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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-16

convenience and speak in his
old pulpit. He had become IN
volved through unfortunate bus
mess enterprises, including a
dray line and the manufacturing
of pa tent medicines, besides be-
ing unable to resist a demand
for charity. Some years after
his disappearance it became
known that he had established a
sanitarium at Epiphany, S. D.,
and that the institution was
gradually gaining prestige and
fame. Almost miraculous cures
we're reported from there. FL
nally creditors began receiving
nstallments from Kroeger.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-16
Impiety Ground For Divorce.

ANDERSON, Ind. Jan. 10
Because her husband ridiculed
her church ideas Mrs. George
Cunningham has secured a di-
vorce. She said when she ask
ed divine blessing at the dinner
table Cunningham would yell
out:
Hurry up. the Lord knows
what we are here for.
Mrs. Cunningham also got
$500 alimony.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-16
CUT DOWN TAXES
Republicans of the House Will Caucus
Over the Situation.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15-The
war taxes must come off.
This is said to be the mandate
sent out from the White House.
with view, probably, to yield
ing TO President Roosevelt's
wishes Republicans of the House
have determined to hold a eau
Gus early in the coming week to
determine upon a concerted plan
of action.
The purpose of a caucus is to
secure a common expression of
opinion on this question. The
sentiment IN favor of reducing
most OF the war taxes, and es-
pecially of taking off at least
one third of the remainder of the
of the tax, is general, and little,
if any, opposition is expected on
this score.
The constantly increasing sur
plus has made the reduction of
the war tax imperative, and the
only question now at issue is
whether or not to take off the
entire tax or to lop off certain
portions of it. leaving the re-
mainder until the American
oops have been withdrawn
from Cuba and the Philippines.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-16
Foolish Feat Kills Young Officer.

BERLIN, Jan. 15-At a dinner of
the officers of the Third Guard
Uhlans Regiment the youngest
officer Of the regiment, Lieuten-
ant Won Eichel Streiber, made a
bet he could drink a bottle of
French brandy at one draught.
He won the bet but lost his life.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-16
DEATH SONG
Knox Murderer Tells His Story
in Hating Verse.

TO Die bu His Own tiond He
Describes the Killing and the Events
le0dlng UP TO It-She Is Decd but He
VIII LHe-Sdd T0Ie OF A WOuId-Be
Suicide.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-16

KNOX, Ind, Jan, 13-Henry
Clements, who killed his former
sweetheart. Miss Edith Holcom
DAVIS Tuesday and then attempt
ed suicide, will live. He made a
confession in which he stated
that it was his intention to kill
Edward Davis. his rival and hus-
band of Mrs. Holcomb Davis.
He called Deputy Sheriff Harter
to his bedside and putting his
hands upon his shoulders said:
"Now, Jim, | want you to tell
me the truth; some tell me she is
dead; others say she is alive. If
she is alive | want to live; If she
is dead, l want to die; is she
dead?"
Harter, thinking Clements con-
dition to be favorable enough to
permit the truth, said:
Eyes, Ed, she is dead; she
never moved after she struck the
ground"
"Tnen l want to de-" replied
Clements.
Clements left several letters,
among which was a poem, which
faithfully describes the details of
the killing and the events which
led up to it. The poem tells of
the meeting of Clements and his
cousin, the woman he afterwards
killed, in an eastern city. 1t then
tells of how the friendship rip
ened into love, Of the appearance
on the scene of the rival lover,
and of the engagement being
broken. The poem is as follows:
In an eastern city
Where | once did dwell,
1t was there | learnt to love,
With a love that knew no bond
age:
1t was there [ met my idol,
The ideal woman of my heart.
But alas. she proved to be un-
true;
She told me that she loved me,
She promised to be my happy
BRIDE,
The wedding day was drawing
nigh.
But, alas. she proved 20 be un-
true,
And married another.
l tried to forget her.
[ left parents and home,
But of no use.
For her untrue words still clung
to me,
Till to my home l did return
But to find her in the home of
my hated rival.
Which setmy aching heart on fire.
| waited till I could stand it no
longer,
And then for PHYS sake, what
did I do?
| went to her home and called her
out,
And then we went to eternity.
Now. girls of wild nature,
Take warning of this,
And do not tamper with any
mans heart,
He might be mild,
But he might do just as here re-
lated.
This was composed and written
by Henry Clements-dead.
When it was known that Glenn
ents had killed Mrs. DAVIS, the
bride of a few weeks. the people
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-01-16

This was composed and written
by Henry Clements-dead.
When it was known that Glenn
ents had killed Mrs. DAVIS, the
bride of few weeks, the people
of Knox and vicinity wanted to
lynch Clements, and the sheriff
of Starke county took extra pre-
cautions to protect him. Since
all the facts of the case have
come to light, the people Of Knox
are inclined to be in sympathy
with Clements, and many young
women have sent him flowers
and fruit.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS.
Annual Meeting and Banquet Is
Held at Southern Hotel.

