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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
BID Faith CHARGED BY MINERS
Preparations Complete for the Dedication Of
Shiloh Monument. Which Will ,
Take Place Next Month.

Terre Haute, Ind. April l. : The
wage committee of the Indiana miners
and operators had further conference
yesterday morning. 1t is possible that
the vote to strike taken Monday even
ing may be reconsidered. The prin-'
cipal point in dispute is the employ
ment of expert shot-firers in certain
mines. Last winter the miners had a
bill introduced in the legislature COM
,pelling the operators to employ firers.
At the national convention the opera
tors demanded that this bill be with
drawn and 1t was done.
Claim Made by the Miners.
The miners claim that the opera
tors agreed &C adjust this difference
at the state convention, and alleged
that the ultimatum delivered to the
miners last week violates the agree
ment at indianapolis At the confer
ence yesterday morning it was agreed
to refer the question to President
Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers,
and Walter s. Boyle, the Chicago op-
orator who was present when the mat
ter was discussed. If they decide
that the matter was an attempt to de-
ceive the miners there will be possibly
protracted strike. Pogle and Mitchell
are expected to arrive today about
noon. Over 10000 men are affected
Operators Want More Time.
The operators asked for more time
to consider the miners rejection Of
their proposition. The yearly contract
with the miners ended at midnight last
night and 10000 men have a holiday
today. The operators hope to make q
settlement by tonight to prevent gen.
eral suspension of work tomorrow.
The feeling IS that strike will be
averted.
Mitchell and Boyle Can't Meet.
indianapolis, April /. - President
Mitchell said last night it would be
impossible for him to meet w. S. Boyle,
of the Indiana operators, this week
unless they meet at Terre Haute to-
day. Boyle is tied up at Chicago in
the federal injunction cases, and can
not be at Terre Haute today. This
means, Mitchell says, that nothing can
be done toward a settlement confer
ence on the differences between the
Indiana miners and operators until aft
or This week
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02
states which Are Ready.

The states which have announced
their readiness for inspection either
during April, or at the convenience of
the war department, are: Alabama,
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecti-
cut, Georgia, Illinois. Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mary
land, Massachusetts,, Michigan, Min
nesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada.
New Jersey. New Mexico, New York,
North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island,
South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas,
Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Vir-
ginia and Wisconsin. The militia Of
The District of Columbia, Arizona,
Utah, Washington and Wyoming are
already armed with the regulation
magazine muskets.
States That Are Not Ready.
The militia of Delaware is being re-
organized, and is not ready for inspec-
ton at this time. A similar state Of af-
fairs exists i'm Florida, which state
suggested that the inspection of her
troops be postponed until August The
New Hampshire militia will be en-
camped at Concord, June Is. and it is
probable that 1t will he inspected at
that time. The new adjutant general
oe Tennessee suggests that the inspec-
tion of the militia of that state be de-
ferred until May or June.
Inspection IL . Big Job.
a
several states, stationed at 1,165
places, making the proposed inspection
an undertaking Of great magnitude.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-04-02

Doy nuns Away ftsu Home
Milroy, Ind, April 1.-The parents
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22
Indian Men and Maids at Work

Under the new interior department
rule FOR able-bodied Indians, thirty
Sioux warriors have begun to earn their
rations as laborers in railroad construc-
ton in Nebraska. At their head Is Sit
ting Bull, jr., son OF the great chief and
one Of the few remaining genuine Amer
lean princes. The red men being more
trustworthy, work more satisfactory
than many white men who have preced-
ed them. II is surely an irony of fate
that they should be promoting by their
racial heritage which has been conspic-
uously instrumental In making sure
their subsection as a race But at any
rate their energy and falthfulness are
giving the lie to the sour soldier theory
that the only good Indian is a dead
one" and are proving that reservation
life has not quite eneryated the tribes
men.
At this same time, curlously, word
comes from the West OF the successful
installation OF Indian girls as house.
hold servants. Five thousand OF them
are reported to have been engaged for
domestic service in Kansas City, St.
Louis, Chicago, Denver and other cit
les. These girls are from the Chilacco
and Haskell schools. They are pro-
nounced, as a rule, faithful, polite, and
unobtruslve.-New York World.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22
Pointed Paragraphs.

A sewing bee can't sting, but It does
a lot of buzzng
Setting up the drinks Is what fire.
quently upsets the drlnker.
Humanity is always ready TO lend
hand-but II Is often empty.
It is said that sight drafts frequently
induce temporary blindness.
Were II not for love, many a girl
would be unable to make herself mis-
cradle.
Never advertise your troubles. II you
have bow legs, don't wear striped
trousers.
II man Is ever carried away by his
ideas, II must be done when he gets in
10 a train Of thought.
Honesty is undoubtedly the best poll
roy, but a good many men, somehow,
fail to keep their premiums paid up.
The man who sits around and waits
for his friends to find him a Job Is al
ways the first to line up In front Of the
bar on a general lnvitation.-Chicago
News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22
Study of Men In DIRK Africa

The sociological character of African
man is of great interest. 1t has not yet
been treated scientifically. Travellers
have confined themselves mainly to
such novelties as they happened to
meet. Anthropophagy Is extensively
practlced by some Of the tribes near
the equator, and 1t would be well to
know why the practice Is more general
there than elsewhere. Another curious
thing to know is whether stature Is
Influenced by environment, climate, or
diet. The tallest men found lived in
high altltudes-from 5000 feet above
sea level upward; the sturdlest, from
5000 feet to 5000 feet; the shortest, ex-
cepting the pygmies, from sea level to
an elevation Of 1900 feet. II deserves
study, as well, as to what effect the diff
ferent diets OF tribes have on their ply
steal systems. Some live on wild ber-
rles and fungi, and ground vermin;
others on fish; others wholly on milk,
or on meat, or grain, or solely on vege-
tables. | was often tempted to pursue
the question as to whether such specific
foods affected the strength or intelll-
gence Of tribes who thus limited them
selves to one kind Of food. Henry M.
Stanley in Success.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22
HARpooNs FOR A111aAroRs.
Some Perilous Sport in the Great Cy-
press Swamn Down South

Some Perilous Sport in the Great Cy-
press Swamp Down South
Alligators move rapidly under water,
are hard to see harder to hit, and the
harpoon will penetrate only the least
accessible portions of the body. Nor
does the title to the hide necessarily
pass with making fast the weapon.
One afternoon in the Cheesehowitzkee
river l harpooned a large alligator
which towed me up and down the
stream for an hour or two and then
sulked in Its deepest part. pulled on
the line until the boat was directly
over him and stirred him up with the
harpoon pole He rolled himself up on
the line In the manner peculiar to
sharks and alligators, and banged the
boat suggestively. We rowed to the
bank and making fast to some bushes
hauled on the line until we succeeded
in worrying him nearly to the boat,
when he rose to the surface and attack
ed us with open mouth. We repealed
the attack with harpoon pole and rifle.
The former was promptly bitten in
three pieces but the latter apparently
finished him. 1t was so nearly dark that
we decided to carry him in the sldff
a mile down the river to where our
sloop was anchored and to skin him
the next morning. We broke the seats
out of the boat, and together managed
to lift the head Of the alligator aboard
and tie it. We then tied the other end,
when the reptile came to life and land
ed blow with his tail which lifted me
out Of the skiff into the saw grass, with
the breath knocked out of my body,
and hand and face badly cut by the
grass. Boat and boatman were cap
sized. AS my rife had fortunately
been left upon the bank, was able to
Kill the alligator again. We secured
him by floating the boat under him
and then balling it out. The alligator
completely filled the boat so that my
companion and sat upon his back as
we padded down the river with gun
wales unpleasantly near the water.
1t was growing very dark and the
water around us was becoming alive
with alligators. While we we're reflect
ing upon our overloaded condition, our
alligator came to life again and shifted
ballast until water poured over the
gunwale. We quickly balanced the boat,
only to see 1t again disturbed and to
ship more water. A scramble for the
shore followed, which we reached with
out capsizing, and where we left our
victim for the night after again killing
him. In the morning our buzzard friend
from the Homosassa river surrounded
by his family was sitting above him In
tree waiting for ia IN attend To Oiir
carving duties.
There are drawbacks to hunting In
the Great Cypress Swamp. Even ma
tives have been lost and have died In
Its recesses. 1t is bounded on the east
by the Everglades and on the west by
series Of impenetrable mangrove thick
cts, alternating with deep channels. II
lost one should turn his face firmly to
the north, and, as a guide remarked to
me, "he ought to get somewhere In
three or four days."-From Country
Life in America.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22
Pointed Paragraphs.

