Marshall County Independent, Volume 1, Number 16, Plymouth, Marshall County, 1 February 1895 — Page 1

TT i M M JlhJ Vol. I. PLYMOUTH, MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1895. No. 10.

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All Overcoats Reduced in Price from I to 4 Dollars.

Duck Coats. Mackintoshes, Underwear, Shirts. Gloves, Mitts, Neckties, Trousers, Shoes, Rubbers, Hats, Caps, Clothing,

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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Our Fathers Meet in Regular Session and Transact Business.

H. A. Logan Elected for City Attorney, P. L. Dickenson for School Trustee.

Great Bargains

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China ware

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Queeesware. We have a great variety and a splendid assortment in this line and. are selling at exceedingly low prices. It will pay you to call and see us. Also a choice stock'of Nussbaum & Mayer.

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The city council met in regular session Tuesday evening at the city hall and attended to the business brought before it. The council was called to order by Mayor Swindell, and the calling of the roll found all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A petition to the council in regard to the assessment of a lot belonging to Mr. Ball through an error was read, and the petition referred to the clerk and treasurer, who are to report at the next meeting. Owing to the inability of the city treasurer to be present, his report was read regarding the condition of the cityfunds. The report was accepted, and he also was instructed to pay out money as long as there was any in the treasury. resignation of Mr. M. W. Simons as school trustee, received and accepted. The bond of Jos. J3ennett, which the clerk had discovered while cleaning up his oüice was received and ordered placed on file. The following were the bills presented Solar Refining Co S103.S5 Joseph Bennett 4G.D0 Frank Fertig 25 II. G. Thayer & Co 300.47 K. K. Brooke 2.00 J. W. Hess 5.44 M. W. Simons E. L. P. C 220.00 Wm. Walter 8.33 John Astley 35.00 The standing committees through their chairmens informed the mayor they had no reports to make. Councilman Bailey, offered a resolution whereby the business transacted between the street commissioner and the council could be more simplified. It v. as

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or the hiring of labor, and to be utilized in an itemized account of each subject referred to. The resolution was adopted. In connection therewith by a suggestion made by Councilman Hughes, a book will be provided for the commissioner to enter his accounts in. A motion was then put to the effect

that they proceed to nominate a candidate for the office of city attorney. The motion prevailed. II. A. Logan and John W. Parks were placed in nomination, resulting in the election of II. A. Logan who received five votes to three for Mr. Parks. Mr. Logan's term will continue until September 1, 1&9. Motion was made, that they proceed to elect a trustee in the place of M. W. Simons resigned. D. L. Dickenson, Chas. P. Drummond, Jas. A. Gilmore and O. G. Soice, were placed in nomination. After balloting several times no choice being effected, the name of D. E. Snyder was also placed in nomination, and later Mrs. G. Cleveland. After one or two more ballots, Councilman O'Keef e moved that the council adjourn. The motion was put, and resulted in a tie vote, the mayor deciding in favor of the negative. The vote for the different candidates varied until the casting of the lif teenth ballot which resulted in tie. The mayor then used his prerogative and announced Mr. D. L. Dickenson as trustee. A committee composed of Councilmen Reynolds, Bailey, Maxey, Tanner and Hughes, were appointed to arrange the standing committees. Some discussion arose in regard to entering upon the minutes the votes as cast for trustee, but was agreed to by the board to be so entered. There being no further business before the board adjourned.

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Late Literary News. General Lord Wolseley makes a most important contribution to the literature of the China-Japan war. In an article for the February Cosmopolitan, he discusses the situation and does not mince matters in saying what China must do in this emergency. Two other noted foreign authors contribute interesting articles to this number. Rosita Mauri, the famous Parisian danseuse, gives the history of the ballet, and Emile Ollivier tells the story of the fall of Louis Philippe. From every part of the world, drawings and photographs have been obtained of the instruments used to torture poor humanity, and appear as illustrations for a clever article, by Julian Hawthorne, entitled, "Salvation via the Rack." Mrs. Reginald de Koven, Anatole France, W. Clark Russell, Albion W. Tourgee, and William Dean Howells are among the story tellers for the Feb ruary number of The Cosmopolitan.

