Marshall County Independent, Volume 7, Number 33, Plymouth, Marshall County, 26 July 1901 — Page 1

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sept; Cfonuty Library Jull 01 COMO Vol. PLYMOUTH, MARSHALL COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1901. No. 33.

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VERDICT OF TOWN FATHERS FOR FUTURK bIDEWALKS. i:.j.oi I-nl i! Luineer. Street t'nu in i-.-i.ii.T :ii1 Tifri-iinT .11 t nor of MoimI.o Ni''lil'" Mrelin;;. The action of transcending importance which the council took Monday WAj the parsing of a sidewalk ordinance, which, hs seen by toe con tents, goes in force imniHiMUly. Outside of the rairg issue this is the mot-t im p'irfnt executive business transacted inniili the city hall for a long time. The Ordm.ime in l ull. An ordinance providing what material nhal! he ued. 11 the construction of sub-walks in the City of Plymouth and re?nlaing the construct ion of sidewalk? in certain particulars re pt-aling and amending other ordiu nncs und declaring an emergency. Sei 1 1 ' I. He it ordained by the common council of the City of Plymouth that all sidewalks hereafter conf tructed in said city hall tie constructed of dimension stone or cement, provided tht the common council by vote of not less than Pix members may grant any lot owners permission t construct a walk of brick or wood. Section 2. All cement walks hall be constructed according to a formuU and specifications to be furnished or ap proved by tri city civil enpif eer. action 'I. The street edge of any 6idewalk hereatter constructed shall be made to conform to the street edges of the sidewalks to which it is joined, so that the street edges of any two sidewalks at the point of junction shall be in a straight line. Section I. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in contlict herewith are hereby repealed, hut the provisions of ordinance II 1 of said city, passed Aug. I, IV., as amen led and modified by this ordinance, are expressly continued in full fore? and e!Tct. ectmn Whereas an emergency exists for the immediate taking effect of this ordinance, therefore the Fame shall be in force from and alter its pasSiire. City water works superintendent hTuifd in h report rev- .ling the inadi(jm tie resourced tor our water uipp! so long as the present vystem of inning and connections remain unaltered, (le recoMinu rided a new brttom to the old cistern and also that a connection pipe be placed so to make th two hepar ate systems interchangeable. A committee has the matter in hands. (leo. K mill upon a statement of his necessities as street commissioner wan authorized to appoint a foreman and assistant timekeeper. The treasurer's report showed the city upon a solid financial tuns. After bills to the amount of 7LK.37 were paid out Monday, the amount of st,2!l'.7 remained in the treasury. Apropos of street paving, Mayor lories appointed Ir. Reynolds chairman of a committee consisting ot the membership of the entire council; said cornndttt e to oversee improvement on North Michigan street. Foot Itrtdgr N.-eded. A needed improvement, says an observing cifiz-n, is a foot bridge extending across the river diagonally under the Pennsylvania railroad bridge. The foot bridge if pat up would connect that street which meets the river on the watet woiks property with the Btreet directly opposite, which divides the Iloham property and intersects South Center street. 'The evident need of pocn an improvement is made manifest i.y the exter-.-ive use of the railroad brid'" as a convenience in its absence. It h well known that the tiFe of the railroad bridge by pedestrians is pro hih;tcd for reasons which guard against accident. The word of law is being viufated and in the curse of time the accident must follow. The class of citizens who use this bridge are pnnci pally t he factory hands, who of course contribute the brawn and much of the present prosperity to our town. With this in vuw it ma a matter of propriety that the suspension foot hridare HhoM-d lie trecUd. A well known Plymouth contractor at our solicitation say a suitable structure could be swung for about -.". ItrciiM-ii ll:tstli Oil F( I. Rremeii, Intl., July 23. Const ioih' ie excitement prevails in I'remen l the surrounding country over the projects of developing a new oil field in Northern Indiana. An eigh' inch experimental oil well is being drilled on the Morgan Fink farm, one mile west of Uremeri, and at. a depth of sm leet a quantity of oil was struck. A few nights ago the drill struck a quantity of gas that blazed ten feet, high when lit. The well will be drilled to a depth of 1,200 or 1,11.1) feet, when it will be shot. N' Kemedy Sui;eted. An observing physician of this city says we have a sewerage problem of grave concern on our hands. The river, he says, is being transformed into a cess pool because It is too shallow and low to dispose of the offal it receives, In a satisfactory way. The

