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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

a steamer were close aboard over the port
bow. Before the course of the Elbc could
be changed the approaching steamer
struck her just abaft the engineroOm,
going through her plates as though they
were pasteboard and sticking her nose al
most completely through the hull of the
Elbe Fer time the Crathie held the
Elbe on her nose, but then her engines
were reversed. and she backed out of the
aperture she had made. AS she did SO the
water rushed into the F,lbe in n torrent
AM she began Immediately to settle.
The officer in charge at once saw that
she was doomed, and gave orders to clear
away the lfeboats. Three of the boats
were lowered but one of them capsiZed,
and it is thought that all occupants were
drowned.
No Chance for Saloon Passengers.
As soon as the Crathie backed away
the inrushng water flooded the aft of the
engine room so quickly that nobody be-
low decks on that part of the ship had an
opportunity TO escape. The shock of the
collision was comparatively slight in view
of the damage done, but this is explained
By the fact that it was direct, cutting
blow.
Nearly I'LL lne IiSSellScIS we're dSictp
at the time, but many of them We're
awakened by the shock. slight as it was.
They could hear the rush of the rapid IN
flowing water, and with cries of terror
sought TO make sheir way TO the upper
deck. The steamer being loaded by the
stern. water naturally rushed aft, and
this allowed many of the passengers for
ward to reach the deck.
In the case OF the saloon passengers,
however, the result was fatal. AS they
rushed from their staterooms into the
saloon they were met by the torrent,
against which it was impossible for them
10 make Roadway. They were caught up
and swept aft toward the cockpit, where
they were probably drowned before the
ship foundercd.
Altogether about fifty of the passengers
reached the deck, where the widest con-
fusion existed. Wild rushes were made
for the boats, but the terrible excitement
prevailing impeded the efforts OF those
who were trying to clear them away.
Many heartrendns scenes were wit
messed between parents and children in
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

San Salvador have individually offered
the cooperation of their countries 10
Guatemala. In the event of war with
Mexico, Central America will stand uni
ted to rcpel any invasion from Mexico.
The Costa Rica Minister arrived soon
after the meeting with President Barrios
of Guatemala, and is of the same mind rs
the others of the Central American rcptb-
lies. The war cloud hangs heavy over
Mexico to-day. 1t looks rs though Mexico
has no recourse left but to declare war
against the federation of Central Amer
lea.
Gen. Barrios. President Of the Repub-
lie of Guatemala, is about - years IF
age. He assisted, when but Is years Of
age. in the revolution that founded the
liberal principles in Guatemala. Since
then lie has been closely identified with
the history of the country. and in 1892
was made its President. During his term
of office the city of Guatemala has been
connected with the Pacific Ocean 10y rail-
way. The outcome of the trouble be-
tween his country and Mexico is being
anxiously awaited.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

came recognized and established bust
ness. In every possible form and fashion
they are introduced; in every possible key
the changes are rung upon them; in the
high tragedy and low comedy of love
alike they figure. A valentine calendar,
with Il vivid red heart by way of IL cover,
is something of novelty. Pleasantly
suggestive are the lines inscribed upon it:
although this heart but pasteboard be
There beats Il warmer one for thee"
A bright set of comics" have fuzzy
darkies' heads looking out of banjos,
sweet potatoes and watermelOns-the va
rious articles that one associates with
Southern pickaninnies. A magnolia bios
som belonging to this series bears upon
its back this verse. n trifie overSentimen-
tai, perhaps; but fortunately people who
give and receive valentines aren't hyper
critical:
See what dusky center
This fair magnolia shows,
Though It's the sweetest blossom
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
ST, VALENTINES DAY.
How 1t Was Celebrated Years Ago
ard How To-day.


