Plymouth Tribune, Volume 9, Number 10, Plymouth, Marshall County, 9 December 1909 — Page 1

TRIBUN PLYMOUTH. INDIANA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 9, 1909. VOLU3IE IX NO. 10

PLYMOUTH

TMP

Y If: Y i i 1 I 'S

WAS LOCAL BLIND

CAUSE

OF

Familiar Character Found in Alley Rear of Michigan Street Early This Morning.

Frozen stark and stiff, the body of Louis Gilson, familiarly known in this city as "Lute" Gilson. was found in the alley in the rear of the Disher building on Michigan street, by Mr. Bert Klingerman, an employee of the Golden Eagle store, at about 6 o'clock Monday morning where it had lain in all probabilities for over 12 hours, or since five o'clock Sunday evening. Klingerman was engaged in sweeping out the store and noticed the frozen body when he entered the alley. The length of time that the body had lain undiscovered, was told by deep impressions of the dead man's footsteps, which were made in the muddy alley, before the freeze, which had become solid by five o'clock Sunday afternoon. Gilson who had been making his home in South Bend for the past several months, had come to Plymouth Sunday morning to spend the day with relatives here. He had intended returning on the Vandalia train which leaves here at 6:25 p. m. Verdict of Coroner. Coroner Kizer of Inwood, arrived in town at 9:07 and an inquest was immediately conducted in the Bunnel Undertaking rooms, where the body had been removed. Relatives of the dead man testified that he had suffered with heart disease for years, and was subject to spells MANY ATTEND RECEPTION OVER 500 PRESENT AT METHODIST SUNDAY "SCHOOL RECEPTION. Feature of Evening was Unveiling of Certificate of Membership to National League. The reception given to the members of the Methodist Episcopal SunUay School Thursday afternoon and evening was attended by over five hundred per sons. In the afternoon tue juvinile classes, consisting of the Home Department, Cradle Roll, Primary, Intermediate and Junior classes were received. In the evening the adult classes of the school were entertained. The feature of the evening was the unveiling of certificates of membership of nine of the adult classes, to the International AiPult Organization. Rev. J .V. Lake of liremen, who is county superintendent of the adult bible class was present and deliverea the address of :he evening. County Superintendent Ora E. Ellis ot Bremen and Miss Estella Chase of Plymouth superintendent of the Marshall county Teachers Training, eich delivered an address. A musical and literary program was delivered at the evening session, in which Miss Anna Mullenhour gave a reading, Mr. Fred Kuhn, played a violin solo, and a ladies quartet composed of the Misses Carrie and Laura Boss. Nettie Slougn and Helen Tomlinson. delivered a beautiful number. The jionin4g of the international organization, by the nine adult classes, marks an important stqi in the history of the Plymouth Methodist Sundav School. Max Mayer Leaves on Trip. Prof. Max Mayer who lias been visiting 'with his brother, Sigmund Mayer here, left for a visit with, relatives at Chicago, Des Moines, Kansas City, Sjokane, Los Angelas and New Orleans, and will return to Plymouth in the spring, before returning to his headquarters in Paris. France. Mr. Mayer came here, to attend the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Mayer. He is perhaps the most traveled man who has visited Plymouth in years, being familiar with Europe and having traveled over part of Asia. He is a bachelor, with the wisdom, of a bachelor. Mr. Mayer speaks continually of the beauty of Plymouth, and regrets that he cannot reside here , permanently. He thinks, that this city is one of the most beautiful little spots on the globe, and being a trarveler should know. Senator Shively in Town. Senator Benjamin F. Shively and family of South Bend, spent a few luours in Plymouth Friday changing cars from the Vandalia to the Pennsylvania, enroute from their home in South Bend to Washington, where congress convenes on Monday.

