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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
SILENCE ON WARSHIPS
The Absence OF Noise Lends Efficiency
to the Service.


In an address delivered before the
American Medical association at its
last annual session Passed Assistant
Surgeon j. y. Guthrie of the United
States navy, we'll known in this Guy,
made some very interesting remarks
on the subject of Noise and Nerves"
speaking of the great value of silence
on beard the modern man-Of war, says
the Washington Star He said: I'm
certain land-locked harbors l have
heard the inhabitants complaining Of
tugs and other noisy boats blowing off
their whistles, especially those known
as calliopes The would-be waggish
ness, or to-what-purpOse desire of
these tug captains. deserves compen-
sation suited to the perpetrator. Have
not the cartOonists discovered the tired
and irritated visitor from the prov
inces, racking his brains in the uproar-
rious city. unable to collect his facul-
ties; and has the father. night-shirted
and capped. marching the colicky in
FAINT in the small hours of the night,
escaped this artists humorous vein?
All these things call to light the neces-
sity for scientific investigation of use
less noise. In few cities it has been
proposed passing an ordinance against
the ringing of church bells-this may
TO some disturb the day of rest but
why not include in this an ordinance
for week days; the shouting of street
hawkers, the changing of other vari
cites of bells, the steam whistle of the
factory? How much better is the ST.
lent signal. both in war and in peace:
take the popular football game and we
find that the teams under better con-
troll are those who have mastered the
silent signals of command One rea-
son the modern war vessel is so dead
" may be said to be because it is alb
solutely as accurate as a floating bat
terry can be; and is not the cause OF
this accuracy due in great measure 10
the silent commands sent from the con-
ming tower by the captains TO each Of
his subordinates. shut off from him
and each other by walls of steel? When
an order is indicated upon dial man
ipulated By electric transmission one
receives the same in n tranquil state
OF mind: but if the order is shouted
at him by one. two, three or more in
rapid succession las of yOre) then
there is excuse for confusion
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
No Cnsigiitly Hair Pins,

An inventive genius has come 70 the
women's assistance with a very in
genious contrivance and made il posi-
bic for a woman TO curl her naturally
straight locks and yet not be a guy
during the process. This is done by
the use of set Of hairpins and small
rods and bits of baby ribbon of the
hue desired. The hair is wound in
and out on a hairpin and piece of
ribbon, which has its two ends left out
When this is completed the ends of
ribbon are tied in pretty little bow,
the hairpin slipped out, and there you
are, with your hair done up on rib
bon.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Aerial transportation.

The scheme OF an electric aerial rail
way. by which the passengers could be
shot through the air at high rate of
speed in car suspended in an elevated
framework. is at last about to be real
lied in the German road between Ell
berfeld and Barmen. a distance of eight
miles. Elevated electric lines have
become quite common during the past
three years. but the idea Of suspend
ing the car from an overhead frame
work instead of allowing it to run upon
it is radical and a construction not
calculated TO inSpirte courage in the
hearts OF timid travellers, despite the
fact that it is claimed to be quite as
safe as the ordinary method of running
cars on elevated systems. The height
is considerably greater than that of
the ordinary elevated road, as the bot
toms Of the cars are sixteen feet above
the bridges TO be crossed. Each car
seats from fifty TO sixty people, and is
reached by means of iron stairways
leading up TO a platform. These cars,
as before stated, are hung from two
rails, the axles of the wheels being
supported on movable trunnions, which
permits of rapid propulsion and yet
ease in taking curves. Twenty-Five
miles an hour is the contemplated
speed. Every possible precaution has
been taken to provide automatic de-
vices so that, should the car become
disabled, no serious accidents would
follow. Double tracked throughout its
length the cost will run well up into
the millions.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
The Trade REVIEW.
Country Is In Very Strong Financial
Position,

Position,
r. CT. Dun & Co.'S weekly review Of
trade says:
Throughout, the country was never
as strong financially, aS even governors
OF London banks admit. one stating
that as London had financed America
heretofore, now for the first time New
York is financing Europe. Wheat and
cotton still go out largely. Europe Is
buying because it has needs, and New
York is lending to Europe nobody
knows how many millions. because
there is for present no need TO call
loans. The receipt of $2,5OO,OO0 gold
from Australia is announced at San
Francisco.
Failures for the week have been
31S in the United States. against JAY
last year and twenty-four in Canada.
against fOrty-fiye last year.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
New Terminal Agent.

J. T. Legge has been appointed ter
minal agent of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad at Washington, d. c., in
charge of passenger and freight sta
tionS and will assume the duties Of
that position on Jan. 1. MIR. Legge is
an old B. and o. man. having been
superintendent of the fourth and fifth
divisions in years gone by and con-
nected with the road in various other
capacities. He was in charge of the
Washington terminals from 1884 TO
1887.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Hire Loss of SA5O.OGO.

