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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13

torical Society to make up, the line is
plain one. The policy of the State
Library in seeking appropriations for q
separate department of this kind is OBJ
structive; it prevents adequate appro-
priations for the library of the state His
torical Society, in which the people take
a deep interest," and which the legisla-
ture is disposed to literally maintain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13
FOUND A POT OF MONEY.
LabOrsrs Dig Up $50 Pieces of Colonial
Money.

WHITE PLAINS. N. Y, March ia
While a gang of lsborers at KnolIwood,
the estate of A T. Gillender, were ex-
cavating some property, they dug up an
old iron pot containing $50 pieces of
geld and silver colonial money of dates
ranging from 1865 to 1875
It is supposed that the gold and silver
belonged to some of Washington's sold
iers who were encamped near the prop
erty during the battle of White Plains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13
Paying For His Education.

Wool-So you have been sued for breach
Of promise, eh5
Van Pelt-Wel1, / expected my course
in bellies letters to cost me something
New York World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13
Surfeited.

She-I have been listening to an awful
~ clever man for the past hour.
He-Then you may find me dull.
She-Not at all One can't stand too
much of that sort of thing, you know
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13

In wall paper, and largest stock in the
city to select from. Let Beckstrom. 51S
Jackson street, figure on hanging your
wall paper this spring. His workmen
are competent, and he guarantees their
work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13
'"'s"''' 1M3a..NNNA<s%1S,.,.a,,~
Editor and Proprietor.
Sworn to and subscribed Feb. H. 1895.
[sEALl E. NJ. COCKRELL,
Clerk of the District Court,
Shawnee County, Kansas.
How We Graw:


CHICAGO. March 10. - Forecast for
Kansas: Local SHOWS tonight; Thursday,
fair; severe cold wave tonight and Thurs
day northwest winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13

"This ball opens rather tamely, but
guess it will end fashionably enough.
II hope so too. All's swell that ends
swell, you know."-Texas Siftings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13
HUNGER FOR OFFICE.

Thousands of Applicants for New Posi-
tions Created by Congress.
WASHINGTON, March 13.-There seems
to be an increase in the demands for
place as the positions grow scarcer.
Whenever there are some new offices
provided by legislation, there is gener-
ally scramble for the positions During
the closing days of congress, bill was
passed for the examination and classif1-
cation of mineral lands in the grant to
the Northern Pacific railway in Montana
and Idaho. There were twelve officers
created by this bill, to be paid salaries OF
81. 400 year.
The candidates for these places come
from all sections of the country, and the
interior department is flooded with ap-
plications Some men come to WASH
ington to personally solicit these places
1t is desirable that men with some
knowledge of minerals shall be chosen,
and it appears to the officials OF the de-
partment that there are mineral experts
in every section of the country, ana II
the appointing officers should believe an
that is said to them, they would Decone
convinced that the country Is one VAST
field of mineral resources.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13

Call up Phone 1913 and have our wagon
call for your bundle.
TOPEKA STEAM LAUNDRY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13
W ear Brown & Co.as
S. hat
sos Kansas avenue.

Standard sewing machine, 1o7 E. 9th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13
s-ou~h anal Cough and Cough

But if you desire to stop coughing, try
Paog,a Cherry Cough Syrup. ltrelieves
instantly. and will effect permanent
cure quicker than any cough cure on the
market Price 20. 80 and $lOO. A posi-,
tive guarantee with every bottle. Solo
nv w. R KennadY.
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sSundaY: no issue.

