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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

PRESIDENT of Allegheny Pa, Who Says
He Has Been Out OF the World"
Seventeen Years.
thought | was "a years old and unmar-
ried. When she brought in a marriage
certificate AMI four children who she
said were mine. thought | was being
trlcked. They thought | was crazy.
L looked in mirror. and instead
Of smoOthfaced man of "a as | sup
posed | was, | saw reflected there a
middleaged man with whiskers. | was
dazed and could not believe it. They
told me | was a painter and a good
one. but | knew little about that trade
before the wreck. They told me have
been riding in trolley cars for ten
years, but when one came by me a
few days ago | was scared They
weren't known in my first time These
tall Office skyscrapers with their ex-
press elevators, automobiles and other
things were unknown in 1884. and cleo
trio lights were but experiments. Now
the lighted streets at night dazZles me-
w hCh 81 OuI pCOph- W IO nave
known me for years stop and talk to
me. | don't know them I'm afraid
to look at people for fear of offending
them. People ask me about things |
have done for them during the last
seventeen years and don't know what
to say to them. I'm just getting ac-
quainted with my children, who range
from 3 to years Just imagine not
knowing ones own children Wouldn't
that surprise yOu?'
DR.. Edward G. Mayer. a brain spe-
eialist. and DR.. Stanley e. Small are
attending Washburn. There is only
one other case like it, said Dr. Small.
That is the case of Pastor Hanna Of
New York reported by DR.. Boris Sidis
in his book on Psychology Of Sugges-
tion.' The disease is known as ma
nesia One peculiar thing about the
case is that Mr. Washburn always re-
membered his name This may be ac-
counted for in this way. When he en-
tered the Rock Island hospital his
name was found in papers on his per
SON. During his stay and at his dis
charge from the hOspita. he was called
by his right name, and it remained
with him."
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
A New Departure

Tourist sleepers are now being run
between Chicago and Los Angeles
without change via the Colorado Mid
land railway. The trains are Sd ar
ranged that they pass through the
most interesting portion OF the noun
tains by daylight. The Colorado Mid
land runs HrOneh the mountains. not
aqDund them. Trans-continental trav-
elers can not afford 10 miss the mar
Vicious scenery along this line For de-
scriptive books write to &. II. SpeerS.
Asst Gen. Pass. Agt.. Denver. Colo.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
The Great California Train.

All previous efforts OF the Union
Pacific passenger department in the is
suance of choice publications have
been eclipsed and placed in obscurity
by the beautiful and thoroughly arts
tic book just put out, entitled THE
Great California Train Ii is done in
the very highest art of the illustrator,
the painter and the binder. the color
ing being in good taste, the tints deli
cate and engaging to the eye. Every
page is a study by itself in originality
and execution, and the souvenir as a
whole is calculated to offer the strong
est inducements to abandon business
and take trip to the Golden State on
the particular train of the Union Pa
cific. which binds Chicago to Califor-
mia.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

There's been enough TO talk about
by those who have seen this popular
magazine jumping forward in quality
and cifculat on since reorganization
last December. But now comes ire
mendOus jump. It has already gained
the front of l0-cent magazines snow it
offers literary quality of the highest
class-and 80 pages of reading matter
have been added for the April num-
he.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

moment; then he saw him stoop oad
lie down on his side despairingly. He
could crawl no more
Il will. for her sake" he murmured
between his clenched teeth, and. rising
from the shelter of the rock. he faced
the hail of death that battered to the
earth around him.
As he walked into the open a faint
cheer reached his ears from the British
troops half mile behind him. The
Royal artillery backed him with
shrieking flight of shrapnel which
whistled for a moment overhead. then
burst over the Boer lines a quarter of
a mile away in a shower of bullets that
for a moment quelled the storm around
him
He reached the wounded man. lifted
him on his back and returned step by
step to where Trumpeter Pipes lay hid
den.
The trumpeter gave him a faint
Bravo" as he staggered and fell with
the rock
That was White Feathers reward
On a distant hill the British com
mander shut his field glasses with
snap.
Tell the general to keep down the
fire On the right there and get those
men in from behind those powders"
he said TO his aid, and bring me that
mans name. If he is alive, tell him
that | saw it all, and that I'm going
to recommend him for the cross. Never
saw a finer show of finer discipline in
my life" added the commander to
himself as his aid galloped off.
White Feathers eyes glistened as he
received the messages and heard the
cheer that swept along the lines as he
was carried in.
Perhaps | shall get that commission
after ALL" he said to himself; then
she will think more of me-"
Perhaps it was Just as we'll that he
diad five minutes later-thiS faithful
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

