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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
PORTUGAL BRiTkIh'S ALLY.
Report That King Has Signed Trotoco
IL Believed In Warrington.

The report that the King OF Portugal
has signed a protocol Of offensive ana
defensive alliance with Great Britain Is
regarded as probably true in Washing
ton. 1t has been known for some time
that Great Britain had an understand
ing with Portugal by which DeiagoI
bay was 10 BE- secured il the event Of
necessity, and the patrol o. that coast
by British warships without protect
from Portugal indicated the present
compact. This is. however. regarded
as desperate move by Great Britain
showing that her first plans have De
come hopeless and that only BY the aid
of Portugal can she hope 10 defeat the
RncrS
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

Tie senate BY a vote of IL 10 %, re-
jectcd an amendment 20 the financial
BILL offered by Mr.. Chandler. author
izing the president to appoint commits
sioRers to any future International hi
metallic conference, devoted the rest
of the day to debate on the Allrich
amendment providing that the proTi-
sions OF the bill are not intended 70
place any obstacles in the Way OF in
teTnatiOnal bimetallis!a. The house d.
bated the legislative. executive and jul
dicial appropriation bill. the arguments
assuming a political tinge. The feature
was a sharp coloauy between Messrs
Barthold.. Benton and Pearce. al IT
Missouri. on the Nesbi:t election law
in that state.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
PRIVATE PROPERTY AND LAW.

An important decision in I case ln-
volving property and contract rights
has been rendered IN the Supreme
Court OF the District O. Columbia. 1t
is justly regarded as a vindication OF
reasonable industrial liberty and d re-
buke 10 legislators who make assaults
OF the Constitution and American prln-
ciples OF government. The court re-
ferred TO has set aside an act OF con-
gress as invalid because repugnant to
the fourteenth amendment. which pro-
hibits the taking of private property
without due process CT law.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
TAXING MORTGAGES AND SAVINGS.

In addition TO the perplexing prob
lem of mortgage taxation. which is
still troubling the New York legisla
ture. n bill for the taxation of all de
posts in the savings banks that
amount to or exceed 81 900 is now ex-
citing much controversy in and out
of the legislature Of the state named.
1t is recognized on all hands that the
present tax system is an outrage upon
equity. Real estate is OvertaXed, es-
pecially in the country districts, and
personally largely escapes.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

The board of directors of the Manu-
faCturers' club composed OF the
wealthieSt business men OF Philadei-
phia, adopted resolutions expressing
approval Of the work done by the sub
committee OF the Citizens National
Convention association. pledging
hearty support TO that body and pro-
testing against any interference with
its work. This assures the success OF
the fund for the national republican
convention. President Schwab of the
Carnegie Steel company has sent
check for 50 900 to the committee.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
WOMEN AND THE SUFFRAGE.

The reason why suffrage in most ~
the states Of the American union is
not exercised by women as we'll as by
men is that most of the women do not
want IT, Those who decline TO ask for
II feel that as matters stand they have
enough Suffrage is a duty as well as
n privilege, and "A very large major
ity Of the women of the United States
feel that they have duties enough to
attend TO now, says the Milwaukee
Wis ,Onsin."
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

Lord Rose6ery arraigns the govern
ment for the situation in africa dc
claring that if the BoetS win the Brit
ish empire will be endangered. while
even now the powers profit by Eng
lands embarrassment: said England
tried to arrange alliance with Ger
many and the United States. London
believes Roberts movement in the
Orange Free State will be successful:
CrOnje's line OF communication cut
English army bill passed the house OF
commons; Chamberlain declared that
IL the Beers invaded Zululand natives
will be aided 10 resist. The Times
thinks Roberts movement resembles
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
TodJ SalJaboaM
Iazl72ESl22lr1D
Pneumatic Tubes for Postal Service.

