Marshall County Independent, Volume 1, Number 22, Plymouth, Marshall County, 15 March 1895 — Page 4

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Entered at the Plymouth Tost Office as secondclass matter. A.R.ZIMMKKMAX,Kiitok and Proprietor. SVUSCKIITIOX riCICE. One Year $1-50 Six Mouths 75. The democrats of Alabama have ororganized a free silver league. Will some one arise and explain the exact situation of affairs at the Indiana capitol. . Paiity obligations are always subordinated to principles by men whose political actions are controlled by honesty of purpose. Ol k dear friend Wiggins, the weather prophet, predicts earthquakes. Indiana felt the first shock at Indianapolis, last Tuesday night. Japan modestly asks for 8200,000,000 in gold as indemnity from China, for the trouble the latter has caused. Why don't Japan ask for the Empire. The song, "Where am I At," can be utilized by the voters of Indiana, when they read the explanations of the two political parties, in regard to the "scrap' in the legislative hall at Indianapolis. Ix Chicago Wednesday, seven suicides were reported. While this is appaling, we know of a place in Indiana, in a space occupying less than a block, where double that number of suicides politically, were reported this week. Ix political affairs men are apt to think their own personal ambition is the public good, and when a man tinctured with such ambition fails to secure his aims he immediatly contends that the public has been recreant to principle. Ix some parts of India editors receive elephants as pay for subscriptions. In this country many editors have elephants on their hands in the way of subscribers who take the paper for years from the office and read it, and then refuse to pay for it. The arrest of South Dakota's defaulting treasurer, W. W. Taylor, is reported to have been accomplished at Tampa, Florida. There seems to be more than one in this steal of 8200,000, and an interesting story will be given when the whole matter is sifted to the bottom. If the republican party comes out in favor of the free coinage of silver in the campaign cf ISM, all other political parties might just as well gracefully fall in line and follow the band wagon. The greater number of silver men are of the opinion they will never make this concession. Comments made some time ago regarding the formation of a new polititcal party on the financial issue, is fast assuming material shape, and ere the campagain of IS'.h) has fairly dawned upon us, a new party will no doubt be asking the suffrage of those favoring the free coinage of silver. The habit of forming an opinion,and expressing it to the detriment of any man, upon mere rumor and the say-so of prejudiced persons from personal grievances only, is a species of thugism, boycotting and bulldozing which every truly honest man will denounce. In all personal and public difficulty it is almost invariably the rule that there is wrong on both sides to a degree at least Tiiiit diary of ex Queen Lil's is kicking up quite a hubbub. According to her story she was the recipient of a number of gifts from Americans with whom she had been coquetting. The democratic congress is much stirred up about the diary record of gifts from young Spreckels, but when it comes to the record of a valuable present from Grover Cleveland they want to ignore it entirely. No reasonable man can deny the right of women to earn her own living by her own industry and skill. There are plenty of old fogies who live, move and act in a circle and who claim to bo conservative, who get out of patience whenever this question of woman labor is brought to the front. The old worn out twaddle is reiterated that woman's place is to mind her home and attend to her children. Hut the first right of a woman is the right to a home and this implies the right to work for and provide this home, if she has no means of securing it except by earning it by her own industry and skill. Woman has as much right and it i3 as much within the proper limits of her sphere to extend the range and variety of employment by which she can earn her living as is the same effort on the

part of men. The progressive sentiment of this land is in favor of the advancement of women. If, as must now be conceded, woman is equal to man in mental ability and in moral responsibility, then she is equally entitled to every defense and protection man has. That our democratic friends in the face of the terrible disasters to their party during the past year continue to whistle and brag to keep their courage up, is perhaps commendable in the way

