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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

J. H. Wilson, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. PLYTIOUTH. INDIANA. Office over 1' ill & Carabin's store. DR. N. S. LINDQUIST. Physician and Surgeon. Office iu Model building. Tel. V.o. Mglit calls rei)'.uilel to. A. C. HOLTZENDOKFF. C. F. HOLTZENDORFF. Physicians and Surgeons. Corm r Michigan and Jetlerson streets. Mglit calls answered. John S. Bender, Attorney-at-Law. NOTAKY l'Ulll.K'. Sjeci:il atteiiti n iveu toCJiiveyam'IatJ.Uuietiu Titles, and I'robate business, otlice over Shoemakers restaurant. Plymouth. lud. R. B. OGLESBEE, Attorney-at-Law, PLYMOUTH. IND. Kuhn Hullding. l'hone 146. & m) Tiii H. G. PATTON, Opt. G., First Door South of 1'ostottice, Koom 4. Ofiice open every afternoon except Monday. A Home in the Sunny Southwest Missouri-S We can furnish you 10 acres of fine farm land for only FiftyFlVK DOLLARS. Finest Country for Fruit, Grain, Hogs, Sheep or Cattle. Climate and Water Unexcelled. No swamp or malaria. TITLE PERFECT. SPECIAL RAILROAD RATES. For particulars and book of information, call or write AMERICAN LAND CO., Suite 714. 59 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. you isf our city, call and sc us. ase mention this paper. MAKER'S STAURANT cai ays si.pply you with Fr liread, Cakes, Pies and everything in batter goods. Our Lunch Counter is always supplied with just what you are looking for to satisfy your appetite. We serve wann meals at any time. Oysters served in any style. Special Attention given to manufacturing of fine t r ia HUMPHREYS' WITCH HAZEL OIL C Piles or Hemorrhoids Fissures & Fistulas. Burns & Scalds. I I Wounds & Bruisea Cuts & Sores. Boils Sc Tumors. Eczema & Eruptlona Salt Rheum & Tetter E Chopped HaridiJ. Fever Blisters. Sore Lips & Nostrils. Corns & Bunions. w Stings & Bites of Inseota Ihm Sizes, 25c, 50c. and $txx Sold by drnj gUt, or Dent pout-paid 00 reoelptof prlOl KCarURETS'IED.CA 111 lit WIUUs St.. . 1 a I- V II. V TMa4 Itpui. rEtltlYROYAL PILLS bnug'.M tbr Ckifhetttr tmnS BtimA In Itrd ei ua m with hiu. nrno vvi.rrt - - . 1 .,....-. it Dr.irviitl. or MB 4 la tmr flr jrtl?nlrt. ltimnll 4 M Kcllef for l.mdirm." in Utur.by rtara Grip du Ice i one sick, weary and reitlcis Dr. Mile Kcworanvc xenrinc Brings No morphine or opium la Dr. Miles' Paw Peua. Cou All Pal. "OMOMt.doN."

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PLYMOUTH.

