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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06
THE LOST ARTS OF OUR GRAND
MOTHERS"
by LuELLA rMeMoaENE ELLIOTT.


AS the hundreth anniversary of our ma
tional independence drew nigh the
thoughts of our people were eagerly turn
ed, not so much to principles which were
then established, as To more familiar OBJ
servation Of the men and women who had
been actors in the great events ofour ma.
tional history. They were curious to
know what kind of folks they were; to
take note of their appearance, manners or
customs, to cross their threshold and see
what they ate and drank. what they wore,
and what entered into their domestic APP
pointments and belongings; to estimate
their character. and to leave the details of
the story of their privations, their endur-
ance, their suffering and their heroIsm.-
Before il was too late, we desired to res
cue from decay or destruction the few per-
ishable, unpublished records, which, how
ever family, serve Ito hold the mirror up
to nature" and ito show forth the very
age and body of the time his form and
presence" While doing this, it was but
natural that comparison should be drawn
between the people of 1916 and those of
the present time. Woman did not escape.
Tho grandfathers did not engross all the
attention. Our grandmothers came in for
a share. and, in the eyes of many who find
perfection only in the past. we of the pres
ent day suffer by comparison. They think
economy, thrift and industry are among
the lost arts, TO be found only when we
bring back the good old days of our grand
mothers The popular mind of the pres
ent time believe the women of our day are
weaker. both mentally and physically;
that We are more given to fashion and fri
volities. They think we are less inclined
to labor, and, If occasion required, could
not prove such heroines. In their eyes
we seem to be standing on the outside
walls. calling anxiously, Waterman, what
of the night; are pufs to be worn or bias
folds? "a woman Is in some sort divine"
said the ancient German. "Woman,"
says the followers of Mohammed, lis an
amiable creature who only needs cage"
"Woman," says the European, ais being
nearly our equal, in intelligence, and per-
haps our superior in fidelity" Every
where something detracted from our dig
nifty. 1t is like the history of the dog
A god in one country, muzzled or impris-
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06
"EUROPE'S SIXTH GREAT POW
Err"
By LAURA BELLE morrill,.


1t was the year of distraction in Europe
1S47. Wild storms of selfish and political
passion swept over the continent, unset
ting families and states, and stripping
the leaves from many young flourishing
tree of promise. Timid hearts feared a
desolating war. Thus on sunny spring
day. poor woman of the common class,
went through the dark. narrow, Jew
streets, OF Frankfort on the Main, weep
ing bitterly. Before the door of gloomy
Unrestricted house, a very aged woman
was sitting in comfortable arm chair,
enjoying the single beam of light which
fell on the spot, through a narrow open
ing in the block of houses opposite. The
Old woman was full ninety-five years of
age but, out Of the wrinkled, weather
beaten features, with their stony, Jewish
stamp. dark clear eyes. still looked sharp.
ly out into the world. why do you
cry?" she asked, sympathizingly. as the
weeping woman drew nearer. "Ah, Mey
er Levi has just told me there will be q
great war. The French, and the English,
and the Russians and the Prussians, will
fight together, and that 1t will begin here
on the Rhine. Oh, Gedl 1.-THE Russians
should come here to Frankfort" "Be
quiCt. NY SOou WOihdn, WAS Tic dnSWcT.
There will be no war. my Ansel Meyer,
and my Solomon, my Nathan Meyer, and
my Karl and Jacob, have promised me
they will furnish no money for the war,
and without the money of my sons, the
Kings and Emperors, can carry on no war;
am the mother of the Rothchilds," ad-
ded she, not without pride.
This annecdote which I have quoted,
serves as the best Introduction to our sub-
ject, "Europe's Sixth Great Power. Yes
alas, money is to day not only great
power, 1t is the greatest power the
world has ever known. Men desire
fame, eminence, and reputation. The
main que stion of their lives is, "How to
get up in the world?" In countries where
monarchies shadow the evil, we at once
see the difficulty in which men have in
effecting n change in their condition. The
bands of oppression are drawn tightly
across the common people," pressing
them down 10 a mere nothingness. No
matter how brainless the upper class. No
matter how hunger for the beautiful and
good Is gnawing at their own souls, and
impelling them onward and upward.
Thus things remain, until at last the
strain becomestoo intense, something gives
way, the bands, however strong, are bro.
ken, and revolution is the result Not
so in the land Of free schools and free
press. The corner stone Of the Republic,
Human Equality, gives each man stand
ing place. Now comes the question, how
is he to gain that placer If man has
the desire, the patience, the determination,
and the strength to rise, he will rise,
Nothing can keep him down. Every
man holds his own fate. Given a decent
amount of brain, sufficient quantity Of
work, patient number of years, and a
firm trust in the Over Ruling, and what
is the result? A MAN, one who is honor.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

