Immediately ON being
seated at the table the little girl aston
ished the family circle and guest by the
abrupt question.
"Where is your wife?"
Now the gentleman, having been re-
Gently separated from the partner Of his
life. was taken 30 completely by sur
prise that he stammered forth the
truth:
"I don't know ee IS
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
Guernsey Butter.

A noted writer on agricultural topics
thus describes the Guernsey mode Of
butter making, which in many ways
will run counter to the theories Of our
best butter makers: "In Guernsey the
milk Is never skinned. 1t stands in
large crooks, or stono jars similar to the
oil jars of Ali Baba, until the creamhas
all risen and until the milk has become
thick. 1t is then poured into an enor-
nous churn and churned by hand, with
a common up-and-down dasher, until
the butter comes, often four hours. The
churning is usually done twice week,
but the cream is far from maintaining
good appearance to the end of the
time. In sorae of the older settings, in
the only dairy which / had an oppor-
tunity OF examining, the cream was
wrinkled like raisin and covered tcith
mould. The dairymaid said they did
not like to see it quite so far gone as
that, that it would sometimes get
mouldy, but that it made no difference
to the butter. Probably the volume Of
milk is sufficient to wash off any impur-
tiles; certainly the butter Of this dairy
gave no evidence Of any fault in the
process. There was no opportunity
to compare the butter made by this
process with that made from cream
alone, as it is universal in this island to
churn the whole milk. All the butter
which saw was exceptionally good,
but this was probably due in great
measure to the::character of the cows
and the excellence Of their feed. We
had less occasion to examine there than
in Jersey, or we should very likely have
found the same variety as there. How
ever good the whole milk process may
be, l am satisfied that it might with
advantage be supplanted by the deep
can system of Ogden Farm" As this
account comes from one of the most no.
ted butter makers in the United States,
our readers can readily suppose that
some of his ideas underwent a trans
formation in many respects.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

Cue OF those excrescences on life-a
female slanderer-went into neigh
boris Aouse the other morning with her
tongue loaded with new venom. There
were several women present, and the
slanderer's eyes glistened In anticipa-
ton. Throwing herself in chair she
sighed and said: Zone half of the world
don't know how the other half lives. ~
THAT amt your fault" quietly OBJ
served one Of the company. The slam
derer turned Dunbusy Nesps.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

One of the curiosities of the great ex-
hibiti)n at Paris, Will be the building
of the Persian National Palace, which
is to cover not less than 40 square me-
ters, and is to be erected by Persian
architects and workmen. These have
just arrived in Paris, and are immedi-
ately to set to work on its construction.
The walls are to te--of course Persian
wise-covered with Jaience, and the
windows are to be of colored glass.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
Seraphina's Sister Jane.

Seraphina loves me dearly;
i love Seraphina. too,
On her forms divine Tor nearby
That's of course 'twixt me and you.
Lots of bHsses Fate has sent us,
And we'd really not complain,
But for one who will torment us
Seraphina's sister janet
Small is Seraphina's sister.
Six years old. or thcreabouts:
But, by Jingol she's a ''twister,"
Full of noise and tiny shouts.
Often when I'd gently whisper,
Seraphina's kiss to gain.
In runs that intruding lisper,
Seraphina's sister janet
When we i'm the garden wander.
just 10 view the plants, yOu know,
As our words are grow ing fOTider,
And my loved one listens-lol
In she rushes, hair a tangle,
Like doll that's gone insane;
Then feel I'd like to strngle
Seraphina's sister Jane.
When next behold her figure,
At her i will mas a spring,
And I'll say: when vOu get bigger,
You won't like this sort OF thingl
Courffng has brief existence
Don't you interrupt again.
When I'm here just keep your distance,
Sfraphina's sister Janew
London Ftsn-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

A North German newspaper gives an
account of a discovery and invention,
by means Of which it is rendered posi-
bis wholly to overcome the force Of
gravitation so that man in the last
stages Of consumption will, by employ
ing it, be able to lift a body of any as
signable weight; he could, for instance,
easily draw up to the surface an IRON
clad that had sunk to the bottom of a
river, provided only the apparatus,
which consists Of slender wire, could
be made to girdle the ship so that its
ends could be brought into contact with
each other. Satisfactory experiments
with the invention are said to have been
made in the presence Of German army
officers, and as the price of divulging
his secret metho9 of accomplishing his
unheard-of results, the inventor-wht
is, by the way, South German-de-
mands the trifling sum ef $1,000, 900.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

swell, Mr.. Snifles, have you posted
the ledgery" asked an employer of new
clerk.
"Yes. sir" said Sniflles, "I've posted
the ledger. but it was too big to go in
the letter-box, SO l had to take it in
side.o
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

What better school for manners than
the company of virtuous women; where
the mutual endeavor to please must
sensibly polish the mind, where the ex-
ample of the female softness and mod
esty must communicate itself TO their
admirers, and where the delicacy Of
sex puts every one on his guard lest he
give offence.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

It's very well for the men who pock-
eted Tweeds money and did his dirty
work to lift up their hands like excla-
tion points and protest their innocence.
Why did they vote for Tweed's notori-
ously corrupt bills il they were not paid
to do 90? The fact that they did his
mean business is proof enough that
they took his bribes.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

The ladies of the west end Of st. Louis
are organizing social club to be COM
posed entirely Of ladies between the
ages Of eighteen and thirty years, who
will give during the fall season series
Of surprise visits, when all the members
will be disguised with false noses.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
Gardening.


