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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-10-13

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past seventeen years, and stands
higher to-day rs curative agent
than any other medicine made.
Take thorough course of JOHN
SONS TONIC and enjoy that keen
pleasure in life that only belongs to
thoroughly well people,
Cssts SO cents o bsttls. Get it
to-day,
=. 3. cIRARDEAU,
SAVANNAH. GA.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
An Important Decision.

Judge Gillett rendered a decision
Monday in the suit of Sheriff Lawrence
vs. board of county commissioners, in
which Mr. Lawrence asked that he be
allowed portion of his salary ont of
the sheriff's fund accumulated during
Hayes term of Office. The Judge held
the opinion tn 1t the fund was not a
continuing fund and at The expiration
of the sheriff's term of office all the un-
used portion of the fund reverted into
the general funds of the county. The
decision is quite an important one and
covers the ground thoroughly.-Crown
Point Register.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
4 USELESS HOTCH.

The republican caucus of the SEN
ate appears to have determined to
make the Joss primary bill apply to
the whole state, after taking out of
it, except as to Marion and Wander
burg counties, about the only feat
ure of value that it contained,
namely, the provision for eleCting
precinct committeeman by regular
methods. 1t were better far that
no bill at all were passed than to
fOist upon the people of the state
such sham as his and denominate
it primary law. 1t can only
serve to make the name of legal
primary regulation subject Of jest.
The legal objection raised to the
Mintum bill is that law cannot be
made optional, yet these same gen.
tlemen are preparing to pass a bill
that requires precinct committee
men to be elected according to a
certain form IN two counties, and
makes this method optional in other
counties. Then it makes the ques-
ton of a direct or delegate nominal
ton optional with the body of pre-
cinct cOmmitteemen thus elected
That is consistency with ven-
geance.-Indianapolis Press.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
The Bluebird Here.

The gentle whistle of the bluebird on
It's annual pilgrimage north from it's
winter haunts in the far south land has
been heard. About this time each
year, the bluebird, the first of the
spring songsters to appear, is seen fly
ing along the creeks and rivers leading
north. 1t has regular route to follow,
and year after year finds the same
bird and its progeny in the same tree.
Its song is soft and mellow, though its
notes are few, and it thrills the heart of
every boy with desire for the swim
ming hole and the slOping green banks
along the creeks. Skates are more in
season now, but the bluebird is good
weather profit and seldom after It's ap-
pesrsnce is there another severe cold
snap. 1t marks the beginning of
spring and after it come the robins, the
thrushes and the other songsters Of
wood and tield.-Elkhart Truth.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

A big surprise was created by the body
not returning any indictment against
Joseph w. Brill, who was under S25, 900
bonds for assault and battery with In-
tent to commit murder upon the per-
son of Attorney Ellsworth +. Weir.
Brill was at once released from Gus
tody by Judge Richter, but was I'M
mediately re-srrested by Constable
Schweimn on warrant issued from
Mayor Dsrrow's court on the charge of
assault and battery with intent to COM
NIT felony. The affidavit was made
by Ex-senator Morgan II Weir, father
of Ellsworth Weir
Ellsworth Weir was unable to be
present in the court room when the
grand jury reported, being quite i'll at
his home. He was represented by
Mayor barrow.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

Every once in a while, when we want
10 have little fun we step in to talk
with the man who does not believe ad-
vertising pays, says an exchange. He
comes out from behind the cobwebs,
est rat and wants to argue. lie says it
is lire throwing money away to adver-
tise. Perhaps, but still it looks like
there might be something in it when
we consider that shrewd business men
are paving $4,000 for one page in the
Ladies Home Journal, S24, 900 for one
page in Munsey's magazine and $500
for 81 inches in the Youths Compan-
ion
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
GOVERNORS SECOND VETO.
Objections to the GoOdwine school Build
ing Bond Bill.