has sung in % German cities. This
shrewd songster is enthusing the patri-
otto Teutons by discarding the usually
heavy classic repertoire of concert
solOists and substituting the national
hymn and popular songs of the father
land. Her "Wacht am Rhein" thrills
their loyal spirit and when she sings
"Lorelei' or die Kapelle" there is an
uprosrious outburst of applause and
insuppressible demands for encores.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
meriesn Mn lc.

One of the numerous bands engaged
to give concerts at the Pan-Amer. can
exposition next summer is the famous
18th Regiment band Ot Hamilton
Canada. In order that the organiza-
ton may be properly equipped the of
ficers of the regiment have decided to
present the musicians with about 81
600 worth OF new instruments.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
DO. Your Feet Ache and RurDs

Shake into your shoes. Aliens Foot
Ease. a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy Cures
Corns, BuniOns, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating rect. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores. 25c- Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. 0.msted. Leroy, Ny.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

fact that. though
an American citi-
zen. her father is a
native of Germany
and of excellent
I a IN | y. Mary
MuenchhOff is ex-
ceedingly beauti-
full, with an envi-
a b ! e, sylph-like
form. Since her
debut at a concert
of the Leipsic man
nerchOr in 1898 she
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

To the man Of humanity. the world
Is generally disposed to ascribe every
other good quality; of its influence all.
In some degree. partake. and therefore
all love it.-Blair.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
Are You Gskug Aliens FOOt -Ess~c

1t is the only cure for Swollen.
Smarting. Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen
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, 1901-04-12

Upon consulting person who Is
familiar with the Chinese language. n
western school teacher was informed
that the hieroglyphics which SO greatly
puzzled him were simply memoran-
dunn of an unpaid laundry bill.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
DO Good to Az

To tnYnble into 'grumble' ditch Is
easy, but it is not so easy to- get out.
One way out is by doing good to 9TH
ers. As We have opportunity. let us
do good unto all men,"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
Title That Roosevelt PETERS.

Vice President Roosevelt prefers to
be called by the title of colonel
rather than by that belonging to the
exalted civic position he now holds.
Il earned my coEoneicy." he saws. and
the other thing came to me-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

The great condor OF the Andes is th3
largest kind that flies. To another bird
which is an American now. has beea
given the second prize. 1t is the fierc1
harpy eagle of the Philippines Our
own turkey comes very near the seeonI
place
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
The Bureau of Engraving and Print

Ht DUI Vdu Ut I2IIS dNI dHU IHI-
ing has orders from the Postoffice De-
partment to print the new Pan-Ameri-
can Exposition stamps in the follow
ing quantities: One-cent, II 900 O00;
two-cent, 16O,OOO,OO0: four-cent, 5.0O0.-
600; five-cent, 100000; eight-cent,
100000; ten-cent, 100000; total,
251 600 900.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
Should He In livery Household.

A jar of RUBEFAClENT should he kcpr I'm
every house. Ii ~ the most wonderful specific
in all OF iaternal Inflammation and will
speedily mig ia tie bud any case of Pneumonia,
Diphtherin, Ia Grippe. etc. Write 10 the
Rubefacient Co.. Newton Upper Falls, Mass
for fraa booklet.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
Lanes Family Medicine.

@oNeS ..-~ Ov"SAS ~..~u ~. Al uruer
to lie healthy thlS IL necessary. Acls
gently On the liver and kidneys. Cures
SACK headache. Price % aud 5vc.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

The system cannot be in good condi-
ton when the bowels are constipated.
Take Garfield Tea, it cures constipa-
ton and effectually regulates the liver.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

The neat little city of Osage. Kas..
has three pretty little parks. They
are beautiful and maintained by the
women of the place.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
Nebrosko GIRL in Europe.

