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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

The planet Eros has come to the
aid of the astronomers. Though Eros
was only discovered in 1896 ii has
been found that photographs of the
heavens taken three years earlier
show the little planet. Only the
moon, of all the planets, is now nearer
the earth than Eros. and the new
measurements of planetary distances
will be made, with Eros as base.
The Importance of the discovery OF
the exact location of the orbit OF Eros
and the distance of that planet from
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
Saturday. January II.

After an hour spent in miscellaneous
routine business, during the course OF
which several bills of minor impor-
lance were passed, the house devoted
the day to a continuation of the debate
upon the river and harbor appropria-
ton bill. The main feature was an
elaborate speech by Mr.. Catchings OF
Mississippi in defense Of improvement
of the lower Mississippi river.
The senate devoted the session to
services in memory of the late Senator
Cushman X. Davis of Minnesota
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
Tried to Kill His Family

John Hausch of Rural township
near Rock Island, ILL.,. while in q
drunken rage, attempted to kill hi.
family, then drank laudanum and died
He was well-to-do farmer and leave,
a wife and six children.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
No Marcy tn BANDITS.

Copies of general orders from the
Philippines received at Washington
show that large number OF
native Filipinois have been convict
ed of murder and other crimes and
sentenced to be hanged or to long
terms of Imprisonment.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

The Nebraska senators have passed
the resolution commendatory Of the
Beers in their struggle with Great
Britain which was introduced last
week by Senator Trompen of Lam
caster county The measure was first
amended, however, SO as to contain a
tribute to President Mckinley for his
course in relation to the South African
war.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

the earth lies in the fact that with
such knowledge astronomers will be
able to accurately compute the dis
this globe" says Forest Ray Moulton.
professor of Astronomy University OF
Chicago. Compared with the dis
tances measured the present errors
are very small, but with Eros dis
lance a known quantity these errors
will be nearly eliminated. Eros now
occupies the unique position OF being
the nearest heavenly body to the earth
except the MOON
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
Favor Anti Rutterine nm

The Illinois State Dairymens asso-
citation at its session at Aurora passed
resolutions in approval of the Grout
anti-butterine bill A copy Of the reso-
buttons was telegraphed to the sen
ators from Illinois.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
Buried Train L. Relieved.

The train which was imprisoned by
a snowslide near the Alpine tunnel for
the past forty-eight hours was relieved
Thursday night. The train contained
several loads of coal. so there was no
lack of fire. but it is not believed there
was any food.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
CrddapIv Struck Dumh.

While eating supper at Turin. Wis,
Fred Sherinbow, young lumberman,
was suddenly struck dumb. He has
been unable to utter a word since. His
comrades are unable to assign any
cause for the affection.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
steamer Sinks: $50 Drown.

One hundred and fifty lives were lost
In an accident which occurred four
weeks ago to passenger steamer
plying on West river between Samchau
and Canton. The steamer was over
loaded, having on board 500 passen-
gers
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

It is estimated that there are 25O.-
600 cases of grip. bronchitis and pneu-
monia in New York City The city
hospitals and private institutions are
full to overlooking and physicians in
many instances find it difficult to make
their rounds The disease has assumed
a catarrhal tendency. which is new
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

The senate passed house reapportion-
ment bill without objection and de-
voted rest of day to continuation of de-
bate on army reorganization bill.
The house passed 10 private pension
bills, among them being one to in
crease pension Of General Americas V.
Rice, formerly member Of congress
from Ohio. from $50 to 800 a month.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
-Four Dead I'm Tenement Ftra

Four lives were lost in fire which
broke out in the cellar of the five
story tenement house. 357 East One
Hundred and Thirteenth street. New
York. The Mora family, who are all
dead, lived in a fat on the fifth floor.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
British Leader shoots Self.

Sir Edward Spence Smyes, chief Sec
rotary to the government Of Burma
since 1890, and member OF the legis-
lative council of India. shot himself
in the head in a carriage at Ragoon
He is lingering between life and death
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

Gen. Shafter has informed the war
department that the transport Sher-
man. which has arrived at San Fran
cisco, had on board 43l sick soldiers,
six insane soldiers. fortytwo prisoners
and twelve remains of deceased SOL
diprS
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

Porch climbers at Louisville. KY,
broke open private safe at the resi-
dence of Aaron Kohn. an attorney, and
robbed it of $4,000 worth of jewelry
and money
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
Fire Evicts Fifty Families.

Fire evicted fifty families from the
McLennan apartment building, a five
story brick structure at South Park
avenue and Thirty-frst steet. Chicago.
at $3.50 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
Eccentric Miaer Ia Dead.

