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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-06-28
CHEATING THE SLOT MACHINES.
Hundreds of Bogus Pennies Inserted. Sup
posedly Made by Italia Counterfaiters-


Hundreds Of Bogus Pennies Inserted, sup
posediy Made by Italia Counterfaiters-
From time to time references are
seen in the daily papers, referring to
the difficulty experienced by the ferry
companies, ear lines, etc, in disposing
OF enormous accumulations of ordinary
copper cents. The reader is very apt
to remember this, particularly # In
exchange for dollar bill he is re-
turned ninety-five one-cent pieces by
a conductor. As matter Of fact, says
the New York Herald, there is no ex-
.cuse for the item, much less for q car
conductor or change-taker in unload
ing his weight of copper upon the al
ways more or less abused passenger.
The United States subtreasury, at
Wall and Nassau streets, makes, and
has made it a practice for years, of ex-
changing minor coin. for United States
money OF large denomination, and 1t
has many regular customers who are
soGerved. There are number Of GU
rious things about cents as they come
to the sub-treasury. In the first
place, they are quite extensively conn
terfeited. This may seem strange, as
the profit in counterfeit cent is neces-
sarily small. 1t Is true, however, new
ertheless, and is supposed to be the
work OF Italians, who, more largely
than any other nationality, seem to
favor the imitation Of our minor and
subsidiary coin. The Brooklyn and
New Jersey ferry companies, the ele-
vated railroads of both New York and
Brooklyn and the various slot-machine
companies are regular customers for
the exchange of cents for other money
at the sub-treasury. AT times they
| turn in enormous quantities, the slot
companies alone ranging between one
hundred cnd twenty-five and seven
hundred dollars a day. AS might be
expected, all sorts Of oddities in
the way Of coin come in with the
quantity taken in the machines. In
| addition to the counterfeits are scores
of mot one cents" Of war times, metal
discs and foreign copper, Austrian
money predominating. AS the copper
cent is simply a token, no matter what
its condition is, it is redeemed at pai
If it can in any way be identified q,
Uuited States money The popularity
of the slot machine year or SC
ago brought about curious eondi
tion of affairs in the country, Thii
was nothing short Of cent famine.
The headquarters of the company is il
New York, and all agents sent theil
cents here for redemption, which
drained the country Of its supply ant
oyerstocked the minor coin vaults o
the subtreasury here with cents.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-06-28
Maie jiIl and FemsIs MIR, Hrains.

A physician who has had much cxpe
rience Of the insane has examined the
brains Of one thousand six hundred
subjects. He comes to the conclusion
that nature makes palpablc difference
between male and female brains.
First, there is difference in weight,
the male being heavier, possibly by
one ounce. relative to weight of body.
second, while the frontal lobes are
equal in the sexes, the parictal are
larger in the male and the occipital in
the female, who, consequently, has
quicker perceptions; third, the female
brain is less convoluted in the gray
. matter and has less service; fourth, the
blood supply is more copious in the
anterior lobes in the male and the
posterior has Q larger supply in the fe-
male, and these parts have different
activities. The blood Of the ferIale is
also poorer in corpuscles, there being
half o million less in cubic mill
meter. He fears that the tendency OF
too much education or intellectual dc.
velopment in women is to make them
lose beauty. He instances the Zarc
women Of India. They are supreme
They WOO the men, control the affairs
Of the home and nation, transmit prop
erty and leave man nothing To do. The
result Ii that they are the ugliesi
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-06-28
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The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1895-06-28

Carpets, carpets, carpets. Mating,
mating, mating, Buy OF the Albany
Furniture Co Baltimore Block. At
bany, Oregon.
Hats, hats, hats, when in need of a
hat don't fail TO look ut those III the
Racket store, straw hats &C., Zoe, and
25c. Wool hats Soc, 45c. and soc.
Cowboy hats 75e aud 81 so. Fir hats
81, SIPS anC first grade $l,75 New
chollies, fine figured lawn and dress
yelling at prices away below competl-
tion. Great bargains in white dress
goods from Sc. up. Outing flannel, y
yds. for ST.. Babys luce caps 20c., 25c.
and 35 cents.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
More Room Needed.

