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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-01-25

The house and senate passed the bill
appropriating 100000 to pay the ex-
penses of the general assembly Monday.
The members of the assembly can now
draw their pay.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-08-23
N NEWS ITEMS.

Count Won Waldersee may be made q
prince because of his work in China.
The grasshopper plague has visited
Naples, Italy, and is assuming serious
aspects.
Nearly half the Chinese seeking adj
mission to this country at San Fran
cisco are refused.
Havana tobacco merchants will ask
Washington authorities to reduce the
duty ON Cuban tobacco.
Jesse Haney, owner of several ofthe
earliest comic papers, died at his home
in New York city, aged II.
During the last ten years 545 miles
of irrigation bitches have been opened
in Arizona at q cost of ST., sos, 1859.
Judge Dixon at Pueblo, Col, decided
that the revenue law is invalid, having
never been legally enacted by the
senate.
By the absorption of the Fort Scott
road the st. Louis & San Francisco sys-
TEN becomes an important factor in
the southwest.
An American syndicate is negotiat-
ing for the purchase of all the Belgian
glass works, consisting of 40 plants,
valued at S 4, 100000.
Glen Gardner, aged IL. Of MCPHERSON,
Kan, has confessed that he beat his
friend, George Smalley, to death with
a club to secure $3.50. .
A Havana paper publishes a letter
from Estrada Palma which indicates
an unwillingness to become a candi-
date for president Of Cuba.
Rev. A. "A. James has preached his
fifteenth anniversary sermon at the
Fair Forest Presbyterian church in
Union county, South Carolina.
It is estimated at; the treasury de
partment that about 5000, 900 OF
Alaskan gold will reach the United
States during the present season.
Efforts. are being made to organize
a professional football }association in
the west to take in the cities of Mil
waukee, Chicago, st. Louis and De
troit,
Lieut.. Commander James G. Cresap
u. S. n, died at Norfolk, Va, of blood
poisoning, caused by the dye Of stock
ing absorbed in a slight abrasion OF
the foot.
Samples of ore and gold accompanied
by regularly attested afidavits have
been received in Atlanta, Ga, showing
a remarkably rich strike Of gold il
Wilkes county.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-08-23
SOLDIERS HEAD BLOWN OFF,
Premature Explosion of She'll During
Practice Mt Fort Riley, Kan,
Kills and Mains.

Junction City, Kan, Aug. 2O.-One
man vas killed outright and . 16
others injured, some perhaps fatally,
while at target practice a half mile
north of here Monday by the prema-
ture explosion of a projectile being
loaded into a seven-inch gun. The
men were stationed at Fort Riley,
near here. Private Henry C. Waters
is the name of the dead soldier. His
head and shoulders were blown off.
The most seriously injured, as far
as known, are: Privates L%angsbon,
badly hurt, from London, Ky; Sykes,
both arms torn off, portion of skull
torn away, will probably die; King,
both arms torn off, eyes so badly in
sjured will lose sight; Duncan, both
legs blown off, will doubtless die;
Sergt. Mahoney, hit in mouth by frag-
ment of a shell, probably seriously;
a recruit, name not known, face
frightfully mangled, hurt in breast,
probably fatally. AS soon as the ac-
cident occurred, the injured were hur-
ried, to the fort, three miles distant,
Ill dulUulduCCSs OCAGA1CS WCIC P1dC0O
at the entrance to the reservation
and no one was allowed to enter. The
men belonged to siege battery o, and
were under command of Capt. Van
Deusen.
The big siege battery of four guns
has been on the target range north Of
this city since Wednesday oflast week.
MONDAY morning the usual practice
was in progress. The lo7-pound shell
had been put into the third section
gun, and Private Watson was in the
act of ramming the shell home, when
there was a terrific explosion, and the
headless body Of Watson was seen
Isstanding perfectly erect for almost Is
seconds, when it moved as if to step
and then fell. alighting on his back
with shoulders toward the gun. Wat
son has a father in Texas and a brother
and sister in South Carolina and en-
Listed in Savannah, Ga.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-08-23