SUNDAY; no issue.
The above is a correct report Of the issues of
the TOPEKA DAILY STATE JOURNAL in the
months of January, 1891, January 1898, and
January, 1895, and shows a daily average of
1886, 6,619 and 9,A7S for the respective months
named. The daily average for the last SIX
months of 1894 was 1852.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-13

Buy tinware cheap Of Sheldon
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26

land An 8acre house.
story frame house. good well small water 3mi
small and other Burr Oak; $1,000
buildings On Michigan road. o. m,
f ~ - " mouth 2stOry house barns granay
miles northwest of otor
wood land balance
ii improved with good IL story Z at ESQ nor = e
)m house, cellar, ciern WE'LL good ~ ~
well
re- $40. spring OF water, all KINDS OF small frut,
IeS sPaa and neS
modern
d in icass Nv ;o ohoor -'' ~ F'OfN
Twenty acres, 4rOOm house good well CITY.
water IL miles southwest OF IlOn;
miles south of Ply from
Dry house, good well and cStern, ~' - ~ ' F
all fenced under good
nd, good large bank barn. 46xS6 wind "
tanks; Lots with buildings sold
instalment cash
asn aUioI' r' onom hon prices from $500tO $60O0
well with wind grOcer stock located best stand
cd orchard in the city with cass trade esab
shed had
ti1ng
Many other properties, such as Residences, Lots
arms, ETC., listed with every day, for sale
hange.
If you wish to buy sell exchange, don't fail to see
BENDER & MOLTER,
fce, I'd Floor Shoemaker Building East Side Michigan Street
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26
Not In It.

The editor of the Republican should
not aggitate his tired brain over the
problem regarding the INDEPENDENT
failing to put in a bid for the county
printing. We know he has taken a
deep interest in our private affairs. OF
course we are fully aware, when it
comes to bidding on work and the ed
itor of the Republican has a finger in it,
we are liable to get "scooped"-On the
price, you know. We do not desire to
work for glory. Then We have no huSt-
Ter to send to Chicago, Cleveland and
other large cities to ascertain what the
work would cost. When it comes to
fulfilling the contact, we would surely
get left, as we have not in our past life
been favored with such a smart, bril-
liant, ouble-leaded, scare head news
paper man like the editor of the Re-
publican to teach us. Oh yes, We ad-
NIT we are not in it.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26
Another Robbery.

Last Tuesday night during the small
hours, when honest folks were home
and in bed, sneak thieves broke into the
L. E. & w. depot and helped them
selves. When they learned that Agent
Hughs had placed the cash beyond
their reach, they proceeded to take
everything necessary to defray their
expenses, taking such ticket they
could dispose of at scalpers' office.
There were twenty six coupon tickets
among which were two to San Francisco
CAL, several to New York, and num-
Der to extreme southern points. -Four
tickets to Indianapolis, also two round
trip tickets to same place were among
the missing; while four round trip tick
cts to Michigan city are unaccounted
for.
The thieves gained entrance to the
depot through window into the wait
ing room, and thence into the ticket of
flee by the door, which could be easily
opened by a common door key. Nc
trace has been discovered that would
lead to their apprehension.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26
District Meeting Z. of P.

The meeting of the Knights of
Pythias of this district which will take
place in short time, in all probabilities
will be held in Plymouth. The matter
has been brought to the notice of Hi
perion lodge of this place, through the
grand officers, and if decided in favor of
our beautiful city, arrangements will
be commenced Immediately to give the
visiting knights proper reception.
This gathering together, will be for
the purpose of more fully instructing
the members of subordinate lodges In
the secret work of the three ranks, and
will be presented by some of the most
prominent Pythians of the State. 1t is
to be hoped that Plymouth will receive
this honor, and there is not the slightest
doubt that the Pythian Knights of Hi
perion lodge will give them cordial
welcome, and entertain them in man.
ner befitting the city to which they are
connected
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26

tiOns about farming, many of them
never saw potato planted and never
milked COW. They lecture the farm
er because he leaves his reaper IN the
field from one years end TO another,
while the thifty farmer will tell him
that the wear and tear of the machin
cry from the elements does not cost
him as much as would the lumber to
build barns to protect them and then,
no progressive farmer wants machinery
to last always, and that it is economy
to buy new and improved machinery
every two or three years anyway.
Science and agriculture were never
made to cOalesce anyway. 1t was not
science, but hypnotism, that made
Pharaoh till all Egypt to wheat for sew
en- years, but even then the next seven
years crops were all failure, which
perhaps would not have been the case
if he had rotated the crops and raised
corn and potatoes and tobacco and
sorghum alternate years. Farmers are
apt to be stubborn critters. Every fel-
Ter of them thinks he knows all there
is to know about farming, and does not
take instruction kindly. # he fails in
Illinois, he pulls up stakes and EN-.
igrates to Kansas or Nebraska, and
tries his knowledge there. And so it
goes, and so il has gone since Cain
first titled the ground and got mad and
killed his brother because he had better
success raising sheep than Cain had
raising potatoes and rye-bread.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26
On The Move.

