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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

to the light, which had been moved to
an island about half mile from shore.
She had gone in Skiff to light the
lamp. The water in the slough which
the child had to cross had become swOl-
Ell to raging torrent, the wind blow
ing gale, whipping the white caps in
to 4 frOth, causing the driftwOod to cir.
Gle round in n mighty whirlpool, drag
gipg the fraii boat with the brave little
girl into its awful mouth, TO be swal-
lowed in the yellow, angry waters.
They found her little, bruised body
caught in wire fence at the foot Of
Haddon's field some miles below, her
on the wire fence.
Thus did little Lena die, doing what
she deemed her duty.
The light still stands in the old mans
name and he receives the pay, but an
other keeper, who lives some two miles
away, does the work, pulling four miles
each day in all kinds of weather, SO that
the old, blind man may not starve.
They laid her to rest at the foot of the
bluff back Of Doogan's slough. and
there on the green hillside, within g
stones throw of the old cabin, the only
home she knew, where she had spent
her sad little life, lies all that is mortal
of poor little Lena.
Sad, indeed, are the thoughts that
come up in my mind when visit the
little green mound, with only stake
to mark it, and few fence rails thrown
around to keep the cattle out.
Sleep on, sleep on, my brave little
friend; It's better thus by far. for now
you are away above the overflow, the
trials and the evils of this wicked,
wicked world.-St Louis Post Dis
patch.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14
Had Famous Friends.

The late Samuel Staples, of Concord,
Mass, was famous for his friends,
among whom were Emerson, ThOreau,
Alcott and Bull, the inventor of the
Concord grape. Mr.. Staples was at one
time the town jailer, and he once had
Alcott and Thoreau for prisoners, the
former for q few hours, the latter for
a night. Alcott's offense was the non
payment of a small tax debt, which he
refused on principle. ~ never heerd
a man talk honester," said Mr.. Sta
pies. Emerson and Alcott were imme-
date neighbors of Mr.. Staples, and on
his first marriage Emerson was the of
floating clergyman, while Alcott was
present as a witness. 1t was his pride
that he had taken care Of the property
of more shiftless persons in Concord
than any other man.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14
He Couldn't Remember.

An old gentleman, who was very alb
sent minded, often had to ring for his
servant and say:
Thomas, l am looking for some
thing, and now 1 can't remember what
it IS"
And then Thomas would suggest:
"Your purse, sir, or spectacles, or
check book?" and so on, until the old
gentleman would say at last: "Of
course, that's it. Thank you, Thomas"
One night the old gentleman had
gone to his room, all were in bed, when
Thomas was startled by hearing his
masters bedroom bell. He rushed up
stairs and threw open the door.
Thomas" said the old gentleman.
"I came up here for something and
now I can't remember what it was"
wasn't it to go to bed, sir?'
"Of course" said the old gentleman;
$50 it was. Thank you, Thomas.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14
PRISON PHILOSOPHY.

Tie following is one of number of
poenis written by a convict in an English
prison:
cannot take my walks abroad,
I'm under lock and key;
And much the public / applaud
For their kind care of me.
The honest pauper in the street
Half naked l behold;
Whilst / am clad from head to feet,
And covered from the cold.
Thousands there are who scarce can tell
Where they may lay their head;
But I've a warm and well-aired cell,
A bath, good books, good bed.
While they are fed on workhouse fare
And grudged their scanty food,
Three times a day my meals l get. =
Sufficient, wholesome, good.
Then to the British public health,
Who all our care relieves,
And while they treat us as they do,
They'll never want for thieves.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

age Of silver and altogether no small de-
gree of enthusiasm prevailed. AS early as
8 o'clock the different congressional dele
cations began holding caucuses in the
rooms of the capitol building for the pur-
pose of selecting committees on creden-
tials, rules, permanent organization and
resolutions. 1t was after IL O'Clock when
the committees concluded their work and
then a stampede was made to get desirable
seats. The hall was arranged in regula-
ton gala attire, bunting and flags being
draped in reckless profusion. Over the
entrance two immense flags were draped.
The galleries were filed as soon as the
doors were thrown open, n majority of the
occupants being ladies.
Chairman Hinrichsen, now the acknowl-
edged leader of the silver faction, scored
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14
One Dollar Out.

