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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08
AN ECCENTRIC MAN.

The progressive corporation of Bath
has just placed a commemorative
ia Diet upon the house in Lansdown
crescent once occupied by William
Rockford, one of the strangest charac-
tiers who ever spent his declining years
in the renowned English city OF the
hot springs. His tomb and monument
are such conspicuous objects on the
heights of LansdOwn and the most
casual visitor can hardly avoid becom-
Ing familiar with some of the eccen-
tricities OF this great dilettante.
Bedford, who is best known as the
author of the Arabian tale "Vathek"
written in one sitting of three days
and two nights, claimed descent from
the Saxon kings He inherited vast
wealth and expended it in the most
lavish fashion, building wonderful
house at Fonthill, in Wiltshire, which
cost over million. Presently the evil
days came-vast sums lost in Jamaica
through depreciation in the value OF
his estates and lawsuits resulting
therefrom led Beckford to sell FOnthill
at a ridiculous price and to retire to
Bath broken in health and fortune.
Here he spent the rest of his days
recluse, shut up with his books and
fancies. One commodious house would
not suffice TO hold his treasures. So
on either side were purchased, one be-
ing connected with covered way on
the second floor, which can still be
seen. His passion for building unas-
suaged. Beckford erected great tower
on the hill a mile above his house
wherein to study, and when he died his
remains were laid above the ground at
the foot in granite sarcophagus
which was prepared during his life
time. The property was then sold for
a tea garden. hut his daughter, the
duchess of Hamilton, repurchased it
ard to save it from dissertation gave IL
70 the rector Of Walcot as cemetery.
The tower has just been repaired and
t. is once more possible to enjoy the
wonderful view from the summit,
which is $50 feet above sea level.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08
CHAPTER (Continued.)

CHAPTER Will COntinued)
How odd" she said absently 81
-early remembered that name again
My memory must be coming back. 1
think"
Let me trust it is" said Valdane
rather neryously.
She leaned her chin upon her hand
and looked thoughtful for few mo-
ments then. raising her eyes
Mr. Martineau." she said. with a
little sigh. Il should like all this bust
ness set on one side for few weeks
please. Mr. SIZZLING is gone for his
holiday-to Lord Umfraville's for the
shooting"
TO Clarisdale?"
Yes" She paused. and asked in
some establishment. DO you know
Lord Umfraville?'
''WeIl-a-yes; MS wife was my
cousin. l generally ay there every
autumn
Indeed: viscouat Thornheath is a
great friend of Mr.. Stellings
All perhaps We shall meet. You
wish ihen for me not TO institute in
quiries just yet?"
Not just yet, please. | don't feel
strong enough-Lot in quite good
spirits enough to" She checked her
self bravely Not for worlds would
she have limited. even to herself. that
she thought Bernard might before all
things have taken steps to ascertain
whether or no she were free. But he
had chosen instead to go to Ciarisdale
and she was TOO loyal to murmur even
10 her own heart.
To Valdane it seemed like a respite
viii YOU let me have a line when
You wish me to pursue this matter.
them" he asked, rising to take his
leave.
Yes: or Nr. SIZZLING will come to
see yo.. May keep this copy of the
will?"
Certainly. but please don't lose it,"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08

adorned just as the special full dress
coat is. epauletteS. sword and cooked
hat being worn also. On occasions of
ordinary ceremony" such as in board
ing ships of war, in making the first
visit in port upon commanding officers.
on parades of ceremony with enlisted
men under arms. and at the ordinary
Sunday inspections, excepting, of
course. the first one of the month. the
admiral will wear the dress uniform
This uniform consists of frock coat,
plain blue or white trousers. cooked
hat, eDaulettes, sword and plain leather
belt. The admirars belt for this dress
is the same as that prescribed for all
other officers, and is of black grained
leather of not more than two incnes in
width. The belt plate or buckle is of
yellow gilt and cOnsits OF a wreath of
oak leaves surrounding the naval coat
Of-arms of thirteen stars encircling 4
spread eagle on an anchor In case the
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08

1t is interesting to know that there
are some people who very strongly OBJ
ject to being photographed. The late
Empress Of Austria was one Of these,
and for many years before her death
eluded the vigilance of all photograph
ers. The dislike of the late Empress
Elizabeth to the camera is shared by
the eX-Empress Eugene. who has not
been photographed for thirty years.
Three decades have passed since John
Ruskin was photographed, and only
once has John Hare allowed himself TO
be thus victimized; this was after
performance at Balmoral and by the
express desire Of Queen Victoria. Miss
Marie Corelli is one of the very few
people who have never sat to the
camera.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08
CHAPTER X.

