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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
PALMA Is AT SANTIAGO
Cubn's Pres dent Enthusiastically Re-
ceived i Exciting Incident.

cefved Exciting Incident.
Santiago, Cuba, Sept. 19.-President
Palma has arrived here from Puerto
Principe. The presidents journey here
was through a wild, picturesque part
of the country. whose inhabitants have
the reputation of being the most rest
less in Cuba. They gathered at all
the railroad stations and were very
enthusiastic. Although there was 20
apparent need for precautions the pro-
vincia! officials stationed rural guards
at the bridges along the road during
the latter part of the route. At Vic
toria de las Tunas, the scene of stir
ring revolutionary events, a large body
of mounted veterans gathered about
the station platform, and the elderly
men of the party clambered over the
gates and embraced their old comrade,
President Palma.
The governor of Santiago boarded
the train at Alto Cedro and reported
that he had no further news of the
incipient attempt at Instruction. Car
loads Of people from Santiago and its
suburbs also joined the train, until
on entering Santiago 1t consisted Of
nine full cars. A great crowd of pe0-
pie followed the presidential process
sion on its way to the governors pal
ace.
During a speech made by President
Palma In front of the palace the peo-
pie became excited because the crowds
were forced back by the police, and a
rifle In the hands of sergeant of the
rural guards was discharged by acct
dent, It was said. This caused panic
and the people turned and ran. A few
persons were slightly hurt. Order was
soon restored. The president in the
course of his remarks thanked the peo-
pie for their loyalty and universal con-
demnation of those who had attempt
ed to breed an insurrecti0n.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

do with you that the time has come
when change should be made IN the
fiscal canons by which we bound our
selves in our commercial dealings with
other governments. it seems paradox
cal that you should leave the cabinet
at the same time that others of my
colleagues are leaving 1t who disa gree
on the very point with US both. Yet,
l cannot but admit that there Is some
force in your argument IN support of
that course.
Il feel, how ever. deeply concerned
that you should regard this conclusion,
however well founded, as one making
1T difficult In your very special circum~
stances for you to remain member
of the government How can
criticise your determination. The
loss to the government Is great indeed,
but the gain to the cause you have at
heart may be greater still. If SC, what
can / do but acquieSceg'
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

Via Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway. every day until November
30, 1908.
s22, Chicago to San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle
and many other Pacific Coast points.
$50, Chicago to Salt Lake City, Og-
den. Grand Junction and many other
points In Utah, Colorado and Wyo-
ming. Low rates to hundreds of 9TH
er points.
Through train service, Chicago to
San Francisco. Only % for a double
berth, tourist sleeper. all the way.
To the Northwest via St. Paul or
via Omaha. Write today for folder
E. G. Hayden. 217-2ls Williamson
Bldg, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
FR0sTs Do SOME KILLING
Nine States Visited and Crops Are the
Sufferers-Might Probably Have
Been Worse.

in degree from killing" to mild" de-
seconded on the crops of nine states, ex-
tending as far east as Illinois and as
far south as Missouris southern state
line. Much damage was done to crops
throughout these states, the heaviest
frosts being in Nebraska and Kan
sas.
From reports at hand at this writing
it may be said that it might have been
worse. In Illinois little or no killing
frosts are reported, and Iowa is rejoic-
ing that her crops were not much in
iured
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

But Thinks He Can No Longer Remain in
the Cabinet.

