St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 22, Number 36, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 March 1897 — Page 1

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VOLUME XXII.

NEW ORLEANS. New Orleans was founded by Jean de Bienville, a Frenchman, in 1 * 18 and con* sisted of a fort and a few small houses. Tn 1803 President Jefferson purchased from Napoleon Bonaparte, for fifteen million of dollars, the territory of Louisiana, including this wonderful city, which is, at present, the greatest cotton market in the world, the greatest sugar market of the United States and the principal city of the south, with a population of about 250,000. The annual celebration of Mardi Gras, which occurs on Shrove Tuesday, is one of the features of the city. Rex, King of the carnival, is supposed to reside across the seas and to come every spring to participate in the celebration and to accept the homage of his loving and beloved subjects. He is met at the mouth of the river by all the vessels that can possibly attend. This year the U. S. warships Maine and Texas and two French warships led the fleet, firing salutes and whistling most vigorously. At the landing the King steps into an elaborate car, drawn by four finely decorated mules and surrounded by the city’s entire force of militia and followed by several battalions of artillery, as well as numerous brass bands that discourse lively music. The line of march is past the City Hall where a halt is made while the mayor delivers an address of welcome and presents the keys of the city to his magesty as an assurance of the hospitality of his people. The same evening the Krew of Proteus, a secret society whose object is to perpetuate the Carnival and who took their name from Homer's mythical sea god, commonly called the old man of the sea, parades with a very elaborate pageant, portray ing the story of Orlando Furioso, better known as Rolland. This parade consisted of twenty cars or Floats, each representing different parts of the subject. Tuesday Rex with a more elaborate pageant, the subject of which was, “On the Water, Real and Fanciful,” parades the principal thoroughfares. Rex is always preceded by a float bearing a live beef ca/FT Tj • Rop-if (fra ;, which represents good cheer and plenty and is supposed to be slaughtered and eaten. Following this parade and about two blocks in the rear is the procession of the “Phunny Phorty Phellows,” which makes a more simple but ^st as enjoyable an exhibition as the arAr societies. Their subject was “Songs at never die.” Among those represent 1 were, “Where did you get that hat,” “Swanee River,” “Paradise Alley” and “Home, Sweet Home.” Tuesday evening the organization of the Mystic Krew of Comus brought the Carnival season to a close with a procession which eclipsed, in beauty and elegance, any of the others. Comus is the name of the Greek god representing joy and mirth also called the first Father of sauce and deviser of jelly. The subject was Homer’s Cd."> ae y7 There were also twenty flouts in this parade. The effect of the electric lights and the torches that were carried was 1 wonderful. After following the usual line of march they arrive at the French j Opera where Le Grand Ball is given, and . thus ends the carnival. Sam J. Cunningham, j । . The Wedding. There was a large attendance at the Tom Thumb Wedding on last Friday evening in Bender's opera house and the i ' program was rendered in a very pleasing I manner. Maurice Leslie was the digni- ; fled officiating clergyman and was clad in appropriate vestry robe. Rollo , Reece was the happy bridegroom and i Edith Hudehnyer, in veil and orange blossoms, made a lovely little bride. The bridesmaids, Mildred DeCker. Ruth Decker, Connie Leslie and Carrie Robbins, looked very pretty in their long evening dresses. The groomsmen, Ar thur Vincent, Johnnie Ross, Howard Turner and Smyers Rensberger, were in ' gentlemen’s evening dress and looked too cunning for anything. Blanche ■ Black played the wedding march and during the ceremony played Annie I Laurie softly upon the piano. Fern Cowan’s recitation and Hazel Ake’s ! song were well received and also the , songs by the bridal company. Miss ; Dora Conrad played for the Grand March which was one of the prettiest features of the wedding. Miss Regina McDonald also entertained the company w’ith a number of choice selections on the piano. Ice cream and cake were served. The receipts of the evening wore $32.54, with light expense. Our rates are as good as the best. Our services cannot be beat, and it is our desire to accommodate all patrons. When traveling give us a trial. We sell all kinds of tickets. For futher information call on our agents, or adress J. S. Bartle, G. P. A., Streator, 111. i 1

