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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
Fatal Accident at Culver.

Clyde Combs, a young man about
% years of age, one of the proprietors
of the Culver Grist mill, was accident
ly shot Saturday afternoon, death re-
sulting in few hours. Combs and a
companion had rowed to the south end
of the lake after ducks, and as the
boat struck the shore, Combs leaped
to the land, dragging his gun. by the
barrel, after him. The hammer
caught on the side of the boat and
was partially raised but not far enough
to completely cock it. When released
the gun was discharged, the heavy
load of No. shot entering his side.
ranging upward. He was brought
across the lake to DR.. Wiseman's of.
fee, where anaestheticS were admin
istered and efforts made to stop the
flow Of blood. He was later removed
to his home where he died about
o'clock.
Combs came to Culver about Feb. l
and took charge of the old Haley mill
and after much bad luck seemed to
have things in good shape when he
met his death. He was married and
leaves wife and one child. The re-
mains were taken to his old home at
Letters Ford Sunday for interment.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
ALLEGED BANK wREckER
Walter Brown Must Explain HIS Con-
nection With Collapse OF The EIkhart
Bank.

The trial of Walter Brown, of Elk
hart is now on in the Federal court at
Indianapolis. He is charged with aid
ing Justus L. Brodrick, president. and
w. L. Collins, cashier of the wrecked
Indiana National Bank of Elkhart.
District Attorney Healing spent two
hours telling the jurors what the pros
ecution proposed TO show. He said
that the prosecution would show that
Brown not only aided and atetted in
the mlsmanagement of funds, but
that the man induced officers of the
bank to make gigantic loans to the
National Manufacturing Company,
Consolidated Paper and Bag Company
and Diamond Type Foundry, which
firms Brown managed and controlled.
He said that the prosecution would
show that these three firms
alone had received from the bank
an aggregate of 1920, 9SS, Sc when they
had not had cent on DEPOSIT in the
bank. He said he would show that
Brown, although not director or Of
ficer OF the bank, took an active part
In the management of the institution
and that he himself borrowed from
$40. 900 to $50, 900. Further Healing
said the prosecution would show that
Brown presented the notes signed by
b. M. Tousley, NJ. Afford and others,
who owned no property, at the bank,
and took away their value in money,
although the notes represented noth.
ing.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
]. B. StaIey Figures IN Big Transaction.

In the Philadelphia Inquirer OF
Sunday. March 20, is the following
dispatch from New Orleans, La,
dated March 10.
The Avoyelles Company, James b.
Staley, president, has sold all its hold
ings, consisting of 1O9, 900 acres of
land and saw mill. situated ON Red
river, this state, to the Louisiana
Construction Company, of Philadel-
phia, of which Otto Mears is presi-
dent. Promoters from Pittsburgh
and Williamsport are also interested
The consideration was $3.50, 900.
This land, except 1000 acres which
is cleared, is heavily timbered and
most of it is in one body. 1t is pro-
posed to put the 1000 acres of cleared
land IN cotton this year.
Saw mills are to be built and a rail-
road is projected for the transporta-
tion of the company's product.
This Avoyelles Company is one in
which Leroy Staley, of this city, is
nteIeS ted.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
PARKS Rt-NoM.NATED
Wins Out on Second Ballot at Etna Green
Monday Afternoon.

The republicans of Kosciusko and
Marshall county met in delegate co.,
ventiOn at Etna Green Men lay after
noon. 1t was the largest and most en-
thuSiaStic senatorial convention ever
held in the district. There we're three
candidates and prolonged contest
was expected.
KosciuSko county had nineteen del
egats and two candidates. John n
Runyan and NJ. w. Sunny. The
thirteen delegates from Marshall
county were solid for Senator Parks.
The convention was called to order
at 2 O'Clock p. m. by Foster Groves,
chairman of Marshall county, and
Hon. L. w. Royse. of Warsaw. was
made permanent chairman and deliv-
cred short but eloquent address
which ELECTED great applause.
The first ballot resulted as follows:
Parks Ii, Runyan IL 4-l0, Sunny
I 6-l0 The second ballot gave Parks
l6 As, Runyan II 7-2O, Sunny 1920
Brubaker 1920.
Senator Parks having received a
majority of all the votes cast was de-
clared the unanimous choice of the
convention.
The announcement was greeted
with cheers from both counties and
Mr.. Parks thanked the convention IN
an appropriate speech.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
Tell your neighbours about the good
qualities of The TRIBUNE.