The eighth annual banquet of the Mis-
souri, Society of Colonial Wars at the
Southern Hotel last night was the most
successful in the history of the organiza-
ton. 1t was largely attended and the aft
er-dinner talks were filed with wit and
eloQuence. Horatio y. Spencer acted as
toastmaSter.
The speakers, with the toasts to which
they responded. were: w. p. Stevens, "A
Colonial Episode in the Province of Louis
lana; Doctor Leon Harrison, plymouth
Rock. the Corner Stone of the American
Republic" Between the speeches vocal
solos were rendered by Gertrude ID. Quarles.
AT the business meeting. which preceded
the banquet. the following officers were
elected:
Doctor Horatio n. Spencer. governor:
John Barber White, deputy governor TO
s. Tuttle. deputy governor; James H. Nc
Cord, lieutenant governor; Hobart Brins-
made, secretary; Daniel Reese Wolf. dep
uty secretary; Henry p. Wymau, treasurer:
Henry Cadle. registrar; James 7. Sands,
historian; chaplain, the Reverend William
n. Spencer, the Reverend d. S. Tuttle.
James II. McCord, II. Brinsmade, II. P. Wy
man. Henry Caile, George A. Newcomb,
Seldom P. Spencer. Charles 81. Cuthbert.
Wallace Delafield. Clark H. Sampson,
Charles E. Green, Richard A. Barrett. Or
Delegates to the General Society are as
follows: E. A. De Wolf James W. Atwill,
Professor A. F. Fleet Charles F. Cadle and
Charles Parsons. Alternates: H. z. Rob-
inson, L. c. Eastman, William 4. Stickney.
John Hays, Harry l.. Block. Committee on
H. L. T. Hollister. Doctor Francis A. Win
ter. Committee on Membership-Hobart
Brinsmade, Franklin l.. Ridgley, Elliott
Marshall and Stoughton Walker.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
TO ARRANGE FOR SAENGERFEST
Meeting of Citizens Will Be Held
Tonight at Mercantile Club.

A meeting will be held at the Mercantile
Club this evening to arrange for the thirty
first National Saengerfest, which will take
place in the Liberal Arts building en- the
Worlds Fair grounds. June II and 90 1900
Ways and means will be devised to arouse
general interest in the festival.
The foundation work for the undertaking
has been completed and the most essential
thing to be done 1ow is to awaken the in
terest Of citizens.
The main chorus for the festival will
consist of 5000 drilled male voices. coming
here from all parts of the Union. The
mixed choruses Of several thousand local
voices will sing in English and include
some of the best local English societies.
Famous singing societies from Germany
have been invited to participate. SYM
phony orchestra of 200 musicians of this
country will be engaged for the occasion.
This will be the strongest orchestra ever
heard in ST. Louis. The Music Committee
Is endeavoring to secure q quartet of solo
singers of international reputation. The fes~
tival will no doubt be a striking and novel
promoter for the Worlds Fair.
Animated by the spirit of local pride the
officials of the National Saengerfest Asso-
ciation have so far done all the preliminary
work. undaunted by the many difficulties
encountered. 1t Is expected that public
spirited citizens will attend the meeting this
evening and evince their interest In the
success of the Saengerfest The call for
the meeting has been issued by the follow
ing: David r. Francis Worlds Fair; Rolla
Wells. Mayor of ST. Louis: George ]. Tan
sey president Merchants Exchange; G. P.
League: L. D. Kingsland. president Manu-
facturers' Association: Otto F. Stifel. rresi-
dent Thrty-iirst National Saengerfest As
Sociation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19

