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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
A Story of Anthony Hope.

When Mr. Anthony Hope Hawkins
visited America in 1897 he had to go
through much interviewing. On one
occasion about twenty reporters gath
cred around him in his managers Office
near Union Square, in New York. The
novelist, shy, reticent and almost bash
full, sat at the center table, while the
newsmen stood around him, and the
spokesman asked him all manner of
questions, first of all. of course, how he
liked America. AS Mr.. Hawkins had
only been in America four brief hours,
he was unable to express any opinion
of value upon the subject. Then came
in quick succession inquiries as to 9th.
err authors and their relative merits.
Probably the question which was the
hardest to answer was an important
one, propounded by a self-authOrized
interrogation. 1t was: Mr.. Hawkins,
what in your opinion is your greatest
work." 1T never has been written.
sir" was the reply of the Englishman.
And then deep silence fell upon the
grCup.-M. A. p.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
Small Coin in Great Demand.

There has been no relaxation of the
demand for fractional silver, and the
situation, according to treasury OIL
Gals. is likely 10 get worse rather
than better. All the uncurrent and de-
faced coins have now been coined up.
and the treasury is at the end OF its
resources. When Secretary Gage took
hold in March. 1897, he had SIG, 000.-
600 in subsidiary coin. That sum has
steadily declined. until now there is
less than $3000,00 in the possession
of the treasury. and this is scattered
over the country. The demand for
small coins continues from all sec
tions, and there has been found no au-
thOrity Of law to purchase bullion to
supply the demand. The secretary last
year suggested TO congress that he be
given authority to use the seignicra ee
for subsidiary coinage, but the only
response was TO direct the coinage of
all this seigniorage into silver dollars.
There will be scarcity of small
change until congress acts.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
Dog Expected IT.

A New York society dame, who is an
ardent upholder of the society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
swIs little fox terrier of which she
IL exceedingly fond. \ man who called
en- her the other day was aGmiring the
iog and asked its mistress how she,
with all her humane theories, could
have allowed the cruel dog fancier TO
ext off Snaps tail and ears to the
fashionable degree of brevity. The
dame drew herself up and replied with
some hauteuT: My dear sir, Snap
expected it, Every thoroughbred fox
terrier expects to have his tail and ears
shortened" And that humbled man
went away saying to himself: That's
the first time l ever thought of
noblesse oblige' as applying to fox
terriers. New York Tribune.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
Inoculate Against Texas Fever.

The Missouri State Agricultural sta
ton at Columbia has recently per-
fected a process of incubation against
the dreaded Texas fever which it is
believed Will open a large and profit
able market to the stockmen of MIS-
souri, ard other northern states. Hith-
ertO so to so per cent of all northern
cattle sent to the Texas fever districts
of the south have almost Immediately
kuccumbed to the dreaded disease. Out
OF more than 400 native cattle which
have been shipped from the expert
mental station less than per cent
have been lost from any cause. The
cattle to be treated are inoculated with
blood from an animal which has be-
como immune to the fever. For this
purpose steers from Texas are en-
ployed During the coming winter it
is expected that more than 1000 head
Will be treated at this station and
shipped to large Texas ranches.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
THE Great Ruby.~

McVicker's theater in Chicago is all
too small to hold the crowds that are
focking to see THE Great Ruby"
This wonderful play was produced
originally at the Drury Lane theater
in London where it scored an enor-
nous hit. 1t was brought to America
and presented by Augustin DAILY at
Days theater last season with all the
original London scenery, properties,
furnitures and mechanical effects. For
twenty-five weeks it crowded Days
theater at 81 a seat and now Mr.. Lift
brings the same production intact from
Days theater and offers it to Nc
Nicker'S theater patrons at 81. 1t is
the biggest show ever seen in Chicago
and has scored a most terrific hit. The
management of McVicker's offers TO
assist parties organizing TO go to Chi
cago to see "The Great Ruby in Sc
curing special reduced railroad rates.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
Her Real Charm.

