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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03
HOW POOR 10 Is "nuLKED."



He, however, is not authorized by
congressional enactment to guard the
interests of his wards completely In
the matter of leases, and persistent
efforts to secure control of the lands
through the lease process have been
discovered. A fayorite method for Sc
curing the leases is to have the In
dams approached by merchants, who,
by offering their wares in exchange,
can secure the most favorable terms
from them, and the understanding is
quite general. that when control of a
piece of land Is once secured by
means of leasing it will be held by
some means until 1t can be purchased
at the lessee's own figures.
The surplus lands belonging to the
Indians in the territory are worth
many millions and Secretary Hitch
cock and his advisers understand per-
fectly how great a temptation they
are to designing men. The territory
is throughout garden spot and farm
ers are going into it In great numbers
1t is estimated that there are now
fully half a million white people in
the territory, among whom many
combinations have been made to con-
troll the disposal of the lands.
The secretary himself discovered
that a number of office holders. many
of them outside of his own depart
ment, were stockholders and officers
In these combines, and he Immediately
made known his disapproyal of this
system. He has decided to send a
man in private life to investigate tie
whole subject, the object being to
make the investigation as searching as
possible. The secretary has refrained
from any especial inquiry into the
charges made against the Dawes
commission until he could have a
complete and disinterested inquiry
Now the commission will have to
meet the charges. The commissioners
-Tams ixby and T. B. Needles
have just demanded an inquiry and
the reply is that it will be granted as
son as the right man can be found to
make 1t.
The secretary realizes that while
there may be shortcomings on the
part Of some of the government off,
Gals there are on the other hand
many men not employed by the gov
eminent who have grievances against
these same officials and are disposed
to make all the trouble for them they
can. These men he designates as
"grafters.v
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03
WAS ONLY THE FAMILY CAT
Had Got Caught In . Steel Trap and Wa
Taken for . Midnight
ProwIer.

Muncie, Ind. Aug. 27.-An entire
neighborhood turned out, few nights
ago, thinking that they had cornered
one of the gang of burglars that has
been busy In the city for three weeks.
The supposed burglar was In the home
of Charles A. Winters, and the house
was surrounded From the room where
the burglar was supposed to be there
could be heard the sound of steel and
steady humping. as II the desper-
ado was trying to open door OF
drawer by means OF a steel instru-
ment
Boldly advancing with revolver in
hand, backed In the rear and on every
side by valient nightrobe brigade
a son of Winters opened the door.
where the burglar was supposed to
be at work, and found the old family
cat imprisoned in steel rat-trap.
While proving around the animal
had been caught in the trap, and the
sounds were made by her in an effort
to extricate herself.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03
AIR BRAKES ON STRIKE
Train on Steep Grade and Good
Prospects for Bad
Disaster.
WELL DRILLER IS BADLY INJURED
In q Peculiar Manner-Family Cat
Gets the Joke on the Family
Hoosier State News.

r. Lafayette, Ind, Aug 2S.-While the
air brakes on Big Four freight train
No. 9S refused to work, the train flew
down the steep grade across the Wa
bash river bridge aud around the
sharp turn of the station here. While
the train was at the top of hill
across the valley Engineer Newton
Campbell found the air brakes would
not work. The train was running
forty miles an hour and he was try
Ing to slow down for the grade. AS
the train dashed through a cut Camp
bell whistled for. brakes, and the crew
turned them on, but the train was GO
ing too fast for them to have any
effect. People In the station, mindful
Of similar runaway ten years ago,
when ten persons were killed, ran for
cover when they saw the freight COM
ing and heard the screeches of the
brakes. Almost mile farther down
the train was brought to a stop.
Hit by Gas Well Plug.
Anderson, Ind, Aug. 2S-E. n.
Van Husk. gas well driller, Of Lapel,
was fatally injured by being struck by
wooden plug blown out by natural
gas pressure from the mouth of the
well casing. when he removed a drill
shaft from the plug. Van Husk
had just COZ ted the gas well for
the Lapel 80 lie company, and the
pressure W. unusually strong He
was stand ing almost over the well
when the plug came out. striking him
squarely under the chin. breaking his
lower jaw and causing conclusion of
the brain. He fell unconscious.
Ground OF His Right Arm.
Wabash. Ind. Aug. 2S-Frank
Dickinson. freight conductor on the
Wabash railway. while his train was
starting from the yards. this city,
struck loaded truck on the platform
as he was in the act of mounting a
car, and was thrown between the plat
form and rail and passing wheel
ground off his right arm as 1t lay
across the track. Dickinson retained
his presence of mind and lay perfect.
ly still while the entire train was pass
ing, and in this way escaped with bis
life
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03
Indiana Wants "Doo" Martin.

