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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Price OF Tea Raised.

An advance in the price of tea, due
to the Chinese difficulties, is already
felt in the wholesale market. A Chi
cago tea house manager said: There
are at present seven grades of tea that
have advanced from one to two cents a
pound. 1t will cost great deal more
to import tea than it did last year."
The following are the proportions in
which the eastern countries furnish
tea; Japan, 100000 pounds annual
ly; China, 25,OOO.OOO pounds; Ceylon
and India, 100000 pounds.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
McGOvern Defeats Erne.

Terry McGovern defeated Frank
Erne of Buffalo inside of three rounds
at Madison Square Garden, New York,
Monday night.
The conditions of the fight were not
favorable to Erne. The contest was
limited to ten rounds. in which Erne
had agreed to knock Terry out within
the limit or lose the fight. The hand
leap was bad one for Erne. Besides
agreeing to knock Terry out he also
agreed to weigh 12S pounds at the
ringside. Whether this weakened him
or not it wiuld be difficult to say.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Serious Fire I'm Altoopa. TIL.

The business portion of Altoona, H.,
was seriously damaged by fire. The
fire started in the Tornquist wagon
factory. The fire engine gave out and
the flames then spread rapidly, taking
the Tornquist building, the electric
light plant and the B. H. Scott store.
Mr.. SCOTS loss is $1,000. The electric
light plant had not long been in opera
ton. and was valued at $4,000. Torn
quists's loss was $4,000 on his factory,
and he also owned the lighting plant.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Visible Supplies OF Grain.

Special Geographic communications
to Bradstreet's show the following
changes in availabel supplies, as COM
pared with the last account: Avail
able supplies-Wheat: United States
and Canada, east of the Rockies, de-
creased S21 900 bushels. Afloat for and
in Europe, decreased 100000. Total
supply decreased 1921 900. Corn
United States and Canada east of the
Rockies, decreased 171,0o0. Oats
United States and Canada, east OF the
Rockies, decreased ass, 900. Among the
more important decreases in wheat
supplies reported exclusively by Brad
streets's are those of 144 900 bushels at
Chicago private elevators, $4,000
bushels at Depot Harbor, $4,000 bush
els at East Dubuque and 10000 BUSH
els at Portland, Me. The important in
creases include 1900 bushels at Co.
teau, 101 900 bushels at Port Huron,
$4,000 bushels each at Fulton and Fort
Worth and $4,000 bushels at Cleveland.
Pacific coast wheat stocks increased
107 900 bushels
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Hold Joliet Mill by Force.

The minority stockholders of the Jo-
liet Wire company, assisted by Deputy
Sheriff Blair and force of men sworn
in as deputies, are still in possession
Of the big plant in Joliet, Iii. They
declare they will keep possession un-
less driven out by orders of the courts
and operate the mill during the COM
ing year. They hold that the first cleo
uon, held before the arrival of the Chi
cago stockholders, was the legal one.
Mr.. Minnemeyer said that no attempt
would be made by himself and the ma
jOrity stockholders to secure posses
sion of the mill by force, but that in
junction proceedings would be started
as soon as their attorneys could pre-
pare the necessary proceedings.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
EKCURSION|STS ARE KILLED.
Freight Train PIunges Into Midst
of 200 People
AT J0HNSTOWN STATION,
Train Dashes Around Curve Short
Distance Above the Depot Compelling
All to Flee for Their Invertebrates
Five Unfortunates.

AS the result of an accident at the
Pennsylvania railroad station at
Johnstown, Pa, Wednesday morning,
when a freight train plunged into a
crowd of 200 people waiting to board
an excursion train bound for Altoona
to spend the day, five persons were in
jured, two of whom are dead and two
probably fatally injured. The dead:
Luther Begley, aged Is months, son of
]. c. Begley of Winbers; Frank Ur-
bach, aged 13 years, son of Frank Ur-
bach, ST., of Upper Yoder The in
jured: James Begley, editor of the
Winbers Journal, bruised, cut and suf-
fering from conclusion of brain; has
not regained consciousness; Annie
Begley, wife of James C. Begley, leg
badly crushed, amputated at hospital;
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Maine" Banquet I'm London.