The pneumatic tube in the postal
service has been forcibiy endorsed by
the action OF Postmaster Van Colt OF
New York, who has asked for money
for its extension. All the mail matter
going out Of the Grand Central station
is handled through one Of these tubes
and It is estimated that about 500 .001
pieces daily pass through this one con
duit. The distance j. three and one
quarter miles, and the trip is made in
seven and one-half minutes The car
riers hold about BOO letters. and they
make total OF 1900 trips per day
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

About fifteen men. mostly about 20
to 40 years" writes a corresponds
was excessively hot. Two candles were
stuck in bottles placed on empty cases:
the men squatted around. two or three
reading from the same hymn book.
They had laid their pipes beside them,
and their rifles wcrc stacked about the
tent-pole They sang we'll in lusty.
clear voices free from any nasal twang.
The effect was striking,y picturesque.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.
Weeks Proceedings In the Senate
and House.
FINANCIAL BILL Is PASSED.
Wolcott OF Colorado Accepts tho Measure.
but Asks Pledge for international
Bimetallis Ship subsidy Bill -
nacrum Case L. Up.
Tuesday. Feb. l..

The senate heard Mr.. Allison In cup
port of the financial bill, and Mr.. Jones
OF Nevada in opposition thereto.
Passed bill appropriating $4,000 TO
enlarge public building at Portland.
Ore. The house passed bill increasing
limit Of cost of new government print
ing office by s429, 600 on account of rise
in prices of building material.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

President Samuel GomperS OF the
American Federation OF Labor sailed
for Cuba "Wednesday OH the steamship
Orinoca. having obtained a six months
leave of absence from the executive
council Of the federation 10 recu?erate
from the effects OF his recen; bicycle
accidents. Mr.. Gompers has been IN
structed TO study the labor matters IN
Cuba while he is away. with view OF
forming unions there.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

the strongly marked. carnes: faces In
the candlelight thrown ont against the
dark background OF the shadows be-
hind. Similar scenes were 10 be wit
messed at each laago~ every evening.
sometimes in three Or four tents at the
same time. These soldiers are prin-
cipally Lu;korans, but there are not d
few OF other secjs. including Meth
odists and Catholics. Al join in the
hymn singing"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
Mr. Erirk Sue, Carneyie.

The threatened suit i'll equity OF FL.
&. Frick against Andrew Carnegie was
filed Tuesday IN the Court of Common
Pleas at Pittsburg. Mr.. Frick makes
the charge against Mr. Carnegie of
malevoiencc. fraUi aud personal ami
mostly toward Fric5 Tho sUi; Is by
II. C. FricA. plaintiff against the Car
negie Steel company. limited, and the
stockholders. the rule requiring that
all. even those in sympathy with MIR.
Frick. shall he inciuded in the salt
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

How did ne escape" inquired the
detective.
We'll" replied the turnkey with the
damaged eye. he sort O nickname
himself out"
What"
He priec his cell Goor open with
Jimmy. Then IL knocked ne down
with billy"
"Yes?"
And then he sailed oat Chicaeo
Tribune.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

San Francisco has been agreed upon
as the battle-ground, and April 10 o.
whereabouts the date for the mill to be
fought between Jim Jeffries and Jim
Corbert. The change from March ID
was made at the instance OF the fight
ers, who have insisted on an extension
OF time in which to become acclimated.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Latest News from the Scene of
Conflict.
FRENCH RELIEVES KIMBERLEY
The Hoer Victory at Spion kop Being
Followed Up by q Succession of Lesser
Ones-t;ens. kitchner and Roberts In
the Orange Free State.
Tuesday, Feb Is.

