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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-18

ALBANY. April l7.-Twenty-ilve savings
banks are in existence in New York city. includ-
INK the Equitable Among the reports that
were made 20 the Banking Department on the
lst % January last were tho following.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07
"Dayid. Make I'm ~

Sixty years ago, Durham, Conn.,,
was known as an old fashioned. sleepy
town OF 1000 Inhabitants. About the
only amusement OF its chief men and
vomen-bric a brac and painting on
panels and porcelain were then un.
known-was to grow genealogical
trees, whose roots ran down TO God
tic the Saxon. Some OF these prec-
ious trees rooted themselves-at
least, such was the affirmation OF an
cestral pride-not far from the build
ing OF Babel The sleepy old town
had, however, a right TO amuse itself
in genealogy, for it produced a num-
ber Of remarkable men-the Chaun-
ceys. the Wadsworths, the Lymans,
the Austins. and the Goodriches-cel-
ebrated in the literary, clerical, legal
and official annals OF dozen States
OF the Union.
But the town, nevertheless, was
sleepy, and so were the people when
in church. One hot Sunday morning
in midsumer, as the minister, Rev.
David Smith. paused at his "Sev.
enthly, my brethren" he looked
around.
Everybody seemed indifferently to
"seventhly," for, with one exception,
they were all asleep. Even the dea-
cons. occupying the seat of honor,
were nodding assent to what they
heard not. The only person who ap-
peared to be awake and listening was
the minister's eldest son, David.
Looking down upon him the
preacher shouted, In his loudest tone
David, wake upl"
In an instant, every man, woman
and child awoke, and, in after times,
David, wake upl" became The irri-
tant, more effective than fennel, with
which the good people drove away
the drowsy imp.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07
How Specie Payments were Maintained
by a Detroit Bank.
WALTER.


Detroit News.
Some funny stories are told Of
business methods Il, the olden time,
one OF which will bear repeating as
an illustration OF the advantagee sill
YER dollars possess as a bank reserve
and which by the way, we especi.
ally commend to Secretary Sher.
man.
The old Farmers and Mechanics
bank was established in Detroit In
1880. In 1S45, owing to some disas-
trous operations Ia Ohio, il was tenn
porariIy badly crippled, and to tide
over the crisis the directors lent their
best energies. TIE bank had large
volume OF notes outstanding, all re-
deemable in coiu on presentation,
and 1t was aDprehended that the mo-
ment the condition OF the institution
became known a run would ensue
which. would compel the closing OF
their doors. Now a. days bank off
Ger would throw up the sponge under
such circumstances and suspend pay
ment like "A little man, but then bank
crs were both bold and fei tile OF ex-
pedient. The coin had run down
very low, and there was no time to
be lost. The services OF friend OF
the institution were secured, and he
was privately sent to large creditor
(Lyell. the subsequently, defaulting
banker, by the way to whom the crit
ical state OF the bank was whispered
and the wisdom OF some measures OF
self protection suggested. Lyell
snapped al the bait and upon a hint
from the officious minister rushed
around to the nearest court and got
out an injunction forbidding the bank
to pay out any more coin pending
ally saved the concern. for when note
holders subsequently presented the
banks paper for redemption they
were politely met with the reply,
I'VE would be very happy to obiige
you. sir. but unfortunately We are for
few days tied up by process of
the Wayne circuit court. We hope
the IL junction will soon be dissolved,
when, etc"
1t was late In the afternoon when
the Injunction was served, and the
stock OF coin had some hours previ-
ously dwindled to s53. The cashier
meantime was on nettles. II that
Injunction did not come quickly the
concern was ruined. At every open
ing OF the door the poor man trem-
bled In his shoes lest the new conner
should be note holder in quest Of
coin. One more demand would close
the concern forever. Slowly the
clock ticked off the minutes, full
thirty OF which must yet elapse be-
fore the hour OF closing. Would that
Injunction never comel At last the
door opened and nervous, bustling
man hurried to the counter. The
cashier saw at a glance that it was all
up with him, but while there was life
there was still hope, he thought.
"Here, Mr.. Cashier, I've got five
hundred dollars of your notes 1 want
coin for"
The cashier endeavored to pre-
serve a placid exterior while he de-
, liberately bcthought himself how he
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07
Life's Reyerses.