of pluck. Uut so long as the party is so terribly disrupted, disorganized and divided, it is impossible for an outside person to see upon what they base their hopes for immediate success. We can tell our friends in all kindness that the only chance for them ever again to secure the confidence of the people of this great nation is to rally upon time honored principles, bury all fractional feuds and unite together as a band of brothers with sweetness and harmony, and make another grand charge for vic tory and the spoils of office. The Xoncomformist, a strictly populist party paper, is out with the ques tion: "Why is it they are talking of forming a new silver party, when the people's party have advocated this issue from its infancy." There are a number of reasons. The principal one advanced is, that the financial issue is the prom inent one before the people, and that the platform formulated at Omaha, by the people's party covers so much ground and calls for so many radical changes, that success seems to be out of the question. There seems to be an impression abroad, that by forming a new party upon this important issue it will draw from the old parties all those in favor of a double standard. The report of a religious riot from Savannaah, Georgia, is one that may fill a law-abiding American with shame and disgust. A riot is always to be deplored as an offence. A riot in the name of religion, ostensibly to vindicate a religious faith, or to protect it from an attack of mere words, is a shameful violation of decncy and con sistency. The authorities of the city of Savannah did well in suppressing the disturbance by the first and readiest means at hands. Men should be taught that however decided their religious convictions and theological views, they are not at liberty to throw locks and break their neighbor's head. In a free country like this there must necessarily be differences of opinion and dis cussions on a great many questions; but in a country where religious toleration and the perfect equality of all religious beliefs is the doctrine of all con stitutions and all laws, there is nothing so unreasonable and un-American as fractional fights about religion. There is no other such a senseless rullian as he who would beat and club people on account of a difference of religious belief, anil no other such pitiful demegogue as he who would organize and array American citizens to proscribe other American citizens on .account of their religious faith. Ex. Popularity of the Independent. In an offer made two weeks ago, giving the Independent one year for $1, we had no conception of the enormous number who would take advantage of this liberal offer. JJut for the past ten days the inllux of new subscribers, have been quite marked. While we have not become egotistical over the hundreds of compliments extended to the Independent, yet it is with no small amount of pride we hear the reports of its hearty receptions throughout the county, and it is an assured fact that the Independent will always be kept up to the standard it has attained, and new features will be added as they present themselves to the proprietor. This offer of a year's subscription is opened to new Eubscribers, and will be continued so until the 1st day of April, as formerly announced. Those who desire the best local paper in Marshall county, should avail themselves of this opportunity. Those who reside in other portions of the county can send their order by mail and it will receive special attention. Asking For Aid. On previous occasions notices have appeared in the columns of the INDEPENDENT asking for aid for those who are in dire need in the drouth stricken state of Nebraska. To these appeals our generous citizens have responded liberally from their abundance, and the numerous homes made happy on the barren plains of that country, -can be estimated by the hundreds. This week, a Mr. lt. II. Francis, agent for the Nebraska sufferers, is among us soliciting aid, and desiring either seed or feed. These necessities are essential for the coming spring seeding, so that the brave and persistent people of that state can enter once more upon their efforts to bring prosperity to the stricken state. Mr. Francis comes to us with credentials from the secretery of state and

county officials of his home, showing he has the authority to solicit this help. Mr. Francis will remain here to receive contributions until the 18th.

Are Out On a Strike. On Wednesday forenoon there was a miniature strike at the Novelty works. The trouble was among the sanders over a change in the wage-scale. The company decided to pay the men 40 cents a hundred for their work of sandpapering wheel-rims. This, the men claim, is a reduction, as they cannot do more than 200 rims a day, and by the former scale they averaged over a dollar a day. Hence, they quit work to the number of fourteen. The company's statement differs from that of the men in several instances. Mr. Upton Schilt, speaking for the company, told an Independent reporter that the change was really an advance for the men as they can do nearly 300 rims a day and some of the men can do more than that. lie also said the trouble affected only four or five men and that two of these would return to work in a day or two. Meanwhile the vacant places were being filled and work was going on smoothly. Cities and Villages. In great cities the people attend to their own business. They pass and repass scarcely speaking, and in the main not knowing each other. The banker, the merchant and pickpocket, each and all of whom you meet, represent some interest and go hurriedly along bend on the enterprise before them, totally unmindful of the interests of others. But in the villages and smaller towns the reverse of this is true. Every man and every woman knows every man and every woman. There is a zealous prying into and knowledge had of every body's business each more intent upon the affairs of others than his. Men sit in clusters and tattle. Women sit together and tattle. A story is started. It is reproduced with liberal additions and grows to be a monstrous thing, a wonderful lie that the prince of liars -would be proud of. Sometimes these shafts rre directed at the business interests, and if Mr. A or B is in debt, they will go to the wall sure, and a number of others will be seriously crippled by them. JJut usually, it is a social scandal, in which an opportunity is found to blacken the character of some one. How delightful it is to roll under the tongue a dirty tale which hurts some one's reputation and which wounds some one's feelings. A Pitiful Tale, But True! It was the figure of a man wretchedly clad, ill-fed with sunken cheeks, wild looking eyes, and stamped all over with sin and poverty. He was wearily dodging in and out as if to avoid being seen, presently he turned iuto a narrow alley and stood beneath the llickering light of a gas lamp. Hastily pulling a piece of dirty newspaper from his pocket he once more read the advertisement: "rants made to order at 84, no more, no less, by the Apollo Custom Pants Mnfgs., of Chicago, 111., M. Lauer & Son, selling agents at Plymouth, Ind." He also read a letter, "If you get a pair of these pants made to order, you can come home and all will be forgiven' that was all it said and a tear fell on the paper as he stood there reading. Call at once as our spring styles are now ready for inspection. M. Lauer & Son, Plymouth's One Price Clothiers Agents. Licked by Proxy. The story goes this week that a small boy, attending school, merited the displeasure of his teacher to such an ex tent that she wrote the following note and sent it by the boy to the superintendent, who has his office in the high school building. "Professor:! have been greatly troub'ed with this boy's conduct. Please give hi to a good whipping and oblige. The youi. American took the note, and when i :ijrht of course read it. Meeting a ccn pan'on on the way he hired him for a Lir'Ueto deliver the note. The unsuspected youth, No 2 took the note and delivered it as in structed. It is said that his reception was somewhat warm, and that the two "comrades" do not speak as they pass by. Obituary. Charles Cropsy died March 10, 1893, at his hr me in Crown Point, at the age of 63 years. He was well known to many of the older citizens, having lived at the Steadman hotel while in the employ of the Pennsylvania Co. A private funeral was held at his late residence on Tuesday and the remains were taken to Lockport, N. Y., for interment. Card of Thanks. Mr. Editor: The W. C. T. U. wishes to extend their thanks to Itev. Mr. Landis, through your paper, for his kindness in offering his church to them for their county convention this spring, but the Bourbon union has invited the convention to that place, and it expects to go there. Miss E. A. Stacy, Press Supt. For Sale. A good horse, buggy and harness, for sale cheap. Enquire of T. J. Huff. 2w

