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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
INCIDENT OF THE WAR |
That Took Place Forty Years Ago
in the Outskirts OF In.
d annapolis.
PENALTY Is PAID BY A DEsERTER
Drake Poisoning Case-Accused Wo
mans Story-Reform Police
Board for Lafayette.

indianapolis. March %. = Forty
years ago yesterday one of the most
stirring incidents Of the civil war was
enacted in and near this city. Robert
Cay, a member of company d, Seven
ty-first Indiana volunteers, was shot
TO death by ten of his former COM
rades for desertion. Gay was paroled
after the battle of Richmond, KY I'M
mediately afterward he took the oath
Of allegiance 20 the Confederacy and
sewed the oath in his coat. 1t was
found there by General Darlington,
who was then in command in Indi-
annapolis. A court martial resulted in
Gays being sentenced to death.
Coolly Addressed His Execution.
Forty years ago yesterday he was
taken from the county Jail and quiet
ly escorted to the outskirts of the city
A few moments prior to his departure
from the Jail he made a speech to a
number of uepraved women in the JAIL
urging them to reform. When he
reached the scene of execution he
found his coffin awaiting him. Il.
picked soldiers stood near. They were
to execute the sentence. Gay was
marched before his coffin and asked if
he had anything to say. He coolly ad-
dressed the soldiers, asking them to
shoot at his breast
Told Them Where to Shoot.
''Hit me huel Don't let me suffer"
he said, as he slapped his hand over
his heart Gays hands were then tied
behind him and ne was blindfolded.
He then sat own his coffin and
braced himself for the volley that was
to end his life. The lieutenant COM
handing then whispered the CON-
mand: Make readyr' The doomed
man heard the click of the hammers
and again braced himself against the
coffin on which he sat. Another whis-
pered command and Gay fell back
over his coffin. He died almost instant
ly. Every bullet struck his breast.
Gays execution was the first in the
west for desertion.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
ARGUMENTS OF THE SENATORS
ramayo Says the United States Amend.
ments Are All Unfair to Cuba

ramsyo Says the United States Amend.
msnts Are All Unfair to Cuba
Senior Tamayo's report was the first
TO be taken up by the senate. He
argued that tie amendments were all
unfair and prejudicial to Cuban prod
ucts. Senior Mouia. replying, contend
ed that Senior Tamayo had failed to
show that the amendments did not
protect Cuban sugar. and consequent
ly it was the duty Of the senators
to stand by the treaty. Senior DOLE
argued that not the shadow of a rea-
son had been addicted against the
amendments. and that there was ev-
cry reason for believing that the peo-
pie of Cuba had pronounced in IA
vor of the ratification of the treaty
He said that Cuba, i'm a way, was
involved in United States politics.
From appearances the reciprocity
treaty had become political question
between President Roosevelt and the
opponents of his reelection. In such
q contest, added the speaker, Cuba
should ally herself with her good and
generous friend against the trusts and
his other enemies.
Senior Sanguilly made a satirical
speech, paying his respects to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, but opposing the treaty
in its entirety. as being contrary to
the interests, independence and dig
nifty Of Cuba. Senior Tamayo's report
was then rejected by 13 votes to Z.
Senior Zayas urged the adoption of
his report on the ground that the pro-
lection afforded to Cuban sugar under
the amended treaty was uncertain and
ineffective. He acknowledged Cuba s.
friendship for President Roosevelt, but
added that it was folly to permit that
to affect the arrangement Of CONNER
cial treaty. Sencr Bustamente replied
briefly tothe effect that the amendment
regarding sugar did not diminish thepro-
lection to be afforded to Cuban sugar
The senate then rejected Senior Zayas'
report by IL votes to 2.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
COLLEGE ATHLETICS
Euiss adopted to Prevent Them In ILL.,
aois from Becoming Tainted with
Professionalism.

Bloomington. Ills, March 2S.-Dele-
gatesfrom all colleges. universities and
many public schools of Illinois yester-
day held conference on college athlet-
les. The object of the assemblage was
to formulate code of rules to pro-
mote uniformity of action on the part
of colleges in adopting measures tend
ins TO place athletics in Illinois on
better basis.
The rules adopted provide that no
one may participate in contests among
colleges except he be a bona fide stu
dent, taking full course; neither may
any participate who receives any pay
for service, or who has used skill for
gain Assumed names are barred, as
are those who are delinquent in stud
les. Games and contests must be
played only Gil grounds owned or con-
rolleL by colleges
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Says She IL Peter Goelet's Daughter and
That She Did Not Poison Her
Husband.

