Plymouth Tribune, Volume 1, Number 15, Plymouth, Marshall County, 16 January 1902 — Page 1

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Prince Henry's Visit to America and its Meaning Emperor William Pays a Pretty Compli-; nroit to President Roosevelt In Naming Mis Yacnt, But There is a Political Significance In It. Washington, Jan. 15 President Roosevelt is being drawn into a game oi international politics. Curiousty enough his opponent is the one man among European monarchs, whom, in the popular mind at least, he most closely resembles in spirit and temperament Emperor William, of Germany. At present the emperor is forcing the game, out it will soon be President Roosevelt's move, and the whole diplomatic world is awaiting the result with interest. The situation, as at present outlined, is practically as follows: Nearly three years ago when Commodore Dewey was establishing the stars and stripes in the Philippines, Prince Henry, of Prussia, brother of Emperor William, and his chief officer, Admiral Diederichs, made a bad break in attempting to interfere with Dewey's plans. So serious was it that the American admiral told Admiral Diedench's flag lieutenant: "Say to your admiral that if he wants war he can have it at any time and plenty of it." As a result of the incident Dewey, after he became admiral, -was moved to say in an interview: 'Our next war will be with Germany." A series ot irritating incidents in various parts of the world, preceding and following the Manila Bay affair, caused Dewey's prediction to be accepted in this country as true. In fact, it is an open secret among naval officers that they expect Germany to force a war upon the United States in five or six years, whon the emperor's present naval programme is worked out. That programme, at the present rate of progress, would then make the German navy much stronger than that of the United States. To prepare for this emergency and to be so strong as to avert it is one of the principal reasons for the urgency of the American naval officers in demanding that congress should authorize large additions to the navy mow. Over in Germany the feeling aroused in the United States has finally became apparent to officii 1 circles and Emperor William has set himself to lull suspicions and counteract the anti-German influences at work here. The Venezuelan affair has given him an opportunity to indorse the Monroe doctrine and to deny the charge that he intends to occupy territory on this continent. The tragic incident connected with President Roosevelt's elevation to the presidency gave him occasion to make pretty speeches of friendship for the United States. The fact that President Roosevelt had a daughter old enough to participate in the ceremonies attending the launching of the emperor's new yacht, building in this country, was seized on as a happy coincidence and Miss Roosevelt has been invited to christen the new vessel, whose name, it is said, will be Alice, in her honor. Now, on top of all, not only m tho emperor's imperial yacht, the Hohenzollern, ordered to be present, at the ceremonies, but Prince Henry, the very man who incurred Admiral Dewey's displeasure at Manila, has been directed to come to Washington as . the emperor's personal representative and express tho desire of Germany for the friendship of tho United States. It almost looks as if he had been selected to make apology

for the suspicions raised by his conduct in the Orient. . It is now the move of the United States and consultations are being held as to the proper reception to be given Prince Henry. He will be dined and feted at the White House and it is probable that a ball will be given there in his honor. Whether he will be the guest of the nation, at the expense of the state department contingent fund, or whether he will be the guest of the German ambassador, has not yet been decided. When he arrives at New York on the Krön Prinz Wilhelm or the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse he will be greeted by ships of the United States navy and be escorted with great ceremony into the harbor. Undoubtedly some of the most powerful vessels of the United States navy will be collected for the inspection of the prince, who is himself an admiral in the German navy. These vessels will also give the Hohenzollern a cordial reception. Altogether the impression that the prince will receive is that the United States is a naval more than a military power, because it will not be possible to mass army troops here to give him an idea of the strength of the United States in that particular. He will, however, have an opportunity to se the extent of the country by being feted in different cities. Altogether it is expected that the visit of Prince Henry will have the effect intended, of promoting good feeling between the two countries, and, -what is more important, of preserving the peace. CONTROL OF CHICAGO PAPER

Inter Ocean Interests Acquired by Editor Hinman and Others. New York, Jan. 4 George W. Hinman, editor of the Chicago Inter Ocean, who is in the city, announced yesterday that he and several other gentlemen, whom he declined to name, had acquired full control of that paper. In speaking of the transaction, Mr. Hinman said: "Three or four New York men and myself have acquired Mr. Yerke's interest in the Inter Ocean, also the interest of William Penn Nixon. The corporation has been reorganized as the Inter Ocean newspaper company, it having been the Inter Ocean pnblishing company. "In the reorganization all the bonds were taken up. All encumbrances in the way of notes were liquidated and the paper is without a single debt. The papaper will still be conducted as a strong republican newspaper. I shall be the editor and publisher. I control the majority of the stock and the board is composed of my friends. EMPRESS NOW RULES CHINA She Courts The Legations and Says She Prayed for Their Safety. Pekin, Jan. 14 The empress dowager has assumed the reins of government and there is indisputable evidence that tho emperor has absolutely no voice in the administration. The empress is making strenuous advances to win the approval of the legations and has sent them word that during the siege she was helpless and in Prince Tuan's power, but prayed daily for. their safety, burning incense. She now longs to see them. Mrs. Conger is greatly pleased because she thinks the empress recognized her as the imperial procession was entering the city. The ladies of the legation are all excited over the prospect of the coming audience. Orders have been given for the reopening of the Imperial uni versity, which will now absorb the Tung-Wen-Kuan college, for merly the hobby of Sir Robert Hart, inspector-general of the Chinese imperial maritime cus toms. .

