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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Die of Burns and Scalds.

BY the explosion of the boiler on
the river steamer Ramona near Van
couver. B. c., four persons were killed
outright and seven others seriously in
jured. The dead include two women
who were passengers on the steamer
and two deckhands. Of the injured
the purser and the mate will probably
die. The dead are: Mrs. II. M. Nor
rison. Fort Langley, b. c.; Mrs. Bal
ley, Mount Lehman, b. c.: John Mack,
deckhand; Henry Phipps, deckhand.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

The scene in Bow church. Lon
don. at the conservation OF Ingram
as bishop of London resembled a po-
litical meeting. John Kensit entered
an expected protest against the ap-
pointment His remarks caused an
extraordinary uproar. and he was
greeted with cheers. Kisses and shouts
of Order" Shame" No Popery,"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

A thousand troops in Cebu island
are unable 70 accomplish the sur
render or capture of the POO insurgent
rifemen who are still OUT Col Nc
Clernand says the terms the Insurgents
offered are impossible. OF the fifty
towns. dozen of he larger have been
organized under military order Tbs
others are believed to have insurgent
oovarr1 r,,a7,f-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
keane Given Sacred yestment

St. Raphaels cathedral at Dubuque.
Iowa, was filled with an assemblage of
distinguished prelates and members OF
the clergy of the Roman Catholic
church Wednesday when Archbishop
John J. Keane. the new metropolitan
of Dubuque, was invested with the
pallium in mark of his high ecclesiss-
of
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Fatal Dynamite Explosion.

Benjamin Sandon was killed at Apo
lima, Wis, while thawing frozen dyna-
mite. The explosion also injured
Thomas Moore and George Bates, the
former probably fatally. Sandon's body
was thrown hundred feet into the
river. and was terribly mutilated.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Two Students Are Expelled.

Two Albion. Mich. college students.
a coed and her steady company" ac-
cOrding to the announcement made at
chapel by Acting President Samuel
Dickie. have been requested to pack
their books and depart for home, to
remain away permanently as a result
of repeated violations of the coVegs
social regulations
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Lackawanna switchmen Strike.

Two hundred switchmen in the
Lackawanna yards at Scranton, Tay-
lor and Clark's Summit. Pa. have
struck against the discharge Of two
men by Yardmaster Newell, who want
ed to replace them, ii is said, by men
brought from Hoboken. There is a
complete tie-up of freight and coal
traffic at Scranton.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
CHINESE SHOW FIGHT.
Mass Troops in Force I'm Sphere OF
Allies


A clash between the Chinese troops
which are massing in great strength
in the province of Shan-Si, near the
frontier of the province of Chee-Lee.
and the Franco-German expedition Is
imminent Well-informed natives
prOphesy serious trouble. 1t is impos-
sible to ascertain whether the court is
playing a double game or its authority
is insufficient to prevent the Chinese
generals acting in a manner likely to
provoke hOstilities. The fact that for
many months there has been nothing
in the shape of a de factO government
favors the latter hypothesis Every
thing viii depend upon she Franco
German expedition inficdng a severe
defeat upon the Chinese who have
transgreSsed the agreement by enter
ing into the sphere of the allies If
these offenders are thoroughly pun
ished it is likely to produce a good
effect
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Largest OF All Towboats.

The Iowa Iron works of Dubuque has
been awarded the contract to build
the largest towboat in the world for
the Monongahela Coal Company, Pitts
burg The boat will be able 10 tow
fifty steel bargeS. Ii will cost $3.50, 900
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

A pension of S. a month has been
granted to Mrs. John c. Breckenridge.
widow of the former vice-president of
the United States. Mr.. Breckenridge
was major of the Third Kentucky vol
unteers in the Mexican war.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

II Is publicly announced at Brussels
that Prince Louis Napoleon has mar
STA, daughter of the Grand Duke Vladi-
mir. The statement is made in the
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

At Batavia. n. Y. Louis Mil
ler's saloon and bowling alleys on
State street were burned and George
Lawrence. the bartender. aged "A
years. and Fred Hack. a laborer, aged
81 years, who slept in the building.
were burned TO death.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

The death at Richmond Ind. OF Jes-
Sc Way. the noted counterfeiter re-
moves one OF the greatest criminals or
the country and one well known to the
officers of the states OF Missouri. Ohio.
Indiana. Michigan and Wisconsin, in
each of which ne served prison SEN
fences More than fifty years of his
eighty years We're spent behind prison
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Rows Drank Wood Alcohol.

