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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-25
CORNER or THE sILo.

As I am not a draughtsman, l in
close an ihustration from the Wis
eonsia bulletin that exactly Indicates
the framework of my silo, except
that my sfio is 30 feet high and that
the giYts are closer than here indi-
Gated. The corner pieces or segments
are not properly indicated in the cut,
so have drawn another sketch that
more clearly indicates them. In Fig.
2 you will see that have the corner
well rounded. From the inside of the
corner (A) to the face Of the segmen mt
(B) is ~ inches, and we have no trouble
in going around this corner with or.
dinary tongued and gPooved flooring.
We lined this framework with yellow
pine flooring and gave it coat of hot
coal tar every year; one dollars worth
of tar and one dollars worth of labor
are ample for this work. 1t is air-tight
and preserves the silage perfectly, and
I believe II the tarring is not n eg elected
the lining will last indefinitely. Some
advocate brick lining. but do not
think this practical, for the creviees
would let in the air and the outside
woodwork could not well be made air
tight. While in wood-lined silo,
tongued and grooved, the moisture OF
the silage will at onee swell it into an
air-tight condition, and when the tar
ring is well done the drying out is re-
duced to the minimum and the wood
protected against decay.
The next pit l will build will be of
the same construction, but larger.
believe it is practical to build them
firm enough and strong enough
against any bulging, up to 16 feet
square. do not think cement at all
practical in silo construction Except
as foundation), for the least SWELL
ing or contraction would crack and
break the coating and let the air in.--
NJ. c. Morris, in Ohio Farmer.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-25

range from 12 to 16 feet. according to
the amount of stock fed from the
silo. I do not think it advisa BILE or
practical to build q silo smaller han
IL feet square OF IL feet in diameter.
And rather than 60 above l6 or 1s
feet in diameter l advise increasing
the capacity by building more silos.
The craze just BOW is for the round
stave silos, but l think the average
farmer who expects to build silo
would better build q square frame
with rounded corners, for the follow.
ing reasozS:
A square wood sio with ribs or
girts around 1t horizontally, lined up
and down inside and wea ID
outside, whether butt in . barn or
outside, vhether tisd to another
building or standing alone, will al.
ways be hfm and ItSid. and will not
suffer from the dfying-out process
that ocoars during the hot weather,
when the silo Is empty. And this,
think, is . strong point in favor Of
the frame silo. I have learned of
round silos That went TO wreck, like
an old barrel, in the dry weather. In
the Wisconsin bulletin No. SO the
writer says he visited Q number Of
stave silos that were badly damaged
and wrecked in this drying-out proc
ess and by the wind. In my judg-
ment this wrecking process would
be worse in a silo where the slaves
had been spliced, for they must be
made weaker in splicing the slaves.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-25

as she an np-to-date girl?" he re-
peated. SIS she? Well, rather. Why,
do you know what she did?"
"What?"
swell, sir, when the young man to
whom she was engaged began to
show Indications of desire to recon-
slider, she went into court and applied
for an injunction to restrain him
<rom breaking the engagement."-Chi-
vago Post.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-25

Fully two-thirds Of the divorce cases
aow are brought about by disagreea-
c-.~ bic mothers-in-law,
! asserts a Chicago
d exchange. In II Of
the middle western states, since last
January, 457 divorce suits have been
fled wherein the husband accuses his
mother-in-l law Of having induced his
wife to leave him. In these same states
~ suicides have been caused by tho
wife's mother taking too much inter
est in her daughters household af.
fairs. CT this number OF suicides the
daughter has been the suicide in 80
cases. So it hardly pays for the moth
er 90 interfere with her daughters
husband and their household, for in
q majority of cases she causes her
own child's death. The curse of the
mother-in-law is growing instead of
getting better. The young man who
marries nowadays finds himself, In
six cases out of seven, hampered by
his wife's mother; if not that the girl
finds herself unable to put up with her
mother-in-law. The reason for this
state of affairs is easily explained.
SM-sevenths of the marriages which
have taken place in Ohio, Indiana, H.
hnois, Kansas and Missouri within the
last six weeks were between young
men and women who, not being able
TO start in keeping house, had to go
and live with one or the other Of their
families.
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farmers, and should be protected. He
Is always searching for worms and in
sects that are injurious to plants.
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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
CHANCE FOR TEACHERS.
Good Wages Offered PedagOgues To go to
the Philippines.

