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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
GRIM E.

Gilead. Texas-Abe Brown, negro
who assaulted and killed a Bohemian
woman, was shot to death, and an un-
known negro was lynched near lola for
numbering d white boy, Lemuel Sharp.
indianapolis, Ind.-Frank Page shot
and killed his daughters sutton,
young man named Rex Faulkner. Page
was reprimanding the daughter for be-
ing out so late, when Faulkner inter
fered.
Welch. w. Va.-James Freshman,
Joe Davis. Collier Prior. Bessie Hodges
Isaac Blakenship and Harry Mckinney
have been arrested, charged with the
murder of William Patterson, negro.
New Boston. Texas-A meeting of
the Hayes and tricks families. between
whom a feud existed. took place, and
one man was shot dead on the spot and
two others fatally and three seriously
wounded.
Barcelona, Spain-Four bombs were
exploded by unknown persons in diff
ferent parts of the city. Intense ex-
element was created, but no serious
damage was done.
Washington Secretary Hay has de-
cided that Mrs Rich. who escaped into
Texas, shall be surrendered to the
Mexican authorities to be tried for the
murder of her husband in the City of
Mexico
Muncie, Edward Salmon is ac-
cused Of trying to poison his sweet
heart by giving her paris green in a
drink of water.
Philadelphia. Pa.-Eight men, for
merly employed in the freight depart
ment of the Philadelphia & Reading
Railway company, are under arrest
here, charged with having stolen thou
sands OF dollars worth OF goods from
the company's ears.
Lancaster, Pa.-Edwin J. BrOgan of
Fulton township, a carpenter, AZ years
old. with a wife and three children,
came to this city and surrendered him
self, the charge against him being
murder. He killed r. Marion Wiley,
aged 20 years.
Grayson, Ky.--A 12-year-old daugh-
ttI vi Dd'Iu CllSWclI, a IdTlHeT DIT
Leon. Ky. died. and all members of the
family are in a dangerous condition
from poison put into the bread. There
is no ciew
Dallas, Texas-Prof. William Lips
comb Of the Dallas nigh school died
from the effects of pistol wound re-
ceived from John r. Carlisle, former
janitOr Of the school,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
OREGON VOLUNTEERS HOME.
The First of Our Soldiers to Come
Back from Manila.
ALL VERY TIRED CT FIGHTING.
Officers and Men Show Little Enthusiasm
Necessity for Larger Army in
Philippines Unanimously Conceded
Victories without Effect.

The transports Newport and Ohio,
having on board Brighten. Summers
and the First regiment Oregon volun-
teers and a detachment of the volun-
teer signal corps, arrived at San Fran
cisco July u.
Without exception the men inter
viewed said that at fewest $4,000 addi-
tional troops were needed to bring
about peace. The troops were necessary
to garrison and hold the towns taken
from the Filipinos
Brighten. Summers said: Il an Of
the opinion that peace will have been
obtained before the end of the next dry
season. OF course a much larger force
is necessary in order that We may
held the country and towns evacuated
by the rebels"
Sergt.-MajOr Marshall said 100 900
more men were necessary to conquer
Luzon alone. The war is not popular
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
DEATHS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Official Figures of Casualties
Among Our Soldiers.
TOTAL NUMBER GIVEN AS 693.
Wounded in Action, I.59I-NearIy Twice
as Many Volunteers Regulars Killed
and Hurt-Sickness Destroyed a Large
Number of Men.

Exclusive of the deaths on the trans
ports the total number of men TO lose
their lives in the Philippine war was
G93. Of this number csc were killed or
succumbed to wounds or disease. The
number wounded in action was 1881.
Five committed suicide; one. the colo
mel of the Tennessee regiment, died Of
apoplexy IN an engagement. and nine
teen were accidentally drowned.
Nearly twice as many volunteers as
regulars were killed. although the vol
unteer regiments were only One-third
more numerous than the regulars. The
number of regulars wounded was 513,
against | ,07S volunteers. Sickness car
ried off nearly twice as many volun-
teers as regulars. the respective totals
being $50 and 80.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.

The Baltimore & Ohio directory is
a strong one, as can be seen by the
following short business history OF
each director:
William SalomCn of New York has
been connected with the banking house
Of Speyer & Co. for many years and
Is regarded as one of the foremost IL
nanciers in the country and has had
charge Of the reorganization for the
managers. Jacob T. Schin is a well
known member of the firm of Kuhn,
Loeb & Co. o. New York. bankers and
fnancierS, a director Of the Union Pa
citic Railroad. of the National City
Bank of New York and of other large
financial institutions. James j. Hill
is we'll known as presden- OF the
Great Northern Railroad and is re-
garded as one of the most successful
railroad operators and financiers in the
country. Edward r. Bacon is presi-
dent of the Baltimore & Ohio South
Western Railway and was chairman OF
the subcommittee on reorganization
which proposed and carried out the
plan Of reorganization of the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad. He is a direc-
tor of the Farmers Loan and Trust
Co. Of New York, and for a long time
has been identified with the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad as one of those inter-
ested in the property. Louis FitZger-
aid Of New York is president of the
Mercantile Trust Company and has
long been interested in the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad and is chairman of the
reorganization commit -ee. Norman B.
Ream OF Chicago represents his Owl
and the interests of Marshall Field. p.
d. Armour and their associates. who
have large interests in the property,
and is also identified with many of the
largest financial and commercial in
stitutiOns in the northwest. James
Stillman is president Of the City Ma
tional Bank of New York. is closely
identified with the Standard Oil inter
ests is a directCr in the Chicago and
Northwestern. and the Missouri Kan
sas and Texas Railroad, also director
in many of the largest financial insti-
tutiOns in New York. Edward II. Har-
riman Of New York is the new presi-
dent OF the Chicago and Alton Railroad
and chairman OF the executive COM
mittee of the Union Pacific Railroad
and chairman of the Illinois Central.
j. Kennedy Tod is the head of the New
York banking firm of ]. Kennedy Tod
& Co. and is a director in the Great
Northern Railroad and is connected
with many large financial institutions.
Charles Steele is member Of the New
York law firm of Seward. Guthrie and
Steele which has acted as the counsel
Of the reorganization syndicate. Alex
ander Brown is the head of the firm Of
Alexander Brown & Co. of Baltimore.
and connected with Brown Bros. & Co.
of New York and London and is 4
financier of distinguished ability. II.
Clay Pierce Of ST. Louis is associated
with the Standard Oil interests and is
a leading business man in his city and
is associated with large financial in
stitutiOns. II. Crawford Black and
John Y. L. Friday are we'll known
MarylanderS, being appointed to the
board by the governor representing the
states interest in the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
MISCELLANE OUS.

Washington-E ID. Holmes, assistant
statistician of the federal department
Of agriculture, is going to Texas to
study the damage done to crops and
soils and report the condition of the
farmers in the flooded region.
Oshkosh, VISA. NJ. Weber, for
merly of Weber & Co., dry goods
dealers, has filed a petition in bank
ruptcy. The liabilities are $4,000 and
the assets nil.
Wilmington. Del.-Samuel Kenney,
ST., father of United States Senator
Kenney, died suddenly of paralysis at
his farm near Laurel, aged IS years.
Washington-The Glacier has ar
rived at Singapore with a large cargo
of fresh refrigerated beef intended fol
the feet in the Philippines.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

The Young Peoples Baptist Union
of America elected the following Off
GERS: President. John H. Chapman.
Chicago; vice-presidents. L. J. p. Dish
op, New York: w w. Garner. Atlanta.
Ga; L. Mcneil. Paisley. Ont: recording
secretary. Rev. w. Reed, Wisconsin;
treasurer, Frank Moody.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
CUBANS ARE DISSATISFIED.
Endeavors Being Made to Incite Them
Against America.

There is a considerable cement IN
Cuba endeavoring to SOW dissensions
among the Cubans and TO array them
against the Americans. \ document
recently issued charges the Americans
With deception and calls on the Cubans
to devastate the island until their fla5
is recognized
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Defeat the Boer Government.

The BOer government has transmit
ted to the United States a copy OF a
petition addressed to it by 5000 out
landers denying that the present gov
eminent in the Transvaal is tyran.
nical. British authorities declare the
petition fraud
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Gold Men Nav Meet.

GOldstanddrd men are considering
the advisability of holding a national
currency convention at Richmond, Va
1t is believed a call for the convention
will be issued some time in August
and that the date will be fixed for the
early part of October
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Sale OF Indianapolis Now.

The indianapolis News was sold by
the receiver to De,avan Smith and
Charles R. Williams. the majority
stockholders. for $9S6O00. The policy
OF the paper, it is announced, Will not
be changed in any respect.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Can Not DlX Bounty.

Acknowledgement Oren of Michigan
has advised Auditor-General Dix not
to pay any bounty for the manufacture
of beet sugar by Michigan factories.
He holds the law to be unconstitu-
tional.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

The American Whist League elected
Benjamin l.. Richards of Rock Rapids,
Iowa as president.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
"Details of New Treaty.

The new treaty between Argentina
and the United States gives reductions
in the duties on Argentine sugar, hides
and wool and OF American canned
goods, timber and certain foods.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

Orders have been sent to the author
tiles at the Mare island navy yard.
California. to have the cruiser Phila-
delphia repaired without delay and get
her into condition for sea service
within the shortest possible time.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
GAINS MUCH RICH LAND.
Federal Court Dee sion Gives the North
crn Pacific Mil ons.

Judge Sanborn of the United States
Circuit court decided that Ashland
Wis, is the eastern terminus OF the
Northern Pacific railroad. and in 50
deciding confirmed the Northern Pa
ciiic's title to 100000 acres of very
valuable land along the shore of Lake
Superior, between Ashland and Duluth.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
sword for Gen. I.awton.

Members of company Zone Hundred
and Fifty-seventh Indiana volunteers,
have started a movement for the pres
entatiOn of a sword to Gen. Lawton
the Indiana soldier who has most dis
tinguished himself in the war.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
FIGHT THE WESTERN UNION.
Kansas Authorities VIII Proceed Against
II rs Trust

The fight of the state OF Kansas
against the Western Union Telegraph
company TO compel it to submit 10 the
reduced schedule fixed by the legis-
iature has taken a new turn and At
torney-General Goddard Will be asked
to proceed against it as a trust.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
EIn~ Incident Not SeriOue.

The Fourth of July incident in Homo
lulu, when the German flag was torn
from the Hotel Klemme by American
soldiers. is treated quietly by the Ger
man press
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Welcome for Nebraska Troops.

Elaborate plans are being made in
Nebraska for state reception to the
First Nebraska regiment, which is ex-
pected to reach San Francisco within
two weeks
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
TUBE MAKERS FORM COMBINE
Twenty-Seven Plants Included with a
Capital of SSO.oOo.Ooo

Consolidation of the wrought steel.
iron and tube industries of the coun-
try has been effected. Twenty-seveH
plants are controlled by the trust.
The capitalization is $4,000 goo.
Edmund c. Converse is president.
Headquarters viii he in New York and
PittSlnrg.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Cyclone Sufferers NeeI Helm.

Gov. Scofield has issued another APP
peal to the people of Wisconsin for al
ditional aid for the sufferers from the
New Richmond tornado. The appeal
asks for $4,000 more.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs. manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA fIG SYRUP Co. illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laXa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing TO the
taste and acceptable &c the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laXa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
mane1tly. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA Flo SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ky. NEW YORK. N. z.
For sale by all Druggists.-Prioe Soc. per bottle
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

The French Mediterranean feet of
twenty-one ships, with Admiral Four
nier, arrived at Barcelona. Spanish
fetes in honor of the French sailors
were organized.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Admiral Dewey FILES Claims.

Admiral George Dewey has filed in
the Court of Claims his claim for bOun-
ty growing out on the battle of Ma
Mia bay, May 1, 1898.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
LOSS PLACED AT S10.OO0,O00.
Latest Report of Damage Done by Floods

Accepting the lowest estimate, and
putting cotton values at cents per
pound. the monetary loss in cotton by
reason of the floods in Texas is $1,000
600 If that represents one-third Of the
total loss. as claimed, Texas has SUI
fered to the extent Of $1S,000.000.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

Michael Tobin. wanted for the muir
der of Major Fitzpatrick. superintend-
'ent of the national cemetery at Mound
City, H., on June y, is reported to be
in the Cairo jail.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Two Speeches i'm Indiana.

President Mckinley has announced
that he will make a trip west in DC
tober and will stop off at Elwood,
Ind, for a day. He will also make
another set speech at Evansville.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Sixty Germa n Miners Entombed.

\ slight earthquake caused the col
lapse OF a gallery in the Reckling-
hansen mine. near Herne, Westphalia.
entombing sixty miners. Seventeen
were killed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Grant Increase i'm Wages.

Thirty thousand members of the
Amalgamated Association of Iron
Steel and Tin-Plate Workers were
granted an increase of Is per cent in
wages over the 1898 scale.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Stops Yellow Fever Progress.

The strict enforcement of Gen
Woods quarantine and sanitary order
seems to be depressing the yellow-fever
outbreak at Santiago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Railroad Strike Is Threatened

The labor troubles on the Boston &
Maine and the New York. New Haven
Hartford railroad systems have
reached stage where 4 general strike
seems probable. The strike would in
volve from 1900 to $4,000 employees.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

The writing-paper trust is now an
accomplished fact. directly on the lines
Of the original proposition. The trust
has been incorporated with capital
ization of S25. 900. GOO.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

The revised treaties between Japan
and the other powers became operative
July II, when Japan was thrown open
to all western peoples.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
State Department Not Informed.

State Department Not Informed.
No advices have reached the state de-
p0rtment respecting the reported pur-
pose of the Berlin government to send
mala
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

Mr.. Sidney Cooper, the English
artist, who is now nearing his ninety
sixth birthday. had four paintings OF
view this season at Burlington House,
and sold all of them.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
American Athletes i'm England.

The Harvard and Yale athletic
teams. which are to contest FOR inter
national honors with the teams Of Ok
ford and Cambridge universities, have
arrived in England
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

Orders have been issued by the navy
department to enlist 200 men for serv-
ice on the small gunboats purchased
from the Spanish authorities in the
Philippines.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
To Work for BRYAN.

The democratic state committee of
Tennessee decided to work in the ma
tional organization for Bryan for presi-
dent and free silver anti-imperialist
and antitrust platform
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

Fighting Bob Evans was in his
early days the Nimrod of his Virginia
countryside No one could bring home
as many rabbits or birds. and no one
could break colt as well as he.-New
York Tribune.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Has Conceded Miners Demand.

The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Coal company of Pennsylvania, the
largest single coal company in the
world, has conceded the demands OF
the strikers, and 5000 men have re-
turned to work.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Appeal to Great Britain.

The French warships continue to
prosecute the settlers along the treaty
coast of Newfoundland. Great Britain
has been appealed to.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
To the Rockies and Beyond!

Hours are saved when you take the
Missouri Pacific-Rock Island through
sleeping car leaving st. Louis 8 a. M,
arriving Denver IL o'clock next morn
ing.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Will Report to &. a. x.

The pension committee of the GAR.
has completed its work and adjourned.
1t will report to the next encampment
of the order, which will be held in
Philadelphia.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Thur.ton IN Gold Standard.

Senator Thurston, in an interview,
said single gold standard legislation
would not be accepted by western rep
reSentatives in congress.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

The Westinghouse company has OBJ
tanned a contract from the Russian
Imperial Railway company to equip all
its cars in the next four years with
Westinghouse automatic air brakes.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Tire at Htinbridge. CT.

Twenty-seven business houses. the
the fire engine-house and the city jail
were destroyed by fire at cambridge,
Ga. Loss, $50 ,000; insurance, 25,O0G.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

The transport Hancock. with the
First Nebraska ard Utah battery on
board. IS on the way home She viii
reach san Francisco or the 18th inst.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

States for the quarter ended with June
last were $21 100000. as compared with
S24, SOC, 900 for the corresponding quar-
ter last year.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Germany Assists Great Britain.

The German cruiser Geier has left
Cornto. Nicaragua, for Guatemala, to
Join Great Britain in demonstration
in behalf of the foreign creditors of
that republic
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Loss To Texas Railroads.

The aggregate loss TO the railroads
by the foods in Texas is not less than
S5.Go0,0 coo. exclusive of loss of earnings
during the inundated period.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Roosevelt Declined Cabinet Position.

Il is said Gov Roosevelt was of
fered the portfolio o: secretary Of war
III President McKiniey's cabinet, but
refused the position.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Strike on at RrOOixlvn.

The strike of the Brooklyn surface
and elevated railway lines, ordered by
the local assemblies of the Knights Ct
Labor, has begun.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

The M.ddlesex County bank Of Perth
Amboy. y J.. closed its doors and the
cashier George VI. Valentine. is in a
eel, at New Brunswick. He has stolen
S125.0C0.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Reward for Murderer Tobin.

4 reward Of $500 IS offered for the
arrest Of Michael To5in. murderer OF
Major Thomas Fitzpatrick, superin-
tendent OF the National cemetery,
Mound City. Pulaski county. II.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Military Rase for Germany.

The Berlin governments chief object
in acquiring the Carolines is said to
be to make them a military base in
the event of trouble in the Pacific.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

among the volunteers" said he. The
so-called great victories have been
without lasting results. When we
marched out at one end of conquered
town the Filipinos quietly sneaked in
al the other"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21
Another Rough Riders" Regiment.

Another Rough Rider regiment. in
Guiding a many as possible OF the
orieinal troopers. is TO be recruited for
service IN crushing AsuinaldC.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-21

Attorney General w S. Taylor. nom
mated for governor of Kentucky by the
Republicans. has had remarkable ca
reer and has an interesting history.
He is a native Of Butler county, was
born on a farm and was reared on one.
His is the familiar but no less heroic