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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
WHEN Is OHIO-S RIRTHDAY.

Ohio finds itself in a peculiar dilemma
The state intends to celebrate the CEN
tennial of its admission TO the Union.
but unfortunately the date Is not
known The United States census re-
port gives Nov 90. 1902, but this is
not final authority, nor. indeed, is it
generally regarded as correct in Ohio,
inasmuch as most people favor holdin 3
The centennial celebration in 1908.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
4 UNIQUE MEASURE.

A unique piece of legislation is pro-
posed by Senator Harbaugh in the
Ohio legislature. He would make it q
rnisdemeanor for any person to write
or sell a student any essay, compost
lion, or other literary production TO be
palmed of upon the unsuspectinS
teacher as the purchasers own. The
penalty proposed is n fine Of not less
than $50 nor more than $50 for the
first offense, and between $50 and 800
for the second. The bill III one way
is discrimination. In that 1t Furnishes
some offenders while it let's others
equally guilty of deception escape.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

Feb. 21-Buller pushes his army
across the Tugela for fourth time. In
the meantime Roberts is moving to-
ward Bloomfontein after Cronie. Gen.
Joubert secs the British strategy. and
instead Of fighting Buffers advance
withdraws his entire army north 10 cut
Roberts advance. Ladysmith is no
longer besieged
March 1-DundOnald's cavalry makes
triumphal entry into Ladysmith.
March 2-Great joy in Ladysmith
and Gen. White. who held city against
besiegers. declared the real deliverer
by DundOnald and the citizens
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
school OF Corn Judging.

The schOo; Of instruction in corn
Judging began weeks session Tues
day in the college Of agriculture OF the
University of Illinois at Urbana. Sev-
eral hundred farmers are present. The
meeting is under the auspices Of the Il
l;nois Corn Growers association. and
it's object IS 10 teach the farmer how
70 judge corn and TO inform him as to
the best methods OF cultivating the
crop. Certificates will be granted to
those showing proficiency.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Gen. DundonaId Has Raised Seige
of ladysmith.
BOERS SEEM PANIC STRICKEN.
The Capture of Cronje and His Army
Severe Blow to the Sister Republic
Bulletins of Five Days Fighting
Other War Notes.
Tuegdny. Feb. o..


Gen. Cronje surrenderS, with his
sent to Cape Town. All England is re-
joicing. Latest advices from Gen. Bull
Ter show his advance is stubbornly
contested by the Beers. Cronjes de-
feat caused excited comment in Euro
pean capitals. In Berlin there is doubt
whether the main army was captured
Immediate cause of Cr0nje's uncondl-
tional surrender was the advance OF
the Canadians to within eighty yards
of Boer trenches. rendering them I'M
tenable. Cronje's capture, with his
thirty subcommandants. 1000 men
and six guns. cost Roberts 200 men
killed and wounded. British now have
5000 prisoners and Beers have 3.244
at the race track. Inniskillings lost
fourteen out OF seventeen officers and
$50 men in attempt to rush Boer posi-
ton at Peters hill, near Colenso.
Military experts argue that Roberts
will advance on Bloemfontein. French
is now on the way. international peace
office at Berne received petition OF TO-
European press praises Cronje's BRAY
cry. Roberts likely to be made 4 duke.
Butler has lost 800 men TO date.
"Wednesday, Feb. 20.
Gen. Butler has taken Peters hill
after heavy loss of men His further
advance toward Ladysmith Is stub
bornly resisted. Gen. Cronje and other
Boer prisoners have been sent TO Cape
Town by Lord Roberts. Nineteen of
twenty-four Innislilling officers fell in
an effort to drive Beers from Railway
hill. Papers of Vienna demand inter-
vention in the war. Berlin and Paris
papers urge mediation. Lord Rosebery
has startled British politicians by quit
ting the liberal party. French hostility
to Great Britain is increased by Lord
Roberts success in South Africa. Queen
Victoria is now accused of meddling
in Martinique. Gen. Count Won der
Goltz of the German army believes the
final defeat of the Beers by the British
Is certain. Later-Oficial report says
Ladysmith has been entered by Dun
donald's cavalry.
Thursday. March I.
The siege cf Ladysmith has been
raised. the Beers lying to the north as
Buffers army advanced Great Britain
appeals 10 her colonies 10 send more
troops TO South Africa, as British
troops are required To protect the en-
pres interests elsewhere
Friday. March =.
EoerS are said to be at OSfOntein,
near Paardcberg. and also az Ma
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

