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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
GEN. MAG ARTHUR'S VICTORY
Details of the Recent Battle Be-
fore San Fernando.
CALAMITY OF THE TROOPS.
The Intense Heat and Uneven Nature OF
the Ground Over Which They Moved in
No Way Interfered with Their Plans
Our Loss mparatively Light.

Gen. MacArthur's entire force Of
5000 men, with the exception of 600
who were detailed to guard the town
OF San Fernando, left the latter place
the morning of Aug. 9 and moved
against the main insurgent army.
The troops engaged in this move
ment were the Ninth, Twelfth, Six
teenth. Seventeenth. Twenty-second
and Thirty-sixth regular infantry and
the Fifty-first Iowa volunteers.
AT night our troops rested victorious
ten miles north of San Fernando, the
enemy having been scattered with
great loss. The advance of the Amer
leans was steady but the marching
was extremely difficult. owing TO the
mud and water which covered the
country, and the intense heat. 1t took
five hours to cover the first five
miles.
The rebels at Bacolor did not offer
much resistance, and after short
fight the place was captured at day
break. the insurgents fleeing north
ward
The Iowans and the Seventeenth reg
ulars encountered the trenches at long
range. When third of mile away
they were ordered to charge, and they
advanced at the double-quick over
cornfields. their movements being COW
cred by the Calling guns posted on the
railway. There was a running fight
along the numerous trenches and over
the usual rough country. There was
fighting along the whole route. but the
enemy's resistance was not strong at
any one point The Filipinos gradual
~ fell back TO Cutcut, a town on the
railway. from which they were subse-
quently driven, retreating to Angeles,
some miles to the north.
No reports have been received Of the
casualties sustained by the Twelfth and
Thirty-sixth regiments, but the losses
of the other commands were nine
killed and twenty-nine wounded. in
Guiding three officers. The losses of
the enemy were little heavier than
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Saxares of the Gilbert Islands

Notwithstanding its natural poverty
the Gilbert group is the most densely
populated archipelago in the Southern
Pacific. having $4,000 souls within an
area of 200 square miles. The
people have a peculiar deXterity in the
manufacture OF weapons that have
sharks teeth fastened to them with hui
man hair. and, for protection from
these instruments when welded
by enemies. they wear heavy armour of
plated cocodnut fibre and helmets of
the prickly skin of the porcupine fish
They frizz their curly hair up with a
stick until it stands out like a crown.
and tattooing has the greatest i'm
portance among them, poor man
properly Ornamented in this manner
having more social and political influ-
ence than a rich man whose surface is
blank. One of their interesting Gus
toms enables a man to demand the
sisters of his wife in marriage. but, on
the other hand. he is required to marry
his brothers widow 4 widow always
carries about with her the skull of her
deceased husband to remind her of
vanished joys. The largest island OF
the Gilbert group is eighty miles in
circumference.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
MISCELLANEOU

Charleston W. Wa petition in in
voluntary bankruptcy was filed against
]. c. Anderson of Wheeling. Liabili-
ties, $30,S01; assets. $54. 5O4. Anderson
was at one time prominent insurance
man.
Washington.-The encouragement
has sustained the views of Mr.. Cham
berlain, commissioner of navigation,
as expressed in his decision denying
American registry to vessels which
were purchased abroad for the navy
and afterward sold to private citizens.
Cincinnati, Ohio.-Major Aleshire Of
the quartermaster's office is buying
cavalry horses for the Philippines. He
says that horses such as the govern
ment wants are very hard to get.
Lima, Peru.-The government has
received dispatches announcing the de-
feat of the revolutionists at ali points
Paris.-The Figaro records the death
in the Rue d'AnjOu of the Marquis de
Casteja, aged "a. He was the last sur
viving page of Louis XVIII.
Washin gton.-C onsul-Gencral HUllo-
way reports to the state department
frcm ST. Petersburg that it is reliably
stated that English capitalists have re-
Gently invested 100000 in petroleum
lands in Russia
Atlantic City, n. J.-Col George AL
exander died at MS home here, aged rs
years He was one of the original
l9ers. He was a member OF the con-
ventiOn that first nominated Abraham
Lincoln for president
New York-John r. Smith. formerly
in the real estate business, filed a pc
titiOn in bankruptcy. Liabilities, $780,
49i; assets. $2S.3O7
Galveston, Texas-W. B. Cleveland e
Co, wholesale grocers at Houston,
fled a voluntary bankruptcy petition
here. Liabilities, $441,97l assets.
$753, 199.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
DEATH LOSS IS APPALLING.
Awful Destruction the Result of
the Recent Great Storm.
FIVE HUNDRED BODIES FOUND.
The Town of Ponce, Porto Rico, the
Greatest Sunerer-Stench from Bodies
OF Unburied Dead May Cause "a Plague
Relief Measures Under Way.

