Plymouth Tribune, Volume 1, Number 18, Plymouth, Marshall County, 6 February 1902 — Page 4

übe Tribune. EstblIsheJ October 10. 1901. HENDRICKS & CO., Publishers. R B. OGUESBEB, Editor.

Telepnoue No. 27. OFFICE In Bissell Block. Corner Center and Laporte Street. li'VKttTISlNG KATES wjl be md knowD on application. Entered the Postoffice t Pljmoxitb. iDd.as second class m Itter. SUBSCRIPTION: One Year In Advance 51.50; Six Months 75 cents; Three Months 40 cents.deHvered at any postoffice. Plymouth, Ind., February 6, 1902. The part of wisdom just now is to let well enough alone when it comes to the tariff question. It is no time to try dangerous experiments. Corn will go to ten cents a bushel, wailed Bryan in 1896, if the republican party succeeds. The rapid march of prosperity since then has made Bryan so rich that he has even quit talking about the octopus, and he hasn't seen any tru-cr -vh corn yet. All good butter can readily be sold for a good price and bad butter ought not to be sold at all. Good artificial butter is infinitely better than much of the dirty grease that passes in the markets for country butter. If there is to be regulation, and there ought to be, the law should bar bad butter as well as bad butterine. Schley's place is established m the hearts of his countrymen. "Whatever mistakes of judgment he may have made, Schley was at the right place at the right time and fought and wrought valiantlv and successful! v. The people recognize that, and believe that is the essential thing in his career. They believe also that the bureaucrats at "Washington have tried to belittle Schley and to deprive him of his due credit. As a result of the efforts to keep Schley down in popular estimation, says the Indianapolis Xews, he has been the more exalted. A prominent democratic ex-official remarked to us that the court house candidates for re-nonomination certainly tried to make hay during the sunshine of the farmers' institute and he mentioned particularly a great stack of hand-bills containing the auditor's annual report, over which was tacked the sign "Take one." On the back of the dodger appears an "Official Directory" of county officers. The gentleman who was speaking does not understand by what authority of law this printing and wholesale distribution are permitted, especially since the same report was printed in the newspapers in compliance with statute and the requirements of the law were in that manner fully met; nor dees he understand how oae man can in fairness use such a dodger as a sort of card of introduction in the pursuit of his candidacy for renomination, while other less fortunate candidates are compelled to pay for their campaign printing out of their own pockets. This being a matter among democrats and therefore none of our concern we refrain from comment and content ourselves with this faithful report of what the democrat said. As to the unnecessary printing well, Marshall county has paid for a heap of that sincere IX n McDonald came of age. Marshal! County Prize Winners. In a guessing contest based on certain state elections last fall, the contest being instituted by the Indianapolis Sentinel, three prizes were won by Marshall county people, as follows: E. E. Weedling, Plymouth, $10; F. Joseph, Culver, $5; Daniel Ilahn, Bourbon, $4. The capital prize, f 5,000, was secured by M. G. Terry. Monroe, Mich., and the second prize, $2,500, was equally divided between C. D. McCoy, Evansville, Ind., and Mrs. A. O. Noble, Rogersville, Mich. In the contest based on the last census of Canada D.-W. Marks, Maxinkuckee, won $1. New Fuel Made of Clay. The New Albany Ledger is authority for the statement that the American Clay "Working Machine Company of Bucyrus, Giiio, has received an order for machinery to manufacture an artificial fuel which will sell cheaper than coal. It is made from ordinary clay, treated with chemicals, and is the invention of an old railway engineer of Omaha. It is claimed that the fuel burns in stove, grate or furnace readily; that it creates no smoke or cinders and burns to white ashes, twenty-five pounds of the fuel producing only a quantity of ashes that may be held in the palm of the br.nd. In the combustion the fire literally consumes its own ashes, and a ton of the fuel goes farther than two tons of the best coal, producing five - times the amount of heat that coal produces. The invention is protected by letters patent. A Change 'of Date. Owing to the reception given by the Episcopal church Tuesday evening the musical to be given by Misses Angeliue Houghton and Florence Webb will be changed to Monday evening, Feb. 10, at the Presbyterian church.

