Plymouth Tribune, Volume 1, Number 51, Plymouth, Marshall County, 25 September 1902 — Page 2

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SUBSCRIPTION: One Year in Advance fi.50; six Months.75 cents: Three Months 40 cents, delivered at any postofhee. Plymouth, Ind., September 25. 1902. It is hard to make a democrat blush, but the nearest approach to it one makes nowadays is at the mention of one of tbe issues he was shouting for two years ago free silver, antiexpansion or anti-imperialism. The oath of tbe St, Louis boodlers is considered throughout the country as horrible a piece of depravity as ever was conceived by brigands or pirates. When the doors of the penitentiary close upon the unspeakable scoundrels St. Louis can begin to talk of vindication. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson is credited with saying that the only way to talk about the Philippines in the west is to have a battery of field pieces loaded with grape shot trained on the people, with a threat to tire it they do not listen. Ths oeople regard it as a dead issue. Boss Croker was in England on Tuesday, but his followers in the Tammany organization elected leaders in nearlv all the districts favorable to his rule. This means that if Croker is not again chief he will be the power behind the thn ne, and that Tammany will be hostile to ex-Governor Hill. Since Mr. Heudersou's announcement of his retirement from congress tbe friends of Mr. Ilemenway. of In- ( iiua, are urging him as a candidate for speaker of tbe house, and already many of the influential republican newspapers of the state have declared for the representative from the First Indiana district. The Indianapolis Journal begs to ren ark that altogether too much is being made of the action of Speaker Henderson. His predecessor in the speaker's chair, a man of larger personality, talent and influence than General Henderson, resigned as member of the house after be had been elected because he could not support the policy of theMcKinley administration. His action did not have the least perceptible Influence upon republican sentiment. The LittleEeld trust bill may or may not prove to be adequate, There is no doubt, however, that it will be pressed in congress if the republican leaders think it will be effeciive. It must be remembered that there is an anti-trust law already on the statue book which has done good service as a corrective as well as a deterrent. This law, the Sherman act of 1S90, has alreadv been invoked with good effect against several combines, and is nowbeing enforced in the case of the merger of the Northern railroads and the beef trust. The republican is the only parly that the trusts have anything to fear from. The trasts, according to "reports, are making contributions to the democratic campaign fund, and the stories are .that Griggs, Carmack and the rest of the anti-trust howiers are e m ha rrased . thereat. .There should be no such feeling, however. The friendship of the trusts for the democratic party was seen long ago. The sugar trust, it was said, made a heavy contribution to the Cleveland campaign purse in 1883, as compensation for the favors done it by the gentlemen who framed the Mills tariff bill. ixon, who was Croker's understudy at the head of Tammany, is at the head of a trust now, while the republicans' old ally, Senator Jones of Arkansas, the head of the democratic national committee, has been a member of a combine tor several years. This, in fact, is one of the reasons why he has been beaten in his campaign for renomination. Massachusetts has been one of the last strongholds of Bryan in the east. The democrats there clung to him long after Illinois and Indiana and Wisconsin had "turned him down," and many queer citizens of the old commonwealth, insisted that Bryan v. a; a great leader, and cught still to lead. However, Massachusetts is at last making progress. The democrats of that state in convention have nominated a gold man, William A. Gaston, for governor, rejected the counsel of the great George Fred Williams, and adopted a platform in which there is no mention of Bryan or of the Kansas City and Chicago platforms. The committee on platform, of which Williams was chairman, by a vote of 14 to adopted the conservative platform, which was accepted by the convention, after it had overwhelmingly defeated a minority report. Evidently the "reorganizers" are In full control in Massachusetts

The Boxers in China are killing converts again. The attitude of the government of China toward all foreigners is the real reason for these uprisings, and if the authorities do not encouraga they at least indirectly foster them

