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Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19
complimentary"

Under the above caption editor"
Brooke published yesterday four press
notices of his new "News." One of his
predatory remarks was: 1--WE here give
a few of the complimentary notices ac-
corded the News by the craft In the
surrounding country" The notices
quoted were from Valparaiso, Elkhart,
Columbia City and Michigan City pa
pers-none very near home considering
the five papers published In Marshall
county outside the city of Plymouth.
THE INDEPENDENT does not think
Editor" Brooke was quite fair with
the people of this city when he did not
quote some compliments from papers
nearer home, whose editors would be
better acquainted with his methods
and motives and perhaps better quail
flied to speak from knowledge of the
man and his works. Such testimonials
would, moreover, carry more weight
than those from such a distance that
the local public knows little or moth
ing of them.
We cheerfully give Editor" Brooke
our assistance in calling attention to
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19

expressions nearer home and contribute
space for the following expression from
this weeks Marmont Herald:
"We have upon our table The Ply
mouth Evening News, new daily
which is seeking public favor IN that
bustling little city. 1t is published at
the Plymouth Republican office, and we
understand is edited by one OF the polit
ical editors of Indianapolis. Ed Brooke
of the Republican, however, is its al
lodged editor, who will run the concern
in the interest of certain ring, who is
to put up the filthy'lucre." 1t is six
column folio, with "boiler plate front
page, which in our opinion is mighty
poor taste. The proprietOrs start out
with a vim, having 'scOoped' in THE
INDEPENDENTS paper carriers, and
leaving said paper in the 'lurch with
out the least conjunction. But, of
course, as this is considered rather "raw
newspaper courtesy, THE INDEPEN-
DENT will have to put up with the deal.
In conclusion we hope the new "Sheet
will fill long felt want
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19

TO and dependent on the will (purpose)
of those creatures they being finite
and no two alike in perception or know
ledge Such relation of God to men
would be impossible.
There is a Principle of right and
wrong inherent In matter and the out
growths of matter, of which human
relations and conditions are part, and
it is revealed TO every one who is wise
enough to discover it in any given case,
by instinct, intuition, or acquired know.
ledge. That principle is the operative
force Of Energy in maintaining equillb.
rum in the changes of matter, which
is its function and constant labor.
Everything, men and their relations
included, is in process of constant evolu-
ton; changing into new conditions and
environments. Those of today are differ
ent from those of the days of the Doctors
father and grandfather, in everything
including spiritual ideas and beliefs.
Ethics is a force that evolves from the
right use of knowledge by man in
adapting himself to his changing en-
vironment; use that is in harmony
with the operations of natural law; such
a use of knowledge as tends to harmony
in human relations and toward moral
and intellectual elevation. The wiser
the use the more perfect, extended, and
effectual the ethical force. The use of
knowledge will be according to each
mans judgment (Which is his con-
science) for no two see exactly alike.
Right and wrong arise from these diff
ferences in judgment. Ii the Divine
principle existed and was so plainly
revealed that even fool may not err
as the Doctors question implies such
differences could not exist.
A Principle is rule of action arising
out of any existing conditions whenever
they occur; is always the same from
the same conditions; and cannot be
evaded or changed only by changing G
the conditions. As to right and wrong
Christ and Peter and Christ and Julas
differed. So did Paul and his brother
evangelist; so did Job and his friends;
so did Moses and Aaron; Saul and
Samuel; Plate and the high priest;
Herod and John the Baptist; and the
nations of the world are all differing
now.
Mankind as mass neither recognize
or know of any such principle and rev
elation as the Doctors question infers.
Ii it existed, mankind would be COM
PEELED to recognize it. G. Ill. REEVE.
March Is, 1895.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19
A Great Time.

At WalkertOn Monday evening was
a great time at Bender's opera house.
Incidentally an oyster supper will be
served, by the ladies of the Catholic
church. The star attraction of the
evening was the voting of a gold
ring to the handsomest girl, and a
chrome to the ugliest man. In Ply
mouth there are plenty of men who can
secure chrome, without having their
beauty put to test, and chromos are Sc
cured in other shady transactions.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19
IN MYSTERY'S REALM.
An Evening with Prof. Chas. Starr ant
Wife-Unexplainable Mysteries.