Eight years ago one of England's
most successful merchant manufac-
turers died. leaving TO his only son a
magnificent e. tate in the North, in
Guiding, perhaps. the most costly pri-
vate house in the kingdom, and half
million sterling in cash. How
splendid was the residence may be
gathered from the fact that the bill
lizard room alone. with its decorations,
cost about 100000, single fireplace
$4,000. and the bedstead on which the
owner slept no less than $500. De
cending to minor details, the leather
coverings of the seats in some OF the
rooms cost $50 yard, and the spit
toons in the smoking room $l00 each.
At the end OF eight years that son
was a penniless bankrupt. and the
house itself, with all its contents, even
the 500 spiltoons, has been sold by
auction, and the proceeds will go only
little way tOwardsl aging the debts
of the silly scapegrace.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07
Silent Influences.

1t is not necersary that we shall be
public speakers, or writer's, or func-
tioDaries in order that our influence
shall be felt about US. These out
ward means of influence are more di-
rect and apparent, bnt not more pos
tive aud sure. Our looks, our words,
cur actions, nay, even our silence,
speak OF our characters. We are im-
pressing ourselves upon others, Our
seniors, our equals in age and standing,
even the little children al out u re
receiving Impressions OF our charac-
ters. We are breathing sil.nt but
strong influence into many soul.
which goes direct from our charac-
ters.
Are not our responsibilities fearful,
so great and constant Is our ibfiu.
ence?. Hence the vast. the mex
pressibly vast, importance Of posses
sing good characters. Our charac
tiers are not for ourselves only, but
for others Ii they make Us happy,
they produce similar happiness in
the minds OF all with whom we asso-
ciate, differing only degree.
Think OF our friends, relatives and
neiehbors, the dear little children,
tho oirclao In cocf.,I apI h,c;,a,o iif.,
we e. ter daily, weekly, yearly; think
how many we meet with. speak with,
and thus influence from yeBr To year.
all through our lives. and then cal
culate the amount of influence We
eacn one OF Us exert upon the world.
And then think that, through all whom
we have thus affected, our influence,
In u smaller degree. is carried 10 all
whom they do or may influence, and
this outward and onward, till it may
be that generation from generation.
even through eternal ages. shall feed
the wave OF influence which we have
set in motion, and then endeavor il
we can to realize the responsibility
that rests upon us. III our character
is bad, oh what weight OF wicked
ness and misery we shall cause, but il
good, how pleasing the thought that
we are thus instrumental In sending
tide a!ler tide Of Joy and peace out on
puffy and gladden. human hearts in
countless thousands and for as many
ages.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07

ton was gotten up by the Democrats
to draw uo'es from the Republicans,
but 1t will not work. 1t is expected
about 627 men will vote the prohibit
tion ticket-there being Just about
that many "damphools" in the Re
publican party OF the Stete.
Iowa has more newspapers to the
square mile than any State in the
Union. Hence the general intelli-
gence and large Republican vote
The weekly press is well supported
and there are many fine Offices and
papers which in typography and edi-
tOrial ability equal the pride OF
Northern Indiana-the Warsaw In0i-
anian.
The daily press is also excel
lent and Such papers as the Daven-
port Gazette and Davenpor, Democrat,
Sioux City Journal. Des Moines Reg.
lister, Barlipgton HaUkeye, Ksokuk
Gate City. ETC., are rarely found in
cities OF the population they repre-
sent. The Gazette wants Sherman
for 1880. The Register seems TO favor
Blaine, while the HawkeUe would be
nightly tickled over Grant or Conk-
ling. Judging from the tone of the
papers over the State, we would
think Grant stands first and Sher-
man next-th though Blaine has many
followers.
Iowa Is a grand State. She has a
splendid soil, good railroads to carry
products to market, has fine schools
and is settled by az intelligent and
sociable people. There are large
tracts OF rich lands still uncultivated
In the northern and western portions
Of the State and for sale cheap. Why
people pass these by and rush to
Kansas and Nebraska, for farms
farther from market is more than We
can fathom.
The prairies are more rolling than
those Of Illinois and moIe beautiful
Water Is abundant. The climate Is
dry and healthful and free from
malaria and the State would seem al
most paradise to you ague shaking
"Hoosiers. When you come West
stop while In Iowa-you can't but
fall In love with the grand, noble
Hawkeye State.
WALTER.
Fairf.ld In.va Iuiv
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07