high Valley Coal Company followed Mr..
MacVeagh and questioned Mr.. Mitchell re-
garding his comparison Of wages paid in
the bituminous fields as against those paid
In the anthracite The question of weigh
ing coal was also taken up.
COMMISSION ASKS QUESTIONS.
For the first time during the session the
members of the commission then entered
into a general cross-eXamination of the wit
ness on points which the previous testi-
mony had not brought out.
Replying to Bishop Spalding. Mr. Mitch
ell said that operators could form a coali-
ton and stop the mining of coal through
out the United States.
They could do the same as we could
said he, and especially now, when the coal
helds OF the country are passing into the
hands of a few men,
Commissioner Watkins thought the law
would prevent the operators doing that by
reason of their incorporation. but Mr..
Mitchell said that they had the right to
shut down their mines
Judge Gray asked the witness if his So
ciety did not depend. after ALL on the old
economic truth that all great forces which
tend to uplift and carry on social advance
ment and civilization depend upon the av-
erage desire of the individual to better his
own condition and to work for wages and
upon the desire of man who has property
tn utilize it and get an income from it.
Il think that probably is true," was Mr.
Mitchells response.
Judge Gray: "If you can Imagine all men
ceasing to work at once the whole social
machine would STOP"
1lr. Mitchell said Yes
RESTRICTING INDUSTRY.
Commissioner Wright asked: do you
consider it justifable for the employers in
. certain district, in order to resist the de-
mands OF the labor union. to paralyZe that
Industry or any group of industries?'
mo. I do not think it is proper" Mr..
Mitchell replied.
Would the same answer be made if 1
should substitute unions instead of EN-
ployes?'"
4 think. in either case" answered Mr..
Mitchell, some other avenue of adjustment
than the paralyzation of the industry should
be sought
Mr.. Mitchell. answering the Commission
ers. said the United Mine Workers did not
incorporate because the step was not peces-
sary. An organization, to become f;nan-
cially responsible, he said, must have
large fund. and this the working people
did not have. He said that employers who
object to treating or contracting with the
union because it is not Incorporated would
oppose treating with it anyhow.
Commissioner Wright asked Mr. Mitchell
what he meant by recognition of the union.
and the witness replied: at means that
employers shall make agreements regulat-
ing hours of labor. wages, ETC., with the
union. and that the union as such would be
held responsible for rigid compliance with
those agreements
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
New York Horse show.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

New York. Nov. 1S.-while there was never
any doubt as to the success of the horse show
which opened last night at Madison Square Gar
den. the officials this morning were receiving
congratulations the large attendance OF Mon
day evening as an indication that the exhibition
has not lost any of its popularity. Fashion has
said that the horse show is a society function
not to be missed. and so attends in its finest
The vast attendance OF Monday was regarded
as the limit. but to-Dights showing surpassed
ing night.
;, Although the Moore Brothers are winning the
lions share Of the prizes in the heavy harness
classes. their luck is not all OF one kind In the
class for four hands the teams of Herbert
Coppell and Judge William H Moore came int
collision. and one OF the tatter's animals, worth
S5,eO was injured so badly that he may have
to be destroyed.
Mr.. Joseph L. Widener OF Philadelphia disap-
pointed because the judges gave the blue ribbon
to Judge Moore's equipage in the appointment
class for single horse broughams, declined to
shake hands with the umpire and manifested
great chagrin.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
CARD GAME IN A JURY ROOM?
Judge Spencer Orders That Play
ing Be Stopped.

Circuit Judge Spencer was informed yes
terday that the jurors in the case of Mary
Fisher against the city were playing cards
in the jury room.
He instructed Deputy Sheriff Charles
Brown to tell the jurors to stop the game
and go On with the consideration OF the
case.
The deputy saw no sign Of cards when
he delivered the message. The jurors said
they were not playing cards.
The suit was an action for 5000 damages
for injuries alleged to have been received
by the plaintiff by falling on sidewalk
The case was given to the jury Monday
afternoon. A verdict of 81 damages was
returned at / p. m. yesterday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
EIeven-Year-OId Boy Travels Alone.

Herbert Van Reth. II years old, spent
several hours at Union Station last night,
his home in Kansas City. He had been Wis
iting his uncle in Teralta. That he was
demonstrated during the evening. when a
14-year-old tough-looking lad. who had
learned his story, engaged him in CONVEX
sation. The older boy first asked him for
the loan of some money, which was refused.
Then he expressed curiosity to see Her
berts ticket. Herbert showed him the
ticket. holding 1t tightly in both hands, just
out of reach of the other boy. At that mo-
ment Matron Hunter, who had been watch
older boy away and kept Herbert under
her eye until his train pulled out
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
A Splendid Exhibit of Blankets and
Comfortables at Surprisingly
Small Prices

Wool Blankets, in only the
best qualities. the kind that
the particular housekeeper
prides herself on.
Unshrinkable gray wool. in 104
and ia size, very light weight.
soft and by far the best blankets
we have ever had at the price,
$2.75 and So. 80 pair.
White wool. one assortment at
So 2.65 a pair, and another Califor-
mia blanket. soft, fine borders, at
S3.75 pair.
Strictly pure white wool Califor-
MIA blankets. soft, fine and light;
handsome borders, ut
81 80 pair.
Strictly all-woOl gray. very serv-
'iceable, fine and light-a great
bargain, at
$500.
An important collection Of large
sizes up to
$27. 90 a pair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
TWO HORSES INJURE TWO MEN.
Kicks of Animals Break Jaw of
One and Leg of Other.