A thoughtful writer recommends to
every man especially In the Autumn of
his life to take to gardening. il he has
not already experienced its pleasures.
OF all occupations in the world it is the
one which best combines. repose and
activity. 1t is not idleness; it is not
stagnation; and yet it is perfect quiet
ude. Like all things mortal it has its
failures and its disappointments, and
there are some things hard to under
stand. But it is never without its re-
wards, and perhaps IL there were moth
ing but successful cultivation the ag-
gregate enjoyment would be less. 1t
Is better for the occasional shadovs
that come over the scene. The discip-
line, too, is most salutary. It tries our
patience a1d it tries our faith. But
even in the worst Of seasons there is
far more to reward and encourage than
to dishearten and disappoint. There
is no day Of the year without something
to afford tranquil pleasure to the cul-
tivator Of aovers, something on which
the mind mag Nst-sest With proat and
Oen8nSs-ff ~. 1..r,1-..lfss ~ = n 81. IL
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

4 rTORNEi r Lw. Located in 1876.
IA Collections and conveyancing a speci-
lity. Buys and sells real estate on commits
ion. Insures lives and property in A. l COM
,anies. Desirable real estate for sale in the
.ifv and adfOinfnQ. NOyl-T5
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

Alta Fair--A young man goes into
one OF the booths and consults a SOM
nambulist on the future in store for
him. up to the age of thirty said
the latter, ''you will be in the deepest
misery" "And then?" "Then YOU
will be accustomed to it.n
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
VIM. n. BAILEY, M. %. !,

DHYSICIAN a. SURGEON. Thirty years
i practice. Graduate of two Medical col
leges. and six years Surgeon In the army OF
the U. 8 (vol. serv) Can compete success
fully with any quack In the United States.
Thankful for past favors. Is still in regular
practice. and only requires to be better known
to have an extensive one. ONCE in Sears
new brick, cor. OF Michigan and LaPorte
streets.
Plymouth. Ind. July LIST. 1876. IL
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

Horace Greeley once defined a good
newspaper as follows: 1T is outspoken
and honest-not just what you wish,
but yet paper you cannot do well with
eut."
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
pR.I.fRoW Err.

physician AND SURGEON. will be
Il pleased to receive patients at his Office.
No. 81 ichgan street. where he may be
foCnd at all times. except when professional
place.
July 1st, 1876. 6m
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
DR.. =. m. JENNINGS.

DHYsICIAN AND SURGEON. office with
II DIR. N. Sherman over Lauer's Store. on
Michigan street. Plymouth. Ind. Residence
bm nos
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
AMASA Johnson

A TTORNEY AT LAW. Prompt attention gwen
N to collections, settlement of decedents estates
and guardianships deeds, mortgages, and other con-
tracts drawn up and Acknowledgements taken. Of
Gee ovrr Buck 4 Toans Hardware Store.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
Gke Repahritaia.
By DAVID E. CALDWELL.
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Rates of 4dUertSsi3sg.

.f,ts anges allowed, n reasonable time is Civ
IN. Extra changes by paying for type-settng.
Business cards, lines, $500 per annum.
Business notices, so headed, set solid, 10 cents
per line for FIRST insertion, and 5 cents for each
subsequent insertion. ~ WA
Transient and foreign advertisements, to insure
Insertion, must be paid for IN advance. Simple
nouncements of marriages and deaths, churches
and benevolent society notices Free Any addition
to obituary notices win Be charged for q the rate Of
Scents per line.
General Legal Adverfismen4s win be charg d
for the rate of cents per line for each insertion
License notices. $500. Administrators notice
s2.oo, Sale; Notice and 70 bills $50.
Special rates given to regular advertisers.
Favors must be handed in as early as Tuesday
morning to insure insertion the same week.
No deviation win be made from these rules.
Communications upon subjects of general or To-
cal interest are solicited. A-a
Our Job Rooms supplied. with every facility
for doing printing neatly, cheaply and promptly
and respectfully solicit your patronage, guaran-
teeing satisfaction
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
;. O.. 8. o. . ;. ~. PARKS,

"A Authorized War Claim Agents: 0ffices at
Bourbon and Plymouth. Indiana. Especial
attention given 10 the settlement OF decedents
Soldiers Claims for Pensions; will attend
promptly to all professional business en-
trusted TO them. and practice In Marshall and
adjoining counties. Plymouth office on Gano
street between Michigan and Center streets,
Bourbon office over irror printing Office. 25f
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.


DHYsICAN IL SURGEON. Tenders his pro-
Il fessional services to the citizens OF WAL
nut and vicinity. All calls promptly attended
to. Charges reasonable. 1y jny7T
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

HOMEOPATHIC Physician and Dentist,
and DIR. J. A. Dunlap. regular physician and
surgeon. respectfully offer their services to
the public. Once In Corbin's block: resi-
dence on East Gano street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20
p. %. JON Es,
:. "A. REEVE.

Prompt attention given to all claims and col.
ections leftin his care. Office In corner OF
Scar brick block. Plymouth Ind