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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Sultan Assas-inated In WadaL

Sultan Ibraham of the province of
Wadai in the Soudan, has been assas-
sinated. Wadai is in the Soudan and
is generally conceded as being re-
served TO France. 1t extends from
Darfur to Kanem and from French
Congo to the Sahara. 1t has a popu-
lation of about one million and has an
area estimated at 10000 square miles.
The Mabas, a Mohammedan negro
race, are the ruling tribe, but there are
many Arabs also. The population pro-
fesses adherence to the MahdiEs-Se-
nussi, the head of a sect which is said
to be by far the most powerful in
Africa.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

Country people west of Logansport
are alarmed over reports that a wild
man is roaming about. Several per
sons have seen a fellow attired only
in a hat, shirt and shoes. When ap-
preached he runs with rapidity and
utters savage cries. He is said TO DO
covered with a long growth of hair,
but the stories are undoubtedly eX-
aggerated. and it is thought that the
man will prove TO be some insane per
son who has escaped from detention
He was seen by Wabash trainmen near
Clymers. He stood close to the tracks
as the train passed. and the railroad
men confirm the reports of his terrify-
ing appearance and actions.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Girl Thief Now In Asylum.

Mabel Burt, the self-confessed thief
of Smith College, Bridgeton, N. j..
has been placed by her father in an
asylum at Frankfort, Pa. The girls
physician today described her affec-
ton as one in which she was utterly
unable to control herself when seized
with the desire for something which
was not hers. There was to her an
exhilaration about theft and the con-
cealment of 1t which led her on. Mr..
Burt says In few days he will have a
statement. Until that time he asks the
public to suspend judgment.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Placed on Unfair List.

The Electrical Workers Union at
Terre Haute has put the Central Union
Telephone company on the unfair list.
The Central Labor Union committee.
which waited on the officials of the
company. was unable to procure a set
Element of the strike of the linemen.
who have been holding out for a recog-
milton of their trade organiZatiOr in
the signing of the wage contract: the
advance in wages asked having been
conceded. The company has brought
forty linemen from other places. most
ly from Chicago and Muncie. The
strikers have been trying TO induce
them to leave. but the company says
that no appreciate effect is felt In
that direction
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21


Wholesale frauds have been dis
covered in the quartermaster's and
commissary departments at San Fran
CISCO Two civilians already are
under arrest, and several others,
including some army officers. are like
ly to be apprehended soon. A large
supply OF goods stolen from the army
stores has been seized. General Shat
ter, Colonel NJ. p. Maus, Inspector
General of the Department OF Cali
fornfa, and Captain of Detectives Sey-
mOur are investigating the matter.
Slain Beside Her Child.
James Churchill, farmland, muir
dered his wife, Minnie Churchill, 80
years of age, at her fathers home at
Newfield, N. Y. He crushed her head
with heavy bar of iron while she
was sleeping beside her daughter, z
years old Daniel Minturn, the wom-
ans father, over so years Of age. was
also attacked by Churchill and is not
expected to live Churchill attempted
suicide by taking carbolic acid, but he
will live. He was arrested and taken
to Ithaca. The woman died two hours
af. = the assault.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Expects a Big Convention.

Reports to the committee show that
every section of the country will be re-
presented at Cincinnati at the twenty
third annual international convention
of Knights of st. John, June "a to q.
Large delegations will attend from
Canada and the west. California, Col
orado and New Mexico will send COM
manderies to enter the competitive
drill for the worlds championship
Over S25, 900 has been subscribed to the
entertainment fund. Attendance OF
over 10000 knights and their families
is indicated by the letters received
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Teacher Haxed by CoIIegiaus.

than a dozen years took place at Lee
high University. South Bethlehem, Pa.
Friday night. The victim was Howard
Logan Bronson, instructor in physics.
He became unpopular as the result of
"plucking" a large number of students
at the recent examinations. Bronson
was decoyed from home by phone
message and the hazers blindfolded
him and compelled him to do all man.
ner Of things. On his refusal to Jump
into the Lehigh river he was beaten
with switches and thrown in. He ran
home with dripping clothing.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Welcome Preparing for the BOYS.

