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The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
A GOOd Father

DR.. Graham having passed a very
creditable examination before the
Army Medical Board, was commits
stoned an assistant surgeon in the
United States army in 1S-, and or
dered to report for duty to the cum-
manding officer at Fort MKavett,
Texas. There were no railroads In
the Western country at that time, and
the usual way of getting to Texas
was by the Mississippi River in New
Orleans, and then crossing the Gulf
to stage IL up through the State. DR..
Graham was very lesirous of exam
ining the Western country mineral
ogically, so applied and received per-
mission from the War Department to
go by way OF Arkansas and the In
dian Territory to his post.
On his arrival at st. Louis he ship
ped the greater part OF his baggage
by way OF the river, and taking only
what he could carry on horseback,
started on his journey. While in st.
Louis. at the Planters Hotel, he
formed the acquaintance OF gentle
man who, learning where he was GO
ing, gave him a letter OF introduction
to his brother, who was farmer liv-
on his route in Arkansas. 1t is not
necessary for us to follow him on his
road, or tell what discoveries he made
in the interest OF science; sufficient it
Is that one day, toward dusk, he
reached the house OF the gentleman
to whom he had the letter, and dis
mounting, knocked at the door and
presented his letter to the Judge
(even in those days every one was a
judge in Arkansas) who would not
have needed it to have accorded him
an open-handed welcome; for travel
ers were a god send, and new was as
much sought after then as now. AZ
ter short visit, he proposed to go on
to the next town, about four miles
of, where he intended to put up for
the night. The judge would not lis
ten to his leaving, and was so cordial
in his desire for him to stay that he
would have been rude not to have
done so. The Judge. after directing
one OF the servants to attend to his
horse. in vited him into The dining
room, where he was introduced to
the wife and daughter OF his host, and
also to substantial Western supper,
to which he did ample justice. After
supper they adjourned to the parlor.
and he entertained his new made
friends with the latest news OF the
outside world. The Judge brewsd
some stiff whisky punch, which Ora
ham, socially inclined, imbibed quite
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
Indiana Patents.

The following is a list OF the pat
ents issued to citizens Of the State OF
Indiana, December II, 1878, and each
bearing date Dec. 3. 1879. furnished
this paper by G. Bradford, Solicitor Of
Patents, Is Huhhard's Block, Indian
apolis. Ind, OF whom copies and in
formation may be obtained;
No 2l0,423. To William Hayatt, of
Rcxville. Tor improvement in ieaces.
No 2.0,5Sf 10 Charles al. Warner, OF
Lafayette, for improvement in stove back
Innings.
No. 2l0,10S. Thon,is w. Plat and
Arthur NJ. Orwig. of Windfall, for ini-
provement in lifting iachs
No. 22J,I To James Wrie, Jr.. OF
Evansville. for Improvement in plows.
No, 2l0.7Sl To John Lusher, of La
Porte, tof improvement in lawn mowers,
No. 2laS;sS To David Wiser, of
Plymouth, for Improvement in spark ar
resters.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
THE VICE PRESIDENT.
What Small Importance be is i'm Wash.
ingfOn-

Correspondence Cleveland Herald.l
Here are two good anecdotes told
by Vice President Wheeler to- day, to
single listener while taking lunch
In his parlor at the capitol. The vie
president had been saying that he
felt the moss growing on him since
his Inauguration, and that he had
fretted a good deal under the epfor.
cedidleness OF his position. To show
how little real power and responsible
lty attach to tho official whom
Franklin proposed should be called
his most super auous highness," he
told this story OF Hamlin: when he
was vice president he used to say the
office was the meanest one in the
country. He vas doing in his chair
in the senate one day when 1 came
over from the house and asked him
jokingly il he could think OF anything
that would make his happiness COM.
plete. eyes," he replied, "ii 1 could
have a bowl OF sweet baked apples
and milk | should be perfectly hap.
Py.' told him that was my favorite
lunch, and We went down. to the res
taurant together. While we were
eating Hamlin said: Wheeler, to
show what a no. account office this
vice. presi tency lie, let me tell you
what happened to me- shortly after 1
was elected to it. An old friend liv-
ing in my county, wrote me that he
would like to be postmaster in his
town. The Office paid a salary OF just
$25 year. Well, went to the post
master general and he referred me to
the first assistant, who hummed and
hawed awhile md then said, ~The
fact IS. Mr.. Vice-president, the con-
gresham from that district has re-
commended another man for this
post-office. He represents the people
now. and you-why-ah-you don't
represent anybody in particular
So found the vice. president OF the
United States had not influence
enough to get a man appointed TO a
$50 post.os1lce." To this story Mr..
Wheeler added about himself: "a
few weeks ago after 1 became vice.
president, II went one Sunday to
church in Washington. The good
minister prayed for the president and
for the cabinet, and for the senators
and for the members OF the house OF
representatives, and the governors OF
the several states, and finally for the
heathern, but made no mention Of the
vice. president. AS 1 was walking
home Sam Shellabareer came up and
took my arm. and said, The preacher
was rather hard on you to leave you
out OF his prayer altogether Yes l
replied, 1t struck ne that he was; he
put me down below the heather as
not worth praying for at ALL After a
while got over fretting about my
uselessness in the government ma
chine, although L always appear to
myself somewhat like q contingent
remainder or an administrators de
JOnis rlOn."
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
Turning Gray.