indianapolis, Aug. 20. = Governor
Durbin has issued a requisition npon
Governor Yates. of Illinois, asking for
the return to Indiana of doc" Martin
(coloredD who is under Indictment in
yanderburg county for riotous con-
spiracy. Martin was one of the ring
leaders of the cGlored faction in the
Evansville riots that occurred in July,
and with bud" Fruit, another colored
man, fed from that city at the calling
together of the grand jury. Martin
was arrested in Chicago, He refused
to be brought back TO Indiana without
q requisition.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

Minister Leishman Gets Instructions
President Watching Turkish Affairs.

Minister Leishmau Gets Instructions-
-Presidenr Watching Turkish Affairs.
Acting Secretary LOOMS has cabled
to Minister Leishman. at CONSTANT
nople. to make mediate demands on
the porte to take adequate measures
for the protection of all United States
ans at Beirut, and to prevent any at
tack on the college buildings.
Acting Secretary Loomis has re-
ceived a rather remarkable cablegram
from Minister Leishman. in which the
latter stated that he had called at the
Turkish foreign office at Constantine
pie to inquire about the assassination
of the United State vice consul, and
that the minister of foreign affairs en-
phatically denied any knowledge Of the
report. He also attempted to dis
credit it The cablegram gave no
other information. Under the circum.
stances the state department officials
are inclined to believe that the Turk
ish foreign office is not in touch with
the situation at Beirut. They do not
attach sufficient Importance to Min
lister Leishman's last message to can
Gel the order for the squadron to
sail
A telegram from Oyster Bay says:
"For several days President Roosevelt
has been following closely the devel-
opments of the situation in Turkey.
With the country in such turmoil as
now prevails almost anything is like
ly to happen. With a view to consid-
ering the subject the more carefully
the president and Secretary of State
Hay had arranged for a conference to-
day at Sycamore Hill. At this con-.
ference the president and Secretary
Hay will consider the Turkish situa-
ton carefully.
In absence of definite information
concerning the assassination Of the
vice consul the president will take no
decided action beyond that al
ready taken in sending the European
squadron to Beirut This action is
viewed now as precautionary meas
ure 1t is the determination of the
United States to support rs demands
upon Turkey for the punishment of
the murderer or ,1urderers of Consul
Magelssen, but until the circuin-
stances surrounding the murder are
known officially and precisely the
United States will not take any drastic
action.
A demand that officials of the United
States be afforded protection for their
lives and property will be made, and
the Turkish government will be held
responsible for the assassination Of
Consul Magelssen, whatever may be
the circumstances of the case. Pres
ident Roosevelt is concerned over the
situation as it has developed because
IT indicates an intolerable condition Of
affairs in Turkey. He recalls the fact
that only recently a Russian consul
was murdered in Turkey.
MageIssen was 80 years Old He
was educated in the common schools
Of Minnesota and was a student Of the
Lutheran college at DEBORAH, Ia. for
three years. For time he was a.
sistant city assessor Of Sioux Falls,
s. D., and also associate editor Of q
paper called the Echo, published there.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03
Plan Your Summer Outing Now I'm
Proved SERVICE to Michigan Sum.
mef Resorts.

The floating palaces of the Detroit
and Cleveland Navigation Company
are more beautiful than ever this sea.
son and have many added conven.
fences. The parlors and state rooms
are newly furnished, and travelling is
made delightful over this popular
route. Their service has been i'm
proved and now make good connec-
tionS with all railroads at each OF
their ports. Send &c. stamp for Illus
trated pamphlet. Address A. A.
Schdntz, G.. P. T. Mgr, Detroit, Mich.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03
Distress After Eating Cured,

Judge w. T. Holland OF Greensburg
La. who is well and favorably known,
says: 1.-Two years ago suffered greatly
from in digestion. After eating, great
distress would invariably result. lasting
for an hour or so and my nights were
restless. / concluded to try Kodol Dye
pepsia Cure and it cured me entirely.
Now my sleep is refreshing and diges-
ton perfect" Sold by all Druggists.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