TIGER

GILSON'S

DEATH?

with his heart. Two boys, Arnold Cullison and Carl Price passed the alley at 8 o'clock Sunday evening. They saw what appeared to be a man lying in the alley. It was dark in the neighborhood and they were not certain that the object was a man. They did not take a closer look at the object, and decided that it was a bundle of rags. Upon reaching the city, they thought they had better call an officer and investigate the matter, but finally dismissed the thought, with the final opinion that it was not a man they had seen. During the time that the dead or dying man lay in the alley, no less than a score of persons passed the entrance to the alley, passing to and from churches. The body was found only a hundred feet from the entrance to the alley. The verdict of the coroner with out a post-mortem, was that death was caused from heart disease. Might Have Been Frozen. The verdict of death from heart affliction was reached upon the strength of testimony of relatives, that the man suffered with the disease. No autopsy was performed. The man was an habitul drinker, and upon his dead person an empty flask was found. The left side of his face and neck was badly gashed. It is easily possible that the man was intoxicated, slipped and fell, and in falling struck his head against a projection, rendering him insensible, and death was caused by freezing, and indirectly to the illegal sale of whisky to the man, by some local Blind Tiger. The dead man had no underclothing on his body, and was clad in raiment that was ragged and sparce. Now where did he buy the whisky? When he left the home of the last relative he had visited, he was not intoxicated, and his presence in the alley is significant of something. A Failure in Life. The story of Gilson is a short and sad one. Every resident of the city is familiar wath the character. He was born in Gallia county, Addison township Ohio, on July 14, 1853 and thus was fifty-six years of age. With his family he moved to Plymouth about 45 years ago, and has lived here ever since. His father John Gilson, resides here, survived his mother, who died about 12 years ago. Deceased was married and had one child who died many years ago. His wife divorced him ten years ago. His other relatives are three sisters, Mrs. Barney Gandy of South Bend, Mrs. J. J. Vinall and Mrs. Wm. H. Kline of Plymouth and two brothers James H. Gilson of South Bend and George Gilson ot Goshen. The deceased came from South Bend to this city Sunday morning and spent the day with relatives here. No arrangements have been made for his funeral. CHARLES REEVE NAMED. Ph mouth Boy Will Take Examination for Cadetship at Annapolis Naval Academy. Rochester, Ind., Dec. V.- -On 'ji departure for Washington r;p resentative Barnhart ann. urced that Ftdg3r C. Mour.lj y of Efkhart is to be his private secretary. Owing to a vacancy of several years' standing of another just recently due, Mr. Barnhart has two nominations for cadetship at Annapolis Naval Academy and six alernates. The boys nominated are: Harris Funk, South Bend: Hugh Fogelsong, Rochester; Earl Bunnel, North Judson; Charles B. Reeves, Plymouth, nd Gilbert Ray Warren, New Carlisle. Boy Shoots Self. Lee Parr, a young boy of Huntington, jakcxl about shooting himself and of course the gun went off and he was killed. With the remark, "Sister says I cant shoot a rabbit and you won't let ma shoot your cat so I don't know -what to shoot at unless it is myself," he turned a 22 calibre Flobert rifle at himself. Hov it was exploited no one knows. Sues on Contract. Charles Kellison and Elmer D. Brother have brought suit against Cora B'owen and the Plymouth State Bank, complaint on contract and for equitable relief, demand $250. i ! I ! I

