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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

The announcement that Attorney
General Knox has sufficient evidence
of the existence of a beef combination
in restraint of the freedom of trade to
authorize the bringing of suits against
the packing companies which consti-
tute it will give great satisfaction to
the people generally and will be re-
GREETED by the demagogues who are
attempting to make it appear that
the republican administration and
congress are responsible for such I'M
lawful combinations. The prompt
ness of the ADMINISTRATION in this
matter is another piece of evidence
showing that President Roosevelt is
not only in earnest to enforce the
laws, but that he goes at the enforce
ment with the energy which has
characterized him in everything he
undertakes.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
Subsisted Chiefly on Prunes.

The biOgrapher of Will L. Taylor,
encouragement of Indiana, says he
started out ia life as section hand on
a railroad, after taking preliminary
course of training at wrestling the soil
on his fathers farm in Noble county
to harden his muscles. Wolcottville
was the town where the family went
for the molasseS and mail. The flu
ture encouragement labored faith
fully as section hand, and it vas not
long before he was a fireman. He
saved his money until he had enough
tostart to school, and then he took
the trail for an education. He worked
his way through school and through
the state university, teaching school,
off and on 20 recruit lis finances. He
and Nat. Hill, now candidate for
state treasurer roomed together at the
university. They boarded themselves
and Hill says, the menu consisted
chiefly of pruneS.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
Post Check Bills.

The post check bills, now pending
in both houses Of congress, are receiv-
ing favorable endorsement OF the peO-
pie and press of the country. The
plan has apparently solved one of the
most puzzling problems in modern
business life, how to safely transmit
small sums through the mails when
the sender has no bank account upon
which to draw checks.
The proposed post check Is nothing
more than an ordinary government
note so printed as to permit its trans
formation quickly into veritable
check. BY affixing a stamp and writ
ing upon provided spaces the name and
address of the payee this note becomes
money order, payable only to the
payee. Thus the substitution of the
post check for the present form obvi-
ates the necessity of special journey
to the post office on the part of the
sender.
He merely takes a bill from his
pocket book, properly inscribes it,
stamps it, cancels the stamp with his
initials, and the transaction is COM
plete at the end of his line. The re-
quirement that a signature be given
by the payee is a protection against
fraud and theft. Until so used the
note circulates as at present as money.
When used and crashed as a post check
it ceases to exist for circulating pur-
poses and is replaced Immediately by
a new note. One result of this sys-
TEN, incidentally, will be to keep the
circulating notes in fresher, cleaner
condition. The plan is effectively
supplemented by a proposed series of
fractional post checks, which will
remedy one of the petty nuisances
now affecting the business world,
namely, the payment of small bills in
postage stamps.-Star Washington,
n ~
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
Good News for Travellers,

1t is cheerful news that comes from
Chicago concerning certain railways.
1t is that these roads have issued
orders that hereafter the rough hand
ling of baggage will not be tolerated.
Trunks that are to be conveyed con-
siderable distance must be placed on a
truck and the truck must have a pad
of felt to prevent damage. There is
to be no throwing of trunks on end
from car, no humping them along a
platform from corner to corner. In
short, trunks are to be handled in a
decent, common sense manner. Thus
passes another pioneer phase and at
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

Senator Beveridge's treatment of
the trust question was sane and SEN
sible. 1t ought to be widely read
Combinations are not TO be destroyed
they have come about too naturally.
The senator says the republican party
this very ht ur is providing for the ma
tional supervision of national in
dustries, We hope it is true. Ma
tional supervision of trusts would BAN
ish much of the fear Of them and the
prejudice that people hold against
large combinations of capital. The
republican party will be doing great
work if it adopts the supervision of
trusts as one Of its pol cies. Indiana
polls News.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

You are assured lowest rates to be
had by travelling via the Nickle Plate
Road, and on April Doth and May 9Th
and goth, special rates and privileges
have been arranged for those looking
for homes any place in. the West,
Northwest and Southwest. The very
low rates to colonists will continue
during the balance of April. Equal
advantages will cost more by way OF
other lines. Inquire of nearest agent
of the Nickle Plate Road or G. A. AS
teriln, T. p. A. FIT. Wayne, Ind.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
REDUCED FARES
Chance for Trip Via Pennsylvania Lines at Small
Cost.