The Potter investigating Commit
tee has commenced its session and
the great Democratic witness James
e. Anderson has been placed upon the
stand. Whatever effect his evidence
may have on the character Of others,
1t will certainly prove very damag-
ing to his own He admits that he
has previously sworn falsly, and IL
what he is now telling Is true, he Is q
worse man than II he Is now swearing
to a lie. It was expected that his ey-
idence would impeach Secretary
Sherman, but 80 far he has testified
to nothing that will injure the Secre-
tary In the least. He has produced
some letters that seem rather damag-
ing to Stanley Matthews, but 1t is
said that Mr.. Matthews testimony
will shed some light on them that
will change the aspect OK affairs We
do not know how the matter will end,
but now that 1t Is commenced, 1t
should be made thorough. "Let no
guilty man escape" should be the
motto. We have an abiding faith
that II justice Is done and the Oregon
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

Our Guests Response by Mra. ID.
3. Wells.
The Hons. III. G.. Tbayer and FL. Cor
biz, and J. ID. Thayer, of Warsaw, also
spoke for few minutes.
The following resolution was unan-
imously adopted:
ResolCed, That the unusual taste
and skill exhibited by Mr.. Fred. Hill
and his able assistants, in the ar
rangement for the banquet and the
comfort Of the guests of the occasion.
is fully appreciated, and they have
our congratulations in the conscious
ness of an eminent success.
After that the company broke up
and retired to their respective homes,
feeling prouder than ever OF PIym-
outh's Public Schools.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

Another attempt to assassinate the
Emperor of Germany was made Sun
day afternoon. He was fired upon in
the street by a sociallstic editor,
named Nobling. Two shots were
fired from a second story window,
and thirty buckshot were lodged in
the Emperors' arm body and face.
1t il thought that the wounds will
not prove fatal. tits said that tho as
sassin had applied for an Office q
few days previous and been refused.
The Indianapolis NeaDs says that in
this country, when a man is refused
an Office he revenges himself by tes-
tifying to fraud before an investiga-
ting committee.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06
Republican Central Committee.

1t is requested that the members of
the Republican Central Committee OF
Marshall County, meet at Amasa
Johnson's law office, in the city OF
Plymouth, on
SATURDAY JUNE Sth,
at 2 o'clock p. m, to transact impor-
tant business that will come before
them. The following are the mem
bers:
H.J. MAcoMBER, German township.
NOAH WILTFoNG, North
BRYAN MCDANIEL, Polk
c. M. RAMSEY, West
III. G.. THAYER, Center
A. JOHNSON, +"
A. b. CAPRoN,
ST.. G. ID. PARKS, Bourbon
j. MATCHETTE,
DR.. WooD, Tippecanoe
il. PICKEREL, Walnut
JAS. REPPETo,
z. NEwHoUsE, Green
ELI PARKER, Union
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06
unavailinl

The following Is handed to the Re-
PUBLICAN by a Fulton County gentle
man and delegate to the judicial con-
vention: @The lives OF great men
oft reminds u.s." that, perchance, In
the future, conventional thoughts
may change, and we of Fulton Coun.
ty choose, about October, Republi-
can plan, of which our friend Craw-
ford may feel the force by reason
Of the fact that as between Mar
shall and Fulton to-day Saturday,
June 1sD the principles Of might
makes right, all OF which pertains to
ancient history. ELLIOTT.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06
GREENBACK COUNTY CONVENTION.

