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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
The Fair Will Enrich IT. Louis.

The special dispatch from 81. Louis
to the Chicago Chronicle says: Con-
sentative estimates of the money to be
spent here in the next three years in
connection with the Louisiana pur-
chase exposition place 1t at 100000
600. St Louis will contribute SlO000,-
900 to be devoted to the fair direct, the
United States 100000, the state of
Missouri 100000. In addition st.
Louis will issue bonds IN the sum of
Sl0,0O0,O00 for the purpose of besutify-
ing and improving the city for the re-
ception of visitors from all the world.
The money to be spent on displays
from each of the other states and for
eign countries and the thousands of
visitors will more than swell the
amount to SIOO,OOOOOO 1t Is expected
that site will be selected in the next
sixty days.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Amended Education Law.

The compulsory education law has
been amended so that il includes chill
dren of the ages from seven to sixteen,
and they are required to attend school
for the full period provided by the
township or corporation in which they
live; except in cases where children of
fourteen and fifteen years of age are
actively engaged in supporting Deepen
dent members of the family, and in
such cases they will only be required to
attend school twelve weeks.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Frederick Ostermeyer, the olds

Frederick Ostermeyer, the oldest
member of the house in the recent
Indiana Legislature, died yesterday,
aged "a years. He was a man of
sterling qualities and acquitted him.
self well in the duties which fell to
his lot. Mr.. Ostermeyer served
with the publisher of the Independ-
ent on the committee on dykes and
drains, and his counsel was valued
highly by every member of the
committee. He was one of he
Marion county representatives and
was a republican in politics.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

The Indianapolis sun suggests a
monument to General eHsrrisoD Ii
says:
Indiana should at once go about
raising q handsome fund for great
statue of Benjamin Harrison. Let as
not wait until time shall have worn in
the least the edge nf our sorrow at his
absence. The gathering of the money
should begin immediately. The city
council of Indianapolis ought, if the
law allows, TO make an sppropria ion
for beginning of the fund.-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Lapaz Items.

Annie Shirk, who has been ill is i'm
proving.
Edwin Nye went to Chicago to enlist
in the United States navy.
Mrs. T. j. Burns, who is in South
Bend for treatment, has been reported
in very poor health. She expects to
undergo an operation for appendicitis.
William Streck, of this place, went
to Chicago last Wednesday where he
enlisted in the United States navy.
He passed through Lapsz Thursday
evening enroute for New York, where
he will enter service on battleship.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Miller have left
for their home in Montana, after hsv-
ing made an extended visit with rels-
tives and friends here.
The young peoples society of the
United Brethren church gave q poverty
social at the Msccabee hall Saturday
evening.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

BREMEN TO HAVE STRONG TEA NJ.
Management Has Secured Good Material
and Indications Favorable.
The Bremen Greens have re-orgsn-
iZed for the season and the manage
ment has already secured the services
of some well-kuOwn base ball talent.
The present outlook is good and from
all appearances the Greens will give
the neighbOring cities a merry chase
for the honors on the grassy green for
the season of 1901
While the team last season was prsc
ticslly an amateur aggregation, they,
however, established splendid reputs-
ton, winning 80 games out of as played
defeating the best amateur teams in
northern Indiana.
Among their lineup Cor the 1901
team will be found many well-known
players: Clarence Gardener, catcher
Hardy Roam and Cy Vickers. pitchers;
Otto Voegle, first base; Joey Huff, Sec
ond base; Erve Goss, short-stop; Guy
Murphey, third base; Art Gardener
left field; Billie Helmineer, center field
Richard Henderson, right field; Busher,
of the Western league and Chss, Knep-
per, pitcher, who ls on the reserve list
of the st. Louis National league, are
expected to sign contracts next week
the latter will no doubt captain the
team. The Greens are being backed by
Bremen business men and subscrip-
ton list is being circulated. The team
will play mostly Sunday games and the
men whom they have secured will be
given good positions with the Holland
company, of Bremen.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Ruling by Judge Baker.

