Semi-weekly Independent, Volume 2, Number 38, Plymouth, Marshall County, 21 March 1896 — Page 1

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10 Vol. II. PLYMOUTH, MAKslIAhL COUNTY, INDIANA, SATIMUKY, MARCH 21, 1890 No. :is.

THK CONVENTION.

THE REPUBLICANS OF THE THIRTEENTH DISTRICT MEET. I 1m- Traii-aot the Hu-int-- ltrouylit l!eloi the Contention Knllitie uii in !". The thirteenth republican district convention met Thursday at the opera house for the purpose of electing two delegates to the national convention, and one elector. At '2 o'clock the convention was called to order by District Chairman (j. W. llolman, of Hochester. Mr. Holman was elected temporary chairman and Fd 5. Brooke, temporary secretary. Mr. llolman said it was not the proper lime to elaborate on the present political condition, but to proceed to business. The chairman was enpowered toelect three committees consisting of seven each. One committee on peramnent organization, one on order ami business and one on resolutions. I'he committee on permanent organization gave in their reporte in winch they presented the name of Hon, II. (. Thayer as permanent chairman, and Kd S. Brooke as permanent secretary. The Hon. II. (i. Thayer on arriving at the stage gave a few minutes talk, bristling with republican ideas, lie recalled the time when the republican party was organized and how he voted the first time for Fremont. He also spoke of McKinley, Allison and Heed, the former and latter havirg numerous adherents who manifested their approval. But there did not seem to be any Allison men there. Harrison also was a factor well recognized. The committee on rules and order of business entered with thier report, and it was adopted by the convention. At this juncture they proceeded to elect an elector. This was done by the calling of counties, no county having a candidate. When Marshall county was reached, the name of Dr. Could, of Argos, was presented by the minority representative of the delegate. The chairman of the delegation emphatically announced that Marshall county had no delegate, and finally a delegate from Klkhart county placed in nomination Dr. Could, which resulted in his choice unaminously. At this time came the nominations for delegates to the National convention, on which a sharp tight was looked for. When Klkhart county was called they presented the name of .1. II. Heathwole, Coshens popular mayor. Marshall county came to the front with the name of Major Win. M. Kendall. St. Joseph county presented the name of A. L. Ilrick. It was seen at the start that St. Joseph and Klkhart counties had formed a combine to leave Mr. Kendall out in the cold, and the ballot when announced proved the surmise. The result was as follows; Heathwole ft!1. Ilrick 112. Kendall 3'Ji.j. After the announcement Major Kendall arose and moved that the election be maue unanimous. lule lie was not elected, it did not deprive him of the right to vote for McKinley. Alternates were as follow: Alonzo Craig, of Starke county; K. Newton, of Fulaski county. Ihe committee on resolutions then came in loaded to the muzzle. It re affirmed the principles of protection, and scored the democrats for all the trouble that had befallen this country since their exaltation. On the money question they were in favor of both gold and silver on a parity. It contained a red hot McKinley clause, and another paragraph instructing the delegates to vote for McKinley. This latter clause brought out a vigorous protest and a substitute was submitted, eulo gizing McKinley and protection, but. sending the delegates uninstructed Some tiring speeches were made and' although the contestants each scored victories, yet, when it came to a vote the substitute prevailed by a vote of to 10, Marshall county registering its full delegation against the substitute Abraham Lincoln nrick was called for and in a few words gave evidence of his fealty to the republican party. .1. II . Heathwole, of Coshen, respond ed to the enthusiastic clamor and although a mayor, preserved his mod esty in a few remarks. Mr. Iloopel, of Klkhart, here came forward in response to a vigorous cal and among other things said that the election of NcKinley would mean a new era of prosperity to the country. Following Mr. Hoope! came Aarou J ones, of South Bend, who compliment

ed the audience by saying that it did him gu)d to look out upon it. He believed this was the opening of the most important political campaign in American history, lie built a structure of republican success on a wreck of democratic blunders and was received with cheers. He said McKinley, as standard bea.ier would break down the lines between North and South and unite the entire country. He said ''What we want is a party to stand for America and American interests against the world." With Mc Kinley as standard bearer he bespoke certain success for the party. With releience to the governorship of this state be presented the name of Hon. II. C. Thayer of this city which was received with deafening app'ause. Mr. liylbee. ol North .ludson, in a short address expressd unstinted approval of the delegates selected. Attorney Biggs, of Warsaw, said he was in the band wagon to stay until McKinley was elected president. He

