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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-18

CABLE TANK ON SHIP BOARD.
ditions made a failure of yesterdays
attempt to lay the first span of cable
toward the new United States posses
sions. A strong unfavorable tide was
the chief cause of the nOn-success of
the first step of the great undertaking,
and minor casualties marked the eff
forts of the workmen at the short end.
Nothing the Matter with the Weather.
The day was perfect in>the matter
of weather conditions. and the occasion
had been made the cause for a semi
holiday. Fully $4,000 people gathered
at the beach. one-half of them school
children. to witness the beginning of
the cable laying. The Silverton got
under way from her anchorage in the
bay soOn after daylight. and she was
at anchor off the beach soon after y
a. m. The surf was breaking heavily
off shore. but the seas were rapidly
moderating. 1t was then decided to de-
lay hauling the cable ashore until the
water became somewhat smoother.
Life-Saving Crews Begin Work.
1t was nearly IL a. H.. before the
~live-Saving crew appeared on the
scene with its surf boats ready TO lend
any assistance that might be needed
of them in communicating between
the steamer and the shore. The crews
of these little boats along with the
crews of two boats launched from the
steamer carried a large rope from the
Silverton to n point just outside the
line Of breakers. and there they lay
while one of the crew of the life-sav-
ers' boats signalled for the boat of the
Golden Gate Park life saving crew
to come out through the surf and take
the end of the rope to the land.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-18


resting all British and Germans at
Puerto CabellO (but releasing those
arrested at Caracas, Selling a British
ship, and generally showing his will
ingness to fight. President Castro. Of
Venezuela. requests Minister Bowen
to propose to Great Britain and Ger
many that the trouble be submitted
to arbitration. Meantime he has pre-
pared for an army of 100000 men and
offered the command to Ell Macho, who
is his bitterest enemy in Venezuelan
politics and has been in prison since
the late outbreak. He has also offered
a command to Rolando, n Of the
leading rebels.
Complicated Sort of Case.
The proposed arbitration was ca
bled by Bowen to the state department
here. and will be duly laid before the
British and German governments, with
what success remains to be seen. 1t
is realized here that the outcome is
very doubtful. and the way is beset
with difficulties. If the claims against
Venezuela were only those of Great
Britain and Germany the adjustment
might be easier. but France and Italy,
the United States. and perhaps other
nations. also have claims. and they
cannot accept any arrangement which
Great Britain and Germany might
force upon Venezuela, which would de-
prive them - their right of reclama-
ton.
VIII Send No ships to La Guayra-
One thing the cabinet is said TO have
decided yesterday, and that is to send
no ships to the Venezuelan coast. Sec
rotary Moody said as he left the ex-
ecutive Offices after the cabinet meet
ing that this government would not
send, at this time at least, any war
ships to Venezuelan waters. United
States vessels are in close proximity
TO Venezuela, but their presence in
Venezuela is not regarded now as nee
eSSary.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-18

If you like Mrs. Austin's famous
Pancake flour. won't you kindly tell
your friends how delicious it is.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-18

The matter of feed is Of
tremendous Importance to the
Wrong feeding is
loss. Right feeding is profit.
The up-to-date farmer knows
what to feed his COWS to get
the most milk, his pigs to get
the most pork, his hens to
get the most eggs. Science.
But how about the children?
Are they fed according to
science, a bone food if bones
are soft and undeveloped, a
flesh and muscle food if they
are thin and weak and a blood
food if there is anemia?
SCOTS Emulsion is a mixed
food; the Cod Liver Oil in it
makes flesh, blood and muscle,
the Lime and Soda make bone
md brain. 1t is the standard
scientific food for delicate
children.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-18
VIII Send No ships to La Guayra-
DeArnond Wants to Know What IL the
Matter at La Guayra-

Washington, Dec. 13.-Representa-
tive DeArmond offered a resolution in
the house yesterday requesting the Sec
rotary of state to inform the house of
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-18

Castro's Action Without P~recedent-Un-
derstanding with Uncle Sam.