Judge Baker has made ruling that
the petition of bankrupt and his sub
sequent discharge operates to discharge
him from his liability as member OF
any firm with which he hss connection
There have been several conflicting de
cisions on this point, but it is cited in
the opinion that decisions to the con.
trary have been because of unusual cir
cumstances.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Military Spirit Very Active.

a Washington dispatch says there
are more than seven thousand spplics-
tons from volunteers and ex-vOlun-
teers for the 6l0 second lieutensncles
in the new army. The fact that these
applications came from men who have
seen actual service, and that they are
willing to take the lowest grade of COM
missioned officer shows that the mill
tsry spirit is very active.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

The Michigan Legislature has de-
cided TO establish another normal
school in the western part of the
state. A committee of the men,
bers of that body made tour last
week of several towns that have APP
Piled for the prize.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

lien on the goods. All licenses col
lected shall be paid into the common
school fund. The act does not apply
to peddlers from wagons or packs on
their backs, hswkers on the streets or
bonaiide asslgnees or receivers ap-
pointed for the benefit of creditors
Towns and cities are given power to
tax or license transient merchants. The
fee shall not exceed the amount speci-
fed in this law and shall be in addition
thereto.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Wanted Evidence of Brothers Deaf

Wanted Evidence of Brothers Death.
A half brother of young man
Lspsz on the railroad about a year and
half ago, was at the police station in
South Bend last week, to get assistance
in compelling party who had bossted
of knowing just how the accident
occurred to tell what he knew of the
affair.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
EXPERIENCE OF NEW LAW MAKER.

A member of the legislature serv-
ing his first term usually learns
much regarding the means resorted
to in order to get bills passed or de-
feated that is shocking as well as
surprising. The average man upon
assuming his duties as lawmaker
takes il for granted that all prOpo-
sitions are considered upon their
merits that the men elected to such
positions would discountenance ALI
ances rather than sacrifice their
Judgment on matters of public pol
icy; that, considering the grade of
men who are elected, convict IN as
10 the right would determine the
course of every member of the leg
islature. 1t is a sad fact that such
is not the case. Experience justi-
fies us in saying that the fellow
who log-rolls (swaps support on
various measures) is the fellow who
succeeds in getting pet measures
enacted into law.
In the recent Legislature, the
house was largely free from such
conduct, but the senate was simply
a machine. Combinations were
formed IN that body, directed by
Newly, of Henry county, which
were powerful enough to dwarf the
efforts of the conscientious senators.
In this statement our own Senator
Parks is free to agree. 1t is to his
credit that these combination
schemes did not swerve him.
Through Newby's efforts an ALI
ance was formed taking in over
half the senators, negotiations were
made, not for financial consideration,
but simply agreements to trade sup
port on various measures before that
body. Otherwise it would have
been impossible for the Muncie nor
NAL bill, the Calumet canal bill, the
Vincennes claim bill, the straw
board trust bill, the epileptic-asy-
lum bill and the railroad
ton bill to have passed that body.
Had not these combinations been
formed, it would haye been impos-
sible to have defeated the anti-trad-
ing-stamp bill.
With the combination as at first
formed, Newly and Senator Joss,
who were the chief manipulators,
would solicit disinterested senator
who hal some pet measure, and
offer him fifteen votes for his
pet measure in return for his
vote for each of the above
mentioned bills and against
the anti-trading- stamp bill. The
combination was so compact that
the goods were easily delivered. and
in exchange they secured enough
votes from other senators to ac-
complish their wishes in every par
ticular. BY this means most of the
senators got their pet bills through
that body.
The fact that the writer was the
author of the bill which the senate
defeated gave him ample opportun-
ity to study the plans of that digni-
fed (s) body. 1t is fortunate for the
people of Indiana, however, that
the members of the house discerned
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