The much-talked-of Maine" ban
quet was given at the Hotel Savoy,
London. The room was prettily deco
rated with flowers and flags, the Brit
ish and American colors being inter-
twined. A model of the hospital ship,
composed of white flowers, with green
sails. held the center of the table. The
guests. who were thirty-four, included
United States Ambassador Choate and
Mrs. Choate, Lady Randolph Churchill,
her betrothed. Lieut. George Cornwall
lis West, and all the ladies OF the
Maine committee.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Mob Chinaman at Fond Du Lac

Chauncey Richards, a well-knOwn
young man, started a Chinese boxer
riot of his own at Fon Du Lac, Wis.
He met Sun Wah, a laundryman, and
expostulated with him very forcibly
for the massacre of the foreigners in
Pekin. Sun Wah knew enough Eng
lish to attempt to talk about it and
Richards drew a revolver and fired
two shots at him. Sun Wah was only
slightly injured and he fled in terror,
but was caught by a crowd and used
roughly before the police arrived to
protect him. Richards was locked up
and the magistrate fixed his bonds at
$1,000. Sun Wah is sleeping in the
station for safety.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Three Younp Girls Ara KiIIsd

AT the village of Prescott, four miles
east of Shelbyville, Ind, on the Big
-Four railroad, a fatal accident oc-
Cured. Misses Mary Wheeler, Josie
zoble and Katie Schaf, three young
girls of the neighborhood, in a two
seated spring wagon were crossing the
railroad tracks when the white city
special bore down upon them, kill
ing Misses Wheeler and Schaf out
right and fatally injuring Miss Zoble,
who died soon after.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
RayaCes of Cholera i'm India.

The governor of Bombay telegraphs
to the secretary of state for India that
there were 1928 cases of cholera in
the famine districts during the week
ending July Z, of which 6,474 were ia
tai. and that in the native states there
were 1926 cases, of which 1892 were
fatal The total number of deaths on
the relief works was $50, which was
3.9 per 1000. There has been a good
rainfall in many sections.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
w. T.. cambridge,
tSecond secretary
Feud Splits n Joliet Church.

AS a result of the feud between the
Zentarskis and their brother-in-law,
Frank Schroeder, who was acquitted
Saturday of the charge of burning his
wife to death, new Polish Catholic
church is to be started in Joliet. Ill.
Father Pawlowski, pastor of the Pol
ish church, who stood by Schroeder at
the hearing. will ask Archbishop Fee
han, it is believed, to prevent the
Zentarskis from organizing new
church.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Two Die from Kentucky Feud.

In three-cornered fight at Hawes-
vile, Hancock county, Kentucky, be-
tween Allen and Frank Pulliam and
stantly and Allen Pulliam died three
hours later. HeSson killed Jack c.
Daniel Dee. %, 1891. The Pulliams
are nephews of Judge \. NJ. Pulliam,
who killed a. James Miller in Hardins-
burg, and brothers OF Ed Pulliam, who
killed Rev. w. b. Swope several years
ago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27

probably fatal; Frank Urbach, ST.. of
Upper Yoder township, bruised and
cut. 1t was the occasion of the annual
outing of the A. o. U. W., and a crowd
of over 200 persons had gathered to
take excursion trains for Altoona. The
first section had just stopped in front
of the depot and general rush for the
train was in progress when a fast
freight dashed around the curve a
short distance from the station A
wild scene followed in the scramble for
places Of safety, but before all could
get out of the way the freight train
was upon them, catching those above
mentioned The injured were removed
to a hOSDital
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Girl Walters on a Strike.

Steward Cunningham of the Harbor
Point (Mich.) club had occasion to
reprimand a waiter girl and the other
girls demanded that he apologize He
refused and the girls cornered him, it
is alleged. and threw dishes at his
head, so that he had to use force in
order TO get out of the predicament.
One of the girls caused the arrest of
the manager, who was fined 81 and
costs. Fifteen Chicago girls who were
in the strike were discharged and left
for home.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Fighter MAY BE Fatally Uurt.

