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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

A strenuous gentleman named Will
Sun of Chicago, has fled suit against
the Attorney General, the Panama
Canal Commissioners, the French syn
dictate, and about everybody else be
could think of, to prevent the build
ing of the Panama Canal, on the
ground that the act is unconstitu.
tional, void, inyalid and repugnant to
the trans-contineptal railways. the
Nicaragua shouters and the govern
ment OF Colombia.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Fred C. Weitner, formerly of Go
shen, has been sentenced to fifteen
years in the Ohio prison by Judge Bel.
den for forging s25 check on W. b.
Long. The defendant was recently
acquitted OF killing James A. Hat
field as the outgrowth Of an insurance
fraud, and the court took into consid
Grafton his record. Before be was
sentenced Weltner said to the court
"Do you. In neart, think think MT
guilty?'' II do" replied the judge.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Mr.. Bryan announces that he is op-
posed to Judge Parker and calls him
tan interrogation point" II Bryan s
estimate of Parker is true he is the
right man for the democrats to nomi-
nate. The principles of that party are
conundrum and an interrogation
point is proper.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Representative MierS in his House
speech placed the cost Of President
ROosevelt's service pension order at
$l4, 900, 900 annually. Another esti-
Il ate says that it is probable that be-
tween 100000 and 400, 900 applica-
tions will be made within a year.
Three hundred thousand at IS a
month would mean a yearly expendi-
tare OF s21 900, 900.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07
Senator Burton S term does not ex.

Senator Burton S term does not ex-
pire until 1907, and. With all sympa-
thy for the man and for his family, it
is Uncomfortable that be will be allowed
to serve out his term. 1t will be
months, and it may be years, before
his appeal can be finally determined;
but, even In the improbable event OF
the grant of a new trial, the Cover
nor or the Legislature of Kansas ought
to be given che opportunity to name a
successor to Senator Burtop at an early
day.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Dave Hill is considering the advisa-
bility Of announcing that he vii. not,
in case of Parker's election to the
presidency, insist upon being Secre-
tary of State. Parker may not have
much of chance, but Hill certainly
can't hurt him by promising to keep
ont
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Today the American manufacturer
leads the world In volume and quality
of iron aIa steel products, and in cot
ton and in manufactured articles, and
in many other things-but he has RI
walls steadily advancing and learning
the ways and methods of the Ameri-
can to their great adyantage-and pos
sible disadvantage of the American.
The stride of Germany is amazing,
and not altogether comfortable.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

The end of the Hearst boom is said
ID be greatly desired by the demo-
cratic national committee, but the
thing cannot be wished out of the
way. 1t cannot even pushed off or
bought off. 1t is very serious prob
lem for the old liners and reOrganizers
to solve.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Interested parties in Washington
are making desperate effort to have
congress fasten ciYu pension list up
on the government. 1t will fail. If
clerks who have been in the employ of
the country for many years at much
higher salary than the clergy or school
teachers OF the country and who get
twice the average income of farmers,
cannot save enough to live on by the
time they are sixty or seventy, they
should ask nobody to take care of
them. Goshen News-Times.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07
Trophy for Naval Gunnery.

Washington, April IA trophy
which will be competed for each year
by the vessels of the navy has been re-
ceived by Secretary Moody. 1t is in
raised gold and bears the inscription:
Trophy for Excellence in Naval Gun
nery," and is to go to the vessel max
ing the best score at the annual target
practice.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Continuous fighting between the
outposts of the Russian and japanese
armies is reported between Ping Yang
and Win. The japanese have lost
Kouropatkin TO Lao Yang is believed
to indicate that he will force the
fighting on Korean soil.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