again repulsed.
Jan. 25-Battle of Spion Kop (south
gate to Ladysmith) ends with defeat Of
Butler. who retires in disorder In
meantime Bocr siege has been weak
ened by voluntary Withdrawals to de-
Tense of Spion kop. Butler dispatches
Dundonald's cavalry to north entrance
to city deserted by Beers. Dundonald
encamps north CT Ladysmith.
Feb. 2i-Buller crosses Tugela again
with 1000 men and is driven back in
disorder Losses reported 1900 men.
This effort further weakens Beer siege
lines and Dundonald's task becomes
simple.
Feb. 20 British defeated at Coienso.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

The navy department recently re-
ceiyed letter from an unofficial
source in the Philippines. said to be
reliable, charging that some of the Off
GERS of the cruiser Charleston were
drunk when the vessel was wrecked
off the north coast Of LuzOn. Some en-
listed men of the Charleston are quoted
in support of The charge. The navy
department has forwarded the letter to
Rear Admiral Watson at Manila. with
instructions to investigate.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Mrs. Rose Tauro Is Missing.

Rose TaurO, whose case for second
degree murder was called at Warren,
Ohio, Thursday. IS reported 70 have
disappeared from Niles. Mrs. Tauro.
it is alleged, shot Frank Augusta, who
she claims killed her husband. She
was released from jail under $4,000
bail on account OF her baby. Niles Of
ficers. acting on the story OF a relative
that she had started for Italy or South
America, wired New York officers to
watch for her.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Eatal Explosion OF Powder.

key of gunpowder stored in the
residence of Gustavus Horn. four miles
east OF Dunkerton. Iowa. exploded
Wednesday morning, wrecking the
house and fatally inhring two child
rem. Mr.. and Mrs. Horn We're at the
barn doing the chores at the time AS
they started toward the house they
clothes were all ablaze. The flames
were extinguished, but the burns
proved fatal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

The Chicago & Alton Railway COM
pany will at once begin work on the
sinking of coal shaft near the pres
ent north shaft at Virden, Ill. The
contemplated mine will have a ca
pacity of $50 cars per day. President
FELTON, has matured plan for the full
development of the coal fields con-
tiguous to the Alton lines, and the
necessary capital has been secured.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
To Test I.iQmnr I.ayy.

The ciTy anthoTltles OF Harr.sburg.
H.. have arrested r. II. Wills. agent
OF the American Express company,
charging him. as agent of the COM
pany, with selling whisky without a
license. Wills had been delivering
packages containing whisky from a
firm in Kentucky 10 parties here C.
O. D.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

At meeting OF number OF prOmI-
nent citizens of ST. Joseph. Mich.
Tuesday the discussion turned upon
the consolidation of that city with
Benton Harbor. The project met with
considerable favor. The name of Pere
Marquette was thought to be good
one for the consolidated cities.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

kauw's drift. near Modder: 1000 men:
may intend to harass Roberts march.
Main body OF Beers reported concen-
trating at Winburg, seventy miles
northeast of Bloemfontein. which
would mean abandonment of lower
half Of Orange Free State; BlOemfon
tein is small town, difficult Of defense.
Butler said he was surprised al de-
cisiveness of his victory. Evident that
Beers could have captured Ladysmith
any time during last week. garrison
being too weak 10 resist: 5000 men in
hospitals. Public sentiment in Eng
land insists upon absolute supremacy
of Great Britain in Boer states after
the wars end. Pope concluded birth
day celebration with an invocation for
peace in Africa. Colesberg's provis-
ions almost exhausted when RELIEF
came. Paris subscription TO present
sword OF honor 70 Cr0nje
Saturday and Sunday, March 3-4.
Roberts has 10000 men near k1mber-
ley. 10000 in Natal and $4,000 in Cape
Colony. Boer force estimated at So
600. French found Beers in strong po-
sition on kopje near Osfontcin. Shots
exchanged without casualties. Four
thousand British cavalry pursuing
Beers retreating north from Lady
smith. Bank OF France and French
capitalists loaned money to England
for BOer war. British government Of
fers grants OF land in the Transvaal
to Australian settlers. Growing belief
that ministry will dissolve 10 take ad-
vantage OF wars popularity. BOurke
Cochran declared that America ought
TO side with Beers against England
Princess Salm Salm arrived in Chicago
TO organize an ambulance corps. Cron-
je arrived at Cape Town and Was i'm
prisOned aboard the Doris. Brabants
horse took La Buschagnes mex. Brit
ish captured position near DOrdrecht
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