George w. Reed. an eccentric bache-
lor and recluse, died near Brazil. Ind.
in modest little dwelling on his large
river bottom farm. in the southern
part of the county. aged 50 years. Mr.
Reed spent his long life in seclusion,
with dogs as his only companions. He
had not cut his hair for thirty years
and it hung in profusion about his
waist, while his white beard almost
reached his knees. He had but few. il
any. relatives and he left a fortune
amounting to more than $40 600
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
Largest Mining Bore Aaam..

At Aspen, Col, the Great Coven
Hoven tunnel. the longest drain
age or mining bore in the world. is on
fire. The flames have spread over ten
miles of workings supported by tim
Der. The estimated loss is 100000.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. now In
Colorado, has the. pelt of a magni-
ficent mountain lion to show as a re-
suit of his first days hunting in the
foothills
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
job nsOu EetS the DectsIou

At Findlay. o., Grant Johnson, cap
tain of the Chicago Giants. colored
ball team, was given the decision over
Con" Riley. kid" McCoys ex-train-
er. after six rounds of clever boxing.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
Little Hone for Ceryera

A dispatch from Puerto Real near
Cadiz. where Admiral Cervera is lying
ill., says his condition has grown worse
and that his recovery is almost hope
less.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

Frank Burke of Fort Wayne. Ind,
attempted to get on moving train at
Lima, Ohio, and was crushed to death
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
Grip Epidemic Spreads.

According TO the New York board OF
health. la grippe has developed into
serious proposition in that city. The
is said that there are more cases OF
the disease in the city now than there
ever was at any time during any pre-
vious epidemic of la grippe The
records of the police department 81
that 420 members of the force were of
duty Saturday on account of the dis
ease. The total represents about 10
per cent of the entire force of the
city.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

Nouroulah Hassan, another Terrible
Turk" brought to America by Martin
Julian.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
William A. Plnkerton

The annual meeting Of the board of
governors Of the national bureau Of
identification, which is composed Of
police chiefs of the leading cities of the
country, was held in Chicago. begin
ming Wednesday Among the chiefs
who attended were Col Phil Deitsch
OF Cincinnati, Ohio. president Of the
board Richard Sylvester. Washington,
D. c.; George E. Corner. Cleveland. D;
James F. Quigley indianapolis. Ind;
Frank !. Cassada Elmira. y Y; d. s.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
Roosevelt In COlOra do

Vice-President-elect Theodore Roose-
welt arrived at Colorado Springs. Colo.
over the Rock Island from Chicago
Thursday
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

Thursaav. January ID.
Friday. aannarv II.

Death of Ii Hung Chang said to be
imminent Said Salisbury viii cede to
Russia railway from New Chwang TO
Shang Hal Kwan Compensation is
not known. Russian minister Of
finance says Russia and America have
been agreed all-rhrough the Chinese
trouble
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18

Ii Hung Chang and Prince Ching.
court. signed preliminary note Of pow
ers. French kill 1000 boxers. Ii
Hung Chang very i'll.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
Wednesday. January 9.

Reapportionment bill. passed by
house. provides for $50 members and
goes into effect in 1903 Many states
gain. Representative Shafroth Of
Colorado predicted construction Of Nj
caraguan canal will cause endless scan
dals. Senate by a vote of 81 to 10
agreed to house amendment abolish
ing sale OF liquor in army canteen.
Thursday. January 10.
In the Senate: Discussion of the ar
my reorganization bill occupied the
day
The House: Devoted the day to fur
Their consideration of the river and har-
Dor bill
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-18
LATEST LEWIS FROM CHINA
Diplomatic Negotiations Are in
Progress.
SOME CLASHING INTERESTS.
Paris Cores pondent Says the United
States Efforts VIII BE Devoted to
Securing Commercial Advantages In
China-Other Nations Want Trade.



Ii Hung Chang declared ne and
Prince Ching would ignore certain
clauses of Chinese rulers edict for the
good of the country Emperor and
empress dowager influenced by hostile
ministers. Empress dowag6r plan
ming TO honor the memo.y OF officials
executed during Boxer outbreak be
cause they favored foreigners.
Wednesday, January O.
Count Won Maldersee may return
from. China IN March. Australian Of
fcials announce European opposition
10 Hays proposal as to China
Thursday. january 10.
Officials in Paris say the Chinese
have signed the joint note. but that
clashing interests of the powers now
raise almos insurmOuntable obstacles
to peace. The United States efforts,
apparently. Paris dispatch SAYS. will
be devoted to securing commercial adj
vantages. while France and Germany
viii desire TO increase their trade gen
orally and their political influence IN
certain provinces.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
A THEORY OF ASSAULT.
An investigation of Supposed Acct
dental Injuries.

