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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-13
Army for the West Indies.

The government is securing facili-
ties for the transportation of an army
of 10000 men to the West Indies.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-13
Nay BE Sent to WASHINGTON

There is strong probability OF the
Wisconsin troops being sent to Wash
ington. where 10000 soldiers are to be
concentrated
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-13

Tense monitors. three flrst-class battle
ships, twelve torpedo boats. and sixteen
torpedo boa; destroyers was sent 10 the
president.-Martial law was proclaimed
in Madrid.-The cruiser Yale formerly
the American liner Paris was sent to sea
under sealed orders.-Eight large TRIMS
ports To conduct the first expedition TO
Cuba were ordered 10 proceed TO Tampa
Commodore Dewey demanded the imme-
date surrender of the city of Manila.
The demand was refused and the bonn
bardment of the defenses followed The
town OF CaTfte was raZed. the batteries
destroyed. and the heavy fortifications
on Corregidor Island. at the entrance TO
the bay. attacked.-Cruiser Nashville ar
rived at Key West. bringing several Span
tsh military officers prisoners of war who
were taken off The steamer Argonauta
which was taken off Cienfuegos by the
Nashville on Friday with a valuable car
go of arms and ammunition.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-13

eeh merchant vessels in the neighborhood
81 the Philippine Islands yesterday.-It
was announced that the fleet I'M
Ger command of Admiral Sampson will
be divided, the second division 10 be I'm
IImand of Commodore John &. Wat
son-The first expedition to openly leave
for Cuba since Gomez began fighting left
New York.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-13
Mexican sympathy for Spaip

Mexican sympathy with Spain is Sc
pronounced that Americans do not
consider it safe to remain there. and
are leaving in large numbers.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-13
Rumors of Ayers Resignation.

The report that Secretary Alger will
shortly resign from the cabinet is in
circulation again. He cannot agree
with Gen. Miles.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-13
We Can Have Hauuii-

President Dole CT Hawaii has Offer
ed to Immediately transfer the islands
to the United States for war purposes.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-13
Monday, May 2.

Congress appropriated 500. 30, 9i5 for the
support of the army.-The naval bill pro-
viding for the addition Of four coast de-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-13
Tuesday. May 3.


A cabinet crisis threatened at Madrid.
The present government likely TO be
greatly changed. There is some
talk of republic. but Don Carlos
seems more in favor.-Advices from a
STAFF correspondent at Key West indicate
that the invasion of Cuba is imminent
Ex-Presdent Harrison made an inspiring
war speech 10 the volunteers at Indiana
polis.-Newfoundland telegraph operators
report that they have heard sounds as of
heavy firing of the coast-President Nc
kinleys cabinet instructs Secretary OF
War Alger to prepare for sending troops
to Manila.-Members of the cabinet are
convinced Admiral Dewey is in posses
sion Of Manila.-Thc cable between Ma
Mia and Hongkong has not been repaired
and further adVices are lacking.
The spanish government issued it's for
NAL proclamation of martial law.-The
war department. formulated plans for
sending an army of occupation to Manila.
The news from Madrid indicated that
Commodore Dewey had taken Manila
The Sunboat Wilmington destroyed
Spanish fort under construction four
miles east OF Cojima Cuba-The Viii
mlhgton also fired at a troop of cavalry
while passing Jaruco beach and two men
were seen 10 drop on the beach. The tor
pedo boat Ericsson on Sunday noticed a
large number of infantry passing east
Naru, towards MatanZas on the beach.
The Ericsson followed them for miles.
nut used no guns. Later they noticed
another large number OF infantry going
eastward aud apparently driving prison
ers before them
Inc Ericsson discovered force of men
al work on new fort four miles east of
GONNA. 1t was being built on the sec
ond OF four or five small hills at some
distance from shore All afternoon and
night the EricsSon's men watched the
men at work. They made out sixteen
caNalrymen quartered in the plantation
mouse near the fort. Finally the Ericsson
ran across the Wilmington and Captain
Todd was informed. They'll never finish
IL. he said. Just watch" The Ericsson
drew away and the Wilmington leisure
iy proceeded toward the coast In less
than TWO minutes the fort was shape
less wreck. The Ericsson has had rough
weather ON Saturday il anchored with
in 2JO yards of the Cuban coast.
Wednesday, May 4.
Failure TO receive word from Admiral
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-13

ton reaches its Hottest flight when he
calls himself a poet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
A Burmese Divorce.
To be Contlnucd.)

