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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
Stories of Prfyatiou

Two cases of restitution have been re-
ported from Fort Reno, Nd. Kate Ware a
colored woman, with family of five small
children, is reported to be entirely without
food or fuel and in urgent need of COM
Portable clothing.
The other case is that of a colored Wo-
man named Parker, a widow with a large
family of small children.
Mr.. F. c. Magruder of Tenleytown re-
ported the cases to those in charge of The
Star pound party, and he was given large
basket of food, which he volunteered to de-
liver at the homes of the parties.
Letter Carriers in Relief Work.
An order which explains itself, concern
ing the distribution of relief funds, was is
sued this morning by the superint endent of
deliveries at the city post Office as follows:
We have collected small amount of
money among the employees of this office,
which it is thought may be dispensed with
mora benefit through our own medium than
by donating 1t through any of the public
channels of reaching the poor and needy
1 have therefore to request the carriers to
notify me of cases of restitution which
have come to their knowledge and which
require immediate relief; also of the char
acter of relief most desired by the needy
parties. If any such cases are not-k known
and the carriers can learn of any without
consuming time belonging to the office, 1
would be very glad to have them do so''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
WEALTH.

Frank Carpenter writes of the opportuni-
ties for American capital and enterprise
in one of the most interesting countries
of South America.
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first came into the pound party room she
stated that she had not tasted food for
many hours and that she was weak
that she could hardly reach The Star build
ing. One of the kind-hearted managers
asked her If sh, would have something to
eat before leaving the building. All she
would take was piece of bread and a
cup of coffee, which was sent out for OF
course, her basket was filled to take home.
The big-hearted people of Washington
continued to send contributions to The
more cases to supply. In this they were
not incorrect and the funds will be ap-
propriately used.
The small quantity of goods which re-
manned in The Star office Up to noon had
been provided for in expeditions which
were to go out during the afternoon to
points which could not be supplied during
the morning.
Child in the Streets.
The Rev. d. E. Wiseman, the colored
minister who has aided materially in the
distribution of the pound party supplies,
this morning on his way into the homes
of the suffering poor found a small colored
boy who had slept in the streets all night.
He gave the lad something to eat and put
a pair of shoes upon his feet The boy
was taken to the Childrens Hospital and
left there for treatment. He was not only
nearly frozen from his exposure during
the night but his body was full of sores
inflicted by his brutal father, who ill-treat-
ed him to the point of kicking him a
hot stove. He will be turned over to the
board of childran's guardians
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Mr.. Kerr, 80 loaves of bread; Mrs. Nc
Gowan, % loaves of bread; Mrs. Guggen-
helm, 20 loaves of bread; Mr.. A NJ Baer,
100 loaves of bread; Hennie King, 20 loaves
of bread
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Associated Charities,

Other receipts for charity are as follows:
Received by Jno. Joy Edison, treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-17
Pound Party Contributions.

The following additional cash contribu-
ms have been received by the managers
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Received by Beriah Wilkins, treasurer of
Cantral Relief Association:
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Gas lamps ell lighted by GAS pm: extia-
gushing begun at 5:Jv am. The lighting is
begun one hour before the time named.
finished II GIL N, - -
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Another case equally touching was that
Of widow with two children and an aged
mother to supply with food. She has been
living in one of the best portions of the
city, but some time ago lost her husband,
VINO had been well-to-do during his life
time, but had lived up to his income. She
was heavily yelled and told her story be-
Tween sobs, giving her name and address.
Sns, too, was well cared for. When she
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

and they should be willing to give aid
In accordance with that conviction.
No business man should get the idea
that the project will go anyway with
out his assistance or with bis half
hearted assistance. The project de-
mands the hearty cooperation of all
and they must not think In any case
that enthusiasm alone will suffice.
Mr.. Pollard, president of the tair as
sociation at Delphi, informs us that
their committee raised 200 in one
day. This is the second street fair at
Delphi and the merchants readily see
the benefits and are willing to pay for
them.
Everybody should be willing to push
this matter. We can have successful
fair, and we will have, if all will put
their shoulders to the wheels.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

Richard, son of MIR. and Mrs. Clay w.
Metsker, died at | :07 o'clock p. M. Tues
day, July III, lS99-aged 2 months and
Il days. His death came after an ill
ness of two weeks and four days, with
inflammation of the bowels. His little
life was brief, very orief-yet ample to
endear himself to loving parents.
What inspires greater foDdness than
the little praDks of babyp He had our
hearts in heslth-his painful snfferings
during his illness bound him all the
closer. 1t is hard to see death victor
over one we love-especially SO at the
morn of life. We yield because we
must, believing in Him who does for
the best. Little Richard, take with you
mothers fond embrace, a fathers
parting kiss, brothers and sisters
last goodbye. The angels will well
come you.
The remains were taken to Camden,
where funeral service was con-
Quoted at four o'clock Wednesday. In
terment in the Camden cemetery.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
Street Fair Project Shaping.