The friends Of Henry Taylor, colored.
who died at the Emergency Hospital
about three weeks ago. after having been
brought there from near Arlington juno
ton, Va, in an unconscious condition,
believe that his death was due 10 an as
sault by unknown persons. Constable
Iipscomb. of Alexandria County. is con-
Quoting an investigation into the circum-
stances connected with the case.
Taylor lived IN this city on Fourteenth
Street between and c Streets southwest,
and was employed in one Of the brick
yards across the river. on Sunday night,
April Is. he was found beside the tracks
OF the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railroad in n badly battered and
unconscious condition. at that time his
injuries were supposed to have resulted
from mis- having been struck by n train
II is now said that he had been engaged
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Threw nrIcI.s for spitc.

Jesse Page, colored. was fined 50 By Judge
Kimball in the Police Court yesterday on
charge of destroying private property. Fannie
Mcdaniel. OF HOG X Street northwest, said that
Page demanded from her % cents, which she did
not owe him, and on her refusal TO pay it he
proceeded TO throw bricks into a big pile of bot
ties in her yard. breaking a number Of them. In
default Of payment OF the fine Page Will serve
nine days in the workhouse
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
MONROE CASE CONTINUED.
The Suspects Preliminary Hearing
Postponed Until Today.

The preliminary hearing in the Police
Court yesterday in the case of Lewis
Mortimer Monroe, charged with the theft
of about $500 worth of jewelry and mon
ey from Mrs Olivia c. Starring, of 1855
Massachusetts, Avenue northwest, was
continued 20 today at the request of As
sistant District Attorney Mullowny.
Judge Scott refused to reduce the
amount of Monroe's bail, which had been
previously fixed at $4,000 by Judge Bar
nard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Identity Not Established.

The identity Of The old colored woman whose
body found floating in the river above the
Chain Bridge Thursday afternoon remains a mys-
terry. The autopsy performed upon the body yes
terday developed the fact that death was due
10 drowning and that the body had been in the
water only few hours. IT is believed that she
must have been swept the Little Falls and
that her home IN that vicinity. The body
will be kept at the morgue for several days in
hopes that il may be identified and claimed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Tramps Scare u Suburban Resident.

The peculiar actions Of two young colored men
who appeared before the home of Mrs. Florence
Sherrick, ON the Walker Road, near the District
line, about 1890 o'clock yesterday morning. so
badly frightened that lady that she made her
way TO the second story OF the house and from
a window called for help F. W. McCarr and
James La Porte responded to her cries and made
a search, but the celored men had made y r
escape.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Two Divorces Granted.

Justice Hagner yesterday granted James z.
Leishear divorce from his wife Helen Leishear,
on the ground of desertion. In the same court
Matte L. Payne was granted divorce from her
husband James NJ. Payne. The decree, which Is
signed by Justice Hagner. states that the divorce
is granted on the ground Of habitual drunkenness
of the defendant
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
. Ind sent to the workhouse.

John Taylor. an eighteen-year-old colored boy
nIeaded guilty in the Police Court yesterday to
charge Of yagrancy and was sent to the work
borso for five days He said he came from
Warrenton, Va, and having no money to secure
a bed went to sleep in a wagon on Street near
The Centre Market, where he was found ana
arrested.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
RetrihutIon for MIschievous Yonths.

Charles Lynch. Martin daston, Frank Heffner
Edward Chisholm, and john Pallis. all white
ranging in age from seventeen to nineteen years,
were fIped $40 in the Police Court yesterday for
an alleged assault on George Sails, OF 1925
Street northwest. II was siid that The party OF
young men were ringing door bells in the neigh
borhood OF sails house. and when lie protested
against their conduct they proceeded to give
him a lively beating.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Defendants Enter pleas.

The following named persons indicted by the
grand jury yesterday, upon arraignment, entered
the pleas stated to the offences with which
they are charged: Arthur II. Harris, false
pretences. not guilty; Louis J. Bradley, re-
ceving stolen property, not guilty, and George
A. Bradley larceny not guilty.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Two waywnrd CoIored Boys.

Two brothers, William and Reynold Garrett,
colored boys, pleaded guilty in the Police Court
yesterday to stealing hirty-eight car tickets from
Rosser NJ. Green, a conductor of the Capital Trae-
ton Company. They were fined s. each, and IN
default Of payment were turned over to the
BOARD of Children Guardians.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
painter Gets Into Trouble.

Walter Hunt, a painter who lives Twelfth
Street, near Street northwest, charged in
the Police Court yesterday with disorderly conduct
and with assaulting Laura Swailes little girl.
He was found guilty and fined s. in each case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Suspected of Larceny.

