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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06

of soldiers that he proposes to land in
Cuba from 5000 TO 10000. The plans are
to be put into execution within a week
be guarded against so the president is
trying to assemble from the volunteer
and regular army forces 10000 yellow
fever ''immunes," who are accustomed
to the southern climate and who are not
likely to succumb TO the diseases peculiar
TO tropical and semi-tropical countries.
The bombardment of the forts OF Ma
tanzas by the New York. Puritan and
Cincinnati on Wednesday was the first
serious action of the navy since the be-
ginning of the war. Advices from Hong
kong indicated that a naval engagement
would take place off Manila on Saturday.
The monitor Terror captured the Spanish
steamer Guido with a valuable cargo.
First blood shed on a Spanish ship.
France declares her neutrality and Ger
many. Portugal and Austria will soon
Morris county. n. j.. and the country
within a radius of twenty miles was
startled this afternoon by series of ter
rifle explosions. the first Of which &C.
Cured at 2:10 o'clock. The explosions
occurred in the Atlantic Powder Com
pany's works. and the plant is now
mass of ruins Six workmen We're killed
and four others were seriously injured.
some probably fatally. The explosion is
believed to have been the work of Span
ish spies. suspicious characters have
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06

fleet: Reina Mercedes. cruiser; Reina
christina, cruiser: Isla de Cuba cruiser
Isla de Luzon. cruiser; Castillo. cruiser
Don Antonio de Ulloa. cruiser: Don Juan
de Austria, cruiser; Nelasco, cruiser: Ell
cana. gunboat; General Leo. gunboat
Marquis del Duero. gunboat; Quiros. gun
BOAT; NillaloboS. torpedo gunboat: Gem
eral Alava. transport: Cebu. transport;
Manila, transport; Isla de Mindanao. con-
Verted cruiser Results: Spanish cruis-
er Reina Maria Christina admirars flag
ship, burned; Spanish cruiser Castillo
said to be completely burned; Spanish
cruiser Don Juan de Austria, blown up;
several Spanish ships sunk Cadarzo
captain of the Spanish flagship. and crew
OF SO, who persisted with the vessel.
Commanders of the Spanish cruisers Cas-
tilla and Don Juan de Austria with their
crews of about 800 men all told. Ameri-
can losses are unknown: Summary:
United States vessels lost Madrid adrnis
siOn). o; United States vess us damaged
(from best infOrmation). 0: Spanish cruis-
ers totally lost Madrid admission), g.:
Spanish SunbOats damaged Madrid ad-
mission, ,; Spanish captains lost (com-
mandinS lost cruisers. 3.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06

Cured at Matanzas when the warships
New York Cincinnati and Puritan shelled
the forts thirty minutes. The engagement
began at 12:45 and closed at lis D. m
There were no casualties the Ameri-
can side. Great damage is known to
have been done at Matanzas. and ii is be-
lieved there was loss CT life.
At a conference held between General
Miles and the insurgent General Nunez
final plans for the landing of American
troops in Cuba were perfected. Orders
for the recruiting of the regular army to
its maximum strength of 81, 900 men were
issued
Four shots were fred at the New York
from MORO Castle early in the morning.
The flagship was about six or eight miles
from the city. None Of the shots came
near her. She did not reply. but steamed
out of range. In a cruise along the shore
west OF Havana the Detroit saw Span
iards digging a new fort in Santa Clara.
1t appeared large enough for four or more
guns. Hundreds OF men swarmed over
it like ants on hole. The Detroit was in
range and big gun fired at her.
While cruising off Matanzas the Terror
and the Hornet collided. Both ships had
their lights out. In the darkness the Ter
ror struck the smaller vesse, amidships.
The commander of the monitor thought
he had rammed the Hornet and kept right
ahead for fear that if he reversed his
engines he might pull out the ram and
cause the Hornet to sink. He command
ed the crew of the Hornet to jump aboard
the monitor. All but the engineers crew
obeyed The latter being below. saw that
no harm was done and stuck to the ship.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06
Famine in Puerto Rico.