In the midst OF them lay the snake
winking at him with the same diabol
ical expression that had haunted him
all night. Scullin's first impulse was
to count the chickens. He did so and
found there were only twenty. Mea,-
while the snake, which had glided, as
before. into the upper compartment
OF the stove, descended with an egg
In its mouth, which it extended to
ward Scullin, who was now rooted TO
the spot. He took the egg and found
il was of porcelain. He then remem-
bered that nearly a month before,
while buying some eggs of a young
woman On Blue creek, he had taken
porcelain egg OF her, promising to
bring hera bottle OF hair oil in return.
AS he recalled this fact. he cast "a
furtive glance at the snake, which
now began to sing a lively air. ac-
companied by beating time with its
tail. Scullin says be thought he had
had about enough OF this thing, and
went in TO breakfast. That meal con
cluded, he requested the family I
step out In the yard, and he would
show them pretty sight. Leading
the way TO the stove he opened the
door and was surprised to find il
empty. At that moment the oldest
daughter, who graduated at the Nor
NAL school last year, and is now an
applicant for a position in the public
schools at Kokomo, exclaimed
whats that?" Upon this all listen
ed, and the old man exclaimed "Il's a
jewshsrp.' The sound came from
the hen. coop, which adioined the
barn on the south side. just east and
little TO the rear Of the wagon. BY
a common impulse, as it were, the
entire party started for the hen coop,
Scullin, who had a premonition OF the
truth, bringing up the rear. The
door OF the hennery was opened by
old man Hamilton, the women folks
and Sculin standing behind him on q
piece OF rough hewed timber. Soul
lin says he remembers that just at
that moment load Of hay appeared
in the distanc :, coming over the hill,
drawn by two roam horses and driven
by man in his shirt sleeves. 1t is
thus that in moments OF great excite
ment merest trifies seem to imprint
themselves on the memory, When
the door OF The hennery was opened
a huge black snake, which Scullin
recognized in an instant. was seeh
perched on tho roost, while q large
brood oflittle chickens gazed earnest
ly at him from below. Scarcely had
the surprised party taken in this pic.
ture when The snake opened its mouth
and crowed more loud and clear than
any cock, not only once but three
times. till 1t seemed as il he would
raise the very roof. The fleet was
electrical. The party fell back in
confusion and rushed preeipitately
into the house. Scullin says he felt
that was no place for him, and as
soon as he could excuse himself to
the family circle he hitched up his
team and left. He tells the story in
simple, straightforward manner,
which commands profound respect
il not implicit belief. In verification
OF IL he shows the porcelain egg
Indianapolis Journal.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07

might delay refusal of payment for
little while, until, perchance, an off,
Ger would come in with the hoped for
Injunction.
so you want coin for yonr bills. do
you,' suavely remarked the cashier,
glancing with the corner Of his eye
through the open window into the ell
too quiet street.
why, yesl 1 live in Dexter, and /
want to catch the four O'clock train,
so please hurry up the specie"
"All right! What's the news in
Dexter? How do the crops look
How's my old friend -? Is he liv-
ing there still? And, 3y the way, what
in the world can you do with specie
in that little country town, that
Farmers and Mechanics bills won't
accomplish"
"Oh! never mind. Give me my
money so l can catch the train. The
fact is there is little furry out
there about the safety of your bank,
and / want TO make sure OF my
money"
"Ha! ha! hal" laughed the cashier
afraid OF our bank, are they! Well,
they must be getting pretty fastidious
when the conservative old Farmers
and Mechanics won't suit them. Why,
my dear sir, -"
"Never mind the pedigree OF your
bank, but give me my money or l
shall miss my train"
Certainly. my dear sir" (Another
glance through the window, but still
no sheriff In sigIl) Aside, "What
shall do?"
There; I've got only ten minutes
to catch my train. II you will assure
me upon honor that ii Is all night.
and that the bank Is not going TO
bust, 1 won't wait now; but IL you are
going t. shut up want my money.
Come, how is it, old fellow?"
Really sir" replied the polite cash
! ier, you place me 10 veIy delicate
position. III 1 tell yoa the bank is
safe and anything happens hereafter
you will blame me; on the other
hand, II tell you IL Is shaky / shall
be unfaithful to my employees and
shall very justly be discharged.
prefer not TO make any stateme Mt,
but simply count out your one thous-
and half dollars" Half dollars were
the principal coinage in circulation
at tnat time.)
Turning, screw driver In hand, to a
strong wooden box, apparently tightly
screwed together, such as silver coin
was usually in, In those days, but
which the cashier knew very well to
be absolutely empty. he wiped off his
brow and set himself to work as IL to
an herculean task.
The man glanced at the clock, then
at the iron-bound coin box, then
mentally calculated the weight OF a
thousand half dollars. then burst out
with: "Never mind; see you hive
got fhe coin. aud I'll be id il I'm
going TO pack thousand half dollars
all the way 10 Dexter tonight. Be-
sides, it was only for another man.
Never mind, Mr.. Cashier, / won't
trouble you"-and out of the bank he
darted.
The Injunction was served soon af-
ter. and the danger passed. But the
old Farmers and Mechanics bank
still kept up the habit OF being short
OF coih. and did so till the last. when
nearly twenty years later what was
left OF 1t was consolidated with phi
vate bank and became the now pros
porous American National Bank OF
Detroit. The worthy cashier still
lives in Detroit, and finds a bonanza
OF enjoyment in recounting the
amusing incidents OF old time finan-
cieriug.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07
Maine News.