Objections to the Goodwine school Build
ing Bond Bill.
The second bill To which Governor
Durbin has attached his veto is senate
title, as it appears in the senate cslen
dsr, is as follows: - Till for sn act to
authorize boards of school trustees In
cities and incorporated towns TO sell
bonds of school cities and towns TO pro-
cure means with which to complete I'M
finished school buildings
The governors main objection is that:
at is the fundamental law of this state
that nc political or municipal corpora
tIon in this state shall ever become H.
debted in any manner or tor any pur-
pose TO any amount In the aggregate
exceeding per cent. Oh the value OF
taxable property within such corpora
tons, to be ascertalned by the last IS.
sessment for state and county taxes
previous 20 the Incurring OF such H.
debtedness, and all bonds or Obligations
In excess OF such amount, given 10y such
corporation, shall be void
1.-The effect of said senate bill No. IL,
if it should become law, wOIld be TO
increase the limit Of iDdebi edness from
2 to 4 per cent. upon the taxable prop
erty IN all the cities and towns of In
diana. | am firmly convinced that it is
not consistent with public policy TO
sanction the radical departure proposed.
There is no good business reason why
municipal corporations should Increase
their bonded Indebtedness at time
when individuals aud private corpora
tioDs are rapidly liquidatlng their in
debtedness. Business methods should
be employed in conducting municipal
affairs, exactly as In private matters.
One of the great evils in municipal
government today Is the tendency
toward increasing permanent indebted
ness.
"Wbile few communities might pos
sibly be benefited by this bill, If 1t
should become a law, at the same time
large number of municipalities would
unQuestlOnsbly suffer from the effect
of wideOpen policy, which would in
crease public Indebtedness rather than
operate for the reduction thereof"
The governor suggests that the legis-
laLure may authorize the raising of
levy to meet any emergency. A second
objection by the governor is that the
bill Is revenue-raisIng measure, and
should have originated in the house.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

The government pension list is
increasing at rapid rate. There
are now more than 10000 appli-
cants for pensions from Spanish and
Philippine war veterans, whereas,
last year the number was only
1906. This unexpected increase
has been caused by the discharge of
many volunteers upon the expira-
ton OF their term of service and
some of these had contracted dis
ease or were wounded IN action.
These claims will necessrtate en-
larged work by pension boards and
will probably call for an increased
appropriation for the benefit of the
pension bureau. The appropria-
tons for pensions last year amounted
to $I44,ooo,ooo, but the whole sum
was not expended. 1t will be
needed, however, this year provid-
ing one half the claims of the late
war veterans are established.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
Professor Reid Discharged.

Prof. 4. L. Reid, who has been SUI
perintendent of the Winamac schools
for many years, was discharged Feb
% by the school board. The specific
wording of the charge is that MIR.
Reds moral conduct was unbecomIng
a teacher and detrimental to the inter
eats of the public school"
Some time ago creditsble report
reached the board that the superintend-
ent was guilty of actions unbecomiDg a
gentleman. The board investigated
and nCt tie was sent to Mr.. Reid by the
board asking him to tender his resigns-
ton and adding that compliance
with this request would save all con-
cerned much trouble. The members of
the board felt change must be had,
but for the sake of the school and the
public and for the best interests of Mr..
Rei0 and his friends, it was hoped this
suggestion would be adopted, but Mr.
Reid refused to resign, and asked for 8
public hearing. A hearing was granted
at which he fatty denied all charges
brought against him.
On the 23d the board sent Mr.. Reid q
note declaring that "sfter a careful in
vestigation of the facts relative to the
charges preferred, and after hearing
of MISUNDERSTANDING his own-and
after careful consideration" the board
found the charges sustained. and he
was dismissed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

Thus far seven Cinnamon of no.
ble lineage are dead as the result of
the demands of the powers for pun
ishment of those who aided the
Boxer rebellion. Two committed
suicide, two have had their heads
severed according TO edict, and three
have died natural deaths since the
Investigations began. There are
five others who have been adjudged
guilty, but they will evidently be
punished IN some other way. The
powers appear to be satisfied and no
further blood will be spilled by the
neck cleaving process.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
LYNCHING INDUCEMENTS.
How Presented by Men Who Seemingly
Act without Rejecting as tn Conse-

ACT WfthOut Rejecting as In COnse-
aoences.
The Evansville Courier sets forth
new reasons which it believes are con-
ducive TO lynchings or mob law. 1t
says: "The worst thing that could
happen to this city, the most deplors-
BILE thing for the good name of the
town, is iynching, yet it will come,
more horrible in its aspects perhaps
than that at Terre Hsute, if there is a
continuation of the practice of making
negroes, voting several times in IS
many precincts and paid each time for
their vote. the deciding factor is cleo
tons. They ale for months before
the election coddled and made much
of. White men put their arms around
them, house them In federal buildings
and other public institutions and play
upon their baser passions in order TO
get them to vote for the republican
candidate. They are told II they are
arrested they will not be prosecuted or
II jailed that they Will be let 60 at
large. Small wonder that these. the
most vicious elements of the colored
race feel they have the right to COM
nit the ID ost heinous crimes.
"If they can desecrste the ballot box
at pleasure, why should they fear any
penalty for such crimes as assault and
rape, more odious, but no more repre-
hensibleI The seeds sowed in corrupt
ing the negro is resped in lynchings.
Evansville is laying by for herself in
shameless debauchery of colored voters
fearful debt which will be paid 10
the future iD such outbreaks as those
at Terre Haute, Boonville and Rock
port"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
Insult cient Postage.

