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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19
ABANDONED.

Around the house rank weeds are thickly
growing,
Tall sunflowers fill the field;
Yet on this calm young lives, once, hopes
we're sowing
- all the years might yield.
And in strong hands, the sturdy hoofs
pursuing,
A pillow share turned the sod
The toiler brave drank deep the fresh
airs brewing
And sang content to God.
A woman fair and sweet has smiling
striven
Through long and lonesome hours.
A blue-eyed babe-a bit of earthly
Laughed at the SIN and flowers.
A bow of promise made the prairie splen-
did
This home their pride
But what began SO well-alas, soon
ended.
The promise died.
Green is the spring when rich her gifts
bestowing
An hundred fold.
But when hot winds are cross the parched
earth blowing.
Young hearts turn wan and old.
Their plans and dreams-their cheerful
labor wasted
In dry and misspent years.
The sp;ing was sweet-the summer bit
ter tasted,
The autumn salt with tears.
Now weeds and sunfiowers hide their
sometime yearning
Twas theirs, lis past
Gods ways are strange-we take so long
in learning
To fall at last.
Oklahoma Magazine.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19
influence OF Science.

The best that we gain from the pur-
suit Of research, Prof. c. S. Minot
writes, is our characteristic optimism.
We are engaged in achieving results,
and results Of the most permanent and
enduring quality. A business man may
achieve a fortune, but time will diSSi-
pate it. A statesman may be the Sa-
vior of a nation, but how long do ma
tons live? knowledge has no country,
belongs to no class, but is the might OF
mankind, and it is mightier for what
each Of us has done we have brought
our stones and they are built into the
edifices and into its grandeur. My
stone is small one. 1t will certainly
be forgotten that it is mine, neverthe-
less it will remain in place.
How different is the peSsimism to-
ward which literary men are seen to
tend! Harvasd University lost James
Russell Lowell in 1891 and Asa Gray in
1888. The letters of both these eminent
men have been published. LOwelrS
letters grow sad and discouraged, and
he gives way more and more TO the
pessimistic spirit. Gray is optimistic
steadily to the end. The difference was
partly due to natural Temperament.
but chiefly. l think, TO the influence OF
their respective professions. The sub,
ject material of the literary man is IA
miliar human nature and familiar nu-
man surroundings, and his task is 10
express the thoughts and dreams which
these suggest. He must compete with
the whole past, with all the genius that
has been. There is nothing new under
tho sun, he eyclaims. But to us 1t is a
proverb contradicted by our daily eX-
perience.-Popular Science Monthly.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

Never had L contemplated so eXtraOr-
binary a spectacle From that time my
beliefs We're fixed. True happiness
was on that roof. on the other side Of
that window they closed so carefully.
AS proof of this | remembered how
they also closed the door of the closet
where the meat was hidden.
Il conceived the project of escape.
There must be more in life than raw
meat. 1t was the unknown, the ideal.
One day they forgot to close the kitchen
window and jumped from it to little
roof beneath.
'.HOw beautiful the roofs were. Large
cutters bordered them, eXhaling deli
cious OdOr. l followed these cutters,
my paws sinking in n soft pine mud
which was infinitely warm and agree
able. 1t seemed as though were walk
Ing on velvet. And the suns heat was
so good; Il heat that melted my fairness.
/ viii not conceal from you that |
trembled in every limb; there was fear
in my joy. L especially remember a
terrible emotion that nearly caused me
to spring over on to the pavements.
Three cats who had been rolling on
q house-t0p came rushing towards me
miaowling frightfully. and as 1 stood
quaking they guyed me and said it was
all for fun, so l joined them and mia
owled too. These jolly fellows were
not clumsily fat like me, and they
chaffed me when / rolled like ball
over some pieces of zinc which had
grown hot in the sunshine.
Zone old tom-cat of the band was
particularly friendly. He offered to un-
dertake my education and 1 accepted
eagerly.
"Ah! how far away did the luxury of
your aunt seem!
81 drank from the cutters and never
was sweetened milk SO sweet. Every
thing was good and pleasant A cat
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

