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Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
SEVEN ARE KILLED.
Terrible Collision of Passenger Trains
Near Pierson. Mich

A head on collision of two of the
Grand Rapids and Indiana railroads 5
passenger trains near PiersOn, twenty
miles north of Grand Rapids. at )
o'clock Wednesday morning resulted
III the loss of seven lives and the Sc
ricus injury of nine passengers, be-
sides others slightly hurt A moments
drowsiness of heretofore trusted
telegraph operator was responsible for
the accident The dead: Louis G..
Boyle. Grand Rapids, fireman: Will
liam H. Fish, Grand Rapids. engineer;
Gilbert GrOetveld. Grand Rapids. en-
gineer; Charles NJ Lets. Grand Rap
ids, conductor: Ralph Levan. son of
bagga geman, in car with his father;
c. PiersOn. Franklin, Ind. passenger;
Edward d. WOCdhOuse, Grand Rap
ids. fireman.
One man was fatally injured. He
is: Mark Blossom. Grand Rapids,
news agent base of skull fractured.
Others who suffered severe injuries
are: William Barnes. Grand Rapids.
dining car conductor, chest hurt, head
cut; Frank Borof, Traverse City,
trainman, head badly cut: II. A. Den
mis-, Grand Raids, passenger, cut on
head. legs jammed left shoulder hurt;
Z. N. Ford. Grand Rapids, colOred,
porter injured about legs and chest;
w. NJ. Graves, Grand Rapids. colOred,
waiter, compound fracture of right arm
and badly cut; W. G. Hartsaw. pas
senger, badly hurt about face and
chest; David c. Powers Grand Rapids.
baggageman. scalp wound. throat cut,
contusions on limbs. both eyes closed;
Harvey Taylor. Grand Rapids. colored,
waiter; both hands lacerated. arms
cut
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24

trance of allied forces in Pekin; Jap
anese loss 100. Chinese 800; Admiral
Remey dispatch assured absolute
safety OF legations; Shanghai dispatch
annuonced flight of imperial house
hold and Boxers to Shen-Si. where Chi
neSe troops protect them. Sherley
Hall. lOgkeeper on the Monacacy. de-
seri0ed bombardment of Taku in letter
to his mother in Chicago. Many mis-
sionaries reported safe at Shanghai
Navy department published reports Of
Colonel Meade and Major Waller on
Tientsin battle; great bravery of Amer
lean soldiers. Excellent scouting of
Russians and Japanese rushed allied
forces into Pekin. Graphic American
accounts were given of big battle of
Tientsin
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
IlmrIs Child Into River.

James Young, laborer, deliberate
ly threw his twO-year-old child into
the East river at New York. Four
men saw the deed Young admits it.
He was not intoxicated, nor can he
explain his action except by attribut-
ing it to temporary insanity. That
he is subject to such fits is said TO be
certain. Several days ago he suddenly
and apparently without cause black
ened both of his wife's eyes with his
fists. His child was rescued before it
had time to drown
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Corn Popped by the sun.
Kills Wife and Son-in-Iaw.

A terrible crime was committed at
jamestown. Ohio, when A. G.. Binga-
mon killed his wife and his son-in-law.
James Bradley, and then committed
suicide. The tragedy was the result of
family troubles. There are no living
witnesses, but it is thought Bradley
interfered during a quarrel between
Bingamon and his wife. Bingamon
shot both of them and then went to
the hay NOW and shot himself above
the heart, making a fatal wound.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24

Twenty-six prisoners from the In
diana state refOrmatory we're trans
ferred to the states prison at Mich
igan City as incOrrigibles. They were
chained together two in a seat AS
the train was leaving Otis, eight miles
from Michigan City, two prisoners,
Turner and Miller. grand larceny men,
sentenced from two to fourteen years,
Excitement among the other prisoners
was quelled and they were brought
here safely. The other two are still at
large
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Victim of a Feud.