FARMERS CONCLAVE

Interesting and Profitable Sessions of the Annual Institute. The earnest enthusiasm manilested at the meetings of the farmers' institute at the court house Monday and Tuesday gives ample assurance of the value of such gatherings and promises increasing interest from year to year. Farmers who have made farming pay, young men who want to learn how to make it pay, and the always-welcome feminine contingent of wives and daughters of up-to-date farmers, are always present at the institutes and they usually have something of value to contribute. The program observed at this meeting, which is given in full elsewhere, is made up of practical subjects by practical pet ple, and is enlivened by music, oratory and recitation. The discussions of the various addresses bought out many interesting and valuable thoughts. A good feature this year is the women's session, held separate from the men and with its own program. Mrs. C. "W. Newman, of Culver, Mri. Eli Freese, of Twin Lakes, Mrs. Charity Stahl, of Culyer, and Miss Laura G. Day, of Purdue college, had the leading papers. It is a matter of thesincerest regret to us that we cannot publish the principal addresses of this gathering or even giye their outlines, but this is prevented by sickness in the office. "We append the thoughtful paper of Senator Parks on the subject of "ForestryPast, Present and Future." FORESTRY. Forestry of today has but little similarity or relationship to the vast forests in Indiana forty, fifty and sixty years ago. When the first white settlers came to Northern Indiana, Marshall county wns mostly covered with a thick growth of timber. Upon the building of the railroads, saw-mills sprang up in every locality, and until the last few years the amount of timber shipped from this county was something marvelous. I have heard it said that during the ten years from 1850 to 1860 more than two thousand car loads of lumber were shipped from Marshall County each year, bringing an enormous sum of money. The slaughter of timber during these years was like the mowing down of a vast army in a terrible battle, but as the forests disappeared the finest cultivated lands have taken their place, and there are now no better farms anywhere than are found in Marshall County. "What is true as to the slaughter of timoer in Marshall County is true within the whole confines of the United States. Forestry for a well-wooded country may mean instruction, and recommendations for removing the original timber. For a woodless region it may mean information for planting and growing forests. In other localities with uniform conditions such as ours, it must mean all of these additional features as well. The procedure to be adopted in one region, cannot be recommended for another. Surrounding conditions of locality largely determine the need of its peoDle. The person who plants a forest must also recognize that his business will be one of future realiza tion. The crop which the forester grows maybe harvested many years from the time of planting. It may be a question of working, for future generations "We must not view it, like the gentleman with whom I talked a few- days ago, who said, "What has posterity done for me?" The future prosperity of the state is to be retained largely by supplying forest material to its industries. Forestry is a great problem; it is one that the state and its people must give due consideration. Forestry as a means to a better ag ricultural security is equally important to that of manufacturing. Agri culture is dependent on climatic and soil conditions more than any other industry. The lessened rainfall of the past year, which we are told was more than 4 inches short, the lowered draining of the lands in this state, the more frequent and violent storms of summer, the almost certain drouth, the lessened snowfall and the fierce winds to disturb the snow on the ground, as a protection to the winter cropj.is the result in a large degree of the cutting and removal of timber. Forests by their foliage are sources of rain production. The tree by its cover prevents rapid evaporation. The diminished rainfall in itself does not cause such a marked change in the moisture conditions, but it is the intense evaporation resulting from the clearing out the timber, thereby removing the source which retained the rainfall to the land. Root and foliage are the main life organs of the tree. The tree is said to be about 60 per cent water, the trunk and branches serve as conductors to carry the water down in the fall season and up in the spring and summer. The small fibrous roots as well as the larger ones that sink deep into the ground take the water and