heard. lie felt now that they stood for
not only Christian Endeavor, but also
country ngrlized,' ''citics enamel
pated' and Christ enthroned."
Report of the General Secretary.
The great audience listened attentively
to the reading of the annual report of the
general secretary, j. w. Baer, frequently
interrupting with applause. Secretary
Baer said the total membership of the
Christian Endeavor organization was
now 2,473, 740. In the United States the
Presbyterians still lead, with 5,2S3 Young
Peoples societies and 2,269 Junior sOcie-
ties; the Congregat;onalists have $500
Young Peoples societies and 1,90S Jun
ior societies; the Disciples Of Christ and
Christians, 2,GS1 Young Peoples socie-
ties and So Junior societies; the Bap-
lists, 2,6S6 Young Peoples societies and
$50 Junior societies; Methodist Episco-
pals, 931 Young Peoples societies and
391 Junior societies; Methodist Protes-
tants, $50 Young Peoples societies and
241 Junior societies; Lutherans, T9S
Young Peoples societies and 20 Junior
societies; Cumberland Presbyterians, 600
Young Peoples societies and 231 Junior
societies, and so on through long list
The Presbytcrians held forth in the
hall during the afternoon and the great
est enthusiasm prevailed. The Rev.
George b. Stewart, d. d., of Harrisburg
presided, and the speakers were William
NJ. Benham of Pittsburg, the Rev James
L. Black of Boston, the Rev. Pleasant
Hunter of Minneapolis, J. Howard
Breed Of Philadelphia, Miss Elizabeth
NJ. Wishard, the Rev. Thornton Il. Pen
field and Robert e. Speer of New York;
the Rev. John B. Campbell of Baltimore,
the Rev. ]. A. Rondthaler of Indianapo-
lis, President Ethelbert d. Warfield of
Easton, Pa; the Rev. j. Wilbur Chap
man of Albany and Prof. and Mrs ]. j.
Lane Of Philadelphia.
The evening meeting opened with a
prayer and praise service conducted by
Secretary Baer. The annual address
was delivered by President Clark He
was frequently interrupted by the APP
plause, and on concluding the vast audi.
ence rose and gave him an ovation long
to be remembered, closing with the Chau-
tauqua salute. After singing "Hallelu-
jah." Evangelist Dwight l.. Moody talked
to the young people in a fatherly way.
So great was the crowd at Mechanics
Hail that 10000 were unable to gain adj
mlttdllCe ana II DlS oiDen-dlf meeting WAS
held in Huntington avenue. addressed by
President Clark and Mr.. Woollcy.
Thousands ut Tent Endcavor.
At Tent Endeavor on Boston common
the sound Of fervent prayer was mingled
with the strains of music waited over
from Tent Williston and the hum OF the
busy city's trade. Not less than 10000
persons greeted Lieut.. Gov. Wolcott
when he rose to welcome the delegates
in behalf of the State OF Massachusetts.
The Rev. W.. III. Albright of Boston con
Quoted the devotional services, and after
referring 10 the occasion as a day of pen
tecost he called for testimony from those
present.
The Baptists filed the tent during the
afternoon. The Rev. III. G.. Ncddcr of
Chester. Pa, was the chairman, and the
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19
chanics' Hall held an audience of 1000,

chanics' Hall held an audience Of 1900,
and a more interested audience, more
beautiful decorations and greater unity
of thought and purpose were never known
on any public occasion. Long before the
exercises began every foot of room where
persons were allowed to stand was Occu-
pied. The great chorus sung Justify, the
immense audience swelled the song. the
noise of the great organ wellcd out
grandly and led the singers and above
all could be heard the silvery tones of
the four comets played by the Park sis
tiers. The Rev. Francis +. Clark pre-
sided ut the opening session, and devo-
tional exercises were conducted by the
Rev. Smith Baker, D. D., of East Boston,
and $4,000 joined in reciting the Lords
prayer.
The Rev. A S. Plumb, D. D., extended
the greeting from the city pastors, and
the welcome of the Boston 90 committee
was by the chairman, the Hon. Samuel
3. Capen. Tho greeting extended to
Gov. Greenhalse which followed was in
spring in its enthusiasm. The thou
sands upon the floor, in the gallery and
in the balcony sent forth cheer after
cheer, while white handkerchiefs 1ut-
tered like a great cloud of doves. The
Governor greeted the Endcavorcrs as
brethren and sisters. Response to the
address of welcome was made by the
Rev. +. II. Dills, ID. D., of San Francisco,
in earnest and eloquent words. Dr. Hen
ry O. McCook, of Philadelphia. next made
short but telling address. He said the
letters &C. E." had a new significance
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

