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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

A colored deacon says the Kansas
City Journal, was brought before a
church committee on charge of
having "played the lottery" He add
mitted his guilt and was asked to
make statement if there were any
extenuating circumstances. as the
brethren didn't wish to be hard on
him. Whereupon he informed them
that he was merely trying to get
money enough to paint the church.
Then he was asked to retire but pres
emily returned to hear the verdict,
which was. 'Guilty in a good cause"
That deacon missed his vocation. He
should have been statesman.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

A short time ago young man OF
Plymouth bought pair of socks con
tanning a note saying that the write 7
was an employe of the Kenosha, Wis,
Knitting works and wanted good hus-
band. She gave her name and request
ed the buyer, if an unmarried man, to
write with view of matrlmony. The
young man who found the note consid-
cred the matter in all it phases and de-
cided TO write. Awaiting the answer
with anxiety he was at last rewarded
with curt letter stating that the girl
was the mother of two children and had
been married four years and the letter
that he answered had been written ever
so long ago 1t was ''sock" dollager
and the Young man hunted for a solu-
ton. lie found it. The merchant of
whom he bought the socks doesn't ad-
yertise.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

The intentions of President Nc
Kinley in regard to Cuba, seems en-
couraging to the sympathizers of that
island. 1t is generally understood ,
that Senator Proctor's speech in the
senate reflects the conclusion of the
administration The Senator in des-
cribing the condition of the people of
Cuba, declared that it would not
change until peace comes; that au-
tonomy is hopeless and is realized to
be SO BY both Cubans and Spaniards
that B. is now too late for peace under
Spanish rule. If the President and
congress rise to the emergency, they
will declare that Cuba has asserted
and maintained her independence
and is not subject to foreign con
quest.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

The Madrid paper which says tina,
Spain could carry on guerrilla wal
against the United States for years,
as she did against Napoleon early in
the century, the St. Louis Democrat
thinks has strange ideas as to the con-
ditions which would confront Spain
in this case. After being driven out
of Cuda and Porto Rico as she would
within a few months of the opening
of hostilities the only chance she
would have of fighting would be up
on the water and with those islanps
gone her coal supply on this side OF
the Atlantic would be cut off. Span
ish ships which would 'Coal-up' in
Spain and then come over here TO
fight would never get home. The
poisoning of wells the stabbing in the
with poinards and other methods OF
assassination by which the Spaniards
fought the French invaders would
be rather difficult to repeat in war
on the ocean.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

A good many things have been said
of Senator Allen, of Nebraska, but
no one ever accused him of being a
plutocrat. He felt compelled to deny
even this allegation. Senator Rawllns
who was opposing the Alaska rail-
way bill, bill which he says has
been framed in the interest of spec
ulators and paper railroads, fired a
shot at Senators Carter and Allen by
saying that when the plutocratS and
the Populists amalsamated it was
time for the Senate to beware. This
led Senator Spooner to laughing y re
mark that Senator Allen ought tc
be sure that he was not classed with
the former. Senator Allen was speed.
ily on his feet 81 desire to protest,
said he amid some laughter, "thst
am not a plutocrat. | want it to &C
upon record that | do not consider
myself plutocrat. | bear probably
Justly, a good many burdens, some
of which l might rid myself of, but
this one is too big even for me,
cannot carry a burden of that kind.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

War will unquestionably affect
business benefcially-at least temp
orarily. 1t will take MAN. men out OF
the peaceful pursuits of life to serve
in the army. 1t will lessen the num-
Der of producers and increase the
number of non-producing consum-
ers .-Logansport Pharos. This is
certainly human impulse. Think OF
it! All the suffering and sacrifice OF
horrid war put up against the bus
mess benefits to those who are for
tunate enough to sing patriotic songs
on their own dung chill.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

The strained relations between the
President and Speaker Reed are be-
coming more apparent daily. The
trouble is attributed to the foreign
policy of the President which Speak
er Reed does not approve and old
members say that clash is liable to
take place at any time. If the Speak
or should revolt against the President
a beautiful fight will be the result,
for such factions will be guided by
the patronage and committee favors
that may be granted. 1t is we'll known
that Mr.. Reed expects to be speaker
of the next Houae if it has Repub-
lican majority and he believes he can
by the use of this prospective distrib-
ution of commlttee prizes give the
Administration hard and successful
fight. The friends of the Administers
ton are anxious for offices and thev
believe that it will be better to op.
pose the Speaker than the President,
for few Offices may insure re-elec-
ton whereas the promise of good
committee would carry no weight
with contestants.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

liz the event of war it will cost
$262 to fire an 8-inch rifle, $487 for
Io-inch, $8SS for a Iz-inch gun.
Several such shots in case of war
would no doubt make several holes
in the naval and mercantile marine
and send numerous Dons 10 the
Happy Hunting Grounds, but at the
same time leave terrible big hole
in the treasury of Uncle Sam.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

