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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

Fouth-class poStmasterS and post
mistresses have their troubles as we'll
as those of higher rank, and are made
at times to realize that the pathway Of
the public official is not always strewn
with primroses. The following COM
plant, which was recently filed against
a western Pennsylvania postmistress.
is but a sample OF the veXations which
beset official life in the country dis
tricts: Il wan tell We how old SOgerS'
widows are treted by our redheded
postmistress. She are only forth-class
anyhow, and keeps a store, Iedinge all
the postal cards and letters TO which
we can't get our papers tel she have
the same red herself. She repoarts to
the Pention Buru that my husben dide
of devilment, witch are blame I've. He
dide of army, an he was more piusser
than old old, redheded postmistres. -
Chicago Journal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14
Try Grain-Oi Try Grain-O

Ask your Grocer to-day TO show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has
that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but
it Is made from pure grains, and the most
delicate stomach receives it without dis
tress. Il the price of coffee. l5c and 25cts.
per package. Sold by al grocers.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14
Choirmaster for 50 Years.

Henry Long has been choirmaster
of st. Matthew's Lutheran church,
Hanover, Pa, for fifty-nine years. He
is now 81 years old, but his voice Is
still strong and he sings with an
earnestness that is remarkable. His
choir consists of dozen members who
sing in the German language exclu-
SiYelY
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

The largest lOaves of bread baked in
the world are those of France and
Italy. The pipe" bread of Italy is
baked in loaveS two feet or three feet
long, while in France the loaves are
made in the shape of very long rolls.
four or five feet in length and in many
cases six feet
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14
Montpelier Has n Mirage.

One morning recently the residents
OF Montpelier. O., reported that they
saw a mirage which was easily recog-
nized as the village of Edon, eight
miles east. Such sight has never
been beheld in this vicinity.
Globe.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

The Burlington. Cedar Rapids &
Northern Railway has got out a neat
booklet descriptive of the beautiful
summer resorts at Spirit and Okoboji
Lakes in Northwestern Iowa. Free
copies will be mailed upon application
to Jno. G. Farmer. Assistant General
Passenger Agent. Cedar Rapids, la.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

Captain Percy w. Moss, Paragould,
Ark, says: Il think Peruna is undoubt-
eddy the finest and surest catarrh cure
ever prepared, and it has taken but two
bottles to convince me of this fact"
Judge VIM. T. Zenor, of Washington,
D. c., writes from 213 NJ Capital Street,
Washington, D. c.:
II take pleasure in saying that ! can
cheerfully recommend the use of Pc
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

The City of Mexico is now in the
hands of the contractors who are put
ting in the new system of sewers,
which precedes the paving of the
streets with asphalt
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

runa as remedy for catarrhal trouble
and most excellent tonic for general
conditions. WIN. T. ZenOr.
If you do not derive prompt and
satisfactory results from the use of Pc
runa. write at once TO DR.. Hartman,
giving a full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address Or. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus, @.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14
New star I'm PersPus.

The new star in Perseus is now so
faint as to be barely visible without a
telescope. The star was first seen on
the 22d Of February. On Saturday
evening, the 23d, it reached the first
magnitude
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

Many good physicians and nurses use
Wizard Oil for obstinate rheumatism
and neuralgia. It's the right thing to
do.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

An expressman says that old maids
are uncalled-for packages.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

first days of Dr. kline's Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

I am sure Piso s Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs. THos. ROBBINS
Maple Street, Norwich, ~ Y. Feb. IL. 1900
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14
KEEP YOUR LIVER LIVELY

The population of Japan is increas-
ing at the rate of 100000 year.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14
Coos Cough Balsa m

Kaffirs own nine-tenths OF the H.
OOO, 900 acres of Natal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

There are in California nearly As 900
Italians. Their property is estimated
at $50. 600. 900.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething sOftens the gums reduces In
nsmmation aays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

necessary ammunition. - Philadelphia
Record
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14
Halls Casarrh Cure