In addition to local excursions and
reduced fares authorized for various
events, the following opportunities
are offered for trips via Pennsylvania
lines at special rates:
To Los Angeles and San Francisco,
CAL, April 10Th to 26th, inclusive
account convention of federation of
WOmen'S Clubs.
To st. Paul and Minneapolis, Mimi.
May 18th to 10Th, inclusive, account
National Baptist Anniversaries.
Indianapolis and return $3.50 on
account of Indiana Republican State
convention good going April 22nd and
23rd, good returning and including
April 25th.
To San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Cal, and Portland, Ore, May 26th to
June 18th, inclusive, account Imperial
Council, Mobiles of Mystic Shrine, Ma
tional Convention L. p. A of America
and Supreme Lodge, A. o. Z. W.
To Denver, Colorado Springs or
Pueblo, Colo, June 21st to 23d, in
elusive, account Sunday School Inter-
national Association, Triennial Con-
vention.
To Minneapolis, Mimi. July 5th to
It'll, inclusive, account National Edu-
cational Association.
To Tacoma, wash, or Portland,
Ore, July 18th to Goth, inclusive
account Annual Meeting Y. p. G. e.,
Society of United Presbyterian church.,
To San Francisco or Los Angeles,
CAL, August 1st to It'll, inclusive,
account Biennial Meeting, Knights of
Pythias.
To Salt Lake City, Utah, August
9th to 8th, inclusive account Annual
Reunion, Grand Lodge B. p. o. E.
For information about fares and
other details, apply to ticket agents
Of Pennsylvania Lines.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

A conference of republican senators
was held this week in Washington. 1t
was attended by the members of the
steering committee and other inf'uen-
tiai republicans. The object was to
talk over the Cuban tari. situation in
hope of bringing about harmony OF
action among the republican senators.
No definite agreement was reached,
but the senators are all Sanguine that
it will be impossible to frame and pass,
a reciprocity bill with the republican
vote alone
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
California illustrated.

The Chicago 400, an illustrated
journal of travel and topics, issued by
the Chicago & Northwestern R'y, is
one of the finest illustrated publica.
lions ever printed. The tinted half
tones rival those Of the finest maya.
zines, and the letter-press of the whole
edition is perfect, pictorially and de.
scriptively mirroring California s won
derful scenery. Copy delivered free on
application, or mailed to any address
upon receipt of two cents postage, by
w: B. KniSkern, % Fifth avenue,
Chicago, Ill.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

The net profits of the United States
Steel corporation in the last twelve
m on tbs are stated to have been about
s11O, 900, 900. That is one-third as
much as the gross value of the gold
mined in the world in any year. 1t
doubtless exceeds the profits of gold
digging, fairly calculated, tor the past
ten years, perhaps, for twenty, all
over the world. Such facts family
indicate how vastly iron outranks the
precious metals as a source of wealth.
Gold and silver are of slight import
ance in human progress, in comparison
with iron and steel.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

number of deaths from consumption
The country is thoroughly aroused to the
need of doing something to stop the
ravages of the deadly germ of this dis
ease. Several states have made liberal
appropriations for sanitariums in favor
able climates. The medical skill of the
world is enlisted, to fight consumption.
Yet in spite of all that is done, the dis
Ease seems to gain ground instead of
losing it.
THE FORCE OF HABIT
is,strong with us. We are so accustomed
to the world wide prevalence of con-
sumption that we accept it practically as
necessary evil. If some strange dis
ease were to break out, and destroy
hnman life to the same extent as does
consumption, such a disease would be
looked upon as an appalling plague.
Quarantine would be established against
it, and days of fasting and prayer ap-
pointed by the churches for the nlitiga-
ton of the disease. But we accept con-
sumption as inevitable because of its
familiarity.
How true this is may be judged from
recent report of Sanitary officer Gorgas,
of Havana, Cuba. 1t has been cabled to
the United States that yellow fever was
epidemic in Havana. DR.. Gorgas an
swered that there is no epidemic. He
says: Tin the past month there were
II deaths from consumption and 81 from
yellow fever. Yellow fever therefore
should not be considered epidemic more
than consumption"
What light that throws on our accept.
ance of consumption A scare cry Is
raised that yellow fever is epidemic be-
cause of So deaths in one month. Not
word was said as to consumption which
in the same month claimed II victims, or
over $50 more than died of yellow fever.
The great question is: Why is con-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