Two horses seriously injured two men by
kicking them yesterday, one Of the victims
receiving a broken jaw and the other a
broken leg.
Albert Boeschenstein of No. 2450 South
broadway, was kicked while unhitching the
team OF Louis Mehrhoff, the blow breaking
MS Jaw. He was treated at the office of
Doctor Gracia. No. 2S26 Gravois avenue
Ihe physician pronounced his wound seri-
Hospital.
Louis Loefrler of No. 24ll South Tenth
street was kicked on the leg by a horse
Wnlie unhitching the animals, and Doctor
Mnger OF No. 20o2 South Broadway pro-
leg above the knee. He was taken to Alex
ian Brothers Hospital
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19

Comfortables, all of these,
even the lowest-priced, have
the best filings, and are COW
cred in very durable material.
For S125 we will show you a
72X72 Silkoline. filed with the
best white cotton.
Reversible silkolines. filed with
cotton, very light and fluffy, at
S1.I5 and 81. 80.
The So comfortables have espe-
cially handsome designs, and some
English sateens are great value"
for S2.25.
French sateen, filled with finest
white cotton; handsome borders
all around,
S3. 80 and $4. 90.
English cambrlc, filled with
lambs wool, carded In one sheet,
silk borders,
"a so.
A great stock of fine down COM
forters at So. 90. $500 up to Sc. so
and silk ones up to $40.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
New Thenter for kansa. City.

Ftf7I I3I-IL SPECIAL.
Kansas City, Mo-. Nov. 1s--The Gertrude
Berkeley Pay House Company was incor-
porated here to-day as a successor to the
Century Theater Company which controls
the theater owned here by Ed Butler of St
Louis. The management of the theater
Will be in the hands of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
Enos, formerly leading members Of the Au-
ditorium Theater here. Mrs. Enos left to-
night for New York to secure a stock COM
pany TO put on society plays and light
dramas.
The Century Theater was built by Ed
Butler with the intention of running 1t as
a home for extravaganza, but a disastrous
season of ten weeks soon convinced Butler
playhouse.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
Marine intelligence.

New York. Nov. 1S.-Arrived: Vaderland,
from Antwerp; Palatia, from Genoa.
Daunts Rock, Nov. 1S.-Passed: Ultonia,
Boston. for Liverpool
Lizard. Nov. 1S.-Passed: Kensington, New
York. for Antwerp.
Kinsale, Nov. 1s.-Passed: Musician, New
Orleans. for Liverpool.
Leghorn. Nov. 1s.-Arrived: Perugia, New
York. via Naples and Genoa.
New York. Nov. 1S-Seiled: Kronprinz
bourg.
Bouiogne-sur-Mer. Nov. Is. Arrived:
Steamer Nordama. New York for Rotter-
dam tand proceeded).
St Michaels, Nov. 1S.-Arrived: Steamer
Vancouver. Genoa and Naples for Boston.
Liverpool. Nov. B-Sailed: Steamer Sax
onia. Boston via Queenstown.
Yokohama, Nov. T.-Arrived: Steamer
Empress OF Japan. Vancouver, British Co.
iumbia for Hiogo, Shanghai and Hong
Kong.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
LEcTURED TO BANK CLERKS.
George A. H. Mills's Theme Was
"BOnds and Mortgages"

At the regular meeting of the St. Louis
Chapter of the American Institute Of Bank
Clerks at Noe 1900 Locust street last night
George A H Mills secretary of the Union
Trust Company, delivered lecture on
Bonds and Mortgages" There was a large
attendance. The meeting was presided over
by President r. II. Richter.
The library which has been placed at the
disposal of the chapter was formally opened
last night. There are 1000 volumes on
finance banking and kindred topics. Since
the last meeting $3.50 was, subscribed to the
establishment of the library, which the
younger members find a valuable help to
them. is due to the generosity and public
spirit of the leading bankers and financiers
who subscribed TO the fund.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
TRANSFERS FOOT AMPUTATED.
Gas Tank Exploded, Seriously In
juring Charles Betz.