The breath of scandal is an Ill wind
that blows nobody good.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14
HO, FOR OKLAHOMA

New lands soon to open. Be ready, Morgan's Manual
with supplement- containing proclama showing
sllotments County seats, etc. ST. Supplement Map
oOc. Agents Wanted. DICK T MORGAN Perry, o. T.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

man sometimes loses his head, but
a woman seldom loses her tongue.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

makes the seething air visible; her
snow aid winds blind and overwhelm
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

Troubles are like babies-they grow
larger by nursing.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

" the Oldest and best 1t will break up cold quicker
than anything else. lie IL always reliable. TRY II.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

Is constitutional cure. Price. 75c.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

By using DIR. CRANES QUAKER TON
&c TABLETS. A wonderful remedy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14
Bargains In Land $

Bargains Ia Land s:S acres Fooe 1 gI 500
miles from the County seat. 81. 5OOOO-4 100 acres
good buildings, ARTISAN WELL, flows 100 galioni
Perminute, 5000 per ecre-sSO ,res. good Town
y mile from school good well : 30. Address
SOUTH DAKOTA FARM and TITLE CO..
OnIda, South DakOta.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

Variety may be the spice Of life. but
most men seem to prefer cloves.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-14

the great kidney liver and blood medicine. 5oC
At Gil Druggists. Write for free sample. Address
kiD-kE-OIOS, ST. Louis, MO.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19
HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER.
How Seaman Jack O'Nefn Resented
Insult to President Mckinley.

How Seaman Jack O'NefI Resented an
Insult to President Mckinley.
Jack" O'Neill, able seaman in the
United States navy, late a member of
the crew of the Vicksburg and now on
a naval recruiting detail in the Ma
sonic Temple at Chicago, is nursing
bruised fist and sprained wrist, says
a Chicago paper. He has no complaint
to make, but finds satisfaction in
thinking of 1.-The other fellow
O'Neill looks on the President of the
United States with a respect too deep
to be measured. The President is
to the seaman the commander-in-chief
Of the army and navy, and that is
enough. O'Neill was standing at
Thirty-first street and Michigan ave-
nue. on Friday evening. He had just
heard of the attempt to assassinate
the President and his soul was filled
with wrath. While in this mood a
man stepped up.
Have you heard about Mckinley be-
ing shot ?" the stranger inquired.
Yes; I just heard the news a min
ute ago." replied the able seaman.
well, he ought to be shot for
what"
The stranger never finished the SEN
speakers mouth with a force that sent
him sprawling in the street. AS he
scrambled to his feet he received an
other blow in the face that sent him
down again. Three times the stranger
measured his length on the ground.
Don't hit me again. ne cried. I'll
apologize; I'll apologize
You bet you will apologize" said
O'Neill, "or I'll beat your head OF.
President Mckinley is my superior Of
ficer, and no man can insult him while
I'm around"
A crowd gathered in moment
among whom were several who had
witnessed the affair. When they told
others what the fight was about ex-
pressions of indignation became SO
loud and threatening that the stranger
made quick escape down an alley.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19
oRAoxsMEN ARE EDWARDS.
Stories of Burglars Being Brave Arc
All Bosh.