If Senator Burton Of Kansas, just
found guilty by jury of making IL
legal fees, is compelled to give up his
seat-as Will happen if his conviction
is SuStained-Gov. Bailey may appoint
BriStow. His colleagues will have
the advantage of knowing who he is.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Suppose you desire to remain six
days. In that time you can devote a
morning TO one main building. an after
noon to another. and so on. from Mon
day to Saturday. inclusive. passing the
evenings on the Pike. and the grand to-
tai of the weeks expenditures will be
S2q1O.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Three southern senators are being
considered in connection with the
democratic presidential nomination.
They are: Bailey IF Texas. Bacon Of
Georgia, and Cockrell of Missouri.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

For 3ss years the kings of Denmark
have borne the names of Christian
and Frederick. This is not due to
coincidence, but it is the law OF the
land that Christian must be succeeded
by Frederick and Frederick by Chris
tian, SO one eft these names is always
given the heir to tie throne, !
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

1t is consoling. at least, that the
sos eta lie of senator of the United
States convicted of fraudulent prac-
tices is not often presented to the
public.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07
Plymouth, Ind. April I. 1904.

The Atlanta Journal thinks the
nomination of Parker would be a
source of democratic inspiration. But
it isn't inspiration the demmies are
after.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

The democrats will hold their state
convention July 20. This will bring
it two weeks after the democratic
national convention and about three
months after the republican state con-
canton
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

The. democrats are still talking
against the trusts; but the trusts are
not frightened. They know very well
that the democratic party never does
anything but talk.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

The New Haven court ruled out the
sealed letter in the Bryan Bennett will
case this defeating William j. Bryan
in his SUIT for $4,000. Mr.. Bryan
will appeal to the higher courts.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07
ventiOn.

The mineral resources Of Manchu-
ria. as shown even oy the surface
scratching that has been done, are
simply stupenduous. AS a wealth.
giver it conld send more to st. Peters.
burg for the next half century than
India will to London.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Justice Brewer says that the man
who is not for the laws Is against
them: and he that would allow the
lest CT them to 60 disregarded strikes
blow al law.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Representative Crumpacker made
a speech in Congress Wednesday in
which he declared that 5000 persons
had been notbed and put to death in
this country in the last twenty-five
wears.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Miss Mary Moffitt, Of Kennard,
Henry county, and Bert Hamilton
were married at the home OF the bride.
her grandmother. Mrs. Mary Saint,
al ordained minister, of1ciating.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07
Beware Of Ointments tor Catanh that
Contain Mercury.

As mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such,
articles should never be used except on.
prescriptions from reputable physicians,
as the damage they will do is ten fold to
the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufact-
ured by F.J. Cheney s. Co., Toledo. o..
contains no mercury, aud lie taken
internally. iacting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halle Catarrh Cure
bs sure you get the genuine. 1t is TAX
en- internally and made 10 Toledo. ohio,
by F. ]. Cheney s. Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by druggists, price 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Vandalia Line Excursi0ns.s
Worlds Fair rates: Season s14.00,
so days sll.70, Is days sl0.75, coach
day 1878
One way colonist excursion to West
and Northwest daily March 1st to
April 3oth.
One way excursions California and
intermediate points on direct lines
daily until April Both.
Home seekers round trip and colon
list one way 90 South, Southwest and
West. 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each
month.
Worlds Fair pamphlets showing no.
tel Accommodations and description Of
grounds etc., may be had on applica-
ton at Vandalia ticket office.
Watch for announcement of our
new through train service to st. Louis
which will be made soon.
w. E. SMITH,
Agent.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

The TRIBUNE furnishes all the
news-try it and see.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

1t Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group, Iniu-
enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma,
certain cure for Consumption In 1ret stages
and sure relief In advanced stages- Use 1T once.
1oq viii oee the excellent eject after taking the
mt dose Sold By dealers everyWhere. Large
bottles 3 cents and 20 cenfa
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

Judge Parker's absolute silence on
political subjects confirms the charge
that his party is without issues.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-04-07

a blow al
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26
General !. or News.