On this warm afternoon, as she lay
in the hammock, she was thinking it
all over and wondering where Valdane
was, and what or who was keeping
him from her. She was thinking, toe,
of the o2en admiration in Bernards
fine eyes the night before as he leaned
over her piano.
NO doubt he was handsome. She
thought she could win him; would it
not be madness-utter madness-to let
him go for the sake of a man who had
never in so many words told her that
he loved her, and whom, if she married
at all, she would have to marry with
out her fathers consent?
A footstep brushed on the grass.
Lady Mildred half rose. Bernard was
there, looking admiringly down at her.
Mr.. Stelling! 1 thought you were
shooting"
i was, but when 1 found the picnic
party had arrived without you, l gave
them the slip. and meanly sneaked
home through the woods, hoping to
nave the luck to discover your retreat.
Fortune favors the brave. they say.
would not have missed sight of YOU
here for worids,'
Mr. SIZZLING. 1t was very foolish Of
you to lose all the sport"
so long as you don't add that it's
very impertinent Of me to intrude I'm
content. Your pose is really perfect
1 used to be able to sketch a little.
Would you lie still for ten minutes
while l try my hand?"
"Oh, nonsense"
''No nonsense at all. Oh. you won't
be so unmerciful as to move. Do let
me have five minutesi" He had taken
out small book and leaning against
the smooth trunk of a beech, was
sketching rapidly.
There! That fan fits in well-we
will call the picture a Summer Day.
Keep your hand and arm still for
minute. please. Do I weary you?"
"No'-she was half laughing-"I am
too comfortable. You can't have done
anything in so short a time"
Just enough for a remembrance.
he said You keep so still. Nv sis
ter and her friend, Miss Lilbourne. al
ways fdget so dreadfully; l shall tell
them to follow your good example"
CTO be cOntinued)
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08
How She Secured Omce.

Mrs Mary East is said TO have been
the pioneer woman in England to hold
some Of the offices as 10 which Wom-
ems eligibility is now in dispute. but
she was elected because she disguised
herself rs a man. For thirty-siX years
this remarkable woman. while mas
querading IS a man and acting as land
lord of the White House Inn, at Pop
lar, served assiduously on juries and in
parish Offices. IN 17il she was head
borough, - in 1872 overseer OF the poor.
When her sex was finally discovered
she retired 10 private life with the
competence she had acquired as an inn
keeper. Rochester Times.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08
CHAPTER TX

1t was a warm September day. Lady
Mildred Ames lay out in the hammock
under the shade Of the spreading
beech trees, and idly moved her large
fan to and fro. Her brows were puck
cred into a frown. her large eyes were
absenuy fixed upon the wide-spreading
lawn which lay between her and the
house The white lines which marked
the tennis-cGurt seemed to CULVER in
the heat; the men were shooting, the
chaperCns lying down. the girls had
driven TO the home covers,tO take the
sportsmen their lunch Lady Mildred
would not 20; she said she had a
headache. but the truth was she was
suffering from a fit Of ill-temper.
She YVES Lord Umfraville's only un-
married daughter and. being the
youngest, mad been spoilt and petted
during infancy, neglected whilst her
sisters went to their balls and recep-
tions. and then suddenly found herself.
on her mothers death. mistress of the
house. Ii was a bad training. but the
result was On the whole better than
might have been expected. Lady Mil
dred was very charming and not at
all arrogant, though she was rather
selfish.
The Umfraville family was in bad
way, having the misfortune to possess
property in Ireland For the last few
years the tendency of affairs had been
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08
Not His.