Fire destroyed the Wholesale and
retail dry goods house of the J. s. Men
ken company at Memphis, Tenn, one
of the largest establishments of its
kind in the south. The building vas
valued at 100000, with insurance of
$4,000 The stock was valued at about
$500 900 with insurance of S275. 600
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
MCCOY KNOCKED OUT.
Tom Sharkey Wins the Great Fight
Zen Rounds.


Tom Sharkey, the man who was once
a United States sailor and who is now
one of the leading pugilists of the
world. defeated Charles C"Kid') Me
Coy, the young Indiana boy, in the
tenth round at the LenOX Athletic
club, New York. For the first two
rounds it looked as though Sharkey
would certainly be beaten on points
alone. and in the third round Mccoy
knocked Sharley down twice, and
should have won the fight. His lack Of
gencralship was fatal. After that Shar-
keys strength was too much for the
kid" F'itzsimmons announces that
he will fight the winner.
McCoy'S weight was 1876 and Shar-
keys 173 pounds. Tim Hurst Was ref
cree.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.
Weeks Proceedings in the House
and Senate.
ALASKA BILL GOES THROUGH.
COdihcation of the Criminal Laws Conn
pleted - Senator Foraker Says the
Fiiipinos VIII Have independence as
Soon as Possible.
Wednesday, Jan, IL,

The house completed and passed the
bill for the codification of the criminal
laws of Alaska. An attempt to recon-
NIT the bill for the purpose Of secur-
ing the adoption of provision ex-
Guiding convicts from service on juries
was defeated
In speech in the senate Mr.. For
aker declared he Knew President Nc
kinley did not want TO hold the Fill
lplnos in subsection by armed force
against their Will. and was in favor Of
giving them their independence as
soon as they should prove themselves
capable OF maintaining a stable, civil
lied government
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
SAYS MILES LIED.
Commissary-G General Makes Savage At
tack on His Superior.

Brighten. Charles p. Eagan, COM
nlissary general of the army. made u
remarkable and savage attack upon
Gen. Nelson \ Miles. commanding
general OF the army, iii his testimony
before the war investigating commits
sion as TO the quality OF the beef fur
nished the army. The commissary
chief charged the commanding general
with lying deliberately and mali
ciously." and accused him Of having
"befOuled his own nest.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
"Cannot Praise 1t Enough

Miss GEErIE Dt-NKIN,
Franklin, Ncb., writes:
" | suffered for some time with pain
full and irregular menstruation. falling
of the womb and pain in the back. I
tried physicians. but found no relief.
= was at last persuaded to try Lydia
4. Pinllham's Vegetable Compound,
and cannot praise it enough for what
it has done for me. l feel like u new
person. and would not part with your
medicine. L have recommended it TO
several Of my friends"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Prof. Turner Is Dead.

Prof. J. b. Turner died at his home
at Jacksonville. H., at the age of 90.
He was the father of the University OF
Illinois. one of the first professors of
Illinois College, the introducer of
Usage orange hedge and man of great
culture and ability.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Engineer and Fireman Killed

An Illinois Central limited train
crashed into a switch engine at the
railroad yards at Champaign, H., kill
ing Engineer Thorpe of the switch en-
ted
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

Guest-"That's very fine picture,
Mr.. Buckingham"
Mr.. Packingham-"Well, it ought to
be- / paid $50 for the frame alone"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
For International Thread Trust.

An international thread trust, which
will take in the principal mills of the
United States and England, is re-
ported to be nearly formed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
National Council OF Women.

May Wright Sewall, president, has
issued the call for the third triennial
of the National Council of Women of
the United States, which will convene
In Washington, ID. c., Feb. Is.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Goes Cough Baisam

There are three faithful friends-an
old wife, an old dog and ready money
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

Italy exported last year 21.000 an
cient and modern works of art, valued
at 100000 More than One-half of
them went to Germany.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

Henry A. Salzer, manager of the
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, sent his alma mater, the Charles
City, Iowa, College, a check for $4,000
as a New Years gift.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
An Unfortunate Interference.

Diddereau-Did You attend the lee
ture of Prof. Hardhead on Grip. a NAL
ady of the Imagination? Biddereau-
He did not lecture. Why nOt?" Down
with the grip.''-New York Weekly
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

Some persons are 50 devotional they
have not one bit or true religion in
them.-Haydon.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
More Sailors for DeMey.

Ninety men were taken from the re-
ceiving ship Vermont at the New York
navy yard to go to Manila as rein
forcements for Admiral Dewey.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. IN order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price % and SOC.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Indiana Man for Minister.