An old man who kept n provision
store in n factory town was more or
less odd in his ways, and 10y some per-
sons was thought to be mot over ard
above bright The regular young fell
lows of the neighborhood called him
"Old Pro-" and in other respects treat
cd him rudely. one day three of them,
to use their own expression, put Up
4 job on him.
They filed into the shop with an air
of Importance, and one OF them de-
manded:
"How much do you ask for n ward OF
pork
Zone dollar" answered the old man.
"I'll take yard" said the spokes-
man.
'Where is your money!"
The dollar was produced. the dealer
pocketed ii, and handed the customer
three pigs feet
How Is that?" said the fellow.
"Why," answered Old Pro, three feet
make yard, don't theyi
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14
UNCLE SANS ARMY.
The Number of Available Men, Uror
ganized, Is Over 100000.


Secretary Lamont has sent TO the
House an abstract of the military force
of the United States for the year 1894,
compiled from the latest returns re
cciyed by the adjutant general of the
army, says Public Opinion. The state
ment shows the organized militia
strength by States, gives the number
OF commissioned officers, nOncOmmis-
stoned officers, musicians and privatcs
and the number of men available FOR
military duty unorganiEed. The grand
aggregate is 9,J05 commissioned Of
ficers, 20,410 nOncommissioned officers.
4,047 musicians, 107, ;}9i privates. and
the number of men available for mill
tary duty unorganized is 9.JS2. S06.
Given by States, the aggregate organ
tied strength commissioned and nom
commissioned ana organized men
available is is follows:
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

deprived the people Of free Use and benefits
OF an invaluable and original money metal
and has Increased debts and added 10 the
burdens OF the people by lowering the value
Of labor and labor products: and.
Whereas. The Constitution OF the United
States prohibits any State from using any
thing but gold and silver coin as legal ten
der for the payment of debts, thereby recog.
nizing that coin composed of silver or Of
gold Is honest money and lit to be used as a
legal tender, therefore. be 1t
Resolved. BY the Democrats Of Illinois, in
convention assembled, that we are in favor
or the use OF both gold and silver as the
standard money of the United States. and de-
mand the free and unlimited coinage Of both
metals at the ratio of 10 TO l, without wait.
Ing for the action of any other nation. and
that such coins shall be a legal tender for
all debts. both public and private. and that
all contracts hereafter executed for the pay
ment of money, whether in gold. silver or
coin, may be discharged by any money which
Is by law legal tender.
Resolved. That we hereby lndorse the &C.
ton of the Democratic State Central Com
mittec in calling this convention. and we In
strUct the committee 10 carry out the VIII OF
this convention as expressed in its platform
by inauCurating and carrying on a campaign
OF education in this State and TO thoroughly
organize the Democracy OF the State on the
lines rs laid down in the platform of this
convention.
Resolved. That the Democratic members of
Congress and members Of the Senate from
the State be ard they are hereby instructed
to use all honorable means 10 carry out the
principles above enunciated.
Resolved. That we request the Democratic
National Committee To call a Democratic
national convention II consider the money
question not later than August. 1895. If the
committee refuses to call snch a convention.
then we invite the Democratic State Commit
tees Of otner States 10 take concurrent action
with the Democratic State Committee OF this
State in calling such convention.
Free Silver Delegates.
Following are the men appointed by the
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

