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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
rhre, offIo,aI. prowned.

Robert Smith, Thomas Williams and
Harry Shelly, engaged by the United
States fish commission in getting trout
spawn, were drowned in Moffatt's
Straits. Their sailboat was caught in
squall and overturned
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
Indiana Diamond Thief Arrested in
Kansas City.

After being sought by the polics for
month Abraham Braverman, Of Indiana
polls, Ind, and his young bride, were ar
rested in Kansas City, Mo-, for the alleged
theft of trunk from indianapolis contain
ing diamonds, jewelry, silks and other
articles worth $1,000, which belonged to
wealthy Indiana woman. The couple
were on their wedding trip when arrested
and much of the jewelry and diamonds
were reeovered
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
Parker Critlcisss Republicans.

TtTKeT OTIt.CISeS HSpUDIfCdnS
Alton b. Parker, in his letter accept
ing the Democratic nomination for the
presidency, criticised the Republican
party on its stand in connection with the
tariff, the acquisition of the Panama
strip. government expenditures, the
postal frauds and reciprocity. He said
the determination of the procedure
against trusts lies with the judiciary and
not the executive branch of the govern
ment
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
ohio Bank official Arre.ted-

Charles A. Semler, assistant cashier of
the Second National Bank of Akron, O.,
who is charged with the embezzlement
Of $4,000 from his bank about two and
a half years ago, is under arrest in San
Francisco.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
Russia to File Protest.

Russia is to file a strong protest
against England's treaty with Tibet
declaring that Great Britain is guilty of
bad faith and that the terms of the pact
not only establish virtual protectorate
but attack the sovereignty of China.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
Receiver for Machine Firm.

At the request of Cleveland creditors
of the Aultman Machine Company of
Canton, Ohio. Judge Wing appointed
Col. j. j. Sullivan of Cleveland receiver
of the company. The liabilities will
amount to 100000.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
Harveater Pfanta Raonan

The Deering. Mccormick and Plano
plants Of the International Harvester
Company, in or near Chicago. idle since
Sept. 10, have resumed, but a renewal OF
last years agreement with organized
labor has been refused.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29

An explosion of alcohol in the basement
of the Marion hospital at Marion. Ind,
resulted in the fatal burning of Burr Wal
lace, an employe, and panic among the
uafiaUfa
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
Engineer Saved the Train.

The passengers on the Lake Shores
Twentieth Century limited were saved
from death by the prompt action of the
engineer. A heavy freight that passed
through Mishawaka, Ind, broke down
between Mishawaka and South Bend and
the crew took half the train westw ird.
The local operator, ignorant of the acct
dent, allowed the train to pass. When
nearly upon the deserted part of the
freight the engineer applied the air and
emergency brakes, bringing the train,
then running at sixty miles an hour, to
q standstill, almost at the same spot where
the midnight express dashed into the
food fifty years ago with loss Of forty
ave lives. The grateful passengers of the
limited made up purse for the engineer.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
8bIaA;E!|;::|R|,|CN
zENXNCX

/ a., Dun'S weekly review or
| Cnle1QQ Chicago trade says: The
--recently noted improved
tone has been we'll sustained. more con-
fdence being drawn from the steadily
increasing demand and widening con-
sumption. A heavier movement ap-
pears in farm products and general
merchandise, while a larger output Is
being made in several manufacturing
lines. In planning for future activity
employers of large forces exhibit hope
fulness, and, while many car workers
are idle, full resumption In steel and
packing industries added thousands 10
the ranks of wage-earnersL
Money is cheaper than at this time
last year, and an improved borrowing
demand reflects a closer return to nor
NAL conditions among producers. Iron
and steel interests are booking more
satisfactory orders and many building
improvements strengthen the market
for lumber, hardware and other mate
rial. A satisfactory volume is record
ed In both jobbing and retail branches
Thermal conditions were favorable 10
continued reduction of stocks through
out the interior. There was good buy
ing Of dry goods. house furnishings and
footwear, dealings being REINFORCED
by numerous country merchants from
various sections. New business closed
in staples for fall delivery made a Ia
vorable comparison with year ago.
Markets for breadstuffs were again
largely Influenced by speculative fea-
lures. resulting in higher prices for
wheat and -four. Compared with the
closings last week wheat advanced 8
cents, but the coarse grains show little
change, corn being only fractionaliy
lower. Grain shipments. 4,191, 731
bushels, are the largest this year, al
though falling short Of year ago. ga
per cent Provisions disclose slight re-
cessions In value, but live stock on i'm
proved buying became dearer, choice
beeves advancing % cents and hogs 10
cents a hundredweight
Bank clearings, S171.392, 622. are Ia
per cent over the corresponding week
last year. The general demand for
money has shown more strength, and
few loans were negotiated under per
cent discount.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29

Advices from the various sections of
the corn belt indicate that the crop will
be harvested before killing frosts come
and that the yield win be considerably
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29

DR.. George S. Conant died suddenly
in New York and left his brain to Cor
nell University for scientific investigation
in the hope that it will reveal the cause
of diabetes, from which he died.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29