Iisc'e sands are running fast away,
The buoyaut step OF youth IL gones
The falling hair is turning gray,
And Time seems now to hurry on
More fieetfy than the days OF yore,..
Retore the heart became its prey
Before twas saddened to the core
Before the days when We are gray.
Yes. turning gray. Age comes like snoNy.
As still and caTves each carewOrn line;
Its wrinkles on the brow will grow;
The hair with silver stTeaks will shine;
The eyes their brightness lose, the hand
Grows dry and tremulous and thin
For life. alas it's quickly sp&nned,
And death its gates soon cloees in.
All turning gray. We fain would hide
The sign how long with lime we've been
Those deep ned wrinkles side by side,
Cut by the sorrOws we have seen;
For.feeDle beats the heart as years
More the ly cluster on our head
As aatumn rain drops hang like tears,
On some fair flower that's neatly dead.
Like Derished petals from the flower,
Our hopes aud widest Joys are laid;
Burn only for day or hour
Sweet gambols by the fancy played.
As age comes ON we long for rest,
As saints near shrines will long to pray:
But still We love that time the best,
Before the hair is turning gray.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
Tribute to the Memory OF John Beard.


The meeting OF the Pioneer Asso-
citation at the state fair grounds, last
October appointed a committee to
prepare tribute to the memory OF
the late John Beard, of Crawfords-
vile, who was known as the founder
OF the common school system Z In
diana. The committee consisting OF
George Crawford, Aaron Wood, B. T.
Ristine aud Caleb Mills, met at the
Lahr house, Lafayette. November 90,
aud the following result OF their la
bors has been received by Hon. John
b. Dillon. OF Indianapolis, secretary
Of the Pioneer association. to which
the document Is addressed:
That in Mr.. Beard, whose far seeing
sagacity saw in the unlimited resour-
ces OF the state and in the future a
vast population, and recognizing the
fact that to make the State really
great and prosperous, intelligence and
education should keep pace with its
national progress; and that by his In
defatigable energy and perseverance
and his powerful influence in the leg
islature Of 1894, succeeded by his
amendment to the state bank charter,
in transferring the sinking fund to
the common school fund, by which
$4,000.000 was added to the cause OF
education, we recognize a true states
man, a man OF pure and unselfish pa
triotisn, and a benefaotor to the state
and his race. We therefore recon-
mend that this association memorial
ize the legislature at its coming ses.
sion. and that petitions be circulated
asking the legislature to make an ap-
preparation for the purpose OF erect
ing a suitable monument to his mem
DRY, with a proper inscription CON-
memorative OF his services to the
state and the cause OF education.
We also take this occasion to refer
to the fact that ex-governor Jonathan
Jennings, the first governor OF the
state and for long time sole repre-
sentative OF congress from this state,
and whose lasting and valuable SER
vices deserve some fitting testimonial,
lies buried at Charlestown. Clark
county. without even a headstone to
mark his grave.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

