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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01
Intellectual Test Of Nations.

So far as the general ability OF the
people OF nation to read and write
is proof of their superior enlighten-
ment, the Americans have no rivals
In all the world. As readers we lead
all nations. We are 100000. The
population Of England, Scotland,
Wales and Ireland. is 100000; o;
France, 36,OOO,OOO; of Germany, 49,
100000. In 1870 there were published
in the United States. 274 daily. 1926
weekly. and LOOP other papers and
periodicals. In 1877, the figures
were: dailies, 709; weeklies. 6.221; all
others, LOLA; total. 1914. England
but 2,252, Germany but 1885, France
but 1859, and Italy but S35. The to-
tai for the four nations, embsacing
an aggregate population OF 1877 ,0O0,-
600, is but 6,731, or 1918 less than
supplies the American population Of
100000.
The distribution OF our daily and
weekly papers among the several
States is instructive. They are not
by any means apportioned according
to population, though New York is
always first. 1t appears that New
York has 81 dailies; Pennsylvania
comes next with 70; Illinois third,
with Az; curiously enough, California
fourth, with 43. In that State OF less
than $4,000 Of the European race,
they have four more daily papers
than Ohio with her 100000, 10 more
than Massachusetts or Indiana, IL
more than Missouri, 20 more than
Iowa, as many lacking one, as Wis
consin, Virginia, and Georgia, CON-
bined. and more than eight times as
many as either Minnesota, Delaware,
or Oregon. If, then, the reading oil
current publications is an irrefraga-
BILE test OF the superior instruction ol
a community generally. the pcnula-
ton of California stands at the very
-Y'z,nodern civilization-so
-. |-1'~''-hn. L.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01
THE GAMBLERS END.

From Rev. Mr.. Munay's Story In the Golden Rule.
Beyond the balsam thicket the
gambler made his stand. Carson, the
detective, was in full pursuit, and as
he burst through the balsams he
found himself within twenty feet Of
his antagonist. Both men stood for
an instant, each with pistol in his
hand, each looking full at the other.
Both were experts. Each knew the
other.
@You count" said the gambler,
coolly.
"One, two," said the detective,
"three. Firel"
One pistol alone sounded. The
gamblers had failed to exploded
you've won, you needn't deal
again." said the gambler. And then
he dropped. The red stain on his
white Shirt front showed where he
was hit.
"There's some lint and bandage,
said the detective, and he flung a
smell package into the gamblers lap.
Il hope you won't die, Dick Ray
mond."
~Oh, 1t was all fair, Carson" said
the other, carelessly. @Pve held a
poor hand from the start"
He paused; for the detective had
rushed on, and he was alone.
Twenty rods further on, the detec-
tive caught up with the trapper, who
was calmly recharging his piece. On
the edge Of the ledge above, the half
breed lay dead, the lips drawn back
from his teeth and his ugly counten-
ance distorted with hate and rage.
A rifle, whose muzzle smoked, lay at
his side; and the edge Of the trapper's
left ear was bleeding.
@Pve shot Dick Raymond by the
balsam thicket," said the detective.
I'm afraid he's hard hit"
"I'll go and see the boy" answered
the trapper. You'll find Henry fur
der up. There's only two runnin'
You and he can bring 'em in"
The old trapper saw as he descend
ed the hill. the body reclining on the
MOSES at the edge of the balsam
thicket. The earth gave back nc
sound as he advanced, and he reached
the gambler, and was standing al.
most at his very feet, ere the young
man was aware Of his presence; but
as the trapper passed between hin
and the shining water, he turned hi:
gaze up 20 the trapper's face, and, at
ter studying the grave lines for mo-
said:-
you've won the game, old man."
The trapper for moment made M
reply. He looked steadfastly int
the young mans countenance. fixed
his eyes on the red stain on the lef
breast. and then said:-
"Shall l look at the hole. boy?"
The gambler smiled pleasantly ant
nodded his head, saying, Its th'
natural thing to do in these cases.
believe"
Lifting the hands. he unbuttonet
the collar, and unscrewed the solitaire
stud from the white bosom. Th,
trapper knelt by the young man
side, and laying back the linen from
the chest, wiped the blood-stain will
a piece OF lint from the white skin
and carefully studied the edges Of tn
wound, seeking to ascertain the di
rection which the bullet had taken a
it penetrated the flesh. At last b
drew his face back, and lifted himsel
to his feet, not q shade In the expires
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01
When You Were Seventeen.
BY JokL BURNS.