Those who are so fortunate as to live
in Plymouth, should become aware of
the condition it is in from financial
standpoint, at least. Great stress has
been laid upon the manifestation of
hard times throughout the United
States, during the past twelve months.
This cronic condition has been so often
presented, and the channels of trade
generally verifying the reports, that the
people of Plymouth have fallen into the
same condition noted in other places.
The actual truth of the matter is, that
Plymouth to-day is far ahead of the
greater majority of cities with like pop
ulation. This is clearly shown by those
who travel, not only in Indiana, but
other western and eastern states. We
have upon several occasions interviewed
travelling men, whose business calls them
over vast territory each month, and
the universal reply is, that Plymouth is
enjoying an era of prosperity not dis
covered in other towns.
These reports, which are authentic
should cause our merchants to push out
their business for greater harvest
Give encouragement to the numerous
avenues of trade, and let those who tarry
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26
A Lecture.

Owing to the increased interest upon
the financial issue, and the position as
sumed by those in this locality who are
antag0niStic to the double standard,
and more especially to the free coinage
of silver, the editor of the INDEPEND-
ENT became convinced that the only
way to have the matter brought prop
erly before the voters of Marshall
county, would be to have lecture de-
livered in Plymouth upon this import
ant subject. In contemplating who
would be the best person to deliver this
lecture, we came to the conclusion that
W. II. Harvey, author of "COin'S Fl
nancial School," was the one to secure.
And why not? His position has been
assailed by some of the brainest men of
the nation, and if he can stand the
storm of criticism that has been hurled
against him by the single standard ad-
vocates. and defend his position with
argument backed by statistics that can
not be refuted, then it is right and prop
er that it should receive the considera-
tiOn of all fair minded men who have
the welfare of their country at heart.
Being slightly acquainted with Mr.
Harvey, we took the liberty of CORES
ponding with him through his able as
sistant, Mr.. f. Smith, and also called at
his office while in Chicago Wednesday
While being convinced by previous Wis,
its that he was overrun with work and
appeals coming in daily for lectures
yet we were given to understand that
sometime in the future he would be
glad to deliver a lecture here on this
important subject.
Our desire to have Mr.. Harvey is two
fold: First, to have this subject han
died by man who has made it study
giving the people an opportunity tC
Judge for themselves; and another is
to give an opportunity for those who
are in favor of the single standard tC
prove this idea of free silver wrong
Mr.. Harvey courts investigation and
desires those opposed to his way Of
thinking, to show their side of the
question in an honest straight forward
manner.
We are anxious for this matter to bt
brought to the front. We hope oul
anti-silver friends will accept this chal
lenge in good faith, and prepare theil
batteries to prove that Coin is on the
wrong track. We will give notice il
regard to the lecture in due time.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26
Educated Farmers.

That education is most desirable to
everyone is indisputable. And an edu
Gated farmer undoubtedly is better fit
ted to attend to his business than one
who is not only deficient in education,
but sneers at it. But after all expert
ence is apt to be the best teacher in any
calling, and there is no occupation
where experience is more valuable than
to the farmer. The great difficulty
with most of the books and papers pub
lished with the object of instructing
and educating farmers, is that those
who turn their attention to teaching
have no practical knowledge whatever
about farming. Farmers are apt, and
for good reason, to be shy of theoretical
instructors. Farming is the Oldest of
human trades and calllngs, and yet
nothing certain and applicable as gen.
eral rule has ever yet been settled upon
i'm the occupation. There has never yet
and there never will be any general code
of regulations found which will cover
farming as profession or trade. The
different ATTITUDES and different pro-
ducts require different management
and theories as well as practice Even
the long received proverbs of Poor
Richard are by no means infallible
Farmers thrive nowadays who do not
hold the plow, because they ride it. TIC
plow deep may be good in theory, but
is not always good in practice. The
theoretical dudes who sit in their steam
heated offices and write long diserta
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26
On The Road.

