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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19
MORTUARy
Sylvester M. Wiltfons.


Sylvester NJ, son of Noah. and Eliz.
abeth Wiltfong, was born in Laporre
county. Iud, June 6, 1857, died at bis
home in North township, Feb. II,
1903, aged % years. months and 5
days. He was sufferer from child
hood and as he advanced in years his
suffering increased until during the
last few years he became at times
almost helpless, but at all times his
courage, fortitude and patience were
an example to all. 1t can truthfully
be said of him that he never had an
enemy. Every one was his friend.
His chief pleasure, he found in the
society OF little children. The chill
dren all loved him and always found
in him willing companion ready to
enter into all their childish pleasures
whenever his health would permit.
An event to which he always looked
forward with much pleasure was the
homecoming of the other members
of the family. Frequently the first to
welcome them, and always the last to
bid them an affectionate good bye and
tell them to come back again. He
was converted, baptized and received
into the Brethren church at the age
Of eighteen. His public confession,
and his simple child-like faith were
beautiful to witness. He always en-
| joyed the services of the church SO
long as he was able to attend, and was
faithful member until death. If he
sinned, and who of Us have not, it can
truthfully be said of him what can be
said of few of us, that he did the best
he knew. Forty years of suffering.
Whose but mothers love and SYM
pathy could be sufficient for such an
ordeal. A fathers dying wish and a
mothers earnest prayer that their
poor afflicted child might be laid to
| rest while one parent yet remained
has been granted and the poor pain
racked body is at rest. The spirit has
taken its flight, and who can say but
that his shall be one of the brightest
stars in the armament of God.
| The funeral services were held at
the Paramount church at two O'Clock,
Thursday afternoon. Rev. VIM. Sum-
merS, of North Manchester, officiating.
The family will ever hold in CRATE
full remembrance their kind friends of
Plymouth who contributed the beauti-
full ioral offering, as well as the friends
and neighborS who SO kindly assisted
them in the last sad rites. S. S.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19
Trusts Will Be Curbed.

President Roosevelt has signed the
Department of Commerce bill, and il
is now law, The senate accepted
the house amendments to the Elkins
anti-rebate bill. This action of the
senate completes the trust legislation
recommended by the president and
promised by the republican leaders in
congress. The party pledge has been
kept, and, while legislation is not rad
ical, it is believed it will prove effec-
tive.
1t does just what the president most
desired. it lays the groundwork for in
vestigation and regulation OF the trusts
by the Federal government. This
groundwork can be built upon in the
future as necessity requires. The pub
licity principle has been established by
law, and in such way that the ablest
lawyers in congress believe it will be
Endorsed by the courts.
The lawyers representing the trusts
fear that the conservatism of congress
has been more effective than would
more radical action like that proposed
by Congressman LittlefiieId. They
we're satisfied that they could over
throw the Littlefeld provision in the
courts, and they were satisfied to have
| it become a law.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19
LoU'sowN FAULT
He Was So Busy Moving Real Estate That
the Tribune Man Has to Speak From
'sTFs Observation.

Lou Bose. the real estate dealer and
money loaner OF Argos, was not In
tentionally overlooked in the. Tribune
business writeup Of Argos, but Lou
was SO busy that the papers repre-
sentative could not catch Mr.. Bose in
his Office. Lou Bose" is known far
and wide in the vicinity Of Argos as a
safe, careful, real estate man and
money lender Of Argos. BE conducts
a business along the above lines that
meets with Che approval of everyone
who comes il touch with bis real es-
tate agency.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

Minister Bowen comes out of the
Venezuelan affair with flying celors.
Such an opportunity OF accomplishing
results and winning distinction rare
~ comes to a diplomatist, and Mr..
Bowen has proved equal to 1t. He
has rendered a great service not mere
" TO Venezuela but to the United
States In ending a threatening situa-
ton, and to the cause of international
peace and arbitration. After Vene-
zuela has liquidated her other debts
she will owe one to Mr.. Bowen.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

