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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
Reform in Russia.

The ukase of the car issued Thurs
day is the most notable political event
that has occurred in the Russian
Empire since the emancipation of the
serfs, and it is one which Nicholas has
been contemplating for several years.
butcould not accomplish because of op-
position from his ministers. Russia
has made greater progress toward
civilization and civil and religious
liberty during the brief time that he
has been upon the throne than during
the entire reign of any Of his pre-
decessors, and it is largely due to the
Influence Of the czarina, who was the
favorite granddaughter of Queen
Victoria, and is wise, intelligent and
good woman. Seldom has better
woman ever sat upon a throne, and,
although her marriage was reluctant.
it has proved to be a happy one for the
car and his wife, and an unmeasured
blessing for the Russian people.
From the beginning of his reign
Nicholas has shown disposition to-
ward liberality and progress that has
never before been exhibited by a men,
Der of the Romanoff family, and his
wife is credited with inspiring his
policy. He has introduced free schools
throughout a large part Of the
Russian Empire and is expen-
ding from s12, 1000, 900 to s15,-
600, 900. a year In building school
houses and providing means of educa-
titn fer the peasantry.
The proclamation of religious lber-
ty as announced Thursday, affects
about 100000 people, or 20 per
cent of the population Of European
Russia. 1t is estimated that of
Russians 10 per cent are Roman Cath
olics, 9 per cent Mohanmedans, per
cent Jews, 3 per cent Protestants, l
per cent Armenians. But it is the
Jews who are directly interested in
the new arrangement, because they
have been the object OF persecution
and ta,e subject of restrictive laws
and regulations that have not been
applied to the other denominations
which accept Christ.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

The late Cecil Rhodes cut so colos-
sal figure in the affairs of South
Africa that he quite overshadowed in
public attention bis partner in a great
enterprise that made both of them
immensely wealthy. This obscurer
man ID Alfred Belt, who was connect
ed with Rhodes in the working of the
fabulously rich diamond mines of
Kimberly, which have yielded S10,-
100000 year. Mr.. Belt, who has
been dangerously i'll at johannesburg,
with an apoplectic attack, from which
it is believed, be viii entirely recover,
is thought by many to be the richest
man in the world. His wealth is es-
timated as high as nearly billion dol
lars, while even q conservative reckon
ing makes it at least $500, 900, 600.
He owns most Of the Kimberly dia-
mond field, controls the cutting in
dustry In Hamburg. and Is interested
in many other enterprises paying
large profits.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
Old Chief Lose, Last Acre.

Gabriel Godfrey, aged u, chief of
the remnant Of the once powerful
tribe OF Miami Indians, has just dis
posed Of his last bit of real estate and
is now poor man. The real estate
consisted of his residence and % acres
of land near Peru anG is the last of
500 acres he owned 20 years ago. His
Impoverished was due to kindly
heart that kept him from refusing
calls for aid and the going security for
whites as well as Indians. He has a
wife, his third, niece OF the late
General John A. Logan. and also nine
children. The old chief deeply feels
his present sad extremity. OF course,
the skunks he befriend ed won't worry
any.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
President Nav Call Congress j.,

Senator Lodge declares positively
that the president will call the senate
back il it adjourns without action on
the Cuban treaty. The president is
determined on this point, and senators
realizing the fact are using every ef-
fort to persuade their colleagues to
remain until the treaty is disposed Of.
Mr.. Roosevelt told one or two
friends that if the Cuban treaty is
ratified by the senate with the amend
ment requiring approval Of the house
he would call an extra session of the
the Fifty-eighth congress about Oct.
to secure the passage Of the joint
resolution putting the treaty into ef-
feet. 1t can be said that he has even
considered calling an extraordinary
session this spring. The sugar crop
is handled in the late autumn, how
ever. and congress, by prOmulgating
the treaty early in October, would
give the Cuban planters a chance to
send their crop to the United States
under the reduced rates.
This matter is close to the president,
and he is determined not to be thwart-
ed, If calling congress together is the
only obstacle in his path. He cannot
compel congress to act, but he can
and will provide the opportunity.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
Glass Blowing Machines aSuceess.

