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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

Among the birds the swan lives to he
the oldest. in extreme eases reaching
500 years The falcon has been known
TO live over 1872 years.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
Nonconmittal

Hix-"Does your wife play at the
piano?"
Dix-"She tells me she does"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10

Twenty varieties or gOldenrod were
shown at recent flower show in Bos
ton.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-10
Potato Pudding.

Rub through sieve six large. cold.
boiled potatoes; beat we'll four eggs.
and stir into one pint Of milk: then
stir in the potatoes with sugar and
seasoning to taste. Bake in but
tered pudding dish one-half hour. To
be eaten hot with butter.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
FIRED ON RED GROSS.

Washington, June 17.--Assistant sur
geon Kemp Of the hospital corps. OF the
14th infantry, in report covering opera
tons near Manila ON February and S,
deals with the care OF the wounded
around block house No. where the hos
pital men worked for hours under heavy
ire. Hs says that the Filipinos made
no attempt to respect the Red Gross, tax :
ing particular delight in picking OF the
wounded and litter carriers.
MORE TROUBLE IN MANILA.
Manila, June I7.Il.1o a. IN. AN earth
quake shock was felt at Iloilo at three
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. The inhab-
itants say 1t was the severest ever known.
1t is supposed that the shock was caused
by the volcano Conloan in Negroes In
eruption. An explosion was heard ap-
parently under Iloilo, followed thirty
seconds later by shaking of the earth.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
A GREAT RACE.

Gales Ferry, Conn, June l7-As sew
eral of the Harvard men. had examination
today they did very littls work until eve
ming. About $50 Storrow sent the var
sity eight over the four mile course. At a
conference this afternoon between Cap
tain HiggiDson and Coach Storrow OF
Harvard and Captain Allen and Mr.. A
L. Cowles of Yale, the time of the 'varsi-
ty race was changed from 4.30 p. m. to
8 80 p. M, on June 90. The change was
made ON account of the tidal condi tions
and because at this season of the year the
water Is smoother near nightfall. The
varsity race viii be rowed down stream
over the old Yale and Harvard straight
away four mile course. The freshmen
race win be rowed up stream at 10 am,
over the lower two miles from tho bridge
tothe navy yard, finishing a the navy yard.
AT the conclusion of the freshmen race the
varsity four race will be rowed up
stream, starting at the navy yard and fin
ishing at the start of the course
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
JEFFRIEs AND sHARKEY.
Matched TO Fight for Heavyweight,
Championship OF rene World.

New York. June 17.--Jim Jeffries and
Tom sharkey were matched today to fight
% round battle fer the heavy weight
championship Of the world. The match
will take place before the club Offering
the largest purse. the winn err to take all.
It is stated the match will take place
about October 20. Bids for the fight
must be submitted by September 1. The
articles will be signed Monday and the
men Will each post $500 forfeit to bind
the match. The Coney Island Sporting
club and the Lenox Athletic club are
both bidders. One of the two Is likely 70
secure the prize. william A. Brady on
behalf Of the former offered O'Rourke
$50, 900 for the fight II the would sign i'm.
mediately but o 'Rourke refused. He said
that the Lenox would probably draw
moro money. Queen sherry rules will
be observed. Each man will be allowed
to hit with one hand free and must pro-
teot himself in the breakaway and in
cliuches.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
TOURING THE ROAD.
Grand Trunk omcials Make n side
Trip to Mount washington.

aorham, N. H., June IA distsn-
gnisned company of Grand Trunk officials
consisting Of Alexander Hubbard, direo-
tor. and Walter Lindiey, secretary OF
London, England; John II. Reeves.
general freight agent; Frank W. Morse,
uperintendent of motive power; f. II.
MoGuigan, general superintendent and
J. az. Herbert, division superintendent
all Of Montreal. arrived here hist evening
and spending the night, have today gone
to Monnt Washington to view, from the
highest point ofsour beautiful scenery. the
surrounding country, and they surely
could not have had more beautiful day
President Wilson and General Manager
Hayes were expected TO be here with this
party. but for some reason they failed to
reach here in season to make the noun :
tain trip. If they should come, the party
may remain over Sunday, but IL not,
thoss now upon the mountain are expect
ed to return to Montreal tonight It is the
first visit Of some of them. and IL is ex-
ceedingly fortunate that the recent
storms, which were so much needed, has
left the country in such q beautiful com
dition and this air is SO clear and brac-
Ing They surely cannot but enjoy
every mommt of the trip, and we GER
tainly hope that they will leave this
Switzerland of America" with memo
ries that viii be lasting.
They were all registered at the Alpine
house, where they are the guests, and
where everything has been done for
their comfort and pleasure, 1t is a source
Of regret to US all that President Wilson
and General Manager Hayes failed to
reach here. MS they were expected to be
with the party and there is no time
when more favorable view could be
given to them of our beautiful scenery,
and no day could have been found more
clear and beautiful. Their visit ia especi-
ally for the Inspection Of the road over
which they go, making their way for the
annual examination.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19