In an appreclatiye editorial on the
death Of Senator A. NJ. Burns of that
city the South Bend Times says:
"He vas broad minded, big
citizen; a patriot who exempliiei de-
votion to. country by .enlisting In its
defense during the dark days OF the
rebellion,. an earnest advocate y OF
human rights; firm believerin mans
capability OF governing himself under
the forms and limitations OF Law; 2
-steadfast champion. Of the doctrine
that capital and labor must cooperate
IN oder to demonstrate the enicacv
and usefulness of either; lover Of
right and Justice, and splendid type
Of that citizenship which recognizes
!: !. sse prerogative Of an American
ia serelgn the acme OF all that Is
tseciots and sublime 10 government
81, by and for the people. +"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

]. A new "attorney general" bill has
been introduced in the house. 1t is
different from the measure killed In
the senate by fearful corporations and
other interests that thought too much
power was placed in one mans hands.
The proposed new bill glye the at
torney general the same power as
prosecuting attorneys to bring quo
warranto proceedings. 1t does not
provide for proceedings brought direct
~ in the supreme court.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

Other states besides Indiana arc
wrestling with the convict labor ques-
ton. In Wisconsin the state board
of Control, after careful consideration
OF the subject, has reported to the
legislature that the convict leasing
system as conducted in that state can
not be improved on at present. They
say it is much better than the state
account system. The report quotes
extensively from WarrenMcLaughrey
of the government prison at Leaven'
worth, and from other high author
tiles to show that plenty Of hard wori
is the salvation Of q prisoner.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

Tuesday being Mrs. H. A. Bren-
ner's birthday a number Of her
neighbors and friends were invited in
for the afternoon to quilting.
Lunch was served at O'Clock all
having good time departed for home
wishing her many happy returns Of
the event.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

The selection of Private Secretary
CourteIyou as the FIRST secretary OF the
department Of commerce, reminds the
country that other private secretaries
have filed cabinet positions. John
hay. the present secretary Of state,
was Lincola's private secretary.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

Under the terms of the Alaskan
boundary treaty the three American
commissioners to be appointed oy the
president must be jurists Of establish
ed reputation. This means that they
viii be entirely competent to.examine
records, take testimony and decide
where the true boundary between
Alaska and British Columbia is. II
one or more Of the three British corn-
missioners shall agree with them, s
Is hoped will be -. l. case, well and
good; but II not it is believed the
pres,dent win stand BY the decision
Of the three American commissioner
and proclaim IL e = flnalIty.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

The bill creating a new cabinet Of
fice-the department of commerce and
labor-has passed congress and has
received The signature of the presi-
dent, who is heartily in favor of the
measure. An important division of
the new department will be the
bureau Of corporations, which will
make investigation, OF the con-
duct and management Of the
business OF corporations and other
combinations.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

The chance for war which will end
in the seizure of Turkey by Russia
are not very good. In 1877 Russia
did want piece OF Turkey and would
have taken it but for the interference
of the other powers. The breaking up
of Turkey is often talked about, but
Europe could not agree upon the
division. So 1.-THE unspeakable" con-
Times
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19
Miss Lucretla tioff Not Expected t
Liye.

Miss Lucretia Hoff, daughter of
David Hoff, who resides near Plym-
outh, Ind, is seriously i'll at the home
of relatives in this city. She came
here q short time ago for a visit and
was taken suddenly i'll with consump-
ton. Her brother, Elton Ho5, is
with her. Fears are entertained that
Miss Hoff will not 1--we longer than a
few days, South Bend Tribune. :~
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

1t is probable that the proposition
for a revision and codification OF the
corporation laws of Indiana will be
brought before the legislature again
In form that will obviate the 0bjec-
. tions made to the bill introduced a
few weeks ago. Ever intelligent law.
yer admits the importance of the WORK
and its probable value to the state
and people. --s 81
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

- The Venezuelan blockade is a thing
Of the past. Great Britain and Ger
many have learned useful lesson at
great cost. The sending of war vessels
To blockade the ports Of Venezuela
cost these nations twice as much as
their claims are worth. Experience
keeps a dear school. but fools will
learn in no other.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

The insolvency OF half dozen get
rich-quick companies in St. Louis,
with branches in all the large cities,
proves that people will meyer learn
that per cent. a month cannot be
realized in any legitimate business.
States are very careful about bogus in
surance companies; why should they
not lave some law requiring an in
vestigation of all companies that are
organized on. the get-rich-quick basis?
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

Expired Suddenly in His Chair at lbs
Desk Monday Evening.