Advices from the gas belt continue
to indiate the practical success Of the
glass-blowing machines. The ma
chimes are adpated to blowing bottles
as well as window glass. and their in
PRODUCTION will displace large num-
Der of skilled workmen. This will be
a temporary hardship on the men. and
the public will sympathize with them,
but it is one of the inevitable Incl
dents Of progress. The companies
claim that the hand blowers have
compelled them to introduce machines
by their arbitrary and dictatorial
methods.
There has hardly been a year when
the glass blowers, well paid as they
always have been, did not have some
sort Of quarrel with their employers.
1t seems impossible for some people to
understand that it is poor policy to
kill the goose that lays the golden
egg.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

A combination of oyster growers and
dealers, representing invested capital
Of q bout 5000, 900, and the largest
in. the oyster trade of the country, has
been formed under the name of the
Rhode Island Oyster Growers Asso-
citation. The extensive Narragansett
bay interests. as well as firms in Con-
necticut and Massachusetts, are in the
new concern. The announced purpose
of the company is to lessen expenses.
1t is asserted that prices will not be
advanced.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
The Magistrate Discharged Him.

Two registering young New York
ers entered a cafe on Broadway and
jOstled against sallow-faced little
man wearing sombrero. He turned
expecting an apology, and was insult
ed by one of them. The little mans
right fist shot out to the swell's jaw,
lifting the insulter of his feet and
and knocking him senseless. The as
sailant was arrested aud in court told
the magistrate that he was Wounded
Buffalo, son Of Chief Running Elk of
the Mohawk tribe. He learned to box
at the Carlisle school, where he played
with the football eleven. On hearing
the circumstances the magistrate dis
charged him.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
MORTUARY
Mrs. r. W. sievsr,.

Pauline, widow of Frederick w.
Sievers, died at the home of her sister,
Mrs. w. f. Young, at 2 O'Clock Thurs
day morning, March II, aged A years
Deceased was for several years a
resident of Valparaiso where her hus-
band died fourteen years ago, she re-
sided for time in Fort Wayne and
was at the time of her death a men,
Der of the Fort Wayne Hive, Lady
MaccabeeS
During the past six years her home
had been with her sister, Mrs. Young,
which was also the home Of her only
daughter, Miss Lura Sievers.
Her death was caused by complied
tion of diseases which had confined
her to her home during the past six
months.
The funeral was held at the
Episcopal church at o'clock Sunday
afternoon. Services conducted by
Rev. w. S. Howard.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
A woman, Gin.

Mrs. Elizabeth Milbank Anderson,
wife Of Abraham A. Anderson, the
artist, has given 81, 900, 600 to Barn.
ard college for the purchase of addi-
tional land adjoining the present COL
lege buildings. Mrs. Anderson is
said to have given away some SO, 0O0,-
600 in ABOUT dozen years for charit-
able and educational purposes. 1t is
gratifying to know that women give
in proportion to. their means much
more than men. Mrs. Anderson is
credited with giving away more than
one-half the amount she inherited
from her father. And she has always
taken precaution to avoid publicity,
but seemingly without avail. Phila-
delphia Press.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
A Clerks Mistake Costs 100000.

Former Acknowledgement Taylor
says that the mistake of an enrolling
clerk probably cost the state 5000, 900
year. as he believes the governor
would have signed the Inheritance tax
bill If the word ''inestate" had not
been used for "intestate.
In bis last report as Attorney Gen.
eral he recommended the enactment
of an inheritance tax law. He drew
the bill and submitted it to Repre-
sentative Stechhan, OF Indianapolis,
by whom 1t was introduced.
ssThere were no mistakes in the bill
that / drew" said Taylor. "The
printed copy was correct when it went
through the house and senate, but
some enrolling clerk made the change
that rendered the bill invalid. That
mistake cost the state at least $780,
600 year, as an inheritance tax law
would be worth that much annually.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