minerals from the soil and through the trunk of the tree expose them to the lbjht, and under favorable temperature the moisture which is so necessary to our climatic conditions is thrown off Jnto the atmosphere and becomes part of its surroundings. The growing tree is more or less in all its parts saturated with water, the roots are constantly gathering and conveying it to the atmosphere above. The tree is so active in its work as to became noticeable, hence we say the sap is either up or down. The amount of w ater carried to the atmosphere is incalculable. Every division of agriculture will be benefited by better forest conditions. A common sense survey of agriculture will show the results of forest devastation and the urgent need of replanting and saving our forest timber. Viewing forestry from a commercial standpoint, there can be no doubt but that a certain amount of forest planting will be profitable to the owner and helpful to the country. To what extent such planting can be carried on with profit must depend on circumstances. No general system for operation can be proposed, extent and method must be governed by the region of country and its conditions. It is my purpose, however, to show that the time has come for the most extensive development of forestry and for the preservation of that which we have. Profit is the only basis upon which a system of forestry can be carried out. Before a man can be induced to plant trees he must be convinced that it will pay. The growing of timber is an investment on much longer time than the growing of any other crop. Monev is Invested which cannot yield a return for years. No one will begin an investment unless he feels in the end it will be profitable. From the experience of persons who have used skill and wisdom in the selection of trees, congenial soil and proper management, the results are giving promise of return largely exceeding agricultural crops for the same period of years. From statistics, and that is the only way we have of arriving at a conclusion, instances show that a growth of 25 years has been made to reach as high a value as two hundred dollars per acre. Experience, however, proves that timber can be grown for certain uses in much shorter time, and when grown has a high value. And while it is shown that the growing of trees is profitable yet it must be carried on with judgment and skill if satisfactory results are expected; no guess-so probabilities of soil or trees can be taken; no slip-shod methods in culture can be used. The same careful management must prevail in tree growing as in farming. For 30 years planting has been carried on, under diversity of soil, moisture and temperature, with all kinds of trees and by almost every kind of method, out of which we find instances of failure, but in most cases success. The planting of the best species of our native merchantable trees for the double purpose of commerce and protection should be considered. The planting of waste lands in timbei must receive the kindest .consideration because it is the best use that can be made of that class of land, bu'j the planting of the best agricultural land in timber would give better prcfit in proportion as one soil is better than another, not taking into account, however, the protective feature of the premises. The oaks, ash, elms, walnuts, hickories, sugars and maples are the most valuable kind to plant for commercial purposes, and will at the same time perform the function of a storm and windbreak. Most of these species are good medium growth timber, and if planted at the regciar distance apart, valuable cuttings may be made lor commercial purposes in fifteen years, and valuable cuttings may be made each five years thereafter. - There is no satisfactory data showing just what might be realized per acre from such a planting of hardwood timber, but from the prices paid we are Insured of a profitable income beyond what could possibly be made from continued agriculture for the same period of time. The diminishing of natural timber is general in the United States. - The valley of the Wabash has been cleared to its banks. Most farmers in Indiana have set aside a few remaining oaks for post timber, and when gone, will have to grow V? im or buy t lem. This is true throughout the whole Middle West, there being greater scarcity west of the Mississippi than east. No. natural supply from any region of the Middle West need be counted on in the future. The necessary consequences of the diminution of natural timber is u general rise in prices. Every year finds the natural timber scarcer and the prices higher. A railroad official a few months ago after giving the matter careful consideration estimated the value of cross-ties fifteen years hence

at 75 cents each, and that no material has ben found as a substitute for the wooden tie and that there is no method of preserving the life of the wood. What is here said of cross-ties must

be true of every variety of timber. The use of these materials must continue and must grow rather than diminish. The estimated increase in the value of the tie 15 years hence is conservative, and it is not unlikely that posts will increase in proportion, and telegraph poles much more in that, time. From every reasonable view, great profit will be made in the growing of forest trees in the next twenty-five years. Every condition is so favorable that the matter passes from doubt to absolute certainty. That extensive operations should be carried on in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and the Middle States is due to the fact that here the most favorable conditions exist; here the supply of natural products is almost exhausted; prices are higher; soil most fertile and people most familiar with the process of development. The tendency of the times is toward the smaller acreage of farms, better fencing, and with the hundreds of miles of projected lines of electric iailroad, mean a much greater demand for the post and tie-timber product. I believe the successful farmer will be equal to the occasion, and will meet these demands intelligently by producing on his farm this kind of timber, and will find that a large profit will be made by so doing. Every farmer can set aside a few acres of his farm for the growing of Black and White Walnut, Black Lo-

