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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-03-13
EARLY OPENING
Navigation Of the Lakes Will Be
Resumed April /.
Outlook for Ship Owners Brightest
in Years.

CHICAGO, March 1.-THE ear
liest opening of navigation on the
great lakes since the Straits of
Mackinac became a factor III the
commerce of the country seems
to be at hand. A resumption of
business by April 1 on all the up
per lakes is now confidentially
predicted by vessel owners, and
preparations to get the ships out
a fortnight earlier than was an
ticipated are being rushed.
From all points where ice
blocks the way to vessels reports
indicate less ice than ever before
at corresponding period of the
year. The absence of severe
cold after the first month of win
ter prevented the formation of
the vast fields of thick ice which
generally stop navigation until
the middle of April. There are
but sixteen inches of Ice in the
straits, and even less than that
in Mud lake, the last place in the
500 passage to thaw out. At
Sault Ste. Marie the channel is
open and the ferries are being
put in commission. A well.in-
formed correspondent at the 500
predicts that by April 1 the river
will be entirely open.
The traffic ahead of vesselmen
for the season lessons the fear
they otherwise would entertain
for longer period of business
than the lakes generally afford.
Outside of the one item of grain
there was never anything seen
like the volume of business the
great lakes will cary before the
close of next December. In iron
ore alone shipments OF probably
%, 900, 900 tons are expected. 1t
will be time of vast expansion
in Lake Superior iron mining
The only limit will be the capaci-
ty of receiving docks and the
railroads leading from them to
the furnaces.
In coal it is anticipated that all
previous records will be eclipsed.
AS for lumber, the outlook is
better than any year since the
panic of 1898. Good prices are
being obtained, and the ship
ments. particularly from Lake
Superior, Will excel all previous
records.
The increase in the capacity of
lake ships is fully equal to the
increase of traffic. Ever since
the close of navigation from 6, 900
to 5000 men in lake ship yards
have been employed in building
new boats, and the fleet which
will 60 into commission for the
first time this spring will be equal
in carrying capacity to the entire
lake fleet thirty years ago. 1t
has been the history of the lakes
that but for two or three months
at a time has the volume of traffic
ever excelled the capacity of the
boats to carry it.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-03-13

Mrs. Austin's Famous Buckwheat
makes the finest Buckwheat cakes.
Ready in a moment,< Ask for Mrs.
Austin's Buckwheat. Refuse substi-
tute. 120t24 2Ot4
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-03-13

Now's the time to take Rocky
Mountain Tea; keeps the whole FAM
lily well. A great medicine for spring
and fall tiredness. 35 cts. ]. W.
Hess.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-03-13
THE PLYMOUTH MARKETS

Following are the quotations of
local dealers on the various pro-
ducts named:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-03-13
THE PRODUCE MARKET.
CHICAGO. March 10.

South Water street reports the
following prices on staple pro-
duce:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-03-13
BOER VICTORY
General Methuen is Captured by
Beers Under Delarey.

Force of Twelve Thousand Zen Attacked
and Routed by Boers-Forty-one Slain,
seventy-seven Wounded and Many Are
Misslng-causes Great Shock.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-03-13

grapple with the problem pre-
sented and fight it out for All
+ipoo
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24

sion, because the good roads of that
section have substantially all been de-
veloPed. We have the middle, western
and southern divisions, and they are
all at work scientifically preparing the
way for the making of all sorts of
roads, for all sorts Of soils and eli
mates. At present the work of the
middle division, to which l am as
signed, is suspended during my resi-
dence in Washington in charge of this
chemical branch of the work James
W. Abbott has charge of the western
division and Prof. J. A. Holmes has
charge of the southern division"
Mr.. Page conducted the writer
through his laboratory, where num-
Der of chemists are at work testing the
rock which is sent to the department
from every section of the country.
No one kind of rock can be said to be
superior for road building in all lOcali-
ties, on all soils, and in all climates.
Moreover, the character, weight and
volume of traffic is considered in the
selection of proper rock for roads.
Mr.. Page says: Breaking stones,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
ARE NEGOTIATING.
EIkins-Widener Syndicate After the
Everett-Moore interests.

