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

PlttSburg, PA report was circu-
lated in this city on what is consid
cred reliable authority that a combi-
nation of the Arbuckle coffee and the
Havemeyer sugar interests have been
about completed.
Ann Arbor, Mich.-The third annual
debate between the Universities of
Michigan and Chicago was Won by
Michigan.
Philadelphia, Pa.-Charlie McKeever
of this city met Jack DAILY of Whining
ton in a six-round bout at the Arena.
No decision was given, but the opinion
was that McKeever outpointed his
opponent.
Buffalo, ~ Y.-Samuel E. Nichols,
managing editor of the Times. and un-
til recently pension agent in this city.
is dead. aged So.
Managua, Nicaragua-On board the
United States cruiser Alert prelim-
mary treaty of peace was signed be-
tween Nicaragua and Costa RIGA.
Fort Worth, Tex.-Heckley county
has suffered from a prairie fire, which
burned over 10000 acres. All the cat
tie had been removed from the track
recently; otherwise many head would
have been destroyed
Buffalo, n. Y.-The railroad elevat-
Ors have reorganized and will try to
maintain a rate of Is cent for elevating
grain from vessels. Their managers
say that such rate can be maintained.
st. Paul-Dan Mcleod won in the
wrestling match with Prof. Dwyer of
St. Paul. Dwyer won the first fall,
Cornish, and Mcleod the next two,
catch-as- catch-can and Graeco Roman.
Washington-The treasury depart
ment ordered the release of the Span
lsh steamer Saturnina, which has been
detained at Biloxi, Miss, as a prize of
war.
st. Johns, N. F.-The British cruis-
ers Cordelia and Pelican were ordered
to Newfoundland waters to cope with
any emergency that might arise if the
Spanish warships visit this coast for
coal.
Springfield, O.-Congressman Weav-
er was renominated by the republican
convention in session here President
McKinley's policy was Endorsed.
Creston. Neb.-Ex-Sheriff Mark
Blanchard, aged 76, is dead He was a
pioneer citizen.
Louisville. Ky.-Ex-Governor Buck
ner. who was a general in the confed-
crate army, has offered his services to
the government.
Paris, Ky.-Isaac Alesanderk. grand
nephew of Jefferson Davis, has been
chosen to carry the stars and stripes
for Company ID of this city in the war
with Spain.
New Ycrk-The condition of Mrs.
William c. Whitney is said to be crit
ical
Cleveland, O.-The Walker Manu-
featuring company has received a rush
order from the government for six
more disappearing gun carriages for
coast defense guns. The order involves
about 100000.
San Francisco Cal-Claus Spreck-
els. the multimilliOnaire sugar king, is
reported to be critically ILL., He is suf-
fering from diabetes and is in a coma
tOse condition.
Sioux City, lathe Northeast Ne
braska Editors association, in session
at Emerson. elected f. Cunningham.
Wayne republican. president.
New York-London underwriters at
Lloyds are dabbing very boldly in
bombardment assurances here and are
accepting heavy lines on water borne
war risks
Galena. Ill.-MIrs. Nellie Grant-Sar-
toris participated in the sixth annual
celebration of the birthday of her faith
er. General Z. S Grant. in this city
South Bend. 1nd.-The college repub-
licans find they are no exception and
nave decided To postpone indefinitely
the convention of the American Re-
publican College league, which had
been called for May 10 and 20 to be
held at indianapolis.
Austin x-Information received
here from the Mexican border is that a
number of marauding expeditions are
being fitted out in Mexico for the pur-
pose of f0raging in Texas. Men of
means are said to be backing the I'M
dertaking
WashnSton-Miss Helen Gould has
telegraphed to President Mckinley Of
ferlng TO donate $500 900 to be used for
national purposes.
Frankfort, Ky.-Gov. Bradley said
that he would join the army in the
event that Spain landed troops on
American soil.