Plymouth Tribune, Volume 9, Number 2, Plymouth, Marshall County, 14 October 1909 — Page 4

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TLbe tribune. Only Republican Newspaper in the County. HENDRICKS & COMPANY TELEPHONE No. 27. OFFICE Biell Building, corner Laportc und Center Streets. Entered at the Postoffice at Plymouth. Indiana as second-class matter. Plymouth, Ind., October 14, 1909 ARE BECOMING BUSINESS MEN

SEN. BEVERIDGE SPEAKS ON CHANGE IN PUBLIC MEN.

Appeared Before National Grain Dealers Association at Indianapolis.

Senator Beveridge appeared before the national grain dealers' convention in Indianapolis one day last week and, it seems, swept the meeting off its feet. An account in the Indianapolis News says the senator spoke for a hall hour in vigorous style to thz business interests of the country, rather than 1 to the grain men alone, ami at the conclusion the convention arose enthusiastically and dheered, and finally gave three cheers and a "tiger." Senator Bevtfridge's address was timely, for he pointed out ihq necessity of great business interets governing themselves. "The modern public man," he declared, "is becoming a business man, and present conditions demand that a business man become a public man." He pointed out that ethics of business do not change but that methods and conditions of business change greatly. "We have," he declared, "passed the day when the business man can say that 1 every man's business is his. own business, and is nobody else's business," and thfs he point cid out lias 'been the inevitable result of the world having become so closely knit by man's inventions and genius that it is one great community. Large, businesses, and especially those wherein the necessities of life are dealt with, have become everybody's business. He traced the evolution, so typically shown in the meat trade, from individual purchaser to a trust controlling the food supply of millions. There has come into business of this character, at least, a trusteeship for 'the. people, and thepeopje have come to realize that they are vitally interested. Where the great interests, he declared, have failed to take cognizance of their duty of trusteeship and have not regulated the business justly or for the health of v the people, the people have stepped in and regulated it. "If," he said, "the packers, insisting that they had the right to do so as they please in their business, sold to he millions of people food that was not good, the people could not permit that condition to continue, and the government would have to regulate that which the packers had not regulated for themselves." The government he pointed out, had not stepped in to regulate except where the business people had failed to regulate themselves, and then it only was forced in, to obtain pure fo'ods, just rates and just consideration. "Every bit of this legislaton," he declared, "has been compelled by evils, which the business nieni have refused or failed to correct. There would have been no need for meat inspection laws, for pure food laws, or railroad rate laws, if the idea of trusteeship had entered into the conduct of these interests. But, because the business man has not acted, the government has to step in and force the realization of that trusteeship." The senator insisted that morals are n.ore of a 'business asset than the commodities in which the busness man deals. "You must," he declared to the grain men, "take public opinion into consideration in your assets, as you do your mills, your railroads and other equipment."

DOOR IN ORIENT IS IN DANGER

The Uncertainty of Life. An illustration of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death saddened the home-coming rejoicing of one family group in this city. After 'twenty-five years' absence,, Samuel J. McDonald accompanied by his wife, re-visited their old home in South Bend. Mrs. McDonald was a Suddarth, and Mr. McDonald the older and only surviving (brother of John Milton McDonald, whose golden wedding was celebrated a year ago. The visitors came first to the home of a relative of Mrs. Mc Donald, and the tiwo brothers had not yet met, but each, was anticipaing the pleasure of a joyful reunion, when suddenly, with out premonitory symptoms of illness, the elder one was stricken and died almost in the midst of congratulatoiy greetings with friends oi his earlier years.

Gov. Marshall is Right An interesting fight within the ranks of the Democratic party is imminent on account of the position taken by Gov. Marshall on the local option question which he declares must Ibe eliminated from politics. This places :he governor in direct antagonism to Thomas Taggart and the brewing interests, who are arranging for a local option campaign. South Bend News.

DIPLOMATS ARE NOW CONFRONTED WITH A DELICATE QUESTION.

Railroad Treaty Signed by Japan and China a Violation of Agreement.

