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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
Pashas OF the last

The name pasha or pacha is said to
be derived from two Persian words
pa. foot or support, and shah, ruler
and signifies 1.-The support of the
ruler" In the Ottoman empire it is
applied to governors of provinces, or
military and naval commanders of
high rank. In the early period of that
empire the title was limited to priG les
of the blood, but was subsequently ex-
tended The distinctive badge of a
pasha is horses tail waving from the
end of a staff crowned with a gilt ball.
The three grades of pashas are dis
tinguished by the number of the horse
tails on their standards; those of the
highest rank are pashas Of three tails.
and include in general the highest
functionaries, civil and military. All
pashas of this class have the title of
Vizier. The pashas of two tails are
the governors of provinces. who are
generally called by the simple title.
"Pasha." The lowest rank of pasha is
the pasta of one tail; the sanjaks, or
lowest class of provincial governors,
are OF this class.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
Our andiog Army.

1.-The proposition to retain standing
army of 100 900 is wholly unnecessary
and unjustifiable," In the opinion OF
the Philadelphia Public Ledger. The
country cannot afford such piece oil
extravaganza. A glance at the Ger
man army budget and comparison
with the way we do things here in the
infancy of the growth OF imperialism
and militarism seems to show that We
spend millions and get ridiculous re-
suits. The appropriation for our army
department for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1900, is $163,0SS, 1853, and the
estimates of the treasury department
for the next fiscal year place the wal
departments expenditure at $19O,112,'
S51. In times of peace, as we are as
sured repeatedly that the Filipinos are
crushed, such is the most of maintain
ing force of 100000 men,"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
Jake. jake" called Ethel. Jake

Jake! jake" called Ethel. Jake
trials arranged an unsightly contriv-
ance, so that the pulling OF the string
did ring a bell just over Ethels bed
Her brother Tom ridiculed it. but
mamma said Sisters of Mercy must be
patient under ridicule.
Every night Ethel hung her cloak
near her bedside. ready to rush out at
the sound of the bell One night Tom
played a practical joke by ringing the
bell, but papa's sharp reprimand pre-
vented repetition of his mischief.
Suddenly one night the bell did ring
long and loud. Ethel jumped out of
bed. and in few minutes stood at
Uncle Ebbys bedside. The moonlight
fell on the black face and white head
Shaking his arm with all her might.
she called out. Uncle Ebby. wake up.
The old man opened his eyes and sat
up in bed.
Didn't You ring the bell? What is
the natter"
Muffin tall" said Uncle Ebby. al
last recognizing the little sister.
Suddenly Ethel turned and perceived
a curl of smoke in the corner of the
cabin
What's that. Uncle Ebby? Look.
Look"
''Sumpu a-iah. shO',
And so 1t was. Uncle Ebby screamed
for help. Black and white rushed to
the rescue. Jake and the other men
led the cattle out of danger, and the
mystery OF the bell was solved when
old Brindles horns were seen strug-
Cling with the string. which in order
to reach up TO Ethel's chamber, had
been passed through the shed. The
smoke had driven her 10 the open
door. and in making her way she had
caught her horns in the string. For
tunately nothing was burned except
the corner of the she'd
Next morning II breakfast Tom, who
had been very brave in putting out the
fire. said We'll. Ethel. which is the
Sister Of Mercy YOU or old Brindle?'
But papa said, IF she had not been
Sister of Mercy. there is no telling
what a fire we might have had. and
perhaps poor old Uncle Ebby would
have been burned in his bed. Ethel 5
Easter resolution was noble one. and
hope it will last until next Easter"
Tom looked at his sister with ad
miring eyes and Ethel still wears her
badge -Zitella Cooke, in Youths Com
paniOn.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
What la n Mystic.