Easy are the methods of settling do
nestle difficulties in Upper Burma,
When husband finds that his better
half is not the unalloyed blessing he
has been led to think, he calls into his
house all the old men and women of
his village and expresses his desire to
divorce her and trial by candle is
prosecuted. The husband and the wife
are each given candle, which they
light simultaneously at the order of
the eldest person present and place
in the middle of the floor. Then every
one in the house sits around and
watches to see which candle burns
out first. If the wife's does so the
husband has right to divorce her,
even against her will, and turn her
and her relations out of his house
without more ado. If, OH the other
hand, the husbands candle burns out
first, the wife has the option and right
of either refusing divorce or agree
ing to it, and turning her husband and
his relations out of the house which,
with all goods and chattels it contains,
becomes her personal property.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
CHAPTER LXI.

1t was a glorious afternoon in early
autumn. Mrs. Grcville and her fam
lily had returned to the old plantation
house, and were now out upon the
front piazza to enjoy the cool and
balmy air Of evening. and gaze upon
the golden refulg"nce of the setting
sun and the Silvery radiance of the
rising moon. The softness of the hour
and the beauty of the scene inclined
them all to Il luxurious DensivenesS.
Lois and Welby arose and walked
side by side. slowly up and down the
lawn in front Of the piazza, talking in
Il low tone, and doubtless discussing
their future prospects. Mrs. Greville
reclined in an easy chair, and Elite
Burns sat upon cushion at her feet
Mrs. Greville's white and jewelled
fingers We're straying idly among the
shining black ringlets Of Elites little
head as it lay laZily upon her lap.
CT0 be Contlnued.)
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
Things Forbidden In War.

It is, perhaps, not generally realized
that the game of war is hedged round
by as many restrictions as boxing
contest under Queensberry rules. These
regulations, says Tit-Bits, which are
under the,sanction of all the civilized
countries of the world, are designed to
insure fair play for the combatants.
When it is intended to lombard a
place due notice should be given, so
that all women and children may be
removed to a place of safety; and ev-
cry care must be taken to spare
churches and hospitals, as well as all
charitable or educational buildings. All
chaplains, doctors and nurses are pro-
tccted in every possible way, and are
not to be taken prisoners or in any way
injured. Any soldier robbing or mu-
tilating an enemy is liable to be shot
without trial, and death is the penalty
for wounding or killing disabled man.
The bodies of the enemy are to be care
fully searched before burial, and any
articles found on them which might
lead to their Identification are to be
sent to the proper quarters.
Explosive bullets must not be used,
and quarter must be given to the enc
my whether he asks for it or not. In
an attack on the enemy there must be
no concealment of the distinctive signs
of the regiments. Poisoning drinking
water is strictly forbidden.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
BEAUTIFUL HOMES,
The Tendency of the Age Is Toward
Mural Decorations.

mural OeCOTACOuHs
Probably at no time in the worlds
history has so much attention been
paid to the interior decoration OF
homes as at present. No home, no
matter how humble, is without it's ham
diwork that helps to beautify the apart
ments and make the surroundings
more cheerful. The taste of the Amer
ical people has kept pace with the age
and almost every day brings forth
something new in the way of picture,
a draping, piece of furniture or other
form of mural decoration. One of the
latest of these has been given to the
world by the celebrated artist, Muville,
in series of four handsome porcelain
game plaques. Not for years has any
thing as handsome in this line been
seen. The subjects represented by
these plaques are American Wild
Ducks, American Pheasant, American
Quail and English Snipe. They are
handsome paintings and are especially
designed for hanging on dining-room
walls, though their richness and beauty
entities them to a place in the parlor
of any home. These original plaques
have been purchased at a cost of $50
600 by J. G.. Hubinger Bros. Co., man
ufacturers of the celebrated Elastic
Starch, and in order to enable their
numerous customers to become posses
sors of these handsome works of art
they have had them reproduced by a
special process in all the rich colors
and beauty of the original. They are
finished on heavy cardboard, pressed
and embossed in the shape of plague
and trimmed with a heavy band Of
gold. They measure forty inches in
circumference and contain no reading
matter or advertisement whatever.
Until September LIST Messrs. J. C. Hill
binger Bros. Co. propose to distribute
these plaques free to their customers.
Every purchaser Of three ten-cent pack
ages of Elastic Starch, fat-iron brand
manufactured by ]. C. Hubinger Bros.
Co., is entitled to receive one of these
handsome plaques free from their gro
Ger. Ola and new customers alike are
entitled to the benefits or this offer.
These plaques will not be sent through
the mail the only way to obtain them
being from your grocer. Every grocery
store in the country has Elastic Starch
for sale. 1t is the oldest and best
laundry starch on the market, and is
the most perfect cold process starch
ever invented. It is the only starch
made by men who thoroughly under
stand the laundry business, and the
only starch that will not injure the fin
est fabric. 1t has been the standard for
a quarter Of a century, and as an evil
dence Of how good it is twenty-five
million packages were sold last year.
Ask your dealer to show you the
plaques and tell you about Elastic
Starch. Accept no substitute. Bear
in mind that this offer holds coed
short time only. and should be taken
advantage Of without delay.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