WALKERTON. ST. JOSEI'II COUNTY

Teachers’ Institute. > The teachers of Walkerton and Lincoln township met Saturday, March 20, for their last institute of the present school year. The institute opened with the usual exercises, followed by these subjects for the day’s work: Literary Interpretations, “Self-re-liance,” by Miss Whitmer. The main stress was placed on the comparison of this selection with the other literary subjects of the year. ' This was followed by an “experience , 1 meeting,” taken partin by all the teach ) 1 ers. A highly beneficial year in this r line of work was the verdict of all. Guizot's History of Civilization, Lecture XU, “The Reformation," was presented by Miss Rinehart in an interest- । ing paper. Lecture XITI was omitted. । Lecture XIV., “The French Revolution,” was given a review by Miss Platte. The subject of “Reading” from the i previous institute’s work, applying the ! laws of “thinking the individual,” was > given by D. E. Rupel. The subject gave ' rise to an interesting discussion. • Composition work, taking the Wabash I I River as an illustration of such work, by 1 ' Mr. Sneathen. ; j Reading, a study of selections and f their relative value, was well presented ) by Mr. Steele. The following Y. I’. R. (' books were ■ reviewed: Lamb's Essays and Eliot’s ■ Silas Marner,” by Mr. Miller. "Twi ■ light Pictures," by Miss Millard, i ' “.Esop’s Fables" f >r prim try grades, by । ' Miss Fogarty. i | Quite a number of visitors were pres- , ent. The institute closed with a rising । and unanimous vote of thanks to Trustee Leibole and Prof. Clem for their aid and interest in school and institute work. J. F. M. GROVER IO WN. Henry Alien made a business trip to Walkerton Tuesday. A. J. Uncapher is on the sick list caused by a severe attack of the grip. Mrs. W. B. Rust has recovered from her recent illness. Airs. .1. R. Aimer is visiting in Valparaiso, the guest of O. U. Holdeman and family. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Seward Rinehart has been quite low with spinal meningitis for the past live w eks. At present, however, there is an improve ment and hopes are entertained for its recovery. A. F. Seider and family, of Knox, and Mrs. Gallic O'Brien, of Plymouth, were the guests of Frank Yeager ami family, from Saturday till .Monday last. Dr. Abner is tearing out his old bun, etc., and will replace it with a an ^ commodious little barn. H^ry Allen is the architect and vv<vLman. Rev. Snyder closed his revival here last Sund J n’ght with eight accessions to fbo church. Being in poor health and । owing to the inclemency of the weather, bad roads etc., the Rev. gentleman labored under difficulties. The Crusa ders came over from Tyner the next day , and reopened the meeting the same even ing. Chase. ' Colored Man I timing \\ hite. The South Bend Tribune gives the following particulars of a very strange freak of nature: Caleb Baynard, a colored i cm who is turning white, is in the city, a guest of Mr. Jasper Sanders, of 733 West Jes ferson street. He is endeavoring to get to New York where he expects to secure a good salary in a museum as a spotted i freak. Baynard was born in New Garden. | Pa., and when three years old moved j with his parents tn Chathnn. Ontario, ■ Canada. ami later to Mu lligan. About 11 months ago a white spot appeared in the hair on top of his head and the next morning the spot had grown in ' size and the scalp was also turning white. 1 hen the skin began turning and now his face and bands present a ' spotted appearance while his legs are as I ; white as those of any white person. , Baynard was 47 years old on St. Patrick’s dav. Another Dunkard Colony. I Another Dunkard colony has been 1 organized in Madison county to go to i North Dakota on March 30. This one I is headed by Joseph Holder, a leader in I ! the Dunkard church, and is made up of people from all parts of the gas belt. There are 274 all told, on the list, who have made their deposits for lands and transportation. They will leave on the same day the Fessler colony of 100 will, but at night instead of at r oom Each colony will have a special train made up ! of passenger, baggage, stock and freight ' c ^s ß ' »take the horses and other stock with them as well as their farming implements and household goods. Both will be in Chicago March Call and see sample copies of the Chicago weekly Inter Ocean and the New York Thrice-a-Week World, with which the Independent is making liberal clubbing terms. 1 1