Washington, Oct. 1:?. Additional facts and details relating to the exact diplomatic situation which led up to the negotiation of the treatv between China and

Japan relating to the reconstruc

tion of the Anttmg-Mukdcn railroad were, obtained today from a reliable source. The information

only tends to confirm the impression that the United States may

be called upon to protest against a violation of the open door agreement in China and further relegates to tine rear any attempt to make it -appear that Chas. R. Craine of Chicago, the new minister to China, has been recalled from San Francisco by Philander C. Knox, secretary of state,

primarily for the purpose of re

ceiving a reprimand for alleged indiscreet remarks with respect to the relations between China and the United States. Such talk at :hn present time merely beclouds what, in the opinion of those who know, is a serious situation. Before Treaty Was Signed. The crisis in the diplomatic situation in China is not the outcome of any one act or event. It is learnc4 that the negotiations between China and Japan had proceeded "for some time müder the watchful eyes of the United States and other nations previously to the signing of the treaty between China and Japan early in July. At the time, of the signing of the treaty it is understood to have been the belief of the state depart mtfrot based on information from Minister W. W. Rockhill, at Pekin, and from other sources, that the question at issue between China, and Japan would not be definitetly concluded for at least two years. It is known that the Chinese foreign office thought it would take three years. Acting on this belief Minister Rockhill sailed for the United States on Junfe 20 and Thomas J. O'Brien, United

States ambassador to Japan, sail

ed from Yokohama on a leave of absence on June.2(. State Department Surprised. To the complete surprise of the state department the treaty be ween Japan and China relating to the reconstruction of and concessios along the south Manchurian and Antung-Mukden railroads was signed early in July over the protests of China. Had this event been expected it is not believed here that Mr. Roc kh ill would have left his post at Pekin or that Mr. O'Brien would have returned home at fhat time, particularly when the agreement betweeji' China and Japan was believed even then, to contain some provision inimical to the "open door" policy in the orient. After arriving in this ooun-y, Mr. O'Brien's plans for his return to Japan were so changed as to amount practically to a recall similar to that which now faces Mr. Crane. Mr. O'Brien had intended to remain in the United States only ten days and to spend the rest of his leave with his family at Brussels, Belgium, returning to his post over the Trans-Siberian railroad. Instead he remained in the United States practically two month's, all told, in t!he meantime paying a brief visit to his family, and returning to the Unitecl States ostensibly to greet Baron Shibusawa at Grand Rapids, Mich., his home city. Torn Up As An Insult. It is understock! here that Mr. O'Brien sailed back to Japan on the same boat Mr. Crane intended to take when recalled to Washington. Mr. O'Brien's movements in the meantime received no publicity in connection with the diplomatic situation nv kn. to exist. It is further learned here that the United States attempte 1 s nne whz. indirectly u have the v;ues beiwetn Japan awl China, involved i?i the treatv signed in July, referred to The flagge .rihunal for arbitration, on the grornd that the open door policy and provisions in the treaty ol Portsmouth were at stake. It ha been nporved that when the Chinese forc'j'n office submitted Stich a proposal to Baron Inkuin it was li:e;.dly torn up' as an insult to Tapan ami the reply made that "the resources of diplomacy had not been exhausted." This was in March, of this year. The report .which reached the state department as to the time-it would take to conclude negotiations was made in May. But Japan Denied It. It is sai'd that diplomatic hints to Japan that a violation of the open door policy was contemplated in the proposed treaty were met with denials. It is now lindes tood, that this treaty gives an exclusive right Chinese and Japanese onlv to exploit mines on lx)th sides of the South Manchurian and Ailing-' Mukden railroad. Furthermore it is said, there is no limitation as to how far on ei ' er side of these ra'roads these exclusive rights shall obtain. In either case such an agreement is regarded in Washington as a violation in spirit, at least, of both thle "open door" policy and the Portsmouth treaty. It is

V .J v " V 4 BOOM PLYMOUTH. . i What Plymouth needs most is more factories to employ labor and make use of our splendid natural and shipping facilities. To secure such industries requires the energy and perseveience of trained business men, wlu are familiar with the needs of manufacturers. Such men would see that our water, light and power systems were put on a business basis, and that rates and service of these public utilities would be such as to attract manufacturing industries, rather than repel and disgust them. The city is fortunate in having the opportunity of sending two such men to the council in Messrs Swindell and Cliche, and their election will mean much to the commercial future of Plymouth. Both are at the head of industries which have helped the growth of our city, and which have paid out hundreds of thousands of dollars here to labor and local concerns. Both will always be found supporting any reasonable project of public improvement, and with such men a' J ministering our city affairs, a city park and public library would not always be "a dream of the future." Every independent voter should support these men loyally, that we may have a (bigger, brighter ankl busier Plymouth. Independent Voter.