NEAR DEATH AT GRADE

CROSSING Daniel Machel Injured -by Being Struck by Pennsylvania Pas senger Train at lhompson School Crossing West of Plymouth. INSTINCTIVE LEAP OF HORSES SAVED LIFE Accident Happened Shortly Af ter 9 O'clock Monday Morning Team Leaped Before Collison Causing Smash of End of Wagon. Daniel 'Machel, a well known fanner residing two miles west of Plymouth had a narrow escape from death Monday morning when the wagon in which he was driving, was struck by the west bound Pennsylvania pas senger train, due in this city at 9:07 a m. at the grade crossing at the Thompson School House, near the residence of Charles Hiss, about 'i miles "west of this city. Machel -was thrown front the wagon and suffered serious but not fatal injuries, and today is confined to his bed unable to move. The wagon was smashed by the impact, and the frightened horses ran away, dragging the wrecked wagon to the Machlan farm about three-quarters of a mile north of the scene of the ac cident. Alter the colbssion, the train stopped artd backeU' to the crossing, to determine the extent of the injury done. Charles Hiss who resides a few roids south of the crossing, had the injured man carried to his home, and later re moved him to his own home. Dr. Eley of Plymouth was called, who 'stated that the extent of his injuries could not be deter mined at once. There were no bones broken, with the possibil ity of fractured ribs. There may be internal injuries, but it is thought that none will develop. t Did not See the Train. , . .Ir. Machel had made a trip to a farm south of the railroad to secure a drag, which he had purchased at a recent sale. On his way home, he had stopped at the res?dence of Giarles Hiss, and talked with him for a few minutes. He stated that he then proceeded to cross the railroall, bus Sief ore driving ujon the tracks, had looked either way, up and down the tracks, and had not preceived the train. Upon reaching the middle of the track he behleVl the train upon him. The horses, leaped forward, and in that manner saveU the life of Mr. Machal, who would have been directly in the path of the swiftly moving train, but for the instinctive leap of his horses. As it -was, the pilot of the engine struck the rear of the wagon, smashing the vehicle, and throwing Machel. Mr. Madbel is about fifty years of age, is a properotis farmer and is well known in PI v month. MARRIED - Leffert-Kepler. On Sunday. -Dice, o, l!)0f) and aA.ijie Irome of Rev. S. H. Yager fr Marmon Leffert of Argos and iMras Tyra C. Kepler of Ply mouth w-ere united in marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones of Bourbon acted as best man i'nd lady. Harmon Leffert is one cd Marshall county's industrious farmers and is well respected by all. Miss Tyra Kepler is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kepler of this city and is highly esteemed by all that know. her. Mr. and Mrs. Leffert will make a short visit among friends after which they will make their future hörn in Plymouth. Bollman-Baum. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Bollman on west South street on Wednesday. Dec. 1, 1001) Mr. C. Austin Baum of Missouri Valley Iowa and Miss M. Eva Bollman were united in marriage by Rev. S. II. Yager. About forty invited relatives and friends were present including friends from Kankakee, 111. The home was neatly decorated and the presents were fine and useful. After the ceremony that took place at I p. m., the company were served to a four course dinner. 'Hie entire occasion was a most happy one. Mr. Oscar Baum is a son of Mr. Charles Baum of Donaldson, and has been engaged as an Engineer for a number of years, and is a young man most highly esteemed. Miss Kva Bolhnan is one of Plymouth's best girls and is well known for her energetic church work. Mr. and Mrs. Baum wil: visit among friends for a time and will make their home in Missouri valley, Iowa. May they have a long and happy life is the wish of all their friends.

IND. BOY HEADS TEAM.

