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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30

Mitchell and Mooney Proceed to Say Hard
Things of Each Other.


Things of Each Other.
The convention concluded to have
the matter ventilated at once, and
Mooney addressed the delegates from
the stage. Mooney then went into a
statement of his experiences In his
own district convention held last June
at Kansas City. in which charges
made against him resulted in his being
expelled from the convention. He
said he had appealed to the executive
board and had been. so to speak.
turned down. He had never been
guilty of an offense against the miners
CT his OWN district or the national Off
GERS. He had been placed in a posi-
ton where he, since the Kansas City
convention. had been unable to secure
a job of work in any mine in Mis-
souri,.
President Mitchell said he was
called to Kansas City last June by a
telegram to straighten out a tangle in
which the miners of that district had
become involved. He found that one
of the hardest men lie had to handle
was not from among the operators,
but James Mooney. President Mitch
ell went ON to relate his experiences at
Kansas City. and said he found Moo
ney In consultation with James Strub-
bic, district president, as to whether
it was best to have more Mitchells in
the field or more Moneys. Mooney.
after Mitchell returned to indianapolis
las charged by the president-told
Strubble that MitcheH's method of set
Ting their difficulty had been rot
ten"
Mitchell produced a:iidavits support
Ing this charge against Mooney.
Mooney then read letters from miners
In several of the locals Of the Missouri
district expressing confidence in him
and declaring against tue manner of
his expulsion by his convention, and
produced the minutes Of that conven-
ton in an effort to show that he had
not been given fair DEAL
As a result the convention finally de-
cided to drop the whole matter. thus
leaving Mooney in the hands of the
convention of his own district. which
has been called i'm special session with
in short time to try Mooney on the
very charges he sought to clear him.
self Of in the national convention.
The important question of the min
ers' scale demand for the coming year.
as evolved by the scale committee of
the mine workers. was finally disposed
of late last night at meeting of the
committee. The scale as decided upon
will demard an increase of 10 per cent
absolute run-of- mine. and the differ
entail between pick and machine min
ing is left at Z cents. the figure fixed
by the convention of 1901.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30

Springfield, Ills, Jan. 28.-Jack
Lehr, of Brookport, Ills, recently con-
victed In the United States district
court on a charge of selling liquor
without paying the government tax,
died Sunday on stretcher while be-
ing transferred from the Sangamon
county Jail to ST. Johns hospital. The
man had been Ill from the time Of his
Incarceration, seven weeks ago, and
gradually became worse.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
No Interest in Georgia.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 2S.-Dispatches
to the Associated Press from the prin-
cipal cities in Georgia indicate that
Governor Gamblers suggestion that the
churches take up collection Sunday
for the benefit of the Mckinley Ma
tional Memorial fund was not fol-
lowed. In Atlanta no collection was
taken in any church, nor was reference
made to the matter by the ministers.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30

Development of the Strike on the Ii. & o.
5. W.-Sympathy Strikes.


Washington, Ind, Jan. 27.-At 5 p.
N. Saturday every department of the
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
shops except the round house closed
down indefinitely by order of General
Superintendent Rawn, who has been
here trying to effect a settlement. Su-
perintendent Rawn said the company
could not afford to operate the shops
while strike was in progress and
that he was unable to state how soon
they would be reopened. 1t is not
thought that the shops will be removed
as the buildings are modern and ex-
pensive brick structures with fine
equipment. At present the strikers
are opposed TO making concessions.
At p. IN. Saturday fire was discov-
cred in the mill room of tie shops. but
it was easily eXtinguished.
Brazil. Ind. Jan. 27.-The engineers
ut the electric lighting and power plant
of the Terre Haute Electric company
quit Saturday in sympathy with the
striking street car men, but non-unh)n
engineers were quickly secured and
put to work. Strike sympathizers cut
two poles west of town along the street
car track. causing the trolley wire to
fall to the ground. delaying traffic sew
eral hours. Several torpedoes were
placed on the track just west of the
city, but did no damage A mass
meeting of all unions will probably be
held here within n few days.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Appointed to Succeed GiIIett.