New Orleans has, through her
police board, introduced the revolu-
tionary innovation of holding the
police responsible for crime commit
ted, on the fashioned theory
that it is the province of the peace
officer to protect by prevention.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

Boni Castelane proved that the
Paris editor lied about him. In
the dual, he sent bullet through
the hip of his opponent. Had the
editor wounded Castelane, the
charges against Boni would have
been established.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

Andrew Carnegie declares it has
always been his ambition to be
newspaper man. Well, when he
has got rid of his cumbersome
wealth, he will be IN an admirable
position to make a beginning.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

Senator Bailey, of Texas, is the
youngest member of the new senate.
He was born Oct 8, 1863
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Governors Appointments.

The governor announced policy
some time ago of making no changes
about the state house until the legis
lsture had adjourned. The sppointees
of the late Governor Mount are still in
office. Among the appointments to be
made are: Adjutant general, quarter
master general, capitol custodians, cap.
itol engineer, factory inspector, labor
commissi )ners, and clerk and q stem.
ogrspher in the governors office. The
announcement of the appointment OF
Charles f. Wilson as private secretary
was made soon after the Legislature
organized. Several of Governor Mounts
sppointees are very anxious to be re-
tanned in Office, but it is said the gov.
ernor has given nobody any assurance
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matlsm come from ex-
cess of uric acid in the
blood. due to neglected
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Oyer-WOrk WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

kidney trouble
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats. and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the hear; is
over-working in pumping thick kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
IL used TO be considered that only urinary
troubles were TO be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that rearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect OF DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. II stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits
by all druggists in fifty Gk n ::.::'::s
cen, and one-dollar sz IL. Il
es. You may have a ~ Il l-1:.5s.s - =
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp Root
free. also pamphlet telling you how TO find
out il you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or. Kilmer
& Co.. Binghamton. N. 7.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

Stops the Cough and Works on the Cold
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure no pay.
Price % cts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
PuRDY TO RETIRE.
RumOred That the Rock Island
Will Have a New President.

An unconfirmed dispatch from New
York says that William B. Leeds will
succeed w. G. Purdy as president of the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
company January l, 1902.
Mr.. Leeds is the first vice president of
the American Tinplate company, which
is one of the constituents of the United
States Steel corporation. He is the
business associate of w. H. and J. H.
Moore and of d. G. Reid, who is q
member of the executive committee of
the United States Steel company and
director of the Rock Island railway.
Mr. Leeds was elected a director of
the Rock Island last June to give the
Moore brothers additional representa-
ton on the board. His selection as pres
ident would indicate that the Moore
brothers and their friends have secured
absolute control of the road.
w. HI. Moore, w. B. Leeds, and D. G.
Reid, after the annual meeting in June
made a tour of inspection with other
directors and officers over the COM
pany's lines and they declared them
selves as highly pleased with the road
and it's future prospects.
been forced out of the presidency. but
could have retained the position had he
desired to keep it. He is reported TO
have contemplated resigning for some
time as his health has become seriously
impaired He became connected with
the road in January, 1867, as bookkeeper
in the cashiers office. and advanced
rapidly until when President Gable re-
signed to become chairman of the
board, Mr.. Purdy succeeded to the pres
idency
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07

shown that Chief Stahl has heard that
Hall had a quick temper and it has
been shown that Hall could not stand
what other men could. l think he has
an idea that when he starts to do any
thing he must do it his way and he
can not brook any interference. Sup
pose we followed Mr.. Halls testimony.
He says he had hold of Head with his
left hand and that Head struck him
with the back of his hand. Suppose
Hall told the truth do you think Hall
had right to strike him. Has a po-
hceman the right to club every half
drunken man who may be in a bellig-
erent attitude? Do you think it was
necessary for Hall to strike him?
don't think you can.
MRS. HEAD IN TEARS
During the closing argument by
County Attorney Nichols Mrs Matte
Head. the wife of the murdered man,
was overcome by emotion and sobbed
aloud.
Her four children were with her, and
the two youngest seeing their mother
sobbing, commenced to cry. Judge
Hazen noticed it, and sent the bailiff
to Mrs Head. The bailiff cautioned her
to control her emotions.
The case was given to the jury at the
close of Mr.. Nichols argument
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
SAW THE GREAT HALO.
Sun Circle Which Has Only
Been Seen 3 Times Before.