was the means taken TO arouse the enthu-
siasm of the delegates, and it was sue
cessful.
Crawford for Temporary Chairman.
At the close of the address Chairman
Hinrichsen introduced as temporary
chairman Monroe c. Crawford, of Union
County, who had been recommended by
the State committee. Judge Crawford
made no remarks except to impress upon
the delegates that their action was being
watched by every person in the State. He
told the delegates that if they wanted free
silver to say so, and then announced that
he was ready for business.
Judge Kramer moved that the various
congressional districts be called that the
chairman might name tie delegations
selections for the various committees. 1t
was carried. Thompson W. NcNealy, of
Menard County, wanted all resolutions of
q political nature referred 10 the commit
tee on resolutions without reading. Thorn
as Merritt, of Marion County, protested.
He declared that such move would be
gag law and that gag law should have no
place in such convention. Upon this
show of opposition Mr.. McNealy with
drew his motion. Secretary Bentley then
read the list of committees as appointed
by the congressional delegations BY
unanimous consent Judge Henry S. Mil
Ter, Of Chicago, and Andrew J. Hunter, of
Paris, were added to the committee on
resolutions. The convention then ad-
journed for dinner
The afternoon session began work with
little delay. The committee on creden-
tails reported no contests and recommend
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14
Silver in the Saddle.
Springfield correspondence:

SprlnSnelu correspondence:
Illinois Democrats in convention declar-
ed unqualitiedly in favor of the free coin
age of silver at ratio of 16 TO l with
gold. This declaration was adopted with
out one dissenting voice from the $50 del
egates who composed the convention. The
delegates also went on record as being in
favor of the holding of national Demo-
cratic convention, to take action on the
money question. John Z. Hopkins, of
Chicago; W. II. Hinrichsen, of Jackson
vile; George w. Fithan, of Newton, and
l.. Is. Parsons, of Flora, were named as
legates-at-large from this State to at
tend such convention if one shall be called
by the properly constituted Democratic
authorities.
By 10 o'clock in the morning the streets
were thronged with silverites who bad
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

gathered. She seemed not bit afraid,
and chatted with me in her queer little
way until we became quite good
friends.
l asked her who she was, her age,
and where she lived. She told me that
she did not have any father, that he had
gone away ever so long ago, even before
she was born; that she lived with her
mother and grandfather in the little
log house near by. Her grandfather
was blind, and the only support they
had was what the mother could earn
by working for the neighborS and by
the little patch of corn and garden
truck they raised in small clearing
back of the cabin.
walked with the child down to the
house and there found the grandfather,
an old man, wrinkled with age and ex-
posture and blind. / asked him about
himself and the child. He told me that
he came from Holland and had been in
this country some time, and had suf-
fered great misfortune. His wife had
been dead a number of years, and his
family had become scattered. His
daughter, fair woman Of %, the
mother of the child, had given him a
great deal of trouble. She had been
very wild, and some years before she
ran away with a good-looking young fell
low; one of party that were making
q survey of q new railroad near the
place where they lived. She was soon
deserted by the man, who became tired
Of her. She returned, sick and forlorn,
to the old home in the woods, bringing
q little babe with her.
We appointed the old man keeper of
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

ed were: John z. Hopkins, Chicago; Geo.
w. Fithian, w. III. Hinrichsen and l.. E.
Parsons, of Clay County. The alternates
chosen were: John Warner, Peoria: John
Watson, Galesburg: Gen. Alfred Oren-
dorff, Springfield, and G. G. Whitnell, Of
Johnson County. After this was done
motion was made to adjourn. which was
carried.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14
Big Telescope for Berlin.

For the Berlin exposition in 1896 q
monster telescope is now being
wrought. The four lenses measure
each 40 centimeters about forty-five
inches) in diameter. but the length of
the instrument will be but five and one
half meters. The lenses, therefore, will
be larger, but the telescope shorter,
than the Yerkes telescope. Steinheil,
In Munich, will shape the lenses
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

the President In the beginning Of his
speech opening the convention. So rad
ically did he express himself that the gold
men declared he actually read the Presi-
dent Of the United States out of the party.
This strain was popular one. Every
time a speaker censured the President
the denunciation was echoed by cheers
and applause from the body of the conven-
ton.
Ex-Congressman William ]. Bryan, of
Nebraska, took up the denunciation where
Hinrichsen left of and drove the conven-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

ton into frenzy Of enthusiasm by heap
ing criticism on the head of the national
administration. Nor did he stop there,
for he went down the line of President
Cleveland's supporters. Gov. Altgeld
followed in the same course, as did ex-
Congressman Andrew J. Hunter. This
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14
LITTLE LENA.