Indianapolis, Jan. Ex-Governor
Durbin last night announced the APP
poinrment of VIII c. McMahan, of
Crown Point, a prominent Republican
of the Thirteenth congressional dis
trict, to succeed Judge John II. Gillett,
a few. days ago appointed to the SUI
preme bench, as circuit judge Of Lake
and Porter counties until the election
next fall, when i new judge will be
elected
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Retribution Oyertook Him.

New Albany, Ind. Jan. 2S.-After
slashing Sam Shutters five times
about the head and stabbing him three
times i'm the shoulder Andrew Wilson
was ground to pieces by a Southern
railway train. Shutters and Wilson
had been drinking together late Satur-
day night and had started for their
homes when the cutting ARRAY &C.
Cured. Shutters finally escaping into
his house. Wilson then started for his
own home, but Sunday morning his
remains were found scattered along
the railroad track for half q mile.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
LAKE SEAMEN IN COUNCIL
Union Convention Opens at Chicago
Questions That Will Come Up.

Chicago. Jan. 2S.-The Lake Sea-
mems union opened its convention here
yesterday with representatives from
all the principal ports of the great
lakes. One of the questions to be act
ed upon is that of admitting deck
hands on steamers to membership In
the union.
A scale of wages for the men en-
ployed on schOOners and barges will
be prepared during the week, to take
effect at the opening of navigation. In
view of the profitable season in pros
pect for the lumber carriers it is prob
able that some advance will be made
over last seasons scale.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Prince Henrv's stay at chicago.

Chicago. Jan. 2I.-Prince Henry of
Prussia will make only a short stay
in Chicago. according to a notice sent
to Mayor Harrison by the German
consul. He will reach here Monday
evening. March 3, and will depart the
following afternoon aot 2 o'colck.
This, however. has not been absolute
ly determined upoD.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
nan Who Fired the Fatal shot.

Oskaioosa, Ia, Jan. 21.-An inquest
was held Saturday over the remains
of the miners killed in the dust ex-
plosion in Lost Greek coal mine Fri
DAY afternoon. The verdict was to the
effect that the men came to their death
IA the result of an explosion caused
by shot fred by a miner named Andy
Pash, one of those killed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
We Pay $4,000, 900 for the ID. w. L.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The senate
yesterday in executive session received
the treaty with Denmark transferring
the West India possessions of that
country to the United States. The ex-
act consideration specified in the
treaty to be paid by this country is
$4,000 600
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Instantly Killed by a Train.

Muncie. Ind, Jan. 2S.-William Nc
Clellan, aged 60, was instantly killed
yesterday morning by Big Four
train. The man was collecting switch
lights and walking along the track
with his cap pulled down over his ears
and did not hear the approaching train.
His back, arms and legs were broken
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Tea Party I'm Committee Room.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The ways
and means committee yesterday heard
people who wanted the war duty off
tea, and those who didn't. The beer
men had hearing. too, and they were
unit in wanting the war taxes off
their product. They said the tax
wiped out the profit in the business.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
ELECTION Law ENFORCEMENT

Southern Republicans Moving Against the
Southern "Grandsather' Clause.
Washington, Jan. 2S.-At caucus
last night of southern Republicans in
congress steps were taken looking to
the preparation of a measure to be in
troduced In both houses comprising an
amalgamati0n of the best features OF
the bills already presented in the
house by .Bartholdt Of Missouri and
Gibson Of Tennessee for the enforce
mcnt of the election laws. Senator
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Was Pretty Hard on Foley.

English, Ind, Jan. 27.-John Foley,
living near Eckerty, attempted suicide
Saturday when the doctor told him of
the birth of his second pair of twins,
raising the number of Foley children
to thirteen. He told the doctor that
he attempted to end his life because
thirteen is ali unlucky number.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Arabs Are BOLD in AIgfers.

