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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08
Non-Committai ON This Point.
CASTRO uNoUALIFrEDLY ACCEPTS
That II the German Interpretation of His
Reply-Rome Notes q Condition.

That Il the German Interpretation of His
Reply-Rome Notes q Condition.
Berlin, Jan. president Castro's
reply to the powers, through Minister
Bowen, is substantially an unqualified
acceptance Of their proposals to arbi-
trate and the accompanying condi-
tons. The foreign office here received
his answer yesterday, and is satisfied
with it's spirit A further interchange
Of views preparatory to signing the
protocol will take place in Washing
ton. The only really important ques-
ton to be settled Is what shall be
done with the blockade. A continu-
ance Of the blockade is relied upon to
hasten the conclusion of the arbitra-
tor preliminaries.
Rome, Jan. 2. While reserve IL
regard to the Venezuelan matter 1t
has been learned that the foreign Of
fee considers the additional PROPOSE
ton made by President Castro as not
likely Of acceptance. Communications
on this subject are now being ex-
changed with Germany and Great Brit
ain.
Caracas, Venezuela, Jan. 2. = The
arbitration propositions of the foreign
powers and the counter-propositions Of
Venezuela exchanged through Minister
Bowen Wednesday are said by a high
Venezuelan authority to be easily re-
concilable
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08
SHE GIVES SATISFACTION 70 ALL
Except Brutal and Lawless Element OF
the Pop 1lation.

vie Up Liatious
1.-The reports of postoffice inspectors
who have investigated the office from
time to time show that she has given
the utmost satisfaction to all the pa
irons Of the Office, that she is at all
times courteous, faithful, competent
and honest in the discharge of her du-
ties. Her moral standing in the COM
munity is of the highest Her reputa-
ton is of the best Few offices of
this grade In any state are conduct
ed better.
1.-The postmaster recently forwarded
her resignation, to take effect on Jan.
1, but the report of inspectors and
information received from various
reputable white citizens of the town
and neighborhood show that the resig-
nation was forced by a brutal and
lawless element. purely upon the
ground Of her color, and was obtained
under terror of threats. The mayor of
the town and the sheriff of the coun-
ty both told the postoffice inspector
that If she refused to resign they
could not be answerable for her safe
ty, although at, the same time not
one word was said against her.
ION Jan. / the bondsmen of the
postmaster telegraphed that the post
office was closed, that the postmaster
stated that her resignation was In the
presidents hands to take effect Jan.
1, and that there had been no advice
Of the appointment of her successor.
The telegram closed with the state
ment: Prompt action by the presi-
dent necessary for the relief of the
business interests, which are being in
jured solely by the action of the law
less element of the town, is wholly
secondary to the preservation of law
and order and the assertion of the
fundamental principle that this govern
ment will not connive at or tolerate
wrong and outrage Of such fragrant
character
by direction Of the president the
following was sent to the bondsmen.
The postmaster's resignation has been
received, but not accepted In view
Of the facts the postoffice at Indianola
is closed. All mail for that place will
be forwarded to Greenville. The case
will be referred to the attorney gen.
eral.'"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08
Dislocated Her Shoulder,

Mre. Johanna Soderholm, Of Fergus
Falls. Mimi. fell and dislocated her
shoulder. She had q surgeon get it back
10 place as soon as possible, but it was
quite sore and panied her very much.
Her con men tioned that he had seen
Chamberlain'e Pain Balm advertised for
sprains and soreness. and she asked him
to buy her bottle OF it, which he did. 1t
Quickly relieved her and enabled her to
sleep which she had not done for several
days. The con was so much pleased with
the relief it gave his mother that he has
since recommended it to many others.
For eale by J.. w. Hess.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

How would you like to have a crab
like this squeezing your toe when you
go bathing? The gigantic japanese
crab, measuring twelve feet is proba-
bly, the largest crustacean In the world.
The specimen is type Of the spider
crab, which inhabits the waters Of the
group Of islands forming the empire
Of Japan. The body portion is the size
Of a half bushel measure, while its
two great arms or ''feelers'' could cas-
.ly encircle the figure Of a man. Its
eight arms or legs resemble huge
bamboo poles and are extremely elas-
tic, and If strung into one line they
would reach to the top of four story
apartment building. One Of the ex-
raordinary peculiarities of this crab
Is the faculty of assuming a disguise
by affixing pieces of seaweed and
sponges to the body.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08
CABLE ENDS ARE CONNECTED
First Message from Honolulu TO This
Country L. from Dole to Presi-
dont Roosovelt