warm weather causes a disease begotten stench to constantly arise and thus it imperils the health of our citizens. Not only does th debris of the large city eewers infect the water, but dozens of privat attachment distribute their humeri of tilth at intervals all along thf river between the Zehner mill piemises and a point south of the business centt-r ot the city. This ia a statement of the tacts, but the remedy has not been suggested. That is why the nhjsician pronounces it a problem of grave concern. i.i.n k i:mi f.i.t i. i. i:.ioi; to movk. A l.:n'i; ti m lure lit Ite Knill on the I.. F. .V . I i :i K. Lart month Lawrence Linkenhelt eomi leteti arrangements with the L. P. W. road lor the lease of their property opposite his coal yard on West (Jarro street. It is his intention to begin the erection of a large elevator and store house as soon as the contract can be Jot and building material hauled. The work will be begun some titneduring the first part of next month. The new warehouse will be a substitute for the old one which has been identified with the Pennsylvania switching yards in this city from time immemorial. It will be much more complete than the old one and fitted so that it will be peculiarly adapted to his constantly increasing business. Incidental the new location will give him access to the Lake Shore road and other east and west trunk lines, which the location on tho Pittsburg road did not so well afford. Such an enterprise is a supreme indication of the prosperity of our town. Wlu.eisthe man who can deny that Plymouth is on the boom?

C.tKL IS IDFMiriKI). Iren' C:i lining I omul ly oheh Officers lo I'.t- a Kiiu:ty from imoiit. The mystery surrounding Irene Canning, V) years old, who was found roaming in the country near (loshen last Wednesday, and whose identity the police have been endeavoring to discover, has ju?t been cleared up by a message from Harre, Vt., stating that she is a girl who ran away from Past Parre last winter. Her story about bing from (lalveston, Texas, being heiie-s to .(' ,( XX), and having been hypnotized while on the train from Mittle Preek to South Fend, are products of what is now known to be a diseased biai.i. ne co.nes of refine d but not wealthy parents, whe will send for her. When tol l of the news from Carre, Miss Canning adhered to her original story and said she will refuse to go to Vermont. A New Industry. Plymouth has a new industry which will bring her more in touch with the farmers than ever beforp. The new creamery concern lately established by Schlosser Pros, on (Jarro street, is the enterprise referred to. For many year Marshall county has been considered a good territory for dairy products, but Schlosser Pros, are the first to put up an expensive and thoroughly up-to-date establishment in the county seat with the linn purpose of building up an industry. To those ignorant of the creamery business a walk through their new quarters is a revelation. Creamery machinery is as delicate as the works of a watch, but it is also very simple to those mechanically inclined. The large churn, the beautiful and expensive cream eeparator and the milk testor are among the things now in operation. Wh?n the concern is running at its capacity it churns about 2,-Vio pounds of butter per day. Home from the Faxt. Walter Williams is on his way home from Manila to Plymouth. His will be a remarkable story when he gathers around him his friends and relates the experiences of his past two years. It. is not generally known here that Walter was the second man to mount the walls of Pekin when t tie city was stormed by the allies Aug.'. I'.mmi In that terrillc battle he escaped uninjured, though he received a bullet through the rim of his hat. After the light, he writes home to his parents, there were but seventeen of his entire regiment who were able to respond to the call to stack arms and h was one of that seventeen. The lbmous fourteenth regular infantry to which be belonged embarked tor an Prancisco last week. Ilel.l Tllit ly VYimlon. The :t year-old daughter of Mrs. Olson, of I n wood, met with a painful adventure last Monday. She was standing by a window sill, when the heavy sash fell and caught her hand like a vice. The mother heard the child fcrearn and rushing to where she was endeavored to pry up the window and rescue the poor bleeding little hand. Jut in this she was unsuccess ful. Atter making several frenzied and vain attempts she rushed to the neighbors for help and it was only after the brave child had stood and suffered torture for live minutes that the window was raised. Consumption Cure Warners White Wiae of Tar Syrup, the best cough remedy on earth, cures a cold in one day if taken in time. 2T and 50 cents. J. W. lleas, Druggist.