in a loud voice that rose above all the
noise III the room:
"Silence in the court while his honor
gives Judgment"
And silence fell like spell upon the
crowd. .....
''The prisoner is discharged from
custody, and the court Is adjourned"
And, having said this, he descended
from the bench. and warmly shook
hands with Colonel Greville and Cap
tain Fuljoy.
The sheriff mt the same moment
came up and placed the dispatch in
Colonel Greville's hands. saying:
'''rhiS document contains information
! about your wife which will be most
| which the public ut large have so lit
| tic to do. that his honor deemed it
unnecessary to read it aloud in open
court: the bare fact of her existence,
proved before the authorities at New
Orleans. being cause sufficient to just
ity your immediate discharge. Here
is the paper: and pray accept with it
my warmcSt congratulations"
And mine, also! though you have
disappointed mo of delivering one OF
the finest speeches l ever prnncd.
However. it will do quite as we'll.
With a little alteration. for the next
ease" said the states attorney.
Thanks! thanks. But. oh. tell me-
is my wife really well and safe?'
'Ncs: read for yourself"
Other friends were now crowtlng
around )loncl Grcvillc with congrat-
ulationS. that might have occupied
him for the next three hours. had not
Captain Fuljoy interfercd by saying:
"Gcntlcmcn. Madame de Glacie is in
need of repoSc and rcfreshment after
all this fatigue and excitement. Per-
nit us to take leave of you and attend
her from the court rOom.'
And, with Il deep bow, the gallant
old sailor took leave of his friends.
gave his arm TO Madame Ge Glacie and
led her forth. Colonel Greville attend
of all his friends.
They walked back to the inn. where
Captain Fulioy and the MarQuise de
Glacr had taken lodgings. And, after
Il slight refrcShment. during which
Captain Fuljoy's carriage was brought
around, they set out for the island;
chly to spend one night, however.
That afternoon and evening was
cmp!0Ecu III nasty preparations for
their journey.
The next morning they hoisted the
red flag. to telegraph the Busy Bee as
she passed; took their passage upon
her. and in due time arrived at Ralti-
more. and set out by the Baltimore Il
Ohio railroad for st. Louis. where
they embarked upon the steamboat
southern Queen for New Orleans.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
CHlNAMEN AS SOLDIERS.
but One Celestial Enlisted In the War
of the Rebellion.

hut one Celestial Enlisted In the War
of the Rebellion.
The enlistment of Chiraman in the
volunteer army of California the other
day recalls the fact that there was but
one celestial in the war of the rebel
lion. His Chinese name is unknown,
but the name under which he enlisted
was Thomas Sylvanus. He was born
in Baltimore about eighteen years be-
fore the outbreak of the war. When
only child he was taken to Pittsburg,
where he acted as a servant for
wealthy family in that city. When the
war broke out Thomas ran away and
enlisted in the army. He served I'm
Gle Sam until the close of the war,
shortly after which he turned up in
Indiana, Pa, where he resided until his
death, which occurred few years ago.
While in the service of the United
States Sylvanus contracted a disease of
the eyes, from which he went almost
blind In 1880 he applied for and was
granted pension of $12 per month.
He also secured several hundred dol
lars back pension. An examination OF
the records discloses the fact that Syl-
vanus was the only Chinaman in the
late war, and consequently the only
one of his race who drew pension. At
last accounts his widow and children
were still living in Indiana, Pa
washington Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
BLACK RAIN IN IRELA AND.
Green Isle the Scene Of an Unusun
aus,r