BY an act of the legislature four
counties in Indiana must use voting
machines. The four are Vigo, Mari
on, Allen and Vanderburg. Other
counties Of the state will watch the
work of the machines with interest.
There is feeling Of uncertainty about
the use Of voting machines and for
that reason, no doubt, the legislature
felt disposed to give them trial first
in few large counties, after which if
they Prove a success, their use can be
extended
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

The teacher had come early to
school in order to put some work on
the board. The boys had also come
early, in hope of finding some mis-
chief to keep them busy and happy.
The teacher paid no attention to them
and finally dropped down on her knees
to write at the bottom of the board.
Then she heard mutter, a sort of
informing, and looking around saw the
boys with their heads on their desks
as II in devotion. She rose hastily to
her feet, shocked at their perform
ance, whereupon they all chanted in
chorus "AmenI'' ~
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

Harry A. Garfield son of the martyr
president will be the republican candi-
date for mayor of Cleveland as the
competitor Of Tom L. johnson. Harry
Garfield is credited with shrewdness
and ability, and If he beats Tom it
will pave the way for higher honors,
while il he goes down in defeat before
johnson it will be only what some
very able men have done, consequent
ly Mr.. Garfield probably has nothing
to lose by making the race.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

Russia, hitherto pig-iron import
ing country, exported to America this
year over 1000 tons Of pig iron; Ger
many sent her immense quantities. of
pig iron and manufactured steel; even
France contributed supplies and Cleve-
land, west coast hematite and Scot
tlsh pigs owe all their advances and
their present stability entirely to
America. To Germany this unexpect-
ed demand must have proved an un-
mixed blessing, rescuing her from
what was approaching a commercial
crisis, says the Edinburgh Scotsman.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

The expressions OF the Canadian
press against the character Of the
commissioners who have been appoint
ed by President Roosevelt in the
Alaskan boundary case show that they
have no hope of being able to hold
their own in the negotiations. II
England selects any reasonable men
on her side the Americans are sure to
win. Canada wants to name all three
Of the representatives Of the British
side II this permission were given
the result would be a deadlock, which
would leave the matter just where 1t
is now. What all the countries con-
cerned want is settlement. and the
sooner this comes the better.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19


Congressman Jehu Baker of
Illinois, who died recently, was a
unique figure in the politics Of bis
native state. He was punctilious to
the point Of eccentricity In the
smallest affairs OF life. 1t Is related,
for instance, that be voluntarily paid
6 per cent. interest on small accounts
with tradesmen, no matter how short
time the bins were allowed to stand
he also refused to accept railway
passes, alld on one occasion got Of Of
a street car and walked because the
conductor. knowing him to be . con-
gresham, declined to collect his fare:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

Senator Ankeney, just chosen from
the state Of Washington to the high
est legislative body in the land, is 10
German descent. His father was
named Schmidt and died on his way
across the plains in the early days.
His widow soon afterward married a
man named Ankeny, and her son by
her first marriage, the present senator,
changed his name to please his STEP
father.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

Michael Kennedy, Of New Carlisle,
will bring action for heavy damages
against members of his own family,
alleging he was unjustly confined in a
mad house. At the request of rela-
tives Kennedy was kept in close con-
finement at the asylum, supposed to
be dangerously insane, when it seems
that his reason and sanity were be-
y0nd question. He has already re-
covered judgment against son in the
sum Of 81. 400.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
Swamps Have Become Valuable.

Pulaski county, at one time said to
be the swanpiest county in the state
has rapidly come to the front as an
agricultural county through the
systematic drainage of swamp lands.
Over seven hundred miles Of dredging
and ditching have been completed at
contract prices aggregating 1925, 900.
AS a result, swamp lands that sold
ten years ago for s1.75 an acre and
were covered with muskrat houses are
now finding a ready market at s75 an
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
THE IRONY OF FATE
A Great General Who Was Always
Placed Where lie Could Not
Garry Out His Plans.

