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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
No. 10.
WRECK ON TIE PENNsYLvANIA.
Fireman Glenn Killed aud Engineer and
Brakeman Seriously Injured.

Fireman Glenn Killed aud Engineer and
Brakeman Seriously Injured.
A terrible wreck occurred on the F.,
TT. ". X &. Wednesday at , .. ID.
IN which Fireman Glenn was instantly
killed and brakeman Swsthy and En-
glneer Thompson seriously injured.
Train No. 7S, esstbound, with engine
No. 256 arrived ln this city at about 9
O'Clock that morning and cut the en-
glne from the train about 20 rods west
of the station and came down 10 get
water. The air on the freight cars was
not shut off and they coasted down
grade ABOUT a. rods after the engine
was cut from them.
After taking water, the engine was
started back after Its train at 8 rather
fast speed, 1t bting supposed that the
train remained where it had been dis.
connected. Brakeman Swsthy was &C.
cordlngly on the resr end of the tender
snd Fireman Glenn was filing the fire.
box when the engine struck the train
with a terrible crash, pinning the ten.
der against the fire box and instantly
killing Fireman Glenn and cutting off
Brakeman cwsthy's right leg. Engi-
neer Thompson escaped death by being
up 10 bis cab and avoiding the crash of
tue tender, although he was struck by
an iron hrape and had fhrOa ,;h. broho~
From the descriptions given by those
who witnessed the scene shortly after
the accident, II would seem to have
been most ghsstly sight-the firemsn
being pinned between the tender and
tlre-box, with both legs cut off and bis
head crushed beyond Re cognition The
0ody was 80 securely fssteued that Il
could not be removed until the wreck
train arrived at $40. When removed
| it was found to have been burned to .
crisp.
A special train arrived from Fort
Wayne at o'clock and conveyed the
body to that city. Engineer Thompson
and Brakeman Swsthy were also taken
there.
Fireman Glenn was 25 years of sge
and single man, having been on the
road ouly few months.
The engine which had been tslss
coped was replaced upon the track and
taken to Ft. Wayne.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15

James Shsfer and wife went to Ober
last Sunday.
Frank McClurg has sold his farm 20
5. Stockman.
Grandma Shsfer, who has been con-
fined to her bed ell winter, is up again.
Richard Brugh has purchased q sleigh
of NJ. L. Welch.
Frank McClurg expects to move on
Mrs. Keenley's farm.
Walter Guyer, of Plymouth, is visit
ing M. L. Welch and family here this
week.
Brace Casio and wife, Mrs. DIR. Kizer
and Blsnch Holmes, of Inwood, were
visiting in our nelghborhood last Fri
day.
On the level there is Is inches OF
snow still. There ia more to follow.
+. A. Sherer has bought q new Star
wind pump ara will have 1t put up 90
the weather permits.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15

of the cathedral square in Fort Wayne
The structure will cost S250,000, and
will be three stories high. The first
floor will be of Bedford stone and the
second and third of pressed brick. On
the first floor will be the bishops office,
reception room, chancellor's office, hall,
parlors and archives room. Ia the lat
ter big fire and burglsr-proof safe will
be placed for valuable records. The
interior is to be finished 10 red oak and
there will be all modern conveniences.
The cost is to be borne by the diocese
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
THE INDIANA CLUB.
New Democratic Organization Files Arti-
cles of incorporation.

New Democratic Organization Files Arti-
cIes of Incorporation.
The Indiana CLUB was formed Mon
day afternoon. The new club fixes its
capital stock at $4,000. The officers
are as follows:
President-Jo ohm W. Kern.
First Vice President - August NJ.
Kuhn.
Second e-President - Edward
Hawkins.
Secretary-Elliott X. Hooton.
MedfOrd b. Wilson.
The club is Incorporated under the
same law as the University club and
the Columbia club. 1t is expected by
the promoters that it will become a
leading factor in democratic politics,
but it is the declared intention that II
shall continue democratic. not only in
politics, but in every senss of the word
A large membership will be drawn
from the former members of the Hen-
bricks club, the Young Mems Gray
clue and the Cleveland club.
Subscription books have been opened
and an active canvass Will be made for
members. Membership will not be
limited TO Indianapolis AS sooD as q
sufficient amount of stock has been
subscribed it is the intention to pur-
chase site and build a club house.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
Brakeman SmithIex Dead.