Kight at Lhihz. Lapaz was full of drunks Sunday, and equally full of light and trouble. In the afternoon IJert Wlnget and Sam Knott, who are cousins, got in an argu ment over perBnal matters and agreed to eettle their little differences afterthe manner which late differences of that kind are often settled when there are no weapons handy except the lists. The constable of Lapaz, Samuel Thomas, stood for a moment watching the scuffle, and imagined it to be but a friendly bout. When he at Jast became aware that it was a genuine scrap in which there was danger of bruises and blood, he lost no time in separating them. Hut another party hi.d been watching the affair with interest, and had perhaps been silently wishing to take a hand in the general outcome. This fourth party was none other than Jake Kipfer, who in a brief interval "crawled the frame" of the officer and gave him "rough house" in perfect torrents. It is understood that all parties have been arrested. The law will probably deal severely with Kipfer for interfering with an ollicial while rightfully discharging his duties. Condemn Indiana FUli Law. The feeling in Indiana against the new Geh law is so strong that it will no doubt result in its repeal as soon as possible. Inquiries were sent out to the various counties asking how the law has operated and what the sentiment is. The replies were made public yesterday and with scarcely any exception tbey condemn the law in the strongest language, especially the part pertaining to seining. This has resulted in the streams of the state being almost depleted, while the rod fishermen can do nothing. Tho Itei-ger ICewHr! I'ail. The reward offered for the return of Nellie lierger and the capture of her abductor has been paid to ex-Sheriff A. A. Gast, of Fulton county, who secured the rightful clue. He received 6100 from the church of which Miss Nellie was a member, and S200 from her parnts. Mr. Gast only accepted one-half of the amount offered by the Mergers. There will be S50 more due him if Jones is ever turned over to the Michigan authorities, who want him for horse-stealing. .Sunday ij;lit Service at Walnut (irnvr. A number of the Christian Endeavor society of this city will visit the En deavor society at Walnut (irove church nxt Sunday evening. The delegates to the recent Endeavor convention at Detroit James I 'arks and Miss Madge Hume will present reports of that convention. The church service follow-

kirts Tunic style, as high as Skirt, very stylish and made, for ing will be conducted by W. M. Nichols, Karl North, Walter Dickinson and otherp, and will be in the interest of young people. Vh adjoining Sundayechoolß are invited to join with Walnut (irove on that evening. Three Years In Prison. No man who has ever been the victim of a bicycle theft will hardly sympathize with Wesley Womer, the young man from Niles who distinguished himself by stealing 28 bicycles before falling into the clutches of the law, because he received a prison sentence Monday morning. It was a foregone conclusion that Womer would plead guilty when brought before the court, for he expressed a determination of so doing, and the only interest since attached to the case was the extent of the sentence Judge Coolidge would impose on him. Mondav morning the latest man who imagined that dishonest methods would land him in long clover quicker than bv any other route, stood up before the outraged law and waa sent to the state prison at Jackson for the next three years. His sentence carries with it "hard labor." Held Up While Ciointr Home. While returning from the circus the other evening at Laporte, Chas. Eaton, jr., and Mr. Eaton's hired man, Jack Corwin, experienced a startling hold-up. They were accosted by three men with drawn revolvers, and asked to hand over their valuables. While one fellow held the horse, ihe two remaining attempted to carry out their scheme of robbery. However, Corwin was too quick, and grabbing one assailant by the throat he overcame him. After a mutual understanding the thugs made their escape. They received no booty, but gave the young men quite a fright. Two Cohurg Men Arretted. Thomas Glancy and Clarence Denham, two residente of Coburg, Porter county, were arrested Friday at Laporte, on suspicion of being implicated in the Welleboro saloon robbery. The charge wts later changed to drunkenness and the men"fined 81 and costs. They were unable to settle and went to jail. The Argus sayB that three men who did the burglary visited that city this week and spent considerable money. Died at the Age of 10.. Thomas Wells, born on the south fork of the Licking river, near Falmouth, Ky., May, 3, 1791, died at his home near Anderson, Ind., Sunday. He possessed unuaistak-ible proofs of hie claim of being one of the oldest men in Indiana, if not really the oldest.

LIGHTING CONTKACT.