People who are anXiously waiting
for sunny days with the idea that they
will then get rid OF their colds and
other winter ailments, and who have
been taught that sunlight is the most
powerful sanitary agent known, are
respectfully informed that according
to the latest scientific discovery ex-
posture to the sun S rays is prediSpoS-
ing factor 10 influenza, hay fever and
epidemic meningitis, Instead of flee
ing to the north when hay fever seas
on arrives, persons who are subject to
the disease, it would seem according
to this, should merely pull down the
blinds or take the shady side of the
street.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

William j. Bryan seems not to have
made up his mind yet whether Judge
Parker will do or not. When he was
asked in New York on Saturday what
he thought Of tie Parker movement
he said he had not reached a decision
yet. 81 have endeavored to find out
exactly where he stands" said the
peerless and twice defeated one. 81
have read in the newspapers that
Judge Parker's position on the bench
precludes the expression Of opinions
on his part, but it is my idea that a
man who has so prominently spoken
of as a presidential candidate should
be able to give his opinions publicly. +"
Probably when Mr.. Bryan makes up
his mind whether Judge Parker will
do or not be will let the party know.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
MORTUhRy
George Metheny.

George Metheny, died at bis home
east of Argos. Monday March %, 1904,
aged rs years. 2 months and 20 days.
His death was caused by apoplexy and
he died almost instantly. He was a
native of Virginia, but had been a
resident of Marshall county over for
ty years. He leaves three daughters.
Mrs. c. A. Snyder. of Chicago. Mrs,
J. A. Sharpe IF Valparaiso, and Mrs.
Edward Richards of this city. His
wife died five years ago.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
SENATOR PARKS.

The denomination of Hon. John w.
Parks at Etna Green, Monday after
noon, was compliment Of which Any
man might we'll be proud. 1t Shows
that the voters of Kosciusko and Mar
shall counties appreciate the honesty,
industry and faithfulness of public
servant.
Kosciusko had two excellent candi-
dates and had nineteen of the thirty
two delegates in the convention. but
the splendid record of Senator Parks
during the past four years had won
him hosts of friends in Kosciusko
county who felt that there could be
nothing gained by substituting an un-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Senator Burton Of Kansas, was con-
victed at st. Louis Morday, of using
his influence at Washington in favor
Of "a securities company which was in
trouble with the postoffice department.
The senator was convicted on three
counts and will BE- fined $40, 900 and
may be sent to the penitentiary. If
he does not get new trial and the
verdict of the jury is upheld he will
be impeached by the United States
senate and forever prohibited from
holding any public Office. 1t is re-
freshing to know that United States
senator can be punished for violation
Of law JUST the same as an ordinary
individual. lWhep this is fully UNDER
stood We shall have better Iaw-makers
and better Lawn.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Up to a late hour Arkansas holds
the record for lynchlngs, thirteen pe-
groes having been put to death near
St..Charles. in that state, in the last
few days. The experience of the
world teaches that goodness has never
been scared, shot, baked and roasted
into race of people. Law and order
is miSnOmer and civilization only
skin deep where people are murdered
regardless of law.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

The conviction of Senator Burton
of Kansas OF having used his influence
to uphold bucket shop has brought
out the statement that he has always
been suspected Of personal as well as
political dishonesty. Yet he was sent
to the United States senate0by the
Kansas legislature to take the place
of Senator Baker, one of the honest
and able men of the state. Men who
are dishonest in politics will be dis
honest wherever they have a chance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