Our monied men and property own
ers should take view of the situation
of affairs in our rapidly growing city
While our business men and real estate
owners are preparing to erect large and
cOmmodious business houses, it should
be borne in mind, that hundreds of peo-
pie have turned their eyes toward the
mecca of Indiana.
There are at present a number of
families, some of whom are at present
living in South Bend, who desire to
come to Plymouth, and cannot secure
house room. This is an important mat
ter for contemplation, and should be
appreciated by our property owners.
There is great need for smaller
houses, and it behooves us to meet the
emergency.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
A Challenge.
SOUTH BEND. IND. Feb

SOUTH BEND, IND, Feb. q, 1895.
Editor INDEPENDENT:-In answer to
your papers challenge from Mr.. Jones,
of Green, Iowa, to run Mr.. Engledrum
and Mr.. Grant 10 miles, l will enter into
no such race, but will run Mr. Ioway
Jones, COnnOrs, of England, NJ. j. Ken
edy, champion of Canada and Ireland,
Joe Jordan, of Chicago, any distance
from three-fourths of a mile to 10 miles,
either run in Plymouth or Dowagiac,
Michigan, or L will run in Detroit, if
they bet enough money to make it an
object. l will be satisfied to take any
bank in either place as stBke holders,
but would prefer some good sporting
man or newspaper. Or L Will run one
of each of the men mentioned, each
night for $25 and entire gate receipts
for each race, but if l run one single
race, the bet must be over $50 a side.
Or | will run Mr.. j. j. Engledrum,
champion long distance runner of the
world, any distance from three -fourths
of mile to 2215 miles, for so side or
more, in any place before mentioned, or
L will run his partner, Mr.. Jones, of
Iowa, any distance from 100 yards to 100
miles for $50 side. In fact l want
fOotrace with any of the III. Z. Engle-
drum outfit or rcombination.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
A Years Work at Fordhook Farm.

This is the title of a new book pub
lished by w. Atlee Burpee & Co., the
well-knOwn Seedsmen, of Philadelphia.
1t is superbly printed on coated paper,
and illustrated with fifty beautiful half
tone engravings from photographs. 1t
is intended to present in an attractive
manner by the united efforts of pen and
camera, an exact, comprehensive, and
impartial picture of FordhoOk precisely
as it appears to the average man or wo-
man visiting the farm. The following
extract from the auther'S introduction
gives an idea of the scope of this little
volume.
"Mr. Burpee would be only too glad
if every one of the thousands upon
thousands of the firms customers from
all over the globe could go to Doyles-
town and see Fordhook with their own
eyes; but as this is a manifest impOssi-
bility with the larger proportion ofthem,
this little book has been prepared as a
sort of humble mirror which will reflect,
at least, feeble likeness of FOrdhOOk
and its dOings to the uttermost parts of
the earth, and make all people acquaint-
ed with the system and processes which
have made this one of the greatest seed
farms in the world, and the source of
one of the most fourishing business en-
terDriSeS in the United States,
Although the price is ten cents, w.
Atlee Burpee & Co., will be pleased to
send copy upon receipt of two 2-cent
stamps to the address of any planter
who desires to consult it before purchas-
ing this seasons supply of seeds. 1t is
a book well worthy of a careful reading.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
A Fable.

A rich man had a piece of land on
which poor mule was grazing. 81 shall
harness you" said the man to the mule,
land make you plow this land to grow
melons on, of which l am very fond,
while the stocks will supply you with
food" To which the mule replied:
"If 1 consent to toll on your terms you
will have all the melons and l shall be
worse off than am now, inasmuch as /
shall have to eat dry stalks instead of
the fresh green grass, I'll not do it, sir"
"How unreasonable you are" remon-
strated the land owner, "your father
had nothing but thistles, and yet he
worked sixteen hours day without
grumbling." "Alas, that is true," re-
torted the mule, "but then, you must
know,my father was an ass."-Ex.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
The Majestic.

