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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

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cussion and, as it afterward turned
out, of more unjustifiable punishment
than he. Prejudiced critics pursued
him with rancOr, not hesitating to
pronounce him a traitor deserving of
death. Jealous army officials Joined
the hue and cry. Loyal men every
where for a time believed the charges
made against him of disobedience to
the orders of his superior officer, of
purpOsely delaying the movement Of
troops, and of using his own judgment
in carrying out the orders of General
Pope, and many unQuestionably be-
lieved that his INSTRUMENTATION and de-
lays were in the interest of the South
ern army. At last he was brought be-
fore court-martial which cashiered
him and forever debarred him from
holding any office of profit or trust I'M
der the United States Considering che
infiamed condition of public opinion it
is only remarkable that he was not
shot for giving aid and comfort to the
enemy.
For sixteen long years FitZ-John
Porter rested under this unjust SEN
tence, but subsequently new testimony
was brought forward by his friends
which was so convincing that a board
of inquiry composed of some of the
most eminent soldiers of the army was
called to review the whole matter The
result was its declaration that General
Porter showed correct military judg-
ment in his actions and that the
charges made by his accusers before
the court-martial were not based upon
fact. His vindication was complete and
the reparation though tardy was a
great satisfaction to him. He did not
have to die distrusted and in technical
disgrace.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
TELEGRAPH ACROSS AFRICA.
for Line Has Reached Heart
Continent.

Survey for Line Has Reached Heart of
Continent.
The telegraph line which Mr.. Cecil
Rhodes is extending from Cape Town
to Cairo is making excellent progress.
The line, stretched on short iron poles,
has now reached the neighborhood of
the Zambesi river, and the surveyors
who are selecting the route are far in
advance. 1t has been decided to run
tie line up the east coast of Lake Tan
ganyika as far as Ujiji, whence it will
be carried northeast to the south coast
of Lake Victoria Nyanza, then it will
be built along the east coast of that
lake and into the little known coun-
try west of Lake Rudolf, and finally
will skirt the western frontier of Abys-
sinia and descend the Nile. Some peo-
pie may wonder how telegraph wire
can be pushed through a barbarous
country and be kept in condition for
business. 1t is comparatively simple
matter. The scheme for safeguarding
the wire is that which Stanley sug-
gested long ago. Native chiefs all
along the route are subsidized to keep
the wire in proper position. AS far as
it extends through their territory they
must see that the wire is kept off the
ground and in its proper place on the
poles. They are well paid for their
services if they fulfill their duty, but
of course receive nothing if they neg
lect their charge. 1t is therefore 20
their interest to keep the wire in good
condition. This system has been found
to work well on the Congo and in 9TH
er parts of Africa where it has been
tried.-New York Sun.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
HoUo6v ASb...
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BY MARC RET BLOWN
CHAPTER IX.-(Continued.)

CdAFIER lA.-(COntlnueQ.D
You will find her the greatest cow
ard of us ALL" she observed. But II
you really want to hear the horrible
sound, open the door,"
He did so. Every one was silent:
and through the hall came plainly
enough the rocking of the cradle and
the low sound of the mothers song
Mr.. Crowley stood for moment at
the door: then he shut it, and came
hack to the fireside looking just lit
tie pale.
'T wonder if it is a hoax" he o.
served, after a short pause.
THAT can hardly be. For we all
saw the room the first night we came,
and there was no one there, though
she cradle rocked all the time. Is it
not horrible to have to live in the
house with it,"
Indeed it is; and l question If 1t Is
right for you to do so. You must
make my uncle go as soon as you car"
Il am sure that it is easier said than
done" sighed Mrs. Cowley.
81 know what l would do" observed
Marjorie.
What, my love?"
Brighten him"
But the cradle has failed to do
that"
Then l would give him something
worse than a cradle. If hearing things
would not scare him, should be in
clined to try what seeing things would
do
Rose clasped her hands delightedly.
'T have it. Cousin Charles If you
and Marjorie will help me, we can
manage it easily"
How"
you must be ghosts"
what nonsense you do talk. Rosei"
said Catharine.
at is not nonsense. If you or
undertake to play the part, papa would
see through it at once, because ne
would miss us. But he knows moth
ing Of Charles return. and he has
never seen Marjorie. They would both
make capital ghosts"
There is something in it," observed
Mr.. Cowley. and if you will leave
1t to us we will make my uncle very
willing to go. But you must stow us
out of sight before he comes"
"The turret-chamber is ready, and a
fire is lit there" said Mrs. Cowley
But that is the room said to be
haunted
ooh. never mind, But what knock
is that?"
Good gracious, 1t is Mr.. Cowley
Run. Rose get your cousins up into
the room before We let him in. Here
take the cloak or he will be sure to
see it. We will send you up some
supper. Charles. Rose shall come; but
for mercy's sake. be quick now"
With much suppressed merriment
and laughter. the two ghosts were got
out OF the way, and were safe in the
turret-room long before Mrs Mccarthy
had let in her master, and was Tuning
over what he termed her Stupid Irish
delay"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
Red Hair.