said his clock stopped at lli'JOonthe pay when Cleveland's election was announced at the very minute when the announcement was fished to him by wire and had not turned a wheel since. He referred, of course, to other wheels which have not done much turning since that time. Following this speaker the convention was adjourned with three cheers for McKinley. FROM WASH I NC TON. An Interesting Comiiuuiicatioii Keunnliiii; the Male of icliintoii. Ciikiiai.is, Wash., March f, "W. Jas. T. l'or i.xin, Plymouth, Ind. Dear Sir: Your favor of the 2nd inst. is at hand and l win try to answer your questions. In reply to your land question 1 shall say mat l am sun in me oai K. i ou did not tell me whether von had a fam ily or not. It makes lots of difference to a homesteader, particularly if he ias not means to clear up land enough to live on without going to the settlements or mills to work for "grub," as he would lind that his wife and children would not like to stay on the claim, alone; but the law says they must. Hut if you have means enough you are all right. Some of the hap piest and most contented people I have ever seen were on homestead claims. If you are single this objection wouL not be, as you could stay on the claim in the winter and go out to the openings in the summer if you wanted to. There is government land in Lewis county yet. If you will look on the map I sent you you will see that theie are sev eral townships of unsurveyed land yet. The ones not laid out in small blocks are the timber claims. You do not have to live on these claims, but pay the government price $'l.iQ per acre. All government land is from 20 to K miles from here, and in most cases there are no roads cut to it. Hut each year the settlers reach farther out, and where there were no roads when I came here there are now good ones and line farms. And so it is with any new country. The drawback of this country has been the paying of too big wages to laboring-men, which tempted them to abandon their claims and work by the day instead of improving their farms. These claims are the best chances here now. Many persons have become inter ested in other business and would sell their chance cheap. One may get a good claim with some improvements of these people. As to game, we have deer, some elk, plenty of bear and cougar, pheasants and grouse, ducks and geese, mountain quail, and as to lish, there is no limit to them ail kinds, but we prefer trout, as in the spring and winter when the salmon are "running," we get sick and tired of the sight of them. You would have no trouble in getting all the lish, clams, lobsters, oysters, crabs and all salt water lish. The price of timber is advancing slightly. 1 have just received my county paper, and as there is some news that 1 have not sent you I shall send the paper. As to prices of everything, 1 thought that 1 had sent you a market report, but the prices of everything you mention a:e very near our prices. Horses may be a little cheaper. 1 would be glad it you could put me in correspondence with some good hotel keeper. There is a good opening here for one, and 1 can give him the best of references, in either Fnglish or Cerman, and full particulars. The property is very cheap and must be sold. Have you any Cermans there that are coming west? (Jive them one of my cards and 1 will write to them. There is still good weather. Most of the garden is made. A great many eastern people, all farmers, are coming in. Would like to hear from you agaiu

soon and often. In your next tell me how much means you can hin! here with and give me the size of your family ami I can better advise you. Besp'y yours, C. 1 Vit iv r.u.

