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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
Neal,a Mileage Bill.

Mr.. Meals bill to require railroad COM
panies to keep on sale mileage books
good for 500 miles, to be sold at $40,
and to be good for use by any member
of the family of the purchaser, came
up for passage Tuesday in the house.
Mr.. Neal stated that this bill was not
objected to by any employe of railroads,
and he argued briefly for it, Mr.. Clark
worked hard to defeat it and argued at
come length against the bill, but it was
passed by SO ayes to 80 noes.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

A Washington dispatch to the In
dianaPolis News says: "The senate
has passed Representative Over
streets bill, protecting rights of pen
sioners. 1t now awaits the presi-
dents signature. The bill is OF
great Importance to soldiers. Under
its provisions the pension office car
not reduce, suspend or cancel a pen
son without first notifying the pen.
sioner, who shall have every oppor.
tunity to defend his rights. The
government must, in every case, pay
the expenses incurred in the hearing
In effect the bill creates a vested
right in pension"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

A well-to do farmer some five miles
northeast of this city was we'll near de-
prived Of his breakfast not long ago.
While he and his family were locked in
siumber, his cow got into their kitchen
and helped herself literally to the vari-
Gus edibles. Six loaves of bread were
devoured, besides good quantity of
corn meal and some other foods. Had
it not been for kind neighbor, who in
passing saw what was going on, the
farmer might not had enough left for
breakfast.
Harold NJ. Raymond, son of Rector
Raymond of Plymouth, who enlisted in
the marine corps last June, was in the
detail guarding the Cervera premises at
Portsmouth till their return to Spain,
and has been at marine barracks at Bos-
ton during the winter, now writes that
he. sails today on the U. S. 5. Yosemite
for Guam, the coallng citation of Uncle
Sam in the Lsdrone Islands. These
islands are eastward of the Philippines,
midway between the equator and the
Tropic of Cancer.
Last Wednesday James Dice and
Charles Richmond hauled from William
MIller's farm on the Turkey Creek road,
two water elm logs that measured $500
feet of lumber each and delivered the
same at the Mishler mill. The tree was
eight feet one way and seven feet the
other at the stump. The length of the
logs was 16 feet. Each log had to be
loaded upon two wagons, the total
weight being $4,000 pounds. About
1000 feet more of lumber was left on
the limbs.-South Bend Times.
Among the oldest brick buildings in
this city is that known as the Wheeler
block on the corner of Laporte and
Michigan streets. 1t wss commenced
thirty-seven years ago this spring. The
old Jail which stood on the court house
property was the first brick building
built in Plymouth. Next to this in age
came one erected by Norm Woodward
on the spot where the Lauer clothing
store now stands That building was
begun April 8, 1860, the day when the
first cannon was directed against Fort
Sumpter.
Ira ID. Buck, who is we'll known in
this city, has resigned his position as
cashier of the First National bank at
Marionette, Wis. The step was taken
in order that he might accept the vice
presidency and management of the
Peoria Loan and Trust company, OF
Peoria, Ill. He will assume his duties
about April lst. The Marionette pa
per, from which the above bit of news
was taken, devoted almost q column OF
encomium to him. His friends in
Plymouth wish to be among the mum.
Der who extend congratulations.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
Death of Danny Norton.

Denver Norton, familiarly called
Danny, died at the county house Tuesday
evening, having been bedfast for sew.
ersl months with dropsy. He was
born in this city some thirty-seven
yesrs ago and had lived here a number
of years during intervals. His voca-
tions in life were various. For years
he followed up the circuses and drove
wagons for Sells Brothers, Forepaugh,
John Robinson and others. He had a
good heart and numbered many friends
wherever he went. Before he died, it
10 understood, he became q confessed
christian.
The fu. al was held yesterday
Services we're conducted at the
county house and the body was
taken from there to its last resting
place in Oak Hill cemetery.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
3. & O. Time Card.
Arrival and departure of trains at Lapaz