Obituary. Hon. John Dempster Thayer, state senator, who died at his home in Warsaw, Monday morning, Jan. 28, 185, resulting from a second stroke of paralysis, while in the performance of his senatorial duties, was the son of Rev. Geo. II. Thayer and Hannah Gnflin Thayer. He was born at Euclid, Onondoga county, X. Y., May 21,1840. He moved with his parents to Peru, Ind., in 1847, where he attended school under the tuition of his father. In 18 lil he moved with the family to Marshall county, near Bourbon, and worked on the farm during the summer, and taught school during the winter. He then came to Plymouth and lived with and worked for his brother, Henry J. Thayer for a year, lie then attended the University of Notre Dame, South Btiid. In 18) he went to Green Castle where he attended Asbury University, lie had excellent opportunities for storing his mind with valuable information and improved them to the fullest extent. On June 27 lbOl, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Erwin, of Bourbon, and to them were born four children, three daughters and one son, Mrs. Mattie Henda, of Anderson, Miss Jessie, Miss Matie and Mr. Henry 1). Thayer, of Warsaw. Mr Thayer moved with his young family to Warsaw in the year 18C4, where he has continued in business, and raised his family up to the time of his death. lie always took great interest in the growth and welfare of the city he chose for his home, and at one time served as a member of the board of education, lie was interested in and became a member, of various social and charitable societies of the city, such as the Masonic fraternity, Odd Fellows, etc., and he became a presiding otiicer in each. In 1872 and again in 1S78 he was elected by his fellow citizens to the lower house of the legislature of the state of Indiana and made a useful and honorable representative. In l'.t2, without sonciiation on his parr, he was unanimously nominated by his political party as state senator for Kosciusko and Wabash counties, and elected to li 2 1 the honorable and distinguished position. While making his last address of the

campaign, he was suddenly stricken down by a paralytic stroke and was unable to stand or utter another word. For several weeks his friends dispaired of his recovery, but with faithful attendance of physicians and nursing he recovered so far as to attend the session of the senate, but not able to do the work, or carry out the plans he so much desired to do. During the last two years he so far partially recovered, that he felt he would again try and till his position and was appointed chairman of one of the most important committees, and also on others. In endeavoring to serve his friends ana perform his duties, the strain on his nervous system was so great that he was again stricken down almost unaware by his nearest political friend, and he was brought home to die, as a result of his earnest endeavor to serve his constituents. From the time he left the capital city he was never conscious more than for a moment. Thus has been cut down an industrious legislator and useful citizen. It is well known that Mr. Thayer was a devoted friend to all those whose cause he espoused, and an enemy of no man who loved the right. He was recognized as a good public speaker and his voice was always raised in the cause and betterment of humanity.

TO ABOLISH TRAMPS.

for the poor tramp was the representative of the faitli cu:e. lie had tried it

upon several and one in particular, came

The Chicago Herald of Sunday last ; , ? paQ v t back every day. and he could eee by his Receives a lew Letters in Re- i . .... . . j . JT. daily associa ion with h m that he was

Our Esteemed Friend John W. Baugher Enters the Arena, and Gives His Version.

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by saying, the poor tramp is now working every day as a "spiritual healer. One sensible old lady in a Chicago

suburb, says the true cure for a tramp For some time pat the Chicago Her- is "through the gateway of a bath tub. aid has opened its columns for -articles and along the highway of soap. in regard to the cause of men tramping through the country looking for work, nM . , . ii , . . f . ' 1 he next on the docket, was a graduand being compelled to interview the w. - ,,, ,, ... , , . . lt , a e from Dwight, IP., eupposablv tie back door throughout the length and! , .... , ' 11 3 . .., . . . . . , I eeley cure, r o v h pro! ose? m 'm-

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tiling to eat. The letters published ill that journal regarding this growing evil are numerous. It is a subject that has great scope, and feasible answers to the query are numerous. The Herald

tvery man whoever .vent to Dwight to take the treatment, always adheies to the doctrine of an injection with a

I syringe for all ailments, so Iiis idea on

the tramp quest ion.mut be allowed, a his true vtrsijn.

says it is a very easy matter to get ex-'

pressions of opinions upon this vexing question, and that the republicans can

give a remedy to deplete tramnism in Wisconsin fanner being aked what

the present and prevent it in the future. I he would do to cure a train) says, 4,1

It is also stated that the democrats, the would put em in a sixty-live acre field single tax theoriest, the prohibitionist. ' by jacks! with a hedge fence around it and even the Christian scientist, can ; and let them light it out."

provide a way to do away with this

class of citizens known as "the rounder." So owing to the numerous remedies offered we have decided to give our readers an insight into some of the ideas advanced by those who are prepairing the way to solve the important problem.

Geo. Y. Wells, of Chicago, an enthusiast on the single tax theory, gives a number of good pointers, the principal one, is to make the tramp work. He also claims, that the honest men of yesterday, out of employment, finds the sweet

! crust of charity more preferable to a

James M. Clayton, of Chicago, bo-J day's work of honest toil. Also "that it lieves he has got the whole business j is not the duty of society to furnish food down pat. He says this country is pro- j and clothing, and shelter, but to pass

such laws that every human being shall have equal access to natures opportunities; and only this is the solution.

ducing tramps through the workings cf

the democratic party. That the party now in power legislate against the working men, and until the masses of the toiling millions learn that high protec

tion is what this country needs, so long !

And last but not least, upon this great

problem, comes our friend John W.

will we have a large surplus of this kind j ijailgher to thc froIit with an illtm.st;

ing article in regard to this gigantic

question. John does not minci" matters

of people. The higher the tariff tlu

better for the American workingman.