When The , was mown, Maggie,
IN tie ye. 3 0Dg ago,
And while the western sky was rich
With sunse Is rosy glow,
Then hand 4 hand close-linked we passed
The dewy ri" 5 between,
And was olt -;ind-twecty, Mag
And yol ~eie Sc fenteen.
Your voice was low aud sweet, Maggie,
Your wavy bair was brown;
Your cneek was like the wild red rose
That showered lis pe.Sls down:
Your eyes were Ike the blue speedwe'l.
With dewy mo stSre's sheen,
When / was ore-and-.weniy, Mag,
And you were seventeen.
The sD-.ng was n oar hes "a, Maggie,
AM all its hopes were od-s;
Apd we were children in the fields,
Among he opening flowers,
Aye; life was Ike a summer day
Among he woodlands ereen-
For WIS one alt,- wenty, Mag,
Aud you were seventeen.
The yeas bqve come and gone. Msggie,
W''h sunshine anu VIA shade;
And silvercd is the silken HAIR
That o'e- y0dc shorlcei's s.rayed
In L.eny a soft acd wayward lress-
The "a est ever seen
When was ope-and -twer.y, Mag.
And you Were seventeen.
Though gentle charging Tine, Maggie,
He's touched you N las figI,
Yodr voice has i'll re old sweet tone,
Yorr eye The old love-light,
And yeals can rever, never change
TIE heart you gave, ween,
When was one-ard-twenCy, Mag,
And yoJ were seven, cen.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01

Mrs. Hannah Forester, mother in
law Of Mr.. Fred West, died very sud-
denly Friday evening while sitting at
the supper table. She was engaged
in conversation when her head fell
backward, and she expired without a
groan or struggle. Deceased was un-
usually well previous to her death.
and retained all her faculties to the
last. Mrs. Forester was born in
New York city, September 26, 1871,
and resided there until after the war
OF 1872. She was acquainted with
Alex. Hamilton, Gen. Knox, Tom
Paine, Decatur, and many OF the
celebrities of that day. She resided
in this city for the past twenty years.
-LdP0rte Chronicle.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01

the old mans neck. AS it was, the
strength was unequal to the impulse.
He lifted his eyes to the old mans
face lovingly; moved his body as if
he would get little nearer. aud, as
child might speak loving thought
aloud. said, "I am glad 1 met you,
John Norton" and with the saying Of
the sweet words he died.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01
HEROIC ENGINEER.
How He Brought His train to a Stand
Still After Being Kicked Senseless
and His Cab Demolished.
New York SUM-

anu HIS OdU DcmOs'ShCus
New York SUM-
Train 36 on the Pennsylvania rail-
road left Philadelphia at 7:35 on
Wednesday morning. Its time
through to Jersey City is one hour
and fifty four minutes, and the pass
engers are due in New York in two
hours. There were five crowded
passenger coaches. Germantown
Junction is the only stop. Leaving
Germantown, the train passed the
small stations in New Jersey and
whirled through Trenton on time
Ed. Osmond, the engineer. sat with
his head on the throttle Of the engine,
steadying it, but keeping it up to its
sixty-flve miles an hour. Elnning
these fast trains is no boys play.
Orly the eldest and most reliable en-
eineers are entrusted with the task.
Osmond has been fifteen years in the
company's service, and has run an
engine for ten years.
He was approaching Milestone juno
ton, about mile west of New
Brunswick, when Osmond felt some
thing strike the cab directly beneath
him, and the next minute he was ly-
ing PROSTATE on the engine In front
OF where the cab had been. 1t was
knocked into pieces and strewn along
the track.
The engine, deprived of its control,
gathered fresh impetus every mo-
mentfrom its open throttle. Osmond.
half stunned, lay for second till he
felt that no bones were broken and
his grip was secure. There was
burn or two and scald or two, but
he did not feel them, so great was the
nervous tension. After be had suf-
ficiently recovered himself he saw
what had happened. The heavy con-
Meeting rod of the driving wheels on
the right side Of the engine had bro
ken, and one end of it swinging
around with tremendous velocity had
hit his cab with the force of a trip
hammer and knocked it skyward.
Slowly and carefully at first, but
with increasing confidence, Osmond
let himself down into his place. 1t
was the work OF a moment to reverse
the engine, and Of another to apply
the air brakes. The train was at a
standstill before New Brunswick was
fairly in sight.
The fireman, who had witnessed it
all, was in his place on the left side
OF the tender, and so out Of
danger of the whirling iron arm; but
when the cab was knocked In pieces
about his ears he thought all was
over with poor Osmond. He caught
the rear edge of the tender, let him.
self quickly down. and took refuge in
the baggage-car.
The passengers on train 36 little
knew Of their narrow escape. 1t is
impossible to say what would have
been the result il Osmond had done
what many engineers would have
done-jumped for his own life, and
left them to their fate. 1t was an act
of quiet heroism in the discharge OF
duty that has not often been equaled
in the fierce heat of battle.
Osmond needed no apology to
Superintendent Baker for being
three. quarters Of an hour late with
train 36 on Wednesday morning.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01

