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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

The Western Christian Advocate,
in an article devoted to education,
says of the public schools that there is
a very decided reaction against the
present oyercrowding of the brains of
children. Every sort of ism, says The
Advocate. has found its way into the
public schools. ga wise superinten-
dent says that the diminutive second
graders are talking, in painful mono
syllables, of Socrates, Plato, Epam-
i-non-das, Thu-cy-di-des, Hercules, O.
lym-pus, Jupiter, and all that; and
that, instead of reading lessons about
Daniel Boone and the pioneers, and
the founders and builders of the re-
public-as their fathers did-these
hopefuls from seven to II are learning
about Grecian mythology, the dwell
lings and utensils of the Phoenicians,
aud the laws and customs of the Egyp-
tianS.
"There is little wonder that the re-
action has come. and that President
Eliot. of Harvard, pleads for less load
ing and forcing Of the brains of our
kidletS."
1t is comforting to be able to say
that fadlsm has not gained much of a
foothold in this part of the country.
It's introduction has been steadfastly
resisted by conservative forces.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

Brown county has disgraced Indiana
again with another whitecap case; one
Of the plain, old-fashioned kind. A
young married man was taken from
his cabin at the dead of night while
his wife and eight-months-old child
were left: tied to tree and beaten
numerically. The reason for this
action, as far as the dispensers Of
Brown county civilization vouchsafe
one. was that this man was not in
duStriouS enough. There seems to be
nothing TO be said after stating the
case. Whitecappism originated in
this state a quarter of a century ago.
In all that time the only thing the
state has ever done to sup
press it is the present inadequate
conspiracy" law, which has not been
worth the paper it is written on. The
legislature just adjourned was urged
to enact law commensurate with the
evil. 1t did nothing. and the white
caps waited till it was out of the way
that they might resume their actions.
Can the governor do anything? He
has shown himself persistent enough
in things that interest him, invoking
the power Of politics to make his
point, and that, too, under plea that
the law must be obeyed. Will he not
see that this law is obeyed? Let US
have test whether the State of In
diana, in earnest, is unable t. cope
with the whitecap evil.-Indianapolis
News.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26
PENSION LEGISLATION
What Was Done for the Veterans by
Congress.

The Fifty-seventh congress added
five acts the list of general pension
laws, besides passing nearly 1900 pri-
vate pension bills. 1t is still c0nject-
ural whether this legislation will re-
suit in raising the total of tne pension
roll above its present figure, or wheth-
er its effects will be fully Offset by
deaths steady thinning out of the
ranks. At all events, the new legisla-
tion will not greatly retard the down.
ward course of the pension budget.
The most important act is that in
creasing the pension Of those who
have lost limbs in the service. All
reasonable people approve of this leg
islation. Mr.. Loud, of California. an
opponent Of most of the pension legis-
lation, although himself Union SOL
der, said to member of the COM
mittee when this bill was under con-
sideration: "You cannot give the
men who have left an arm or leg on
the battlefield auy too much to suit
me-"
The law gives to soldiers who have
lost one hand or one foot in the SER
vice, or who have been totally dis
abled in one hand or one foot, $40 a
month. They have been getting $50
month. Those who have lost an
arm at or above the elbow, or leg at
or above the knee, or have been to-
tally disabled to similar extent. are
to receive $40 month henceforth.
The rate is made s55 where the
wound was so high as to prevent the
use of an artificial limb. Persons who
have lost both feet now receive 800 a
month, as against s72 under the for
mer code. There is no change iy the
rate for persons who have lost both
hands. That remains at 800 a
month.
This legislation applies to a rela-
lively small number Of pensioners
from 5000 to 5000. 1t is estimated
that it will add to the pension roll
from s3OO,0 TO $500, 900 annually.
A third bill changes the rate for
total deafness from $50 a month to $40.
The Mexican war veterans are
henceforth to receive pension of s12
a month. Formerly this sum was
given to those who were unable to
perform manual labor and 10 need,
while all others had only So month.
The new law, which was next to the
last one to receive the Presidents sig
nature, abolishes this distinction and
gives them all the larger amount. 1t
will cost only s15O,OOo A similar
change, which will cost 100000 a
year, has been made in regard to the
Indian wars.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

