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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-21
DOMESTIC TROUBLES.

1t is exceptional to find a Family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but these can be lessened
by having DIR. Kings New Life Pills
around. Much trouble they save by
their greae work in stomach and liver
troubles They not only relieve you, but
cure. 25c. at Wards drug store.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-21

Scooba Lodge No. 2435. K. of II, meets
the Ist and Bird Tuesday nights Of each
month, ats o'clock.
ID. T. Turner. Reporter
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-21

Scooba Camp No. "A. W. o. w., meets
the Let and Ord Tuesday nights in each
moath. at Z o'clock.
+ w Carter. Clerk.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-21

Scooba Lodge No I56, K. OF P. meets
The let and 3rd Monday nights in each
month. at Z O'clock.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-21
To CURE A CoLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if they
fail to cure. Z. w. Groves signature is
on each box.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-21

Constantly receiving new and
attractive goods. Call and see
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-01-21

A A. Hamnack. Secretary.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21
R OF GEN. GORDON
Bis Remains Lie I'm State in the Georgia
Capitol. While Thousands
View Them.

Atlanta. Jan. 1.-THE remains of
General John b. Gordon upon arriving
here from Florida, attended by an es-
cort of citizens appointed by the gov
ernor, and a military troop which met
the body at the state line, were borne
to the state capitol, where they lay
in state until 10 a. IN. today, when
the memorial services was held. Fol
lowing these exercises the body was
taken eros the street to the Central
Presbyterian church, where the funer-
al rites were observed. From the
church the body was carried to its last
resting place in Oakland cemetery.
Crowds Of visitors from towns
throughout The state and committees
representing the different posts of the
United Confederate Veterans were here
for the memorial exercises and fu-
neral. The dead chieftain received ev-
cry honor and tribute Of respect that
could be paid. All flags in the city
are flying at half-mast, the offices of
the state buildings are closed. and all
of the principal places of business. the
courts, and schools were closed during
the hours of the funeral. Thousands
viewed the remains as they lay in
state.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21

Mr.. John II. Cullom, Editor OF the
Garland, Texas. News. has written q let
ter of congratulations to the m~anufact-
urers Of Chemberlsin's Cough Remedy
as follows: Sixteen years ago when our
first child wac q baby he was subject to
croupy spells and we we're very uneasy
about him. We began using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy in 1886. and find
ing it such q reliable remedy for colds
and Group. We have never been without
it in the house since hat time. We
have five children and have given it to
all Of them with good results. One good
feature Of this remedy is that it is not
dlsagreeable to take and our babies
really like it. Another is that 1t is not
dangerous, and thereis no risk from Civ
ing an overdose. | congratulate you up
on the success Of your remedy For
sale BY all druggists.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21
HEPBURN DEAD AGAINST THE LAW
Says the Responsible Party Should Hold
All the Ofices.