t;nilarl ol Trutli .' The object of the inquiry to Senator Keeve was simply for the purpose of making plainer his teachings to the Y. M. C. A. His reply of yesterday is fully satisfactory on that point. As was stated in the inquiry, I had no de sire to enter into any controversy with j the senator's views, hence did not j express any opinion and will not now leaving that for the theologian, or moral philosopher, if any such desire. I only wish to appear in print today to correct a defective quotation of my letter made by .Mr. Keeve. lie says "The doctor quotes Webster's detinition of Bight as 'the will of Cod.' He should have used all of my quotation in order to do justice to Webster. My quotation of - Webster's definition of llight was: "Conformity to the will of Cod, or to his law, the perfect standard of truth and justice." Where there is conformity, there may be nonconformity and hence the will of Cod, or his law, in regard to right, is not that "fixed irresistible decree which cannot be violated" by man, according to Webster, which the senator asserts; and yet, the eternal principle of right remains unchanged. A further quotation from Webster's detination might be in place. He says: "In social and political affairs, that is kküit which is consonant to the laws and customs ol a country, provided these laws and customs are not repugnant to the laws of Cod. A man's intentions may be right, though his actions may be wrong in consequence of a defect, in judgment. In things, indifferent, or which are regulated by no positive law, that is khjiit which is best suited to the character, occasion, or purpose, or whiea is fitted lo produce some good effect. It is Khiirr for a rich man to dress himself ami his family in expensive clothing which it would not be right for a poor man to purchase." At this sense right is a relative term, but this relative sense of right, by no mean?, interferes with the absolute unchangeable principle of right, which demands uncompromising "conformity to the will of (Jod " J. S. Maktin. March ISth, ISM. Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for April. The "Lee of Virginia" series of illustrated articles is continued in the April number of Frank Leslie's popular monthly. The present chapter, the third of the series, is devoted to the early life of Robert F. Lee- his boyhood, his West Point training, his marriage with Mary Randolph Custis, residence at Arlington, and over thirty years service in the United States Army, including the brilliant campaign in Mexico, where he won rapid promotion and the cordial admiration of his great commander, Ceneral Winlield Scott. The illustrations and portraits accompanying "Lee of Virginia" are especially interesting this month. A charming personal description of Mile. I'm ma Calve, the queen of the opera season, is given, together with some of her Paris portraits, never before published, and numerous "snap-shot" glimpses of her "farm" life at Cabrieres, in the south of France. Other illustrated articles are "Feasts of Labor," "Touraine and its Castles," "Man and the Animals," "Birds of Paradise," "The Lake-dwellers of Venezuela" and 'Air Ships." The new serial novel of New York society, by Margaret Lee, opens brightly in this number. Amongst the short stories is a delight ful ono entitled "The Bride," by Mrs. Launt Thompson. The poems are by Flla Higginson, Alfred Austin, Clinton Scollard and Henry Tyrrell. i:--uti- Meet. The executive committe of the County Sunday-school association met on last Saturday as announced, and conferred together in regard to the work of the year. Dates were fixed for some of the township conventions and these will follow -North township at Bret hern church one mile north of La Paz, Thürs day April Hi, Polk at Harhtr church Saturday May A complete statistical report will bo issued soon, similar to the one of last year. Severely Injured. Miss Maud Bailey who has been confined to the house for several days owing to a f ill, in which she severely injured a foot and ankle. This was cans ed by the accumulation of ice and snow upon the sidewalks, of which Tin-: Inif.pknii:nt has spoken of on several occasions. Miss Hulda Strumback is assisting Miss Bailey during her indisposition.

THEY ARE HERE.