First Message from Honolulu TO This
Country L. from Dole to Presi-
dent Roosevelt
San Francisco, Jan. 2-The patience
Of the watchers of the Postal Tele-
graph company was rewarded at IL O1
p. N. yesterday when the instrument
at the San Francisco end Of the Pa
cific cable Indicated that connections
with Honolulu had at last been made
and that message was coming
through. The first words that the tick
er denoted on the tape were You are
reversed" This was adjusted and then
the first formalmessage was sent from
Honolulu 1t was fitting that such
message should be from the chief Of
the fair Pacific isles to the head Of the
United States, and 50 the ticker read
a message Of congratulation and good
will from Governor Dole to President
Roosevelt
Messages then followed rapidly,
greetings being exchanged. The local
operator said that the cable worked
like an old timer, and surprise was ex-
pressed at the speed and accuracy. The
Postal company officials are delighted
at the splendid showing of the first
hours working and accept it as an
augury of prosperous future.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08


A merciless school Of prisoners once
dourished In Venice. During the If
teenth century even the government Of
the state used poison without any dis
guise as weapon. A body called the
council Of ten" was appointed to deter
mine who should be dispatched. and
they dealt with the lives of princes,
kings and popes as one would deal with
superfuous trees In wood. A curious
document Is still extant in which the
proceedings of this council are record
ed. 1t shows that one John Of Ragrba
prepared selection of poisons and
scale of fees. The fee varied with the
Importance Of the victim and the length
Of the journey to be made for his dis
patch For poisoning the Duke Of MIL
an be charged 60 ducats. for the pope
100 ducats, for the king Of Spain $50
ducatA for the great sultan" 500 due
atA
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Muncie, Ind, Jan. 3.-Glass workers
headed by James L. Wise, a Muncie
merchant, are planning to construct
Z large cooperative window glass fac
tory here. The company viii have a
capital stock Of $4,000 paid up, and
expects to break ground for the build
ings by March 1. Muncie is now with
out a window glass factory in opera.
ton.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Lafayette and return 1920 on &C.
count OF Indiana State Dairy Associa-
ton. Selling date Jan. 10th and 2lst
limit good leave destination TO and
including Jan. oath.
Kansas City, Mo-, and return $500
on account Of Annual Convention Ma
tional Live Stock Association. Sell
ing dates Jan. III, IL and 10. Limit
returning good to leave destination
not later than Jan. 10th, az extension
will be given by despositing SOC, adj
ditional charge.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08
NEW TEARS DAY AT DELHI
Proclamation Of King Edward - Enpsz
of India Il . Grand Function.

