Plymouth Tribune, Volume 1, Number 18, Plymouth, Marshall County, 6 February 1902 — Page 2

XEbe TErtbune. Established October 10. 1901. HENDRICKS & CO., Publishers. R B. OGliESDEH, Bditoi.

IViepiione No. Ml, OFFICE In Bissel! Block. Corner Center ani La port e Street. 1DVEBTISINQ BATES wJl be made knowi on application. Entered the Postoffice at IMymouth. Ind.,as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION: One Year In Advance $t.5o; Stx Months 75 cents: Three Months 40 cents.deIhrereJ at any postofiice. Plymouth, Ind., February 0, 1902. The insincerity of the democratic position concerning the Philippines is well s'iowh by the fact that no one has dared to suggest a sale of the archipeho. and yet that is the quickest and- easiest way to overcome all the difficulties they pretend to see and relieve us all the embarrassment they affect to .believe in. When Senator Dubois, that vicious demagogue from Idaho, spoke of General Wheaton as "probably some charity boy appointed to West Point by a senator or congressman ani since supported by the government," he offered a gratuitous insult to Grant, Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan, linnet ck. and a long line of illustrious soldiers, as well as to General "Wheaton, and instead of casting contempt upon the "charity boys" as he intended he only succeeded in drawing from himself a large measure of such respect as his former eccentricitries mav have left him. The ways and means committee of Congress, by unanimous vote, has instructed Chairman Tayne to prepare a bill repealing all the war revenue taxes except the tax on mixed hour. The action taken was in the form of a resolution to the effect that the bill should provide tor the repeal of the remaining war taxes, to take effect on July 1, 190Ü, except that the repeal of theauty on tea should go into effect Jan. 1, 1003. The effect of this bill, which will doubtless become a law, vill be to lop off about seventy million dollars of revenue, which can now be well afforded. In less than four years all expenses of the war with Spain have been paid, there is a comfortable cash balance of $174,000,000 in the treasury, and there is an annual surplus of safe dimensions. This has been accomplished without selling high interest bonds at a discount to English buyers through a "Wall street syndicate to pay current expenses in a time of profound peace, as was done in the time of "glorious Grover" and thi Wilson free trade law. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? A republican trustee asked if the publisher of the Independent would permit him to make a statement over his signature relative tocharges made against him. The request was a proper one and, consistent with our sense of fairness, he was told that it would be granted. Ii seems by certain statements that have gotten into print that this trustee has some friends who are trying to distort the facts. There isi great difference between the permitting of an article in a paper over a signature and the defending of th- one who signs the article. The Independent seeks to he fair with all regardless of politics, creed, race, color or previous condition. However, it must be understood that we do not pose as a defender of anyone who is granted permission to publish an article in the Independent over his signature. Independent. If the Independent reully wishes to explain something, why does it not use language that conveys some meaning? Is it afraid that a specific statement would expose a state of facts discreditable to itself? Who is the republican trustee and what are the facts sought to be distorted? What charges were made against him and why was not the statement over his signature published? What statements that have gotten Into print does the Independent allude to and who are the trustee's friends that it fails to name? Does the Independent dare answer, these questions and if not, why not? CITY CAMPAIGN COMING. It is perhaps not generally known than at the coming city election in May a full complement of officers and councilmen will be ' elected. The ticket will include the mayor, treas urer, clerk, marshal and six members of the common council. This results from the law of 1901, by 7irtue of which all terms of elective officers for cities of this class expire, a clean sweep is made and a new start taken. It is not known how many of the present incumbents will stand for reelection, if any, but there are indications that a majority of the council will not ask to be returned unless an issue shall be made on their- official record. The present council went in on the issue of puMic improvements, with spejal reference to paving, and the members have actej unitedly in all measures covered by that issue. There has been no division along par ty or other lines and almost every vote has been unanimous, the few excep tions being ia cases where not to exceed one vote was adverse and then upon questions of detail merely, not affecting the main question, it can hardly be said that any previ ous council of this city has carried

through more public improvements than the one now sitting, or that any has acted throughout with less friction and opposition. Besides the three paving contracts and a considerable amount of sewer construction, the past year has been marked by a very "unusual extension of street work in all parts of the city, and certain necessary improvements have been made at the waterworks, cemetery and citv hall. To be candid it must be admitted that as a general thing the public funds have not been wasted or imprudently expended; though there has been a large increase in the city's indebtedness and the end of borrowing is not yet in sight. Doubtless there are some citizens who feel that economy has ben stretched in the undertakings referred to and who would be glad to express their disapproval at the polls. We think, however, that these are in the minority and that the popular vote in both parties will sustain the council's