A life Of ease means life of dlscon-
tent.
Love may be blind, but chaperons,
seldom are.
Soap dirt cheap" is the way a Kan
sas grocer adyertlses II.
It takes a strong corporation to throw
q bridge across a river.
Never judge woman's mind by the
sine II takes her to make II up.
II man who is injured in a railroad
wreck fails to recover his heirs will try
to.
One trouble with the average REFORM
er Ia that he has no other occupation.
Cloves are responsible for the first
breath OF suspicion in many happy fam
lilies.
When a man wins a bet he sets his
hat on the back OF his head; when he
loses he pulls It down over his eyes.
A cursory glance over an undertake
er's books will convince any man that
he saves a good deal every year by not
dying.-Chicago News.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22
New York Fashion Notes

sleeves are finished with ruffle at the
elbow and the bodice is decorated elab-
orately with roses and spangles to
match. Underneath is worn a slip Of
palest pink satin, which by the way, Is
growing more and more popular.
Debutante gowns while simple in eff
feet are rich in material and the cost
Hest trimmings ornament them. Wild
roses, summer daisies in white and yell
low and all sorts of unpretentious
blooms decorate plain foundations Of
net or crepe de chine, but these are en-
broidered or hand-painted, with addi-
tional trimmings of silver or gold and
lace that make the price Of such gown
well night fabulous.
| Yet many ambitious young women
accomplish much of this work them
selves 1t is certainly an easy matter
to select a simple white net and en-
broider it in any design that happens
to strike the fancy. For the benefit of
those who like variety it may be stated
that flowers have by no means a
monopoly upon fashionable schemes of
decoration. Silver and gold tissue COM
bined with satin and velvet are
punched" into the similitude of
grapes, cherries, currants and all sorts
of fruits, while the unembroidered sur
face is spangled with sequins to cor
respond.
Palmer gowns are ornamented with
lace, but usually two kinds are used to
accomplish the fashionable effect. Irish
and fllet is chic combination and es-
pecially pretty.
And, too, the effect is curious and 1t
requires something like genius to do all
of this. There are those who claim
that dressmaking is an art rather than
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22

to say she Is worshipping at society's
shrine. From earliest childhood the
young woman Of wealth and fashion is
drilled in the conventions of the world
in which she moves, but all the train
ing of lifetime can not instill into
heA that indescribable something which
WEI inadequately call chic. 1t must
either be Unborn or she must hire some
one to select her gowns to whom this
talent has been given.
Pretty gowns Is always fascinating
topic, but the modes this season are
irresistibly alluring. There is so much
individuality about them. And mad
visibility is the keynote of fashion.
The simplest bodice is smart only as
1t is distinctive and the energies of the
modistes are concentrated toward orig
inality in everything
One may run the entire gamut OF
dress materials and in the end find
nothing more popular than the ever
adaptable chiffon. 1t is used exquisite
ly in a debutante frock with a rose pat
tern arranged in lengthwise stripes up
on the skirt. The flowers are all full of
pink-shaded silk, Joined by spangled
vines.
All over the rest Of the surface of
the chiffon, at not infrequent intervals
are strewn clusters Of rose and silver
paillettes to represent dew drops. The
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22
The Prosperity Of Agriculture.