: Arrival and departure of trains at Lapaz.
EAST BOUNDING. 16, $50 q. m;
No. IA, 942 p. m.
WEST BOUNDING. Is, ABS q. m;
No. IL, 2:56 p. m.
Quick time and elegant train service to sill
principal points east and south. For rates,
time tables, apply TO U. Nye, Agt. LapaZ jet.
Ind. or to b. U. Austin. General Passenger
Agt., Chicago, Ill.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
Lake Erie & Western R. R.
& Michigan City Division

Indianapolis q Michigan City Division
Time Card Number 44.-In effect December
1896.
NORTH BOUND TRAINS.
No. 20.-Due TO leave Plymouth at ii :56 q. IN
No. o. 6:i7 y. m
SOUTH BOUND TRAINS.
No. 2s.-Due to leave Plymouth at $50 g. IN
Nc. 29- 5:35 p m
No, 151-LOcal freight, lv. 1855 q. m
Nos 81 20 and % run daily except Sunday.
% makes direct connections at indianapolis
with Pennsylvania Co. Big Four and C. II. u
D.; also at Upton with main line trains tOf
all points east and west
JIM. DAUBENSPECK, Agent
PlymOutb. Ind
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
PIeuriisV

Pleurisy and pneumonia are fire.
quently developed, in a very short
space of time, from a common cold I;
and, if such an acute Inflammation of
the lungs is not promptly allayed,
the worst may happen. With the aid
of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, however,
you need not have any fear; for this
great remedy speedily subdues the
inflammation, eases the pain in
breathing and always effects a cure
in q wonderfully short time
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Save so percent by buying axle grease
in bulk at Forbes WIT
Mrs. Laviha Zumbaugh has been
quite sick at her home near Twin
Lakes.
Weis Hanes has moved from East
Plymouth to the city's limits In Wsst
Plymouth.
Remember | sell seed corn. Good
stock.
WIT FORBES SEED STORE.
Simon Snyder, who has been serious
ly sick for several months, is now con-
valescent.
Upton Schilt has accepted position
with the Headlight" company and will
begin work Immediately.
Tom Wheeler, who has been sick for
several weeks at the residence of John
Bender, is somewhat better.
A Michigan legislator has introduced
bill making it cost So per year to be a
drinking man in the Wolverine state.
Hon. Charles b. Stuart, very able
lawyer of Lafayette. and well known
here, Is dead from an attack of paraly-
els
Judge Capron Is on the sick list
During his absence E. e. Msrtindale ls
acting as specia judge in the Rochester
court.
Sap tanks, stock tanks, made of &c
gauge galvanized steel and guaranteed
against bursting and freezing. None
better made.
WIT FORBES.
Potatoes are retailing at 60 cents and
more per busheI, owing to the recent
freeze. That is q so per cent rise in
about a week.
Plymouth has now, more society Or
CARNATIONS, musical clubs, ETC., than
any other city of it's size in the state.
The number is still on the increase.
Last Monday J. w. Parks spoke to a
large audience at the Fulton County
Sunday school convention. His subject
YVES that of his recent European trip.
The majority of farmers say that
wheat has not been damaged materially
by the cold weather. Facts, however
can be told only when warm weather
appears.
Vincent West has sprained his knee
badly last week and has been confined
to the house until today. Today he was
able to walk some with the aid OF
clutches.
The pension examining board met to-
day and examined the following appli
canis: Biddle ii. Harrison, of Argos
John Smith, of Bruce Lake; Peter Wal
ley, of Plymouth, j. Barnhart, of Tioss
Two young fellows have been arrest
ed for attempting to wreck q train or
the Grand Trunk road, near Valparaiso
by laying rail across the track. One
of the parties il feeble minded and
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Gen. Miles is trying to get out of
a tight place by laying the most of
his troubles on the newspapers. He
says he was misquoted by the inter
viewers. 1t would have been better
for the general had he not been
quite so fresh around the reporters.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
From Thursdays Daily.