Brakeman Smithley, who was To-
Jured in the wreck here Wednesday
morning, died at bis home In Fort
Wayne that Dight. Smithley had his
left leg cut off about bslf way between
the knee and hip from which be bled
continually until he died. the doctors be.
ing unable TO check the flow. L. 10 also
thought that be was hurt internally, ss
he had several hemorrhsges yesterday
afternoon, which are supposed to have
been caused by an internal injury of
some kind.
Benjamin Thompson, who had three
ribs broken, is also in a very serious
condition, having received some very
bad internal injuries.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15

Mrs. Victor Welch died Wednesday
at 6 q. IN. at her home in Donaldson
after only two days illness. Her
nose began to bleed Monday and never
ceased until she bled To death, the doc
tors being unable to check the flow.
Dsmie Wilson, Youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Wilson. was
born in Polk township July l, 1865, DE.
ing 80 years, months and 1S days of
age at the time of her death. She
leaves besides her husband, six children
and father and mother TO mourn her
death.
The funeral was held at the Bliss.
Vile church yesterday at l:30 o'clock
Interment at the Blissville cemetery.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY.
The Railroads Relief Department Argues
gainst Bill.

The senate judiciary committee
Tuesday evening considered Represen-
tative Burkhsrt's bill to make a con-
tract signing away the right 10 sue sn
employer for damages null s3d void,
says the Indianapolis Press. The bill
has passed the house. It has stirred
up the voluntary relief department of
the Pennsylvania railroad. NJ. II
Greenen, of this city, and G. Griswold
and John T. Leach, of Fort Wayne
members of the relief department
were present. Griswold gave to the
committee petitions which he said
were signed by 1000 members of the
relief department in Indiana, asking
for the defeat of the Burkhsrt bill
The three men present said the bit
would imperil the future of the reliei
department by preventing the addition
of new members. According TO them
in case a woman be left widow on
account of an accident, she has the
right to sue for damages, but if she &C.
cepts the relief fund insurance, she IL
bsrr-d from the right to bring suit, fol
she has signed q release. Griswolo
said he pays 50 10 a month for 81 ,00C
insurance IN the relief department.
5. 0. Pickens of the Pennsylvania
railroad was present to oppose the bill
If not that, he wants it amended so a;
not to apply TO the Pennsylvania com
pany'S relief department. Members oi
the committee asked Griswold who SEN
him to the committee. Griswold re
piled that it was the relief department
and Attorney tickens denied that h'
had anything to do with it.
J. L. Ketcham and w. NJ. Taylor
representing tn Manufacturers sssocl
alton of Indianapolis, asked that tn,
bill be put in such shape that it vii
not prevent an employe from signing {
release after an accident.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. whitman, OF
Michigan, are visiting friends in our
village.
Our doctors are busy. They report
many sick with lsgrippe.
Mrs. Henry Klingsman and Miss
May Brugh, of South Bend, and Messrs.
Henry Gregg and George Waltz, Of
Bremen, attended the funeral here last
Saturday.
A little child of Solomon Smick WAS
buried from the Gilesd church last
Sunday afternoon, Rev. Schlosser con-
Quoting the services.
John Hanson's little daughter, who
died west OF Lakeville, was buried
Wednesday of last week in the South
Bend cemetery. Rev. Peter officiating.
George Plake returned TO our village
after short sojourn with bis brother
John. He will be glad to sse his old
friends again.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
Obituary.