The death of General Franklin in
Hartford, Conn.,, recalls the military
career of one of the ablest soldiers in
the Union army. but whose connec-
tion with events over which be had no
control deprived him of the promin-
ence to which his ability and zeal en-
titled him.
He was classmate of General Grant
at West Point. One of his misfor-
tunes was at Antietam. He secured
position in the battle where he was
confident he should attack, but the
officer who ranked him would not
grant him permission. He then ap-
pealed to General Mcclellan, who re-
fused to give the order. Subsequent
information made it clear that If the
attack had been made as he desired a
body Of troops would have been driyen
from the field which baff1ed the
Union forces at the front for a long
time,
In the disastrous battle of Fred
ericksburg Gen. Franklin's corps
crossed the Rappahannock south Of
the town and was in position to as
sail Lees left and rear and force him
to evacuate his strong position. Gen.
eral Franklin took in the strength Of
his position and urged upon General
Burnside the advantage of his plan.
GeneralBurnside was so impressed that
he said 1T should oe put in execution,
and that he would send al order for
the movement Of the troops about
midnight. The order did not come,
because General Burnside changed his
plans, Another order was sent which
called for an Impossible movement.
1t was undertaken by General Frank
lin, but while he inflicted a heavier
loss upon the enemy than he suffered
the purpose Of General Burnside was
not accomplished.
The blunder OF Fredericksburg
over, Gen. Burnside wrote General
Franklin a letter of thanks. Soon the
former was called to Washington to
testify before the committee on the
conduct of the war, where he placed
the responsibility of the defeat upon
several generals, including Franklin
and Hooker.
When Burnside resigned the com.
mand of the army of the Potomac, by
the same cruel fate which followed
that army during That year General
Hooker was placed In command, and
General Franklin, soldier much bet.
ter qualified, was transferred else.
where. Then followed the disaster at
Charlottesville and the resignation
of Hooker on the eve of the battle OF
Gettysburg.
1t seems to have been the irony Of
fate that General Franklin, the skill.
full soldier, and sturdy fighter, should
have closed his fighting career as a
subordinate of Gen. Banks in bis series
Of unaccOuntable blunderS In the de.
partment of the gulf.-Indianapolis
Journal.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

The new two cent stamps ecently
issued by The postofice de- Artment'
are to hare short life, for they will
be called in. They have proved I'M
satisfactory in that the design is con-
sidered inartistic and clumsy and has
been the subject of some sharp criti-
cism from the public which is always
quick to commend on to condemn new
stamp issues.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

The senate has adopted the Cuban
reciprocity treaty with an amendment
providing that the treaty shall not
take effect until 1t Is approved by the
house as we'll az the senate. This will
make the treaty hon-effective until
after the meeting of congress in De-
cember unless the president calls an
extra session.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

The friends of Graeme Stewart, 10
Chicago, are not only enthusiastic but
exceedingly sanguine. Already they
claim that their man will beat Carter
Harrison by at least 10000. Several
organizations that hitherto supported
Harrison have declared in favor Of
Stewart. Harrison, however, has in
the past proved himself a great run
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

IF YOU must wear Rubber Boots, wear
: good pair. We want you to come in an
examine the Buckskin " Snag- Proof Rub
Der Boots. We have been fortunate enough
to secure exclusive sale of this guaranteed
in-every-respect boot, and want all who like
good wearing rubber boots to come and see
them. We will replace any pair that snags,
cracks or breaks, or that does not give sat
isfaction in any manner, with new pair,
free Of charge.
Come and see these famous "Buckskin'
Snag- Proof Rubber Boots.
We are making special sale on all our
Mishawaka, Woonsocket and Wales-Good-
year Rubber Boots to close out.
Don't neglect this opportunity if you
need anything in this line.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

Those who 60 down to Lake Michi-
gan in ships are pinning their faith to
the robins and blue birds and wild
geese and opening the navigation sea.
son earlier than usual. But the
feathered prophets are no more in.
fallible than the Official prrphet up in
the tower when it comes to foretelling
the weather.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
Indianapolis fnanciers are happ

indianapolis fnanciers are happy
because of the approval by Governor
Durbin~of House bill No. 407, known
In financial circles as the ''home mar
ket" bond bill. For many years there
has been agitation of the removal of
taxation from state and municipal
bonds, and this has been successfully
accomplished in the bill signed by
Governor Durbin.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