Famine and smallpox are killing men.
women and children in Puerto Rico. This
conditions in the interior are horrible.
Children are perishing of starvation and
the villages are petitioning the govern
ment for succOr. Smallpox is epidemic.
Draft animals are dying and the desper-
ate. starving peasants are killing beeves
i'm the highways, cutting them up and dis
tributing the portions among the hunger
ing. The mayors of municipalities insist
upon an extensive cultivation in anticiDa-
ton of a siege. The prohibition of the
expectation of cattle is agitatng the peo-
pie. Their Indignation has been excited
by the rapacity of the merchants who
have decreased the pound weight by one
third and increased prices 30 per cent.
Railroad rates upon provisional freight
into the interior have aggravated the sit
uation. The financial situation is critical.
Banks are Suspendng. Bankers refuse
TO sell drafts. Paper is discounted 90 per
cent. The colonial bank refuses Spanish
paper The opening or the insular parlia
ment has beer postponed indefinitely by
order of Captain General Macias. The
old ministry has been overthrow and a
new ministry sworn. New tariff studies
have been initiated Twenty-Five thou
sand troops are expected from Spain.
Bakers are hurrying orders for 100 900
pounds Of biscuits for them. The mi!itis
is organizing in all the towns.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06
Prisoners Well Cared For.

The French ambassador and Austrian
minister are looking after the interests
of the Spaniards taken on the various
Spanish ships captured by American war
vessels and now held at Key West al
prisoners of war. There has been no oc-
casion, however. for the exercise of this
protection thus far as the Spanish pris-
onerS are being treated with all due con-
sderatiOn and courtesy consistent with
the circumst ances of their position. They
are held at the military barracks at Key
West, and ii is understood their care is
under the direction of the United States
District Attorney for that district. At
the outset the prisoners found difficulty
in communicating with their friends and
relatives, but this has been overcome. and
an arrangement has been effected by
which they will be able to communicate
by mail or telegraph with their friends.
The foreign representatives feel confideat
that these prisoners will receive every
possible attention.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06
Portugal Friendly to Spain.

While it is true that the Portuguese.
prime minister has publicly and private
ly declared that Portugal will be abso-
lutely neutral in the present war it Is
equally true that the king and govern
ment of Portugal are doing their utmost
to favor Spain. The proclamation of neu-
trality has been deliberately withheld
while Portuguese officials have been as
sisting the Spanish feet at Cape Verde to
prepare for war against the Unite
States. Investigations by telegraph in
dictate clearly that Portugal has been, up
to present moment, active aggressive
ally OF Spain. The government will not
allow correspondents to telegraph to
America the movements of Spanish war.
ships in Portuguese waters The official
organ of the government announces that
this applies to the correspondents Of all
nations. but the fact is that kilograms ad-
dressed TO Spain are allowed to go prac-
tically without censorship. 1t. is obvious
that Portugal intends 10 connive at the
secret coaling of Spanish warships in her
waters. especially at points where there
is no American consul TO protest.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06
FARMS and CITY PROPERTY
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