Buy your garden seeds in bulk and
save money. FORBES. WIT
Robert |. Reeve is confined to the
house with a bad case of catarrhal
fever.
The market reports show a slight ad-
vancement in the price of cattle, sheep,
and hogs.
Father A. L. Moench, of Valparaiso,
was In the city today visiting members
of his former flock
David Bowler, of Knox, has moved
his family to this city and taken up his
residence on the South Side.
The Mozart Musical club are prepar-
ing a grand concert to be given within
the next two or three months.
DR.. Wilson conducted Mrs. VIM.
Walburn this morning where she will
consult DIR. Sem for medical treatment.
Farmers say that the wheat fields
have been full of water. The ground is
frozen underneath 80 that the water is
bound to accumulate on the surface.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Episco-
pal church held forth at the Childrens'
home north of town today. 1t was an
occasion of pleasure as we'll as one of
profit to the church.
Mrs. DIR. Knott entertained the East
ern Star ladies at her home yesterday
afternoon. Refreshments were served.
1t was delightful occasion and one
which will be remembered.
MIR. A. M. Wall, wife and SOD, j. w.
Wall, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, are
stopping at Mr.. Leonard's 2l0 Walnut
street. Mr.. Wall is general agent of the
State Medical Institute of Michigan.
The funeral of Dsnfred Norton was
preached at the County house this after
noon by Rev. VIM. Nichols. The latter
read from Luke and rehearsed the story
of the prodical son, which Danfred had
dwelt upon with child-like earnestness
shortly before his death
X Rev. G. E. Weiss will be installed as
pastor of the German Evangelical
church next Sunday by Rev. Phi
Werheim of South Bend. At the same
time the newly elected officers of the
church, Messrs John Birkhold, Jacob
Haag and F. Ii. Kuhn, will be installed
The property of J. r. LOseY was
suctioned off this morning with the
following result: Mrs. j. K. LOsey
bought their residence property on Cen
ter street for $2,l3750. Walter Cook of
South Dakota bought the farm for
$l,S53.52. A Chicago firm bought the
stock of boots and shoes for $1,57300.
John Suseland bought the jewellery for
$4l450. DIR. Reynolds purchased the
fair stock for 1856.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew j. Metsker
who have been visiting at Altoona and
Msrtinsburg, Pennsylvania, for the past
four weeks, arrived in Plymouth last
evening on their homeward journey
and will visit with their son G. w.
Metsker and family until tomorrow
when they will continue their journey
to their home at Delphi. Indiana. This
is by far the most extended visit they
have taken since their marriage thirty
years ago They speak highly of the
hospitality of every body in the old
Keystone state.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

1t seems that the twenty millions
this country is to pay Spain for the
Philippines does not include the de-
livery of the goods. 1t just now
seems as though we had purchased
a hornets nest.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

When persons are frozen to death
in four southern states on the same
day-one of the reports being from
ter of 1899 is marked as one long to
be remembered.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Paris is to have an international
beauty show next month, and two
New York women have already
entered the contest. Think of the
cinch Plymouth would have!
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
VANDALIA LINE

TIME TABLE,
In effect Sept. 19.-Trains leave Plymouth as
follows:
FOR THE NORTH.
No. Il Daily except Sunday. 7:s4 q. IN. for
st. Joseph.
No. 6 Daily except Sunday. i2:0S noon for ST.
Joseph
No s Daily except Sunday. 1911 p. m. for
South Bend
FOR THE SOUTH.
No, p. Excep Sunday, 5:ss m. for TerreHsute
No. 8, -" l2:43 p. m "
No. 10. 1888 p. IN. for Loganspor
For complete Time Card, giving all trains and
stations. and for full Information IS to rates
through cars, ETC.. address
I. A. DOWNS, Agent.
Plymouth. Ind
at. Louis No
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Marion may secure the depart
ment encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic in 1900.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24
Cures PIeurisy and Pneumonia.
In Memory of Rev. baltimore.