The stage Of tho rive at pm yes
terday was -25 showing 4 rise Of
4.G in twenty-four hours,
United States License Inspectors
Kelly and Parks at New Orleans, is,
sued license as master on river
steamers TO Mrs Ida r. McNair. Of
Columbus, Ala. wife OF Capt. John Il.
McNair Of the showboat G. O., who
is well known along the Ohio. Missis-
sippf and Atchafalaya rivers and Bay
oas Techc and Lafourche In making
application for the license, she sub
mitted as her experience ON the river
six years as clerk on steamer G. o.,
two years on the Mary Stewart. two
years on the Ruth. four years on the
Little Clyde and four months on the
Charles b. Pearce. She is the fourth
woman to have received license as
master from the inspectors, the first
having been Mrs Mary Miller, and
the second. Mrs Callie f. French and
the third Mrs Blanche L. Leathers.
wife Of Capt b s. Leathers of New
Orleans.
Dave Halstead. steamboat engin-
eer. Of Jeffersonyille, Ind, who was
well known here, dropped dead on the
streets OF Louisville Friday He had
lately been running on the Cumber-
land river,
Capt. Lawrence Copeland and son,
John. who have been negotiating for
the purchase OF a boat have at last
found boat that will In every way
iii all requirements. The Usage was
bought by them in Cape Girardeau,
Mo, Jan, 10, and is comparatively
new boat. having been built February
13, 1901. She measures 100 feet in
length by ~ feet in width. has -
foot boiler and very fine heavy en-
CINE The hull, Capt. Copeland thinks
is as good as any boat on the river
On the cabin deck is cabin, six
state rooms. dining room, gallery and
toilet room 1t has its own electro
plant. and is wired for 40 to so lights
Metropolis Herald.
The J. b. Richtman arrived at
pm. from St Louis and departed an
hour later on the return trip. She
brought the hull of the Lotus Sims
to East Cairo.
Tho Dick Fowler was III and out
on time.
The Georgia Lee was due from
Memphis last night but failed to ar
rive.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26
WHO WILL ENTERTAIN.
Social Problem in Color is Worrying
the Club Women at Indian
apois.

indianapolis. Ind. Jan 25.--The an.
nouncement that Mrs Josephine
Yates, president OF the National AS
sociation OF Colored Women. and a
member of the executive committee
the National Council OF Women,
will attend ire meeting OF the latter
IN this CITY has led To
considerable discussion regarding her
entertainment. and the club women
al the City are divided over the mat
ter Mrs Yates. it is agreed. is a
deserving colored woman and both re-
fined and intelligent, but there are
some who question the propriety Of
meeting her on terms of social equal
ity hut one member has agreed to be
her hostess.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26

The 0hio--At Evansville, will con.
tinue rising during the next Sc hours.
no material change Tuesday followed
by rising again AT Paducah and
Cairo, the present rise will continue
during the next three days The rise
now in progress AT Cincinnati will
set in at Paducah ana Cairo about the
last OF this week The water in sight
yesterday morning was sufficient 10
give Cairo 30-foot stage or over.
The Tennessee-From Florence to
below Johnsonvile, no material
change during the next So to is hours.
The MissiSsippi-From below st.
Louis 10 Chester, will fall From
Chester to Cairo. will continue rising
during the next "a to sc hours.
p II, SMYTH, Observer.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26
COWS DITCHED A
PASSENGER TRAIN
Al MeIrOse. Tennessee, YeSter-
day Morning,
ONE MAN WAS KILLED
BY COACHES FALLING ON HIM
WHILE WALKING ALONGSIDE
THE RAILROAD TRACK.