The friends Of Cecil Rhodes are be-
coming alarmed at his possible fate,
and have sent an emissary to see Dr..
Leyds, the diplomatic agent OF the
Beers in Europe. i'll regard to the prob
able course the Beers would pursue in
the event of his capture. Dr.. LeydS
assured the Intermediates that the
but, he added, they would certainly
hold him as a hostage until the in
demnity for the Jameson raid was
paid. In view of the developments
since the raid the Beers have also de-
cided to double the amount of the in
demnity demanded, so Mr. Rhodes
friends will have TO hand over e.
000,0 900 $4,000, 000) before he is re-
leased. The concentration Of forces at
the Modder river camp has apparently
been accompanied by the weakening
of the British forces elsewhere in Cape
Colony. and il looks as though the
Beers in the Colesburg district have
been encouraged by the withdrawal OF
Gen. French with his cavalry Tele-
grams from Rensburg cannot be con-
sldered reassuring. The British out
posts have been driven back. PrOba-
bly, Gen. Clements will have all his
work cut out to enable him to hold his
own. as he is opposed by an enemy SUI
perior numerically and armed with bet
ter artillery.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

Chairman Hernly of the Indiana re.
publican state central committee has
issued the call for the state convention
to be held at indianapolis. April 25-26.
The first day will he devoted to gen.
eral love feast of Indiana repubii-
cans. and the second day to the col-
NertiOn.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
Woman Frozen 4" Death.

In a cold and cherries basement at
No. IL West Congress street, Chicago,
the body OF Mrs. Lizzie Mcdonald. a
widow. was found Friday by gas in
spector. The woman. il is believed.
froze TO death. as no fire burned in the
rooms. and she lay on n mattress
spread in the middle of the kitchen
floor
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

The senate passed the senate sub
stitute for the house currency bill b.
a vote of 46 to % Made The Hawaiian
bill unfinished business. giving ii right
of way.
The house completed twerty-six of
the l24 pages Of the legislative. execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill
without amendment. During the gem
eral debate Mr. BOuteli CID. Mr.. WierS
UndD and Mr.. Showalter Pa.) dis
cussed the Philippine question: Mr..
Grosvenor (Ohio) and MIR. Gillette
(Massl, civil service reform; Mr..
briggs IN. ", pensions. and Mr.. I'm
derwood (Ala.). his resolution to re-
peal the fifteenth amendment to the
constitution.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
AutopSy Reveals Crime.

A sensation was caused at Dayton.
Ohio. by the arrest of DIR. Calvin POI
lock and +. Russell Baldridge on the
charge OF a criminal operation upor
Miss Harriet Rosnagel. II years old.
who died during the operation.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
$4,000 Damage SHIT FILED.

Suit has been filed at Bedford, Ind.
against the Consolidated Stone conf
pany for $4,000 damages by John d.
Morgan as administrator of the estate
of Albert Cass. CasS was killed Jan.
-. near this city, while at work in one
of the defendants quarries.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
American Vessel Runs Riockad..

A telegram from Lourenco Marques
states that the American ship Sea
Witch has arrived there with 500 tons
Of -four She succeeded in eyading the
British warships until she arrived
within the three mile limit
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

John Brown. aged 60. a cousin OF
John Brown the famous abolitionist,
association rooms at No. 21S North
Twelfth street, Philadelphia, Sunday
morning, while enc of the members
was asking the blessing.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

Great Wedding This Week.

The Hon. Lillian PauncefOte, daugh-
ter of the British ambassador to the
United States. will be married in St.
Johns Episcopal church in Washing
ton next Saturday noon to the Hon.
Robert Bromley. honorable attache OF
the embassy
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

The house committee on election OF
the president, vice president and men,
bers of congress has agreed to favor
ably report Representative Caprons
resolution providing that no polyga-
mist shall be elected to the house or
senate
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
ahauetnr Tries To Break Jail

Roy Jones, abductor Of Nellie Berger,
and another prisoner were discovered
Friday in another attempt To escape
from Jail at Peru, Ind A stone in the
ceiling of the underground Jail has
been broken away.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
THE CURRENCY BILLS MAJORITY.

by a vote OF 46 to % the senate
ADOPTED the amended financial bill.
The passage of the bill was at no time
in any serious doubt, for even the OPP
position discovered at an early stage
that it was Impossible to prevent fav-
Orabie action.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
stop. Archbishop, sa'a'y.

