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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Stumbled. but Won n Wife.

Gov. Aaron V. Brown of Tennessee
was a Chesterfield for politeness and
a Talleyrand for wit. When he, a
much admired widower, was paying his
addresses-as yet unavowed-to an at
tractive young widow, he called at her
house one day and was ushered into a
room darkened to the degree which the
prevailing fashion of those days de-
clared to be elegant, and before the
governor had familiarized himself with
the surrounding objects in the gloom
the young widow entered the room.
With enthusiastic devotion he adj
vanced to meet her hastily, not MOTTO
ing a low stool directly In his path;
way; unhappily, he stumbled over 1t
and pumped upon his knees directly
at the feet of the object of his affec-
tons. Before she could utter word
OF apology or sympathy the adroit gov
ernor, Selling her hand. exclaimed:
Madam. happy accident has brought
me where inclination has long led me-
The formal declaration which followed
was, of course, successful, for such
ready gallantry could not be resisted
February Ladies' Home Journal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Onaint London Rents Paid.

Certain ancient and quaint rent serv-
ices, which are due to the crown by the
corporation Of London, were, in ac-
cordance with custom. performed at
the Offices of the queens remembran-
Ger, in the royal courts of justice. in
the presence OF number OF curious
and interested spectators. George Pol
lock, the remembrance, made the
usual explanatory statement as to the
origin of the custom. and proclama-
ton was then made: Tenants and
occupiers OF piece OF waste ground
called The MOOrs,' in the county Of
Salop, come forth and do your service. Z"
The city solicitor advanced and cut a
faggot of wood with a Ratchet aud
another with a billhook. Proclamation
was made next: Tenants and Occu-
piers OF a certain tenement called The
Forge in the parish of st. Clement
Danes, in the county of Middlesex,
come forth and do your service" The
city solicitor on this occasion counted
six horse shoes and sixty-one nails.
The queens remembrance replied.
Good number" Faithful suit and
service having thus been made the GER
emony ended.-LOndon Telegraph.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
NEW MAJUBA HILL.
SPION KOP. WHERE BRITISH
SUFFERED DEFEAT.
A Barren and Open slope, the Ridges
of Which Arc So Steep That Conquest
L. Almost Impossible - Center Of y

Spion Kop, the new Majuba Hill.
where the British experienced the
worst reverse of the present South At
rican campaign. Is a rugged mountain
crest of about 1900 feet elevation. and
nearly fourteen miles south and a lit
tie west of Ladysmith. Gen. Butler
described it as a barren and open
Slope, the ridges so steep that guns
cannot be placed upon them" 1t is
one Of innumerable kops or plateau
peaks lying between the Tugela river
and Ladysmith. and Is as formidable
a place of defense as the first east
ern ridges of the Rocky mountains
would be. Old Majuba Hill. where Sir
George Colley fell before the Beers in
1881, is nearly 5000 feet high. but
Spion Kop Is high enough TO have
served the purpose Of the Beers well
this time. Near it. crowned by Boer
batteries, are half dozen other kOps,
all higher than the one Gen. Warren
scaled only to be defeated. Some OF
them are 400 feet in elevation, others
$500 feet and 1900 feet. Guns mounted
upon them, properly depressed, would
sweep Spion Kop so that nothing liv-
ing could remain upon its summit. Be-
tween the kops are ragged ravines, af-
fording fine retreats for Boer Tihemen.
whose duty it would be to harass re-
treating enemy. The rocks are rough,
difficult to climb over and unprotected
by tree or bush. From the Tugela
river almost to Ladysmith is constant
rise of land that blisters with heat by
day and is dangerously chill by night
An interesting story is told in con-
nection with the capture OF the jane
son raiding party by the Beers in 1896,
and shows how near to summary pun
ishment DR.. Jameson and his officers
were at that time. A score of the lead
ers OF the Beers had assembled to de-
eide their fate. The majority favored
the shooting Of all concerned in the
raid and, while President Kruger adj
vocated mercy and used all his great
efforts were Of no avail. Finally Gen.
Joubert, who sided with Dom Paul, got
a hearing and as last effort, throw
ing argument aside. related the follow
ing parable: Friends" he said. sup
pose have farm, and my neighbours
dogs are always worrying and killing
my sheep, what would you advise me
to do? Shall l kill the dogs and stop
the nuisance? If / do so, my nelghbor
may come to me and say, You have
killed my dogs; they were OF much
greater value than your sheep, and you
Will have to pay for it, Would l not
be better advised to catch the dogs, to
bring them to their master, and say:
Your dogs are worrying and killing
my sheep; take your dogs. punish
them, and refund me for the loss
have suffered?" Nobody answered
and Gen. Joubert continued, We have
caugh. the dogs. Would it not be bet
ter to send them back to the English
government for punishment and to
claim damages instead of giving them
a cause TO demand reparation, and TO
send from their kennel other and may
be worse dogs to worry us?'
The parable turned the scales.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