Many persons have an idea that l
cent stamp will pay the postage on a
paper of any weight sent through the
mails and as q result there are such
packages "held up" at the local post.
Office every day because the sender has
failed to aflix the necessary postage
Persons sending packages should be
careful to have them weighed because
Uncle Sam will not forward any mail,
excepting frst-class matter. unless the
required postage is affixed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

The Vigo county council has APP
propriated $4,000 for the purpose
of repairing the jail damaged by
the mob that lynched the Murderer
Ward few days ago. The sheriff
who was so good as to instruct his
deputies not to use force in oppos
ing the mob might have saved all
this extra expense had he courte-
ously opened the doors and given
the law breakers undisputed right
OF way. It's all in the family,
though. The residents of Vigo
county did the damage and they
will have to pay for it. South
Bend Tribune.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
Concerning Mortgage Exemption.

There is law exempting certain
mortgage indebtedness on real estate
In Indiana. a year ago there was
much confusion and uncertainty as to
when the claim of exemption should be
filed with the county auditor. In
answer to numerous queries Attorney
General Taylor has sent out the fol-
lowing: 1.-THE mortgage exemption
ought not to be filed until after the
first day of April. The law evidently
intended that" BY this it is under
stood that persons desiring TO take ad-
vantage OF the mortgage exemption
law should not file their claims until
after April |, bat before May |, aud
state plainly the indebf edness on the
first of April.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

Bryan proposes to enlarge his
paper in the near future. He has
over $4,000 subscribers at the pres.
ent time. The first issue reached
over 100000 copies. He says the
paper is here to stay and that he
had the venture in contemplation for
the past six years. His aim is to
print something each week that will
be helpful to the Democratic party
of the nation.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
WAR TAX NO MORE.

senate Agrees to Conference Report on
War Revenue Reduction.
The senate has agreed to the confer
ence report on the war revenue reduc-
ton bill. The total reduction made by
the oil is S4l 100000. The tax is re.
pealed on commercial brokers, bank
checks, certificates Of deposits, certif-
Gates not otherwise specified, promis-
sOrv notes, money orders, bills ladiDg
for export, express receipts, telephone
and telegraph messages, miscellaneous
bonds, insurance policies, leases, mani
tests, mortgages, power of attorney,
protests, warehouse receipts, proprie-
tsry medicines, perfumery and cos
metics, chewing gum.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1901.

A Loncoa paper makes this
frank confession: CATER all, the
truth probably is that the natural
advantages and resources of the
United States so far surpass ours as
TO assure them the commercial pre-
dominance they are rapidly attain
ing. If we take Lord Salisbury's
advice and look at a large man, a
comparison of the United States
with Great Britain is not encourag-
ing for successful rivalry on our
mart -
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

AS q token of the esteem in which
they held him. the members of the
United Brethren church last evening
presented Rev. Ray Epson and his
wife with complete set of silverwsre.
Rev. Epson leaves today for Plymouth,
where ne has been called to the United
Brethren church there. Rev. Epson is
an Elkhart boy, and is very well known
here. Until recently he has been EN-.
ployed in the Elkhsrt Carriage and
Harness c0mpsny's works, but has
always been active in church work.
Although rejoicing with Rev. Epson
over his new work, his friends greatly
regret to lose the companionship of
both he and his wife.-Ssturdsy's Elk.
hart Truth.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

with the criminality of their ancestor
"Y ct society hanged some of them, I'M
prisoned and hunted others, built poor
houses for others and talked piOusly
about divine providence. But it per
mitted these people TO marry and inter
marry with their kind and continue to
stock the earth with beggars and dis
solute women" The preacher is no
doubt right about this matter, but what
can be done? Where is the statesman
who will propose law to restrict mar
rage or champion law that Will ex-
clude certain people from the marriage
state.-COlumb ia City Post.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

If Harrison wins for third time. it
will show HIM to be man of won
derful resources, unless his good
luck shall be attributable to the aid
and comfort extended to him by the
republicans as twice before, in max
ing nominations that invite inevita-
bic defeat.-South Bend Times.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

Attorney-General Taylor is in a
felicitous mood over the conviction
and sentencing to death of Rinkard,
the wife murderer, at Wabash. He
said: 81 have written TO every
prosecuting attorney in the state,
insisting that we get some hangings
in Indiana. We now have Rink
ard sentenced 10 death IN Northern
Indiana and Joseph Keith in South
ern Indiana. This will start the
movement for legal hangings all
over the state, and | am glad of it,
for such movement can have only
the most salutary effect in stopping
lynchings and checking crime"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
Worth Thinking About.