Editor Watterson sends out another tirade against the 400. He says he will always lift his voice against sordid wealth and gilded vice, against sin in high places as well as among the lowlv. Some of his brother editors think Watterson should have been a preacher instead of an editor, but Watterson knows that as a regulator ot society the press wields about as much influence as the pulpit, The withdrawal of Speaker Henderson from the congressional race came as a stunning blow to vvashington. It is the only sensational political surprise of recent years. Its possibility had never been discussed by the busy political gossipers who tackle almost everything which is possible or impossible. The first conclusion was that it was a political trick, and that a second republican convention would refuse to accept the resignation. This conjecture did not seem to tit very well after the letter had been read. One Thing at a Time. The decision reached by the president and the leading republican senators with whom he has conferred, not to attempt tariff revision at the next session of congress, is the only one expedient at this time. The industrial situation in this countrv is not an abstract mathematical problem to re solved upon great principles. In the great field of American prosperity the wheat and the tares are so intermingled that to adopt any sweeping method for removing the tares is to run great risk of destroying the wheat as well. The question is: Which do the people desire the more that the overweening abuses of the trusts be curb- ' jr that the incidental hardships of me tariff be removed? To that question sober and practical men have but one answer. Protection benefits millions who neither srain nor lose by the trusts. Therefore let the tariff alone and attend to the trusts. The first step toward curbing trust evils is plainly indicated by the facts and practically agreed upon by all concerned. It is that these great corporations shall give a wholesome publicity to their doing. That step can injure no legitimate enterprise, and will be opposed by no man whose intentions are really honest. When that step is taken w hen the results of publicity are seen then other steps may be necessary. One of these steps may have to be a revision of the tariff. But to Irsist upon taking that possible step now is both unnecessary and reckless. For we cannot, without endangering prosperity, curb the the trusts and revise the tariff at the same time. One industrial situation is too complex thus to be dealt with on all sides at ouce. To take up both these questions would call in question the whole foundation upon which our industrial system is built. All lines of industry would halt until the uncertainty as to their future should be ended. The mill would work upon positive orders only. The merchant would buv onlv what he felt sure he could fell at once. Consumers would purchase fur immediate needs only. Producers would have to wait until the terms upon which they should hereafter produce were determined. And such conditions are what we call "hard times." When confronted with such a situation, in which the welfare of all the people is bound up, it evidently behooves the nation and its chosen leaders to move cautiously. Complete success in the whole task can be achieved only by doing one thing ata time. Inter Ocean. Jews Should be Protected. The United States has come out as the champion of the long-suffering Jews of the Balkans. With the dual purposes of protecting these downtrodden people and of warding off the imminent peril of the immigration to the United States of a vast horde of paupers Secretary Hay has appealed to the powers of Europe to force the Roumanian government to observe the laws of humanity in its treatment of the Jews. The ap;eal is in tbe form of a state paper and has been sent to the ambassadors and ministers of the United States residing in Grat Britian, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Austria and Turkey. These governments were parties to the famous treaty of Berlin in 1878, which terminated the Turko-Rusian war and created the independene Balkan states. The secretary believes that, inasmuch as these powers were responsible for the independence of Boumania, they are in a sence responsible for its attitude toward its subjects. The note is dispatched to them, therefore in the hope that they will compel the Roumanian government to realize more fully its-duties to civilization and force it to ameliorate the condition of the Jews within its borders.

Old Glory Floats From Building No.

