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The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-02-27
AThirst for knowledge.

Edward Eggleston, writing In Serb
ner for March OF "Some Western
School masters" tells this anecdote:
while the good Presbyterian min
lister was teaching in our village, he
was walked up one winter morning by
a poor bound boy, who had ridden u
farm horse many miles to get the
master" to show him how to "do q
sum" that had puzzled him. The fell
low was trying to educate himself but
was required to be back at home in
time to begin his days work as usual.
The good master. chatting his hands to
keep them warm. sat down by the Joy
and expounded the sum" to him so
that he understood 1t. Then the
poor boy Strengthened himself up and,
.thrusting his hard hand into the
pocket OF his blue jeans trowsers,
pulled out quarter OF dollar, ex-
planning, with Il blush, that ii was all
he could pay, for IL was all he had.
or course the master made him put Ii
back, and told him to come whenever
he wanted any help. remember the
huskiness OF the minister's voice when
he told US about 1t In school that
morning. When l recall how eagerly
the people sought for opportunities
OF education, am not surprised tU
hear that Indiana, OF all the states.
has 10 day one OF largest, il not the
largest, school fund"
Later on, speaking of Mrs. Dumont,
a famous teacher OF her time, Mr.. Egg
gleston sa:s:
Il can see the wonderful old lady
now, as she was then, with her cape
pinned awry, rocking her spiint- bot
t IA chair nervously while she talked
Full of all manner OF knowledge, gift
Ell with something very like eloquence
In speech, abounding In affection for
her pupils and enthusiasm in teach
ing. she moved US strangely. Being
infatuated with her. We became fanat-
ic in our pursuit OF knowledge, SO
that the school hours we're not enough
and wo had a ~lyceum" In the eve-
ming for reading compositions" and
a club for the study Of history. II d
recitation became very interesting
the entire school would sometimes be
drawn into the discussion OF the sub.
ject: all other lessons went to the wall
books OF reference were brought ouI
OF her library, hours were consumed
and many time the school session
was prolonged pntil darkness forcet
US reluctantly to aiourn."
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can hope that you pity me, for I
have suffered deeply for the error 1
committed then. In the great here
after, hope it will not be charged
too heavily against me. My heart is
dead to all love. and did not allow
myself to think that you, so calm, so
cool in your judgment, would ever
allow yourself to drift into the
vortex"
"My poor Helen, how brave you
must be, to always be so cheerful"
said.
"Do you forgive me for not telling
you sOoner?"
at Is who should sue for forgive
ness, for I have, by my abruptness,
caused you to rend aside the veil Of
the past, which to you must be very
painful"
"You are very good" she mur-
INJURED. "and now good bye, and God
bless you always"
And thus we parted. Never again
on this earth did / look upon those
lovely features. My fancy-call it
what you may-was too real this
time, and I could not lightly forget
one who had been so dear to me.
a few mon hs later / casually
learned CT the death of her lover, and
in few weeks thereafter nay poor
Helen was found, by her attendants
in her room, in that long last sleep
which knows no waking. Death to
her had no terrors, and with a sweet
smile illumining her lovely features,
her spirit ascended to the God who
gave it, and, let US hope, to be united
forever to one to whom she had been
so faithful.
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Head. BY Gosh.

Any one who has seen the rivalry,
of the contestants In q western spell
ing school will appreciate this incl
dent from Edward Eggleston's remi-
hiscences OF his school days, publish
cd in the March Scribner. He says:
ut was In the same old Bethel
School house, about The same time.
that the master, one Benefel. called
out the spelling class Of which my
mother, then little girl. was usually
at the head. The word given out was
onion ! suppose the scholars at
the head OF the class had not recog-
nized the word by it's spelling In
studying their lessons. They all miss
ed il widely, spelling 1t in the most
ingeniously incorrect fashions Near
the foot OF the class stood boy who
had never been able to climb up to-
ward the head. But of the few words
he did know how to spell, one was
~onion." When the word was missed
at the head he became greatly excited
twisting himself into the most ludic-
rous contortions as it came nearer and
nearer to him. At length the one
just above the eager boy missed. the
teacher said said @next.' whereupon
he exultingly swung his hand over
his head and came out with. son, un.
10 n. yum. ing-un.-rm head. by
gosh?" and he marched to the head.
while the master hit him q blow
across the shoulders for swearing.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-02-27