In recent sermon Chicago preacher
said: "When society is wise enough to
take as much care In the breeding of
human beings as it does in breeding
cattle, race horses, cats and dogs, much
OF the evil of life disappear" This
minister holds that many of the crimi-
mails In the land are not to blame. To
steal is born 10 them, and many other
traits are inherited. He cited case on
record In which ont of 700 descendants
OF crimiDally inclined sncestress LOG
were iIleQitiInate, 162 were beggsrs, 1871
of the women dissolute, 70 were crimi-
mails, seven were condemned for MUIR
der, etc. Five hundred and ninety six
out Of the total number were tainted
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

Include 100000 for New Science Build
Ing at State University.

Include 100000 for New Science Build
Ing at State University.
The joint meeting of the ways and
means committee OF the house and SEN
ate finance committee last week
decided on appropriations for several
state institutions. The recommends
tons of the legislative commission for
the Central insane hospital were in
creased about $4,000 on account of q
new building being constructed. The
appropriations agreed on are as follows:
Central Hospital Maintenance, 1916,
800; clothing, $4,000; equipment of
new hospital, $4,000; cold storage, Sl5,-
900; fire protection, 5000; plumbing
and sewerage, $500; painting, $4,000.
Northern Hospital for the Insane
Maintenance. 1913, 100: clothing, S3.l0O;
repairs, $4,000; water works, $4,000.
Eastern Insane Hospital Mantle
nance, $4,000; clothing, $1,000; repairs,
$4,000: new cottage, $4,000.
Southern Insane Msinte-
nance, $4,000 and $3.50 year per
capita for each inmate in excess of $40;
repairs, annually, $4,000; refrigerator
plant. $1,000; repairs to oven and kitch-
en-, $1,000.
Blind Institute Maintenance, S30,-
600 annually; library, annually, $500;
industries, annually, $4,000; repairs,
$4,000.
Indiana University-New fireproof
science building, 100000.
Purdue University-New sgricul-
tursl building, $4,000; maintenance,
$4,000 annually.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
TWO HUNDRED CHILDREN.
Pass Through This City Enroute for
Washington.

Washington.
Two hundred Chicago school chill
dren travelling in a special train of
eight Pullman sleepers and one coach,
and guests of Chicago newspaper. the
American, passed through this city
Saturday evening about o'clock,
They were enroute for Washington to
witness the ceremonies at the inaugur-
alton of President Mckinley, and they
travel in style.
The train was chartered OF the Penn
sylvsnia Co., and was one of the hand
soonest ever taken through here.
The children were chsperoned by a
dozen teachers Of the Chicago schools,
and Miss Josephine Locker, a lady
correspondent, sent the story OF the
trip 10 the American wherever a stop
was made.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
GOVERNOR DURBIN'S VETO.

Governor Durbin wisely vetoed
the Joss railroad consolidation bill.
Now we shall have time to con-
slider the measure carefully, and if,
after such consideration, the legisla-
ture still thinks it unobjectionable
it can pass it over the governors
veto. 1t may be that the authors
of the bill are seeking to accomplish
only proper purposes; but the
methods employed to force the bill
through The legislature have aroused
suspicion, which is not without
reason, that the ends sought are not
consistent with the public welfare.
indianapolis News.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

The city election in Chicago
promises to be an exciting one this
year. IL Carter H. Harrison is re-
nominated, as in all probability he
will be, he will be likely to make
the fight of his life to secure an
other reelection. And there will
be just - bitter a fight against him.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
Trading-Stamp Measure.

The bill of Representive Metsker
abolishing trading stamps promises to
pass, Notwithstanding the importuni-
ties Of powerful lobby. The bill has
passed he house and is on third read.
ing In the senate. --Indianapolls Press.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

ana cheeriuineSS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out OF order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that il is not uncommon
for a child TO be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child URN
ateS too often. il the
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

Grand Jury Returns No Indictment.
The grand jury in the Laporte cir
cult court reported to Judge Richter
hortly before the noon hour Friday.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

urine scaIds the flesh or if. when the child
reaches an age when it should be able 10
control the passage. It IS vet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon IT, the cause OF
the difficulty is kidney trouble and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due 10 diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not 70 a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect OF
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is scid
BY by, d'a sss so. in d fifty, ss>Ie
sizes. You may have e, Sss -:
sample bottle by mail IL az1 e-I-5is.3 IL
free. also pamphlet tell Home Of swamp Root
ing all about it. including many OF the
thousands OF testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured In writing Dr.. Kilmer
s. Co.. Blnghamion. N. Y, De sure and
mention this paper.