Covington, Ind, March %. - Mrs.
Elmira Drake, who was arrested on
Monday for poisoning her husband and
who claims TO be a daughter of the
late Peter Goelet Of New York. Thurs
day gave a history of her early life.
She says she was born in White coun-
ty, Ind, March 8, 1856. She is angry
because some newspaper correspond
ents have stated that she was 60. When
she was 3 months old her mother died
and she was adopted by MIR. Carson
McElwee Her foster father often told
her she was the daughter OF Peter
Goelet and when he died in New York
a Chicago lawyer named Willis Wolf
and his brother, Marion Wolf, Of
Crawfordsvile. Ind, induced her. then
the wife of Solomon Myers. to put her
claim against the Goelet estate in their
hands.
Mrs. Drake says she followed them
to New city and at the residence Of
Elbridge Il. Gerry was introduced to
her two aunts and one uncle, sisters
and brother Of Peter, Goelet Mrs.
Drake says she received more than
$4,000 to settle, but she will not say
just how much. She says her law
yers would never tell her the exact
amount they obtained. She vigorous
ly denies that she poisoned Drake,
claiming that she was deeply In love
with him. Her case is to 60 before
the grand jury.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
JUDGE TYNER HAS RESIGNED
Takes Effect as Soon Successor Is APP
pointed, but Is Really In
Effect Now.

Washington. March 27.-Judge Jas.
N. Tyner, assistant attorney general
for the postoffsce department. has re-
signed to take effect on the appoint
ment Of his successor, who has not
yet been chosen.
Tyner is in serious physical con-
dit,on; owing to that fact and his ad-
vanced age ne has not been able to
discharge the duties Of his Office for
long time, and he will not again visit
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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
Charge Of sIsddiine in Politics.
COUPLE OF DEMONSTRATIONS.
Police Disperse the Demoustrators-"Ps
afva Rest.x.nc>. <h. Dor;--

Police Disperse the Demonstrators-"Pas
sive Resistance" the Policy.
During the session all attempt was
made to demonstrate in favor of the
Carthusian monks. Some 200 persons
gathered in the street in front of the
chamber of deputies and began cheer
ing for the monks. The gates of the
palais Bourbon were promptly closed
and the military guard turned out.
The police, however. quickly dispersed
the crowd.
The superior and four sisters Of the
order OF the Little Sisters of the AS
sumption appeared before the correc-
tional police court yesterday on the
charge of violating the law Of assoL
cations. The superior was sentenced
to fine of $40 and the sisters to $40
each. Their departure from the court
was the occasion for a demonstration
In their favor, and a counter demon
stration. Five hundred persons sur
rounded the carriage conveying the sis-
tiers, half cheering them while the 9th
ers shouted Long live the republic"
A priest who was prominent among
the demonstrators was arrested. The
police dispersed the crowd.
Some twenty superiors general Of
congregations affected by the decision
Of the chamber Of deputies refusing
them authorization to remainin France
met yesterday and decided to oppose
q passive resistance to the execution
Of the law. They will not obey the
notification to close their establish
ments, and when tine courts order their
closing they will only yield to forcible
expulsion.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Colorado Springs, Colo, March o.
Judge Seeds yesterday granted the mo-
ton Of the attorneys for the executors
of w. s. STATIONS will to quash the
panel. Of jurors in attendance upor
the probate court, and ordered new
venire returnable tomorrow. This is
the result OF the testimony of Detec-
tive Berry, though the judge declared
he cast no reflection on the jurors; it
was important that there be no sus-
picion, even. of crookedness.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
Lake Erie & Western Excursion Rates.

To New Orleans, La. April IL, IL
and Is, 1908, on account of National
Manufacturers Association. One fare
for the round trip.
To Richmond, Ind, and return
April lst and 2nd, 1908. on account of
Northern It1iana Teachers Associa-
ton. One fare for the round trip. all
tickets good for return up to and in
Guiding April 6. 1908.
To Lafayette, Ind, March 3oth
and 81, account of District Conven-
ton, Missionary Society of Church of
Christ in Indiana.
To Markle, Ind, and return April
9th and It'll, on account OF District
Convention Missionary Society of the
Church OF Christ, ia Indiana, one and
one third fare for the round "trip. A
district meeting Of the above society
at Loganspost, April 1st and End,
1908, for which tickets may be sold at
ore and one-third for the round trip.
Marshall Daubenspeck, Agt.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Detroit, March 2S.--Benny Yanger.
Of Chicago, was given well merited
decision by Referee Eiler last night
over Hugh McPadden. Of Brooklyn,
after ten rounds Of fighting in Light
Guard armory, before 1900 people.
Yanger. had clearly the better of every
round after the first. Siler's decision
was booted by some Of the McPadden
partisans. but there was no reason for
the demonstration. ~
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
Accidents Don't Seem to Count.