563 Premiums i25, 900
The whole divided into 81, $40 shares OF $40" each
The net proceeds OF these sales are set apalt aud
applied to the benefit of the Evansville Orphan Asy
lum and indianapolis Orphan Asylum.
Remember tho 3ist of December. is1s, and secure
your tickets at once as the drawing will take place
sooner il the tickets all sold.
CERTIFICATES.
This IL to certify that this property Is all valuable,
and COST its owners, in cash. largely more than they
have sold il for TO this benehl trust Titles TO be
perfected before delivery of deeds.
lSigned.l THOMAS +. GARvIS, Evansville.
WM. HADLEr, City Assessor, Ind'polis.
hereby certify that the deeds for all the property
in this list have been placed my hands, to be held
In trust and delivered 10 the persons severally
titled thereto, under the Orpnans Benefit Drawing.
CITIZENS Nat. BANK. Evansville Ind. Aug.2I, 1875
lsgned-i >. Z. GILLEr. Cashier.
CITIZENS COMMITTEE.
We have accepted the position of Citizens Com
mittee TO that the property is safely held, the
distribution properly made, and the funds faithfully
applied lSIgned.l
joe J. KLENER, Mayor of ihe city of Evansville.
GEO. ii. srocKwELL, of Viele, stockweli & Co.,
Evansville, Ihd.
PETER sExoSIN, of semon & Dickson, Evansville.
AUSTIN II. BRowS, Clerk Marion Co., Indianapolis.
4. G.. WALKER, NJ. D., PRESIDENT pro tenn City
Council, Indianapolis, Ind
w. q. FOLEY, Deputy State Treasurer, Indianapolis.
sT-Agents wanted in every city and town in the
country.
SHARES, $2.OO EACH.
Remit by mall money order, registered letter.
bank draft. or express. All Communications AM
orders for tickets should be addressed to either
M.S :. Lyon, Evansville, Ind, or
Gen. Dan. Macauley, Ind'polis, Ind.
rsp
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
Read His Sta teunent.
VEGETINE
Has Entirely Cured Me.

Boston, Oct 1870.
M. n. X. Sterens:-
Dear Sir My daughter after having a severe at
tack of Whooping Cough, was left in feeble state
of health Being advised by friend. she tried the
NEGErIsE, and after using few bottles was fully
restored to health.
have taken several bottles of Vegetine for this COM
plain and am happy TO say IL nss entirely cured
me. have recommended the Negetine to others
with the same good results. II is great cleanser
and purifier of the blood; it is pleasant to take and
can cheerfully recommend H.
JAMES MORSE, 36t Athens street.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

A Presbyterian Church eoparega-
tiCn in Chicago was broken up Sun
day night Of last week by boy diop-
ping into the register guam ity Of
Cayenne pepper, which was borne up
and difrused through the church,
causing pastor and people to sneeze
most incontinently and resulting in a
dismissal OF the congregation,
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

Scucfdi IOiu Hitfi were eQndi 10 S4o
per month, and with the generals
brother 500 month. The reporter
here asked him what kind OF look
ing man his lordship was. Scott re-
piled that he was large man. The
reporter, then pointing to the SER
geant, asked il he resembled that
gentleman. Scott scanned the SER
geant closely for few moments, and
then said: "Not about the face. sir,
but he was large, and had broad
shoulders like he has,"
Scott says he remained in England
thirtytwo years. He was asked who
held the throne OF England at this
time, and the answer was George III.
After remaining abroad for the long
period mentioned Scott returned to
America. He says that he was twelve
months crossing the Atlantic, making
thirty-three years exactly that he was
away from this country. After ar
riving i'm his native country he OBJ
tanned employment with Mr.. Findley
b Smith as farm hand. With Mr.
Smith he remained thFee years, after
which he was five years employed in
the same capacity by Mr.. Zachariah
Tannyhill.
Since that time Uncle Bill says he
has travelled from one state to anoth-
er, accepting employment wherever
it could be found. The reporter asked
him how long it has been since he left
Mr. Tannyhill. Mr.. Scott replied that
he lid not kpow exactly, but it was
over fifty years ago. He was asked,
OF course, whether be had ever seen
George Washington. Scott said he
had. and said that the general. when
a schoolboy, often visited Miss Law
renee, his former mistres and called
her Aunt Percy. He had often wait
ed on him.
Uncle Bill then said that he had
been married three times. had six
head" OF children by the first wife,
the third. who was still living with
him.
Uncle William said that he was GER
tain OF his age. because OF some pa
pers that lad been given him by Miss
Lawrence, and which long since had
crumbled into dust. He also stated
that often had he carried Master
Disney, now so years old, when boy.
on his shoulder. With regard to his
heath Uncle Bill said he thanked the
Lord that he had always been
healthy, but for the past fifty years
he aad been very weak. He had lost
his teeth. and complains Of weakness
in his knees. He seems to think that
he will not live much louger.
Areporter saw Mr.. Snowden Dis
ney, who states that he is n OF age
that he has known Scott since he can
remember; that Scott nursed his
father when boy, and that his father
died thirty FIVE years ago at the age
OF 76. His (Mr. Disney's) father al
ways spoke of Scott as man OF mid
die age when he first knew him as a
boy. Scott was a religious man, aud
Mr.. Di ney stated that he had been a
body servant OF Gen. Howe. He has
recently walked out on the Reisters-
town road several miles to hold re-
ligious meetings. Mr.. Disney is a
feeble old man, with white hair and
beard. He expresses the fullest be-
lief in Scott's great age. and thinks
that he is even older than he claims
to be.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