If the law permits coal miners to
combine and fix the price that shall
be paid for mining coal, how can it
prevent coal operators from combin-
ing and fixing the price at which coal
shall be sold? This is the question we
should like to have some of our wise
contemporaries, labor leaders or en-
fnent LAWYERS answer.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

There is a scheme on foot to build a
socialistic school with 1000 rooms on
a fne high piece of land out inKansas.
The statement included in the an
nOucement that the establishment Is
to be located on big bluff should not
be misconstrued, however: it is mat
ter OF typographical description,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19
he Only Republican Paper in the County


The democratic party has reached
stage where it would rather trust its
fortunes TO a smooth man like German
than to boy orator capable of max
ing thirty speeches day.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

The Gar Of Russia has issued a de-
cree granting religious freedom to all
his subjects and promising to improve
the conditions of village life and those
of the local nobility and peasantry.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-19

One of New York's get-rich-quick-
ers will now have year in prison to
think up new schemes to make people
think he can show them how they can
live without working. And he will
probably succeed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-09-05
EMERGENCY RATION

A man has lived forty. days
without other food than his
own fat.
Fat is mans emergency ra-
ton. The fat IS stored IN
convenient hollows all ever
the body against the day OF
necessity.
Consumption makes heavy
demand on the storage of fat.
Nature uses fat to fight the
disease. The crying need OF
the consumptive is fat.
SCOTS Emulsion contains
the best fat to be had, next to
humanfa fat itself. SCOTS Emul-
sion is a natural substitute fol-
human fat. 1t prevents waste
1t furnishes the consumptive
with natures own weapon for
fighting the disease.
Well send you sample free upon request
SCOTT & BOVINE. 400 Pearl Street, New York.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-09-05
GIRVIN WOULD
ORGANIZE OFFICE

Editor Advertiser: I think you were
hardly warranted in stating that I am
a candidate for the position of County
Clerk. In conversation with one of
your staff l did say that 1 would like
to have the organizing of the County
Clerks office for the first period in
that 1 have had much experience in a
much larger office, that of the County
Clerk of San Diego County, Calf,
where I had thirteen deputies under
me and where 1 believe it is admitted
made many improvements over the
former manner of keeping the records
of that office. I have not yet donned
the white garments of candidate for
that or any county office.
Respectfully yours,
JAS. w. GIRVIN.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-09-05
Fine Property for Sale

I offer for sale the residence Of Mrs.
K. L. Vida, on King street, adjoining
the residence of Mr.. Alexander Young,
and in the vicinity of Thomas Square.
The property is nicely situated on
the line of the King street cars and
runs through to Young street. Front
age of 205 feet on King street 800 feet
deep, with frontage Of 205 feet on
Young street.
The grounds are one of the incest In
Honolulu, being nicely planted with
mature alligator pear, breadfruit, man
go and other fruit trees, and avenues
of the handsomest royal palms in the
city.
The buildings comprise a main dwell
ing house with 10 rooms, china closet,
store rooms, etc. There are also 1
Groom cottage and 1 S-room cottage.
An artesian well on the property.
This elegant property, suitable for
residence or a private hotel, will be
offered for sale at verv low figure,
and on reasonable terms.
Intending purchasers meaning BUSH
ness can have full particulars on ap-
plication at my Office, s57 Kaahumanu
street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-09-05
CAN'T BEAT HIS MAJESTY.

You remember Sinner who was rails
ing money for an orphan asylum
Well, he took all he had collected, bor-
rowed a lot more from friends, forged
several checks, went on tear and
squandered it all in a week"
You don't say! Blew in everything,
eh?"
Yes, everything except his brains
he blew them outi''
We'll, well, we'll! Beats the devil,
don't it?"
Il think not. The devil, 1 guess, is
holding his own