The National Greenback and Labor
Party of Marshall County, Indiana, will
meet at Plymouth. on
Saturday, June 8, '7s, at2 O'Clock, p. M,
for the purpose of nominating candidates
to fill the county offices, and for the ap-
pointment of delegates to the Judicial,
Representative and Congressional conven-
tons.
All organized Greenback Clubs in the
county are requested to attend en- nsasse, If
possible, and If not to send authorized del
egates to represent them. All persons in
sympathy with US in sentiment, and who
are ready tn sunder their connection with
the old parties, and standby the Greenback
Organization. measures and candidates.
are heartily invited to cooperate with us
in convention. Our platform and consti-
tuition will be presented at the convention
and all desiring voice therein will be re-
quired to sign the same, unless already
members of one Of the clubs organized.
ANDREW Poe,
Chairman Com.
Andrew Poe, John s. Bender, N. S.
Woodward, NJ. w. Downey, David Nc
Duffy, Greesback Committee.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06
Aterrible catastrophe took place In

Aterrible catastrophe took place In
the English Channel Friday morning.
Two German iron clads, In attempt
ing to avoid a merchantmen, collided,
and one Of them sank almost Instant
ly. As the great ship went down her
boilers exploded, and OF the five hun
dred persons on board, less than two
hundred were saved, and many Of
these have since died. There were
several vessels In sight, but the ship
wentdown so suddenly. that all efforts
to save more Of those on board were
unavailing.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

and other frauds fully investigated
Samuel J. Tilden aud several
other leading Democrats will be sent
to the penitentiary. And IL any Re-
publicans have been guilty of crime
that will warrant sending them to
the same place, let them go.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

The Democratic returning board OF
Marshall county. met in Plymouth
last Saturday, to canvass the result
Of the primary election held May %.
The result will justify Sumner.
Beals, Holzendorf and others in de-
handing an investigating committee
to find out how the thing was done.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

There Is a gentleman in Bremen
aDemocrat, who was q soldier during
the war-that is not wonderfully
pleased with the nomination for
Representative.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

The reason that certain Demo-
crat in Plymouth gives for nomina-
ting only Plymouth men for office, is
that the men in the out townships do
not know enough to hold county
Office.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

Sumner, Behrens, and Schlarb
must serve several more years on
probation before they can hope for a
nomination from the Democracy Of
Marshall.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

Didn't the REPUBLICAN tell you last
week that the people would have
very little voice in the matter, and
that the nominations would be made
by the old political manipulators in
Plymouth?
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

anu
IL there is one thing above all 9th
ers that Plymouth takes just pride
in, it is her public schools. Possess
ing one Of the finest school buildings
in the State, employing an efficient
corps Of teachers, and being blessed
with smart and intelligent children,
there is no reason why her schools
should be equalled by few and ex-
celled by none. The interest the cit
liens take in Plymouth's educational
work is plainly exhibited as each
year draws to an end and the gradu-
ating exercises take place. The
Opera House last Friday night was
literally packed with citizens, to wit
ness the exercises Of the
THIRD GRADUATING CLASS.
The room was prettily decorated with
wreaths Of evergreens and leaves.
On the walls were various geometri-
cal figures, reminding us of the days
gone by, when we puzzled our brain
over problem IL. book 4, Davies &C.
ometry: @In any right-angle tri-an-
gle the square described on the n.y.
pothenuse," &C., &c. Over the stage
in large letters was written the class
motto
"PAUCI SEQ MAGNANIM,"
which, being interpreted. signifies
Few but brave" The exercises COM
menced with an overture, "Zingara. {"
performed by the Lake City (Warsaw)
Sextette Club. After music, prayer
was offered by the Rev. Mr.. Faude,
after which the club sang beautiful
anthem entitled @Hear our Prayer"
Prof. Chase then announced the fol-
lowing essays and Grafton, which
were delivered in the order they ap-
pear: .soA aat
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

1t Is doubtful IL German township
will give two hundred majority to
oblige a town that makes it unsafe
for German delegates to attend q
county convention.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

Doc. Reynolds will make 1t too hot
for any one to dare oppose him for re-
nominatIon"-if he gets into the
treasurer's office.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

what was the use Of holding pri-
maries, anyway"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

No one but straight, dyed-in- the
wool Democrat need apply.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06

The Nations Dead that Sleep In Oak
Hill Cemetery.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06
COMMENCEMENT.