l think, with the exception of a few
shades, that red hair is very beautiful.
Shampoo it frequently and dry in the
sun to bring out it's prettiest tints. II
you are determined upon darkening it.
above all things do not oil 1t: by so
doing you will render it hopelessly
ugly. Keep it light and fluffy, and to
gradually darken its hue apply daily
the following wash: Steep an ounce
OF best black tea leaves in a pint of
boiling water; let stand until cold.
Press out the liquor and add two and
one-half ounces of Jamaica rum.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

cate in all the important military trials
which have occurred during the last
twenty-five years. including the prose-
cution of Major Reno, Major Throck-
morton, and Captain Carter General
Barr entered the army on February &c.
1865, as major of volunteers in the
judge advocates department. He
was transferred to the regular army
in 1867, and promoted to the rank Of
lieutenant colonel in 1884. In 1895 he
was given commission as colonel.
He will leave Chicago in a few days to
make his home in New Hampshire.
Colonel Clous is well known in army
circles. He was secretary of the Cuban
evacuation commission. which held its
sessions in Havana at the close of the
Sps.nish-American war.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

had not been the cunning daredevil he
was he would have been captured a
dozen times by the Americans. The
admiral was born in 1929, entered the
navy in 1912, fought at Parana in 1916
6. won a medal at Sebastopol and COM
manded the attacks of the Taku forts
in 1859. At the end of the civil war in
America he returned to his duties in
England and was made commander of
the Terrible. His last active service
was rendered as commander of the
Portsmouth station from which he re-
tired in 1891
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
The Planet Venus.

Damon.-Venus is the most brilliant
Of all the planets. When visible be-
fore sunrise, she was called by the an
clients Phosphorus, Lucifer, or the
Morning Star, and when she shone in
the evening, after sunset, Hesperus,
Vesper, or the Evening Star This
planet makes a complete revolution
around the sun in about 225 days. at
the mean rate of twenty-five miles a
second. Consequently her year is equal
to about seven and one-half of our
months. Her diameter is approx
mately $500 miles.-Golden Days.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
Panfcs ReSuIf from 6gIbof9

The assertion that panics result from
an undue imitation of credits and a
sudden perception on the part of a
number of people that the supply of
an indispensable article is inadequate
to the demand for it contains truth,
but not the whole truth. The real
cause of panics is the imitation of
prices that taxes the monetary circu-
lation to a tension that Immediately
makes money the article in demand in
stead of real commodities.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

by the use of side rails, which act as
guides. The whole distance between
Manchester and Liverpool will be COW
cred in twenty minutes without stop
by trains which will consist Of only
two cars constructed on the plan of
nonresistance to atmosphere. Each car
will have its own motor and will be
operated alternately for ten minutes.
1t is expected that this line when built
will revolutionize the railway system
of England. The invention is that of
NJ. Behr, who is successfully operating
similar line in Belgium.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
"OId Settlers" of Note,

United States Senators Vest, Elkins
and Cockrell are expected to be pres
ent at an old settlers picnic which is
to be held at Kansas City, Mo-, dur
ing the second week in July. They
win all speak and a fiddlers' contest
will be another of the attractions which
the Old Settlers society expects to
draw big crowd
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

ton Colonel ]. w. Clous was promoted
to the vacant post, when he, too. will
retire. General Barr would have re-
tired under the age limit next Novem-
Der. Had he continued in the Office
until that date his friend Clous might
have retired with only the rank Of
colonel.
General Barr has had a most varied
career in the army. He served as mill
tary secretary under four secretaries of
war-Ramsey, Lincoln. Endicott. and
Proctor. He officiated as judge advo-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

During the reign Of Queen Eliza
beth the extension Of English COM
merce resulted in a remarkable de-
velopment of the English language.
and by association with foreign ma
tions thousands of words unknown
before in England were brought into
common use.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

The Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern Railway has got out a neat
booklet descriptive of the beautiful
summer resorts at Spirit and Okoboji
Lakes in Northwestern Iowa Free
copies will be mailed upon application
to Jno. G. Farmer. Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Cedar Rapids, la.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
African War Drains Australia.