memory OF Kew. baltimore.
At special meeting of Miles II.
Tibbetts Post held Wednesday eve
ming to take action In reference to the
death of Comrade w q. baltimore the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
WAEREAs: Miles II. Tibbitts Post
No. 260 Dept. of Indiana G.. A. r., has
learned with sincere sorrow of the death
of Comrade Capt. w. o. baltimore at
Evanston, ILL.,, Feb. IL, 1899, who was a
member of this Post from the 18th day
of Sept. 1888 until the Goth day Of Dec
1897 when he was transferred to the q.
A. r. Post at Crown Point, Ind, where
he had located. COmrade baltimore was
an able and patriotic officer In the L. ).
army for over eleven years, an upright
citizen, an able minister of the gospel,
and, while member of this Post, was
regular in attendance and one of tie
lest and most entertaining of speakers
in the pOst-room and campfire. always
taking a great interest in all patriot c
movements and everything pertaining
to Grand Army affairs. The life of cur
beloved comrade is ended, his noble
work is done Therefore be it
Resolved. That in the death of Com
rade Walter o. baltimore We each feel
sense of personal loss, and the loss
of a comrade whom our Post always
delighted to honor.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of this Post,
and a copy thereof be transmitted to
each of the two daughters of the de-
ceased.
f. X. BARNHILL,
A. JOHNSON, Com.
L. TANNER,
A good attendance of Post members
and citizens were present. After the
official action Commander w. Kelly
stated that the meeting was opened to
all who desired to speak on the life and
character of Comrade baltimore, as d
citizen, soldier and preacher of the gos-
pei The following comrades spoke of
his mem bership in the Post and in the
most feeling manner referred to the
great benefit he had been to all its mem
bers in presenting high moral stand
ard for all: Comrades Amaes Johnson,
w. Kelly, ID. l.. Dickinson, l.. Tanner,
Ezra Barnhill, f. M. Burkett. W. b.
Hess, B. G. Southworth, Emanuel
Price and Alexander Lap erre of South
Bend.
Rev. 0. S. Thornberry of the Presby-
terrain church referred to his ability as
member of Logansport Presbytery, OF
which Mr.. baltimore was secretary
many years, and of bis eloQuence as q
pulpit orator.
Rev. Mr.. Smith of the Methodist
church had had but short acquaintance
with the deceased, but was impressed
with his sincerity of purpose.
II. G. Thayer and James A. Gilmore
said that when the news of his death
flashed over the wires to our people it
cast feeling of gloom and sadness
over the entire community. His kind
ness of heart, and the love he bore for
the people of Plymouth were referred
to as well as his constant endeavor for
the betterment of all who came within
bis influence. Special notice was made
of his great labor for the upbuiiding of
his church here and the love of the pee
pie for him. All present took great in
terest in the meeting
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

Orders have been issued for the
muster out of the army of all volun-
teer regiments.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

l.. F. LOREE, z. A. FORD,
General Manager, Gsnsrsl Passscsr Asat
n-20-9S-F PITTSBURGH, PENN'A.
For time cards. re- ties OF fare, through tickcts.
baggage checks, and further information
garding the running of trains, apply to any
Agent oft the Pennsylvania Lines.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-24

The Altar Guild meets Monday with
Miss Mary Fisher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12

English civil servant, just out. and a. pa
tron of the warden. The latter, when he
say who stopped him, strove to sit erect
and prefer a salutation, but the effort only
unsettled his balance and let him tumble
sprawlingly in the roadway He looked up
in an almost sober spasm of shame, and by
starlight saw duskily the gentlemanly face
of the magistrate looking down upon him
with deepest disgust.
Again, Mr.. De Jough?" the high official
said, coldly. -"In spite of warningsi This
is too bad. 1t is impossible that this can
go on
De Jough staggered to his feet sullenly.
do as you like,'' he cried, sulkily. 81
can't stop it. I've been warden of the Jail
for years, and no man can say l have not
done my duty
81 grant it," the magistrate answered.
almost gently. II grant it-but this can
not go on, you know.
Its got to go on. 1t can't be stopped.
Do you think 1 haven't tried to stop it
myself?"
The poor wretch thrust his face fiercely
in front of the others. The magistrate
drew back with a shudder from that hor
rfed breath. Then he said, firmly:
Il am sorry for you. but it can't go on.
You are under arrest
De Jough gasped. in sudden sobriety. Ar
rest? Inquiry? Dismissal meant ruin. The
official stepped forward in the night. SIX
, pence was standing, vacantly grinning at
the horses head, understanding nothing of
what was said. In his hand he carried
knobkerry. which the warden, as a de-
Tense. always allowed him on their night
expeditions. De Jough snatched it, a heavy
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A Mosquito-Proof Robe.
m the New Orleans Times Democrat.