Hop Biters. which are advertised in
our columns, are sure cure for ague.
biliousness and kidney complain 5.
Those who use them say ihey cannot he
too highly recommended. These aflsict-
ed should give them fair trial, and will
become ;lsercby enthusiastic la the praise
of their curative qualities. = Pori0Sd
id. jsj3I
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07

A TTORNEYS 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. .Conyeyaneing. and the collection OF
Soldiers Claims for Pensions; will attend
promptly IN all professional business en-
trasted to them. and practice in Marshall and
adjoining co antics Plymouth office on Gano
street between Michigan and Center streets,
Bourbon Office over Mirror printing oftlce. 25tf
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07
G. q. CHAN EY

a rrORNEY AT LAW. wilprsctice In all the
Acourts Ina the state Office In Wheecrs block.
over Becker 4 woli's dry goods store, Plymouth,
Ind. augl-lyr
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07
Or !. BOW Err.

1IHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. will be
y pleased to receive patients at his office.
No. 81 Michigan street. where he may be
f0Ind al all tim6s. except when professional
plAce.
July lsf 1875. 6m
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07

q TTOxNE1 Al LAW. Located I'm lsx6.
"A Collections aud convegancing n speci-
allty. Buys and sells real estate on commits
ton Insures lives and property in A. COM
pAntes. Desirable real estate for sale in the
clSy and ad1oiriDQ. Nov1-75
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07

Marriage" observes somebody.
is no uneven game. It's a tie" A
Deau knot, VI course. = Chicago
T.iJunc.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07

Gin Sling is the name Of a Chinese
student at Yale, preparing himself
for the bar.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-08-07
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
p o. JONES,
attorney atlaW 4 Notary Public
C.. ~ re EVE,

Prompt attention given to all claims and col
ections left In his care. ONCE In corner OF
Soar's brick block Plymouth Ind.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-03
PRESS GwLEANlNGs.

The income enjoyed by Mr.. Carlyle
from his books amount to $4,000 a
year.
A certain strong-minded class of wo-
men in Japan are demanding the right
to vote.
The Buffalo Express says that Rowell
must go, because we are ruined by
English cheap labor.
The London Spectator denies that
Poe was a poet. There was a wonder
full method in his craven" madness.
Dennis Kearney believes that but for
him this country would be overrun
with Chinese in three months.
Preparations at Yokohama, Japan,
continue for Grant'sreception although
it is not expected for many months,
The new betrothed of King Alfonso
is not IA years old yet. She is the old
est of the sisters of the late Queen Mer-
cedes.
Miss Susan Baker, the tallest woman
in Hopkinton, N. H., has died, aged 80.
Her stature was six feet two and a half
inches.
Lieut.. Gen. Takashima, of the Japs-
nese army, will start next month on a
visit of military inspection throughout
Europe.
Chung, of the Chinese legation, re-
marked the other day that China had
managed to get along for several thous.
and years without aid from America.
Anna Dickinson has taken her play
away from John Mccullough, but will
not tell why.
Mrs. jerks, who outgeneraled the
Potter committee, wears stunning cos
tunes around Washington.
Rev. DIR. DeKoyen was conspicuous
as a man, an orator, a scholar, a teach
er and a church dignitary.
Bogardus is down in Georgia. AS
though there were not enough shooting
done there without him.
The coming silver wedding Of the
emperor and empress of Austria will
be kept as a festival throughout the
empire.
Rowell took the belt, but by no
means equaled the record made by
O'Leary in London when he won the
championship.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-03
NV Child,s Question.