THE FAMOUS COMPANY. OF CHI CAGO, MAY SECURE IT. The Council Koom Thronged With Anxiiiut Citizen Kere-n tat i es of Kacli l'iriii Address the Council Druminond and I'arker Talk Iteeord of the Several Ballot. Before the electric light bids were opened Monday three things came up which are worthy of passing notice. The city attorney made a report concerning the lless-Shunk controversy of last winter; right to leave a gravel pit for the city's use was granted, and a petition for a cement crosswalk acted unfavorably upon. Attorney Hollo Ogleebee gave his opinion to the effect that J. A. Shunk could not legally draw wages as city attorney, inasmuch as he never had been raised to that dignity. Nor could he successfully demand recompense for serving the council as special attorney, though the council as a matter of justice might pay him for his services. Mr. Shunk is of the opinion that this in no way is the end of the matter. The gravel pit to be leased is that belonging to Hiram Shafer and is the best one in this county that could avail Plymouth in any convenient way. It A. Chase, Joseph Swindell and others who are building cement walks along their property in South Plymouth so as to conform with that lately placed in front of the Webster building, asked that a cement walk be built by the city to connect the two stretches of walk just referred to. Councilman Reynolds made a motion that a brick crosswalk be laid instead. This motion was sec onded and carried. The Hid. The contract bids, with a $500 bond attached, for lighting the city were opened and read. Only four bids were tiled and all were very close in their figures. The first bid read was that of Wm. M. Everly, of our city, who submitted the following ligures in round numbers (space will not permit us to print each contract in its entirety): 3f arc lights, all nipht, S75 per year for ten years. The Famous Co., of Chicago: $72 per arc light, per year, for ten years. James Murry, of Pennsylvania: S75 per arc light, per year, for ten years. Mr. Murry failed to attach a bond, and his bid will not be considered. M. W. Simons, of this city, the pres ent contractor, rlTered to light city for 875 per arc light, all night, for ten years. Mr. Everly submitted three bids, two of which had a claüee attached where by the city could become the sole owner of the plant in live or ten years. The first, at the end of five years, by aibi trat ion Mr. Everly io choose one man, the council to choose another; these two to select the third, and they to fix the price. The second proposition was a gift of the plant to the city at the end of ten years. Mr Simons, through his representa tive, Mr. E. A. Hea, of Chicago, pre sented to the council a lengthy propo sition, with blue-print drawings, where by the city would take the plait at once and operate it; and at the expira tion of ten years, for the consideration of 81, to become sole owner he to receive 875 per arc light, per year, during the ten years. He agreed to remodel the plant and equip it with all the lat est improved appliances, including the new inclosed arc light. The rates for incandescent lights were various and differed considerable. Mr. Everly gave, two scales a month and a meter rate the former at 40c per month and the latter at -c per hour, meter? to be used wnere practical. Mr. Simons has prepared a sliding scale, whereby the consumer is given a discount on meter measure, ranging from 5 to 50 per cent, according to the amount of light consumed. Kxtra SeHHion of Council. The common council met Tuesday night in adjourned session to discuss the bids and let the contract for electric lighting. On motion ot Reynolds, seconded by Harris, they proceeded to ballot. On the first ballot, the Famous company, of Chicago received three votes; Simons, two; Everly, one. The second ballot was the same as the first. On the third ballot the city received one vote, while Mr. Everly was not balloted for. Mr. Reynolds then made a motion to vote on the question of all-night lighting or midnight lighting. The vote stood a tie and Mayor Jones voted for midnight lighting. The following motion was made by Leonard and seconded by Morris: That the Famous company be givn the contract for ten years, at 848 per year, with the privilege of an all-night scale at any time the council sees fit. Leonard, Dickinson and Morris voted in the allirmative while Reynolds, Harris and Kuhn voted in the negative. The vote was again a tie and Mayor Jones voted in the affirmative and then ordered the city attorney to draw up a contract with the Famous company. During the session Attorneya Drum-