For more than three thousand years it
has been usual for young people to in
dulge in sports of a peculiar kind in the
middle Of February, some faint shadow
OF which still survives. We are assured
that nothing lasts SO long as an amusing
custom. Accounts differ concerning the
origin of st. Valentines Day.
In the earlier ages OF Rome February
was the last month of the year, and for
that reason it was much devoted to the
service of the gods. The Latin verb feb
ruarc means to purify and to eXpiate, and
hence this month was called 10y the an
Gent Romans FebruariUs. or the month
OF publication. The old Romans doubt
less felt at the end of the year very much
as we do, and said themselves: Let us
clear off old scores, make up for neglected
duties and start afresh."
The most singular religious festival
was held on the 10Th of February in Il
place called the Lupercal. where Romu-
lus and Remus were supposed TO have
been nurtured by the shc-wolf. There
was q grove near by. in which there was
an altar to Lupercus, the god of fertility.
and hence the festival was called the
Lupercalia.
In most of the religious celebrations Of
the Romans there was great deal of jol-
lily and merriment, and perhaps no festi-
val was celebrated with so much bolster
Gus fun as this. Young men. half COW
cred with goatskins, ran about The city,
striking all the women they met with
thongs of goatskin.
AS time went on, and the gods were
held in less reverence, the Lupercalia be-
came more riotOus and the whole people
gave themselves up to cXtravagant fes-
tivity. But what of st. Valentine? How
did his name become connected with
pagan festival? This is n point upon
which commentators differ
ST. Valentine. according TO the old
Christian records, was an eminent bishop,
or presbyter, who lived in the reign of the
Emperor Claudius, about the year go.
He is described as q man of great talents
and greater benevOence, who. after life
Of zeal and good works. obtained 1.-The
ed ut Rome during one of the last periods
of persecution. The day dedicated to the
memory of this eminent saint was the
14th of February, upon which for thou
sand years the people of Rome had been
accustomed to prepare for the Lupercalia
Presents Of gloves, jewelry, flowers,
sweetmeats, sandals and carriers few
about in all directions, and the young
men and maidens were full of expccta-
ton.
Now, the fathers of the church were
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
The New French Ministry.

A new ministry has been formed in
France but there i no certainty that
some OF the members wont get away dur
ing the nisht.-St. Louis Republic.
Premier Ribot's cabinet has withstood
the first onslaught. and seems TO be
much surprised as everybody else.-Bal-
timorc American.
VI. Ribot is Frances latest cabinet
maker. il he fails there are several
thousand more political carpenters who
are willing to undertake the j0b.-Syra-
cusc Post.
The cabinet which has been formed by
NJ. Ribot is the Ihrty-fifth that has I'M
dcrtaken To carry on the government Of
France since the establishment of the
third republic. Philadelphia Inquirer.
As a whole the ministry consists Of
moderatcS and is likely To encounter the
same unrclenting hostility from the rad
icals and socialists that caused Dupuy's
Observation-Disclosures sun.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
Korean Affairs.

Had Korea thought of il in time
she might have whipped China her
self. But by declaring her independence
she is compensated in part for her
thoughtlessness.-Nc York Advertiser.
The king of Korea has formally declared
the independence of his country. This
is the result Of the Japanese invasion ut
which Secretary Gresham demurrcd as
making unjust war on KOrea.-Buffalo
Express.
Another Chinese fish story has been OK
ploded. The two generals who were re-
ported by Ii Hung Chang as having diel
heroically At Port Arthur have turned MP
safe and sound at Pekin.-Icu. Sville
Courcr-J Journal.
The Chinese have great confidence in
winter as an ally against Japan rs We'll
as in the delays Of diplomacy. But the
indications are that both will fail them.
While the Chinese interpOSe delays in
negotiating n peace .Iapan's armies VIII
march upon Pekin.-E Exchange.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

wise in their generation. They fouoG
that the? could not prevent the sports
OF the Lupercalia. they did the next
best thing-they purified and permitted
them. The ancient indecencies and riot
GUS burlesques of the heather festival
were abolished, and in their stead were
practiced the innocent gayeties of St.
Valentines Day. This at least is the best
explanation that can now be given of the
peculiar usases to which we are accus-
toned on the festival consecrated to the
memory of a beloved bishop and a Chris
tan martyr.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
Living Pict;Irrs.

