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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
JOB He DOESN'T WANT
President Not Thirsting for Fame
as Umpire in an Inter.
national Row.
BUT WILL ACT IN Re VENEZUELA
Provided the Allies Will Have No One
Else-John Bull Formally
Declares War.

Washington, Dec %. - President
Roosevelt has not accepted the posi-
ton Of arbitrator of the Venezuelan
controversy. In fact, when the official
day closed he had not received, formal
ly or officially, request from the
European powers that he act as ar
bitratOr Of the dispute. These state
ments are made on the highest authori-
ty. The only other development Of the
imbToglio yesterday was q formal dec
laration Of war at Trinidad, B. w. l.,
against Venezuela. In an informal
manner the president has been notified
that the European powers intimately
concerned In the present South Amer
lean difficulty desire that he should un-
dertake the responsibility Of acting as
tween them and Venezuela.
Only taking soundings" So Far.
Thus far they merely have been TAX
ing ''soundings.' with view. proba-
bly,, OF ascertaining how he would re-
ceive formal proffer to act as arbitra-
tor. The president, so soon as he re-
ceived the first intimation that he was
desired to be arbitrator of the contro-
versy. expressed emphatically his judg-
ment that the matters TO be arbitrated
should be referred to The Hague tri-
bunal. His view of the suggestions
made has been conveyed to the Eu-
ropean powers. together with strong
presentation of his reasons for the
view he holds. No resi- onse of for
NAL nature TO these representations
has been received.
No Change In the Presidents Mind.
Thepresident and Secretary Hay had
a long conference yesterday after the
formers return from his Virginia trip
They carefully went over the situation
as it had developed since Saturday.
but it is understood that nothing has
arisen during the past forty-eight
hours to warrant the president ir
changing his opinion as to the undesir-
ability Of his acceptance Of the. posi-
ton of arbitrator The administration
holds that the tribunal at The Hague
Is the proper one to settle this mat
ter.
Will Accept II tho Allies Insist
The nature and strength Of the OBJ
jections to the tribunal, at The Hague
are not known to the president off,
cially. The acceptance by the powers
Of the principle Of arbitration as ap-
piled to the Venezuelan question Is a
matter Of great qualification to the
president and his cabinet That all
the powers have intimated. too, that
they prefer the president to arbitrate
the dispute is taken as a notable COM
pliment to the president personally.
While it is recognized by the presi-
dent and his advisors that some un-
pleasant possibilities might attend his
performance Of the. duties of arbitrator
his friends assert that he will shirk no
responsibility that he may deem ii
his duty TO undertake. but will accept
If the powers insist on it, though with
great reluctance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
"DOCTR|NE" TO BUCK
In This Venezuelan Business, That
Was Not Originated by
President Monroe.
THERE rs A PRINCIPLE AT sTAKl
In Venezuela's Fight Against the Al.
lies, and Ii Is Called CalvO's-
Favored by All Latin
America.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The cabinet
meeting yesterday was prolonged to
more than two hours. All the men,
bers were present except Secretary
Moody, who is out Of the city. The
president denied himself to all callers
and remained in consultation with the
secretary Of war until the arrival Of
the other members. Secretary Hay
brought to the meeting practically
nothing new relating to the situation
in Venezuela. No response had been
received to the presidents original sug-
gestion to the powers that they con-
sent to the reference Of the Venezuelan
controversy 10 the arbitration Of The
Hague tribunal. and no formal request
had been received for the president to
act as arbitrator of the difficulty.
Plans of the President as Arbitrator.
That such a request will be received
formally and officially is now particu-
larly assured. 1t is known that the
president and all Of the members of his
cabinet at first preferred that the
whole vexatious question should be re-
ferred to The Hague tribunal 1t is
understood that the presidents plan, if
he determines to arbitrate, cOntem-
plates the appointment of a board Of
arbitrators. He would not cOnfide this
important undertaking to any one man.
nor does he feel able himself to spare
the vast amount of time necessary for
an examination in detail of each Of
the many claims that would be pre-
sented against Venezuela.
Another Doctrine to Deal With.
1t is said that the crucial point be-
fore the arbitration is the famous
"Calvo Doctrine" This doctrine, which
was laid down by the greatest of Latin
American international lawyers, and
for many years has been regarded as
beyond question by all Of the Latin
American republics, denies the right
Of any nation to intervene diplomatic
ally In behalf Of one Of its subjects
where the courts Of the country are
open to his application for justice.
Thus Venezuela has asserted that all
of these clainiants-British, Germany,
Italy, France-might have gone before
the Venezuelan courts, and IL their
causes haI been just, and SO decided
have paid the judgments.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Friction Burned the Wheel.