The Exercises at the Opera House last
Friday Night---Ihe Essays
and Grafton.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-06-06


schools. A class song was then sung,
Miss Luella Elliott singing the solo
and the class and High School the
chorus. Prof. Chase then awarded
the class honors to Miss Poe and Mr..
Thayer, both having the same per
cent, explaining at the time the man.
ner In which they were selected as
the ones to receive it. He also made
honorable mention of Misses Ina Eli
OFT, Lille Outcalt, Mabel West, Leila
Stout, and Frank Brooke, members
OF the High School, for the excel
lency in lessons and examinations for
the year past.
Music by the Sextette Club, and
the audience dispersed, excepting
those who were the lucky holders OF
invitations to the
BANQUET,
which was given in the lecture room
of the Methodist Church. About $50
sat down to the tables there spread.
The room was beautifully decorated.
and the tables, groaniug under the
weight of the delicacies upon them,
presented an appearance too beauti-
full to be described. Our space for
bids more extended report Of the
doings at the Church, and we give
only the programme which was car
ried out.
Invocation by Rev. T. G. Stringer.
BANQUET.
TOASTS.
The Class of 7S-Response by the
recipients Of Glass honors.
The Class of77-Response by Uhas.
s. Sutphen-
The Class of '76-Response by Ida
G. Klinger.
The Board of Observation-Disclosures
by DIR. Reynolds, President OF the
Board.
Our City-Retrospectiue- Response
by Hon. G. H. Reeve.
Our City-Prospectiue = Response
by Mayor Johnson.
Our Public School System = Re-
spouse by Supt. Wheeler.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-13
CU.iCE'S DEF.iLCITIOy.
sweeping Away his Wifc's Property and In
voivinE his Broiher-in-I.aw.

FALL RIVER, Mass. April 12-Further de-
vclopments in the Chare defalcation show that
the control of the mill was in the hands Of
Chace aud his immediate family. Chace having
forty-one shares in his own name and control
ling others. the directors being comparatively
small stockholders. Tho scheme Of building
the new mill was pushed through by him
against the wishes OF the more conservative d.
rectors They were outvotcd. and through his
desperate efforts he was able to float his debts
on the market whore the directors were but
little acquainted II Is said that his wife knew
nothing Of his embezzlemcnt. and that all Of her
private property will he swept away by the
treacherous conduct Of her husband. He also
induced his hrother.n-law. II. B. Durfcc,
treasurer of the Fall River Manufacturing
Company. to allow him Ia draw against $4,000
worth Of goods sold by the corporation OF which
Durfee il treasurer. and the latter IL placed in
the position Of n defaulter unless the amount Is
restored. Durfec has been invited TO resign his
mrnt. 1t is said TINT he spent 81 80 600 in pay
inc the debts " the estate Of the late DR.. Nathan
Duriee, of which he was one OF the executors,
the money went. The hanks are not the only
creditors Of the Union Mill Company. Kilhurn
for looms. and the Mrssrs. Within for slOO 900
for carding machinery.
Various eNpedients have been suggested for
u settlement with the creditors: one is that the
mill company shall make an assignment of tho
property. and tn" directors ~ all their individ-
ual property to trustees who shall hold il for
the benefit " the creditors. ana attempt the eN-
pertinent Of working out the loss. the creditors,
of course, to grant an extension running over
several years Another In that the mill shall
offer a dividend 10 the creditors. and a new
company he formed under the present corpo-
OF the stockholders feel that nothing should be
done until full ard complete discovery ls made
II all HE facts. Henry Pcarre Of Providence.
who attached the mill. consented to-day To
allow the mill - run. but after TO- morrow he
will shut down indefinitely.
II is not likely that Chace will be placed under
arrest until the directors have exhausted every
possible NJ ans To discover where the money
mas gone. II Is considered here that he has
nothing left hut that IN addition 10 his defalcn-
ton he has squnndcrcd IN" proceeds Of several
hrqu"sts which he received in pnSt years. and
his enormous defnl'H ton ms appropriations
VIII largely exceed the present estimate, sjl9.-
600
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-13
SOME or THE SORROWS or JAY GOULD.

