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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-17

FOR SALE--House. barn and lot.
Inquire of Charles O Nudge. 30
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
CONFESSED THE CRIME
Prof. ]. N. Miller the Murderer of Miss
Carrie N. Jennett.

DETROIT, April 12-After
twenty four hours spent in the
Grand River-avenue police sta
ton undergoing the sweating"
process, Prof. Joseph NJ. Miller
broke down yesterday ard con-
fessed that ne murdered Miss
Carrie M. Jennett, one of his
former pupils, last Wednesday,
night, with the small hatchet
which was found in his kitchen
Thursday night with bloodstains
upon it. Yesterday afternoon a
warrant was issued for him in the
Police Court, and he was ar
raigned at 4 o'clock. He waived
an examination and was commit
ed to Jail without bail. Today he
will be brought into the record
er's court and asked to plead
guilty. If he does so, the self
confessed murderer will be on his
way to the Jackson penitentiary
by Saturday noon, to spend the
rest of his life.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
FORTUNES IN THE SOUTH


KENDALvILLE, April 14.-C
L. Warner is one of the younger
Indiana products who have gone
into the south with nothing but
northern energy for capital and
outstepped competitors in the
race for fortune. He had just
reached his majority when he left
this city fourteen years ago, and
had nothing but a suit of clothes
and plenty of pluck. He found
hard work and plenty of it, but
he saved his money and with an
uncle he invested a few hundred
dollars in some timber land and
organized a stock company to
engage in the lumber business.
Success seemed to come from the
start, and the company now owns
one of the largest mills in the
south. Their 200 employees turn
out 10000 feet of lumber every
day, the product being exported.
A few days ago the young man
who left here with nothing tour
teen years ago came back to visit
his aged parents, very wealthy
man. He looks upon the south
as possessing a great future for
the young man of today, and
says that there are many oppor-
tunities for young men who will
make the best of them.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17

DETROIT. April 15.-Mrs. Geo.
Haywood, whose husband was
mysteriously murdered on last
Thursday morning, was brought
down to police headquarters, and
from now on until the trial of
William M. Jones comes off she
will be detained as a witness.
Jones, who roomed at the Hey
wood house and with whom Mrs.
Haywood has admitted she had
improper relations,eis under ar
rest on suspicion of the murder.
Captain Mcdonald said of the
detention of Mrs. Heywod: 1--WE
shall hold her as a witness
against Jones. Mrs. Haywood
is now convinced that Jones is
the slayer of her husband and
she Is going to do all she can to
bring him to justice"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
MR.. OGG'S GOOD WORK
Stopped the Use Of Cigarettes by the
BOYS of Kokomo Schools.

KoKOMO, Ind, April 15-Su-
perintendent R. A. Ogg, of the
Kokomo schools, inaugurated a
successful crusade against cigar
cites emong the boy pupils. Six
weeks ago there were 400 cigar,
cite 'iends" in the city schools
in a total enrolment of 1000
boys. By a cooperation of par
ents, teachers and legal authori-
ties the cigarette has been entire
ly suppressed. The report of
Professor Ogg, showing that the
tobacco users were from one to
two years behind the nonusers in
their studies, which statements
were proven by facts and figures
lndisputable, created a strong
sentiment against the ruinous
habit. Every child seen smoking
was taken In tow and compelled
to tell where he got the tobacco.
The dealers were then visited and
warned under penalty of prosecu-
tian to quit selling to minors.
This was effectual and stopped
the smoking among the children.
Of the general effect of the Gig
arctic habit Prof. Ogg said:
Monthly examinations by teach
ers contain the following annota-
tions: ''Self-control poor, mat
tentive, untrustworthy, poor
memory, careless, excitable. ner
vous. bad conduct, lazy, sleepy,
slow to move, dull. blank look,
heavy eyes, sick frequently, no
energy, no concentration, vacant
stare, gloomy, listless, defective
eyeslght, watery eyes, paletwitch-
ing faces, general sickly appear
ance."
Since the cigarette has been
banished the pupils are catching
up in their studies and have a
greatly improved appearance.
The boys have improved in con-
duct as well as in progress, in
fact they scarcely seem like the
same pupils.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
A AFOUR-YEAR-OLD DRUNKARD
Officers Find Little Boy Keeling About
in Room.