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Governor Durbin Auks Micliigaii to Kein m A. C. I'roltert of Itmirltuu. Nilee, Mich., July 21 Dr. Arthur C. Probert, head of St. Luke's hospital, a local concert which gives out medical "diplomas" for a small consideration, is now wanted for wrecking a bank at Bourbon, Ind. Probert went to Hourbon last fall and organized a company to manufacture door lockB. In connection with this industry he started a bank called the Partners' bank of Hourbon. Several citizens of the town allowed their names to appear in connection with the enterprise and put in money. He also engaged in organizing a pickle factory and now his depositors find they are in a "pickle" themselves. Probert left Hourbon a short time ago and investigation disclosed the fact that the bank was "shy" several thousand dollars and depositors are asking themselves when they will get their cash. As yet no satisfsctoiy answer has been given. The governor of Indiana has applied to Governor Hliss for extradition papers for Probert, who was iudicted by the grand jury of Marshall county, Indiana, for receiving deposits after his bank was insolvent. Probert will fight extradition and is to have a hearing before Governor lilies tomorrow. Chicago Chronicle. Would Lower th Jrade. The members of the city council and a number of the property owners along North Michigan street held a consultation Tuesday concerning the depth of the grade to be established in the present excavation work. It appears that a number of lots along the way are about level with or lower than the grade of the street. These lots are owned by Dr. Porton, Daniel McDonald, 1.. A. Tanner, C. II. Heeve and other prominent citizens and the endeavor of the council was to give them the benefit of as low a grade as possible. It is atlirraed that Michigan street could be cut down considerable and etil not be too low. Of course, if the pavement were to be placed at a grade higher than that of the present street it would mean that the owners of low property must fill in at a great expense. Kvery inch in depth gained below the now established grade would be the same as an inch added to the elevation of their prop erty. tloiitrf-tlilliaiii Ythi'iitr. The wedding of A. W. Jones and Plda (lilliam was celebrated Tuesday night at their residence which awaits them on Last South street. Justice Andy Moulter was engaged to perform the ceremony and an unprece dented occasion was the result. After the essential words were pronounced, the bride and groom eat down with their friends and partook of a sumptuous repast. Mr. Jones is well known here &b a practical, industrious citizen, quite worthy of his handsome and practical wife; and this statement, let it be said, would be an extravagant compliment to most other men besides himself. Among the guests present were Palmer Tenuy and wife, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Craig and children, Miss Heta Lane, of JJourbon, Mrs. Mary Powell and children and Theo. McLaughlin, wife and children. I'titioii Tor Foley' Kelease. Lena Foley was making the rounds of our business men Wednesday to secure a petition which she proposes to present to President McKinley for the release of her beloved and still famous husband. She made almost unbelieveable progress in her endeavors and, it u said, has already obtained over loo names. Jack Foley, it will b recalled, was sent to the workhouse at Indianapolis upon the charge of circulating counterfeit money. The petition, it seems, does not claim that he was guiltless of the crime, but presents the plea that it was his first offense and insinuates strongly that be has never brosen the law willfully upon any other occasion. If the names appended to the petition stand each for a friend, the prisoner certainly has hosts of them in Marshall couuty. Tomii Hoard Complimented. "Plymouth has the most energetic, down to date, practical headed set of councilmen she has had for years," announced a shrewd, public spirited man in our hearing today. The compliment, if such it can be termed, Is nothing more nor less than a statement of plain fact. The sidewalk ordinance, published in another portion of this paper, is the finishing touch to an ad ministration in the county seat of Marshall which will live In the annals of history. I'hIoii SiindHy-Srliool I'leulr. The Mt. Olive Sunday-school will hold a Union Sunday school picnic in Crocker'a woods, near Mt. Olive cburcb, Thursday, Aug.!. All schools or any of its members aro cordially invited. Bring your song books and baskets and spend the day with us. There will be speaking from the different schools represented. Commencing at 10 a. m., continuing all day. Death of Naory lirown. The death of Mrs. Fancy Wiverly Brown, wife of J. L. lirown, tht livery