policy if that issue is presented. The time was ripe for the improvements, the tax has not been seriously burden some, the merchants have profited by the distribution of wages and the ap pearance of the city is greatly better ed. Whether a republican council and administration would have d me anv better in laving out the work and in paying for it is a matter of speculation: certainly the citv business never suffered at the hands of republicans and it is easily remembered that democratic administrations have usually made debts which the republicans paid Off. About sixty days are left m which to consider these things and to prepare for the nomination of fit men. The Tribune believes that the republicans can construct a ticket that will succeed and that will without any retrogression in the public interests reduce the debt that has lately been incurred. DAN CHEWS THE RAG. The Plymouth Democrat, "for the information of whom it mav concern and for the amusement of its readers," flays the comical little cuss at the head of the Independent and hangs his hide upon the barn in a two-column editorial that is full of meat. Beginning with Metsker's asinine assertion that he is "by right entitled to a seeond nomination according to all precedent," the Democrat, "barring the fact that he was not entitled to the nomination at the last election, and that his record in the legislature was such as to totally unfit him as a suitable candidate for renomination," proceeds to turn the cold glare of truth on Metsker's assertion bv citing the precedents themselves, showing that out of fifteen representatives from this county in more than thirty years only two were renominated Charles Kellison and Adam E. Wise. It is now for Metsker to show what precedents he alluded to and what right he thinks he has:but as he has sol emnly asseverated that he will no more engage in "chewing the rag" we pre sume no more light will proceed from him on this subject. Daniel then turns to the record of the Independent as a party organ and recalls Metsker's oft-repeated asser tion that his paper was and would be independent in politics, which was followed by a period of hysterical democracy, from which it drifted into its present bulldozing and blackmail ing habit of pestering public officials for at least some small share of the public patronage. The story is a true one and is all the the more interesting because there is so much more to be told as occasion may draw it out. The Democrat particularizes some of the indecent methods adopted by the queer little man in the pursuit of his shadowy and suspicious schemes and the relation is calculated to make the little fellow squirm in his cubbyhole under- the castle tower. The claim that the Independent "fights democratic battles the year round" has reference, of course, to the year 1901, which is the only "year round" it ever fought any democratic battles, and its fight then was for a faction and, against the party as a whole. Looking at its record no man, not even its ostensible owner, can tell what it may do this year or next. The trouble between the two papers concerns us only as any curbstone scrap interests the curious bystanders, with the exception that in this case there is a political feature that enlists the attention of all voters and makes the quarrel worth reporting and com menting on as current news. The sympathies of all good people will be on the side of decency and right methods in journalism, and against lying, hypocrisy and false claims of all kinds. Cne of the inconspicuous evidences of agricultural prosperity is the growing demand for horses at increasing prices. The - horse markets in Chi cago, .Indianapolis, and other large centers show remarkable activity. A few years ago it was thought that the progress of invention had almost eliminated the horse, but the spirited bidding for good animals shows that they are still to be regarded as "man's best friend."