The organization of the sewer pipe
trust was effected Wednesday. every
thing save minor details having been
agreed upon. 1t will he known as the
American Clay company and capital
lied at $4,000. 900. Factory owner
will receive bonds and stock for theil
plants. President O. G.. Barber OF the
Diamond Match company is largely in
tercSted in the deal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Telephone Concerns Unite

The completion OF deal, whereby
the Erie telephone system. the largest
Bell system in the United States. passes
into the hands OF the Telephone, Tele-
graph and Cable Company of America.
IS announced. The Erie company con-
trolls five branches operating in North
and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wiscon-
sin. Michigan, Arkansas, Texas. and a
part OF Ohio. and employs So .000 600
capital.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Iferoic Work Of "a Boy.

Fire destroyed the large residence Of
Jerry Hardw;ck. near Peru, Ind, Tues
day morning. Charles HarGwick. his
14-year-old son. proved himself a hero.
He vas the first TO discover the fire
and being cut off from the rooms of
the other members of the family. 10
jumped from second story window
as that portion Of the roof fell in. He
then secured Il ladder and rescued his
mother, who is sick with typhoid pneu-
monia, and three younger sisters
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Noted Desperate Killed.

Lon Currie. leader OF the most noted
band Of western desperadoes since the
disruption OF the James gang. was kill
ed by detectives "Wednesday morning
at DodsOn. No Currie was wanted for
the robbery of a Union Pacific train
near Wilcox, Wyo., last June. when
the engineer was nearly beaten to
death. the locomotive detached from
the train. and run out onto bridge.
that structure being blown with dyna-
mite. and the express car looted of
more than 10000.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

The health of Gen. de Gallinei. the
minister OF war. is very precarious A
severe attack of pleurisy has been az
gravated by feebleness. resulting from
the fact that the general had mis- stom-
ach carried away in the Franco Prus-
sian war, and has since had an artifi-
cial organ. This prevents his taking
medicine. and his friends fear that
death may supervene at any moment
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Jury Acquits the Miners.

The jury in the celebrated Carter
charge against them. The scene in
the courtroom when the verdict was
read was one long to be remembered
The loved ones gathered around TIT
prisoners, and for some time the scen'
was touching TO the extreme.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
City to Own Water Works.

The Dubuque, Iowa, councils con-
tract TO buy the water plant for s545,-
coo was carried with little opposition
at a special election Wednesday. The
system is fOrty-tTo miles in extent and
is supplied by artesian wells The
company was chartered in 1870 for
fifty years. with a provision that the
city might buy after twenty years at
a price TO be fixed by appraisers.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
l1usIueas Part of Clarion Rurusd

Fire destroyed the business section
of Clarion. Pa, early Tuesday, and re-
suited in the death of former Judge
w. w. Barr, who dropped dead from:
excitement. Fourteen business houses
were destroyed. The loss will amount
to $4,000.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

No. s schooihouse. oGe mile west ~
Pana. H.. burned "Wednesday morn ~.
The scholars narrowly escaped cre:aa-
ton. Henry Stanton. the teacher. VAS
seriously burned while rescuinc the
scholars
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Root Going To Cuba.

Secretary Root aud thu members OF
his family Will leave Washington Fri
day for New York. whence they viii
sail for Cuba. Details of the trip and
the reasons Why Mir. Root will take IL
are not Ohilinahle
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

The NATIONAL to0pc. aSe aau - Uut!-
enwaTe company's monster plant at
Escanaba Mich. WAS burned "Wednesday
morning. The loss is at least $50 GOO.
and the insurance is probably not half
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
MAYA INDIANS ARE REFUSED
Mako Two Att,cks Mexican Troops
Near ADAM.

