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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Council Proceedings.

The council was called to order by
Mayor Jones Monday at late hour,
owing to the tardiness of several men,
bers in making their appearance. Coun-
Gilman Walls who is out of the city
was the only absent member.
No business of Importance was
brought up for consideration.
The favorable report of the bridge
examining committee relative to the
two new bridges in Plymouth was ac-
cepted and concured in.
The city treasurer was instructed to
collect mileage from the express COM
panies which carry merchandise through
Plymouth
Liberty Cross having secured from
the Novelty works the exclusive per-
mission to haul cinders, proposed to the
council that they pay him by the load
for spreading the same on our streets
Councilman Harris Immediately OBJ
jected stating that be was opposed tC
monopolies. The matter was deferred
until next meeting
Regarding the new Dunkard publish
ing house the council expressed its will
ingness to aid 1t in anything reasonable
so long as they could consistently do so
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
EDUCATORS MEET.
ANNUAL MEETING OF INDIANA
STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION


The educators of Indiana began ar
irving for their annual holiday meeting
at Indianapolis Monday. 1t is esti-
mated that 1900 or 1000 teachers or
persons who have some official connec-
tion with the schools of the state are
there.
The numerous meetings all center
around that of the State Teachers as
sociatioD, which meets for the forty
fifth time. Years ago the association
became so large that it was necessary
to divide the work before it among sec
tions. The meeting of the general
association is being held in Plymouth
church, and the first session was held
Monday night. f. NJ. Stalker, o:
Terre Haute, is the president of the
association, and j. r. Hart. of Leb-
anon, permanent secretary. The re-
cording secretary is Emma b. Shealy
of Delphi, and the treasurer, w. 5. AL
mond, of Delphi.
Monday evenings session was giver
up to the address of the retiring presi
dent, r. A Ogg, superintendent of the
Kokomo schools, and the inaugural ad-
dress of President Stalker
The general association was il
session Wednesday and Thursday
On Wednesday "The Needs of the
Schools of Indiana" was discussed
The leaders in the discussion will bs
Charles II. Williams, of Indianapolis
George A. Cardwill, of New Albany
Miss Frances Benedict, of Washington
Davies county; III. 5. Gilman, of Lima
b. X. Cramer, of Tippecanoe county
John w. Shuler, of Fountain county
Lee o Harris, of Hancock county; VII
II. Senour, of Franklin county, anC
Morley Caldwell, of Lebanon. Wednes
day afternoon the chief topic for dis
cussion will be Mature Work in the
Public Schools
Along with the meetings OF the gen
eral asSocl ,tion and its several sections
comes the annual gathering of Officials
who have to do with administering the
school system and Libraries.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
More Concerning the Suicide.

The cause of the suicide of Michael
Miner is still mystery. 1t is under
stood that Miner never threatened to
take his life. Recently, when taken
down with an attack of lagrippe he re-
marked that he would not fear to die,
because his wife would be taken care
of, at any rate; but this was the nearest
hint to any intention of self destruction,
if indeed he barbored the thought pre-
viOus to the actual moment of the deed.
That morning he arose and built the
fires for the first time in several weeks
He also worked diligently away until
he performed all the little duties around
the premises. The rope which he made
use of was taken from the bride of his
horse. He was careful to supply it
with strap and tie the animal as
securely as before. 1t is supposed that
his wife called to him while he was in
the very act of fastening the rope
around his neck. She saw Charles
Conner coming down the road with her
father, and cried, "Mike, here comes
father" He answered., Gall right" and
it was but minute later they found
his body dangling from the beam and
still warm with life. Michael Miner
was an excellent young man. His sad
death will be widely mourned.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Death of Mrs. Nancy Dial.

The news of the death of Mrs. Nancy
Dial created stir in Plymouth Tues.
day morning. She died at the home of
her sOn-in law, Rev. Martin. at Oxford
Ind, after an illness which lasted only
few days.
Mrs. Dial was one of the old residents
of Plymouth and was known and loved
by multitude. 1t was only after the
death of her husband, John Dial, sew
eral Gays ago, that she left our city to
liye with her daughter. Her son, Ed
Dial, went to Oxford Tuesday morning
The body was brought here for bur
lal, and the funeral occurred Thursday
at o'clock from the Methodist church
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
A Letter from j. Ii. Boss.