Entertainment.

The members of the U. 13. church are making extensive arrangements io give a fine 6upper at their new church on South Michigan street. The time set for this event, is on Wednesday evening Feb. 6th. There will be a musical pro gram in connection with this entertainment, which will be of an exceedingly interesting Lature. A substantial supper will be given for twenty-five cents, and oysters served in any style desired. The proceeds are to be used in purchasing furniture for the church, and anyone interested in the good work should attend and contribute their mite in this worthy cause.

Death of Anderson G. Lewis. Word has been received here that Anderson G. Lewis, a former resident of Plymouth, and a brother of Eugene Lewis, died at his home in Senica, New York, last Tuesday. Mr. Lewis resided in this county, on the banks of Pretty Lake years ago, and was only known by the old settlers who resided here up to and previous to 1858. Mr. Lewis at his death, lacked one day ot being 52 years of age.

lie also thinks it would be good policy in rt),ard t his .,illio!l" on t!.is il;1.)()lt for the democratic parly lo taU care ot j nt Slllit,.. i,t ce, ,it v-,t r.

this class of people. ! and says, the icpublican party caused" j the whole "di'g-goned" trouble. He says O. D. Fellows, of Wheatn, Illinois, j that passage of script ure: "Whatsoever has his linger upon the exact cause of j 3"e -'w, that shall ye also reap," came to all this trouble, and we are constrained J his mind in thunder tines. "Thirty to say, he gives a forcible argument. He i yars of infamous criminal legislation says the saloon "is the propagating j built up more than a war tarilf in time place, the breeding ground, the hot-bed I 01" peace." "If they had not

of the tramp." Whi'e enjoying a lucrative position, he will spend a few moments each evening in a saloon, where he hears it remarked that "working for a living is neither necessary nor creditable; that a man who can get along without work is better that the man who works for it." He will continue these associations until at last he will begin to think he is imposed upon by "the boss," and quit work. Then he comes to need money, he can get no work, people have lost confidence in him ; and presently he not only finds himself out of money and out of employment, but out of the saloon. And becomes a tramp. Lem. A. Wood, of Burlington, Kans., thinks the solution of this problem will never be reached until the populist party comes into power to enact laws, beneficial for the country, give the people a sound currency, etc. Then factories will be opened and every man out of employment can secure good wages and live in a home of his own and everything will be "hunky dorey." Alice M. Cushman, of that beautiful suburban town Englewood, says: The extension of suffrage to women will entirely do away with this bum element. Just how, 6he fails to make clear. But thinks if they were allowed to vote, they would not be corrupted, and thus would see that honest laws were passed. Arthur Wagstaff, of Evanston, 111., believes if we theorize upon the tramp question until dooms day, we will not succeed in obliterating the nuisance. "And until the world recognizes the Christian religion, the riddle will never be solved." From Hannibal, Mo., comes the true solution, who is known as "the tourist He is on the road, and is supposed to know something about it. Among other things 1 e gives as a knock out blow, is this assertion: "When the so-called Christian people of this country take a tumble to themselves and pay more attention to Christ's teachings and less to those little spasmodic efforts at charity and try to give every man a chance to make a living for himself and family, then will the tramp nuisance be abated." The next one who had a sure recipe

been stopped in their mad career, they

would have turned this whole nation into a population of tramps shuttling from the castle of one baron where they hid been permitted to sleep, to the palace of another where they might hope for food." "That they could never have succeeded in making the working man any worse than by their "American plan." John in the last paragraph of his letter rips out the following: "And so the tramp is here. When the nation drifts back as it is surely drifting to that time when the different elements of our body politics ar more equitably adjusted, then trampism will diminish; and it will finally disappear, except in those cases where the disease was too deeply implanted for other eradication than that of death. And in time the grim reaper will remove even the last representative of that race which troubles us to-day. In the perfection of democratic times there will be no tramps." But still with all this waste of time and powder, there is no preceptible diminishing in tramps since Sunday last

Argos Snaps. The entertainment given last Friday evening by the scholars of thejntermediate department, was well attended. George Ripple, of Warsaw, made a short visit with friends in this vicinity the first of last week. Mr. Fred Drake, of Cincinnati, it back visiting friends here, also his parents at Rochester. He returns next Sunday. The telephone line which T. Yanvactor recently erected at this place has its headquarters at C. Z. Rowe's jewelry store. The baby of Frank Belviles died Sunday afternoon. Elias Davis made a short stay in Chi cago Sunday. The high school of this place gives a grand entertainment at Huffs opera house next Saturday night. The infant child of J. Bixler died Sunday from the grippe. It is presumed that a telephone exchange will soon be in order. Wm. Everly, of Plymouth, was is town Monday on business. Husey& Son have sold their dnif store back to Isaac Reed. A son was born to Mi. and Mrs. Hartman last Thursday. Mrs. Wm. Schoonover and sister, Tbited in Plymouth Wednesday.