Good Wages offered Pedsgogues to go to
the Philippines.
The indicati ons are that there will
be an exodus of Indiana teachers to the
Philippines this year. The attractions
are fine climate, splendid wages, solid
positions, chances for promotion and
easy examinations. The temptations are
alluring, and the next five years teach
ers and wouldbe teachers will realize
the Mecca of their dreams.
The qualifications and conditions set
out by Maso 5. Stone, the division su-
perintendent, are as follows: Appli-
csnts must either be normal or college
graduates, must now be engaged In
similar work or positions in the United
States; must be physically sound and
able to withstand tropical climate;
must be willing to accept whatever
positions are assigned and must con-
tract for three years.
1t is further stated that only those
who possess the requisite qualifications
and are willing to conform to the con-
ditions specified need apply. Applica-
tions should be accompanied by testi-
monisls, statements as to age, gradu-
alton, experience in teaching and GER
tificate from physician as to sound
health.
Hundreds of teachers will be in de-
msnd as soon as the educational sys.
tenn is more fully organized, and selec-
tons will be made from the list of can
didstes and according to merit. Notice
of appointment will be given by cable
go that the ones chosen can start and
know that a position awaits them
The salaries offered are better then in
the United States, and this is one of the
features commanding attention. The
salaries range from S75 to 500 per
month, and this is for II months in the
year, and not for six or seven months
and then loaf the rest of the year by
the time the contract is completed
transportation to Manila will be fur.
nished.
The climate Is q tropical one but 1t
is good, and it depends altogether on
the individual as regards to health.
The expenses of living in Manila are
high, but moderate in the other towns
and cities of the archipelago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
BARRETT LAW COMPLICATIONS.
Dozens of Properties in Komnko Seized
for Taxes.

Dozens of Properties in Kom"ko Seized
for Taxes.
The recent ruling of the supreme
court holding property owners liable
for street improvements, whether the
abutting lots are worth the cost of i'm
provement or not, is coniiscating prop
erty at kokomo by the wholesale.
Bankers Fsrson, Leach x Co., OF Chi
csgo, have an agent suing on bonds of
nearly $4,000 under the Barrett law.
A Connersville syndicate, Monk, Root
Il Mount, is held for nearly $1,000.
They were the owners of forty-nine
lots, but, after paying two assessments,
let them go for taxes and the titles
went into other hands. They bought
the lots at high prices during the ex-
element following the discovery OF
natural gas. They lose the purchase
money, two assessments of 81 900 each,
the lots themselves, and are also now
held for S4,700 delinquent taxes, pen
atty and costs. They received no bene-
tits whatever from the transaction.
There are several interests losers of
considerable amounts, among them be-
ing the Presbyterian church.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
VOTING MACHINES
Enemies Claim GOV. Durbin Has Not
Named Com nm is sion i'm Time.

Enemies Claim Gov. Durbin Has Not
Named Com ission in Time.
The opponents of the voting ma
chimes have raised an interesting point
upon later to decide. The new voting
machine law suthorising the use of
voting machines throughout Indiana,
provided that the governor must ap-
point within 80 days after the bill be-
came a law a voting machine commits
sion of three members to examine and
license voting machines. The Ian
guage of the act, prescribing that this
must be done within 30 days, is msnd
story.
The governor announced the COM
mission Tuesday morning. He signed
the bill and il became q law by virtue
of the emergency clause on March l6
The 30th day after the bill became a
law, therefore, expired Monday and
the governor did not make the appoint
ment until after the 30 days had ex
pired. The enemies of voting ma
chimes claim that the law is nugatory
because of this failure of the governor
to appoint within the specified time.
The commission announced by Gov
ernor Durbin consists of Frank l..
Powell, of Madison, Albert r. Thomp-
SOD, of Indianapolis, and Hugh Dough
erty, of Bluffton.
The voting machine commissioners,
under the new law, will serve four
years. The law provides that for every
machine examined, each of the com
missioners shall be paid by the COM
psny owning the machine $50. The
county commissioners cannot contract
for the use of any machine that has not
been licensed by the voting machine
commission.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Bon Tons Gave Party.

Friday evening the Bon Tons gave a
party at Hills cafe which was the
swell function of the season. 1t was
truly emblematic of their name and
was credit TO the young ladies of the
club. Dancing was the main feature
of the evenings entertainment, and 10
watch the dizzy dancers whirliDg mid
the glow of ruby lights, was indeed, a
pleasing sight. The supper was served
by w. w. Hill Il Son, and was enjoyed
by all present. The party lasted through
out the "wee sma" hours OF the night
and it was not until morning before the
guests thought of sdjourning. Music
was furnished by Misses SOuthworth
and ockey.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Working Young Men.