A TTORNEYS AT LAW, Notaries Public and
Bourbon and Plymouth. Indiana. Especial
attention given to the settlement of decedents
Estates. Conveyancing. and the collection OF
promptly to all professional business en-
trusted to them. and practice In Marshall and
adjoining counties. Plymouth Office on Gano
Bourbon officeoverirror printing office. 25tf
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01
wm. BAILEY, N. D..

Il practices. Graduate of two Medical col
leges. and six years Surgeon In the army OF
the U. 3. lvol. serv.) Can compete success
fully with any quack I'm 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 lst. 1876. ~
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01
VEGETINE
Cured Her.

Mr.. II. Il. Stepens.-
DEAR SIR.-I feel U my duty 10 saw one word In
regard to the eat benefit have .ece.vtd from he
of one of the greatest wonders OF The world, l..
is your Veges'ne. have been one of the gre1.est
sufferers for ffe last eight years hat could be
living. / do sincerely thark M God and your
vcge-ine for the relief have got The Rheuma-.
tisn has panied me to such extent, tiat my feet
broke out in For the last three years have
and do my work as well as ever did, and 1 must
say owe il all o your Blood Purifier, Vegetine.
MA.GERY WELLS.
vegetine-The greet success of sLe Vesetipe as
q cleanser ald purifier of the blood Is shown be-
yond doubt by the great prmber who have IA
ken IL, and received immeuiate reei, wisn sus IT,
markable cures.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01
THE REPUBLICAN.
BY SIDERS &c PIPER.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

-Four changes allowed. IL reasonable time is Civ
en-. Extra changes by paying for type-setting.
Business cards, lines, $500 per anuum.
Business notices, so headed. set solid, 10 cents
per line for first insertion, and cents for each
subsequel.t insertion.
General Legal Advertisements at legal rates.
Special rates given to REGULAR advertisers.
No deviation will be maize from these rules.
Communications upon subjects of general or 10
cal interest are solicited.
Our Job Rooms are supplied with every facility
doing printing neatly, cheapy and promptly
we respectfully solicit your patronage, guaran-
satisfaction.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01
Or I. BOW ER.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, will be
Il pleased to receive patients at his Office.
No. 81 .ichigan street. where he may be
iy absent. his residence being at the same
place.
July 1st. 1876. 6m
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01
PATENT MEDICINES.
VEGETINE
! Will try Vegetine.
He did,
AND WAS CURED.

DELAWARE, u, FeD., 10, 1911.
Mr.. III. r. Sterens:-
DEAR SIR,-l wish to give you this testimony,
that you may know, and let Others know, what
Vegetine has done for me. About two years ago
small sore came on my leg; IL soon became large
Ulcer so troublesome that i consulted a doctor,
but got no relief, growing worse from day to day:
l suffered terribly; conld not rest day or night;
was reduced my friends thought / would never
recover; consulted a doctor at Columbus l fol-
lowed his advice; it did no good. can truly say
was discouraged. At this time was looking over
my newspaper; saw your advertisement of Vege-
tine, the Great Blood Purifier, for cleansing the
blood from all Impurities, curing Humors, Ulcers,
etc. said to my family, i viii try some of the
vegetine Be.ore had used the first bottle l be-
gan to feel better. made up my mind i had got
the right medicine ST last. could now sleep well
nights. l continued taking the Vegetlne i took
thirteen bottles. My health is good. The Ulcer is
gone, and I am able to attend to business. ! paid
about four hundred dollars for medicine and doc
tors before bought the vegetine- have recon-
mended vegetiDe to others with good success
always keep bottle of it in the house now. 1t is
most excellent medicine
Very respectfully yours,
+. ANTHoNI.
Mr.. Anthoni is one of the pioneers of Delaware,
o. He settled here in 1884. He is a wealthy gen.
tleman, of the firm of f. AnthOni q Sons. Mr..
An:honi is extensively known, especially among
the Germans. He is well known la Cincinnati. be
is respected by al,
Impure B,ooc-In morbid conditions of the
blood are many diseases; such as Salt Rheum, Ring
Worm, Bos, Carbuncles, Sores, Ulcers and Pim-
pies. In this condition of the blood try the Vege-
tine and cure these affections. As q blood pur-
fer Ii has no equal. lis effects are wonderful
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01
MRS. e. w. DUNLAP,