Harrisburg, Pa, June 17-Judge Simon
ton today in the circuit court. decided
that an army canteen for the sale Of
liquor to soldiers cannot be carried on
without regular license from the
courts. This decision was made in the
case of two men who were arrested on
complaint Of the anti-saloon league Of
the state for maintaining a canteen at
amp Meade. Counsel for the defendants
~ Sued that they were acting under in
structions Of the commandant of the
camp who was acting under authority Of
4 djutantsGeneral Corbin and military
law. Judge Sirnonton said that he did
not recognize such law when in con-
fiict with the law of the state, aud the
United States had no authority to issue
license to sell liquor In the states. he
directed the jury to find a verdios OF
guilty and then suspended sentence.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
RECORD SMASHING AT wA1THAM.


Waltham. Mass, June i7-Everett
Ryan of Waltham beat Fred Beauregard
of Fail River in the 15-mile paced race at
the Wsltham bicycle park this afternoon,
breaking the America record established
at Fall River by himself one week ago
as well the worlds amateur. record for
the distance. His time was IS. 80, against
80 SO liz, made by him at Fall River.
This race really was the feature of the
day at the National Cycling association
meet, although fine exhibition VAS
given by Harry Elkes and Arthur Gardi-
ner in their 20-mile professional motor
paced match. At the beginning of the
18th mile, Fournier's ''infernal machine. -
which was pacing Gardiner, broke a
chain, and the rider was left to cut out
his own pace for nearly mile. At the
end Of that timesthe motor tandem had
been repaired and Gardiner was picked
up, but only moment later the rear tire
on the gasoline pacing machine came
of and Fuurnier was forced to retire
Elkes had gained the lead at this time,
and although triplet and quint were
sent ont TO replace the motor tandem,
Fixes held his lead, winning in 37.03 SIS.
GARDENERS time was 7.40 3-5.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
GEN. HYDE I'LL.
Had ThresIseSsrc consaissons yesfer-
day az the Auditorium Annex,
ssssseEo.

Chicaeo. june 17.-Gen. T. W. Hyde Of
Bath. Me-, lies dangerously III at the
Auditorium annex. He is suffering from
Bright's disease and he three had such
severe.convulsions today that Dr. J. d..
Hammond, who was called to attend him,
.despaired Of his life. He was unconscious
and for long time seemed at the point
OF death. Toward evening, however. he
regained consciousness and his condi-
tion changed SO much for the better that
DR.. Hammond said there was a chance for
bis recovery.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
WON THE SUBURBAN.

New York, June - The race meeting
of the Coney Island Jockey club opened
at Sheepshead Bay today. The crowd was
the biggest seen at Sheepshead Bay in
years, fully 5.0OO people being present.
The track was in excellent condition and
the weather was perfect The chief at
traction was the 10Th running of the
great Suburban handicap.
In the parade of the horses past the
grand stand on their way to the post. for
the big event, the greater share of the ap-
plause was for Banastar. the favorite and
the winner Of the Brooklyn handicap, on
whom so many people had pinned their
faith to break all records by winning the
Brooklyn and Suburban. There was con.
siderable delay at the post. Banastar be-
ing the chief offender. But In the eleventh
break they got away in perfect order.
just after the flag fell Banastar bolted
and turned the other way amid the
bowls Of the crowd, sndiit was oil over
so far as the favorite was concerned. Imp
won the race after an exciting struggle.
The great crowd In the intield surged
to the rail- to watch the finish, ard just
as Imp and Bannockburn had passed
them, down went the rails for distance
of fifty feet and scores of people fell over
on to the track. The horses. however.
were not hugging the rail and no one
was hurt, During the excitement it
seemed for the instant that Bannock-
burn was gaining on Imp but the forme
had shot his bolt In trying to catch up
with the leaders from sixth place and he
could not get further up than two
lengths behind Imp.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
NATIONAL LEAeUE STANDING.
A TYPICAL GAME.
Thousands OF College Boys Cheered
Princeton Tigers On.