There are disrespectfUl questions a.
well as disrespectful answers. Now.
Norton" said one of party who had
gone deep into the Maine woods in
search of adventure, we know you've
been a famous hunter, and We want
to hear about some of the narrow es-
capes you've had from bears and 50
on
Young man. said the old guide,
with dignity, Of there's been any mar
rer escapes. the bears and other fierce
critters had EN-, not met
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08
Boys of the Olden Time.

Boys have always been boys. There
is no doubt that Shem and Ham
pitched coppers or played jackstraws
on the shady side of the ark, while
Noah, who couldn't find them, had to
feed the stock himself, or that David
held up two fingers to Jonathan when
he saw him across the block and that
they Herewith went in swimming in
the Jordan against the express; prohibit
ton of their mothers.-Minneapolis
Journal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08

Of her head. and thought how excel
lently she fitted in her surroundings
She was beginning her work we'll.
Only her motive was not to win Ber-
nard but to inflict pain on the rec
usant Valdane, when he should ar
rive.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08
HIS Future Assured.

Stubb-'I caught my boy reading a
book entitled All About the Ring.
Penn-"Then rest assured he'll be
one of the four"
Stubb-"One of what four?"
Penn-"Why, jeweer. politician, pugi-
list or circus performer"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08
Copfempt of Court.

PHILADELPHIA North American: The
Court-"Wnat do YOU mean, sir. by de-
nying your IDENTIFY" The Prisoner
Il didn't want it generally known that
| WAS in such bad company."
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08

Sweden is building new navy. Its
sixth ship of the new type, the Niord,
is receiving its gun and final equip
ment 1t is a coast-defense vessel OF
$500 tons.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08
Small But Strong.

Mr.. North-You say you like spr-
tied horses; what is your favorite
breed?
Mr.. South-Toe tell yo the truth.
sub, a pony of brandy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-09-08

The microbes that cause chills and
fever and malaria enter the system
through mucous membranes made
porous by catarrh. Pe-ru-na heals
the mucous membranes and pre-
vents the entrance OF malarial
germs. thus preventing and curing
these affections.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-11-02

A most unexpected discovery of natural gas has just been made by Col. T. W. Brooks and o. II. Willis, in the village of Yuma The strongest es- cape of gas has appeared in the partly overhowed banks of the Colorado river, on the north side just below the hotel. The ground has been located and a scientific examination will be made immediately to determine the nature of the gas.
 The idea to establish mineral eX- hibit in Phoenix seems to meet the ap- probation of the press of the territory. If this matter is discussed it can be readily seen that it would be an ad- vantageous undertaking to the terri tory at large. The Prospector in speaking of the proposition says: "Whateyer may be true of other occu- pations- and interests affecting the welfare of Arizona, mining must al ways maintain foremost place, and there should be some evidences to im- press upon strangers and visitors the interest the people of the territory feel in the subject. If citizens of each county would enter into competition a splendid collection would be the re- suit. The exhibits might be loaned or become gift to the territory to be placed in a room open to visitors in the new capitol building now being constructed, and under the custody of the officials A tablet conveying in- formation of all minerals within the territory would be valuable contri- bution."
 In view of the fact that there is more or less frictio& every spring and fall between the cattle and sheep men while the flocks of the latter are trav- cling to and from this valley the fol. lowing public notice in the Holbrook Argus will prove of interest to both cattle and sheep men: ''lt is reported that J. D. Houck lss received letter to the effect that no sheep man would be permitted to drive his sheep through Pleasant valley, intimating that if such thing was done trouble would result. This letter was reported to be signed committed" We the undersigned citizens of Pleasant valley renounce all connection wi,h the writing of said letter. While we desire that the sheep men, in passing through this section, shall respect our interests, yet we have not, nor will not, place any obstruc- tions in their way to prevent them from passing through" The notice is sigred by J. w. Ellison, l.. Naeglin, R II. Samuel and s. W. Young.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-11-02
"lron Sharpeneth Iron. '