DAMAGE CASE IS IN COURT

VENUED FROM FULTON ' COUNTY IS BEING TRIED HERE.

Omer Lewis Asks $1000 Damages Against Marcus J. Winfield Who Drove Auto.

A suit for damages, venued from Fulton county, is occupying the attention of the Marshall Circuit Court. The case is Omer Lewis versus Marcus J. Winfield, demanding dama'ges in the- sum of $1000. It is alleged by the plaintiff thalt'a horse being driven by the plaintiff was frightened at an automobile driven by the defendant, on the 25th of October 1JMM, about three miles west of Rochester. The plaintiff with his wife ami child were thrown from the buggy, resulting in injuries to his wife, ami slight injuries to himself. TtTe case is being tried before Judge Bernetha, and a jury. Attorney Martindale is assisting the plaintiff, anJd Stevens is assisting the defense.

INWOOD ITEMS. ' 3 rCt r. Goodrich spent Sunday with his parents at Plymouth. Raymond Lacey of Bourbon, was an Inwood caller Sunday. Mr. Annon Nye made a business trip to Plymouth Saturday. Ira Gibson's father, of Laporte, has been here visitin'g the past week. Jefferson Samuels and wife are visiting at Columbia City this week. Miss Eunice Gibbons went to Chicago Saturday to visit Mr. Yaun. School was called Saturday on account of taking Thursday for the fair. Norman Holloway spent the past week with his uncle, James Seymore. v Mrs. Ruth W?ers who is at the hospital at Ft Wayne, is improving nicely. Rev. J. B. Carey of Warsaw, preached at the 'M. E. church on Sunday evening. Grandpa Wamacut of Bourbon, is spending this week with his relatives here. Miss Erdine Burden returned home last night .from Chicago, where she had spent a couple of Uays. Misses Beslsie Richerson, Ilo EHis, Hazel VanVactor, Fern Gibson and Lud el Staley visited schbcl Saturday. - " LOST -A pair df gold glasses with rims, around the lens. Finder will be rewarded, Call or phone to Xye's store. Saws Way Out of Jail. Perry Baker, awaiting trial on a charge of robbing freight cars on the Nickel Plate railroad, escaped from the Allen county jail osme time during Thursday night Baker, who occupied one of the cells in the upper tier, sawd off several of the bars and dropped out of his window to the ground fifteen feet below. His escape was not discovered for some hours. and the manner in which he obtain dd the saw is a mystery. Other prisoners declare they know nothing of the man's escape.

REVISION OF

CONSTITUTION

CONGRESS UP TO A DELICATE QUESTION AT NEXT SESSION.

Vote of Only One More State is Needed Long Fight is Promised.

Charge Against Muncie Woman. Miss Mary Miller of Muncie, has been arrested by Deputy United States Marshal Tom Martin on a charge of having sent an improper picture through the mails, and has been released on the $?00 bond by United States Commissioner Frank Eliss, at Muncie, to wait the action of .the federal grand jury. the firslt time, according to reliable reports, that the United States has been able to lay its hands on black and white evidence confirming its suspicions. That some sort of diplomatic action, perhaps a protest, should follow, seems logical under these circumstances

Washington, Oct. 13. One of the biggest pieces of business that anv congress has ever had to

determine will require the atten

tion of that body at the opening esion. For congress will be called upon to deci'de whether a convention of the states shall be permitted, as directed by the constitution, looking to the revision of that venerable instrument. When two-thirds of the states petition congress for such a convention congress is commanded (by the constitution to calj it, and to mi ke lauvs for its organization, selection and compensation. Thirty-one states constitute two-thirds of the union, and just thirty are now on record as having passed. Ithrough their legislature, Uie necessary resolutions asking for such a convention.,. One More State Needed. Whenever one more state shall have aVllded its resolution the matter will be, in a mandatory fashion, before congress. There is considered almost no doubt that nwTe than one additional state will join the column this winter, because the income tax ameiM-