LATER,

By the premature explosion of .
seven-inch shell at Fort Riley, Kan,
Private Watson was killed.
The American Sugar Refining COM
pany, and all the independent com
panies, have reduced all grades of re-
fined sugar 10 points, to the basis OF
5.25 for standard regulated.
The steamer City of Galconda, plying
between Paducah, KY. and Elizabeth
town, Ill, on the Ohio river, was struck
by a squan at Crowell's Landing and
turned in ten feet of water. Sixteen
persons are reported drowned.
Will Cooley, a negro, was lynched at
Pierce City, Mo-, by a mob Of 1000
armed citizens for the murder of Miss
Caselle Wild.
By the explosion of dynamite in the
Mohawk and Malone roundhouse at
Herkimer, N. Y, the building was
wrecked and burned, and.i it is reported
that six men were killed and several
injured.
A meeting was held at Havana, at
tended by a number of revolutionary
generals and politicians representing
all parties, to ascertain the practica.
bility of agreeing upon Senior Estrada
Palma as a candidate for the presi.
dency of the republic. twas convened
at the request of Gen. Maxine Gomez.
Joseph II. Walker, of Milwaukee
was arrested at Peoria, Ill, for pass
ing counterfeit money.
At Bessemer, Ala, Louis Baggett
aged II shot and killed Harry Shrum1
because he refused an invitation tc
drink. This angered the boy who shot
Shrump twice.
A decided sensation was created with
the steel workers in the Illinois Stee
mills at South Chicago when IL Of tn.
Amalgamated men quit work and de
cided to join the general strike of tn,
steel workers. These men have here
tofore. s~teadfastly refused to obey Pres
ident Shaffer's order to strike.
Matthew Mcbride, a private watch
man employed by residents of the fash
ionable Squirrel Hill district in Pitts
burg was shot and killed by unknown
parties.
Americans in London object to stay
ing at the same hotel with colored
Methodist delegates.
The navy department announces tina
the European squadron of American
war vessels will rendezvous at Genoa
Italy. The cruiser Chicago, now a
Southampton, will proceed south t
that port, where she will meet tn
cruiser Albany and the gunboat Mash
vile, now at the Siechelle islands.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-08-23
Germany will send four cruisers to

Germany will send four cruisers to
Sixty of the American school teach
ers On the way to the Philippines were
married at Honolulu.
Parliament is petitioned to reorgan-
ice the management of Smithfeld mar
ket in London, the charge being made
that British cattle raisers are prac-
tically excluded by American COM
petitors.
Edwin II. Conger, United States min
lister to China, has arrived in Picking.
Edmond Audran, composer of the
opera .'The Mascot" died in Paris.
Parliament was prorogued for the
first time in the reign Of King Ed
ward. In the speech from the throne
steady and continuous progress in
South Africa was reported.
Former President Kruger, in an in
terview with a Dublin editor, says
British proclamations and speeches
will only encourage his people to
continue fighting.
The president Of Venezuela is aiding
the Colombian revolutionists with
arms and men.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-08-23
FOREIGN.

EL.NFE. o.. hH
Lieut.. Grant, of the Sixth cavalry,
captured Col. Cabrera In Bahamas
province.
President Castro, ofVenezuela, is be-
lieved to design seizure Of the Isthmus
of Panama in order to make the United
States pay well for canal concession.
Edward p. Thompson, convicted of
fraudulent transactions while post
master at Havana, has been sentenced
to a fine Of $500 and six months i'm.
prisonment.
American coal has ousted British
coal from the Swiss market" says a
dispatch from Geneva, sand the Amer
lean syndicate is. confident of even
tually obtaining a monopoly of the
entire Swiss coal market.'t
Lord Kitchener with a strong force
is moving on Hondweni, on the bor-
der Of Zululand, where Gen. Botha is
reported to have concentrated 1000
Beers. An important engagement is
expected to ensue.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-12
DECLINE OF THE HOUSEWIFE