1 cust and the Hardy Catalpa. These species of trees are the best known kind for these purposes, most rapid growers, best suited, and are the most durable when in contact with the soil. These trees may be grown on ordinary soil to the number of 2000 per acre; and they do best on the best soil, but poor soil is better than none at all. These trees rightly cultivated will be suitable for posts in 12 years, and from 12 to 15 years be large enough forties. It is. estimated that each tree will yield one, and a majority of them two posts or ties, and by calculation, we can estimate the profit. Two years of cultivation and the harvesting, is probably all that is necessary by way of labor, and the expense of money neei not be much. The area of profitable-tree planting 15 years ago was limited to the plains. It extends now to the Middle West. Since the profit of tree growing has become manifest, people have become imbued with it, and there will be more trees planted in the spriug of 1902 than in any other previous year, but the number of trees planted will fall short of the necessary requirement. If a million acres of timber should be planted annually the production would no be sufficient to supply the demand. The Department of Agriculture of the United States has a regularly established division, known as the Division of Forestry. This Division is entitled to credit for the progress of the Science and Art of Forestry. At first, and within the last two years, this division was purely a bureau of information. The work of this division is now chielly in the field. At present the work of this division is given to practically assisting land owners in economic tree planting, growing and saving. Applications to the division for such assistance will be considered in the order received. After the application has been made and if consider d of sufficient importance, the superintendent or a field agent will visit the land and after adequate study of all the conditions and surroundings, will make a planting plan, suited to each particular case, the mam purpose being to help in the selection of trees, and giving information in regard to planting and handling them. The work of this division is free; it costs vou nothing. It defravs the expenses of its agent in making the preliminary examination and plans. It does not, however, undertake to furnish trees or seed, or bear in any manner the expense of planting them. In the last legislature I w as a member of the committee, recommended the bill, and encouraged its passage on the floor of the senate, establishing the Board of Forestry in this state. While the appropriation provided for in the bill is inadequate to secure satisfactory results, yet it was sufficient for a start, and to create a State Board of Forestry, who were appointed by the governor and are now doing business, having an office in one of the rooms of tlie State nouse at Indianapolis. I am informed that this Board has replied promptly to every inquiry for information And as far as possible given such assistance as is In its power. It is a question to what extent the state shall act in the appropriation and keep within the bounds of Its relation to the leral public. Legislation follows public sentiment and it Is of but little value when it precedes it. I am quite sure, however, that au appropriation will be made from time to time to fairly keep pace with the demands ot the people. This Board was not intended as a Board of Education. Neither the government nor the state takes any part In 'hthe education of Foresters. Elementary instruction in Forestry has, however, received noteworthy recognition? In the State Agricultural and other schools of the country; more

than twenty now offer instruction in forestry, and it will be but a short time when forestry will be taught in every agricultural school in the United States. One of the most important agencies of education is the observance of "Arbor Day." "Arbor Day" has made its way from state to state until provision for its observance has been made in almost every state in the Union. Indiana, however, seems to have forgotten it, as I find no provision in our state laws for its observance, which possibly is on account of the heretofore seemingly inexhaustable supply of timber. Tiio central idea of "Arbor Dav" is the planting of trees by school children on dates fixed by proclamation of the Governors of the various states. The planting is usually accompanied by appropriate exercises .calculated to impress upon the children lessons frcm the trees, and to encourage care and preservation for shade and forests. While the planting may have in itself little economic value, the institution of the day may exercise respect for trees in the corning generation, and build a sentiment which will finally bring about a general practice of Conservative forestry. I would urge that our educational authorities encourage such an observance as will impress upon the youth of Indiana the benefits of tree planting from an economic, as well as an aesthetic point of view. No spicial program need be suggested. Each County Superintendent should prepare one and publish it in the lecal newspapers. The local press is a great educational force, always ready, and more than willing to aid. It should be used more systematically and continuously than it is. In addition to "Arbor Day " every farmer in the state should beautify his possessions with treesof our native kind. In aud around the out-lot, along the lane and roadside should be cherished the oak, walnut, ash, maple and other native timber most hardy and beautiful. And as the few "Red-men" of todav are but relics reserved of the once numerous thousands that roamed the land at will, so are the native trees remaining but scanty relics of the ancient forests." The old, familiar poem ot George P. Morris is exceedingly appropriate: Woodman, spare that tree! Touch not a single bough! lu youth it sheltered me, And I'll protect it now. 'Twas mv forefather's hand That placed it near his cot; There, woodman, let it stand, Thy axe shall harm it not! That old familiar tree, Whose glory and renown Are spread o'er land and sea, And wouldst thou hew it down? Woodman, forbear thy strode! Cut not its earth-bound ties; Oh spare that aged oak, Now towering to the skies! When but an idle bov I sought its graceful shade; In all their gushing joy Here too my sisters played; My mother kissed me here; My father pressed my hand Forgive this foolish tear, But let that old oak stand. My heart-strings round thee cling Close as thy bark, old friend; Here shall the wild-bird sing, And still thy branches bend. Old tree! the storm still brave! And, woodman, leave the spot; While I've a hand to save, Thy axe shall harm it not.