The French cahlne; has decided to
stop the salary Of Cardinal Richard.
the archbishop of Paris. for an unilm
tied period III orCcr to punish i.isn FOR
visiting and eondo!inS with the AS
sumptionis,s. The bishops who sent
fclicitations TO the Assump;lonis;s viii
have their salaries stopped i0r short
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
ELIZA r. PARKER
Another Victim of Hypnotism.

DO you remember what you saiG
when you proposed
Yes, ] remember what ! said well
enough, but TO this day ! haven't fig
ured out how | came 10 say it."-In-
dianapolis Journal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

Toward Barnhart of Auburn. Ind.
who was last summer sentenced to the
penitentiary for fourteen years, Will be
pardoned. Barnhart was sent up for
stealing meat in Waterloo. but the Sd
preme court has reversed the decision
rendered by the jury.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

Gen. French with 1000 mounted men
relieved Kimberley after l21 days CT
siege: he occupied the five Boer camps
south of town. capturing supplies and
ammunition. and is securing the coun-
try nortn. Roberts occupied Jacobs
dal, recapturing many British prison
ers. Cronje's forces surprised and sup
posed TO be dispersed. Kelly-Kenny in
pursuit Of Boer convoy attempting TO
escape TO Bloemfontein. Clements re-
treated from Rensburg to- Arundel;
two companies Of Waltshire regiment
captured by Beers. House of commons
voted supplementary army estimate
CARRYING $4,000, 900.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

Application has been made for the
incorporation OF the Geneva Lake,
Sycamore & Morris electric railroad.
with its priifcipal office at Sycamore.
The line is to extend from Morris. H.,
to Geneva Lake. Wis. with branches in
DeKalb and Belvidere. 1t will be the
longest electric line in the world.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
Delay I'm Naming uisbon

According To information received
from the vatican. the nomination of a
bishop of Columbus. Ohio, is not ex-
pected for a long time
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
British Imports Increased.

The imports of Great Britain Ter
January amounted TO ga, $50 $40, com
pared with f41,216.GCG for December
Despite large decrease in raw mate
rails for textile manufacture the ex-
ports for the month Amounted 10 F25,
$50, 6S2, an increase of Is, 30, AS.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
To He Governor mt samoa.

The North German Gazette says that
Dr.. Solf. formerly German consul at
Apia, will be the first German governor
Of SamOa
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
Gnss In LIZ Clancnllnr-

The Rev. Sebastian G. GOss, pastor
Of the First Reformed churcn ut Wads-
worth. Ohio. has been elected chancei-
Tor OF Heidelberg university by the
board OF regents.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
SuicIJa AT N Theatfica. Man

II. W. Bowers of Brooklyn. advance
agent of a Merry Chase" committed
suicide at the Hotel Downing. Oska-
loosa. Iowa. Tuesday afternoon. bv
drinking car0oic acid.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

The Iowa house committee on print
abOlishing the office Of state printer
and binder. with only one vote il op-
position.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

To secure the lest results IN the care Of
milk ard hutter, attention must Ire given
details The milking must lee properly
done. and all vessels used must be kept
scrupulously clean bv washing morning
and night in hot water with Ivory SOAP
then riDsing well in cold water and sottiug
cut 70 air and sun.
EIlZAR T.. PARKER.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

Detective i. +. Feltz Of Bluelield. w.
Va, was shot dead Tuesday evening by
William Lee, who a second later was
killed by Deputy Marshal Baldwin, also
OF this city.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

w. Moseiah was killed and c. II. Pat
terson probably fatally injured Tues
day evening at Kewanee. H.. while
walking en- the railroad track.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
Sanp<on prrtines m Honor.