FIGURATIVE

Language of Christ Not To Be Taken Literally. What the Higher Criticism of the Bible Mas to Say Atxxjt the Teachings of Jesus as expressed In the Mew Testament Doctrine of f Ion-Resistance. Chicago, Jan. 13 A man is not required to turn his left cheek to be smitten by an adversary who has struck him on the right in order to obey the Bible teach ing on the subject, according to University of Chicago profes sors. These professors, who have been applying the methods of higher criticism to their study of the Bible, have joined with President W. R. Harper in an article -which has just been pub lished, to the effect that Christ did not intend all his statements recorded in the New Testament to be taken literally. "We are confronted with the fact," says the article, "that some of Christ's teachings are inter preted in different and contradictory ways. Take for instance the follow ing: " itesist not mm that is evil; but whosoever smiteth thee on the risht cheek turn to him the other, also." We are not to suppose that the passage, 44 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet and when thou hast shut thy door pray to thy Father which is in secret," means to forbid public worship. Nor are we to think that plans and provisions for the future are forbidden by the passage. "Therefore, I say unto you, take no thought tor your lile, what ye shall eat or what ye shall drink: nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on." Nothing but an absurdity results from an attempt to take these teachings literally. Christianity so inter preted makes unreasonable de mands on men. "The difficulty in understand ing these passages arises from a failure to take account the style in which Jesus gave his teaching. He chose a style popular and Oriental, and preferred to deal with the masses in language they could understand. Figurative language, similes, metaphor and hyperbolical expressions were constantly on his lips. " Hence it becomes evident that, when an act enjoined by Christ is inconsistent with his plain leaching or is in itself un reasonable or inefficient, one should look to see whether his language is to be understood figuratively. In his non-resistance doctrine Jesus means to inculcate a principle that men should not act from motives of revenge or hatred." Impiety Ground For Divorce. Anderson, Ind.. Jan. 15 Because her husband ridiculed her church ideas Mrs. George Cunningham has secured a divorce. She said when she asked divine blessing at the dinner table Cunningham would yell out: "Hurry up! the Lord knows what we are here for. Mrs. Cunningham also got $500 alimony. - PRIEST PAYS OLD DEBTS Left Elkhart Heavily Involved and is Now Clear. Elkhart, Ind., Jan. 13 The Rev. William Kroeger. who was a priest at the Elkhart Catholic church for several years prior to the fall of 1891, when he disappeared because he was unable to meet the demands of creditors, has recently paid in full all obligations against him in this vicinity, together with interest, the total amount beiig about $17,000. He has asked to be allowed to address his old parishoners again, and he has been invited to visit Eikhart at his earliest

convenience and speak in his old pulpit. He had become involved through unfortunate business enterprises, including a dray line and tho manufacturing of patent medicines, besides being unable to resist a demand for charity. Some years" after his disappearance it became known that he had established a sanitarium at Epiphany, S. D., and that the institution was gradually gaining prestige and fame. Almost miraculous cures were reported from there. Finally creditors began receiving installments from Kroeger.

