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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Cuban Leader Drons Dead.

Gregorio de Quesada, a Cuban, who
took a prominent part in the affairs
OF Cuba during the time that the is
land was a dependency of Spain, drop
ped dead in the Merchants National
bank at New York. while waiting in
line before the receiving teller's win
dow Senior Quesada lived in this
city. He had three sons. who were
educated in this country. One of
them, Gonzales de Quesada, is at
present in Cuba.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Boys Torture Idiot Woman.

George Clayton and Samuel Filing
er, IL years old, have been held for the
action of the grand jury at Augusta.
Hampshire county, w. Va. on the
charge of torturing a woman, an idiot.
about so years of age, by tying her
to bed and burning her with hot
irons. After treating her in this man
ner they took her to where IA hive of
bees stood in the yard. drummed tho
bees out, and then left her to the
mercy of the insects. which stung her
seriously.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Faith Curists Sentenced.

Harry f. Sollenberger and Ezra
Sheets. faith curists. pleaded guilty be-
fore Judge Audenried at Philadelphia
to the charge of involuntary man
slaughter and were each sentenced to
serve three months in the county pris-
on. \ portion of this time they have
already served. The defendants con-
Quoted the "Beulash orphanage," or
"Fire-BaptiZed Holiness mission" and
the charge against them grew out OF
the death of Edward Sack, months
old infant. The child was an inmate
of the institution and became i'll. The
defendants depended on faith to effect
a cure and the child died.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Gottlieb Surbeck was killed and fiys
other tiremen injured by falling wall
while fighting fire on the structural
iron works of Mesker < Co. at Evans
vile The flames spread from the
plant OF Mesker & Co. 10 Loewenthals
commission house. both places being
destroyed The loss is put at s1lO.-
600. The fire is thought to have orr
ginated in the holding department Of
the iron works.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Find No Work at Kansaa CITY.

Within a week more than 100 men
have been sent to Kansas City by a
promise of work there In every case
there was no work, and in nine cases
out Of ten the men who went did not
have money enough to get out of
town. A Chicago Great Western train
Wednesday took twelve men who
had paid 81 each to an employment
agency that promised them work in
Kansas City.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Indiana Oil Room Ends.

The oil industry in Peru, Ind. and
vicinity, which began with great
boom six years ago. and almost fiat
tened out three years ago, totally col
lapsed Tuesday when the only method
OF making profit. the use OF natural
gas AZ fuel for boilers, was taken
from them. The entire ileld-200 miles
is practically closed A conservative
estimate Of the money invested by the
people Of Peru. mostly w0rkingmen, is
between $4,000, 900 and 81, O0O. 900.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

When the transport Rawlins, which
arrived at Newport News, Va, Wednes-
day from Porto Rico with troops, was
off the coast of Florida on Sunday. in
terrific gale, a baby boy was born to
Captain and Mrs. Helm of Indiana. He
was named Alexander Rawlins Helm
Captain Helm is a pOstottice official at
San Juan, and was returning home on
a visit for his health
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
FilipInos Routed I'm Fight.

A dispatch has been received from
General Funston giving an account OF
a two hours fight in the woods of San
to Domingo between an American force
and 500 rebels commanded by Sandico.
The American force. consisting OF 80
native scouts. commanded by Lieu
tenant Jernigan. attacked the rebels.
who retreated, leaving on the field
sixteen men killed, including the rebel
leader Aguilar and an American ne
gro. Not one of Jeringan's men was
wounded
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Federal Steel Mills Closed.

Fifteen hundred men were ,nrown
out Of work by the shutdown of two
mills of the Lorain co. plant OF the
Federal steel company. The mills
were restarted a few days after cleo
ton. The instructions to the men
now are to report for work Dec. II,
but no explanation is given, and the
men do not believe the mills will be
started again this month.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

A ghost which has been frightening
the people of South River, near New
Brunswick, n. j., for some time past
was captured by party of young men,
and when the sheets with which he
was clothed were removed he was
found TO be George Henderson. aged
so. who had sought this method of
frightening his daughters into staying
at home nights.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Ohio Labor Federntion Splits.