The grand army Of American farmers
is sowing and reaping prosperity, and
taking a day OF occasionally to 20 to
the circus, laugh at the clown and for
get there are any politicians nearer the
earth and the dog star.
The real farmers OF this nation are.
outside OF the large speculative indus
tries. the most solldly prosperous and
independent body OF our citizens. They
are established in that greatest Of en-
terprlses-the supply Of the breadstuffs
Of humanity-and as other industries
and occupations multiply, the lmpor-
lance and proftableness Of farming in
creases continually.-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22
ALI Alike 10 Him

1--WE have crossed the border and got
into Belgium now, haven't WEI" said
the eager tourist with the kodak.
"Ya-as. | suppose So" answered the
bored young American with the eye
glass and the English accent. II always
have to look at the beastly labels on me
boxes to find out what blooming coun-
Try I'm In"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22

Il is unlawful for a doctor In France
to inherit property left to him by de-
ceased patient.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22

Ne of the habitues of the
criminal courts In this
city is a spare little man
Of 80, with a prominent
lower lip cleaning red
between a pair of sandy
side whiskers. He is seen
,at every trial of import
ance. The court officers
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22

Cream Of Cheese on Toast-Make a
thin white sauce Zone tablespoonful OF
butter, one Of -four, and one cup OF
sweet milk. Have ready one cup OF
grated cheese and six slices OF toast
ed bread. Moisten the toast with a lit
tie hot water, season the cheese with
one-half a teaspoon Of salt and a tiny
dish Of cayenne pepper Turn the
cheese into the white sauce, and when
melted spread over the moistened
toast.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22

Boiled onions are traditional vege-
table, but a substitute Of stuffed Span
ish onions may be welcome. Peel and
parboil the onions, and scoop out a
portion Of the center of each. Turn up
side down to drain. Make a stufing Of
the chopped onion, softened bread
crumbs. salt, pepper, and butter. FIJI
the onions heaping full and sprinkle
the tops with bread crumbs. Put a
piece OF butter on the top. cover in a
pan. and cook until tender. Have a
little water in the pan to prevent burn
ing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22

Only French or German cook fully
understands the value Of garlic, says
the Philadelphia Record. Used prop
erly, it gives a more delicate flavor
than onion. Here is a way to use It
with tomatoes: Wash six tomatoes and
cut them in two. Lay the pieces cut
side down, in pan with hot butter,
and let them cook slowly a few min
utes. Sprinkle them with pepper and
salt and two cloves Of garlic chopped
very fine. Cover the pan closely and
cook them until the tomatoes are soft.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22

IW YORK, Dec. 13.-Socie-
ty Just now is worship
ping at the shrine Of the
debutante. And shall we
say that the debutante is
paying homage to Dame
Fashion? This might
SAVIOR Of spitefulness, but
II Is nearer the truth than
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22

When fresh mushrooms are not al
hand, add to a can Of the button kind
a teaspoonful of onion juice or grated
onion, a tablespoonful Of Worcester
shire sauce, and can Of tomatoes
Season with paprika and salt. Cook for
twenty minutes. Thicker with tea
spoonful of cornstarch wet in little
milk or water. Serve on toast.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Stubborn machine oil stains may, It
is said, be removed by rubbing them
with freshly cut potato.
To give variety to the sandwich
plate, thin slices of white or brown
bread may be spread respectively with
finely chopped preserved ginger and
thick cream, and then be pressed to-
gether.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
PEOPLE WHO CANT SLEEP.

Many people 60 to bed-not to sleep,
but TO think-to tumble and toss-to get
up, walk about until tired Nature gives
way and a few htful hours OF sleep are
obtained Just before dawn--a sleep that
does not rest sleep from which one
wakes weary and tired, wholly untitled
TO take MP the daily routine Of house
hold, shop or Office duties, That this
condition goes on uncared for is almost
criminal, when the well-known, time
tried and tested powers OF Dr. A. w.
Chase's Nerve Pills to give restful
natural sleep have been so fully proven
in such cases.
Mrs. {. Thornton OF Alma, Mich,
says:-"As a fine all round and general
tonic can recommend DR. A. W.
Chase's Nerve Pills TO anyone. Last
spring l was feeling badly run down,
sleeping badly and subject to nervous
sick headaches. Seeing the medicine
advertised at Sharrar * Mulholland S
drug store l used them AS result
/ sleep well-the headaches are gone
and feel strong and vigorous. soc a
box at dealers or DR.. a. w Chase Med
icine Co., Buffalo, y. y. See that por
trait and signature Of A. w. Chase, NJ
ID. are on every package.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
WILL OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY,

