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The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1900-06-01
THE TICKLE SEA.


Who has heard the cod line singing DER the
bowS
Who has hauled the flashing prey across the
walef
Who has felt the wet brine stinging on the
brow
When the boat Is all a-staeger meath the gaisf
Who has laid him in the sagging Of the SAT-
While the masthead's nodding sleepy to the
moon,
And has slumbered till the stars grow dim
and palei
Fill your bumpers Join the chorus Of my
croonl
Oh, the tickle. Tuning. frolic fretting sea,
Oh, the limpid. tapping, laughter loving seal
We who love her fill our glasses
To the best of all the lasses,
And we drink briny bumper to the seal
Who has lain upon the slipping deck awashp
Who has hauled and clewed and chanted In
the windf
Who has watched the mainmast bending nigh
a-crash,
While the rival boats a-dropping of behind :
Who has leaned against the creaking, jolting
wheel
Through a moonlit summer night on south.
ern scar
Who has felt the old sea longing that feelf
Fill your bumpers. men. and shout aloud
with mel
Oh, the singing, signing, salty scented seal
Oh, the rushing, roaring, ramping, raging seal
On your feet and clash your glasses,
"To the best beloved of lasses-
Here's brimming, briny bumper to the sea |"
Richard 6tillman Powell in Criterion.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1900-06-01
The Evolution Of til. Steamship.

When 1t seemed that the limit llsd
about been reached with wrought iron
as the main reliance Of the designer,
mild steel had been so perfected as to
enable progress TO be maintained The
large boilers necessary TO Withstand the
high pressures ADD furnish the power
for high speeds would have been i'm.
possible but for mild steel, and the same
thing Is true of the moving parts of the
engine 1t may be noted also that work.
manship had improved, and the use OF
antifriction metals for bearings, com.
hined with this improved workmanship,
enabled the high rotational speed to be
carried out with safety and reliability.
The machinery OF Wampanoag, de-
signed in 1865, was no heavy that only
B.24 i. h. p. per ton of machinery was
obtained. The San Francisco, one of the
earliest Of the modern cruisers Of the
United States navy In which advantage
was taken of all the factors for reduc
tion of weight, obtained 10. SO i. h. D.
ton Of machinery. Commodore G. W.
Melville, q. 8 N, in Engineering Mage.
tine
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1900-06-01
ORIGINAL TACTICS.
Unique Manual of Arms Prepared by "Er.
ira Billy"

ira Billy"
The most remarkable company Of So.
diers ever drilled in this country foughi
under Extra Billy" Smith, twice gov
ernor Of Virginia. He acquired the nick
name through connection with the ex.
tensive mill contracts which he had be.
fore the war, his charge to the govern.
ment Of extra work" ON his star routes
being so frequent and large as to keeI
the postoffice department in state Of
constant ferment.
He was grand old man of the rough,
honest type of ''Blue Jeans" Williams,
Lincoln, Thurman, Jerry Rusk, Craw.
ford and Jenkins. His education had
been sadly neglected, but he owned
brains to spare and horse sense enough
for three ordinary governors. He drilled
his men according to Extra Billy's'
Tactics" an unpublished manual OF
arms.
A drill lesson; Colonel Extra Bill.
iy"--Now, boys, git yo'selves in persi
ton. Are yo' ready? Tote arms De
liver armsl Rest yo' muskets! Tote
aims Ground yo' rifles That's tol'ble
eood. Are you ready again? Well, here
We go. Fix yo' stickersl elk bayonets. J
New charge 'em and stick 'em
One day he led his men into blind
lane about mile long, and arriving at
the end could not see his way out ex
cept by tearing down fences and going
through wheatfield guarded by ar
angry farmer with dangerous looking
gun. The objective point was the oppo
site side of the field. After studying
gravely the situation he gave the order,
"Disband; boys, an meet me tomorrel
mornin on the tother side of the field
whar we aimed to git this evening. -
Kansas City Journal.
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1900-06-01
written With His own Blood