Nine Henri Schmahl is an Eugushwouan by
birth who since her marriage 10 a Freuchuan.
has devoted all her tirle and energies 70 the fur
therance of woman's rights generally in France
and IN particular 20 obtaining 20 the reform 81
the Napo.eonic Code on lines long since adopted
IN England. one or her most notable achieve
ments mas been 70 induce a Deputy 70 frame a
French married women's property act more re-
stricted IN Its scope. however. th1n the English
law. The measure successfully passed the Cham
ber some time ago but at present lies sheIved in
the Senate. Now Nine SchmahI attacks not a
lofder. but perhaps more vital subject
FlgurativeIy speaking. she makes an onslaught
the inner man. The "hausfrau'' is becoming
extinct. Such is her bold statement Still more
opinion the modern woman is losing both taste
and capacity for looking after the house. Nine
schmahI is openly delighted TO have ascertained
doubted fact Tie woman OF the future may con-
sequeDty be- expected 70 rid herself entirely Of
the "haustraus s. Instincts. She Will no longer
take the slightest Interest," in supervising the cook
being utterly unqualified 70 do while II stands
reason that she will have nothing whatever TO
do herself with her husbands dinner except 10
partake Of IL.
Nine. Schmahl foresees a further and. IN her
opinion. still more henehcent consequence
When the "huusfrau' dies ont the cook will van
fish from the household, and with her the kitchen.
does not 60 so far however, as 70 suggest that
the eating OF dinners should be done away with
as Well. and that ntrogeuous taoloids are 20 take
the place OF varied menus. Her vision OF the
future merely forecasts the lay when All food
and drink will be supplied by universal providers
Breakfast, luncheon. tea, dinner and supper, when
the nearest restaurant oy contract at much
per head per annum.-tLondon Daily Telegraph
New-York tribune., 1901-08-12
OVER THE REMNANT COUNTER.

There are always, at the end OF the season. such
bargains to be picked up for a trihe that the
woman who has more time and taste than money
her disposal may evolve all kinds Of lovely
"chiffons' at almost expense.
The bolerO illustrated might be made OF a rem
of heavy cream tinted la e. combined with a
few yards of black velvet ribbon. and would com
b.ne perfectly with the deep Spanish bodice
adorned with four huge nligree buttons also shown
IN the cut. II could be made Of soft black NOUS
sene taffetas. while the lacing that ends in a bow
over TIE bIJt is Of the same easily draped mate
rial
yard Of tucked ivory glace and yard and an
eighth, perhaps, or some handsome medallion pat
termed lace would duplicate the stunning round
collar depicted which would form desirable addi-
tion TO a simple blouse, giving a touch OF ele-
gance.
A length Of brocade measuring two and half or
two and three-Quarters yards might be transformed
into a modish Louis waistcoat to wear IN the fall
with d cloth boero- The upper part Of the waist
could easily be made OF plain silk leave
enough brocade for the habit basque the back.
The revers would not be amiss If made Of velvet
piece lace.
The other vest may be successfully achieved In
chiffon draped from the armholes toward a trans
parent front of lace. and caught into great. soft
loop held by s gilt buckle. The high draped belt
might be fashioned OF gold tissue.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-12
1
WALL COVERINGS OF TO-DAY.