The city of Martinsville is preparing
to give the Martinsville boys who have
served in the Philippines. in the Thir-
ty-eighth regiment, and who are now
on their way home, a rousing recep-
ton. Seventy-fve volunteers joined
Capt d. |. Aliens company, from
Frankfort, in 1899 The company has
been in numerous engagements but
none of the boys from this city has
been killed One member of the com
pany, George A. Long, is now a ser
geant on the metropolitan police force
in Manila
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

barns and sheds with it until it reach
ed Main street. The Klondike barn, BOX
$50 feet, was moved three inches on
it's foundation. On Main street the
storm struck a furniture store, res
taurant, hardware store, meat mar
ket and jewelry store. From there
to the east part of town the damage
to houses, barns, and other buildings
is extensive and the town presents a
sorry looking sight. Telephone and
electric light wires are scattered over
streets and hundreds of big fine shade
trees are PROSTATE. This is Adrian
first experience with tornado, and,
although no deaths resulted. there was
at least $4,000 worth of damage done.
A heavy hailstorm struck Hampton.
Mimi, at 100 Tuesday morning do
ing much damage to windows and
crops. Hailstones from seven to nine
inches in circumference were the ave-
rage
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
A WEEK IN INDIANA.
RECORD OF HAPPENINGS FOR
SEVEN DAYS.
Reunion of the Famous Marrying Parson
Is Attended by over Five Hun dred
People-Lswsuit at Lebanon Causes .
Suicide-Horse show.


Attend Reunion OF Marrying Parson.
1t was not necessary TO move any
OF the trees in the public school park
at Waterloo 10 accommodate the Meese
matrimonial reunion. Mr.. Meese, the
marrying parsOn, was perfectly will
ing to do that or make any changes
for the comfort OF his guests, but they
did not appear in numbers sufficient
TO warrant any striking moves on his
part. Cloudy skies and heavy show
ers had something 20 do with the de
cline in attendance, and as these are
matters over which the venerable
Methodist parsOn has no control be
was obliged to make the best OF It.
However, more than 500 people were
in the pretty little grove accompanied
by numerous and vociferous progeny
whose solos, though not on the pro-
gram. doubtless furnished appropriate
and typical music for a matrimonial
reunion. On the front of the platform
from which the speakers of the day
addressed the gathering was suspended
banner which announced TO the
world Marriage is not failure" and
several hundred couples who had been
Joined together by the gray bearded
Mr.. Meese who were willing TO declare
their belief in the declaration. Mr..
Meese himself closed the program by
thanking the many couples he had
welded for their presence at this the
fifth annual reunion. and suggested
that hereafter the children Of all mem
bers be eligible TO membership that
they may early imbibe the principles
Of the association and continue its
work after its founders have passed
away.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
An nal Horse show.

The fourth annual horse show fair.
held at Thornton, eXcelled anything OF
the kind ever attempted there before.
The weather was ideal and the broad
streets were in fine condition. there be
ing no dust The town was filled with
people. The majority of the exhibit
ors from distant towns arrived early.
The horses entered were of a higher
grade than usual, and the exhibit was
admirably managed Some fast road
sters and track horses were exhibited
b. J. Smiley of indianapolis acted as
judge.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Ind,ot. Five at Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids, Mich, by the special
grand jury which for five weeks had
been investigating the scandals grow
ing out of the attempt to have the
City Council let a contract for supply
ing Grand Rapids with pure water. The
men indicted, the charge being con-
spiracy, are: Liant X. Salisbury, city at
torney; Thomas F. McGarry, lawyer
and promoter; Henry A. Taylor, cap
italist. of New York City; Stilson V.
Mcleod, ex-manager Of the Grand
Rapids clearinghouse; Gerrit Albers,
q young attorney.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

Col. Bolanos, with five officers and
forty-one rifles, has surrendered at
Lipa, Batangas province. The recent
battle with the insurgents at Lipa, In
which Lieut.. Springer was killed and
Capt. Wilhelm and Lieut.. Lee were
MORALLY wounded. was begun by the
Americans. The disproportionate
number Of officers bit is said to be
chargeable to the fact that there were
several deserterS from the American
army with the rebels. The island of
Panay is being ravaged by rinderpest.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Mrs Mckinley Has Had No Relapse.

The rumors that Mrs Mckinley is
suffering from a relapse were positive
ly denied by DR.. Rixey Wednesday,
The distinguished patient is making
slow but apparently certain progress
toward recovery. Wednesday afternoon
she sat in the rolling chair about half
an hour and enjoyed the relief of be-
ing off her bed The heart trouble is
considered the most alarming feature
of her illness. but this is yielding to
treatment
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Feara the American Trusf.