Isaac Sluss, son of William Sluss and
his wife, Susanna, nee Mclaughlin, was
born in Stark county, Onio, April 1,
lS43. He married Mrs. Lydia Bessler,
nee klingamsn, the mother of William
Bessler. This union was best with
Sven children Ohm, Summerson and
Henry, of South Bend, and Charles,
Fred. Mrs Ignatius McChesney and
Mrs. BARLEY Martin, of LspaZ.
Mr. Sluss was first sergeant of CO. Ii
I07, Reg. D V. l. He was in the army
of the Potomac and was wounded in
he battle of Charlottesville on the
eve of May 2, 1863 Here TIE Union
men fought Lee and Jackson 1t was
brave Stonewall's last fight. Mr.. >luss
was taken 20 the hospital at Washing
ton City, where rebel bullet was re-
m wed.
The subject of this sketch was also a
patient In hospitals in Baltimore City
at Point Lookout, Md, aud in Charles
ton, 5 {. AT the latter place he was
granted an honorable discharge from
the service of the u. ). army, July 10
1865.
Mr.. Sluss came to Lspsz in 1877
| Most of the time he worked al carpen-
tering. He was man of talent and
his opinion was often sought. Since
June B, he was a great sufferer, but he
was resigned to the will of Him who
does all things well. In the evening OF
his earthly career he thought of the
great blessings he enjoyed in his boy
hood days-the prayers of pious
mother and the admonitions of a true
father. Not long after several cancers
were removed, he was taken to Lake
side hospital. Chicago. The persons in
charge thinking he could not undergo
another operation, he was brought
nome few days later and, after week.
of intense suffering, he gently fel
asleep on Thursday morning, Feb. 7.
The funeral services were held from
the Wesleyan Methodist church las
Saturday afternoon, where the star,
and stripes were displayed, his pastor
Rev. M. l.. Peter, preaching to a larg,
and sympathetic congregation. 81,
veterans of the civil war-James Cor
don, Abe Shafer, Adam X. Row, Dsvit
Rodenberger, Hibberd Skies and Pres
ton Green-acted as pall-besrers. In
terment took place IN the FAIR GENE
terry. The wife, all the children, L
grandchildren, one brother and fou
sisters mourn his departure. Peace t,
his ashes r..
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15


1t will be noticed that the payments
each year grow materially less and that
the average yearly payment during the
eight years would be S3.3075)
by the present contract, counting the
five lights used by the railroads and the
forty one used by the city, lone light
having been added by resolution OF the
cOunciD, there IS in use forty six lights,
which al so each per year amounts to
1920; or in nine years (which is the
life OF the present cOntractl TO S2S, $50,
which amounts to S2520 more than the
combined principal and interest of the
proposition of the Plymouth Electric
Light company now before the coun-
Gil.
For this sum the city receives a
thoroughly equipped arc and incandes-
cent lighting plant, together with its
miles of wires, pole line, arc lsmps,
converters, meters, etc, together with
the established commercial business
which pays profit largely in excess of
the interest account, thus entirely elm
mating this item from the calculation.
Therefore proper showing would be
this: The present contract with 40 arc
lamps in use az SO each per year
amounts to 1920 annually, or in nine
years will amount to S2S $4,000. BY
the proposed arrangement the city will
pay at the rate of foity-five lamps at
$50, which equals $500, and this Will
amount in eight years to S2l 600, max
ing total saving to the city over pres
ent contract of $3.50.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
Married.

At the home of the brides parents in
Culver at o'clock last evening oc.
CURED the wedding of Omer 7. Will.
Jams, of kensington, H., and Mise Lula
Pearl Carl, of Culver, Rev. Forest |
Taylor officiating.
The wedding was very quiet one
being attended only by the nearest rel
stives of the contracting parties.
Both are very popular young people
of this county, the groom being the son
of G. A. Williams, of this city, and the
bride one of the beautiful and accom-
plished young ladies of Culver.
The young people will leave at once
for Chicago where Mr.. Williams is en-.
ployed as operator for the Illinois Cen
trail railroad.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15

The city fathers met in regular ses-
sion on last Monday evening. The
proposition of Al. w. Simons was re-
jected. Mr.. SimOBs then offered a new
proposition, in which he agrees to sell
the old power plant, just az it stands,
for S2l 900, which was referred to the
committee.
1t will be rememb red that in the
first proposition he agreed to build a
new plant and equip it, for $4,000, but
this the council rejected.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.
Tyner Farmer, Wife and Son struck by a
Freight Train.

