Plymouth Tribune, Volume 1, Number 16, Plymouth, Marshall County, 23 January 1902 — Page 2

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Established October 10. 1901. HENDRICKS & CO., Publishers. R. B. OGIiESBEH, flditOF. Telepnone No. 127. OFFICE In Bissell Block. Corner Center and Laporte Street. DVKBTISINO BATES will be made knowx on application. Entered the Postoffice at rijmouth. IdJ.,.s second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION: One Year in Advance $1.50 Six Months 75 cents; Three Months 40 cents.delivered at any postoffice. Plymouth, Ind., January 23. 1902. Republican State Committee. The new republican state committee elected yesterday is as follows, by districts: First George A. Cunningham, Evansville. Second John C. llillbeimer, Bedford. Third George W. Self, Corydon. Fourth O. II. Montgomery, Seymour. FKth Julian D. Ilogate, Danville. Sixth Miles K. Moffett, Conncrsville. Seventh Floyd A. Woods, Indianapoli s. Eighth George Lilly, Anderson. Ninth Fred A. Sims, Frankfort. Ter.tl: Thomas J. McCoy, Kensseller. Eleventh Adam Bock, Huntington. Twelfth Elmer Leonard, Fort "Wayne. Thirteenth Walter rrown, Elkinrt. Senator Hoar has never been able to get away from the delusions formed in his mind as a result of association with the Boston cult of Aquinaldists. Abundant and conclusive proof of the most respectable character does not weigh in his mind as against the most doubtful hearsav of men known to be unworthy of credence. It can only be said that Hoar's senility has developed a weak point in his judgment. Everyone has grown so familiar with his own prosperitv, and that of everyone he knows and has heard so much about the prosperity of everycnebc doesn't know, during these past four years, that he has beun to take prosperity as almost a matter of course. That was what happened in 1S92, and we raid dearly for it, so dearly that we don't want it happen again. The way to keep prosperity is to adhere to the policies that pnduced it. Why have the democratic tin-plate prophets of ten years ago ceased their confident assertions that tinplate w uld never be made in this county and that a tariff would mly make the foreign product so expensive that workmgmen's dinner buckets would be no longer purchasable? It is because the 20 American tinplate mills now running give the lie to all such prophets and the thousands of operatires employed therein at high wages are not in sympathy their dismal cno kings. The plague-ridden horoscope by which the democrats are guided tells them that Europe is about to combine against us in a trade war, so, say they, let "us surrender at once and grant the foreigner all they want, and a little more. In the first place it is not true that Europe proposes or is likely to propose any such impossible combine; and, secondly, if it were true, every instinct of American patriotism would impel us to defend ourselves. But the democrats are reduced to extremities and nothing but nonsense is left to them. It ought not to be necessary for us to point out that no paper assumes editorial responsibility for communications printed therein. The very readable letter in a recent issue entitled "Foreshadowlngs" and dealing with certain local democratic manifestations is Oi this class. We would not care to assert, for example, that Judge Capron decides cases before the evi dence is heard, though the writer of the letter hints that way, neither do we understand editorially that the iudge contemplates standing for a re nomination, and we deem it but just to say so. The ambitious wageworker realizes that his advancement is dependent on the intelligence, judgment and energy of his daily efforts. The industrial revolution that has been in progress for some years'and will continue for years to come calls for intelligence, discretion and fidelity. These qua! ities, wisely observes the South Bend Times, are essential to the achieve rnent of satisfactory results and will command remunerative compensation Skilled labor is in demand everywhere Therefore, the thouglitful wagework er strives to excel. It is his interest to do so. Muscle Is important; in telligence and trustworthiness are even more so. Let these facts be steadily boine in mind, especially by energetic yvang men who are the hope and

mainstay of the Republic.

CongrcssmanBabcock has introduced his so-called tariff reform measure and business is not disturbed by it in the slightiest degree. The reason is that the people have confidence in the republican congress and know that the principles underlying the present tariff law will not be departed from.