Near Singleton. Mississippi, Jodie
w. Morehead, well known
young farmer, was assassinated
in field about a mile from
his home by an unknown person. THIS
adds another chapter 10 an old feud
which has been in progress in the
northern part of Mississippi for sew
eral years. MOrehead was one of the
most important witnesses for the state
IN murder case which will be called
up in the Circuit court in the near fu-
ture. Before dying Morehead made a
statement. in which he is said to have
revealed the name of his murderer.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.


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western mHttons S@>vf'l l-.''' icederS' -
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Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Plot to Kill Saxon King.

A youth about 20 years old was ar
rested at Leipsic. according to a spe-
cial dispatch from Berlin, who admits
having conspired to kill ikng Albert
of SaXony He says he was appointed
by lot TO perform the deed. but that
his courage failed him. His identity
has not yet been established, but a
dagger and loaded revolver were
found on his person.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Iowa Democrats Name Ticket.

The Democratic state convention of
Iowa nominated the following ticket:
For secretary of state. S G. Crane; for
auditor of state. l. NJ Gibson: for
treasurer. II. l.. Williams; for attor-
ney-general. c. Harper; for judge SUI
preme court, J. w Freeland: for rail-
road commissioner. J. f. Anderson; for
elector at large. Joseph EibOck; for
electOr at large. G.. II. Mackey.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24

At Mayaguez, Porto Rico, a crowd of
federals and republicans got together,
and. after heated political disputes,
thirty revolver shots were exchanged
and clubs and other weapons freely
used. One man was killed outright
and a dozen others were injured, two
fatally. For some weeks violent pO-
litical discussions have been frequent
there. and recently the republicans at
ward controlled by the federals It
was this that led to yesterdays col.
lisiOn. Other encounters are feared.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Two Bullet Holes I'm His Head.

Fred Schlake. a farmer living near
Pickerell Neb., was found dead in the
road near his home. He had been to
Beatrice and his team returned home
without driver. 1t was thought at first
that he had fallen from the wagon and
broken his neck but examination re-
vealed two bullet holes in the back of
his head. Why he should have been
murdered is not known, as $500 in
money on his person had not been
tai
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
She VIII Visit Her Son.

RoSslyn II. Ferrell mother is to visit
him in the Jail at MarySville. o. The
murderer of Express Messenger Chas
Lane is her youngest child. She is
somewhat recovered from the shock
caused by the news of the murder and
declares her intention to visit her son.
She talks constantly about him, even
in her SleeD.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Finds Bridge Was Unsafe

Consulting Engineer William Ewald
of the railroad and warehouse commits
field, ILL.,, regarding the recent acci-
dent on the Cairo division of the Big
Four, in which three railroad men
were killed and several others were
injured by the giving way of a bridge
1t is expected that the report will con-
tain charges of negligence on the part
of the railroad. He found that the
bridge was in wretched repair and
unsafe.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Gets Gen. Putnam's Scarf.

Robert p. Browning. an old soldier
attending the Grand Army reunion at
Nevada. Mo, became possessor of a
large six-foot scarf which belonged to
Gen. Israel Putnam Mr. Brownine's S
grandfather married Abigail, the
youngest daughter of Gen. Putnam,
who was made heir to the scarf which
Putnam wore through the war. They
afterward gave il to their youngest
son, George, and he to his youngest
living son, Robert. the present pos
SCISSOR
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Dies While Saving COmpanion.

Peter Lusion laborer, 40 years old.
of Harvey. Ill. was run over and killed
by Chicago and Grand Trunk eX-
press train in that town. Spectators
say that LusiOn and number OF COM
panions were crossing the track. when
one of them insisted on going asleep
between the rails. LusiOn pushed
him from the track. but failed TO get
away himself
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24

While lighting a gasoline stove il
Chicago Mrs. +. J. Erneski. 3S years
old. was fatally burned by an explo-
sion. Her hair was burned off and a
deep scalp wound was received by her
falling against the kitchen stove. Mrs
Erneski was removed to- the County
hospital, where she died several hours
later
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24

The forbidden city in Pekin is be-
ing bombarded by the allied forces.
Part of the inner city on fire. The
empress dowager of China is reported
by Admiral Remey to be a prisoner
at Pekin. United States senator's views
vary as to the advisability of keeping
the American forces on Chinese soil.
French champion of arbitration de-
clares civilization is now undergoing
its test for existence in Pekin. He
predicts worlds war and general
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Big Four Train Kills Two.