The war in South Africa has drained
from Australia more than 10000 work.
ers; has lessened the inflow of British
capital for the development of new
mines, and, combined with the re-
markable industrial boom in Europe,
has fully stopped emigration to Aus
tralia.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

There are too many watches, so the
manufacturers think. and they pro-
pose to cure this evil by forming a s75.-
100000 trust, which will turn out onlv
as many watches as people are willing
to pay good prices for
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

General Fitz-John Porter lived to a
good old age, dying in his S0th year.
but his life would have been not only
one of unusual vicissitudes but of un-
usual misfortune had not reparation
come to him for harsh discipline and
harsher censure. No man holding a
leading position in the union army.
not even General Mcclellan, was made
the victim Of more acrimonious dis
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
May Root Out Superstition.

God forbid that the search after
truth should be discouraged for fear
of the consequences The consequent
ces of truth may be subversive of sys-
TENS Of superstition, but they never
can be injurious to the rights or we'll
founded expectations of the human
race.-Bishop Watson.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have Won
tried the new food drink called GRAIN-Of
1t is delicious and nourishing. and takes the
place of coffee The more Grsin-O you give
the children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O is made OF
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but
costs about q as much. All grocers sell it
15c and o5c
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
e1by the LoUinS Cup Has
Obree Handled.

The best account of the origin of the
loving cup comes from the late Lord
Lyons, British Ambassador at Paris.
According to his narrative, King Henry
Of Navarro (who was also Henry w.
OF France), while hunting became sep
arated from his companions, and feel
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

In the de-
p a + t m ent,
G. e n e + a |
Thomas E.
Barr. after a
f e w hours
service a s
judge advo-
cate general
or the United
States army.
retired at his
own request.
BY this ac-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
Arc You Using Aliens Foot-Ease?

1t is the only cure for Swollen.
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease. a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N Y.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

Ing lulISly, Sdiicu
at a wayside inn
for a cup of wine.
T h e s. rv | n G
maid, on handing
it to him as he
sat on horseback,
neglected to pre-
sent the handle.
Some wine was
spilled over, and
b i S m a j e 8 t y S
w h | t e g a u II t
A.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

prominence and in nearly every case
comments have been enthusiastically
in her favor. Miss Ashwells populari
ty has been established for some time.
but Mrs. Danes Defense" has added
to 1t.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

In noting a great demand this sea-
son for suburban and farm property.
the Boston Globe says: 1.-The electric
car has done it with its little trolley"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
MfGroffnP ireland.

The monotonouS tale of Ireland's de-
cline in population continues The new
census shows that there are only A.
456,546 people in the country now, or
6.3 per cent less than ten years ago.
In 1S41 there were S,173.124 inhabi-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
Thousands of Temperance Workers.

The Church of Scotland Temperance
society in seven years has increased
its membership from $4,000 to $4,000,
and now supports four temperance
evangelists for preventive, rescue and
reform work.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
MONEY TO LOAN

at low rates on farm property. List your
surplus money with me. / pay AZ to 5 per
cent. interest on sums of 800 and up. North
western farms and city property bought
and sold. References. Elwyn +. Larson,
Real Estate and Loans, Durand, Wis.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
American Made Playing Cards.

The finest playing cards are made in
this country. and but for the heavy
tax upon them in Europe they would
completely monopolize that market by
quality and cheapness.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

tants in the country, the highest num-
Der ever recorded by any census, al
though the actual high-water mark was
probably not reached until a few years
later. But in 1851 there was a sud-
den drop to 6. 552,3S5 In 1861 the
number had fallen off to 5,79S,967, in
1871 to 5,412,377, in 1881 to 5,174,S36,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

The amateur violinist Is continually
bowling and scraping.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07
WotO q Fox,Orffe.

at<
Ashwell has
C a p t u r ed
London b v
her acting in
the title role
o f m T S.
Danes d e.
tense" a :
w y ndham's
theater. says
a London ca
blegram. The
p lie ce has
brought her
into critical
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-07

Refires TO AdUance q Friend.
That a friend and comrade also
might be advanced to the highest rank
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-16
A KINDLY INTEREST SHOWN.

j. G. Rice, general agent and man
ager for the Mccormick Machine Co. F.,
today received telegram from the
Chicago officers Of that company, ask
ing the financial condition of their
former trusted employe, the late James
Louis. Hanna, with view of extend
ing relief to the family should it be
needed. The sympathy and aid ex-
tended by the Mccormick company
shows that Mr.. Hanna was held in as
high esteem by them as those with
whom he was more intimately identi-
fed. Mr.. Rice's reply to the company
assured them that Mr.. Hanna had
made ample provision for his family,
that being one great aim of his life.
The interest manifested by the Nc
Cormick officials in their employees is
certainly most commendable, and is
especially gratifying to the friends of
the deceased.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-16
GRANTS RETREAT
The General Went When q P0liceman's
Club Pointed the W8y