STATE CONVENTION

Republicans to Nominate in April Whittaker Elected. Indianapolis. .Tan. 31. The Kepub lican state committee yesterday elected W. II. Whlttaker, of this city, secretary of the committee, and selected April nnd 24 as the dates for the Republican state convention. The Third district was not r presented. The Sixth. Tenth, Eleventh. Twelfth and Thirteenth districts were represented by proxies. How to be a Gcod Farmer. There are thousands of farmers ail over the country who, if asked why they are living in the country, will say thev don't know erough to do m w CT anything else. In my opinion, says a shrewd correspondent of an agricultural journal, the farmer to enjoy his work and be able to accomplish any thing of importance must be as well educated as any other class of people. He should not only be familiar with scientific works, but he must not ..eglect higher mathematics, and should be familiar with animals and insects, know about the growth of plants, formation of soils, etc. He will then be tetter able to solve the many complex problems which confront every farmer at this day and age. Many think that the farmer's life is an unenviable- one, that lie is tied down at home, scarcely having time to eat his meals, while the v trtnh of matter is the farmer can be the most independent man on earth if he chooses. True, he must rise early, work late and continuously for a while in the spring, but after two or three months the hardest of his work is done and he can take it comparatively easy during the remainder of the season. One of the greatest essentials to prosperity and enjoyment of life is perfect health. The best opportunities for this are offered on the farm, unless too much work is attempted. Exposure during bad weather must be avoided as much as possible. While stock farmers especially must be out in all kinds of weather, good roof and proper clothing will go a long way toward counteracting any bad effects. The orchard, garden and poultry yard make it possible for the farmer to have the very best to live upon. While men in other professions may make monev faster," very few callings afford more pleasure, and more substantial returns. It is now possible to have daily papers, periodicals of all kinds, so that the dweller in the coun try need not be ignorant. Tarkington in Politics. Newton Booth Tarkihstrn, the Indiana author who has delighted many readers with his "Beaucaire" and "A Gentleman From Indiana," has definitely decided to enter, the po litical realm and will become a candi date for the legislature. Mr. Tarkington lives in Indianapolis and is a republican. Sm-Iipox in December. The cases of smallpox reported to the state board of health in December numbered 4G", in the following counties: Marshall, 3: Vanderburgh, 40: Kosciusko, 2G; Tippecanoe, 41; White, 1; Union, 13; Lawrence, 1; Spencer: 31; Vigo, 1; Owen. 3: Scott, 12; Pike. 1; Switzerland, 1: Randolph 3; Dear born, 9; Warren, 1; Knox, 4: Wabash,' 19; Warrick, 41; Shelby, 12; Jefferson, 80; Miami, 12; Wayne, 40; Daviess, 41; Adams, 3; Madison, 2, Perry, 20: Delaware, 4. There was one small pox death in Warrick and one in Tippecanoe county. leai Estate Activity. There is more buying and selling of farms going on in this community this spring than has been known for some time. While a large number of deals hare been made there are yet a larger number of deals in contemplation. These are marks of prosperity and certainly during these prosperous times a man should lay in store for a rainy day. Bourbon "News Mirror. And He Stopped. When asked what he thought of a certain captain who frequented the Essex links, a Scotch caddie said: "Weel, sir, he's a verra nice gentle man an a good gaufer, but he'sawfu' nerra awfunerra. " "Narrow! What do you mean, Donald?" "Weel, sir, it was this way. Efter the game was ower, and I had carried his clubs up tae the house, he says: 'Donald; will ye hae a draw?' and I said: 'I do be verra pleaser, ' so he gets the bottle, an' he pourin' awa' intae a glass, an' I wantin' tae be genteel, says: 'Stop! stop!' an' he stopped." The Argon aut. Burned by Exploding Comb. While Mrs. John Miller was crack ing nuts for her little child at her home at Bedford, stooping over with her bead near the stove, a celluloid comb, in her hair became heated suf ficiently to burst into flames. A con considerable portion of the hair was consumed and the scalp severely burn ed. Her injuries are not; fatal.

EVANS AND THE PRINCE

An Interview at Kiel as Related in "A Sailor's Log." In Captain Robley D. Evans's book, "A Sailor's Log," the author gives an amusing account of his first meeting with Prince Henry of Prussia and the Princess Irene as follows: "At a reception given on board one of the German battleships on the Sunday after our arrival I had an interesting experience. When I went over the side I found a large company, most of them dancing. As I was not a dancing man, I stood to one side to be out of the way, and entered into conversation with a young clean-cut looking German captain who spoke English perfectly. It was soon evident to me that he was brilliant in his profession, and we engaged in a rather sharp professional talk. I did not agree with the captain, whose name I had not caught, and did not hesitate to speak my mind nor did he. After a time lie said he would be glad to present me to his wife, which he did, and I found her a verv charming and attractive woman. Of course I had not caught her name either, and, after talking with her half an hour, I noticed that a good many people seemed to be waiting to speak to her, so I took myself o:l to the smoking apartment to enjoy a cigar. When I entered, Admiral Knorr greeted me and said, 'Evans, the prince says you are a good fellow, and he wants the emperor to know you.' I replied 'My dear admiral, I haven't seen the prince and don't know him.' 'Well,' he said, 'you ought to know him; you have been talking shop with him for half an hour, and I don't know what you have been saying to the princess during your conversation with her.' "I had been talking with two of the most delightful people I ever met, Prince Ilenrv and the Princess Irene, without knowing in the least who they were, and I certainly told them both exactly what Ql thought about the different things we discussed. He was in his uniform as a captain in the navy, and commanded the vessel on which the reception was given. 1 afterward saw much of both of them and was indebted to them for much courtesy, and the better I knew them the moreIsawinthemtoadmire.lt was nodoubt owing to the courtesy of Prince Henry that his brother, the emperor, gave me such marks of his consideration. The Princess Irene came several times to the New York, and seemed always interested and pleased with her visits." Ven Willie's Binder Comes. Ven Willie's brudercomes Ach Gott, vat fun! Great juhel und rejoicings vill be cone. Und de Deutsch vill haf on der run, Ven Willie's bruder comes! No odder volk vill den haf any show, Und Dagoes. Irish und Chinese may go Avay, vay back und sit down far below, Ven Willie's bruder comes! Den all der kleines Deutscher bands vill play "Die Wacht -am Rhein" und "Feste .Burg" all day. Und ve shall 1iaf chust allerdings our vav, Ven Willie's bruder comes! Ach Himmel, all der bier dot shall be drank Will be genug to till a grown-up tank, Und effry sausage mill vill bust its crank, Ven Willie's brudercomes! Du lieber Gott, chust picture up der crowd. A-shoutin' "Hoch der Kaiser!" clear und loud. Und Teddy siandin' py der schiff so proud, Ven Willie'. bruder comes! Und ven der schiff ist named der "Alice R.," Vill be trreat celebrations near und far, Und saenger c!n';s vill all kepe open bar, Ven Willie's br.Tcler comes! Der schlecten dings Chorge Dewey said vill not Be thought of, but as hasty tommyrot, Und de Van Diedrichs vill be clean forgot, Ven Willie's bruder comes! Ach, Gott sei dank dot festival ist near, Gut Heinrich II. will soon be mit us here, Und ve vill drink dis coundry dry of bier, Ven Willie's bruder comes! Philadelphia Record. Wounded While Playing Soldier. Lawrence Boyd, aged six years, of Laporte,was seriously and possibly fa tally wounded by the discharge of a large rifle with which he was playing soldier with another boy. A gaping wound was torn in ' his side and the physicians have been unable to locate the ball;