mood and Parker asked a few questions

of the mayor and Councilman Reynolds made a few remarks in regard to the 11-night lighting, but the council's mird was made up and voted as they hac. agreed to in the afternoon at their secret caucuss. Council then adjourned. AhKIiii; for Cal rues-. Editor Independent : W rule the coun cil was considering the bids for the electric lighting on Tuesday, Mr. Wickey was interviewed, and no doubt it was suggested to him that he should modify his proposition 60 as to give the city ar. option to have the plant run all night. It is fair to presume that he was assured that if he would amend his bid in that particular that the three councilmen and the mayor would voce to give him the contract and fran chise. Now this is not presumption, but in substanc as uttered by one of the council last evening in the council chamber, and was not denied. Mr. Wickey saw the point and promptly followed the suggestion. The three members of the council and the mayor kept their promise, and Mr. Wickey's bid as amended was accepted. That the amendment of the proposition was a good thing for the city, no one will deny; but the injustice and unfairness lay in the fact that one man of the three was given the opportunity to change his bid upon the assurance that if he would do so it would be accepted Who knows but that, if the 6ame oppor tunity had been extended to the other bidders, the rity might have made a much better contract? 1 will say for myself, that if it had been suggested to me, that if I would change my propo sition to operate the plant for ten years, and then give it to the city, from 875 per arc light, to a lower sum and keep the plant myself; I should have been glad to make the rate 85 per lamp for an all-night light, and also retaiL the price I have made in my pro posal for the commercial lighting, which is lower than Mr. Wickey's. As evidence of my good faith, I stand ready now to make a contract on the above priceß set forth, and will give an acceptable bond in any sum that may be required for its fulfill ment. Wm. Eveklt. Lawyers vs. Court House. The third game of ball between the lawyers and the court house otlicials resulted in favor of the former. Each having won a game, this was the decid ing contest, and the lawyers are now the champions. Roth teams had made a few changes since their last game and without a doubt for the better. Some practicing had been done and they played better ball than in any of the previous games. The court house boys were the first to face the pitcher and, with the exception of Clerk Wiltfong and Otto Webei, retired in one-two-three order. The lawyers did evn worse, as the first three men at bat made out. The second was different. Rondu rant, Eley and Miller each had an out credited to them, while the lawyers, by bunching their hits ai d good base-run ning, succeeded in getting Logan and Carron across the plate. The third was played with more vim and the bovs seemed to have their bai ting eye with them. Four safe hits and one sacrifice made off Janke resulted in three runs for the lawyers; while the best the court house boys could do was to make a lone run, and that off a wild throw by Caprou and an error by Stevens. The fourth was without any brilliant plays, the lawyers adding two scores while the court hous e b ys got only one. The tifth was a line exhibition of ball playing, neither side being able to score and both being retired in one-two-three order. The sixth and last was only half played when a throw from Wise to second caused the hopes of the court house team to vanish, making the third man out, the score standing 8 to 4 in favor of the lawyers. No doubt Home of the lawyers will remember this game, as three were hit by pitched balls. In the fourth inning E. C. Martindale retired, his place being taken by Andy Molter; while II. 11. Miller was substituted for Dr Eley in the fifth. It is rumored that the lawyers will play the Rochester lawyers next Wednesday. Of course, our boys will win! V li ite-Trow lr llf e Vell i njj. Tuesday evening took place the quiet wedding of W. E. White and Martha Trowbridge at the home of the bride on Webster avenue. Only a few friends and the relatives were present. Rev. Harber, of Culver, performed the nuptial ceremony. Mr. White was a member of company M and held the office of corporal. Roth the bride and groom are estimable young people. They will go to housekeeping immediately. riieumatle Tire Wat His Heath. Emile Swarbeau, of Muncie, was riding a bicycle on the streets when the pneumatic tire in the rear wheel ex ploded, throwing the rider several feet into the air. He was dashed to the sidewalK and rendered unconscious. A physician was summoned and the rider was found to be in a dying condition. The report of the explosion was heard for a great distance.

FK031 DOWN EAST.