What is mystic? The dictionary
gives us an answer. perhaps, but one
wants in thousand cases something
more than the dictionary. We like TO
make definitions ourselves. This is a
stronger tendency than We suspect 4
mystic is a man who makes his own
definitions. l knew a man many years
ago, in a country town where | lived,
who was a typical nOnconformist and
an example of self-reliance. He was
withal man of strong character. and
did not ask anybOdy's good opinion.
He was a cabinetmaker. and always
spelled bureau. "burO." A man to
whom he sent bill said to him, This
is not the way Webster spells bureau"
Well" said he, this is the way | spell
1t. and | have as good a right to my
way as Webster has to his He was
a mystic in photography. I'VE must be
born again" That was mysticism to
Nicodemus. His dictionary didn't ex-
plain it. Jacob Behmen called the
same thing the morning redness.
That. too, defies the dictionary Swe-
denborg calls love fire" and beyond
all others in modern times makes def
nitions OF his own. All poets are to
some extent mystics, inasmuch as they
express themselves in symbols and
taphors.-Coming Age.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
The Girl Was Right.

A London clergyman tells moving
tale OF innocence. A frail little girl
came into a public house with jug
to fetch her parents half a pint. When
the jug was filled she nervously put
down two halfpennies on the counter
and made for the door. The barman,
though he hardly liked to brighten the
poor little thing, called after her in a
gentle voice: You're halfpenny
short" No you're halfpenny short, y
she answered and disappeared.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
ETHEL'S EASTER.

Ethel lived on the seaShore-that
part o? the Alabama coast which the
Mobilians call over the Bay, and
she visited Mobile rarely except during
Christmas and Easter. She was a busy
little girl with lessons and piano prac-
uce. and asked so many questions that
an old sea-captain who lived near her
home gave her the name OF Little
Conundrum.
Some days before Easter she went
with her governess into the city, and
saw woman attired in a black gown,
a black bonnet and black veil In
side the bonnet she wore a closely fit
ting cap. not at all like a widows cap
OH" exclaimed Ethel, Selling the
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

"Oh. yes. People send for her when
they are in distress. A Sister OF Mercy
nursed your Uncle Frank when he was
III OF yellow fever"
oh, Wish was Sister of Mercy"
said Ethel. as they left the carriage
and entered shop. but | woaldn' I
like TO wear that dress"
You need rot wear i, to be a good
nurse
Well. but ] want TO be a sure
enough Sister of Mercy. Can't l have
a mark so people will know it,"
oh. yes" said Miss Mary. laughing,
"if you insist upon mark. you can
wear a badge on your sleeve. can
easily make one for YOU
On Easter morning Ethel put on the
badge which Miss Mary had made for
her of beautiful white ribbon As she
returned from church she found bird
with broken leg. which she bandaged
Then she put the little Invalid in box.
which Tom called the hospital Easter
Monday her first act of mercy was to
carry a dinner to old Uncle Ebenezer,
who was a cripple from rheumatism.
He had been her grandfathers slave.
and now lived with her father at the
old homestead. the Naples
Look here. Uncle Ebby." said she
pointing to her shoulder. "You can't
guess what that is. can YOU"
mo. honey" answered Uncle Ebby.
already beginning to eat.
1T means I'm Sister Of Mercy 70
piled Ethel. 81 begin this Easter. That
is my Easter resolution"
Dat, indeed" said Uncle Ebby. abb
so:bed in his dinner lis you gwine
bout nnssiD' fokes?" he added
Moo" drawled Ethel. Mamma
won't let me do that. Maybe I'll do
something after while for that poor
woman at the wharf: but I'm going
to help everybody here I'm going to
help Aunt Melindy feed the chickens
and now | will help you scrape lint for
your lame foot"
While Uncle Ebby was eating, Ethel
filled a basket with lint and set 1t ON
the chimney shelf.
Now. Uncle Ebby. listen to me.
said Ethel. when you are sick in bed
you mustn't call Jake or Tidy or any
OF your grandchildren. I'm to do the
nursing on this plantation. and | want
to call Jake and make him tie a string
to your bedpost and the other end to my
bedpost, SO that you can ring a bel
right over my head when you are sick
You understands"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
Net expense on homestead. . 5000

Net expense on homestead s1O9 90
We moved on our homestead July
10, 1899. have thirty-two acres in good
shape for crops in 1900 My wife joins
with me in sending best wishes to you
and yours.
You can truly say to any poor man
who pays a big rent to get farm
(Somebody else's land} or works for
wages to support Il family that | have
personally tried both in Minnesota
and tried hard TO make success of l..
but found to my sorrow that after
working hard a poor living was all |
could get out of it, and after nearly
two years of western Canadian life
will say that | am very thankful to
you for helping me to decide to- try il
in Canada. Yours respectfully,
w. ii. KINkADE.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
EASTER IN HUNGARY.