The Ohio Federation of Labor con
vention closed at Newark, Ohio. under
most stormy conditions. Dayton,
Mount Vernon. Newark and Columbus
delegates withdrew from the conven-
ton and from the federation near the
close of the proceedings A minority
of delegates had IL majority of votes.
and controlled the work of the body.
During an attempt to amend the CON
stitutiOn so as to- do away with this
condition of affairs the final uproar
and walkOut occurred. A vote on the
proposition caused it's defeat.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Jessie Morrison I'm Tears

Mrs. Castles deadth-bed statement
OF accusation against Jessie Morrison
was admitted as evidence ut the trial
ut Eldorado. Kan. The statement.
which declares that Miss Morrison pro-
voked the quarrel with the bride ana
then began an attack that cost Mrs.
Castle her life. is considered the
strongest evidence presented by the
state. Jessie Morrison gave way 10
her feelings in the court room this
morning. and went for the first time
since her trial began.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Shoots n Clergyman Dead.

Rev. Mr.. Wohl, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church at Huntington.
w. Va. was shot and instantly killed
by S. ID. Stokes, a prominent lawyer.
Both men are we'll known throughout
the state. Stokes was also shot but
not fatally injured Stokes and Wohl
met and quarreleG as a result of
cartoon illustrating the evil effects OF
the dance. used by the minister in a
sensational sermon preached last Sun
day
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

A most thrilling escape from death
by drowning along thePiscataquog riv-
err I'm years happened when two men
were swept over Kelley's Falls. N. H.,
I'm n frail boat and made sheer
plunge OF twenty-six feet. They were
BENJAMIN Il. Holmes ana Frank Trem-
bley. Holmes was torn from the boat,
but gained the banks after struggle.
His companion clung to the half-sub-
merged boat and drifted down the riv-
pr to Croux's Island. where he was
rescued.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Woman Probably Fatally turned

Mrs. A. Byron Darby. wife of State
Senator-elect Darby, was dangerously
and probably fatally burned at Water
loo. Ind, while preparing a liniment
on top of a stove. The liniment COM
busted and was thrown over Mrs. OAR
by. setting fire to her clothing. ter
ribly burning her face and head. It
IS feared that she cannot survive.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

The queen of the Provincetown
(Mass.) Grand Banks fishing fleet, the
Cora S. Mckay, has been given up for
lost. with all its crew of thirty resi-
dents of that town. Circumstances
point to the ships destruction at Vir-
gin Rocks. on the Grand Banks, in
the storm of Sept. H.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Brick Plant Destroved

The plant of the Cleveland and Can
ton Brick company at Canton, O., was
completely destroyed by fire this morn
ing. The loss is $4,000 covered by
insurance. Tramps sleeping about the
kilns are supposed to be responsible
for the fire.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Dilatoriness of British Foreign of
flee responsible for delay in signing
preliminary demand note to be pre-
sented by powers to the Chinese gov
eminent. Questions of credentials of
III Hung Chang and Prince Ching
again raised
Foreign ENJOYS at Pekin offended at
note from General Chaffee protesting
against footing.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Kills Five Railroad Men.

An engine on the Grand Trunk rail-
way at Inglewood Junction, Ont, ran
into a handcar on which were five sec
ton men going to their work Every
man of them was killed instantly, some
Of them being badly mangled Their
names are: John Allen, foreman
oliver Ellis. Neil Macarthur, Arthur
Frame. John TeetZel.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Thursday. December 6.

China may offset the claims Of the
powers for indemnity by presenting
claims for injuries to the persons and
property of its own subjects caused by
punitive expeditions. This important
information comes from reliable
source and no doubt is receiving at
tention in the proper official quarter.
Probably China's demand for indemn-
ity will receive little consideration
from the powers, which will agree upon
the sum to be collected and will re-
QUire its payment.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Roosevelt VIII Hunt Lions.