CHICAGO, April 15.-Witnesses
in the Juvenile court yesterday
said that George Alfonso Tyr
rell, aged four years, 2e18 Dear
born street, was a confirmed
drunkard.
He calls for his toddy the
first thing when he gets up in
the morning." "said Mrs. Elizabeth
Mcdonald. probation officer.
when l visited the home he had
just taken a drink, and was reel
ing about the room with a bottle
of beer in his hands. The neigh
bors say he does not seem to be
able to get enough,
The boy is a chubby, tiny fel-
low with yellow hair and blue
eyes. He is full OF good humor
and high spirits. and seemingly
is perfectly healthy child. His
mother and father are separated.
Judge Tuthill placed the child in
charge of Mrs. E. J. Thomas,
3O13 La Sale street, who once
was his guardian. His supply of
whisky and beer in his new home
will be cut off.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
GENERAL NILES SOON TO GO
Compulsory Retirement IS at Hand and
Brooke Will Take His Place,

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE
issues are fairly joined between
Lieutenant General Miles and
Secretary of War Root. The
troubles, which began long ago
under the Cleveland administra-
ton, have finally reached so crit
ical a stage that the compulsory
retirement of General Miles at
an early date is an open secret
and is not denied at the White
House. In explanation of Pres
ident Roosevelt's position one of
his close friends, who unques-
tionable speaks by authority,
says:
eff General Miles should go
out before General Brook is re-
tired, General Brooke, who is
General Miles senior, both IN
service and age and who did
gallant and distinguished work
as a volunteer in the civil war,
would undoubtedly be put in his
place. 1t is known that the ad-
miniStratiou has been very desi-
rous of recognizing Gen. Brooke's
long and faithful service. AS
General Brooke will necessarily
hold the position but a brief Pc
riOd before his retirement for
age, General S. M. B. Young is
likely to succeed General Brooke.
General Chaffee comes next"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
MAJOR WALLER ACQUITTED
Was Charged With Killing FilIpinos
Without Trial.

MANILA, April 14-Major L.
W. T. Waller, commander of the
marine corps, who has been court
martialed on the charge of exc
cutting natives of the island of
Samar without trial has been ac-
quilted. The court stood eleven
to two for the acquittal of Waller.
Major Waller led an expedition
across the island of Samar and
he and members of his command
suffered inconceivable hardships,
many of the men dying. The ma
tives, 1T is alleged, proved treach-
erous and some were summarily
shot by order of Major Waller.
Charges were preferred against
Major Waller and a court martial
ordered to try him.
General Smith, the commander
in Samar, testified that he gave
no orders to Major Waller to kill.
This testimony was fatty contra
dicted by Major Waller and re-
celved cOrrObOrative evidence.
Major Waller declared that Gen
eral Smith had said to him:
Il wish you to kill and burn,
The more you kill the more you
will please me. The interior of
Samar must be made a howling
wilderness. Kill every native
over 10 years DID,"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
The Altar Guild Entertainment.

Monday night the Altar Guild of the
st. Thomas Episcopal church gave an
entertainment at the residence of
Hon. Samuel Parker. There were
about hundred persons present, and
it was great success both socially
and financially, having cleared over
SIG.
A very nice program was prepared
by the ladies as follows:
Reading Selection
Miss Ruth Thompson
Reading Selection-Mrs. w. II. Young
Vocal Solo-The Rosary,
Miss Mary Brown
Vocal Solo-Miss Georgia Vinall
Piano Solo-MisS Hazel Soice
Instrumental Trio,
Misses Anna Dunn. Emma
Yockey and Mrs. Earl Corbaley
Instrumental Solo-John G. Capron
After which ice cream, cake and
coffee was served. . An admission fee
Of 10 cents was charged. All retired
to their homes at a late hour declar-
ing that it was the most enjoyable
event they had known for many a
day.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
Eugene F. Ware Will Be Com
missioner of Pensions.
KNOWN AS "IRONQUILL"
He Fought In the Civil War, was
Wounded In Campaign Against the
indians and Wrote a Number OF
Poems.