The presidency Of the Massachusetts
institute Of Technology has been Of
fercd to Rear Admiral William +.
Sampson, and has been declined by
him.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

The senate was not in session. The
house passed the legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation bill The
civil service appropriations stricken OUT
in committee of the whole. WIS re-
stored TO the bill by a vote of Il 10
1o5
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23

The chamber of commerce of Bor-
deaux, rance, has approved the Fran
Co American reciprocity treaty.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
"Wednesday. Feb. II.

The British army. for the first time
since the war began, is inside the Boer
frontier Lord Roberts. with 10000 in
fantry. 1000 cavalry and $50 guns. has
turned the Magersfontein lines, before
which the British forces have been en-
camped for ten weeks, and with half
OF his corps he is already operating
on Free State territory. \ battle has
not yet been fought. bat large tactical
advantages have been gained. The re-
LIEF Of Kimberley is within measurable
reach and tie way 20 BloemfOntcin is
appreciably easier. The total losses Of
the British. a. officially reported. u
date are 10.515 in killed. wounded ANA
missing. The Beers have Bullera
forces on the Tugell almost complete
~ invested and fears are entertained
that he may he cui Off from his base
OF supplies
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-02-23
Saturday and sunday. Feb. 1918.


Dispatches from Jaco5sdal show that
General Kelly-kenny. re-enforced by
Macdonald's Il!ghlanders, continues
in pursuit OF Cronie and that Gen.
French has left Kimberley 20 join the
British vanguard. More than 100 Boer
supply wagons had been captured q.
latest accounts MagersfOntein has
been deserted by the Free Staters and
is now in possession of the Guards.
Continental runors that CTonje and
1000 men had been captured were cir
culated in London. but the British war
Office stated az midnight that there
was no news TO give out The relief
OF Kimberley was accompanied by the
loss OF only fifty British soldiers, al
though many in Gen. F'rench's column
were Frustrated by the heat. Gen. Bull
ler's fourth advance movement is in
progress. Ii began Wednesday from
Cheveley. with Macdonald and Lyttel-
ton in the van. Vt latest accounts
Gen. Eullcr's hcarQuarters had been
established on Husslr Hill. There
was heavy artillery fire from WeGnes-
day to Friday The progress OF the
British is reported as steady bat slow.
Dir. Jameson. OF raid notoriety. is pros
trated with the fever 1T L3dysmith.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-30
EXC superstitiona

There are many superstitions about
the egg. In Scotland and Ireland chill
dren are taught by their nurses to
crush the shell after eating an egg or
to push the spoon through the bottom
In the form OF = cross, showing a lin
gering relic of the once general super
stitious belief that witches lived In
eggshells and made boats OF them.
casting spells upon the household.
In Italy II was believed that an egg
laid by white hen In a new nest on
Easter day would cure pains In the
head or stomach; that broken In q
vineyard 1t would prevent its suffering
from hail or similarly would save a
field from frost. and Its possession
gave one the power to see witches. II
was also believed that an egg laid on
Good Friday, thrown on the fire. would
extinguish IT. while the devil would be
killed IL shot with an egg laid on
Christmas.-Self Culture Magazine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-05-30

The shirt is made of rings. every ring
from a piece OF steel wire IN inches
long and about one-sixteenth Of an
inch thick. The ends OF the piece OF
wire are aattened out. holes are punch
ed through them, one end is turned on
TO the ,,thfT. and they are fastened to-
gether by a small riyet. Every ring
connects four others. The wire differs
somewhat in thickness, not by design
seemingly 50 as 70 make one part OF
the shirt stronger than another. but
from material G: uniform thickness
running short In parts where the
rings are free to jingle together they
are worn very thin Round the neck
il a band Of three thicknesses OF red
leather, stiff like the stock worn for
merry In our army. 1t Is 81 inches
high and on the outside is decorated
with ornamental lines like toolings
made by g bookbinder. - Notes and
Queries