Wife-Unexplainable Mysteries.
Tuesday evening large audience
greeted Prof. Chas. Starr and his wife
at the opera house. This was the first
evening of weeks entertainment at
this place.
The professor impressed upon the
minds of his hearers at the start that
while they would witness evidences of
unseen power, it was not the work of
spirits, as stated by numerous mediums.
The committee of ten appointed to
assist in watching for anything that
might SAVIOR of outside assistance was
selected from the audience and the
evenings work was begun.
The sO-called turning water into
wine was the first feat and although
as stated by the professor the mediums
claim the work to be that of predomi-
mating spirits, yet Mayor Swindell was
able to produce the same results.
The next mysterious subject, and one
which set that large audience to think
ing, was "slate writing" Here was
something to test the confidence of
those who looked upon the matter with
suspicion. The two states in the hands
of the committee were thoroughly and
closely scrutinized and cleaned. Mr.
Swindell took charge of them, placing
the small bit of pencil between them
and tying them together. The result
was truly startling. We will give in
full the writing on the slate when sep
arated:
81 would call the special attention of
every man to the fact that all the ways
Of man are clean in his own eyes. But
the Lord weighs the spirits. When a
mans ways please the Lord he maketh
even his enemies to be at peace with
him. Better little with righteousness
than great business without right.
"THOMAS SHAKES"
Those present who had during Mr.
Shakes life had dealings with him,
commented upon the fac similie of the
writing. Mrs. Shakes, who was also
present, declared it an exact reproduc-
ton of her husbands writing. We are
not here to tell how it was done. The
best way is to attend yourself and solve
the problem. The cabinet work by the
professor, to large degree, is equal to
that of the noted Davenport brothers.
Being firmly tied to chair by the
committee, and eventually stepping out
of the cabinet unfastened.
The entertainment given by the little
wooden images was life-like and worth
the money spent to see.
The mind reading by Mrs. Starr, we
can truly testify, is the best we have
ever witnessed and was equal to any
test placed upon her ability. She was
swift in her responses to inquiries re-
garding to articles touched, and star
tied large number of the audience
by the portrayal of numerous departed
and their appearance when last seen.
This interesting entertainment will
continue the remainder of the week
and, safe to say, 1t is we'll worth the
money spent to attend it.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19
Cnpid's Caper.
Cnpid's Caper.
Is Cupid good Archer?
Though oft his arrow Kisses;
And all his aims seem fairly true.
He's always making Mrs.


Jennie Beagles was divorced from
James s. Beagles at IL o'clock a. m.
Tuesday and at HOP marriage Ii
cense was issued to John Huffer and
Jennie Beagle.
$
Married on Sunday March 10 at 7:3O
at their home 1905 Berkly avenue, Cb:-
cago, by the Rev. Walter Delefield, Episs
copal clergyman, William s. Reeve, son
of Mr.. j. S. Reeve of this city, to Miss
Mable Clair Voris, youngest sister of
Miss Emma, who was one of Plymouth's
old school teachers. William is one of
Plymouth's native boys and now the
head of the w. S. Reeve Publishing Co.,
4lo Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill. May
happiness attend their combined voy
age.
Reliable information comes to us
in reference to the marriage of G. 4
Group and Miss May Tribby, at Fitz-
gerald, Ga, both formerly of this city.
The young couple have many friends
in this city who extend congratula-
tlOnS.
5
The following have licensed to we'd
Iaah Bliley and Mary Kyser.
Arthur Gordon aud Cora Rhodes.
VIM. Brown and Mealey Little.
Chas. M. Price and Myrta A. Bell.
Sellie w. Jones. and Hope FoxwOrthy.
| Bright NJ Foxworthy. and Florence NJ Ger
ard.
Jno. III uffer and Jennie Beagles.
| VIM. X. Klise and Mary Knapp.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19

Vivletta Whiteleather, after linger
ing illness, !died at Z o'clock Tuesday
at the home of her parents, four
miles north of this city. Miss White
leather was 20 years old the 18th OF
last August. The funeral services oc-
cur at the Stump church, three miles
northwest of Lapaz at 11:30 o'clock
Thursday morning and the remains
Will be inferred in Paramount cemetery.
The funeral possession will leave her
late home at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning.
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The Death Record.