The tramp who slept in the Aston bel
will now be engaged rs living picture.
St Paul News Record.
The New York movement against the
living pictures is not understood 10 have
any reference to Ii Hung Chang.-Grand
Rapids Democrat.
The announcement that the New York
police will inspect the living pictures il
well calculated TO make Brother Park
hurst laugh right out loud.-Bos;on Her
all.
The police of New York City who are re-
quired Ia edit living pictures and UNI
p;re football games are likely TO have al
most rs much responsibility as those who
are supervising the police.-Washingto
Star
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

the few moments preceding the sinking
of the vessel
Meanwhile the cry was raised on the
doomed vessel for the women and chill
dren to go over to the other side of the
steamer, away from the port side, in
which was the great gaping hole caused
by the Crathe The half fainting wo-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
ELBB LOST AT SEA
Four Hundred People Perish
MiserabIy.
ONLY TWENTY SAVED.
Cut Down by the British Steam
err Crathie.

Awful Panic Ensuc>-The Inflated
the Crash -PasScn=ers Caught in a
Trap by the thrush of Water1Thc
North Sea the Place, Early Wcdrcs-
day Morning the Time, CT One OF
the Nest Frightful of Maritime
Disasters.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
HEARTS ARE UPPERMOST.
They Play an Important Part in the
Decoration Of Valentines

Hearts, it is needless to say. play an
important part in the decoration of this
years valentines as they have ever since
the manufacture Of love-tokens FIRST be-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
HE.

your radiant face,
Bore, in their loveliness, no trace
OF artiul coquetry;
Could l be sure that. day by day,
Your thoughts on me were bent;
That, were l near or far away,
Your life with mine was blent
Could be sure that through the years.
Your faith would cling mid fortunes
jeers,
Nor discomfort, nor doubts, nor fears
Be in your bosom pent:
Could be sure that in your eyes
Naught but the truth could shine,
And only woman's love arise
To gaze from them in mine;
Could | be sure that tongue or pen
Might never err in praising when
You were the subject, then-why, then
I'd be your valentine.
If I could know that your soft words of
praise
Touching my eyes and hair
Were not culed from some poets tender
lays
And used but as n snare:
If | could know you really had heart,
And that you'd find it out if Cupids dart
Should penetrate unto that callous part
And stick and culver there;
If could know that men sometimes were
not,
Despite the stories told,
Quite such a desperately wicked lot,
Sinful, conceited, bold;
If I could know that you, for instance,
would
Make some small effort to be fairly good
And treat me as in decency you should
When / grow wan and old;
If could know that you would always
be
The oak unto my vine:
That you'd repay my trust with con-
stancy-
Be just and wise. in fine:
If could know you were Il man of men,
And that no mortal tongue nor meddling
pen
Might make you cease to love ne, then
why, then
I'd be your valentine.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
CURRENT COMMENT.
Mexico aud Guatemala.