All Bosh.
"Bold burglars, or bold crooks of
any sort, are much more scarce than
their victims have any idea of. They
don't succeed because they are bold
or have bravery that amounts to more
than sublime assurance, but because
the great majority of their victims are
cowards,'' said burglar just out of the
penitentiary at Joliet, Ill. "A burg
lar with sense he continued, knows
that people will get out of his way
as a rule and will be only too glad to
allow him to escape rather than run
the risk of having their own skins
hurt. / have known a man to lie
awake in bed and make believe he was
asleep, hoping that the burglar in his
room would get through his work
and hurry away without hurting him.
He was a coward, and the burglar,
who was just as big a coward, took
advantage of the fact. He knew the
man was awake. If that man had
moved the burglar would have "ske-
daddled," with visions of a bullet be-
hind him. Of course, if a burglar is
cornered, he is like a rat in the same
fx-he will fight
tCowardice simply invites burglars.
If the rule was to receive burglars
with a club or revolver there would
be lots fewer in the business. If men
were willing to take a little chance of
being hurt burglars wouldn't take
chances with them. No men are more
careful of their hides than burglars,
and their courage amounts only to a
reliance on the weakness of human
nature. Think of the cowardice
which allows two or three men to hold
up two or three dozen men in a rail-
way train. A little grit would en-
able them to overthrow the highway
| men in a minute, but each one is
| afraid to lead, and they submit like
| sheep. The profession understands
| this. After two or three cases al
| jumping on the train robbers-even al
| the risk of some injury or even death
there would be no more train rob-
berries. But people submit, and the
business goes on. Bravery of burg
lars is bosh."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19
TortOises Like Melons.

G. Carson, a farmer near Eufaula,
was on the streets the other day and
said: 81 wish there was a market for
tortoise. If there was 1 would be in
good shape financially in little while.
1 have a large patch of muskmelons
and the vines have been loaded with
the fruit, but as they got about ready
for harvesting, something began eat
ing them at night. Several nights were
spent in laying for the intruders, and
late one night there was a rafting OF
dry bones, or sounds that somewhat
resembled that, and before taking a
run for the house 1 took a farewell
look and beheld herd of tortoises all
over the cantaloupe patch. 1 made a
dash among them and bursted the
bulls of some dozen, captured two and
have them captives." To make sure
that he was not mistaken in the melon
thieves, he now and then drops a
muskmelon in the box where they are
confined and he says they rush upon
it and eat nearly as fast as a hog
Galveston Daily News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19
CAPT. GEO. C. REITER.
WILL PROTECT OUR INTERESTS IN
THE SOUTH.
Commander of the Battleshfp Wisconsin
Now in South America-The Largest
Fighting Machine in Our Navy of
Powerful Sea Going Forts.

In the somewhat turbulent state of
affairs in South America, where Vene-
zuela, Colombia and Ecuador are
mixed up in an international squabble,
the interests of the United States are
well guarded by Capt. George Cook
Reiter, of the Wisconsin. The United
States is by treaty bound to keep open
traffic across the Isthmus of Panama,
and should there be any serious inter
ference with the International rail-
way. Capt. Reiter will take prompt ac-
ton.
Capt. Reiter is a Pennsylvania by
birth, and was graduated from the
United States Naval Academy in 1865
His progress through the . various
grades of the service has been steady,
and he has seen a variety of duties
There is scarcely station to. which he
has not been attached, and he has had
considerable land duty. During the
Spanish war he commanded
one of the smaller warships. He at
tanned his present rank twosyearS ago.
The Wisconsin will be the greatest
fighting machine ever seen at Panama.
The Oregon and Iowa have been there,
but neither of these is as large as the
Wisconsin. Comparatively few British
battleships or war vessels of other ma
| tons come this way, and none that
could be compared with the Wisconsin.
| The Wisconsin was launched at the
| Union Iron Works, in San Francisco,
| November &c, 1898, and has been in
| commission several months. She is of
| IL ,525 tons displacement, and has a
| length of 1858 feet; breadth, 70 feet 21s
inches; draft, % feet inches. Her
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19
STEEL TRUSTS RIVAL
Western Concern That Has Properties
Extending 1.zOO Miles.