Messrs. Ketcham & Wilson, our
corner hardware merchants, have had
their hands full several days past. The
particular reason of this extraordinary
hustle in their establishment, was the
display of the Majestic Range under the
supervision of Messrs. Wannamaker
and LONE, who represent the manufact-
urers of this popular stove. To make
this affair more impressive, Miss Rose
Sheets, of our city was pressed into
service, and superintended the prepar-
ing of the excellent coffee and biscuits,
which though not % represent her su-
perior talent in that line, was to demon
strate the good qualities to be found in
the Majestic Range, and convince, with
out doubt its superiority to all others.
The beauty of this range, is the SIM
plicity of its construction. Made of steel
and malleable iron, with no castings,
it truly is marvel. We observed one
feature that will give this range great
prestige, and that is that the draft is so
constructed as to give the heat twelve
feet of space to traverse before it
reaches the stove pipe, circulating en-
tirely around the oven. Those who saw
this range in operation, have been won
as its friends, and it is predicted that
this firm will do large business with
the Majestic this season.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
Spring Time.

Whether the present condition of the
weather continues or not, the first note
of warning, denoting the approach of
the time to rejuvenate, has made its APP
pearance. The robbin, the most persist
ent of the feathery tribe has warbled
its first notes, and the blue jay, twittered
in saucy glee. How different has be-
come the entire universe during the
universe, we mean Marshall county, and
more especially Plymouth.
a few days ago the citizens of our
beautiful burg, were listening to the
croakings Of the old weather seers, and
with constrained all, ,listleSsly traverSed
the streets with their features frozen
into StOlid expression of Indifference.
The boys when they showed their faith
er those little peep holes in their shoes,
were rebuffed by their indulgent PAL
ents, and informed that times were too
hard. When the heads of the family,
those upon whom the sustenance of
life depended, came down town, they
would gather around the stove, and with
a shiver contemplate the fantastic
shapes traced upon the windows by old
Jack Frost.
Butnow how changed, while the warm
wave has cast out its influence over this
section of the country, and the ice
bound rivers and lakes begin to succumb
to the benign rays of the sun, the people
begin to thaw out of that letnargy they
had surrounding them, and as you walk
down the street you will espy that same
man who had such an eXpressiOnleSs
cOuntenance few days ago, with a
broad smile upon his face, and buoy
ant elastic step, move swiftly along the
street. And as he goes rapidly along,
and while meditating upon the spring
prospects, a Robin chirps cheerfully
from leafless tree, and if you were
close, you would hear this staid business
man break out whistling some old
familiar tune, or hum some ancient ditty.
Oh, it is fine, and we never feel like
laughing at man when after such a
winter as we have past through, he
should break out and sing, "The Flow
ers that Bloom in the Spring, Ira La
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
How Fast Do You Live.

The pace at which Americans live is
admitted to be quite the reverse of tor
tOisellke, indeed. has become so rapid
that an important question at the pres
ent time is, "IIow Long Can This Pace
Last?' This question is answered by
such wellknown authorities as Edwin
Gould, Charles Dan. Gibson, Judge J. +.
Daily, William Wetmore Story, Prof Ed
win Checkley, and Dr. Mary Walker, in
Demorest's Magazine for March, and
everyone should read what they say. \
decidedly sweet" article, sugar Time
Among the Naples" will appeal to all
lovers of the delectable amber syrup,
twin with the buckwheat cake. The
illustrations with this are especially fine
and also those with a humorous article
"Some Color Sketches" which treats of
negro types indigenous to our Southern
States. "How To Play the Piano With
out Teacher" is another of those help
full articles conveying instruction, for
which DemOreSt'S is noted. The story
matter is bright and timely. SANTA
rian" treats of "HOw Food Affects Tenn
perament," and it would pay many peo-
pie to read it, and perhaps induce them
to mend their ways in the matter of
food. Boys will be interested in how to
make "a Spinning Kite" which will
rise higher, fly farther, and be more fun
than any other ever made. Every de-
partment is full to Overflowing with
good things,-in fact, this is typical
number of the ideal family magazine
published by w. Jennings Demorest, at
10 East 14th ST., for only 80 year.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
Frank Leslle's Popular Monthly
For March.

