Semi-weekly Independent, Volume 2, Number 29, Plymouth, Marshall County, 19 February 1896 — Page 4

(Cfye3nbepenbent ZIMMERMAS Ä SMITH, Propr's.

A. D. SMITH. (leneral Manager. fflce. Corner Garro and Michigan Streets. Telephone, 84. mt.( uv Hon rinc i: One Year. Si Months, One Year. cash. Six Months, rash. Three Months, rash. lVr Topy, .IO Kutereil at the post ottiee at Plymouth. Iiuiiana. as matter of the seeond elass. FAHMEKS" 1XSTITTTE ON I IM KD 1 Uoiv FIKST VAH leii.re. tu hor intellectual abilities. It o she tliinks correctly her child will thmk correctly. "The lack of improvements and the need of introducing more modern ways would lengthen the lives of the farmers wives." She spoke of the introduction of newways of cooking and saiil: "The art of farming can be cultivated. Long hours are entirely unnecessary, because of the progress of the system of farming." The subject of hired help was introduced and intelligently discussed. The model woman in proverbs was brought into notice the wonderful achievements acquired by her could be brought into practice today. Another assertion: "A woman may herself be a farmer. Farming defined is the business of cul tivating land." "The census of this state gives several thousand women as being fanners. No woman can be very successful in any work unless she has the sympathy of a man her husband and father." ( OMMITTKi: ON I MX Ll' Tl NS. A committee on resolutions was appointed as follows: Henry .Jerrold, Polk township. Robert Irwin, Uourbon. C. T. Mattingly, Center. M. M. Lowry, Union. J. A. McFarland, West. Song Yockey (Jlee Club. lion. J. A. Mount, of Shannondale, Ind., was the next speaker. His subject was: P K )S V I X'T I V K r KICKS AND PKOI'I Ts IN THi: OKOWINO OF t'ATTLK, siii:i:p, iioksks and noos." He complimented Mrs. Meredith on her excellent address. lie said: "A good mother will bring forward a good boy." "From the country homes are coining the men who will make us better governments. Dring into these homes good literature, modern conveniences, beauty of architecture; as far as able, make these homes lit places for tin development of progress on these lines.' He gave a practical talk on the subject of "Stock." "The law of demand governs the supply. The main points in success are science in feeding and care in breeding. These are necessary to bring good prices. From to IS'.) the increai-e in cattle was 80 per cent. The decrease in the last 'J years was over 2 million head. The demand is not increasing, but the supply is decreasing. Calves by the thousand are going to the slaughter, consequently the demand in the future will not be met." "The increase in horses from lssoto 1VJ0 was Ik) per cent., consequently the increase is greater than the demand. The improvement?, electrical transit, the bicycle, etc, coming into demand, cause a decreased demand for horses. Now is the time to study what kind of horses will be in demand in the coming five or six years and thus be able to meet such demand, which is sure to come." "There has been a shrinkage of nine million sheep in the last three years. We cannot supply the demand that must come in the future. Inside of three years there will be a demand for sheep that cannot be met." 1IOOS. "Corn and hog cholera are the two factors which are to be met on this question. The demand will increase in the future." Advice to farmers: "Study carefully the law s of supply and demaud. The success of the fanner depends more upon ability than hard labor." Discussion following Mr. Mount's address was participated in by A. W. Dolph, Mrs. Meredith and the speaker himself and was followed by a short talk on thoroughbred stock by J. V. Van (Jilder. Mrs. Meredith and Win. Krwin were also participants in the discussion. It was shown all through this session that general and technical educations and systematic careful methods are as es sential to success in agriculture as in any other calling in life. After music adjournment was taken to 7:30 p. rn. TIIK KVENINO SKSSION. At 7::J0 i. rn. Tuesday the hall was packed from orchestra row, to sky row in the gallery, and a short time thereafter all available standing room was occupied so that many who came turned away disappointed at their inability to gain admission. After several musical selections by local talent, "The Farmers' Song," was rendered by the three