The citizens Of the entire city were
startled Tuesday by the news that
Major Kendall was dead.
All day Monday he had greeted
friends and customers at his store in
his usual hearty and jovial way, and
when his son Lee and the clerks left
the store at 9 O'Clock in the evening
he seemed as well as usual.
About ii O'Clock bis wife, at home,
became alarmed at his remaining
down town later than.usual and tele-
phoned to the store. but could get no
response. She. then telephoned to
the Ross House for some one to go to
the store and at once started down
town. She reached the store found
the door open and the lights burning
and saw her husband in the chair at
his desk. She called to him but there
was no answer Quickly reaching his
side she found him dead. Harvey
Steele who had started from the Ross
House TO the store was only a few
rods away when be heard her scream,
and was at her side in minute.
Physicians were quickly summoned
but the heart had ceased to beat, the
spirit had taken its flight and Major
Kendall was dead of apoplexy.
No man was more prominent among
the representative citizens of Plym-
outh than William NJ. Kendall, who
was born at Warsaw, Wyoming coun-
tv, n. Y, March IL, 1S4l, came to
Plymouth with his father when he
was ten years old and had ever since
been resident of this city.
His father died when be was only
twelve years old and left him without
any near relatives. but the boy had
pluck and energy; he found home
with Henry P. Pershing, who died
several years ago, obtained a fair
education, was made deputy county
clerk when he was only eighteen years
old. In 1852 he enlisted in company
D., 73d, Ind. Infantry, was chosen
its captain. remained in the service
until the war closed and was mustered
out at indianapolis, July II, 1856;
with the rank Of lieutenant colonel by
brevet.
He was gallant soldier, but was a,
one time captured and was for severa
months in Libby prison. He made
his escape from the prison and aftel
being pursued for weeks was finally
recaptured within few miles of tn,
union lines and returned to prison
1t was while he was in prison that b,
was promoted to the rank of major.
After bis return from the army b,
engaged in mercantile business il
which he remained until his death.
Major Kendall was one of the prom
inentsrepublicans of Northern Indian;
and was for sixteen years postmaste
in this city. He was also leading
member of the NJ. E. church and wa
a delegate from the Northwest In
/ diana conference to the general con
ference at Omaha in 1892.
On December 20, 1861, deceased wa
united in marriage with Miss Harrie
E. Griffin, who survives him. Togeth
er, they travelled life's journey 70
more than Al years. To this uniol
six children were born, three of whom
are living. They are Lee NJ, Mar,
and Edith. all residing in this city.
Funeral services will be held at TN
M. E. church Thursday at 2 o'clocl
p. M, and the remains will be laid T.
rest in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

The ratification Of the Alaskan
boundary treaty adds another to the
list Of Secretary Hays diplomatic
triumphs aud removes one of the pos
sibie causes Of an extra session owing
testhe D6ckade by the statehood bill.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

Deadlock over the Statehood bill in
the senate shows no signs of yielding,
and Senator Quay intends, it is under
stood, to force an extra session unless
his measure is voted on.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

Mr.. Bryan, in an interview at New
York, declared that he will not be a
candidate for the democratic presi-
Dental nomination next year, and
that he is merely worker in the
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

The legislature has three weeks in
which to enact important laws and
kill bad bills. Its members will have
10 work hard If they accomplish in
both directions all that ought to be
dond
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19
Plymouth. Ind. February 10. 1908.

1t takes as much time to kill bad
bill as TO pass good law and the
legislature should be commended for
killing over fifty bad bills.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-02-19

|
since 1869. and is now supplying we'd
ding millinery to the daughter of the
girls sac. furnished with the same
necessaries years ago. She is a Bre,
men lady through and through and
considers it one OF the best business
and home places on the map. ~.
The Bremen Enquirer is the paper
of the town, and Charles Scott, its
editor and publisher, gives the read.
ers and patrons of his paper publica-
tion that would do credit to much
larger place shan Bremen. The
/ Tribune wishes the Enquirer and 1T!
owner all kinds of financial and socia
success.
| Twenty years ago John Hut engag
ed in the furniture and undertaking
business in Bremenja a modest way
but today be has as complete a stool
| in those two lines as can be found ii
Marshall county, and Mr.. HUI enjoy
q large trade.
Bremen has an up-to-date new
stand and book store. VIM. Helm
} linger is its proprietor and In the sam
room he is disposing Of . stock Q
shoes. he is assisted in his bucines
=
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
SIX THOUSAND CHRISTIANS
MASSACRED in MACEDONIA