Manila, Philippine Islands, Nov. II -
Dear Brother Frank: Received your
letter this forenoon-the second one
from you since arrived on the island.
thought of attempting a description
of the city, but fear L will fail to give
you any idea OF the place whatever.
To begin with, the population is es-
timsted to be between 10000 and AGO.
600.
The principal street in Manila is
Escolts, on which are the large retail
establishments of the city, mostly in
the hands of Europeans. 1t is quite
narrow and only about third of mile
in length. AS may be imagined, during
the busy hours of the day and early in
the evening, quite struggle is neces-
sary to force oneself along the street,
where Americans, Spaniards, natives
and Chinese push and elbow through
the crowd. At IL o'clock, however, all
is quiet; the stores are closed, and the
storekeepers are all away sleeping the
siests-a universal and, in this hot
climate, a most salubriOus habit.
Rosario street, adjoining the Escolta
and running at right angles to it, is the
quarter occupied by the Chinese mer-
chants of the better class Some of
them are bright, intelligent fellows, but
the majority of the Chinese storekeep
ers are not desirable neighbors at close
quarters, and anyone going into their
stores, if such their dens can be called,
is fortunate if cold has mercifully
suspended the functions of his olfac
tory organs. The Chinese quarter is
an interesting one 10 visit, but the way
they live huddled together like ami
mails is constant menace to the health
of the city.
TOndO, the suburb beyond Blonde, is
the dwelling place of the poorer class OF
natives, as in this quarter the erection
of huts of "nipa" and bamboo IS per-
mitted. The ground is perfectly fiat
and, as there is no system OF drainage
all the filth from the houses accumu.
lates; the result is that when the dry
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Fields-Thompson Wedding.

Clyde Fields and Grace Thompson
were married at the brides home in
Bremen Wednesday. Both of the
contracting parties have wide circle of
acquaintances and many friends in this
and the adjoining counties. Mr.. Field !
spent large portion of his boyhoOd
days in Plymouth and attended the
Plymouth schools for several years.
Miss Thompson is one of the upper ten
and is an accomplished and refined
young lady. The best wishes of their
many friends go forth to the young
couple.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Telegraphers Doomed.

1t is claimed tnat the expert telegra-
pier is doomed. A printing telegraph
machine has been invented that will do
the work of six operators, and can be
run by boy or girl. The machine was
manufactured for SO 1t is said the
Western Union company will take the
machines in as fast as they can be
turned out, and will save $1,0OO,0O0 a
month when all its offices are equipped
with them.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
ANTI SALOON LEAGUE
ITS AIMS AND OBJECTS SET
FORTH IN DETAIL.
The Rev III. A. Tucker. Formerly Pastor
of the NJ. T.. Church Here, Writes I'm
der the Motto of the Organization. THE
saloon Must Co.

Mr.. Edlt0r:-Ple8Se allow me to make
some statements as to the object and
work of the above organization rhe
league has been in existence about five
years. It's object is to consolidate all
temperance sentiment into working
force. 1t allows no partisan politics
and is welcomed by all churches. All
temperance organizations combine Tn
der its flag for the purpose of having
one strong, united force. The motto of
the league is
THE SALOON MUST CO."
Any who favor the abolition of the
saloon are invited to membership. 1t
has already accomplished much good
anu has become well organized in TWEEN
ty states. But its work has just begun.
IN Ohio there are eighteen men giving
all their time to this work and in other
states there are similar forces at work
Its plan is to have a general superin-
tendent for America with an assistant,
and then superintendent for each
state. Also there will be arranged for
the employment of an attorney and de-
tective service in each state. Some
states have two lawyers giving all Their
time to this work. This is to enforce
the laws that are now in existence and
then prepare the way for better laws
Hence each locality, where law is viola
ted, in any state, will have back of the
effort to enforce law the league of the
of the organization. There is strength
in unity. Then the work of the league
is not to be spasmodic, but as perma-
nent as the churches, on which it relies
for its greatest aid and strength. One
important work will be legislative. This
work has shown great strength in some
states and especially in Ohio. In order
to defeat bill that was presented by
the league to the legislature the liquor
league of Ohio submitted to being taxed
million dollars annually; in this way
they were able to uyenOugh Legislators
to secure narrow majority against the
temperance bill.
The above gives just faint outline
of the American anti-soloon league
More will be heard of it in its general
work in the future. Its one object is
to get rid of the saloon. The prosecu-
tion of druggists, gamblers, &C., is only
incident to the work, but not part OF
the real work.
REV. IL. a. TUCKER
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30

