Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-05-18

Chicago, drowned himself while de-
spondent about loss of work and in
ability to pay a small lumber bill.
National and clerical students in vi
emma fight constantly former claiming
latter seek to restrict freedom of
thought.
There is no novel of recent days
that has had a more worldwide popu-
larity than the Little Minister by
j. NJ. Barrie, (Street & Smith, New
York;. The dramatic production of
the work has delighted large and cul
tured audiences in New York, Chicago
and all the other principal cities of
America The latest edition of this
book is printed from new plates, and
illustrated by entirely new and origi-
nal drawings.
Delegates to Child Study congress,
Chicago said pedagogical methods are
needed in Sunday schools.
BuencaminO, eX-member of Filipino
cabinet, and released by Otis, contends
American control is necessary for
prosperity.
Street car employees in Kansas City
may strike for recognition and higher
wages.
New York Commissioner of Char
tiles will prosecute any player who
loses or gains more than $50 in poker
game.
English railway official said he
bought three engines two-thirds
cheaper than he could have purchased
them in England.
France leads in production of wine.
Decrease in winter wheat acreage.
British government seeks to collect
inheritance tax on $4OOOO,OOO left by
of Russian Jews to America.
Course of industrial stocks indicates
public is exercising greater caution.
Guesde, leader of anti-Millerand So
cialists, asked latter to abstain from
voting, which would aid nationalists
in Paris municipal elections.
Russian council formally decided to
abolish arbitrary exile to Siberia and
transportation en- masse.
Shops and theaters in Madrid and
other towns of Spain closed as a pro-
test against the new taxes.
Impression in London is that Sails
bury's apprehensions are even more
serious than he expressed.
Attack on Waldeck Rousseau minis
try will be renewed when French
chamber meets
Hanover Courier suspects an Eng
lish, French and Russian alliance
against Germany.
Glasgow inaugurated municipal tele-
phone service, charging $25 year.
Report that German government
will yield to Agrarians on meat bill.
An international glass trust has
been formed in Brussels. Belgium,
London is betting Roberts will be in
Pretoria in two months
Astronomers from Yerkes observa-
tory will view eclipse from Wades-
bOro, n. G.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher, Lagrange,
saw her son fighting.
Barto won Dupont trophy in Illinois
shoot.
Big fields at Roby tracks opening.
Bloomington, ILL.,, celebrated its
semi-centennial with greatest parade
town has seen.
DR.. J. Reid of Chicago, elected presi-
dent of Illinois State Dental society
Secretary Root told Burlington to
cease his controversy with Miles.
Canadian yachts may race near Chi
cagO.
Chicago daily for printing story of
love affairs of semitic fellow"
Labor leaders say Chicago will be
an open market for brick. lumber and
mill work. and add that this will help
out the industrial situation.
Bubonic plague is spreading in Red
sea ports, as well as in Hongkong, and
causes fresh alarm.
Gen. Edward S. Bragg fell under a
horse in Wisconsin and his right leg
is broken.
Boersen Courier says United States
is well equipped to become Europe's
banker.
United States renewed it's demand
on Turkey for prompt settlement of
claims.
Mrs Clark ran a mile through flames
and smoke and brought aid to railway
train trapped by fire at Newton, Pa.
Merchants association of New York
declared ship subsidies are not neces-
sary.
Western road considers the advisa-
bility of providing religious services on
its through trains to popularize Sun
day travel.
Final report of George M. Pullplan's
executors will show estate of $15,000.-
600.