Make Two Attscks Mexican Troops
Near SabanI.
A force Of about 300 Maya Indians
attacked n regiment Of Mexican troops
rear Sabam on Feb. q, and, after a
desperate fight. the Indians were driv-
en- back to- their entertainments in 4
dense forest. The Indians lost over 100
killed and wounded. The Mexican loss
was three soldiers killed and seventeen
wounded. including two officers. An
other fight took place on Feb. 25. the
Indians again forcing the attack. They
were repulscd with heavy losses. The
Mexican casualties were one killed and
ten wounded. The Indians have stron &
defense works and are armed with
Krag- JOrgensen guns.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Christian Science Church Dedicated.

The Marinette (Wis) Christian Sci
ence church was dedicated Sunday.
Scientists from Chicago, Milwaukee,
Green Bay, Oshkosh. Iron Mountain
and many other places attended the
services. The church cost 10000. all
Of which has been paid. The hand
some pipe organ was the gift of Mrs.
a. c. Merryuan, wife of a wealthy
lumberman.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

Mrs. Frank Buelow. residing near
jefferson. Wis. attempted 20 commit
suicide Tuesday night by shooting her
self with revolver One bulle,
struck her breast. causing a fatal
wound. She cannot live.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09

The trial of Banker Joseph j. C!o-a-
ents of La Crosse, Wis. charged with
wrecking the Fillmore County bank in
Preston. Mimi. IN August, 1898. WAS
taken up in the District court at Caie-
dOuil
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Test Prove, S.cc..xf,,

novel and successful test by which
telegraph and telephone messages were
transmitted over the same wire at the
same time between Chattanooga ana
Knoxville has been made.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
SWEETS FOR SOLDIERS.

Elaborate experiments have been
made in Germany TO ascertain the eff
feet of feeding troops on sugar when
great exertion is required. According
to- Chambers Journal the surgeons and
generals have reported fav0rably. Prof.
Pfuhl, at present head of the ply
Biological laboratory of the army.
states he has ample proof that a sugar
diet increases muscular forces in COM
pa.atively shorter time than the white
of an egg. and. while the effect Of the
latter is more lasting. yet the sugar
is cheaper and more convenient.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
COLLEGE STUDENTS IN A RIOT.

English college students. it is report
ed, were attacked by temporary in
sanity at the news of Buffers entry
into I.adysmith, and while thus de-
mented tore off various gates, bonn
barded many silk hats with prOjectiles
and otherwise behaved in strange and
startling fashion. The college man Is
pretty much alike all around the globe,
and the English boy can hardy be
blamed for such a celebration, cOnsid-
ering the upheayals which, in this
country, always follow so small hap
pening as a football victory.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Saturday. March 3.

In the senate the session was BRIEF
on account of the death of Representa-
tive Epcs Of Virginia. Mr. Ross spoke
in opposition TO seating OF NJ. :. Quay.
and Mr.. Teller spoke in criticism OF
the conference report upon the CIR
rency bill. y number Of private pen
sion bills were passed. In the house
the chaplain in his invocation made
feeling reference to the death o. Nj
Epes 1t had been intended TO proceed
with the Aldrich Roberts contested
election case, but unanimous consent
was given to vacate the order hereto
fore made and postpone the final vote
until Tuesday at $50 p. N. Resolu
tons on the death of Mr.. Epes We're
adopted. and committee appointed n
attend the funeral.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Fridar. March g.

In the senate Mr. Hoar made
speech in faycr CO the seating of Nj
Quay. Debate on the Puerto Rican
tariff bill consumed the rest Of the
day. The house. on receipt OF mes
sage from the president. passed oil.
placing in the presidents hands ali
the money collected upon Puerto Ri
can goods since the Spanish evacua-
ton. TO lie used for the relief cf Puer-
10 Ricans. Mr. Mann Qll.) called mp
the contested election case CT Aidrich
vs.. Robbins from, the Fourth Alabama
district. The democrats attempted
flibuster. but the case was taken Up
I36 to 1913 The ease was debated tov
the remainder ri tie day.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
BEATEN, BURNED, AND ROBBED
Luck at Cards May Result iu Michael
Sci ie's Death