5, at Brightside. A beautiful flag-staff presented by Mr. C. L. Morris has surmounted the roof of No. 5, ever since it was completed, only lacking the big ball and bronze ornament at the top to make it a fitting support for the stars and stripes. Thursday morning when Mrs. Work paid a visit to the shop to see hew the plumbing in the new kitchen was progressing, she was somewhat surprised to find Mr. Wiser and his helper, Clifford Swartz. engaged in putting -the finishing touches to the ball and arrow for the top of the staff. The mystery of this digression from the regular plan of work for the day was explained when, on Mrs. Work's return from her morning trip to town, she was requested to cast her eyes upward and behold a half-dozen or more men on the platform at the top of the building hoisting a most beautiful flag. For a moment she thought it was the flag used on ths school-building, which was presented to the children several years ago by Mrs. Mary T. Clarke of Laporte, but, a word from Miss Barr prepared her for Mr. Robertson's presentation a little later. In a few well chosen words, Foreman Robertson in behalf of all the workmen employed in the construction of No. 5, begged Mrs. Work to accept the flag as a token of respect for herself and as an expression of hearty good-will toward the Institution and its management. Following is the list of donors: Fred Appleman, William McDuffy, John McDonald, Sam Garl, Ed Lacher, Work Wonderlich, John Cox, David Wiser, Barney Hillsman. Andrew Stafford and W. S. Robertson. These names with the presentation and date will be painted in gold letters on a white silk pennant and attached to the flag. It is needless to add that the flag will be used only on state occasions and will be treasured among Mrs. Work's choicect possessions. Dr. Hurty Fears Smallpox. Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of state board of health savs that unless unusual precautions are taken there will be a greater epidemic of smallpox this winter than anv previous season. The disease, which has been appearing in mild form only, is beginning to take on a more serious character, and Dr. Hurty says the kind of smallpox encountered this winter will bo the severest. In several communities in the north part of the state smallpox in its severe form is causing considerable trouble. "The people will not learn," said Dr. Hurty, "until it is too late. Precautions should be taken now that would prevent further spread of the disease, but from precedent I doubt if they will be. You know the evil prophet is always looked down upon, but latter, when it is too late, the situation is different. I do hope the people of Indiana will learn from the way in which smallpox has invaded the state to be more careful and take precautions, particularly since the disease has taken on its severest form. Smallpox next winter will not be what it has been. Lives will be lost." A Law to Control Trusts. The bill for the control of trusts which Representative Littletield, of Maine, has drawn, and which is said to huve received tho sanction of the President, provides that when a trust shall have discriminated against anyone, it shall upon conviction, pay three times the actual amount of damages suffered, and also pay all the expenses of the suit, including lawyers' fees. If a middleman retail dealer, manufacturer or other person can show that he has suffered damages from the restraint of interstate trade brought about by monopoly, he will have cause for a suit against it. It further requires all the managers of trusts in such suits to appear in court and tell every detail of their business, producing books jmd papers. " It would remain to see what the courts would say of such a law, but the Chicago Record-Herald rightly says that i such a measure is put forth by the President It will strengthen popular balief in the sincere purpose of the President and his advisers to secure effective legislation. Mound Builders Relics. George Method, a farmer north of Mil ford, last week plowed up a number of rare relics which evidently belong to the Mound builders' age. They consist of portions of a mill of that era for grinding feed, two round, finely polished stones with ridges around them horizontally, the largest weighing seventeen pounds. At the same time Mr. Method found a peculiarly shaped stone of fine quality, upon which the most delicate razor can be honed to unusual keeness in,a few minutes. Another of the relics has been pronounced ' by J. P. Dolan, exsuperintendent of the Syracuse schools, to be a "guzz" or family record of that time, upon which each child's advent was recorded .by a mark, which was carefully crossed off in case of the child 's death. This record shows eight children in the family. It had a hole in it so it could be hung about the neck. Nappanee Advance.

Forest Fires Are Spreading. A special from Wyoming Wednes: day Sept. 17th, says the forest fire situation is growing more alarming along the Wyoming-Colorado line. The residents of Pearl, Colo., and Encampment fear that unless the files are soon checked the towns may be wiped out. The fires are creeping dangerously close to the mining camps and ranching settlements, and while no loss of life has been reported, it is feared that isolated miners, prospectors, and sheep herders may get caught in the sea of flames sweeping over the district, and perish before aid can reach them. Following the dispatch received by Governor Richards from Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock, in answer to a request for more assistance in fighting the fire, C. W. Garbutt, forest superintendent at Saratoga, has been instructed to proceed at once to the relief of Supervisor J. S. Atherly who is fighting the fire near Pearl, Colo.; and in the southern part of this state. He has been empowered to employ all the help needed to bring the flaraas under control. The Hahn's Peak Railroad company has sent every available man to Mill Creek to combat the timber fires, which have broken out afresh. Three townships have been burned over by forest fires along the Wilson river inTillamook county.Ore.destroying timber estimated to be worth $1,500,000. Large bodies of timber iands in that section have been purchased by eastern capitalists during the past year. The timber is said to be the finest in the state, and very little of it has been cut, owing to its inaccessibilitv to market.