The trial of Walter Brown, which
began at Indianapolis Monday after.
noon, will take about ten days. 1t is
believed that the Elkhart bank inves-
tigation will be closed the latter part
of next week by the sentencing OF
Brodrick, Brown aud Collins to terms
in the federal prison at Leavenworth,
Kansas.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

The Washington Post thus dis
courseth: Newspapers throughout
the country are printing statement
to the effect that apple pie is the IA
vorite at the National capital. 1t may
be most used, but plum pie is in most
demand" Will the Post schedule
the name, age, previous condition Of
servitude and political leanings Of the
man at the National capital who re-
fused any sort Of pie. just so long as
it was pie?
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Congress will not authorize . survey
of Indiana Harbor at this session.
The House committee on rivers and
harbeys refused to reconsider its de-
termination not to provide for any
surveys at this time. Representative
Crumpacker made every effort to Sc
cure an exception in the case of In
diana Harbor, but without avail. The
committee viii report bill carrying
Is, 600, 900. No specific projects win
be named in this measure: The fund
wfll be used for emergency purposes,
and on projects that would detet1orats
II net attended TO.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Senator Walter L. Ball Of Muncie.
has formally ANNOUNCED his candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
lieutenant governor Of Indiana. Al
though he has but month in which
to make canvass, his friends as
sert that he has an equal cha1ce with
Hugh Th.s Miller, of Columbus, and
Floyd Newly, of Knightstown, the
other candidates.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
From men of all parties comes the

From men Of all parties comes the
statement that most city governments
are weak and inefficient. This is the
opinion of the most thoughtful men
and it is appalling to contemplate, 1t
proves that we'll meaning people do
not interest themselves in city affairs
in such way as to insure the sort of
government they ought to have and
can have ir they try.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
Henry DetwIler.

Henry Detwiler, a former resident
ofthis city and well known throughout
the county, died at the home of his
brother, John Detwiler near Tyner
this morning after au illness OF sever
al months of cancer of the stomach.
His wife died aoout Is months ago.
He leaves four sons and several other
relatives. Funeral services will be
held Thursday at the U. B. church at
Tyner, interment in Stringer GENE
terry.
Those desiring to attend the funer-
al from Plymouth can 60 to Tyner on
noon train. returning at Sis p. 10,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

The South begins TO threaten that
If the Parker and Hearst factions do
not stop quarreIing they will present
a southern man and demand his nOm-
ination on the ground that they fur
nish about all the electoral votes that
can be given any democratic candi-
date and have better presidential tim
Der than either Hearst or Parker.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
Will Make No More Mistakes.

Says the Memphis Commercial APP
peal: cleveland carried Indiana both
in 1884 and 1892" Please don't rub
it in. Indiana learned something
she III never forget in those years.
She retrieved herself in 1896 and 1900,
and starts in on 1904 with clear
record and resolve to make no more
mistakes.-Indianapolis Journal.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

tried man for Mr.. Parks; consequent
ly when the Kosciusko county dele
gates were unable to agree on one
candidate enough delegates voted for
Senator Parks on the second ballot to
give him the nomination.
Nobody was expecting a nomina-
tion on the second ballot and the
friends of Senator Parks did not real
ize that he was nominated until the
vote was announced.
Mr.. Parks will be reelected by an
overwhelming majority. There are
hundreds Of democrats who feel that
Mr.. Parks is an honor to the district
and they will honor themselves by
voting for him, The generosity OF
Kosciusko county in again giving US a
senator will not be forgotten by the
republicans of Marshall county.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

The New York Christian Advocate,
on being asked on which side its SYM
pathies are in the Eastern war, re-
plies discreetly that as between japan
and Russia its sympathies are with
the Firms and the Jews. And, come
to think about it, these two peoples
seem to need all the sympathy there
is to spare.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

rhe Northern Indiana Teachers
association meets at Winona, Ind,
April I, 8 and 8. 1t is one of the
largest educational associations in the
United States and has a membership
of 1000. The object of the asSocia-
tion shall be to advance the interests
Of education generally and especially
to stimulate the teachers OF northern
Indiana to more advanced thought
and greater activity. A good meeting
is expected. The principal instructors
are Hon. George r. vending. Wasn-
ington D. Civilian Gurgess, D. D.;
Chicago; w. W. Steton, Phi. D., Au-
gusta, Me-; wilher F. Gordy, A. NJ;
Hartford, Conn.,; A. Jones, Marion,
Ind.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
Remember This.