The Washington Post records a
case OF child without a particle OF
brain. The child appeared we'll and
healthy, and during its brief existence
OF fourteen days it cried, fed. slept,
and smiled, as any other child at that
age. At the end OF two weeks it died
OF convulsions. and post mortem
examination was had. On dissecting
the head it was found that all the
.rves were perfect and led to the
top OF the spine, where a knob like
projection received them. The olfac-
tory, or nerve OF smell, was found in
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-02-27

An eminent French coachmaker
says; Il never build two carriages
exactly alike, not because / do not
build each one rs well as know how.
but in building that 1 learn how to
make the next one better. When !
place these carriages OF mine in the
exposition building; ] thought them
perfect. but now that have spent
three months looking over the car
rIages OF other builders. see that
they are not so.s Here Ia an lllustra-
ton OF the value of these shows TO Ia
telligent tradesmen.
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The G0ldeu Stair.

A Pathetic Ballad Il Ls Ssny By Sam Caryl
of the poor little Rag Baby occasionally, and gazes
sadly into its vacant crade.''-.hica9o Tribune.
Put away the vain dsguises
Our Rag Baby used to wear;
he will need them on Earth never
lie has climed the golden stair.
To the realms of Fiat glory
Raggy scampered of pell-mel
And his little feet arc waiting
While We sing sad farewell.
CHORUS.
lin which Thurman. voorhees,. Kelley, Wendell
Phillips, Ben Butler, and Dennis kcarney sup
posed to join with much feengl
Angles whisper that our darling
Left this land of Fiat scare
That his little feet have toddled
Up Assumptions golden stair.
Take the little Fiat breeches
Tssue-diapers and all,
And the pins with which pricked him
So the crowd might hear him squall.
Oh =! we pray TO meet our darling
Where redemption never comes
Where the wicked Wa-sireet gamblers
Cannot clutch the peoples crumbs
Anges whisper, etc.
Put away the soothing sirup
Tiden used To case his pain;
Neer will choera-infantum
Clutch his abdomen again.
Safe from din of mad conventions,
Clash of warning nouns and verbs,
Never will he ministrations
Need of Democratic herbs.
Angels whisper, etc.
Gather up the Fiat platforms,
Wet with Wendelrs pearly tears,
Fierce "whereas" and resolution.
Fruits Of Peters hundred years.
Fold away the reams of bunkum
Gotten up for noise and scare;
Raggy's little shanks have todded
Up John Shermans gol Zen stair.
CHORUS.
Angels whisper that our darling
Took bi-metallic scare,
And his little shanks went skipping
Up John Sherman's golden stair.
GLugubriour refrain in the distance.l
Isaac " Phillips. Bloomington. H., FEB. 5th
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1911 BAILEY, N. D.,

DHYSICIAN 4 SURGEON. Thirty years
t practice. Graduate of two Medical COL
legss. aud six years Surgeon in the army OF
the q. 8. (voi. serv9 Can compete success
fully with any quack In the United state.
Thaakful for pas; favors. Is still an regular
nrnctice and only requires TO be better kno wn
10 have an extensive one. ONCE Ia sears
new brick, cor. OF Michigan and LaPorte
streets.
Plymouth. In l.. July Isl. 1876. ~
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No. s. Young Hyson. no foreign
leaves
No. g. Young Tyson, no foreign
leaves.
No. 10. Young Hyson, no foreign
leaves.
Respectfully.
HENRY A. MorT. JR., Ph. D, Z. M
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.. O.. G. D. a. >. W. PARKS,

A TrORNEYS AT Law, Notaries Public and
"A Authorized War Claim Agents; Offices al
bourbon and Plymouth. Indiana. Especial
attention given to the settlement OF deeedents
Estates. Convsyancing. and the coiiection OF
promptly to all professional business en-,
trusted to them. and practice in Marshall and
adjoining coanties. Plymouth office on Gano
bourbon ofI2ce ,SsrIrfJ ~ Jriating ofdce. 2S'f
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-02-27
Or \. Ron z z.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. will be
II pleased to receive patients at his on1ce.
No. 81 tiehigxn street. where he may De
foend all times. except when professional
place.
July lst. 1876. ON
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-02-27
Written for the REPUBLICAN.
HELEN GRAY.
BY GALE DUTToN.