WASHINGTON. April IL. "A
Kansas soldier, lawyer, politician
and author will be placed at the
head of the Pension Bureau as
successor to Henry Clay Evans,
who recently rendered his resig-
nation, Eugene F. Ware. of To-
peka, known as "Ironqulll," is
the man chosen by President
Roosevelt as Commissioner of
Pensions. 1t was stated at the
White House that the President
desired to appoint some person
he knew we'll, and that If posi-
BILE he should come from Kansas.
He did not consult with the Kan
sas delegation, although Senator
Burton, who was at the White
House, said the appointment
would have his entire and hearty
support,
Mr.. Ware was born at Hartford,
Conn, in 1S41. He enlisted in
Company E, First Iowa Volun-
teer Infantry, serving afterward
in Company L. Fourth Iowa
Volunteer Infantry. and COmpa.
ny F, Seventh Iowa Volunteer
Cavalry, finally becoming captain
IN the last named organization.
He also saw service in the Indian
wars, and in these campaigns
was badly wounded. After leav-
ing the army he moved to Fort
Scott, Kan, and in 1871 was ad-
mitted to the bar; was member
of the state senate and twice a
delegate to the republican ma
tional convention. Later he
moved to Topeka. He is the au-
thor of many sketches, pamph-
lets and legal essays, and under
the nom de plume of ''Ironquill"
has written a number of poems.
He is member of the law firm
of Gleed. Ware & Gleed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
Comptroller TraceweII Decides
War Claim Valid.
SThTE RECEIVES S636,l32
No Appeal from COmptrolier'S DcCiS-
iOn-AmOunt VIII Be Included In
Urgent Deficiency Bill.

WASHINGTON, April 15-In a
long opinion handed down late
yesterday afternoon Comptroller
of the Treasury Tracewell holds
that Indiana has valid war claim
of 1886, 1922. The Comptroller
reverSes tLe auditor of the treas
ury for the war department, who
held that the state could recover
less than 5000, 900. The comp
troller holds that the state is en-
titled to recover S514, ,684.0 OF, and
of the claim accruing since
the original claim was first filed
thirty-five years ago, he holds
the amount due to be S121, 44S. 10.
The opinion contains about
5000 words and covers the entire
history of the claim, besides set
ting out the reasons for allowing
1t. There is no appeal from the
comptroller and it now only re
mains to secure an appropriation
from congress for the amount.
The plan is to propose an amend
ment to the urgent deficiency bill.
now pending in the senate.
w. H. Hart, state auditor, at
indianapolis, was greatly pleased
to hear that the claim has been
allowed. He says the sum is only
$4,000 less than the amount
asked for by Indiana.
"We get all that we proved,
said thestate auditor. 1--WE didn't
have the evidence for the parts
rejected by the comptroller of the
treasury"
The claim is for discounts and
interest incident to the sale of
100000 of the civil war bonds
the state sold to raise money to
equip troops. The government
paid the principal, but there was
never any law until this year,
Auditor Hart says, that would
permit the government to reim-
burse the states for interest and
discounts. Now that the claim
S allowed by the comptroller Of
the treasury, Indiana expects to
be paid within a few weeks.
"Its an adjudicated claim"
says the auditor. "and the amount
allowed will be added to the gen
eral appropriation bill this week
probably. 1t is the first claim
of the kind ever allowed.
The state auditor says that as
soon as the money is received the
state finance board will send for
state bonds which it has an op-
ton to pay and will apply the en-
tire sum to reducing the state
debt.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
Mr.. HANNA'S AMBITION
His Aspirations are Not the Presidential
Chair.

WASHINGTON, April 16-Last
Saturday Senator Hanna walked
over to the place in the senate
chamber where Senator Platt, of
Connecticut, sits and handed him
a newspaper clipping 1t con-
tanned a rather direct statement
that Hanna was energetically
pushing his presidential boom.
After Mr.. Platt had finished read
ing Senator Hanna said some
thing like this TO him:
IF these fool people, some of
whom are my friends and others
my enemies, would stop talking
about my being candidate for
president I am confident [ could
accomplish something of real
benefit to the country in the task
l have undertaken to bring about
a thorough and permanent under
standing between capital and
labor or between the employing
and the working classes. My
work along this line is greatly
EN- barrassed if not actually ham
pered, by the frequent talk OF my
being a candidate for president.
| am not a candidate for presi-
dent and do not expect to become
a candidate. | want everybody
to understand this in order that l
can 60 on with the task assigned
to me by the National Civic
Federation without having my
motives viewed with suspicion.
II would rather be instrumen.
tai in bringing the employing
classes and the working classes
together so that strikes and other
industrial disturbances would be
minimized. if not wholly abol-
ished, and have credit for that
achievement placed upon my
tombstone than be president of
the United States. l am con-
vinced that If l can accomplish
the task set for me shall be a
genuine benefactor of my coun-
try, whereas if should be pres
ldent 1 am not so certain of the
good / could do"
The foregoing statement is
given as the best recollection of
Senator Platt, who repeated it to
a newspaper friend. 1t repre-.
sents substantially what Mr..
Hanna has frequently said lately
concerningthe printed statements
that he is seeking presidential
nomination.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
Fire Loss of $4,000.