THE PROGRAM. The program in full for the institute was as follows. MONDAY 10 A. M. Music. Invocation. Rev. R. G. Upson President's Address. How We Handle Corn Fodder for Best Results C. B. Benjamin, Lake County Response . . . .Martin Lowry, Hibbard AFTERNOON 1 :15 Music Business Methods on the Farm J. J. Billingsley, Indianapolis The Value of Farmers' Time Robert Erwin. Bourbon Education of Farmers' Daughters Miss Mae Romig, Plymouth. EVENING 7:30 Music The Farmer as A Citizen C. B. Benjamin, Lake County What a Girl Can Do.. Miss Hope Erwin, Bourbon Address C. P. Drummond ' TUESDAY 9:30 A. M. Music Only A Hay Seed.. Wm. Everly, Plymouth Diversified Crops. C. B. Benjamin, Lake County The Successful Management of Live Stock J. A. Mcl'arlin, Twin Lakes Afternoon 1:15 Music Miscellaneous Business Election of Officers Forestry Past, Present and Future ,. J. W. Parks, Plymouth

The Silo and Ensilage J. J. Billingsby, Indianapolis The Women's Session will be held Tuesday, February 4, at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. S. A. Hume is president and S. F. Staley is secretary. Following is the program: FORENOON Tuesday, February, 4 9:30. . Organ VoluntaryMusic Duet Invocation Mrs. Miriam Marsh Music Quartet Remarks by President Secretary's Report Appointing Committees "A Plan for a Week's AVork. . . Mrs. C. W. Newman, Culver Discussion Led by Mrs. M. E. Hume, Plymouth "Butter Making" Mrs. Eli Freese, Twin Lakes Music "Food for the Family" Miss Laura G. Day, Teacher of Domestic Economy at Purdue Agricultural School. Music "The Holy City." Dinner AFTERNOON 1.00 I. M. Organ Voluntary Music '.-Come, Holy Spirit." Report of Committees. "Place the Button in the Right Place" Mrs. Charity Stahl, Culver Recitation Music "Training of the Homemaker" Miss Laura G. Day Question Box "The Okl-Fashioned Garden."

"Canning Corn." "Drying Fruits." ? RESOLUTIONS OF THE p C FARMERS' INSTITUTE 5 Resolved, That the thanks of this institute are due and hereby tendered to the foreign speakers who have so ably discussed the subjects assigned them. Resolved, That the thanks of this institute are especially due to the officers, committees and local speakers for their efforts in making this institute a pronounced success. Resolved, That our thanks are hereby tendered to the several ladies an'd gentlemen, and especially little MissCelia Peters, of Rochester, for the most excellent music furnished on this occasion. Resolved, That we, in institute assembled, recommend the establishment of a primary department in the public schools of the state of Indiana for the teaching of agriculture. Resolved, That we heartily endorse the laws that were passed at the last session of the legislature in regard to creating a state board of forestry and encouraging the growing and planting of forest trees. Resolved, That we endorse the game and fish law enacted by the last general assembly so far as it affects the farming interests of the county. 1 Jonx A. McFarlaxd, Com. v Wm. Eveuly, ) Perky E. Sarber. Tyner Items. Dr. Blake, of Marion, Ind., moved here last week. Jesse Keller, of Plymouth, spent Sunday at home. Postmaster Keller was in Walkerton on business Tuesday. Albert Snyder, of Kendallville, Ind., visited Mr. and Mrs. Chase last Sunday. Miss Pearl English returned to South Bend Tuesday after visiting Mrs. Kilgore. Bessie Johnson visited at Bremen last week with her friend, Miss Nellie Gregg. Mr. Joe English writes from Indian Territory that his vegetables are all up and he is delighted with the country. Messrs. John Richardson, J. E. Johnson, Chas. Powell, H. L. Jarrell and N. Burch attended the Farmers' Institute at Plymouth. Dixon Lake Ripples. Robert Liggett has built a new barn. Andrew Bottorff expects to move to Dakota next month. Mrs. Whetstone, of Mentone, visited her sister, Mrs. Stevick, a few days. Look out for six more weeks of cold weather! The ground hog saw his shadow. C. L. Andrews spent Sunday in South Bend visiting his sister, Mrs. B. F. Eisenhour. List of Unclaimed Letters. The following letters remain uncalled for in the post office at Plymouth, Ind., for the week ending Feb. 4, 1902. LADIES. Mrs M A Kielhorn Mrs Alice Anderson Mrs Prudie Bowker Anna Meyers Mrs John Bow GENTLEMEN.. John O Sales John Rider Robert Collins . Valentine Easterday A fee of one cent will be charged on all the letters advertised. Please say advertised when calling for these letters. J. A. Yockey, P. M. All persons desiring fire, life or accident insurance will do well to consult with R. B. Oglesbee. d w tf