10 Ole at any time. he
told me that If we could keep the brou-
chial tubes open, he might cure him;
but after treating him several weeks and
my son growing worse all the time,
concluded to try DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets
l had seen several miraculous cures
brought about by the use of these medi-
cines, and, of course, had wonderful
faith IN them. 4 am so happy to tell
you that l have not been disappointed,
and that my boy is well. He used three
bottles of Golden Medical Discovery
at home and one vial of the Pellets
and was then well enough to 60 to West
Virginia, taking supply with him. I
am just in receipt of letter from him
from which 1 quote: I am well and
hardy and getting very heshy.'
vThe neighbors all knew the condition
of my boy and they all said he had con-
sumption and would not live month,
and the doctor told some persons after I
commenced the use of your medicine that
my boy had quick consumption and
would have to dier
Persons suffering from disease in chron-
ic form are invited to consult DR.. Pierce,
by letter, free. All correspondence is held
III SlllCl pllNdSy anu Sd(ICQ SOl1uSuCC.
Address Dr. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
Accept no substitute for the wDiscov-
ery.n The main motive of substitution
is to enable the dealer to make the little
more profit paid by the sale of less mere
torious medicines.
SENT FREE.
DR.. Pieces Common Sense Medical
Adviser, containing 1908 pages and over
700 illustrations, is sent free on receipt
of stamps to pay expense of mailing
only. Send 81 one-cent stamps for the
cloth-bound volume, or only 81 stamps
for the book in paper covers. Address
DR.. R. v. Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
IN DEADLY PERIL.
The Narrow Path of Safety.

The Alpine tourist who finds himself
suddenly clinging with feet and fingers
10 shelf of slippery rock overhanging a
dizzy precipice, understands in a very
literal sense the full meaning of the
words, vThere is but step between me
and death" His peril is SO tragic in all
its circumstances, so wild in its mountain
setting, that the heart almost stands still
at the thought of it.
But as matter of fact every man
walks the world with his life in his
lands, and the path of safety is narrow
for his feet.
An example of the constant peril in
which we live is found in the alarming
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

Metsker the little independent DEM
Ocratic editor now wants laboring men
to vote the democratic ticket because
farmers are getting too much for
their produce under republican ad-
ministration. This is an acknowledge
ment that his solicitude for farmers
in 1896 and 1900, because they were
not getting increased prices for what
they raised was simply hypocritlcal
guSh to get votes.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

In passing the bill to pension the
widow of President Mckinley it was
significant that the action in the
House was unanimous. Mr.. Richard
son. OF Tennessee. and several other
democratic members spoke in favor
of the bill. Mr.. Kleberg, of Texas, an
ex-confederate soldier, supported it
on the ground that the martyred Pres
ident "had wiped out the last vestige
of SectiOnaliSm -
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

The republican convention which
completed its work Thursday was one
of the largest and most enthusiastic
ever held by the party in the state.
1t was, as conventions go, most
orderly assemblage. One distinguish
ing feature was the unusually large
number of young men who were dele
gate, indicating that today the con-
troll of the party in Indiana is in the
hands of men who have the courage
and inspiration which is the charac-
teristic of young men. Senator
Beverage was quite as successful as
presiding officer as orator.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
Edward NJ. Shepard. recel

Edward NJ. Shepard, recently de-
feated for mayor of New York, says
the democratic party will win in 1904
''if true to its principles" When
asked to define them, Mr.. Shepard
said they will be given in the next
democratic platform. \ party that
has no principles between campaigns
is in bad shape. Mr.. Shepard, by the
way, spoke against Bryan in 1896 and
for him in 1900.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
No Excess Fare