Washington. Dee. lit was said
at the British and German embassies
yesterday that the action of President
Castro i'm ordering the arrest of all sub
jects of the British and German gov
ernments in Caracas was without pre-
cedent in the history of civilized coun-
tries supposedly at peace with each
other, and that such action would be
regarded as sufficient ground for q dec
laration of war. Members of the diplo-
matte corps here indeed regard it as
being such a declaration in itself.
Minister : owens prompt action in
demanding of President Castro the re-
lease of the German and British sub
jects arrested in Caracas Tuesday is
in accordance with the plan agreed on
between the German and British am
bassadors and Secretary Hay when the
former called at the state department
fully three weeks ago, and in antici-
patton Of the present ugly situation i'm
Venezuela requested hat the United
States minister at Caracas be permit
ted to protect the lives ard property
of all British and German citizens in
Venezuela.
1t is understood President Castro
was notified of this action. 1t is
pointed out by a European diplomat
of high rank that in forcing Minister
Bowen to demand the release of ar
rested subjects President Castro is act
ing directly contrary to the desire of
the Washington government not to be-
come involved in the international dis
pute.
President RoOsevelt's recent inter
pretations of the Monroe doctrine are,
it is said. being looked to by both
nations as authority for the extent to
which they could go in their claims
against Venezuela without embarrass-
ing the United States.
TO the resident Germans and British
ers which is not in accordance with
international usage. such as an arbi-
trary arrest. would be an affront to
the United States and would cause
that power TO protest. 1t is this con-
sideratiOn which makes the German
foreign Office doubt the reported ar
rests ut Caracas.
The German governments reply TO
President Castro's complaint that the
ultimatum were delivered irre@ulariy.
on a holiday. at the private residence
of the Venezuelan foreign minister. is
that President Castro was Informed
Sfafo ToarhcrS' Association
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-18

Sale Bills printed at the TRIBUNE.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-18
State Teachers Association.

On account of above meeting the
l.. Z. &. W. Will sell tickets to India
Dapolis, and return OF Dec. %. % and
80, 1902, good returning up TO and in
Guiding JAM, 1902, at one and one
third fare.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-18

Tell your neigboors about the good
Qualities OF The TRIBUNE.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-12-18

W. IIFJD
State of Indiana. Marshall County. S..
IN the Marshall Circuit Court. December
term, 1912.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10
HIS LIMITED AUTHORITY.
Duties of the General in Command of
the ARMY,


THE statement in The Star the other day
that the President meant to further dis
cipline Lieut.. Gen. Miles by reducing his
power" remarked an old war veteran to a
Star reporter last night. would be amusing
if it were not actually pathetic. NominalIy
and ostensibly in command of the army of
the United States Gen. Miles has no voice
whatever in the control or conduct of mill
tary affairs.
Although it is true that all general or
ders to troops and sall special orders to
officers and men are issued by command of
Lieut.. Gen. Miles, it is also true that they
are so issued in conformity with the army
regulations and entirely without regard to
his wishes in the matter. His power In
military matters Is practically confined to
the direction Of the routine work performed
by the members of his staff and the few
clerks and messengers attached to head
quarters Of the army He has Independent
control of their movements and duties to
a certain extent but over no one else In
the military establishment, and is powerless
to order single soldier from one station
to another without the approval of the War
Department as represented by the Secre-
tary of War or the assistant secretary
Probably his most important function at
this time is In connection with the board
OF ordnance ana IoItlHcatlonS OF which he
is president ex off1cio. The Independent
powers of that board are exceedingly linn
tied. All it's actions involving changes of
policy or large expenditures of money are
subject to the approval Of the War De-
partment.
Looking at the case from a purely mill
tary standpoint. the powers of Gen. Miles
can hardly be reduced without eliminating
the few inconseauential powers he now
possesses. All, the Same, think most Of
the older oficeHs OF fhe service are gratified
that the President has concluded to allow
list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10
PROTECTION FROM TAN.
Crossing Policemen Are Wearing Their
White Gloves.

