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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
THE PLYMOUTH pOsTOsHcE AGAIN

Tuesday morning the Publisher of
The Tribune found missing from the
mail The Chicago Record Herald.
Being particularly anxious to get the
Chicago paper on account of the death
of Senator Hanna We enquired of the
clerks for the missing paper and were
informed that all the mail had been
distributed and perhaps the paper did
not reach here. Shortly after we
found the missing paper at the Demo-
crat Office with their mail. About
noon OF the same day We met Post
master Yockey aud called his atten-
tion. He politely @ Informed US that
he would see the clerk who distribut-
ed the mail and see to it that this
should not occur again. Ii he spoke
TO the clerk at all it looks very much
like be approved of his actions for the
very next mail from Indianapolis the
Star and Journal we're both put in the
Plymouth Novelty box and carried up
10 that factory by Hon. III. G.. Thayer
who did not notice the address.
Scarcely a day passes without mail
addressed to Geo. Fl. Kruger being put
in George hayer's mail and vice versa.
About a year ago the attention of
the ~postOfice department was called
to the irregularities of the Plymouth
Office; an inspector was sent to this
place TO investigate and for a time
things were somewhat improved. but
at the present time are just as bad as
ever. The Office is provided with
abundant clerk hire and there is but
one eason-carelessness and we hope
the department will correct this evil
in the Plymouth office.
The question is, will Congressman
A. L. Brick who will be nominated
for the third time by reclamation at
Knox on March 18th and will practi.
cally be elected by reclamation next
November, re-appoint anIincompetent
Official to the highest a~ppointive Office
ia Marshall county.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

The death of Senator Hanna re-
moves from earth one of Americas
greatest men. Mr.. Hanna was a WON
derful character. Ten years ago he
was almost unknown outside of nor
thern Ohio; today the entire world
hears with sadness the news of his
death. He was naturally constituted
to overcome obstacles and organize
success in what ever he undertook.
He was great as a statesman and bust
ness man, but be lives in the hearts
of the thousands of men he employed
because his object was not to pile up
wealth for himself. but to utilize
money for the benefit of man. He
never had a strike among his employees,
he was always helpful to the mechan-
ic, the artisan and the common labor
er and when he died he was one of the
most popular and trusted friends of
laboring men 10 the United States,
while he retained the confidence and
esteem Of the wealthy and in fact of
all other classes of Americans.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

Mr.. VIM. Cox is some better at this
writing.
Trustee Stilson is quite sick from
catarrh.
Our schools are progressing nicely
this year.
Harry Kebert is still lingering be-
tween life and death.
Walter Kimble Is very poorly and
bis recovery is doubtful.
The teachers will hold their sixth
institute at Lapaz. Saturday, Feb. 20.
The Literary has been postponed
for the present On account of scarlet
fever near this place.
DR.. Tallman, on being asked who
was sickP said, task me who isn't sick
and / can tell you better"
Miss Maud Hively of South Bend,
was visiting her cousins Miss Bertha
and Arthur Cook last week.
There will be no Pupils Association
in this township this year en- account
of the Ill health OF our trustee.
The little son of H. D. Hullingel
and the little child Of Albert Rens-
berger are quite sick at present..
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
The EASTERN WAR.

What the outcome of the war be-
tween Russia and japan will be no
one can tell The great nations of
the world are interested in the strug-
gle because the wal has In it the pos
sibllities Of involving all other nations
including the United States.
Rrssia, no doubt. desires to secure
control of Asia and her recent move
ments in Manchuria are but the be-
ginning OF her efforts in that direction.
II Russia should succeed there
would be little considera t / o q
shown the people of other lands who
have business enterprises in China and
other Asiatic countries. Once In pos
session of China with Japan conquered
Russia would aim to dispossess Eng
land Of her vast possessions ia India.
1t is to the interst OF the world that
the advance of Russia should be
checked. and for that reason there
seems to be a general wish for the sue
cess of Japan.
But an easy victory fer Japan might
have almost as serious an effect as vic
tory for Russia. China has not vet
been nodded by the spirit of western
civilization, and there is a racial afin-
itv between the Chinese and japanese
that would naturally induce the weak
er,, though larger nation. TO place it.
self under the training Of its able and
aggressive neighbor and thus create
an empire That might be as exclusive
in its attitude toward western nations
as Russia W0ul De:
1t will be a difficult problem for
the great nations uf the world to pro-
tect their interests in China unless
Russia and Japan are so weakened by
the war that the victor will be willing
to concede rights and privileges de-
manded by European nations and the
United States in the interest Of CON-
merce, business and religious toler-
ance.
1t is a cause for satisfaction that
at this time we have at the head Of
the department of our government
whice deals with foreign nations a
statesman and diplomat of the ability
which John Hay has shown that he
possesses.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

In discussing the situation in the
countries affected by the war between
Japan and Russia, one of the most In
fiuential republican senators said in
speaking Of the situation, chat with
an unsafe man at the head of the de-
partment at this time mistakes of far
reaching Importance might be made.
"But with John Hay at the helm we
all feel comfortable, said he. I'VE
know he will not lose his head. and
we know Furthermore that this gov
ernment's policy In the far East will
be his and not n suggested by some
one else." The hope is being very
generally expressed that Secretary
Hays health will enable him to see
the present situation to the end.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

Japan has still to win against a ter
rible and determined foe. These first
advantages are great, but Russia has
scarcely begun TO fight. Ker grim
determination will keep her striking
blow on blow as long as a single chance
remains. As for Japan, she is fight
ing for her national life and will sacri-
fee her last drop Of blood before she
gives up the struggle. These facts
may be counted on to produce one of
the bltterest conflicts OF history.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
Surprise Party.

Tuesday being the 9th anniver.
sary of the birth Of Mrs. Anna Has.
LANCER OF South Plymouth a number
Of her lady friends Of the German
church called on her TO help her ccle'
brate the occasion. The afternoon
was passed in sociabIe conversation
about evening supper was served
The guests presented Mrs. Haslangel
with many beautiful and useful artjc
les. and her many friends unite in ex'
tending congratulations to one OF the
oldest residents of this city.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
An Unjust Requirement.

4 few days ago a fifteen-year-old
girl was compelled in a Marion county
court to repeat conversations she had
unfortunately overheard, so vulgar
and nauSeating as to make many an
older person blush for shame.
The court room was crowded with
men, as is usual in such cases, and
they brutally laughed at the girls dis
com6ture.
Perhaps this NAV be satisfying the
demands Of the exacting law, but it is
certainly not elevating true and pure
Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
The Leap.Year Dance.

The leap-year dance given by the
ladies OF our city in the opera house
Tuesday evening was a grand success.
About seventy couples enjoyed the &C.
casion and all report a very pleasant
time. The grand march was led by
James Thayer and Maude Houghton.
The music furnished by the Fishers
orchestra Of South Bend was excellent.
About midnight the dancers par
took Of a delicious repast served by
w. w. Hill & Son in Hills cafe. After
supper the merry throng returned to
the opera house and the dance contin.
ued for several hours.
Among the guests from out of the
city were Messrs. Tebay of Bourbon,
Daniels of Columbia City, Parish for.
merly of this city, Dillon Of Annap-
oils, McFarlin of Camden, Ind, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sacob Speyer of Lexing-
ton Kentucky.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

The members of the Clover Leaf
club and their friends enjoyed Tuesday
evening at a box social given for the
benefit of the club in their rooms over
the Tribune Office. Lunch boxes we're
above par some sold as high as Sl.25.
When all were sold and the contents
disposed of a large, delicious cake was
was rallied off. Elmer Clancy held
the lucky num5er that drew the cake.
The remainder of the evening was
spent in dancing and the guests de-
parted at a late hour.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