Sofia. Bulgaria. Sept. is.-With the
arrival OF new and sensational reports
of the wholesale massacre Of Christians
in Macedonia. the situation here is
hourly becoming more alarming.
II the latest messages. which state
that COCO BuigaFians have been slaugh-
tered in the districts Of Okrida and
Lerens. should be confirmed. no doubt
exists that the government will be
forced to order the mobilization OF the
army.
According to information brought to
the revolutionary paper. AutonomyS. .
force OF Aibanians. assisted by Turkish
forces acting under orders from fii-
diz Kiosk. mnssacred the entire Bull
sarian Christian population of the
Okrida and i.erens districts.
Fearful descriptions are given OF the
sights seen there. the soldiers slausht-
erins men. women and children in ev-
cry direction. displaying a barbarism
never before witnessed. The number
Of killed IL not stated In the courier .
dispatch. hut according TO reports from
other sources the total number OF the
victims viii reach 5000.
Offieiai circles are SO far without in-
formation regarding the reported mas
saere. hut in view Of the character OF
the latest adviees from Macedonia u Is
feared the news is only TOO true.
Rumors are current that al u eoun-
ell OF the ministers to-day II was de-
cidei to mobilize Immediately the Ftrsf
and Second army divisions.
This Is ofieialiy denied. but well in
formed persons do not doubt that the
cabinet. which Is meeting In council
"a u a = . a. "A -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
A Good imagination.

Il saw a remarkable instance Of the
influence of mind and Imagination
over the senses few evenings ago"
said a ciubman the other night. "a
bowling match was in progress and
the lean on whose alleys the game
was being rolled. as the hosts OF the
occasion. had provided some extra
good cigars for the visiting team
half u dollar apiece. One Of the ici,
lows took cigar. looked at the band
on IL. and then. realizing what do
iicious smoke he had In store. began
to indulge In the delights OF anticipa.
tion. lie put the cigar in his mouth.
but did not light u at once. Presently
his turn came To bowl. lie took the
cigar from his mouth and placed II On
the window ledge.
while he was occupied with his
bowling one Of the boys replaced his
cigar by a 'nyc.ccnter. taking on :ho
band from the good cigar and putting
Il on the cheap one, Maanwhilc the
bowler. having finished his trials.
turned with great gusIo 10 l!sht his
cigar. The first few puns. bro.sht
forth several 'Ahs!' Of delight.
"'finc smoke. boys. dcIlclcrH!' he
exclaimed. ! tell you. ! haven't had
as good smoke for don't know how
long. All. wish ! could anost To
smoke cigars like this NIL the iImS.
certainly can tell the difference he
tween n poor cheap cigar and good
one. I'D rather smoke Porto RIcan
cigar than the fv.ccnt domestic ones.
In fact. I can't stand '.m-maLc me
sick. you know. In no time Mt all.
Hut u cigar like thlS-wcll say!'
When he In smoked II down I'LL
Il burned his lips the boys told him
the facts OF the case.
~ guess the cigars arc on me- he
remarked sadly. but no; hfy.ccn,
ones. You've taught me good les
son. Let's strike u happy medium
and say two for quarter. They're
good enough for anybody"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
SOUTH FLORIDA DEVASTED
BY A TERRIBLE HURRICANE