Greensburg. Ind. Aug. 28--Burg-
lars have been operating in Green's
burg. breaking into the home of Alva
Reed. Spencer Boyl. Daniel Perry, and
Harry Lathrop. and obtaining money,
jewelry and clothing. 1t Is thought
the burglars belong to a well-organ-
lied gang.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

Marion, Ind. Aug. 2S.-Mayor
KiIey has called a meeting Of twenty
prominent manufacturers, merchants,
and professional men of Marion to
meet as committee to serve
as an arbitration board to settle ali
present ard future labor troubles In
the city.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03
Bank President Drowned.

Park Rapids, Mimi, Aug. 2S.-R.. F.
Davis, president of the First National
bank. was drowned In Fish Hook
Lake. Davis was sailing on the lake
with a party of friends, among them
his aged father, who resides in Madi-
son, Wis. a fierce squall came up
which snapped off the mast. knock
ing Davis into the water, where he
DpriShed
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

Jacksonville. Ind. Aug. 2S.-Mar-
ried five times within twenty-five
years-made a widow once by death.
divorced from three husbands and now
a brides the record of Mrs. Mary
L. Muir Thompson-C olvin- Neal Con-
way-Smith, whose home is in Ohio
Falls Ind, suburb Of Jacksonville.
The last marriage took place Wednes-
day. Geo. o. Smith. Ohio Falls. being
the groom. Although married ON so
many occasions Mrs. Smith Is Tot
more than so years old and is good
looking and well-preserved.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

Brazil. Ind, Aug. 29.-Elza Bemis,
who disappeared from his home at
Cloverland. west of here, and who,
it was believed, had been foully dealt
with. has returned horne. 1t was
known that he had about 5000 with
him at the time of his going away,
which he had saved from his pension.
He is veteran of the civil war. He
gives no excuse for his action.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

Beaver City, Neb, Aug. 27.-A
severe wind storm. with the violence
Of tornado, did much damage In
this town, and nearby. The MetLo-
dist church was partly wrecked. to-
gether with the houses of Poe r.
Hetherington. A. Shallenberger, DIR.
Gardner, Peter Royce, and c. Ness.
Outbuildings on the farm OF G. ID.
Frease were blown away and much
stock injured.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 2S-A con-
tinuance Of two weeks has been
granted In the hearing before United
States Commissioner Moores In the
matter of granting extradition papers
for the return of James Lynchehaun
to Ireland as a fugitive from justice.
The continuance was granted at the
request of counsel for the defense, who
is backed by Irish societies in this
country.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

Brazil. Ind. Aug. 2S.-Adolph
Armacost, a fireman in the Vandalia
yards here, was instantly killed. His
train was switching at Stealeyville.
when Armacost lost his balance and
fell beneath the wheels, being crushed
to pieces TTe was 50 years old, and
leaves a wife and two daughters.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

The Northern Pacific announces a
special train of vestibuled Pullman
cars to Yellowstone Park, leaving In
dianapolis August Is, via the Big
Four Route.
The service will be first class in
every particular and most delight
full and profitable tour is assured.
Anfllustrated itinerary OF the trip
will be mailed free upon application
to John e. Turner. District Passenger
Agent, AZ Jackson Place, indianapolis,
Ind.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

Washington. Aug. 29.-The depart
ment of commerce and labor announces
the appointment of Edwin w. Sims. as
special attorney In the bureau Of cor
porations. He has been practicing law
in Chicago for the past ten yers.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

The d. 8 c., the coast line tt
Mackinac. Spend you outing on the
Great Lakes, visiting picturesques
Mackinac, the hub Of the island seas,
where cool breezes blow and black
bass bite. Send &c. for illustrated
pamphlet. Address
A. A. ScHANTz. G. P. T. Mgr,
Detroit. Mich.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

Visit Picturesque Mackinac, the
island of cool breezes, or the 10000
islands, the Georgian Bay Route.
Travel via D. s. c., the Coast Zine to
Northern Summer Resorts. Send &c.
for illustrated pamphlet. Address A..
A. Schantz, G. p. T. Mgr, Detroit,
Mich.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03
Death Of John Q. Brockenbroueh.