u.t:ini Wright ami Iiis Kami ol Fiftecu H urki-is are in l'l uioutli. The strong-holds of Satan in our city will be attacked by a foe this week in Plymouth that has never shown the white leather or compromised to the enemy. They are a manly looking set of young fellows, and, there is not a particle of doubt, will do considerable good in our town. At South Bend they held forth in Cood's opera house, packing it full every night. They met with grand success, lös conversions being accomplished under their efforts. From that city they went to Laporte where they were instrumental in the convertion of sixty-two souls. They came to Plymouth from the latter place, and will probably remain here ten days. There is no doubt that they will receive a cordial reception at the hands of our Christian people, and a successtul meeting held. They will have services at the M. F. Church everv night. An Ohl Cat. Boikbon, Ind., March Fl. Mr. John Willford, of this city, lays claim to the oldest cat in the county, or state, so far as known. The cat answers to the name of "Charlie," and has a heavy coat of fur of white and yellow. In a couple weeks Charlie will pass his eighteenth birthday. He was a great mouser until he was fifteen years of age, since which time he has not been known to catch a mouse or rat, due probably to the loss of all Iiis teeth except two large upper tushes. His only food for the past four months has been chopped beef with now and then a saucer of milk. In the evening Charlie always shows a very cheerful disposition, romping and playing like a young kitten, while at other times he is cross. Last summer Mr. Willford saw lit to whip him on one occasion. Charlie felt the punishment keenly, going to the barn where he mewed and cried for several days and refused to j enter the house, regardless of coaxing, while Mr. Willford was present. For the past few days he has refused to eat and crowing weaker and Mr. Willford thinks ho will not live to see his ISth anniversary. Went Home (iieatly Henelitted. L. A. Pettis.of Culver City, who came to the Horton institute six weeks ago so afflicted with consumption that he was in an almost helpless condition, was driven home Monday greatly benelitted by tlie treatment he has received from Drs. Horton and Aspinall. When Mr. l'ettis was brought to the institute six weeks ago his temperature registered over 10." and he required assistance from the buggy to the office of the institute. From that time he was kept under constant treatment for three weeks, after which he was permitted to go home for a rest. A week later he returned for another treatment of two weeks, which ended Monday, at which time his temperature had been reduced to the normal ÜS 1-7 and he had gained several pounds ia weight. He walked easily without support and in every way seemed greatly improved. The physicians in charge of this case previous to the patient's treatment at the Horton institute had given up all hope of recovery. At the present time condition; indicate that a complete cure w ill be effected. The treatment will be continued and Mr. Pettis will be required to come to the institute from time to time at intervals varying according to the stages of his convalescence. These cases are being watched with much interest. A Surprise Party. Wednesday about thirty lady friends of the family of II. IS. Beeves formed a surprise party and took possession of the house, An excellent time was had. At supper time they produced a number of well laden baskets, and proceeded to prepare for the evening meal, Our friend 11. B. is said to have been considerably worked up when ho arrived home, and began to contemplate his actions during the past week to discover what he had done that deserved such recognition. But when he discovered it was all on account his estimable wife, he ate his supper in silenea and with marked humility. He is able to attend to l is legal duties next morning. Mitiinkiiekee 1'alr. Ceorge Nearpass, secretary of the Maxinkuckee Fair association, was in the city Wednesday. From him we h arried that the association is already actively engaged in making preparations for ono of the greatest and best fairs ever held in this county. The dates have been fixed for August IS, 11, 120 and 21. Excursions are to be run from South Chicago, Hammond, Hobart, Valparaiso aud South liend.

SOKKY 11E SI'O&K.

She This wine is over GO years old. lie Bottle it yourself? N Y. Herold, A NEW STRUCTURE. Hill Son Will Soon Cotiiitii'iiee the Kreetion of a Modern Three story ltrick liiiltiiii. As soon as the spring weather opens up the firm of Hill & Son will begin the erection of a modern three story brick building on the lot now occupied by their bakery. This structure will be modern in all its appliances, with a pressed brick front and stone trimmings. For some time negotiations have been under way between this lirni and Mr. Speisshofer who also has been considering the possibility of erecting a two story building. Although at this time the latter will not erect his building, the contract regarding the dividing wall has been adjusted and Hill & Son are now ready to commence their work. The contract tor all the material, and a greater portion of the work has been let, and all that is necessary is the open ing of spring weather. The building as stated above will be three stories 20x80. The first lloor will be used for general groceries, con fee tionary, bakery and lunch counter. The second floor will be filled up in the latest modern style as a ladies' and gents' cafe, something that our city has long been in need of. The third lloor will be converted into a magnificent banquet hall, to be used for gatherings and secret societies. Fntrauce can be made to the cafe from both the interior and exterior. It would be impossible to give a description of the structure before its com pletion, but a building like the plans they have secured, will without doubt be one of the finest buildings on Michigan street. This firm is to be con gratulated upon their progressive effort toward beautifying our progressive city with such an architectural adornment. The Santa Aua Institute. The teachers of (Jreen township held their last institute, for this year at the Santa Ana school-house Saturday 14th. The attendance was fair but not as good as was expected. An invitation to the teachers who had taught there had been sent, but by reason of many living at a distant there were but few who could attend. The work of the forenoon was that of the "Outline" but after a most bounti ful dinner the program assumed the features of a spiritual feast, Beinin isences, speaches, songs and recitations werecallei for, which in every instance was responded to. Special mention should be made of ,Ino. C. Butler, of Plymouth, A. T. Slay tor, of Argos, Henry (Irube L. I). Walker and the Misses Davis and (Irube. Mr. Butler's reminiscences were full ot pathos and humor; Slayter's ex penence as "keeper" of the Santa Ana schools "some twenty years ago was very witty and interesting. Harry (Jruba in his original poem on "The Old Pond of Blake's" challenges a Ffrimmer or a Biley. A painstaking history of Santa Ana was given by Mr. L. 1). Walker in which was shown that since the date of its birth ISM, it has given employment to forty-two teachers, produced thirty-live teachers and fourteen country gradu ates. "The Old Oaken Bucket" by Miss .Jennie Davis and Miss Frank (irube cannot be complimented beyond its merit. The institute adjourned with a full realization that time had woven checkered figures, from the skein of passing years, and that life is an earnest reality. S. S. Fish. A Sum hut Kfort. Frank Lampsonand Jno. Bowell have recently purchased live acres on the north bank of Pretty Lake with the intention of establishing a summer resort They will erect a commodious hotel and tastefully arrange the grounds to accommodate picnic excursions and others desiring a convenient pleasure resort. Such a project of this kind has been talked about for some time but this ia the first active step taken in the matter.