Al Jupiter the wind blew seventy
1--WE miles an hour. with the rain fall
lns In torrents.
Taking n day In crossing the penIn-
suia. the storm struck Tampa sa,ur-
day morning. soon niialnin. a velocity
Of seventy miles nm hour. and ragged
all day. The roofs Of III. Almcria and
Dcsoto hotels were blown off. Several
cigar factories were badly damaged n,
Ybor City and several buildings were
unroofed. In Tampa the Hampton
block was unroofed and six small
dwellings were blown down. No loss
OF life Ia reported. The streets are
n tangic of wires. Street lines made
no efforts to run ears. The wires lead
Ing from Tampa In NIL directions ar-
down. and the city Is In total dark
ness.
Other places on the west coas, and
In the Interior have not been heard
from. and II Is feared that when re-
ports come In the damage will be vast
Is Increased. The orange and grape
frui, crops have been greatly damaged.
The wires nj Madison went down nj
. o'clock tonight. indicating that the
storm Is now raging In middle Florida.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

jacksonville. Florida. Sept. i3,-fi--
ginning Friday morning on the east
coast and Saturday on the west. and
lasting twcnty-four hours. Florida has
been swept by the strongest hurricane
ever known In that part of the state.
The wires went down at the beginning
and railroad service was delayed. On
that account no details reached here
Until to-day. Even now they are in-
complete.
Al Miami the wind attained scloc-
fty of sixty-av. miles nm hour. The
car shed OF the East Coast railroad
was lifted from its foundations. clear
of tho cars that were under II. and de-
mo!!Ehcd. Several small boats were
sunk In the hay. Passengers Gu the
East Coast train which arrived TO-
night report that they saw many
wrecks along the shore from Miami To
Hobc's Sound.
A Standard oil company's steamer
with two barHes IL ON the beach near
Boyn,on. The crew Of fifteen men was
saved. The bodies OF two unknown
men drlitcd on the beach near Boyn-
ton. ,-
At Stuart. fifteen acres OF pineapple
sheds were blown down.
n q n - n
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
a Reiected Favor.

They boarded an open trolley car
Silks, feathers and flowers decked the
girl, while the young man smoothed
his new pcpper.and.salt trousers with
pride.
They had eyes and ears for each
other alone. and when the girl receiv.
ed sharp rap on the shoulder from
behind she uttered little shrek.
Eyes flashing, her young man turned
to see a rough, red-faced fellow citizen
offering q dainty bouquet tied with a
knot of blue ribbon.
DO not notice him at all" the
young man said. with great presence
CT mind, and looked away.
Anothc, rap upon her shoulder and
she whispered Harry. think III
say No, thank you to him. He's in.
toxicatcd as anything and may get
violent II ignore him"
Harry turned and shook his head at
the man when the flowers were thrust
forward again. Then they were flung
in the young lady's lap.
"'Oh, Harry!" she cried, "lli faint.
Hold me! oh, gracious me, I knew
she didn't sew them on tight. It's the
bunch off the right side of my hat"
stop the car" roared the excited
Harry. and they left amid the uncon.
cealed giggles of their fellow passen.
gers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Portland Pre.iden. Assaulted.

Colorado Springs, Sept. 13.-Ralph
J. Findley. who until several days ago
was superintendent of the Portland
Gold Mining Company mines In Grip
pie Creek and their reduction plant at
Colorado City. engaged in street
fight shortly after O'Clock last even
ing with James F. Burns, the president
of the company. Findley stopped
Burns and asked him why he had writ
ten him a letter calling him a liar.
Burns responded that II Findley had
made certain statements he was liar.
In the encounter which followed Burns
was kicked several times. Burns made
a feeble effort at resistance. but was
unable to overcome Findley's strength
After the encounter both men went to
their homes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
A Me.ropoIi,an Tragedy.

There was tragedy In his eyes. YOU
see he was very much in love. was
poor. but proud.
lie stood facing the girl. his face sci
In the lines of blank despair.
She looked at him calmly. There
was mile. regret In her expression
nothing more.
You promised me faithfully" he
said. Not a.onc In his words but In
the intensity OF his voice she could
read n bitter reproach.
II am sorry" she said simply. "l
did not know that you really cared SC
much. II you would only wait-ii
you would only give me little more
time"
81 have been waiting longer than
most men could bear. My trust in
you was never shaken before. Now
when my hopes have been raised to
their highest pitch"
But lest the reader misunderstand
we will explain that the man was not
in love with the girl to whom he was
talking. She is agent for laundry
and has promised that his laundry
would be done that afternoon. Her
promise is unfulfllcd and the man
will not he able to call on The Girl
with whom he is in love.
Sadly he leaves the Office OF the
laundry lingering the two dimes which
will just pay for telegram to The
Girl, saying that he is i'll.