A prize fight which is like
ly to result in the death OF
one OF the contestants was fought I'M
der the auspices of the Carlisle Athletic
club at Schiellien's Park, Atlantic ave-
nue. and Vermont street. Brooklyn.
Jim Norrine and James Dawson met
in the ring to fight three-round go at
40 pounds. At the beginning of the
third round Norrine jabbed Dawson
on the right jaw. knocking him to the
floor unconscious. Dawson is at st.
Mary's hospital, suffering from con-
cussion of the brain.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Alarm for 2On Families.

Three hundred families from Austin,
San Antonio, Fort Worth, Houston and
other towns of Texas were camping
along the upper courses of the Llano,
Guadalupe. Nueces and Colorado
rivers, when the series of water spouts
occurred in that region Tuesday. But
few of these outing parties have been
heard from since the terrible floods,
and friends of the missing ones are
alarmed for their safety. Searching
parties have made every effort to dis
cover the fate or whereabouts of the
campers, but as yet without success.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Brings snIt for sa4n.nnn.

st. Clair county instituted suit in the
Circuit court at Belleville, III, against
the Interstate Sand and Transfer com
pany of Missouri for $240, 600. The ac-
ton is based upon the charge that the
company has been operating a ferry
across the Mississippi river for three
years without taking out the license
provided by law. The company con-
tends it has the right TO engage in in
terstate commerce without the con-
sent of the Illinois author s
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Child Tries to End Her Life.

The village of Williamson, Mich, is
excited over a case of alleged extreme
cruelty to Lois Mead, 9 years old,
which caused her to take paris green
with suicidal intent. She took an over
dose, however, and physicians saved
her life. The result has been the ar
rest of her father and step-mother, G.
c. Mead and wife, and their being held
in $1,000 bonds for examination on a
charge of cruelty to the child.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Roumania Arouses Russia

The Frankfort Zeitung's CONSTANT
nople correspondent says: "Roumania
has secured permission from the Turk
ish admiralty to send the two war
ships. Elizabeth and Mira, to the Con-
stantinople docks for repairs. Russia
has protested vigorously against the
passage of the ships through the Bos-
nOruS ="
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Murderer Svims to Liberty.

James Buckingham shot and killed
Charles Mosely at Centerville, ILL.,, as a
result of a quarrel over a game Of
cards Buckingham escaped. AT the
same hour Joseph Davis shot and
killed James Gratiot at Brooklyn
Davis evaded two marshals' posses by
swimming the Mississippi river.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
II. G.. Squires,
(First secretary
Policeman Rescues Lee Wah.

Lee Wah. a celestial who conducts
a laundry in Omaha. was the target of
the tin cans and brickbats of a mob
at 18th and Howard streets. He was
crossing the street when observed by
a crowd on the sidewalk which had
been discussing the Chinese situation.
Instantly some one shouted, XIII the
Boxer" Sergt Whalen, attracted by
the noise, soon dispersed the mob,
which had begun to close in on the
celestial, who was badly frightened.
He asked for protection.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Sol Smith Russell stiu III.

Sol Smith Russell has Cancelled his
engagements for next season. Mr..
Russell expected to return to the stage
in the fall in a new play by Michael
Norton. but his physician informed
him that if he hopes to regain his
health he must remain away from the
stage for year more at the very least.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
THE WAR WITH THE BOXERS
Severe Battles in the Empire Of
China
MANY NATIONS TAKE A HAND.
Prince Tuan Mobilixes $4,000 Men for
General Resistance to the Allied
Powers-Many Battles with Heavy
Losses to the Chinese.
Monday, July 16

