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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
%udden Death OF Ex-PreSf-
denf Harrison Causes Ma
ffOndl Grief. ~ &

The nation is bowed with grief over
the death Of an illustrious citizen.
Benjamin Harrison, twenty-third
president Of the United States, is no
more. In his heroic battle with death
at his home in Indianapolis he made
silent, painless surrender at A. 10 o.
clock Wednesday afternoon, and the
suspense of those who for days had
watched anxiously at his bedside was
broken. For many hours the general
had given no token OF consciousness.
From morning he had been sinking
gradually toward the end. which was
marked by a single gasp for breath as
his life departed Relatives and sew
eral of his old and tried friends We're
at the bedside when he passed away.
but he could recognize none.
News OF the death spread quickly
through the city and the more init
mate friends of the family hurried to
the residence to offer services. The an
nOuncement of death produced pro-
found sorrow Immediately upon the
receipt of the news of General Harri-
sons death Governor Durbin ordered
the flag on the statehouse put at half
mast and similar tokens of regard for
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
MRS HARRISON

the distinguished dead were shown at
the federal building, and most of the
downtown business blocks put flags at
half-mast and made other outward
manifestations of mourning
None of General Harrison's grown
children was present at his death.
Neither Colonel Russell Harrison nor
Mrs Mckee had reached the city, al
though both were hurrying to the
North Delaware street home as fast
as steam would bear them. Elizabeth,
the generals little daughter, had been
taken from the sickroom by her nurse
before her father expired. The group
at the bedside included Mrs. Harrison,
w H. II. Miller, Samuel Miller, his
son; Rev. NJ. l.. Haines, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church. which Gen.
Harrison had attended for so many
and Dorsey. Col Dan Ransdo. SER
geant-at-arms of the United States
senate and close personal friend OF
the dead ex-president: Clifford Arrick
and the two nurses who have been in
constant attendance at his bedside.
Gen. Harrison's two sisters and an
aunt were also present.
Mrs. Harrison knelt at the right side
of the bed, her husbands right hand
grasped in her own, while DR.. Jameson
held the left hand of the dying man,
counting the feeble pulse beats. In
a few moments after the friends had
been summoned to the room Dr. Jane
son said in a whisper: 1T is over"
The impressive silence that fell on the
sorrowing watchers was broken by the
voice of DR.. Haines, raised in prayer,
mingled with the sobs of the mourn
ers. Steps were at once taken to notify
the absent friends and relatives. The
first telegram sent to Washington was
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

In the winter of 1896, when there was con-
siderable talk of again nominating Harrison,
he preserved a discreet silence. Colonel John
G. New and other friends entered with zeal
into plans to bring the ex-president's name again
nothing towards encouraging this The Repub-
lcan state committee held meeting. and it
was understood that the slightest effort on the
part of Indiana would start big ball rolling
for Harrison. Chairman Gowdy of the state
committee. who is consul general at Paris,
ardent Mckinley man.
The Mckinley recognizing the necessity
Of forcing Harrison to declare himself at
once. They shrewdly secured the passage OF
a joint resolution expressing the desire that
Indiana should be for Harrison If he would
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Spring wheat-No. northern. 73l2q75iac.
No. ) 6Sfs &c. No l6u5Gc. Winter wheat
No. red 1@aafs16i- e. No. 3 1lu12c. No. 4
CSC. No. hard il2a12c, No. 10i2q12c,
No. I eSc.
Corn : No. and No. yellow
3sizc, No. and No. yellow
Ssl2c. Oats - No. 2 247so. No. 4 2ir,
Q24&4c: No. white 26d 26I2c No 242.
22e. No. > white 2ja4 G27@.c. No. white
Native beef steers. 1855:
western steers. S3.7o04.5e: Texas steers.
S5u5s5, cows and heifers. :310Q4.15. can
ners, S.15Q3, stockers and feeders, S. 25d
10: calves. $ia.: bulls. stays. etc. S. >
H41o. HogS-HeaVy. 55.40Q !. -. mixed
$5.4V4342i2. light. $j.35N540. pigs. $50g
80. bulk OF sales $5.40a542t2 Sheep
Gearlings. $i.50H4s0: sheep. 81 20d 4 so;
ewes. : 5en4, common and stOckers sheep.
S3.bVd3S5. lambs. SfZjGJ1G. Potatoes
Rurals. 3'a43c per bu: peerless. 36G39c;
hebrons and kings. 35d3sc: empires. S51
Ssc; mixed, 32031c: rose. 43046c. Poultry
Dressed stock: Turkeys. selected, 1Oc;
chickens. hens. guHac: ROSTERS 5lsc:
broilers. liHl5c; capOns. large. 12d12i2c;
geese. sdNzc: ducks. choice. 10laN1lc.
Butter-Creamery. extra choice. 2lG2ll2c:
dairies. choice. 1Sc. Cheese-Full-crear
daisies. choice. l1011i2c: Young Amer
icas full cream. llHlli2c, twins. l0l.u
lose. Eggs-Fresh. llizc Apples brls
Baldwin. good 10 fancy. S3d3.50; Green
ings. good 10 fancy. <2.75a3: Ben Davis.
choice TO fancy, $2.75a325 Kings. fancy.
S3bu4 russets, S2d3.25. Hay-ChOice
timothy. Sl3.5odlf; No. !, 81. 50ul3; choice
prairie SIlm1I ~
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