It does a young fellow good to get into contact with mex of brains and talent, men whose genius and ability have achieved something in the world says an exchange. 1t banishes much of their inordinate conceit and at the same time teaches them how great men think and speak. If you are 8 young man ambitious to improve yourself in all the ways you can, lose no opportunity of. putting yourself in contact with men whose experience and ability are greater than yours. It will show you your own insignificance and stimulate you by showing you Q standard you have yet to attain. Be- sides this, iron sharpeneth iron, " and nothing sharpens :! mans mina like bringing it into contact with a sharper mind. Sharpen yours in this wa,,,, every chance you get, and some day it may be sharp enough to sharpen others, besides it's nice thing to have, if it Is very sharp.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-11-02
Original Book of Mormon.

''Iu bank vault in the little town of Richmond, Mo-" says the Chicago Tribune, Sis kept the original manu- script of the Book of Mormon, in the handwriting of Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdry and the others to whom smith dictated what he claimed was the translation from the golden plates found by him buried in the hill, Cumo- rah, near Palmyra. N. '. After the book was printed tho manuscript was turned over tO David Whitmer, who took it to Independence, Mo. and la ter to Richmond. Mo, where he died in 1888. Before his death the new leaders of the Mormon church made many efforts to get possession of the manuscript, at one time offering sl0O,JOO for it. Whitmer was a poor man, but he refused the offer becanse he feared an attempt would be made to incorporate into the book by forgery a defense of polygamy. George w. Sweich of Richmond is the present possessor of the manuscript, and with in the past two weeks representatives of the Mormon church from Utah have renewed negotiations for the purchase of the manuscript of the book
Arizona silver belt., 1899-11-02
nis tiyc wa. saved.

Mir. J. E. Lilly, prominent citizen of Hannibal, Mo, htely had wonder. ful deliverance from n frightful death
 Iu telling of 1t he says; '' was taken with typhoid fever, thut ran into pneu- monia. My lnngs became hardened. ] was so weak l couidn't even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me Iexpected to soon die of consumption, when heard of Dr. Kings New Discovery. One bottle gave great relief I con tiuued to nse it, and Low nm well and strong, can't say too much in its praise. This marvellous medicine is the snrcst and quickest cure in the world for all throat and luug trouble, Regular sizes lQots and Sl, at Hitch cocks drng store; every bottle guaron- teed, ,
Arizona silver belt., 1899-11-02

Maricopa county has an assessment roll of s1 ,250,0 coo.
 The attendance at the university at Tucson is larger than ever before. This is fair indication that the terri. tory is in a prosperous condition.
 Special Agent $. J. Holisinger has gone out to look after alleged petrifi- ed timber thieves who have been dep- redating on the petrified forests.
 A couple of expert beer makers of Los Angeles have located in Pres. colt and will immediately commence the manufacture of that favorite bev- craze.
 John Braxton had his foot badly burnt at the Dudley smelter at Safford last week. In running out one of the vessels he fell down and tipped the slag out, soUe of which came in contact with his foot.
 The local orange crop is about ripe, and picking will begin in earnest with in the next week or ten days. The yield this year IS grertly in excess of last year, and the quality is as fine as was ever en.-Fhoenix Gazette.
 Painter Eccles on Tuesday caught three catfish out of the Colorado river. Mir. Eccles has before caught this species but has always thrown them back into the river. He turned these three over to Marshal Wilder who sent them over to Phoenix to be placed in the fountain at the city hall. The fish were six or seven inches long and were beautiful specimens, being the regular Mississippi blue cat. Some measure should be taken to protect them for time as the Colorado river will prove prolific home for this kind of fish, Yuma Sentinel.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-11-02
Volcanic Ernptions

Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; also old, running and fev- CT sores, ulcers, boils, fclons, corns. warts, cuts, bruises. burns, scalds, chapped hands, chibains. Best pile cure on earth. Drives ont pains and aches. Only 25cts box. Cure guar- anteed. Sold by Hitchcock, druggist 2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
finantlnl Hleet!n9s.
Miscellaneous.