The present competition between the manufac-
turers OF wal PAPERS and the weavers of burlap
buckran and other stus employed for interior wall
coverings together with the growing taste among
the rich for the employment of mural decoration
and Of painted and woven hangings, may well sug-
gest the question recently put. Are we going back
10 the wall hangt1gs Of ten centuries ago.
Al that time mural decoration had supplanted
mosaic wal treatment. and tapestry hangings were
n the period 0f their highest popularity In turn
they were cast aside for gilt leather, limitations Of
leather, plain or brocaded damasks, painted wood.
eAo last, the cheap printed paper, often ugly and
as often urhealthfuL that has obtained for cen
tury. The efforts TO replace this paper with clean
y cotton stufs have practically succeeded in the
last two years and the manufacturers have now in
genera use a sizing for the several cloths IN vogue
at is charged with properties fatal TO insect life
NE one objection (and q long standing one on the
p@rt OF householders and bULders) 10 the use Of
con as a wan covering.
80 pronounced is the favor enjoyed by buckram.
oOFap and similar fabrics at present that the
pAsslognomy OF wal paper itself has changed and
-e -slcy OF the year is that which initiates, more
y -ess faithfully, such fabrics as satin stripe, brc-
o- - -les and the warp or thread lines or cotton
ms does not that pictorial effects to be
fa~v--s ~ -il- contrary, they are oelLs plsnec
o@ aEc WITH ceterTina don, but the education
- ne past decade demands something OF higher
~ -e t- n9lselOlc interior decoration than the
st-asll4g color OF The printed wal paper that
r---s4l4 satisfied
The walls Of the better houses Of the present.
NJ ~ con IA any Of the popular stufs orna-
-s,leo after the covering has been put upon the
- - 1lc n some Characteristic Individual man
49, s-.t the purposes Of the occupant. Borders
oacos are stenclIed directly on the material
i1fr - L-ts Been set in place the wal, and not
srari sei-l-y coats or arms and mOnograms Of gen
,io dimensions fzure among the chosen decora-
f9r5ai -He ne tendency 20 Grape the walls with pic
t.-al rugs loosely hung from a moulding Is also
bsLsas-ag. and not IN one hundred and ffty years
ihas :. e Laakers Of art hangtngs been more active
New-York tribune., 1901-08-12
CARE OF THE CHILD'S EYES
PROPER ATTENTION PAID TO THEM ~
THE FIRST YEARS SAVES MUCH
TROUBLE IN AFTER LIFE.

The number Of children wearing glasses Is IN
creasing every day. saws prominent oculist VINO
adds tHat in many cases more care OF the eyes IN
infancy would prevent the later development OF
weakness
1T IS not a difficult matter" he says. to ruin
eyes that normally healthy by mere inattention-
When the infant receives its first bath the eyes
should be washed with a soft linen handkerchief
dipped in a weak solution Of boracic acid and this
should be repeated two or three times week for
least three months If the slightest redness ap-
pears, mater in the corners, he physi ian shoGo
be informed Immediately. as il may be ophtha.Tll-a a
neonatOrum, which is dangerous both 10 the enid
and others. as it is highly infectious. The nurse
should burn all pieces OF linen used to apply lotions
or to wash the eyes in such case, and should
battle her hands in disinfectant. or she may con-
vey the disease TO her own eyes.
The eyes often are injured in infancy by being
exposed to too much light The child should not
be held allowed sleep with the uglL from
window, lamp or gas shining upon its face Inc old
sbIe than the modern cribs and bassinets that ar-
on the same principle is the English baby car car
within year two. It has q hood like buggy.
with shades at sides and back, any or all OF WhlGn
necessary, while the top protects from overhead
siaIe WIN such an arranseIlellL elT tI4 5o ~
see the way in which babies eyes are exposed 70
maids. who take no pains TO adjust the parasQl
top that has been in general use TO afford even such
1T is much better for children t2 sleep in the
dark. ana II accustomed 10 IL from Ile HHSl44-ii-
there is no trouble about ii. Dark IS as natural
as light and unless children are taught 10 rear @ Il
elders do A baby's nerves become strained ny
the eXCitemeuts Of its waking hours. and iJ needs
the restfUl darkness for eyes and nervous system
alike.
When a child is old enough to talk and express
its ideas and observations say, ar four or nNe
years Of age. the eyes should be tested 70 see II
they are alike in visual power. An easy method Is
To mold a small object with which he is UnIaUliIar
before him. and, covering each eye IN tuTil' ask
him describe it, In this way II may ne ascer-
tanned whether one eve has stronger vision in lne
I Q 0sl= Inrrff he
medately to prescribe suitable glasses II aJeI1Ie
the is likely to strengthen, so tiiaI
in a few years the glasses become unnecessary.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-12
4 QUESTION OF NATIONALITY.
TIE Baltimore Herald