closing address was by the Rev Russell
III. Conwell, d. D.. of Philadelphia.
The McthOdists, to the number of 1000,
rallied at the Peoples temple and lis
tened to the Rev. Wallace McMullen of
Philadelphia, DR.. James Boyd Brady, the
Rev. John Potts of Toronto and others
The Rev. II. VI. Russell. ID. D., of Pitts
burg, the Rev. W. w. Lawrence Of Belle
vue. Pa. the Rev. d. c. Stewart of ST
Louis. the Rev. III. c. Swearngen of Ale
gheny City and the Rev. J. L. McCrory,
ID. D.. of Pittsburg addressed the united
Presbyterians at the First Church, Cam
bridge.
There was unbounded enthusiasm for
the church of ones birth or adoption at
each of the twenty seven denopIlation-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19
Chicago delivered an interesting temper
a MOO nIdrnco

Chicago delivered an interesting temper
ance address.
The great Tent Williston was an in
spring sight all day, the canvas shelter
ing 10000 people at each of the three
meetings. The services were introduced
by n season of song by the chorus, in
which the congregation joined with SPLEEN
did effect. The Rev. Maryland Hoyt, d.
D., of Minneapolis, presided in the morn
Ing. welding a gavel made from three
historic buildings of Boston-the old
South Meeting House. the old State
House and Faneuil Hall. After the sing
ing of the hymn Of welcome George w.
Coleman of Boston delivered the welcome
of the committee of 90. The Rev A. ).
Gumbart made the address of welcome
for the city pastors, and Ahheus San
ford chairman of the Board of Aldermen,
in the absence of Mayor Curtis, greeted
the Endeavorers. Responses were made
by the Rev. w. y. Page. ID. D.. or Lcav-
enworth Miss Cora i. Rockford of Bid
deford, the Rev. Walter II. Brooks of
Washington, the Rev. Gilby G. Kelly Of
Texas and q. Tower Ferguson of Tor
onto.
w. ii. Strong of Detroit presided over
the Congregational rally in the afternoon
and the most prominent of the speakers
were the Rev. ID. NJ. Pratt of Portland,
Me-; the Rev. George A. Gates of Iowa,
Congressman Elijah Morse, the Rev. f.
b. Doe of Ashland, Wis; the Rev. u. II.
Fisk of Toledo, Miss I. Sibley of Bel
fast, Me, and the Rev. DIR. Nehemiah
Boynton Of Boston. The evening service,
as in the other tent. was devoted largely
to 'Washington. %" the Rev. Tennis S.
Hamlin being the chief speaker. The
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19
..4EMg dgs ss..,s's,g

They say that ]. b. Walker Of the
Cosmopolitan, is going TO publish an IL
iustrated weekly.
Friends and admirers Of Frederick
LockerLampson will be glad to know
that the report of his death, cabled to
this country q few days ago, is IN
founded.
Hans Breitmann, otherwise Charles
Godfrey Leland, has collected from
the people and retold a quantity OF
Legends of Florence" and proposes
to bring them out in i book imme-
diately.
The title of Miss Winnie Davis novel,
which Is soon to be issued, is THE
Yelled Doctor" II is described as tell
Ing the story of an over-SenSitive man,
whose married life with a not very
sensitive young woman was tragedy
to both.
Max NOrdau says, in reference TO the
requests of American magazines ask
ing him to contribute articles, that he
has no intention of publishing addi-
tiOnal work on degeneration. He is At
present writing Il novel. also 4 drama
for the Losing Theater in Berlin.
Rudyard Kiplings Many Inven-
TONS seems to have taken its place
as the strongest volume of stories
which lie has issued. 1t contains eX-
| amples of his best work in various
fields, and the range of subjects i'm
parts to this volume Il special value.
John Hollingshead's autobiography.
soon to be issued in London. Will have
the title, My Life Time" The from
tispiece will be Il portrait of the au-
thor, who is now manager in Liver
pool. Among the famous men OF
whom the author writes is Dickens,
Thackeray, Charles Mathews. and
Phelps.
Jerome X. Jerome, the author OF
Three Men in Il Boat" etc, has sold
his weekly paper To-Day, to a Syndi-
cate for one hundred thousand dollars.
To-Day was started about year ago,
| directly after Mr.. Jerome's retirement
| IIOAAA inc w nt
year before. The sale of his paper
will leave him free to take UP regular
| literary work once more.
| Inspired, doubtless, by the tremen-
dous success of Edward ". Townsend's
''Chimmie Fadder," which is now in
its twenty thousand, James L.
| Ford, the author of that lively little
| book, THE Literary Shop" is prepar-
ing to publish q volume Of sketches
and stories Of New York life-presum-
ably including Little Eva Swallow
tail; or, The Society Reporters Christ
mas" and other sketches.
Alphonse Daudet has invented new
form of authorship. He is to put forth
volume of reminiscenceS-the story
of his youth-without, however, set
ting pen to a paper. lie is to talk of
these things in French to Robert II.
Sherard, who will take notes and then
write the matter down in English. The
reason for this arrangement is Il de-
sire that the book shall appear
| first in the English language, with
| which NJ. Daudet is unacQuainted.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