1t is now plain that Ponce. Porto
Rico, was the greatest sufferer by the
recent hurricane. The rivers POrtu-
suese aid Canas flowed through the
city. drowning thousands of people
Five hundred bodies have already been
recovered
The town is wholly destroyed and
will have to be rebuilt. There is scarce
ly a whole building left standing. and
the great majority of the larger struc-
lures are mass of ruins 1t will be
several days before an accurate esti-
mate of the number of deaths can be
made
The storm of 1861 killed 5000 people
1t is feared the number of deaths is
greater now
The southern coast was swept clean
as far as Yauco. eighteen miles. The
towns of Tallaboa Arroyo. and Juana-
diaz were destroyed Only the large
church edificeS are left standing.
There is not a drop of water in
light is available. The ci6terns are
full Of salt water from the ocean. and
the stencil arising from the dead bodies
is dreadful. The sanitary condition is
serious and widespread sickness is sure
to follow. The soldiers and fremen
rendered heroic service in saving lives.
All the crops are totally ruined. the
wires are all down. and little news is
obtainable from the interior
Aibonito, including the barracks has
been destroyed. but no lives were lost
there. Juanadiaz has been devastated.
FOrty-six lives were lost there. Ar
royo. Guayama Salinas and San Isa-
bel are reported to have been demol-
ished.
The railroad between Ponce ard
Yauco has been destroyed ard the mill
tary road is impassab BILE. The river is
flowing over the road for two miles
Mayaguez escaped serious injury.
Bananas are the sole food at Ponce
The poems have gone TO San Juan and
its vicinity.
The war department took prompt
measures for the relief Of the hurricane
sufferers in Porto Rico. A transport
loaded with provisions has been sent.
Secretary Root has issued an appeal.
through the mayors of all large towns
in this country, to the charitably dis
posed to contribute TO the relief of the
Porto Ricans
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
HANDLING BULLION IN MEXICO
RObber Who Attacked the Train Had an
Unpleasant Surprise.

The story was told by a mining man
who had a good deal of experience in
old Mexico. says the New Orleans
Ilmes-Democrat. In the foothills of
the Sierra Madres, about sixty miles
west of Chihuahua he said. SIS the
Santa Rosa gold mine. which was
worked very profitably in the early
'SOs. The only trouble was in getting
the bullion to Chihuahua. for the coun-
try was infested with all manner of
thieves and deSperadoes and the trail
was a splendid place for a hold up On
one occasion just before a regular ship
ment of a couple of bricks worth about
S5O,OOO the superintendent got tip
that the pack train would be attacked
and took the precaution of sending
along an extra guard. consisting of six
men heavily armed with Winchesters
and revolvers. A prospector named
Dixon was at the mine and had intend
ed going in with the party. but when
he heard the rumOr of the trouble he
sensibly concluded that he would be
safer alone and set off on an old south
trail, driving a wretched burro loaded
with his camping outfit. His sagacity
was applauded when the news came
back that the pack train had been am
Duscaded in a rocky pass by a large
party of Mexican brigands One of the
escorts was wounded at the first volley.
and, seeing themselves hopelesslv out
numbered, the guards abandoned the
treasure mule and fled for their lives.
Dixon reached Chihuahua all right and
chuckled greatly when he heard the
story, for he had been chaffed a good
deal at the mine for refusing to go
with what was considered a perfectly
safe escort. / met him several months
later and complimented him on his
nerve In taking chances The chances
were considerably bigger than you sup
pose he replied with a grin That
pack mule was loaded with sawdust
The gold bricks were on my burro, I'M
der the camp truck"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
ISSUES APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE.
Secretary Root Asks for Aid for suffer-
ers in Porto Rico.

The official dispatches received from
Gov.-Gen. Davis represent the situation
in Porto Rico as appalling. There are
more than l 200 dead and 100000 peo-
pie are in the direst need. In view of
this report Secretary Root has issued
an appeal TO the governors of all the
states, that the whole people of the
country may be urged to contribute for
the relief Of the victims Of the hurri
Canp
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE.
Good Corn Crop Exercises Favorable
Effect on Business

R. G. Dun & Coz weekly review Of
trade says:
Among the favorable features Of
the week have been the reports re
garding the corn crop. government es-
Inmates pointing to a yield of probably
2.200 600 600 bushels. a heavy increase
over last year and almost within touch
OF the record total oi 1896.
The output of iron furnaces in
blast Aug. was 269.O32 tons weekly
6GS per cent more than in 1892 and
2.07 per cent more than last year
Wool is a little less active after its
great rise. and inside quotations are
sometimes accepted.
Failures for the week have been 1886
in the United States. against 196 last
year. and % in Canada. against IS last
year"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
EOur Omaha Eiremen Killed.