"Huckleberry Queen Dying. "The "Huckleberry Queen." a womon once famous throughout this section of the country, whose reckless will reigned supreme over a motly horde of ruffians and criminals, is dying in a hut near Valparaiso. The IndianapolisSentinel Sunday hid an illustrated article concerning this woman who is recollected by every citizen who resided here twentv vearsago, when the "Queen" reigned during the huckleberry season at the big marsh near Walkejton. In closing its article the Sentinel says: County Clerk Charles R. Hughes, of Peru, well remembers an encounter he had with the "Huckleberry Queen." He said: "I was running on the north end ot the Lake Erie many years ago and was just pulling a freight train out of Plvmouth when I observed a woman climbing up between two car?. I stopped the train and walked back to where she was and found her standing on the dead woods, one foot on one car and the other foot on the next car. She had her hands pressed against the cars to steady harself. She was drunk and cursed a blue straak when I told her to get down. Conductor Frank Reari then appeared on the scene and both of us managed to unload her. While I held her Conductor Ream gave my fireman the go-ahead signal and the train pulled out. When the caboose passed me I let go of the Queen' and jumped on the train. She fired stones at me, but I escaped uninjured. She' was the cause of many similar incidents on the Lake Erie." Illiteracy Decreasing. The illiteracy of children is decreasing in the United States, according to to 1900 census. In all the states there was an increased per cent, of children under ten -years of age that were able to read and write. If the increase of the reading and writing children is not great in the year to come, it will be because all can do so. By the census of 1900 Nebraska headed the list of states In the per cent, that could read and write, the figures being 99. 6G. In 1890 Iowa stood first 99.23. par cent., but now it is second, with 99.63. Massachusetts was second in 1890, but now it is the ninth state on the list, though its percentage is higher than in 1890 In 1900 Indiana was twelfth on the list, with a percentage of 98; in 1900 it had risen to 99.4 5 standing sixth in the listIllinois has fallen from the sixth place in 1890, with 98.75 per cent., to the fifteenth place in 1900 and 99.18 per cent. Kentucky, while doWn the liue in both decades, had 81.56 per cent, in 1900, against 85.17 In 1890. South Carolina and Louisiana are at the bottom of both lists- The greatest illiteracy is In Louisiana, 67.12 per cent, of the children being able to read and write, which is almost 10 per cent, better than in 1890. Many Indians in Want The Navajo tribe of Indians in Arizona, numbering 200,000 men, women and chilnren, is rap'dly approaching the starvation period, and, unless speedy and substantial aid is rendered by the government or by the people unofficially, fearful distress and reat loss of life will result, according to a statement just made by Frederick I. Monger, of San Francisco, the scientist and lecturer, who has just returned with a party from a six weeks' exploration and collection trip among the Navajo, Moqui and Pueblo In dians in that state. Continued drought and the barrenness of their country be says brought tbe Navajos to their pres sen t condition.

The U. B. Conference. The United Brethren conference which assembled at Peru, Wednesday, September 17, has been the largest and cne of the most successful in its history. Over 200 preachers and lay delegates were registered on the first day. Bishop Kephart, of Pennsylvania presides. He is one of the best business bishops of the church and is a fine executive officer. Presiding elders were elected Friday. They are J. P. Cummins, It. P. Burton, F. Thomas and J. W. Lower. R. G. Upson, W. A. Thomas, C. A. Sickafoose and G. W. Hutchinson passed a satisfactory examination and were passed from the first to the second year's course of study. The sermon Thursday evening by Rev, II. S. Jenanyan, an Armenian Missioniary was'a powerful discourse. . The Rev. Jenanyan speaks In a broken accent, but his education and culture are clearly shown in his correct expression and rhetorical arrangement and development of his theme. The great audience wassimplv held enraptured and moved to tears time and again by his profound, sincere, Impressive presentation of his cause. At the close of Rev. Jenanyan 's sermon Mrs. Jenanvan was introduced to the audience. She spoke for some time in the interest of missions. Mrs. Jenanvan is a native of New York City. She is a lady of most pleasing appearance, and her fidelity to the cause of missions is certainly a reproach to the indifferent element in our churches as to the matter of better support to missions. Mrs. Jenanyan's descriptions of ner initial visit to Tarsus on her wedding tour and the history of some of her travels in Armenia, in company with her husband and little children, was romantic indeed. Even the most unconcerned must have been made to feel the power of God unto the salvation and civilization of the world through a living faith in Jesus Christ. On Friday morning Bishop Kephart read and discussed t-ie sixth chapter of Hebrews. He expressed the opinion that all the probabilities were in favor of man going forward in the christain life if he was truly converted, though there might be a rare possibility of his goin backward. He emphasized the important position of the ministry. The question "Why the decrease in the attendance at church services?" is not a persistent one to discuss from the pulpit. Said the bishop, "You put something In the pulpit worth hearing and the people will gladly come and hear it." Bishop Kephart lias traveled extensively in Europe and Asia and has given much attention to the archaeological resources of the Holy Land. He is recognized as a student of more than average ability In this field of Biblical research.