Addison c. Harris of Indiana has
been nominated by the president to be
minister to Austria Hungary.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Foreign Power Giving Aid.

President Mckinley is satisfied that
some foreign power is behind the de-
fiant attitude which Aguinaldo has as
sumed toward the United States.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
wisconsin Carriage Works I,urncd.

Fitzgibbons Bros carriage works.
the largest plant at Monroe. Wis. was
destroyed by fire. Loss, $4,000; in
surance, $4,000.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Maher Wants n Fight.

Peter Maher, the Irish champion
has issued challenge to fight Shar-
key, Jeffries, Choynski, Rubin, or any
one else except Fitzsimmons.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Bead Beats.

The couple skipped in dead Of night
To 'scape the pressing dun.
Twas thus indeed they proved them
selves
Two hearts that beat" as one.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

first to bury their dead in cemeteries
adorned with ornamental headStones
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

believe Pisos Cure is the only medicine
that will cure consumption.-Ann II.
Ross, Williamsport. Pa, Nov. y. %.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Thinks Law Is Defective.

Attorney-General L. C.. Akin is of
the opinion that there are several de-
fectS in the antitrust law OF Illinois.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Very Stale Bread.

Explorers have unearthed loaf Of
bread in Syria that is supposed to
have been baked 600 years b. G.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Wayne Nacveagh Is ConvaIescing.

Ex-Attorney General Wayne Mac
Eeagh, who has been quite i'll. is gain
ing rapidly.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Health for Ten Cents.

CaScarets make bowels and kidneys act
naturally. destroy microbes, cure headache,
billiouSneSS and constipation. All druggists.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Ia bletS. AL
druggists refund the money fl il fails 20 cure
20c. The genuine has l.. H. q. on each tablet
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

A man may know his own mind a1d
still not be very wise.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Coughing Leads to Consnmption,

KempS Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go 10 your druggist today
and get a sample bottle free Sold in
p and 30 cent bottles. Go at once; de-
Laws are dangerous.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Thursday, Jan. II.

The house passed the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill without
amendment. The bill is the sixth of
the regular appropriation bills to pass
the house. The bill as passed carries
81 1888
The supporters and opponents of the
peace treaty in the senate had their
first contest over that document in ex-
ecutiyc session. While the debate.
technically was upon Senator Berry's
motion providing for the consideration
Of the resolution of ratification in open
session, the entire question at issue
was gone over 10 considerable eX-
tent. The senate adjourned for the
day without reaching vote upon the
Berry motion.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

lands, but his following was quite in
significant Mataafa's selection will
please the British and German govern
ments as highly as it has pleased the
American, for this king will be guided
in all the more important matters OF
state by the representatives of the
three powers at Apia.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Could Not Keep House

When our hatred is too bitter it
places us below those We hate.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

Mason City. Ill. May 10 '9s: Coats Headache
Capsules are the finest thing / took
Frank II ubbard- 10 and 25c at all druggists.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

At Thebes the annual average rise
of the Nile is 40 feet.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

The Japanese are said to be the
cleaneSt people in the world.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

Ladies suffering from periodical headache
find instant relief IN Coats Headache Capsules
contain nothing injurious. Al! druggists IUS.s5c
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

Mataafa, former king of the Samoan
Islands, has been restored to the throne
recently vacated by the death OF King
Malietoa, and the state department is
satisfied with the result of the election.
The new ruler, who used TO be king
away back in 1881, made an effort to
get himself chosen monarch OF the is
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Saturday, Jan. II.

In the house announcement was
made of the death of Representative
DinSley. and an adjournment was at
once taken
4 resolution was introduced in the
senate by Mr.. Hoar to make the peo-
pie OF the Philippines free and indie
pendent The resolution went over.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
when All Else Fails. Try Yi-Ki.

Bellows are not boxers, yet they
often come to blows.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

Rather poison the blood than the
principles of child
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

oldest nd hest II Will break MP cold quicker
than anything else 1t alw avs reliable. Try IL.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Friday, Jan. Is.