Lsung Chi Iso asserts that rule OF
| the Chinese empire by concert of the
powers or by partition would lead to
endless bloodshed and strife. Gen.
Macarthur has sent 1900 additional
troops from Manila to reinforce the
Americans now in China. Allies re-
pulsed the Chinese with great loss at
Tien Tsin on July 13. Americans suf-
fered greatly, Chief Surgeon of Ninth
Infantry estimating 25 per cent OF
them were hit. Colonel Liscum of the
Ninth among the dead. Chinese were
10000 strong. while allies numbered
only 1000. War department at Wash
ington estimated losses as far greater
in proportion than at Santiago. Ad-
| miral Remey corroborates press dis
patches of battle.
Tuesday, July IL.
China said to have declared war on
Russia, this report being given
strength by hard fighting in Manchur-
ia. Ii Hung Chang says he goes to
Pekin to save foreigners and arrange
peace terms with the powers. Minister
WI shows Washington officials dis
patch stating that Pekin legations
stood July 9. Army of 100000 natives
ready to attack Shanghai if the Woo
Sung forts are besieged. Preparations
made to care for more than 10000
American troops in the empire. Nc
Kinley and the cabinet decide not to
call an extra session of congress. AL
lies take Tien-Tsin after a fierce bat
tie in which the Chinese are routed.
Wednesday, July Is.
Prince Tuan said to have modified
$50, 900 men, Chinese fleet concentrat-
ing in China sea. Foreigners at Chu-
Chau and In-Chau said TO have been
attacked. Russia evidently preparing
TO make war on China. Indications
point more strongly to international
complications over China situation.
President Mckinley took more hopeful
view OF situation in China and re-
turned TO Canton. While the situation
In China is growing more dangerous,
there is reported to be serious strife
between the allied powers. London
papers declare the Chinese government
is now al war against all Christianity
and demand decisive action. Col
Shigueta Fudjii says it will not be
necessary to wait till August to fight
China. as the heavy rains of the sea-
son cease early.
Casualties in attack on Tien-Tsin
July Is. Killed-Col. E. H. Liscum
and seventeen enlisted men. Wound
ed-Capt. G. r. Moves, not serious;
Maj. j. Reagan. serious, not danger
Gus; Lieut.. L. B. Lawton, not serious;
Capt. E. V. Bookmiller, serious. not
dangerous; Lieut.. F. r. Lang, slight,
and seventytwo enlisted men. Miss
ine-Two enlisted men. Coolidge,
Lieutant Colonel Ninth infantry.
Thursday. July 10.
Allies at Tien-Tsin unable to agree
on cOmmander-in-ch Russia refuses
to serve under Marshal Yamagata. Lii
Hung Chang reached Hongkong. Said
he was recalled to Pekin by the en-
press, and not Prince Tuan. Asserted
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Capt. Harold Borden Killed.

A cablegram to Halifax from South
Africa reports that Capt. Harold Boy
den of the I'd Canadian contingent has
been killed in action. He was the
only son of f. w. Borden, Canadian
minister of militia
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27

The annual influx of United States
pilgrims to the miracle-workinp
shrine of Ste. Anne De Beaupre, Mon.
treal, has commenced. During Tues
day $500 persons passed through Mon
treal on the railroads on their way to
Quebec and Tuesday night another l..
500 arrived. More are going through
Archbishop Bruschesie is at Ste
Anne to receive them
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27

The American Association for the
Advancement of Osteopathy adjourned
at Chattanooga, Tenn, and selected
kirksville, Mo, for its annual meeting
next year. Other places in nomina-
ton were Milwaukee, Cleveland and
Put-in-Bay
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Confirm Keane Appointment.

The fact of the appointment of Rev.
John Joseph Keane, formerly rector OF
the Catholic University of America at
Washington, as archbishop of Du-
buque, is confirmed on the authority
of Archbishops Ireland and Kain, who
are now in Paris.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Dallas Car Line Is Tied I'm.

All the union employees of the Dali
las, (Tex.) Consolidated Street railway
company are out. The company Sc
cured number of new men who are
operating few of its lines.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Plans to Raise 10000 Troops.

Adjutant General w. c. Liller OF the
Spanlsh-American war veterans has
written to the secretary of war pre-
sentlng project for furnishing an
army corps of 10000 troops in the
event of war with China.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
U<sTJSrsr Smith L. CaDtured.

Detectives AS-Te captured Frank
Smith, the bartender who murdered
John Barnum in front of the White
Palace saloon, Chicago, Sunday night.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Indian TrOubla IL SettIed-

Captain Mercer, Indian agent at Sol
way, Mimi, says the Indians opposed
the building of schoolhouse,I and
while matters looked serious for a few
days everything is now settled amic-
ably.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
nrnuned NNhila R.thinu

Otis Bryan, aged twenty-five years,
a glass blower, was drowned while
bathing in Webster Lake at Prince
ton, Ind. He lived at Red Key, Ind.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27