PSYCHIC AND PALMIST,
F'LETC HER.
Business health. changes. marriage divorce. evil in
nuences and all personal matters advised with IN
errng accuracy plain statement Of facts and how to
deal with them knowledge OF future events will help
you Fletcher saved serious mistakes says Flor
ence Marryat Thousands say the same thing
Daily Sundays Included. also Sunday Tuesday even
ings.
20 WEST 18TH ST.
Public seance Thursday evening. o'clock
Consult FIETCH ER and learn what
1890 has in store for you.
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j. & w. SeIigman & Co.,
DEPOSITARY.

TO Holders Of me 100 ,, ,.,... ID. . .r nc
OF DEPOSIT OF FIRST MORTGAGE PER
CENT BONDS OF THE CLEVELAND AND CAN
TON RAILROAD COMPANY
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the
~ terms OF the Bondhoders Agreement Of October TO-
,eo4 tna general meeting Of The holders % the above
,ertioned certificates will be held at Room No 80.
WnsI Ilfe building 80. 81 Nassau Street, New fork
90, On JAnuary q l. clock. FOR the following
purposes: o-, ,-o-, o.. Cor,-,,,tes q, the
r-ic,e1t,gs heretofore had under said agreement.
secoud|To consider proposal thAt me Lofnmi'tee
- nm me se-urtv q the property 70 De acquired ny
tb COMMITTEE amount at may De needed 10 eh
the indebtedness existing as zen, OF o'e
80 an The property OF the Company pTlN 10 NE Hen
y, he sbove-n' ntoned mortgage. and % SECURE me
hrsncb ana connect ng .incs, and 10 MAKE improve
inens and additions tue property 80 an" arc
-. ar,,o,yer tte Committee prpaGe ana "copt pan
.orrgsntzsfIon and 10 carry the same into effect ana
10 nake such equitable distribution among me Cer'ihcse
tIoi1rs ~ .ch new may he pTOVlSea lot IN
such plan M ,soa
D"'s" Nv" ave. CI4ARIEs 4. PEABODY j.,
II l.. THORNELI.
II X. POMKOY,
COMMITTEES of BcndhodeFs
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M1TEl BON AIR.

AUGUSTA. GA.
An exceptionally com Portable and homelke hotel Best
reputati and service Of all the Winter hoes
In the South Only % from New York, with
through pullman Accommodations medium climate,
With dry bracing atmosphere. An excellent nne-noe
golf course Heightened and greatly improved since Iast
season Good and facilities Tor all outdoor Sports
For circulars and full Information address A.,
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q received al tfe, enc 'lt.cfDtlons ,or The Trbun.
%, -ecei,ee 94't-'t until clock o. m sd~sry,sey
s1s rates until & Glowing branch once al regular
-. c-st. 1872 an 80" p m viz. 254 Sth ave a. e.
90 !ith-st ~ 1--we cor l2th-st Mays Oth-Ave
sstt 42d-st near 49, Dus-aFe West Geth-st iO8
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g,,-s, ~ isi-sve near ssth-st CSC Ss-sv. ns es
"a "a ave-, SeIosss 40 Bleecker-st s2s Isl a.
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IN view the probable reorganization OF the Pittsburgh
and Western Railway Company. the time has come when
in our opinion First Mortgage Bond
be protected by deposit OF their eond
with US. the depos,tor such deposit giving US fu
power 10 dispose bonds 20 deliver them unoe
any plan Of reorganization provided that In doing we
obtain for deposits his bonds with Ne
par there At his option tht
right include his bonds IN such plan OF reorganization
and 20 the cash price above stated the
securities offered under the plan such option 70 run
for al least thirty days after the plan Is issued.
Bondholders therefore invited deposit their bonds
with for the and with the powers above
indicated receiving suitable certificates OF deposit
We undertake to act for any bonds not deposited
with US and the right decline at any time
70 receive further deposits.
In our opinion a prompt deposit Of bonds will eonduce
to the accomplishment OF the foregoing purposes
The coupons due January l. 1892. be detached
from bonds before they deposited with U.s.