At CORY. Pa, five young lads
ranging in age from to II years
found bottle Of crude wood alcohol
In the woods near Sheffield, and drank
freely of it. One, John Sworski, is
dead, and the others are not expected
to live
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Rush to New Gold Fields.

A gold rush is causing excite
ment in the boundary district of Brit
ish Columbia. During the past few
days Rock Creek and its tributaries
have attracted more placer gold hunt
"rs than can stake claims.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Snow slide Hits Locomotives

On the Colorado and Northwestern
road two engines, which had been at
tached to passenger train coming
from Ward to Boulder. Colo, were
struck by snowslide and hurled into
the chasm below
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Fortune for n Poor Soldier

Henry w. Hawthorn, an inmate OF
the Soldiers Home at Dayton, O.. has
been notified that he has been left a
fortune of from $4,000 to 100000 by
Mrs. Josephine Fairfax, whose life he
saved many years ago
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

Mr.. Steyn Is a
b i g b ly cultured
man. He Is a ma
tive of the Orange
Free State, was
educated in Bloem-
fontein and Hol-
land, studied law
in England. and
was called to the
Inner Temple. In
1889 he was ap-
pointed states at
torney, and was
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

newspapers and is generally credited.
The Grand Duchess Helene is the
youngest child of vladimir, brother OF
the late Car Alexander. She was born
Jan. II, 1882, and is II years the junior
of Prince Napoleon.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

The National Soldiers Home board
Lyle farm of 200 acres and 100 acres
adjoining at Dayton. o.. as the site
for the proposed soldiers home.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26

appointed states attorney, was made
Puisne judge in the same year and
supreme judge in 1898. Since the
capture of Bloemfontein he has accom-
panied General Botha on his expedi-
ti0nQ
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
Turfman Owen Brady Il Killed.

Owen Bradley. a prominent trainer
and owner of race horses, was shot and
killed by William Nicholas in Lexing-
ton, Ky. Both are of prominent fam
lilies. The cause was an old feud.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-04-26
STEYN Is REELECTED.
Beers Again Choose Him Head
Orange Free State.

A gathering, for the purpose OF elect
ing president of the Orange Free
State. has been held In the BoShof dis
trict. Steyn was declared reelected
president and feast followed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17
LONG HUNT
FOR CHILD.

Richmond, Va, June 16.--After
spending fifteen months 10 constant
search, during which time he trav-
ersed a large portion of this country
and Europe, Portland Blivens. q
wealthy man Of Brooklyn, N. Y.
has discovered his wife and little
daughter, Violet, livirg quietly in
amodest little cottage in the sub
urbs OF Richmond.
Blivens was married in Brooklyn
about eight years ago Despite
disparity in their ages. the pair
lived happily and in course Of time
daughter was born. A little later
mischievous outside PARTIES created
i'll feeling between them.
Fifteen months ago, on bis re-
turn from a business trip to Wis
consin, he found his wife and child
gone. Then began an anxious
search. He heard they were in
Europe and went there, The quest
was fruitless and he returned to
America. Anew days ago he heard
that his wife was living here under
the name Of Mrs. Marjorie Arnold.
Hecame to Richmond and accident
ally saw his wife on the street.
Unknown to her he followed, ascer-
tanned where she lived and later
called on her, in company with L.
0. Wendenberg, a prominent Rich
mOnd LAWYER. his object being to
get the child back.
Mrs. Blivens secured the services
of ex-Congressman George D. Wise.
A long conference ensued and an
agreement was finally signed allow
ing Mrs. Bliveus to retain the child
and live here, provided the little one
who is now seven years old, is
properly reared and allowed to see
her father whenever he desires it.
Mr. Bliveus has returned to his
home in Brooklyn.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17
GAS WRECKS
CHURCH.

Cumberland, Nd, June ia terrific
explosion followed the attempt to locate a
gas leak In the acknowledgement church
this morning, king the church and
frame yelling adjoining.
BY mistake some one turned off the
large gas supply pipe several evenings
ago, but turned the stop cock too far, and
gas excaped into the church audi orium.
This morning Rev. Ephraim Phillips, pas.
entered to prepare for early service So
curing he long pole with lighted taper
at the end, he raised 1t toward the lets,
and when he had almost reached them a
terrific explosion occurred, some four
Thousand cubic feet Of gas, under the cell
ing and roof igniting.
The rear gable was blown out the heavy
mass Of brick falling on tho two story
house of Mrs, Philip Rhoden, crushing
the fret floor, The church roof and CELL
ings were lifted clear Of the walls ard
settled back out of place, the side walls
broken and bulged and the front wind ws
blown out. The largo tin roof curlod up
like paper and bl Aze shot from font and
rear.
Rev. Mr.. Phillip, stunned by the ex-
plosion, coon recovered, and, with assist
nnce, sx tinguished the blaze The church
covered by insurance. Joseph Rhoden,
who was in bed. was carried down between
the roof and second floor to midwayof the
first. He was injured about the legs and
shoulders,
His sister, Mrs. Pigman. In the parlor
reading, was wedged against the wall by
the roof and floor above falling in, was
gotten out by chopping the shutters away.
She was severely injured about the hips
and shoulders
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17
LABOR UNION TO ERECT HALL.
Movemen, of v orkmen's Association
TO Have Their Own Building.

~ Philadelphia, June 1.-THE United
Trades Association, with headquarters at
931 Callowhill street, having at re-
cent meeting decided to make an effort
to interest the various labor organiza-
tons of Philadelphia in plan to erect
building which will be designed for
and entirely devoted to the uses of labor
unions, circular prospectus will be
sent out today. 1t will be signed by
Frank Doersom, president, and Henry
+. Bnschman, secretary, of the United
Trades Association, calling on every
labor union to elect delegates to partici-
pate in the discussion of the scheme at
meeting to be held on Sunday, July 81,
at p H., ut United Trades Association
Hail, 93l Callowhill street
In speaking of the plan President
Doersom said: THAT there is need
for n general workingmens headquarters
in Philadelphia all will agree. Such
headquarters should be equipped with
all modern convcnienccs, such as
sufficiently large hall to accommodate
tho entire membership Of any single
organization, together with all the com
mittea rooms required. good light. eX-
cellent sanitary conditions, and ventila-
ton, library, sitting rooms. Offices, and a
general labor bureau. 1t should also have
a gymnasium, baths and other convent.
ences for the members. Compared with
the average meeting looms of labor I'M
ions, some in sub-cellars or garrets, many
accessible only by rckcty stairways.
dark entries and Railways, poorly lighted
sanitation and ventilation bad, and for
which thousands of dollars are paid every
year by the labor unions in rent to in
dividnals or corporations often. indeed.
to persons with whom contest is on,
such a building would be a paradise
That such a headquarters. with all its
attendant advantages. can he owned and
operated by organized labor, through
tho cooperation of the various organiza-
tons there is not the least doubt"
The promoters Of the scheme believe
that when the matter is presented to the
various unions there will be an immedi-
at" answer.
The circulars will be accompanied by
printed credentials for the delegates. In
case there is no response from some of
the unions committees will be appointed
at the meeting of tho delegates to visit
these organizations and try to interest
them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17
MITCHELL TO MACHINISTS.
President of United Mine Workers
Speaks Words of ENCOURAGEMENT.

Scranton, June l6.-IIumphrcy b.
Camphch, I'cSdcnt Of the Electric City
Lodge. International Association Of Ma
chlniSls, this morning received COM
munication from John Mitchell, president
of the United Mine Workers of America,
in which the latter expressed the hope
that the struggle now on between the
local ma"linists and their employers
would soon cnd with victory for the
strikes.
The letter also said:
'The successful outcome of the ma.
chnists' and car mems strike will depend
entirely upon The action Of those who
participate therein. First, your people
must be honest, conservative and fear
less: they must be prepared 10 sacrifice
pleasures and comforts for brief period.
they must act as unit, keeping from
their midst any question or thing that
creates division OF desscntion in their
ranks"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17
PRAISE FOR STRIKERS.
DR.. McCurdy Commends Machin-
lists for Patriotic Conduct,
He Says the Laborer Ought to be Paid
Living Wages by the Cap.
italists.

The R,y. Thomas A. MrCuIdy in tn.
course o: q sermon on Capital and
Labor in the Central Presbyterian
Church, last evening. took occasion to
strongly commended the striking marhin-
ists fn their conduct. saying that it way
a brilliant example to their co-mhorcrs
in the industrial world. He said their
conduct had been calm and patriotic.
lie thought that there should be some
method of arbitration whereby men
could continno at work until an adjust
mcmt was made lie expressed the opin-
ion that the greatest injdry to American
labor had been the importation Of paupcr
Labor.
llr said he approved and cndor.cl
labor organizations when they were in
the right. He thought capital and labor
should meet as mutual friends and enter
into contracts. Living wages ought to
b" paid the lah0rer.
Dr. M,Curdy said the question %
human rights vas one Of the most IN.
settled questions. 1t made its appear
ancn on many battirfrlds, dethr0ned
Kings and overthrow thrones and EN-
pres.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17
4 Or. FENNER's 4
u Blood & Liver 3
hS REMEDY AND R5
NERVE TONIC.
HUNGRY THIEVES.
Refrigerators Near Fourteenth and
Washington Have Suffered.
Harvey J. Wiley Captures Two of the
Raiders and Releases
Them.
RElRDY AND

Recent petty robberies Of refrigerators
in residences between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth on Washington street cul-
minated Saturday in the apprehension Of
two small boys by Secretary Harvey j.
Vile, of the Street and Sewer Depart
mcnt, whose residence is on the south
west corner of Fourteenth and Washing
ton streets.
For sometime the refrigerators in the
houses in the neighborhood have been
periodically empticd Of their contents
much to the chagrin of tho housekeep-
crs. And so these good housewives,
when they were preparing for meal
and went to the refrigerator, We're
numerous times in the predicament of Old
Mother Hubbard who found the cubbard
bare when she wanted to get her poor
doggy a bone.
Saturday afternoon Mr.. Wiley was
in the bathroom at his residence pre-
pairing to take bath. CHANGING out
a window he noticed three small boys
furtivcly shining the fence of Mrs
Jennie II. Quigg's residence, No. 1927
Washington street. His suspicious
aroused Mr.. Wiley awaited an opportune
time and making dash captured two of
the urchins The third escaped. The
boys thought Mr.. Wiley had a key to a
patrol box and was going to have them
taken to the police station. They pro.
tested their innocence and entreatcd him
to let them go, promising to be good
boys and never again to scale fences as
long as they lived.
Their captor, after securing their
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17

REAL estate in Whining ton Is as
sessed in nine cases out Of ten,
higher than it is in Philadel-
phia, where the tax rate 10 $3.50 on
the thousand less. Here in Will
mington the tax rate is $40 per
hundred, while in Philadelphia it
is but 81. IS on the hundred and this
year it will be 81 20 per hundred.
AS we have repeatedly SAID, the
burden OH real estate is entirely too
high and some e fort should be made
by real estate owners to remedy
this evil. This can be done at the
ballot box with telling effect and
the lesson taught that the city gov.
eminent shall be honestly and eco
nomically run. All useless Offices
should be dispensed with, thus ef-
iecting saving OF several thous-
aud dollars year. Then corpora
tons should be made to pay their
honest and just share Of taxation.
No privileges should be granted to
any corporation or individual with
out the city benefitiug by the fran.
chise given. The people want a
lower tax rate than they have had
Tor years in this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17
Beckett's Cafe Improved.

Mr.Charles J. H. Beckett has now add
ed the property 100 West Seventh street
to his restaurant and Is again baking his
famous home made pies and Boston
beans. He has placed . lunch bar the
full length Of the dining room and has
had both dining rooms papered and
made other Improvements his increased
business called for. Now he IL fully
equipped for daily or weekly boarders,
quick lunch, ice cream and oysters In
season. He makes . specially Of soft
and deviled crabs. II is the largest and
best appointed eating house in the State;
every branch OF the business 10 carefully
managed under bis supervision. The
prices are moderate. Mr.. Beckett ia
thankful to the public for the liberal
patronage and should receive q larger
share Of its patronage.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17
Kills Sweetheart In Revenge.