Christmas morning while walking
down the railroad track from Stillwell
in the direction of Plymouth, Elmer
Swoverland was struck by train and
instantly killed. Young Swoyerland
was well known around these parts and
was dashing, good nstured, and bright
young man. He is relation to Bay
mans in this city. Last fall he stayed
in Plymouth for several months and
was known then as Elmer Samuels.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
An Official Joke.

William Gross, the pioneer merchant
made his initial trip to Elkhart Mon
day over the electric line. While on the
way over Fire Chief Snobarger tele-
phoned Capt. Braden of Elkhart police
to arrest an old gentleman answering
the description of Mr.. Gross and hold
him until further notice. The officer
entered into the split of the joke anC
made things interesting for the Goshen
ite.-GOshen Democrat.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
MOrtuary.

Mrs. Sylvia McHenry, daughter of
Herman Wilson, died at her fathers
home, on South Michigan street Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock. The funer-
al occurred last Wednesday at 1C
o'clock, and was conducted by Rev
Smith at the Methodist church. Inter
ment at Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. McHenry was well known here
having lived in Marshall county the
greater portion of her life.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
X. of T.. Election.

The n P.'s held an election of officer
last night with the following resul,
Z. CIV. +. Young
Y. C.-J. ID. Mccoy.
Prelste-Lee Kendall.
NJ A.-B. A. Sims.
L. G.-Bert Altman.
O.G-J. G. Vangilder.
M. of W.-R. L. Vangilder.
NJ. F.-Charles Mclaughlin.
NJ. Ed. +. Redd
Trustee. V. Vangilder.
Representative. K. Paul.
X. X. S.-Cal SwitZer.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30

volver, which was supposed to be in
safe keeping, and fired the weapon.
The ball entered the little tots head
and followed along the spinal column,
and is supposed to have caused instant
death. When the mother returned she
was met at the door by the boy, who
had dragged the lifeless body of his sis
ter with him
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Rumors of a Murder Confession.

Rumors are in circulation that Will
liam Strimback, in Jail at Laporte, for
robbery, will make confession which
will implicate fellow prisoner named
Alfred Stahrt, in the murder of man
at South Bend or Elkhart. Strimbsck
was interviewed and neither denied or
affirmed it, and sensational disclosures
may result.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
Shot His Sister

The six-year. old son of Andrew Kies
ter, near Columbia City, shot and killed
his two yesr.old sister. During the alb
sence of the parents the boy went to
the bureau drawer and secured q re-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30
A Happy and Prosperous
New Year

is our earnest and heartfelt wish to all who have
so generously contributed to the remarkable and
tremendous business of the year just coming to
a close. We say we thank you for In this
fact that you appreciate efforts and zeal to
make this first class, reliable, money making
store
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-30

The ice cutters have folded their
arms and are waiting for more severe
weather.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONvEN
lion.