A man well versed in current business affairs said to a Goshen NewsTimes representative that from 1893 to 1897 the man who wanted money had to pay 8 per cent interest and was willing to pay a premium to get the money. Now the capitalist is willing to pay a premium to get to loan his money at 6 per cent. It looks very much as to though there was something in the talk about prosperity. The judgment of President Roosevelt in disregarding the plans of the army and navy clique to send its own representatives to the coronation of King Edward is admirable. Corbin and Crowninshield, in view of past events, are regarded by a majority of Americans as a little short of representing the lest elements and traditions of their respective establishments and the President could not help knowing this to be "true. McKinley the Husband. Stories of President McKinley 's devotion to his wife are still being told. It would seem as if the dead President's memory was to be embalmed for all time in these tender little tales which reveal his character as clearly as could the most prcfound disquisition on his virtues and achievements as a statesman. Mere devotion and indulgence were not the most conspicuous traits of the President's wonderful, watchful care of his wife. It was his infinite thought, unobtrusive attention, never-varying patience, consideration and delicacy that, as one writer put it, contained "material for a whole volume of poems," The latest story is very simple, very tender, very characteristic. It was during the western trip last spring. v hile taking with Mr. bcott, the shipbuilder, Mrs. McKinley said: "Oh, do you play cribbage, Mr. Scott?" "Yes," was the answer. "Well, so do I," said McKinley. "I wish you would play a game with me. Later, as President McKinley and Mr. Scott, were looking over the hit ter's big plant, the President said: "Oh, by the way, Mr. Scott, didn't I hear vou and Mrs. McKinlev arrang ing to play cribbage some time?" "Yes," said Mr. Scott, "we are going to play." "Well, what kind of a player are you?" asked the President. "Oh, pretty fair, I guses; I play a prettv jrood jrame." "Well, so do I," said Mr. McKiney. "But do youQknow, it may seem strange, but it a fact that I have never been able to play well enough to beat Mrs. McKinley." As he said this he looked at Mr. Scott with a significant smile. Their eyes met. It was enough. Mr. Scott understood, and it was safe to sav that he did not beat Mrs. McKinlev. Application of a Story. A bachelor member of congress, who is not as handsome as Apollo, dropped into Clerk McDowell's office the other day says the Washington Post, to seek sympathy because the lady on whom he had looked with favor was about to be married to an other man. "That reminds me," said Mr. Mc Dowell, "of the incident which hap pened when Gov. Dick Oglesby went down to Joliet to inspect the State prison. In one of the cells was a very uglv man. " 'How did you get inhere?' ased Osrlesbv. 'Abduction,' was the reply. 4I tried to run off with a girl and they caught me.' " 'I'll pardon you as soon as I get back to Springfield,' said the govern or. 4I don't see how you could expect to get a wife in any other way.' " The homely bachelor congressman laughed loudly. Then, as the applica tion of the story dawned upon him, the smile faded from his face and he walked out of McDowell's office with out saying a word. A Bit of History. Speaking of the Zehner case, which has just been reversed in the upper court, the South Bend Tribune re calls a little local history as follows: The case is of particular interest from the fact that the water power now owned by Zehner was established many years ago by the late Charles Crocker. The dam was built for the purpose of operating an old iron forge at that point. Some of the holes from which Crocker dug iron ore may still be seen. Leaving Plymouth Crocker went to South Bend, where he resided, at the same time being manager of the Mishawaka Iron company, at Mish awaka. The dam was constructed of cinders from Crocker's old forge. This forge, after Crocker took charge of the Mishawaka Iron company, was oper ated by that company. All persons desiring fire, life or ac cident insurance will do well to con