No 80 acres In Center township, 5
miles south OF Plymouth. 20 acres i'm
proved, 5 room house. barn 26I40, wagon
shed and corn cribs, a good orchard OF
all kinds OF fruits; price $3.50.
No 80 acres in West township, 6
miles west OF Plymouth. 20 acres i'm
proved, balance In timber, House 10
nearly new. with 7rooms, outside cellar,
lair barn, two good orchards, all kinds
Of fruit Will trade for good residence
property In Plymouth.
No 862 acres in West township, ~
miles from Plymouth. 81 acres in Guilt.
sstion, balance In timber, o good house
and barn, Q fne orchard, black walnut
and; price $4,000. -
No 4-120 acres s miles west Of Argos
DO acres improved, good house with Z
rooms, barn 22x6O, other ont buildings
and good orchard; will trade for smaller
farm and give long time on difference,
No 6-ll6 acres ~ miles from Dos-
aldson. 70 acres improved, balance in
meadow and timber, fair house and
good barn, with other out buildings; will
sell for S2l.50 per acre or trade for sity
property.
No6-100 acres 7 miles west OF Ply.
mouth. IS acres in cultivation, balance
in timber, mile from Donaldson; will
sell cheap or trade for business property
No 80 acres ~ miles west of Ply
mouth. 20 acres In cultivation, balance
in timber, good house and barn, good or
chard and wind mill; will trade for 40
acres or town property; price $40 per
acre.
NoS-100 acres miles from Plymouth
With fine improvements, fruits OF oil
kinds. heavy timber land; will sell cheap
il sold soon. Anyone wanting . farm
cheap can get 1t b. calling ct onos.
No9-A $1,000 stock OF general msr.
chsndise In Q village near Plymouth, do
ing q good business; will trade for an
improved farm.
No. 10-A fine farm of 135 acres i
mile from Donelson, Ind. ~ miles from
Plymouth, with fine large house, two big
barns and all other outbuildings needed
on farm. with big orchard Of all kinds
Of fruits, wind mill, stone milk house, etc.
together with horses, cattle, hogs, poultry
implements and grain. Will sell cheap
1880 cash. balance on time to suit pur.
chaser or will trade for Chicago improved
property.
No. u-5O acres on Michigan road be
tween Plymouth and Argos. Well i'm
proved. Will sell cheap or trade for
town property.
No. 1870 acres In est township near
Donelson, with good improvements. Will
sell on terms to suit buyer. Cheap.
No. 1870 acres in Polk township near
school house. with good improvements.
Good and. Will trade for 120 acres and
pay cash difference. Must be within
or 4miles Of Plymouth.
No. 14-2171s acres near Sligo In west
township. A good two-story house good
barn and other outbuildings. Will trsds
tor smaller farm or town property.
No. Isl have Q new house on West
CAIRO street, new barn, q corner lot; will
sell cheap and on monthly psyments.
No. 16-I.. use and two lots on Walnut
street near curt house and school. For
sale at q bargain il taken soon.
No. "A fine house near the new school
building on south side Of river. Will
trade for 40, 60 or 80 scre farm and a.
sumo incumbrsnce from $1,000 to 81 500
Now IL your chance.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06
Developments of the sixth D,v.

On Monday. April Is, a United States
~arship severed the cables connecting
Cuba with the rest of the world. The war
ships Columbia and Minneapolis left
Hampton Roads to defend North Atlantic
cities. News was received from Matan-
Zas to the effect that while torpedo boat
Foote was making sounJingS there she
was fired upon from The Old Spanish fort
without effect. Governors of the states
and territories ordered out the militia in
response to Instructions sent by Secretary
of War Alger. The national Guardsmen
Will be modified with all possible dispatch
ana mustered into The service OF the Unit
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06

OUTER BATTERY. MORO CASTLE.
ed States. Orders were received every
where with great enthusiasm Assistant
Secretary OF the Navy Roosevelt resigns
and is appointed lieutenant colonel of a
regiment Of mounted riflemen by Presi-
dent Mckinley. Formal declaration of
war becomes a law of the nation. No yes
sells allowed to enter Hampton Roads or
New York harbor between sunset and
sunrise. The torpedo boat Porter. under
the Command OF Lieutenant Fremont, made
a landin.S on the north coast of Cuba with
small force I'm search OF information. lie
obtained the information and reported to
Rear Admiral Sampson on board the flag
ship New York today. Spain addresses
the powers. claiming that the United
States Is at fault. England gives notice
TO our ambassador that our torpedo boat
IN English waters must sail within forty
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06
Thursday. April 90.

Thursday. April 90.
neutrality declaration will be issued on
the 29th Governor Tanner and the Ill
inois brigadiers and colonies drafted a
protest to congress and the war depart
ment against the order cutting down the
volunteer companies and troops. Cover
nor Tanner received a hint that he would
not be allowed to command the Illinois
forces and Inspector General Van Cleave
resigned because of this. General VIII
liam Clendenin of Moline succeeding him
Order reducing volunteers obeyed at once
Portugal announced definitely that
at Camp Tanner Final plans for the in
vasion of Cuba were agreed upon at a
conference to-day between President Nc
kinley Secretary Alger General Miles
and General William r. Shafter who is
to lead the invasion. Yielding to the ar
guments of his military advisers the
president decided to increase the number
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06

been seen around the building for several
days. In a fire at Worthing. s. D., the
amory was burned TO the ground and
the ammunition, uniforms and guns of
Company ID. National Guard, were to-
tally destroyed.
The work of rebuilding the destroyed
gunpowder plant is already under way at
Santa Cruz, Cal. Machinery has been or
dered. and as speedily as possible the
plant will be IN operation.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06
Wednesday. April 27.