Congressman Steele's enemies
have persuaded Judge Dyer B. NC
Connell, of Logansport, to enter the
race for the Republican nomination
for congress in the Wabash district.
He is considered quite strong E,an,
and if his campaign is properly man
aged, may make good deal of trou-
BILE for Congressman Steele.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

1t has been some time since | have
had my say III print. In fact my nerves
were some what shaken up on account
of mistaken impressions that some Of
the local brethren In the political camps
acquired from my former contribution
| have come TO the conclusion that my
wit, satire, or whatever it may be is not
appreciated i'll Plymouth unless go to
another county for illustrations This
| refuse to DO. 1t l'm to be denied one
of my favorite indulgences, | positive
ly wont suffer myself to import imagery
not even to crafty long suffering
public.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

attention of the political parties to the
fact that party utilization is not to be
relied upon When it comes to city el-
ection. There are many voters who do
not consider politics when it comes to
selecting men to manage city affairs.
They want good conscientious men and
are willing to forego their political pref
erences to secure then. Thus it be-
hocves the political parties to select the
very best timber possible. DO not load
your ticket with Q single man who is
. drug on the market.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25
The Latest SwindIe.
A sailor with q meerschaum ?

A sailor with meerschaum pipe has
been taking in South Benz
The fellow claimed to be
an old jack tar who was broke and
needed $3.50 to take him to his ship al
Chicago. The pipe he exhibited he
claimed was worth $25, but the truth
was, it was worth only about 30 cents
and he had trunk full like 1t, all OF
which he disposed of at the GLOW" price
of $50. He is now on his way here
or to some other point, "to sell that
same pipe few hundred more times.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25


ap really amused when | hear the
various opinions of men who neverrun
a newspaper but who know exactly
how one ought to be conducted. if one
come an editor he usually imagines that
the public is entering upon an era of
enlightenment. All the pent up eccum-
ulations are let loose during the first
few months of his career, as an intel
lectual and advisory reservoir. At
| first he delves into philosophy and ex-
plains the transformation of souls; ne
poses as a statesman, solving questions
that have puzzled statesmen for years;
his old graduating speeches are brought
down from the shelves and are re-
| hashed; he realizes that there is a heavy
responsibility on his shoulders; he
knows that he is looked to by the whole
community as an educator and a pro
| found thinker. He writes essays until
the "wee' small hours and the next
day sees them in loaded BREWER; he gets
the first paper before the ink is dry; the
news columns have no attractions for
him; the editorial page is his comfort;
he reads and re-reads; he marvels at
the effect upon the community. Very
dignied he walks down to his Office
the next day; he expects every man he
| m, oato IN aopnrotnlufa him on his heavy
editorials but, alas, they seem to have
| forgotten or overlooked them. No con-
CALCULATIONS, no trophies, no boquets.
he enters his sanctum and to his deep
chagrin finds farmer with pumpkin
to trade in on subscription and who, by
the way, expresses himself as wonder
fully wrapped up in that story on the
inside page of the paper. This is the
unkindest cut of all. His editorials had
not been noticed but the patent pages
of the paper were of absorbing interest.
He excuses himself and asks the devil
to kick him. This is his first lesson. AS
ne grows older in experience he learns
that his heavy editorials are read by
himself the composition and very few
others. 1t begins to dawn upon him
that the great majority of people take
paper for the news there is In it. But
then he is better man for the lesson
be has learned even though that lesson
has caused his egotism TO "slip a cog
THE OLD MAN ABOUT Town.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

The treasurer of Steuben county
asks the county commissioners of that
county to bring suit against him foi
the purpose of asCertaining whether
or not he owes the county anything
Last summer the commissioners OF
Steuben county employed an expert
to examine the records and ia his re-
port, he alleged that the treasurer
had drawn more money from the
county than he was legally entitled
to receive. The expert made similar
reports concerning other officers but
up to date no suits have been brought
to test the question in court. Ne
desiring to stand in a false light be
fore the people the treasurer asks
to be sued.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

According to the Rev. Lowden'>
account of the effect of his prayer il
the Ripley county lynching case
there has been no sspplication fol-
divine guidance more effective since
the Mormons knelt in "prayer cir
Gle" at the mountain meadows anu
asked for information as to whether
they should murder the emigrant:
camped just below them.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