From The Baltimore Herald
II haDpened at Of the Baltimore police sta
tions The prisoner, long haired hobo son OF
Erin, lounged AGAINST Lhe par OF ySllee- Inc JUS
whats his name? he inquired OF the lieutenant
..AIichael O'Hara, Squire; charged with being
Him Foreign born" unused the Justice ''Sprech-
en- sic Fnglischen, O'Hara?
The prisoner Strengthened up in his soleless shoes,
and With the dignity Of generations Of kings, said
SouOfr IFS an American citizen ! from me
bfrt h being born in Oirond. ! want me case tried
by an American judge. an not by a foreign dago
With sDache that a Christian can't understand" 3"
oh you're Irish. | thought your name had a
German sound said the squire more humbly-
Case dismissed. Lieutenant"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-12
THE coLoRED P4RsoN WILL NOT BUDGE.
HE SAYS HE WILL STAY N THE HOUSE WHERE
He Is UNTIL LEASE EXPIRES.

White people near the home Of the Rev. Or.
Seth D. " Smith pastor or the Bethel African
Methodist Episcopal Church, at No. T7S Schenec-
radv-ave Brooklyn. are making r. unpleasant for
the coored man in tLetr efforts 10 get him move
away. Dr. Smith. who went into the neighbOr-
hood in order TO be near his church at Schenec-
tady-ave. and Dean-st-. declares that he VIII not
be intfmidated oy the threats Of his neighbors.
ard viii stay in his house until the lease expires
eleven months hence
Since he moved from No $50 Rochester-ave- four
weeks ago DR.. Smith has had little peace he
believes however that the white people will soon
become reconciled 70 his preser &C.
Clarence B Smith. white man. with an once
at No l. 20 Fulton-st.. is agent for a large NUM-
her OF houses in the neishbOrhOOd including IlaI
Occupied BY the cOlored parsOu- He mas no gen
eraI prejudice against negroes. out WAen uLleen
OF his tenants marched MS ONCE n a body a
dav or two ago and threatened TO give up their
houses unless Dr. Smith forced 20 80 the
real estate agent that ne had a pFoDlen m
financial rather than social economy 70 settle
First he begged the preacher 20 give up ms ease
and then threatened, but II aVailed nothing Lne
real estate man says he vii not accept another
cent OF rent from his tenant eni hopes to force
him our by that means. Dr. Srl1th has already
paid two months in advance, and win continue to
5Tar future payments. If they are not accepted
that will not be his fault ne says.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-12
4 CREED

1 believe in Human kindness
Large mid the sons Of men
Noo.ar tar in willing blindness
Than Iu ceusure's keenesr ken
believe IN Self-DenlaI
And It's secret throb OF 10y.
In the love that lives through trial
Dying not, though death destroy
! believe in Love renewing
All that sin hath swept away
Ls1vecGke !ts work pursuing
Night uy night and day by day.
III fr- power 0f its remOuldilg
IU the grace of its reprieve
In the glory OF beholding
Its pertecLlou-f believe.
7 believe IN Love Eternal.
Fixed in Gods ElehanKing VIII
That beneath the deep Internal
Hath a depth THAT'S deeper stiiIt
IN It's VaflsuCe-lrs endurance
To fornaar and 20 retrieve
IN the large and full assurance
OF It's triIUph-I believe.
-t(Normaa Macleod
New-York tribune., 1901-08-12
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A TISSUE PAPER PATTERN OF BOYS LONG
TROUSERS. NO. 1888. FOR 10 CENTS.

shapely well fitting trousers are as essential 10
the bows outfit as daintily made frocks 10 that
of the girl The model given Is in the best pos
sible lines and is in every way correct. As shown
the material is blue serge but flannel chevot cloth.
duck and linen are all correct
The leg portions are fitted with the usual seams
and nockets are inserted at openings IN sides and
back while the belt is arranged with special refer
ence 10 the needs OF the neEligee shirt
To cut these trousers for boy of twelve years
two and one-quarter yards of material twenty-seven
inches wide or one and one-eighth yards fifty inches
New-York tribune., 1901-08-12
HER WORK AMONG CREEKS.
SOMETHING ABOUT MISS ROBERTSON, WHO
IS GOVERNMENT SUPERVISOR OF
SCHOOLS IN INDIAN TERRITORY.