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Jay Gould has lost
confidence M human nnturc. and dcspairs Of
the republic. He had faith in Senators. and
supposed he had good reason for that faith.
who went back on him ut the last pinch. AZ II
struck 10y panic or the dread of n possible in
vcstigation. Tho most sanguine and best in
formed friends Of tho Thurman bill never
expected II majority Of more than nvo or six ut
the outside and would have gladly compro-
missed on three or four.
The Ring count claimed confidently small
majority for Gould and Huntington. Every
Senator had been seen who was in the least
doubt, and the list was canvasscd with knowl-
edge. A change WIS visible on the morning Of
the final vote. and the managers became
seriously alarmed for the first time They were
sure OF carrying Blaine's amendment. at least
in modified form. to meet the objections of
Edmunds but when that was beaten bv double
the anticipated majority. the Ring was COM
plcely dcmoralizcd.
Paddock strove bard 10 get q days delay for n
speech. and Ferry. by II sharp turn, tried for an
adjournment. TO postpone the trial of strength
between the opposing forces. The Ring wanted
night TO rally. and to use more arguments.
But Thurman would not bulge an inch. or
yield his unexpected vantage. lie was willing
to hear Paddock speak but he must speak on
the spot. and rs for Ferry. he let him know. in
the plaincst English that the trick OF moving to
adjourn. when tho floor was given to him in
courtesy for another object. was in vain.
These proceedings saddened the heart Of
Could who witnessed the painful spectacle OF
some Of j own men voting under the lead OF
Thurman. and then was denied the poor priv
ilcge of little delay to convince them OF their
error. and to Teorganizc his broken column.
T. IL IL.
and tho names VI the disintcrosted patriots in
his diary who helped 20 reduce its dimensions.
it 10 quite natural jay Gould should mourn
over the innrmites Of mankind. and lose con-
idence in Senatorial professions. He was not
the only melancholy man in Washington on
that fatal Tuesday. Long faces were the rule
about the Capitol, and tho strong reserve. with
contingent interests ~ insure zeal and hard
work. could not contain their sorrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-04-13

We have received from DIR. I. l. HAYES n
copy Of his second speech in support of his
proposed amendment of the Constitution
making the canals free
Dr. HAYES exhibits good deal Of talent
as Il dchatcr. His second speech abounds
with statistics. which, If not conclusive in
establishing the correctness of his views,
are nevertheless curious and interesting II
accurate, as we presume they are, these
statistics show that New York city bears a
large proportion OF the educational expenses
Of several inland counties. Thus, for in
stance ST. Lawrence county does not sup
port her own public schools, but has received
from the State, within the last fifteen years,
over half million dollars more than sho
has contributcd and half of this great
sum has come from the city Of New York.
Delaware county has likewise received in
the same period Of time. In round numbers,
three hundred thousand dollars more than
she has contributed for the maintenance ~
her public schools.
Mr.. HAYES contends that as New York city
contributes such large proportion Of the
taxes of the state. even though this city
alone j. to he benefited by making the canals
free, still they should Doe made free.
There j. a venerable Latin axiom which be-
ing interpreted into homely English means
that because one thing happens at the same
time with another, 1t docs not follow that il
happens because Of tn" other. DR.. HAYES
appears IN some way to have missed this
axiom. probably on account OF his absence
at the North Pole. Thus he insists that tho
moro rapid increase Of population in New
York over that of Virginia nud Pennsylvania
for the iiN" years preceding 1850 wn.. at
trlhutable 60 the Eric canal; forgctful that
he had just shown that New York IN ten
years, or from $500 to lsl0, had gained over
G3 per cent. in population, while Virginia, in
the same time, had gained less than II per
cent, and that this happened before the
Erie canal WAS dag or thought Of
In his former speech the learned Doctor
conicnded that water communication alone
could build upa State. Now hrdccarcs that
" the construction of the turnpike by Penn
sylvania was Tia, beginning uf her prosper
ity.' But if II turnpike Inns done SO much for
one great State, II would seem to be- Il matter
deserving the attention 81 n statesman to
consider the effect Of railroads, before de-
Gliding 80 to change our Constitution rs To
make canals free. Indeed this is obviously
the main point TO be discussed. Why j. it
wholly omitted from Dr. HAYIs's speech