To vote at the city election this
spring you must be a resident of the
state of Indiana six months, Of the
township sixty days, of the precinct
thirty days. The city election takes
place on Tuesday, Nav Sd. Any vo-
ter who moves from one precinct to
another after April Sd will not be en-
titled to vote.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Japan was the last nation to enter
the circle of world powers, but her
emperor's pedigree makes the pedi-
gree OF other sovereigns look shabby.
descent, the founder of his house
being contemporaneous with Nebu-
chadnezzar, 666 B. e.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

A strong demand is made in London
for the introduction of German in
struculon ia public schools. 1t is ar
gued that a knowledge of German is
Uf greater advantage to majority of
pupils, than a smattering of any of
the dead languages.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Two years ago when George W.
steele was defeated for the nominal
tion for congress in the Eleventh dis
trict he Immediately started about Sc
curing Ithe nomination in 1904, re-
marking when he did SO that he was
in the hands of his friends. He is still
there
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Bryan says American society is 10
danger from an open conflict between
the rich and the poor. Should it ever
come it can be truthfully said that he
as much as any other man has been
responsible for it. He has been up
and down the land for eight years
preaching the doctrine Of class strife.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
any person whatever.

The same Tennessee jury which rec
ommended a confessed wife murderer
to mercy, sentenced a man who had
stolen a bucket of coal to ten years in
the penitentiary. The coal belonged
to a relative of one of the jurors. Ten
nessee Justice seems to be modelled
after the Kentucky article.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

At the funeral of the Korean dow
ager empress the other day, an empty
caskeu was carried in the procession
in order to fool the devil. The Ko-
reans must think the devil is a Rus
zion
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

The New York Tribune says that
out of 236 delegates chosen TO the
Chicago invention 203 have been de-
tinitely instructed for Roosevelt.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

The Manchurian 'brigands" have
a reputation for skill and courage in
guerrilla fighting, as we'll as for rapac-
ity and cruelty. II they definitely
side with the japanese, the Cossacks
guarding the rrilway will not eat the
bread of idlenesS.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Duties If managing the republican
national campaign, which were per-
formed by the late NJ. A. Hanna,
probably will be divided between two
or more men.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

1t is not necessary for Mr.. Hearst
to make speeches in Or out Of congress
when he has substitute that beats
speeches in securing delegates to
national convention.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

1t is difficult to see what the demo-
Gratis are going to get out of the anti
trust issue. Cleveland did nothing to
enforce the antitrust law, while
Attorney General Olney declared it
unconstitutional. A comparison with
Roosevelt and Knox is somewhat sig
niticant.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Results of the democratic primaries
in the larger counties in New York
assure Judge Parker the state vote in
the national convention.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

United States army officers seem to
be in hard luck. General Funston
was called down for talking too much
and Fred Grant is roasted for not talk
ing enough.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Plans have been drawn for canal
costing two hundred million dollars.
connecting the Black sea with the
Baltic. If this canal is completed it
will make the Panama canal look like
a Starke county ditch.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

The number of applications for
pensions under the new service rule
reaches 1000 a day and promises to
increase. Estimates of the cost to the
government appear to have been too
1ovv
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Russia now announces that she has
no intention of sending troops into
Korea. If she had made positive and
unqualified statement of that kind six
months ago there would have been no
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

By viva voce vote only one men,
ter dissenting, the House Friday de-
cided that the salary of rural route
free delivery carriers should be S720
year, the bill fixing that salary pro-
hibIting carriers acting as agents for
any person whatever.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

The checks which pass through the
London clearing house ia six weeks
more than equal all the coin in the
world. There is no necessity for SO
much money as was necessary to do
business twenty ,arS ago.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

The year 1904, with two big tlres.
a war and widespread floods to the
credit of its first quarter, promises to
eclipse the catastrophes of 1903
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31
Political Announcements.
For City Marshal.

lam candidate for Marshal subject to the
decision Of the City Republican Convention
and shall be thankful for the support OF all
republican voters
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

Assistant Postmaster General Bris-
tow has 5000 employees under him,
and about 200 congressman on top of
him.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-03-31

business twenty y ,ars ago.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-02
EMBASSY DISCONTINUED.