A pretty Omaha girl is creating a
stir in the musical world of Europe.
Her name is Mary Muenchhoff and the
Berlin papers point with pride to the
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

Inc out Goor sporting tastes of the
emperor of Japan range from lawn
tennis to football.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

A man likes TO feel that he Is loved
and a woman likes to be told.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

a First Class Tonic.
Vim. 4. Collier, Assistant Payn,ss-
ter u. 5. ~, writes: 81 have taken
Peruna and recommend IL to those
needing a Grst-CiaSS tonic"
4 Great Tonic.
Hon. N. C.. Butler, Ex.U. S. Senator
and Ex-Governor of South Carolina,
writes from Edgefield, S. C.: 81 have
been using Peruna for short period
and feel very much relieved. IT'S IT,
deed 8 wonderful medicine and besides
8 great tonic"
Splendid for the Nerves.
Robert B. MRnfeH, the famous actor,
writes from New York City: "Peruna
Is splendid and most invigor1fing-
refreshing to the nerves and brain"
For Genera! Debility.
Hon. Jno. w. Wright. OF the Law
Department, General Land Office of
Tennessee, writes: 81 wish every.
one who Is suffering with general
debility or pFoStrafi0n could know OF
Perurs."
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

The number of women engaged in
the factories of Finland is 1s.39s,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
The Rest Horsekeenor

use Maple City Self Washing Scan be
cause IL gives the best results.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12
For q WORKOUT System;

Ms. Catherine loft. President "vsf-
kyriea Association" 56f9 Coffage
Grove avenue, Chicago, H., writes.
- often advise Pcruna I'm cases of q
WORKOUT system and a broken down
constitution"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

With money you can move the gods;
without it you can't move a man.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

Perhaps it was Just as we'll that he
died five minutes later-this faithful
worshiper of a goddess of clay.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

The Best of TOnics.
Hon. ". c. Chambers, Chief Justice
of Samoa, says: "Ihave tried one EOI-
tie of PerUGa andI can frutHfuIly say II
Is one OF the best fonics ! ever used
a Grand Tonic.
Mrs. Gridiey, mother of Captain
Grfdiey, of the "Oiympia, writes: III
used Peruns and can fruthfuiIy say IL
is & grand tonic.
For OYerWork.
MI TeM Johnson, a prominent actor
OF Washington, d. c., writes from
Fourteenth and ''5' streets: "[n the
effort 10 Improve q condition isnpaired
BY OYerw0rk, have found nothing
that has done as much good as Pc
rzfC8 %
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-12

Look ere. old chap. we amt going
to call you White Feather no more"
said Trumpeter Pipes as they lay to-
gether behind the shelter OF large
bowlder. against the face OF which the
Boer bullets were pattering like 4
heavy rain
In full sight of the whole army their
squadron had crossed the Boer front
amid a hail of bullets which had
brought twenty men to earth.
White Feathers horse had been shot
under him. and, at the risk Of his life,
he had carried the wounded trumpeter
into the shelter of the powders. He
was unhurt. but trembled in every
limb from fear and great exertion.
From between two powders NJ
peeped out and saw. amid the bodies
OF men and horses that Uttered the
plain. wounded man crawling on his
hands and knees amid a spatter of bull
let's that were kicking puffs OF dust
from the dry earth all around him.
1t was his captain.
White Feather watched him for a
Evening star., 1901-09-12

DRINK KENNY'S TEAS AND COFFEES.
Thirty years business integrity behind
every pound of our teas and cofees. Pure
sugars sold at cost. c.. d. Kenny Co,
30 stores.
Evening star., 1901-09-12
WANT SHORTER HOURS.
Railway Mems Union and Washing-
ton Traction Co.'s Difference.