man, occurred about 12 o'clock Tuesday night. She had beeu sick only a short time. Her trouble, it seems, was a malarial afffction brought on by the torrid weather. The funeral was held Thursday at 10 o'clock and was conducted at the M. F. church north of Plymouth on the Michigan road. Mrs. lirown was one of the early residents of our community. She was born in Marshall countv Julv K, sixtvlive years ago and has spent her entire life in and about Plymouth. Her maiden name was Curnmintrs,beingthe daughter of David Cummings sr. and a sister to Marion and Peter Cummings. She was married quite early in her life to Jacob Wiverly, by whom she hd one child, Mrs. Fmma Kuntz. After he died she remained a widow until lv.,") until ehe married Mr. lirown, now left behind to mourn her death. Kalhoad Men by Scores. The Gillman-Jones wedding announced by the Independent last Tuesday proved decidedly a railroad employe affair. Mr. Jones ia foreman of a gang operating on the Pennsylvania company's newly established grade and, although uninvited, his fellow workmen attended his wedding in a body and virtually dictated the pro gram for the evening. Indeed, both the maid of honor and the best man volunteered their services after the arrival of the crowd. They were respectively Mrs. Hiram Hell, of Valparaiso, and Fngioeer Wm. Carpenter. Other railroad representatives present weru Fngineer Maloney, Fngineer Pat Malone, Fngineer Wells and wife, Fngineer Miram Pell, Conductor Weber, Machinist John Fngman and tirade Work Contractor John Clifford. Cigars were passed around and every one was treated handsomely, but that did not prevent th organization of a mammoth belling party, which made life miserable lor the would-be happy pair.

Wednesday night a belling party of a rather novel consistency furnished discordant music. It was composed entirely of women, most of whom were the wives of the men who were prime movers of the lirt party two nights previous. (Iru. 1'anl lo ICmi l!e"l mi rant. Arrangements have been made whereby the Ocker resturant will be reopened next Saturday and (Jeo. F. Faul will be installed as manager. The other restaurants 'f Plymouthnodoubt will meet with evident c unpetitiou from the start as (ieorge is an old hand at the business and will surely draw a large patronage. It is probable that no other man in Plymouth can claim as large a circle of friends ready and willing to lend their support. The restaurant will be conducted in a clean, up-to date manner and will be ready for business by the end of the week. In connection there with Mr. Paul will conduct his real estate and insurance business. The renewal ot this enterprise is another evidence of the prosperity of Plvraouth. Saved Her l.ile. Lochen Wise, the 8 year-old son of Adam Wise, saved the life of Ftta Matthews, the :-year-old daughter of Will Matthews at Pretty lake recently. The little girl, it seems, went oat on the Kuhn pier and there, seeing her reflection in the water, in childish delight leaped into the lake. For a moment consternation reigned and, although several ad ults were near.no one made an effort to eave her life until, quick as a (lash, young Lochren was in the water. Luckily, his feet touched the bed of the lake while his nostrils were yet free to breathe for he could not swim. He is a strong boy for his age and managed to secure the struggling little 3 year-old and carry her to land. It was a deed which her parents will not soon forget. Death of Mis. Wilhelm. Word has been received here that Mrs. Wilhelm, mother of John C. Wilhelm, formerly a merchant tailor in Plymouth, died at her home in Bremen Wednesday morning. Mrs. Wilhelm was a highly respected lady of liremen and her death will be mourned by a large number of friends. New Killing ! Keveniie I.hw. The internal revenue department has made a new ruling affecting bonds where money is handled. Hereafter all bonds tiled in court by guardians, executors, administrators and trustees must bear a .ro cent stamp, but other court bonds need not be stamped. The IWaxeiiKnvKee. AHnenilily. Maxeukuckee assembly began Wednesday, July 21, and will continue nineteen days. This year there will be forty prominent lecturers and a num ber of entertainments. Prof. DeLois Smith, with his orchestra, will have charge of tho music Death of Mr. ImuImIi Myers. Mrs. Isaiah Myers, one of the venerable citizens of Argos, died last Sunday evening. Her death was the result of a protracted illness. The funerjl and burial took place Tuesday. To Cure a Cold In One Day. Take Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup, the best cough remedy on earth 25 and DO cents. J. W. Hess, Druggist