Drainage. An experienced ranger knows just , what to expect when he lassoes his game. ; He knows there will be rearing, and i plunging, and rolling, and tumbling, and ) bucking, and pawing the air, and if the game is of the horned kind, perhaps ■ there will be loud snortirgs and bellowings such as would frighten a novice in : this business. But the man in the die calmly looks on while hie game is thus performing, knowing well that there ) can be but one result, viz., the nnimaF ultimately wearing itself out. This is ; the end of the first contest, which, from I the etart, has been a very unequal one. It has been a contest between mind and J matter; a contest between human intellect and mere animal instinct, which of course, could end in but one way, the utter discomfiture and subjugation of the lassoed game. I knew from the start that I would i , have an easy victory in this discussion of ■ the drainage question. I know very well i that it would only be a short time till , Mr. Place would bo calling on his friends to help him let go. Whether this help i was forthcoming or not I cannot say, but • he seems to have dropped out of the discussion entirely. lam sorry for this, as I am rot nearly done with this question I and the thought of having to discuss it all alone, makes me feel lonesome. Not only that, but my friends, la. d I have ; hosts of them in this matteri are con tinually urging me to “Hit him again!” “Hit him harder!" “Knock him out!" etc., which makes it. very hard for me to let go. So 1 am in quit ■ a quandary to know what to do. Mr. Place, in his last article, 'ays this: “Mr. Rinehart i- at • perfect liberty to make any disd-uins I he pleases as to any of my busim-s > trans ' actions, either public or private. Be sure you are able to verify the truth of i any statement made.” t '.rtiinh I flmre can be no oma rm f .u i where there is so n uch truth to bo told, j Now. in view of the above license and j the constant urging of my friends you ’ ' may, in the future, occasionally hear I from “A post stuck in the mud " Will | the final results of draining mir mu k lands justify the expense to the land owners? This is a question of i ital interest m.t , only to the owners of muck lands but to ! the owners of uplands as well. I wish iit were possible to arouse crerv land owner, at least in St. J-»' Lal’orte ami ; Starke counties to stud? this question ■ thoroughly; rot from the moHv. f I interest alone, but from that higher and j more standpoint ~f iir i biJ effect this work will h.neon th,-en tire community involved. Mr. (’. J 1 Rupel in his article on draimtg. u gests the t bought that instead of mak ; ing a garden of the Kankakee Valley it : were belter to keep the gardens we ax 1 ready have. There is much io ■thought. I’o me it seems it is the purM pose of interested parties to compel the ‘ communitv to make a garden of this valley and do it in such away that in a short time a few will own the entire 1 garden. The plan at present being | i pushed for the enlarging and straighten ■ ing of the channel of the Kankakee river ' is a deeply laid and well matured scheme. ' It is the work of no ordinary minds. I will give an outline of it from my point ' of view, and ask the readers of this to I I note how near 1 am right, if the scheme ! should ever bo successfully carried out. You cannot assess people on water that goes into the river through a nabifa^ channel. It must reach the^river- ■ through a dug channel: otherwise there ' i could be no assessments laid upon lands, I ' save those bordering upon the main | ! channel. It becomes necessary, then, to ' nmke dug channels of all streams snip j tying into the river in order that lands i lying along those streams may be assessed. Grapevine creek, the little Kankakee. Pine creek and Yellow Bank must all be made dug channels. Potato creek is already a dug channel: so is the Robbins ditch. In short all water, from I । whatever source it comes, must be made I to enter the river through a cut channel. I I his exposes to view the enormity of ' ; this proposed undertaking, and may j । serve to give an idea of the immense cost j ।of the work. A dollar per acre is talked I of. Now I shall not attempt to make a ' figure on this work. I will simply say that most of the lands lying along the McDaniel, Wolfenbarger and Cripe ditches in my neighborhood are resting under the third assessment for an outlet that is quite insignificant in comparison with this river scheme; and that my own , lands have been assessed an average of four dollars per acre for this same little outlet. Not only this, but there are two more assessments staring us in the face which will be as large or larger than any already made, and all for an outlet. Thine for drainage, B. F. Rinehart. A fine assortment of new veilings, also i black and colored chiffon, at Ida Beach's. I

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Horse Talk. 1 twice than overload the If J his overloading is a fruitful * use of unsoundness. j^hen loaded, let the team stop often ^get their breath. It p ayH . jlTOeespecially careful in loading the colts iw 1 judgment has ruined ^ np horse. And you have too much load F a the colt, throw part of it off before ।discouraged. Let his muscles beo used to work by slow degrees. ; you have a man in your employ •yo is timid and nervous, keep him fffy from colts. It requires a level ; cool, courageous man to han die colts successfully. Inspire their confidence by kindness nnd firmness every time you go near them and the education will bo easily and successfully accomplished. Drive only short distances first, not far enough to tire them in the least. Increase the distance a little every day, and you will insure a prompt free driver. Don t attempt to train the colt at all until he is in good condition and full of life, if you want him to develop stylo an 1 action and he fit to put on the market for a good price when educated. The young colts should be kept on a ground floor. It must be dry and level. Don t neglect to give every horse on the farm, workers and drivers, a bran mash once every week. Ex“m reav and then give them some iwtatoes, ajiplcs or carr<>t«. A variety is very acceptable and your hors- will be in euoiigh I i . i r eonditi'C) ; , j \ vou to sass a little. The foolish try to economize about tkis time by drive g smooth shod horses. Because Dobbin bolts a part of his oqts whole, doee m t prove him to be be ■ y«nd usefulm s \ young horse often At'.; this. See if his teeth have Hot i made his chocks son'by becoming sharp. If s<>. tile thorn smooth. Dirty, dusty Ijedding is not suitable h a hor-1 whose is d» sired clean art I lustrous. Select; I. I he Age of I aughtcr. j Ike nea ILhtsk r dhucet story, “Uncle Hank ann Aunt N mey in Washington," Jby Indim »s greate-l <nb •' writer. Givii g the uh er.tores both humorous and path. tic. of the ojd cotinti v upl< from tie—tartii gto at.d at the < opit.il ■ of our Nation, in the old countryman’s own qmunt, droll way. ti interesting b<»'k f|om (S»Ver to Cover iml it touches the right chord. 123 png'", - n heavy piper and handsom< R put t<<; ther, 23c ! copy, jwistpaid. Big inducements to nnwsdeak'rs ami agents. HvrwoKlH Bl BUSHING Hol SF. Washington, D. C. ■ N , Public Sales. Fink will hold a public -de of ' fc«niug implements, horses, cov.s. house । h<|d furniture, etc., at his residence, one u>|e west of Tyner, on Saturday, April Idjconimencing at 10 a. m. ! R. McDaniel will sell at public auc Byn at his residence, one mile south of 'ylkerton, Tuesday. March 30. com ’lencing at 10 a. m.. personal property , Fpnsisting of horses, farming implements, । “misehold furniture, etc. JJaniel Shear eman will hid a public! ^eof cattle, farming implements, house*®ld goods, etc., at-his residence, 4G s nort i-e-i-U < Wioiu : ton. S ■'pril 3, commencing at 10 a. m. f a ffiirsTM MO N S - i TKe Favorite Home Remedy. For all diseases caused by derangement of the Liver, Kidneys, and Stomach. Keep it always in the house and you will sav'e time and Doctor’s Bills, and have at hand an active, harmless and perfectly safe purgative, alterative and tonic. If you feel dull, debilitated, have frequent headache, mouth tastes badly, poor appetite and tongue coated, you are suffering ' Irom torpid liver or biliousness, and SIMEONS LIVER REGULATOR will cure you. If you have eaten anything hard to digest, or feel heavy after meals or sleepless at night, a dose of SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR will relieve you and bring pleasant sleep. , If at any time you feel your system needs cleansing and regulating without Violent purging, take SIMMONS LIVER । Regulator. j * 'j. H. Zeilin & Co., Philadelphia.