Young men who refuse the obliga-
ton of work resting on al: mankind
are, though too numerous, still compar
atively few, says the Cincinnati Com
mercial Tribune. This is certainly the
situation, as far Is America is con-
cerned To assert that the average young
man wont work or that the average
young man spends his time in riOtous
living is Q SANDER upon the vigorous,
aggressive, ambitious young manhood
of America.
We have, indeed, degenerate young
men who are the eOrrow of their fam
lilies and the weakness of society, but
the great majority of American young
men know that success in life comes
to labor, arduOus, persistent and intel
ligent. In every walk of life, in every
business organiZation-the banks, the
railways and other great corporations
young men are everywhere in the front.
Family influence can, in some instances,
account for their promotion, but family
influence cannot now retain an unfit or
idle man in any position of trust and
responsibility.
Some of our most important national
interests are in the hands of young men.
They are conspicuous in the foremost
ranks of politics, the professions, the
commercial and industrial interests of
the country. One pleasing condition Is
the revival of the popularity of farm
ing among our young people. Electric
railways, the telephone, free rural mail
delivery, bring city and country now so
close to each other that farm life is fast
dropping some of its most objectiona-
BILE characteristics.
The assertion that any considerable
percentage of our young men spend
most of their time in scandulous and
riotous living is q grIevous Islander. To
make such statement 10 L. convey
the wrongful impression that any boy
choosing to go the evil way is ov fol-
owing the example of q great aoI ion
of young men.
We have, we repeat, too many idle
youths. But there are with us fewer
Of this class than with any other people
on earth. OF our millions of young men
there are but comparatively few unwil-
ling or unable TO meet the duties and
responsibilities of life. The few idle
and unsmbitious American youths
without purpose, coDstancy and in
dustry flock, naturally enough, into GER
tain associations snd seek certain sur
roundings in such numbers as to con-
vey the impression to the observer of
these associations and surroundings
that the number of the deprsved and
degenerate is really greater than it is.
The average young American is far
from being a debased and debauched
creature. If he were, there were no
hope for American citizenship or civili-
zstion.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

ually and physically, perverts and
bring them to normal condition.
The "drunk and disorderly" contin-
gent heretofore sentenced TO Jail or
work house will be sent to the re-
formatOry, as also first offenders
and those guilty of the lighter Of
lenses. The minimum term for
which a woman may be sent TO the
refoi matory is three years. The
feeling is that three years is none
too long to lay well the foundations
of a reform of character. One of
the purposes is to fit the inmates to
earn a living. School branches will
be taught and homework and an
effort will ne made TO teach outdoor
life, such as greenhouse work, mar
ket gardening and care of small
fruits. 1t is felt that the day is
coming when women will be more
in demand for outdoor pursuits, as
is the case in Europe. The super
of reformatory is a
woman, DR.. Katherine Bement
Davis, Nassar graduate, who has
spent much time at Berlin and
Vienna studying sociological sub
.ects. In Prague, DR.. Davis, in or
der 10 learn the condition of the
poorer classes, entered the family of
a working man and lived there for
a time. She is enthusiastic IN the
work and hopes to make the re-
formatory great training school to
fit its inmates for the world
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

Wallace B. Campbell, editor of
the Anderson Herald, who was re
Gently turned down in his aspira-
tons for the postoffice, comes out in
his paper with a Grip snorter,"
charging Gov. Durbin with tasty
ing and misrepresenting in order to
strengthen himself in the estimation
of the public. Campbell says that
Durbin willingly tramples upon
friends for selfish ends and in con-
sequence is unworthy of further ia
vors at the hands of the Republican
party.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

1t is reserved to West Virginia
man to receive the distinction of
colncident appointment to two
offices, one from the governor and
one from the president. There are
a very large number of gentlemen
in Plymouth who would each be
satisfied with one and most of
whom will probably have to con
tent themselves with none.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

The Plymouth Independent
thinks neither Richard Olney, Ar
thur 7. German nor David b. Hill
can be the democr attic presidential
nominee in 1904, on account of the
hostility of the Bryan following
The man upon whom the party, in
the independents opinion, can unite
in the next presidential contest is
Carter II. Harrison, mayor of Chi
cago. There is plenty of time to
think the matter over, and TO arrive
at a conclusion three years hence
South Bend Times.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