Paris. July 1.-The Budget Commit
tee OF the Chamber Of Deputies has
voted to suppress the appropriation
for the support of French embassy at
the Vatican.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-02
JUVENILE BASEBALL.

A schedule OF baseball games for
youngsters has been made for July. the
games TO be played on the Boys Field.
A koa cup will be awarded as tro-
ply. The schedule:
July 2-Palama VS.. Kauluwela.
July o Anti-Cigarette League vs..
Shamrocks.
July l6--Kauluwela VS.. Shamrocks.
July 23-Palama VS.. A.-C. l..
July 30-Palama vs. Shamrocks.
August 6--kauluwela VS.. A.-C. L.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-02
Likelike Special For
The Maui Races

The Likelikc. specially chartered By
the Maui Racing Association to carry
Honolulu horses. race men and base
ballists to Kahului. leaves tomorrow
evening at o'clock and will arrive
In Honolulu again Tuesday morning
between G and Z o'clock.
The steamers accommodations will
be entirely taken. but there is room
for few more bookings. A round trip
fare Of IS has been fixed and the pros
pect is good for a big Honolulu con
tipgent at the Maui Tces.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-02
BAND NOTES.

The band will play this Saturday af-
ternoon at the baseball games, COM
mencing at o'clock.
Tomorrow the band will give a pub
lie Sunday afternoon concert, as usual,
at the Capitol grounds.
For the Fourth Of July the band will
60 to Maui.
On Wednesday morning the band
VIII play the steamer Alameda OF.
Wednesday evening public concert
will be given at Thomas Square.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-02
SUNDAY BANG. CONCERT.

Tomorrow afternoon. beginning at 3
o'clock. the band will play the follow
ing program at the Capitol grounds:
PART !.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-02
eReckoNs GOES A.FIsHiNo.

A. letter has been received from
United States District Attorney II. w
Breckons, by q Federal official, in
which the Alternate to the National Re
publican Convention states that he ex.
poets to return to Honolulu about Sep
tember list, his leave OF absence hav'
Ing been extended. incidentally Mr.
hre'kons will go on a fishing expedi'
tion In Wyoming.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-02
THE TENNIS COURTS.

In the ladies' doubles OF the tennis
tournament yesterday. Mrs. T. G..
Davies and Miss Nina Adams and Mrs
Field by default.
Mrs. s. G. Wilder and Mrs. X. Ivers
won from Mrs. Reed and Miss lrmgard
Schaefer-6.0, 6-2.
The finals match will be played this
afternoon at o'clock on the Beretania
court.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-02
DEMOCRATS skJRM,sH.

St. Louis, July 1.-Two lines of OPP
erations have developed in Democratic
skirmi.sning. One contemplates the
nomination Of Parker on the first or
second ballot; the other Is to prevent
an early nomination In the interests
of. Cleveland or German.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-02

st. Petersburg. July At Is believed
the rainy season will materially affect
the situation In northern Liaotong,
making improbable an immediate en-
gagement between Kuropatkin and Ku-
roki.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-02
wALpecK.RovsseAu I'LL.

Paris. July i.-Waldeck- Rousseau.
who recently underwent an operation,
ATTEMPTED suicide.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-07-02
RUSSIANS POSITION.

Liaoyang, July 1.-The japanese are
reported twenty miles distant Kuro-
patkin's reinforced army has occu-
pied Dalin pass which the japanese
had evacuated.