A writer in Cornhill Magazine tells
q good story illustrating the important
part played sometimes by bank notes
in the ordinary affairs Of life About
60 years ago the cashier OF Liverpool
merchant had received in tender for .
business payment Bank of England
note, which he held up to the scrutiny
of the light in order to make sure Of ite
genuineness.
He observed some partially indistinct
words traced in red on the front of the
note beside the lettering and on the
margin. Curiosity tempted him to try
deoiphering them. They were so family
written and so nearly Qbliterated that
he found great difficulty in doing 80,
but finally he was able to combine
them into this sentence: ~
If this note should fall into the
hands Of John Dean Of Longhill. near
Carlisle, he will learn hereby that his
brother is languishing prisoner in Al
giers
Mr.. Dean was shown the note, and
be lost no time in asking the govern
ment Of the day to make intercession
for his brothers. freedom It appeared
then that during II years, while his
friends and family had believed him tc
be dead, the latter had been slave to
the dey Of Algiere. With piece Of
wood he had traced in his own blood
on the bank note the message which
was eventually to secure his release
The government exerted itself to the
utmost in the matter, and he was set
tree on the payment Of ransom 70 the
dey. ~
Picked Onions.
One. half peck small onions. one quart
vinegar, one.half ounce whole allspics.
one half ounce whole cloves. Put onions
on FIRE. with water enough to cover
them, and handful Of salt. Let them
scald. Take OF, peel and lay them in .
cloth to dry. Boil vinegar and spices
together and pour over the onions while
hot. y
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1900-06-01
Presidential Signatures.

President McKinley's signature is.
next to that of John Adams and Tyler
the plainest of any Of our chief execu-
tives Van Buren's was the hardest to
decipher, though jefferson. Taylor,
Hayes, Benjamin Harrison and Garfield
never lifted their pens in signing their
names j q Adams is small. cramped
and the only ''back hand" in the lot
Folks Is the most ornate, Jackson's the
longest--four inches-and Pierce's the
largest
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1900-06-01
The Queens Attire.

Queen Victoria is so unconventional
in her attire and apparently cares SO
little for elegance of raiment as far az
her own dress is concerned that it will
doubtless surprise many people to learn
that she has for the past 30 years al
least been one of the best customers OF
certain fashionable dressmaker in
Bruton street, says a London CORE
spondent Much of the apparent tawdri-
ness of her majesty's appearance Is due
to the fact that she persists in keeping To
the style and fashion of 30 years ago.
But what is lacking in style is made up
in richness of material, and she is fond
of the finest brocades and most costly
'laces and embroideries, though she can.
not hear velvet and dislikes the touch
thereof eytr1n)ely
The daily morning Alaskan. (Skagway, Alaska) 1899-1904, 1900-06-01

Since the death of Mrs Depew some
thing over FIVE years ago Miss Annie
Depew Paulding, the SEM niece
has been at the head Of the distinguish
ed New Yorker home This young lady
will preside over Senator Depew 9 home
at THE national capital She Is the
daughter Of Senator Depew's sister.
Anne Mitchell Depew, who married
William II. Paulding, and who still lives
ut Peekskill. N Y
mis- Chance.
Weary Watkins-Ive found somo-
thin to live for at last.
Hungry Higgins- Womani
."'Ah. naw Dis late cold snap has
made me see the needcessity Of agitatip
ter stoves in the patrol wagons I'm.
dianapolis journal
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
Tyner Items.

Ed Thompson, of Manchester, is Wis
iting his sister, Mrs. Maggie Monroe.
Jesse Beagles, of Wslkerton, visited
his parents last week.
The quarterly meeting was not go
largely attended as usual, owing to the
pour of rain sll day.
VIII Wallace moved to Wslkerton
the first of the week.
Will Boon has rented Will " sllsce's
farm.
George and sam Hsag have pur-
chased the farrell store building.
William Walterhouse has returned
from Cando, \. d., to remain this win
ter
Miss Ella Myers returned from Chi
csgo last week.
Trustee Monroe has his office up
stairs in his mothers residence.
Mrs Restoric is building and other
wise improving her property here.
John Cudney is remOdeling his farm
residence. Wesley Lopp is the car
penter.
Mrs. Will Fink is recovering from
her recent illness.
Frank Johnson, Will Fink. 10 Wal
terhouse and Irwin Campbell have re-
turned TO English Lake.
Rube McKesson and wife have moved
to English Lake where they will have
charge of boarding house.
Edward higgins, a graduate from the
Tyner school, is principal of the Tee
garden schools.
We have an excellent trio of teachers
this winter, viz: Mr.. Curtis, of the
high school; Oscar Williams, informed
late, and Miss Alice Norris, primary
department.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
From Saturdays Daily.