JudsOn Fleming, a wealthy farmer,
and his son Lawrence, aged 20, were
killed by Big Four train at Ashley,
o. They were in carriage, and the
son, hearing the train whistle, at
tempted to drive over the track ahead
of it.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Charged with Killing Four.

George Griffin and his third wife
killing Griffin's four children in Nash
county, n. c. 1t is alleged that the
children were imprisoned in an out
house and allowed TO die of starva-
finp
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24

The Victoria, (B CO Times says that
the money for Mackenzie and Mann's
railway from the great lakes to the Pa
cific, with branch to Dawson, has
been subscribed in London. The Pa
cific terminus will be on the northern
coast of British Columbia.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24

At philadelphia Pa, after soaring
a crowd of negroes by pretend
ing she was a ghost Florence Almond,
aged 15 years. was struck on the head
with a brick thrown by one of the
negroes and killed.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
FIND P0WERS GUILTY.
Former OhiciaI Convicted In the GoebeI


We. the jury. find the defendant
guilty and fix his punishment at con
finement in the penitentiary for the
rest OF his natural life
As a result OF the conviction Of Caleb
Powers. numerous suspects in the
GOebel case who have not yet been ar
rested are fleeing to Indiana
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Wednesday, August Is.

Reported In Washington that Pekin
government has appointed high Off
cial to meet allies at Tung Chow and
arrange for safe conduct of foreigners
under escort. State department re-
ceived badly distorted messages from
Minister Conger. which are not pub
lished. Paris received delayed mes
sage from Minister PichOn, dated Aug.
9, urging no suspension of hostilities
Admiral Seymour delayed landing Of
troops at Shanghai OF protest of vice
roy and awaits instructions. Consul
Fowler telegraphed that missionaries
at PaOtingfu were killed on June 30
and July l. Shanghai dispatch to Lon
don says attacks on Pekin legations
were renewed on Aug. T. American
monitor Monterey started to Canton:
may be under fire of Bogue camps.
Admiral Bruce reported allies twenty
seven miles from Pekin on Aug. 10
ChefOo dispatch says allies forced into
Pekin and rescued foreigners. Expert
on Oriental affairs declares all mes
sages from Pekin are forged Twenty
Chinese left Chicago to join the emper-
Or's army in China Shanghai dis
patches say allies reached Pekin on
Monday.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24

Geronimo, the noted Indian chief,
recently reported to be insane, it is
now said is about to marry a girl
with a bank account of $4,000 The
old warrior is declared to be In his
usual health
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Masked Robbers i'm Farmhouse.

Near Milford. Ind, the farmhouse of
George Neymyer and wife was robbed
by three masked men, who. at the point
of their revolvers. compelled the aged
couple to give up their money.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Thursday, August IS.

United States Minister COnger and
the diplomats of the powers in
Pekin have been placed under the pro-
lection of the international forces;
Washington informed that China yield
ed to the proposition Of the admins
tration; Ii Hung Chang's important
dispatch to Minister WI regarding
cessation of hostilities and dispatches
from Americas representative in
China; Japanese. Russians. British and
Americans were foremost in the march
of the international forces to Pekin;
Russian officer reported Chinese in
force near Aigun; compelled by Cos
sacks to evacuate after dogged resist
ance; France assented to nomination
of Count Waldersee as chief of allied
forces: Vienna received cable from
Hongkong that Pekin has been cap
tured; Missions at Tchi Chin. Namon
and Lux Hang reported destroyed; Full
list of missionaries killed IL Lu
Cheng massacre.
Marshall County independent., 1900-08-24
Friday, August IL.

Consul Forbes cabled to Washington
describing obstinate resistance to en-
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21
Fine dress goods at the Fair.