Bucyrus, Ohio. were found horribly MT
tilated by the section men on the Ohio
Central railroad Wrapped in bed
spread, they had laid down on the track
and were killed by a passenger train.
They had frequently declared that they
were tired of the struggle for life and
wanted to die
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29

The approximate location of Da Pass,
where spirited outpost tight has taken
place, is indicated in the map Fushun,
where 1t was reported that Kuroki's
troops had crossed the Hun river, also
Is indicated. 1t is about thiryt miles
northeast Of Mukden. The Yentai coal
mines likewise are mapped. As control
of these mines is necessary for the work
ing of the railway the Russians are ex-
pected to make stubborn stand there.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29

The map shows the location of Shu-
shiyen, ON either side Of which the JAP
anese are reported to have captured two
important forts. The village is about
three miles north of Port Arthur, and is
located west of the railway. Rihlung-
shan and Keekwanshan, ON which stand
important forts that the japanese are
planning to capture, are east of the rail
way. The Keekwan works are among
the strongest that encircle the city. At
the time of the capture of Port Arthur
ten years ago Hasegawa's brigade storm
ed the Keekwan Notifications.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
HIli,s CROP Estimate.

James ]. Hill has reduced his estimate
of the country's wheat crop to $4,000
600 bushels. and says his estimate of
2,OO0,OOO,0 600 bushels for the yield Of
corn will not be exceeded.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29

Peter Karageorgesitch was crowned
King Of Servia In Belgrade. There were
no hostile demonstrations and no attempt
to carry out the threats against the now
R1no>ilies
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
Terre aaute Fears smallpox scourge.

All the large employers Of labor at Terrs
Haute, Ind, are notifying their employees
that they must be vaccinated or not come
10 work. There are about seventy cases
Of smallpox In the city. The disease was
brought to the city several weeks ago.
Four schools have been put under
Quarxnt
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29

Senator Charles w. Fairbanks, in his
letter accepting the Republican nomina-
ton for Vice President, discussed his
party's record and Landed President
kooseveh's administration.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29
College Building Burns.

Coll ege Building Burma.
The four story main building Of the
State university at Minneapolis, was des-
xoys1 By IRE, Of unknown origin. The
buflding was erected In 1854. poss u -
tinstod ct 600, ~
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-29

Sixty two persons were killed and 40
were Injured in Tennessee passenger
collision on the Southern railway. The
blame is laid to disregard of orders by
the crew Of one train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
A White Sunday.

The snowfall that began Saturday
morning continued until after midnight,
bv which time it had reached in PAGES
a depth of 8 or IOinches. The tempera-
ture was comparatively mild, and yester-
day morning the scene without was
beautiful. Everything was clothed ID
immaculate white, and the trees never
presented a preitier appearance. snow
completely enveloped all portions save
the trunks. When the sun appeared
the picture became still more enhancing.
The trees. however, were shedding and
l.powdering" all who passed under them.
IN fact in some places the snow fell as
thick and fast as though a storm was
raging. The temperature was as mlld
as that of May, and by noon the trees
were again in their barren wintry condi-
tion-the envelopes of white bad dIsaP,,
peared Later the temperature Tell
somewhat. The snow debarred many
from attending the different places OF
worship. and the number OF people on
the streets during the day was compare
lively small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
4 NarrOW ESCAPE.

A colored man named Chancellor
Christman had narrow escape from
being killed at the intersection OF Duke
and Henry streets late Saturday night:
Christman was one of gang of colored
men who we're engaged in shoyeling
snow from the railroad track at that
point when a south bound locomotive
was seen to be approaching the depot.
When the engine VAS about half a square
away Christman took his stand upon
The track used by south bound trains
with his face to the south, and before he
wealized What he was doing was struck
by the locomotive and knocked some
distance to the west, fortunately Oft the
track. however. He was picked up and
taken to the Alexandra Hospital whe re
he received medical treatment. lie Is
not thought to be seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
AIeyandria German Club.