SCHOOLS N INDIAN TERRITORY
Miss Alice NJ Robertson. supervisor OF schools
among the Creeks. IN the Indian Territory. is the
first woman 10 hold that position under the gov
eruneut. Miss Robertson has always lived among
the Creeks, being tho daughter Of the Rev. ". s
Robertson. one of the first missionaries 70 that
nation. She has under her charge twenty-five
negro and hfry-fve Indian schools. The negro
parents, Miss Robertson says, send their children
70 school more readily than the Indians, but being
more superficial do not allow them 70 remain as
long once they are there
The Creeks were originally basket makers and
ingenious workers in pottery. silver and wood.
Cane from the canebrakes furnished one OF their
choicest materials for baskets. few old women
remain who remember the arts which as occu-
paions, long since died out for want Of a mar
ket- The white mans utensil, 100. so easily OBJ
tatned. reduced the need OF home manufacture
Until her appointment 10 her present position
Miss Robertson was for many years q missionary
under the Presbyterian board.
Miss Robertson's adopted daughte- Miss Susanne
Barnett. Is g Creek girl. graduate OF Henry
Kendall College a Presbyterian institution az
woman 10 take her allotment Of land in severalty,
and the first Creek girl 70 receive a college d.
ploma- She is g tea-her in the Indian school al
Mss Ro5er-son's mother. who IS now living AZ
the age Of seveHuvfou- years, went into the Terri
oIS "s zS1 emo Ms e T5Sbe-@sa1 r-aTslTed he
New Testament into the creek language ana Is
-he Old Testament into the same tongue Sne
was the first woman in this country 70 receive the
degree OF doctor Of philosophy
Miss Roberrsor's grandfather the Rev. DR. wor-
cester ktnsmsn Of the IeXtcograp apher. was one OF
the pioneer missionaries 70 rle CherOkees in l4eor-
gta and suffered imprisonment IN the penirenJiaTE
MilleGEeVllle Ga for q year anc a Ealf at 1ard
labor for preaching 70 The Indians. When the Cher
okses u -S.5 were driven by United States troops
a. the point of the layorer from Georgia 70 The
Indian Territory, Dr. Robertson. with his family,
accompanied them and lived among them until his
death. Dr. Robertson translated the Bible into
The Cherokee language
The children Of the negro schools n the Indian
Territory are the descendants u the freedmen
taken Wes- by the Creeks. who held them as slaves
II Georgia and only freed them when compelled
10 do 50 after the emancipation proclamation
New-York tribune., 1901-08-12
SPECIAL CHEER

The crutches offered by James s Dennis, I'd. OF
Lakewood, y. j. will go as cheer TO an invalid in
Bellevue Hospital The expensive ear trumpet
which has been at the Office for some weeks is just
the kind Of sunshine needed by d member in Sara
tosa and tt has its mission Of heIpfUlness-
NltS- Fark MathevsOu, of Hartford, Conn. is In
.ereSted IN the appeal of Oscar l. Nash for ma
serldls 20 aid nm in wallpaper designing The Of
NC Vii respond 70 peCun4ary needs of aged and
SICK member In Pennsylvania. whose sad case has
been brought TO recent notice.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-12
GERMAN BOOKS.

II any member has German textbooks or Bible TO
spare. will me or she please pass them 10 Miss
Hettie c. Mosher. Corwin, Potter County, Penn, an
invalid member of the T. :. s. Miss Mosher
household goods. and as German was the Iangua ge
or her mother who is dead she wishes TO become
more conversant with it. Miss Mosher lives in the
he1rt or The woods. and the nearest village is six
miles away The days are long and gloomy at
times as she is confined 10 her bed wheel chair.
out when she can be wheeled out into the sushine
u IS q time u esnec.aL iov % her.