says the Responsible Party Should Hold
All the Ofices.
Civil Service Commissioners Cooley
and Greene occupied seats in the gal
lery of the house during tie debate
on the civil service. and Hepburn de-
clared that he was not inclined to criti.
else the heads of the commission. but
the civil service, as it is administered.
is a fraud and a huIabug." This state
ment met applause on both sides of
the house. Hepburn declared hat if
the Republican party was responsible
for the administration or the affairs
of the government the friends Of that
party should hold all of the available
places.
Hepburn referred to an interview he
had with the head of a department
having owe 500 clerks. who had stated
that he had fifty clerks who could not
get TO their desks, if the elevators in
tie building were not running. and
that should ne be permitted to select
his own force he could do all the bust
ness with 200 clerks.
Gillett of Massachusetts, chairman
of the committee on reform in the
civil service, demanded to know why
the head Of the department In ques-
tion did not make his own selections.
Hepburn replied that Gillett knew as
we'll as any one else that this could
not be done under the practice which
prevails. although the law might per-
NIT it.
Gillett said he was in favor of a
merit system, and not q patronage sys-
tenn. He admitted that the system is
not perfect and can be amended. He
said he would not oppose bringing in
a bill amending the law.
The debate took place on a motion
made by Hepburn to strike out the
appropriation. and after the motion had
been carried Brigham gave notice that
In the house he would demand the
yeas and nays.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21
KNOCKED OUT AGAIN
House Adopts the Usual Motion
Against the Merit Sys.
tenn" as Administered.
eRosvENoR AND HEPBURN LEAD
In the Attack on the Law-Chinese
Commercial Treaty
Ratified.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE first thing
that came up In the house, In commit
tee on the legislative. executive and
judicial bill, was the subject Of civil
service reform, and as had frequently
been the case before the %appropria-
ton for the civil service commission
was stricken from the bill by a vote
embracing not half the members.
G%rosvenor began the attack IN the civil
service law by asking why an appoint
ment should not be as properly made
upo nthe recommendation OF a repre-
sentative Of the people as to have the
president appoint a Foulke to be pur-
veyor of all the appointments. He
asked why the committee ON civil serv-
Ice reform had been sitting on the safe
~ valve, saying that il q vote was
permitted the civil service commission
would be stripped of a vast amount Of
its power.
How Clark Can Gain Fame.
Clark Of Missouri suggested that q
bill be brought before the house so
The subject could be debated and voted
upon. Grosvenor said the gentleman
from Missouri Clark could immortal
ize himself If he would introduce and
pass a bill amending, charging. alter
ing or affecting the old law, which.
he said, is regarded as the perfection
of human wisdom. Concluding his re-
marks Grosyenor said that an oligarchy
of three men had been built up. and
up to a recent date was controlled
by one man. Lacey Of Iowa also spoke
against the law.
Perry Heath's Name Comes In.
Reference having been made to the
p%ostofiice scandal, Cooper of Wiscon-
sin said that every one Of the men
under Indictment, except one. in con-
nection with alleged pOstoffice frauds
went into the service under the spells
system. and Bartlett of Georgia
charged that in the appointment of the
chief of the supply division of the post
office department. according to the re-
port OF General Bristow. the civil serv-
ice law had been violated. Il call at
tention to this" he said. because it is
on the very threshold of this report.
1t meets you at the start. at the very
door. and stands out as a bold. bald.
violation of the law. and the man who
violated it. the man who encouraged
1t, the man who started 1t. the man
who asked 1t. is a former first assist
ant postmaster general. Perry s.
Heath"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21
PEACE is THE CZAR's HOBBY
Will Have 1t in the Far East If He Has to
Fight for 1t,


Fight for 1t,
st. Petersburg, Jan. 15.-"I desire
and intend to do all in my power to
maintain peacein the Far East" These
were words which the czar spoke to
the members of the diplomatic corps
st the New Years reception held in
the winter palace. The cZar made a
leisurely round of the great white hall
with it's beautiful colonnades, in which
the representatives Of the various Dun
tries had assembled. His majesty
chatted freely with everybody, and at
considerable length with several of the
diplomats.
Keen curiosity was exhibited all
over the room when his majesty ap-
preached Kurin0, the japanese minis
ter to R.ssia. The conversation be-
tween the gar and the minister was
cordial and extended. His majesty
emphasized the high value which he
places upon the good and neighborly
relations between Japan and Russia,
not only now but In the future, and
expressed his mistaken hope that a
mutually satisfactory settlement of the
difficulties between the two countries
would be arranged.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21
INTERESTING If TRUE|
What a Special Says Cover nor
Ourbin Said to Pres ident
Roosevelt.
BRYAN ON A SPEAKING TOUR
Republican District Chairmen -
Evansville Mourns the Death
of Colonel DENLY.