passed us. a ravishing cat; she filed
me with delight Only in my dreams
had so fa- seen these exquisite crea-
lures so adorably supple of spine. We
dashed forward to meet the newcomer,
MY three comrades and 1. 1 distanced
them and was about to compliment the
lovely charmer when l was most cruel
ly bitten in the neck by one of them.
BAH said the old tom eat, drawing
me away; there are Others
after an hours promenade l felt a
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

The exact number in attendance cannot
be stated, but it is estimated that it was
near to 100000. The young Christians
poured into Boston from all directions
By train loads of hundreds and thou
sands.
Every State delegation was given
church as headquarters. and the delegates
were CHARTERED as far as possible in the
immediate neighborhood of the church.
Fifty-seyen churches were thus appor-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19
MECHANICS BUILDING, WHERE THE CONVENTION ME7.

speakers were the Rev. l.. A Crandall
Of Chicago, the Rev. Clarence A. Bar
bour of Rochester, the Rev. III. C. Ma
bic Of Boston, the Rev. Henry l.. More
house of New York and the Rev. Way
land Hoyt of Minneapolis. The speeches
savored of patriotism and called forth
great applause. The Rev. ]. z. Tyler Of
Cleveland presided at the evening praise
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19
"A Dance AlDhabet.

a dance alphabet has recently been
invented by n Russian professor, who
has devoted 50 years of his life to
teaching dancing in the Russian I'M
perial College. His invention consists
If minute figures which represent
every conceivable position the human
legs can assume.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

al rallies during the afternoon, but at
none was there Il betrayal of the least
sectarian bitterness. Some of The strong
est men in the different denominations
spoke their best thoughts, and in several
cases significant resolutions were adopted.
The trustees meeting in the evening
was devoted to hearing delegations from
the Pacific slope, and on the first ballot
it was voted TO hold the convention in
1897 in San Francisco.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

toned. and at each every comfort was
provided for visiting Endeavorers There
were places for them to rest, a room
where they might check wraps or small
baggage, and where writing paper, ink,
tables, stamps and numerous conven-
fences might be found. Every church
was the postofice for the delegates of the
State quartered there, while members of
tho local societies were at all times at
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19
The Spot on the Sun.

"Do you know, deah boy" said Chol-
lie. that there is a report n the beas,Iy
papers that Wales actually paid only
S42 for n suit?''
"A fellaw can get Tery correct suits
ovah the watch for that small price"
said Chappie.
1T isn't that, deah boy. 1t says he ac-
tually paid for it. What are we to do?"
Cincinnati Tribune.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

Fire losses In this country and Can
ada so far this year are $57,::74, 600.
Mays record was small, the losses be-
ing only 81, T61 $50, some $3,0OO,0oO be-
low the record of last year: but the ag-
gregate so far in 1895 exceeds 1894,
same time, by about S4,00O.0OO.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19


Boston common and in different churches
Three choruses, comprising over 1890
voices, selected from various singing So
cieties in Boston and vicinity, led the
singing The grandest feature of the
week was the mass meeting on Boston
common Saturday. This was Good Cit
lzelship day, and at this open air gather
ing Gov. Greenhalge. Mayor Curtis. and
Rev. Donald McLaurin, ID. d., of De
troit, were heard in patriotic discourses.
Rev. Samuel Francis Smith, author of
America" prepared an original poem
for this occasion, and through the gencr-
osity of Miss Helen Gould, of New York.
souvenir copies of America" were given
to the delegates. The Endeavorers
marched in body from Mechanics
Building to this big gathering, and they
made q picturesque sight with their ban
ners and flags flying.
A feature of the convention were the
sunrise" prayer meetings each day in
several of the churches. The masses
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19
Indignant Parisians.