In the March number of Frank Les
lies Popular Monthly the wonderful
story of the life and inventions of
Thomas Alva Edison is set forth, in an
article by Henry Tyrrell, with the APP
parent purpose OF contrasting an actual
living hero, a modern conqueror of sci
ence, with the dark and sinister shadow
of Napoleon as projected anew by the
curious contemporary revival of his
sanguinary legend. The paper is ac-
companied with some interesting illus
tratiOns, including new portraits of Ed
ison, of his parents, wife, children, and
scientific cOlabOratOrS. Other import
ant contributions to this unusually full
and interesting number of Frank Les
lies Popular Monthly are: NJ. v.
Moore's striking account of THE Great
Salt Lake, and Mormondom;" Captain
II. ID. Smiths stirritg and patriotic ac
count of The United States Revenue
Cutter Flag" delightful art paper
upon "Cameos and Cut Gems" by Theo.
Tracy; "How Bronze Statues are Cast"
with the latest works of American
sculptors, by S. Millington Miller; "Bul-
garian Village Life" picturesquely
illustrated, by Celia r. Ladd; Personal
"reminiscences of Charles Reade, by
Howard Paul, and of Anton Rubinstein,
by Mrs. w. X. L. Dickson; and practi-
cal article, with many distinguished
canine portraits, on "Dogs and their
Keeping" by S. H. Ferris. There are
good short stories and poems by Charles
Edwards, Louise Morgan Sill, Gertrude
F. Lynch, Jessie II. Andrews, Ii. Z.
Armstrong, Julia ID. Young, Annie L.
Muzzey, Ernest Delaney Pierson, Nor
man Gale, and others.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
Liars.

The liar whom the editor hates worst
of all is the man who, when dunned for
years subscription, says he only re-
ceived two or three copies during the
year, and refuses to Clarksville
Graphic.
Next to, if not above this one, the
editor hates liar who takes the paper
seven or eight years, and when finally
cornered for settlement says he never
ordered the paper at all.-Pike Co. Post
But the worst liar of the whole outfit
is the man who takes the paper several
years, then moves away without paying
or saying anything about it and yet says
he is an honest Elsberry Ad-
vance.
Brethren, you all fall short of the
truth. The biggest liar in the lot is the
editor who publishes the obituary of
these aforesaid liars and intimates that
they have gone to heaven.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
Death of Mrs. A. Kl9pfer.

Mrs. Augusta Kloepfer, mother of L.
A. KlOepfer, died at the home of her
son Wednesday morning. Old age was
the cause Ct her death, being Sc years of
age. Short funeral services were held
at her home here Thursday at 10 o'clock,
Rev. Grobe, of Bourbon, officiating.
After the services here the remains
were taken to Michigan City, where ex-
tended services were held to-day at the
residence of her son Mr.. Otto Kloepfer,
Enterment will take place there, beside
the remains of her husband who died in
1874.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
North Township.

Schuylar Keyser is preparing to build
a new barn in the spring.
John timers has the stone and timber
on the ground preparing to erect barn
early this spring.
Mrs. Emma Qualls, of Plymouth, is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. j. c. Cummins
We are glad to note that our old
friend John Holland who for some time
past has been suffering from a severe
attack of grippe, is able to be out again.
Miss Emma Cummins, of Plymouth,
spent week in the country visiting rel
atives and friends.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
Notice.

March 1st the city council will adopt
new system of accounts. All persons
having accounts against the city are re-
quested to file their accounts with the
city clerk in full up to, and including
Feb. 2Sth. After March 1st, all accounts
must be filed before Saturday noon,
preceding regular meetings of the city
council.
1t is also requested that all accounts
be filed for payment at least once a
month, regardless of amounts.
CHAS. II. HUGHES,
Chairman on Accounts.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01

The
Music
Dealer.