Cleveland, Dec. IA remarkable
meteorological observation that will
undoubtedly become historical in as
tronomy was made here yesterday by
Rev Frederick Odenbach. S. J., profess
sor of physics in St. Ignatius college.
The observation was that of the great
sun circle or halo of Hevelius. which
has only been observed three times be-
fore and probably never so perfect
Preceding a period of low barometric
pressure haloS are often noticed about
the sun The commonest of these halos
is one that appears at distance of %
degrees from the sun. An outer halo
at a distance of As degrees is also oc
casionally noted. But the great halo of
Hevelius at a distance of go degrees as
observed by Prof. Odenbach, is a great
rarity and hundreds of years may pass
before it is observed again The inner
circle of % degrees was complete, por-
lions of the 46 degree circle We're dis
tinct and the great circle of Hevelius
was distinct for half it's circumference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
TALK TO JURY.
Continued from First Page.)

even excited nor in passion, so that
passes by manslaughter in the second
and third degrees The fourth degree of
manSlaughter also refers to passion II
the homicide was justifiable you should
return a verdict of not guilty. Homi-
eide is excusable when committed I'M
Intentionally in the pursuance of duty.
Do you believe that under the circum-
stances Hall was justihabIe in the use
of his club2 Do you think that Hall
felt at the time that he was justified
acquit the defendant The court says
If Hall believed that Head was going
to strike him he could resist it"
In closing Mr. Ensminger said: Now
gentlemen of the jury, 1 leave this case
with you so far as the defense is con-
cerned- Mr. Hall has a family here
that is devoted to him as Mr. Heads
was to him, and if you take him away
from the bosom of his family you take
him away from a loving wife and
daughters If you acquit him you will
send a burst of sunshine and everlast-
ing gratitude into the hearts of his
family. 1 thank you"
Mr. Ensminger closed his argument
at 11:55 o'clock
MR. NICHOLS CLOSES.
County Attorney Nichols comm enced
the closing argument in the Hall muir
der case at 1870 o'clock this afternoon.
You are here in the case in which
the state of Kansas is plaintiff and
Samuel NJ. Hall is the defendant If
you think him guilty of the crime
charged you should bring in a verdict
In accordance In this case there is no
evidence that Head was drunk but
there is evidence that he had few
drinks perhaps and was consequently
happy and JOvial. I have no quarrel
here with Hall or his family about his
character, but let me ask you if you
mad lost son or brother or a father
would IT relieve your sorrow to know
that the man who killed him had borne
a good reputation? The men who testi-
fed to his character say he bore good
reputation but that does not show
whether he had a quick temper or not
The further history of this mans life
shows that he SHOT a man in the back
who was fleeing from him and who had
comm tilted only a trivial offense 1t is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
Departmental Notes.

Washington, Dec. THE postoffice at
Roundup, Barber county, KAN, has
been discontinued; mail to Sandusky.
Senator Burton, of Kansas, was a
guest of the president at a. dinner given
at the White House last night
The postoffice at Waterville, Kan,
will become presidential on January l.
The salary of the postmaster will be
$1.100
Representative Curtis, of Kansas.
saw the president yesterday and asked
for the appointment of DR.. Thomas. of
Leavenworth, the surgeon for the
federal prison at that place
George B. Hornaker, of Somerset,
Kan, and John A Montgomery, of
Chesapeake. Mo-, have been appointed
taggers in the bureau of animal indus
try. to be located outside Of Washing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
New York Stocks.