Mrs. Mary Zimmerman, wife of John
Zimmerman, died of lung fever, at her
home six miles east of town, Sunday
afternoon. Mrs. Zimmerman was 49
years of age at the time of her death
She was buried at Maple Grove,
northeast of town, yesterday.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19
Only an Error.

The funeral of Joshua s. Swihart was
held at the u. b. church today at 1920,
and not at the M. +. chuIch "as some
'ignoramuses' would have you believe" "
The above quotation is taken from
the sheet that furnishes reliable news,
the editor of which is jumping On all
his journalistic opponents who some
times make mistakes.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19

M. &. Walls has been at work for the
past few days drilling out the cylinders
at the water works. He is getting
along rapidly, when taking into consid-
Grafton the particular work to be done
and will we understand complete the
job this week.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19

Reports reached Plymouth Sunday
evening, of the death of Barnett Adam
son, an old settler residing near Maxen-
kuckee who died with consumption last
Saturday. We have been unable to
learn the particulars of his sickness and
death.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19

Markie Harris, the crippled son of j.
Harris died Monday. He was
apparently in good health until about IL
o'clock when he was taken i'll with a
congestive chill, living only short
time. He was nearly 81 years of age,
and throughout his life has been a Grip
pie. He had very amiable nature and
a submissive disposition which won for
him the sympaty of all.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19

In immediate response to a telegram
announcing the death of the child of
Mrs. II. +. Beebe. his daughter, of Will
mette, ILL.,, DIR. Borton departed Mon
day afternoon for Chicago.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19

The death of Joshua Swihart was
not unexpected, although it had been
the hope of his many friends that he
would rally from the diseases that had
fastened their hold upon him. The in
direct cause of his death was a bad
cold contracted last fall. Mr.. Swihart
was respected by all who knew him,
and had just arrived at that time in life
when he was preparing to enjoy the
fruits of his labors, when death snapped
the slender cord and he was numbered
with the dead.
Joshua Sheldon Swihart was born in
Starke county, Ohio, Feb l, 1S45. AT
the age of 6 years he moved wit h his
parents to st. Joseph county, Indiana.
In 1862 he enlisted with the goth regi-
ment, Indiana Vol. Infantry and served
three years. Since the close of the war
he has been a resident of Marshall
county, Ind.
He was married Feb. 90, 1878, to Miss
OdIudTilc DifdI, Ills WlupW. IL IulS
union was born one child, Mary Gladdys
who still survives and mourns the loss
of tender, loving father.
After an illness of about six months
duration he passed to his reward, hav
ing received the assurance of the Holy
Spirit he died happy, March 14th, 1896
aged 81 years, month and Ii days. He
leaves many relatives and numero us
friends who will mourn the loss of al
honest, upright and loyal man, of d
kind husband and father and an oblig
ing friend and neighbor.
The funeral services were held at the
L. b. church, conducted by Rev. Johr
r. Appleman, assisted by Rev. ID. )
Jones, of Inwood, after which the re
mains were laid to rest in Oak Hill
cemetery, there to await the judgment
at the second coming of our Savior.
c. L. II.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19

Tuesday Il. NJ. Tanner received
the sorrowful information that his
sister at Wichita, Kansas, had died. Mr..
Tanner left that morning for Green
burg, Ind, where the funeral services
will be held
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19
For Sale.

A comfortable dwelling near the BIZ
cycle factory. Enquire of G. Bergman.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-19

The second of the series of lectures
was given Friday night at the hall. A
fair-sized audience was in attendance.
Hon. Chas. Reeve gave splendid lec-
ture on ethical Force" after which a
short discussion followed, some taking
exceptions to few points in the lec-
ture.
Miss Edna Yockey gave one of her
highly appreciated recitations, which
was very pathetically rendered.
~
w. Il. Hess gave very interesting
talk on the City of Jerusalem at the
Young Mems meeting Sunday after.
noon. The speaker was listened to with
the closest attention as he described the
various places within the walls Of the
Holy City.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-16
Though They Foresee Defeat They
Will Remain in the Conven=
ton to the End.
FREE COINAGE WILL BE INSISTED ON AND
NO COMPROMISE ACCEPTED.
Senator Teller Says Mckinley Cannot Carry
Single Silver State in the West on Plat
form That Declares for Gold.