Pond maid the sorrow OF her sonl WIS much,
Even reason, elightcd, sunk beneath Its touch
And though ere long, her sanguine rpirt rose
Above the fret dead pressure of its woes,
Though health and bloom returned, the delicai
chain
OF thought, once tangled, never cleared again."
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c.. r. RE EVE,

rTORNEi Ar LAW. Located la 1e46.
IA Collections aud convey yancing a speci-
atty. Buys and soils real estate on commits
ton. Insures lives and property In A. COM
ptnies Desirable real estate Tor sale In the
city and ADJOINING. Novl-Io
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-02-27

HOMEOPATHIC Physician and Dentist,
and Dr. J. A. Dunlap. regular physician ano
Surgeon. respectfully o1er their services 70
me public. Once in Coroins DOCK resi-
1ence on East Gano street.
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G. r. CHAM EY,

rroRNEY AT LAW. wIlIpractics In all the
"A courts In the state ONCE in Wheeler's block.
ever Becker 4 VOLTS dry goods store, Plymouth,
md augl-iyr
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-02-27

A Pafhetic Belsad u Ls Ssny BY Sam Cary
"Wendell Phillips takes out the little aythipgs
of the poor little Rag Baby occasionally, and gazes
sadly into its vacant crade.''-thica9o Tribune.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-02-27
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Prompt attention given to all claims and col.
oodons left In his care. once IN corner OF
Sear's brick block Plymouth Ind
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BY desire OF his family" says the Cologne
Gd3eHe the Emperor OF Russa no longer goes
without military attendance. Before and ha-
hind his carriage ride a number OF Cossacks.
Many high dignitaries. too, who have been
thrcatcned with death by the Nhilists now have
military escorts. BY the extraordinary meas
urcs taken in consequence Of the last attempt
on the life Of the Gar almost all Russia has been
placed in state OF war. The measures which
tary authorities absolutely NJ the mercy Of the
Govcrnors-H General and in releasing the hitter
from all legal restraints in their treat
ment Of certain persons-far ouislrip those
laid down in the German law against
the Socialists. for tho latter only touch one
definite class Of persons; and eyon the so-called
minor state OF siege is applied only to small
districts and then only for time. In Russia
on tho other hand, the state OF siege stretches
so to say. over the whole country, and tho Gov.
ernors-Gencral can arrest any person they
please and suppress whatever newspaper they
like. These Russian measures havo accordingly
been called barharous but Russian Generals
have long been accustomed TO act az though
there were laws only for mortals beneath
them. and the Third Division. the higher police
especially have never been bound by ordinary
legal precepts. ~ might therefore. be feared
that the extraordinary measures now adopted
against the secret consplrators would fail to
produce any great effect, lnnsmuch as the Rus
sian d9vernment was already in tho habit OF
acting despohcally.
What then do these consprators. these Nj
Z illsts. as we are accustomed 10 call them, want2
some considerable time bnck Schedo- Ferroti
the deceased Councillor OF State. Baron de
Fircks, wrote a book on Nihilism From TINT
work II was clear that Nihilsm rs a broad
stream into which the vast waters OF discomfort
throughput tho empire Of tho Car pour thom-
selves. Ivan Turgenien in his novel hIls pow
eriully depicted Tor us the hopclessness or de-
spalr which has taken possession OF extensive
circles OF society in Russia. Ii would however
be difficult TO specify the characteristics which
are tGrqmprehended under the term Nihilist.
IA, The majority Of Russians are Discontinued
with the present despOtic form OF government
and yet none Of them venture openly TO rebel
against this form OF government. The corrup-
ton, tho caprice and the cruelty OF so many Of
ilclas. both OF the higher and OF the lower
ranks. remain unpunshed. and thus those
cret Peh5nge'icld do not awaken that Complete
abhQrrenco which they deserve The Times re-
Gently published letter from St Petersburg in
B9yans officials. merch anita. and many Officers
are. in their hearts. thoroughly hostile TO the
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STILL STANDING FIRM.
The 'Longshorcmen and the Steamship Compn-
ntes Equally UnyIeidtaE.