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THE BOURBON RIOT

A Participant's Recollection of an Affair cf Fifty-Odd Years ago. Gn, Beub. Willlana Reminiscence?. Before'closiag, to some extent, at least, the political feature of these sketches, as connected with the earlier times. I desire to make mention of a riot that occurred at Bourbon during the Fremont campaign of 1856. There was a double meeting at Bourbon during that year, at which the late Hon. Schuyler Colfax, who was the republican candidate for congress in what was then called the "Bloody Ninth" district, and a man by the name of Z. T. Stuart, of Logansport.who was the democratic candidate for the same position, were the speakers. Just at present I cannot remember whether it was a joint debate, or a meeting of both parties to hear their respective leaders. When Mr. Colfax was first elected to congress Kosciusko county was in the district represented by him, and he was exceedingly well known and popular here. The legislature had, however,eliminated Kosciusko and placed it in the "old Tenth district," which included every countv in the northeast corner of the state, with Elkhart and Kosciusko for its western border, Whitley and Allen its southern, and the state lines its eastern and northern borders. In 1856 D. A. Shinn, a very active, warm hearted republican, lived at Etna Green. He took a very prominent part In the organization of the republican party, and when the big meeting to which I have alluded was held, he had organized a big procession, with wagons, flags and Uanners, to to to Bourbon on that dav which included many people from the entire western part of the county, who joined in the big representation from Etna township. Several of us young men from Warsaw, including the late S. R. Gordon, whose name has already appeared in these sketches several times, Elijah Tusing, Dick Howe and myself. All of us in those days carriea at least a single-barreled pistol; but "Rig Gordon, "the name by which he was best known, owned and took along an old-fashioned Allen revolver. It should be remembered that the Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad was in course of construction and many laborers were employed all along the line, composed- principally of Irish. The meeting had passed on without any special disturbance, although Stuart, the democratic candidate, was exceedingly abusive in his remarks, while on the contrary, Colfax was over and above most speakers, gentleman ly and pleasant, as an orator. The procession from Etna Green was very arge, covering over a fourth of the four-mile distance to Bourbon. The meeting had ended, and we who were from Warsaw had noticed that an in tensely bitter feeling prevailed among the Irish laborers on the railroad, and hence were not sogr-iN surprised w hen an attack on the Etna Gleen delegation was made with clubs, stones and missiles or all kinds. D. A. Shlnn, who was acting as marshal of the delegation, directed all the wagons to pull out on the road home, but quite a large body he kept near him in order to stem the attack, if possible. There were many women and some children in the wagons, and the assault was of a very vicious order, and, so far as those in the procession were concerned, a complete surprise. Rigr Gordon and his comrades from Warsaw, all four of us armed, as already stated, kept together. Ü. A. Shinn had already been knocked from his horse and was badly beaten with clubs. The same party that did this came on with a howl rather than a cheer. The Warsaw crowd was retreating along with all others who were on foot. Discovering that the party would be overtaken, Gordon wheeled around and emptied his revolver right into the advancing crowd, and these were followed by the shots from the three single-barreled pistols. The flying bullets stopped the pursuit right there; but had the attackers only remembered that every one of the firearms had been discharged, th n was their time to act before we could reload, the result might have been different. As it was, the pursuit, so far as the party with which the Warsaw representatives acted, ended right there. D. A. Shinn was seriously hurt, and was laid up for several weeks. The story came from Bourbon the next day that some of the Irish were wounded, and that there had been at least one funeral, perhaps more, among them. I never believed this story, although it was repeatedly reaffirmed. The combat was strung out to such a length of line that It was like some of the battles of the civil war only in view to the participant for a remarkably small space about him. All such events were leading up slowly but surely to the great struggle of 1861-'65. Reader You will confer a lasting favor and receive a reward, it you will report the name of dealers trying to sell you a substitute for the Madison Medicine Co. 's Rocky Mountain Tea. J. W. Hess.

THE NEW REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CHAIRMAN

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WALTER 3ROWN, Elkhart

Walter Brown, who was elected chairmm of hi thirteenth congressional

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and most prominent republicans of Elkhart. He was born in Toledo, O., on Dec. 15, 18G2, and attended the public schools in that city until 13 years old when he went to work earning a living. His time until 1895 was devoted to the provision trade in Toledo, nine years having been spent on the road. He learned the business from 'the bottom up. In May, 1895, Mr. Brown removed to Elkhart. For two years lie was secretary of the National Paper and Supply company. He resigned that position to go into the manufacture of automatic machinery for making paper bags. Through good business policy and intense personal energy he has built up the most complete plant of its kind in the world. It is known as the National Manufacturing company and its products go all over the United States and are finding a market in foreign countries. Mr. Brown is the general manager of this compin? an als of the Consolidated Paper and Bag company, which has a very fine plant in Elkhart, and of the Diamond Type Founders company, a new concern in Elkhart with very bright prospects. Mr. Brown is said to be an exceptionally good business man. He has always taken a leep interest in politics as a republican. While living in Ohio he took part with the Sherman forces in the great Sherman-Foraker campaign. He is an aggressive fighter, but declares for harmony in his party, and is ready to work day and night for republican success. Mr. Brown is a member of Gov. W. T. Durbin's staff with the rank of major. He has a wife and one son and a pleasant home in Elkhart. He is a Modern Samaritan, a Knight Templar, a member of the National Union and a member of the Eöiscopal church.