Ever since the Inter Ocean has started
its representatives around the world on
the wheel, several of our known bi-
cyclists have had longing to attempt
some hazardous feat that would give
credit to their honor, and give them an
honorable record on time.
Last Sunday to all appearances was
just the kind of day to undertake such
an adventure. Upon this occasion a
company of three, composed of Frank
ID. Redd, j. Hoffman and NJ. c. Walls
after oiling their machines, and examin
ing closely the different complicated
parts, and adjusting the time clock
quietly mounted and directed theil
movements towards the west. Report
has it that they were enroute to Pretty
Lake, where baptismal services were t
take place in the afternoon. Our in
formant did not state whether they ar
rived in time or not, but the rain did
and the trouble encountered in return
ing to Plymouth will not bear chronicl
ing,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26

with us for only few days, see that we
appreciate the benefits we are deriving.
This spring is producing movement
in the way of new buildings, that never
before has been known, and while
neighbOring towns are quietly waiting
for something to turn up that will push
them to the front for recognition. Plym-
outh, the best located city in the state
of Indiana; city with the very best
railroad facilities and natural resources
is producing abundant evidence OF pros
perity and advancement.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26
A Sanitarium.

Some time ago the INDEPENDENT
prepounded the advisability of a sani-
tarium being located in Plymouth. We
not only called attention to the fact,
that such an institution would prove if
properly conducted, paying invest
ment to its originator, but lasting
benefit to our beautiful city.
We have learned through authentic
source, that one of Plymouth's prOmi-
nent physicians is contemplating the
erection of just such an edifice here,
and has went so far as to map out what,
in his estimation would be necessary to
make it, not only paying investment,
but monument of everlasting pride to
our city.
We are truly glad that such an under
taking is under contemplation, and
if brought to completion should receive
the hearty approval and encourage
ment such an enterprise deserves. Let
our citizens see to it, that such patri-
otic efforts put forth receives the proper
support it is entitled to.
1t is not difficult matter to speak a
good word for an advanced idea which
means much for our town. Strangers
who for few days mingle among us,
sounds the praises of Plymouth far and
wide. Then why should we, who are
directly interested in her prosperity
hesitate to open up our hearts when
such matters are brought to our ears
Give words of encouragement instead
of cold Indifferent action, which
causes chill of discomfort to prevade
! the heart of man who is willing to in
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26
The Concert.

AS stated In the INDEPENDENT last
week, the concert given by the Presby
terian church Friday night last, was one
of marked success, from every conceiv-
able point.
1t is generally the case, when an en-
tertainment is given by home talent,
although well patronized, it is the pre-
vailing impression that the exercises
will be of little worth; but our people
will attend TO give encouragement to
those laboring in a good cause. But
those who were present at the opera
house Friday evening, if there under the
above named conditions, they were hap
PLY disappointed, and the only feature
that could be criticised in the least was
the length of time between numbers,
for which there were sufficient reasons.
The first number on the program was
an overture, by MesSrS John CaprOn
and John Hansen, violin with piano ac-
compartment. Our people have upon
more than one occasion been entertained
by these musical gentlemen. But upon
this occasion their numbers were far
above the average and were enthusiastic
ally received.
The chOruses throughout the entire
program were very finely rendered,
and although melodies that have been
before the public for years, their
harmonies were given in manner ap-
preciated by the large audience. Those
who took part in the choruses were:
Mrs. L. Mcdonald, Mrs. j. Hansen,
Misses Carrie Brooke and Hughes,
Messrs. Brooke, Hansen and Thompson.
Mrs. L. Mcdonald as Soloist.
"Lincoln's address at Gettysburg" by
A. Hume, was very good, and gave evil
dence of hard study by the young man.
"The Kingdom Coming" by eleven of
or young boys gave satisfaction, and
they gave the dialect in very good form.
The recitation Barbara Fitchie," by
Miss King, one of our popular teachers
was excellent, and enthusiastically re-
ceived. She gracefully answered to an
incOre, giving a lullaby immitating old
Cloe putting a little pickaninny to sleep.
Miss King did full justice to the selec-
ton, and received befitting applause.
a piano solo, by Miss Brownlee was
rendered in manner that gave cOnclu-
sive evidence of an accomplished per
former, ana was very fine.
The tableaux of the different condi-
tiOns of slavery up to emancipation
were good. We would like to mention
individually each one who participated
but space forbids. The posing by the
ladies gave evidence of careful study.
The quartette, Wilcox, Hess, Talbot
and Parks in "Tenting Tonight in
arranged with the scene Herewith
connected was very fine. The boys sing
in manner worthy of praise.
The next on the program was the reci-
tation Challenge" by Miss Woodward
This lady had good conception of the
subject and did it justice. AS an emo
tiOnalist she is a success.
Who has not heard of "Old Shady
Messrs. Steele, Tanner, Blain, Reynolds
Wiltfong and Tanner, did this old negro
melody up in good shape.
A tableaux on modern slavery gave a
silent sting, that should bear fruit, was
the next number.
America, by the chorus, was the last
on the program, after which the curtain
fell upon the last act of one of the most
pleasing and delightful house entertain
ments given in our city for some time.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26
MAN
An Essay on the Kind of Creature
He Is