The matter of a free street fair for
Plymouth is taking shape and will no
doubt be strongly in evidence within
short time. The active cooperation
of hustling men is being proffersd. 1t
is confidently expected that the initia-
tive plans may be made either the lat
ter part of this week or the first of
next. The business interests will be
asked to stand back of the project with
their enthusiasm and loose purse
strings. If they want five days of con-
tinuous attractions which will fill the
city chock full during the fair week,
they must be liberal. They must know
that good things don't pour down on
them like shower bath, unless there is
fair remuneration for the benefits re-
ceived. Parties who paid $40, $15, 1926
and $35 for the Fourth of July celebra-
ton and found it good investment
may easily be convinced that, with the
city filed with visitors for solid week,
there 10 much more benefit to accrue,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

There appears to be general senti-
ment over the country that the wife
abuser needs more effective punish
ment than any that the law directs
shall be meted out 70 offenders and
that special decree shall be made in
his case.
Gov. Roosevelt. of New Y ork, who is
a man keenly alive to the sense of
justice advocates public tlogging for
willful wife-beater and he puts his state
ment in very pointed language Con-
siderable interest was aroused by the
governors opinions publicly expressed.
1t was discussed from society, SEN
timental and legal standpoint and al
though there was some opposition, in
strong will and strong sense who occu-
pies the executors chair of the great
state OF New York was perfectly right.
The chief of police of Chicago and
chiefs of other cities have advocated
the adoption of the whipping post as
the best means of punishment for this
crime of wife beating. So there appears
To be growing sentiment among of
ficers of the law and of those who make
laws, too, that some means should be
employed to punish men guilty of one
of the very worst crimes short of muir
der.
The whipping post was in vogue
everywhere in the early days of the re-
public, but as time progressed 1t was
abolished in all tie states except Della
ware, where it is still used The pill
lOry and the lash are means of punish
ment used on persons violating any Of
the criminal laws, but more particular
ly on the wife -bester and the proposi-
ton is before the Delaware legislature
to confine the whipping process to wife
| heaters alone.-South Bend Tribune.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
Tries to Keep City Back.

The Independent regrets very much
that the Democrat takes the view il
does on the street fair matter. just
why street fair will draw gamblers
prostitutes, pick pockets and dead
beats is a matter which we fail to un-
destand; such view is not at all com
plimentary to Plymouth's enterprising
business men. Does the Democrat think
for minute that men who have the in
terest of the city at heart, sufficient to
contribute their hard labor for the city e
good, would allow such lswlessness as
it suggests.
The Independent would be glad to
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
Knows of a Robbery.

William Frazier, a well known char
acter of South Bend, who is said to have
spent ODe-fOurth cf his life in Jail, is
again iii the tolls. This time he is
charged with knowing too much about
a robbery recently committed in Van
Buren county, Mich.
On Friday two Michigan officers were
in South Bend looking for stolen
property which they were told was Sc
creted near that city. 1t seems that
they got their tip from Frazier and they
secured his arrest. He was taken into
custody Monday. The robbery referred
to was committed some time ago. a
residence was entered and considerable
silverware taken. Sheriff Williams of
Van Buren, county came to South Bend
to take Frazier to Battle Creek.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
Warned Against Smallpox.

The State Board of Health Tuesday
Issued an address to the people of the
state appealing to them to prepare to
fight smallpox next winter. The board
believes that when cold weather comes
the disease will prevail in virulent form.
The disease is now prevalent in twenty
two counties. In its address the board
says:
"All that is necessary Is for everyone
who has not been successfully vacci-
mated within the last seven years to
be vaccinated again and revaccinated
until the physician pronounces protec-
ton assured. If this is done the whole
state may 60 calmly on in the usual
way and fear not"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
An Echo of Gosheu,s Rarhecue