A sensational gold discovery has
been made a few miles from Tomb
stone, Ariz., by three prospectors, re-
sulting in stampede from various
camps of southern Arizona. Special
advices say all the mineral ground
within a radius of mile of the dis
covery has been located and several
shafts have been sunk. The value of
the rock has not been definitely ascer-
tanned. but without doubt specimens
of the rock show gold at the proper
ton OF $4,000 to the ton. and cOnsid-
cradle quartz has been removed from a
ledge carrying between $4,000 and
100000 to the ton.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Small Fare Is Not Legal.

A decision by Judge Kicks of tbs
United States district co1rt at Cleve.
land was handed down declaring uq-
constitutional the Seen. street fare
ordinance passed by the city council
two years ago. The judge maintained
that the ordinance interfered with the
existing contracts. The suit to restrain
the city from carrying into effect the
terms of the ordinance was brought by
the Cleveland street car companies.
Director of Law Hogsett states that the
suit will be carried to the higher courts
as soon SIS possible.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

Mrs. Addie S. Richardson, indicted
at Savannah, Mo-, for murder in the
first degree, appeared in court and
pleaded not guilty to the charge of
shooting and instantly killing her hus-
band, the late Frank l.. Richardson,
the millionaire merchant. She was in
much better spirits than at any time
since the crime was committed be-
cause she learned that the court would
not send her to jail A bond of go, 900
had been decided upon, which John ID.
Richardson of Chicago had arranged
to furnish.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Iood on ST. JOsenh River.

The ice went out of the st. Joseph
river at st. Joseph, Mich, and the re-
suit is a flood that has inundated the
lowlands between this city and Benton
HarbOr, where many manufacturing
concerns are. Ito depth of several feet.
The water rose rapidly and approached
the tracks of the electric roads con-
Meeting the two cities. Many small
buildings on the flats have been
washed away and are floating down to-
ward the lake The summer resort,
Somerleyton. seven miles up the river,
where there are score of fine cottages
and a hotel, is in danger of being
washed away.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

There is absolutely no response lin
coins call for troops explained the gov
ernor The people are following their own
private affairs thar has come Doe, a
serious question What shall do next arouse
them "Governor. ii I en Dee of any service
! will 90 replied IIar iSon. Governor Nor
ton answered once: ''Nou can raise rcgi-
ment. hut il would Doe asking too much Of you
10 70 into the field with it, You have Just
been elected TO office. 60 70 work AMI raise
II. though. and viii md somebody com
muud it Harrison insisted that IL he iniu-
enced others 10 20 he must 20 himself The
governor offered place him in command
II do not know thar ! want the command.
the reply. Il know nothing Of military
tactics. if YOU lind another who has
had experience not at all anxious 10 take
command -
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
CHE .WAOION 80 ~
50 50 IN MOVR M NC.