Now comes the story that the wild,
hitherto almost worthless hills Of
Brown, Morgan, johnson and other
counties in the southern Of Indiana
are teeming with bright shining gold.
State Geologist Blatchley corroborates
many of the reports. A small hydrau-
lie mine has been established near
Martinsyille to investigate and test
the matter. Land that could not be
sold for e5 an acre three months ago
can not be touched for q, 900 per acre
now.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

The late legislature made several
changes IN the game and hunting
laws. Squirrels cannot now be killed
from Jan. to Aug. Wild duck OF
other water fowl may be hunted from
Oct. ! to Nov. 10, provided the hunt
er is over Il years Of age, a resident Of
the state, and has secured license
from the proper authorities by paying
the fee Of 81. 1o -.s-' l. ates
Non-residents must pay an addition
al license fee,of s25, Hunting licenses
must bear the photograph Of the
posaessor, and detailed personal de-
scription.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

Every now and then some woman
gives startling proof of what might
occur under general woman suffrage.
A few days ago at a school board
elect on In country township of New
Jersey one Of the candidates. a
wealthy man, promised that if elected
be would give a s25. 900 schoolhouse
to certain village. Miss Hewitt,
daughter Of the late Abram S. Hewitt
determined that he should be elected.
SO after making personal CANVASS Of
the township she chartered special
train on election day for the accom-
mediation of country voters, and served
a luncheon free to all corners at a
hotel near the polling place place. Her
wos elected.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

The annual choice of vacation per-
iod among the conductors and train
men of the Pennsylvania has begun
and the vacations are being rapidly
assigned. The oldest conductors in
the service have first choice, emitting
them to two weeks vacation on full
pay. The men next to these in time
Of service have next choice and so on.
Brakeman can select their vacations
in the same way but their vacation is
taken without pay. Gateman get ten
days on full pay, and station ushers
are allowed to select one week vaca-
ton and full pay.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

Among all the wants of this world
of wants, remarks an exchange, is a
man-Man spelled with capital let
ter. The congress, the state, the
county. the city, the town, want a
man, want "manly" men to fill the
offices. The shop keeper, the mer-
chant, the manufacturer, want man,
''all wool and yard WIDE" Never
before has there been such demand
for men of knowledge and unfiinching
integrity, The question is asked again,
and again, "Where can I get a man
that l can depend upon?" 1.-The boy
who is wise and always" honest can
easily reach power and competence.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26
The new head of the census bureau

The new head of the census bureau.
s. n. D. North, Of Massachusetts,, be-
gan life as a newspaper reporter, and
was long connected with newspaper
work 10 various capacities. He was
at one time president of the New
York Associated Press. For several
years he had charge Of division of the
cansus bureau, is well acquainted with
the work and thoroughly competent
to take charge Of the bureau as its
chief.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

The leading republicans Of Indiana
polls have warned the party managers
that candidates nominated by snap
convention will not receive their sup
port. The protest signed by over 100
prominent republicans reads like an
editorial from the Plymouth Tribune.
The "snappers" are beginning to
learn that white republicans will not
submit to acknowledgements.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26
Glass Snakes in Museum.

Two fine specimens of glass snake,
caught near Hammond, were added to
the state museum this week by Geol-
ogist Blatchley. One Of the snakes is
over two feet long and an inch in cir
conference. They are exceedingly
rare In this part of ths country.
The so-called glass snake. the ge-
ologist says, is really a legless lizard
with a tail twice as long as It's body.
The tail Is brittle and TIE lizard
breaks it of in order that 1t may make
more rapid fight from the enemy.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

"a new homestead law for Alaska
was passed by congress. This law in
creased the size Of the homestead that
can be taken up in Alaska from eighty
to 800 acres. Under the Alaska home
stead act Of 1898, the size Of the
homestead was fixed at eighty acres,
and not single entry has been made
under that law. The reason for this
was explained to be that no one In
search OF home wonld go to Alaska
and be restricted to eighty acres Of
land when they could obtain $50 acres
in any Of the states where public land
was TO be had.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26
The Worlds Fair at st. Louis viii

The Worlds Fair at st. Louis will
be dedicated April 30, the centennial
anniversary Of the signing of the
treaty Of purchase, and it is expected
that more than loo, 900 visitors will
be In that city On that day and it is
proposed to make it a great advertise
ment Of what is to come later. Unless
plans miscarry the grounds and build
ings for the Worlds Fair at st. Louis,
OF 1904, will be further advanced at
the dedication in 1908 than has been
the case with similar undertakings six
months before the opening.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26
voted down by a strict party vote.
Newlands' amendment inviting Cuba
into the Union was withdrawn.
FINAL VOTE TO RArIFY TAKEN
Nays and Pairs On the vote-Closing Of the
Extra Session.


The vote then was taken on the mo-
ton to ratify, which was made by Gull
lom, and the motion prevailed-50 to
16-the nay vote being in detail as
follows: Bailey, Bard, Bate. Berry,
Carmack, Clark of Montana, Daniel,
Foster Of Louisiana, McEnery, Nal
lory, Martin. Money, Morgan, New
lands, Pettus, Taliaferro-total, 16.
In making the pairs two senators
were paired for the treaty with one
against it. The pair list was as fol-
lows: Kerns and Hale with Gibson:
Willard and Proctor with Clarke of
Arkansas; Scott and Quay with Nc
Laurin;. Dillingham; and C1app with
Tillman; Kittridge and Plat of New
York with Patterson, Plat of Con-
necticut and Hawley with Teller;
Mitchell and Clay with Dubois;
Quarles with Culberson. Hoar was
absent and impaired.
When the result had been footed up
the figures were announced from the
chair and the presiding officer stated
that as the treaty had received the
necessary two-thirds vote it had been
ratified. Allison and Cockrell were
appointed q committee to wait on the
president and notify him that II he
had no further communications to
make to the senate the senate was
ready to adjourn. These two senators
the two oldest in point Of service
in the senate-immediate took their
departure for the White House, but
they had scarcely left the chamber
when the senate found itself again
plunged into controversy.
The question this time was whether
the debate ON the canal treaty which
had taken place after the calling
in Of the official reporters should be
given to the public. About an hour
was spent On this subject. German
finally proposed compromise that all
the speeches be made public, but none
Of them be given out except those Of
Morgan and Cullom, which have al
ready been published, until after the
ratification Of the treaty by both the
United States and Colombia is pro-
claimed.
This discussion was still under way
when Allison and Cockrell returned
from the White House, and when the
controversy had been concluded ALL
son announced that the president had
no further communication to make to
the senate. He thereupon moved the
final adjournment Of the senate and
this motion prevailed without division
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

Not for long time have the irish
celebrated St. PatricA S day in such a
hopeful state of mind as this year.
The rele lions of their native land with
England seem to be growing better
every day, and they are looking to-
ward the future with a confidence ip
the ultimate adjustment OF their diff
fculties that is unprecedented.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

Edward NJ. Sheppard Of New York,
lately democratic candidate for mayor
OF that city, told the democratic party
that il must not seek to invent issues,
but must recognize that the issues
are ready made for them. He named
the issues against which democracy
should declare itself as trusts and
trades unions
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

The case now being argued at st.
Louis, in which the government is at
lacking the merger of three great rail-
road systems, willprobably result in a
very broad definition Of the power Of
congress to regulate interstate COM
MERGE.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

Senator Fairbanks emphatically
denies the silly story that he has
bought a string of papers to a6gocate
his nomination for the presidency
He knows as we'll as all other sensible
politicians that Theodore Roosevelt
will be nominated by acclamation un-
less there is an unexpected change in
public sentiment.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26
SENATE APPRECIATION
Endorsed at Last on the Back OF
the Cuban Reciprocity
Treaty.
VOTE SLOWS FIFTY TO SIXTEEN
With Numerous Pairs, and Hear Flock.
ing by Himself.
Senate Has Adjourned Sine Die, the
D-.-,A.,S Statfuo That He
VOTE SLOWS FIFTY TO SIXTEEN
Senate Has Adjourned Sine Die, the
President Stating That He
Has Nothing More TO
Propose.

Washington, March 20.-After rat1-
flying the Cuban reciprocity treaty the
senate adjourned sine die yesterday
at SIS D. IN. Practically the entire
day was spent behind closed doors
in executive session. Most Of the time
was devoted to consideration Of the
Cuban treaty. Several speeches were
made in opposition to the treaty, and
che in favor Of it, and then promptly
at the agreed hour, 8 p. M, the vor-
ing began. Roll calls were had on
number of amendments, and the treaty
itself was made the subject of an aye
and no vote. The motion to ratify
was adopted by a ballot Of 80 to 10,
somewhat more than three-fourths
vote, whereas only a two-thirds vote
was necessary to secure a ratifca-
ton.
Speeches and Amendments.
Immediately after the doors were
closed a few minutes past IL a. m.
Foster of Louisiana took the floor in
order to make a set speech in oppost-
ton to the treaty. He spoke for about
two hours and half. Other speeches
in opposition to the treaty were made
by Berry and Carmack, while Sim
mons of North Carolina spoke in sup
port of it. On the conclusion of Sim
mons speech voting began. The COM
mittee on foreign relations announced
the acceptance of two amendments IN
addition to those already recommend
ed by the committee The first OF
these was the amendment increasing
the rate to go per cent. of the reduc
ton on -four, corn meal and corn Inn
ported into Cuba from the United
States. The other amendment adopt
ed by the committee was suggested by
Bacon and fixed uniform reduction
Of 80 per cent. on United States cotton
goods imported into Cuba
House Has to Ratify Next
The only aye and no vote taken on
the committee amendments was on
that one providing against further
treaty reduction of the duty on sugar
imported into the United States for
the next five years, or while the treaty
remains In force. A division was called
for on this amendment and 1t was sus-
tanned by a majority of twenty-five
votes, the vote being forty-four for
the amendment and twenty-five
against it, the negative vote being cast
BY Democrats. The other committee
ov,,oxdvnonfc incIr1dfno those accented
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

A former Wall street man who oper-
a-ed on large scale and assisted in
wrecking bank several years ago was
arraigned in court the other day on a
charge OF being common thief and
llead guilty. 1t will be observed that
he managed to keep out Of the clutches
OF the law until he got down to COM
mon stealing.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

Judging from the promptitnde with
which the senate handled the canal
treaty and the expedition In the case
of the Cuban treaty, it looks as If a
good deal of time might be saved If
we could make all the senate sessions
overlap an expected vacation.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

The registration in Chicago the first
day was 81, 4S6, which is 6, 1903 greater
than in 1901, and more than 10000
greater than in 1899, which indicates
an UNUSUAL interest in the pending
municipal election. 1t is generally
conceded that the republicans have
the advantage in the heavy registra-
fiOn
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

There is talk that the democrats
will contest in the courts the con-
stitutionality of the apportionment
made by the last legislature. They
claim that the population of some dis
tricts is too large and Of others too
small to meet the requirements
OF the constitution.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-03-26

Lansing, Mich, March 21.-The an
nual report IF the board Of education
for the year ended June 80, 1891,
shows an enrolment of 3,796 pupils,
with an average attendance of 81, 464.
The average salary Of teachers, includ-
ing principals, assistants and SUPER
visors was $730.51.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-21
The New Postage Stamps

The new series of two cents stamps
now in preparation will have the
American flag as one of it's designs,
%supplanting the photograph of Wash
ington which has appeared for so
many years, and with which we have
all become so familiar. Another
stamp that has become very important
is the Private Die Stamp placed over
the neck of each bottle of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, al a preventative
against INSCRIPTIONS dealers palming
off counterfeit remedies for the genu-
inc, claiming that they are lust as
good as Hostetters." Don't accept any
imitation, especially if you value your
health. The genuine Bitters will posi-
lively cure loss of appetite nausea,
indigestion, belching, headache, dys-
pepsia and constipation. Fifty years
os such cures are back of it. Then
don't fail to try it.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-21
Tragedy Averted

Just in the nick of time our little
boy was saved" writes Mrs. ". Wat
kins of Pleasant City, Ohio. "Pneu-
monia had played sad havoc with him
and a terrible cough set in besides
Doctors treated him, but he grew
worse every day. At length we tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con,
sumption, and our darling was saved
He's now sound and WELL" Every
body ought to know it's the only sure
cure for Coughs, Colds and all Lung
diseases. Guaranteed by Brown Bros
druggists. Price soc and 81 90. TriaI
bottles free.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-21
FROM ALL OF
THE COUNTIES
Daily Resume of Occurrences in
Every Corner of the
State

Reno and Winnemucca gun clubs
are arranging for a competitive shoot
for a trophy.-Record.
A number of Reno merchants have
broken their agreements with the
Clerks Union and opened their stores
on Sunday.
A good game of baseball was played
yesterday afternoon, at the grounds on
the corner of Third and Vine streets,
between the Reno High school and
the Sophomore Glass of the Univers-
ity, in which the former were victor
ious.
Yesterday afternoon Fred Whitaker.
met with a painful accident while
working in the chemical laboratory at
tile State University. A bottle of sui
phuric acid which he was handling
was broken and the acid splashed over
his hands, burning the flesh in a SER
ious manner Prof. Wilson was near
and he Immediately applied remedies
which prevented the accident from
resulting more seriously.-Reno Jour
nal.
The people of Empire are just now
on the anxious seat over the appear
ance of a gang of surveyors who are
their business. 1t is generally sur
missed, however, that lines are being
run to determine the practicability of
this route for the new Western road
from San Francisco to Salt Lake, an
agent having bonded the land some
days ago.
The old Ormsby House in Carson has
been sold and will be again fitted up
The old hotel is one of the States
land marks. Years ago, whenever a
Senatorial contest was on, the Orms-
by House was the headquarters of
every politician in the State, and if
the old house could talk it could tell
a tale that would make some of the
leaders of political events in Nevada
in the good old days, turn over in
their graves"
For many years the old Ormsby
House was the leading hotel east of
the Sierra Nevadas. The old house
will be made as good as new.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-03-21
THE SEWERS
OF A City.
Important Function of the Bowels in
the Human Body.
Howthe Blood is Polluted, the Stomach
Disordered and Health Ruined
by Constipation.
KICKApOO SAGWA THE ONLY SURE CURE

The bowels are Natures sewers for
the discharge of waste material. Just
imagine what would happen in a large
city if the system of sewers should be-
come clogged and useless
That is exactly what does happen in
thurman body when the bowels become
constipated. The waste material is
driven back and poisons the whole
system. The stomach is disordered,
the blood is polluted the whole body
suffers.
Then the usual occurs to a strong
cathartic is all wrong. The cathartic
induces a movement of the bowels by
violent means without removing the
cause or in any way effecting a cure.
The North American Indian had the
secret of cure for constipation as they
had for many di diseases and handed it
down from father to son. Certain herbs
and roots were collected, pounded in
the bottom of a rock and stepped over
the fire.
i Oday this same identical prepare
ton compounded now by the Kickapoo
Indi.Ln Medicine Co. and sold under
the name of Kickapoo Indian Sagwa,
is working wonderful cures all over
this country.
Read this convincing letter
"KICKAPoo INDIAN MEDICINE Co.,
Gentlemen: Having taken three
bottles OF your Kickapoo Indian agwa,
| will state that it has done me a great
deal of good. was a terrible sufferer
from constipation, but feel that | am
being completely cured.
am now on my fourth bottle of
Sagwa and am sure by the time | have
completed the course that Iwillbewell.
4 hope every sufferer from constipa-
tion viii take my advice and try the
great Kickapoo Indian Remedy.
Mrs. CHARLES Ii. CRANE"
Wells, New.
Mrs. Cranes advice is good for all
who suffer in this way. There is one
remedy for constipation that removes
the cause and cures according to natu-
raj means ard that is Kickapoo Indian
Sagwa. 1t is sold under a positive
guarantee, your money back if you are
a3t satisfied. 80 cents and $1.00 a
bottle at ali druggists.