Is charged on any train on the
Nlckle Plave Road. Train, sleeping
and Dining car Service modern in
every way, with cost of travelling low
er than by way of other lines. The
personally conducted trans-continental
tours twice every week continue to
grow in popularity. Full particulars
or any agent of the Nickel Plate Road,
or G. A. Asterlin, t. P A., Fit. Wayne,
Ind
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

The state ticket nominated at Ind
annapolis is composed of men of un-
questioned ability. When the dele
gates were gathering, an independent
paper said that all the men asking a
nomination were gentlemen and fully
qualified to fill the positions to which
they aspired. This is record of which
any party might be proud.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
Reduced Rates to the West.

Commencing March 1st and daily
thereafter, until April Both, 1902, the
Wisconsin Central R'y. will sell Set.
tiers tickets from Chicago to points in
Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washing.
ton, and British Columbia, at greatly
reduced rates. For detailed informa-
tion inquire of nearest ticket agent OF
address G. G. Hill, d. p. A, go
Clark ST., Chicago, H.; or Jas. G.
Pond, Gen1 Passenger. Agent Mil
waukee, Wis. S5t15 15t3
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
Home Seekers Excurs ons via Pennsylvania Lines.

Low rate HOme-SeekerS' excursion
tickets to the west and south will be
sold via Pennsylvania Lines, March
4th, 18th, April lst, 18th, May 9Th
and goth. For fares, through time
and other details, apply to Passenger
and Ticket Agents of the Pennsylva-
Lines.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

Eph Marsh, of Greenfield, who was
secretary of the democratic state CON-
mittee in 1888, was an enthusiastic
delegate to the republican state con-
vention Wednesday and Thursday.
Like Charles Jewett, who was chair
man of the democratic state commit
tee in 1888. Mr.. Marsh abandoned the
democratic party in 1896.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
From Cleveland to Chicago.

1t has been decided by the manage
ment of the Lake Shore to remove
the general offices of the company
from Cleveland to Chicago. The
change will take place as soon as the
Lake Shore-Rock Island depot is COM
pleted. The depot will cost s3,OOO,-
600 and is to be ready for occupancy
by Jan. l, 1903.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
HON. CHARLES W. MILLER
Republican Nominee for Attorney General

Mr.. Miller was born In Floyd coun-
ty, Indiana, on the 4th day of Febru.
airy, 1863, and removed to Goshen in
1885. He has never been an Office.
seeker, although he was elected mayor
of Goshen by a large majority when
but rs years of age, and was the sec.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

ond Republican mayor of said city.
He is a brilliant orator, natural or.
ganizer, and as such his ability has
always been in demand in local and
state campaigns. He is asloyaI and
true friend, and has for Years been
associated in business with some of
the ablest lawyers of the state.
In 1900 he was unanimously select
ed as presidential elector at large for
Indiana, his county responding by CIV
ing the largest Republican majority in
its history. His great ability as an
attorney is recognized throughout the
state.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

1--WE hold to the doctrine that
American sovereignty must be respect
ed within the United States and all
territory under its jurisdiction" So
says the republican platform, audit Is
a very condensed statement Of a
doctrine which should command the
assent of every American citizen.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

a large proportion of the candidates
on the republican ticket were born
and brought up on farms and served
time at teaching school. The farm is
a good place for public men to be
born, and teaching is one of the
assured stepping stones to statesman
cI,f,@
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

Cattle dealers in Kansas say there
are cattle enough in the cattle coun-
try and that beef will be lower as soon
as they can be fattened on grass, but
with corn at 20 cents bushel and
scarce at that, no cattle of any con-
sequence will be prepared for the
market. There seems to be sense in
such a statement.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

sumption so widespread? The answer Is
found IN the general neglect of diseases
which If neglected or unskilfully treated
find fatal termination in consumption
THE GERM OF CONSUMPTION Is EN-
TIRELY HARMLESS
when the lungs are healthy. In a con-
dition of health these germs are received
with iInpunity. 1t is only when the lungs
are "weak" that the germ is dangerous.
For this reason the real danger to be
guarded against is the incipient weak
ness of the lungs, the severe cold, the
deep cough, and other affections of the
organs of respiration. These diseases
can be cured perfectly aud permanently
by the use of Dr. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery.
81 was troubled with bad cold, which
settled on my lungs and left me with
miserable cough" writes Mr.. Joseph D.
Burns, of 3IS Huestis ST., Ithaca, " Y.
Il used two bottles of your Golden Med
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