HOMEOPATHIC Physician and Dentist,
and DIR. j. A. Dunlap. regular physician and
surgeon, respectfully offer their services to
the public. Office In Corbin's block; resi-
dence On East Gano street.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
G. H. REEVE,

4 TTOkNEi AT LAW. Located In 1s46.
"A Collections and conveyancing a speci-
lity. Buys and sells real estate on commits
lon. Insures lives and property In A. COM
,anies. Desirable real estate for sale in the
city and adjoining. Nov1-75
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-08-01

q 2 extra fine calling cards 10 cents; 40 tinted
I'd bristol 10 cents. G. Lamson, Plymouth, Ind.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14

is quoted on arrival at s9o@95 per ton. Dressed
jobs slowly at &C for single and TIC Tor double
per lb, in store.
demand and steady market. and amp offerings.
Bran at Slea10 so, shipstuffs at s1f@l2. and mid
dlings at $13917 per ton, all in bulk on arrival,
and So more asked for store lots.
M0LASSES- Refined syrups are in moderate
demand and quoted 40@7Oc per gallon, as to
quality. New Orleans syrup Is steady and fairly
active at SS@45c for good new and 27@31e for old
pei, gallon. Sorghum duh and held at t279S2c per
gallon.
OILs-Market quiet and steady with lard oil
at 59@60c per gallon for currentmake. Prime
linseed sells at 55c per gallon in iobbing way
Refined petroleum is in fair demand at l0@l2Ie
per gallon, as TO fire test
PEANUTS-The mar ct is well supplied and
the demand is fair, and we quote Tennessee at 5@
Tor Tts ana 4Se i9F Fea per or To- oc.
sumption and market steady. We quote arrival
lots at 40@55c per bu loose as TO quality Store
lots at 81 659l so per brl for prime to choice
packed. Sweet potatoes are dull at III 2oSl 70
per brl.
PoULTRY-Market quiet and steady for chick
ems with ample offerings. and selling at 81 25@2
per dozen. Ducks helI at 81 50t92 90, and geese
at 81 5O@S 90 per dozen, and dull. Live turkeys
quoted at 5(g51ac per H.,
SALT-Foreign is dull and quoted at s181 10
per sack for Liverpool coarse, and 32933c per bu
for Turk s Island. Domestic is in fair demand,
with ohio River and Ksnswha selling at 81 %
per brl of bushels, and Soc per brl OF bushels,
delivered.
SEED-Moderate demand for timothy and job
bng lots at 81 10 on arrival, and held nominally
81 25@l so per bu in store. Glover quiet at Go pei
lb on arrival. Flax seed will bring 81 l0@l 2(
per bu.
SUGAR-Quiet and steady market with mod
crate demand. We quote: Refined yellow
71.@sc, extra C sA@8Ac, A white 9Cay}sc
granulated and powdered al g1s@lO14c, crushed
| at s31s@91zc per 10. New Orleans is quoted 6H@
! IN" for raw and S14@S$4ef II clarified, per 10.
hn ie fair and the market
steady. Country is quoted at 6ssc per ID packed
| and am lie receipts
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14

M. Kennedy and W. H. Reed, batch OF
small-fry cases of drunk and disorderly,
were made to waltz up and pay fine and
costs.
Chief Schuchman and Officer F. B. Mast,
on Tuesday night, arrested the notorious
Tom Carrigan at Cherry-street dance,
where he was raising disturbance. On the
way to the Station-house he gave the officer
considerable trouble, but they finally sue
ceeded in landing Tommy IN the jug"
On Tuesday night the residence of Mr.
Nicholas, on Cedar street, and that of Mr.
Moore on Yellow Springs street, were en-
tered by burglars. At the house of Mr..
Nicholas they obtained a small amount of
money, but at Mr.. Moore's they left with
ont any booty. Officers Ludlow and New
ell, who look after this section of the city,
ran across, while going their, rounds, two
suspicious characters, who when ap-
preached, took flight. The officers gave
chase, but did not succeed in catching
them. 1t is supposed that these were the
parties who entered the houses.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14