Sepkie's Death.
Michael Sepkia, a hungarian, is AZ
st. Josephs hospital N Chippewa
Falls. Wis. brought from Weyerhaus-
or. Wis. Sepkie was playing cards in 4
barroom at Weyerhauscr and won 5000
When he started for his home over a
lonely road two miles distant il IS be
lieved one OF the other men who We're
in the barroom followed him, Serkie
was found by a farmer an hour after
ward. His face and head were COW
cred with bruises and his clothes
burned from his body. The flesh from
his neck to his feet was horribly
burned. The money, which was nearly
all specie, was gone. \ pipe. not owned
by Sepkie. was found near the scene.
and il is thought the assailant placed
II there to give the impression Sepkie
had set fire to his clothes by lighted
pipe in his pocket. 1t is believed the
unfortunate man will die. Officers are
making a thorough search for his as
sailant
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Charged with Stealing Purse.

Mrs. Zimmerman. who Is charged
with stealing a purse from an Albion
college coed, was put on trial
in the Circuit court a: Marshall, Mich.
Wednesday. The girl. whose name IS
Martha Gordon, alleges that while
shopping she laid her purse down and
that Mrs. Zimmerman took It, The
purse contained 1857 Mrs thinner
mans husband is well off, and good
legal talent has been engaged to de-
fenI her
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD
Puerto Rican Tariff Bill Has
Passed.
1T LEVlES FIFTEEN PER CENT
On Goods In Transit from Puerto Rico
to the United States-A Condensed
Report OF Five Days Proceedings In
Both Houses.
Tuesday. Erh ..

The senate heard Mr. Depew in
support of the retention OF the Pailip-
pines and Mr. Turley in opposition 20
the seating Of Mr.. Quay. Amended
Hawaiian bin so Rs to make void all
contracts for labor entered into since
Aug. y. 1898.
The house devoted the day to de-
bate on the Puerto Rican tariff oil.
Wednrs iav. Feb rs.
The senate postponed until Thurs
day the vote on She Hawaiian govern
ment bill. NJ. Aldrich chairman Of
the finance committee. made an eI-
PLANTATION Of the work Of the conferees
on the financial measure. his statement
resulting IN an unexpected ard spirited
debate. Mr.. McI-aurin of South Caro-
lima made u speech on the Philippines.
He is the first democratic senator 10
declare himself for expansion.
The house passed the Puerto Rieaa
tariff bill by vote % IL 10 1Gi.
Thursday. March 1.
In the senate the bill proN.itng a
form of government for The territory
of Hawaii was passed without division
Mr.. Clay delivered carefully PEE
pared speech on the Philippines. tie
favored the adoption Of the Bacon res
olutions. declaring it TO be the policy
Of the United States TO turn over the
islands to the Fiiip.nos as soon az "A
stable government could &c established
by them under the protection Of this
country At the instance OF Nj Fora
ker the Puerto Rican tariff bill was
made the unfinished business and VIZ
be considered as soon as the confer
ence report on tie finance biz snail
have been disposed O. next Tuesday.
II was decided 10 take 4 final vote On
the conference report on the fnaacia.
bill next Tuesday at / p. n.
In the house the democrats scored
their first victory Of the session on the
motion % take up the contested cleo
ton case Of Aldrich vs. Robbins from
the Fourth Alabama district. Or two
separate votes the democrats. with he
aid Of two republicans. Mr Mondeil ot
| Wyoming and II. c. Smith of Michl-
gan. beat the republicans upon the
question of consideration. An agree
ment was made 10 consider the Loud
bill relating to second-class maj mat
ter March % 4 bin was passed 70
grant an American register 70 the ship
Windward. in when Lieut.. Pea.y will
make an attempt 10 reach the north
pole
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-03-09
Thursday. March I.
Friday. March ..

EoerS are said to be at OsfOntein,
near Paardeberg. and also al Ma
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-11-29
Paner From Cotton Seed.

Atlanta, Ca, Special.-The Journal
says that plans have been consumateh
here for the erection Of ten plants for
the manufacture OF cottonseed hullS
into paper Of different grades. Robert
Thomas, of New York. at present in
this city, says that the scheme is be-
ing backed by the National Saw COM
pany, with s5.o00.0O0 capital and thai
work will be begun in putting up the
pants in abont thirty days. He says
he is also backed uy the Standard OIL
company. 1t is the intention to have
the factories scattered well throughout
the cotton belt. and they will extend
from Texas TO North Carolina. The
pants will run with capacity Of 12l
to 200 tons each.