The Asatic squadron sailed from Chi
nese waters for Manila to engage the
Spanish fleet. The monitor Terror cap
tured the Spanish steamer Ambrose Boil
lver with valuable cargo. including 60. =
600 pesetas in silver for Blanco's army
The first bomb-rdment of the war oc-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06
HISTORY OF THE VAR.
Important Events Reviewed and Condensed Into
Reliable Form for Our Readers.
WAR BILL PASSED BY CONGRESS

by signed by
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That and the declared
o be and he hereby
and the
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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06

The war developments of the past six
days have come thick and fast. Neither
the United States nor Spain has lost any
lime in getting their respective naval and
tand forces TO the front
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06

II you want to buy farm, trade
for farm, sell a farm, or buy Or
sell town property, l can suit you,
having property of all kinds in any
part of town, or anywhere in or
1t of the state. We will try to
suit you if given a chance.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06

der command of Admiral Sampson will
be divided, the second division to be in
command of Commodore John G. Wat
son.-The first expedition to openly leave
for Cuba since Gomez began fighting left
New York
Sunday, May L.
Commodore Dewey, in command Of the
Asiatic fleet. almost totally destroyed the
Spanish feet near Manila Two of the
spanish warShipS were burned. several
were sunk. and ii is not believed any
caped.-The cruisers Don Juan de Aus
tria. Reina Maria Christina. and Castillo
are known TO have been among the yes
sells destroyed.-The Scorpion. Lieutenant
Commander Mark in command joined
the flying squadron at Hampton Roads
The newly purchased cruiser Topeka ar
rived safely in New York harbor.-Japan
issued a proclamation OF neutrality.-It
was reported at Tampa that the start for
Cuba would be made by United States
troops on TueSday.-SiNty thousand Hi
nOis people visited Camp Tanner at
Springfield TO see the militia in bivouac.
Ships that fought off Manila: United
States fleet, Olympia Flagship. firSt-class
cruiser. Capt. g. y. Gridley: Baltimore.
protected cruiser. Capt. y. NJ. Dyer; Bos-
ton, protected cruiser Capt. Frank Wiles.
Raleigh pro- ected cruiser Capt. J. b.
Asa Walker; Petrol. gunboat, Command
er r.. p. Wood McCulloch, dispatch boat:
Nanshan. collier: Zafiro. collier. Spanish
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06

Thou. too, satl on, o Ship OF State.
Sail on, Union, strong and great,
Humanity with all its fears,
With all the hopes Of future years,
Is hanging GREATNESS on thJ fate.
We know what Master laid thy keel,
What Workmen wrought thy ribs Of steel.
Who made each mast, aad sail, and rope,
What snvils rang, What hammers beat,
In what forge and what a heat
Were shaped the anchors Of thy hope
Fear not each sudden sound and shock,
IT'S Of the wave and noe the rock;
lis but the tapping Of the saal.
And not a rent mad by the galei
In spite OF rock and tempest's roar.
In spite OF false lights on the shore.
Sail on, nor Gear 70 breast the seal
Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee.
Our heorts. our hopes. our prayers. our tears,
Our faith triumphant Ger our fears.
Arc all with thee, - are all with theci,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06
Friday, April 30.