In an editorial under the caption
of "Barnacles" an Indianapolis pa
per SAYS: "The fact that man
once held public office and has
discharged the duties thereof, for
which he received an adequate, and
IN mary cases an extravagant, sal
ary, should not give HIM a perpet-
ual lien on the public purse. There
is not the slightest reason why ex-
congressman should be appointed to
fat offices when they fail of re-elec-
ton and the fact that so many APP
polntments go to them tends more
and more to encourage the tend
ency in this country to create reg
ular office holding class, composed
largely of political barnacles men,
incompetent for honest work in
open competition with their fellows
anal who have been foisted upon the
public as perpetual charges. 1t is
worse than pauperism, for we not
only give them large sums of money
for work that is neglected or i'll
done, but we intrGst important af-
fairs to their administration and suf-
fer the consequence of their stupid
ity and laziness."
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

An exchange says that England's
growing peril is that ii is ceaslng to
be English because the native
Anglo Saxons are emigrating rap
idly to Africa, Australia, New lea
land and America, while the coun-
try is being filled with impoverished
middlemen, peddlers, money-lend-
ers and hordes from western Russia,
Germany and Austria. Mr.. Bal
four and others have spoken of the
subject with alarm.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

Patrick HurseOn, of this city, and
ried April Il, at the brides home in
Chicago
MIR. Hurseon has been a resident of
this county only few weeks, having
purchased the lolingshesd farm Just
south of the city, where he and bis wife
Will make their home.
Mr. and Mrs Hurseon arrived from
Chicago Friday.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
SwygaTt Given Damages.

In the suit of Geo. W. Swygsrt vs.
William ID. Shimp, which was heard at
Plymouth last week, for $4,000 dam
ages for assault and battery, the jury
returned verdict for $50 for the plain
tiff. The SANDER suit for $1,000 was
dismissed. Attorneys f. j. Lewis
Meyer and &. L. DrummOnd appeared
for the plaintiff: Hon. Geo. Ford and
Stuart Msckibbin for the defendant.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

The supreme court of the United
States recently handed down decis-
ions which will have tendency to
make Dakota divorces uncertain and
unwelcome by declaring that d.
vorce is invalid in other states unless
one of the parties is actually domi-
ciled IN the state in which the di-
yorce IS granted.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
knights TempIar at Muncie.

The annual cOnclsve of the grand
commaDdery Knights Templar sd
journed at Muncie April Is, choosing
South Bend as the place of next meet
ing. The concave lasted two days
about 1000 visiting knights attending
l.. Z. Newly, the deputy grand com
mander, was advanced to the position
of grand commander, to succeed
Eugene V. Kelley. ). V. Douglass, OF
Evansville, was made deputy grand
commander
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
VIII Appoint Pickersl.

IL is understood that Argos, Ind,
will be the first place in Congressman
Bricks district in which the matter of
q postmaster will be settled. 1t is
given out on what is regarded as good
authority that Congressman Brick has
decided to resppoint the present post
master, Frank Pickerel. Mr.. Pickerel's
services show that he is among the
good postmssters of the district.
Bend Tribune.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

ssry from the fact that the new coin
is the exact size and of the same ma
terra! as is the present cent piece.
1t was impossible To keep the old style
3-cent piece in circulation because of
the aptitude of the people to mistake it
tor the dime or 10-cent piece.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Married.

A very quiet wedding occurred Sat
urday evening at 3 o'clock at the home
of DIR. Ii. A Myers in West Plymouth,
the contracting parties being DIR. III. a.
Myers and Miss Anna Hsrbsugb, Rev.
Ray G.. Upston. of the t. b. church,
performing the ceremony.
Both bride and groom are residents
of this city aud have host of friends
who will wish them happy married
lifo
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
A Peculiar Coin.

The new Scent piece soon to be is
sued by the government has already
been styled the "dOughnut coin" by
reason of the ia It that the piece is to
have hole In the center. The innO-
walton in the coinage of q part of
Uncle Sans money was deemed neces-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
KILLED by INFIRIATED Bull.

John Dipert Meets with Horrible Death
Near GroVertOwn
John Dipert, prominent farmer liv-
ing two miles northeast of Grovertown,
was crushed TO death by az Infatuated
bull Saturday morning. Mr.. Dipert
was feeding his stock when the animal
attacked him and killed him before
help could reach him.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

The South Bend Tribune thinks
that the women who sued for di-
vorce because her husband insisted
on wearing red hannels is too nice
to live in this woolly country. She
ought TO find a home in a climate
where people do not have to wear
clothes.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they fiji
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-
matIsm come from ex-
cess Of uric acid IN the
blood. due to neglected