Cleveland, o.. Jan. 23.-Representa-
tives of the Elkins-Widener syndicate
have examined all the traction inter
ests of the Everett-Moore syndicate
with the object in view of purchasing
the extensive railway interests, includ-
ing the properties in this city. 1t is
said that the representatives of the Ell
kins-Widener syndicate are very well
satisfied with the physical condition of
the traction lines and consider it a de-
sirable investment.
1t is now practically settled that
either the Federal telephone system
or the entire traction system will be
sold in lump. The sale of either
property will eliminate the necessity
of selling the other. Even if it is
necessary to include in the deal the
sale of the Cleveland Electric Railway
Co., the principal local street car sys-
TENS will be made as part of the Ever
ett-Moore traction properties.
According to Chairman NewcOmb, G.
w. Morse, of New York, stands in the
lead of several parties who have been
looking into the telephone properties
with the purpose of buying them as a
whole. 1t is also understood that east
ern bond houses are after a controll-
ing interest in the telephone interests.
The Elkins-Widener syndicate is one
Of the most powerful in the United
States. 1t is understood that if this
company gets control of the Everett
Moore properties it will complete the
work planned by the Everett-Moore
people,
Chairman Newcomb says that no
definite proposals had as yet been re-
ceived, but that negotiations tending
to that end are in progress daily.
Mr.. Newcomb said that the mem
bers of the syndicate have given their
consent to any transactions which the
bankers committee desire to make.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
THE CITIZEN SOLDIERY
Establishment Of a National Mill.
tary Club Proposed.
Membership to Comprise Those Who
Served in Army and Navy in Civil
and Spanish Wars, Militia
and Naval Guards, Etc.

Washington, Jan. 23-The National
Guards association of the United
States, whose convention here is be
ing attended by the adjutants general
of most of the states, Wednesday
adopted a resolution approving the
establishment Of a national military
club" in this city, it's membership to
comprise those who served honorably
in the army and navy in the civil and
Spanish wars, members of militia and
avail guards of the states, military
nd naval cadets, civil and military
officers of the United States and ter
Titories. The object is to promote ma
Ional guard interests and provide
club rendezvous for those eligible
The adjutant generals called on
President Roosevelt, Secretary Root
and Gen. Miles. Secretary Root i'm
proved the opportunity to express his
hearty sympathy with the movement
in which they are engaged. The sec
rotary said the study and thought
which he had been required to give to
military affairs had led him to the
conviction that it was of the greatest
Importance to this country that the
national guard should be maintained,
promoted and perfected as a necessary
school for citizen soldiery. The gulf
between the national guard and the
regular army should be closed up en-
tirely and there should be harmoni-
Gus cooperation between the two or
CARNATIONS in bringing about a condi-
ton of affairs which would make the
country always ready with an efficient
volunteer force to act as an auxiliary
to the regular army.
Secretary Root said tnat the time
is now ripe for securing legislative
measures which will be of great ad-
vantage in perfecting the obsolete mill
itary system of 1892.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24

and receiving their mail by a new
system, the rural free delivery, the ne
.cessity of good roads is increased; and
the idea which has been spreading for
a quarter of a century is becoming an
actually. The men for the work were
born many years ago, and they are
now in the harness just as it was in
tended that they should be.
give years ago l began the study
of systematic road making" says the
secretary Of agriculture THAT was
before the idea Of rural free deliv-
cry was entertained, excepting by a
very few isolated individuals without
any concerted purpose. From various
portions of the country Ireceived COM
munications concerning the impor-
lance of good roads, but there was
nothing practical being done. So,
without thinking of rural free deliv-
cry, l anticipated it and my depart
ment is scientifically solving the prob
lem. / asked the congress for an ap-
preparation to pay four men to have
charge of four divisions of the coun-
Try, to study the necessities and pos
sibilities of good roads. The congress
gave me what / asked. selected men
who were civil engineers, biologists
and practical road makers. The re-
quirements were severe. but / found
the men and put them to work"
Mr.. Logan Waller Page, expert in
charge of the road material laboratory
of the department Of agriculture, says:
1--WE no longer have four divisions. hav-
ing given up the New England diVi-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
GOLD AND SILVER ORE.
a Rich Find on the Bluffs North of
Prairie du CHEN, Wis.