Speaking of nightsticks reminds me
of seeing General Grant in his to my
mind greatest hour, the only time he
was ever beaten, and by policeman.
told his son, Fred Grant, of it when
he became a police commissioner in
the nineties, but | do not think he ap-
preciated it. He was not cast in his
great fathers mold. The occasion
refer to was after the generals second
term in the presidency. He was stay
ing at the Fifth Avenue hotel when
one morning the Masonic temple was
burned. The fire line was drawn half
way down the block toward Fifth ave-
nue.. but the police were much ham
pered by the crowd and were out of
patience when l, standing by, saw
man in great ulster with head buried
straight out coming down the street
sight as General Grant. The police
grabbed him by the collar, swung him
about and, hitting him a resounding
whack across the back with his club,
yelled out:
"What's the matter with you7
DOu you see Guo ufS liueSI CudSe
yourself out of here and be quick about
it,
The general never said a word. He
did not stop to argue the matter. He
had run up against sentinel and
when stopped went the other way.
That was all The man had right to
be there, he had none. l was never
so much an admirer of Grant as since
that day. 1t was true greatness. A
smaller man would have made a row,
stood upon his dignity and demanded
the punishment of the policeman. AS
for him, there was probably never so
badly frightened a policeman when I
told him whom he had dubbed. 1 will
he did not sleep for week,
fearing all kind of things. No need of
it. Grant probably never gave him
thought. -Jacob Riis in Outlook.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-16
THE NEW CHARTER.
The Question Frequently Asked Why 1t
is Not Submitted.

The question is frequently asked,
why does not the council submit the
new charter to vote of the people
This question was asked of a couple of
the aldermen today by Free Press re-
porter.
Vice President Taylor said, that he
did not know why no action had yet
been taken The charter had been referr
ed to the ordinance committee, which
still has it under consideration. The
printing committee has also
been asked to ascertain the cost of
printing the new charter in pamphlet
form. The alderman further said that
there is some opposition to the new
charter, but he did not think it extern
sive. The cost Of holding. a special
election has also been urged against
calling one. The, people are not very
familiar with the provisions of the
new charter. and hardly prepared to
vote intelligently upon it,
AID. Leonard, chairman of the COM
mittee on ordinances, stated shat the
committee has not given. the matter
much thought during the hot weather.
He did not consider that it was for
the council to say whether the charter
is satisfactory, but should be left with
the people. He thought that the mat
ter would be taken up later.
1T is now nearly two months since
the charter commission reported the
charter to the council, and nothing has
been done. The council meets Friday
night, and the special committee OF
the board of trade will appear and
urge that the charter be submitted to
vote of the people within a reason
able time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-16
WATER METERS.
They Are Being Set Up on the Premises
of Some Consumers.

The board of public works has re-
ceived thirty-fve water meters and
the balance are expected soon. They
are alre lady placing them in position.
One has been put in the court house,
where water is literally used The
county is now paying 500 a year in
fixed water rental. 1t is expected that
the meter will show that it ought to be
paying 1926 to $3.50 year. The differ
ence can be saved to the county if
water is used more economically in the
building.
The other meters are being placed
on private residences, especially where
it is feared that waste of water is 60
ing on. The very fact of the meter
being there will have tendency to
reduce the waste. Many property
owners, especially those who use ittl Q
water, desire to have the meters, but
the board is pursuing the policy of
putting them-only where they will do
the most good.
A householder can purchase a meter
and have it set up at an expense of
about 81. The fixed water rents of
most Of the larger residences in the
city run from $12 to SIS year. With
a meter, man can reduce his rental
to Sc year Below Sc, the board of
public works will not charge where
there is meter. On this point. Presi-
dent Porter said today: "Where the
meter has to be read each month, $6 is
low enough charge for water. No
city charges less than that as mini
mum where there is meter. -
Meters are expected to bring about
a great saving of water and conse-
quent saving of expense at the pump
ing station. If this can be done, an
additional well or reservoir will not be
needed for some time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-08-16

other. The house sets in high ground
and overlooks the lake, to which a
little wooded patch leads. At the foot
of this patch is curious tree known
as the Kentucky coffee tree. How it
came there is mystery. Its bark is
so poisonous that animals tied to it
never bite it, There are two of these
curious trees on the grounds, the other
being near the house.
1t is not strange that R. 81. L. Je-
welt should be pioneer in farming
matters, for his father, DR.. Charles
Jewett, was pioneer in the sorghum
industry in this state, and he grew the
cane and ran his mill on farm across
the lake from Elmwood, still called
the Jewett farm. This little old hand
mill which DR.. Jewett made himself
he afterwards sold for $35 in 1856.
Elmwood is solely and entirely a
fruit farm, as much so as any of the
boasted fruit ranches of California or
Florida, and is plain demonstration
that fruit farming can be successfully
carried on in the great dairy state of
the Union. 1t is exceptionally we'll
placed for railway transportation as it
is on the Cannon Valley branch of the
Chicago Great Western