We've got sem ON again." remarked a
railway crossing policeman to Star re-
porter one day thisDweek, referring to his
white gloves. at guess the major is afraid
our hands wifi get Banned" the brown-top
policeman added. ),
You certainly dol look like a dude to-
day." ventured q pedestrian who enjoyed
a speaking acquaintance with the officer.
YES" said the officer. ..and I feel like
one. These gloves are calculated to make
a man feel almost like anything except
policeman. II I should get in trouble with
person while putting on SO much style. I
should expect more trouble before / got
him well under control"
why are you required to wear the
gloves?" the officer was asked
ITO make me look pretty" was the
prompt response of the man wearing tho
blue clothes and brass buttons. ..If there
Is any other reason I would like to know
it. They do make the wearer feel uncom-
Portable and irritable, and cause an extra
amount of laundry work. for which, Of
course. don't mind paying.
III the police officials had to wear the
gloves one hot day." the policeman conclud-
ed. the order would be promptly re-
scinded."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10
Not a Question of Grammar.
From the Albany Journal

From the Albany Journal.
1t was a question of grammar. "'Bill
A. looks badly is proper" insisted the
one who was stock broker. .'Tll bet you
you're wrong" said the other. "Fn take
YOU" And the bet was made. A man who
reads a great deal was consulted. (Which
is right" he was asked. "'Bill A. looks
badly or Bill A. looks badT"
The man who reads much stroked his
chin. his head dropped slightly, and his
eyes grew small and penetrating. He said
slowly: "Now. Bill A., looks bad is bad
grammar. Bill A. can't look bad be-
cause bad Is unmodiied. II bad was mod
flied by very then Bill A. would look
very bad which is all right. It must be
Bill A. looks badly. It's q question
simply of degree"
The stock broker and his friend held q
conference. They decided that Bill A.
looked neither bad nor badly. but that he
looked good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10
His Qualifications,

From the Chicago Post.
He was pleading his cause earnestly.
II am wealthy" he said, "and could make
ample provision for you
She nodded and checked one point off on
her fingers.
Il have had experience with the world. :"
he continued.
She checked Off another point
II have passed the frivolous point" he
went on. ''and 1 have the steadfastness. the
age and the wisdom to guard and guide
you wcll.'
He paused for an answer
THE points you make are strong ones
she said. but they lead undevfatingly to
the conclusion that you would make an ex-
celfent father for me. You have all the
necessary qualifications, but just now I ara
looking for husband"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10
AS the Irishman Saw It.
rom the Philadelphia Times

tne FhlIaueIph1a Times.
Apropos Of the late sudden rise Of the
Schuylkill, when half the Philadelphia stock
yards were under deep water, a gentleman
noticed man boating up the railroad tracks
between the sheds. Turning to an Irish
railroad contractor standing near, he asked:
Where Is that fellow going, do you
Think"
II guess he's going to look after his dead
live stock, was the Celtic reply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10

atmosphere here?"
Farmer Takemin-"Jiminy crickets! no!
Them reports that's bin spread about this
atmosphere bein' foggy an -feverish an
impure Is all darned pack o. Hes."-Judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-10

Mr.. Westside-'.Is Briggs still paying at
tention to your sister?'
observation-disclosures been married
this two mont's Brooklyn Life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-19
GREAT FLOODS IN
GEORGIA and ALABAMA.
The Southern and Seaboard Rail-
roads the Principal Sufferers.