Burlington, Ia, Dec 23.-As passen-
ger train No. z on the Burlington road.
due here at a. M, was passing main
street crossing an hour late, one Of
the pilot wheels fell off, having been
burned off by friction. The axle was
found to be red hot. The train had
mile grade from West Burlington at a
mile-a-minute clip.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25

Gloucester, Mass, Dec. 23.-The yes
sci on fire which attracted attention
on this port Sunday night was the
Standard Oh barge No. 46. She was
a derelict and was being ttwed into
this port. She was loaded with gaso-
line and a sailor, who went aboard Of
her on an errand, set her on IRE by
lighting a match. He was killed
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Hoosier state short-cuts.

Russiaville-David Marsh, a pioneer.
of Clinton county. is dead at the ese of
so.
Anderson-Union stonemasons have
increased their wage scale from 80 to
40 cents an hour.
Goodland-George Hardy, business
man, died suddenly. He was pioneer
Of Newton county.
Clayton-Thepo postoffice at Pecksburg
was totally destroyed by fire, together
with a store.
Dresser = John Wagner. a blind
farmer, while cutting wood, three
miles north of here. cut on his right
foot
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Conditton of Cornelius v.nd.,n,r.

New York, Dec. 23.-Dr. Delfield
said last night: "Mr. Vanderbilt ID
better. but he is still very sick man.
He will continue to be critically Ill for
week, and is not yet out Of danger.
The. perintonitis, however. has been
entirely eliminated, and there is every
reason to believe that he will recover" I"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
molly robacco war Started.

indianapolis, Dec. 23.-The tobacco
trust has entered this city and merry
war is in progress between it and the
independent dealers, with the result
that thousands of cigars are being
given away and grades that have al
ways been selling at 8 cents straight
are being bought now at seven or eight
for % cents. The trust entered the
field the first of the week and deal
ers estimate that it has given away at
least $4,000 worth of high-grade cigars
within the week
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
str.nuou. woman In tennessee.

Jackson, Tenn, Dec. 24.-At Toone
Station, a village near this city, Miss
Lizzie Hillhouse. prominent young
woman in the locality, shot and fatal.
Marsh. She called Marsh from the
breakfast table, seized him by the arm
with her disengaged hand, and fired
six shots from revolver into his body.
Marsh. 1t is said, was to have married
at an early date.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25

Indianapolis, Dec. %. - A pretty,
well-dressed woman, 10 years old, Civ
Ing her name as Mrs w. G. Hazel,
Of Covington. KY. was taken to the
city hospital from the Morton hotel
In Monument place yesterday In an un-
conscious condition from morphine and
wounds In her wrist, and died at 8
O'Clock. She is Mrs. Clarence Hazel
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25

Washington. Dec. 23.-Five hundred
million dollars gold is the amount Of
United States capital invested In Mex
leo by LIT United States companies,
firms and individuals, according to es-
Inmates carefully prepared by Consul
General A. ID. Barlow. at the City Of
Mexico. Practically all Of this amount
has been invested with in the past five
vQarS
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Gov. Yates Goes Fishing.

Miami, Fla. Dec. "a. - Governor
Yates and wife were fishing Monday
as guests of exMayor Riley, and
caught Isl fish weighing ten or thirty
pounds each. Mrs. Yates was cham
pion. landing seventy-one. and the gov
ernor fifteen. The governor is almost
as well as ever.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Combine Project Not Dead.

Linton, Ind, Dec. 22.-The project
for the consolidation of the Indiana
coal mines into one combination Is not
thing of the past by any means. In
fact about everything has been prac-
tically agreed upon, but the money is
not ready. The options have been ex-
tended until May 1, 1903, and 1t is
thought that before that time the deal
will be closed. The options represent
an expenditure of S10,O00,OOO.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
SUPREME COURT REVERSED
Iowa's Highest State Tribunal Overridden
by the Federal Court in an Inn
portant Liquor Case.