FLEECE FARMERS How Sharpers Get Consignments of Produce Gratis. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 10 Papers of interest to the trade were read and discussed at the annual convention of the National League of Commission Merchants. The session opened with an address by Geo. W. Davidson, of New Orleans on the subject of bananas. He was followed by R. A. Burnett of Chicago, whose topic was "How Can the National League of Commission Merchants Best Serve Its Members and the People It Purports to Protect?" Mr. Eurnett said that it was the duty of the local organization to ferret out the "sharpers" in the trade who advertise in the country papers offering high prices for produce. " These glowing propositions," he said, entrap the farmers, who receive little or nothing for their consignments." CUT DOWN TAXES Republicans of the House Will Caucus Over the Situ&Lon. Washington, ' Jan. 15 The war taxes must come off. This is said to be the mandate sent out from the White House, with a view, probably, to yielding to President Roosevelt's wishes Republicans of the House have determined to hold a caucus early in the coming week to determine upon a concerted plan of action. The purpose of a caucus is to secure a common expression of opinion on this question. The sentiment in favor of reducing most of the war taxes, and especially of taking off at least one-third of the remainder of the of the tax, is general, and little, if any, opposition is expected on this score. The constantly increasing surplus has made the reduction of the war tax imperative, and the only question now at issue is whether or not to take off the entire tax or to lop off certain portions of it, leaving the remainder until the American oops have been withdrawn from Cuba and the Philippines, j That Staggering Price. London, Jan. 13 An ingenious arithmetician, writing in the Speaker, makes the following calculation in comparing the weigh'; in flesh of the Boers and the cost in gold of the war: Assuming that the Boer army proper contained originally about 22,"--870 men, averaging in weight 15-1 pounds, and accepting the estimate of Mr. Lloyd George, the pro-Boer member of parliament, that the war will eventually cost England some2,C00,000,000, he makes the discovery that the whole Transvaal army might have been weighed out in the scales and barely equal the weight in gold which will be required before they are all led into death or captivity. Foolish Feat Kills Young Officer. Berlin, Jan. 15-At a dinner of the ofiicers of the Third Guard Uhlans Regiment the youngest officer of the regiment, Lieutenant von Eichel Streiber, made a bet he could drink a bottle of French brandy at one draught. He won the bet but lost his life.

STOCK GAMBLING

Rev. Savage Preaches About Wall Street and Announces Unusual Views. New York, Jan. 14 The Rev. Minot J. Savage Sunday at the Church of the Messiah gave his views of Wall street, and they were not of the kind usually heard when the street is referred to in the pulpit. C,I wish, for the sake of the difinition as to what constitutes gambling, to venture to talk a little about Wall street. I hear Wall street referred to constantly as a place of indiscriminate and universal gambling, and the danger is that young men will cite Wall street as an example and excuse their gambling. What is Wall street? It is an absolutely essential thing in a great commercial civilization. The work of the modern world could not go on without a Wall street; it is the great measurer of values; properties all over the world are listed in a center like that, and are measured against each other and their actual value ascertained. Then it is a great market, an essential market that the world's work may be carried oh. Property in Oregon, property in Central America, property in South America that could find no market in Oregon, Central America or South America may find a market in Wall street: and so the world becomes open to the great beneficent transactions and exchanges which make up the commerce of the civilized world. "Through the great combinations of capital, which are possible in Wall street, enterprises aie entered upon and carried out that it would be impossible to put through in anv other way; and the brokers that carry on these enterprises are inestimable public servants. The great things for which Wall street exists are not gambling; they are legitimate, and in every way necessary to carry on the processes of modern civilization." Hold Life Too Cheap. New York, Jan. 15 Justice Leven tritt in the Supreme Court set aside a verdict of 5600 for a child's death on the ground that it was inadequate. The suit was brought by George Terhume to recover 5,000 for the death oi his six-year-old daughter Minnie, who was run over by a team of mules celonging to the Joseph W. Cary contracting company on June 1 last. The jury returned a verdict for 600, which includes 60 for the funeral expenses of the child. EUCHRE PARTIES RUIN TOWN Husbands in Dispair at Prevalence of Gambling. Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 15 The curse of gambling is alleged to be ruining the homes of scores of well-to-do citizens of Beaver Falls, Pa, Euchre parties are said to be the subject of discourse to the exclusion of every other subject, and a number of merchants and professional men revolted. They first went to Justice William Piper and asked that warrants be issued for the arrest of the leading society women of the town; Some of them being Sp artans enough to include the names of their own wives. They said that euchre parties were dragged into the church to such an extent that one-half the congregation was at loggerheads with the other, and all kinds of charges were being made of cheating at cards to gain a mis erable prize. They also said they were being impoverished by their wives to buy prizes. They got no more cooked dinners, the children were neglected and the town, if roofed,would be one big gambling house. Justice Piper dissuaded them

from laying informations. They turned to Representative W. H. Bricker and requested that he present an act to prohibit card playing for prizes. He told them there was such a law on the statute, but the penalties were too severe, and he favored passing an act with a nominal fine and an imprisonment of twenty-four hours or so against this form of gambling, which, if enforced, would break it up, RIOT IN GERMAN CITY