The remnants of the barbecue at
Goshen lasted longer tn An anticipated.
Thursdays Times says. evidently all
of the roast OK was not eaten on the
Fourth. This morning loud odor
sssailed the nostrils of sensitive people
when passing the places where the
meat was served. There was later q
general shifting of the air by merchants
along Main street, and many inquiries
among them as to whether the gas
mains had sprung another leak or
strange pole-cat had wandered that
way. Several had put their heads to-
gether and q committee was appointed
to report the case to the health officer.
DIR. III. 0. Ststler visited the locality,
and after getting his smelling faculties
directed in the proper channel found
that the stencil arose from pieces of
the roasted OK thrown on the street. He
at once ordered the pavement cleaned"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

we're kept busy answering questions
and attending to the men who desired
to join the volunteers. Several men
were accepted and forwarded to Fort
Thomas.
Lieutenant Rowell received q letter
from Colonel Petit today asking that
he enlist any trumpeters and cooks that
he could find. He also asked that none
but the best men be accepted, and said
that he did not want any men with
bibulous tendencies, as had enough of
that sort. The men who applied for en-
istme Mt today were mostly young men
and from the country. They have been
waiting for this opportunity for several
months. Five men have started through
the state distributing advertising mat
ter, and Lieutenant Rowell expects to
follow them in a few days and gather
up what recruits are ready to enlist.
He will ask Colonel Petit to send him
one of his assistant surgeons to make
the examinations.
Many letters we're received from all
parts of the state, asking for informa-
tion in regard to the volunteer service.
The writers were advised to enlist as
soon as possible, as it is thought the
regiment will soon be full.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
Head Blown of.

One of the most appalling accidents
in years occurred at Elkhart Tuesday
when fly wheel five feet in diameter,
weighing 1900 pounds and revolving
$50 times a minute, at the Lane paper
mills burt, fragment decapitsting en-
gineer Frank Dunbaugh, 30 years old
The fragment which beheaded the
engineer weighed 200 pounds and went
through an S-lnch brick wall into the
boiler room, making q hole in the wall
four feet high and six feet wide.
Another fragment went through an
wall making hole atout the
same size. Another fragment was
thrown $50 feet striking on and going
through gravel roof. One fragment
which struck the unfortunate engineer
cut through 6-inch steam pipe, letting
the steam out, and it was a mercy that
the man was instantly killed or he
would have been literally cooked to
death.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
No. 81.

have our races continued and would do
Its share to encourage them, but the
management has announced that it has
discontinued the race meetings for
good. Because they did not meet with
success is no rersOn why street fair
will not pay. There is no comparison
In the projects. One takes the people
out of town and the other brings them
in. We hope that some one will coax
the Democrat TO join in this stroke of
enterprise instead of crying down en-
terprislng projects, which are solely for
the city's good.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

FINANCE committee report READ ana
accepted.
Matter of Blsin bridge was brought
up by Alderman Harris. A motion
was made to investigate the cost of
stone abutment for said bridge but
nothing definite was decided upon.
1t was moved and seconded that the
committee on fire department be
authorized to paint outside of doors of
the engine house.
Bids for the painting of Michigan
street bridge were read FOgel & Will
lisms, Ira Lower, Win Sponsler and G..
G.. Love submitted propositions. Win
Sponsler's bid was accepted, the work
to be Gone for S27.00
w. f. Leonard's resignation read and
accepted. The council then proceeded
to elect clerk to fill the vacancy. AL
derman Kuhn nominated Frank Boss.
Alderman Harris nominated Prosper
Ball. No more nominations, ballots
were prepared, the result being Frank
Boss was elected to the office, vote
standing, Boss 4; Ball 2.
Sam Parker, appearing for Mr.. Dal-
man, withdrew petition for lighting the
city.
NJ. w. Simons then asked for an i'm
mediate interview with the committee
on electric lights. VIM. Everly then
offered proposition for the lighting of
the city. 1t was moved and seconded
that the electric light committee con-
slider both propositions of VIM. Everly
and M. w. Simons and if necessary an
extra session of council be called to
make decision.
No further business, the meeting ad
iourned.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
KIinRer vigilant.

Nightwstchman Klinger and his as
sistants are making strenuous efforts to
clean out the bad element in Plymouth
Upon several occasions within the past
week they have raided houses which
were under strong suspicion. A num-
ber of women from neignboring towns
and one or two of local notoriety were
arrested and sent to Jail. 1t is the de-
sire of everyone that these efforts on
the part of the officers may result IN
general good.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

Tuesday Court Morris bought out
Carl Reynolds share in the Morris &
Reynolds livery barn. Since the part
nership was formed several years ago,
the business has steadily increased and
today it is one of the most flourishlng
in the entire county. Courtland MGR
ris is young man but is capable of
continuing the business. 1t is under
stood that Carl Reyn dds will buy aud
sell horses hereafter
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

Marion III. Ingrim, editor of the Dem
ocrat-J ournal, a weekly newspaper pub
lished at Winamac, owns bible that is
oyer 300 years old. Its quaint old style
of print makes it rare and valuable
relic of the sixteenth century. This
volume was published at Edinburgh,
Scotland, by Evan Taylor, printer to
the kings most excellent majesty, 1893. -
Names and dates recorded in the Bible
show that it has been in possession of
Mr.. Ingrlm and his ancestors since the
year 1701
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
He Robs Potato Patches.