Western Concern That Has Properties
Extending 1900 Miles,
The billion dollar steel trust has a
lusty rival in the Colorado Fuel and
Iron company, the greatest industry
west of the Mississippi This company
now owns and controls nearly 1000
acres of coal land and 5000 acres of
iron ore. With its great steel works at
Pueblo. Col, it is making a second
Pittsburg Of that city. 1t employs 49,
600 men, representing, with their fami-
lies. one-tenth of the population of
Colorado. The income of this COM
pany last year was ST., 00O, 900 and its
expenditures a tribe over SIC, 600, 900.
1t takes over $500, 900 every month to
satisfy the demands of the payroll.
Commencing at Sunrise, Wyo., its
properties form chain 1000 miles
long to Fierro, N. NJ The links of this
chain are % coal mines, nine coking
plants with $500 ovens, and at Pueb-
10, Col. and Laramie, Wyo., the only
steel plants between the Mississippi
river and the Pacific coast. In addi-
ton to these industrial concerns the
company owns $4,000 acres of grazing
land and about 1000 OF the town lots in
the city OF Pueblo. In addition to fur
~ -
transcontinental railroads the COM
pany operates 100 miles of railroad of
its own From its coal mines the C..
F. & 1. marketed last year over 4,000,-
600 tons of coal, or 20 per cent of the
entire production in Colorado. Last
year it produced $4,000 bushels of coke,
or 50 per cent of the product of the
state, and hundreds of new coke ovens
are now in process of construction.
From its steel mills 728,O00 tons were
marketed, and orders were refused for
over 250,000 tons more. The G. F. & /.
company has grown to what it is with
a capital of $25,GO0,O00. 1t has recently
increased this capitalization to $40,-
100000 by the issue of s15,O00,0OO of 5
per cent bonds, with a like issue of
common stock to redeem them ON de-
mand. The SIS, OOO,00O is to be spent at
Pueblo charging the steel plant to a
capacity of 100000 tons of finished
product each year. The new manufac-
lures are to be tinplate sheets, wire
nails and other profitable products of
like character. These new mills Will,
it is estimated, increase the value OF
the output of the company by 200 per
cent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19
A HEALTHY VOICE.
Faithful Practice Will Do Much t.
Acquire it.

Acquire it.
A strong sweet, beautiful voice is
greatly to be desired by every one.
says Health. In some climates. like
Italy, for instance, the voices are al
most all fine. In other places where it
is cold and moist the voices are too
often bad. In the country, where the
young grow up in an out-of-door life,
where they can Hholler" and even
YELL the voices are much better and
stronger than in the city, where a
young person must suppress himself
and always speak in gentle tones.
Thin. throaty tones, of those with a
nasal intonation are bad enough to the
sensitive ear when used in the key
OF ordinary conversation. When it is
needed to expand such voices to the
declamatory point, then lack of volume
and mellowness is evident.
Faithful practice may do much to
correct faults of emphasis and inf1ec-
ton. but the most sanguine coach will
not undertake to make over poor
voice in a coarse of three or even six
weeks rehearsals. The possibilities of
the speaking voice are beginning to be
understood Parents. are discovering
that it is a wise plan to cultivate in
their children an agreeable voice. In
structors in the art of developing the
exquisite mechanism and wonderful ca
pability of the human speaking voice
are springing up on every side. 1t can
not be long before it will be positive
reproach for a woman of education, at
least, to speak in shriH, nasal or I'M
placed tones The voice is a mirror of
the mind A coarse, harsh, disagree
able voice can best be cured by i'm
proving the mind and heart
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19

for IT, and turning abruptly he hur-
ried away.
Then little Rose came to her mother
and held up the small leather case
Put it in here, mamma" she said
coaxingly; 1T come in here"
The mother took the case and me-
chanically touched the spring. The lid
few up, and from its satin lining a
tiny photograph of herself in her girl
ish beauty smiled mockingly at her.
She started and the color left her
face She sprang to her feet and
looked with hungry eyes down the
street; but it was too late-he was lost
in the multitude forever.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19
The Last of the Buttons.