Cadet John Miliken Captain of West Point Quint Open Season Today. West Point N. Y., Dec. C West Point will start its basket-ball season -with the 'Manhattan college gaime tomorrow under the coaching of Lieutenants Stillwell and Beardslee, the latter of last year's strong team. The cadets have developed a team that at this early date gives promise df rounding into a fast aggregation. There are several dates pn the schedule to be filled and as yet no game with Annapolis has been arranged for. Columbia was scheduled for January 15, but decided later they could not play then and up to the -present time a satisfactory date has not been arranged for. Cadet John Milliken of Indiana is captain of this vear's team. PREPARE FOR CAMPAIGN IND. POLITICIANS ARE PREPARING FOR THE 1910 BATTLE. D. D. Bates of South Bend is Mentioned for Chairman of 13th. District. Indianapolis, Dec. 2. Plans for the political campaign in Indiana for 1910 are being formed by both the republican and democratic parties, but in a rather quiet way. In a few days both parties will issue calls for the election of precinct committeemen and subsequently the county and district committees, will be chosen. The most important work o! tine organization will be the selection of state committees. This work in many instances is already well advanced and in nearly every congressional district it is now generally understood who the committeemen will be. It is believed there -will be few contest and especially is this true of the rqiublican party. x The New Committees. The following are likely to compose the republican state committee: First dlistrice Senator Edgar Dttrre, Evansville. Second district Will H. Hays, Sullivan. Third district -M. Burt Thurman, New Albany. Fourth district Albert Tripp, North Vernon, or Jacob Bauer, Lawrenceburg. Fifth district Thad. Peck, Green Castle. Sixth district Webb WckxIneld, Greensburg. Seventh district Henry W Bennett, Indianapolis. Eighth district C. J. Brattain, Alexandria. Ninth district George Palmer Sheridan. Tenth district Francis I. Stultz, Huntington. Twelfth district James M. Henry, Ft. Wayne. Thirteenth district D. D. Bates. Sontn "Bend. The democrats are also not (likelyto have many contests for place on the state committee ami tue folio-wing have been mention ed. First district T. D. Scales Boonville. Second district Mark Storen, Yincennes. Fourth district F. M. Griffith, Vevav. Fifth district P. M. Foley, Terre Haute. Sixth district Bernard Korbly Indianapolis. Eighth district Dale Crittenbcrerer, Anderson. Ninth district W. E. Langley, Xoblesville. Tenth Uiistrict Dan Sims La fayette, Eleventh district h. I4.. Cox, Hartford City. Twelfth district Edward G. Hoffman, Fort Wayne. After the members of the state committees' have been chosen thev will meet and select a chair man. For the repulylicans a num ber are mentioned for this iosi tion. the most orominent of which arc Harry S. New, Charles Kemy, of lndainapohs ; Lol. V. 1 T)ni45n of A niflfM-onn TT1. Sh idler and J. Wood Wilson of Marion. For the democrats, "Edward G Hoffman of Ft. Wavne and Samuel M. Ralston of Lebanon are most favorably mentioned. U. S. Lemert Improving. U. S. Lemert the horse buyer, who underwent an operation at 'he Epworth Hospital at South licnl f ednesday noon is report ed improving. Sues on Note. William J. Benner and Harley A. Losran have field suit anainsl John H. Thompson, Annie L., and William C, Thompson, complaint on note, and to foreclose mortgage.

SOCIETY HAS ELECTION.

St. Boniface Society of St. Micheal's Church Names Officers for Coming Year. The annual election of the St. Boniface Society of St. Michcals Catholic church, was held at the December mectiner Sundav evenin; The officers elected were as follows : President George Hendricks, Vice-PresMcnt Peter Richard, Corresponding Secretary, Conroy Eley, . Financial secretary, John Richard, Treasurer Adam Ball, Marshall Anthony Molter, Standard Bearer, Joseph Huba, Assistants, Alpha Ball and EdHie agley, Trustee W. G. Henricks. The societv is for sick benefit, and insurance, and is one ol2 the oldest orgnizations in Plymouth. LECTURE ON AUSTRALIA PHOEB2 WILLEY OF PLY MOUTH GETS COMMENDATION AT CHICAGO. Australia Presented by Word and Picture to Reading Club There. The East Chicago Globe, of last trMay contains the follow ing account of a lecture on Australia delivered by Mrs. Phoebe Willey of Plymouth, in that city on last Thursday. Follows the account. The Tuesday Reading club en joyed an innovation in the way of Guest (fay meeting last Tues day evening. Since the club was organized on March 18, 1902, there have been about twenty meetings to which guests were invited. There were given a number of lectures and musicals, be sides! the New Year receptions. The lecturers came from Chicago Valparaiso and other places, the subjects have been variou. This lecture was different in thfis respect also, it was illustrat ed, and was one of the best, if not '-the bent, ever given in this city. The speaker, Airs. Wiley, had spent nearly three years in Australia, had stuklieM life and conditions there and was well prepared to give an interesting and instructive lecture which was illustrated by stereopticon views. Mrs. Willey is a member of the state lecture board in the reciprocity department for the State Federation of Clubs. During the three years of Mrs. Willey 's sojourn in Australia, the land of peculiar animals, birds and flowers, the greater portion of her time -was spent in New South Wales and Oueenslamd. She began heT story by telling her trip across the Pacific until her destination was reacheVl. Views of harbors, streets ami buildintgs in Sidney and Brisbane were presented and described; leaving the cities the speaker took her auditors out into the "bush" where plant life and aborigines were presented. The peculiar animals, birds and flowers were shown an'd told alxut, all of which was most interesting. Birls withburt song, talking birds, arid flowers without fragrance were presented and described. The principal industries, such as sneep-grownng, wool and sugar were mentioned. It is not a manufatcuring country says Mrs. Willey. The sugar industry is crippled somewhat owing tto the prohibition of importing laborers from the island. The native blacks are of little use for labor. They are the lowest specimen of humanity and not easy to civilize says Mrs. Wille. Mining also come in for a rehearsal. The schools, and government were touched upon. The children says Mrs. Willey are not so tall as our children, heavier set, and no uncommon thiing to see them wearing artificial teeth. She saw one little girl of U with a full set of false teeth. In Mrs. Willey's opinion, in a few generations more the Australians will öe toothless. Mrs. Willey's relation of her subject was most pleasing and interesting. Duriug a period when the carbon needed attention she told some stories pertaining to the language which was "London English" the prices and translating of our money and that used there. The Vllfferent naming of articles, such a calico here is calle!' print in the stores there; nnislm here is cal kv there, etc, was spoken of. The lecture was given at the M. E. church nnld the lamp was manipulated by Mr. Palmer alt of which is much, appreciated by the club. Mrs. Meade the preswlcnt opendd the meeting by thanking on behalf of the club the trustees of 4hc church for their kin.Pncss in permitting the church to be opencU for this purpose, and also Mr. Palmer for the use of his lamp. She then introduced the speaker.