An old railroad man who was con verted recently is said to have uttered the following prayer: "Oh, Lord! Now that I have llagged Thee, lift my feet off the rough road of life, and' place them safely on board the train of salvation. Let me use the safety lamp known as prudence. Make all the couplings with the strong link of Thy love, and let my hand lamp be the Bible. Heavenly Father, keep all switches closed leading off on the siding, especially those with the fluid end. Oh, Lord, if ti be thy pleasure have every semiphore block along the line show the white light of hope, that I may make the run of life without stopping, and, Lord, give the ten commandments as a schedule, and when I have finished the run and have on time pulled into the great dark station of death, may Thou, the Superintendent of the Universe, say with a smile; "Well done, good and faithful servant come up and sign the pay roll, and receive your check for eternal happiness.'' Bailroad accidents in this country, when accompanied by loss of life or maimed bodies, are generally followed by lawsuits or damages, and there is often much dispute as to whether the companies, in certain cases, are responsible for injuries sustained by passengers. We are informed that in Ilussia the railroad companies are from this time forward to be held accountable for any injuries that may be sustained either by passengers or employes, whether a previous agreement shall have been entered into or not, exempting them from the payment of damages. Even if it can be shown that every precaution was used by the companies to prevent accident, it will not relieve them from liability for damages, which shall be awarded according to the cir cumstances in life of the persons who may have been killed or injured. When actions shall be brouhgt in any court against railroad corporations to recover compensation for injuries, they shall take precedence of civil cases of every other description, and the government will act as prosecutor.

Solicitors "Wanted. The Independent desires to secure hustling solicitors in every township of this county, and will pay a liberal commission. This is an opportunity for young men who desires to take hold of something outside of the regular work of mercantile life. Give it a trial. H. B. REEVES, Justice of the Peace, OVER NUSSRAUM & MAYER, PLYMOUTH, IND. Collections promptly and caref u!lj attended to Insurance Agent. FINE DAY! YES. AND FINE MEATS AT THE New Fl, & R, Shop. Davis's old stand, under Miller's restaurant. We are old experienced men at the trade, handle home meats, make our own sausage. They will make their own balogna and wicnerwurst. Can make any kind of sausage. Give us a call; we will please you. Prices same as before. E PROPRIETORS.

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Humphrey & Master Desire to say to the ladies of Plymouth and Marshall county that they have received their stock of Early Spring Millinery, and the same is now on exhibition at their store (Miss Ella Humphrey's old stand). New Hats, new Flowers, new Kibbons, new Trimmings of all kinds, and a complete line of Millinery Novelties. They have secured for a trimmer, Mrs. C. Douglass, a lady of a number of years experience, and who is now at a wholesale house in Toledo, learning the latest styles and modes of trimming for the coming season. The ladies are cordially invited to call and see the New (oods. The date of their opening will be announced later. Ella Humphrey, Mary McMaster.

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