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NEW MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES ASStJ F?ED. A Meeting ol the Itiioi iir l en's A o i -tion Tiim I:j Nihl Alt. nde.l hy Turtle 1'roui Abroail e l'a tor P..iLl-. A number of our people have been inclined to think that our Busines Men's association has become lukewarm regarding the securing of manufacturing enterprises for our city. But this is just where they have been mistaken. Kvcr since the election of oilicers last winter our association has been using every effort to secure enterprises for cur city that would be of benefit and importance. While it may not have made the progress some think it should, yet it it is a fact that it has discovered discrepancies in ihe propositions made by some lirms which desired to establish themselves among us that showed conclusively that they were not what we desired. Tuesday night the association met and took under consideration the proposition presented to it by a linn that was represented by three prominent gentlemen. The proposition was of such a nature that our association has taken immediate steps to bring about a com plete settlement, if possible. The following committee was ap pointed to interview our business men upon the important matter: Tanner, Brink, Mattingly, Cressner and Dick inson. Whatever is done must be attended to at once, and it is to be hoped that every man who is interested in these efforts to secure manufacturing enter prises will help this committee when it calls on them. THE SILVER QUESTION. it w V. .Ioii- Will Talk iii. mi litis Important l-u'. Biils are up al! over our city announcing that Bev. W. W. Jones, of Chicago, will deliver an address at the opera house next Monday night on the silver question. This will be an opportunity for our friends in favor of the single gold standard to get to the front with their irrefutable argument, and stay the tide drifting toward the popular idea of a double standard. Mr. Jones is here for the purpose of forming a bimetallic league, and in connection give a few points regarding the financial problem. We desire to impress this fact upon the minds of those who honestly bem lieve in the single gold standard, that we are informed that Mr. Jones challenges anyone to produce an argument m favor of that theory that he cannot meet and refute; therefore our anxiety to see him tested. I oll Ii I. It. .lohn' I .! Ii !. The lecture at M. F. church Wednesdaynight by Jno.I'.D.John.ex-president of Depauw university, on "Did man make (!d. or did (lod make man" was undoubtedly ono of the finest heard in this city. It was a reply to Bobeit (I. Ingersoll. Dr. John set foith the most important objections made by Ingersoll to the bible anil Christian religion and answered them one and all with clear and irrefutable arguments. His logic was linn aud convincing and his audience listened rpell-houud for over an hour to his burning eloquence, while, step by step, he shattered the theory of agnosticism that Ingersoll and others would hae them accept. Dr. John is a deep thinker and an able speaker and his lecture produced a world of good. A I 'at or. We are indebted to F. II. Lord, general passenger agent, of the Chicago & (ireat Western railwayfor an excellent photograph of the Hon. .1. X. Walker, commander in chief of the (i. A. II. Mr. Lord takes pleasure in sending ono of these photographs to any old soldier who will for waul his address. The Northwestern has given conclusive proof of its lo) ally to the interests of the (Srand Army boys. Why Not patronize the Nickel Plate Boad on your next trip to New York City or Boston? They operate solid through trains elegantly equipped with palace sleepers, line day coaches attended by uniformed colored porters whose duties require them to lookout for the comfort of passengers. Magnificent Dining Cars. The Popular Low Bate Short Line. I.i eiiHed tu Wed. William i Feiten and Mable A. KoouU.

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