New York, June 16.-William
Meinhoffer, the young man who last
night shot Mary Bolte, died early
today at Fordham Hospital, where
a few hours earlier Miss Bolte also
died. The cause Of the tragedy is
believed to have been jealousy. In
Meinhoffer's clothing were found
the following letters:
II sit here and calmly smoke my
pipe. After great deliberation l
propose to kill her for revenge.
She wrecked my life. l have moth
ing more to live for
Meinhotfer is the son of retired
baker. He was in love with Miss
Boite, but the two had a quarrel
recently. She formerly lived in Los
Angeles. CAL, and is said to have
lately come into a small fortune.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17
NEW UNION FORMED,
Rival Organizations Disband and Re
organize for Harmony's Sake.

Philadelphia, June 16.-Thc two unions
of stean. filters which have been at war
for the past few months have been
brought together by committee of the
United Labor League Both the Steam
Filters Union, No. 3, and the Enterprise
Association have disbanded. and have re-
organized as one body to be known as
Local 40, National Association of Steam
and Hot Water Filters, with the follow
Ing officers:
President Harry Mcconnell.
Nicr-p rcsidcnt--Thomas Burke.
Financial Secretary-,John Stevens.
TreaSurer-Gcorge Brown.
Business Agent-Frank Boyle
Delegates TO Council of the Allied
Ruildng lradcs-Frank Boyle, John
Stevens and $. Paul.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17
MACHINISTS RID
OF Detectives.


ABOUT wv OIL 'he h'aeh'.is's "tIehueu
de'ine services IN ASpury NJ. L. Ihufch
Yesterday horhinS' me ie'. IL. ..
bniahey preached slflctiy sospel SER
mon Which was greatly appreciated py
the nien. Mr.. Dulaney TOOK Els text
IRON inc H'htn chapter slA'h verse ol
ne Acls: Lora "hat VIII mo" nave me
10 40. HIS supJect WIS Inc buly Vi
Man
MIR. Dularey gave the history OF raul
rs an INTRODUCTION 10 MS serhioh' SNOW
Ing MS FORMER ana flter ne. Inc
speaker sho"eu mat an creatloh was
serving us purpose ana 'het 'he noun
talhs' Valleys, bifus anu pcaets we're
obcdlent 10 TOD requirements. VI all
creation man was int ulSopeilrht'
Mf. Dularey SAD: Inc tllhgs OF ma
ture have their place SO has man Man
is III his place only Wlcn "b"hirnt.
lie mas great capablllilcs as is evidenced
by the hyihg wheel, t.!e pIoWlns SNIP the
stately palace ana the cunning conlrlf-
ences' lt the duty OF all creatures TO
serve n"d ana inc creature pest serving
his fcliowmen best serves God obedl-
ence Is evidence OF love. he hearts OF
the obedIrnt are IN tune and as Il conse-
lnehcC are ready 10 40 hhlo others as
th"N would nave them do unto thrm.
1T is not that We should think or say
that we Will do God $ Will, we are to do
ms Will. by TINS means we give onl
strength 10 God Inc bencilt vi such Il
me Is relll%rt by our families ana our
nrighbors taking from us the disposition
to defraud, injurc or traduce cur neigh
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17
H00PERSANODYNE
Cholera Infantum Tsething Dlarrl
Shot q Burglar.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 16.-John S.
Wagner, grocer, Of Ben Avon
borough, early this morning was
awakened by three men who were
trying to force an entrance by side
door. Selling double barreled
shotgun he uois elessly made his way
to an open window, which command.
ed a view OF where the men were
working Pushing the muzzle OF
the gun through the window, Wagon
err asked: "Who's there and what do
you want?" Getting no reply Wa
gener fired. There was a howl Of
pain from one Of the men, who was
assisted away by his two companions
An hour later the injured man was
found about 200 feet from the scene.
with his face and neck full of shot
and both eyes shot out.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-06-17

Crisfeld, Nd, June 16. While
bathing 10 asmall lake near Nanticoke
yesterday Misses Blanche Nuttlc and
Gertrude Money, the former Of Tren.
ton, N. j.: were attacked by water
snakes.
The reptiles some Of which we're
nearly six feet long, made no effort
to bite but encircled the young wo.
men. The girls cries brought a ne.
gro to the scene, and the reptiles
were driven away.
Miss Money who had tainted from
fright, was nearly drowned when as
sistance arrived.