Some of the most curious Easter OBJ
servances prevail in Hungary, the
home of dance and song. Miss Janka
Frankel. a singer who was heard in
opera last winter in Philadelphia and
other cities. gives an interesting ac-
native land.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
CHURCHES AND sCHOOL-HOUsES.

The interior walls OF churches. school
houses and all public halls should never
be coated with anything but the durable
and pure Alabastine. So evident has this
fact become that hundreds of tons are
used annually for this work. The Renu-
inc Alabastine does not rub or scale of.
IL Is clearly during the long period OF its
usefulness. Every owner of a building
should use II. Ask your paint dealer or
druggist for card OF tints. and write for
free copy OF our interesting booklet to
Alabastine Co., Grand Rapids. Mich.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
WHAT TRANSFORMERS" ARE.

Kalsomines are cheap and temporary
preparations. manufactured from whit.
Ing. chalks. clays. etc. They are stuck or
the walls with decaying animal glue. Ala.
bastine is not kalsomine. 1t is a rock.
base cement, which sets. and II hardens
with age: IL can De re-coated and re,
decorated without having to wash and
scrape of its old coats. Alabastine Il
utilized to a great extent In hospitals. as
IL prevents the accumulat ton of dirt and
the congregating Of disease germs. being
disinfectant In Its nature.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

daughter has received from the use ~
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Coz
pound. After beginning the use ~
your medicine she began to mems
rapidly and is now able to be at neg
work. Her menses are regular arr
almost painless. feel very thank FAD
to you and expect TO always keep yOs~
Vegetable Compound in my house. Ii
is the best medicine ever knew. NOaa
have my permission TO publish thSs
letter if you wish. it may he the means
of doing others good. MIS-. MATILDA
A. CAMP, Manchester Mill, Macon, Ca.
Scpte nEsr -. 1899.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

Alabastine is the original and only dur
able wall coating on the market. IL Is
entirely different from all kalsomlne
preparations Alabastine Is made ready
for use In white or fourteen beautiful
tints by the addition of cold water. 1t IL
put up In dry powdered form. In pack
lions on every package. II takes the
place of scaling kalsomines. wall paper
and paint for walls. Alabastine can be
used on plaster. brick wood or canvas.
and q child can brush II On.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
THE PLACE FOR A POOR MAN.
Homestead Clear and Money Ahead
la Two Years.
Alameda, y. W. T., Canada.
Doc % 1Gnn

Alameda, " W. T.. Canada.
Dec. %. 1899
Mr.. B. Davies. Canadian Govern
ment Agent, ST. Paul. Mimi. Dear Sir:
As | promised you about two years
ago that al some future time / would
let you know what thought OF west
ern Canada and the chances OF a poor
man making a start and supporting a
family at the same time. will write
a few facts concerning my own ex-
perience the past twenty -one months;
and what | have done. any bodied
man can do. provided he Will work.
left Traverse country March 20.
1898; landed in Alameda at noon the
21st with $50 in my pocket, a strang
er and among strangers. and when my
family came in October. 1893. my
wife had nearly sic, or barely enough
to pay freight on her stove, sewing
machine and clothes and beds. com
menced work March 2S; also made en-
try for homestead same day tthe man
| started work for loaning me SD to
pay entrance feel. and | have earned
or at least received Sf7S.l0 in wages
since then and have been idle at least
two months of the twenty-one since /
| came. The homestead took hal
twelve acres broke by former occu-
pant | paid $40 to have it replowed
in July, '9S, and the seed wheat for il
cost me Ss25. | let it to neighbor
for one-half IN elevator, clear of all
expense except the seed. and this fall
/ received SOTO for my part of the
crops of the twelve acres. SO my tota!
receipts the past twentyone months
have been s54s.lO and my expenses.
besides living for self and family, have
been as follows:
Entrance fee (s5 being paid for
cancel!ation) ..........s 10 90
Summer following Il acres $50 1000
Seed for same Observation-Disclosures. S2j
Cost of house. besides my own
labor on same. .......... 1885
90 acres of breaking and double
discing same. ....... 5000
sl791G
My half of wheat. 701O
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
REJECT THE JUST AS GOOD"