Indianapolis. Jan. 1.-THE Star
prints the following from Washington:
Governor Durbin told President
Roosevelt at q conference at the White
House Tuesday afternoon that Mark
Hanna is the favorite of Indiana Re-
publicans for the presidential nomina-
ton. His talk was the plainest and
frankest that the president has heard
for some time, and. while It no doubt
was a surprise to the chief executive,
it probably was refreshing to him.
Governors Alleged Candor.
The governor. ~candidly says that in
his opinion il Hanna IN out as a
candidate against Roosevelt the solid
vote of Indiana in the convention Will
be cast for Hanna. The governor
thinks that 1t was clearly demonstrated
at the recent love feast at indianapolis
that Hanna is the real choice of In
diana Republicans"
Bryan ut Indianapolis.
indianapolis, Jan. IA. = The JEFF
ferson League held a meeting in Tom
linson hall, at which William ]. Bry-
an was the principal speaker. There
was a large audience. Bryan's text
was Political Foresight Is Simply
Faith II Wisdom Of Doing Right" He
was frequently %applauded and later
left here for Evansville, where he will
speak tonight at a banquet Of the JEFF
ferson League Of that city. and where
William II. Hearst will share the hon.
ors with hin.
Likes the Convention City Choice.
En- route here in company with State
Chairman O'Brien he talked freely. He
said he saw no a why st. Louis
ehould not have e selected as the
Democratic convention city. and ex-
pressed himself as being pleased with
the selection Chicago or st. Louis.
either are acceptable to me-" said he.
Republican District Conventions.
Indianapolis, Jan. 1.-THE Repub-
lean district conventions for the cleo
ton Of new members of the state CEN
trat committee were characterized by
several close and exciting contests, and
in the Eleventh and Thirteenth dis
tricts especially the feeling became
very bitter. The following is the full
list of committeeman selected by dis
tricts: First district, George A. Gun
ningham. Evansville; Second. John C..
Bilheimer, Bedford; Third, John C.
Zulauf, J~effersonville; Fourth. w. E.
Springer, Columbus; Fifth. Julian d.
Hogate, Danville. Sixth. f. p. Thayer,
Connorsville, Seventh. Floyd Woods.
Indianapolis; Eighth. George f. Lilly,
Anderson; Ninth. Fred Sims. Frank
fort; Tenth, Thomas j. Mccoy, Rens-
selaer; Eleventh. Elan Neal. Jones'
boro; Twelfth, Elmer Leonard, Fort
Wayne; Thirteenth, John G. Moor.
man. Knox.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21

Done by Cable and q Proclamation Issue

Done by Cable and q Proclamation Issued
blythe President.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Chinese
commercial treaty which opens ports
in Manchuria and brings us directly
into relations with Russia as to open
doors" in Manchuria has been ratified
by cable, and ratifications exchanged.
The president has issued a proclama-
ton putting the treaty into effect A
statement has been issued by the state
department, which says:
1.-The treaty with China1
Is the result Of nearly a year and a
half's negotiation. Although relating
In it's principal provisions to questions
of commerce and navigation, removing
restrictions which have hampered them
in China, It also treats of a number
Of questions Of great importance to
the people Of the two countries. For
example 1t defines the rights and priv
ileges of the diplomatic and consular
Cficers and Of American citizens, es-
pecially missionaries, residing inChina,
and insures the latter enjoyment OF
rights which they have only had In
the past practically by liberation.
perhaps the provision of the treaty
which interests most the public is the
opening of two new localities In Man
churia to foreign trade-the city Of
Mukden and the town OF Antung (o'
Shaho, a. Is 8 frequently called, Oh
the Yalu rive. 1t is highly
probable thar the presence In these %
calities at an early date Of American
consular emcezs and those Of other ma
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21
MONTANA TOWN F1RE-swEPT
Three Blocks OF Buildings Burned-Loss
e4OO.ooO-Thieves Loot the De.
serted Houses.

Havre, Mont, Jan. 15.-Fire broke
out in a drug store here. burning an
entire block Of business houses, includ-
ing the Havre hotel, the latter a mod
ern hostelry. The fire then Jumped
across the street and also destroyed
a block of buildings there. They were
occupied by a large clothing store and
a number Of saloons and restaurants.
The flames then spread eastward,
famed by q tremendous gale, and de-
stroyed an entire block of dwelling
houses.
During the excitement caused BY the
confagratfon, thieves began to plumber
the burning or deserted buildings. and
secured considerable booty. Assistance
was called for from the soldiers at
Fort Assinaboine. and a company was
rushed to b city and martial law was
declared. The estimated loss by the
fire is $500, 600, with but little insur-
ance. So far no lives have been lost.
Many people are homeless. but the citi-
zens have organized a relief committee
and VIII do all in their power to are
for the needy ones.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21

tiona lities-ic: all the nations having
treaties with China acquire by u
treaty and that with Japan. the right
to establish c%onsuiates at these places
will . = . powerfully contribute
toward insuring the principles of the
open door, to which this country
stands i~rrevocably committed. as we'll
as aid in insuring the integrity of
China and its administrative control
over its Manchurian provinces"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21
Native Korean Press Advocates
the illumination" of For
eigners a la All Sin.
OUR MINISTER FEARS MOB LAW
All United States Women and Chill
dren Ordered Indoors.
Russo-Japanese Pour Parlers to Cor.
tinue for Some Time-Both
Parties Yearn for
Peace.