The steamship Paris. about switch there
has been so much apprehension, was
sighted off Fire Island early in the morn
ing. A Spanish squadron of four cruis-
erS and three torpedo boat destroyers
sailed west from Cape Verde Islands pre-
sumably for America. \ second squadron
sailed north but was compelled TO put
back for repairs. The American fleet was
reported to have arrived at the Philip
pines. where a battle is momentarily ex-
pected. The gunboat Newport captured
the sloop EngraciO, one of the auxiliaries
OF the Spanish navy. All but two batter
les of the artillery encamped at Chicka-
manga left for Tampa.
The First Brigade of United States
troops at Tampa received orders for i'm
mediate departure. The house yesterday
passed the war revenue bill.
Saturday, April so.
The battleship Oregon. en- route from
San Francisco to join the blockading
squadron. reached Rio Janeiro at 6 o'clock
in the evening.-The flagship New York
silenced the batteries at Cabanas thirty
five miles west of Havana. on Friday
evening.-Three cruisers, one of them fly
ing torpedo signals, left New York bound
southeast on a secret mission.-Admiral
Dewey's fleet arrived off the Philippines.
The Spanish war ships could not be
found.-The last of Spain's Cape Verde
fotilla left st. Vincent.-Admiral Dewey
is reported to have captured four Span
ish merchant vessels in the neighborhood
Of the Philippine Islands yesterday-It
was announced that the fleet I'M
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-06

eight hours Gen. Brooke placed in conf
mand of land forces at Chickamauga.
Army being formed to invade Cuba. Sec
rotary Sherman retires from the cabinet
Judge Day appointed secretary of state
John Il. Moore. New York. assistant As
Sistaht secretary Roosevelt retires TO take
Command of cavalry regiment w r
Bryan offers to enlist. Fitzhugh Lee de-
clineS to meet Spaniard on field of honor.
Spain officially declares war
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-23
|lI|3l!lI|
SHORTEST
LINE TO
DENVER

Two solid vestibule trains daily.
Leaving Lincoln at Clio p m and 1 30
a. m. Arriving in Denver at 7:30 a. m.
and 30 p. NJ. and always on time.
y. & NJ. depot cor. eth and p SITS.
City Ticket Office cor. 10th and o
streets.
G. w. BONNELL, @. p. & ia.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-23

do you think said the man who is
slightly superstitious, shat a comet
presages danger?'
"Well," replied Mr. Meekton, with the
deliberaton Of a man who is accustomed
to think many times before he speaks.
1T does if l stay ont late enough to see
it,"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-23
The Outdoor Woman.

The subject OF bicycle touring has
been widely discussed. and in regard
to which great deal Of advice has been
given. Lists Of the necessary articles to
be taken as baggage upon the wheel have
been made out, and multitude OF direc-
tons have been laid down governing the
proper equipment in general. Nothing
that thu tourist could possibly need was
omitted, but-and here lies the mistake
"a vast number OF things that she could
dispense with have been included in the
outfit. From this cause largely has come
the dissatisfaction which has been ex-
pressed regarding bicycle tours. Too
many OF them b We been undertaken by
persons 80 overburdened with alleged
"conveniences' that their trip has re-
sembled that Of freight-laden caravan.
The secret OF pleasurable tour lies. in a
great measure, in the lightest possible
equipment. The tourist on wheel C n
not expect all the travelling luxuries to
be found in drawing room car, and the
more strictly che limits her list, the
more comfort she will have.
A plan which has been followed with
much success by a man and his wife
who live 10 the suburbs might we'll be
adopted by tourists in general. They
carry with them as baggage little else
besides few toilet articles. These are
packed into a etrong bag Of brown linen,
made with pockets for the brushes,
combs, soap. etc. This bag is put into
the fiat luggage-carrler, Of moderate
size, which fits into the diamond frame
of q mans wheel. The repair outfits for
the two wheels also find plenty Of room
in this luggage carrier. so that they need
not be strapped elsewhere, and drink
ing cup is another necessary article. No
attempt is made to carry any extra
clothes; but arrangements are made to
have these sent on by express to the
hotels or houses at which the tourists
are to stop on their journey. This plan
requires that the route shall be carefully
planned before the stat is made, and
that the cyclists shall adhere faithfully
to their program. Arrived at each nights
stopping place, they find a bag Of fresh
clothes awaiting them, and having taken
these out, they repack the valise with
the things they have been wearing and
have it expressed home again. II they
are to make a stop Of unusual length
anywhere, they express trunk instead
of bag. to be at the place at the expect.
ed time.-Harper's Bazaar.