Hamburg is rapidly becoming the
largest port in the world; within one
period of five years she doubled her
fleet of steamers. A German liner. the
Friedrich der Crosse, holds the At
lantic record for speed. Most remark
able of all is the progress of German
shipbuilding. In the worlds returns
for 1889. which have just been pub
lished, the Vulcan shipbuilding yard Of
Stettin takes third place in tonnage.
with an output of 1862 tons.-London
Telegraph.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
A REMARKABLE SUCCESS.

That DR.. Franklin Miles Is one of the
worlds most successful physicians is
proven by thousand testimonials from
well-known people. One patient cured
after failure of eleven Grand Rapids ply
sictans, others after having been given
up by six, seven and ten Chicago doctors.
another after nine leading physicians in
New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago
failed. Col. n. G. Parker. Ex-Treasurer
of South Carolina, says: II believe DR..
Miles to be an attentive and very skillful
physician" 1.c00 testimonials and refer
ences sent free $3.50 worth OF Treatment
especially prepared for your case sent
free. Address The DR.. Miles Medical As
ISOLATION, POI to 209 State ST.. Chicago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

Is the charming title of a charming
book from the facile pen Of Mr.. Sam
T. Glover. the we'll known author and
newspaper editor. The 'Glimpses" are
particularly pertinent just now when
SO many people are considering about
going to the Paris Exposition, and
many people will be glad to know that
the Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Pau!
Railway has purchased an edition OK
Mr.. Clover's work for distribution. In
sending your address for a copy please
enclose six cents to pay postage. Geo.
II. Heafford, General Passenger Agent.
Old Colony Building, Chicago. Ill.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Try Grain-o! Try GraIn-o.

Ask your grocer today to show you a
package OF GRAIN-O. the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee
The children may drink 1t without In
jury as we'll as the adult. All who try
1t, like it. GRAIN-O has the rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java, but It is made
from pure grains. and the most delicate
stomach receives 1t without distress.
One-fourth the price of coffee 15c. and
25c. per package. Sold by all grocers
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
FOR lE-ACED WOMEN.

the "Change of Life" by Lydia 4. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.
"DEAE MEs. PINKHAM When 7 first
wrote to you was in very bad con-
ditiOn. 1 was passing through the
change of life, and the doctors said |
had bladder and liver trouble. / had
suffered for nine years. Doctors failed
to do me any good. Since have taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, my health has improved very
much. will gladly recommend your
medicine to others and am sure that it
will prove as great a blessing to them
as it has to he. "-MBs. GEO. Fl. JUNE,
COL DeKalb Ave, Brool<lyp, y. Y.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Ingenuity.

The following ingenious mode OF
crossing a river was once displayed by
a kafir, who had for some time stood
watching the vain attempts OF party
Of soldiers to cross the stream at
time when to ford it was attended by
considerable danger. After smiling at
their efforts with that sardOnic express
sion remarkable among these savages,
he quietly raised heavy stone, placed
1t on his head and then walked, with
perfect ease. through the torrent to the
opposite side.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

Senator Vest has a notebook filled
with rare examples OF congressional
elOquence. among which his favorite
quotation to illustrate mixed metaphor
is: "The apple of discord has been
sown in our midst, and unless nipped
in the bud, it will produce conflagra-
ton whose waves will submerge this
fair land with anarchy"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO. "a

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner Of the firm OF +. J. Cheney & Co..
doing business In the City OF Toledo, County
and State aforesaid and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS Tor
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot De
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In nv
presence, this 9th day of December. A. d. 1883
(SEAL) a. W. GsEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Ca:arrh Cure Is taken internally. ana
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY * CO., Toledo. -
Sold by Druggists. 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Whara They Land.