EMU. 5. Senator Martin, of X an
sas, has proposed Gen. Fitzhugf
Lee, consul general at Havana, as
the Democratic candidate for the
presidency in 1900. It's too early tc
nominate presidential candidates. bu
if Gen. Lee keeps on growing IL
popularity.A movement in his favor
when the proper time arrives, would
certainly assume formidable proper
tons. La his own state, Virginia
there is good deal of talk about
electing Gen. Lee to the serate.-
South Bend Times.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

Physicians of New Albany thi'
state must be little short on prac.
tice, at least they are giving gooG
deaf of attention to politics. No les:
than eight have entered the field
They are Drs. Lemon, Wolf, Easily
Frank, Wilcox, Erni, Starr anc
Perry. Two of them are candidates
for mayor, two for coroner and the
others for members of the city coun
-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

The trial of County Commissioners
Valley and Kinnison began III Goshen
yesterday morning and came to sudden
and sensational close within two hours.
The commissioners were indicted on
two charges grand larceny and bribery
The jury brought in verdict of acquit-
al on one of these and the prosecutin
attorney nolle pressed the other.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

The report of the court of inquiry in
to the manner of the destruction of the
good ship Maine, is now said to be in
Washington. Whom will the people be
permitted to come into possession of
it's contents.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

And still the work of preparation
for hostillties goes on. Every move
gives hope that the Cuban question
will be settled with a firm hand.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

The Mt Vernon Democrat has placed
the following ticket at the head OF the
editorial column: For President in 1900,
VIM. J. Bryan; for vice president, Fitz-
hugh Lee
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

Of course Uncle Sam does not
need those two additional ships to
dispose of the Spanish fleet, but
they may come handy for blockading
the Spanish coast.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25
COUNTY OFFICES.
FOR CLERK CIRCUIT COURT.

FOR CLERK CIRCUIT COURT.
EDWIN Ii. CORBIN will be q candi-
date for the nomination of Clerk OF
the Marshall County Circuit Court, sub
ject to the decision of the Democratic
County Convention, May 18th.
FRANK BROOKE is q candidate fol-
the nomination for the office of Clerk of
the Marshall Circuit Court subject to
the decision of the democratic county
convention.
Ely B. Miner, of North Township
will be candidate for the nomination
as Clerk of the Marshall County Circuit
Court, subject to the decision of the
Democratic County Convention May %
FOR SHERIFF
JOSEPH E. MARSHALL, the present
incumbent announces himself as can
didats for Q denomination to the office
of Sheriff of Marshall county subject to
the decision of the democratic nomina-
ting convention to be held May %.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

And this reminds NE that it is part
of the duty of a true citizen to want a
political job The positions require
good officials. y good citizen makes a
good Official; therefore, all good citizens
are eligible. The rights of all to seek
offices are equal. The man who asks
has chance to win. 1t may be a
chance of rabbit but then it's a
chance The man who does not ask
seldom has any chance at all.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

In consequence L am sure that the
boys who are troubled with that
itching sensation brought on by the
patriotic impulse to serve their country
in an official capacity, at a handsome
salary, need have no fear Of cOmmuni
eating with me. | have an abundance
OF advice but no money for campaign
disbursements.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25
THE Old MN ABOUT TOWN
HE HAS ADVICE FOR THE Poll
TICiAHS

Ofiice--Thc "Old Man Tells 81 the
First Experience of the NV Editor
Ills Egoti>m Gets blow Under the
Belt.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

Business promptly attended to in
state and Federal Courts. Office 2nd
floor brick building, south side of Caro-
street, Plymouth, Ind.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25

One of the first requirements of
successful politician is confidence il
himself. His next requirement is
sufficient amount Of courage OF thi
conviction to dominate the minds o
others. So boys if you are not salts fie'
go into training at once.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25
FOR CITY CLERK.

Please announce my name as g can
didste for City Clerk OF Plymouth sub
ject TO the decision Of the Democratic
primary. ALEX Z. THOMPSON.
Please announce my name as can
didate for city clerk, of Plymouth, sub
ject to the decision of the Democratic
nominating convention.
PROSPER A. BALL.
Please announce my name "a candi-
date for city clerk of Plymouth subject
co the decision of the democratic pri-
mary.
CHAS. X. NCLAUGHLIN
FOR CITY TREASURER.
desire to announce my name as a
candidate for city treasurer of Plym-
outh subject to the decision OF the
democratic primary to be held March
90. d.
JOHN n WILSON.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-03-25
FRIDAY MARCH % 1898.
Announcements.
CITY OFFICES.
FOR MARSHAL.