Il
Freight Train.
John Cudney, who lives one and q
half miles northwest of Tyner, with
his wife and son Elmer, eight and half
years old, were struck by Lake Shore
freight train al the Sample street cross
ing about 10 o'clock Monday morning
and escaped death seemingly by mir
acle. They had been visiting at the
home of relative on Rush street, and
then started south on that street for
Sample street Instead of cutting
straight across the Lake Shore crossing
Mr.. CudGey crossed at an angle and got
directly IN the midst of three freight
tenn used on the Lake Shore, makes il
nnnsua for two trains going in the same
direction to travel so closely together,
The team and sleigh were struck by q
freight train going east, breaking the
harness aud twisting around the horses
so hat the nigh horse found himself in
lilt pldCe vi lub uu dhlludl. MI. Ouu-
ney was carried on the cOwcstcher 20
the Christian street crossing, while his
wife and son were carried fully rod.
All three were greatly alarmed, but ihe
bo, was the only one injured, and that
only by bruise on the right side of his
face, caused by the force of the throw.
lad il not been for the deep drifts of
snow i'll which Mrs. Cudney and her son
fell they would doubtless have been
seriously if not fatally injured. South
Bend Times.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15

Henry Bsugher died at his home 10
South Bend Tuesday after only Q
short illness. He was a son of Adam
Bsugher, who formerly lived in this
city, but moved to South Bend only
few weeks ago.
The remains will be brought. to this
city today noon at 1885 and taken TO
the Reformed church, where the flu.
neral will occur at | 80 o'clock con ducted
by Rev. Hartman. with interment ct
Oak Hill cemetery.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
Rear End Collision

Another b. & o. railway wreck oc
Cured Saturday night about 10 o'clock
at Ayr, formerly Berlinton, about four
miles east of Bremen. 1t was a rear
end collision, the engine of a passenger
train crashing into the caboOse of a
freight train that was pulling in on the
side track to permit the passenger to
pass, but had not yet cleared the main
track.
The fireman of the passenger engine
jumped and struck the mailbag crane
being quite badly injured. He was
taken to Garrett for care and treat
ment. There were no other injuries.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15

Rev. Herman j. Alerding, bishop of
the Fort Wayne diocese, is to have a
handsome new episcopal residence
Architects are now preparing plans for
the building, which is to be erected the
coming spring on the southeast corner
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15

principal amendments, although Mr..
Van Fleet, Mr. Whitcomb and other
members took hand in amending the
bill slightly. The bill provides that
township trustees shall be the trusnt
officers except In cities. The bill was
ordered engrossed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
Electric Light Proposition.

A proposition was submitted to the
common council Monday evening, Feb.
IL, by the Plymouth Electric Light Co.
as follows, viz:
For q franchise for comm ercial light
ing and contract for city lighting, for
Q period of eight years beginning
March 16, 1901, by which the city will
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
May Not Prosecute Rrill.

Attorney Ellsworth E. Weir, of La
porte, who was shot by Joseph Brill
several weeks ago, is now able to cit up
each day and will be able to be out the
latter part of the week. There is much
talk at Lsporte that Weir will not pros
ecute Brill.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15

In Oklahoma the house has passed
an anti-cigarette bill, which makes it a
misdemeanCr punishable by a fine not
exceeding 800 for anyone to bring in.
to the territory. sell or offer for sale
cigarettes OF cigarette paper.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
Agnew Returns to the Capital.

Senator Agnew returned to Indian
apolis Monday morning accompanied
by his wife and daughter, Auretts. His
feet, which were slightly frozen, gave
him considerable pain and it will be
necessary for him to use q cane to get
around for q few days.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
Brakeman Killed at Bremen.

John Coble. of South Chicago, aged
%, B. & o. freight brakeman, was
pinched between drswbars while max
ing q coupling at Bremen Monday
night and died within fifteen minutes.
He was the son of William g. bic, a Il.
& o. passenger conductor. The body
was sent to Goshen, his former home,
at noon Tuesday for interment. Coble
leaves q young wife.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
Legislative Notes.