The Guatemalan Government evidently
appreciates the folly OF withstdhdias
Mexico Chicago Post.
There is clearly 40 need of any other
than an amicable solution Of this contro-
versy. in spite 81 the present excitement
and the occasional talk Of war New
York Srn.
As long a. labor and liz employers fight
To the death in the United States. il is
grimly incongruou; for the United States
10 be playing the part If a peacemakc. in
foreign lands.-Chicago Times.
There is nothing in the situation that
cannot bc settled easily and promptly 10y
arbitration. Guatemala can afford 10
withdraw lis troops and Mexico can do
the samc.-Chicago Tribune.
The almost certain conflict will not be
half 50 much talked about rs the Chinese
Janpanesc troubles unless it should hap
pen that little Guatemala. Ike little
Japan. should make havoc of big Mexico.
Kansas City Star
Unless Guatemala submits TO Mexico's
demands. President Diaz declares Il mist
take the consequences. These. IN view
OF the condition OF affairs in both coun-
tries. are likely t. prove disastrous 10
Guatemala. philadelphia Ledger
The Mexicans have fairly drilled
army. Their military academy is not 10
be deSpiSed. Diaz Knows. nevertheless.
that war would tee costly luxury while
national debt is pressing productive in
dustrics To their knees. Chicago Herald
The Canal Bill.
II e. without saving thar the United
States is more interested than any other
country in TIE completion of this water
way.-Indianarolis News.
II the canal can lee completed under
this plan il Will be % immense advantage
to the commerce II this country and of
the world. Work World.
II the United States can get the Mic
aragua Canal We'll and safely constructed
for seventy millions Of dollars. the work
is worth the moncy.-kansas City Star.
II the United States keep on guarantee
ins the bonds Of corporations somebody
will have To guarantee the bonds of the
United States. But that Nicaragua bill
will never pass the House of Representa-
tives.-Chicago Times.
Many business man with big bank
account and comparatively unlimited
credit has been brought To grief 10y sign
in- notes. The United States has the
collateral in untold amount. but if it goes
into the note-euarantcein- business il
Will probably have the obligations to
meer. This j just what the Senate has
voted To 10 in the Nicaragua canal mat
ter-Davcnport Democrat.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

Dickens aflirms that "all good ends
can be worked out by good means.
Those that cannot are bad; and may
be considered SO ut once and left
alone
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
Hypnotisrr and Crime.

The hypnotic business is getting more
alarming ily.-lndianapolis Sentinel.
Having reached the era of hypnotic
crime we ought also tc have n bit of hyD-
motto justice now and Il en.-Philadelphia
Inquirer.
Murderous insanity is the influence IF
ones own cussedncss. IIypnotism is the
evil borrowed from some one else. One
is as dangerous as the other and i'm nine
eases out of ten they do not deserve 10
be considered 10y any intelligent jury
Kansas City Times
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

That i'll the Southland grows;
Would that | thus within thy heart
As thou art e'cr in mine
ERthroned amid its sweetness were
O. fairest Valentine.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

The Rocky Mountains were first call
ell Montagnes dc Pierres Brilliantes.
Mountains OF Sparkling Stones" then
came MontagneS Rocheuses. and finally
The designation now in common use.
The Indians called them I'll Crest of
the World"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
Decline of the Valentine.

In olden days Saint Valentine
Sought every heart to please,
And put i'll every happy line
Such tender words as these:
The rose is red, the violet's blue:
Honey is sweet and so are yOu."
The welcome missives then exchanged
All told of earthly bliss.
And for the faithful were arranged
Such pretty things as this:
IF you love me as | love you.
No knife can cut our love in two"
But lovers were untrue betimes
And rs 4 reprimand
Saint Valentine some little rhymes
About like this one planned:
False hearti / cannot call you mine;
You shall not be my valentine
Then things went on from bad to worse
Alas, till, by and by,
Sarcastic oouplcts, blunt and terse,
Like this one met the eye:
you've got phiz SO fearful plain
Twill sidetrack any gravel train!'
Now pictures awful TO behold
Accompany the lines.
And happy truths like this are told
In comic % Valentines:
"Your face would Il chimpanzee shock
It's warranted to stop Il clock,
Where are we drifting. Who can say?
Unless these paper foes
Put comic @ valentines away
They'll by and by inclose
With every valentine they write
A great big chunk of dynamite.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

The father of Talma. the great actor.
was dentist, and intended his son for
the same business. The latter showed
no enthusiasm for filling teeth, and
soon deserted his employment for tho
stage.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
MY VALENTINE.

- ~ $500 y
4 beautiful card with
some pretty lines
written on it in gilt
letters. A valentine
d o c S II o t always
mean that, but it
sometimes III @ Il II S,
and that is a really
t rue valentine, a
person who promises
on the 14th of Feb
ruary TO be our
S w g G [ Ii e art and
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
TWO VIEWS.