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An Old Soldier la.es to the Campground iteyoud. Tuesday night at S:)0, Capt. Joseph Collins, a venerable veteran of the Mexican and civil wars and one of our staunchest and truest citizens, breathed his last and passed to the camping grounds beyond. His death, though expected, was a shock to the community, and his relatives must surely find consolation in the fact that so much sympathetic concern is called forth. Joseph Collins wa9 born March IT, Isi'd, near Pittsburg, Pa. bile still young he served in the Mexican war until its close. Later, at the breaking out of the civil war he enlisted as a private, but in quick succession held the ranks of second lieutenant, lirst lieutenant and finally that of captalu. He fought with his regiment, the 30th Ohio, at both Antietam and (Jettye burg and accompanied Sherman ia his march to the sea. His civil life was comparatively un eventful. At an early date he went to New Philadelphia, O., where he met and married Miss Margaret Slutts. He and his wife then proceeded to Indiana, locating near Ft. Wayne and finally in Marshall county. He tirst became identilied with the business interests by engaging in the lumber trade. In every way he has been an ener getic and public spirited man. Some years ago he was elected city marshal and served in that capacity four years. His acquaintance throughout the county was, as a matter of course, very large. Hie death was the direct result of paralysis from which be has been a sufferer for more than ten years, but until two weeks ago he was enabled to move about with comparative freedom. The funeral took place at the residence on Fast Harro street Thürs day at 2:30 p. m. Obit uary. Catharine, second and younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Large, was born Sept 8, 1834, in Darke county, Ohio. The following year the family moved to Laporte county, Indiana, where the mother soon died. The father married again and in 1S57 moved to Marshall county, where Catharine was united in marriage with Jackson Oonter on Jan. 3, lsöt'. This union was blessed with two sons and two daughters. Their home was in North township, south of Linkville. Here Mr. (ionter died. For a number of years tho subject of this sketch was a resident of Lapaz, where she died Fri day night, July Ii), 11HM, surrounded by the family and friends. She leaves three children, Lydia. Charles and Adrian, and one grandchild, Kutb, daughter of Charles and his wife, Irene, nee Miloer, to mourn her death. The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon. Hev. M. L. Peter conducted brief services at the house and preached to a large and Sympathie congregation in the U. 15. church, three miles south of Lapaz. Interment in the Fairmount cemetery. She' Itl itonduraut to Feteh I'robert. Sheriff Pondurant, accompanied by Judge McLaren, of this city, and Fx Fditor liawereox, of Warsaw, left late last night for Detroit, Mich., where they will attend the preliminary hear ing of Dr. Arthur C. Probert, the Hourbon banker. The hearing there will be given at 2 o'clock today at the Kussell house, after which Sheriff Hondurant will take charge of the prisoner and see him safe to Marshall county. The charges, as stated previously, was that of receiving deposits for his bank after it had become insolvent. It is probable that Mr. Probert will have a long wait in this county before being brought to trial. He is so well known here that his predicament will command great attention. I.imbto lie ltebrokeu. The doctors in attendance upon the young son of Frank Stansbury have come to the conclusion that the boy's broken limb will have to be reset. As the lirst setting was made several weeks ago it means that the limb must necessarily be broken again. The sufferer is very patient and evinces his couregous disposition by quietly submitting to the inevitable. Headers of the Independent will recall that the accident occurred while traveling through Indiana with his parents. Stunned by Lightning;. Mrs. Henry Koontz, of South Plymouth, met with an accident Wednesday which will disable her for several weeks. During the heavy thunderstorm she arose to lower the windows when a Hash of lightning entered the room, stunning her and sending her down a (light of steps near which she stood. The effect of the lightning was only temporary, but the fall left ber in a bruised and precarious condition. Luckily, no bonei were broken. IntereNting- Divorr Suit. Ida F. Lyles entered divorte proceedings yesterday against Verb P. Lyles upon the plea of desertion. The action is the denouement of a romance dating back to the early part of last spring. Mr. Lyles is a citizen of Texas. He first became acquainted with his wife, at that time Ida Hradley, of Culver, through correspondence. Last spring he made the trip from his borne ia

Texas to Marshall county and wbb united in marriage with the young lady. After living with her just nine days, he decided that single ble86ednesi was the ideal state of existence and oue dark night ran away, ne?er to be heard of again. Miss Bradley, it is said, may be congratulated upon his timely dieap pearance.