When the merits of our South Dako-
ia become known the people of the
United States will not wonder that Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt received such a
large majority here this fall. With the
great abundance of gold in the Hills,
Hot Springs unapproachable climate
and curative waters, and the agricul-
tural and s~tock-raising possibilities of
the state we have won the respect of
u older sisters, but another testi-
monial has been added to South Dako-
ta's usefulness. o. w. Hoyt, of Grant
County, Eastern South Dakota, sent a
sample of the oats grown on his farm
to the Agriculture Exhibit of the Paris
Exposition. This week he received
notice that his grain was the finest of
the great number on exhibit and that
he had the honor of receiving the first
premium over all the worlds competi-
tors for finest oats.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21
HOT SPRINGS.

OF this charming all-the.year-rouni
resort Rand McNally's Official Rail
road Guide has the following notice
throughout the year:
Hot SPRINGS, county seat of Fall
River county, So. Dak.-In the Black
Hill district, about 80 miles south of
Deadwood. Population, 1,423; during
summer eason population averages
s Missouri VIafley;; Burlington Route,
same depot. Business Interests
varied. Surrounded by a fertile farm
ing and grazing region, which is large
" devoted to sheep and cattle raising.
Has productive gold and silver mines
near by. Hot Springs is rapidly grow
ing in Importance as a health and
pleasure resort. Has beautiful noun
tain scenery on all sides, with every
facility for bathing and out-of-door
sports; it's elevation, 3,45O above tide
water, and proximity to extensive pine
forests, preserves a remarkably dry
and equable climate and the excellent
quality of the thermal waters of it's
eight springs, have gained for it much
favor from tourists and persons atflict-
ed with rheumatism, asthma, hay few
er, nervous prostration, govt, disorders
of the stomach, kidneys, liver and skin,
chronic aud venereal diseases. Fall
River, Cheyenne Falls, Wind Cave and
other features of interest in the vicini.
ty. Leading newspaper, "STAR."
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21
A Wonderful Cure of Diarrhoea.

A prominent Virginia editor had al
most given up, but was brought back
to perfect health by Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy.
Read his editorial. (From the Times,
Hillstile, Va.) 1 suffered with diar-
rhoea for a long time and thought I
was past being cured. l had spent
much time and money and suffered so
much misery that 1 had almost decided
to give up all hopes of recovery and
await the result, but noticing the ad.
vertisement of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy and
also some testimonials stating how
some wonderful cures had been
wrought by this remedy, I decided to
try it. After taking a few doses, I was
entirely we'll of that trouble, and I
wish to say further to my readers and
fellow suffers that I am q hale and
hearty man to-day and feel as we'll as I
ever did in my ife.-O. r. MOORE. Sold
by E. b. Cook g. Co, Druggists.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES.

Col. Aurther Linn is visiting at his
home in Canton this week.
Thos. Tate is back from his Nebras-
ka visit. He returned Saturday.
Orlando Wilsey went to the northern
Hills Tuesday to visit for thirty days.
Charles Harlow is not acting as hos
pital steward any more His position
declared vacant Monday night.
Rev. Peter Daily was given q 30 day
furlough this week and Monday night
he went to Alpha s. d. to visit friends
and relatives.
N. Nichols an attorney of Sun Dance
admitted to the hospital this week.
He is seeking relief from inflsmmstory
rheumatism.
A concert waa given in the Home
chapel Thursday night, the chief at
traction being the famous violinist,
Hans Albert. No charge was made
and q large audience greeted the per-
formers. A collection VAS taken
and q nice little sun was realized.
Those assisting Hans Albert were Mrs.
A. @. Cleveland, Emma silkenson,
Edith Cleveland, Mrs. F. E. Martin,
Mrs. F. n. Smith. The whole program
was we'll rendered andenjoyable.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21
TAsrsAssne asass4Asr bessnsssthe
boasd O notion ad3ourpod sine d..
WllllA4s =. sfAsL4r,
copnsy Apditor.
ORAL