Warren G. Sayre, of Wabash began
his canvass for the nomination of gov.
ernor last Thursday. Mr.. Sayre will
visit Indianapolis to meet a number
of bis old political friends and thence
will journey to Evansville to put in a
day at the Lincoln League convention.
Later he will make a tour Of northern
Indiana. putting his fences in shape,
and the latter days OF his canvass will
be spent 10 central and southern In.
diana. He is hopeful of winning the
nomination.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

Declarations Of wal are exceptional
In modern times, says the st, Louis
Post Dispatch.
The war between France and Eng
land in 1778 was opened by the recall
of the English minister from Paris,
which was taken To signify a breach
Of the peace between the two nations,
and the French King acted according
ly. This is an exact parallel to what
has occurred between Russia and Jap
an.
War between France and England
broke out in 1893 and in 1903 both
without declarations. In June, 1856.
England declared wal against France,
but they had been fighting for a year.
There was no declaration Of war in
1859 when Austria and Sardinia came
to blows. nor ia 1864 when Prussia
and Austria struck Denmark.
1t will be observed that custom does
not make a declaration obligatory,
and japan acted with scrupulous pro-
pr;ety.
But though a declaration is not re-
quired, it is essential that some for
NAL public notice should announce to
the people at home that their govern.
ment is at war, and a similar notice
must be sent to neutral natiCDS. So
that all may be informed OF the new
legal relations created by the war.
This done, there is no further duty
In the way OF former announcement
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

Mr.. Bryan offers 500 for a demo-
cratic platform, aid the following is
accordingly submitted: "We were
wrong in 1892, 1896 and 1900, but
know w are right now, because we
know. we were wrong before. We
therefore ask the American people for
a vote of confidence and control OF the
government. n. b: We point with
pride to u future. Globe Demo.
crat.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
DECIDE YOURSELF
The Opportunity Is Here. Backed BY Ply
mouth Testimony.

Don't take our word for it,
Don't depend on a strangers state
ment.
Read the statements of Plymouth
citizens.
And decide for yourself.
Here is one Ease of it.
F. w. Hill. of the krm of w. w.
Hill & Son, groceries and bakery. res
idence Michigan street says: Some
time ago l arose one morning With a
pain In my back just across my loins.
l had been engaged at some hard work
the day before and l attributed the
aching to that. l thought it would
60 away of its own accord but it did
not. AS time passed it creased in
place OF lessened until it a sually be-
came a positive annoyance. Reading
an advertisement n evening about
Doan's Kidney Fills induced me to go
to j. w. Rlnard's for a box. A few
doses relieved and before / had finish
ed the treatment the aching had dis
appeared. Up to date there has not
been a sign or a recurrence.
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
N. Y. sole agents for the United
States.
Remer,ber the name Doan's and
take no substitute.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

The Ohio legislature being in ses-
sion, that body will elect a successor
to Senator Hanna at an early day, both
for the long and short term. Mr..
Hanna had over a year to serve on his
first regular term, and a full six-year
term from the 4th of March, 1905.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

Gov. Durbin states that no special
session of the Indiana legislature will
be called to enact a new apportion-
ment law. II the supreme court sus-
taius the opinions of Judge Artman
and Judge Downing upon the appor-
tionment Of 1908. which they declar-
ed to be unconstitutional, senatorial
and legislative nominations will be
made under the apportionment 2f
1891.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
Each county is entitled to the re-
presentation indicated below.

Necessary to choice, 81.
Delegates to this convention shall
be selected in the various counties of
the district not later than March 10,
1904. The committee also suggests
that wherever il is convenient dele
gates and alternate delegates to the
state convention be chosen at the
same time and place the congressional
delegates are chosen
BY order or the Thirteenth Con-
gressional District Committee. this
18th day Of February, 1904.
JOHN L. MOORMAN.
Chairman.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

Senator Patterson, of Colorado, has
chung to hope for a long time. but
even he has given up now and acknow-
lodged that free silver is dead. Only
Bryan continues to administer oxygen
and inject salt solution every half
hour.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
Congressional Convention.