Dairymen to lie Here. Schlosser iiro8.,the enterprising dairymen of Plymouth, have secured a dairymen's institute to be held some time in August. The new firm, it appears, have Btarted in as hustlers. It is their purpoee to educate the farmers to the business of making money out of milk. Marshall county farmers, they rightly suppose, are ready to know a good thing when it is thrust before them. Incidentally the delegates at the institute from various points in North ern Indiana will be brought in contact with our business men. The funds to conduct the affair is from Laf iyette, where at the recommendation of Prof. Latta, of Purdue university, they are to be supplied. MiKht Auk for Hrhk' Shoe. Dr. Carey, of Tippecanoe township, was in the city yesterday on his way to South Pend, where he was called to discuss matters with his friend Congressman Prick. The doctor is regarded by Congressman Prick as having Tippecanoe township under his thumb. The doctor would probably be a candidate for the republican nomination for congress himself, were it not for his close friendship with Mr. Prick. Should he decide to shy his castor, it would be a sorry day for the present congressman. Mr. Carey has been regarded as a wheel horse by the state central committee for years. Struck by I.ightuiug;. Clark Thompson's house, three miles west of this town, was struck by lightning about ." a. m. yesterday. A part of the weather boarding was loosened from one side and the wood blackened by the heat that was generated. Out side of startling the family and the neighbors no casualities are reported. The actual damage was slight. ADDITIONAL LOCALS. Simon Flora, of Argos, has returned from Oklahoma. He is not pleased with the prospects of that new country. Hoy Turner, who has been traveling for Armour's Packing company, with headquarters at Sandusky, O., has been promoted to city salesman in Toledo. Viewers on the Harshberger joint ditch between this county and St. Joseph county will meet again next Monday. In the meantime they go to Franklin)township, St. Joseph county to level additional asessments. The waterworks superintendent is testing several newly designed meters, expecting to note their merits and de fects and report the same to the city council. If the test comes up to the claims of the manufacturers, it is possible that the new meters may be sub stituted for the old ones. The street paving is progressing at the rate of one block of excavation every two days. It is stated that there will probablv be a delay in the arrival of the brick and hence a slight retard ment in the operations will be encouut ered. Py this evening the work is well nigh completed as far as the inter section of Jefferson street. Lapaz Items. Mr. C ;. Halt is fast failing in health. Mrs. Jesse Thomas and Mrs Oliver Thomas attended the funeral of Mahlon Thomas' child last Monday at Nappanee. Jim Stoup is here on a visit. He expects to move to Plymouth. Kale, youngest son of Partley Martin, ond bis wife, Pertha, nee Sluss, was born in Lapaz May 23, 1101. The little one was taken eick about a week ago. Cholera infantum set in, from which he died Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held in the W. M. church, interment in the Fair cemetery, Pev. M. L. Peter otliciating. Henry and Charlie Sluss, uncles of the little child attended the funeral. The old settlers' meeting will be held this year In Wilson's grove on the Michigan road near Lapaz. Announce ments later. The Wesleyans held quarterly meeting last Sunday, Hev. Mr. North being one of the speakers. Notice to Farmers. We will be ready to receive milk at our new creamery Monday morning July 2U. The price will be 1C cents per pound for the butter fat in the milk. Skim milk returned free. Dring in your milk Monday, see the creamery run and have explained to you the manner in which the milk is tested. Schlosser Pros. Hw Th Correet Population of Citlea and Towns lu the Northwest, Located along the line of the Chicago & Northwestern railway, is shown in a booklet just issued by that company. Copy may be obtained by tending stamp to W. U. knistern, 22 Fifth avenue, Chicago. 8 31w