\ Scotch farmer, says London An
swers, vino was a bachelor and a little
past his prime, finding his comforts in
life rather meager on account of his
INDECENT circumstances, decided that
the best thing he could do was to
marry certain middle-aged neighbor
of his who did not lack for money. He
went. woced and won, and his estate
soon took on an air of greater pros
perity Ore of the first purchases he
made with his wife's money was a
horse. When he brought it home he
called his wife cut TO see it, After
admiring the animal she said: "Weli.
Sandy. if it ha1na been for my silIer
it wadna haze been mere" Jenny
replied Sandy. IF it hadna been for yer
sillcr. ye waGna haze been here yer
sell"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
A POSER FOR MARKS MEN.
The Eccentric Flight of the Woodcock
Makes Him Almost Impossible to Hit


The peculiar habit of the woodcock
and his corkscrew flight make hin
probably Ine most difficult of winged
marks. In the daytime he remains al
ways in thickets, copses or cane-brakes.
He must have ground upon which to
sleep and and in winch to do his occa
siOnal daylight boring, and moist
ground generally means always dense
underground. Indeed, some of the
places most favored by the woOdcock
are so thickly overgrown that rabbit
finds difficulty in getting through. In
such places the hunter send in his
cocker spaniel, if he has one knowing
that the dog will flush the bird with
his shrill, constant barking. and trust
ing 10 luck to get a shot as the wood
cock clears the tops of the trees or
canes. Generally, however, man and
pointer may work their way through
almost anything that grows in shape
OF woods and entangling vines. and it
must be admitted that the difficulties
or 1t lend to the sport a peculiar faS-
cination that does not pertain TO any
other form Of American shooting. 1t
Is characteristic of the woodcock that
ne will not fly far horizontally when
disturbed. He does not see we'll even
in the shadow of the oaks and cy-
presses, and he fears that if he lets
himself out in a straight line he will
run into something. At night he sees
as we'll as an owl. His flight, conse-
quently. when he rises before the
heavy tread OF the pointers owner. or
before the yelp Of the spaniel, is con-
fined to spiral shoot straight upward
and drop 10 earth almost as perpen-
dicular. If not struck he will hit the
ground probably not more than fifteen
yeards from where he left it, In cane
Or other kinds of swamp he might as
well be hundred yards away, SO far
as any chance of shooting him is con-
cerned. The flight is nothing like so
fast as the buzzing dart of the quail
or the wide-swing ng zigzag of the
jacksHipe, but it is highly eccentric.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

Baltimore. Oct. 21.-Should the pres
ent rate Of increase in the net earnings
Of the Baltimore q Ohio railroad con-
tinue. almost the entire interest
charges and the rentals for the fiscal
year ending June 50, 1900, will have
been earned by Dec. 81, 1899. This
was foreshadowed today when the net
earnings for September were made
public. The estimated gross receipts
were s2.SO4. 293, the largest for one
month in the history of the company
and an increase Of S216,597 over Sep
TENDER. 1898. The net earnings for
September. 1899. were also a record
breaker, being 81 .O30, 1913, an increase
of S271.S04 over September. 1898. The
net earnings for the first three months
Of this fiscal year-July. August, and
September-aggrega S3,042,159, an
increase of s1,174.66S over the same
months in 1S9S.-J H. Maddy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
4 REMARKABLE SUCCESS.

That DIR. Franklin Miles is one of
the world ; most successful physicians
is proven by thousand testimonials
from well-known people. One patient
cured after failure of eleven Grand
Rapids physicians, others having been
given up by six, seven and ten Chicago
doctors, another after nine leading
physicians in New York City, Ihiladel-
phia and Chicago failed. Col. y. G..
Parker, EXTreaSurcr, OF South Caro-
lima. says: Il believe DR.. Miles to be
an attentive and very skillful physi-
sian" 1000 testimonials and refer
enceS sent free $50 worth of Treat
nent especially prepared for your ease
sent free. Address The Dr.. Franklin
Miles Association, Adams and State
St., Chicago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
To Los Angeles and Southern California

Every Friday night, at 1926 p. m,
through Tourist Car for Los Angeles
and Southern California, leaves the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way Union Passenger Station, Chicago,
via Omaha, Colorado Springs and Salt
Lake City, for all points in Colorado,
Utah, Nevada and California.
In addition to the regular Pullman
porter, each car is accompanied by an
intelligent, competent and courteous
courier" who will attend to the
wants OF passengers en- route. This is
an entirely new feature OF tourist car
service, and will be appreciated by
families or by ladies travelling alone
Particular attention is paid to the care
of children, who usually get weary on
long journey.
These tourist cars are sleeping cars
supplied with all the accessories neces-
sary to make the journey comfortable
and pleasant, and the berth rate leach
berth will accommodate two persons)
is only $500 from Chicago to Cali
fornia. Ask the nearest ticket agent
for tourist car folder, or address
Geo. II. Heafford, General Pass. and
Ticket Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