ADVISING THE PRESIDENT In Regard to Cabinet Positions Risky Businesf. Senator Culiom made a call on President Roosevelt the other day and when he came out of the chief executive's room he was asked: "Did you suggest to the President any candidate for cabinet positions?" "I never offer advice to the President," replied Mr. Culiom, "regarding cabinet positions. I did that once and I will never do it again. When Grant was in the white house I thought I saw a chance to get an Illinois man in the cabinet, so I suggested his name to Grant and pointed out some of his good qualties. Grant arose from his table and, stepping up to me, placed his hands on my shoulders and looked me squarely in the face. Then "tie said seriously: 'Culiom, a President wants to be just as free from interference or advice when he selects a member of his cabinet as he does when he picks out his wife.' I wculd like to see an Illinois man in President Roosevelts's cabinet, but if he wants any information or advice from me he must ask for it, and he has failed to do so up to date." A Worthy Old Couple. Mr. and Mrs. Sacob Heckaman sr., are the oldest couple we are acquainted with: Mr. Heckaman was born Aug. 7th, 1812, being over 89 years old. Mrs. Heckaman was born Sept. 7th, 1814. They were married in Jan. 1834, having now lived together for sixty-five years. They moved to Marshall county in 1839, settling in German township where they yet reside on the original farm home. They raised ten children to man and womanhood. They do not know how many grand children, great grand and great great grand children they have. They are lively, with mental faculties. Mr. Heckaman enjoys doing some chores, hitches his horse to the buggy and goes to town or about the neigborhood at will. They have friends by the hundred who "enjoy their society and seek It when e'er they can. Bourbon News. Reduced Rates to the West. Commencing March 1st and daily thereafter, until April 30th, 1902,the Wisconsin Central R'y. will sell Settlers tickets from Chicago to points in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, at greatly reduced rates. For detailed information inquire of nearest ticket agent or address C. C. nill, D. P. A., 230 Clark St., Chicago, 111.; or Jas. C. Pond, GenU Passenger, Agent Milwaukee, Wis. 85tl515t3

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E Bend, is one of the leading citizens FATHER MORRISSEY IS ILL President of Notre Dame University Stricken With Pneumonia. The Rev. Father Morrissey, president of Notre Dame university, is dangerously ill at Notre Dame v ith pneumonia. He sang at vespers in the college church last Sunday afternoon and at that time it was noticeable that his voice was somewhat weakened. After vespers President Morrissey went to the college infimary, thinking that he was afflicted with a cold which would pass in a day or two. Since that tine he has not left his bed. Early Sunday evening his condition became alarming and Dr. Bcrteling, who was summoned to attend him, pronounced his disease acute pneumonia. Last night Dr. Quine of Chicago was called in consultation with Dr. Berteling, and this physician is now constantly in attendance at the bedside. The doctors say that although the president's condition is critical, still there are hopes .of his recovery. Tonight will be the turning point in the disease and the doctors say that if the patient rests well during the next few hours all the danger will be past. Municipal Lighting. Mishawaka is letting her light shine, and finds it profitable. Five years ago she put in an cleetric light plant of her own at a cost of $36,000. Besides paying the cost of running and repairs the plant has paid $23,000 on its original cost. Municipal ownership of public utilities is the correct solution of the question of economical city government, provided, of course, they are conducted honestly and with business like care, just as Mishawaka 's electric plant has been conducted. Indianapolis Independent. Important Ruling About Gasoline. Several recent fires and accidents caused by gasolinein northern Indiana have brought out the fact that gaso line is being sold and used in this sec tion for illuminating purposes contrary to 1 iw. As the result of an invest! gatidn made by the state oil inspector and an opinion given by the attorney general, the deputy inspector has been directed to give notice that the sale or use of gasoline for lighting or illuminating is prohibited by statute and that prosecutions will ensue if it is persisted in. Don't Llvt Together. Constipation and health never go together, DeWitt'e Little Early Risers promote eaey action of the bowels without griping or distress, Are safe, sure, gentle, thorough. Purely vegetable. J, i W, Hess,

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THE KENTUCKY METHOD How Judge Cantrill Selected a Jury to Try Caleb Powers. In October, 1Ö00, after Caleb Powers had been convicted for the first time, and white an appeal was pending which it was universally believed would result in a second trial, Judge Cantrill appointed three Goebel Democrats as jury commissioners of Scott county, where Powers was tried to fill the jury wheel for the three 1901 terms of the Cantrill court in that county. The three Goebelite commissioners pnt about three hundred names into the wheel, and, as every name has since been drawn out for jury service, it is easy to figure out the political complexion of the original wheel from the records of the court. Of the three hundred names put into the wheel, out of which it was known Caleb Powers' jury must be drawn in the event of a second trial, all but five turned out to have been those of partisan Goebel Democrats. Of the five "black sheep" whose names got into the box four were republicans and one anti-Goebel demoocrat. The names have all been drawn out in securing the Powers and other juries during the year, and are matters of records in Judge Cantrill 's court. Scott county polls about 2,500 Goebelite votes, and 2,000 republican and anti-Goebel democratic votes. Leaving out of consideration, say, 200 independent democrats and 700 negroes, there are easily 1.100 white republicans and 2,200 Goebel democrats in the county. On this basis a jury wheel of 300 namec ought to contain the names of about one hundred republicans. And now for the significance of the political preponderance of this county jury wheel. In criminal cases in Kentucky the prosecution is entitled to five peremptory challenges without explanation or cause. Therefore, if by some un

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