Vice-President Roosevelt is going 60
Colorado this winter for a hunting
trip. He has notified the proprietor of
the hotel at Meeker. Col. TO reserve
accommodations for him and his party
the week before the New York legis-
lature meets in January. The object
is To kill mountain lions
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
ship Wrecked in Channel.

Storms have been sweeping over the
British coasts and the ships in the
channel have had rough experiences.
Several minor wrecks have been re-
ported. The steamer Rossgull of Ply
mouth foundered off the island of Jer-
sey. Her passengers were saved. but
a boat containing nine of her crew is
missing
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
ATTACK BRITISH CONVOY.
Fifteen OF the Queens Men Killed and
Twenty-Three Wounded.

hiicch % the OucVh "'0h AhhAco one
Twenty-Three Wounded.
The London war Office has received
a dispatch from Lord Kitchener, dated
Bloemfontein, Dec. 6, announcing that
Gen. Delaney. with 500 Beers, attacked
a convoy proceeding from Pretoria to
Rustenburg at Buffelspoort, Dec. 8.
burned half the convoy and killed 10
men and wounded %. including Lieut..
Baker. The Beers, the dispatch adds.
suffered considerable loss, some Of
them being killed. Guns and assist
ance were sent from Rustenburg and
Commando mex and the Beers were
driven off. The advices also say Gen.
Dewet crossed the Caledon Dec. 5 at
Kareepont drift, making for Odenal.
Gen. Knox was following him; the
drift was held by a detachment of
the guards and the river was flooded.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Alaska Towns United by Wire.

Eagle City, on the American Yukon.
was connected by telegraph with Daw-
son Oct. 20. giving through service
from Eagle to Skagway. The same
system is also extended south to At
lin. Eagle is the first town on the
American side of the boundary, and
is about 100 miles from Dawson
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
SATURDAY., December &.

Ship subsidy bill so patched that
little of original form remains Yes
sells need carry nothing to draw bounty
on total tonnage Alterations benefit
mail steamers on Atlantic.
Representative Matthew of Massa-
chusetts has introduced a bill in con-
gress to provide habitatiOns and en-
ployment for the homeless poor
Senator Gallinger prepared rules gov
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

At Elgin. Ill. w. A. Sunday
the evangelist once widely known rs
a baseball player is conducting reviv,s
meetings in a temporary tabernacle
The evangelist has stirred the CON
munity deeply. and threats have been
made against him because Of his plss
talk
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Towne tn He Senator.

The Pioneer Press says that it learns
from a source which IL believes to be
authoritative that Charles a. Towne
of Duluth has been offered and has ac-
cepted the appointment as United
States senator to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Senator &. *.
Davis
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Lieutenant Hobson is still very i'll at
New York. Hundreds of letters and
kilograms arrive for him. but none is
seat to his room. the physicians for
bidding it. There are also many call
ers. but no one is allowed to see him.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Under the patronage of the United
States Philippine commission an ex-
pertinent farm will be started some 200
miles from Manila. where the growth
of all sorts of seeds and plants from
this country will be tested
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Plead, Guilty TO Numbering Five.

Theodore Wallert in court at Hen
derson. Mimi, pleaded guilty to muir
dering his wife and four step-children
at Arlington last summer. 1t is sup
posed he expects to escape the death
penalty in this way.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Kills His WIFE and Himself

Robert l.. Sallee. street car motor-
man. shot his wife at Lexington. Ky.
and then killed himself The shoot
ing was the result of a quarrel
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Adnah Adams Treat died at Denver,
aged 103 years and months. lie had
long been the oldest living Mason in
point OF age and the second oldes, Ma
son in point Of time connected with
the order.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

At the international livestock show
In Chicago Stanley r. Pierce of Cres-
ton. ILL.,, sold to Swarzchild & Sulz-
berger company, New York, the r
yea9-old steer Advance for $2.145.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Friday. December =.

Kang Yu Wei, Cantonese reformer.
says Chinese people hate Dowager en-
press and blame her for calamities of
nation; Emperor's restoration only
plan for peace.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
LATEST NEWS FROM CHINA.
Diplomatic Negotiations Are in
Progress.
SOME BOXER DISTURBANCES,
Many Germans Killed by the Boxers
Imperial Edict Deprives Gen. Tung Fu
Hsiang OF Rank Court to Remain ut
Singan Flu.
Tuesday. December 8.