But Thinks He Can No Longer Remain I'm
the Cabinet.
sIf, IS l believe, you share these
views, it seems to me that you will be
absolutely justified in adopting them as
the policy of your government, al
though it will necessarily involve some
changes in its constitution. As secre-
tary for the colonies during the last
eight years l have been in a special
sense the representative of the policy
of closer union. which l firmly be-
lieve to be equally necessary in the in
terests Of the colonies and ourselves.
believe it is possible today, and may
be impossible tomorrow, to make ar
rangements for such a union.
Il have had unexampled opportuni-
ties Of watching events and appreciat-
Ing the feelings Of our kinsmen beyond
the seas. stand, therefore, in a diff
ferent position, to any of my colleagues,
and 1 think that / should justly be
blamed If 1 re NAMED in office and thus
formally accepted the exclusion from
my political programme of so impor-
tant a part thereof.
IL think that with absolute loyalty
to your government, and with no fear
of embarrassing 1T in any way, l can
best promote the cause have at heart
from the outside, and 1 cannot but
hope tLat in q perfectly independent
position my arguments may perceived
with less prejudice than would attach
to those of party leader.
Accordingly, l would suggest that
you limit the present policy of the
government to an assertion Of our free
dom In the case of all commercial rela-
tione with foreign countries. and that
you should agree to ny rendering my
resignation of my present Office to bis
majesty and devoting myself to the
work of explaining and popularizine
these principles Of imperial union
which experience has convinced me
are essential to our future welfare and
prosperity. Yours very sincerely,
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN"
The first portion Of this letter refers
to Chamberlain's first speech on the
subject at Birmingham and Balfour's
reply to the corn tax deputation.
Chamberlain says that neither of them
was intended to provoke purely par.
ty controversy. He points out the unr
yielding opposition of the Liberal par
fy, which secuted the idea that sys.
tenn generally accepted In 1916 could
possibly require modification in 1903
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

Marshfield, Std., Sept. Is. = The
Warren County Sentinel, which was
established by Layton & Sutler few
years ago, has finally merged the Pine
Village News, and for some time one
side of the paper is the Warren Sen
tinel, and the other side is the Pine
Village News. The postal authorities
have objected to the publication Of
two papers in one sheet, and have mott
fed the editors, Johnson and Calls,
to desist, or their publication will be
refused second-class rates. The name
of the Warren Sentinel will be adopt
ed
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
no! FOR WEST POINT
Preparations Making 10 Take the
State Militia to the Ken.
lucky Camp.
EVERYTHING Is TO Be READY
Wfen They Arrive-Each Man Starts
from Home Natural Gas
Tragedy-Notes.

indianapolis, Sept. $50 Iartermas-
ter General Perry has returned to Indi-
annapolis from his second visit to West
Point, Ky, which will soon be the
scene of the army manOeuvers. AT
Louisville General Perry contracted
with Il. NJ. Murphy for 100 head of
horses, to be used by the Indiana ar
tillery and the mounted officers of the
regiments. A contract for forage WAS
let TO Callahan & Son. of Louisville,
and Frank S. Cook & Co., will build
the sheds for the horses.
Boys Will Go from Their Homes.
General Perry says that routes will
be provided for the Indiana troops d.
rectly from their home to the Kentucky
rendezvous by the regular army off,
GERS of the department of the lakes,
at Chicago. Full information as to
the number Of men and the location Of
the companies has been forwarded to
Chicago, and the orders will be issued
directly to the company commanders.
The government will send rations to
each company sufficient for the trip
to West Point.
Camp Will Be Ready I'm Time.
The tents and entire camp equip
ment of the Indiana National Guard
will be sent from indianapolis to West
Point. Six freight cars will be neces-
sary. They will arrive at West Point
Sept 81 General Mckee, of the Indi-
ana guard, who has been designated
by the war department. at Washing
ton as one of the commanders during
the manoeuvers. will send Chief Quar-
termaster Carr and Commissary Kersh-
ner with q detail of men from various
companies to West Point the latter
part of next week. The camp will be
laid out and when the equipment Of
the Indiana troops arrives it will re-
ceiye prompt attention.
No "snifters" To BE Got.
When the Hoosier soldiers reach the
rendezvous they will find their camp
in apple pie order and business will
begin Immediately. No liquor selling
will be permitted during the manoeu-
vers. The county in which West Point
is located is one of the prohibition
counties in Kentucky, made so by local
option. IF any blind tigers are run"
said General Perry, 1.-The army officers
will simply place the offenders under
arrest and turn them over to the civil
authorities at West Point for prosecu-
tion."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
DOCTRINE OF MONROE /.
Comes Down EnnphaticaIly on a
Scheme San Domingo
Was Developing.
UNCLE SAM SAYS 1T CAN'T BE DONE
News from Cuba-President Palma at
Santiago - Is Warmly
Received.

San Domingo, Republic of Santo
Domingo, Sept. 19.-United States Min
lister Powell has sent strong protest
to the Dominican government, of which
the following is the substances: That
the action of the Dominican govern
ment in sending to congress a project
for establishing the neutrality of Do
minican waters and making certain
ports free would lin view of the fact
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
PEOPLE FLEE TO THE HILLS
Weather Bureau Worms Inhabitants Near
' Lacrosse, Wis.,, That Flood
L. Coming.

Lacrosse, Wis.,, That Ftood
L. Coming.
Lacrosse, Wis. Sept. 1S-Hundreds
Of families in the district adjacent to
Lacrosse are fleeing with what valua-
bles they can grasp to the hills which
skirt the Mississippi, to escape death
in the flood. Upon advices of the Unit
ed States weather bureau station here
the entire police force was detailed to
warn the residents of the surrounding
lowlands that TIE worst food in the
history of the state was to strike La
Crosse. Mounted couriers were dis
patched in every direction.
Farms within twenty-five miles Of
Lacrosse are being deserted and in
many instances the stock has been
drowned before 1t could be driven
away. Miles upon miles of farming
land is inundated. and crops, barns and
all property is being flooded and de-
stroyed- rs yet no loss of life has
been reported.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN.

with any hope of success at the pres
ent time, although there is a very
strong feeling il favor of the other
branch of fiscal reform which would
give fullo discretion TO the govern
ment in negotiating with foreign coun-
tries for 2 freer exchange of commo-
dities, and which would enable our
representatives to retaliate If no con-
cession was made to our just de-
mands."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
TREACHERoUs NATURAL GAS
Partly Destroys a Home and Fatally Burni
Two Persons, One Lit-
tie Boy.

Marion, Ind, Sept. 1S.-The resi-
dence at 1eO6 Mcclure street, occupied
by the Lucabel and Crabtree families,
was partly destroyed by an explosion
of natural gas. Mrs. Hattie Lucabel
was terribly burned about the body
and inhaled flames. She is fatally in
jured.
Ora Crabtree, aged 6, was also fatal
ly burned. His twin sister was bad
ly burned. Mrs. William Crabtree, the
mother Of the children, was terribly
burned in an effort to save the chill
dren
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

indianapolis, Sept. IA circular
letter has been received by Business
Agent E. J. Collins, of the local union
of machinists, from President James
O'Connell, of the international union,
directing that much discretion be ex-
ercised in the matter of strikes, which
he says shoud be avoided If possible.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

Chicago. Sept. ia special from
Cleveland says that the big feet of the
United States Steel Corporation, which
has been tied up by the strike of the
Master and Pilots association, will be
sent into winter quarters as fast as
the boats arrive at the laying up ports.
This Is the outcome of one of the most
remarkable strikes in the history of the
great lakes, strike in which all sorts
Of charges Of conspiracy and graft"
have been made.
1t is expected that a large portion
Of the feet will be tied up by the first
OF next week, thereby throwing out
Of employment $500 men directly, and
q vast army employed in the mines
and steel mills. The steamer Glenn
SON, which caused the complications,
has arrived at South Chicago. An
other. the John B. Trevor, reached Chi
cage and was promptly tied up b, the
mates strike.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

Washington, Sept 49, - Only three
days remain within which the ratifica-
tions of the Panama canal treaty must
be exchanged. DIR Herran-the Colon
bian charge, has not had any instruc-
tons to request an extension Of the
time for ratification.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
VARlNCR|PPLECREEK
Military Forces Discover Powder
and Oil Hidden in Unoc.
cupied Ca1ins.
UNION LEADER PASSES TIE LIENS
Captured by the Soldiers = Habeas
Corpus Case-News of Other
Labor Troubles.

Cripple Greek, Colo, Sept. 10. -
Three hundred men brought from Mich
igan iron mines to take the places of
striking miners lire have passed
through Denver. The passage of these
men to the gold camp will be careful
ly guarded by special officers and. sol
diers. Sufficient powder to dislodge
1000 tots Of rock and three five-Gal-
Ion cans of oil have been found in
unoccupied cabins, and in consequC ice
the military authorities are causing a
strict guard to be maintained at all
points on the railroads in the district
where it Is thought damage could be
done with explosives or fire.
Labor Leader Kennison Arrested.
c. c. Kennison, president OF the
miners union No. 40, and member
of the executive council of the West
ern Federation in this district, has
been arrested by Colonel Leonard c.
Jones, o. the governors staff, by or
der of General Chase, and placed in
the military guard house. 1t was an
nouncad at headquarters that several
days ago Ken2ison was instructed to
keep away from the lines, but that he
got through the lines at the Stratton
Independence by saying that he had
been instructed to go by Superintend-
ent Cornish. He was inside the lines
when arrested. 1t was further stated
at headquarters that Kenn3son had
revolver and box of cartridges on his
person, and said he was a deputy sher-
III, though he had no commission.
Reply TO . Habeas Corpus Writ.
Acting Advocate General Tom Nc
Clelland has made answer in the dis
trict court to the writs of habeas cor
pus issued by Judge Seeds in the cases
of c. III. Mckinney and three other
strike leaders who have been held as
prisoners in the military guard house
for more than week. The answer filed
in behalf of General Chase was large
ly based upon the recent decisions Of
the supreme court of Pennsylvania. in
case growing out of the anthracite
coal strike of last year. The Penn
sylvania court held that the order or
ueflES the troops cut TO the strlke
district where disorder prevailed was
declaration of qualified martial law.
The court here adjourned without TAX
ing action on the matter.
Governor Peabody Condemned.
Canon City. Colo. Sept 19.-The ses-
sions of the State Federation of Labor
have closed. Resolutions were adopted
Endorsing the strike of the miners, mill
men and smelter men, and condemn
ing the unwarranted and autocratic ac-
ton of Governor Peabody in turning
the military arm of the state govern
men over to the mine operators asso-
citation forthe furtherance Of their own
private interests, at the cost of the peo-
pie Of the state, and against the inter-
ests. welfare and liberty Of the citi-
zens."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
Why Smith Lsfs Home.

Charlottesville, Ind, Sept. 1S.--Aft-
er living together for twenty years and
rearing a family of children, William
H. Smith and wife had falling OUT
over some trivial matter. For seven
years thereafter they dwelt under the
same roof and ate at the same table,
but in all that time never exchanged
over a half-dozen words. Now Smith
has left home and his wife has fled
suit for divorce.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

indianapolis, Sept. 17.-rhe stock
holders annual meeting of the Chicago,
Indianapolis and Louisville Railway
company was held here. The officers
announced that the Monon had just
completed the most prosperous year in
its history
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

Muncie, Ind, Sept. Is. = Because,
while working in the Indiana wire and
nail mill, he was severely burned by
acid and rendered unable to work, his
injuries being perhaps permanent, Sam
uel L. Taylor, has brought suit against
the company for $4,000 damages.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

Chicago, Sept. 10.-The condition Of
Sir Thomas Upton is pronounced by
his physicians to be entirely satisfac-
tory, and it believed that all danger
has passed. though the dotors Say that
It will be several days before they will
be able to make that statement vita
entire confidence.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 19.-Hghty
employees of the Pennsylvania Steel
company have gone on strike. Their
action. it is said, was because of the
refusal Of the steel company to dis
charge some men In the steel con-
struction department who do not be-
long to the union.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

New York. Sept 1S.-The board of
directors of the Associated Press met
in this city and elected the following
officers: President, Frank B. Noyes, of
the Chicago Record Herald; secretary,
Melville f. Stone; assistant secretary,
Charles S. Diehl
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
Did You Ea. with Gro.. In .ss ?

Lexington. Ky, Sept. 1S.-Major s.
z. Gross, a wcrld-renowned restau-
rateur, is dead. Major Gross made a
fortune in tie restaurant business at
the Chicago Worlds fair His restau-
rant was in she Kentucky building.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
Aged Mans Novel Experiences.

New Albany, Ind, Sept Is. = Rob
ert Denbo, who is 77 years old, and
has lived for years within few yards
of the Corydon branch of the Southern
railway, has never in all his life been
a passenger on a railway train. stage
coach or other public conveyance
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
carrienasion To Be There.

Ionia, Mich, Sept. 1S.-E. A. Muir
ply, secretary of the Ionia district fair,
which opens next week, announces that
Carrie Nation will be present on Fri
day.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
n. Wa. Pioneer OF MiIv.uk...

Bloomington, ILL.,. Sept. 1S.-William
A. Gerken. GS years old. one of the pio-
neer business men of Milwaukee. and
later resident Of central Illinois, is
dead.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

Daily except sunday.
Trains Nos. IS and IS are local freights but
Will carry passengers
Connections made with all lines leading
out o. Chicago without the delay and ex-
pense Of transfer at Chicago.
For full particulars inquire Of local ticket
agent'or address,
W, L. Ross, j. j, EAGAN.
ID. p. A., Agent l. IL.
Streator. Ill st. Joe. Mich
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

ELEGANT NEW SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT.
No, .uill dol LIN hat

No. p will run daily between Laporte and
indianapolis.
no wI run aaiy netwee nnt 1sso nnd bis
tween Indianapolis and Michigan City.
No. "a will run daily except Sunday be-
tween Indianapolis and Laporte.
Trains Nos. 20, % aud "a make direct co n
nection for Toledo, Detroit, Chicago and all
points East. North and North west.
Trains 81 and % make immediate connec /.
ton at indianapolis Union Station for DIN.
cinnati, Louisville and all points in thu
Southeast, South and Southwest.
Train Is connects at Indianapolis with fast
trains for st. Louis and Southwest.
For further information call at l.. 4. &W.
ticket uf1ce.
j.. M DAUBENsPEOk.
Agent Lake Erie & West X. r.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

That the United States will not per-
NIT any nation to make exclusive use
of Dominican waters in time of peace.
the United States allow any portion of
Dominican territory to be classed as
neutral, ncr permit any section of the
country to conflict with the concession
granted to the Clyde line. according to
which all vessels arriving from for
eign ports are compelled to pay port
dues excepting the Clyde steamers The
protest has excited considerable COM
ment.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24
Chamberlain Prefers Liberty Of
Action TO Post in the
Cabinet.
so he REs1eEs a1s PORTFOLIO
Richie and Hamilton, with Opposite
Views, Do Likewise.
Birmingham Statesman, Committed
20 Imperial Federation, Will
Continue His Fight for
sla. That Principle.

London, Sept 1S.-The official an
nouncement of the designations of
Chamberlain and two other members
OF the cabinet was made late last night
communication: The following min
listers have rendered their designations,
which have been accepted by the king:
Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, sec
rotary for the colonies; Right Hon.
c. 4. Richie, chancellor of the ex-
chequer, and Lord George Hamilton.
secretary for India. The accompany
ing correspondence passed betweel the
premier, Right Hon. A. j. Balfour and
Mr.. Chamberlain"
Country Is Not Yet Ready.
Then follows Chamberlain's letter,
dated birmingham, Sept. 8, commenc-
ing: MY Dear BalfOur," in which he
sets forth his reasons for his resigna-
of the letter is the following state
ment. concerning a preferential tar
If: For the present, at any rate. a
preferential agreement with our col
onies involving any new duty, how
ever small, on articles of food hither-
to untaxed, even if accompanied py a
reduction of taxation on other articles
OF food equally universal in their con-
sumption. would be unaccepted to the
majority Of the constituencies.
Preference Cannot BE Pressed.
However much we may regret the
decision; however, mistaken we may
think it, no good government in a
democratic country can ignore it.
feel, therefore, that as an immediate
practical policy the question of prefer
ence to the colonies cannot be pressed
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24


Having purchased the Planning Mill
and business heretofore conducted by
C. w. Suit, | will continue the same
at the old place and will be prepared
to do all kinds of Planning Mill Work
promptly and in satisfactory man.
ner. Give me trial.
! also do general carpentering and
building contracting. Estimates gladly
furnished for anything you may want
in this line.
Office and mill on South Street,
south of Pennsylvania R. R. tracks.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-09-24

that San Domingo is a neighboring
state) not be accepted in friendly
spirit by the government of the Unit
ed States. That the United States
government would not allow the estab-
lishment of any coaling ports in Santo
Domingo or the cession of any portion
of Santo Domingo territory to any Eu-
ropeau power.