CASE AGAINST

CITY DISMISSED MRS HALEY HARTZELL SETTLES DAMAGE SUIT FOR SUM OF $100. Jury Accepted in Case of -State Versus Lola Bentley for Maintaining Public Nuisance. The case of Mrs. Haley Hartzell versus the city of Plymouth for damages in the amount of $2500, which was set for trial in the circuit count Tuesday, was settled Monday by the payment of $100 to the defendant also her attorney fees, and the court costs. L..M. Lauer and V. P. Kirk wer& her attorneys. The case wias for damages for an injury sustained by Mrs. Hartzell in falling on a defective sidewalk on north Walnut street, several months ago. The sum sued for was $2500. Public Nuisance Case Up. Circuit court convened at 1 :30 o'clock Mou'day afternoon and the worfc of impaneling a jury to try the case of State of Inkhana versus Lola F. Bentley alias Lou Lee, for maintaining a nuisance was bgun. At 2:C5 the jury -was completed and accepted. Attorneys Lauer and Kirk represent the defense, and the interests of the state are being looked after by Prosecutor H. L. Unger and Attorney- A. E. Wise. The de fence intimated that its defence would be on a technicality that the conducting of a house of ill fame, was not the mantainance of a nuisance. About twenty-five 'witnesses have been summoned from the naVhboThood, of south Walnut street, where the alleged house of ill fame has been oper ating. NOT ON iTAX DUPLICATE. Judge Bernetha Issues Restrain ing Order Against Winona Railway Tax. Judge Bernetha in private chambers at Plymouth issued a restraining order Tuesday against Auditor DuBols from entering the yinono Railway Company's assessments on -the tax duplicates of Henry Township. .. , . ... An injunction was filed against Auditor DuBois by Samuel L. Wilhoit, Fletcher Stoner, Delino M. Whitcömb, Wh. A. Patterson amd Martin L. Patterson of Henry township. The plaintiffs set forth that an deletion for the voting of a $25,000 subsidy to the Winona Interurbr.n Railway Co, was held May 16, 1905 in Henry township, which carried for the proposition by a majority of 172. Then there were existing tax levies on property in Henry township in aid off the Wabash-Rochester Railroad Co., to the amount of $15,00C. The two subsides amounted to $40,000, which was $7,865.10 over the limit of the indebtedness for purpose aforesaid than is altaweU1 by law. For these reasons the plaintiffs asked a restraining order. Rochester Sentinal. DEATH OF L. R. OCKER. Well Known Citizen Passes Away at 9:30 O'Clock Sunday Evening. The .well-known citizen, and business man, Lorenzo R. Ocker, died at his home on west South street at 9:30 o'clock Sunday evening, after a confining illness lasting about eight weeks. Death was directly resulted from a stroke of apoplexy suffered at 10:00 o'clock Sunday morning. Deceased has been a resident and business man of Plymouth for :ver twenty years. He was 59 years of age at the time of his death. Ho is survived by his wife and one brother Jasper Ocker, who resides at Butler, Ind. A step-mother Mary Ocker, two step brothers and one step sister are the other relatives. They are Bufdd Ocker Culberston Mont., Frank Ocker Butler Ind., and Mrs. Carrie Detwiller Butler lud. The funeral was held at the residence Wednesday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock, services conducted by the Order of Elks, of which be was a member. Obituary in full, will follow. SELLS BROOM FACTORY. Johnson and Haag Dispose Plant to Nicholas Fleck of This City. of The Eagle Broom Factory, which has been located in the Tannery building on north Mich igan street, has been sold by its owners, Orlando Johnson and Henry Haag to Nicholas Fleck of this city, who took possession on Dec. 1. Orlarfdo Johnson who is cartain of the local militia will leave the city within a few days. and will probably Cfo to Valpa raiso. The broom factory is doins? a flourislumr business and consists of a complete equipment of up-to-date broom manuhctur Mng machinery.