Geo. Carpenter, living east of town,
is reported very Ill.
Mrs. George Howe, of Lima, Ohio, is
visiting relatives in this city.
Mrs. c. c. Buckner, of Grass Greek,
ia visiting her sister in this city.
A marriage license was issued today
to Noah Lamler and Dora Miller.
George Teal and wife, of South Bend,
are the guests of friends In this city.
Mrs. c. Z. Higgens and daughter. of
Peoria, ILL.,, are visiting relatives in this
city.
John Hobert and wife, of Highland,
Mich, are the guests of relatives in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. M. Barber, of Hanna,
were in the city transacting business
today.
A. K. Liggett and wife, of Wanetah,
are visiting relatives in this city and
Argos.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Beckmsn, of Clay
pool, are guests of relatives south of
this city.
Mrs. George Edwards, of Elkhart. is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Without, of
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. A. Shanover, of
LoganspOrt, are visiting relatives in
this city.
Milton SOice, who was quite sick a
few days ago, is now suffering relapse.
lie is quite sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Michels and
children, of Hobart, Ind, are visiting
relatives in this city.
Mrs. w. w. Harrington and son, of
Alliance, Ohio, are visiting relatives in
this city over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Hemler and chill.
dren. of Fort Wayne, are visiting rela-
tives in this city over Sunday.
Miss Crowley and Miss Doughety,
teachers in the city schools, went to
South Bend on business today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer st. John re-.
turned to TT. Wayne today after a visit
with Mrs. st. Johns parents, near Cul.
yer.
Albert Jones and wife returned to
their home in Columbia City YESTERDAY
evening after two weeks visit with
relatives in this city and Culver.
Mrs. A. G. Holden and daughter. of
Logsnsport, were the guests of friends
In this city today on their way to Chi.
csgo to visit over Thanksgiving.
Terre Hsute's new directory is said
to contain 10000 names and shows tina,
there are 1O7 Incorporated bodies with
a total capital stock of Ss,878,OOO, AZ
churches and missions, 46 societies and
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30

tional tragedy was Sir Robert Hart,
who for more than twenty-five years
has been as far, as European
might, the statesman guiding the sf-
fairs of the Chinese empire. Those
familiar in any degree with Eastern
conditions hoped, after the relief of
Peklng that Sir Robert would break his
long rule of silence and give TO the
world his story of the events which led
to the closing of the gates of the Brit
ish legation and his views as to the
policies which should prevail in the set
Element OF the difficult questions which
have arisen. On the 18th of October,
the following csble-message from Sir
Roberts London representative to the
editor of the Cosmopolitan was re-
ceived: "Sir Robert Hart has sent for
November number Fortnightly, Lon
don, and Cosmopolitan, New York, an
important article on siege of PeklDg,
about fifteen thousand words, which
will post you tomorrow" The Ms. ar
rived in time to be included IN the De-
cem0er issue. 1t will be read with the
deepest interest, both by statesmen and
the general public. The Cosmopolitan
has been highly honored by Sir Robert
Hart in his selection of the American
magazine through which this valuable
contribution to the history Of the world
is given publicity.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
MADE THE BIRD TIRED.

woman's Tedious Complaint to Her
Doctor Irritsted Poll Parrot.
DIR. I. E. Schuyler, physician of Phils-
delphia, owns q parrot, and, although 1t
did a lot of unintelligible squawkIng, it
had never until few days ago uttered
a sound that could be understood. Its
speech then caused no little embsrrass-
ment to its owner. The doctor was
seated in his office with patient, a
woman, who was most garrOlOus
about her symptoms. The parrot was
perched on the back of the doctor s
ch air. Over and over again the woman
had reiterated the nature of her indis-
position, and the doctor, having learned
sll that was necessary about her case,
and having prescribed for her, was
anxious for her departure, in order that
other patients, who were awaiting their
turns, could be admitted. But still the
woman insisted upon repeating her tale
of woe. while the doctor drummed i'm
patiently on the desk with his fingers.
Finally voice exclaimed: "Shut up,
you ID fooll' 1t was the parrot,
amount of apology on the part of the
doctor could appesse the womsn's
anger, and she founced out of the
office greatly offended. In relating
the incident sfterward the doctor ad
mitted that the squawking of the par
rot had often annoyed him when he
was alone, and he had frequently ex-
claimed: "Shut up, you ID foolr'
Naturally, when the bird was ready to
talk, that was the sentence that it first
uttered, with such disastrous results.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
To Revise school Books.