FOR MARSHAL.
Please announce my name as can
didate tor city Marshall of Plymouth
subject to the decision of the Democrat
ic nominating convention.
GODFREY SHEARER,
Please announce my name as can
didate for city Marshall of Plymouth
subject to the dicision of the Demo
cratic nominating convention.
THOMAS CLANCY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
THE ELECTION OF SENATOR'S.

The Stanton Spectator says that the
advocates Of the gold standard "con-
graduate each other that after the 18th
Of March next 10, United States Senate
will he Republican by a considerable ma
joriy, and that that majority cannot be
extinguished within six years, no matter
how much the majority of the people
may desire its extinction" Our contem-
porary then goes on TO show that In some
States. notably Nebraska. a Republican
senator will be chosen by the Legislature
in spite OF the fact that on the general
vote the Republicans are In the minority.
If our contemporary means to imply
that all advocates of the gold standard
are also advocates of the existing method
OF choosing senators in Congress, 1t is
in error. There is certainly one eXceD-
ton, and that is The Times. Generally
speaking. we fight shy of any changes in
the system of government as handed
down TO US by the fathers. 1t is as near
perfect as any human system can be, and
there was good reason in the beginning
az NAS 4hNtAtb VI NhN'FAi'S 'NA"'Nt" 80
Congress by the Legislatures OF the sew
erai States rather than 10y direct vote OF
The people But that system has been
SO outrageously abused that 1t should
long ago have been abolished. II not
only happens, as our contemporary points
out, that the minority party in given
State succeeds in eiccting United States
Senator because it chances to have con-
troll OF the Legislature. but 1T also nap
pens, as our contemporary well knows,
that even VIXEN the person elected Is =
member of the dominant party he rs not
by any means the choice Of a majority
af the members OF that party, but the
choice rather Of some clique or faction
or corporation, whose election is accom-
plished by the trickery or Jugglery of
practical politics.
We assure the Spectator that in any
thing that il may Go TO change that sys-
TEN. in its advocacy OF any plan. primary
election or what not. by which the people
q, large may give expression TO their
choice as between candidates for this
position. it will have the cordial support
OF The Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-25
THE NEGRO AS a NATIONALIST

In discussing the negro question several
days ago we pointed out that the negro
is a nationalist and that he always looks
10 the Federal government for aid in the
time OF his distress. The Philadelphia
Record follows UP what we said with
similar article and makes the same point
Perhaps the Southern negro will be more
Impressed by what Northern newspaper
says on the subject, and so for his bene-
lit we reproduce what the Record says.
We quote:
the negroes of the South look TO the
FEDERAL power for a redress of their
grievances. The Federal power emanci-
pated them and clothed them with the
rights OF equal citizenship; and the negro
has since failed to Comprehend any other
form Of allegiance except that which he
owes TO the Federal government lie
doesn't understand his State citizenship
ana the duties that appertain TO that con-
diton.
Had the negroes OF the South divided
on political issues, State and Federal. as
the whites were divided, according TO their
understanding of such issues. instead OF
blin1ly throwing their weight in favor of
been none of the race difficulties which
disturb the politics OF that section Of the
country But the negroes have never
fathOmed the nature Of the duties OF
citizenship AS a matter of gratitude they
have given their support, right or wrong.
10 the party TO which they believe they
owe their emancipation. The unfortunate
result has been that the color line has
been made tho line of division between
political parties. The result has been a
continuing misfortune for the people Of
both the North and the South.
Since this article appeared in the Record
We observe that the negroes OF Buffalo,
y. " have held a mass meeting to pro-
test against the treatment of their race
I'm some Of the Southern States, and the
usual resolutions were adopted appealing
to the administration ito interfere in
behalf OF the oppressed negroes OF North
and South Carolina: to right the wrongs
done their race in these two States; TO
punish those responsible for the recent
outrages. and to enact legislation neces-
sary 10 insure to the negro citizens OF
the South the rights 10 which they are
entitled under the Constitution of the
United States"
And 80 It goes. The negro still regards
himself as the ward Of the nation" and
State sovereignty is a subject which gives
him no concern except that because Of il
the government Is not permitted TO inter
fore and send troops into the States TO
regulate their internal affairs Fair
minded men at the North have long
since opened their eyes to the fact that
the negro was in no sense qualified in
the beginning to exercise the right Of
suffrage, and tha.. as class. he has not