Lafayette, Ind, Aug. 2S.-John C.
Brockenbrough, prominent in bank
ing and real estate affairs. is dead of
heart disease. He had been i'll three
months. He was born Dec. 8, 1880,
In Portsmouth. N. H.. ard came to this
city in 1852
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

indianapolis. Ind, Aug. 28.-Insram
Fletcher is dead at Orlando, Fla. He
was for many years partner IN the
banking house Of Fletcher & Sharpe.
He was born In Indianapolis In 1885
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

Chicago. Aug. 29.-After sailing half
of the course In the race of the series
for the Sir Thomas Upton cup the
contest was declared or. as none of
the twenty-one-footers was able to
finish within the time limit Of three
hours.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03

All who use atomizers in treating
nasal catarrh will get the best result
from Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price,
including spraying tube, IS cts. Sold
by druggists or mailed by Ely Bros,
Sc Warren. ST., N. Y.
New Orleans, Sept. /, 1900.
Messrs. Ely Bros:-I sold two bot.
ties Of your Liquid Cream Balm to a
customer. VIM. Lamberton, l4l5 De-
lachaise St.. ewsOrleaDs; he has used
the two bottles, giving him wocderful
and most satisfactory results. Geo.
w. McDuff. Pharmacist.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03
HITCHCOCK IS MOVING
Toward the Protection OF the In
dams from the Grabbers Of
Real Estate.
WANTS A CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR
TO Make an Exhaustive and Impartial
Inquiry into the Various
Charges.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-The deter
mination of Secretary Hitchcock to
send to Indian Territory a man not
connected with the department OF the
Interior to investigate conditions there
Is understood to be for the purpose
Of experimenting the work of the sec
rotary himself and of other representa-
tives of the department in that terri
tory. Since early last spring the Sec
rotary has been giving a large share
Of his personal attention to the situa-
ton In the territory. and a number Of
the inspectors and other officials of
the department have been engaged in
the effort to ferret out frauds ard
protect the interests of the Indians.
Secretary Found Crookedness.
The following is an authorized state
inent of the departments attitude
toward the situation in Indian Terri
tory: The secretary made a tour of
the territory in May, largely for the
purpose of making inquiry regarding
reports that had come to him of efforts
to deprive the Inians of their rich
landed Inheritance, and the result of
this personal investigation was to con-
sistent' effort to secure the Indian
lands at prices far below their real
value.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03
Seems About to Express the Con.
dition Of the sick Man"
OF Europe.
RUNS UP AGAINST UNCLE SAM
One Of Our Consuls Murdered in Syria
by an Unknown.
Demand Made on the Sultan for Re.
Missions also in Dam
ger-Squadron Ordered
60 Beirut.

Washington. Aug. 2s.-Prompt and
vigorous action is being taken by the
United States government to secure
the punishment of persons implicated
IN the assassination of United States
Vice Consul William C. Magelssen, at
Beirut, Syria, Sunday last. Minister
Leishman, at Constantinople, who re-
ported the fact to the state depart
ment, has been instructed by the state
department to demand a thorough in
vestigation of the affair and tie pun
dshment of those involved in the
crime, and the European squadron,
consisting Of three warships. has been
ordered to proceed imediately to Beirut
to support the demands of the United
States minister, should this be found
necessary. The murderers are not
known so far as reports to Washing
ton go.
Immediate Orders to Cotton.
This latter measure was determined
upon as result of conferences which
have been held over the telegraph and
telephone wires between the officials
here during the day and the evening
and the president at Oyster Fay The
latter felt that no time should be lost
In dispatching Admiral Cotton's
squadron to Turkish waters. and he
gave instructions to Acting Secretary
Darling that immediate orders be Civ
en- Admiral Cotton to proceed at
once.
Further Reason for Action.
The presidents determination to
lose no time in getting the squadron
to Beirut was also due In part to in
formation received by Acting Secre-
tary Loomis. of the state department,
from the president of the American
Board of Missions at Boston, indicat-
ing that an attempt had been made to
burn the Euphrates college building at
Harpoot. This dispatch said: "Infor-
nation just received that an attempt
has been made to burn the Euphrates
college buildings. Conditions increas-
ingly alarming. Great anxiety felt for
the safety Of American citizens there"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-03
secretary Pound Crookednees.
Has Revised the Reg ulations.