Proclamation Of King Edward - Emperor
of India Il . Grand Function.
Delhi, India, Jan. Items Of thou
sands Of people from the city Of Delhi
and from villages far and near be-
gan gathering at daybreak yesterday
on the great plain outside the city.
There they waited patiently for the
supreme announcement Of the durbar
that King Edward was emperor of
India. Soon the great plain was filed
with crowding masses Of people and
the brightly colored clothing If the
vast throng covered the space with
gorgeous bues. The crowd on the
plain was composed largely of the
common people, but among it could
be seen the ,etainers of the various
rajahs who had assembled for the
function.
The arrival of the Duke of Con-
naught, who represents King Edward.
and the duchess, was received with
enthusiasm. Next came Lord and Lady
Curzon, and again the multitude
cheered. The viceroy took the throne
with the Duke of Connaught on his
left.
When the viceroy reached the
throne the British national anthem
was played and a salute Of twenty
one guns was fired. When the speeta-
tors had resumed their seats after the
anthem there was q flourish Of trum-
pets from the heralds, and Major Max
well, at the command Of the viceroy,
read the proclamation opening the dur
bar. The royal standard was then
raised on high and the imperial salute
was fired. The massed bands marched
by, playing, bonfires were started by
the troops outside and 1t was an
nounced that King Edward was EN-
per0r of India.
There was another flourish of
rumpets and Lord CurzOn arose and
stood for a nement impassive. Then
In impressive tones he delivered
speech and read the message from
King Edward In the kings message,
his majesty said that the Prince and
Princess Of Wales would shortly WIS.,
it India. He regretted his absence
from the durbar and sent his greet
ings to his Indian people. In conclu-
sion King Edward said:
II renew the assurances Of my re-
gard for the liberties of the Indian
people; Of my respect for their 6igni-
ties and rights; Of my interest In their
advancement, and Of my devotion to
their welfare. These are the supreme
aims and objects of my rule which,
under the blessing of Almighty God,
will lead to the increasing prosperity
Of my indian empire and to the great
er happiness OF its people"
AS the viceroy finished reading the
kings words the assembled people
broke into cheers for the king and
emperor. The cheering was taken up
by the multitude outside the amphi-
fheater and was long sustained
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Washington, Jan. 2.-Following the
rule which it has adopted in the treat
ment of correspondence passing be-
tween Venezuela and the allies the
state department still declines to make
pubic any information respecting the
details of President Castro's reply, but
inquiry confirms the Associated Press
report from Rome to the effect that
Castro attached condition to the ac-
ceptance Of the arbitration proposal,
and that condition was not Endorsed
by the Washington government 1t can
be stated, however, that it is not of
great consequence.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08
Annual Reception at the White
House Sees 1000 Persons
in Line.
RECALLS A LoNe-AGo FUNCTION
When the Sound of the Hammer Min
gled with the Faniares.
How the Day Was Celebrated In Far
Away Delhi, the Historic East
Indian City.

Washington, Jan 2. President
Roosevelt's New Years reception was
one of the most brilliant events in
Washington's recent social history. All
callers were afforded the opportunity
Of greeting the president and Mrs.
the compliments Of the New Year. No
distinctions were made except such as
were rendered necessary In preserva-
ton of order: and the greetings ex-
tended to aiEhigh and low, rich and
poor-were alike cordial and sincere.
The general public. for the first time,
had an opportunity to see the widely
heralded improvements In the White
House = improvements which when
completed will have cost about $780,
600.
Takfng . Look Backward.
Just 102 years ago President john
Adams and his wife opened the White
House with New Years reception
to their friends and to the public gen.
orally. The dawn Of the first fete day
within the walls since become historic
was accompanied by the noise Of saw
and hammer, as was yesterday. On
account Of the unfinished condition of
the lower floor President and Mrs
Adams received their guests In the
room on the second floor now occu-
pied by President Roosevelt as q H.
brary. While the improvements now
are more nearly completed than was
the mansion itself at that time it will
be several months before the work
men will have finished their task.
Trumpeters Announce the Executive.
Promptly at II a. m. the trumpeters
Of the Marine band sounded fanfare
announcing the approach of the presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt and the i'm
mediate receiving party President
Roosevelt, with Mrs Roosevelt on his
arm. descended the main staircase and
passing across the main corridor and
through the Green room entered the
Blue room. where the guests were re-
ceived. The members of the cabinet
and their ladies followed and when all
were in place the reception began, dip
lomatic corps first and all stations of
life at the capitol following in order
Cuba was represented for the first
time, and also among the callers was
Vice Governor Wright, Of the Philip
pines. The scene was brilliant as 1t
always is, but the new features were
few, the new military uniforms being
one of them. Over 1000 persons were
received and the reception closed at
2:34.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
the affected parts, is better than Ia
plaster for a lame back and for pains in
the side or chest. Pain Balm has no
superior az liniment:for the relief OF
deep seated, MUSCULAR and rheumatic
pains. For sale by j. w. Hess.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08
Proverbs