School started q Oral The l7th.
.Mn. Robinson Vas Visiting Nh.
Major johnson on day last weak.
Mrs.. johnson and family visit.
led ct William loops homo Sunday.
Grant and Bert Graves ars busy
making hay 1t Buffalo Gap this week.
A stock train on the Elkhofn road
killed four head of cattle near Sand
Greek last week.
w. II. Robinson and w. NJ. Bicksler
branded colts the 10th. Dick Chel-
coat did the roping.
Charlie Alkire received a letter
Sunday that has been travelling around
the world since July the oath when it
was mailed from Iowa. 1t was post
marked four times.
Charlie W estcott Jr. wrote a let
ter to the Bar IL ranch saying that
he arrived at his home in Ceilings
wood and now his old chums nick
named him Cow Boy.
w. Fl. Robinson sold IA pair of gel
dings last week to L. C. Drake for n
hundred and ten dollars to be shipped
east. Delivered the geldings to Buff
falo Gap and brought back eighteen
hundred pounds of seed rye for fall
sowing.
The Cheyenne river was up Wednes-
day. Some emigrants tried to cross
the wagon turned over throwing the
man and his wife and child out. No
one was drowned but they lost every
thing they had. Mr.. Heines kindly
cared for them until their clothing
was dry land Friday the woman and
little boy we're crossing the railroad
bridge at the section house and
when about half way across met a
stock train but she quickly climbed
out where she was safe taking the
boy with her. She would not try
to cross the river again in the wagon.
ERJTz
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21
August Flower.


sit is q surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, sthat in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years, I
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged liver,
and stomach, and for constipation. I
find for tourists and salesman, for
persons filling Office positions, when
headaches and general bad feelings
from irregular habits exist, that
Green's August Flower is q grand
remedy. It does not injure the system
by frequent use, and is excellent for
sour stomachs and Indigestion" Sam
pie bottle free at Emil Hargens. Sold
dy dealers in all civilized countries.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21
Round About Shasta

Is the name of one of the chapters in
the Northern Pacitic's new Wonder.
land '99.
The region about Mt. Shasta, in
Southern Oregon and Northern Cali
fornia, cannot from a scenic point of
view, be duplicated in this country.
No matter where one has been or what
one has seen, here is something new,
striking, enhancing. Prodigiousmoun
tains, seductively beautiful streams,
most charming valleys, mingled to-
gether in delightful confusion. This
route is away and beyond the finest
route into or out of California and one
who has seen Southern California only,
has een but half ola beautiful picture.
Wonderland '99 depicts the beauties
of the Northern Pacific Shasta route,
and by sending six cents for it to.
CHAS. S. FEE, st Paul, Mimi, you
can obtain a copy, and you will be
glad to have it.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21

You assume no risk. when you buy
Chamberlain's collie, cholera and
diarrhoea remedy. E. B. Cook & Go.
will refund your money IL you are not
satisfied after using Il. II is every
where admitted to be the most success
full remedy in use for bowel complaint
and the only one that never fails. II
is pleasant, safe and reliable.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21
Burlington Route--Through Sleeping
Cars to San Francisco.

No changes-no delay-no chance
missing connections-ify you go to Cal
ifornia via the Burlington Route.
The Burlington runs through sleeping
cars Omaha, Lincoln and Hastings, to
Salt Lake City and San Francisco,
daily. Dining cars all the way. Lii
barry cars west of Ogden. Finest in
the world. See nearest Burlington
ticket agent, or write j. Francis, G..
A., Omaha, Neb.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21

In one breath the democratic orator
will assure his hearers that Mckinley
has no backbone, that he is q creature
controlled by those around him, and
with the next breath will accuse him
OF shaking the Republic to pieces in
order to erect q throne ON the ruins
thereof.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21
y Power MA xn,..~n.n

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Life Pills do the work so easily and
PERFECTLY. Cures hrn,iacbs. constipa-
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G.. g store.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21

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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21

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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-09-21
GUMPTION.

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to bring the price within the reach q the very poorest
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they can least afford the extravaganza of common soap.
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