Yockey children at request of the audi

ence and was received with prolonged applause. so.MKor tin: peoplk and plaits T. SAW AI ItO AD." When Mrs. Jennie C. Krwin, of Uourbon, came forward to address the assembly on this subject there was an air of expectation about the audience that left no doubt about the good things expected of this speaker. The subject was handled in a masterful manner, which was evidenced by the appreciation in which the address was received. Space will not permit a reproduction of this speech toda, but we hope to give it in full Saturday. Mrs. Krwin was followed by Edna Yockey in the recitation of u The Curtain." Mrs. Virginia C. Meredith, on the program again, came forward and delivered a most thoughtful and wellworded address on "The Farm Life." Anion? other tilings she said: "The power of choice, exercised, gives the greatest possibilities. The cause of failures is that we choose the worst rather than make the extra elf ort necessary to acquire the best. One must have a preference for a line of work in order to be successful. We should encourage our children in their inquiries, thus we can educate them. The best fruits, grain and vegetables used by us bring refined and pure physical results. A farmer may be an artist or a manufacturer. The law of variation, cultivated, brings satisfactory results, both in animal and vegetable kingdom. "What are we doing to make our boys ami girls in love with the farm ? It requires a man true to himself, true to his Creator, to make a good farmer. Let us dignify our calling, cherishing its privileges, improving the opportunities, and thus make much of our homes. The mother in the farm home may make what she will of her boy. Mrs. Meredith was roundly applauded at close. She was followed by Hon. J. A. Mount, of Shannondale, Ind. He opened by paying a tribute to tiie ladies who preceded him and began his talk, relating an anecdote, the sequel of which was, "(Jod gives us the good things of this life and He also gives us the common things." In the illustrations used signals were used. They were quite amusing and applause was heartily gieu. lie then introduced his subject, "Tin: fai:mi:i: as a factok in THIS GOVKKXMKXT." "Look at the develojmient through the farmer, lie has done more than any other citizen, do back to the early days in this country into the wilderness and see the cultivation engaged in by those early settlers, until the wilderness has been made to blossom as the rose. The men who fought the early battles, men who signed the Declaration of Independence, were farmers", (Jeneral l'utinan, (Jen. Washingson, as examples." lie referred to tho struggles of his own father, the Hash of steel, the woodman's axe, the music from the cabin not the organ but the song by wife joined by husband, to overcome the discourage ments of the time. He said that modern improvements came through the struggles of the pioneers. He called attention to commerce and spoke of the farmers as the wealth producers of the country. In natural sequence he traced the products of the farm to cotton, woolen and Ilouring mills, packing establishments, etc., and thence to the marts of the world. He said neglect on the farm would bring disaster and emphasized the benefits of homo training. He further said: "If tho farm ceases to produce, the nation will be brought to want and suffering." In harmony with the predominating sentiment the general trend of his remarks was toward better education and improved home surroundings. Tuesday Moriiiiii;. Tuesday morning's session was opened promptly at o'clock with instrumental music, followed by a song by a male quintette composed of A. K. Zimmerman, John (1. Davis, .lohnC. Ilutler, Eldridge Thompson, and K. F. Drooke. When the president called the house to order the house and stage were well filled. Alter prayer by Itev. Huff of IJremen, another song was rendered by the quintette. This was followed by the lion. .1. A. Mount's address on the subject "HOW (JAN A YOt'NO MAN KKOIX ON A FA KM WIT1IOIT CAPITAL." Mr. Mount said: "Men must enter into a conllict and by their persistent efforts demand recognition in business in daily associations. The successful men of today, men of inlluence, have won success through their constant applications to the circumstances around them. Sons of millionaires grow dissipated and reckless by not knowing the value of w hat they inherit. Horace ureeiy, at lorty dollars a year, saved the greater part of his wages by close economy: therel ore he made a success. He was a student, and ac quired knowledge by lying on the floor in his home at night and reading by tire light. "It is possible for any man to win his way, to make himself in demand by close application. He will soon double his wages, be able to secure a home and will be able to go into farming on his own responsibility. Carelessness as to the work done and indifference to his employer's interests make for quick failure. Honor and admire the young

man who is willing to own his poverty and willing to strive for a place which will bring him recompense. To be successful one must economize." Mr. Mount has been in the army, came home with the right spirit st rug-

gled to build up a good farm and made! it the best farm in Montgomery Co Fourteen years work paid the debt. His advice to mothers was, Encourage your boys, give them help in every way and inspire them by your interest in their affairs." (Applause.) A. I'ohnier Linkville spoke of accounts being kept, income and expenditures being an important leature of success. His talk was followed Danks, of Kosciusko. Co.. concise practical talk. lion. C. II. Iteeve made by W. J. in a short a short talk in the discussion and said that rightly triined to manhood a man would succeed. This was followed by a very pretty piece of instrumental music rendered by farmers' daughters. 'oun cor.NTKY homk." (I. W. Hull, of lireinen, talked on this subject. He said: "The love of home in every man's heart will win success that will help to advance the interests of ambitious men.'" His talk was something on the lines of his predeces sor, Hon. J. A. Mount. He went back to the primitive days, to the days in the first settling of our country, comparing them with the present with modern improvements and the luxuries and happiness in a true country home today. The principle shown was that it takes two to make a home. Father and mother counsel together for the best interests of thpir children, trvinf to save the children from the labor 1 which has been necessary to secure the j comforts which they are enjoying, and therein lies the mistake; trying to save their offspring from that which must bring its reward, "Labor brings to every man a blessing." The speaker paid a glowing tribute to (.iarlield, and j all farmers closing with "(iod bless our country home." Discussion was opened by Albert ltohmer, of Linkville. "Lncourage the children to read. Patriotism should be taught in every family and the right spirit cultivated." The emblem of our colors, in the il.j.g of our country was spoken of. The Hon. IL (I. Thayer was recognized by the president and made a touching address relative to his home when a boy and compared it to the elegant homes of today. "lut, is the happiness there?" He spoke of the country church as a tactor in the neighborhood of home. Henry .lerroldspoke brielly on "Sociability" and "Home within our means." Mr. Thompson referred to the pioneer home, the hardships endured there and looked back over 51 years, but sawno face of that long ago. On asking for any who were here then, but one person responded. lie spoke of the progress made in our city since that time. This part of the meeting was quite a revelation to the younger ones present. A call was made for those who had seen the puncheon lloor and mode of living fifty years ago. About 150 hands went up. Music by the glee club. Selection "Jack and (Jill." (Much applause.) The president here made a statement complimenting Mrs. Meredith and Hon. Mount. The speaker at this time was Mrs. Meredith. She made an introduction by referring to this as a progressive age-pioneers had passed away, and scientific farming rules now. Her subject was: "LIVK stock, Tin: UASIS ok am. i R E A T A ( U J I C 1 1 LT V I : E." The subject was ably discussed and thoroughly ventilated. Mrs. Meredith is well informed on the requirements necessary to make farming a success. She talked in a plain distinctive tone, easily understood by all the largo audience. She is employed by the state organization, being in demand at the farmer's institutes throughout the state. The one distinctive features of her talk, was that by being acquainted with the fundamental principles of farming and by showing kindness to children, to animals, etc., our reward will be certain. T r I vS I ) A Y A FT HI! NOON". This session was opened by an address on Purdue University work by the Hon. J. A. Mount at tho request of Prof. Latta. A free scholarship is offered to students who may be elected. For further information he referred to Prof. Latta. Senator Mount was followed on the same subject by A. W. Hitting, of LaFayette, a yoang man who has been a student at this college. Music by the (Jlee Club. This was followed by remarks by Mr. j Van(Jilder. Subject: OKOANI.INO FAÜMKKS INS TITI.'TKS, lie told how it could be done and suggested three or four yearly, only one day to be devoted to each and to be held in different parts of tiie county successively. For illustration, one at Uourbon, one at Argos, one at Hremen, and thus get closer to those interested in the work. He spoke of the limited hall room which did not accommodate those who wished to attend. Mr. Vandilder's address was followed by the transaction of M I SC EL LA N K ) ITH H FS I X I ISS. The election ot oflicers resulted as follows: J. A. Yockey, President.

Henry Hall, Secret ary. These nMicers were instructed, to ap point committeemen fr the ensuing year. Next in order was an address by the Hon. .1. A. M'Miiit. His subject was:

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(Tl.i'l'i;i: AND OTHF.i: rAU-IMi-v I He complimented the people fori making this institute a success. The music, the attention givea. the intelligence shown, and appre -iation of this county were the best he ever knew. His ; talk was on lines of agriculture. All I the way through K brought out applause j by the incidents related Mr. Mnnt j is certainly equai t the work required I

of him. His talks were instruct si. in i every way. 1 he committee are to lie; congsatulated m securing his services! I for this institute. ; There was no response under head of j discussion. Then came instrumental! inuic by Miss herwood. Her rendi-! tiouof "A Fanner's Daughter" called j out hearty applause. This was follow - : cd by a recitation by Miss Mina Zum-j j baugh, of Argos, which was also roundly applauded. Senator lteeve made a few business propositions: sixty-live years ago he saw Indians shoot I i tr pennies with bows and arrows. He compared this audience today with that time. He said not a building in the county is large enough to hold the people gathered in this city today. That a building be erected suitable t meet this demand before another gathering was desirable'. He explained ways and means and spoke of organizing a corporation for that purpose. He referred 10 Mr. Mount to conlinn his ideas ami his : ,l!",s.Vf armer-club, und submitted it to the consideration of those present. The president spoke in , I m: . m.ii: 1 1 compliment 01 iiss Clinic ruei w oou who volunteered some excellent instru- ! mental music. A song was here rendered by Miss 1 Jessie Miles with piano ! accompanieinent by Miss bherwood. Country schools were made the sub ject of a brief discussion. The manner of how to secure the best teachers was an important point in the short talks made at this juncture and prominent nun whose educational foundations j were laid in country schools were made shining examples. The talk of Superintendent S. S. Fish under this head was particular1' pertinent and interesting, lie spoke of the conditions of the country schools of this county and said that the Scientific Tempeience bill recently passed by our legislature was being generally taught by the teachers of country schools? in this county as effectively as in the city schools. Other interesting speakers gave short talks. This discussion was interesting. Space will not, however, permit us to ghe an extended synopsis of it. nr.soi.L'TtoNs. Without the slightest doubt on the part of anybody that no one who participated in or attended the Marshali County Farmers' Institute had been in the slightest disappointed, ami without a doubt that the success of the institute was unparalleled in the history of Marshall county, resolutions by the committee previously mentioned, were read and unanimously adopted as follows: 1st. The farmers of Marshall county m Institute assembled, express their hearty approval of the appropriations made by the legislature by the legislature tor holding farmers" Institutes. Time has demonstrated he wisdom of this appropriation and shows the value of these associations, and we recommend the continuance of this appropriation. 2i. We express our pleasure ami satisfaction with the happy se'ections of Institute workers made by State Super intendent Latta. We are pleaseu and instructed with the addresses made by i Hon. ,1. A. Mount and Mrs. Meredith. .'5l. We render our thanks to the workers of our county, and to our faithful otlieers and executive committee whose earnest and gratuitous labors have contributed to the success of the present Institute. Also to Mrs. .1. A Yockey and her excellent choir and to Mr. K. r. llrooke and his aole glee club lor their excellent music. Also to the editors and publishers of. our daily and county papers, for their hearty support and co operation. I o congratulate the llusiness Men's Association of I'lym outh, in selecting Prof. II. A. Chase to make the address of welcome to this Institute. We were delighted with the subject matter of the addresses. Also to the business men and citizens of Plymouth for their cordial assistance. 4th. That we believe the present Koad law is sufficient, if properly and intelligently enforced. 5th. That committee on future pro gram arrange to give more time to the dicussions ol subjects by home talent. rn. 1 nat we oeiieve mat woman is by right and justice, entitled to the same political, financial and ollicial privileges as enjoyed by men. 7 in. lhat we recommend that at as early date as practicable the science ot agriculture be taught in our common schools. II. .1 Auur.i.L, Chairman of Com. Sutltlt'it Ileal Ii. Terry Sibert, the II-year-oM son of Samuel Sibert, who lives north of Donaldson, took su hlciily ill Saturday last with brain fever and died Sunday night at 10 o'clock. The funeral services were held at tho Ulissville church. Tadaypaly Veeraragava Roy, (Ilin.loo Nationality) Physician and Surgeon, Treats all ulseases of Men and Women. Obstetric ami Cancer a siM'Haltv. Melt-lneH furnished. Calls answered promptly, day or "onw-o In Parks' Law ltiiildtiur on Carlo St. Kesidenee on north slda Adams St., two blocks west of Public Schools. OkfickIIouu: From 8 to 12 111.; 1 to 5 p. tu.; 7 to 9 p. tn.: Sundays at homo.

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