New York. June 17.-Princston' q
baseball nine defeated the Yale team at
the polo grounds this afternoon II to 1
in the presence Of about COCO persona 1t
was 9 typical college asssmblage with
the usual bands Of bowling freshmen.
The Princetons outplayed the Yalsnesi-
ans in that they hit the ball at the right
time and hslded well when bases were
occupied. Hilisbrand. tina Princeton
pitcher, deserves nearly all the credit for
the victory. He worked ths Yale hastsrs
to perfection. scoring nine strike outs.
He ussd low and speedy curve and
when he mixed these up the Yale team
were kept GUESSING. In the second In
ming he was caught in tight place. All
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
KILLED A HORSE.

An accident on the tracks OF the electric
road on Munjoy hill drew a great crowd
Saturday forenoon. A car was descend
ing the hill IN charge OF Motorman
Murch. Mr.. 6. I. Richards of Pleasant
Hill in Falmouth was on bis way home
and his way lead out through Washington
street. The trouble came because Mr..
Richards In crossing the tracks got there
at ths.moment the car reached the spot.
1t did not hurt the cart but Mr.. Rich
ards's horse was so badly injured that 1t
was necessary to.sEoot the animal. Polioe
Officer 1hrRsher performed this act OF
mercy with his revolver. General Mana
Rsr Newman provided MFR. Richards
with horse to take him home. The ac-
cident was one due to an error OF judg-
ment and not TO cAreleasness.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
BANDITS IN SANTIAGO.

Santiago de Cuba, June ia strong
party of bandits raided Guamo, a small
town northwest of Manzanillo, ON Thurs.
day last. A detachment of gems d'armeris
arrived ON the scene and attacked the
outlaws but were repulsed and seven Of
the guards were killed and several wound.
ed. The bandits then withdrew in the
direction of Tunas with platoon of cav
airy in pursuit.
The Cuban general, Rabi, has tels-
graphed from Bayamo to General Sanohes
advising the Cuban soldiers to surrender
their arms and accept the SIS each offered
by the United States government. Gen
eral Rabi's influence is great and officials
familiar with the situation are jubilant
over his attitude.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
WITH MOTOR PACERs.

Boston, June II. The much heralded Is
miles motor paced race between Eddie
McDuffee and Marshal 1aylsr at the
Charles River park IL. A. WI this after
noon was fizzle, to the intense disgust
of $4,000 people. just before seven
O'Clock the men came on the track and
started under thu agreement that II any
thing happened to the motor cycles with.
in the fret mile the race would be re-
started.
The men began from opposite sides of
the track. Taylor having gasoiins-pro-
palled bicycle and McDuffie using a
steam driven machine. Just before the
first mile was up, MoDuffie left his pace
machine. apparently because 1t was too
slow. while Taylor's motor WAS working
finely and setting great pace. McDuffie
stopped and 1t was announced that his
pace-making machine was not just right.
After half an hours delay the race WAS
re-started and again the major got pace
quickly, while MoDuffie did not seem to
like the steam which was issuing from
his PAGER, and which went into his face.
MeDuffie slackened mp before the end Of
the mile but the kissing Of the crowd
made him continue. yet ON the next lap
he pulled out BY this time his pace
maker had developed much speed, al
tough not as ven as that Of Taylor's.
Taylor kept at his work until just after
the third mile, when the men on the au-
tomobile threw mp their hands. Then
Taylor started In to complete the 20 miles
unpaced. After while quint was
manned to help him out II did not con
tribute to his speed but served the pur-
pose of protecting him, as the crowd had
swarmed all over the track. Taylor
pluckily hung to his task until 10 l-2
miles had been covered, when Referee
Robinson called him of, owing to dark
ness and attendant dangers. Taylor's
time for the distance was a7.o5 lis. The
SUMMARY:
One mile amateur, open. final heat
Won by J. Z. Ingraham, Jr., Peabody;
w. III. Minie, Chicopee, second; E. j.
Rogers, Maiden, third. Time, ala s.5.
One mile amateur, handicap, final heat
Won by James Moran, Chelsea (scratch)
]. II. Ingraham, Jr., Peabody (scratch)
second; Harry Edwards, Dorchester eco
yards), third Harry Hargraves (scratch)
fourth. Time, 2.23 3-5.
One third mile professional (scratch -
Won by Major Taylor Worcester; Tom
Butter. Cambridge, second; Watson Cole
man, Cambridge, third. Time. 43 go.
Five mile professional, handioap-Won
by A. A. Mclean, Chelsea (45O); Hugh
Mclean. Chelsea (425), second; Nat But
Ter (scratch), third; Frank Butler
tscratch), fifth. Time, 11.20 40.
-Four cornerei team pursuit race be-
tween Clover, Charlesgate, Metropolitan
and Trinity clubs-Won by Metropolitan;
Charlesgate, second. Time, 9.45 is.
Australian tandem pursuit race--Won
by Nat and Tom Butler; Watson Cole
man and Frank Butler, second. Time,
900 10, abou four miles.
Ten mile tandem paced race between
William Berlo of Eagle club and Jack
Farnham Of Metropolitan Racing team
Won by Berlo, by i-6 of a mile. Time,
u. 10 lis. r
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
ON THE GRAND TRUNK.
The strike Leads to Trouble Near North
Stratford.