RooeveIt Sized Up. The London Times and the Standard both devote editorial articles to reviewers of President Roosevelt's chances for the presidential nomination in 1904. The Times says: The popularity of the new president is sometimes greater and sometimes ks-j, but what is certain is that all along Mr. Roosevelt has produced a deep and enduring impression on the public mind. Even now the people of the United States do not appear to have quite made up their minds about him, but no doubt is entertained in any quarter that he is the man, the strong man, the determined man and the man with clear views of his own and the courage to assert them regardless of the power of party wire pullers and other influences. President Roosevelt, whether in the right or wrong in the controversies which have risen during the last year, has never hesitated; he has declared his policy and placed it frankly before the country. The Standard's comments on this subject are somewhat similar to those made by the Times. Reunion of the 29th. The reunion of the 29th, held at Nappanee, Wednesday and Thursday was attended by 74 of the members of this gallant old regiment. The next reunion will be held at South Bend. The officers elected were, President, Joseph Burke, South Bend; 1st vice president, L. M. Hess, Springfield, 111.; 2nd vice president, A. C. Shepard, Rochester, Ind.; Treasurer Charles J. Sweazev, Nappanee: Secretary, J. E. Houghton. Plymouth; Cor. Sec'y, W. II. Whited. Argos. One of the relics prized most by the living members of the regiment is the old flag presented to them when they left Laporte. This flag was carried until after the battle of Stone River, where it was almost shot to pieces. The government then gave the regiment a battle flag. There are a few badges yet on hand having a picture oi Col. John F. Miller on one side and of the old bullet riddled flag on I the other side. The badge is a very fine one and money could not Induce those who have them to part with them. To have most delicious, lovely, brown cakes for breakfast, mix any cold water with Mrs. Austin's famous Pancake Flour.

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Neglect to visit our store for your Fall and Winter Clothing: and Shoe supplies will be casting aside golden opportunities. Beyond all doubt the best, the biggest and most gigantic display of Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing and Shoes ever shown in Marshall county. TWO GREAT STORES UNDER ONE ROOF We are utilizing two floors to display our mammoth stock, enabling our trade to examine the goods with more convenience and more light In Men's Suits and Overcoats we show all the latest novelties for dress, semi-dress, or for work. Long overcoats, short overcoats, and medium overcoats, in all colors and qualities. In Boys' Suits and Overcoats we are showing everything that a child could wear from the best to the cheapest. Here are a FewSpeclal Items 150 Men's Blanket-Lined Duck coats at. ... . $1.00 75 Men's dead grass color Hunting Coats at 1.50 60 Men's Covert Waterproof Coats at $1.25 and 1.50 12 cases Boys' Selz School Shoes, at $1.00 and 1.25 10 cases Boys' Seamless (no rip) Shoes at 1.50 75 dozen extra quality fleece Underwear at 35 100 dozen Hygienic Underwear at 50 500 dozen heavy Winter Socks at 05 20 dozen extra quality Shirts at 39 5 cases Snag Proof Rubber Boots at $2.75 and 3.00 We are exclusive agents for famous Staley Woolen Underwear and Shirts Dutchess Trousers Carhartt Work Clothing. Come to us, your dollars will do you the most service here. We are giving with each suit or overcoat sale a pair of suspenders, a suit hanger and a clothes brush. Trading Stamps on all sales.

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ONE-PRICE Henderson Remains Firm. Speaker Ilenderson declines o re consider his withdrawal from the congressoinal race in the Third district. despite requests from leaders of the party The following telegraphic re ply was received in response to a request from Messrs Young and Rathbun to reconsider his action: 4 Your joint telegram sincerely appreciated, but cannot reconsider, for after an age spent in fighting for my country, state, and district, I" cannot acquiesce in administering free-trade poison to cure the trust evil which I abhor. D. B. Hendeeson."

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