While fighting a blaze in the jobbing
district of Omaha, Aug. 9, hook and
ladder company No l was almost
two may not recover. They were en-
circled by live wire and electrOcuted
In the presence of thousands OF hor-
ror-stricken sightseers. The dead
are: Lieut.. James Adams. Charles A.
Hopper, Otto Gieseke, and George Ben
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Six Hundred "a Minute.

What do you think of stamping 600
letters a minute? They are trying a
new machine in the Chicago postofiice,
and that is its record so far The eX-
act time is stamped on each letter, to-
gether with the canceling stamp. and if
there is any delay in dispatching the
letter the blame can be easily located.
The machine only requires one opera
tor.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Cavalry CAPTURES "A Town.

A squadron of cavalry numbering $50
men. commanded by Capt. Parker, had
an engagement with strong body of
rilipinos near San MateO The enemy
were defeated and fled into the town,
which was captured later by our troops.
The cavalry lost two killed and four
teen wounded, while the enemy lost
twenty-five killed
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Arrest of Prominent French me m.

NJ. Paul DerOulede, founder of the
League Of Patriots. was arrested at
Paris. Aug IS. A number OF members
Of the Anti-Semite and Patriotic
leagues were also arrested. They are
charged with conspiring to overthrow
the government
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
johnson Would BE Com mander

". c. Johnson of Cincinnati. Ohio.
acting cOmmanderin-chief OF the
Grand Army of the Republic. is a can
didate for election as commander-in-
chief at the coming national encamp-
ment in PHILADELPHIA
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
To Extend American Trade.

1T is proposed after the Paris expOsi-
ton next year to open an American
exhibition either in Moscow or st. Pc
tersburg TO consist chiefly of American
tending American trade.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Calls America An Enemy,

FL TEMPO. a Mexican newspaper, in
Inmates that the United States is the
common enemy of all nations on this
continent, and advises the Latin-Amer-
Tense
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

The Iowa grand lodge of the Knights
OF Pythias elected W. G.. Thomas, Ma
quoketa. grand vice chancellor. Mrs.
Hattie Labenfelz, Mount Pleasant, was
chosen chief of the RathbOne sisters.
Waterloo is to be the next meeting
place
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Are Watching Gen. Weyler,

Gen Polavieja, Spanish minister of
war. is watching Gen. Weyler and is
prepared to pounce on him if he shows
dictatorial inclinatiOns
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Tndependeut Order of FOresters

The second annual convention of the
Independent Order of Foresters. Illinois
jurisdiction elected Charles j. Jones'
assistant county attorney of Cook
county. high chief ranger. Chicago will
be the next place of meeting.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
M. LABORt ASSASSINATED.
Counsel for Capt. Dreyfus Fatally Shot
at Rennes. France.

Two men ambushed Maitre Labori
counsel for Dreyfus at Rennes, France,
and one shot was fired, hitting Labor
in the back. VI. Labori fell in the
roadway. He is still alive, but cannot
recover.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Alliance Against United States.

In spite of denials. it is said that
President Roca of the Argentine Re-
public. who is the guest of Brazil, is
DESTROYS OF negotiating an alliance be-
tween Argentina. Brazil and Chile
against the United States.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Aflin Gold District Rich.

The steamer Alpan has reached Vie
toria. B. c.. from Alaska. with 1875 pas
sengers and about 100000 in gold The
Atlin district is turning out phenome-
nallV well
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Severe storm i'm PhIiadeIphia

An electrical storm OF exceptional
severity did great damage at Philadel-
phia Aug. 10. \ conservative estimate
OF the loss is Sl000,0O0
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Could Raise More Regiments

President Mckinley and Secretary
Root believe that ten more regiments
could be raised, if needed for service
in the Philippines, and they will not
hesitate to call for them if deemed ad-
visa BILE
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

Millionaire Alec Mcdonald, king OF
the Klondike, has assigned. He places
his liabilities at 5000 900, while as
sets are problematical, but he is be-
lieved by many to be worth $20,000,0OO.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Stone Is for BRYAN.

The statement is made by Vice
Chairman of the National Democratic
Committee William J. Stone that he is
for Bryan for president.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

In the event OF war with the Trans
vaal. in addition to 10000 troops from
India. 10000 will be sent from Great
Britain, making the total British force
- OOO
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Reyeridpe Not Yet Well.

United States Senator Beverage of
Indiana has not fully recovered his
health after his Asiatic visit, and his
stay at Banff, n. w. r., will be indefi-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Menace to Great Britain.

The amended FraneO-Russian treaty
is said to deal with the closer relations
of the two countries and TO practically
form a defensive alliance against Great
Britain
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Russia Agrees to Arbitrate.

The Russian government has agreed
American citizens growing out of the
seizure of their vessels off the Siberian
coast
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

Bishop Tierney Reelected President.
Bishop Tierney Of Hartford Conn.
was reelected president of the Catho-
lie Total Abstinence Union of America
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Dixon and Santry Draw.