ECHOES OF THE PAST

A Glimpse of the Beginning of Plymouth and its First Boom. Said Daniel: Greene, the 1832 pioneer, the other day, "I helped to haul Judge Pomeroy's effects from Sumption's Prairie, where the judge sold out to the late Matthew IIammond, father of Seth Hammond, and we took them to the banks of Yellow River in Marshall county and he located as the first white resident on the present site of Plymouth. He had a tavern there which was a popular stopping place on the old Michigan road." South Bend Times. Mr. Greene is hale and genial and is still actively engaged in business at South Bend. In conversation with the editor of The Tribune a few days ago he recalled the fact that he hauled to Plymouth the first load of produce that was ever brought here. Grove Pomeroy, the first permanent white settler on land now included in the city of Plymouth, was Mr. Greene's cousin and kept the first hotel where the Michigan road crosses Yellow river. That ancient hostelry, a structure of logs, stood on the spot now occupied by Kloepfer's store and was known as the Yellow River tavern. It stood there, added to and modified, for many years, until it was destroyed by fire. In those early days sixty-odd years ago, when Plymouth enjoyed its first boom, (the town and county were both organized in 1836) many persons were drawn here by the attraction of cheap government land and the old tavern was the half-way house between Logansport and Niles. Many a jollycrowd surrounded the rude fire place in Grove Pomeroy's tavern and earnestly discussed the future prospects of the county, but it is safe to say that no imagination was riotous enough to conjure up a vision of what has actually been accomplished. Mr. Greene was often here and knew the men who founded Plymouth and many of those who were courageous enough to set their cabins in the woods and begin the gigantic task of carving farms out of the wilderness of heavy timber. Gilson S. Cleaveland, who came here from New York in 1835 and clerked for Oliver Rose, Plymouth's first merchant, in a log building where the United States Express company's office now stands on Laporte street, is the earliest resident of the city now living and he will be ninety years old in November of this year. Wolves on the Kankakee. A report comes from Galena township, Laporte county, to the effect that foxes and wolves have been seen in that vicinity recently, says the Three Oaks Acorn. The latter are supposed to have come from the Kankakee river neighborhood, having been driven from their customary haunts by hunters. Early in the week a party from Three Oaks got on the trail of a red fox while hunting a few miles southeast of Galien, on this side of the Indiana line. The animal was finallv bagged by Verner Wright. Kankakee Going Dry. It has been so dry on the Kankakee marsh that wood has been hauled off all winter with wagons, hardly a place has been found that a load could not be taken with safety, says the Valparaiso Messenger. It is the first time this has ever been done, but no doubt will be common herafter as the great ditches are working wonders. Hired Help. An exchange says: "The time is at hand when the farmers are making arrangement for hired help for the coming season, and it is safe to say that the hired man of the present day will get a greater money consideration than did Jacob, the first hired man, who served Laban seven years for Rachel, then had Leah palmed off on him in the dark and had to serve seven years more for the girl he wanted. The present day hired man gets $25 a month and board, and chooses his own girl and rubber tire buggy." View of a Bright Woman. A practical woman of Rochester remarked the other day that she read advertisements in a newspaper more closely than anything else, "and long ago," she said " I quit buying of those who do not advertise. It always seems to me that the merchant who advertises invites me to trade with him, while the one who does not advertise impresses me with the idea that he doesn't care enough for my trade to ask for it. Then, too, I know that the merchant who advertises has fresher goods, for the reason, I suppose, he sells more." New Rector Coming. Bishop White announced Sunday at St. Thomas church that Rev. Dr. Thomas King, of Chicago, will take the pastorate of the church soon and that until his arrival Rev. Dr. Hall will hold services each Sunday. Dr. King and his wife will be entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Snyder Feb. 11 at a reception for the citizens of Plymouth, Bishop White aud his wife being host and hostess for the occasion