"Papa, what made you go to war;"
Said Jennie, climbing from a chnir
Upon my lap; what did you for?"
And then she Rugged me k a bear.
"'Cause If you hadn't gone. you see
You'd nave two legs to canter me-"
"why. child, 1 went because"-and then
Istopped TO think. or course l kneic:
I'd often told her brother Ben
When the recital thrilled me through.
And still she urged. "wnat did you foi7
Papa, What made you you go to ware"
Hooked abroad. The blacks were free.
But voiceless, voteless, nlled with woe,
Slaves oftheir masters seemed to be
As much as twenty years CO..
She said, And what did Uncle Dorr
Get killed In front OF Richmond for?''
A rifle CLUB went wheeling by:
saw the murdered Chisholm's ghost;
l heard the Hamburg martyrs cry
The rebel yeli-the Wanting boast;
l saw the rounds OF patriot dead:
"W hat made you go?'' my Jennie said.
My DEAR I said-but nothing more,
For. glancing through the senate walls.
The rebel generals had the fioor.
And ruled the nations council halls!
.-Pnpa,' she urged. "why did you got"
My child 1 said, ~ do not know"
-Ner York Tribune.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-03

ALLPASSENGERS GOING EAST
should bear in mind that this is the
Best Route to Chicago
AND ALL POINTS EAST.
Passengers by this route have choice
of FIVE DIFFERENT ROUTES and
the advantage of Eight Daily Lines of
Palace Sleeping Cars from CHICAGO
to
PHILADELPHIA and NEW YORK
And Other Eastern Points.
Insist that the Ticket Agent sells you
tickets by the North Western Road.
Examine your Tickets and refuseto buy
IL they do not read over this Road.
All Agents sell them and Check the
usual baggage Free by this Line.
Through Tickets via this Route to all
Eastern Points can be procured at all
Coupon Ticket Offices of Union Pacific
and all Western Railroads.
New York Office, No. AIS Broadway.
Boston Office, No. 8 State Street. Oma-
ha Offices, Nc. 513 Fourteenth Street
and U. p. Depot. Council Bluffs Off
ces at Union Pacific and Chicago and
North-W Western Depots. San Francisco
Office, 2 New Montgomery Street. Chi
cago Ticket Offices, so Clark Street, I'M
der Sherman House; IS Canal, corner
Madison Street; Kinzie Street Depot,
corner West Kinzie and Canal Streets;
Wells Street Depot, corner Wells and
Kinzie Streets.
For rates or information not ~attaina-
BILE from your home ticket agents, apply
to any agent of the Company, or to
MARVIN HUGHITT,
Gen'l Mang'r, Chicago.
w. H.. STENNETT,
GenlPass. Ag't, Chicago.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-03
Planetary Population.

TIhuo'uF1 EOpuiotiVu.
On the interesting question Of the
plurality of worlds. Professor Newcomb
remarks as follows:
Enthusiastic writers not only some
times people the planets with inhabit-
ants, but calculate the possible popula-
ton by the number of square miles Of
surface, and throw in a liberal supply
of astronomers who scar our earth with
powerful telescopes. The possibility of
this it would be presumption to deny.
but that it is extremely improbable, at
least in the case of any N planet,
may be seen by rejecting on the brevi-
ty of civilization on our globe when
compared with the existence Of the
globe itself as a planet. The latter has
probably been revolving in its orbit TO-
600, 900 years; man has probably existed
on it less than 10000 years; civilization
less than 1000; telescopes little more
than 200. Had an angel visited it at
intervals of 10000 years to seek for
thinking beings, he would have been
disappointed a thousand times or more.
Reasoning from analogy, we are led to
believe that the same disappointments
might await him who should travel
from planet to planet, and from system
to system, on a similar search, until he
had examined many thousand planets.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-04-03
s ROLL.


CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
Cheyenne, Wyo., March %, 1879.
Public notice is hereby given that
the assessment roll Of taxable, real and
personal, property in the city of Chey-
enne, for the year 1879, has been COM
pieted, and returned to the city council
by the assessor, and that the city coun-
Gil will meet as a board Of equalization,
for the purpose Of equalizing and ad-
justing the said roll and hearing objec-
tious thereto. at the City hall, IN the
It'll day of April, A. D., 1879, at 2
O'Clock p. m, and at such times there
after as they may determine, until said
equalization is completed; and all per
o n feeling themselves aggrieved by
the assessment Of their property are
hereby. requested to make or file their
objections on or before that day.
II. W. FoGLEsoNa,
m22-2w City Clerk.