THE EDITOR CONTRIBUTES AN OTHER CHAPTER OF IMPRESSIONS. He Cannot Keconcile lliiii-elf to the Pro nunciation Which Thev tiive Cow and Similar Words in New Jersey Fifth Avenue Sized I p W hat the Statue ol I.lherty IKts Von I-'eel I nde peutlence Uall and Other Historical Sights. Washington, D. C, August 12, lbW. Since my former letter we have covered considerable territory and viewed many interesting and attractive placeu aDd things. We reached New York Monday evening and making the Sturtevant house our headquaiters, proceeded at once to "take in" the great metropolis. Madison square, Wall street, Washington's monument located just opposite the banking house of J. l'ierpont Mor gan, and on the identical fcpot where Wa&hirgton received the oath of otlice when he was declared president of the United States, were all of great interest to us. We sized up Fifth avenue resi dences, among which are the well known homes of George Vanderbilt, William K. Vanderbilt, Sloan's, and many more of the four hundred. These residences are massive and made of genuine brown stone. They may be beautiful on the interior, as well as im posing without, but they are wholly wanting in front yards. For shaled walks, beautiful lawns and pure air, our Plymouth homes can give the New York aristocracy "cards and spades and win out in a walk. Of course we crossed the Rrooklyn bridge. Taking a trolley car we passed down the coast a distance of about 12 miles to Coney island. Here is a teau tiful spot. The ocean waves and the sandy beach attract thousanus from the city. Little children in great throngs play in the 6and and tucking their clothes about their necks play with the waves until forced to leave by parental interference. Coney island is attractive because of its amusements. In a word, it is to New York what the midway phiance was to the world's fair. We returned from Coney island to NewYork on the ocean steamer, passing within a few yards of the statue ot Liberty on an island at the entrance of New York harbor. This Goddess of Liberty is an inspiration in the heart of an American who loves our free insti tutions. Rising up in the sea, appar ently, the principles upon which our government is grounded takes the form and purity of a virgin and reaching out toward the sea tells and retells the 6tory of liberty to every American and lor eigner that enters that harbor. Returning to New York, we visited the zoological garden at Central p-rk, conceded to be the finest in America. We had planned a trip up the Hudson but concluded to spend a day in the interior of New Jersey instead. Returning to Philadelphia, we crossed the Delaware on the ferry to Camden and went to Pemberton, a distance ot 25 miles. We drove overland a distance of 15 miles in the vicinity of Pemberton. The towns are thick in central Jersey, about two and a half miles apart, but veiy small so small in many cases that one can hardly see the "towns for the houses." People talk "Yankee" in the east and it is very amusing. They pronounce the word down as if spelled d-e-o-w-n: town aB if spelled t-e-o-w-n; cow as if spelled c-e-o-w, etc. There are many other different pronunciations from ours, but for the life of me I could not spell the words so as to convey their pronunciation to a reader who is not up in "Yankee." Friday we came back to Philadelphia. Here the chief points of iuterest to uh were Independence hall and the city hall. The city hall is the largest municipal building in the world, costing 5?20,OO0,00O. The great tower exceeds in height any other creation of man, except Eiffel tower of Paris. The Independence Hall, the scene of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, is full of historical relics. The chairman's desk, used when the Continental Congress was in session, occupies its same position in the hall today, as well as mauy of the chairs where sa' the members of that congress. The old church pew of Washington is preserved and occupies at present a prominent place in Independence Hall. Space will not permit me to even mention the hundreds of interesting relics of colonial times, which almost bring us face to face with the heroen who made the republic and established our liberties. Who can visit such places of historic renown and not be inspired with a deeper reverence for the revolutionary patriots and the framers of our constitution? We reached Washington last night and will remain here four days. C. W. Mktskkk. Adopted a Hoy. Sheriff Marshall informs us of a strange episode finding its climax right here in the capital city of Marshall county. W. 11. Harter, sheriff of Stark county, was put in charge of a little 10-year-old orphau boy Tuesday with instructions to take him to the Chil-