The house CONSUMED the day in a
debate on the naval personnel bill.
III the senate Mr.. McLaurin (dem.,
$. c. took strong ground in a carefully
prepared speech against Il policy of
expansion BY this country. Mr.. Allen
tNebD introduced 4 resolution for the
appointment OF committee of five
senator's To make full inquiry into the
conduct of the late war between the
United States and Spain. 1t Went over.
Ny. Gray DELI INTRODUCED joint res
olution for a medal to be presented to
Miss Helen Gould as testimonial of
her beneyolence to the soldiers. The
resolution was referred to the commit
tee ON military affairs.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

without Or. Seth Arnoli's Cough Killer. Mrs T J
Barton. BoYd. Wis. 25c- bottle.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20

For children teethiug. softeus the gains reduces y
Illumination, allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-20
Mss;s9|yEYJy WHEAT
ia&S1Sng WHEAT
SSC&a6 WHEAT

Nothing but wheat: what you might
call a sea Of wheat" is what was said
by lecturer speaking of Western Can
ada. For particulars as to routes.
railway fares, etc. apply to SUI
perintendent OF immigration. Depart
ment Interior, Ottawa. Canada. or to
c. ]. Broughton, 1923 Monadnock
Block. Chicago, H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-10

CHANGE OF FIRM.-As will be seen
by an advertisement elsewhere, Mr..
George S. French has withdrawn from
the firm of W. A. Smoot & Co., in order
to assume the entire business manage
ment of the Alexandria Fertilizing
Works, of which he has for some time
past been secretary. Mr.. French has
been identified with the firm of W. A.
Smoot & Co. from boyhood. and his as
sociates naturally regret that he has
been compelled to sever his connection
with them, but bis action was deemed
meet 'ary. the fertilziag works having
so expanded its business as to require
Increased attention and Mr.. French
was looked upon as one of the best
qualified for the trust in the commu.
nifty, he having ever showed marked
ability in mercantile pursu ts, and be-
ing thoroughly familiar with the details
oil the business. The many friends of
Mr.. French predict for him abundant
success in his management of the ferti
lizing works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-10

CHARGED WITH BURGLARE.-Lieut:
Smith with some of the policeman has
been endeayoring to secure cleW TO
the perpetrators of the burglary st the
residence of NTH. G. Ausley. Yesterday
morning colored boy turned over 10
Chief of Police Webster mantel clock
which he said he found in vacant lot
at FIT and Wilkes street. The clock
was subsequently identified as the one
stolen from the psrlor of Mr.. Ansley.
Lieutenant Smith went to the point
named and made thorough examina-
ton. He found indications OF quantity
of goods having been concealed in the
high grass. By order of Chief Webster
Albert Yarboe, oolored, was arrested
On suspicion OF completely In the crime
Lieut. Smith, and Officers ball and
Knight made thorough search Of
several houses occupied by colored
families in Gibbon street, but were un-
able to fad any of the stolen goods.
Lieutenant Smith today arrested James
Bell, and Amos and Rufus Robinson
sill colored, and will arrest several
others whom he suspects of being par-
es to the robbery. The lieutenant be-
lieves he is on the trail of the thieves
and hopes soon to corral them all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-10
Glorious News

Comes from Dir. D. B. Cargile, OF
Washita, I T. He writes: -Four bot
ties of Electric bitters has cured Mrs
Brewer of scrofu1e, which had cause d
her suffering for years. Terrible sores
would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors could
give no help; but her cure is
complete and her health is excel
lent" This shows what thous auds
have proved,--that Electric Pitters is
the best blood purifier known. Us the
supreme remedy for eczema, letter
salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running
sores. 1t stimulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, eXpels poisona, helps digestion,
builds up the strength. Dolly 30 cents.
Sold by E s. Laadbeater & Sons,
Druggists. Guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-10

FIRE IN FAIRFAx.-A fire on the
farm of Taylor Blunt, on Saturday
night, destroyed property valued at
about $500 The Blunt farm is the
original Gum Springs tract, about FIVE
miles below this city. A fine barn, sev.
eral small outhouses, with farming i'm
plements, and number of hogs were
consumed by the flames. Mr.. and Mrs.
Blunt were in Baltimore at the time
the property was burned. The fire is
believed to have been ofincendiary ORR
gin, as it started in some corn shucks 10
one of the outbuildings. The report,
however. that the we'll ropes had been
cut is Incorrect. There was no insur-
ance on the property. At the time of
the fire Mr.. BlunL's son, q hired man
and the house girl were at home. Mr..
and Mrs. Blunt had left this city for
Baltimore few hours before the fire
occurred, but had not been at home
since Saturday morning, when they
came to market in this city. The light
caused by the fire WAS seen in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-10

AN AMATEUR DETECTIvE.-A young
stranger named WIN. Nelson CorbiD
was arrested by Lieut.. Smith last night
as suspicious character. The mans
face was blackened and upon his per-
son were found 8 detectives badge and
pistol. He claimed that he was en-
ployed by the Grammon detective
agency of Cincinnati and had been as
signed to hunt down moonshiDers in
the Blue Ridge mountains by the iu-
ternal revenue department. The May
or fined him $50 for carrying concealed
weapons, but subsequently, RENTED
the fine and con6scated the pistol
which the man had purchased in this
city for IS cents. It. is thought that he
has the detective mania.