Imperial edict issued depriving Gen
eral Tung Flu Hsiang Of rank. but leav-
ing him in command of troops. Court
to remain at Singan Flu. 1t is reported
in Tientsin that the Germans lost
twenty killed and many wounded west
of Paoting-Fu. where they were at
tackled by $500 Boxers. \ quantity of
loose powder exploded in the last ar
senal occupied by the Russians. 1t is
supposed the explosion was caused by
two Chinese smoking. Both Cinnamon
were killed. The shock was felt at
Tientsin. four miles distant.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

The new naval plan of the car
builders. Tirtoff, the Russian min
lister of marine, has been instructed
to order a number of new battleships
and cruisers and the Cramps OF
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Ghost" IL CaDturpd.

erning consideration of special PEN
sion claims in senate committee.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Wednesday. December

ENJOYS at Pekin signed new pro-
tocol along lines laid down by Presi-
dent Mckinley; Ii Hung Chang re-
ports execution of eighty Boxer lead
erS
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
Friday, December ..


The Grout bill, intended to prevent
the sale of butterine for butter, passes
the house. Deep waterway commits
sion reports to congress on it's survey
OF routes and cost of constructing a
ship canal from the great lakes to the
ocean. Bids opened at Washington
for greatest order for warships ever
given by the government, including
battleships and armored cruisers, to
cost s50,000,000. Secretary of State
Hay says he will resign unless the
-Pauncefote treaty is Endorsed.
Sentiment in senate against present
measure and in favor OF terrifying is
thmian canal. House passed anti
oleomargarine law.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

Col. James G. Stowe, United States
consul at Cape Town during the South
African war, is on his way to the
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Guiding many items regarded as eX-
travagant. Secretary of the Treasury
Gage submitted his annual report in
which he says 1t is possible to reduce
taxes and retire some of the outstand-
ing bonds. Ship subsidy bill made I'M
finished business OF senate and it's pas
sage urged by Senator Frye House
held brief session; will take up army
reorganization bill today Isthmian
canal commission reports to congress
in favor Of building the Nicaragua
canal. The Hull bill for the reorgan-
ization of the army was introduced in
the house. Congress will reduce the
war revenue by $45,000,000 if the bill
to be presented by the committee is
adopted. Representative Conner Of
Iowa. Delivers successor, took his
seat in the house. Senator Fairbanks
introduced a bill for admission of
Oklahoma to statehood. Washington
authorities to investigate case of Cadet
BOoz. alleged to have died from effect
OF haZing at West Point
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14
"Wednesday. December ..

Remote prospect for Isthmian canal
legislation. Army reorganization bill
brought up in House. Senator Frye
finished his speech in favor of the ship
subsidy bill. Under bill reported by
ways and means committee there is re-
duction of $40 OOO,O 900 in war taxes. All
stamp taxes except on stock exchange
and board of trade deals, bills of lad
ing, and custom house Withdraw ais
and entries, are repealed. Report of
Secretary of Interior Hitchcock made
public. Republican senators changing
front on Davis amendment to Hay
Pauncefote treaty. Representative
Foss, Chicago, appointed chairman of
committee on naval affairs.
Thursday. December q.
The report on the coast of extend
ing the sanitary canal from Lockport
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

to Utica, Ill, was submitted to con-
gresS. The house passed the army
bill after making various amendments,
one Of which prohibits the canteen.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-12-14

America will get the bulk OF the con-
tracts and employment will be given
10 thousands of Americans. Russia
is DESTROYS OF maintaining a fore
most position as Il world power and
realizes that naval augmentation is
necessary.
The Delta independent., 1900-08-17

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ss1 Vosaessssly ssssd ~ ssisS Nesi
Tea 4 Vlsessst bssb dsisb. Ceres
cOesteoaties ssa tsatessssee. wssss yos
sst. ~. wsst 80 hspp.. set,ssss-
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The Delta independent., 1900-08-17
Trisutss to Prsl. cswea.