Legislative Notes.
indianapolis, Feb. 13-The house of
occupied an hours time
yesterday eulOgi2ing Abraham Lincoln
The democratic side took the initiative
and outdid the majority IN giving
praise to the great emancipstor.
Many bills are being killed this week.
In fact there are about five killed
where one passes.
Senator Parks expects Mrs Parks to
come to the capital today tor a couple
weeks visit.
Christian scientists and the senate
committee on public health tried vsinly
to come to an understanding at meet
ing late Monday afternoon. The bill
under consideration was that of Sens
tor Wood, providing that in cases
where children or other dependents are
i'll, regular physicians must be called in
attendance. The bill is to prevent
death from lack of medical attendance.
The voting machine bill was before
the house today and amended. 1t is
likely, however, that it will fail TO pass.
Mr.. Metsker's bill No. 175, concern
ing township business, was up for sec
ond reading, out was subjected to SO
many amendments that the author
arose in great wrath and tried to throt.
tie the measure himself. He said the
bill had been made practically worth
less by the amendments, and suggested
that the enacting clause be stricken out
and the present law. which bic bill
sought to amend, be allowed to stand
as it is. The house, however, declined
TO allow Mr.. Metsker to do anything
rash, and the bill was advanced to en-
ossment.-Indisnapol Journal.
Senator Parks, chairman of the con.
greseiOnal appointment committee OF
the senate, had reports prepared on all
the resppointment bills this afternoon
The passage of the Osborn bill, with
the amendments made at the eau cut
was recommended. The indefinite
postponement of the other resppor
tionment bills was recommended.
Representative Louttit democrat
has prepared concurrent resolution
to be introduced in ;he house, which
looks toward Indiana's taking the ini
tiative 10 q movement for q uniform
antitrust law throughout the United
States. IT, provides that the governor
shall appoint q commission of five
members of the Legislature, not more
than three of whom shall be of the
same political party. The governor Ol
every other state is asked to appoint q
similar commission, these commissions
to meet and agree on q law for the reg
ulation of trusts. The resolution pro
vides that the commission shall be In
structed to frame law providing fol
the prevention of the issuance of wat
cred stock prohibiting q limitation or
dividends, and providing for a genera
publication of accounts.
The house advanced to engrossmen
this morning house bill No 1858, which
repeals the Barrett law. The bill wa,
prepared by Speaker Artman and in
troduced at his request by Mr.. Reser
This measure changes the assessment
provisions of the law concerning publ,
improvements, providing that TIT
assessments shall be made on basis o.
benefits received. The bill does no
apply to cities operating under spe
cial charter.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-02-15
Legislative Notes.

Indianapolis, Feb. Ex-senator Parks
introduced bill IL the senate yester
day to fix and regulate the compensa-
tiOn of county school superintendents
of the several counties of the state. 1t
purposes to place the uperintendents
upon salary which ia graded in pro-
portion TO the population and necessary
services required in each county. The
sum of $500 is taken as basis for the
system of grading and to this is added
81 for each square mile or territory In
the county, 81 for each one hundred
population and 81 for ich teacher en-
ployed in the county. The bill sets out
, the salary of each superintendent, rang
ing from $500 to $500. The salary
fixed in the bill for the superintendent
of Marshall county is S1,370. The
county superintendents of the state have
agreed upon the basis of the salary.
Section of the bill provides that the
county superintendent shall be provided
with an Office in the eoart house OF the
county.
The gag rules of the house are being
applied quite frequently and often
times it seems that the consideration
given matters Of general importance is
mere farce.
Milliners are opposing Mr.. Bonhsms g
bill to compel women to remove their
hats at public gsthe,ings.
| Major ]. G. Lswler, of Salem, the new
senator from Washington and Jackson
counties, weighs 275 pounds and is the
heaviest and tallest man in the senate
Senator Heller weighs 265 pounds.
| There will be a fight in the house
when the commit ee on benevolent iD-
stitutiOns makes its report on the Co.
lumbus hospital bill. MIR. Reagan has
agreed TO bring in minority report
recommending that the site be selected
10y commission.
Three denominations - Catholics
Lutherans and Episcopslisns = are
sending petitions to the legislature op
posing the free scbool.book bill. There
are about 100000 Catholics in the state
and they send nearly 10000 pupils tC
parochial schools. The bill would
mean triple tax to them. They now
pay for maintaining their own schools
pay the state tuition tax in addition
and the new bill would require them Il
pay for books they do not use. The
continued use by different pupils of tn,
same books, from year to year, is de
clared unsanitsry.
The joint committee appointed to in
vestigate the affairs of the Indiana re
formatory held its first session to hes
testimony last evening, and it was al
open meeting. General Superintendent
Hert was present. The basis of the in
vestigation were the charges made il
the resolution introduced by Repre-
sentative Davis and the records in tn,
office of the auditor of state, but tn,
examination was not limited to thes,
alone.