It is related by an exchange that in
a certain parish, the name of which is
prudently withheld, the wife of a cler-
gyman was mending clothes when a
neighbor dropped in for afsocial chat
The visitors attention was attracted
to a large basket half-fIled with but
tons, and carelessly lingering them she
suddenly remarked: why, here are
two buttons exactly the same as those
my husband had on his last winter
suit,'' Indeed, said the clergyman
wife, that is curious, All these but
tons were found in the collection
basket, and 1 have saved them, think
ing 1 might put them to use" After
this the conversation languished, and
very soon the visitor took her depart
ure. But the story got abroad, and no
more buttons were found in the bas-
ket.-Youth's Companion
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19
DREAM.

Last night I dreamed I saw my mother
young;
never knew her till her hair was gray.
Last night I saw the wrinkles smoothed
away
And pearls about her satin shoulders
strung.
Out from our homely tools of toll among
She came If she knew them not
There lay
Old hopes in her young eyes. Family
to-day
Are sounding the dead madrigals she
sung.
I, who had watched the stolen march of
days,
And would not see the days they stole
Moved breathlessly to meet her, mute
with praise.
But, ah, the vibrant hand that in mine
lay
Was not the one I love upon my hair;
Nor hers the mother eyes, deep. deep with
prayeri
BY iona Gale, in the July Bookman-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19
'fWOse.''
-
: Rose what -

''Wo,e.'
~Rosei Rose what:''
"Wose Waters. What's your manner"
twisting button On his coat in a con-
fidential way that provoked sad little
smile from her companion
Jack Williams. Did you ever hear
it?''
The little one shook her head.
What is your-your mothers
Manner
shes named the same as me-
"And your-father is named-Rich-
ard Wilson, isn't he?"
81 amt got no father. He's down
the deep hole" was the reply in an an
mated tone.
His expression changed to one of in
credulity-
as your father really dead, Rose?''
he asked, striving against the feeling
OF exhilaration which pervaded his be-
ing.
A vigorous nod in the affirmative
was the reply. Jack was silent now;
his blue eyes wandered out to sea and
Garkened and shone with visions which
made him forget the child She grew
restless, and after awhile timidly
touched his arm and said:
Give me my mothers earring now,
I mus go home" Jacks. eyes came
quickly back to the anxious little face.
Where is your home. dear?" Her
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19
Square Men.

In the mountains of Berks county,
Pennsylvania where Dutch shrewdness
matches Dutch thrift, the proprietor OF
a hotel was bargaining for supply of
chickens. Now, look here, Fred" said
the hotel man Familiarity to the farmer,
don't you feed them chickens before
you bring em here, and don't you let
'em get wet "AIl right, Charlie
said the farmer, but don't want to
see 'em go hungry That's all right
Fred, but amt a-payin' twelve cents
a pound for corn, and I amt a-buyin
water at the same rate" "All right,
Charlie, and I'll bring my scales
along mo need of that. Fred; I've
got good scales here" They parted,
and asked the hotel man just what he
meant .Oh, Fred's all right" he said.
Hes one of the squarest men alive;
but all the same 1 amt a-paying live
weight for chickens stuffed full of wet
corn with wet feathers. But don't mis-
understand me- Fred's a square man.
I walked down to ,Fred's farm He
was jolly and smiling Charles a
fine fellow he said, lone of the squar-
est men in the county-but I'm going
to take them scales, all the same."-
Youths Companion
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-19
Tents for consumptives.

AS soon as the weather will permit
and proper locations can be selected
there will be pitched near Boston the
first of number of camps for con-
sumptives. This camp (and each sue
ceeding camp will be like IT'D will con-
sist of ten pianobox tents. arranged in
circle, with an open-air fire in the
center, and surrounded by a duck wall
eight feet high Each of these tents
will be a consumptive's home; a con-
sumptive will sleep there. even through
the coolest weather, with no other pro-
lection than plenty of felt blankets, felt
sleeping boots, and a two-gallon jug
of hot water