The death OF few young men could
have been received with evidences OF
greater sorrow and regret than that OF
Psofesaor Jacob II. Coven. who vas
elscted to the chair OF horticulture and
botany OF the State Agricultural college,
bat never lived to enter upon its duties.
His demise has called out letter. to
Professor Carpenter Of the chair Of
irrigation engineering from eminent
Instructors in the East. which bear
evidence OF the high standing that this
yenng son u Colorado had achieved.
Professor q. A. Waugh OF the horticul-
tursl department OF the University Of
Vermont writes OF his rapid dderelopment
= scientist: Il met him the day Of
his arrival at Cornell" he says. -and
have been rather interested with him
sses since. know what sort OF work
~ has been doing and something OF
vhat his abilities are. He has gained
gse,tly in breadth and self confidence
q he right sort since coming East. He
hss ability to do good. along with the
pausk. the ambition and the surdy self
respect necessary to carry him through.
Professor L. II. Bailey Who stands
perhaps at the head OF the botanists OF
~ United Statce. and under whom
PDsessor Cowen studied, writes OF his
death ss = great shock. I'VE thought
him. he says. "onc OF the best ISen
whom We ever had. OF all the men
whom have Recommended to positions
~ Who have bten elected from this
pasce. think that none has seemed so
ueil qualified to fill the particular place
10 which he was chosen - Mr.. Cowen.
h vas very happy over his election
ssd expscted to accomplish great things.
Vost TO the death Of my assistant, Mr..
Lsaeman. few years ago. this has been
he saddest experience which I have
hod in the university"
Very few young men get such words
= these after their death, and these
sss especially gratifying in view Of the
enet that Professor Coven vas . native
osassado. aud product Of her schools-
0sy coevsy some idsa the los the
msO - sustsinsd 10 ME DEATH
Arky lBsestia1 Nsss Il Aaguss 7th.
The Delta independent., 1900-08-17

The Colorado Experiment Station
made tese to determine hos much Of
the feeding value Of alfalfa vas lost in
the stack and hou much could be saved
by putting in the barn. The jgeueral
result vas that about 10 per cent was
lost 10 the stack which might be savsd
by barns. Some years the los 10 much
more. At lees than d per ton it 10
probably more economical to suffer the
loss in stacking alfalfa than to build
barna
The Delta independent., 1900-08-17

The best time for planting sugar beets
vas tested by the Colorado Experiment
Station. 1t made series OF trials With
the cooperation Of farmers in different
parts OF the state to deter mine the best
time OF planting. Four paintings we're
made between April and June lst. The
earliest planting gave the best results,
There seemed to be little differences in
quality. Bulletin 81 can be had by
sending to the Director. Fort Collins,
Colo.
The Delta independent., 1900-08-17
Your Face.

Shows the state OF your feelings and the
state Of your health - veil. Impure
blood makes itself apparent in . pale and
sallow Complexion. pimples and skin
efuptions. II you are feeling weak and
worn out and do not have = healthy
appearance. you should tIy Aker's Blood
Elixir. 1t cures all blood dissases where
cheap sarsaparilla and % called puriaers
fail: knowing this ue sell every bottle on
q positive SVarantee. H. X. Braissed.
drussist
The Delta independent., 1900-08-17
Free OGl6aPee.

Any adult suffering from q cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis. throat or
lung troubles OF any nature. who will
call at the Pioneer Drug Store. r Lucke.
proprietor. will be presented With .
sample bottle OF Bcschee's German
Syrup. free OF charge. Only ono bottle
given to one person. aud none to children
without order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever bad
such q sale - Boschss's German Syrup
In al parts Of the civilissd world.
Tusasy ysass 80 0ilIioes q boetiss
vsrs given away. and your druggist will
tell you its success was marvellous II
10 really the only Throat and Lung
Remedy generally endorsed BY physi-
clans. One IS cent bottle will cure or
prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries