davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1901-11-21
JACOBY CORN
Interesting Account of Variety Well
Known in This Vicinity.

Our long-esteemed friend, John ia
CODY, who has for half century been
regarded as one of the most progress
sive and successful agriculturists in
Marshall county, has favored us with
very interesting account of variety
of corn grown by him and known
among his neighbors as the Jacoby
corn, its true name being unknown to
him.
He relates that one fall not less than
thirty years ago, while attending the
state fair at indianapolis, his attention
was attracted to an exhibit of corn
from Illinois, the size and quality of
which drew his experienced eye to it
repeatedly and ultimately led him to
make inquiries as to the character of
soil it was raised on and the average
yield. He had some land, now in
Guided i'm his fine farm a short dis
lance east of this city, which he had
bought in 1Si7 and cleared the fol-
lowing season, and he concluded that
this piece filed the description of the
Illinois land and would duplicate its
crops. He tried to secure some of the
exhibited corn for seed but was un-
successful. Standing about the ex-
hibit and handling the enormous ears
few grains came loose from the cob
and dropped into his hand. He put
these grains in his vest pocket and re-
turned home.
The next season he planted the
precious seed and carefully tended
the plants as they grew, and he was
not disappointed in the result. The
corn came true to its variety and gave
him good quantity for his next
planting. He has raised it continuous
ly since that time and a number of his
.neighbors have had seed from him and
are meeting with like success. Mr..
Jacoby thinks it is the best and most
profitable corn grown in this locality
and is justly proud of his achievement
in doing so well with SO small be-
ginning.
A fair sample IF this years crop,
which has just been shucked, was
measured by us. The ear is II inches
long, 10 inches i'm circumference, has
Is rows of grain and weighs one pound
and ten ounces. The ear from which
the original seed came was much larg-
be than this one and Mr.. Jacoby has
frequently found much larger ears in
his fields of this variety. The quality
is always of the best.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1901-11-21

Colonel Russell B. Harrison, son of
ex-President Benjamin Harrison, has
been admitted 10 practice law by the
county, state supreme and federal
courts on the motion of ex-U. s. At
torney General w. III. HI. Miller, for
mer law partner of the late ex-presi-
dent, and State Attorney General
Taylor. Colonel Harrison will open a
law Office in indianapolis, and it is
rumored that his associate will be Pro-
fessor Ingler, dean of the indianapolis
College of Law.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1901-11-21
Bremen's New Mail Routes.

Bremen is shortly TO have two new
rural routes as the result of efforts put
forth by Postmaster RanStead. Route
number two, carried by Perry Young,
vii! cover the country north from Bre-
men through Watt to Woodland.
thence west on the Turkey Creek road
to Carson, thence southeast to Bre-
men. Route number three lies south
from Bremen through Riverside to the
Kosciusko county line, thence back 10y
way of Berlinton.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1901-11-21
TWO OF OUR GIRLS
Daughters of Plymouth Win Musical
Honors in Chicago.

1t is a noteworthy fact that every
music student who has gone from
Plymouth to the Chicago Musical col
lege has won first honors and that those
from this city who have pursued the
profession of music have attained brill
liant distinction. Plymouth has just
ground for pride in her musical repre-
SentativeS abroad as well as in her at
tainmentS at home AMI she ranks very
high in the art Of music among cities
of equal size.
Among those who have gone from
here and taken high places two have
recently come into special notice in
Chicago through the immediate sue
cess of the Columbian School of Music
opened in September. Mrs. Clare
Osborne Reed is one of the two found
ers and leading spirits in the organiza-
ton of this school and Mrs. Helen Nc
Donald Gilmore is one of the principal
instructors in the vocal department.
Both of these ladies were born and
raised in Plymouth, both were honor
pupils at the Chicago Musical college
and both have been connected with
that institution as teachers from their
graduation.
Mrs. Reed is the daughter of Judge
Osborne, who was for many years one
of the foremost lawyers of this city.
He stood very high in his profession
in northern Indiana and though he
passed away full quarter of acentury
ago he is still remembered as man
of great influence for good in this
community. Mrs. Reed took up the
study of music early and pursued it
diligently, including in her work a
thorough course in Germany under
such leading teachers as Raft and
LeSchetizky. The Musical Leader, in
recent issue, says that of her ''too
much cannot be laid, for she has been
intimately associated with everything
good in music" that as pianist she
sis distinguished for brilliancy,
scholarly and poetic Interpretation, !"
and that for years past she ''has been
one of the heads of music education in
the west and has stood for the highest
standard obtainable. ;" Many of her
pupils are now heads of music depart
mentS in schools and colleges or take
important parts in the concert field.
Mrs. Gilmore is the accomplished
daughter of Platt Mcdonald of this
city, and she also has occupied high
position in Chicago musical circles as
successful instructor. She passed
through the Plymouth public schools
from the lowest grade to graduation
and then entered the Chicago Musical
college, in which she became teacher
after completing her course with the
highest honors. 1t is highly crafty
ing to her many friends here that she
has attained such measure of success
as is hers.
The Columbia School of Music was
received with instant favor and began
under the most advantageous condi
lions. The enrolment of students
for the opening term far exceeded the
anticipations of its founders. Plym-
outh people will always be profoundly
interested in its success because two of
her daughters stand at its head and
guide its destiny,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1901-11-21

The annual inspection of Plymouth
Commandery. Knights Templar, will
be held Nov. u and a meeting prepa-
tory to that event will be held Nov.
10. The inspection will be the last
extraordinary meeting OF the COM
mandery in the present asylum.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1901-11-21
Thanksqivirq DAY aai.s.

Lowest rates will be available via
the Nickel Plate Road for all points
within a radius of 15O miles. Tickets
on sale Nov. 9th and 2Sth, return
limit Nov. 29th. Apply at n cares,
Office of the Nickel Plate Road, or c.
A. Asterlin, L. p A. Fit. w ayne
Ind: 29t5 6t2
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1901-11-21

81. T. Mcintyre. st. Paul, Minn.,
who has been troubled with a disorder
ed stomach, says, 'sChamberlains' S
Stomach and Liver Tablets do me
more good than anything have ever
taken" For sale by ]. w. Hess,
Druggist.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1901-11-21

1t starts the circulation, expands
the system, Strengthens the heart,
brings peace and happiness If taken
this month. Roclsy Mountain Tea
made by Madison Medicine Co. j. w.
Hess.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1901-11-21

Miss Mariory Vinall went to South
Bend to spend Sunday.
WOOD WANTED this office,
on subscription now.
Mrs. S. w. KILLER has returned after
pleasant visit in Chicago.
Mrs. Edward Lee has returned from
visit at Mill Creek, Ind.
Mrs. ]. A. Christoph has gone to
South Bend to visit friends.
The Linkenhelt Office is being placed
in position at the new elevator.
DR.. G. S. Fahnestock, of Eaporte,
was Plymouth visitor Friday.
Free speech is right insisted upon
most by those who have nothing to
say.
MissOllieBolinger leftSaturday for a
weeks visit with friends in Logans-
port.
Laertes Confer. of Goshen, spent
Sunday with his mother in this
city.
Opportunity often knocks at the
door but is seldom so persistent as to
kick it in.
Mrs. John Drulinger left for Chi
cago, where she will visit till after
Thanksgiving.
Miss Adah Dice returned from Chi
cago, where she has been visiting the
past four weeks.
Mrs. w. E. Borley went to Ind
annapolis for two weeks visit with
relatives and friends.
B. G. and L. ]. Southworth have
gone to Kendallville to attend the flu
neral of their father.
Mrs. L. III. Graham is at South
Bend ENJOYING a visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. n. Beiger.
Mrs. John Ley has returned to her
home in Toledo after long visit with
her sister, Mrs. Anthony Molter.
Miss Susan KearnS went to South
Bend to attend the funeral of her
aunt, Mrs. S. NJ. Conkey, of that city.
1t is found that as general rule
the price of land along rural mail
routes has increased from 50 to S. an
acre.
Philip III. Ball, senior member of
the firm of Ball & Co., who has been
quite sick for two weeks, is improving
slowly.
L. III. Stout, assistant passenger
agent at Mexico, Mo-, is visiting old
friends in this city after an absence
of many years.
Miss Eva Caldwell, who was trim
mer at Mrs. Francisco s millinery store.
has finished her season here and re-
turned to her home at Quincy, Mich.
this morning.
Frank W. Boss has purchased the
entire law library of the late Amasa
Johnson which, with the works he al
ready had, gives Mr.. Boss one of tie
best law-book equipments in the city.
Invitations have been received for
the Thanksgiving festivities at Culver
academy. a minstrel performance
will be given the evening of Nov. 81
and the Thanksgiving dance the fol-
lowing evening, with football game
in the afternoon.
The disreputable show at the opera
house Friday night attracted small
audience. There was nothing clever
about it~but plenty that was nasty
and disgusting. The local manage.
ment refused to book or stand sponsor
for it in any way.
Eva, the sixteen-year-old daughter
OF Joseph w. Franklin, who lives west
of Bremen, has disappeared from her
home in company with Maud Lower,
Teegarden girl of about the same
age. 1t is thought they are in South
Bend or Chicago. No cause for their
sudden flight is known.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1901-11-21

If you love your wife, make it easy
for her to get breakfast. Take home
Mrs. Austin S Pancake Flour. 22t24 5t4
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
AMERICANS IN DANGER.
They Have Left Nombre de Dios am
 Arc nj Cnlnn

They Have Left NOmbre de DiOs and
 Are nt Colon.
 COLON, Colombia, Dec. 1S.--A boat has just arrived here from Playa Don na, distance less than one mile from Nombre de Dios, where the Colombian Conservative and Liberal forces fought an engagement last Friday. She brings a few sick government soldiers. The troops wounded in last weeks engage ment have been left at Nombre de DioS. All Americans connected with the manganese mine at that place have arrived at Colon. They recognize their lives would be endangered if they re- mained at Nombre de Dios. Keen forcements are being sent to Playa Donna from Colon. The Colombian gunboat General Pinzon was seen yes terday morning off Playa Donna. For eigners there are claiming protection from the American and British con- sulates here.
 The French cruiser d'Estrees has ar- rived here. She relieves the French cruiser Suchet, which has sailed for Martinique.
 A court of inquiry consisting of law yers representing the Royal Mail Steamship company, the Panama Steamship company and the Panama Railroad company, of which MT. Hud- son, British consul at Panama, will be president, is to be held at Panama this week. The court will endeavor to attach the blame for the loss of f1O,OOO which was shipped to Lima, Peru, by the Bank of England in Jan- uary, 1900. When the boxes supposed to contain the money were opened at Lima, they were found to be filled with iron and not specie. It is sup posed that the money was stolen while in transit across the isthmus.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
NEW LIGHT ON HISTORY.
The Story of the Eating of CaptaiE
 Cook by Cnnnfbals.

The Story of the Eating of Captain
 Cook by Cnnntbals.
 HONOLULU, via San Francisco, Dec. 18.-A new version of the alleged can niba1ism on the body of Captain Cook, who discovered these islands, has been brought to light by the superintendent of public works, James Boyd. Captain Cook was killed in IT'S near Kealaka- kua bay, on the Kona coast of the is- land of Hawaii. The British govern ment erected a monument to his memo ry near the place where he was buried. According to accepted accounts, parts of Cooks body were eaten by the na- tiyes who killed him in the ferocity of the passions engendered by the dispute which led to his death.
 Superintendent Boyd, who is part Hawaiian and we'll Yersed in Hawaiian traditions, recently visited Kona and met many old Hawaiians who received the tale of Captain Cooks death from eyewitnesses. Boyd gathered from them a we'll connected account, which varies considerably from that which has been accepted by the historians.
 After the death of Captain Cook, who
 
 god, it was decided to make an offering of his body to the gods. The yiscera was taken out and placed in cala- bash, to be offered to one of the power full gods of the sea of Hawaiian theogo- ny, the yiscera being considered high CT and better offering than any other part of the body. The remainder of the body was to be offered to another, but less powerful god. While the viscera was in the calabash awaiting suitable time for the sacrifice it was found by children, who, mistaking it for the yis- cera of a pig, which was considered a great delicacy, built fire and cooked and ate most of it. The remainder of the body, as all accounts substantial ly agree, was afterward returned to Cooks successor in command of his vessel
 Natives who gave this account to MT. Boyd showed him the place where the calabash containing the yiscera was hidden when it was found by the chil- 0ren
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
Ribbons.

500 pieces No ? satin ribbon, 10 yards to the piece, 10c. at 5c.
 1000 yards fancy ribbon, Sc and 4c q yard, mfgs price 10c.
 1000 yards wide satin and taffeta ribbon, 9c yard, mfgs price 19c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
A BREAK IN CABINET.
Postmaster General Smith Tenders His
 Resignation.

ROSLLuaSLer 6enefal SulLu IehutTS HIS
 Resignation.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-Charlee Emory Smith of Philadelphia has ten dered to the president his formal resig- nation as postmaster general, to take effect early next month, and Henry C.. Payne of Wisconsin, vice chairman of the Republican national committee, has accepted the tender of the office, to which he will be nominated immediate ly after the holiday recess. Mir. Smith has agreed to remain until Jan. 15 if necessary, but will return immediately thereafter to Philadelphia to resume the editorship of the Philadelphia Press.
 This change in the cabinet was formally announced at yesterdays ses- sion of the cabinet. All of the mem bers of the cabinet expressed their pro- found regret, and the president paid a very impressive tribute to the services and personality of the retiring member of his official family. He said that he had sought to persuade MT. Smith to alter his determination and to remain in the cabinet, but without success,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18

and he had finally accepted MT. Smiths reasons as decisive.
 Mir. Smith first announced to the president the latter part of last month that he had decided to return to his editorial duties The president at that time urged him to remain. Mir. Smith, however, had been frequently remind ed by his business associates of tine editorial duties devolving upon him and was anxious to return to them. He had several talks with President Roose- welt on the subject and finally on Sat urday afternoon last formally rendered to the president his letter of resigna- ton. It is stated that no other changes in the cabinet are at present contem- plated.
 MT. Smith has been postmaster gen. eral since April 21, 1898, succeeding James A. Gary of Maryland virtually at the outset of the Spanish war. Mr. Gary had been one of President Me Kinley's original cabinet appointees. but felt himself physically unable to bear the strain of cabinet duties dur ing the war.
 All of the assistant postmasters gen. eral were summoned by MT. Smith late in the afternoon, and his announce ment of the change was distinct sur prise to them. He gave assurance that his action meant no changes among his assistants.
 Henry C.. Payne, who succeeds Charles Emory Smith as postmaster general, has been a citizen of Milwau- kee for many years and has been prom
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18

,rrnr in political circles of Wisconsin for over twenty-five years.
 For several years past he has been Republican national committeeman from Wisconsin and during the last two national campaigns was vice chair man of the national Republican com mittee. MT. Payne was postmaster of Milwaukee for ten years serving under Presidents Grant. Hayes and Arthur. He was one of the receivers of the Northern Pacific railroad early in the the courts. Later MT. Payne became connected with various large railroad interests.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
ALLEGRETTO.

Come, sing US a song of the icy of the world,
 We've had paens in plenty of pain, Tn maelstroms of requiems long have we whirled, Tuned to wind soughs and sobs of the rain. Ho! what is this crooning? A man is man,
 Iris the role of coward to whine, There's nothing like fortune within our life's span, There is only but your will and mine. And if ye are ants that must burrow all day In the hill of the world, that some foot, Malicious or careless, shall trample away
 All of that on which effort ye put. Pray tell me how far will your dolor- orous Sighs Help remodel the wreck at your feet? Though gall in the spray of life's foun- tain arise, There is none but has sips of the sweet. Oh, tell me no tales of the woes of the earth, If you're sick of it hide meath the sod; Leave space and leave silence for those who by birth Are co-heirs to the good things of God. Ye pessimist pulers! what! have ye forgot
 That ye cannot be robbed of the sky? Cravenly crying aloud at your lot, All unheeding the glory go by. There's a brook in the lane that is wiser by far Than seers ye set up in high places, And where is the prophet on planet or star
 Can blot out the care lines from your faces? Ho! egotists vain. do ye think that be cause
 It has pleased ye to suffer some pain The world will reverse unreversable laws?
 Come. ye cynics, quite quit your disdain. When earth spins no more toward the bourne of the sun. When the winter no more yields to spring, When blooming of blossoms and grass es is done,
 When the robins no longer a-wing, When there are no faces in cradles that rock To the rhyme of motherly tune, When youths no more woo while maids gaily mock Down the rose -entwined by-ways of June. When there are no hands that close clasp at the gate. While on chancel and altar sun gleams. When young hearts no more seek to marry and mate. And youth builds no more castles in dreams. When God is no more or has cast us aside
 To be tossed by the whirlwinds of fate. Oh, then, give ye license to sheer and deride,
 And to moan and complain of your state. Till then be ye silent nor lessen a jot Of your joy who are dizzy with life Though sorrow will bide as We will it or not, Ts4f There is no man need take her to wife.
 MARY AGNES O'CONNOR. < November 22, 1901.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
A sword For AdmiraI Wi1des.

BOSTON, Dec. 1S.-Rear Admiral Wildes, U. s. N., who commanded the cruiser Boston at the battle of Manila, was the recipient of a handsome sword from his many friends in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce here. The hilt of the sword and all metal work excepting the blade is of Is carat gold. The trappings are regulation, with buckles and fixtures of gold. The scab- bard is of black leather iDtwined with laurel.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
PHARMACIES AND HEATERS

EIJRNACES AND HEATEKS
 The important matter of heating should not be left until the tempera- ture is away down. Much better to take time by the forelock and have the necessary work done at once. Setting I'D new furnaces and making repairs on old ones is part of our business at this season. We are prepared to give all crders prompt attention, hayin" a large staff of Workmen ready.
 P. HI. GARRITY.
 oo1 Bank St. Telephone 403-4.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
Po1ish Priests Excommunicated.

SCRANTON, Pa., Deca 1S.-At the convention of the priests of the Scran- ton diocese Bishop Hoban formally pronounced the ban of excommunica- ton against all the independent Polish priests in his diocese. This is aimed particularly at Rev. Frank Tudor of South Scranton and Rev. John Mey- rick of Wilkesbarre, who have been conducting independent churches for several years.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
MEETINGS To-N1GHr

MEETINGS TO-NIGHT Ivy temple, R. s.
 Court B. R. Crosby. Steuben lodge, D. o. IF. Court Harmony, A. O. F. Toantick tribe, I. O. R. M. Court Fruitful Vine. F. of A. Mattatuck lodge. N. E. O. P. Court Fruitful Vine, A. O. F. Excelsior council, O. U. A. NJ. Waterbury company, No %, U. R. K. P.
 Friendly league. physical culture. cookery, glee club, Penny Prevalent Fund bank for members.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
Dr. Koch,s Theory contradicted.

BERLIN, Dec. 1S.-A new case of the transference of animal tuberculosis to man is attracting the attention of the Berlin medical profession. A butcher was operated upon for lupus of the hand at the Berlin university clinic Monday. Dr. Erich Lexer ex- pressly emphasized this case as com trary to the theor5 ot pr. Robert Koch.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
Best Brush Braid 4c a yard
 From s.
Books

1900 handsomely bound volumes. good paper, clear print. usual price p and 5Oc--15c each or for one dollar.
 1900 still more beaurifulbooks, gilt edge, usually sold at 75c and $1.25-- at 2oc each or for one dollar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-18
Theatrical
 Fraternal
BENNETT-AIOULTON COMPANY.

BENNETT-MOULTO COMPANY.
 Two capital performances were giy- en again yesterday by the Bennett Moulton company at Polls and the good sized audiences that were in at tendance expressed keen satisfaction for the way in which the two plays were presented. It is company that ranks among the best of the repertoire organizations, numbering many fine players in it's membership, and no de tail is lacking in the presentation of the plays. Between acts there are some attractive specialties presented, Madame Flowers fine singing being an especially enjoyable feature. NIad- anne Flower is an unusually accom- plished vocalist, and she sings in a manner to delight lovers of fine vocal music. Altogether the performances are of class to please. This even ing's bill will be Dangers of New York" and tomorrow afternoons. Pride of Kerry" Regular reper toire prices prevail: 10. % and 30 cents evenings, and 10 and 20 cents after moons.
 VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 This weeks fine vaudeville show at the Jacques bids fair to equal last weeks in general popularity, judging from the enthusiasm it has created during the past two days. It fairly revels in comedy, and there is one striking novelty presented by Will H. Murphy and Blanche Nichols under the title of "The Bifnrcated Girl," which is being much talked about. It Is in the shape of an illusion that comes at the close of q very attractive act by which the lady appears to be bisected into two distinct personal1- ties, the illusion being as amusing as 1t is unique. There are many other acts of excellence on the bill, the whole making performance that is q thoroughly fine illustration of high class vaudeville. The novelty act is on about 3:20 in the afternoon and 9:20 in the evening, being followed directly by the other two headliners. Thomas J. Ryan and Mary Richfield and Charies Leonard Fletcher, so that Christmas shoppers who have none too much time to spare can drop in at these hours and see these great acts. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents evenings and for the matinees 10 and 20 cents, all ladies, 10 cents.