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Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
CHINESE MUSIC IN COURT.
An Attempt to Decide whether 1t Hath
Charms or ulthnt.


Charms Ilthn't.
The case brought by j. G. Clunie and
others asking for an injunction forbid
ling the erection of the new Chinese
heater came on yesterday before Judge
Cooper l.. A. ThurstOn for the plain
Dis, and A. s. Hartwel for the defend
lnts. vs. the Pacific Commercial Adj
1eriiSer. The grounds on which the in
i';ac, ion was asked were that all Chin
- performances necessarily include
II ms rumental perfor. ;aace and that
2 orchestra if the thcatsr were erect
! would Give surh dismal hideous
nd unearthly music that i, would con
stitute a nuisance and make 80
neighborhood not worth living. After
taking the evidence of j. l.. KaulukOu,
who testified to the horrid music of the
old theater Mr.. ThurStOn. who had
summoned into court the entire Chin
csc band. with their instruments, Of
tered performance in evidence. He
proved by one of the actors that the
music was an integral part OF all
court could fully appreciate the charac-
ter of the music only by hearing it, Mr..
Hartwell opposed its introduction as
being contrary to the rules of evidence
and utterly irregular He asked if the
case went up on appeal how could the
music be preserved so that the supreme
court could hear it, Mr.. Thurston re-
piled that it could be preserved in the
monograph, if there was one, and be-
sides. he claimed that the music was
not for the supreme court, but for Judge
| Cooper to hear, in order to settle the
ton Judge Cooper admitted the per-
| Torrance in evidence. The instru-
ments were tuned, and, at the word of
command, the five gOngs, two cymbals,
big bass drum and several other effec-
! tive, but indescribable instruments,
been heard in the courtroom. 1t rat
tied and screamed and beloved and
Numbered around the room and tried to
burst the windows. The full bench of
the supreme court, sitting in another
room, promptly adjourned and hurried
in. The meeting of the board of health
in the room below came to a dead stand
still, and the audience, including the
cabinet, rushed out in bewilderment.
Mr.. Marsden, in the agricultural depart
ment below became wild, 1t is said,
and tried to get out of the window; but
| inn mad iata raoovarad himself and ex-
claimed that he had now found new
remedy for the Japanese beetle. The
portraits of the eminent justices, now
departed, which adorn the walls of the
courtroom, were disturbed, and pre-
sented the CHASTITY spectacle of lifting
up their hands and closing their ears.
After five minutes the court ordered
the noise to abate and the trial pro-
ceeded
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
Bath Recommended.

The following is the horror perpe-
trated by a well-knOwn Scottish barO-
net: \ sportsman said to him the 9TH
er day: Talking about dogs with keen
scent, | have one that Will compare IA
vorably with any you have in England"
Very remarkable dog. | suppose?"
yawned the listener.
Il should say so. The other day after
| left home he broke his chain and. al
though | had been away for hours. he
tracked me and found me merely by
scent. What do YOU think of that?"
Il think YOU ought TO take bath. -
replied the CALIFORNIAN, turning cslmiy
away.-Life's Calendar.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
ROCHEFORT'S INFLUENCE.
What He said About Starting "a News
paper in bru.sel-.

What He said About Starting "a News
paper in iSru.sel-.
NJ. Rochefort is known in England as
a Boulangist, as the editor and proprie-
tor of the lntransigeant newspaper, as
the wild political aei ator who opposed
the government OF Louis Napoleon in
the SOS as bitterly as he attacked the
actual republic at the close of the sos.
says the Saturday Review English
men can scarcely understand Nj. Roche
forts position as a newspaper editor
and agitator and his power is TO them
almost incredible. Yet the signs of his
influence are not impalpabe. The In
transigeant has a larger circulation
than any French newspaper except the
Petit Journal The truth is that there
are only three or four men in France
who have made their pen whip. and
so become objects OF fear and respect
and of these NJ Rochcfort is the chief.
for neither NJ. Cassagnac nor NJ. Dru-
mont can be compared with him in wit
or power of vituperation. His reputa-
ton in this sort of journalism dates
back to his youth the is now a gray
haired NAM, but was first established
by the success of La Lanterne. the
paper he published in Brussels when he
was exiled from France by Napoleon
III.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28