Charles Betz. Sc years old. a teamster for
Cherokee street lost his left foot yester-
day by the explosion of gas tank which he
Eleventh and Poplar streets. 1t Is believed
the tank was too highly charged
Betzs foot was so severely lacerafed ana
Hospital. whittier he was taken. His
condition is serious. He lives at No. 1924
Manchester avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
Discussed Insurance Lexi.l..io..
REPUBLLc SPECIAL.

REPCBLIC SPECIAL.
st. Joseph. Mo-. Nov. 1s-The fear thaA
the next legislature will enact adverse
laws prompted the meeting of the Stata
city to-day to consider a bill that was in
troduced at the last session of the Iegis-
same category with the old-line concerns
The bill was defeated, but it has been given
out that 1t Will be rcintroduced this winter
Its passage Will mean a heavy tax ON the
mutuals and arrangements will be made
oppose it. ' ~
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
RETURN OF PAPERS ORDERED.
Miss Barbee, Attorney, Was Pre-,
pairing Her Pleadings.

Circuit Judge Fisher ordered yesterday
that MISS Daisy Barbee be notified to re-
turn the papers in a case in which she is
attorney Tor the plaintiff.
The attorney on the other side. desiring
not in the COURT, made complaint.
Miss Bsrbet said she obtained the papers
last week. as she needed them to prepare
her pleadings. She intended to return
them, she said. as soon as she was through
with them
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
SPORTING.

Betting on Saturdays football contest be-
tween Yale and Harvard fayors the former
by to 6.
Turf authority Ehrlich on the duties Of
judges.
There will be two all-age stakes for grey
hounds run at De Hodiamont Coursing
Park next Sunday.
Smith Academy and the st. Louis UNI
versity went through some fast practice at
Sportsman's Park yesterday.
Clarence Hutchings won from Abel in a
three-cushion billiard tournament by a
score of 40 to 81
Smith defeated Freund in the last game
OF a handicap three-cushion billiard tour
nament
The Missouri State Game and Fish Pro-
tective Association last evening decided to
prosecute Deputy Game Warden Hashagen
of St Louis County
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
IRISH MARTYRS REMEMBERED.
Anniversary of Their Execution to
Be COmmemorated.

The thirty-fifth annual celebration tn
cormemoration OF the Manchester martyrs.
Allen. Larkin and O'Brien, will take place
at Pickwick Theater Sunday evening. No
vember %, under the auspices OF the Irish
Nationalists.
The Reverend Father P. P. Crane will be
the orator He recently returned from an
extended tour of Ireland. during which he
examined into the conditions existing rhir-
ty-five years ago, when the martyrs were
executed at Manchester. England. A Liter
ary and music programme has been ar
ranged and will be rendered under the d.
rection of Professor l. J. Dubuque.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
BAUMH0FF INQUIRY NOT OVER.
Washington Post Office Inspectors
Holding Daily Sessions.

The commission of Post Office inspectors
sent on from Washington to investigate
the charges against Postmaster Baumhoff
has been holding daily sessions in the Post
masters private office. Every precaution
is taken to prevent any leak regarding the
nature of the testimony being elected be-
fore the inspectors report to Washington.
Mr.. Baumhoff, who has consistently re-
fused to discuss the charges, still main-
tains silence on the subject.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19

-Four special Winter models
now on view.
No. SO is remarkably stylish-a
soft. comfortable Kangaroo, laced,
tips of same, the modish exten-
sion sole. military heel.
No. 125 is Il fashionable boot of
imported patent calf. whole foxed
vamp, dull top and military heel;
this comes in both button and
lace styles.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
To.DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
RIrSINESS

Yesterdays bank clearings were $0ei,4l3:
balances $65S, ,955. Local account rates We're
FIRM between and 6 per cent. Domestic
exchange was quoted as follows: New
York, par bid 10c premium discount asked;
Chicago. 1ec discount bid. par discount
asked; Cincinnati. Louisville and New Or
leans, sc discount bid. par asked. Wheat
closed lower; 6sjac bid Dec, 6ssi g70isc No. 2
red Corn closed higher at 45atc Dec, 47ls9
4sc no. 2 mixed Oats closed at 291sc Dec,
31GS11kc mixed. The local market for spot
cotton was 1-l6c higher.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-19
WASHINGTON.

It is the opinion of some politicians at
Washington that the Lily White" ReIub-
lican faction will be a controlling factor In
the next convention, and that Hanna will
be its choice for the nomination. Leaders
of the faction in general States are openly
championing Hanna for the presidency.
The delay in determining the site for the
new ST. Louis Post Office may mean that a
larger appropriation is to be asked at the
next session of Congress.