This artist that is playing the Centennial Opera House
playing of those pianos Hansen is selling The
Everett Piano plays itself You don't have to know how
to play That great deal, but good instrument
pete with the prices Hansen is Offering his goods at
Deal with man that is in the business and you will
always get the best bargains.
Hansen is doing more business than ever and he still
handles the Estey and Newman Bros Organs
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
Home Seekers Excursions South and
Southeast via Pennsylvania Lines.

Special low rate excursion tickets with
twenty day return limit will be sold
March 9th, April I'd and 3Oth, from
ticket stations on the Pennsylvania
Lines to points in Alabama, Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missis-
sippi, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee and Virginia. For details,
apply to nearest Pennsylvania Line
Ticket Agent, or address f. Van Dusen,
Chief Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
For Sale.

Owing to my removal from my farm
at Twin Lakes, have the following
property for sale cheap if purchased be-
fore move:
Two sets of light double harness.
One set single harness.
Two road carts.
One wagon.
One st. John riding, breaking plow.
One Jersey cow, soon fresh.
| also desire renter for my farm at
Twin Lakes.
JOHN w. NICHOLS,
Twin Lakes, Ind.
Marshall County independent., 1895-03-01
Solicitors Wanted.

The INDEPENDENT desires to secure
hustling solicitors in every township of
this county, and will pay liberal COM
mission. This is an opportunity for
young men who desires to take hold of
outside of the regular work
of mercantile life. Give it trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26

PETERSBURG, VA. July %.-(Special)
Mr.. Thomas Turner. recently made fed
captain Of the Petersburg team. was to-
day also made manager. in place Of Cap
tain Robert Pender. The change. IL IS I'M
dcrstood. was made at the request Of Cap
tain Pender. and the latter, who Is one
OF the best Players In the State League,
viii still remain IN the team.
The Farmers have been trying 10 get
Tlerncy. Of the New YORK state League,
a. a fielder. but a letter wSs received from
him to-day stating positively that be
could not come.
II has been reported that Petersburg
would take up Behne. late OF Richmond,
and Joanes, late Of Portsmouth, but there
Is doubt about the truth of the report.
Brcen. Pe,ersburg's late sh0rt-stop, has
gone 10 his home, In Sandusly o.. having
been released. lie made many iricl-ls
here.
Herman Smith, the new catcher sign
ed by Petersburg s. a young man Of attn
letic appearance. and promises, with
good record, TO be an acquisition to the
Farmers
II may be raid, however. that the record
OF the Farmers during the past few days
has b'an very disneartcnins 70 their
friends in Petersburg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-26
THE SOUTHERN BOOM.
Large Increase in Railway Trnfhc-
New CotfOn-Niils.

BALTIMORE, MD, July S.-Rep)rts
to the Manufacturers Record show a
large increase in the traffic Of the South
ern railroads. especially those In the coal
and iron regions. The Alabama Car As
ISOLATION reports having hauled nearly
900 cars in June against ECO IN June
of ,ast year The Improvement IN rali-
roads affairs Is bringing 10 the 'front.'
large number OF railroad extensions or
existing systems and also quite number
of short lines, which are being organized
in many PARTS Of the South, every state
being represented.
The number Of cotton-milis organized
for the week IL even larger than usual.
there being two mills. 20 COST >'J'p'
each IT Greensboro, n. C., and two
moro beinq, worked up ST the same place.
but not yet definitely assured; SiooN'
mill. and an increase OF capital OF over
yeO0OhJ Tor the enlargement OF another
Tennessee mill: a $1,000 mill company al
Salisbury. y. c.: new mill IN Alabama
"A $4,000 mill at Athens, Ga; large KNIT
ting-mW ~ Newport News. Va, 10 turn
out 20 dozen garments day; a PROJECTED
mill 10 cost A0oO)O IN Texas, and num-
Der of engagements Of established mis-
at different points.
Other important events for the week
Include the letting Of bids for contracts
for extensive wharvcs, docks, and pes
for the Southern railway at Noftoil'
IA $4,000 seed-mAi in IcTas, grain rleNu-
tors and cotton compr 5scs "a New of-
leans. "A 5000 cigar and tobacco company
in Florida. and a number OF miscellaneous
enterprises IN different parts OF the south.