The Secretary OF the Treasury au-
thorized the payment OF coupon in
terest on the public debt falling due
January |, 1879, without rebate. and
in coin or currency, as the claimant
may prefer. Registered interest will
be paid In like manner as soon as the
schedule can be prepared.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

Three hundred gallons Of castor oil
were produced this year in St. Clair
county. Illinois, The oil Is said to be
equal to that produced In the Levant,
in Spain. Providence, Brazil, OF The
West Indies, and 1t ia steadily ina
proving in quality. About twenty
bushels OF beans to the acre Is con.
sidered fair yield.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

ROsE-HILL FARM divided into six FARMS. sit
uatec IN Msrrck county, Indiana, seven miles east
of T., ansvile two miles north of Newburg, con
tanning $50 acres, eleven dwellings, and seven barns
tour crchards and other valuable improvements.
Tine indianapolis Lots ALI most desirable prop
erty to buy Investment
The Evansville Lots are all frst-cass of their To-
caty 10 that beautiful city, and are to day worth
their schedule iguTs for homes. 30
No. 1, Premium farm, 40 acres. homestead i'm
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
symptoms of a Diseased Liver.

symptoms of a Diseased Liver.
DAIN in the right side, under the
edge of the ribs, increases on pres.
.ure; sometimes the pain is in the left
'idc; the patient is rarely able to lie
on the left side; sometimes the pain is
felt under the shoulder blade, and it
frequently extends to the top of the
shoulder, and is sometimes mistaken
for rheumatism in the arm. The
stomach is affected with loss of appe-
lite and sickness; the bowels in gen
eral are oostive, sometimes alternative
with lax; the head is troubled with
pain, accompanied with dull, heavy
sensation in the back part. There is
generally considerable loss of mem
ory. accompanied with a painful SEN
satlon Of having left undone some
thing which ought to have been done.
A slight, dry cough is sometimes an
attendant. The patient complains of
WEAKNESS and debility; he is easily
startled, his feet are cold or burning.
and he complains of prickly sensa-
tion Of the skin; his spirits are low;
and although he is satisfied that exer-
else would be beneficial to him, yet
he can scarcely summon up fortitude
enough to try it. In fact, he distrusts
every remedy. Several of the above
symptoms attend the disease, but cases
have occurred where few of them ex-
isted, yet examination of the body,
after death, has shown the LIVER to
have been extensively deranged.
AGUE AND FEVER.
DR.. {. McLANE's LIVER PILLS. IN
CASES OF AGUE AND FEVER, when
taken with Quinine, are productive of
he most happy results. No better
cathartic can be used, preparatory to,
or after taking Quinine. We would
advise all who are afflicted with this
disease to give them a FAIR TRIAL.
For all bilious arrangements, and as
a simple purgative, they are unequaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine are never sugar coated.
Every box has a red wax seal ON the lid.
with the impression DR. McLA&E's LIyEK
Pills.
The genuine McLANEs LIVER PILLS bear
he signatures cf {. McLANE and FLEMING
Bros. on the wrappers.
Insist upon having the genuine DR.. c.
AcLANE's LIVER Pills, prepared by Flem-
ing Bros, Of Pittsburgh, Pa, the market being
full OF limitations of the name McLdue.
sDelled differently hut ssm.. ,,ron,nc;.,;~,,
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
VIM. ~. BAILEY, NJ. D..