He Is
Man that is born of woman is of few
days and full of microbes.
He hOppeth out of bed in the morning
and his foot is pierced by the tack of
disappointment.
He sitteth down to rest at MONDAY
and he is stabbed in his neither anatomy
by the pin of disaster.
He walketh through the streets of the
city in the pride and glory of his man
hood and slippeth on the banana peel of
misfortune and unjOinteth his neck.
He smoketh the cigar of contentment
and, behold, it explodeth with a loud
noise for it was loaded.
He slideth down the banisters of life
and findeth them full of splinters of
torture.
He lieth down to sleep at night and is
stung by the mosquitoes of annoyance
and his frame is gnawed by the bedbugs
of adversely.
What is man but the blind worm OF
fate?
Behold he is impaled upon the hook
of despair and furnisheth bait for the
leviathan Death in the fathomless ocean
of timei
Sorrow and travail follow him all the
days of his life.
In his infancy he is afflicted with collie
and in his old age he is tortured by
rheumatism and ingrowing toenails.
He marryeth cross eyed woman be-
cause her father is rich and findeth she
hath not sense enough to fry meat.
His father-in-law then mOnkeyeth
with options and goeth under.
What is man but tumor on the neck
of existence,
He playeth the races and betteth his
all on the brown mare because he hath
received tip.
The sorrel gelding with a bald face
winneth by neck.
Behold he runneth for Office and the
dead beat pulleth his leg ever and anon
and then voteth against him.
He exalteth himself among his people
and swelleth with pride, but when the
votes are counted he findeth that his
name is Dennis.
He boasteth of his strength in Israel
but is beaten by baldheaded man from
Taller Neck.
He goeth forth to breathe the fresh
air and to mediate upon the vanity of
all earthly things and is aceosted by
bank cashier with sight draft for
S327.30.
A political enemy lieth in wait for
him at the market place aud walketh
around him Growing like unto a cock.
What is man but pimple on the face
of politics?
He trusteth in a man who claimeth to
be filled with righteousness and stand
eth high in the synagogue, and gets
done up.
For behold his pious friend is full of
guile, and runneth over with deception.
From the cradle to the grave man
giveth his check to him that smitteth
him.
! Verify man is but wart on the nose
of nature; bunion on the toe of time;
a freckle on the face of the universe.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26

vest his good money in an undertaking,
which benefits our citizens in an in
direct way. 1t is time this apathy that
is throttling a grand future for Plym-
outh was cast aside.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-04-26
Wolf.

The celebrated Coach Horse will be
kept for this season at Porter's livery
and feed barn.
For particulars call and see either NJ.
Altman or Sylvester Lowell.