Precinct Detective Herndon yesterday arrested
Richard F. Brown. twenty-one years old. con-
ductor on one of the local street car lines, on
suspicion of larceny Brown had in his possession
about forty pounds of metal and The Innings OF
two bathtubs Brown claims that he was formerly
a plumber and that lie secured the metal a
year ago.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
A Yankee VISITORS Plight.

Michael j. Dickinson came to Washington from
Springfield. Mass, TO have a good time When
taken before Judge Kimball in the Police Court
yesterday a charge OF being drunk in the public
streets he said that he had been on Al drunk for
two weeks. He sent to the workhouse for
three days to permit him TO sober up.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11

IN crap game with several other mon
ana had won most of the money. N is
iurther stated that after he was assaulted
ms body was placed beside the tracks
70 make II appear that he had been struck
by train. Several arrests are likely 10
follow the investigation ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Released on Bond.

Charles II. Blivens, alias Charles Herbert, in
dicted for using the United States mail for un-
lawful purposes. yesterday released from
custody, having given bond in the s. n of 81, 500
TO appear for trial The Union Security and
Guaranty Company of Philadelphia is his surety.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11

Arthur Griesbrick, John Gleason, and John
o'Conner were accused in the Police Court yes
terday Of being disorderly on Fourteenth Street
Ohio Avenue northwest. They pleaded not
guilty, but admitted they were out for a good
time when arrested. Each was given the alter
native of s. fine fifteen days in the work
house
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Fined for DisorderIy Conduct.

Betty Ward pleaded guilty ii the Police Court
yesterday of being disorderly on Fourteenth
Street northwest. She said She was Il little
loud but had made no serious disturbance. She
was fined s.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
3aabl 7th y: and a K Streets t': .&1lamAa4a
- Dependable Store"
A ParasoI Saturday.

Today will be ParasoI Satur-
day here. All kinds of ParasoIs of the
prettiest and most durable sort will be
on exhibition including plenty for the
children. Here's a chance to save
money.
CHILDREN FANCY FoULARD
AND CHINA SILK PARASOLS
WITH RuFFLES IN ALL THE NEW
CoLORINGS SUCH AS ROYAL,
BLUE. OLD ROSE. GREY. NILE.
LIGHT BLUE, PINK, CERISE, AND
WHITE WITH NATURAL
HANDLES. THE REGULAR nnr
sl;25 QUALITY, SPECIAL XuS
FOh....-.... ..t-....-.............. ~
s1.4S FOR LADIES' PARASOLS
WORTH S2.5O-This grand lot for
Saturday selling: Ladies' Parasols of
China Silk, with colored combination
hemstitched borders. also the plain
satin with fancy floradora borders and
plain black Tanfeta Parasols with
beautiful hemstitched borders. The
following colors: Hello, pink. blue,
light blue, lavender. cerise, turquoise,
royal red, and other tints.
Remember these are CT 10
worth up to $50; your ~ TX
pick for Saturday at.......
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Transfer of Real Estate.

Frederick r. Proctor yesterday placed on rec
ord a deed conveying to William }. Frizzell lots
II TO IL inclusive, in Joseph "1uls subdivision
of square q. The consideration named is 81
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
An Improbable Venture.

Clarence Eaton was convicted in the Police
Court yesterday of stealing pair Of shoes worth
81 50 from a marine named William G. Taylor and
WAS fined So
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Rich
ard F. Brown and Mary E. Thornbury, the latter
of Deanwood D. c.; Lewis Coates and Eliza
Cnles. Charles c. Carroll and Gusse stales.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11

National-"Cas Girl, afternoon and evening.
Colunbia-"A Runaway Girl" afternoon and
I.aiayette-''Miss Hobbs'' afternoon and even
ing. ~.
oS Scotland Yard" afternoon
X Keenan, Indian Maidens'' Burlesquers. after
noon and evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Estnte neaueathed 10 His widow.

John II. Coates. by his will, dated April 10
las, broueaths his entire estate TO his wife, Ann
Eliza Coates, who is named executrix without
tond
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide AN and Sic Pm.
uiqb AN and $40 Pm.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11

Lamps lit today. az + :,
Lamps out tomorrow. ...................S:59 Az
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
TIE sun AND MOON.

Highest temperature, p. rn.....---...-....-...G
Lowest temperature, 6 4. m.-.................''9
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
IT, -eesAEs T;n,.s
UDf EAssss Vti!ifS
SATURDAY, NAY II, 1907.
Wenfher Indications.
TEMPERATURE.

Partly cloudy today and tomorrow; warmer;
fresh to brisk southwesteIly winds.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11

Sun rose.......4:53 AN sun sets......7:ol m
Moon rises. IL 90 AN Moon sets...-..........