Il practice. Graduate OF two Medical col
loGes. and six years Surgeon in the army OF
the O. 8 lyOl. scrv) Can compete success
fully with any quack la the United States.
Thankful for past favOrs. is still an 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. In l.. July Ist. 1876. 1y
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
Rheumatism Is a Disease of the
BLOOD,

The blood In tins disease, Il found to contain an
excess of fLrin. Vegctine acts by converting the
blood from it's diseased condition to 3 healthy cir
cuation. Negetine regulates the bowels which IL
very important In this complaint. One bottle of
Vegetnc will give relief, but to effect permanent
cure il must be taken regularly, and may take
era bottles, especially In cases of long standing.
vegefne is sold by all druggists. Try Il, and yonr
verdict will be the same that of thousands before
you, who say, al never found much relief as
from the use Of vegetine," which is composed ex
clusively OF Bdrks, Roots aud Herbs.
''vEGE rINE-'' says Boston physician. 'has
no eq ial as 4 blood plricr Hearing OF It's many
wonderful cures after all other remedies had failed
visited the laboratory and convinced myself OF lite
genuine merit IL is prepared from bark-, roots
and herbs, each of which ~ highly effective, and
they are compounded in such a manner as to pro-
duce asst uishing results
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
BEWARE OF LIMITATIONS.
w. II. MERSHON,
Teacher of
Vocal and Instrumental Music

VIII be in Plymouth every Monday and Tuesday
Piano. Organ, Violin, Guitar. voice culture and
harmony. Leave orders at Chas. Whiimore's music
room. zee 3m
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. will be
Il pleased to receive patients at his Office.
No. 81 lichigan street. where he may be
ly absent. his residence being at the same
place.
July lst 1876 em
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
C.. H. REEVE,

4 rTOXNEI Al LAW. Located In 184s
IA Collections aud conveyancing a speci-
lity. Buys and sells real estate on commits
lon Insures iyos and property In A. COM
,anies- Desirable real estate for sale in the
citr and adjoining. Nov1-75
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

Laws, as we read in ancient sayes,
Have been like cobwebs In all zee.
Cobw~be for little flee are spread,
And laws for little folks sfe made;
But is an Insect of renown.
Hornet or beetle, wasp or drone
De ea,sht IN quest Of sport or plunder.
The fimsey fetter flies in susder.
james Beaffie.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

1t is said that President Hayes fayors
bringing Grant forward in 1880.
II is estimated that 20, ,0O0boxes of raj
sins have been made in California this.
year. .-1n.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
p O. JONES,

Attorney xt Law T. Notary Public
Prompt attention given to all claims and col
ections left In his care. Once In corner of
Sears brick block Plymouth Ind
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

II is now tmated that not over e1o0,-
100000 of the bonds Of the United States:
are held abrsast against $9eO, ,o00, $50 in
1870
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

Virginia has realized half . million dnl-
lars from The Mofet bell>puneh IN the nssk
year of it's use.
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>. O.. 8. o. a .. ~. PARkS,

A TT0RNEYS AT LAW. Notaries Public and
"A Authorized War Claim Agents: Offices at
Bourbon and plymouth. Indiana. Especial
attention given TO the settlement OF decedents
Estates. Conveyancing and the collection of
Soldiers Claims for Pensions; will attend
promptly 10 all professional business en-
trusted to them. and practice in Marshall and
street belxeen Michigan and Center streets.
Bourbon ofsce 'S,rirfJc Jciltink of1ce. 25tf
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
AMASA Johnson

A TT0RNEY AT LAW. Prompt attention gwen
"A to collections, settlement of deeedents' estates
and guxrdianships, deeds, mortgages, and other con-
-rsets drawn up and acknowledgements taken. Of
ace ovrr Buck n Toan's Hardware Store.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
DR.. J. m. JENNINGS.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office with
Il DIR. N. Sherman over Lauer Store, on
Michigan street, Plymouth. Ind. Residence
on Center street. opposite Catholic church.
bm nO6$
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1878-12-26

"we've never been more solid, u soy The
southern bourbons. In yesr or two they
will leave out the 81" in solid. .r-CSnea-
natl C0mnacrcsdE &. -4a-fer