his half sister. the wife Of pr. Eaton About
Ills time lie received tie OILY Inheritance "
his life. His aunt LEFT him Lot ia Cincinnati.
valued at $500 Tie decided to -,t married
al enee. 20 To- some Western tovu and it -Iu
the Practice ~ law When b. tr.-I geo realize
ou Ll> real estate. however. Le found chat lle
could not execute "a deed of sale els Ar was
net YET y Years II age Ire found ,luriu-
natl friend though. who VAS willing % give
his bond as guarantee that fhe deed Ueald
be executed when Young Harrison reached lis
majority. and tLr money WAS paid over VITA
lis young Wife Dee started for the West shortly
after and settled i'm indianapolis. Here job d
k'a, then c"rk of tile United States court
gave him dcskroom. u was lese that General
Lew Wallace. always aftcr1N ards Jue OF Lis
closest friends. met him.
Tie WAS soon appointed crier - The federal
court where he ula,e "a, rrSr uoucy De- had
earned FOO his llie. receiving $3.50 "A day during
lat term 'mt Zoo The legal world OF IN
hanapoiS then with lis >.,H1 citizens there
were n- STecialtie> IN corporations patent
sud commercial lav.
Ia iNi ~'u. Russell Was born and the
htue household moved into home - lis
own Ii was modest house. our story ia
height. with three rooms and lcau-ro
Kitchen AT times Ms Harrison bad "a s.r-
want. bur she usually acted IS her own cook
ana nurse. while beer husband performed such
a7ti'> So hlilrs the water buckets and cal-
wing in thr wood every morning before going
10 LIS office" In l>-, tlr f4mily was increased
les of ID
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

Two dams at Wanskuck, just north
of Providence r. l.. burst. carrying
away two wooden buildings, containing
nine persons. Miss Emily Whimpey
and man were carried down the
stream on a raft. They caught in a
wire fence. The firemen shouted to
Miss Whimpey TO hold TO the wire. A
of the neck and she was carried under
and was not seen afterward. The man
was saved
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

by Col. Ransdell. who at once wired
his wife that the end had come. Other
kilograms followed to prominent men
at the national capital, including the
Indiana senators.
Gen. HarrisOn's illness lasted only
six days and half The first three
days he was i'll his condition was not
thought to be dangerous. One week be
fore his death he walked downtown. a
distance of many blocks. and called at
the Office of Miller x Elan, two of his
old friends, one of whom. Mr.. Miller.
he made encouragement during his
administration. He walked home late
that afternoon and in the evening
made social call at the home OF Au-
guStus l.. Mason He was apparently
in the best OF health and remarked
While at Mrs. Mason home that of
late he had been feeling better than
for a long time
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
French I'm Fight at Tuat.

giers from General Serviere announc-
ing that another engagement has been
fought between the French punitive
expedition. consisting of French and
Algerian troops. and the Moroccan
Berbers. in the district TimimOun,
oasis of Tuat, in which the tribesmen
were dispersed with great loss. The
French expedition lost two French Of
ficers and twenty-three men. including
four Frenchmen. killed. and had many
others wounded
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Cow Chases Doctor "A Mile.

DIR. Gysel. a veterinary surgeon liv-
ing at $50 Ninety-first street, Chicago
was called to the home of John Yon-
dorf, 334 Ninety-first street. TO treat
a mad COW. The doctor was pursued
nearly a mile by the COW. which had
created great excitement in the neigh
borhood during two days The COW
after running nearly a mile. gave VI
the chase. DR.. Gysel reported the mat
ter to the police.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

Two hundred boys of the Central
high school of Buffalo went on a strike.
in which they have the sympathy Of
an equal number of girl pupils in the
school. The strike was caused by the
enforcement of a rule which long has
been a dead letter This rule fOrbids
the boys and girls from having any
communication together in the halls,
class rooms or study rooms. The pu-
pills claim the enforcement of the rule
robs school life of its pleasures.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Garner of Er1orr7 Gus Fees.