LONG the banks
of the great Mis-
sissippi X i We T.
from the head of
navigation to the
Gulf, the traveller
may see q great
number of white
posts with n dia-
mond S h q p g d
board fastened ut
the top, 10 which
is securely locked
n square lantern:
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

in the proposed national monetary con.
ference:
First Distributions Gahan, Chicago; F.
J. Gaulter Chicago.
Second-P. Kern. Chicago: Thomas Byrne.
Third. J. COughlin, Chicago; W. y.
O'Brien, Chicago.
Fourth-ThOmas F.. Gallagher. Chicagoi
James McAnIreNAS. Chicago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

come from all parts of the State. Blue
badges heralding the war cry of &c to l.
were as numerous as snowflakes in De
cember. Many delegations carried ban
ners proclaiming their belief in free coin
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14
SILVER BABE IS BORN
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS SPON-
SORS FOR THE CHILD,

Demand the 16 to 1 Ratio, and Ask
the National Committee to Call a
Currency Convention-Policy of the
Administration Criticised,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14
ee Silver Delegates

Following are the men appointed by the
Illinois Democrats to represent the State
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-06-14

gathered. She seemed not n bit afraid,
and chatted with me in her queer little
way until we became quite good
friends
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-16
Do Something Good.

Il was festival day in certain
small country church in War
wickshire, and the choir were
indulging in the luxury of an
anthem which they had been ASST
duously rehearsing far months
past. A bold start was made, but
after riding rough-shod over
piano and forte passages alike,
the vocalists came to a sudden
stoppage, and the bewildered Or
gan blower, forgetting his duties
in the general discontinue, there
was an awkward pause for the
space of half a minute. The
clergyman, man of resource,
thereupon sought to engage the
congregation in prayer, a move
which the elderly and somewhat
privileged clerk approved by re-
marking, soto voce, Aye. parson,
let US pray, for I'm dommed if we
can sing"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-16

There was an exciting scene in
G millinery shop in the Arcade
yesterday. A somewhat exacting
customer came in to buy hat,
and was whole half hour over
it. That was not where the ex-
element came in-the real bust
ness was but tedious interlude
to what followed. When the lady
had found something to her
taste she looked round for the
headgear with which she had
been adorned when she came into
the shop. 1t could not be found.
The whole shop was turned up
side down in the search for the
missing hat. There was as great
a connection in that milliner's
shop over the disappearance of "a
black felt hat with white feather
on one side'' as there was in the
bishops court at Rheims, when
the iackdaw stole the episcopal
ring. Yet the hat could not be
found. In the midst of the COM
motion second lady was seen to
come hurriedly into the shop with
her umbrella held like lance at
the charge in front of her. And
hanging on the ferrule of the UNI
brella was the missing hat. How
it got there while this second
lady was in the milliner's shop she
could not tell. All she knew was
that she had been promenndlng
Corporation Street and New
Street, seeing the fashions for
half an hour and more, and that
all that time the lost hat, with its
outstanding white feather, had
been futtering from the top of the
umbrella which she held over her
head. Il wondered what all the
people were staring and smiling
at as they passed me" she said,
"until friend came up to me
aud in an agitated voice said
Whatever have you got on your
UMBRELLA And the only posi-
BILE place in which L thought L
could have picked it up was
here."-Birn,jngham Mail.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-16
John T. Waterhouse.
WV DIMOND'S

Honolulu streets are so we'll
kept and the hack service so per
feet that unless there is a regular
downpour of rain, ladies will do
their shopping just the same as in
clear weather. 1t is one of the
peculiarities of the people! When
they see or hear of a good thing
they are going to have it, particu-
larry when it is something out of
the regular order of things, and
is not coated over with high
prices. We have lots of good
things in our store that look as
though they should cost pot of
money. The quality warrants it,
but we give them to you at fair
profit over what they cost us.
Nearly every one can afford to
spend dollar and quarter for a
present for a male friend, particu-
larly if that friend is a smoker.
If you have the money and the
smoker friend let us suggest one
of those cute little five o'clock tea
kettles from the spout of which
extends wick saturated with
alcohol. They are really the
cutest little things you ever saw
for the money, and the same thing
exactly that other dealers have
been charging twice as much for.
That shows that we are cutting
prices in two.
If you have use for chamber
sets-wash bowls, pitchers, ETC.,
look at those in our stock. At
the price, from So to so, you
never saw their equal. New
shapes and new decorations,
nothing conventional. Every
thing up to the center.
Store open evenings from now
until Christmas.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-16