London, Jan. 15.-The Seoul CORE
spondent of The Maily Mail says that
the native press is advocating the
slaughter Of all foreigners. United
States Minister Allen has ordered all
United States women and children to
remain indoors, and he predicts that
rioting by the military is imminent. NJ.
Collin de Plancy, the French minister,
has vainly advised the emperor to
take refuge in the French legation.
Toxic Continues to Hope for Peace.
Toxic. Jan. 15.-The situation here
Is apparently unchanged. 1t Is re-
ported that the majority Of the pow
ers recognize Japan's demands as be-
ing most moderate. While it is admit
ted here that the war party Is now
dominant at ST. Petersburg, reasonable
though faint hope is entertained that
Russia at the last momen will make
adequate concessions.
OL1OO Soh o.
japanese minister here, estimates that
the negotiations between Japan and
Russia are likely to extend for three
weeks longer.
Points of Japan's Latest Note.
Berlin, Jan. 15.-Japan's main points
In her last note are understood Off
cially here to be that Japan consents
20 eliminate Manchuria from the con-
troversy, owing to the signature of the
commercial treaty between China and
Japan, and Russia's assurances that
China's commercial conventions will
be respected. Japan, therefore, restrict
ing her claims to Korea, asks for a
definite. written guarantee that Rus
STA will abstain from interference In
the politics of that country, thus leav-
ing Korea exclusively to japanese in
fiuence.
Another Neutral Zone Proposed.
Japan, rejecting the proposed neu-
trail zone as delimited by Russia (Which
lies entirely in Korea, proposes a
neutral zone. if Russia still thinks one
desirable, which shall consist of equal
territories of Korea and Manchuria,
including the Yalu river, with all Rus
sia's Notifications thereon. Finally,
Japan fixes no limit Of time, but earn
estly expresses the hope that Russia
will not delay a deinitive and favor
able reply to Japan's reasonable re-
quests. Japan alludes to her privilege
of disseminating the negotiations
should it appear that Russia is I'M
willing to accept these minimum pro-
posals.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21

Constantinople, Jan. 1.-Two large
vessels belonging to the Russian vol
.unteer feet, carrying troops, have
passed through the Bosphorus bound
for the Far East. In September, 1902,
Turkey allowed Russia to send four
torpedo boat d~estroyers through the
Dardaneiles, in violation of the
treaty provisions closing that passage
to warships. Great Britain protested
and notified Turkey that she would
reserve the right to demand similar
privileges for her warships should &C.
casion demand.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21

sal Sorrow i'm the Metropolis of
the Pocket"

Evansville, Ind, Jan. IA. An
nouncement of the death of Colonel
Charles DENLY caused universal sor-
row in this city. where he was re.
garded as a most distinguished citi-
zen. When Colonel DENLY left home
last Friday ON a lecturing tour he said
he was in good health, but his friends
have realized for some time that he
was failing physically. His long serv-
ice as United States minister in China
made him authority on Far Eastern
affairs, and his opinions were eagerly
sought at different times.
The churches of the city had planned
to honor Colonel DENLY at a great uD
ion meeting at the end of this month
and Colonel DENLY had promised to
attend and make an address. No ar
rangements have been made for the fu-
neral The body will be brought here
for burial. The family is scattered,
one son being in China, where he holds
a high official position.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21

Corn School of the Indiana Corn
Growers association. Purdue uniyer-
sity. Lafayette, Ind. January "a to
% return 31st. To persons presenting
certificate. Fare 1920.
Indiana Pythian Jubilee Grand
Lodge Knights OF Pythias. Indian
apolis, Ind. Feb. 10 and IL, return
Feb. II. Fare 1886.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21
MORE OF THE FAILING CURTAIN
Stage Hands Tell What They Know-Own.
ers Make a Demand.