New York. Dec. wall Street.-The
depressed tone of stocks which developed
yesterday was still manifest this morning
Anna gamated Copper was weak, the first
block of 1900 shares selling at 6S1a and
the block of $500 shares at 6S. compared
with 70, the best price last night The
stock subsequently rallied a fraction
Manhattan was also under heavy pressure
and dropped to 1876, compared with 1862
at the close last night The declines else
where were mostly moderate fractions.
New York Central fell IA points
The bears bought very heavily to take
their profits before the bank statement
appeared and caused a rally of points
in Manhattan and 1 to, 114 points in the
principal weak stocks. The appearance of
the bank statement was the signal for
renewed liquidation which carried prices
generally lower than before. Anal gama-
ted Copper touched 647s and Manhattan
3415. Northwestern broke 63s points. Many
important stocks which held through the
first period of weakness gave way to the
extent of point or more Great North
ern preferred fell ~ points; St Paul Us
points, General Electric 2@ points and
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg preferred
points. A rally of over points in Anal
gamated Copper and over point in Man
haitian relieved the pressure elsewhere.
The closing was active and feveriSh at
about the lowest basis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07

Chicago. Dec. IA whirlwind of ex-
element struck the grain pits today and
sent all cereals again above record prices
After yesterdays early dullness and late
reviving strength the shorts were panicky
and conditions were the same that started
the big bull movement of Wednesday and
Thursday. Buying orders were coming in
on all sides. Trade was enormous and
opening prices jumped excitedly. Wheat
heayny and offesrainrgs Were very Light.
er. at 771S@7sszc. Profit taking By the Big
professionals was popular and prices
coahtry demand R oweVer Kept the ee tone as
very strong. May opened zsG1c to 1A@Ac
higher, at So7k0s114c, exceeding, the record
tie reaction was QUICK and at the end Of
Sic General conditions had little effect
On On the PIT, speculla1tlon ruling cables and
the outside markets here Receipts were
GRADE graz Minneapoiis and bul1th reporaed
200 cars making total for the three
week and $50 cars a year ago.
CORN-Trade in corn was not very
large but prices We're as tight as a, drum.
Commission houses had good buying or
ders, cables were strong and there was
very little for sale. In the main the pit
from that cereal. sympathy with wheat
the ytrongest c fa 6ebs th fps 1nsiae
and the cash demand strong. Unsettled
weather also was or some influence. De-
cember opened &c to 1411sc up, at 651A@
65asc to 651sc, but eased liquidation to
64a4c. May struck its new record price at
the start, opening 12G1c up, at 6S1zl6S34c.
There was a slight sag here also, but
holdings were firm at 6S33c- Receipts were
136 cars.
OATS-Oats opened strong, at record
breaking prices. but more In sympathy
with other grains than any special
day. There was fair commission house
trade on both sides of the market to start
but with this developed strongly and held
everything up to high level. May OPEN
ed Ad1c higher. at 466l46a4c. There were
rapidly fluctuations, but the option held
very strong at 461ac. The cash demand
was good and acceptances and short. Re
ceipts were small. at 1873 cars
OVISIONS-Provisions opened some
hog market. The increase in stocks here
is material and the country seemed to be
a heavy seller. The strength in grains
kept prices from sagging badly. January
pork opened a shade lower, at $16-671a:
January lard 71ao down, at $40, and sold
off to s9-65a9671a, and January ribs SC
down, at $40.
WHEAT-Cash: No 2 red, S01a6831zc;
No. red, 77120S215c; No hard winter,
7715q791ac; No. 3 hard winter, 76s4@78Ac:
No. / northern spring. 7715@S01ac; No.
northern spring, 7615G79c; No. 8 spring, 70
@781ac.
0ATS-No- 2. 47c: No. 3, 467ac.
1. $1:44; Dec. 8; As; May, S;50.
BARLEY-Cash: 56@63c-
TIMOTHY-March S6.55.