A wreck occurred in the yards at
Melrose. Tenn, yesterday morning
shortly before 3 o'clock in which hin.
ois Central train No. due hero at
ll:42, was wrecked ana one person
killed,
The wreck was caused 10y the en-
CINE striking three cows which were
crossing the tract, and the entire train
with the exception of the engine and
the express ear. was thrown from the
track.
The person killed was net a pas
senger bur was walking along the side
OF the track when the accident hap
pened and the cars fell on him crush
ing him 60 death
The train was in charge Of Conduc.
tor Wright and did not arrive in Cairo
until 6:30 yesterday evening.
The passengers were badly shaken
mp bat none of them were badly in
iured
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Twelve of the members Of the saph
omore class have, taken mp civil gov
ernment under Mr. Bannlster
The teachers are working ON the
report cards for the first term and
win have them ready for distribution
by Thursday or Friday
Miss Smith has returned To school
after short visit to her family at
Charleston, Mo
rho program Of studies for the see
ond term has been made ont and was
Gaed Yesterday
Earl Brown and Eugene Strong OF
the sophomore class were absent yes
terday on account of illness
Emma Carey, who has been confn-
ed to her home with tonslltis was
able 10 return to school yesterday
The pupils of Mr., Bannister's civil
government class have taken up the
study of Taxation and its Benefits
Miss Reed has decided to have the
girls use their dumb-bells in all OF
her physical culture exercises, rs it
win be OF much physical benefit 70
them
The seniors who are on The Mer,
chant of Venice" program. which they
will give Friday afternoon, had re
hersal after school yesterday after
noon
THO January number of the Egypt
which viii be issued today, will be
one of the best numbers ever gotten
mt II will contain several cuts Of
he Cairo public schools in addition
% The two new departments.
The members OF the senior class
sin have their final examination on
rennysons Princess. this after
loon.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26
PEEPED IN THE WINDOW
Two Suspicious Characters Were Cap
tured on the Porch Of Joseph
Edicker's Residence.

Sunday morning while walking
Town the street just after leaving his
esiaence at 323 Ninth street, Mr.
oseph Edicker glanced over his
shoulder and saw two men on his
front porch He ran to his saloon.
the Germania house AT Tenth and
Washington and procuring revolver
itarted Tor home He was acc0mpan.
n bs James Fitzgerald and Charles
Williams ana as the three men APP
1acael tbs Elicker home they saw
nc tgo men on the front porch peep
NJ in al the window They captured
he suspicious characters and turned
hem over 10 the police. They were
given a hearing before Judge Robin
on yesterday morning and. in the
ABSENCE Of any evidence to convict
hem OF a more serious offense they
were fined s25 each for vagrancy aud
given hours to leave town.
Had they not been captured Sunday
night another robbery would probably
have beeen reported
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26

PEOPLE who complain that there
IS more anti-feeling in Cairo than In
any other community are probably in
error ii Is entirely natural that there
should be difference Of opinion. and
when that difference manifests itself
nationally about public affairs, ii
shows healthy state of the public
mind A difference Of opinion lead
10 discussion and discussion bring
Out t.sg p3iat u ,.4s4i, ca ,al.a gi.&
and after al has been said the pc
pie are able to pass iudg ina
ligently, the result being s as.4ii5
CORRECT decision By The majority. ]
1t only where discussion is stitied an
the judgment warped by prejudice O
other sentiment that should have nc
place in the consideration Of publ,
affairs, that errors are likely TO b.
made.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26
DEATH OF M 7 ROACH
One Of Pulaski countys Leading
Farmers Succumhs to Some
Strange and Sudden Illness.

News Of the sudden death of Mat.
thew Roach of Levines. Pulaski coun-
IT, Illinois, reached here yesterday
morning It occurred early Sunday
morning. without any warning even
TO bis immediate family He had been
looking after bis corn Saturday. and
came home with a violent pain IN his
back Hot water bottles applied by
HIS wife relieved him and he seemed
to be in his usual health Sunday
morning He had Just risen from a
fairly good nights res, Sunday morn.
Ing, when be was seized with some
acute trouble. Tell to the floor and
died without uttering a word
Deceased was one Of the oldest and
most prosperous citizens Of Pulaski
county, and one of her most success.
ful farmers He was a stockholder in
the First State bank at Mound City
and prominent in the business life Of
the county, icing big raiser and
shipper OF grain He owned one OF
the few handsome brick farm resi-
dences in the county. and his farm
was one Of the most valuable
He leaves a family of wife and
seven children. and a sister in Cairo.
Mrs Sarah O'Shea. of 3l4 Eighth
street.
The funeral will he held today and
a number Of friends from Cairo will
attend.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26