When the butter won't
come put a penny in the
churn," is an old time dairy
proverb. 1t often seems to
work though no one has ever
told why.
When mothers are worried
because the children do not
gain strength and flesh we
say give them SCOTS Emul-
sion.
1t is like the penny in the
milk because it works and
because there is something
astonishing about it.
SCOTS Emulsion is simply
a milk of pure cod liver oil
with some hypophosphites
especially prepared for delicate
stomachs.
Children take to it naturally
because they like the taste
and the remedy takes just as
naturally to the children be-
cause it is so perfectly adapted
to their wants.
For all weak and pale and
thin children SCOTS Emulsion
is the most satisfactory trest-
ment.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

ing the commission to take the statue
or Frederick the Great to the United
States he intended to include in it
descendants OF German officers who
had fought under Washington. Herr
Uphues, the sculptor, has nearly fin
ished the statue. The date when it
will be agreeable to receive it is not
known here, but it is assured that
this will be some time in the late
spring.
Paris, Jan. 2.-Practically the entire
United States colony in Paris attend
ed the New Years reception of Am
bassadOr Porter. A number of Wis
iting United statesans representing al
most every state In the Union were
preseES and many Parisians Of So
cial prominence were seen in the
throng. Earlier in the day Ambassa-
dor Porter, accompanied by the en-
tire embassy stan, attended President
Loubet's reception.
Copenhagen, Denmark, Jan. 2. =
King Christian received the diplomat
ic corps yesterday. The members were
presented by United States Minister
Swenson, the doyon- The king. through
Swenson conveyed his good wishes to
Roosevelt. King Christian. though IS
years old, enjoys excellent health
City Of Mexico, Jan. 2.-There was q
brilliant scene at the palace yesterday
when President Diaz received the dip
lomatic corps, consuls. onncers Of the
ATE and house Of deputies and leading
citizens. The diplomatic corps was
teaded by Baron Won Heykrig, the
German minister.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Jackson, Tenn, Jan. 3.-Miss Clara
Ware aged 10, Is cead in Madison
county. Miss Ware was deaf and
dumb, and was never known to have
uttered an Ineligible word until q
few hours before her death, when she
called upon members Of the family to
come to her.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

La Guayra, Venezuela, Jan. 2-The
former Venezuelan gunboat Zumbador,
now transformed into 8 British war
ship, arrived here at noon yesterday
and caused considerable indignation
among the people ashore, who looked
upon her arrival here under the Brit
ish flag, especially on New Years day,
as adding insult to injury.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08
NORWAY Hotel system.

There is capital hotel system in
vogue in certain parts of Norway. In
villages where no hotel exists one of
the more prominent inhabitants is SUBJ
sidized by the Norwegian government
and in return is bound to provide ac-
commodation for not less than four
travellers. He may take in four if he
chooses, but four is the minimum. The
accommodation and food supplied are
excellent, and the charges are very
moderate.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Washington, Jan. minister CUES
ada. Of the Cuban legation, yesterday
received a message from President
Palma requesting the minister to call
on President Roosevelt and to say to
the latter that President Palma sent
him personally the best wishes Of the
chief Of the new island republic for
happiness In the New Year and that
in the name Of the Cuban people he
sent greetings to tie United States,
wishing 1t happiness and prosperity IL
1903. The president reciprocated the
compliments.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Bluffton, Ind, Jan. 3.-Harry Stude-
baker, bo0kkeeper In the Studebaker
bank, was accidentally shot in the
right knee and will be crippled for
life. Studebaker reached in a shelf,
under the cashiers window, to hand a
customer a calendar. A forty-four
caliber revolva not used in twenty
years, fell from the shelf and was dis
charged by striking the floor.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Hotel Guest Leans Over = Balcony Railing
New Years Morning and Cstohes
Fatal Ballet.
Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 3.-John #.
Jones. of Greenyille, Tex, was shot
and instantly killed at the Lincoln
hotel by a New Years reveler and fell
from a second-story balcony to the
sidewalk. He had gone from his room
to the balcony to look out on the street
and was leaning over the railing when
he suddenly sank forward and fell over
the guard rail.
His body dropped into the midst Of
the crowd Of people who were blow
ing horns and making New Year jolly,
and the sickening thump on the side
walk stopped all revelry on that cor
ner. The bullet had entered the frontal
bone, and the man was dead almost
before superficial examination could
be made.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Anderson, Ind, Jan. 2--Ex-Repre-
sentative Henry is besieged with in
quiries concerning the statement made
by Representative Cromer that he Hen
~ is to be a candidate to succeed
Senator Beveridge. Henry said that
he had authorized no one to make such
statement. When asked as to wheth-
er he will he q candidate for sena-
tor, Henry said that he was not ready
to say anything on that subject at this
time
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