General Harrison's fees, since he left public
lfe have been enormous. On one occasion two
conflicting railroad interests at Cincinnati had
a point at issue involving several hundred
thousand dollars. To figal the case out In court
meant several years litigation and expen-
siye COSTS and they finally agreed to submit
the whole matter to General Harrison ana
abide by his decision. The attorneys went to
Indianapolis and spent day in arguing the
two sides of the controversy. They submitted
briefs and went home. Within a short time
General Harrison gave his decision. which
accepted as final. His fee in this case &c.,
900.
fee Of similar proportions paid him In
the Morrison will at Richmond. and he
accepted large retainsvs from several corpor-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
A Silent Can1pdi&ner.

consent to allow his to be used. This
resolution created much indignation in the
ranks of HarrisOns friends, for they the
purpose OF it, The resolution presented
to General Harrison, and it did exactly what
tie Mckinley men knew ii would do-forced
his hand He declared his must not be
used. No doubts the generals sincerity in
this matter, but, OH the other hand, there
is no question that he would have continued
to remain silent if there had been move.
ment over the country to nominate him.
During the first two years Of Harrisons adj
ministration six new states formed constiu-
lions and were admitted into the Union. They
were North Dakota. South Dakota, Washing
ton, Montana Idaho and Wyoming. number
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

Jameson was called and diagnosed the
case as an attack of the grip. He
thought it was due to the fact that the
general in his apparent health had
probably exposed himself more than
he should have done. The attack was
not regarded seriously. 1t was not I'M
til Friday that the general made any
complaint that indicated ali illness
he complained of a pain in his left
lung and ii was then that his physi-
clan foresaw that there might be dan
ger of pneumonia.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Truisms are usually too self-evident
to be palatable.
Nothing resembles yesterday so
much as tomorrow.
The pace that kills is not the pace
of the messenger boy.
The wise man gives words, but he
keeps his thoughts to himself.
Some vocalists on the stage are
guilty of murder on the high C's.
Riots never feed hungry men noy
furnish work for the unemployed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

ations which had cases in the higher courts.
He was retained by the Indianapolis Street
railway company in its litigation with the city
to charter rights. and there some little
feeling at the time over the fact that man
who had been highly honored by the city
and state should accept employment in case
against the peoples interest. However. the
generals logic in the case was accepted as
good law.
The general made several trips to New York
and Washington in connection with board meet
ings of the Presbyterian church Within Il
comparatively short time ago he attended the
Ecumenical council.
Previous to his marriage to Mrs. Dimmick
the generals closest friend in Indianapolis
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Stabbed at Sweetheart's Side.

Warren Hayes was stabbed and SER
iously wounded by jealous rival in
St Louis while he was talking to Miss
Birdie Russell in The doorway of her
home. Miss Russell refuses to give
the name of Hayes assailant and to
all questions asked as to his identity
she says love has sealed her lips"
The knife blade penetrated the fleshy
part OF his arm, but no arteries were
severed
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Smell Case May he Solved.

Frank Mcpherson, Cuyahoga coun-
ty. Ohio, convict, caused a sensation
when he told the board of prison man
ayers that if he was given his freedom
he would solve the mystery surround
ing the celebrated Smell murder case
of Chicago. He said he would put
81 500 in the work. Mcpherson de-
clined to give any of the alleged facts
in his possession, and the managers
evidence upon which the board can
base an Investigation
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Big starch Factory BURNS

The largest corn starch factory in
the United States. which is located in
Kankakee. ILL.,. was destroyed by fire
Tuesday, the fire being caused by an
explosion in the packing department.
The plant was owned by the Fisher
Starch company. and had been in OPP
Grafton about one year and the build
ings covered about five acres of ground.
The loss is about s3OOO insurance
5000 600
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