North Stratford, N. H.. June 17.--Con.
siderable excitement is occasioned in this
section by the strike on the Grand Trunk
railroad. Several attempts have been
made by the read to put ON new men but
thus far they have not been successful
A number OF men were placed on the
Vermont side at gravel pit but they
were driven away by the strikers and
their sympathizers, the following morn
ing. Officers arrived from Berlin to pro.
tect men on the New Hampshire side. and
several officers came from Island Pond to
guard the Vermont side. The road mana
gers claim that new men will be put on
and those who interfere win be punished
to the fun extent of the law.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
DEMoNsTRA TIoN IN FORCE.

st. Johns, N. B., June 17.--It Is under.
stood here that the coming visit of Ad-
mirnl Bedford, with the British warships
Crescent, Prosepiue and Quail, to this
port. where he will meet Commodore
Giffard's squadron, composed of the
Comus, Alert, Buzzard and Colum bins.
Is intended as IA demonstration In force
against the French squadron consisting
of the Isly, Troude and Fulton In view of
the determination of the British govern
ment to bring the fishery dispute to an
issue this season.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
Another Tizsss0ss
Removed by
Lydia e. Pink
hams vegefa-
bic Compound

me no good, and I thought / would
have to resort to morphine.
:" The doctor said that all that could
help me was to have an operation and
have the womb removed, but had
heard of Mrs. Pinkham's medicine and
decided to try it, and wrote for her
advice, and after taking her Vegetable
Compound the juniors were expelled
and l began to get stronger right
along, and am as well as ever before
Can truly say that would never had
gotten well had it not been for Lydia E.
Pinkhani's Compound" - MARY A.
SrAHL, WATsoSTowN. PA.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19

Reilly, ]. o'Brien. First base on balls,
by Miller; by Cannon. .. Hit ~ pitched
ball, by Miller; by cannon, 4. Struck
out By Cannon. Time, IN. bm. Um-
pire, Hassett.
swimming run made with none out.
BRocKToN. a TAUNTON. a.
Taunton, Mass, June 1.-THE home
team fought hard to save the game from
Brockton today, but the latter finally
won out by score OF to 8. Lincoln
pitched well for Taunton and only lack
of support in the field lost the game for
him. vousht at second played strong,
steady game. The score:
Brockton, o o o 0 q as ky
Taunton, ! Q 100 0 0-6
Hits, Brockton. s; Taunton, 12. Errors,
Brockton, B; Taunton, Q. Batteries, Ev-
erson and Quinn; Lincoln and Durrell.
MANCHESTER, 4, PAwTUCKET, 2.
Pswtuoket. RI, June II. --McCafferty
held Manchester down to SIX scattering
hits but his gifts Of first in the opening
chapter with costly errors a5lsd the
visitors to score four runs which practi-
cally clinched the game. Morrissy pitched
effectively and the locals could not hit
him safely at opportune times. Two fast
double plays by Manchester and timely
batting by Ferris were bright spots In the
festivities. The score:
Manchester, 401 OIL o o o x-6
Pawlucket, 3 0 o o o o Q Q Or
Base Manchester, 9; Pawtucket.
0. Errors-Manchsstei, 4; Pawtucket, 4.
Batteries-Morrissey and Lake; McCaffer-
ty and Curtis
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
TOD DENIES 1T.
Tbs DistinguishedsFell elbow Citizen Did
Not nat the Waiter.