A youngster had been to the theater
and upon his return his uncle asked
him how he liked the play.
"Oh," he replied, "the play was all
right, but didn't see nearly all of it.
"Why, how did that happen?" asked
his uncle.
Because" answered the youngster
the roller must have been broke, fol
the window blind fell down two OF
three timesr-Chums.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08
Good Firm to Work For.

New York, Jan. 81. p. Morgan &
Co., as has been the firms custom for
several years, yesterday presented
each employ with a bonus of 100
per cent. of his yearly salary. There
were also several raises in salaries
ranging from 500 to $500.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Newcastle, Ind, Jan. John w.
Bell, superintendent Of the county
farm, has turned into the county treas
ury nearly $1,000 as the receipts of
produce sold from the farm during the
last year. At the present rate, the
farm will shortly be self-supporting.
There are now fifty inmates at the in
Urinary.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08
Desfh of Austin II. Broxn.

Indianapolis, JAN 2. Austin III.
Brown died at his home In this city at
an early hour yesterday. He was
brother Of Admiral George Brown, and
had been prominent in this city the
greater part Of his life He was "A
years Of age.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08
TOWN IS MINUS MAIL
Because 1t Tolerates Toughs Who
Insist on the Color Line in
the Posroffice.
PosTMIsTREss FORCED TO RESIGN
Her Life Being in Danger, the Office
Is Struck OF the Active List
Indefinitely.

Washington, Jan. 3.-The feature Of
the cabinet meeting yesterday was the
decision 70 close permanently the post
Office at Indianola, Miss, from which
the postmistress, Minnie NJ. Cox, COL
ored. resigned under compulsion few
days ago, since which time the Office
has been closed. The bondsmen have
brought the matter to the attention of
the authorities here with the view to
being relieved of the responsibility Of
the accumulated mail.
Concludes to Issue . Statement.
The postmaster general has had a
thorough invest cation made, and has
become satisfied that the woman was
obliged to resign under durass-in fact,
that her life was endangered. Dur
ing the afternoon the president dis
cussed with several members Of the
cabinet other features of the case,
Postmaster General Payne being in
conference with the president for an
hour or more. 1t was decided finally
to issue formal statement concern
ing the Indianaola case. Secretary
Cortelyou for the president made pub
lie the following:
Democrat Are on Her Bond.
1.-THE postmaster at Indianaola, Miss.
is Mrs. Minnie w. Cox, a colored wom-
an. She served three years as post
master under President Harrison.
When President Mckinley came in she
was again appointed, in 1897, nearly
six years ago. Her character and
standing in the community are in
dorsed by the best and most reputable
people in the town. Among those on
her bond is the present Democratic
state senator from the district, to-
gether with the leading banker of
Indianaola, and an ex-state senator
from the district. also q Democrat
The postmaster Snd her husband own
from $4,000 to $4,000 worth of prop
erty in Sunfiower county.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Canton, o., Jan. Mrs. Mckinley
spent the first day Of the New Year
quietly. Early in the morning she Wis
tied the tomb of her husband and re-
NAMED for some time. She also Wis
tied the graves of her children and
placed flowers thereon. She went to
dinner at the home of Judge w. r.
Day.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Silverton, Colo. Jan. 3.-Owing 10
ehe disappearance Of thepresident, Jas.
b. Robin, the Bank Of silverton was
closed yesterday. It's liabilities are
900, 900, and the president II thought
b be insane.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-01-08

Washington, Jan. 3.-The monthly
statement Of the public debt shows
that at the close of business Dec. 81,
1902, the debt, less cash In hetreasury,
amounted to $947. 164, 679. which is a
decrease for the month Of $1O,032,-
coz.