OF every 103 shots which strike some
soldier, forty-three will lodge in the
the arms, twenty-five strike between
neck and waist. one in the neck. and
eleven shots some part of the SOL
diers head
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
GREAT BARGAINS FOR ALL.

The ads OF the John NJ. Smyth Co.
in another column of this paper should
be of interest to every reader. The
firm Is one of the largest in the United
States and is thoroughly reliable
Their catalogue of everything TO eat,
wear and use is mammoth one and
complete in every particular. Write
for ii today.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Freight Ira DC.

AS one would naturally expect In a
country where the provision of freight
cars is so generous. the total amount
Of freight carried in the United States
is far in advance of any other country
the total given in millions being. fol
the United States, 913; for Great Brit
ain, 4S7; Germany. 276; France, 120;
Russia, 81, and British India, SO tons.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

Where do you sleep at night?" ask
ed the tender hearted woman who
was supplying his wants with plate
of warm victuals. "In the roadbed
ma'am, ginerly," responded Tuffold
Knutt. with his mouth full.-Chicaso
Tribune.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

do you like sweets. mammal" ask
ed -year-old Bessie.
mo, dear" was the reply. They al
ways make me feel bad"
I'm awful glad of IT," said the lit
tie miss. you're just the one l want
to hold my sweets while | dress dolly"
Stray Stories.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Preventive of Moths.

It Is well TO know that any strong.
pungent sne.I will Keep away moths
A mixture OF cloves, cinnamon, Orris
root and other fragrant things may be
substituted for camphor preparations
with less disagreeable after effects.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
MarhIna GIaaa RIoMlne.

a glass factory has been started at
st. Helens. in which the whole system
of blowing is replaced by an automatic
arrangement of molds and blow pipes
worked by compressed air. The output
has been much increased
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
An All-YeAr Resort.

The Crescent Hotel Eureka Springs. Ark,
opens March !. 1900 a most desirable, nttrac-
tive and convenient resort for health and pleas
ure seekers. Ideal climate. pure sparkling
water. best accornmodn tons. Through Sleep
ers via Frisco Line. Write for particulars to
Manager Hotel or 10 AM representative Of
Frisco L Inc
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
MiscnnSin Central Railway.

Traina now leave Chicago from Cen
ira, Station, Park row and Twelfth
street, lake front. for st. Paul. Min
neapolis. Ashlera. Duluth and the
northwest. Nearest ticket agent can
give you further information. James
{. Pond. ,. p. A.. Milwaukee. Wis.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Sober Second Thausbt

Tom-"Was it hard 20 tell Miss Au-
tumnal you loved her."
Jack-"Not half so hard As it was to
explain matters after got sooer."--
Chicago News.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Relief Came Promptly

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I had been
under treatment with the doctors for
four years, and seemed to get no better,
l thought would try your medicine.
My trouble was change of life, and
must say that / never had anything
help me SO much as Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. Relief
came almost Immediately. 1 have
better health now than ever had. l
feel like new woman, perfectly
strong. 1 give Lydia +. Pinkham's
Compound all the credit. and would
not do without her medicine for any
thing. l have recommended it to
several of my friends. There is no
need of women suffering SO much for
Mrs. Pinkham's remedies are a sure
cure" " MAHALA BUTLER, Bridge
water, Ill.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

The earnings OF the Chicago Great
Western Railway maple Leaf Route)
for the second week in February, 1900.
show an increase of s25,78O.7S. Total
increase since beginning of fiscal year
July u to date. 1851 .0246S.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

Cats are greatly venerated in Persia
The feline friends of the shah number
fifty, each having its own attendant
and a special room for meals.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Demonstrated.

"Only fool would argue with a
woman!" said he in disgust, after an
hours hot contest with his wife
PRECISELY" she calmly asserted
Tit-BitS.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

Tom Goode-''I dropped $40 gold
Sunday"
Jack Potts-"What was the matter
with it?''
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

The gold yield of Queensland for the
ounces-an increase of 3,69S ounces
over the return of November in the
previous year.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me large doctor biils.-C. l.. Baker, 4223
Regent So, Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 8, '9o.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

PARKER's HAZE B.ssAN Keeps thu hair soft ans
Plentiful and restores the color when gray.
HIxDERCoRSs, the best cure for corns. l5cts.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

The man who has nothing to be
proud of is apt to be proud of that.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Another Woman Helped