FROM the New Orleans Times Democrat.
While l was over in Montgomery the
other day., said a drummer. Il saw a most
ingenious continuance put TO very practical
use. had repaired to the sidewalk in front
of the hotel after supper, but found the
usual curbstone chairs almost untenabIe on
accou Mt of the ferocious. man-eating mos
quitoes. Everybody was slapping, myself
cool-looking gentleman wearing a linen suit
and straw hat with wide. stiff brim. He
took off the hat and reached into the crown
and extracted a mosquito net made on the
principle of very ample Mother Hubbard
wrapper without sleeves. 1t was attached
at the top to :. steel hoop about the diam
eter of the hat. He slipped this hoop over
the crown and the netting fell down all
around, like a small balloon. All he had
then to do was to insert himself al the bot
tom and put the hat on his head. The broad
brim kept the bar away from his face, and
as ne took chair and gathered the bot
tom fullness around his legs / noticed that
he wore pair OF bicycle guards on his
trousers. In other words, he was armed
cap-a-pie, and when he calmly lit cigar
cite and crossed his hands on his abdomen
was lost in admire ton He told me he
had been using the device for a couple of
held 1t securely inside his hat when not in
service, and as the whole thing weighed
only a few ounces II was no trouble TO
carry. On the railway train, out driving
and loafng around hotels and depots he
declared. IL was worth its weight In dia-
monds. 1 asked him whether he wasn't
afraid of setting himself on fire. and he ex-
planned that the netting was non-inflamma-
Bile. As understood him, il has been treat
ed with some sort OF a solution of potash
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headed club, studded with nails. The mag
istrate slowly walked away. De Jcugh took
quick step after him, and the club crash
ed into the officials skull. De Jough drop
ped the stick as the fell, and stood,
still shaking with pass-on, staring at the
body. Then the frenzy passed, but the
trembling continued, the chill of awful dis
may. He lurched to the roadside and sat
down on dead anthiil. The night was
quite still The late, round, big African
m DON was slowly rising above the Jail walls
on the kopje. more than a mile away. The
lonely trek was SoundleSs of the feet of
passengers, the low of wagon oxen. the
lash-SnaD of the driver. In that lonely will
derness there was no traffic. The Kaffir
still held the horse, still stared vacantly,
his drunken grin not yet dead on his lips
De Jough looked up and met his servants
eyes. He motioned to him, and called faint
iy for drink. SiXpence went to the sad
dlebags and brought a bottle, and his mas
ter drank greedily. Then his gaze was di-
verified to the body in the path, and he was
conscious of thankfulness that it had fall
en- face downward, that the eyes were
hidden. He spoke in "taal'' to Sixpence.
Isis he dead?'
The kafiir slipped the horses rein into
his masters hand, went to the body and
felt of it, and stirred it with his foot as he
might have done that of a horse-not from
contempt, not from hate, but because
dead thing is a dead thing to Kafir, and
little more.
''Ba-as," he said, in broken English Him
very dead"
the trembling ceased. He was far from
being a stranger to death by violence, and
soon he was able to collect his wits and
think, his face buried in his hands. But
the face OF SiXpence underwent a change
as he resumed charge of the horse and
looked down upon the warden. The black
mans slowly acquired ideas of right and
of wrong, of the superiority of all white
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An Ohio Sportsman.

From the New York Press.
There lives in the vicinity of Columbus.
Ohio, a rich farmer who is SO contrary that
he coppers whatever his neighbors may DO.
Recently they got together and agreed that
their lands must be posted if they expect
ed to have quail or a squirrel, 'possum
or coon left in the county. Accordingly
1t was done. Signs painted in CORY letters
suddenly stared the sportsman in the face,
and guns and fishing tackle dropped thirty
points in the market. Our contrary friend
decided that he would not post his land,
and. in direct opposition to his neighbor.
set up score of these signs about his 5000
acres OF rich bottom on the banks OF the
Olentangy:
Shoot and Fish all You Please on this
Land,
And When the Horn Blows Come to
Dinner.
He is the most popular man in the coln-
ty, and the hunters and fishermen have Of
fered him any office that may be at the
present or future disposal of the electorate.