pD- IN order to accommodate Eastern advertis
t1sin the STAR Mr. E. Duncan sniffen, No. "
Astor House, New York City, has been appointed
our general and special agent for the Eastern
states This will be branch Office of the STAR,
Mr.. Sniffen being authorized to make advertising
contracts on our behalf. and receipt all collections
therefor i'll our name
Hs- CINcINNATI, Nov. H-2:3o P. M.-Whsky
active. Corn good demand and ample offerings,
with little or no change. Wheat quiet and held
steady. Barley fairly active Oats only
q light local demand Rye slow and held at about
previous prices Flour firm but unchanged, and
good demand for the consumpive trade Mess
pork fair demand and firmly held, but little or no
change Lard good jobbing sales only and hrm
Green meats fairly active and a firm market Cot
ton quiet at previous quotations.
rB-WEATHER.-Prob fair or partly cloudy
weather for the next twenty-four hours.
pB-THE Covington Office Of the STAR is at No.
East Pike street. in Hardn's Insurance Office.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14

India mees, s19 Hams smoked, s1z9915; picked,
65<fa71<c; green, 6d51zc Lard: prime steam, SIC.
Butter dull: New York State and Bradford County,
Pennsylvania, extra, 2@23c; Western Reserve,
20a22c. Eggs steady: Western. 25@25c. Cheese;
Western 709c. Petroleum dull: refined, &c;
crude re Whisky firm: Western. 81 1011.
BALTIMORE, Nov 14.-Flour quiet: Western su-
perfine, 50 y do extra, So 1904 25; do family,
a 50@5 10 Wheat: Western dull but sreadS: No.
Pennsylvania red, 81 06; No. Western winter red,
spot and November 81 0S9s@l 03sS December,
81 03l191 0413; January, 81 5%@1 06sa. Corn:
Western quiet and steady; Western mixed, spot
January, 46Ga4614c; steamer, &c oa, Western
white, 2S1%929c Western mixed, 260271zc Penn
sylvania, 27a29c Rye quiet Hay dull: heavy
prime Pennsylvania, ST. o0@12 co. Provisions
fair: Mess pork SS 30 Bulk meats, loose shoul-
ders, SIC: clear rib sides 41ae@e45zc; per carload,
packed 31+a4I%c; clear rib sides. So @151zc Bacon
shoulders 4I@454c; clear rib sides, 5l4@5 3 DC;
Hams Sugar-cured, new, l1@12c. Lard: Refined
choice, re. Butter good demand for choice
Western and packed at l6@ lSc. Petroleum: Crude,
T}lc; refined, S540e9c. Coffee: Rio, calgoes 12149
16. Whisky 81 II.
NEW YORK. Nov 14.-Flour dull: superfne State
and Western, So 2593 65: common To good extras
So 75@3 95; good to choice, &@+ 50: white wheat
extra 81 55(85 25; extra Ohio. 81 SA95; ST. Louis
So 6O@575; Minnesota patent s. 9OaS 25. Wheat
in active demand: rejected spring. 81 nc; ungraded
sSc; ungraded red, 81 04a1 0s: No. do, 81 06A
(gl 07s4: No. do, 81 0S@@l O824; ungraded am,
Der, 81 G6@l oS No. amber, 81 H511@lO s. ungraded
white. OG(a II; No. do, 81 09@l 091a; extra do,
at 81 llL6gl IL. Rye steady: No. Western, store,
59hc. Barley dull. Malt quiet and UNCHANGED.
Corn in moderate demand ungaded 40947c;
No. 8, 44c; No. 2, 46zs@47c; round, yellow, SIC.
Oats quiet and firm No. white, 30Ac; No. 2, S0A
as1c; No. q white 32@32Lc; mixed Western. 29@
31Rc; white Western, 291a@36c Hops steady and
unchanged Coffee moderately active: Rio, car,
goes, 1214@1614c; job lots 12Rt917hc. Sugar dull
and nominal fair to good refining, 7la@T3Sc. Mo
lasses quiet: New Orleans new. 3S@50c: old, 229
SOC. Rice in fair demand and unchanged. Petro-
leum lower: United, S954@90c; crude, SIC: re-
fined, 90c. Tallow quiet but steady at 6R6965sc.
Resin quiet at379t94De, Turpentine steady at 29c.
Eggs steady: Western, 25h@26c Pork quiet:
Mess, 81 50@7 80. Beef in fair demand and firm
packed. $llall so: family mess, $i4@l4 so. Cut
Lard steady: prime steam, 61714@6.2Oc. Butte,
dull: Western S99c. Whisky quiet at 81 10.