Atlanta, March 16.-Heavy rains yes
terday and last night in northern and
middle Georgia today caused the
Atlanta weather bureau to send food
warnings to Eufaula, Ala, and West
Point and Columbus, Ga, predicting
rapid rise in the Chattahoochee.
North Alabama was deluged as were
portions of south Georgia and northern
Florida, and streams in those sections
of the south are out of their banks.
At Albany, Ga, the Flint river, which
rose at the rate of foot an hour last
night, has not reached its maximum
height expected yet. The rainfall
there in the past three days is nearly
three inches. Many sewers burst and
houses in the low lying quarter of the
town were surrounded by water for
several hours. The tracks of the Cen
trail of Georgia and Plant System be-
tween Albany and ThomasVille are
under water in several places.
The Chattahoochee at Columbus rose
seven feet today, and is still On the
upward move. The Southern has a
washout near Molena, Ca, on one of
it's small branches. The washout near
Everett City has not yet been repaired
and has prevented the departure of J.
Pierpont Morgan and party, who were
to have left Brunswick yesterday for
Cincinnati, by way of Atlanta, Mr..
Morgan, however, expects to depart
tomorrow morning.
Traffic on the Central of Georgia was
delayed several hours by washout
near Union Springs, Ala.
Some damage was done to the town
of Cordele, Ga, by the heavy rains,
and washout is reported near there.
A special to The Constitution from
Brunswick. Ga, says:
Information reaching Brunswick to-
night is to the effect that the sur
rounding country is flooded as result
Of the recent rains.
Rain has been coming down In tor
rents here since noon, and there is no
indication of cessation. Not a train
is moving over the Brunswick and
Birmingham railroad. Through Buffa
10 swamp. water is over the track for
nearly a mile, and passengers are IN
able TO get to Brunswick. The Plant
Systems track is intact.
The Altamaha river is still high,
but is reported falling north of here.
A special from Montgomery. Ala,
SAYS: The Seaboard Air Line suffered
severely by last nights rains, and its
trains in this part of the State are in
definitely annulled. 1t lost a bridge
and considerable track near Hurts
boro, and lesser washouts are report
ed at other points
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-19
Barlow Warren's Body identified.

Branchville, March 15.-The body
found in the Edisto river yesterday
morning was taken out this morning
and positively identified as the body of
Barlow Warren, though the verdict
of the coroner's jury was that the man
was unknown to them and that be
came to his death by accidental
drowning.
Every one that has seen his body and
knew Warren during life, positively
identified it as being his body.
The pistols found on the body were
also identified as Warren's property.
There was a camp fixed just across
the river from where the body was
found just large enough for one man
to sleep in. This was in sight of
where the safe was tied on the night
of Jan. 9th. The supposition now is
that Warren was at this camp watch
ing the safe when the officers found it,
and seeing they were pretty close and
fearing capture, tried to swim the
river and was drowned in the attempt.
1t was generally thought that Warren
was at the head Of both of the express
robberies which occurred near Fifty
Eight.
There were several express envelopes
found on the body, all of which con-
tained s23.84.
The body will probably be taken to
the neighborhood of Warren's home
near Williams, S. c., for burial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-19
No Strike in Fall River.

Fall River, Mass. March l5.-At a
meeting of the Fall River Manufac-
turers' association held this afternoon
it was voted to increase wages IN all
Fall River mills 10 per cent. on next
Monday morning. The meeting was was
attended by nearly all those VINO haa
signed the agreement not to advance
wages more than per cent. The
street in front of the association rooms
was crowded with people who anxious
" awaited the result of their deli ibera-
tions. This meeting ended shortly
before 5 O'Clock and when the an,
nouncement that the increase had
been granted was made known a a
cheer went up and the news spread
rapidly. Today's events have been
the most sensational in years in the
local textile industry as never before
have matters gone 50 far, ard strike
been averted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-19
The Mills Short on Cotton.
From the New York Commercial Ad-
vertisar. March 13.

From the New York Commercial Ad
vertiser, March Is.
The following letter was received by
Baily & Montgomery this morning from
Spartanburg. S. c.. 81 am getting let
tiers from North Carolina mills every
day or so asking me to have cotton
shipped to them at once that was
bought by them for April, May, June
and July shipment, stating in their
letters that they are entirely out of
cotton. Some of these are large mills.
What does this mean if the mills have
enough cotton? I am having cotton
shipped to these mills and three
months ahead of the time that it was
sold to be shipped. | am of the opin-
ion that the mills of the Carolinas are
much shorter of cotton than they ap-
pear to be. There can be no doubt
that the mills expected to buy cotton
for prompt shipment to run them up
to May, but the price has advanced so
much shat they are hoping for reac-
tion on which to buy their cotton,
and are asking for late contracts to be
shipped to run them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-19
DISCUSSING CIVILIZED WARFARE.
AguinaIdo's Capture Questioned
in the Senate by Senator
Teller.