Railway Mems Union and Washing.
ton Traction Co.'s Difference.
Members of Division No 161 of the Anal
gamated Association of Street Railway Men
of America met last night in their hail. coo
{ street northwest. The meeting was call
ed for the purpose Of discussing the propo-
sftlons which were submitted to the off,
cials of the Washington Traction and Elec-
trio Company short time ago by COM
mlttee of the organization. The assoca-
ton Is working for nine instead of an
eleven-hour day, for the abolition of trip
pers' and "rainy-day pull-ins," and to have
the cars of the company vestibuled for the
protection of motormen. 1t is understood
these propositions were all submitted to
General Manager Fuller in writing, and It
is also stated that his reply indicated that
he would consider all matters submitted to
him by individual employees of the COM
pany, but declined to recognize the organ
ization.
This was made the subject of discussion
at the meeting last night, and further ef-
forts will doubtless be made to get action
along the desired lines.
The meeting was addressed by J. l.. Ro-
dier and III. G. Brooke of Columbia Typo
graphical Union, John H. Brinkman.
formerly secretary OF the Central Labor
Union, and others, all of whom indorsed
the movement for shorter hours.
Evening star., 1901-09-12
The Charter of O. p. Morton Post.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

The Charter of d. II. Morton Post.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:
For my comrades l thank you for the in
formation of Comrade S. j. Blocks safe ar
rival at Cleveland. He is a member Of
q. A. r. Post l, post where originally
colored men were members. / heard him
years ago In our post tell the story Of how
he sat boy in his far-away land. saw our
beautiful flag, heard of what it represent
ed and determined to enjoy it's advantages
and Immediately started for this country,
entered the ranks as soldier helped to
preserve the Union and knows how to en-
JOY what has come to her by that awful
baptism of blood. Your paper reaches
many members who are anxiously wait
ing to see what the national encampment
will do concerning 0. p. Morton's charter.
The atmosphere has been nightly clari-
ned by the recent heroic act of James B.
Parker, and the encampment that meets
Thursday will assuredly hesitate to ap-
prove of the act that blots out of the G.
A. X. post of cOlOred veterans One thing
Is sure and certain, that there will ALWAYS
be an 20 P. Morton Post Of Colored Vet
erans, whether affiliation with the G. A.
X. be denied or not. / recall another Incl
dent that happened in our post A DEPART
ment commander who is now a past COM
mander-in-c chief visited our post and heard
us sing from the very depths of our hearts
MY Country, 'Tis of Thee" from beginning
to finish, and in speaking said he enyied
us that we could say Land where INV
fathers died" He was not born in this
country Earnest prayers go up from $50
loyal colored veterans that Block NAV
succeed. CHAS. H. SHORTER.
Evening star., 1901-09-12
CRITICISED A COMPLAINT.
District OMcial Takes Issue with
CltiIen, Who Objected to Pole.

District Omcial Takes Issue with
Citizen, Who Objected to Pole.
Mr John Hadley Doyle has written to
the District Commissioners protesting
against the erection of what he states In
very large and unsightiy telephone pole
In front Of his house, 3016 o street north
west The complaint was referred to the
electrical department. and r. Grant Harris,
an inspector, has submitted a report there
on He states that the pole In question il
one of those recently authorized by the
Commissioners, under advice from the at
torney for the District. for the extension Of
the police and fire alarm systems and to
be used Jointly by the District and the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany. The inspector. after asserting the
legal right TO erect the pole, defends the
stick by saying that, while II isn't alto
gether straight, 1t is above the average
In that respect Inspector Harris concludes
his report with these remarks:
The above complaint Is only a sample
OF the many received at this Office. in
which the writers hasten to condemn and
abuse before rejecting upon the situation,
or, in fact taking time to ascertain the
true facts of the case. 1t Is very uphill
work. and very discouraging trying to
satisfy the entire community in regard
TO supplying new districts with adequate
nre alarm and police patrol protection,
and instead of rendering all assistance
possible, II seems to be case of opposi-
tion, which opposition in reality tends to
retard the growth of the community
In the present case the erection Of
tnese four District poles will not only savc
nundreds OF dollars in cost of construc-
tfon, but will save many miles of wire II
VIII not only enable the department to
render better service, but will also allow
OF encient protection in hitherto uncov-
ered districts. Further, 1t will enable the
street"
Evening star., 1901-09-12
CONDENSED LOCALS.

John Mckenzie, alias Robert Wells, col
ored, pleaded guilty in the Police Court to-
day to the larceny Of IS from Mary
Koontz Judge Scott imposed a fine of $40,
or thirty days in Jail in default.
Joseph James. colored, of Madison street
alley was fined $3.50 today in the Police
Court by Judge Mills for keeping an un-
licensed bar.
Walter Briscoe, colored. was convicted
in the Police Court today of assaulting
Richard Shelton, also colored Judge Scott
fined him SO, or thirty days in jail as the
equivalent.
Wilfred Hall, colored, pleaded guilty in
the Police Court to the larceny of an over
coat valued at $50 from Charles Nieman,
and Judge Scott fined him $40, with sixty
days Imprisonment In default of payment.
James Carter. convicted in the Police
Court today Of the larceny Of some bread
valued at 15 cents from Frederick Steinle,
was fined SO, with the alternative of thirty
days In Jail.
Evening star., 1901-09-12
REOPENINGOF THE SCHOOLS
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MAKES
PREPARATIONS FOR THE EVENT.
Issuance of Cards of Admission Sep.
tember 20 and Exchanges in
Teachers' Corps.

The board OIL eQucatlOn resumed us WSCh-
ly sessions at the Franklin building last
evening and transacted considerable rou-
tine business. 1t was the first meeting OF
the board since June last. AS usual, the
proceedings were secret At their conclu-
sion the secretary of the board announced
that the business considered related en-
tirely to the reopening of the schools on
the 23d instant.
Cards of admission to grades below the
High School will be issued at all school
buildings S<iday and Saturday, September
90 and u, from to 10 am. and from to
pm.
Parents and guardians are requested TO
apply at the nearest school building for
tickets and information. The principals
of the high schools may be found In their
respective schools during the hours nameu
above. The principal of Manual training
School No will be found in his once,
6s6 o street northwest, and the principal
of Manual Training School No. at the
Douglass School also during the hours
named above.
1t was recommended by the committee on
text books that Morton's Advanced Geogra-
ply be placed upon the list of supplement
tary books.
Resignations and Promotions.
Changes were ordered as follows:
On account of the resignation of Miss
Ella Fishback, promote Miss NJ. r. Lyd-
dane from the fifth to the. sixth grade;
Miss Sarah Dreer from fourth to fifth; A.
B. Murphy from third to fourth; Miss Z.
r. Woodward from first to third.
On account of the resignation of Miss
B. M. Dove, fourth grade, promote Miss
NJ L. Murphy from third to fourth; Mrs.
NJ. NJ. Stockbridge, H. A. Denison and
c. E. Senior promoted from first to third;
ID ~ papr onI
promoted to second grade vacancies.
On account of transfer of Miss s. B.
Sipe, Normal School, the following have
been advanced one grade; Mrs M. K NC
Causlen, sixth grade; M. e. Draney, fifth;
D. H. Caron, fourth; G. A. Davis, third;
Marion Clifton second
Fifth division changes: Promote Gertrude
Harris from second to third grade, vice
f. E. Patterson, deceased. Leave of alb
sence granted Miss Caroline Jones for three
months from September /.
In the eighth division, on account of
the resignation of Miss S. A. Tichenor,
promote Miss M. B. Croswell from sixth
to seventh grade; Mrs. NJ. j. Peabody,
fifth to sixth, and A. NJ. harrington, fourth
to fifth
Miss Florence NJ. LASER granted a leave
of absence for period of three months
from September l.
Some Appointments.
Miss Landon C. Blackborn resigned as
teacher in first grade; Miss Jennie S.
Campbell resigned as teacher in first divi-
sion; Miss Marion White appointed as
teacher of cooking school in Manual Train
ing School No. /.
Mile. Mathilde E. Bourcethas Of the high
school has been appointed to fill the
cancy caused by the resignation of Mile.
Paret. George 8. Edelan has been ap-
pointed teacher in chemistry. Miss Alice
P. Gannett has resigned as teacher of En-
gliSh