The total value of the new battleship
kearsage with all her stores, ammu-
milton, etc, on board ready for sea ia
placed at s5,OO0,0OO. The sum invested
in this single vessel would have repre-
sented the cost o. a small fleet early
in the century, for then 100000 was a
high price to pay for the construction
OF fast and powerful frigate, built of
wood and armed with twenty-four
Founders. The Kearsage displaces as
many tons as dozen frigates OF the
first decade Of this century.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

When two handsome. smooth-faced
smiling young bluejackets jumped into
a hanson for little spin, they set
tled back into the cushions with evi-
dent enjoy meut of sitting thus in the
stern sheets instead of laboring at the
oar The cabman let down the win
dows on both sides to give the boys
plenty of air. Then he mounted to hi:
seat. and away they went, rounding
the first corner they C; me to close
hauled on the starboard tack, and sail
ing down Broadway at forty knots an
hour
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
Judging Machines.

For registering the results Of foot
race the human eye and voice seem
sometimes painfully inadequate. Close
contests of this kind will doubtless
end more pleasantly when the new
Judging machine" described BY the
Golden Penny. comes into general Use.
The machine. which was invented by
an Australian, is designed to be placed
at the finish lire. and consists of q
light metal frame partitioned into two
or more divisions, each about four feet
wide. On the top of the frame stands
small cabinet containing numbered
divisions corresponding TO the num-
first man passes through his division
a shutter falls, disclosing his track
number The other numbers are i'm
mediately locked. except when the ma
chine is set for final heats In this
case a small cylinder is attached to
the machine, and hammer head
strikes a mark on the revolving cylin-
der as the men finish Thus the exact
positions of all the competitors can be
told to n nicely. The same inventor
has originated an automatic judging
machine for bicycle races. 1t consists
of fine, light metal strips placel in a
small trench about two inches wide,
which is sunk across the track at the
finish. During the last lap these strips,
which are coated with enamel. are
placed in position by means of a lever.
and the first wheel to cross receives
five marks. In crossing, however, it
displaces one of the strips, and the
next wheel. therefore. only receives
four marks, the third three. and SO on.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
Lost His Tools.

Mumbling Mike-"Kind lady, would
you please give me some sof' vittles d?
Since lost me teet' l can't git no more
work at me trade" Kind Lady-"Why.
certainly, you poor man. But what
was your trader" Mumbling Mike
"Bitin' holes in porous plasters, mum. .
Baltimore American.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
An Oyerworked Woman.

A woman died in Atchison few
years ago who had boarded every day
Of her married life, and who never got
out of bed before o'clock in the morn
ing. Still, her folks look reproachfully
at the bereaved husband and say that
Poor Susan was worked to death. =
Atchison Globe.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
All the News of the World is told

All the News of the World is told
every week in the columns of The
Great Round World Q50 Fifth Ave,
New York; with the exception of
crimes, scandals and sensations.
1t is weekly paper of forty pages,
which tells the story of current events
in simple, readable English. 1t is non
sectarian and non-partisan and deals
solely with facts-not opinions. 1t is
used regularly in many OF our best
schools and homes 1t enables both
old and young to keep abreast with
the times without being obliged tc
bring sensationalism into the house
hold.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

Small Willie. accompanied by his
father. was taking in the circus and
nenagerie. "Oh, papa" he exclaimed,
as they Stopped in front of the ele-
phant. look at the big cow with her
horns in her mouth eating hay with
her tail -
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

An unusual record was possessed by
Abraham Stingley, who died recently
in Rayenswood. Mo. az the age of 50
lie never borrowed a dollar, never paid
q cent OF interest, never took medi-
cine prescribed by a physician. and
never lost d tooth of his second natura
set
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

VOuSneSS, pains III OaCk
also had neuralgia in m.
my husband that some
thing must be done, for
/ was nearly frantic with
pain. Having read of
tn e wonderful cure S
Lydia E. Pinkham S Veg
etable Compound had
performed, determined
to try it. l have taken
it and am happy to say |
am cured. | recommel
to all my friends and l
tire of telling the benz
have derived from its rs
have you alone to than.
my recovery"
Mrs. ELLEN FLANA-
GAN, 1910 Mountain St,
Philadelphia, Pa, writes:
dear Mrs. PINKHAM
Three years ago | was
a sufferer from chronic
dyspepsia, was irritable
and cross, and can say
that after taking seven
bottles of Lydia E. Pink
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

tions invariably travels in a zigzag
course.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

The voice of the majority is no proof
of justice.-Schiller.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

Whenever we notice the public in
terest in a rich mans death we wonder
how much there would be if We were
to be suddenly struck down.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

The Home Magazine recalls q good
story which Dr. Newman Hall used to
tell on the lecture platform. An illit-
crate negro preacher said to his con-
gregation: My brethren, when de
fust man, Adam, was made, he was
made oh wet clay, and set up agin de
palings to dry" do you say" said
one of the congregation, dat Adam
was made OBJ wet clay?" Yes, sar. |
do" Who made the palings?" sit
down, sar,' said the preacher, stern
ly; such questions as dat would upset
any system OF theology"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
STORIES OF THE CLERGY.