UNITED STATES

Felipe Rodriguez, Charge d' Affaires, Ordered by Secretary Knox to Cease Relations with this Government.

Washington, Dec. 2. Secretary of State Knox late yesterday returned tha passports of Felipe Rcdriguez charge d' affairs of the Nicaragua delegation, with a letter scathingly denouncing the Zelayan administration for its government of Nicaragua. The letter 'is definitely declared to re present the views of President Taft, and is about as plain spoken as anything emanating from the state department in many years. 1 Tie extraordinary feature of the letter is that it seems to evidence an intention on the part of the United States to hold President Zetaya personally resjionsible for the alleged torture and execution of the Americans, Cannon and Groce, and exhibits the unique situation of one gov ernment holding the chief execu tive df another practically as a common malefactor. Zelaya is branded as a violator on solemn international peace, the tyrant whose administration has been a blot on the name of jrood govern ment. Recognize Revolutionists. Secretary Knox virtually an nounces the recognition of the Nicaraguan revolutionists, ' de clares it to be the conviction of the United States that the rev olution represents the sentiments of a majority of the Nicaraguan people, and that there is evidently no responsible government with which the United States can deal. He therefore announces that a'll parties will be held account able for their actions as affecting interests of Americans and the peacci of Central America. He further informs Senator Rodri guez that while he lias lost his diplomatic quality, he may. still serve as an "unofficial" channel of com'mun ilea tion with, the fac tion which he is regarded as re presenting. This brings the crisis as near to the status of war as it could be brought by executive action PLYMOUTH BOYS IN BAD. Basket-Bali Team Encounters "Skunk Scented" Water in Shower Bath. Jochester, Ind, Dec. G. A pure case of too much skunk was pulIeU off Friday, when a son of Clint Irvin, the dam landing proprietor, found a skunk in one of his father's traps along the race bank. vhen young Irvin discovered :he animal in the trap he was at once bent upon killing it. He proceeded to do this by hitting the imprisoned animal over the head with a club. He effect eU' Mr Skunk' death all riht, but did not escape the unsavory odor which soon made him smell worse than a glucose fctory. The boy trieU in vain to get away from the smell but he could not artd as a result spent the day on the lake hunting. The funniest part of the sitory is yet to cotme. The Plyintwith high school basket ball team, which played here Friday evening went to the basemnt barber shop after the game to take shower baths. Thev dkl1 so, and nercy, what an odor prevaled the atmosphere.. Before the boys realized -what the trouble was, every one of them had his hair full of the "scented water". Hie dead tkunk had succeeded in causing the city water supply to have a testimonial of his presence. Start on Long Auto Trip.' W. M. Sherlaiid and Adam Iongaker of Lapaz intend starting for Florida in a few days in in automobile which the former has bought for the purpose. John Hildebrand has been employed as chauffeur, 'ihcy expect to sjvend the winter in the south and may go into Texas. When they have 'onc far enough to reach mild weather they will camp out at night. Mr. Slvcrland suffered a severe attack of typhoid fever last winter, from which he has not yet fully recovered and the trip is undertaken largely jn the hope f benefiting his health. Enters Upon Tenth Year. Thursday marked for Rt. Rev. Herman Joseph Alcrding, D. D., bishop of the diocese of Ft. Wayne, the close of nine years of faithful service in the episcopate .nd the opening of his tenth year in the holy office. In accordance with the prelate's wishes, however, no special celebration characterized the day.