London, June 17.-"Tod" Sloan. tn
American Jockey, who is alleged to have
assaulted a waiter of Ascot Heath, made
a further statement on the subject this
afternoon. He said the reason he took the
blame and did not deny the affair at the
time was to protect friend twho was
with him. He added he had letters ask
ing for compensation, and says he hesrd
a number OF men say to the waiter: go
to the hospital and there is a chance OF
getting money from him."
81 absolutely refused to give the waiter,
under the circumstances, five to save
his life. absolutely deny striking the
walter who is not seriously hurt" says
Tod.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19

A new fire alarm box has been located
at the corner of High and Prospect street
in Deering and numbered 715.
The committee on fire department. are
ton wagon which shall be purchased for
Munjoy hill. 1t is probable that bids
for such machine win be asked for
within short time. 1t will be some
months before the order can be filed af-
ter the bids are asked for.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
SAMPSON WILL COMMAND.
And the Fleet WIN Come to Portland a.
Scheduled.

Boston. June 17.-Rear Admiral
Sampson said today that he had not APP
piled for the command of the Newport
station, as he prefers the command o 4
the squadron, He said
"We have come to Newport and to Bos.
ton under orders from the Secretary OF
the Navy and for the same reason we ex.
peot to go to Portsmouth, Bar Harbor
and Portland during the summer season.
"our headquarters have been estab.
lished at Newport. The squadron will be
at Boston until the 22nd inst, when we
shall return to Newport. An Invitation
has been received to visit Sydney, G. b..
about the 18th of july
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
THE BIG LEAGUE.
Lewis's wild Pitching Leads TO Defeat
for the Champions.

Boston, June l7.--Lewis 3 wild pitch
Ing was chiefly responsible for Philadel-
phia's victory today. The batting of La
iois and Delehanty was n feature. these
two players scoring five of the SIX runs
made by the visitors. The Bostons were
very weak at the bat The score;
Philadelphia. 9 0 . o o . o 3 0-6
Boston, 90 Ia
Base hits-Philadslphia, 8; Boston, Z.
Errors-P Philadelphia. /; Boston, 2. Bat
teries-Orth and Douglass; Lewis and
Bergen.
PITTSBURG, 8; CLEVELAND. 2.
Pittsburg, Pa, June l7.-Pittsburg
won from Cleveland by hitting Hughey
at the right time. The visitors could not
find sparks, but otherwise played bet
ter game than the locals. Attendance.
200c. The score:'
Cleveland, o. 90 900 la
Base hits-Pittsburg 10; Cleveland, 8
Errors-Pittsburg, 2, Cleveland, 1. Bat
teries--Sparks and Bowerman; 2Hughey
and Schreck.
THE OoLoNELS SHUT OUT.
Louisville, KY, June 1.-THE Colonels
were never In the game today, being shut
out. Bayers, the new short stop, was
given trial and proved failure. At
tendance 1000. The score;
s. noais' GO q
Hits, Louisville. Q; st. Louis. IL. Err
rors IsoutayfIla n. 81 Iouia n Rattar
les, Phiiippi and thinner; Powell and
Criger. Ns a1
REDS PLAYED LOOSELY.
/ Chicago. June 1.-THE Reds played
very loosely In the field today and were
unable to touch Grifrith. an srror in the
ninth only saving them from q shutouk
Attendance 5000. Score:
o ohaSasSs . 90 90 /
Hits. Chicago, II; Cincinnati, s. Err
Griffith and Donahuei Damman, Phillips
and Vaughan.
SUNDAY GAMES.
At st Louis-St Louis, 8; Warrington,
g.
At oincinnati-Brookiyn, 10; Cinoin.
natl, IL.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 2; Louisville,
O.
EAt Chicago-Chicago. 8; New York. Q.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
WITH PAwTUCKET TODAY.

The Portland ball team left for Boston
last night ON the boat and will play at
Pawtuoket today. Jim Smith did not 40
company them. but remained behind 20
nurse his lame ankle. The games he
played last week did NOT do ii any good,
but with weeks lay OF he ought to be
all right. Pulsifer accompanied the
team and will play left field ana Spratt
at short. Newsnham who was here Fri
day and Saturday, has gone home, but
will return next week and win probably
be given chance to show what he can
do. MoI.eod will pitch today. ~