POOR WHEAT OUTLOOK

State Statistician Says Almost Fifty Per Cent of it is Killed. "The outlook for wheat is very poor," says State Statistician Johnson. "From what I have seen mvself and from what I have learned in conversation with others, I should say that the wheat is almost 30 per cent killed." Mr. Johnson says the wheat got a hud start last 'all, when the weather wi;S so dry, and that the winter has been so dry and there has been so little snow that he thinks the roots are frozen. The acreage this vear is larger than last, Mr. Johnson says. but the crop wilJ be by no means as good. Several well-informed farmers sv visited Plymouth today are inclined t( take exceptions to the statement o the state statistician that lndi.-ma wheat is killed to the extent of ö pe cent. They,say that while the weath er has most assuredly been unfavor able to the best growth of the plant it is altogether too early to say that it has been killed. If the spring rairi. set in early and the weather is favorable then, the wheat may and probably will begin growing and largely overcome the effect of the adverse co .ditions that have prevailed unti now. The snow of the past few days has been a great thing for the crop and may save it, especially if the blanket remains through February CT V and Us removal is accompanied by warm rains. Gallows Ready For Wheeler. The nearness of the execution of Buck Wheeler, who is sentenced to be hanged the morning of Feb. 8, is tel ling on him and the prison officials are beginning to fear that he will collapse. The bravado which was strikingly characteristic of Keith, up to the time he approached the gallows, and par ticularly so of old John Rinkard, is wholly lacking in Wheeler, who is coming to realize that probably nothing can save him frcm a doomed mur derer's death. He is plainly worried over the failure of his attorneys to make an appeal to the supreme court in his behalf notwithstanding the assurance which has been given him by the officials that the appeal would be made. The gallows is still standing, and, barring a new rope, which is already within the walls, everything is is in readiness for the hanging. The supreme court has granted a stay of execution in the case of Buck Wheeler, who was sentenced to be hanged at Michigan City next Saturday. The stay is until June 0. Militia Prospects. The organization of a national guard company in this citv is progressing nicely and the preliminary work is about completed. Great care has been taken in the selection of recruits and in the medical examinations and a particularly fine body of men will be the result. But four vacancies are now left in the company and when these are filled the mustering officer will be ordered to come here and perform his duty of making soldiers out of the young men. Under the new iaw armory rent is paid and the members receive pay for all drills, encampments and services rendered, besides being exempt from certain civil duties. Militia life is much more attractive than it used to be in the days of the old Indiana Legion when Co. D was in being. Young men of military tastes can now do no better than enter the state service, unless they prefer to enlist directly in the regular army. Founder of Marion is Dead. Lewis Foster, aged eighty-eight years, died in his home in Marion of old age. He was a pioneer, of Grant countv aud cleared the timber from the site of the city in an early day. He laid out the town of Marion and and once owned the ground now the public square. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Caroline Mowrer. Cassel' Influence Over Edward VII. An amusing story is going the rounds illustrating the extent to which King Edward is linfluenced by Sir Ernest Cassel, says the London correspondent of the New York World. Lord Cromer, the British agent in Egypt -and easily the most successful distin guished public servant of Eng land at this moment, visited the king recentlly to be congratulat ed on his second marriage. The king offered the usual felicita tions, referred flatteringly to Cromer's services in Egypt and wound up with this remark: "Sir Ernest Cassel has formed a high opinion ot your work." In his anger Cromer told the story freely being furious that his reputation with the king should depend on the opinion of Cassel, who was scarcely recognized at the residency in Cairo. 7v .

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