The republicans of the 18th Con-
gr~essional District are hereby called
to meet in delegate convention at the
new Knox opera house, in the city of
Knox. Indiana. at 100 p. 10. on March
Is. 1904, for the purpose of nominal
ing a candidate for congress from the
18th Congressional District, a nation
elector and two delegates and two al
ternates to the National Republican
convention to be held ia the city OF
Chicago, on the 21st day OF June,
1904.
Each county is entitled to the re-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

Six hundred Russian soldiers were
frozen to death while marching
twenty-five miles across the ice Gov
ering Lake Baikal, the temporary rail-
road not having been completed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

Senator Hanna'S successor will be
named by the Ohio legislature, and
eleven men are mentioned already as
possible candidates. 1t is believed
that there will be a hard fight for the
place.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

During the japanese attack on Port
Arthur on Feb. 9 the officials OF the
Russo. Chinese bank burned all It's
paper money In the street and had the
specie carried away. Troops were
sent away, but these are being hurried
hack.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
Our Montpelier Correspondent.

AS the CALIFORNIAN had the same cor
respondent at the state capital as the
Morrisville News and Citizen we can
heartily endorse Editor Lewis apprecia-
ton of the correspondents service which
appeared in his paper last week:
That they have been very interesting
throughout the session, has been con-
6rmed frequently by many of our readers,
who have taken occasion to express their
appreciation of our efforts to give them
the legislative news just as it was. The
letters were from the pen of the genial
house reporter. J. W. Sault, who was
ION the spot" and knew just what had
taken place and did not depend upon
guess work or what others said. Mr..
sSault is one of the best of legislative
reporters and the best is none too good
for the News AND CITIZEN readers
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
SOUTH RYEGATE.

MIR. Cantlay of Quincy, Mass, is a
guest of his brother-in- law, William
Stephens on j. fferson Hill.
Mrs. Betsey Clark was in Wells River.
Thursday.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. II. Macarthur visited
in Topsham, Thursday.
Mrs. James Doe is very i'll at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. B. A. HIATT. Mrs.
Harvey Hood of Topsham is caring for
her.
Mrs. Lucy McMurry IS assisting Mrs.
c. D. Taylor.
Miss Vera Mills of Wells River visited
friends and relatives last week.
Miss Hattie McAllister and Edna Nc
Murray spent Tuesday in Wells River and
Woodsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Grierson and
daughter left Monday on visit to their
parents in Maine.
The sale and supper under the auspices
of the Ladies Aid society of the Presby-
terrain church, which was held Friday
evening, was largely attended and the
receipts were about 500.
There will be Christmas exercises and
trees at the Presbyterian church, Satur-
day evening. and at the Reform Presby-
terian church, Monday evening.
Lieutenant Robert B. Farquharson is
on short visit to his parents. He will
go to Brooklyn, and from there he ex-
poets to go to Panama.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
The December Conference.

The conference which met in the First
Baptist church Friday, though not
largely attended, was one of very great
interest and profit. The speakers from
outside were all of them men OF well
known ability and made a profound inn
preston upon those who heard them.
The aim of the conference was the deep
ening of the spiritual life of the members
of the church and of all who should at
tend, and it is believed that that aim
was realized in some measure.
At the morning session the chief speak
ers were DIR. Witter OF Boston, who
unfolded the purpose of the call which
had been extended and of the meetings
which should be held; Rev. ". A. Davi-
son of Burlington, who spoke of the
pastors responsibility and especial work /;
Rev. c. II. Brown of Newport, and
others. In the afternoon DR.. Cook OF
Bloomfield, N. J., spoke twice. His
especial theme was stewardship, and he
brought the subject before the people in
a very impressive way. DR.. Witter, Rev.
Mr.. Basten of Passumpsic, and others
also spoke. In the evening there were
two addresses, one by Kew. c. II.
Spaulding, D. D, of Boston. on soul
winning, and the other by DR.. Witter.
This session was a memorable one, and
deeply spiritual. There were several
pastors present from the association,
who9joined in the discussions that were
had. At the evening session c. Fl. Woods,
the chorister of the church, sang an
original hymn, which was much enjoyed
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
u. V. M. Notes.