Springfield, Mass, March 27.-Hetty
Green. of New York, has obtained a
favorable judgment in the superior
court in the suit brought against Ter
by the Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance company. The company ae-
cidently paid some of her taxes on
Chicago property, and sued TO recover
from her
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
RARGAIN BABIES.

If babies were for sale the most invet-
crate bargain-hunting woman in the
world would not look for bargain baby.
She would want the best baby that could
be bought, regardless of price.
Every woman naturally Graves a
healthy, handsome child, and her crav-
ing can be gratifed if she will but re-
member that the child's health is her
own gift, and to give health she must
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Berlin, March 2S. Ambassador
Tower yesterday handed to Foreign
Secretary Won Richthofen Secretary
Hays dispatch expressing President
Roosevelt's thanks for the emperor's
Invitation to him to send the North At
lantic squadron to Kiel during the
yachting week in June. Hay explained
that the cruise was for practice pur-
poses only, and the squadron would
not touch at any port on the main
land of Europe.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

fluncie, Ind, March 27.-Thomas
Hart. of Muncie. vice president Of the
American Window Glass company,
says there is no truth in the report
that the company may go back to the
use of human blowers, provided that
the men will work for less money. He
says the human blowe.s will not be
employed again.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Hamilton. Ohio, March 28.-The
grand jury has reported indictments for
murder In the first degree against Al
fred A. Knappand Samuel Keelor, both
charged with wife murder. When
Knapp heard the Indictment he said:
what else could you expect from
jay jury like thatY'
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

and had erected a stone fort, which
was garrisoned by 200 men. The first
and fourth companies of Macabebes,
commanded by Lieutenants Reese and
Nickerson, respectively, attacked the
enemy's position, but as the scouts
were exposed to the fire Of the enemy
I'm a manner which placed the Maca-
bebes at disadvantage the lieuten-
ants decided after an hours fighting
to surround the position and charge
after having divided their companies.
Gallant and Successful Charge.
The two officers then led a gallant
and successful charge, during which
Lieutenant Reese fell seriously wound
ed The enemy then broke and ran,
leaving forty-five men on the field, in
Guiding general officer who is be-
lieved to be San Miguel. though his
Identification is incomplete. 1t hoped
this defeat will discourage disorder In
Rial province.
Other Military Movements.
The military authorities will direct
the campaign against the bandits who
ScuAi8do, lcidI0 vi 01ltiOdudO.
The constabulary is cooperating with
the troops. Lieutenant Colonel Myer,
of the Eleventh infantry, has been or
dered to Surigao to assume command
there and direct the operations Of the
three attachments which are pursuing
the bandit band Additional troops
are to be sent to Surigao later on
Gov. TAFT Has Been Ill.
Washington, March 2S.-In reply to
the inquiry of the secretary of war
stating that the press had alleged that
Governor Taxi had dysentery, a cable
gram was received from Governor
Taft yesterday containing the infor-
nation that he has been under treat
ment for asfew weeks recovering from
an attack Of dysentery. Examination
last Saturday indicated that the treat
ment had been successful Later ex-
smina tion indicated that he needed rest
and by the advice of his physician
would remain in bed for a couple Of
weeks to secure it His strength and
appetite were reported good.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Chicago, March pa 100-pound
tank Of ammonia exploded in the Fnl-
ton market last night. Before the
flames were extinguished damage to
the amount Of 100000 had been done,
$4,000, Of which was sustained by
Mueller Bros picture frame factory.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Terre Haute, Ind, March 28.-While
1t Is taken for granted that the Indi
ana miners will vote to. strike April
l there was report yesterday that
the strike will be averted. the opera
tors taking steps to bring about an
adjustment when the general confer
ence is resumed on Monday. though
the miners may have by that time
voted to strike on the following
Wednesday.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Cleveland, O., March "a. = Local
captains and mates who are members
Of the American Association Of Mas
tiers and Pilots refused to take charge
~ their vessels, when asked yester-
day, saying they could not, perform
any work until q settlement was
reached between their association and
the lake carriers. 81
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Lafayette. Ind, March 2S.-Govern.
or Durbin last night appointed w. S.
Baugh, J. ID. Bartlett and Max Pott-
lizer police commissioners for La
fayette. These men, 1t is said, are &C.
ceptabl to the preachers association
which recently asked for an investiga-
ton Of the acts of the police depart
ment. The new appointments were
made on account Of the expiration Of
Commissioner M0rgan's term and the
resignation on Wednesday Of Com
missioner Mitchell.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Indianapolis. March 2I.-Charles s.
Siddons. of Buffalo. N. Y. travelling
man, 81 years old, died suddenly at
the Grand hotel yesteray. He had
eaten a heavy dinner. and after sitting
about the lobby until late went to his
room and became suddenly i'll. His
death was due to congestion of the
lungs.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Charlottesville, Ind, March q. =
Manager Eller. of the Wabash college
foot ball team. has concluded negotia-
lions with the Depauw management
to have the two towns meet In this
city Thanksgiving day. Tug VIII
son, the Michigan coach. has practical
" been secured to coach Wabash.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Bluffton, Ind, March 2S.-Ed Weis-
haupt, saloonkeeper, fought ter
rife battle with two bulldogs to save
the life Of his water spanjs; and they
turned on him. To protecs himself and
his dog he used his pocket knife and
stabbed one Of the bulldogs until 1t
died. $50 .1sl9 ~
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
Remit of .Familx E.nd..