Unemployed in Frankfort Smash Winand insult Citizens. Frankfort-on- the -Main, Jan. 14 Crowds of unemployed are surging through the streets of this city. Several ugly collisions have taken place with the police. The ofiicers use their swords unmercifully. A mounted policeman was pulled from his horse in a narrow street today and soundly beaten. The authorities are engaged. The merchants in many places have been forced to lower their steel window blinds to prevent the smashing of their plate glass. The crowds amuse themselves with knocking off silk hats and with hurling insults at well-dressed people. The tension is increasing. The mounted police have been instructed to ride down the mob unsparingly. Uncle Tom Continues. Lexington, Ky., Jan. 13 The Daughters of the Confedereracy received an unexpected response to their petition to Charles Scott, manager of the local opera house, asking him to book no more "Uncle Tom's Cabin" shows. The manager answered as follows: To the committee of Lexington Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Ladies: A copy of your resolution in reference to 'Uncle Tom's Cabin" has been received. Replying to the same, I have only to say: c,The war has been over about thirtysix years." Yours, etc. CHARLES SCOTT. BELONGED TO MARQUETTE Crucifix Found at Frankfort, Mich., was Famous Missionary's. Toledo, O., Jan. 14 Evidence was found today that proves almost beyond a doubt that the crucifix found at Frankfort, Mich., last summer by workmen excavating for the Ann Arbor summer hotel there, was the property of Father Pere Marquette, the famous Indian missiontry. Its posession has been disputed since its finding, but it has now been turned over to the Ann Arbor Railroad company. Today the rust was cleaned from its pedestal, and the date 1664 was found on one side, while on the opposite side was found the inscription, "M. & C, Quebec." -Marquette left Quebec for upper Michigan in 1668, and was buried at, Frankfort. Quartet Broken by Marriage. Wabash, Ind., Jan. 13 Matrimony has caused the disinteration of the Mendelssohn quar tet, composed of ithe three Misses Stephenson and their mother, Mrs. Will H. Stephenson, which had won quite a reputation over the middle West in the last three years. The family lived in Wabash, where the children, Misses Cara,Lalla,and Elsie, were born. All are accomplished violinists and cellists, and Mrs. Stephenson is a fine pianist. Lately Miss Elsie was married to a young business man of Towanda, Pa., and now comes the anouncement of the wedding of Miss Clara to Walter Chalmers Lambert of Philadelphia. As the two retire from tho quartet the company will not go on the road next sea son.

DEATH SONG

Knox Murderer Tells His Story in Halting Verse. Expecting to Die by Mis Own Hand He Describes the Killing and the Events Leading Up to It-She Is Dead Put He Will Live Sad Tale of A Would-Bc Suicide. Knox, Ind., Jan., 13 Henry Clements, who killed his lormer sweetheart. Miss Edith Holcom Davis Tuesday and then attempted suicide, will live. He made a confession in which he stated that it was his intention to kill Edward Davis, his rival and husband of Mrs. Holcomb Davis. He called Deputy Sheriff Harter to his bedside and putting his hands upon his shoulders said: "Now, Jim, I want you to tell me the truth; some tell me she is dead; others say she is alive. If she is alive I want to live; if she is dead, I want to die; is she dead?" Harter, thinking Clements' condition to be favorable enough to permit the truth, said: "Yes, Ed, she 'is dead; she never moved after she struck the ground." "Tuen I want to die," replied Clements. Clements left several letters, among which was a poem, which faithfully describes the details of the killing and the events which led up to it. The poem tells of the meeting of Clements and his cousin, the woman he afterwards killed, in an eastern city. It then " tells of how the friendship ripened into love, of the appearance on the scene of the rival lover, and of the engagement being broken. The poem is as follows: In an eastern city Where I once did dwell, It was there I learnt to love, With a love that knew no bondage: It was there I met mv idol. The ideal woman of my heart. But alas! she proved to be un true; She told me that she loved me, She promised to be my happy bride, The wedding day was drawing nigh. But, alas! she proved :o be un true, And married another. I tried to forsret her. I left parents and home, tJut of no use. For her untrue words still clung to me, Till to my home I did return But to nnd her m the home of my hated rival. Which set my aching heart on fire. I waited till I could stand it no longer, And then for pity's sake, what did I do? I went to her home and called her out, And then we went to eternity. Now, girls of wild nature. Take warning of this, And do not tamper with any man s heart, He might be mild, But he might do just as here related. This was composed and written by Henry Clements dead. When it was known that Clements had killed Mrs. Davis, the bride of a few weeks, the people of Knox and vicinity wanted to lynch Clements, and the sheriff of Starke county took extra precautions to protect him. Since all the facts of the case have come to light, the people of Knox are inclined to be in sympathy with Clements, and man young women have sent him flowers and fruit. Horror in a Tunnel. New York, Jan. 9 In a New York Central Railroad tunnel that burrows under Park avenue two local trains collided to-day. Fifteen passengers were killed and twice that number were injured. A dozen of the latter were seriously hur t, and the roster of the dead may be extended-

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