Indianapolis News: An important
revision of four of the principal text
books used in the Indiana schools is
now we'll under way. Frank l.. Jones
state uperintendent of public instruc-
ton, returned this forenoon from Chi
cago, where yesterday he met with a
special committee of which he is a
men Der, appointed by the state board
of education to revise the spoilers, his
tories, physiologies and grsmmsrs now
used in the schools of the state.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
Mrs. Milton Bennett Surprised.

a very pleasant surprise was given
Mrs. Milton Bennett, at her home Friday
evening by about thirty of the Lady
Maccabees, their husbands and friends,
at which time they presented her with
a set of teaspoons. Popcorn and tsffy
were served. All report a splendid
time.
Those present were: Mr.. snd< Mrs.
Julius Born, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wilkinson,
Mrs. Scott Marks and daughter, Mrs.
Owen Disher and daughter May, Mrs.
Julia GiIlar and daughter Goldie, Mes
danes Chss. VanGilder, Dan Jscoby
Fred Coarse, Henry Mitchell, Harry
Kilmer, John Rentzler, Theo. Nc
Laughlin, James Ellis, james Cook
and Mrs. Bertha Carver and Anna
SnIt
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
From Mondays Daily.

VIM. Bollmsn returned to Knox this
afternoon.
Miss Eurs FOgle went to Culver this
noon to work.
Frank Forbes went to South Bend on
business today.
Chas. Tibbetts went to Culver on
business today.
A. j. Dillon, of Rochester, is Plym-
outh visitor today.
J. N. Wilson made q business trip to
Lapaz this morning.
Ex-Sheriff Marshall made a business
trip to Argos today.
A. fl. Hoy spent Sunday in Chicago
the guest of relatives.
J. F. Pressnell, of Lapaz, was a
Plymouth visitor today.
FL. Ellsworth made business trip
to South Bend this noon.
Chas. Turner made business trip to
Valparaiso this afternoon.
e. G. Greiner, Of South Bend, was in
this city on business today.
Mrs. ii &. Thsyer returned today
from q weeks visit in Bourbon.
Mrs. l.. II. Curtis is able to be around
now after long and severe illness.
A steer weighing 1895 pounds was
sold at Knightstown the other day.
Mrs. Harry Lsckey is the guest OF
her mother, Mrs. Lawrence, of this city
The Misses Hale and Cobelin, OF
South Bend, are Plymouth visitors to
day.
Marion is to have new newspaper
1t is to be republican In politics snC
will be launched about January 1, 1901
1t is to be owned by stock company
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30

Kitchen or pantry floors may be washed
with skim milk; if very dirty, with
soap and water A scrubbing brush
should never be used on painted or
vanished fiOor.-Decembe Ladies'
Home Journal.
The republican state committee
agreed Thursday that the next legis-
lature must enact primary election
law and respportion the state on what
will be fair basis according to repub-
licsn ideas. There will be no change
in the present liquor law. The COM
mittee unanimously favored voting
machines and action was taken to con-
fer with the Indiana board of com.
MERGE as to primary reform.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
Low FARE TO CHICAGO.

December 4, 2, and Via Pennsylvania
Lines.
Excursion tickets to Chicago will be
sold from ticket stations on the Penn
sylvsnia lines December 1, 2, and 3, &C.
count the international live stock ex
position. The reduced rate will be open
to the general public. Return limit on
all excursion tickets sold for this event
will be December 3. For tickets and
further information apply to the near.
est ticket agent of the Pennsylvania
lines.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
Former Plymouth Girl Married.