Francois Laur. ii former deputy. de-
posted in the Chamber of Deputies at
Paris a petition calling attention to
the American Steel trust, which, 1t is
claimed, threatens the disorganization
of the French metal industry. The pc
titioner suggests as reprisals an in
crease In the duties on American steel
products. NJ. Laur proposes to visit
the United States next year to study
trusts.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

Sanford C. Campbell. well-known
farmer, was found hanging in his barn
near Lebanon. Anxiety over a lawsuit
is the cause In April. 1900, Campbell
was shot twice by Joseph Reece in a
fight near his home, and came near
dying. The trouble between them was
the result of church quarrel OF in
definite origin. which grew into a fam
lily feud. Reese was tried for shoot
ing Campbell but was acquitted.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Henry Laboschere Ii Fined.

Henry Labouchere was fined ESQ
and costs in the kings bench at Lon
don court for contempt of court in
commenting on case which was at
the time still sub judice. Counsel for
the plaintiff wanted Mr.. Labouchere
and Horace Voules, editor of Truth, to
be imprisoned. but Justices Bruce and
Philimore thought that fine and the
costs against both defendants would
s1ffice
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

tolerated each other, but it soon be-
came evident that the existing state OF
affairs was uncomfortable. A fight was
decided upon and halfway promise
received from the girl that she would
accept the winner The young men
forthwith went into training, and have
practiced faithfully according to the
accepted pugilistic regulations. The
fight was stopped, however, by the
minister Of the church the young wo-
man attends. He called the young
men up. and, after a heart-to-heart
talk with them, showed them the error
of their methods
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Denies He Is n Woman.

N. j., whose bride of two weeks al
legged that she had been deceived into
marrying a woman, has denied the al
legation. Corder said that the day
after his wedding he was called away
on urgent business. The bride told the
police that her husband wore long
stockings and garters and had lot Of
woman's garments in a trunk. Corder
explained this by saying that the gar
ments were the property of a former
sweetheart.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
ROthachiId Seriously Ill.

The illness of Baron Alphonse de
Rothschild excites the keenest interest
at Paris. The latest bulletin issued
by DR.. Bouchard says there was an i'm
provement in the patients condition
during the night, but the situation still
remains grave Baron Rothschild holds
the threads of the Franco-Russian
financial scheme in his hands.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Honor to Ireland from Yale.

According to a statement made
at New York on good authority, the
degree of LII. d. has been offered to
Archbishop Ireland by Yale. 1t is
said that the honor will be conferred
during the bi-centennial ceremonies Of
the university in October.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Four Killed Instantly.

The Pere Marquette passenger train
struck a double carriage at the Ham
ilton avenue crossing, Flint, Mich, q
suburb of Oak Park, and instantly
killed four persons. The dead are:
Mrs. Thomas Apologize, Adrian; Maj
George w Buckingham, Flint; Miss
Abbie Buckingham, Flint; Mrs. Will
lam Humphrey, Adrian.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

Mrs. Christine Myers, injured by
falling into a swing hole while taking
lunch to her husband, and who
brought suit against the American
Window Glass Company at Elwood for
1899 damages. has compromised her
claim for $500.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
College Orator q PIariariat,

Albert Jenkins of Fargo. N. D.. who
won the interstate collegiate oratorical
contest June 8, has been thrown out
on the ground of plagiarism. This
gives first place to Miss Noble of
Mitchell and second to E. d. Schoen-
berger of Yankton.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

William Anderson, colored. twenty
one years old. attempted to commit
suicide at Clinton by shooting himself
in the breast with revolver His
wife wanted him to go to work and
be- preferred death.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

The fight to finish between Marion
Warfel and Claude Steward for the
hand of Miss Cressa Francis has been
declared off, and the designing prize
fight promoter who hoped to profit by
the rivalry of the two young suitors
is sadly disappointed. Warfel and
Steward have been attentive to Miss
Francis for long time. and both were
constant visitors at the Francis farm,
near Yorktown, Ind. The young wo-
man is equally fond of the young men,
both of whom are entirely proper IN
every respect, and not bad looking
For a reasonable time the two suitors
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Accidentally Burnsd To Daath

The five-year-old daughter of Frank
Wagferman, of Perkinsville, was ac-
cidentally burned to death. and her
mother was also terribly burned in
trying to save the child.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
shot for breaking Parole.

Two Dutchmen, named Venter and
Krause. were shot at Pretoria for
breaking their parole and attempting
to escape from Pretoria. and for shoot
ing at and We. : policeman.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Darlington Booth Now "a Mason.

A dispatch says General Balling-
ton Booth of the Volunteers of Amer
lea has been initiated into the mys-
teries of Masonry in the lodge at Mont.
clair, N. ].
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21
Undisturbed by a Fall.