The Republican State convention at
Augusta yesterday was large and en-
thusiastic gathering, spite of the facts
TINT it was a foregone conclusion who the
nominee whould be and there were no
sharp differences as to the sentiments TO
be expressed in regard to the important
questions of the day. There was much
regret at the inability of Senator Hale to
be present and preside, but the vacancy
was ably filled by Col. Stanley Plummer.
In accordance with long usage which
accords second term to . governor who
has filled the office with ability and
credit the Hon. Llewellyn Powers was
renominated by reclamation. He accepted
in speech full of patriotism and COM
mon sense
The resolutions adopted by the conyen.
tion are brief and pointed covering all the
important principles of the Republjcen
faith, and pointing with pride to "
administrations of President Mckinley
and Governor Powers. Very wisely nc
attempt was made to rneddle with ques.
tons that have not yet fairly arisen, con-
corning which the people have not yet
been thoroughly informed and in regard
to which they have not yet. therefore,
made up their minds. Indeed the plat.
form was as discreet in what it left out
as in what it put IN.
The speeches in the convention were all
good. moderate in tone and freer than
usual from the extravaganza of
laudation end denunciation that
is apt to disfgure oratory on such
occasions. In.short from beginning to end,
and in all that was said and done, the con.
vention was exceedingly creditable to the
delegates who took part in it and to the
Republican party which they repre-
scented.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29

petuosity of the troops in order to save
their lives. We feel certain that there
will be no unreasonable or unjustitiable
delay in attacking Santiago, but we doubt
if it is made tomorrow or the next day or
the day after. Indeed we cannot under
stand why achievements are being sent
to Gen. Shafter unless it is expected that
he will delay the attack until they arrive.
After he had taken the place reinforce
ments would not be needed, and it can
hardly be presumed that they are being
seDd with the sole idea of covering his
retreat in case he is defeated. Up to the
present time all his operations have been
simply with view of placing his army
in favorable positions for assault when the
time comes, with as little sacrifice of life
as possible. But for the over-enthusiasm
of some of the American troops this would
have been accomplished with the loss per-
haps of not single life. Impetuosity Is
an excellent trait in soldier, but the
commanding general who is responsible
for the result of the campaign and for It's
cost must ses to it impetuosity is not
permitted to hurl soldiers against obsta-
Giles impossible to be overcome by human
valor or obstacles that might be cleared
away by means that did not involve sac
riiice of human lives.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29

The talk of the Spanish naval authori-
ties about organizing a third squadron is
the merest nonsense. All the fighting
ships that Spain has are either locked up
in the harbor of Santiago thu key of
which is held by Admiral Sampson. or at
Port Said, at the Mediterranean sentrance
of the Suez canal, waiting for permission
or, what would he more agreeable doubt
less to Admiral Camara and the minister
of marine, refusal. to pass through.
Spain might get together lot Of = mer-
chant vessels with few guns on board,
and call it a reserve squadron. but it
would be of no use whatever against
ironclads such as our government is pre-
pairing to send to her coast. If the Span
ish government lets the. Camara squadron
pass into the Pacific ocean it will be
guilty of the supreme folly Of exposing
all the coast towns of Spain to destruc-
ton or great damage from our fleet, with
out ship at hand that can intsrpose
even feeble resistance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
END OF TRADING STAMPS.
Business Prohibited by Law of Massachu-
setts-Dealers' Profit Have Been Re-
duced 10 to 33 Per Cent by the Business.
(Boston Sunday Globe.l

By the provisions of an act which Gov
ernor Wolcott signed on Thursday and
which has now become law, the issuing
of what is known as trading stamps and
coupons is prohibited. This interests eve-
ry dealer, large or small, throughout the
State, as there Is hardly town or COM
munity which has not been canvassed by
the trading stamp companies and dealers
induced to purchase these devices.
Retail merchants who were prevented
from taking the service of one company
because competitor had subscribed for
it, found a rival concern ready to issue
stamps to him, and the result was that
the advantage which local merchant
might have by issuing the green stamp
was lost as soon as his rival secured the
right to give away a red one. In this
way the system found hundreds of sub
scribers among retail dealers all over the
State.
The enactment of this law relieves deal
ers of the contracts which they have made
to take and issue trading stamps
The text is: "1he provision of chapter
a77 of the acts of the year 1884 shall ap-
ply to the giving Of any stamp coupon or
other device which entities the purchaser
to demand or receive from any person or
company other than the merchant deal
ing in the goods purchased or the manu-
facturer thereof any other property than
that actually sold or exchanged, and also
to the delivery by any person or company
other than theg merchant dealing in the
goods purchased or the manufacturer
thereof, of any goods, wares or merchan-
disc upon the presentation of such stamp,
coupon or other DEVICE
There are five companies in the trading
stamp business, the Red trading stamp
company, the Green trading stamp COM
pany, the Lyons mercantile coupon COM
any, the Cash coupon trading company,
all of New York State, and the Merchants
supply company of Boston These COM
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29