Russian government has full Official
details of Pekin massacre. Oregon will
make temporary repairs at Kure and
hasten to Taku. Report Prince Ching
protected legation in his yamen. Min
lister WI received first threatening let
ter from cranks. Humbert sent 1900
Italian troops to China. Car will send
100000 troops to Siberia. Gen. Joseph
Wheeler, commander of department OF
the lakes, applied for service in China.
Gen. Chaffee made a major-general.
The navy department received from
Admiral Remey the following official
list Of casualties to the marine corps
in the fight at Tien-Tsin: Kllled-Au-
stin R. Davis, captain; C. j. .Kollock,
sergeant; Thomas Kelley, corporal ].
E. McConley, private; l. w. Partridge,
private. Seriously wounded-First
Lieut.. Henry Leonard, Corporal ]. A.
Mcdonald, Private ]. j. Kelleher, Priv
Private John Stokes, Private ]. Van
Horne.
Friday, July go.
State department at Washington re-
ceived through Minister WI a cipher
dispatch from Minister Conger at Pc
kin, believed to be authentic, which in
Dictated ENJOYS were safe after date of
alleged massacre. Date thought to be
July Is. Message stated ENJOYS were
in British legation under continuous
shot and she'll from Chinese troops,
and quick relief could alone prevent
general massacre Admiral Remey was
directed to urge march to Pekin. Con-
sui Fowler, at Chefoo, reported advices
that ENJOYS were alive. Commissary
depot for American troops in China es-
tablished at Taku and thirty carloads
of meats to be sent from Chicago next
Friday. Washington physician claimed
knowledge that Minister Conger, fam
lily and guests were safe at 6 a. In.
Friday in tunnel under Pekin. Ber-
lin understanding that Germany joins
Russia in Directing to Japanese COM
mander-in-chief of allies. Sultan said
to be willing to act to have Mohamme-
dan troops in China defend foreigners.
London press regards Conger message
As Chinese trick. Emperor Kwang-Su
appealed to France as mediator.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-07-27
Thursday, July 10.

Allies at Tien-Tsin unable to agree
on cOmmander-in-c chief. Russia refuses
TO serve under Marshal Yamagata. Lii
Hung Chang reached Hongkong. Said
he was recalled to Pekin by the en-
press, and not Prince Tuan. Asserted
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-04-10
TOWN BOARD.
Crested Butte, April 4. /,

Crested Butte, April 4, 1900.
At special meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the town OF
Crested Butte held ON the above
named date there We're present.
Mayor John Shaw and Trustees
Bowling, Alexander, Click and
Williams.
Moved by Click, seconded by
Alexander, that the old board ad-
journ and the officers-elect take
the obligation of office. Moved by
Williams, seconded by Bowling, to
adjourn,
After the adjournment of the
old board, Mayor-elect John B.
Shaw and Trustees Alexander,
Jameson and Lacy assumed the
obligation of Office, as required by
the ordinance of said town. before
james McGraw, Justice of the
Peace.
The board was then called to
order by Mayor Shaw, with Trus-
tees Alexander, Dowling, Click,
Williams, Jameson and Lacy
present.
The official bond of V. f.
Metzler, as treasurer, was read and
ON motion of Alexander, seconded
by Jameson, was approved.
The Official bond of Geo. W.
Thompson, as police magistrate,
was read and on motion of VIII
iams, seconded by Dowling, was
approved.
The official bond of G, Z. Ross,
as clerk aud recorder, was read and
on motion of Alexander, seconded
by Williams, was approved.
Moved by Click, seconded by
Alexander, that a vote of thanks
be rendered Marie L. Block, the
retiring clerk. Ayes all.
Moved by Dowling, seconded by
Williams, to adjourn. Ayes all.
MARIE Il. BLOCK,
Clerk.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-04-10
PRIMARY Dept.
rIillions Starving In India.

At the present time there are
3,913,o00 people in India absolut-
ely dependent upon charity for
sustenance. This is a terrible state
of affairs, but it could not be
averted. India's cry for help has
brought a universal response, but
more aid is necessary, and every
one should willingly contribute a
mite, for five cents will save q life
each day. No soliciting is done,
but Mrs. G. ]. Lawrence will make
a remittance through the Advance,
of all voluntary contributions, on
April l6 and again on May ]
Humanity will certainly prompt
your generosity