An individual with an elastic con
science has been pilfering gardens,
fields and potato patches for miles
around, in the vicinity of Plymouth
Recently he has confined his depreds-
tions within this Immediate neighbor-
hood. Several nights ago he visited the
potato patches of John Hoy, Pete Zim
merman and others. On the same
night he stole bunch of bay from Wm.
Craig. The marks of wagon can be
traced more or less distinctly every
where he went. One might suppose al
most that gaag did the stealing and
rode from place to place in the wagon but
those who have been robbed assure us
that it Is one man. They have certain
evidence to corroborate such state
ment and expect TO bring the thief TO
the bar of justice before another month.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
A Fort WAYNE Sensation.

There was big sensation in society
circles at Ft. Wayne. when Mrs.
Nellie Fee applied for and was granted
divorce from her husband, Frank F.
Fee, one of the best known lumber deal
ers in Indiana. Mrs. Fee received the
divorce on the grounds of extreme
cruelty and abandonment, and was
given $4,000 alimony, the custody of
the four children and the home, valued
at $4,000.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

Electric Light Plant Might BE Elephant.
Ii a man rents farm for ten years
with the understanding that he is TO
give it up at the expiration of that
time, is it not likely that he will work
that farm for all there is in it? Is 1t
likely that he will eXpend much money
keeping up the fences, is he likely to
give the land the proper rest which the
owner of farm would do? No, he has
it for ten years and at the end of that
time it passes from him; his only inter
est is to bring from that farm all 1t is
capable of producing during bis term
of rental, no matter If it does require
another ten years to get it back into
proper condition after his lease has
expired? Would not this be expected
of firm who would in consideration
of ten year franchise, agree TO turn
an electric plant over to the city at the
end of ten years? Is it certain that the
repairs at the end of that time would
not be almost equivalent to the first
cost of new machinery Moreover, is
it not reasonable that at the end of ten
years there will be no demand for In
candescent lighting by electricity? If
so, would the plant be of valuep There
is such thing as being land poor
There is such thing as an electrified
e!pDhant on the shoulders of a munich
pality. The council should take these
big bargain propositions, when they
promise something for nothing, with the
proper amount of salts.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

Council meeting was called to order
by Mayor Jones at 7:30 p. m. Monday
with all the councilmen present. Quite
a number of citizens were present to
look after their various interests.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and accepted.
Various petitions were read and re-
ferred to the committees.
Petitions referred to city attorney at
previous meeting in regard to the re-
funding of taxes to Jerry Blsin and C..
Bergman were allowed. Also the petit
tion of Emenecker, who has paid city
taxes since 1896 on property not with
in the city limits, to refund money was
allowed.
Treasurers report for the month of
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

A novelty in church entertainments
is the "sox social" and il Is due in
Plymouth any day. No set admission
fee is charged, but such person requir-
ing admission is furnished a small silk
stocking or sock, in which he is required
to place twice as many pennies as are
called for by the size of his feet. If he
wears No. shoes he is required to pay
1S cents. 1t is not stipulated what will
be done in case it is suspected that any
one is found trying to cheat the COM
mittee.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14


Death.
Wednesday morning Frank Humrich-
ouser had narrow escape from death
He was driving across the Schroeder
crossing just north of town, when the
Vandalia train caught the rear portion
of his wagon and sent it into the air.
AT the same instant Mr.. Humrichouser
was forcibly elected and had it not been
for lucky procedure he might have
fallen back and been crushed to death.
The horses sprsng forward In fright
and he held fast to the lines; this, of
course. carried him forward and away
from the train. 1t was some time be-
fore he relaxed his hold. In the mean.
time he was badly bruised. Otherwise
he escaped without injury.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
Obituary.

Welcome Arthur Kaufman, youngest
sOn of Geo. Michael and Ada A.
Kaufman, born July IL, 1898, died July
IL, 1899. The funeral was held at 2
p. m, July IL, at the family residence
West Washington street, Plymouth,
Rev. w. w. Raymond officiating.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
MANY Volunteers.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 11.--There
WAS much activity at the recruiting Of
flee today. Lieutenant Rowell and his
force of recruiting sergeants and clerks