E. E. Marvin, of Knox, and Miss
Elsie Boyer, daughter of Mrs. 5.
Whited, of this city, were married Nov.
ID, 1900, at the residence of the Rev. A.
II. Palmer, of the Methodist church,
32O Prospect street, Cleveland, o. Miss
Fanny Eastwood and Harry Davidson
acted as bridesmaid and best man.
They are now at home at 43 Eagle
street, Cleveland, D.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
Preshyferian school

The Sunday school is at it's best and
unusual interest is being taken in all
it's departments. Miss Webb, violinist
adds much to the music. Committees
are at work on a Christmas cantata
"The Dawn of Peace" In addition
remember the poor" will be put in
practice on Christmas eve in the good
Old-fashioned way. Everyone is wei.
come to the sessions of this school.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
Nicholson Law Case.

The supreme court last week set
aside its order refusing to advance the
Nicholson law case which involves the
right to demonstrate against granting
liquor license by persons holding q
general power of attorney from the
voters of township or ward, and ord
cred the case advanced for immediate
consideration. The order denying ad-
vancement was made last Thursday.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
To The Deaf.

A rich lady, cured of her deafness
and noises in the head by DIR. Nichol
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave Sl0
200 to his institute, so that the deaf peo
pie unable to procure the ear drums
may have them free. Address No. g
1897. The Nicholson Institute, 7S(
Eighth avenue, New i ork. w6-22
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30
On Siege of Peking.

The world has never known q more
dramatic situation than that presented
by the foreign community within the
walls of Peking while cut off from com.
munication with their countrymen.
During these long, doubtful weeks, the
most interesting figure in this lnterns.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-11-30


Offense by turning the pOstoffice OF
| Plymouth over TO his management
Did you ever see such face In your life
See, Young maiden, that thOu takest
the genuine Rocky Mountain Tea
made bY the Madison Medicine Co., i!
thou likest thy fair face. 35c. Ask
your druggist.
Local republican sspirants are in
clined to think that the present post
master is not ain il" for the second
term. There is many slip twixt the
cup and the lip
Mr.. and Mrs. Elick and Miss Carrie
Flick left today for Nj arseiles, Ill where
they will remain for time in the inter
est of Mr. Clicks health. They will
probably 90 further west In the spring
AS the result of wager on the pres
Dental election, Col Andrew Dyer, a
democrat, rode mule through the bus
mess center OF Valparaiso. Over 1000
people witnessed the parade, headed by
band.
Miss Alice f. Stewart, grand mstron
of the Eastern Star, went TO Union
Mills today noon, where she will ad-
dress the Chapter tcrigtt. She was
the guest of Mrs. Daniel Mcdonald
while here
Mr. \ ckey, the deputy postmaster,
is being urged by substantial republi-
cans and democrats as well to announce
himself as candidate for the post.
office. Few men command greater re
spect than Mr.. Iockey.
Mr.. SImons and Mr.. Bonham are
after the pOsfOffice but they are vast
ing their time. They are both good
men but Chairman Skunk don't approve
of their candidates.. What's the use
butting heads against stone wall?
Professional crooks, disguised as
wOrkingmen, in overalls and bearing
dinner pals. visited several merchants
at Muncie, making purchases and ten
dering i'll exchange checks purporting
to be signed by r. Dunn & Sons, con-
tractors. On each check was stamped
in red ink, "Psy Check" William A.
McNaughtOn. Isaac Cohen and L.
Shonfield are among the principal vic
Tins. The scheme was we'll worked.
The Fort Wayne independent butch
ers and the Chicago meat packers are
fighting for supremacy and the packers
are trying to force the butchers who do
their own Strengthening out of business
The meat trust makes no effort to un-
derseli, but has agents circulating
among the farmers, offering prices for
cattle which the FIT. Wayne butchers
feel unable to pay. However, they are
making the best fight possible against
great odds.
Mrs. Amelia f. Barr is novelist
who needs no boom 10 make her books
sell. From the earliest success-"The
Bow of Orange RIbbon"-to the latest
"a Maid of Maiden Lsne"-she has
quietly taken up as friends the whole
reading public. Now she contributes
one of her never-fsiling romances to
the New Lippincott" magazine, whose
Christmas number is just out. "Souls
of Passage" is a fine, hearty, human
story of loves young and old, of pictur-
esque Scottish manners and of the sup
ernatural strain which Sir Walter put
into "Lammermoor." Mrs. Barr says
she has been trying for twenty years to
write this story of reincarnatIon and
her cherished design shows the value
of waiting.