mi nt to the constitution is attncting general attention to the matter of constitutional amendment, and while ratification of the income tax amendment does not involve adoption of the demand for a convention of states, yet it docs bring 'the general subject o the front. Delicate Questions. Congress will have a long line of delicate questions to answeT when it confronts the petitions of thirty-one staltes for a convention There has never been a convention of the states. Many of the states which have passed these resolutions asking a convention, have asked it for the purpose of amendment to effect popular electicn of senators. Others have placed no' limitation upon it. The first question is whether this convention, once in existence and (jrganized, can be restricted to the least range of enterprise that any state may have defined. If twenty states ask for a conventirn to consider senatorial elections, and eleven asked a convention to consider income taxation, would cogress still be required to take the necessary steps and provide the preliminary legislation? And if so, could the convention take up all the questions specified in the states resolutions and as many others as it chooses? Opposition by Strong Element. These questions have never been answereU in experience. The strong element in congress which would oppose to the bitter end

I anv effort to secure a convention

would undoubtedly urge that there must be absolute uniformity in the demands and that the convention be restricted absolutely to specified subjects. In this v'cvv would be almost impossible t ver to get a convention, save for the general purpose of revision, ankl in that case the mandate would be as broad as the whole constitution: i Bryan's Plans. Mr. Bryan, who has long been interested in the effort to secure an amendment for popular elections of senators, is said to be planning to mke this constitutional amendment a specialty if he be nies a member of the senate from Nebraska. If he should be elected next year, he would be in time to have a part in the big contest over the matter, for nobody 1 elieves that the comintg session, with the conservatives completely ,in control of. both hoirscs, will make affirmative response to any demarwl for a convention. RaJther it is expected that technical reasons would be raised which would keep 'he necessary legislation in committee, and it would require the promotion of a great popular movement, perhaps arising to the dignity of a national issue of the first class, to force the matter out of congress. The imminence of a national convention is one reason for concern to opponents tf the in coin e tax. It is no'w well known that there is going to be a determincU and organized fight against ra'fication of the income Itax. The recently adopted platform of the Massachusetts Republicans, reputed to have been written by Senator Lodge, taken as the keynote. It poirts out that incomt taxation has been one of the resources of the states, and it demands to know: "Shall the state surrender this resource, or shall it provide for double taxation, state ankl federal, on incomes ?"

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MARRIAGE.

Rollins Betz.

Gross Earnings for September. Total gross earnings of all railroads 'n the United States reporting for September were $32,144,408, an increase of 10.3 per cent over September of last year, and Ö.2 per cent over 1007. The gross earnings of August were $30,000,423, a gain df 12 per cent as compared with August of 1008, and the gross earnings for July were $22,0S1,?01, an increase of 5 per cent as compared with the corresponding month of the preceding yeai.

At the home, of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LaRue the bride's parents, on Tues'day evening, Oct. 12 1000, Mr. Thomas H. Rollins of South BenJUajmJ Mrs. Byrd Betz of this cityvHvere united in marriage. Only the immediate family was present tw witness the ceremony. Mr. Rollins is a successful business man of South Bend, being engaged in the wholesale trade of butter and eggs. Mrs. Betz is one of Plymouth's energetic young ladies, an untiring worker in the best of society. Mr. and iMrs. Rollins took the evening train for South Bond where a fine home neatly furnished, and in a fine residence part of the city awaits them. May they have a long ankl happy life, is the wish of their many friends. , Nearly Everybody Fined. J. E. Ho!den, pdlicc judge of Pittsburg, Kas.. was fined $100, seven policemen were fined $50 ach. eight firemen $25 each, twelve liquor sellers $500 each, and Frank Linski $1,000 by the Kansas supreme court for contempt for participating in a fine system of licensing joints, or illicit saloons, in Pittsburg, in volaticn of the state prohibition law.

FATALITY OF TRESPASSING

MANY DEATHS ARE CAUSED BY VIOLATION OF LAW.

In Ten Years the Number Killed on Railroad Property Exceeds 47,000.