"DEAR Mrs. PIs;KUAM Il took Lydia
f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
during change OF life and derived great
benefit from its use. "-MAEY L. JAMES,
1876 Coydon St., Bradford, Pa
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

But few men have self-confidence
enough to argue with a pretty woman.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE

Laxative Bromo Guinine Tablets removes
the cause that produces La Grippe. T.. W
Groves signature Is on each box. &c.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

The famous gardens of Versailles
have cost 2S,000,000.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

The average man makes a different
kind of fool of himself each day.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething. eofenS the reduces I'm
fAmmaton, silays pain, cures wind collie &c bottle
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

When All Else Falls. Try Yi-Ki.
Cures Corns and Bunions without pain Never fails.
Drug mail XtEi wfo.dsv Ind.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

A Liverpool physician has discov
cred the bacillus of pink-eye in horses
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

Browns TeethinG Cordial is warranted
aDc is never returned as worthless
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

The proper size for lazy Individual
Is exercise.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

Keeps bad company-the jailer.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

A Book OF Choice Recipes
Sent free by Waiter Baker IL Co. Ltd, Dorchester.
Mas Mention this paper.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

Men and women agree oftener in love
than in money matters.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

CoeS
n the Oldest and best It Will break up cold Quicey
ahsn anything else. 1t IS always reliable. Try it
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02

CcTEH1ATHT II 3 method OF treating disease
SSthS' e. without drugs. 10y muui ulatiOn
the result of which Is 60 the normal cot a.
ton of control and blood sUQflg orSan
OF the body. Examination free. Write for BcOklcL
Columbian Institute az O>TeOPathy,
81 Adams ksrcet. Suits 81 gexssr Buildns. Chicago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02


{ <csys-N A valuable book for prac-
I $50 ~ teal flower and vegetable
g. SsSoos& growers. Free for the asking.
S:{rSsSsss-fs<sSIS Addr~.. J. }. ". GREGORY son
W ~o4A<k 1srhlebead, H~-S.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-02
Campste External and Internal Treatment for eveu Humur


thckened cucc CUTCURA
instantly any itching inflammation irritation
heal CUTIcUHA RESOLVE
cent the torturng dshguring and humtng
hair, when all fails DRUG
On. IAN about the Skin. scalp and Hair" free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-25

Mrs. Highmind-I think this bet
ting at races is perfectly abomina-
blei It's SINFUL It's wicked
Mrs De Good-Tndeed it is My
husband always loses, and I haven't
had a new bonnet for three months.
New York Weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-25
And Find Himself Famouse

McJfgger-Wh do you think of
that Delaware mechanic who dis
covered the secret of perpetual mo-
ton in a dream2
Thingumbob-Oh, suppose he'll
wake up some Observation-Disclosures
phia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-25
Deaf.
Punch.

Deaf.
vicar-But surely the voice Of
conscience appeals to you some
times?
Deaf old Reprobate-Maybe It
does, sir; but, then, you see, I'm
rather hard of hearing.-New York
World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-25
III the face of the landscape"

Below Cost.
"Joblotz boasts that business is
his only religion
Sort of pagan religion, I suppose.
He's continually offering sacrifices"
Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-25

..Has he ever run for Office be-
fore ~
HAS he? Why, man, he has
sprinting record in that line that
simply cannot be matched. There
is nothing else that he will run for"
Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-25

sWhen it comes to hunting for
SOULS remarked the first heather.
most of these missionaries are
BIRDS
$50 they are" replied the others
they're regular birds Of pray.
Philadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-25
where the Fault Lay.

sBut the gown doesn't lit" pro-
tested the young woman
doesn't fiti'' exclaimed the mo-
diste And do you blame me for
that? The gown is perfect 1t is
yonr figure that is at fault. Chs
eag0 Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-25

'sWin you have plenty of fresh
fruit at that farm where you 90,
Alice %
Yes; Arthur says he will bring
big basketful every night.
Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-25

ssDo you enjoy reading Dickens p
Every much" answered Miss Cay
enne. Ills works contain so many
odd and viIlainous characters to
whom it is a pleasure to compare
ones enemies. ''-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-25
= Generous RivaI.

A Generous Rival.
Dora-What quantity or rice
you threw after the bridel
Clara-She'H need it before ne gets
his salary raised.-New York Week
".
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-25

IF the string broke and your
exposed to view?
New York Evening Journal.