Just like finding it: Lambly-
l have notion to take little
flyer in sugar. What do you think
of it?
Puttson Calls (the broker, i'm
pressively)-My boy, never specu-
late unless you can afford to lose.
Lambly-Well. I can afford to
lose.
Puttson Calls (eagerly)-My
bow, now is the time to invest
Puck.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-16

Philanthropist-Why don't you
take bath2
Tramp-I do, sir, every time l
get a chance.
Philanthropist (not so stupid as
he looked)-I mean an external
bath.-Detroit Free Press,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-16

Possessed by Hoods Sarsaparilla are almost
beyond mention. Best ofall, it purifies the
blood, thus strengthening the nerves. 1t
regulates the digestive organs, invigorates
the kidneys and liver, tones and builds up
the entire system. 1t cures dyspep,ia,
scrofula, catarrh and rheumatism. Remem'
Der, Hoods Cures.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-16

HOOPS PILLS act easily, yet promptly and
effectively on the liver and bowels. 20 c.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-07-11
The Fourth at Oxford.

Our Oxford correspondent gives the
following complete account Of the
Fourth of July exercises at Oxford.
which were viewed by a multitude of
Wellington citizens:
Just as the sun was peeping above
the horizon the citizens Of our little
village were aroused from their peace
full slumber by the report of Col.
Keir's battery, proclaiming to them
that today was the anniversary Of the
declaration of independence. By
eight o'clock people began coming
from all directions and before long
the streets were crowded with people
from Wellington, Conway Springs,
Winfield, Belle Plaine and the adjoin-
ing country. In fact it was the larg-
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-07-11
City Council Meeting.

The city council met in adjourned
session on Monday night with Mayor
Savage and the following councilmen
present: Wilson, SaylOr, Garland,
GelinO, Maddy and Hunter. The
committee appointed to secure a
building to be used as council cham
berS and fire house reported favorably
for the Standard building. Garland
moved that the report be received
and that the committee be instructed
to look further for a building unless
Mr.. Gilmore agree suitably to re-
pair The Standard building at his
own expense. Motion carried. Other
city officers made their reports. A
petition relative to cOndemning the
burned building at the corner of
Washington and Lincoln avenues,
known as the Mrs. CappS building was
read. Hunter moved to refer the De-
titiOn to the city attorney with power
to carry out the wishes of the same.
Carried. A petition requesting the
appointment Of A. A. Ragan as fire
chief was read. The mayor presented
the name Of Webb Davis as fire chief.
Garland moved that Mr.. Davis ap.
pOintment be confirmed. Motion lost
by vote of two ayes and four nays.
Separate action was then taken on
each of the following names and the
following named were elected as mem.
bers Of the fire department: A. P
Jones, Webb Davis, A. A. Ragan,
Sam Davis, Joe Amick, T. V. Price,
Tim King, ]. E. Payne, Ed Sunder.
land, V. S. Adkins, Ed NJ. Hale,
Clarke Deshler, E. W. Gibbons, J. H
Corder, Dick Davis, H. Johnson.
Mayor Savage then presented the
names of the following four persons
as sexton, which were voted upon sep
arately and each failed to receive the
council confirmation: Perry Ryner
W. j. Bebb, B. F. Malachi, Robert
Millard.
Quite sQuabble arose about the ap
pOintment of fire chief. The mayor
claimed that the council should elect
members first, and the council insist
ed that he should appoint the CHIEF
first. Ills first appointment was moi
confirmed and no Others were made
for that position. Just as the mayor
was about to read another appoint
ment for sexton, Mr.. Hunter moved
to adjourn and the council adjourned
sine die.