My, in the midst of the sea son
wheu our mental status is likely to be
seriously disturbed by rather sudden and
painful CROWN of the 1895 crop of good
resolutions Tor 1895 lex us pause. Let
us oe cam. Let Us do nothing with
ont reason. We should consider our
necessity, measure orr strength. calcu-
late the width 81 the gull we are about
To- ivap and eet our bearings accurately
before Ne ju.ai Ii We DO these tnip--
The uevitabi- reaction Viii IL ,'i.s-
WITH such severity.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
Costly Entertain for a Prince.

The Prince of Wales recently paid a
visit to Lily, Duchess of Marlborough.
1t was for a few days only and very
quiet" yet this little informal stay, it is
rumOred, cost the duchess $50 1000. The
suite of apartments which his royal
highness occupied was newly uphol-
stored in pale blue satin, and the prince S
bath was of plated silver. The main
hall of Deepdene was entirely trans
formed. The statuary was removed and
the walls were hung with trophies of
the chase.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
HE WA s = AID.
But lie Then Knew How 1t Used to BE
with Unemancipat Women.

with Unemancipat eel Women.
She had yielded TO the destinations
of the new woman idea, and was at
least a neck ahead of the most adj
vaneed Her husband was meek and
lowly. observes the Boston Post. and
adds that they lived out on Fannin
street.
After supper she put on her boomers,
got her hat and cane. and said she was
going down to the club for an hour or
two. Henry had gone to bed and was
trying TO figure out why he had been
born.
She reached up TO the gas burner and
said
is there anything | can do for YOU
Henry, before | put out the Light"
Yes my dear, I'm feeling rather ner-
vous tonight. Would you mind look
under the bed to see if there's a woman
there before you go out?'
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28

TIE republican doctors of the House
have prescribed a dose of tariff medi-
cine for the sick treasury. Ii taken
according to directions 1t will undOubt-
eddy have the efTec. of permanently
strengthening tonic. Many members
of the body polite will rebel against
the administration OF this medicine
but il the prescription is good and 1t Is
what the country needs no one should
make wry faces while swallowing the
remedy
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
Our Navy.

AS compared with the great naval
powers of Europe our fleet of war YES
sells is inferior numerically, while the
enlisted force of the navy is hardly
large enough to man the ships already
In commission, or soon to be placed In
active service; but the ships are I'M
questionably equal, and In some cases
superior, to any of their kind afloat,
while officers and men are second to
none in the world in intelligence. cour-
age and unNlfjsh and patriotic devo-
ton TO duty.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
Dronedaries a. CanneI,.

DrOmedaries are swifter than camels.
and without a load go eight miles an
hour for ten or twelve hours. Caravans
consist of from 900 to 1000 and many
Arabs possess from 400 to 800. They
cast their hair every year, and it is
made into clothes. stockings. shawlS,
carpets. etc. Dr0medaries live from
forty to fifty years.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
Chicago Girls and riunpny.

| have no doubt that the remaining
cause of the low marriage rate is that
many men dislike intellectual women
whether because such women are really
disagreeable or because mans taste is
at fault, | shall not try to determine.
And even among those who like them
as friends many feel as the young man
did who made this confession: Il
never expected to marry the sort of a
girl | did. You know | always be-
leved in intellectual equality and all
that and had good friendships with the
college girls. but you Sc, you girls
hadn't any illusions about us. After
you had seen us hanging at the board
on problems you could work, and had
taken the same degree yourselves, you
couldn't imagine us wonders just be-
cause we had gone through college, and
when | met dear little girl that
thought | knew everything it
just keeled me right over; it was feel
ing had no idea of. Century.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
Combs of High Degree for This Season

Combs of High Degree for This Season.
From the little unobtrusive inch and
a half combs that used to plaster back
refractory bangs during the Madonna
craze, the side comb has developed into
a five or six inch implement, encircling
half the head and variously Ornamented
and filigreed. The teeth are fine and
far apart, to suit soft or coarse hair,
and variOusiy graded, being perhaps
only half inch deep on one end and
two inches on the other. In the mat
ter of couture, sweet simplicity has
been relegated to the background, and
authorities predict that the feminine
heads at the opera and other evening
functions this winter will be works of
art
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
War Against the Wicked.