as interpreted by Mr.. Teller, win be SUBJ
mitted by him. This, of course. will be-
voted down. A compromise will then be
offered in the shape of proposition to
coin the American product only.
This, too will meet the fate of the more
advanced proposition. 1t is not improba-
bic that third proposition promising fu-
ture legislation favorable to silver will be
submitted, the silver men not abandoning
hope until every offer has been rejected.
The fight will then be carried into the
convention. Possibly these same PROPOSE
tions may be submitted there; they GER
tainly will be if the chairman of the COM
vention will entertain the motion. If the
financial plank becomes a subject for
debate, as it is believed it will, Sena-
tor Teller, Senator Dubois, Congressman
Hartman and several other of the silver
leaders will make brief speeches outlining
their position and warning the convention
that any plank, however it may be
worded, other than free coinage declara-
tion will cause the defeat of the ticket in
every silver State in the West.
1t is understood that while Mr.. Teller's
speech will be earnest to the point of in
tense vehemence, he will not then and
there bolt the convention and leave under
the dramatic circumstances that have
sometimes been pictured.
His speech, however will represent the
views of every silver delegate to this con-
vention, and it is possible, even probable,
that the silver men will refrain from fur
ther participation in the business of the
convention.
The most prominent of the silver leaders
is tonight authority for the statement that
no convention or meeting separate from
the National Convention will be called on
behalf of the disappointed silver Republi-
cans. What may be done. however, in the
future, is still undetermined
The action of the convention in denying
the demands of the silver men will not be
permitted to go without official protest.
A declaration is to be prepared setting
forth the views of the silver men
and warning the country of the sure dis
aster to follow the adoption of the plat
form agreed upon the election of a Presi-
dent plegded to either gold standard or
the present order of things. The rough
draft OF this manifesto was the subject of
several conferences tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-16

The Ohio managers of Mr.. Mckinley
deny all knowledge of Governor Merriam's 8
plank, and say that it is but one of many
tentative propositions which have been
advanced and which must be referred to
the committee on resolutions.
They themselves have acquainted Gov
ernor Foraker with their wishes ana he
will be prepared to represent them when
the committee meets. 1t is an open
secret at Ohio headquarters that
they do not wish the word ''gold"
to appear so prominently in the platform
as has been suggested in some quarters.
They will agree to a declaration that the
money of the country shall be as sound as
gold, or some similar expression, but they
are ill-disposed to make the statement
broader.
There is manifest purpose on the part
of the anti-McKinley men to delay the
nominations as long as possible 1t is
Whispered about the Southern Hotel
at midnight that some of these
gentlemen entertain the hope that
by proIonging the contest better orpor-
tunity will be afforded of presenting
stronger front to the Mckinley forces.
One of Mr.. Platt's lieutenants
at midnight informed United Press
reporter that they would stubborn
ly oppose the formation of the committee
on resolutions until the committee on Gre
dentiaIs had made its report and it had
been acted upon by the convention.
Their contention is that until
the convention has taken cognizance
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-16

out an international agreement" he said,
simply means silver monometallism,
and the Republican party will never con-
sent to be a party to such a crime against
the financial and Industrial forces of the
country. The great business interests
of the country, to which it has always
been an answering friend looks conf
IDENTIFY to 1T now 20 take its stand un-
equivocaily for the maintenance of an
honest dollar, and it would be false to its
glorious record if it failed. in however so
slight degree, to fully meet these ex-
pectations-
"There can be no doubt, either, as to
how the masses of the Republican party
feel on this question. They feel that the
party is facing another great crisis iE its
history, and they are eager to see it and
face it with the same fearlessness with
which it has faced the many momentous
problems of the past. have no fears N.Y.
self, therefore, as to what the ST. Louis
convention will do, and believe its action
will meet with the Endorsement of the
great business interests of the country in
dependent of party affiliations.
"The convention will probably declare
for tariff which will afford the Govern
ment sufficient revenue to meet its ex-
penses as well as afford adequate protec-
ton to American industries. twill, also,
undoubtedly declare for reciprocity, which
was productive of such beneficent results
to the commercial and manufacturing in
terests of the country. On these lines,
think, the Republican party will march
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-16

