Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-22

the fancy that it will be a struggle OF
short duration and Of little destruction.
If war comes preparations for trying
times will be In order.
Mayor Johnson, Will not give up his
chair in the council chamber as presi-
ding officer unless the law is against
him. At the present time, the repub.
licans are of opinion that there will be
no vacancy to fill. There will be hot
time IN Plymouth after the Bird. of May.
From telegraph reports, Indiana will
he distinctly 'in it in case it is actual
shooting. The records of the Hoosier
soldiery is not exceeded in chivalrous
devotion to the Stars and Stripes, by
any other state in the Union, and the
authorities are consequently aware of
the value of such service.
Election commissioners kyser and
Selders, met at the office of City Clerk
Leonard, this afternoon, and made the
necessary arrangements for the placing
of the names on the tickets, of the can
dldates to be voted for, May Bird The
law regulates this matter, and in that
particular the law was complied with.
A paper is being circulated in Ply
mouth today, getting subscribers to aid
the plymouth cornet band, in getting
re organized. A number of business
mel have subscribed literally, but it
will require considerable more to put
the band on solid footing. The first
evening concert will be given May 18th.
Those who are contemplating going
to war will have ample time to make
their arrangements, and settle up their
little affairs before they are ordered to
the front. All debts. love affairs and
little troubles, can be adjusted satisfac-
torily, and when you return fresh from
the field of carnage, you will be receiv-
ed with open arms by all classes.
Ii it is to be actual war with Spain,
Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee, surely ought to
be rendered the command of the troops
that may be sent to Cuba to drive out
the Spaniards. This compliment sure
ly ought to be bestowed upon the gal
liant Virginian. He knows all about
the lay of the land, and would make
short work of the job intrusted to him.
The republicans did not nominate a
candidate for mayer for the short term,
as an opinion from Attorney General
ketcham positively states that the pres.
ent mayor will hold until next Septem-
Der. Should this prove to be the case
the selection of Mr.. Blain last night
Will not amount TO anything, as it will
take this time and trouble to Dust the
present incumbent.
The general store of Jerry FARRELL at
Tyner was robbed last night to the ex-
tent of SO worth of goods, consisting
OF knives cigars, clothing and other
articles. Just who the thieves are is
not known, but it is thought to be
local talent. Mr.. FARRELL came to Ply.
mouth this morning and notified the
officers. 1t is likely that the thieves
will be apprehended before many days
The Secretary of the State Board of
Charities was in Plymouth today, and
paid the county infrmary a visit
After a thorough inspection he inform
ed Supt. Kruger that he found the
Marshall County iDfimary one of the
best and healthiest institutions of the
kind that he had visited in the state.
This speaks we'll for Marshall County
and is also is a compliment to Supt.
Kruger.
The Republican and Democrat, are
calling each other liars now because
one claims to have printed more of the
presidents message than the other.
They will probably quarrel next week
as regards which prints the most IN
claimed letters at the post office. The
Independent printed the message with
In twenty four hours after it was given
to the country, and it hasn't boosted or
called any body liars either.
Before the house assemblies each day
there is placed on the speakers desk a
box-shaped tray of solid silver.
Promptly after the house adjourns it is
taken back again to the speakers room.
1t contains three small bottles, one of
red ink, one of black ink, and one for
sand, such as was used in early days for
drying ink, before the time of blotting
paper. The ink tray is part of the fur
niture of the speakers room and has
more than ordinary interest, for it was
used by Henry Clay when he occupied
the speakers chair.