Prairie du Chen, Wis, Jan. 23.-The
report that ore taken from the bluffs
north of this city included gold and
silver in paying quantities, was con.
frmed Wednesday by assays made by
professional chemists and metallur-
gists whose standing places their re-
ports beyond the. realm of speculation.
The assays show bullion running from
S1.30 to $1.73 of samples taken from
the leGge. The average per ton is
about So. Indications are that there
are millions of tons of ore within reach
and all facilities for reduction easily
available.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
THE ROAD QUESTION.
Scientific Men Are Now Engaged in
Making 1t Clear.
w hat the Department of Agriculture
Is Doing to Aid the People in
the Construction of Solid
Highways.
Especial Washington Letter.


TIME times and seasons, the cycles
and centuries in human affairs
are as markedly directed as are
the currents of the air and ocean.
Order is the first law of the universe.
All things are planned. Moses, Aaron,
Caesar, Scion, Lincoln, Mckinley, all
soldiers and statesmen of history,
were conceived and born years in adj
vance of the time when they should
play their part upon the stage of the
world
That wafer may be turned into wine,
and the miracle be performed before
our very eyes, the rains descend in
the springtime percolate the earth,
ascend the roots, stalks, stamen and
pistils, until the grape is formed, and
In the autumn time we see the water
of springtime turned into wine. The
invisible forces delicately and perfect
ly manipulate the water, the earth and
the vine, and they do it all with absO-
lutte precision and perfection.
Thirty years before the war between
the states, otherwise known as the
war of the rebellion, Ericsson was
born; so that when it became time
for the revolution of naval warfare
the man was on this earth with brain
already prepared to evolve the iron
clad monitor with revolving turret;
the proper kind of battleship, built at
the proper time, and steaming the wa
ters of Hampton Roads at the very
moment when the presence of such
vessel was necessary to turn the tide
of human affairs. for the making of
the fulfllment of Webster's words in
behalf of union ''now and forever, one
and inseparable."
With the development of the intelh-
gence of the inhabitants of the world
came steam, and then electricity, and
now wireless telegraphy for transmit
ting intelligence across the watery
wastes is disclosed All of the wonders
of the world are disclosed gradually,
just as they are needed and not too
soon. The businesses of nature go
hand in hand for mutual helpfulness
to mankind. Railroads in the eight
zenith century would have been too
soon for the advancement of the cause
of universal liberty. Railroads would
have been successfully used against the
colonial armies. and the stories of
Saratoga and Yorktown would have
been different.
During the past quarter of cen
fury the minds of the people of this
country have been more and more
dwelling upon the subject of good
roads, and the time is now at hand
for the accomplishment of that idea.
Wherever the armies of ancient Rome
went in their conquering career they
built good roads, some of them to-day
being in existence as monuments of
the enterprise of the sturdy prOgeni-
tors of the present enfeebled and vi
ciOus race fOurishing in the same at
mosphere and upon the same soil
where Cicero, Pompey, Livy and many
other of earth's greatest men thrived.
For the proper transmission of let
ters the development of rapid railway
mail service became necessary with the
growth and expansion of the republic.
Now that the farmers are demanding
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
GROVER CLEVELAND.
The Ex-President Leaves Princeton,
N. j., for the South.

Princeton, N. j., Jan. 23.-Ex-Pres-
ident Cleveland left Princeton We'd
nesday night for the south, where he
will remain several days, hunting with
Col. E. c. Benedict, Rear Admiral Ev-
ans, Gen. Arson G. McCook and Her
man May. The party will go to
Georgetown, S. c., and shortly after
arriving there will go to the home of
Col. Alexander, who lives on an island
eighteen miles, from that city. Mr.
Cleveland appears to have regained
mis- normal health. He was accom-
panied as far as Philadelphia by Mrs.
Cleveland.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
MICHIGAN MILLERs.
Adopt Resolutions Endorsing Presi-
dents Cuban Reciprocity Policy.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. 23.-The Michi-
man Millers' association, which is in
session here, Wednesday adopted res
olutions endorsing President Roose-
velts Cuban reciprocity policy, saying
that the beet sugar Taisers and sugar
manufacturers were better able to
stand the cut in the sugar tariff than
wheat raisers, and flour manufacture
ers can stand further restriction of
the markets. They also endorsed the
Corliss bill giving the interstate com
merce commission greater powers in
regulating freight rates.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
Troops Return From Cuba.

New York, Jan. 29.-The steamer
Olinda arrived Wednesday from Gu
ban ports with troops E, F, G and H,
of the I'd cavalry, Lieut.. Col. E. c..
Dimmick commanding, Is officers and
2h7 men, who return home after three
years service in Cuba. The men will
proceed to Forts Meyer and Ethen Al
len Thew are in splendid health.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
Raised silver Certificates.

Gainesville, Tex, Jan 22.-F. K. Rea-
gan, against whom Is indictments
have been found by the federal grand
jury, now in session at Dallas, is I'M
der arrest here. Reagan is accused Of
raising silver certificates,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
Commander Adams III.

New York, Jan. 23.-It was an
nounced Wednesday at the Brooklyn
navy yard that Commander Charles
A. Adams, senior aide to Capt. COgh-
Ian, was seriously i'll and had applied
for retirement. He has been thirty
years in the service, entering from
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
ATTACKED BY ARMED MEN.
One Brother Killed and the Other Two
Desperately Wounded.

Hereford, Tex, Jan. 23.-John, Fred
and Dick Spikes, brothers, were at
tackled near Liberty, N. NJ, by eight
or ten armed men who were in hiding
near a fence that was in the course of
erection by the Spikes brothers. The
party opened fire and Dick Spikes was
instantly killed. John Spikes was
wounded and is supposed to be dead,
as he fell from his horse. Fred Spikes
reached here Wednesday, desperately
wounded and his life is despaired of.
No cause is given for the attack.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
Added 70 Prince 4enry's Suite.

Berlin, Jan. 23.-HonOrary Vice Adj
miral Won Eisendecher, the Prusslan
minister at Carlsruhe, Baden, former
ly an attache of the German embassy
at Washington, has been added by
Emperor William to the suite Of
Prince Henry for the latter's visit to
the United States.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
Dan Creedon Defeated.

Hot Springs, Ark, Jan. 29.-Al Wei
mig and Dan Creedon fought nine of
the hardest rounds here ever witnessed
in this city, and when in the ninth
round Benny Murphy, trainer and sec
ond of Creedon, threw a sponge into
the ring, Weinig was declared the win
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
Secretary DarIinu Injured.

Washington, Jan. 22.-Assistant Sec
rotary of the Navy Darling sustained
a severe fall on the icy pavement. 4
cut on the side of the head and one on
the lip, as we'll as several bruises
about his knee resulted. but it is
thought no serious results will follow.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
esIe If Danish West Indies.

Copenhagen, Jan. 23.-It has been
definitely decided that the treaty with
The United States providing for the
sale of the Danish West Indies is to
be signed at Washington this week.
Al the formalities here are completed.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
sembrich,s Voice Fails.

New York, Jan 23.-Mme. MarcelIa
Sembrich. returning to her hotel from
a drive. tried to call her maid, but
found she could hardly speak. An ex-
animation by a physician showed that
a small artery in the vocal apparatus
had been ruDtured
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
To Lnvite Kruaer to chicaqe,

Chicago, Jan. 23.-At mass meet
ing of Boer sympathizers held here it
was resolved to send President Kru-
ger an invitation, signed by 100000
people, to visit Chicago June 26, the
date Of the coronation of Edward VII
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
Married His Housekeeper.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 23.-Thomas H.
White. president of the White Sewing
Machine Co., was married Wednes-
day, January Z, to his housekeeper,
Mrs. Elizabeth Brennan, at st. Angus
tine. Fla. The fact has just become
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
MAJ. wILLARD's REPORT.
The Cost of Constructing the Illinois
and Mississippi Canal.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Secretary
Root has sent to congress a special
report made by Maj. J. H. Willard,
engineer at Chicago, stating that the
expense Of constructing the Illinois
a Mississippi canal will be about
$Z,00O,000 above the original estimate
of $6,025,0OO The increase is due to
the cost of rights of way and to i'm
proved plans of construction.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
schwab Presented to the Empero

Vienna, Jan. 23.-The mayor Of Wen
ma presented Charles M. Schwab, pres
ident of the United States steel cOrpO-
ration, to Emperor Francis Joseph at
the citizens ball Wednesday night.
The emperor and Mr.. Schwab con.
versed at some length upon CONNER
cIal matters
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
PAN-AMERIcAN CONGRESS.
Several Important Measures Were
Adopted at the Conference.

Mexico City, Jan. 23.-The Pan
American conference Wednesday adop-
ted resolutions recommending the
presentations of archaeological re-
mains; endorsing the st. Louis Lou
isiana purchase exposition; providing
Tor sending a message of congratula-
ton to officials of the Buffalo exposi-
ton; endorsing the success of the
Pan-American international copyright
and approving an inter-oceanic canal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24
MISS STONE RELEASED.
The information Comes From Berlin
and Was Published in London.

London, Jan. 23.-Reported and pub
lished here news from Berlin that
Miss Stone, the captive missionary,
has been released and ransom of 915,-
n0n Maid
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1902-01-24

Teaths in ShakesPeare's Plays.
There are about 90 deaths in Shakes
peare's plays
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-02

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, May AT the suggestion
of A. B. Mack & Co. the Lennox Fur
mace Company, of Marshalltown, has
offered to donate furnace and fixtures
complete for the Uncle Sans club
house. This is a piece of unexpected
generosity coming from another city,
and means very liberal contribution
toward the new club house. Mr.. Head.
Of the company. was in the city yester-
day comforting with the building COM
mittoe in regard to the heating system
of the new club house.
The city council made a most profita-
bic trip to Marshalltown and Ames last
week and are now trying to adopt the
systems for the disposal of sewage
which they saw in those places to Grin
nell No attempt will probably be
made to put ina permanent system TINS
season, but the temporary settling BEDS
will be constructed and Will doubtless
serve the purpose for time. The coun-
ell is convinced that in another year
time Grinnell must construct system
for the disposal of the city's sewage
which shall be as complete and in some
respects better than the one proposed
by the engineer who constructed the
sewer system. The council will put IN
the temporary settling beds and tie
seepage system at once and thus alie-
yiate the conditions which have IN
duced the threat of injunction proceed
ings.
President Bradley, of the college.
spoke at Mitchellyille Wednesday even
ing before the Grinnell Association
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-05-02
Prospective investors.

Should look up information regard
Ing lands along and contiguous to the
line of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids
& Northern railway before buying.
Professional and business men Of all
kinds should acqaint themselves with
the many opportunities offered at the
new towns along this railway. On the
first and third Tuesdays of March,
April and May round trip tickets at
very low rates will be on sale to points
in the following territory: Alabama,
Arkansas. Arizona, British Columbia,
Canadian Northwest. Colorado. Flori-
da, Georgia, Idaho, Indian Territory,
Iowa, Kansas. Kentucky. Louisiana,
Manitoba, Michigan. Minnesota. Mis-
souri,, Mississippi. Montana, New
Mexico. Nebraska, North Dakota,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.
Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wiscon
sin, Northern Michigan and Wyoming.
Full information regarding rates. time
Of trains, etc., will be cheerfully given
upon application to any representative
of this company. John G. Farmer. A.
G. P. & T. A., B., c. r. & N. R'y..
Cedar Rapids. Iowa.