Police Commissioner Lee of st. Louis
recently sent letter to the pastors
of the different churches of that city
asking them if they would uphold him
in an heroic effort to enforce the Sun
day law in st. Louis on the lines pur-
sued in New York. Most of the pastors
have promised jealous support.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
An Unmanly New Woman.

what do you Think exclaimed one
woman. Il don't know"
was the startled rejOinder of another.
What do II" 'Our president, Miss
Tomasa Buoy, has taken to smoking
cigarettes" what! We must impeach
her at once. The idea of her doing any
thing so nly!'-Washington Star.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
Holiday Excursions via Pennsylva
MIA Lines.

On December 9th, 18th and 31st,
1895, and January LIST, 1896, excursion
tickets will be sold from ticket stations
on the Pennsylvania Lines West of
Pittsburgh to points on those lines, valid
to return until January Cd, 1896. For
details please apply to nearest Pennsyl-
vaDia Line ticket agent.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28

Brazilian Balm is the most potent
healing agent known to the vegetable
world. 1t reduces Inflammation almost
like magic That is why its cures in
Group, Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis,
Pleurisy, Old Coughs and Rheumatism
are so prompt aud permanent.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
THERE is every evidence that Cuban
affairs are rapidly approaching crisis

TIE critical condition of affairs at
the principal scenes of hostile activity
in Cuba has called all attention again
to The affairs in that war oppressed
country The variation from the tense
strain of all-absorbing interest in a
prospective war with England affords
a temporary relief which cannot fail
to be appreciated.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
Facts Conclusive.

We expect your patronage because
the Nickel Plate road operates conven-
iently scheduled trains equipped with
unexcelled dining cars and luxurious
sleepers between Chicago, Cleveland,
Erie, New York and Boston. Lowest
rates.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
A Remarkable Man.

"At that moment the worthy pastor
appeared IN the threshold of the manse.
His hands were thrust into the pockets
Of his large, loose coat, while he turned
over the leaves of the prayer book and
wiped his sDectacles. Paul Lindau
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28

Woman Appointed County Physician.
DR.. Mabel Spencer, Kansas City
woman. has been appointed county ply
stefan of Riley county, the first wo-
man in Kansas to receive such an ap-
pointment.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
j . =. BENDER.
In Marshall County.
1r 1000 acres of farm lands
~ Plymouth.

~ Plymouth.
y few special bargains
One S-rOOln, 2-StOry house, with but
try, cellar, and clothes press, barn and
other outbuildlngs, young peach, null
berry and maple trees, large lot, good
well, all new and in good condition,
lust outside of the City tax limit, and
ont blocks of Court House. Price
$1,000 Worth $1,4OO.
10 building lots in all parts of the
city. - within four blocks of the post
Office. Prices ranging from $50 to
500 Those at $35, nearest postoflice.
Also the Parker House property for
SALE
Lot of : acres, with good dwelling
and orchard, miles north of Plymouth
on Michigan road for $500.
Good improved farm, 81 miles west
of Plymouth, all necessary out-buildings
wild pump, etc. For sale or exchange.
Price $1,000.
Good farm of 10 acres, brick dwelling.
miles northwest of Plymouth for
-. 100.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28

Do not forget that we guarantee Bra
lillian Balm to cure Hay Fever. 1t has
never failed In a single instance when
faithfully used, and it does not return.
1t effectually destroys the Hay Fever
Bacillus.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
In Argos.
In Georgia.

In Troup County, we have $1,000
acres OF tirst-class lands, improved and
ready fol settlement, at very low prices
and il. IA remarkably healthy region,
producing beautifully of corn, wheat,
oats, rye barley, hay, cotton, clover,
melons, and all kinds of fruits and
vegetables known to this country.
Lands sold directly to IIomeseekers and
title guaranteed.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28

OF OUR flee orneca eca lpaInr
N de
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Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28
Real Estate and Insurance Agents.
J ) REEVES

Good house and lot and liz acres OF
land at Rutland Ind. Price 81 800.
Lots with buildings sold, same as
rent on installment plan or for cash:
prices from $500 TO $1,000
In Argos.
Good Cottage Home, : rooms, all in
good repair, tor 5000 Worth $1,000.
Will exchange for property in Plym-
Outh.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28

For full particulars call on Bender 4
Reeves. Home Seekers Meetings will
be held at the office of Bender Il Reeves
saturday evening of each week at 40.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1895-12-28

No other city -WiILor CAN sell such
sterling QUALITIES such LOW prices quote.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-29
STRAW HATS, exactly hal

MEMS $3 50, 4 O., 4 50 PANTS, your choice $2 50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-29

IN the August Lippincott's John Gilmer Speed calls attention to the service which the bicycle is prepared to render in time of war. The volunteer er service of Great Bri- tain includes about 7,00O bicyclists, and for several years the signal corps of the Connecticut militia has been equipped with bicycles in one section. Tue war depart ment of Belgium has gone even further in the utiliz ltion of the wheel. It is there used for the quick moving of troops. and General Miles recognized year ago that "iuring the next great war the bicycle will become A most important machine for mill itary purposes This service was not thought of when the bicycle was first in- vented. but the military men have been quick to see what could be done with it in the quick disposition of fighting men in the field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-29
HOW TO MAKE AN lNvALlD's BED.
Some Simple Directions Which Are of
 Great Use In the Sickroom.

Some Simple Directions Which Are of
 Great Use In the SicIkroom.
 Having the bedding at hand, pin the lower sheet in place, stretching careful ly and pinning underneath the mat tress, that the smooth surface beneath the patient may not be readily worked into wrinkles. Now fold the draw sheet crosswise and lay on the under. Pin on each side to mattress and spread on the upper sheet, leaving e little loose for the feet and long enough to turn over blanket at top. Have he blanket long enough to tuck around patients neck and counterpane long enough to fold over the same length as sheet, the blan- ket less.
 Beat up pillow smooth. Then turn back counterpane, blanket and sheet. leaving the sheet folded so that it will come next to the chin. In changing the bed where the patient is too weak to be removed roll carefully to one side of the bed, putting one hand against the invalid's shoulder and the other against the hip. Now, keeping the patient well covered, unpin lower and draw sheets on the vacant side and roll up against the patient i'll lengthwise folds. Replace with fresh sheet and draw, pin smooth ly in place, roll the patient gently over on the clean side, still protected with upper sheet, unpin and take off soiled lower sheet and draw, pull the fresh ones in place and pin. Now put clean upper sheet over the soiled one, tuck in and then reaching under remove the soiled one. Lift the head gently and change the pillows, beating and smooth ing as before.
 To change the nightdress roll up the skirt part to the shoulders, take off sleeves, slip over head and off. Have the fresh one ready, warmed and aired. Put arms in first, then lift over the head, pull down under the shoulders and smoothly under hips, and you will have your patient freshly changed with comparatively little trouble to the nurse and with infinite comfort to the patient
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-29
Legend of the Pansy.

A pretty fable about the pansy is cur rent among French and German chil- drcn. The flower has five petals and five scpals. In most pansics, especially of the earlier and less highly developed varieties, two of the petals are plain in color and three are gay. The two plain petals have a single sepal, two of the gray petals have sepal each, and the third, which is the largest of all, has two sepals.
 The fable is that the pansy represents q family, consisting of husband and wife and four daughters, two of the lat ter being stepchildrcn of the wife. The plain petals are the stepchildren, with only one chair; the two small, gay pet als are the daughters, with chair each, and the large gay petal is the wife, with two chairs.
 To find the father one must strip away the petals until the stamens and pistils are bare. They have a fanciful resem- blance to an old man, with Q flannel wrap about his neck, his shoulders up raised and his feet ill bathtub. The story is probably of French origin, be- cause the French call the pansy the step- mother. .-Household Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-29
A Defeat, Not a Victory.

LONDON, July 29.-The Times has dis patch from Havana, published today, which says: Accounts of the fight on the road between Manzanillo and Bayamo, in which General Santocildes was killed, which have been published hitherto, were under censorship and are largely imagi- nary. No official account has yet been re- ceived from Captain General de Campos.
 The government admits that 3 officers and 70 men were killed. The general i'm pression here is that Captain General de Calnpos met with distinct reverse. All the mules and horses were killed by his order, so that he lost his baggage train. Captain General de Campos himself ar. rived at Bayamo on foot The dead and wounded were left on the field.
 It is stated in official circles that Cap. tain General de Campos went to Bayam0 against the advice of the general com. manding at Manzanillo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-29

SECRETARY MORTON has issued an official order abolishing the seed division of the department of agriculture, to take effect October 1, 1895. la the order. the chief of that division is instructed to include in his report of the work done during the last fiscal year excerpts from the news papers of the country, giving their opinion of the useiessness and extravsgar ce of the gratuitous. promiscuous distribution of seeds through members of congress by the department of agriculture. The abolition of this division is the end of 8 fight began by s. cretary Morton the day he entered office and is natural consequence of his refusal. on legal ground. to spend the money appropriated by the last congress, against his recommendation, for the pur- chase of seeds for free distribution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-29
PRESIDENTS NEW BOAT.
MT. Cleveland Will Now Go Fishing In {
 Naphtha Launch.

MT. Cleveland Will Now Go Fishing In
 Naphtha Launch.
 BUzzARDs BAY, Mass, July 29.-Th, steam yacht Oneida, with her owner, MT E. c. Benedict, the intimate friend o President Cleveland, on board, arrived here, bringing a pretty little naphths launch which has been built expressly fol MT. Cleveland's use about Ruzzards bay It is described as being very neat and graceful, 35 feet long and 9 feet beam.
 The president, with other owners o sailing craft along the bay, has often beer the victim of the weather on his numer ous fishing trips. It has frequently hap pened that he has been becalmed down the bay and suffered much inconvenience and loss of patience on account of it. The naphtha launch is intended to replace the catboat Ruth on occasions of more lengthy fishing trips.
 News has reached Gray Gables of the death from paralysis of the White House coachman, William Willis. This informa tion caused much regret, as Willis was highly valued by both the president and Mrs. Cleveland as an efficient and most trustworthy servant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-29
RAILWAY RUMBLES.

The Wabash is using Pintsch gas ranges for cooking in it's cafe cars.
 Trains propelled by gas have been run ming for some months ill Dcssau, Germany
 The North British Railway company is building station at Edinburgh at cost of $1 200, 900.
 The Southern Pacific has fitted up trains with apparatus which will creosote the crossties and do away with the old hand method.
 The New York Central has put on a through west bound midnight express, leaving New York at 11:30 o'clock every night. It is called the Chicago theater express"
 All employees of the Boston and Maine railroad have been forbidden from using tobacco in any form while on duty, and also when off duty if wearing uniform or railroad badge.
 Employees of the Erie have been notified that to board at saloon restaurants will mean that they do not desire to remain with the company and will be so consid. cred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-29
EIte leto1ucrats
O. oud M. n. MALONEY. Pupr1snxas.

MTHE amount paid to the lawyers to de- stroy the validity of the income tax was $2OO, ,O0O. Our millionaires could afford to pay it. If the income tax law had been sus- tained as a whole, William Waldorf Astor would have been compelled to pay tax of $17S, ,OOO, while John D. Rockefeller's tax would have been $152. .0OO. Other taxes would have ranged about as follows: Rus sell Sage. $9O,COO; Jay Gould estate and Cornelius Vanderbilt, $sO,O each; W. K. Vanderbilt, $65. .OOO; Henry W. Flagler and William Rockefeller, $60.OOO each; John Jacob Astor and Moses Taylor estate. $5O.- GOO each. Hetty Green would have been compelled to pay the heaviest tax borne by woman. Her proportion would have been about $50, ,OOO.