A great scandal has been created in
Paris by the discovery that the wealthy
Prince De Sagan has obtained part
CT the Bots De BouloGne as a site for a
private cycling club and has secretly
cut down some 800 trees 20 make room
Cor his sport
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19
CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS.
ANNUAL CONVEN-
TON OF ENDEAvORERS
Nearly One Hundred Thousand Young
People in Attendance-G Hall
and Two Tents Filled While Thou
sands Overflow.
Big Meet in Boston.

HE fourteenth an
nual convention of
the Young Peoples
Society of Christian
Endeavor, held in
Boston, exceeded in
size any national
convention, either
political or relig-
ious, ever witness
oil IN fEic a,,,,,t,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

akng the wharyes, in lumber and coal
yards the young Endeavore penetrated,
and they were welcomed wherever they
went. At the hospitals some pathetic
scenes occurred, which were in striking
contrast with the gayety and good cheer
at other places.
The street scenes were unique. with
marching young people singing Sunday
school songs, crowds upon the electric
cars waving their crimson and white
Gags and the throngs of sightseers.
Three times during the first day Me-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

could not hope to go
to the Endeavorers'
meetings, SO the En-
deavorers went TO
the ma sscs. In 9th
er words. companies
of delegates. repre-
s @ nti in & different
States, held model
prayer meetings in
big factories, stores
n n d ear stations
during { h @ noon
hour. The greatest
enthusiasm prevail
cd everywhere. In
fh marriott nlnA1-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

Speed Num-. The killing of Best wipes
out the last of n family of outlaws who
have been the terrors of the section for
many years.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

William Best the most notorious resi-
dent of the Paint Lick Of Kentucky. was
shot and instantly killed in Il quarrel by
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

Richard Allen was struck on the head
by a heavy auger while cleaning out a
well at Portland. Ind, and his skull frac-
tured.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

visitors about the
city, as they might
wish. Each church
also had its emer-
gency hospital, SO
to speak. Arrange
ments had beer
made with near by
physicians so they
might be called in,
and In some cases
two or three train
ed nurses were en-
gagged.
Il lie main auOltO-
rum was Alechan-
les Hall, with n
seating capacity of
over 10000. Here
tie prin cipal meet
ings were held.
o [ b er meetings
were held in two
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

So many affairs that open with a band
are closed blythe sheriff.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

service, and following an address on
Washington, &C." by w. III. Pencil,
the annual address of President Clark
was read by Prof. James d. Howe Of
Lexington, Va, and John G.. Woolley of
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

We sometimes think that the surest
way to obtain peace Is to fight
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1895-07-19

for him this morning after what he had
heard. lie felt now that they stood for
not only Christian Endeavor, but also
country cvangr lized,'' "citics enamel
pated" and Christ enthroned."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-06-05
WHAT IT MEANS.
MINISTER DENLY WRITES OF THE
TREATY OF PEACE.
six Months from April II, Many
Concessions Go Into Effect-SOme
of Them Are Important to This
Country.

Washington, June Administer DENLY
of China, in a dispatch dated May %,
has furnished the state department a sy-
China and Japan. The commercial pro-
visions ara as follows:
A new treaty of commerce to be made
Immediately after this treaty IS ratified
and until the treaty is made Japan is
to have favored nation treaties. Six
months from the date of the present
treaty, April II, the following conces-
sions to take effect:
First-The following ports to be opened
to japanese trade, residence, industries
and manufactures: Shin, in Hapei;
Chunk King, in Szechuan; Su Chow, in
Kiang Su; Hong Chow, in Che Kiang.
Second-Steam navigation on the up
per Yang Use river from Ichung to
Chung King, and on Woo Sung river and
the canal from Shanghai to Su Chow and
Hong Chow.
Third-Japanese may rent or hire ware
houses for storage Of goods in the inte-
rior of China, free of taxes or exactions.
Fourth-Japanese may engage in manu-
featuring and may import machinery at
all open ports.
In the previous dispatch, dated April
q, Minister DENLY states that Vice-Con-
sui Bandidnal. of New Chang territory,
still occupied by Japanese troops, had
received communication from the Japan
csc authorities, announcing that a spec
ial commission for the port had been ap-
pointed and that commerce would be car
ried on with certain restrictions usual
and essential during military occupation.
The customs duties, fees, ETC., levied
upon exports and imports are to be the
same as prevailed under Chinese rule.