The dealer who tells you that he cao
sell you the same thing Alabasttno
not posted or Is trying to deceive you. La
Offering something he has bought cheao
and Is trying to sell on Alabastine's de-
nands, he may not realize the danger q
himself as we'll as to you Beware -
all new substitutes Dealers risk -
suit for damages by selling and consum-
ers by using an infringement Alabastfno
Co own the right to make and sell va
eoatings adapted to mix with cold watoe.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
Two Views OF 1t.

Rose-"1 would never marry man
without principle" Lily-"Nor /. And
should want his principle to be big
enough to allow us to live we'll on the
interest. too. philadelphia Bn!letin.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

Smith-"Is your new clerk a good
man." Jones-"Never saw his equal !;
he works just like a charm" Smith
but | was under the impression that
charms seldom work" Jones-'Well.
you heard what | said
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

II Easter should be cold.
Worn by the wives of millionaires-
A modern clique of gold"
With what creations for the head
The avenue Is lined,
IL Sol will condescend to smile
And spring is only kind:
What glories of bewildering hue,
That seem not born to fade.
And blur the discontinued eyes
OF povertyS brigadei
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and cOldS.-JOHN L
Bower, Trinity Springs, Ind Feb. ., 1900
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
retaliate on Tuesday.
} Dung

Easter Monday is the Hungariaps'
favorite wedding day. as it is supposed
that 1t is especially fortunate for mar
riages, and the priests are usually kept
busy that day. The rest of the week
is filled with social gayeties. and the
quiet of the vigorously observed Lent
is fully atoned for.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

Between thirty and forty feet is the
estimated average depth of sand in the
deserts OF Africa
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

SUDDENLY ONE NIGHT THE BELL
DID RING.
arm OF her gOverness. Who is that,
Miss Mary? What makes her dress SO?
She has a chain at her side. too"
That is Sister of Mercy" answered
Miss Mary.
Whose sister," asked Ethel.
"A Sister of Meroy-a sister to all
who need her."
"A sister to every body" echoed
Ethel. looking puzzled
Yes. She spends her life In acts OF
mercy to the poor and the rich. too. IL
they need her"
Does everybody love herr" asked
Ethel, looking after the black gown.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

And thTongs of nobodies at all
Who only stand and stare,
Roll on, roll on! o, human tide
OF wealth and power and fame
You change with every passing day,
Yet always seem the same.
80 love and hate and shame and faith
The false beside the true,
in rich array on Easter Day
Shall walk Fifth avenue,
New York Herald.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

All the street railroads in Washing
ton, ID. C.. sell six tickets for - cents.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

" DEAR Mrs. PrHK-
Ran 1T affords ma
great pleasure To tea
you of tho benefit ny
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

If every person would be half as good
as he expects his neighbor to be, what
a heaven this world would bel
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13
a0tRd

Men and women to sell spool supporting bracelets
Makes crocheting &c, easier. g. - u gross sells
for 25c. Send 15c for sample and agents terms.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

The most interesting custom, how
ever, is that known as watering"
which occurs on Easter Monday and
Tuesday. Men go out armed with wa
ter in bottles or pitchers and throw Ii
on the young women they meet in the
village streets. Sometimes they even
call at the houses and greet the girls
who come to the door The odd part Of
it is that the more thoroughly drenched
the victims are the better they are
pleased, as il brings them luck In the
cities the custom has been gradually
selves with bottles of cologne.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

This watering rite is said to be
known in no other country, and its in
stitution is ascribed to one OF the
apostles. 1t is possibly a perversion
of the rite Of baptism
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