Keokuk, Ia, Dec. 23.-Judge Nc
Pherson, Of the federal court, handed
down an opinion yesterday in the case
of the United States VS.. the Adams
Express company, in which the cor
poration was indicted for carrying on
the business of a retail liquor dealer
without having paid the special tax as
required by law.
The federal court in its opinion holds
that the express company is only an
agent Of the venders incarrying liquors
and collecting and returning money.
AS the express company did not sell
liquors 1t was not engaged in the busi-
ness Of liquor dealer. The court in
this opinion has overriden the decision
Of the supreme court Of Iowa.
The packages Of liquor were sent
by a liquor house at Dallas, Ills, to
parties at Birmingham, Ia, c. o. d.
The express company was indicted, the
government claiming. that title was
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
rbev Rued Their Divorce.

New Albany, Ind. Dec. 22.-After
three days freedom from her matri-
monial bonds Mrs. Charity Davis was
remarked to Lawrence Davis, from
whom she was granted a divorce last
Tuesday In the circuit court, cruel
treatment being the allegation They
hac become reconciled.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
He blew His Foot on

Mount Vernon, Ind, Dec. 23.-Chas.
Barbee was badly injured while hunt
ing Saturday. He was resting the
barrel Of the gun on his foot and ac-
cidentally pulled the trigger. His foot
was blown OF and he nearly bled to
death before q physician could get to
him.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
a.vtne Some ws.th.r n Pam.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 23.-News has just
reached here Of terrible storm Of lail
and snow. accompanied by thunder
and lightning, Dec. IA at Cerro de Pas
co, 107 miles from here. Several per-
sons were killed and much damage
done. There was foot of snow in the
streets. The temperature fell to 8 de-
grees below zero.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Honor for MOODY. suco...or.

Chicago, Dec. 4.-The directors Of
the Chicago Theological seminary have
conferred, as Christmas present, up
on Rev. G. Campbell Morgan. of Lon
don, D. L. Moody's successor, in the
Northfield extension work, whose name
is now being mentioned as Dr. Park
er's successor as pastor Of the City
Temple, London, the degree of doctor
Of divinity.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Blue River Dredging Nearly Done,

Newcastle, Ind, Dec. 23.-The task
Of dredging Blue river, which began
eighteen months ago, is now nearing
completion, and month more will see
the finish Of the big undertaking. For
fifteen miles the course of the river
was Strengthened and made deeper, do
ing away with the annual flooding Of
adjoining farms, which caused losses
Of thousands Of dollars.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Mother and Child Burned to Death

Frankfort, Ind, Dec. 24.-Mrs. Chas.
Davis and a 4-year-old daughter were
burned to death yesterday afternoon,
and a 6-year-old daughter seriously
burned at their home, eight miles east
of this city. The younger child had
been playing near stove when her
clothing ignited. The mother and old
er child made heroic attempts to ex-
tinguish the blazing garments Of the
little one, but without avail.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25

indianapolis, Dec. 24.-The Bar as
sociation of this city and county have
under consideration a bill to revise and
codify the statutes of Indiana, and the
intention is to ask the legislature to
pass it The bill will provide for the
appointment of commission to do the
work. The laws were revised last in
1891
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Used the Mails to Defraud.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-William w. Bris-
tol was sentenced yesterday in the fed
eral court to year in the county Jail
for fraudulent use of the mails In con-
nection with the Surety Guarantee and
Trust company, of which he was man.
ager. John X. Prime, former adjutant
general of Iowa, was the victim.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Seems to Have Been a False Alarm.

armed menleft here Sunday for farm
west of town where it was reported
that the men who attempted to rob the
White River bank Saturday morning
were in hiding in a barn. II the men
were in the barn they left before the
posse reached the place
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25

Milwaukee, Dec. %. = Members Of
the grievance committee of the en-
gineers and 6remen OF the Wisconsin
Central road held conference yes
terday with Superintendent e. F. Pot
ter In regard to raising the wages Of
the employee
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Lumber King" Drops Dead.