KOKoMo, Ind, April 13.-The
Globe Steel Range company OF
this city had a $4,000 fire loss
today, the mounting and pattern
departments being consumed.
Fifteen thousand dollars worth
of patterns were destroyed. The
loss is covered by $28 900 insur-
ance IN fourteen companies, each
company holding $4,000 policy.
The works will be rebuilt.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
Oil Well Is a Geyser.

DECATUR, Ind, April 14.-An
oil well which once every hour
throws out a stream of oil higher
than the derrick and then sub
sides entirely has been developed
on the W. M. Williams farm, a
few miles east of Decatur. The
well came in Wednesday night,
and since that time the hourly
pulsations have been kept up
without interruption. ho at
tempt has been made to cap the
we'll.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
SUNDAY BARBARISM
American Women See Fight Between
Lion and Bull.

Ell PASO, Texas, April 14-A
battle at Juarez, Mexico, Sunday
between Numidian lion and a
wild Samalayuca bull was wit
messed by thousands of people
from all over the southwest and
Mexico. One-fourth of the spec
tators in the ampitheater were
American women. The battle
continued fiercely for an hour.
The bull was not fatally hurt but
the lion was gored fully twenty
five times and will doubtless die.
His leg was broken and he was
completely vanquished in spirit
and strength. When The lion
was incapacitated the Mexican
authorities ordered the battle to
be discontinued,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Cuban Reciprocity and Chinese Exclusion
Discussed.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The
public does not manifest much
interest in Cuban reciprocity de-
bate, but the earnestness of the
speakers on both sides is intense
and it is evident that the strug-
gle will be prolonged several
days.
In the senate Foraker of Ohio,
and McLaurin of South Carolina,
made strong speeches against
Chinese exclusion bill Monday
afternoon. Mr.. Foraker con-
tended that the pending measure
was violative of our treaty with
China, and was calculated to pre-
vent our commercial expansion
in the far east. While strongly
supporting the policy of the gov
ernment to exclude Chinese Ia
borers, the Ohio senator main
tanned that this could be best ac-
complished by an extension of
the present law, holding that the
drastic provisions of the pending
bill would cut off our cotton trade
with China, and thus wreck the
cotton industry of the south.
The senate committee on pen
sions today ordered a favorable
report ON bills granting increase
of pensions to soldiers who have
lost arms, legs or feet. The in.
creas will be SIS per month each
and will increase the annual pen
sion appropriation bill 81, 300, /,
600. The committee also ordered
a favorable report on a bill in
creasing from $50 to $40 per
month the pension of those who
are totally deaf. This will in
crease the pension appropria-
tions S28, 900 only.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Apr.15
Isaiah Rhodes of Bailey's Gap,
Ulster county, announced in this
city yesterday that his daughter,
Mrs. James MCGOWAN, aged %
years. of fuckers Corners, a
hamlet in Ulster county, gave
birth to five children, all girls,
and that all are doing well. Mrs.
McGowan's other children are a
son and apair of TWINS.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
REDUCING FREIGHT RATES.
Court Order Causes Competition Among
Railroads.