TKKASl'KK it's OFFICE A D FAT 11 TRAP

The Coiuuiltsiouer Are Urged to Actios by Startling Kvldeure. The treasurer's oflice of Marshall county is a death trap. Such ii the unavoidable conclusion of physicians and others who have noted its list of victims and sought out a reason for the appalling evidence. Nothing uncanny attaches itself to the recorder's office, nor the clerk's, nor the auditor's, nor any other otiice, except that one fatal room in the northwest corner of the court bouse. Auditors, clerks, county surveyors ad infinitum step into otiice and come out in apparently as good physical condition as when they went in, but with treasurers it is quite different. For the past ten years not one man has habitually stood behind the counter to receive and record the payment of taxes but who has been vitally, or at least alarmingly, injured in health. Mr.Senour.it will be remembered, after serving one term and a part of a second one, died in oflice. Next came Mr. Rankin, who served but two years. His health was so broken that at the conclusion of that time be departed for the dryer climate of tht west, and almost constant out-door ex istence, it is said, was the only thing which saved his life. Mr. Vink, tht present incumbent, has virtually shared as bad as his predecessors, and recently has been compelled to consult his physician quite frequently. Added to the examples of the principals is the example of the deputies, which are only two. Charley Curtie, it will be remembered, came out of the oflice last fall with a shattered constitution and is living to this day only because his native vitality ameliorated by the climate of New Mexico was strong enough to restore his lost health. Orlando Perkey stood it pretty well up until last winter, but be too was compelled to yield to the mephatic atmos phere of the room, which brought on a protracted illness. Since then, though able to attend to duty, his health has been far from excellent. What is the explanation? The commissioners have been confronted with the above astonishing facts in the light of a serious problem and have come to the conclusion that the treasurer's ofiice is a death trap. Henry Jarrell and others are inclined to think that the awful tendency to fatality ii due to the green paint that covers the wall. Instances are cited where paint has undermined the vitality of the strongest men and some one has even promulgated the grave suspicion that this paint might have been doctored before being placed on. It would have been an easy matter for some disgruntled politician, it is said, to have dropped a wicked arsenic solution into the buckets while the painters were not looking and thus doomed the whole line of treasurers to slow and subtle death. Whatever may be the hidden secret of the room, the commissioners' court will give the matter a thorough inves tigation at their next meeting. You tiet Your Money Itaek. We, the undersigned druggists hereby agree to refund the money, if after using one box of Dr. Stone's New Dyspepsia Cure it has failed to give satisfactory results. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Heart Purn, and Loss of Appetite. Fmanuel A. Fink, Jos. W. Hess, Miss Jennie Shadel. 4-3 .JOHN ItOIUNSO.VS TF.NTF.D AMlSF. MK.NT KNTKKI'KISK. John ltohitntou'H Ten l uited Shows Will Exhibit at 1'lyuioutli Monday. J illy ty. For more than seventy years the Uobinson show has had the reputation of being the very best of tented amusement institutions and again history repeats itself. All the champion riders, both male and female, the highest salaried aerialists, gymnasts and acrobats, the funniest clowns, the largest and finest collection of wild beasts, the finest head of performing elephants and hundreds of other features. The dis tinguishing feature of the show is the great spectacular production of King Solomon and the (jueen of Sheba with its one hundred principals and a ballet of fifty girls. All the scenery, costumes and effects of this grand imposing spectacle are new this season. New DUeovery for Hlood poison lug. Dr. C. D. Warner'a Compound of Seven Cures, the (ireat Cancer Remedy and for all Diseases of the Skin and Hlood, from contact and secondary or hereditary causes. J. W. Heel, Drug gist. Speoillcat lous and l'lans lteady. All contractors desiring to submit figures on the business building, which I am erecting on Michigan street, will call and see plans and specifications at once. 1 desire estimates from brick masons, plumbers, plasterers, painter, and carpenters. Contractors who desire may submit estimates on the entire job. C. W. Metskek. To Cure La Urlpp In 24 Hoars, No remedy equals Warner's White Wine or Tar Svrup for this terrible and fatal disease. If taken thoroughly and in time, it will cure a case) in 24 hours, and for the cough that follows La Grippe, it naver fails to give relief. Price, 25c and 50c. J. W. liest, Drug-fUt

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