For ten days the 'longshorcmcn OF tho
North River have been on strike. and yet they
are as determined as ever not to give in. Tho
steamship companies are equally firm. Pew OF
the steamers that have sailed on time since the
beginning Of the strike have taken ont nearly
full cargoes. In at least three instances steam-
crs have taken back to the British isles portions
OF cargoes intended for this port The long
shoremen scem impressed with the idea that
the green hands" as they call them. now en-
ployed by tho companies will not bc able
TO perform their work successfully. They
say that to fully understand the handling
md storage OF merchandise requires ut
lenst three years experience. Even then
unless y man Is robust and hearty, he cannot do
the work. Again. they sHy that the new men
nave been hired by the companies only as q
subteruge 10 Brighten them into acquiescing TO
the new rates Of 70 cents per hour, when the
new men would be Immediately discharged.
On the other hand the companies, although nd
hitting that they are unable to get their ships
OIL in time, insist that the new men arc rapidly
learning tho business. While admitting too
thai the cost OF the three meals day that they
serve out to the new hands would bring the
rate OF pay beyond the old limits yet they say
they would rather do this than submit TO what
they regard as the eXorbitant demands of the
The men have won much sympathy from tho
West street merchants Tor their orderly he
havior their stolid indifference to want-fOr
some oil thnm have not tho common necessarics
OF llie-and their devoted steadfastness TO their
purpose.
Tho complaint Of tho steamship commands
That they ARE running at loss Is n subject Of
much merrment to tho men. II this IL the
case" they ASK. where does tho money come
from for the new ships thar are constantly being
added 10 tho several fleets, and what is the ne
ceSsity lor these new ships at all p
Tho White Star steamer Baltic sailed in the
early hlEh water yesterday. as advertised
Almost blocking up her pier, however. re-
manned the freight that she could not take.
The state line steamer State OF Pennsylvania
that was to have sailed on Wednesday is still
made last To hcr pler. while small gang of
men laborously trudge to and irO across her
decks with tho remnants of her large cargo
The Canada OF the National limo sailed on time
Yesterday but the Queen is not expected to be
able To- proceed until this afternoon or to-mor-
row. Two OF the Anchor lines steamers were
expected to sail yesterday, but only one Of
these, the Devonia, had sailed up to late last
evening. The Australia viii not be able TO sail
until Monday, probably, Meantime three more
steamers are expected to arrive. which will
giH w. IN u ~ IN, me 2 ileet OF ten ships in port
Bremen sailed ON time.
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KILLED BY OPIUM.
An Opium Eaters Alleged Confession that he
Administered the Drug.

MIDDLETowN, n. " May 1O.-On Monday
morning, April 20. Joseph strader. hunch-
back storekeeper Of Denton three miles from
Middletown. was found in his room over his
store dying. The door Of his room was tied
shut on the outside with strong rope. Strader
died within two hours 1t was found that the
store had been robbed. Avah KortwriGht. who
lives near Strader's store. had been with Stra-
der on Sunday night Kortwright Is an opium
eater Inthe Coroner's inquest he swore that
both he and Strader had taken opium that
night, but that he knew nothing OF the robbery
The verdict was that Strador died from the
effects OF opium innocenuy administered by
kQrtwrighi. Subsequently property believed
70 have belonged TO Strader was discovered in
korwrights possession. He was arrested ON
the charge OF committing the robbery. A Coro-
ners jury found that Strader came TO his death
from the effects Of five ounces Of opium admin
istered 10 him by kortwright. who is now held
t. await the action Of the Grand jury. On
Thursday the following wns found in Kort-
Wrights handwriting. addressed TO his wife:
MAY III have killed Old Joe strader.
AIyAn A KORTWRIGHI
That was tho day on which Kortwright was
arrested, and he was preparing TO leave the
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The Queen o. May.