President ilarI~ons administration was de
ratri tp rhc uI.'.lild u- ~ fle navy 20 great
extent. Among f.r vessels ataed during hose
iour years rrIt Tie fL.r1-0. Baltimore.
charleston. Philadelphia. Sau Francisco. FORK
rauu N.nath. bennington. tsnr,ai. Narfias.
ihc cruiser Ncw York. ANA tle hattleslip
Maine. nheh uas blown up FOO Havana Lar
,-,r. and Texas
Laws and regulations applying To civil ser
vice We're Wideutd ami enforced Not only &C
csrdin- 10 tAc letter. hut Boo accordance With
their spirit. Ia an departments 81 the gov
erImeut ENERGY ami business principles were
shown. II WAS business administration. II
the spring ~ l>~l President Harrison made his
extended "trip of tie South. Southwest. auc
Pacific coast during which he delivered lac
different speeches their versatility and fertility
of thought. felicity IF expression. and pit
ability 10 place and occupation causing com
ment from one end Of the country 70 the 9TH
er They clinehed Harrison's reputation an
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Gen. De DiOs Surrenders.

General Marian de Dios, who has
heen operating in the district in which
General Trias commands the insur-
gents. surrendered last Friday at Male
to Colonel Schuyler, together with
four other officers and fifty-seven
drilled and armed rebels. Major Reyes
adjutant TO General Tinio with a num-
Der If other insurgents. surrendered
yeste. day to Major Balance at San
Nincpnte
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

The Arkansas house has passed an
antitrust bill. which bars from doing
business in that state any corporation
which is a member of pool or trust
in any part of the world The bill was
amended so as to include the American
Round Bale Cotton company, in which
Senator ]. X. Jones is alleged to be
interested. 1t now goes to the senate.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
Banks I'm Michigan Prosper.

Banking Commissioner Maltz has is
sued a statement showing that on Feb
8, the date of the last call for reports.
the state banks of Michigan had ag-
gregated loans and discounts. stock
bonds and securities of $1O3. 279. 459;
commercial deposits. s3S.675, 16S; saw
ings deposits, $75,304 ,324.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
seiz.d with a Sever. chin.

The next morning he arose feeling as
well as usual After breakfast. now
ever. he was seized with severe chill.
Later in the day, the effects Of the chill
not passing away as readily as the
general thought they should. D.. Henry
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

A message has been picked up at
Harwich, England. in a sealed bottle.
which read thus: Schooner Wildfire
of Halifax fOundered; all hands lost
in Bay of Biscay on Jan. 3d.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22
GEN. HARRISON'S CAREER.
Began Life on Farm.

Benjamin Harrison. grandson Of the ninth
President, lived the life of farmers boy at
his home at North Bend. q. He lived in a
little farmhouse tnmbled Of bed between
and ) O'Clock in the morning 10 do the
chores and be raking hay or dropping
corn or potatoes 10y the time the up
In summer he the usual risks stone
bruises and studied toes the other boys
OF the district and in the winter tramped two
miles to school and played bull pen" with
as much enthusiasm The other boys.
John Scott Harrison WAS determined that
his children should not he unlettered and 50
b., made of this schoolhouse, hiring teach
ers at his expense. though his purse was
inviting children of the neighbor-
hood to attend. Thus young Harrison learned
enough 10 pass examination and enter Farm
ers' College at College Hin. Cincinnati.
After two wears here he entered Miami Uni
vefsty. oxford. o.. where he graduated at
the age of IS with good record. He early
gave promise of success, and more than held
his own in all college contests. Ii while
Miami that he met the lady who became his
wife, the daughter of the Rev. DIR. Scott, prin-
cipal of female school nj oxford, o. When
the two became engaged he poor and
just of his Junior class. While here two
of his closest classmates were Milton Sayler
formerly member OF Congress, and the late
Dr. David Swing.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-22

Chief Burlington of Muskogee. |. T..
has issued a proclamation converting
the Cherokee legislature in extra ses-
sion May 2, 1901. for the purpose of
canVaSSing the votes of the recent
treaty with the United States.