VIM. Meyer Post No. l52, G.. A. X,
and the ladies Of the w. Il. &. are max
ing preparations to observe Memorial
day in Alma with the usual appropriate
exercises, and a general invitation has
been extended by them to the citizens
20 assist in carrying out the program for
the day. f. Il. Hathaway will deliver
the address and it is expected that the
schools and civic societies and fraterDal
organizations will assist in the program.
This is our nations day OF mourning and
let us, each and every one, see that toll
and recreation are refrained from and
by our presence aud participation in the
exercises in charge Of cur country's de-
tenders on that day, do honor TO the
dead.
General orders have been issued by
Commander Anthony OF the Michigan
G.. A. II. calling upon the posts through
out the state to properly observe
Memorial day. The general order says;
Let the sacredness of the day be up
held by discouraging all efforts on the
part Of selfish interests TO make il day
of sports and games. The day is sacred
to the memory of our noble dead. Lei
us strive to keep il So"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08

Mr. and Mrs Walter Merritt, OF Bay
Oity, were among the arrivals on Tues
day.
Mr.. Geo. Nj. Mcmillan and sister, Miss
NJ. Mcmillan, OF Detroit, were among
the arrivals on Wednesday of last week.
Mr. Harry Squires, of Chicago, whose
wife has been guest here for several
weeks, visited the latter on Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. A. w. Brock, Of Chicago, came
here with his wife on Saturday. The
latter will remain for several weeks but
Mr.. Brock returned to Chicago Monday.
Saturday evenings entertainment
consisted of musical concert given by
Mrs Bergman, Mr.. Homer Warren and
DR.. Browning. This was followed by
dancing.
MIR. w. Il. Fischer, prominent in
surance man of Detroit, was at the SAM
tarium for couple of days last week.
He expects TO return soon and remain
for some time.
Among the arrivals on Friday last
were Mrs. f f. Human, of Columbus,
O., her mother, Mrs +. A. Fitch, and
her brother, Mr.. Huntington Fitch
Mrs. Human was a guest here last sum
mer.
Mr.. Fred a. Appeldoom, of Kalama
ZOO, came on Monday to accompany his
mother home. Mrs. Appeldoom has
been a guest here for a number of weeks
They left for Kalamazoo on Tuesday
morning.
Mr.. Homer Warren, very prominen
real estate man, and one of Detroit
leading tenor singers, brought his wifi
to the sanitarium last Saturday for
few weeks treatment. Mr.. Warren re
NAMED until Monday evening but dur
lug his stay the guests were favored
several times with some of his beautiful
solos.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-05-08
OWN PRIVATE TELEPHONE LINES.
The Farmers of Pine River Township nave
Set the Pace for Their Brother III
lers of the Soil.

The farmers of Pine River township
do not think that the residents OF the
towns..and cities should enjoy all the
privileges common TO those LOCALITIES
such as telephone connections, etc, and
TO avail themselves OF these privileges
have organized "A stock telephone COM
pany and built their own plants. The
company is known as the Pine River
Telephone association with two distinct
branches, designated as Line No. and
Line No. 2. Line No. has five miles
of wire running east from Forest HILL
with Edward Lake "a president and
Royce Sprague,. secretary. Line NO. =
runs five miles west and J. II. Landshaw
is president Of that branch with Albert
Post AS secretary. A switchboard has
been ordered and will soon be installed
at Forest Hill. connecting these lines
with the Union Telephone company's
line at that place so that the subscribers
along the route can have easy commun
ication with the outside world. 1t II
stated that several other branches may
| be built in short time.