Green lsle tho Scene Of an Unusual
Phenomenon.
From the Meteorological Magazine:
Of fall of black rain Is recorded IN
Ireland, extending over an area OF 30
miles In length and 16 In width. While
the rain was falling 1t was so dark
that lamps had to be lighted, dense
black clouds travelling slowly in u
northeasterly direction. The coloring
matter was found to be SCOT, which.
considering the great distance from a
manufacturing center, is certainly ex-
traordinary. The SCOT was perfectly
mixed with the moisture in these clouds
and did not fall as SHUTS do in London
but thoroughly mixed with the rain.
While the black rain was falling birds
went to roost and many people were
greatly alarmed by the darkness. The
phenomenon is attributed to the strong
winds which had blown for a week
previously, while the weather was dry.
from the northeast, and which had
collected the SCOT from manufacturing
towns of the south of Scotland and the
north of England, and carried it at a
very high altitude in southwesterly
direction, until they met the moisture
laden winds from the southwest, which
began to blow on the day previous to
the rain. Very fine sunsets were OBJ
served some days previous to the rain,
similar to those which followed the
eruption Of Krakotoa while the vol
canic dust remained suspended in lofty
clouds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
CHAPTER TX.

Meanwhile. at Fuljoy's Isle. in Mary
land. nothing was as yet known or
| suspected Of the events transporting at
tie old plantation house in louisiana
From the time that Mr.. Dunbar had
left the ncighbOrhOOd. for the purpose
OF inserting advertisements in the city
papers offering q mnniticont reward
for the recovery of the lady. the
friends Of .iStrea had passed their
days in the slow heart-waStin@ Of
hope Deferred" Every week they
had received lettcrS from Welby Dun
bar reporting no progress toward dis
covery Once Madame de Glacie had
cot from Mrs Grcvillc a letter OF con-
,lolence. inviting her to come to New
York This invitation had been CRATE
fully declined. Upon another occasion
Colonel Greville had received from his
strp-mother letter full Of sympathy.
This he answered in the spirit in
i which it was written. AT last Captain
| I'uljoy got a little note from E.tic
| Burns. announcing her safe arrival In
| New York. and also the immediate c.
| Dnrturp Of the whole family for New
| Orleans. The same mail brongl- a
! letter from Mr.. Dunbar to Madame de
| Giacic contirmin" the news, and as
surfing her that he would take advant-
age Of this journey to prosecute the
search for her lost daughters
Since these last two letters the
friends of Astrca had heard nothing
more from their attorney or his party.
Captain I'uliOy. with the patient en-.
GNrAnce Of righteous old age. tried to
bear MP under this protrncted anguish
of suspense: but his friends perceived
with sorrow that he failed every day.
Colonel Grrville. With the elasticity
Of youth. struggled long against the
fatal effects Of imprisonment and des-
| Fair: but at iaSf also succumbcd to
Their power. and rapidly wasted away.
| Only Madame de Glacir. with the
= hope that ''sprn"S eternal in q wO-
II ans breast at least. and the prophet
| ic vision of a mothers soul, kept up
her spirits. and fOrctOld the final sue
cess of the search. She went frequent
~ from one of the sufferers to the 9th.
er TO cheer them up.
| Meanwhile. some notifications Of
public opinion were going on. Some
weeks had passed since the tragedy
at I'uljoy's ISLE" as the events of the
bridal day there had been called, and
the community had had time to recov-
or from the first effects Of their hor-
ror surprise and Indignation. The
81 1T Of Colonel Grcvillc was no longer
IL matter of unuu"Stionablc fact with
everybody. Many seriously doubted
his crilninalily. The conduct of Cap
tain i'nlioy and the Marqusc dc Gln-
Gle had also Il good effect upon public
sentiment. They did not believe Col
onrl Grcvillc to be tie murderer, OF
that any murder had been committed
On the contrary, they held their son
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