As consequence of this inquiry he
made a radical revision of the regu-
lations for the sale of the allotted
lands, and the developments since
that change was made indicate that
he has saved the Indians q large per-
centage over what would have been
paid them If the original regulations
had stood. Under the law the secre-
tary has control of the land sales,
and is able to throw many safeguards
around them for the protection of the
Indian owners. most of whom are en-
tirely ignorant of business methods,
and easily made the tools of design
ing men, whether leaders of their own
race or white men.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
LAMP TRIMMER Is
VERY BADLY HURT
Fell Just as He Was Com.
pletlng His Rounds
for the Day.

David Rose, light trimmer In the
eastern section OF the city for the Yir-
ginia Passenger and Power Company.
met with a painful accident Sunday at
noon.
Mr.. Rose had just finished trimming his
last light, at the corner Of williamsburg
Avenue and Lester Streets, and was de-
scendng the pole when his foot slipped.
He fell heavily to the ground on his right
side, breaking his wrist disocatng his
arm and spralning his shoulder.
No one saw the unfortunate young man
fall and he was lying helpless on the
pavement when Mr.. w. Ashby Frayser.
of Varna, who was driving home from
church. saw him.
He at once helped Mr.. Rose into his
carriage and CARED him to tho Peoples
drug store
A messenger was sent for DR.. j. P. Will
liams. who was at church, and he came
mt once. DR.. Williams dressed the young
man's wounds and sent him to his resi-
dence at NO. 500 South First Street,
Mr. Rose Is about twenty-four years
of age, and has been employed as trim
mer about n year.
lie succeeded Mr.. Greenstreet, who re-
ceiYed serious injuries while perform
Ing the same duties short distance from
where Mr.. Rose fell.
The spikes on the poles We're slippery
Sunday, and Mr.. Rose was more CARE
rul than usual. for he thought early Sum
day morning, for some reason, that an
accident to himself would occur.
Mr.. Rose is the fourth trimmer that
has met with serious Injuries,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
STRONG MOVE FOR
TORRENS SYSTEM
Lawyers and Laymen Are
Backing Mr.. Leake
in His Fight.

1t seems not unlikely that the present
Legislature will enact laws looking to the
putting into effect in Virginia the Tor
rens (Engllsh) system Of registering land
Strong lawyers here have labored on this
line for many years, and foremost among
them is Mr.. Eugene Massie, who has
given the system a great deal Of thought
and study. Bills looking to this end have
been offered in each Legislature for sew
eral years, but somehow 1t seems to be-
Just one Of those reforms that comes by
easy steps and is finally engrafted upon
the statute books after many adverse
battles.
Early in TIE present sesslon~Hon. David
H Leake, of G oochland, who is one of the
strong young lawyers Of the House, Of
fered in that body bills looking to the
inauguration OF the Torrens system, and
when the Committee for Courts Of Jus
ice are ready to take up the work OF
formulating their report. Mr.. Leake, Mr..
Massie. and other prominent attorneys
Will appear and appeal to the body to
incorporate the principle in their report
The campaign of education carried on by
Mr.. Massie and others, both in the State
Bar Associations and in the Legislature.
has resulted in creating a strong senti-
ment for the BILL not only among law
yers, but men who are largely interested
in real estate transactions as well. It Is
contended by those who are familiar with
the principle that the system will work
we'll and will save interminable trouble
and confusion when 1t once becomes well
established. Mr.. Leake is much encour
aged at the prospects FOR a favorable re-
port upon his bill. and will be given every
assistance by the friends Of the system
when 1t comes up for action by the COM
mlLtee. a.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-17
JAS. r. GARFIELD TO BE
CORPORATION CONFER
lBr AssocIated press,l

WASHINGTON. D. c.. February To-
1t was announced at the White House
to-day that President Roosevelt would
appoint James r. Garfield, OF Ohio COM
missioner Of corporations, under the act
creating the new Department OF Com
merce.
Mr.. Garfield is a son Of the late Presi-
dent James A Garfield. and is at present
a member Of the Civil Service Commits
sion
Commissioner Garfield has been identi-
fed with politics in Ohio. for many years,
serving as q member OF the Ohio Senate
and taking prominent part in several
political campaigns.
It is said that the nomination of Mr..
Garfield will be sent to the Senate by
the President tomorrow. He has ac-
cepted the prefer Of the commissioner
rhip. and will enter upon his new duties
as soon as his appointment has been con-
armed by the Senate. The salary Of
the commissioner of corporations is 5000
year.