The wheat fields generally are looking , brown and bare but the general imp^ I won ie the roots are in fairly good condition. OAK LOGS WANTED. | At Baugher’s mill at once. Job printing cash at the Independent 1 office. Don’t ask for credit. T. J. Wolfe is handling the famous #4 tailor made Apollo pants. Any of their samples ar© made at >4, I .—,— ■ ' TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE IN DEPENDENT’S CLUBBING RATES. ! To close out 40 gallons choice maple ' i syrup will sell at 90 cents per gallon. A. H. Noble. I The Independent office has blank deeds and mortgages, notes and receipts for sale. j j The Independent has secured a correspondent at Stillwell. 'Chat TA’nte Karl: can he t-urta tiw hr. Miles' NERVE PI.ASTEK. Only Hr.

f Great Clearing Sale | FOR SPOT CASH. In Order to Reduce Our Stock Before taking I OUR ANNUAL INVENTORY We will sei I the following Goods for Spot Cash at Prices Quoted: !•*> Men s odd coat* small sizes worth 81.30 to &>. sale price. 8 .50 to*s 1 • Bov s' and young men's ovemuts. worth 83 to 813. sale prict .. 3.00 to’i Y) 25 Boys’ and young rten's overcaita. worth 81.50 to 86, sale price... 50 to o.ihi 2-» B< ys' vJd vests (small sizes . worth 50 cents to 81. sale price 10 to 15 2l*n Men « stiff hats, ill sizes, worth 81'^* to 83. sale price 50 to 100 50 pairs Men’s alf«kin boots. Xn. or x'«. worth 82.30 to 83.50. side, 1.00 to 2^oo 1 ,) ” “ “ Bl i'-k i njMirted par ts. worth 81 to 85. sale price 2.00 to 3.00 •>0 “ Felt Boots without rubbers worth 75c to 81, sale price 5!) *'»o “ “ Bu -kle arctics best quality,, worth 81.50 to 81.65. sale. 1.25 L> •• Bovs’buckle areti; s (bes (juality worth 81.25 to 8! 35, sale, 1.00 All gloves and mittens formerly 81 to 81.25, sale price. 75 “ 60 cents to 75 edits, sale price 50 “ 35 cents to 40 cents, “ 25 Men s rubber boots, short, best quality -2.50 “ rip, best quality . 3.50 “ Perfections for felt boots, Lest quality 1.50 Wool knit boots and best perfections 2.25 Best quaiitv fe t boots witi best quality perfections 2/X) \ll w<m>l beaver overcoats, worth 89 to 812. for 8.50 All overcoats formerly 8S to 810. for 7.50 “ #6 to 88, for 5.00 Men’s all w<H>l suits formerly 813.30 to 816.50, for 12.50 “ $11.50 to 813.50, for 10.00 suits “ “ MOO to 810.00, for 7.50 “ 86 to §7.50, for 5.00 “ 83 to 86, for 4.00 50 Boys’ Long Pant Suits, age 8 to 12, Half Price. 50 Boys’ Knee Pant Suits, age 5 to 13, 75c. up. All Winter Underwear 25 per cent off. Winter Caps as Low as IO Cents. Come and See us Before Buying. THOMAS J. WOLFE. IGENEHAL MM. | | Paints and Oils, I —-o £ Oliverand Fairfield Plows, gA Good Line of Cook and 3 [ Gffli Stoves, | £ Barbed and Smooth Wire. 5 I ROSS & JARRELL. | ^IUUiUiIUiUUiUUUUiiiUI^

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See the new spring hats at Millard’s. One way settlers tickets on sale at all I. I. A I. stations on the following dates: March 2nd and 16th, April 6th and 20th and May 4th and 18th. For full particmars call on our agents or address, J. S. j Bar de, G. P. A., Streator, 111. Spring being near it is time to talk harness. I have the most complete line h ^ rriW « J' o ’ l «ver before looked at. in vv alke -ton. They are made of the be st. ; oak tanned leather and guaranteed b, be • all right in every resp<w:t. This time to come in and get prices. Can furnish you harness at any price or in any style that you may desire. Call and 1 examine my stock before you buy elsewhere. Can convince you that Ake’s is the place to buy your harness. F. M. Ake. /left(tn rhe ntr>j>petl in 29 minutes by Dr. Miles’ Pain Pills. “Once cent a dose.” 1V A N'T EU-SeverM faithful men or wo en to ' ’ travel for responsible e-tablished house in Indite a Salary 5780, payable 815 weekly and exj>ense<- position i>ermnnent. Reference Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Ths National. Star Building. Chicago.