The example set by the Deering city
council In voting to pave strip on
the accommodation of bicyclists might
well be emulated by other municipalities
The bioyolists are a numerous and an
huential part of the community, paying
a oonsiderablesportion of the taxes. and
there Is as much reason why their con-
venience should be consulted as that of
the owners and drivers of horses and
carriages, especially when as is generally
the case. it involves no additional ex.
pense.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29

Gen. Skaters army is very anxious to
be allowed to assault the defences of San
tiago, and there is considerable feeling
among the subordinate officers and were
because he will not give the word. This
does great credit to the army and at the
same time to Gen. Shafter Something
more devolyes upon the commanding gen.
eral than the mere capture of Santiago
1t is his duty, not merely to take it, but
take it in way that will involve the
least expenditure of American lives. If
by waiting few days.until his siege guns
are in position he can tolear his front Of
some of the most serious obstacles which
the American troops would have to con-
front, he would not be justitie in order
ing an Immediate assault even though
it would be practically certain of
success. Gen. Shafter appreciates this
and is wisely holding in check the i'm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-29
LOWELL ON THE SPANlARDS.
They Reminded Him of Old Cambridge
Folk.

From the Boston Transcript
When James Russell Lowell was min
lister to Madrid he very naturally sent
home to his friends many comments on
life in Spain and on the Spanish people,
which are peculiarly interesting reading
volume OF 'sLetters to James Russell
Lowell" edited by Charles Eliot Norton !;
and below are given some sample ex-
tracts from this delightful chapter of Mr..
Lowell's experience. After the present
war is over there will be great interest
in all things Spanish, by natural law
of reaction. The American eagerness to
know will turn to Spain, ana we as a
people will realize how very little is
known here of the literature, art and GUS
toms of the country with which we are
now in dispute.
Mr.. Lowell says more than once that
the Spaniards remind him of people in
Old CAM bridge, which is an interesting
comparison to be made-of siInon-pure
Y aukeesi
"There is something Oriental in my
Q wn nature. says Mr.. Lowell IN letter
to Prof. Child, (which sympathizes with
this 'let.her-slide' temper of the hidalgos.
They go through all forms Of business as
they do of religion, without any reference
to the thing itself, just as they offer you
thelr house dating their notes to you
de O Casa and everything in it. But
they are very friendly and willing to be
helpful whore they can. They are unen-
terprising and Interchangeable. The latest
accounts of them are just like the earliest,
and they have firm faith in DR.. Ma
nana-he will cure everything, or if be
can't it doesn't signify. In short there
is flavor Of Old Cambridge about 'em,
as w. q. used to be when l was young
and the world worth having"
In letter to Howells, Lowell wrote !:
You can't imagine how far am away
from the world here-I mean the modern
world. Spain is as primitive in some
ways as the books of Noses and as ORR
possible falkland yet love the jades
for a. that They find themselves in the
midst of commercial age, poor devils
with as little knowledge of book keeping
as The Grand Turk. But there is some
thing fine in this ilnpenetrability of
theirs, and the grand way they wrap
themselves in their ragged capa of past
and find warmth in their pride. Their
indifference to legitimate profit is con-
tlnual comfort and they have no more
enterprise than an Old Cambridge man. !"
Elsewhere Lowell says the Spaniards
FANCY themselves always in the age of
Cnarles V, and the perfect gravity with
which they assume the airs of great
power is not without kind of pathetic
dignity. We all wink at the little shifts
OF dscayed gentleman, especially when
ne !, IS Don Quixote, as this one certainly