Washington, March 1.-The senate
spent an hour in executive session
today on the convention growing out
of The Hague peace conference rela--
tive to the conduct of war on land and
sea- and finally ratified the agreement
without a division. The discussion
turned entirely on the conduct OF the
war in the Philippines and related
especially to Gen. Funston's capture
of Aguinaldo. ;.
Senator Teller inquired whether, If
this treaty had been in force at the
time, the method of Aguinaldo's cap
ture could have been justified. He
quoted the provision in the treaty
relating to the conduct of spies, and
said that he did not mean himself to
saw that Gen. Funston's course would
not have been regular, but merely to
secure the opinion of senators VINO had
given attention to the treaty and who
also were familiar with the details OF
Aguinaldo's capture.
Senator Burton replied to the ID
ouiry. speaking especially for Gen.
Funston, and said that he was sure
the proceeding on the generals part
had not only been humane, bnt that 1t
had been in accordance with the rules
of civilized warfare. It was true, he
said, that Gen. Funston and his force
had acted somewhat in the capacity Of
spies, bus what they had done had
been in the line of honorable warfare.
Senator Hoar also spoke at some
length regarding this provision in the
treaty. He referred to Aguinaldo's
capture and said that he believed the
adoption Of the treaty would have
tendency toward elevating the conduct
Of modern warfare.
Some of the members of the COM
mittee on foreign relations said briefly
that the ratification Of the treaty would
place this country in accord with the
highest thought of the times, and
expressed the hope that the treaty
would receive the unanimous support
of the senate. Those who raised ques-
tions apropos of the discussion, dis
claimed any intention to prevent favor
able action.
The provisions of the treaty are bind
ing only on the contracting powers in
case of war between two or more OF
them and cease to be binding when
non-contracting power joins either of
the belligerents. The most Important
feature of the treaty, the contents of
which have been generally known,
is that prohibiting the use of dunn
duu,, bu11etS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-19
FARMERS IN The OZARK HILLS.
They Suffer on Account of the
Failure of Last Years Crop.

Forysytb. No, March 16:-Hundreds
of farmers in the Ozark hills of South
ern Missouri and Northern Arkansas,
whose crops failed during last sum-
mer's droughts, are living in a despe-
rately poor way on short rations. 1t
is estimated that probably !O per cent
Of the population in the district has
felt the pangs of hunger this winter.
Offers of aid have been refused. The
chief distress now comes from a lack
of seed for the spring planting: This
is being relieved by the distribution
of seed purchased by the Governor of
Arkansas, with money personally Dor.
rowed from the banks. A member OF
the Missouri State board OF charities,
who has lust investigated the situa-
ton at the request of Governor Dock.
cry, will recommend that the Missouri
delegation in Congress send what
Government seeds they can.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-19
4 RAPIST HANGED.
Oliver Greer Executed Friday in
Anderson.

Special to The State.
Anderson, March 14.-Oliver Greer,
a negro boy, was hanged here today
for a criminal assault committed upon
white lady near Belton last Decem-
Der. Greer was cool and appeared un-
concerned as to his fate, and talked
freely to all visitors. He acknowl-
edgde his guilt and that be deserved
his punishment. =,
The execution took place in the jail
yard at II. 10 and there was large
crowd of both white and black, drawn
there by morbid curiosity. Every
thing passed off quietly.
Greer said that he was ready to die
and that he believed his sins were
forgiven. After the rope was adjusted
Rev. o. j. Copeland offered four
minutes prayer and at the conclusion
Sheriff Green sprung the trigger,
which let the body fall about six feet.
His neck was broken by the fall and
in eight minutes the physicians pro-
nounced him dead. The body was
taken down and turned over to his
mother and was carried to Belton for
burial.
The Anderson Guards were on duty
and kept the crowds back and preserv--
ed order. The scaffold was enclosed
by high fence and only the legal
number Of persons witnessed the hang