Professor Horswell of the chair of
Old Testament literature and Hebrew
at Garrett Biblical Institute has
resigned because he feared MethodiSts
held his views too liberal. He agrees
with John Wesley, he says, but not
with modern MethOdiSm.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
Brown County White Caps.

Brown county has number of citi-
zenS who are as barbarous as untamed
Indians. These "White Cappers" al
most murdered William Caldwell
Monday night and on Tuesday night
twenty masked men went to the home
of Finley Stretchberry, aged 40, six
miles west of Nashville, and only a
few miles from the home of William
Caldwell, and broke their way into
Stretchbury'S house. Stretchberry
met them with double barreled gun
and emptied one charge into the shoul-
der of one of the gang. The white
cappers then seized StretchberIy' s
wife and forced her into the kitchen.
Stretchberry's hands were then tied
and he was dragged to a woods near
by and whipped until blood flowed
down his back and limbs to the ground.
The cappers then united their victim,
took him down the road and tied him
to a fence post and beat him until he
was almost dead. His wife, who was
recently discharged from the insane
hospital, ran to the road, then into a
farmers house. She was unable to
make herself understood, but the
farmer rose and followed her to the
place where Stretchberry lay. He was
taken to his homo and doctors were
sent for. Both Stretchberry and
Caldwell are at the point of death,
and Mrs. Stretchberry's condition is
pitiable.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

1t is reported that the steel trust is
buying steel in Europe to fill orders in
America, because the steel mills of
this country cannot begin to supply
the demand. 1t is said that many
railroads are short of rails and cannot
Get them
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

A most commendable disposition is
manifested throughout the state TO
conduct the spring campaign ON the
principle that blackguardism ard cal
umnv are not conducive to personal
or party advantage. In ether words,
decent men propose to keep mudsling-
ing in the background.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

For parties desiring to attend
annual state convention, Indiana
Christian Endeavor union at Indiana
polls, the L. E. & W, will sell tickets
at one fare for the round trip, on June
%, 20, p and Is, 1902, not good for
return after June 80, 1902.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
tribute of wild and woody American
ism. Undoubtedly other roads will
follow this good example.
State of ONO, City of Toledo, }
Lucas County,

Frank ]. Cheney makes 40 oath that
be is the senior partner of the firm of
f. j. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo, county and state
aforesaid. and that said firm will
pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars
for each and every case of cstarrh that
cannot be cured by the uee of Halls Ca.
tarrh Cure,
FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn 10 before me aud subscribed 10
my presence. his 6.h day OF Decem Der.
A. ID. 1886.
4. W. Gleason,
Seal Notary Pu olic.
N>
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. send for
testimonials free.
f. j, Cheney & Co.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggist. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01
SOLDIERS. ATTENTION.

For the annual encampment G. A.
R. and Woman's Relief corps, to be
held at indianapolis, May IA and 10,
1902, the L. E. & w. will sell round
trip tickets on May y, Ii, and IA.
1902, tickets good going on date of
of sale and not good for return after
May II, 1902. Only $40 for the
round trip, no changes of cars, three
trains each way daily. Advise your
friends to purchase tickets for the en-
campment via L. E. & W. J. Mar
shall Daubenspeck, ticket agent.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

The bill agreed upon IN congress for
appropriations for public buildings in.
clude seven Indiana cities: Elkhart,
s75, 900; LOgansport, So, 900: Muncie.
5000; Richmond, $4,000; Vim
cennes, SIS, 900; Charlottesville, $780,
900; Hammond, 1925, 900.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

Has strange mysterious influence
on the human system. Brings per-
sonal influence, subtle force, will pow
er, stamina. 1t charms the human
mind. That's what Rocky Mountain
Tea will do. J. w. Hess: