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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06
Beginning Irrigation.

An event OF more than common i'm
portance will be the beginning of work
upon the Tonic storage reservoir in
Arizona, the first great enterprise un-
der the new irrigation law.
The Salt River Valley has been
chosen by the government engineers
as most favorable for the Inauguration
of the new system. The land to be
irrigated is all in private ownership.
Liens are executed covering every acre
TO be benefited, and the association OF
land owners which is formed to
facilitate the work agrees to repay
the construction cost with interest
within ten years.
Not only does the storage reservoir
water by gravity all the lands below
it, but the fall at the dam is to furn-
ish power to pump water to higher
lands, until now practically valueless.
AS the money expended upon the
lands of private owners is to be re-
funded, and as the irrigation of public
lands will enhance their value, the
process of restoring the fertility of
arid America will go forward with
automatically increasing celebrity, and
the dry Southwest will thus i'm time
be one great great garden teeming
with prosperous people.-New York
World.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

During the last few years, and es-
pecially since the rapid development
of Alaska began, there have been &C.
casional hints of the possibility of the
construction of a railway. connecting
the United States with Russia, by
way of Alaska and the Boring straits.
The idea seemed chimerical, but others
that seemed quite as much so at the
beginning have become realities. and
this one may. 1t has at least taken
root in the minds of some practical
men. Secretary Of the Interior Hitch
cock recently received petition from
the Observation-Disclosures Railway
Company for bis approval of route
across Alaska to certain point on the
coast, from whence it is proposed to
tunnel by the way OF certain islands
to the Russian coast and connect with
the Transsiberian Railway, which is
already completed. The company
which has asked for hearing from
the secretary OF the interior is COM
posed of French. Russian and Ameri-
can capitalists, and is organized under
the laws of Maine, which are very lib
eral towards corporators, and the list
includes the names of prominent Euro
pean and American capitalists. The
petition now in the hands Of the Sec
retary of the interior bears the names
of former Solicitor Conrad, of of the
Department of Justice, and of Attor-
ney Charles FL. Aldrich, formerly of
Fort Wayne and now of Chicago.
These gentlemen would not knowing
ly lend their names to any flake" en-
terprise. The attorneys of the COM
pany have asked the secretary of the
interior to fix day for hearing when
they will appear and explain its plans
and establish with the department the
good faith of the enterprise. 1t is
said the application to the secretary
for right OF way will be followed by
an application to congress for land
grant through Alaska, conditioned
somewhat after the Northern Pacific
GRANT
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06
The Latest Thing on Earth.

The latest thing on earth is the
trans-Alaska- Siberian railway which
has been organized by French. Rus
sian and American capitalists. The
incorporators Of the road set forth in
their petition that the route they pro-
pose is along certain portions of the
Pacific coast to Junea and thence in a
westerly direction to the most wester-
" point Of Alaska, extending into the
Bering,sea. They state that is is thu
purpose to construct tunnel under
the Boring straits with a view to
making a connection with view to
making a connection with the main
land upon the Sibeiian side.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06
MARRIED
Manuwal. .McCiure.

Thursday afternoon at O'Clock,
Mr.. Lewis Manuwal and Miss Grace
McClurg were united in marriage by
Rev A. P. DeLcng at the residence
of Christian Manuwal in this city.
About eighty guests witnessed the
impressive ceremony and after con-
graduating the happy young couple
enjoyed splendid wedding supper.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mr.. Frank McClurg. of Wolf
Creek. She is an estimable young
lady not quite seventeen years old.
She received many beautiful useful
and valuable presents. Her husband
is the son of Christian Manuwal Of this
city and is in his twenty-first year.
The young couple commence in
time for a long, happy, and prosper
Gus married life and have the best
wishes of many friends.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06
He Did Not Sell.

An exchange tells the story of a
farmer who had decided to sell his
property and listed it with real es-
tate agent who wrote very good de-
scription of the place, When the
agent read it over to the farmer for
his approval. the OLD man said, "Read
that again." After the second read
ing. the farmer sat for several min
utes in a thoughtful mood, and finally
SAID, 81 don't believe want to sell.
I've been looking for that kind of a
place all my life. and it never occurred
to me that l had it until you describ-
ed it to me. No, l don't want to sell
out. 'The same is true of your home
town and county. Many people do
not appreciate their surroundings un-
til they get away or hear and see
others approaching their advantages
and they suddenly realize that they
are 7ery well situated.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06
Money in Sugar Beess.

R. j. Brown, of Bay City, Mich,
who has been visiting his sister, Mrs.
A. p. DeLong in this city, is i'm
pressed with the idea that the soil OF
Marshall county will produce excellent
sugar beets.
He says Bay County, Michigan,
furnishes beets for the four large
sugar factories OF Bay City, and farm
ers are getting rich. Over $3.50, 600
were paid out in cash to farmers on
the first payment for beets last year
and the second payment was almost
as large.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06
Slow Orders to Be Observed.

Journal Gazette: Pennsylvania pas
senger trains entering the city from
the west have been running slightly
behind time, it seeming difficult to
come in ON the schedule. The reason
for this is the fact that beween Fort
Wayne and Plymouth there are seven
slow orders, taking in many miles of
track. Engineers religiouslv observe
these orders and when they are able to
make a burst Of speed to make up
time they do it, but ii the opportunity
is not presented they come into the
station late. Construction work is 60
ing on at seven different places and
new double track is being put in.
Within short time the slow orders
will be done away with.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06
The Small Grains.

A man recently made fortune by
picking out specks of gold from the
heaps which the miners had cast up
and abandoned. They were in search
of nuggets and despised the smaller
grains which rewarded his perseyer-
ance. And how frequently the rich
est findings of philosophy are in the
commonplace incidonts of lifel In
circumstances and places that seem
wholly uncongenial to it the poet S
heaEenly attuned ear discernS sweet
undertone of harmony which all the
hurry burly Of sin and misery cannot
down.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

An editor works 3e5 oays per year
to get out flfty-tyo issues of Ids paper
that's labor. Once in a while some.
body pays hiEl years subscription
that's capital; and once in awhile
some sneak takes paper year OF
two without paying for it, that's
anarchy. But there is plsce pre-.
pared where the last-named creature
will get his just deserts that's HE'LL
Graham Post.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

William Seifert, a highly connected
young man Of South Bend, was ar
rested and taken to Michigan City on
a warrant charging him with the theft
Of money and clothes from ! a room
mate, He formerly held responsible
position with a large manufacturing
company OF South Bend but lost it
through forgery.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

Organized labor at indianapolis
demonstrated the other day that 1t
has some conception Of propriety. A
letter from William r. Hearst's po-
ltical manager was read at the meet
ing of the Labor Union Monday night
asking the support of The union in
Hearst's presidential aspirations. The
letter was consigned to the waste has,
ket. The mere mention of Hearst S
pane in connection with the presi-
dency of the United States is an in
suit to the intelligence and decency OF
the American people South Bend
Times.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

Prof. Edmund S. Meany of the
Smithsonian Institution, is the first
scientist to visit the mummy caves OF
the Aleuts Of Alaska. Many mum
mics, to be sure, have been sent from
Alaska, from time to time, but nc
man of learning has ever examined
the caves themselves. The report
which the professor will doubtless pre-
pare will be looked for with some in
terest.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

The recent scandal relating to the
attempts of the labor unions to throw
Book binder Miller out of his job In
the bindery department of the gov
eminent printing office may have ex-
cellsnt results. 1t has attracted pop
ular attention to the monopoly, the
extravaganza, the mismanagement
and prefiigacy of the present system
of public printing.
According TO admitted facts the
government printing costs almost
twice as much as it would If perform
ed by private enterprise under con-
tract, and poorer service is received.
Until very recent years the printers
and boOkbinders in the government
Office were selected by congressman
from all parts Of the country. They
were paid higher wages than en-
ployes received IN any private print
ing establishment and did less work.
1t was the 'ssoftest snap" that a con-
gresham had for the payment of his
campaign debts to the country print
ers Of his district.
Then the unions got possession OF
the establishment and even the in
fiuence of a United States senator
could not get job in the government
Office for printer who did not belong
to the union. A condition Of politi-
cal terrorism was created. The un-
ions controlled the congressman and
the terms ofappointmentin the print
ing service. The adoption of civil
service rules did not create a great
improvement.
Owing to this condition the archaic
system of hand typesetting is still re-
tanned in the government printing
Office. 1t costs twice as much as type
setting by machine and three times as
many men are required to perform the
same work.
The entire institution is rotten with
ILLNESS, idleness, .soldiering'', ma
linging and with every other vice in
a system under political control ~
which the entire effort of thousands
of men is to get all the money posi-
BILE amount for the least amount Of
work.
This is system Of government
ownership of ''public utility" 1t is
extravagant, inefficient, corrupt and
shelters nest of conspirators who
threaten to strike If there is an inno-
walton on the least Of the privileges
which they have usurped and estab-
lished through the labor union terror
ism in politics.
The employees in the government
printing Office run the government as
far as that department is concerned:
1T is regarded as great piece of inn
pudence for The government to try to
run its own printing Office.
The government printing Office
should be abolished and the printing
for the government, like the con-
struction of public buildings and har-
Dor Improvements, should be let to
the lowest and best bidder. Millions
of dollars would be saved each year
and better work would be performed.
Chicago Chronicle
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

Chairman, Walter Brown shows a
very self-sacrificing spirit when he
offers TO accept the district chairman
ship for another term to the neglect
of bis business interests. There is a
limit, however, to the claims party
may make of an individual, and 10
Mr.. Brown case that limit was passed
long ago. 1t would be positively
cruel to ask any further sacrifice Of
brain power and muscle from him.
Nappanee Advance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

The populist leaders who have been
making an effort to reunite the var
lous factions OF that party at confer
ence in Denver have issued a prelimi-
nary statement Of principles 10 which
free silver, the initiative and referen-
dunn and public ownership are made
very conspicuous. In the preamble to
their confession OF faith they declare
that as s'experience has demonstrated
the futility Of any attempt to secure
the enactment Of these principles
through the republican or democratic
parties'' they will oppo& hereafter
fn} a1lliatten with either OF those
parties IN national political action.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06


The fling of the report OF Isaac
Lockard. guardian Of Isabel Draper.
Of Coshocton, brought to light 70
nance. The ward. Mrs. Draper. is
eighty-four years old, and an imbe-
Gle in the eyes OF the law. A few
days ago when her guardian was at
tempting to exercise his authority
the damsel OF four score years coyly
eloped with Abram Dittinger, age
seventy-slx. They we're married, and
have returned to claim her estate.
valued at $40, 900. The matter will
be aired in the courts.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

German trade with the United
States last year was enormous, accord.
ing to Consul General Mason. who re-
ports that the value OF German ex.
ports to the United States during the
fiscal year ended July last was S119.-
77S, 1926, or net increase of SIS, 064,
sol over the preceding fiscal year.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06
Fish Killed by Thonsands.

Under the supervision of the secre-
tary Of the board of health Of Ander-
son, countless numbers of fish, weigh
ing between II. 200 and II, 900 pounds,
were taken from White river and
burned The fish were Of many va.
rietles and were killed by the refuse
from strawboard factories getting into
the river. The state authorities will
take up the matter.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

Sheriff Whitlock, Of Danville, H.,
has leaped at once from comparative
obscurity to national prominence,
first by his fight against a mob
and now by the determined efforts he
is making to bring the Iynchers to
justice, He has sworn out warrants
against number of the rioters, and
many arrests are being made. The
The people viii find a way of reward
ing Sheriff Whitlock.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

Only three of the fifteen members
of the famous electoral commission of
1877 survive-ex-Senator Edmunds,
Senator Hoar and General Eppa Hum
ton of Virginia-the two last having
been chosen on the part of the house
of representatives. All Of the five
justices of the supreme court who sat
on the commission long since passed
away.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

The Indianapolis Journal says the
Indiana National Guard is making a
showing of military efficiency in camp
that would be difficult to excel. When
one considers the small appropriation
with which this organization gets
along, and the lack of armory facilities
for the companies located in the small
Ter cities, the work it does is remarka-
ble
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

The best calculation that can be
made shows that the average number
of children to the white native family
a century ago in the United States
was more than six; in 1880 it had
fallen to less than five; in 1860 60 less
than four: in 1872 to less than thee;
in 1900, among the upper classes" to
less than two.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

There is no route around the world
in which railway and steamship lines
make an effort at close connection.
The matter of through or, rather,
circular ticket and connected time
table is now being considered by coui-
panies which expect TO make the time
for the circuit forty-fve days.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

So far from being prosecuted. that
Buffalo clerk who specialized sue
cessfully with his employers money is
likely to achieve the position of Ma
poleon Of finance. A man who can
''beat the game" these daysis too val
liable to be shut up in the peniten-
fiarv
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

Five hundred stone cutters and
stone masonS were locked out at Pitts
burg, Pa, Thursday by the con-
tractors IN accordance with the
action taken by the Builders League.
This is the first step taken in the I'M
pending fight between the Builders
League and the building trades coun-
ill
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

Russia has just agreed to open a
few more ports in the far East, 1t
tickles the other powers and Russia
doesn't intend to lose anything by it.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

Again We would ask: Why fritter
away your time and money going to
expensive resorts in search of cool
weather. Patronize home industries,
and see how much better terms you
will be on with the coal man when
the katydids prophecies begin to come
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

The federal grand jury at Washing
ton, has reported four more indict-
ments against A. w. Machen, the
former superintendent of free delivery,
on charge of conspiracy to defraud the
government in connection with co.,
tracts. Others are also named.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

The agreement of the miners and
operators of the western field on all
questions of difference is cause for
congratuIation to the public as we'll
as to the parties directly concerned.
Every strike averted IS public bene-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

Probably the largest can factory in
the world is that of the Standard Oil
company at Long Island City, at
which 10, 900 five-gallon cans are made
from Welsh tin each day for the ex-
port kerosene trade. Three men have
made "a. 900 cans in one day.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

AS long as Brazil continues to grow
Is, 500, 900 bags of coffee, which was
nearly the amount of her last years
product and about the estimated
amount Of the worlds consumption,
there is no probability that coffee will
advance in price.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06

Lafayette may have her little fall
ings, but her protest against the
street fair is worthy OF all praise.
There are enough demoralizIng infiu-
ences in our cities and towns without
imposing or manufacturing any.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1903-08-06
plymouth. Ind. August 6. 1908.

A stay in Europe convinced Bourke
Cochran that Mr.. Cleveland is the
man for the presidency. Mr.. Bryan
10 going atroad. but the trip will not
affect him the same way.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-07
GOVERNMENT ASKED TO PUT
LIGHT HOUSE ON MIDWAY

The United States has been asked establish
lighthouse Midway Island The Pacific Commercial Gable Co.
maintains makesht light island which warning
passing boats but Saturday Captain Rodan received cable
from Supt Coley charge of the Midway station asking him
his influence getting regular lighthouse established Sand
Island
the 1roquos Midway Captain
Sup Coey OF the ships lanterns powerful light with
good lenses This the cable people osted fyfoo pole
the highest place the island known Conservation Point
The light be for quite distance and
signal and warning passing vessels in the night.
The light being maintained the expense of the cable
pany transport Logan which due this week
Francisco Captain Rodman will forward special oil which the
lamp He also preparing burner which kerosene
may beused The oil supply Midway running rather low
present.
The cable company anxious to have the establish
lighthouse Sand Island They and with truth that they
have special interest maintaining the light and that the
of the place the
island When the Julia E. Whalen carried supplies Midway
Gently her captain by the light Sand Island and
when suddenly lost his bearings and the schooner
wrecked Many within the immediate vicinity of
Midway Island and general rule the anxious be
reported to the mainland light the island would in
quence be of great assistance to them.
1t probable that the lighthouse inspectors visit Hawaii
Ito take the lighthouse the islands the esab
Fishing lighthouse Sand Island will also be brought
aenton The Midway Islands been placed uris
dcon OF the Navy Department which for the appca
ton made by Supt Co1ey Captain Rodman for aid Captain
,Rcdnla1. governor of the islands
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-07
THE HOME RULE COUNTY
OFFICERS SHY ON BONDS
Some OF the Maui Men viii Not Be Able to
Qualify--No County Attorney
on Kauai.

Reports brought in
Home Rulers have far been unable to
county officers Some of them made
surety companies their bonds but
without result
Some will be able their bonds before
goes effect Cornwe and Lyons and probably
the other Supervisors will be abe their $4,000 bond
Cocke Treasurer said good many friends
his bond K Kahaule1o the Assessor having the hard
time of bondsmen He will have furnish bond of
10000 and $4,000 if the law is followed
Some of the Home Rulers talking of giving the game
and letting the Governor appoint Supervisors and have them fiji
the Offices It is doubtful all the recently elected officials Maui
will be able to qualify.
From Kauai also that S. K Kaeo the newly elect
ed Home Rule County Attorney will be able qualify He
defeated D. Willard by only half dozen Judge Hardy
who presdes the circuit Kauai
Attorney General asking that be from here
prosecuting attorney for the month He writes that he
does believe that kaeo will be able qualify Deputy
General Peters will be sent Kauai assist the
of until the position of county attorney is filed
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-07
Saturday Afternoon Cable grams.

SEOUL Korea, Dec. american Minister H. n Alien held
conference with the Emperor today opening
Wiiu without result
MADRID, Dec -Senor Maura has been named Premier
to form the Spanish cabinet
DENVER Col, Dec 5John Mitchell has advised that the
miners of the Southern district continue their strike
WASHINGTON Dec Speaker Cannon announced the
House committees Delegate Kuho of Hawaii appointed
member of the committee on Post Offices and Post Roads
The House of Representatives adjourned without day. all bust
the regular session. which opens Monday
WASHINGTON, Dec Sin consequence of adjournment
of the Of Congress today the commission of General
Wood Major General by the President lapse
One hundred and sx.seven Presidential appoes suffer
fate
PEKING, Dec 5The Chinese government has appointed
Especial the Chinese
la modern basis.
1.-THE
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-07
$4,000 REWARD.

Do you S25ooo7 Here's your California
produces how grape
acids Of them Grape acids
The United States large importer of them As the grape rpen
part OF its acid changes The problem change
some thy-one pound wholesale while change
into weight pound of California grapes costing
$40 worth only about There ought money
for the achemst who that sugar The
American Grape Acid Association $751;
ooo and gives him until December it. The
has been up with Mr. Daniel Meyer
and catch that acid that little neeggt Pro-
cession' in the December Eyerybodys >.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-12-07

supervisors or the old board is meant.
The supervisors will elect a chair
man this afternoon and J. A Gilman
who was chosen by the Republican
caucus last week will probably be CIV
en- the honor. There was talk on the
streets yesterday that Hooking was
dickering with the Home Rule men,
bers for his own election, but one of
the Republican members of the board
said last night. that he believed the
Republican majority would hold to-
gether.