Tho Queen q Nav, she comes this way,
With all things fresh and green
BY grace Of late n pOtcntate,
Yea, every inch queenl
She takes her stand, she rules the land;
She rules this house and me.
She rules my wife, my children ALL
MY very purse rules she.
Mako room make room her busy broom
Waves In the baleful air;
dusung brush her seeptre ID,
Her throne Is everywhere.
She rubbeth we'll, she scrubbcth well,
She scrapes and pokes, and pres;
o hidden haunts NJ dust, beware
The flashing OF her eyesl
The Queen o. May works by the day;
Her forces how they rush.
Tie household gods bow down and quail
Before hcr busy brush
Whereer you roam through home. sweet home,
You tread on soap anu tAcks;
And when you'd sit, your wounds TO nurse,
The chairs loom up In stacks.
Your boots your traps, your bonds ana mapB
Your coats. your deeds VI trust,
Lie uuAssed with CARPETS newly raised,
All snOtheHng In dust
You moan. Keep cool" your soul 10 school;
PuSs in your beaver lies;
Your razor As hOush hold tool
Is used before your eyeh
All. womans will is blessed still;
Wen let her have her way.
But IN heavens dustie "A mansions oaHo
This sort Oi thing wont pay.
Wen need no underwriting up therO;
rhete1i be no pals upon the STAIR;
Aud no such thing asmoying day
NO, sir. Nor any Queen o May
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Mr.. Conover should desire the circumstance Of
the loans to be kept n j" private matter !" but II
IL also of considerable public interest when II
If considered that. I'm order that the bank might
obtain payment OF the debt duo from the con
tractors. IL was necessary for its President act
ing in his capacity NJ Auditing Committed TO
certify the questionable bills that were present
ed to him, and in his capacity IN Park Commits
sioncr to vote for them. and attach his sigma
ture, for their transmission 10 the Comptroller.
TO no paid by that officer. and the money depos-
tied in the Produce Bank. to DO credited on nc
count OF the loan.
Before another payment could he made upon
the contract tho Commission Of Engineers rem
dercd their report, consuming the engineer Tor
his lax supervision and his Unauthorized
detail the defects in the execution OF the work.
and other violations Of the terms OF the con
tract.
From tho report of this Commission and from
an inspection OF tho work on the avenue. II Is
evident that large proportion OF the tl2O00
conform to the standard furnished by the speci-
ilcations of tho contract The responsibility of
explaining this misapplicutiOn of the funds OF
tho city rests upon the three Commissioners,
Measrs. Conovor. Woman. and Wetmore.
There ~ n section of tho charter Of 1873
which applies with great precision to tho cir
cumsances VIC have now set forth. II is as fol-
lows
SFGrioN N Any officer the ciiv Government per.
employed IN It's service who shall wiliully violate
VI the provisions of this act commit any fraud
upon the CITY, Or convert any OF The public property TO
his own Use or knowingly permit any other person 50 to
convert 49, " by rru culinhlo neglect Of duty allow
by law. AMI conviction shall forfeit his ofcr and be
excluded forever after from receiving or holding any
Once under the city Governments ana any person who
shall wiimy swear falsely in any oath affirmation
quircd by tins act shall I've guilty Of perjury.
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autocrntic system. Allthese people arc liberal;
they desire n more or less extended Constitu-
tion. and demand Tor the nation the right and
means to exercise some control
The enemirs Of n Constitution are to he
sought especiaily in the Court clique which ns
the writer eays. has its hands in the Cznr's cash
box. and which. bnskng in the sunshine OF I'm
pcrial favor imngines itsClf rniscd nbove the
lnws. II urges tho Gar TO make no conc ssi0nB
trine of the inclined plane. Tho letter closes
with the following words: In vain has IL boon
to divert our attention. SO long ns our dignity
IL not regarded. 40 long MS we are strangers in
the administration " our own uffairy, and are
driven like u herd Of aherpi long will the OWL
continue to increase. til one day. instead Of
going on so any longer and remaining indifTrr-
we shall not be found ON tho side Of autocratic
power Evrn in Russia. then. nbsol utism has
ut length come to the end Of its resource, and,
ns Correspondent has Just informed NJ from
st. Petersburg, the question OF granting a con-
sttutiOn is now being brOnched."
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To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sh'; The fol-
lowing item referring " the regatta msleAd
oanOoists
hVciy meeting Of the New York Canoe Cuh wa heid
Lr1efuaN aurnoon IN one OF the sky pnflnr, of the
NURSE oulldlng al Hickman and Nassau streets About
Mehp tinl9rs of the club tuok mart ~ the proceedings
" WAS hecllcd mat scrub should lee sailed ule
nst saturday in June the hour to b. Ncd 10y tue kaco
Tie Tact that no meeting of the New YORK Canoe Club
was held AZ which such action was taken general
meeting cahocists clubs was held at te time and
place named aud 1t arranged tor general regatta Thu
movement originated with uie Now iork Canoe Club
but ~ IN no respect Tho gata al thntcbh The Jersey
MY ana NcM YORK CLUBS NJ the Adjournment ut thu
meeting entered fur cnnws each, and thrre or fur
other clubs viii be- represented lh' Regatta Counties
CONSISTS 81 one urubtr OF each CLUB. Nj Sutherland ID
Snt - Nassau street. iCirrscnting the NVM luIk club
! am induced "a maze this correction by the that
OUT canooists not members ~ the Now York
'lui might he doHrrd from entering. ms 10 he zen
elhl cao regatta and all cAuuests invited 10 cOua
~ and whit they can NiAs Y CuAsI.
VI the Re- sRtta COMMITTEE. es7 broadway