Washington, Oct., 13. Trespassing on railroad property, in violation of the law, has been responsible for the "deaths of 47,416 persons in the United States in the past ten years. In the same period more than 50,000 trespassers were injured. It is in view of these facts that many of the important railroads have determined to redouble their efforts to secure in this country that rigid enforcement of the law against trespassing, which in England has reduced the practice, and accidents to trespassers to a minimum. The number of people killed while trespassing on railroads has been increasing every yvar. In 'lSOtf 4,0G3 trespassers lost their lives on American railroads, five years later the number was 5,000 and in 1007 the number killed was 5.G12 more than 15 a day. These figures are taken from (he annual reports of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Figures com pi Ml by the Pennsylvania railroad alone show that 405 trespassers 'lost their liws on that system's lines in 1800; 781 were killed in 1004, while in 1007 the number reached 015 an average of almost three for cverv

business day in the year. In the

ten years prior to January 1, 1000 exactly 7,210 people. vho were on the Pennsylvania's right-of-way in will full violation of law;, and in spite of thousands of warning signs along the railroad, were kllcd. In addition, during the first six months of this year 2S5 trespassers were killed. Not Tramps Alone. It is not only tramps who art kilVM and injured while trespassing although thousands of them lose their ilives in this way every year but also men of the laboring class, factory workmen, their wives and children, who us- railroaid tracks as thoroughfares. , The alarming death roll from trespassing on railroad property, which from 1800 to 1000 was nearly four-fifths of that suffered by the entire Union army in all of the battles of the civil war is every year charged up to the railroads, although thesje people arc killed as a result of their violation of the law, and under conditions over which the railroads have no control The co-operaton of state and county authorities has been solicited, but actual punishment of persons violating the laws forbfddircg trespassing on a ra'l road's private property has been infrequent. The cost of imprisonment has deterred the local courts from hdhiing thesd arrested 'while trespassing on railroad property. The practice of walking on railroad tracks has been growing constantly, artil the number of people killed and injured increases with it.

A Big Sewer. Rii'tlolph Keller has returned from a visit of a week at the home of his son, John Keller, at Indiana Harlxr. John superintends the drainage of that city, and is now superintending the putting in of a sewer one and threefourths miles long, 20 feet wide, eight feet in diameter and 32 feet, below the surface of the streets f the city. The walls of the sewer are brick, laid in cement, and the cost of the improvement will be aixmt $200,000. The sewer is several feet lower than the bed of the river. consequently immense steam pumps (will be kept at workconstantly pumping the sewerage into the river. The construction of this immense drain is under the "direction of a man who grew from boyhood to manhood in Plymouth. Ruklolph has a right to feel a httle prou'd of his 'son, Joint Keller.

lO DAYS of RUG

Since we have an immense assortment of Rugs in all sizes that are obtainable, we take this opportunity, right in the midst of the season, of reducing our stock of Rugs. We can fit most any size room. Our prices are always lower. . v VELVET RUGS27 in. x 54 in. good quality, in pretty, new patterns. .A splendid Ot QQ value, at only VELVET RUGS 36 in. x 11 in. A splendid low-priced rug, in new designs: OC QC A real $4-00 value, at only 1 tydL.ltU TAPESTRY RUGS9 ft. x II ft., in new fall patterns. Special at gg SEAMLESS TAPESTRY RUGS- ' 9 x 12 size, in new fall designs. Special at 98 AXMINSTER RUGS9 ft. x 12 ft., in beautiful new patterns; worth $25.00; jjg Qg VELVET RUGSII ft. 3 in. x 12 ft. A very excellent $30.00 value, at Jg QJJ 9 ft. x 12 ft., manufactured by Alexander Smith & Sons; a regular ÖQT" CA $35.00 grade, at only : Pf .JJ SMITH'S AXMINSTER 10 ft. 6 in. x f3 ft. 6 in. a beautiful $3.00 rug, 8 00

There still remains 3 more days during which the following goods are obtainable at the prices quoted: 50 x 72 inch gray and tan Blankets 59c 11-4 Blai.Ktts, in gray only; $1.25 value, at 89c Imitation Heatherbloom Petticoats, tucked and flounced.. 42c Ladies' extra value heavy fleeced Vests and Pants, each 23c Men's extra heavy fleeced Shirts and Drawers, each --42c Children's heavy ribbed fleeced Hose, I5c kind --9cVery best grade of Calico, including bordered Qq If you want something that is right in Suits, Capes, Coats, Skirts, the Style Craft is foremost in style and Workmanship. THE BEE HIVE