George Dixon the cOlOrcd feather
weight champion, and Eddie Santry OF
Chicago fought twenty rounds to a
draw in New York.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

Arrangements are being made for the
removal of the Springvale cotton mills
of Springvale, Maine, to Fort Valley,
Ga High taxes and too much compe-
tition are the chief reasons given for
the change of location.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Policemen Fight Fatal Duel

At Dallas, Texas. Police Officers AL
bert p. Rawlins and Charles A. Dan
iels fought with revolvers. Both were
killed
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Bishop Appeals to Negroes.

Bishop H. III. Turner of the African
Methodist. Episcopal church has asked
his flock to hold memorial services in
honor of ex-Gov. Atkinson of Georgia.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Immense Reduction of Wages.

An immense reduction of wages has
gone into effect in the structural de-
partment Of the Cambria Steel COM
pany at JOhnstown, Pa. The reduction
ranges between 20 and so per cent.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Last Troon Leaves Havana,

The last troop stationed in Havana
left for Quemados. leaving only those
garrisoning MORO castle, Cabanas
fortress and the outlying forts.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Iooks for American Aid.

Gen. Jiminez. the aspirant to the
presidency of the republic of Santo Do
mingo. has sent an agent to New York
to carry out certain plans.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Good Rainfall in India.

Rain has fallen in Allahabad. Ma
dras. the Deccan and Bengal and show
ers in Bombay, India. The possibility
OF a famine is therefore relieved
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Glass Workers Obtain Advance.

1t can be stated that the flint glass
workers have obtained a general adj
vance OF > per cent over last years
scale of wages. Another conference
will be held to settle the chimney
scale
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

The Lutheran general council will
hold the twenty-Seventh annual con-
vention Sept. %. at Chicago. The coun-
Gil embraces the United States and
Canada and includes English. Swedish
and German Lutheran congregations.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Have Raised the Quarantine.

The quarantine against Hampton.
The quarantine against PhOebus and
the national soldiers home is rigidly
maintained
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Fever Epidemic Is Over.

Inside of two weeks it is believed
the soldiers home at Hampton, Va,
will be entirely free of yellow fever.
There has been no change in the stu
alton.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
For the Antitrust COnyentjOn.

Mayor Ziegenhein anno>nceS that
ample arrangements will be made for
The antitrust meeting of governors
and attorney generals, to be held at
CT nuic Sent 90
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

Mail advices from Santo Domingo
state that prominent leaders are con-
sidering an American annexation or an
American prOtectOrate.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
To Drill New Regiments.

The new regiments for the Philip
pines will go TO San Francisco very
soon. There they will be drilled while
waiting for the transports to be made
ready
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Political Relations Are fmDrOyinr

The Berlin National Zeitung declares
that a marked Improvement in COM
mercial and political relations between
Germany and the Uunited States is
approaching
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Portuguese Aid the British.

The Portuguese have detained the
steamer Reichstag. from Hamburg,
June %. at Delagoa bay She has on
board war material consigned to the
Transvaal government.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Exports of Manufactured Goods.

During the last two years the United
goods than were received from foreign
countries. This established prece-
dent
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Olympia at Iechorn, Italy.

The United States cruiser Olympia.
Admiral Dewey's flagship. arrived al
Leghorn. Italy. She was given an en-
thuSiaStic receptiOn
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Notified to Hold TRANSPORTS,

All the shipping companies under
charter to the British admiralty for
transport purposes have been notified
to hold their transports in reserve for
the immediate dispatch of troops.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
To DcthrOne the sultan.

News has been received from Con-
stantinople of the discovery of mill
tary conspiracy to dethrone the sui
tan. The plotters have been executed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
s3Oo.OOO Fire at Washington.

The pOwer-hOuse of the Washington
Traction and Electric company, at
Washington. was partially destroyed
by fire. The loss will be about $500,
000
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Five Regiments Are Completed.

Five volunteer regiments are now
completed-the Twenty-sixth, Twenty
seventh. Twenty-eighth, Thirtieth and
Thirty-firSt
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Money for Foreign Missions.

At Old Orchard, Maine, the collec-
ton of the Christian alliance conven-
ton for foreign missions reached $54,-
S21
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Fire at Dallas. Texas.

At Dallas. Texas. the Guild building.
on Elm street, extending through to
Pacific avenue. was completely de-
stroyed by fire. The loss Will exceed
$3.50. 900.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18
Michigan Wheat Crop Poor.

Michigans crop of wheat this year is
not likely to exceed $4,000. 000. Thrash
ing thus far done shows an average
yield of only eight bushels an acre,
while the quality is inferior
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-18

In response to a cabiegram asking
if he would visit England. Admiral
Dewey said: Il regret that | cannot
visit England ! must arrive at New