BREAKS WITH

RETURNS PASSPORTS

withau t a definite declaration by both houses of congress which will convene next Monday. Mr.. Knox's letter in all but so many wards makes it plain that the action represents the "wish arid attitude of all of the Central American states with the single exception of Honduras, -which is regarded- here as entireJy dominated by Zelaya. Mexico has all along shown its sympathy with the United States in this matter. Just what status the consular representatives of the United States in Nicarague now enjoy is not definitely explained. It is expected, however that Vica Consul Caklera who has been occupying the legation in Managua, together with the other consuls in that country, will be given their passports tomorrow. This is the usual method of procedure in case of such action between governments. Is a Brigard. Reasoning that there is no actual government in Nicaragua, the department concluded that Zelayai is an international brigard and must be so treated1. He must be held responsible for the killing of the two Americans as if he wrere a private individual and it is probable that he will be captured in Nicaragua or reclaimed from, any country, to which he escapes, if possible and tried as a common malefactor. PLYMOUTH BOY AT NICARAGUA FLOYD FERTIG IS ON .BOARD SHIP NOW ON THE SCENE. Several Young Men From This Vicinity Will be Taken to Duty. Floyd Fertig, son of Mr. and, Mrs. Frank Fertig erf this city, is aboard tlve U. S. Cruiser Prairie on the scene of disturbance at Nicaragua. Young Fertig enlisted in the naval marines at South Bend a few months ago and has i een located at Goat's Island, San Franciscb, Cal., at the naval marine barracks. A few days ago the Tribune published a letter, fn-..n w ung Fertig, written from Goats Island. Several young men from this scciion of the state are on board the United States wr Vissels Builc and Prairie on the scene of the disturbance at Nicaragua These jcuryj men were enlistefd this fall is marines and are having an unr.sual opportunity to see active serv-ce. Thc Ii?t includes Harry lr:sh of Gosiitti: Floyd Fertig of Tlyniou'ti: Raymond Rupe-- of Niles. Mich., George Priebe and Manford 'Myers of South Bend, and O-al C. Lemert of Tcgarden Ind., bcrgeant Campbell of the S'Uth Bend marine recruiting office states that all these men are at Nicaragua or at Panama, ready io go to :he scene of the trwbie at a moment's notice. Four men were enlisted uiu'ng the month of November at the So;.ih Bend recruiting station. Many others were examined, but were rejected for various rcas-ms. Those accepted are : Mark A. Perrv rl Elkhart; Charles Mvrphy. of South Bend; Frank Calvert of Elkhart and Vernon Rfle of South Bend. The latter went as an apprentice and the others as regular marine recruits. INCREASE JUDGES' PAY Congress Asked to Pass Law Increasing Salaries Now Paid Less Than Congressmen. A bill for increasing the salaries of all fedral judges from $3,000 to $5,000 a year will be introduced1 at the coming session df congress, with the indorsement of a committee of lawyers which has loen considering rife subject for a year or more. The committee, headed by Ex-Senator John C. Spoon er, Ex-Congressman Charles Littlefield, and Henry W. Taft recommended the following increases; Supreme Court from $12,500 to $17,500; United States circuit court, from $7,000 to $10,000; United States district court, from $G,000 to $9,000. The committee in its reprt made public Thursday argues tliaJt tha Federal iudges are now paid less than congressmen, although they give ipproximately twice as much time to their Uhities.

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