ONE Of the matters which ough
to engage the next legislature Of llli-
nois Is to adopt a law authorizing the
state board Of health to produce anf
distribute antitoxin OF the action o.
the trust in doubling the price OF this
drug and the loud protests made
against this action In Chicago an
elsewhere III the state. enough ha
been said Talk Is cheap and pre-
tests Of victims count for little with
trust. even though the victims be little
children Massachusetts has a las
such as is proposed. passed last whit
err and it effectively does away with
the trust. The enactment Of a similar
law for Illinois should be an issue Of
the coming senatorial campaign
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26
BASEBALL MEN MEET.
Adopt New Constitution Name Board
Of Directors. and Provide
for t54 Games.

By the Associated Press.
Chicago, Jan 25.-The adoption OF
new constitution was the chief re-
suit Of the meeting in Chicago today
Of the baseball magnates Of the
American association The umpircs
were not selected bd, will be appoint
- by Presidn Grille
schedule Of games viii be adopted
at the beeting to be held March !,
and viii provide for I5A games
The board OF directors will consist Of
George Lennon. St Paul, chairman
I j. Bryce Columbus. George r. To-
beau. Louisville; " II Watkins, Min
neapOlis. C. 5. Hayenor, Milwaukee.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26

Ely's Liquid Cream Balm is an old
friend in a new form, II is prepared
for the particular benefit of sufferers
from nasal catarrh who are used to
an atomizcr in spraying the diseased
membranes. All the healing and
soothing properties of Cream Balm
are retained IN the new preparation.
II does not dry up the secretions-
Price including spraying tube, 10
cents. AT your druggists or Ely
Brothers. Sc Warren street, New York.
viii mail it,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26

viii lnauguaie on its new line to
Thebcs. TIE service was started
some time ago. but has not been
thoroughly established, owing 10 the
need OF more work on the track 10
make II possible TO make better
schedule 4 new time card win soon
be put into force which will bring
the train to Cairo about 3 O'Clock in
the morning and ii will leave here
some time after noon This train
ought to be a good feeder for Cairo
for it will enable the people Of Thebes
and other towns along the line Ia
come hero any day and remain
reasonable time for business or other
There is a rich Held IN
this country. which has grown rapidly
during The last several years. as the
have penetrated IT, and II
has not been properly looked after
by Cairo business men. But as the
railroad extensions lately completed,
win throw this field open to Cairo,
/ should be exploited for mutual good
In this Connection it is important To
leep in mind that The Bulletin has
pushed its way in this and adjoining
,oanties. and is doing its share to
ring Cairo creditahly To the notice
Il the people
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26
FOR THE FREE PIANO
List CT Candidates and the Vote Each
Had Received Last Satur-
day Night

AS announced in Sundays Bulletin.
the following constitutes the vote cast
at Z O'Clock Saturday night. January
%. In the publication Of the next bal
lot the names OF all candidates who
have not at that time received five
ballots win be dropped from the list.
This, however. does not apply TO new
names all Of which will be published
at least once and continued in accord
ance with the provision stated,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-01-26
MACHEN TRIAL
DRsCCING ALONG.
Alleged Conspiracy Trial Enters Third
Week, and Day, is Spent in
Proving Signature.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington Jan. 25-The trial OF
August " Machen. Con Brothers. and
Or. and Mrs George +. l.orenz, in
dicted for conspiracy to defraud the
government in connection with the
sale of letter box fasteners, entered
ON its third week today. Today's tes
timony related almost entirely to the
naturalization of Machens signature
and the initials on certain letters and
papers covering the Gross fasteners
transactions