stage han0s Tell Iney hnOW-OWn.
ers Make a Demand.
Most of the testimony given pre-
about the asbestos curtain that
wouldn't come down. Wilson Kerr
said the asbestos curtain was worked
by an endless wire cable and weights.
run by hand. John s. McCloskey said
he considered the Iroquois theater be-
low the average from the standpoint
of fire protection. The asbestos cur
tain might have caught ON the swing
ing %proscenium lights. but he didn't
know that it did.
A. j. Halves, a stage hand, saw the
asbestos curtain come down and stop.
On one side it was sixteen feet from
the stage and on the other side eight
feet. He ran to the guide wire and
tried TO shake ii loose. The curtain
was "bellied" out. He could not tell
what obstructed the curtain, for the
smoke was dense. Several men were
trying to get the curtain loose. Some
of them had sticks or poles.
The managers of the Iroquois the
alter, through their attorneys, made a
demand upon Coroner Traeger for the
possession Of the theater building.
They declared that there were insur-
ance losses to be adjusted and repairs
to be made, and they desired to get
about this work as soon as possible.
Assistant States Attorney Barnes, re-
plying in behalf Of the coroner, said
that the insurance adjusters could Wis
1t the theater at any time, but that
neither they nor any other person
would be permitted to alter existing
conditions in the building until after
the conclusion of the coroner's inquest.
Building Commissioner Williams an
nOunced to the managers of the Au-
ditorium hat they could open their
hall provided the stage is entirely shut
of from the main auditorium by the
fireproof steel curtain This places the
| Auditorium practically In the class of
buildings in which no movable scenery
is used.
The building commissioner has
closed sixteen more public halls. He
| also closed the halls in the Grace Epis-
eopal church, and the Second Presby-
| serian church structures. A large west
side lodging house also vas closed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21

Marion, Ind, Jan. 14--Dayid Baum,
81 years old, who was seriously wound
ed in the battle Of San Juna hill,
while serving with Roosevelt's Rough
Riders. attempted te commit suicide
with morphine in the hospital of the
National Military Home. He Is q
morphine user. having contracted the
habit from the doctors. who used it on
him to deaden the pain of his wounds.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21

Mora, Mimi, JAM 15.-Mrs. J. G.
Pope, wife Of a prominent attorney,
left a note saying that her body would
be found in b lake, and disappeared.
A search was instituted and the body
was found in Lake Mora, with a rope
around the waist which was attached
to a nearby post, presumably to aid
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-21
MAYOR ON THE STAND
But He Throws Little Light on
the Chicago City Building
inspection Methods.
INSPECTION FORCE WAS SHORT
So He Heard, but There Was No Way
to Increase It-Other
Testimony.

Chicago, Jan. 14.-Mayor Harrison
was called to the witness stand at the
Iroquois inquest. The mayor was asked
by Deputy Coroner Buckley concern
ing the report made in November ON
the theaters. Harrison said that PIE
vious to the time this report was made
he had been Informed by the building
commissioners hat not q theater in
Chicago was complying with the city
ordinances. The mayo had asked for
a detailed report. This report he sub
mitted to the council on Nov. 2. The
council in turn submitted the report
to the judiciary committee. and it then
went to a subcommittee. 1t was with
this subcommittee that the report
rested until the Iroquois fire.
Duties of the Building Commissioners.
do you consider it the duty Of q
building commissioner to order a the
alter or hall closed if he found it I'M
safe?" the mayor was asked. "If he
found it absolutely unsafe" was the
answer
did the commissioner make such q
recommendation" NO"
Ibid you receive any report or rec
ommendation from the fire marshal?'
NO"
williams Couldnt he Helped.
rs there anything In the ordinance
requiring you to submit such a report
to the ~cOuncil?" Il don't know that
there is. but such a thing is custom
airy, when the matter involves or
dinances that have become obsolete, or
when a new ordinance is regarded adj
visable."
did the commissioner of buildings
Eve say to you that he couldn't trans
act the business of his office with the
help he has?" He said he was ham,
pered."
WAS there any way in which Mr..
Williams could have secured more
help?' NO way On EARTH"
Never Saw Any ~Iroquois Report.
William j. McAllister. secretary Of
the building department of Chicago.
described the routine in the office Of
the building commissioner. He said
there was no record kept Of the on
%structicn of any building save the re-
ports of the inspectors. In the case
Of the Iroquois theater no report what
ever was brought to him in reference
to that building before the fire.