You will find poetry nowhere unless
you bring some with you-Joubert.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

Mrs. WILSON'S Soothing Syrup.
For children teefhng, scftens the gums, reduces IN
Examination ai.ays PAIN, cures WIND collie pc bottle
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

Passion week. as whole is general
" very quiet. almost no social func-
tons taking place. Its prominent fea-
ture is the pilgrimage to one of the
sacred shrines Devout persons in both
town and country join in the pilgrim
age, and every village through which
the procession passes adds it's quota to
the pilgrimage. The journey is taken
fasting, as far as possible, only bread
and water sufficient to preserve from
absolute exhaustion being INDUCED in.
On Good Friday a life-size Image o.
the Christ is carried to the principal
church by a procession of priests and
there remains until Easter, guarded by
soldiers, who stand motion!ess as
statues. On Easter Sunday the wor-
shippers place offerings of money at the
feet of the sacred image. Easter morn
ing is greeted with tokens of gladness.
the windows having wreaths of flowers
or leaves.
One of the prettiest observances o:
the day is a procession of young girls
in white, carrying branches of green
trees, following the clergy in their
robes and the acolytes with huge
gilded cross After the white ROBBED
girls come the villagers
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

When \ II Else Fails. Try Yi-kf.
Cures Corns and BIniunS Va ithout PAIN Never fats
Drug stores OF mai lJ. liki Co.. CTaN f0rdsyi le ind
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

Anyway. the wicked who believed not
in Noah escaped being seasick.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

vi kN suneri n 4
FROM IrPcteBry. Veal =
meas. Night losses OF
effects Of the eTrors o;
youth, send &C In
stamps, 70 pay postage.
s.d I viii ser d. ARSo-
LU1GY FREE, a pre-
scripton which | vii
yuaTsnt<e N cure airy
Gaze. Address Viii
liam ! nderson
Il. 2. Al ~. Clark
Ct. Chlcago
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-13

Goes Cough s5aIsam
n the oldest and best. IL viii hlcsk COLI quicker
than anything else. II is always reliable. Trr ii.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-05-05
Why Oid Flats and Houses Dou't Rent.

Why Old Flats aud Houses Don't Rent.
Real estate men and owners should
not overlook the fact that the Lake
View Gas Fixture Company, 288 Lin.
coin avenue. Telephone North 788. re-
flnish old chandeliers, making them
equal to new at very small cost. Ir
many cases after expanding money fol
calcimIning or papering, the chandeliers
are left In the same dirty, ny-specked
condition az before. and are not In
keeping with the new decorations,
thereby spelling that which has been
done, when at q very small cost the
chandeliers, brackets, etc.. can be re-.
finished equal to new. We re6nish In
all the latest colOrs, such 40 polished
brass. gilt, rich gilt, old copper, polish
I'd copper, oxidixed copper. silver and
gold.
We are also makers Of Ane line Of
gas fixtures at prices to suit the times.
Call up North 76S. Our agent win
call and estimate.
LAKE VIEW GAS FIXTURE co..
% Lincoln svenuA ChieaOa
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-10-29
ROII n puvNuEiu

The Rev. John Haynes was famous
for his pithy sayings. At one time,
says one of our exchanges, he over
heard his daughter and some young
friends criticising certain neighbors
more severely than was pleasing to
him, whcreupon he proceeded to read
them lecture on the sinfulness of
scandal.
"But, father" demonstrated his
daughter, 1--WE must say something"
'Tf you can do nothing BETTER" re-
torted Mr.. Haynes dryly, get pump
kin and roll itiabout. That will be at
least an innocent diversion"
Not long afterward conference Of
ministers met at his house. During
the evening an earnest discussion on
certain points of doctrine arose, and,
from the lofty pitch Of some of the
voices, 1t seemed as II part of the dis
putants at least were in danger of los
ing their temper
AT that juncture Mr.. Haynes daugh-
ter quietly entered the room, bearing n
huge pumpkin. She put 1t down In
front of her father and said: "There,
father. roll 1t about Roll 1t about"
Mr.. Haynes was called upon for an
explanation. and good humor was re-
stored