GUILD I be sure
that when you
smile
SO sweetly up at
me
Twas not n wOm-
ans wicked vile
From which my
soul should flee;
Could / be sure
that all v u +
grace,
Your dainty form,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08
MUST FIGHT THEM ALL.

Mexico Finds the Central American
States Are United Against Her.
\ telegram from Guatemala verifirs the
rumorS that the confederation of the Cen
trail American republics has been formed.
Minister Aries of Honduras, Minister
Gomez of Nicaragua, and EstGpinas of
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

II is pointed out that the centur,
plant Is a good indicator of climate. as
it often flowers in fifteen years in warm
attitudes. and may exceed one hundred
before Towering in greenhouses of cool
countries.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

Joan of Arc was undoubtedly the vic
tim of insane Authorizations. Her
voices were to her the most absolute
realities
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-02-08

sWhere the Elbe. on her way from Bremen
to southampton. was struck by the Crathie, from
Rotterdam Scr Aberdeen.
IoWeStolI- Fishing port where the survivors
were landed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-06-23
NOT AUrnoRiZED TO SPEAK.
father Then Says re Never said Barney
Gibbons was sane.

II was reported arund the court house
the day of Barney Gibbons trial that
Father Then thought Gibbons was per-
fecJly sane and a good many people
thought Father Then would know bet
ter the actual condition of Barney's
mind than almost anybody not even
excluding the experts.
There are a good many people who
think a man might commit a crime
and feign insanity IL avoid punish
ment but if he were a Catholic he
would no more attempt to deceive his
priest than he would Try 10 deceive
God. People who take this view OF the
case added great weight 10 Father Ii
hens opinion.
Thinking that Father Then might
be able 10 say something on the sub
lect Of the mooted question OF Barney
Gibbons sanity or insanity a reporter
for the Eagle called at ,nis residence
on Central avenue yesterday 10 if pos
slble get an expression of his views.
The reporter pressed the electric but
ton on the door and the genial face of
Father Conway was seen through the
wire screen enclosing the door COM
ing down the hall When asked if
Father Then was in. he said: No.
think he is down al the church. You
might see him if You would so down
there"
1t is reported that Father Then has
expressed the opinion that Barney
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-06-23
TALK ABOUT THE HOME.
What One of the Perpetual Men Say
About 1t.


One of the splendid institutions of
the city is the Perpetual Building and
Loan association. IL is doing more to
get homes for the thrifty man who
lives hy industry than any other
agency. Speaking about homes yes
terday one Of its members grew elo-
quent and said:
The desire 10 establish a home led
Abrah ham 70 leave friends and kindred
in Chaldea and locate among heather
strangers in Palestine. In the hope OF
obtaining homes the children OF Israel
wandered with Moses for forty years
through the wilderness. The Pilgrim
fathers crossed the almost unknown
ocean and braved dangers from wild
beasts and wilder savages in the new
world for the purpose OF establishing
homes.
1T is better 10 own a cottage than
20 live in q hired palace. and today the
longing of every true heart is for
home.
If you have saved enough from your
business, or gained enough from your
toll buy home. but If YOU have Meth
or you can secure one through the aid
of a building and loan association.
The home furnishes a safe harbor
for many husbands who without IL
would drift with the tide u deStruc.
ton. Words cannot described what
the home means - the wife and moth
er. The roses that bloom there are
hers. and the iessamine and ivory that
climbs the walls and porches are hers
in a sense that mere ownership cam
not give. hut IS a part Of the home in
stinct that is implanted in every HUI
man heart. and can be satisfied only
by the fruition of its longings.
Home owning Is synonymous with
good citizenship The anarchist Is
never bred in the happy vine embower-
ell home. The stability Of republican
Institutions. the future of our loved
country and the spread OF the gospel
and Christian civilization depend upon
the home"