NOW. then. venus. as you are 10 ne
my attendant. and go with me to the
| North. YOU will want an outfit. Here,
then. is fifty dollars. Your first half
Years wages. in advance" said AS
,rca. putting a purse in the woman'S
| hand
"l.or'. chile didn't aN tor no
wages to wait on YOU. Ed wait on
lou frec-hcart,l fCr nuthing. sake @
| hrin' long q You. Sides. villa,
ywine TO do wild all dis here yoo!d:"
"Euy clothes. Venus
Hi. honey Mrs. Counting Credible
| done glib me all mat great chiSl full o
| iinrry as used to long to poor l.ul'-
| more clothes dan would las me half
my life. So what l Swinc do wild Ill
dis money!"
Put it away end save it. them w.
nus. as the first fruits of your ire.
labor
Il keep it for ";,ur sake. den .hilc.
| put it in de bvtiuln q my chi>t. an
look ut it. an ,ninl o you. An now.
honey. may l - II tell ole Aunt Cy-
belle an ole e. :, SATAN"
"Certainly. >w"rru -AStrca. Smil-
inc.
Venus ran all Of the way out of tho
house across tie yard. anG into the
kitchen. E"lding ncr free papers ut
arms length. Ar;: when she 20, into
the presence of The old negroes. she
waved them dcriSively in their faces.
eNrlaiminG:
"ncre. what l tell YOU: lou has
lib see it. hasn't YOU: ucu.'S de free
papers,.
"Lor' Now l '>poSc. cause YOU
OWNS Yourself. You thinks you has got
sometin great $50. you won't t'lnll
so when YOU ht:rS YOU has got to keep
ycllrSelf for better FOR wor>er. for
richer. for poul>.'. in i,>alf an in sick
thing to have u sport yourself. an
".Ay. will YOU" chimed in old Sat
urn.
Sour grapes cried Venus. as She
went to overhaul Lulu'S chest and pre-
pare some tinefy. And that same at
ternoon Venus bloSSomed out in her
robes of otti,e-a black silk dress. a
little white muslin apron, a tiny lace
cap perched upon the back OF her
head and her front hair drawn out
ana nutleu unlll IL WIS l!laue 10 par
o, er her forehead and lie down on
each temple. like "MammySellr silly.
stones" for it was the highest amhi-
ton Of Venus to initiate and excel the
toilet,cS of MAdemoiSellc Cclestinc.
When. however. poor Venus first
paradcd her new style of dress among
her fellow servants. her appearance.
instead of eliciting the burst OF adj
mir;,tion she confidently expected.
provoked an explosion of laughter,
which she Immediately resented. As
for the French maid. she looked at
Venus in her new apparel With the
same sort of amused curiosity with
which she would have examined 4
monkey in full dress. And this Venus
took for compliment.
The family We're anNiouSly awaiting
news from the North. Mrs. Courtney
Greville had constituted herself AS
treas banker. And. to help pass
away the tediouSneSs of The time. Mrs.
Grpville took the whole party to New
Orleans to spend the week. Astrea took
advantage of their visit to procure Il
proper and becoming outfit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
weapons OverlOOkea.

"ies," said the Spanish officer, "wcll
have to 80 hack to Spain without our
Sid"armS."
What II huniliatlou!' exclaimed a
friend.
"Chcer up. II isn't as it might be.
They never th"Gsht to take our fu,ln-
tain pens AWAY 'raJu S."-Nvusniu.tuu
Star
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross $50
Bushelsper acre) Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, ETC., with Farm Seed Catalogue
for cents postage. JOHN A. SALZER
SEED CO., La Crosse, Wis. w.n.u.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
Dr.. ]. II. RINDLAub. Specialist.
Eye, Ear, Nose end 1nroat,
Fargo, n. Uuk.
The Place for Your Daughters.

St. Mary's Academy at Notre Dame,
Ind, ranks first among the educational
institutions for girls. Young women
from all parts OF America and Europe
are found in its classes. The faculty
have just issued catalog that con-
tains much valuable data. Parents de-
sirous of sending their daughters to the
best institution should send for this
catalog before deciding on sending
them elsewhere 1t is under the super
vision of the Sisters of the Holy Cross
and is located at Notre Dame, far from
the excitement OF even village life, and
right among the beautiful scenes of tho
Creators handiWOrk
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
nInlnmntlc l)Aurer.

May-I always collect double ON the
bets win. Ada should think tho
losers would object. May-Not Mt ALL
always bet kisses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Since the war began babies are up In arms
and opinions fired at random.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Piso's Cure 10: Cunsuml,:.. II has been a
GOd-Scnd 10 .nc.-Wm. Is. Mcclellan,
Chester, Florida, Sept. H. 1850
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

COSMO BuTTE2MILK TOILET SOAP
makes the skin soft, white and healthy.
Sold every " here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Very few chdrt!. have much strength
of mind they have Of Gon'c mind.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

After all, cur wars!i;rs are bat crewed af-
fairs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Take Spans head off aid result is only
pain.