Mayheeb Hanil. Syrian, fell from a
third-story window into an alley at
Fort Wayne. and was found by the
police asleep where he fell.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

Farmers Hall the Corn King."
Fresh from his victories on the Chi
cago board Of trade. George H. Phil
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

Pressure from outside having an eff
feet on Cuban constitutional conven-
ton. Radicals expected to come over.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

The fastest battle ship in the United
States navy, and probably the fastest
battle ship in the world, is the Illinois.
At Boston, Wednesday, over the Cape
Ann course of sixty-six knots she de-
veloped an average speed Of 1871
knots, the worlds record for a sus-
tanned trial over a measured course.
The official time of the first half Of the
trial was as follows: H. NJ. S.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-06-21

Finish .12:06.07
Elapsed time NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1:54. 04
Average speed for the thirty-three
knots covered, 1876 knots an hour.
The record of three great warships
is as follows:
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
TRIED ID ASSAULT 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL Attempt Made by Emmet Car roll Near Florence FAMILY IS PROMINENT Entlced Girl to Woods and IntImldated Her With PlstoI-Young Man
 FIees for Ills
 Life.
FAMILY IS PROMINENT

Florence. August 9.-(Special.)-A case of attempted assault, which occurred some days ago and which was kept quiet on account of the prominence of the per sons concerned, has just leaked out Elm met Carroll, son of Dr. G. w Carroll of Gravely Springs, this county, 1t Is al- legged, attempted to assault Josephine Johnson, a little 13-year-old orphan girl who was living with her sister. Mrs. Bruce Carroll.
 Young Carroll attempted to force the child to go to the woods with him. and intimidated her with a pistol. She screamed and Carroll fled. The girl told her sister, who kept 1t from her husband to hide the childs shame. On learning of the attempt Bruce hunted young Car roll up and tried to cut his throat with knife. Friends and relatives who were present prevented trouble. Carroll fled to Tennessee where he Is now in hid- ing.
 No papers have been issued for Carroll s arrest and a good deal of suppressed feel ing exists among kins people and the neighbors over the affair. The grand jury meets in September and will take the matter up. Young Carroll attended college in this city last fall and was considered very wild.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
HELD TWO SESSIONS.
Laws Committee of Typographlcai
 Union--vislted Brewery.

The laws committee of the Interna- tional Typographical Union held two sessions at the headquarters in the Hotel Morris yesterday and transacted much business, which will be submitted to the convention on the opening day.
 The delegates have commenced pouring in from all points and by Sunday night the city will be filled with typos and vis- itors to the convention
 The delegates were entertained by the Alabama brewery yesterday afternoon at their plant in South Twenty-second street Mayor W. M. Dreunen accom- panied the party and made a short talk. saying that the typos had come over to inspect a brewery-something they had never seen before. Lunch was served and an enjoyable time was had.
 President Lynch Is greatly interested in the Birmingham fire department. He is very anxious to see them make run
 James Tole, the troublesome kid." of Typographical Union No. 6, New York City, a delegate to the convention, ar rived yesterday afternoon
 George Bauman and wife of Springfield, Mo, are among the arrivals.
 Jack Howe of Albany, N. r., is the au- thority on municipal matters of the con vention. He is an old newspaper man and is acting as correspondent for one of the Eastern papers.
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
GENERAL PAGE DEAD.
Ninety-four Years of Age and Famous
 Warrior.

. Norfolk. Va, August 9.-Gen. Richard L. Page of this city died at his summer home at Blue Ridge Summit. Va, to- night in the 94th year of his age. He be- came midshipman in the United States navy in 1924. In 1861 he resigned his com mission in the United States navy and joined the Confederate service. He was commissioned Brigadier- General in 1883.
 He commanded the outer defenses of Mobile Bay at Fort Morgan, and with 400 men held Farragut's fleet at bay for two weeks. General Page was a brother in-law of Charles Lee, attorney-General in washington's administration, and of Flight Horse'' Harry Lee, the father or Robert E Leo
The age-herald., 1901-08-10
TO BUILD BRIDGE
 OVER VILLAGE CREEK
Board Of hevenue Discusses Many lm- provements in Way of New Roads.
 Adjourned Until September.

The Board of Revenue has called for specifications for an iron bridge to be constructed across Village Creek on a new road which is to be opened from Tuxedo Park to Pratt City. The decision to call for these specifications was reach ed at the meeting of the board yesterday. Colonel Jackson will have charge of the work.
 The board also decided to open new road from Mount Zion Church to North Lake. Several other roads were discuss ed at the meeting and petitions from residents of different communities con- sidered. but in most cases 1t was decided to make a personal investigation before granti>.s any orders.
 After passing on number of bills the board adjourned until September 3, when 1t will reconvene for the regular monthly session.