The Alpha Kappa Kappa fraternity of
the medical department held an initia-
ton Dec. 9. at which the following men
from the Sophomore class were made
members: J. ]. Burke, Amsterdam, N. Y,
S. L. Goodrich. E. Hardwick, K. L.
Mathewson, Brattleboro, Il. l.. Pierce,
St. Johnsbury, and A. w. Preston, St.
Johnsbury.
At a recent college meeting, Cornelius
Price Valleau, L. S. 'O6 of Wolcott. was
elected manager and Wilfred Allan Bar
low, OF of Mt. Carmel, Pa. assistant
manager of next years foot ball team.
The report of Miss E. E. Clark, the
Librarian of the University of Vermont,
as embodied in the Presidents Biennial
Report of the University of Vermont, just
presented to the Legislature, shows that
the University Library continues in its
rapi growth. The past two years have
seen nearly 5000 volumes and over 400
pamphlets added to the Library. bring
ing the total to nearly 10000 and 49,
900 pamphlets. The beneiaction Of the
Billings family which provided for the
College the magnificent library building
and an endowment to help support it,
has added another $4,000. which is
counted as one OF the contributions to
the Centennial Endowment fund.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
For Over sixty Years

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21
Y. RI. G. A. Notes.

A large number of the members of the
junior department went down on the ice
Saturday morning and had delightful
time playing polo. They will repeat this
a number of times during the holiday va
cation.
Next Saturday evening the basket ball
league will begin. There has already
been enough names handed in for three
teams in the evening class, but there is
plenty of room for the rest that wish to
play. Names should be handed in not
later than Friday of this week.
The junior Bible class that meets at
2 so O'Clock Sunday afternoons is open
tor any boy that may wish to come.
Come in and see how you like it. Some
experiments performed at each class.
There is considerable talk of forming a
state Basket Ball League among all the
associations of Vermont. The schedule
will soon be issued and a team picked to
represent the local association.
On account of next Sunday being
Christmas there will be no session of the
junior Bible class. They will meet as
usual the following Sunday.
The business mems gymnasium class is
growing in attendance. After the holi-
days are over a number OF others are
coming in.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-21

the sum of $500 for Windsor county
court. Lucas is comfortable.
Fred w. Hall. head clerk in Carol
Huntington's drug store at Newport,
died early Monday moring. of peritonitis,
after an illness of four days. Mr.. Hall
was 81 years old. He was a son OF the
late J. R. Hall and is survived by a
mother and one sister, Mrs. c. F. Bige-
low, of Newport.
The closing session of the Vermont
State Grange left the place of the next
meeting to the executive committee and
it is probable that Brattleboro will be
chosen, the sentiment tending that way.
A banquet was given at the Saxton's
River hotel Friday evening, in honor of
Gov. c. ]. Bell, who. with his family, had
been attending the state Grange conven-
ton at Bellows Falls. A reception was
given in the afternoon, from 8 to 5
O'Clock, to the citizens and to members of
the village school and Vermont Academy.
Saturday morning Governor Bell and his
party attended chapel exercises at Yer
mont Academy. Principal John L. Alger
intro6 uced the governor as an apostle of
the Simple Life" whom we all delight
to honor, and the governor made an
address to the students, giving them
practical advice as to choosing a life
profession.
Fish and Game Commissioner H. 6.
Thomas of Stowe has had 526 deer
reported killed this season, and returns
are still coming in.