A Baptist minister fishing near Cape
Cod catches strange fish, and asks
the skipper: What manner Of fish is
this, my good man? 1t has a curious
appearance" "Yaas. Only been
round here this year" What do You
call it?" 1--WE calls em Baptists. 8"
Why SOP cause they Spite 50
quick arter they come out OF the
water. "-Nacomb Bystander.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

Write for free sample o. Coats Headache
Capsules: cure n headac 1c in IL minu .eS: moth
ing in uriouS. II. II. Coat. Mason city, Ill.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

There is no fun in grumbling when
nobody pays any attention.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

owel
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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

How is the world using you, pas.
tor?' was asked of happy itinerate
Methodist preacher in Georgia. First
class, sir. first-class." Nothing to
complain of, eh?" Nothing at all sir
nothing at all. The festival for the
benefit Of the new organ came out only
$50 in debt; the fair for the new light
ning-rod was $40 behind, and the
watermelon party for the new bell was
$40 short, but the parsonage didn't
burn down until six weeks after the
pound party-praise the Lord
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

know that my life was saved by P.so's
Cure for Consumption.-John A. Miller,
Au Sable, Michigan, April 81, 1895.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

The man who can do good act and
then keep still about it is truly great.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
Goes Cough Eaisam

Even juggier couldn't balance
some mems books.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

A book may be as great a thing as
a battle.-Disraeli
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

Browns Tecthing Cordial keeps babies
healthy and makes mothers happy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

Lawyers robes are lined with the
anger and obstinacy Of suitors.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

RS P1NKHAM that iTI1taDlty indicates disease.
I'VE Women who nervous and snappsh to be
pitied Their homes uncomfortable; their dis
positions grow constantly Such need the
sci and of who understands the peculiar
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
$1,000 Per Week Salary.

We pay s4 per week for 2 with rig 10 intro
duce our goods I'm the country. Write for terms
Kansas Food Co, Dept. NJ. Kansas City, Mo.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

troubles of her sex.
Mrs. ANNA E. HALL, of Mill
dale. Conn, was all run down in
health and had completely lost
control OF her nerves. She wrote
to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
for advice. Now she writes:
- wish to thank you for what
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

in Minnesota and Dakotas, near Big Stone Lake.
Low prices. easy terms. Special X. Il. rates.
Write soon TO Colonial LandCo .Ortonville. MINI.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets removes
the cause that produces La Grippe. L. W.
Groves signature is on each box. &c.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

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than thing else. 1t Is always reliable. Try it.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

The first dish pleaseth all.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

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by any who afflicted with that distressing
Complaint am very grateful to YOU
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27

A little learning Is less dangerous
than the belief that you know 1t all.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-27
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-01

surgent sharpshooteTs. who were pink
ing away at our boys, not over 20 yards
distant. The Americans were in a some
what exposed position on a bridge. but
were fighting Ike tigers when the cry
Red Cross, Red Cross" ran along the
line This did not cause the MauseTs
from the church parapet TO stop for one
instant so the nurses had TO do their
bandaging under fun fire Of the enemy.
The surgeon Of that little relief party
was DR.. Young, and his operating was
carried on with punctuations Of Filipi-
no bullets. As he and his little band OF
heroic nurses were carrying back their
patients in the ambulance OF the Red
Cross number Of Mauser bullets tore
through the covering Of the wagon. Dr.
Young stopped bandaging a minute 70
say that that sort Of thing was a terri
bic nuisance and asked for more asep-
tic lint The next day Dr. Young and
his little hospital corps went on to Mo
nadnock. where they worked until they
were exhausted, for not only did they
have the American wounded 70 take
care OF. but there was also many bull
let pierced Filipino 10 be looked after In
his ceeseless search for stray or over
looked wounded Dr. Young advanced
beyond what was at the time the firing
line. He found a wounded soldier slow
" bleeding 70 death on the field With
out one thought OF himself he was soon