dren's lraie, north of this citv. It is a

long ride from Knox to Plymouth, and one has a good opportunity to get acquainted with one's companion, no matter who he mav be. In the present instance Sheriff Hunter not only got acquainted with the little orphan, but actually fell in love with him. The first business he attended to on coming to I'l mouth was to adopt the child. Through the assistance of Sheriff Marshall papers were made out, and today the new father, with his adopted son, wended hie way home happily. INVKNTs ICK-PUKSi:iiVlN; MA II. Kea-ons Why Such an Invention Could Not He I'seful In the Kefrljjerator. The Logansport Reporter publishes the following special from Anderson: "Earl JJevan, dealer in ice, celebrated the hottest day of the year Tuesday by Illing applications for letters patent covering a mögt timely discovery. He has, after three years experimenting, found a preparation which will keep ice from melting and make it almost as stable an article as rock. He exhibits three blocks of ice coated with the preparation which have been subjected to the rays of the sun for three months and are still as large as they were originally. The coating is a liquid which looks like water. It has no odor, has practically no taste and examinations 6how that it contains no ingredients whih would be injurious if taken inwardly." Except as a substitute for sawdust, this liquid, even though it were actually in existence, would be of no avail. It could not be U6ed in refrigerators because i would not produce cold. As likely could a liquid be produced to preserve ice and allow it to perform its function in the refrigerator as a liquid could be invented which would enable one bucket of coal to keep fire in a furnace all winter. In order to produce cold, ice must melt thus drawing heat from the surrounding air. If it could not melt, it would have no more cooling power than a stick of wood. ItNhop White at Indianapolis. A meeting of two prominent lights of the Episcopal church took place at Indianapolis Wednesday when Rishop White, of the northern Indiana Episcopal diocese, and Rishop elect Francis, of the newly formed southern Indiana diocese, met to confer regarding some matters connected with the transfer of diocesan affairs to Rishop-elect Francis. Mr. Francis is not yet bishop. He will succeed to that important otlice in the Episcopal hierarchy on Sept. 21, when the consecration services will be performed at M. Paul's church in Evansville, over which he has presided as pastor. Rishop Davies, ot Michigan, who is an old friend and classmate, Rishop McLaren, of Chicago, and Rishop White will perform the consecration ceremony. Condition of state Itauko. The state banks of Indiana are in much better condition according to reports to the auditor of state at the close of their business July 27, than they were when they reported April 15 of this year. The overdrafts have diminished about 6-.000 and the cash on hand has increased a million and a half. The deposits on demand show an increase of over two and one half millions. The surplus fund and the undivided profits show an increase of between 830,000 and 840,000. Ninety-seven bmks made reports four more than reported in April showing total resources of 820,S.7.,520 Catholic Academy Painted. Charts Miles has just completed a particular job of painting on the Catholic academy building. He has gone over the struc: 'e inside and outside. The outside is of a yellow color well suited to conceal dust should any accumulate. It makes a neat and modest appearance. The inside has been finished in paint and hard oil with grained doors. Let it be said to the credit of Mr. Miles that the job has called forth numerous instances wnere the painter's skill and taste is put to test and that in every instance he has given entire satisfaction. Supposed Dead Man Kcttirn. A month ago a letter from Manila contained the news that Ellis Einehart ot Maysville, a soldier in the regular army had been captured and tortured to death by Filipinos. Tuesday Rmehart walked into the office of a friend in Ft. Wayne alive and well. He was just returning home from the west and had not heard the story of his alleged death. He had not been in the Philippines at all, having been diaehared for disability before his regiment sailed. His parents, who had not heard from him for months, were mourning him as dead. Jone May Khcape Mob and Court. Clyde Jones, who escaped lynching last week by being taken from Peru to Kokomo, may soon be out of the way of both mobs and courts. He is deathly ill of typhoid fever at the jail Hospital, and Health-otiicer Dr. R. II. Smith thinks his recovery extremely doubtful. He was to have been taken to Peru, Wednesday, for preliminary trial, but that is an impossibility. Jones still declares he is innocent of the charge of abducting Miss Nellie Rerger.