THAT FETCHING COSTUME makes you look just splendid. Why not have some photographs taken in it.' We'll do you and it justice, never fear. We take pride in our PHOTOGRAPHS. The better ve can mace you look in them, the more we like it. And you'll be as proud of them as we are. Sit for us aad you'll . not hide the finished pictures away. You won't be allowed to either once your friends but get a glimpse of them. They'll all want one and will insist on getting it. MACHLAN 'S STUDIO PACKARD BLOCK

NOTICE IN RECEIVERSHIP. Xo. 1203Ü. Williani F M'ocllering et äl vs Horace G Kclwiicy et al. In Marshall Circuit Court, September Term, 1!)0!). To all parties interested: You are hereby .ntrtifietl that the receiver in the above cause has fil1 a report setting out a list of claims filed, together with the claims, books and jxapers of the H., G. Kewney and Company, asking that he be -discharged and the receivership declared terminateU and closed. Said rejxrt is ,set for hearing the fifth Saturday, October !rd 1 !()! at J) o'clock a. m. ami the court has ordered that all claims shall be filed with the receiver on or before the day set for hearing. Witness my hand anil the seal of (seal) said Court, this 12th day of October. l!)01). J. C. W-hitesell, Clerk -Marshall Circuit Court Call for Advance Payment. The state board of finance, composed of thk. governor, auditor of state ankl treasurer of state has decided to issue a call for 30 per cent advance payment of all taes due 4he state from the county in the Dec. settlement, to be paid into the state treasury by October 25. The call is to be made under the law enacted by the recent general assembly which empowers the auditor, to require such adance payments as mav be necessarv to meet the

current expenses of the state government. It is estimated that approximately .$1)00,000 will nc required to carry the treasury over to the rcjjuiar settlement.

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2oung Wren's Jail . Suits and Overcoats of Cxclusive J a tries at S2.50, $15.00, 16.50 S8.00, 20.00 i At the prices we offr you the greatest Clothing values to be found in this city or any other. Every style we show is perfection in fit, finish and general makr-up.' We show them in all extreme styles to the most conservative. For a GOOD, STYLISH, dependab(c Overcoat, at moderate prices, we want to see you, to show you every new style there is made. Our line of protector Overcoats for the young men, at $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 is very popular.

Wo an; showing everything stylish in Hats, Shirts, Underwear. Neckwear and every item in boys and wen's apparel, from head to foot. Don't overlook our SHOE department the BIGGEST, BEST for men and boys in town. In our Men's Dress Shoes the CRAVVFORDS, KING. QUALITY, Selz Royal Blue, James Means at 3.00, S3. 50 and $4.00 are the best on eirth. Our work shoes, in Menzies Elk hoes, and the jrreat Endicott Shoes, and Williams' Shoes, at 1.48, 2.00, $2 50 and 3. 0 all sold under guarantee of fcatisfaction to wearer. . Whatever you want for man. boy or child, in Pall and Winter Clothes, Footwear from head to foot save a few dollars by trading with LAUER'S G0FCLcoTrs0RE-

Copyriaht 1909 The House of KuppeoKömet Chicago

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STORE THAT ALWAYS MAKES GOOD.

LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS

Next Will Probably be in Warren, DeKalb and Scott Counties "Wets' are Active.

Word has been received at the office of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League that an organization will be effecteU at Williamsport, Warren County, Thursday, October 14. to bring about a county option election in that county in November. Special interest attaches to the outcome because that count- was the scene of the early boyhookl of former Governor Ilanly. the father of the county option la.w. The league has received word that 'an election will profitably be

called also in lxth Dekalb and Scott counties in No ember. A further report is received by the league to the effect that the Dawn, a newspaper published at Waterloo, Dekalb county, has been purchased by the brewing in'tercsts an'd will be devoted to the side of the "wets" in the coming campaign.

Voters Attention. There wiil be four candidates on the city ticket for cotmcilmen-at-large: Joseph Swindell, A. R. Clizbe, Peter Richard and W. B. Kyle. The Aoter may choose any two of these and his vote will not be thrown out though he makes the cross beside two of the names 'that might happen to be opposite each other.