Franklin, ind. March 27.-As a re-
suit of a family feud David Gaines
shot his son Lloyd. II years old. in
the breast. An older son. who inter-
fered. was shot through the left hand
The Younger brother will die
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Washington, March 21.-German
textile makers are meeting with sue.
TESS in their efforts to develop the COT.
ton growing industry in German East
Africa, their producct being nearly
equal to that Of Egypt.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Burlington, Ia, March 27.--One hum
Ard square inches Of skin were sue
eessfully grated upon the body OF
Carl qiesh, who was seriously scalded
xscently. Fifty persons contributed the
cuticle for the operation, which lasted
0x,e hours
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for
Children, Cure Feverishnes, Bad
Stomach, Teething Disorders, Break
up Colds, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. They
never faal. Over 80, 900 testimonials.
At all druggists. Csc. Sample mailed
Free. Address, Allen s. olmsted, lie.
Roy, N. Y. l26t24 23t4
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

) Brazil, Ind. March 27-L. X. Davis
G. w. Gutter, w. c. Wright, It. G.
Summertime and l.. B. Bird. OF Chica-
60. members Of the Merchants, and
Manufacturers' Coal company.
Wednesday took option on several
thousand acres Of coal land in this
county. They expect to begin Drilling
at once The company win nave
headquarters at Chicago. D
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
D,.-ens,en. in the Spanish Cabinet.

Madrid, March 26.-Finance Minis
ter VillaverGO has resigned. There
have been dissensions within the cab
met over the budget for some time
past.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
CUDABOUNO TORATIFY
II She Dots an 81" in the Recipro.
city Treaty 1t Will Fail
Entirely.
MUST COME BACK IN THAT CASE
Which Means That 1t Can't Be Done
in the Time Allowed-Cuban
Action.

Havana. March 2S.-Three separate
reports on the reciprocity treaty with
the United States were presented to
the senate yesterday afternoon by the
foreign relations committee. One
signed by the chairman, Senior I usta-
mente; the president of the senate,
Senior Capotc, and Senator DOLE, rec
commended the approval of all the
amendments adopted by the United
States senate. Senator Zayas present
ed report against the ratification, on
account of the action of the United
States senate in combining the 20 per
cent. reduction on the duty on Cuban
the law of 1897.
Amendment Believed To Be Fatal.
Senior Tanayo submitted a third,
and adverse, report upon all the amend
ments- Both the minority reports were
rejected by the senate. The majority
report will be discussed today, and it
is expected that it will be approved by
small majority. Its provision requir-
ing the adoption of the treaty by the
United States congress before Dec. /,
however, is generally believed to be
fatal to the treaty, since the accept
ance by the United States senate of
this provision is impossible.
Why the Treaty VIII Be Dead.
In this connection it is stated that
Secretary Hays warning to Cuba not
TO amend the treaty i'm the slightest
is to the effect that even to propose
to make its ratification conditional on
the treaty going into effect during
the current calendar year certainly
would defeat the convention itself,
since any amendment must be submit
ted to the United States senate. and
before that can be done the date fixed
for the final exchange of notifications
March 31-will have been passed.
Squiers. the United States minister.
has transmitted this note to the
Cuban foreign minister, and he
is hopeful that it will be suf-
ficient to curb the desire to amend
the treaty. 1t is fully realized here
that foreign influences in Havana
which would be affected injuriously by
the treaty are working upon Cuban
pride to defeat the ratification by at
taching amendments to the treaty.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
HEADLEss MYSTERY SOLVED
Body Il Idsntihsd and Some Very ssrons
Proof Developed Against .
Suspect.

Knightsville, Ind, March 28.-Will-
lam Currie returned last night from
Evansville with the clothing Of the
murdered, headless body found in a
vault there. He and the family iden-
titled it as belonging to their son Jo-
peph Currie, who left April 9, 1902,
with George Ewards for Birmingham,
Ala, to work in the mines. He never
returned.
Edwards came back a few days lat
e.. saying he came for his clothes.
A detective has arrived here to arrest
Edwards. Currie had $68 when he left
home. Edwards receipted for a pack
age of clothes at Evansville on April
II, 1902 He never gave definite ex-
PLANTATION Of where he left Curr1e.