CHICAGO, April 15,-Nearly
500 notices of change in freight
rates have been filed with the
chairman of the Western Freight
association since Judge Grosscup
issued the Injunction on March
26 restraining the railroad men
from secretly cutting rates, pay
ing rebates, discriminating in ia
vor of certain shippers, or in any
way violating the inter state com.
merce act or anti trust law.
Fully 95 per cent. of the chan
ges in rates were reductions. No
railroad has made new rate
higher than was in effect March
26. Some lines have withdrawn
notices filed since that date of
reduction in rates, restoring the
tariff in effect on March 16.
THAT the injunction against
secret rate cutting by the rail
roads is a good thing for the
public is amply demonstrated by
the open repuctions in rates
which have been made since the
injunction was issued" said a
vice president of western road
yesterday. In other words, the
railroads can afford to make low
er freight rates if all the lines
maintain their tariffs and no re-
bates are paid to the biggest
shippers. Although rates have
been reduced on many kinds Of
freight which is shipped in great
quantity, 1 believe the net earn
ings of the roads from such traf-
fic will be larger than when pub
lished rates were higher, but ex-
cessive rebates were paid"
Another explanation might be
offered for the reduction in
freight rates. Without violating
the anti trust law the railroad
officials cannot meet and form
agreements to raise rates. The
most noticeable result of the in
junction issued against the rail
roads is competition between
them to an extent that has not
been practiced for years. The
prime object of the first railway
associations were the advance
ment and maintenance of rates.
This object was never fully ac-
complished, but the associations
constantly demonstrated their
value as mediums for open rate
reductions by the railroads, ex-
cept in cases comparatively rare.
The association published one
tariff for all the roads. the rates
by all lines necessarily being the
same. The only changes from
those rates were made secretly,
the reduction generally being
made by the payment of rebates
at certain periods to favored
shippers.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17

MANILA, April 14.-The chol-
era situation in Manila continues
much the same, but the condi-
ions in the provinces are becom-
ing alarming. The total of chol-
era cases in Manila up to date is
245, while there have been 1872
deaths from the disease. In the
provinces there have been 41S
cases and 318 deaths.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17

OMAHA, Neb., April IA
snowstorm which set In early
yesterday in western Nebraska
continued greater part of the
day and in a number of counties
fell to a depth of several inches.
At Kimball six inches fell. The
temperature is seasonable. how
ever, and in most cases the snow
melted as fast as it fell and will
supply much needed moisture.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17
Want Remuneration For Property
Destroyed During the War.
DESIRE THEIR OWN FLAG
Ash 10 6c Admitted as Partners of the
British and Want HrncriC0n COnStitu-
lion and HnneSty for Rebels.

LONDON, April 14-Among the
many peace rumors this morning
the most interesting is to the eff
feet that the Beers haye intima-
ted that they are willing to come
into the British empire as junior
partners. to give up their flag
and become part of an African
federation, with a flag of its own.
with a supreme court and with
practically an American consti-
tuition.
The Evening News. of Edin-
burgh. whose editor is in close
touch with Mr.. Kruger, declares
on the highest authority that the
Beers are prepared to accept the
following conditions:
''They Will not make absolute
independence IA cardinal feature
if they can come to satisfactory
agreement as to future internal
government.
1.-The banishment and confsca-
tion of property proclamation
must be Cancelled and confiscated
property must be restored to its
owners, with remuneration for
private stock and property de-
stroyed or taken by the British.
Full recognition of state
debts contracted before and after
hostilities end up to the date of
the annexation proclamation is
sued by Lord Roberts.
THE language question to be
mutually agreed upon.
amnesty for the Cape rebels,
the release of all political pris-
onerS,
ga date to be fixed when all
prisoners of war will be returned
to South Africa.
THE officers of one or two
friendly powers to be accepted to
superintend the carrying out of
the terms of peace"
Of the above terms, the cardi-
nal part, the hardest for Great
Britain to concede,l IS the granting
of amnesty to Cape rebels; not
so much because of British oppo-
sition, but owing TO colonial op-
position to South Africa itself.
While there is no reason to be-
lieve that this is not a semi Off
cial summary of the Beers de-
mands, there also IS reason to
think they may be modified. How
strongly the government shares
that hope may be Judged from
the fact that the London police
officials today were ordered to
keep especially large forces on
duty until further notice, in or
der to avoid any repetition of
''Makefing night" which, 1t is
feared, might ensue should the
conclusion of peace oe announced.
One of the curious features of
the present negotiation is that
five of the Beers representatives
secured a legal training at the
English bar.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17

The Argos Society of Progressive
Thinkers and Investigators announced
that they would hold a meeting at
that place last Sunday for the purpose
of discussing all questions of interest
to progressive humanity" Argos is
probably the only place in the world
where an answer to any and all the
questions that perplex humanity can
be answered while you wait.-Bremen
Enquirer.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-04-17

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