UNITED PRESS HEADQUARTERS,
SOUTHERN HOTEL, ST. LOUIS, Mo-,
June 15.-There will be no dramatic exit
from the National Convention nor will
there be held any separate convention by
the free-silver Republicans. The Western
men foresee defeat and will accept 1t as
philosophically as possible, although not
without vigorous protests, both here and
at home.
No formal conference of that faction of
the party was held to-day, but Mr.. Teller,
wherever he has happened to be, has been
magnet that attracted every silver man
in st. Louis. The private talks he has had
with those who helieve with him have
convinced him that the silver element of
the party is in deadly earnest and will not
acce pit anything short of a clear-cut and
unequivocal declaration for the free and
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-16
was likelv 70 be nominated was written.

was likely to be nominated was written.
After it's publication he saw how easily
it could be misinterpreted, but it was then
too late to correct the error. The leading
members of the delegation discussed the
matter Informally after their conference
with MIR. Manley, and his explanation of
the incident was fully accepted by them.
To-day few if any of the delegation will
admit that Mr.. Manley was influenced by
improper motives, although there are not
wanting those who feel that in some way
Mr.. Manley should be disciplined. I"
These, however, are in the minority.
The majority believe that Mr.. Manley
has been sufficiently punished, and they
are not disposed to degrade him in the
eyes of his friends by asking his with
drawal from the National Committee, for
which place he was informally agreed
upon fortnight ago. The indications are
that the incident will be passed over with.
out action or further comment.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-16
.MAGUiRE COMING HOME.
The Judge Is Highly Pleased With the Posi-
hon of the Railroad Funding
UU

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 15.-Judge
Mcguire left tonight for San Francisco.
Speaking of the funding bill, he said it was
in the best possible position for which the
people of California could have hoped.
.sit is tied up in the House, with very
strong sentiment against it, and in the
Senate it is in a position where deter
mined filIbuster can certainly defeat it
during the short session.
at was beaten by persistent opposition
upon all possible grounds and by the pow
erful showing made by THE CALL and
other papers and of the universal senti-
ment against it on the Pacific Coast. Our
fight has been from the beginning against
taking any action in Congress on theques-
ton, holding that the present lawls suf-
ficent for foreclosure.
'The Huntington people have been very
anxious to nave us admit that some legis-
lation is necessary and upon this admis-
sion to go before Congress and try conclu-
sions against their powerful and secret
influences. In my opinion the failure of
the funding bill to get consideration in the
first session makes its defeat certain SO far
as this Congress is concerned"
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-16
NEW NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Members Who VIII Serve for the
Next Four Years.

Members Who VIII Serve for the
Next Four Years.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, June 15.-The new Ma
tional Committee, as far as perfected to-
night, follows, the selection of the mem
bers having been deferred until tomorrow
or later:
Alabama, William Youngblood; Arkan-
sas, Powell Clayton; California, ]. D.
Spreckels; Connecticut, Samuel Fessen-
den; Delaware, Edward Addicks; Florida,
E. R. Cumby; Illinois, T. N. Jameson ;
indiana, W. T. Durbin; Iowa, A.
B. Cummings; Kansas, Cyrus Le-
land Jr.; Kentucky, j. w. Yerkes
Maine, Joseph Manley; Maryland, George
L. Wellington; Massachusetts,, George H.
Lyman; Michigan, George L. MaItz; Min
nesota, L. H. Hubbard Missouri, R. C..
Kerins; Nebraska, John NJ. Thurston
New Jersey, held for Hobart if
not nominated Vice-President; New
York, Fred S. Gibbs; North Carolina,
James E. Boyd; Ohio, Charles L. Kurtz
Oregon, George A. Steele; Pennsylvania,
Matthew S. Quay; Rhode Island, General
c. R. Brayton; South Dakota, A. B. Kit