Algiers. Jan. PA score of Arabs
paraded through tie Kabash quarter
of this city yesterday attacking pass
crs-by with clubs and knives. A pa
troll of Zouaves interviewed. and fight
elsued, in which three soldiers and a
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 27.-At Hos D.
N. Saturday Governor General Taft,
of the Philippines, reached Omaha,
and left seven minutes later for the
east. a message was received here
from Cincinnati announcing the death
of Governor 1afts mother-in-law.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Planned the Libby Prison Tunnel.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 27.-General
Harrison c. Hobart, the last survivor
Of the Wisconsin constitutional con-
vention, and one Off not the last of
the survivors Of the original five
who planned and made the famous
Ross tunnel and by it escaped from
Libby prison, died of old age at the
hospital at the Soldiers Home at Ills
a. m. yesterday. General Hobart was
born at Ashburnaam, Mass, about
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Signed for the indianapolis Club.

Indianapolis. Jan. 27-President
Watkins has signed Charles Babb. the
Fort Wayne third baseman. for the In
dianapolis American Association club.
Charles Lusky, with Washington last
year, and ]. McCallis Ter, with Column
bus, out-felders, have also been cor
raled
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Vessel to Make Forty Knots an Hour.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-A bill provid-
ing for the construction of a specially
designed cruiser and torpedo boat de-
stroyer was introduced in the senate
by Penrose yesterday. 1t provides for
a vessel that can maintain a speed of
forty knots or more an hour.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30

Parkersburg. w. Va, Jan. 27.-Thos.
Tucker. a colored boy, cut the throat
Of Mary Beall, white woman, in
front Of the negro Methodist church
last night. Then he slashed his own
throat and may die. Jealousy is sup
posed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30

Cincinnati. O., Jan. 27.5The Nation
al Liberal party was organized here
yesterday by representatives from all
bring the principles of atheism into
politics and fstolish all religion every.
where in the government service; also
to tax church property and abandon
the observance Of Sunday.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30

Sydney, N. s. W., Jan. 27.-The
placing of contracts in Argentina by
the British war office to supply meats
and other produce for the troops in
South Africa has engendered extreme
irritation throughout Australasia.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
GUsNING FORA BASE BALL Man
Young Woman stopped just She Was
Going to Shoot.

Fort Wayne, Ind. Jan. 2S.-"Chick"
Stahl. the outfielder of the Boston
American League team. had narrow
escape from death Sunday night at
the hands Of woman. Miss Lulu Ort-
man, stenographer for the Kennedy
Lumber company and member of
a good family, was looking for Stahl
on Calhoun street and one of her init
mate friends informed Police Super
intendent Gorsline that shewas armed
and intended to shoot Stahl.
The superintendent overlook her
just as she met Stahl and was draw
ing her revolver. He disarmed her
and took her to the police headquar
tiers. where she is still kept under sur
veillance. She has nothing to say.
only that Stahl had Tilted her for an
other girl. and that she intends TO kill
him on sight. Stahl refused to talk,
except to say that the girl had no rea-
son to attempt his life. Miss Ortman
is pretty, about 81 years of age. Her
father is cigar manufacturer.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30

Cleveland, Jan. 2s.-The Bessemer
Ore association finished it's work Sat
urday and fixed the base price for all
old range Bessemer ores at $4.25,
which Is the same aa last years price.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Bill 20 Prevent False Brandine.

Washington, Jan. 2S-Depew intro
duced bill in the senate yesterday TO
prevent false branding or marking
Of food and dairy products as to the
state and territory in which they are
produced.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Pulled Under the Ice and Drowned.

Dubuque, Ia, Jan. 27.-Luke Con-
molly, while drawing bucket of water
from the river. was pulled under the
ice by the current. and drowned.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Dividend for Bank Creditors.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The comptrol-
Ter of the currency has declared a divi-
dend in favor Of the creditors of the
First National bank, of North Man.
chester. Ind. of 21a per cent
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Statue of John sherm.,n.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Foraker yes
terday introduced bill in the senate
providing for the erection In Washing
ton of statute of the late John Sher-
man, to cost $4,000.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30

Anderson, Ind, Jan. 27.-Mrs. Bell
ma Arms, with eight divorced hus-
bands in this county, was married
again Saturday night
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
THUG DEvILTRY SUSPECTED
Sweeney May Have Been Roasted to Death
by Criminals.

Warren, o, Jan. 21.-At a point on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad be-
tween Niles and Girard. in this county,
Michael Sweeney. target man, was
burned to death in his tower Saturday
night. Trainmen saw the building
burning and Sweeney amid the flames
gesticulating for aid. Later the
charred body was found, and the cor
Oner says there is reason to believe
Sweeney was robbed. tied and Gre
mated. Sweeney was 30 years old and
cino1p
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Trial of Harrington Begun.

Adrian. Mich. JAN 2S.-The trial of
J. B. Harrington. of Milan, for the
murder several weeks ago Of Jesse
Hooker. of this city, whom he discov-
cred in the same room with Mrs. Far
rington at night and fatally shot, was
begun here yesterday. Representative
Henry C. Smith is one of Farrington's
counsel. The case Will be hard fought.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Hoosier State Short-Cuts.

Elncra-The Odon Review has been
abso,be by the Odon Journal.
LebanOn-The contemplated fusion
between the Democracy and Populists
of this county has failed.
Carrolton-Jerome Way is dead of
Injuries received in a fight, and An
drew Sullivan is under arrest.
Nashville-A large black timber
wolf was killed near Gnawbone, this
county, by Archie David
Linton-Nellie Donham, years old,
ate headache powders. found ON her
grandma's table, and died.
Vincennes-Carl Lehmaster, 13 years
old, is dead of injuries, the result Of
collidlng with a train.
Kokomo-Mrs. w. j. VIM, suffer
ing intensely from a blood clot. at.
tempted suicide by cutting her throat.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
OR Be FIRED
Terre Haute Street Railway Com
pany's UItimatum to Its
Striking Employees.
STRIKE OF FAIR OVERALL WORKERS
Girl Goes Cunning for a Man, but
Gets No Game Judge Gill
lett's Successor.

Terre Haute. Ind. Jar. 2S.-The
Terre Haute Electric company issued
q notice yesterday TO its employees in
forming them that all who apply for
their old positions by tomorrow mcrn-
ing will be reinstated at the old rate
of wages. and requesting all others TO
turn in their punches and call for their
pay. Yesterday morning the company
was notified that Marshal Prince, OF
Brazil, had searched one of the inter-
urban mail cars for United States
mail, and finding meme ordered the
trainmen to take off the sign u. 5.
Mail" The last poUch of mail had
just been delivered. The matter has
been brought to the attention Of the
United States district attorney. All
cars were running yesterday. but the
patrons are frequently annoyed by
boycott committees
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
scHURMAN GIVES HIS IDEA

Why Ee Advocated Filipino Independ-
ence in His Boston Speech.
Ithaca, y. V, Jan. 27.-President
Schurman yesterday made statement
explanatory of his recent Boston
speech in which he advocated the
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
Things We're Quiet Sunday.

The street railway system was oper-
ated Sunday with less interference
than any day since the strike began
week ago. There were many strike
sympathiZers on the streets. but there
was no violence. The chief Of police
issued an sorder for saloons to close.
and they complied with the order very
generally. The street car strikers
caused the arrest of Marion Allen.
Frank Clayton and Arthur Baker. who
We're in charge of the interurban car
ut Seeleyville Friday night, for shoot
ing with intent to KILL They are
charged with shooting II. II. Hager-
man, who was hit by stray bullet
during an exchange of shots. At the
time the shooting was done the car
was being attacked with stones.
Two Hundred Girls Walk Out.
indianapolis. Jan. 2S.-TwO hundred
girls employed by Louis Meyer 4 Co..
overall manufacturers, went on a
strike yesterday because five girls
were discharged by the company. The
girls say the five We're discharged for
expressing views at the meeting of the
Garment Workers union as to condi-
lions at the factory The reinstate-
ment of the five girls is demanded.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
TRUST GOES BEGGING
Latest Development of the Gem
n1unity of Interests Idea
Is a Novel One.
UEEARTHgD AT INDIANAPOLIS
Radical Means Taken at Washington
OF Blocking a Strike-Brazil
Trouble Growing.

Indianapolis. Jan. -1-What is be-
lieved to be Il regularly organized
"beggars' trust" has just been I'M
earthed through an investigation
which was inaugurated by the officers
of the local charlCy organizations. and
the developments have been followed
by a sudden hegira of the members
of the trust. who are now possibly
operating in some other city. Secre-
tary Grout, Of the Associated Chart
ties. had his attention called some
time ago to a marked increase in the
number Of house-to-house and street
beSgars. and a little investigation con-
WINGED him that the mendicants were
being brought TO this city and. after
working it for awhile, were sent TO
other cities. and their places filled here
10y new men and boys under a regular
system
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
He Told of EASY Crafts"

Charles Hall. who played a fiddle
abount the court house, gave the bust
ness of the trust partly away. and the
officers expected complete details from
him. but he was married to a good
looking young woman one morning
and went away on his bridal trip and
has never returned. Before leaving
he turned over a paper to John Devine,
a One-legged young man who came
here from Cincinnati. which proved to
be a letter from Hoover. in which the
writer told of the easy gratis which
existed in this city and where to call
when he came for further information
and directions who to strike"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
All Sin Digs Up Buried Treasure.

Peking, Jan. 27.-Chinese officials
have found treasure to the value Of
over 10O,0O0,0O0 taels in gold and sill
yer, which was buried in the women's
quarters of the palace before the court
f1ed from Picking.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-30
SIBYL Is OUT WITH HENRI
Engagement to Wed Hardly Announced
Before 1t Is Broken.

New York, Jan. 27.-Sibyl Sander
son has Cancelled her engagement to
wed Count Henri Fitz James, and the
pair have decided to disagree. 1t was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07
MINERS CONTINUE:
TO Be HEARD FROM
Witnesses for Workers Still In
teTest Commission.
MAN AND BOY TESTIFY
Give What is Regarded as Damaging
Evidence Against Osoerators-On
Witness Clsims TO Have Re-
ceived Q Iy $50.
Sv Associated Prese.)

SCRANTON, Pa. Dec. 6.-The miners
having finished their attack on the CON-
panles' ines in he tiaz eto.i re. n,
to-day turned the attention O. the al
Str ke Commission to The Galleries of
Il. - Ma kle and Company, in the san e
Iocanty. The Witness for t nine
workers scored what appeared o be tie :
ing points with regard to wages and
other conditions prevailing in thu mines
or TINS independent c mpaly-
Inc principal witness c"t'sd against
he Markles was James Gallagher, VINO
worked IN heir m nes for irt y S.
He claims the wages were SO 10 tina
nc was always IN debt to the com ny
ana that in seventeen years he " re-
ceived money in wages and 4 at was 50.
He further teStiflsu t2at h ia to deal
at the com any store. the only pl &c
where the II ne could get credit
A twelve-year-o breaker boy was
called to the stand and gave testimony
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

Coroner Gives q Heart Failure
CertfiCate Of Death.
Special Dispatch to The Tincs.)


NORFOLK, VA. Dec. 6-There viii be
ustthe: Inquest nor autopsy In the case
pr John 7. Cross. who died suddenly and
u1ysteriousiy yesterday after taking three
ammonia tablets. Dr. KaIght, the core
yer issued a certificate OF death due 10
heaIt failure, supcrinduced by the fre
cuent use OF ant3-gl-rene. to which the
dead man was accustomed without the
prescription Of physician. He used am
monai and other drugs for neural,ia
le was using them on the day of his
e-ath. so the physician finds. The burial
sg1il occur tomorrow.
r. NJ Dodson was acquitted OF fcloni-
pue assault; Immediately after the Cor
poration Court convened this morning
The fact that the woman. upon whom
the assault was made. was a negro a. &
had used very foul language toward bod
SON MADE several OF the jurors deter.
mine 70 acGuit him. There were Very
few negroes about the courtroom when
the verdict was announced. but there
Was no evidence OF d!stur bance al
though there were many words Of dsap-
oroyal among them yesterday and
rrea, deal of interest al the time 1t
IS stated now that the sui; OF SO. 900
against the furniture firm in whose store
the assault on Bessie Mason occurred,
Is sttll Itkely TO be continued by Jeffries
and LaHless.
a'ha argument IN the habsas CORPUS pro.