Wausau, Wis, Dec. "a. = Edward
Augustus Foster, aged about 20 years,
a retired lumberman, dropped dead at
his home In this city from a stroke of
apOplexy. Foster was known as the
Lumber King and was well known
in Wisconsin, Michigan and on the Pa.
cific coast
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Another Tie I'm the Race,

Butte, Mont, Dec. 23.-The second
election for representative in the low
er house Of the legislature from Yel-
lowstone county has resulted in anoth-
er tie. Before each candidate received
73S votes. This time each got $50.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
DYNAMITE AS AN AVENGER
Fails to Work - It Was Intended TO ~
m Incident Of = Competition
n Labor.


In Labor.
Pittsburg, Dec. 23.-Unknown par
ties attempted to dynamite a Slavish
boarding house at Springfield, Pa.
The building was partly wrecked but
the fourteen occupants escaped un-
hurt. The men are employed at the
American Glue works and it is alleged
that the motive that inspired the
throwing of the dynamite was revenge,
a number of foreigners having taken
the places of other workmen at lower
wages.
On Oct. 20 the big plant Of the COM
pany was destroyed by fire, entailing a
loss of 100000, and on the following
Friday smaller plant, which had
been opened after the destruction of
the large factory, was burned. Both
of these fires are believed to have been
of incendiary origin, and the same per-
petrators are suspected of being re-
spOnsible for Sunday nights explosion.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Caafro Referred fo NIatos.

Willemstad, Curacao, Dec. 24.-The
revolutionists have replied to Presi-
dent Castro's proposition that they
turn their arms against the foreigners
who have attacked Venezuela, by re-
ferring the proposition to General Ma
tos, their only chief capable Of dealing
with the matter.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Dewev In at San Juan.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The navy de-
partment is advised Of tie arrival at
San Juan of Admiral Dewey in his
flagship Mayfiower. The admiral will
spend Christmas at the Porto Rican
capital
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Two Hurt at q Fire.

St Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 24.-Fire de-
stroyed Chase & Sons candy factory
yesterday. Sophia Mintus, Is years old,
and Matte Leslie, 20 years old, jumped
from a third-story window and were
fatally hurt. The loss is 100000.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25

transferred to the company when it
received c. o. d. packages. Judge Nc
Pherson holds that the title to the
liquors passed from the Dallas COM
pany to the cor signees when they were
deposited in the express Office at Dali
la-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
HAD TO DIG FOB TEEM
fry Pnssengers on . Train Buried Undel
the Snow in q Nebraska
blizzard.

the Snow in Nebraska
blizzard.
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 23.-Fifty pas
sengers on train 302 on the Burlington,
running from Denver to Deadwood,
were buried beneath ten feet of snow
for twenty hours. They were rescued
Sunday night after ten hours work
by a relief force sent from Sidney,
Neb. The relief force numbered fifty
persons
The little town Of Mercer, Neb.. was
the stopping place Of the snOw-bound
travellers. The place is a cluster Of
about ten houses and stanties, and the
train was obliged to remain beneath
the snow until aid could be called from
Sidney, fifteen miles away.
Cheyenne. Wyo., Dec 23.-The snow
blockade on the Union Pacific railroad
between Cheyenne and Sidney, Neb,
has been raised and trains are NOV
Ing.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Said To Be an Indianian.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. "a. A man
named James B. Ewing, whose home
killed in the smoking compartment Of
a north-bound Southern railway train
by Frederick L. Stephenson. rail-
way clerk Of the Southern railroad.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
better s.l.ri.. for 5000 ,.n.

New York. Dec. "a. = The Herald
says that employees of Wells, Fargo &
Co. to the number Of over 5000 will
have their salaries increased from to
10 per cent, the increase to date from
Dec J.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
President Carpenter Resigns.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Myron Jay Car
penter, who has been president Of the
Chicago and Eastern Illinois road for
the last ten years, has resigned to ac-
cept the position of vice president and
general manager of the Pere Marquette
system.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Run.,n .Prominent Families

Macon, Ca, Dec. 23.-Charles Hogg
and Gent Grantham, members of prom
inent families, quarreled while driv-
ing on q road near Cochran. Each drew
a pistol and fired. Hogg is dead and
Grantham is barely alive.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Northwestern's New Athletic Boss.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Horace Butter.
worth has been appointed director OF
physical culture and athletics at the
Northwestern university, taking the
place Of Dr. Hollister
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
Fire Goats Knoxville s4oo. 900.

Knoxville. Tenn, Dec. 23.-The fire
Sunday night did not lick up million
in property, the loss being about $780,
600, which IS enough, anyhow. Most
of the property is insured. McTeer,
Hood & Co.'S building escaped the
flames and is slightly damaged
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25

who figured ID the papers throughout
the central states last week because
of her efforts to kill herself in the
Latonia hotel in Covington. Ky.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25

London, Dec. 24.-Most Rev. Fred
erick Temple, archbishop Of Canter.
bury and primate of all England,
passed away peacefully at Sis a. N.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
DURB|N W|NSTHE SUIT
Claim of $40, 900 Against Him. a
Souvenir of the Spanish
War.
PLAINTIFF THREATENS APPEAL
Perry Heath at the State Capital
Complaisant Crowd at Terre
Haute-News Notes.

Indianapolis, Dec. "a. A dispatch
received yesterday from Governor Dur
bin, who is at Jacksonville, Fla, an
nounces that the case of C. NJ. Bar
ton against Governor Durbin, to recov-
er $4,000 damages for remarks he
charged were made about him by the
governor while Barton was running a
saloon just outside the camp Of the
One Hundred and Sixty-first regiment
in Florida. Of which Governor Durbin
was colonel, ended Monday In a VIC
tory for the governor. The court in
structed the jury that the claim Of a
division Of action should not be al
lowed.
Takes Notice of an Appeal.
Damages were awarded by a state
court in 1899, giving Barton $4,000
damages for the offense of trespass.
and the judgment was paid. The court
held that in view of this fact that
prosecution had not made out a suit
on the charge Of trespass on the land
Of the plaintiff by force of arms and
the use of abusive language such as TO
defame the plaintiffs character and
injure his business. Barton's attorney
filed notice that he will appeal the
suit
Perry Heath at indianapolis.
Indianapolis. Dec. "a. Perry 6
Heath. of Salt Lake City, secretary
of the Republican national committee.
and wife were in indianapolis short
time yesterday, on their way to Louis
vile, where they will spend a week
with relatives. Heath was warmly re-
ceived by Senator Beveridge and other
Republican leaders on whom he called.
II don't know how the report got start
ed that am going to be candidate
for United States senator" said he.
THE report is simply rot / have no
idea who manufactured it. Some Nor
mon will be elected senator from
Utah"
Enemies In AdjourninR Rooms.
While Heath was in Senator Bev-
eridge's private Office, Senator +. Nc
Culloch, president of the Union Trac-
ton syndicate, whose Office is across
the corridor. walked into the waiting
rooms. McCulloch vigorously fought
the Heath faction In politics at Mum
Gle for many years. but. he did not
know that one member Of tie rival
element was so near him. Heath is
enjoying good health and he said his
newspaper ventures were entirely sat
isfactory.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
DICTUM ON SOME RIGHTS

Definition ~ TO Some Capital and Labor
Announced by . United States
Appellate Court
St Louis, Dec. 24.-"Capitalists have
4 right to do as they please with their
money, so long as they do not become
public charges. A man without capital
may labor or refuse to labor, 50 long
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-25
ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE-DEAD

Pramass OF England Goes from Activity In
the Honse of Esrds 10 His
'-f- Death Red.
The evening times., 1902-06-12
YALE MEN IN AUTO
RUN DOWN BICYCLISH
Big Machine Was Running
40 Miles an Hour.

NEW HAvE,S, June 12.-Bradford
Ellsworth. Of New York City. Yale
junior, and four companions. who we're
speeding in 4 big Winton racing auto
mobile on Forces Avenue. near Tomlin-
son Bridge, last evening ran down and
seriously injured D. Thorpe Munro. q
marine engineer. who was riding his
wheel in the opposite direction The
party Of students were going at a forty
mile gait across the bridge and struck
the wheelman Just as they were coming
of the draw.
The impact sent Munro iuto the air
and he landed across the front Of the
auto.
Munro did not appear to be badly hurt
and taking him and his wheel. which
was smashed, into the auto they
FASTENED to his home, telling him that
they would pay for all damages. No
report was made Of the matter 20 the
police
Later a physician was called TO Mum
ro's home and found that he was
seriously injured internally besides be-
ing badly cut about the body The
automobile was partially smashed. 1t
was learned that It belonged to Harry
Wilfred Du Puy. OF Allegheny. Pa. also
2 Yale Junior.