The committee having in charge the
MANAGEMENT of the Alexandra German
Club are making elaborate preparations
for the Christmas german TO be given at
McBnrney's Hall on Friday night, DE
cember 23rd, and have engaged the or
ehestra of Prot. Schroeder, of Washing
Ton. for the occasion. The hall will be
beautifully decorated, symbolical OF the
holiday season. A collation. Will DC
served at midnight. This german Will
be the, first "lavOr german" given by
the club, and will embrace beautiful and
costly souvenirs of the occasion; over
/ 500 will be distributed among those
dancing. The committee promise a
novel surprise during the evening and
are guarding the secret with much
caution. Over 200 guests arc expected
TO be present, many of whom will come
from Richmond, Warreutop, Frederick
burg, Culpeper and other cities IN the
State, while others are expected IRON
New York, Baltimore and Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mrs. c.. r. Howard has returned from
a visit to Alexandra. - Fredericks-
burg Star.
The schooner LeUna Bramble, Capt.
James Elliott, from King George county,
with lumber to SmOot & Co., has ar
rived.
Mr.. F. Didzoneit reports that some
chair covering and unbleached cotton
were stolen from his store on King street
night or two ago.
Mayor Paff, to whom the matter was
referred by the Board of Fire Wardens,
has selected the Keystone brand of fabric
hose for use by The fire department OF
this city.
Judge F. G. White, Of Pontiac, ILL.,,
national lecturer of the Modern Wood
men Of America, will deliver comPll-
mentary lecture at Sarepta Hall tonight
at 8 o'clock. Ladies are especially in
vited.
Mr.. John D. Normoyle. real estate
agent, has sold for Mrs. Julia Moore
| Mckay, of Washington, to Mr.. L. Grit
fin Brooks, two-story frame dwelling
on the north side OF Queen street, he
tween Columbus aud Alfred streets.
A report was circulated this morning
to the effect that collision between two
electric trains occurred near Spring Park
at an early hour. 1t appears that tran
ran past switch and was run back L
the same. This incident, it is said, gav'
rise to the report that collision haC
occurred.
B. b. Smiths genuine Plantation and Cap
tain Billy Cigars are made of the finest TO
bacco grown and by frst-class union WORK
men. Manufactured by b. b. Smith, 90
King street Not by the trust.
You don't have to go out Of the city to bu
Xmas Presents. See the line at Smiths am
get his prices. declo 81
A postponed meeting Of the Paihton EltS
tricai Steamship and Construction Ccmpan
was held at the Hotel Fleischmann toda
|, December 10, 1904, and officers to serve TO
the term ending July, 1905, were elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
Police Court.

1Justice II. B. Cation, presiding.
he following cases we're disposed oi
this morning:
Blaine Craig, and William Thomas,
both coIored. arrested by Officer Gill and
Special Officer Mullen charged with dis.
orderly conduct ard fighting. were fined
81. so each.
Charles Irwin, colored, arrested BY
Officer Young charged with stealing
shoes from C. o. Pullman, was fined $40;
William Frs, Madison Jackson and
Jane, Porter, arrested by Officers Allen,
Lyles, Ferguson and Arlington, charged
with being parties t. the charge, we're
dismissed, and Thomas Smith, also col
ored, arrested in connection with the
above, had his case continued.
Douglas Willis. arrested by Oificer
Young charged with carrying concealed
weapons, had his case continued.
Patrick Welcb, arrested by Oincer
Knight for vagrancy, was sent out oil 'ne
city. -. C,n
w. I. Helyistein, arrested Oy COn
ductor Trayers charged win exPec."'a'
inc in an electric car, was fined 81. %.
Ing :" a" s-o n.yers, arrested by Con-
tier for similar ofIeuse,
'-~";no S5 collateral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
International Arbitration.

Mr.. William f. Carne, secretary OF
the Business Mems League of this city,
has received a communication from Mr..
r. A. Dunlop, secretary of the Richmond
Chamber of Commerce, enclosing a re-
port of the proceedings of the mass meet
jug recently held in Richmond in the in
terest of the principle Of International
arbitration. 4 meeting of the Business
Mems League. at which Mayor Pafi will
preside, will be held in the near future
for the purpose of taking action in the
matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
Charged with Rihing Letters.

Simon Smith, youth, an employee OF
the Leesburg postofice, was arrested
Friday night charged with taking money
from the mails. He was apprehended
by means of a decoy letter and br0u! hit
TO this city Saturday evening and ar
raigned before Commissioner Garnett,
who sent the prisoner on to the grand
Jury. The circumstances in connection
with the case enlisted the interest OF
those present at determination. Smith
plead guilty as charged and sail ms
operations extended over period o
about two months, during which TIME
he had stolen about $50. lie SAID he
had net squaudered the money but had
nsed it in the care OF his family, th'
support of which devolved upon h'msel
and a sister.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
Practical Gifts For Men, Women and Children.

Ladies' Fine Handkerchiefs, each
Sc. Zoe. l2lc, l5c, Csc, 35c, SOC, zoe, 81,
allI....... ........
Children : Initial Handkerchieis,
3 in box. l5c and................ ..............
Fine japanese China, many one-of.a-
kind articles, from Zoe each up to.........
Fancy Hand Mirrors, each 35c, zoe,
Use. u 9S and. ..... . ..... ...... ..........
Metal Picture Frames. each Soc and
Ladies' Umbrellas, each zoe, 81, $l.25,
$50, $1.75, -, $3.50, $3.50 and. ......
Ladies Fine Fur Scarfs, each 9Sc,
$l9S, $40. 1915. 50, 800, $40. sl5
and. ...... ....... .....................
Ladies' Fine Fur Muifs, each $l.s5,
g 81, .iJO. $3.50, IS 80 and........ .......
Children's Fine Fur Sets. Scarfs and
MuGs. set 9Sc, Si.9S, $3.50, S2.75, - -,
49, $3.50, 50 80. s. 80 and. ...... .......
Writing PAPER in fancy boxes, each
l0c, Ice, 25c, SOC and ....... ....... ........
Infants Fancy Shoes, pair 25c and.
Fancy Pasteboard Boxes, each. ......
Children's Handkerchief, for. ...
Ladies' Leather Hand Bags, each 25',
SOC, 75c, CSC, 81 80, $l.9S, $3.50 and.......
ladies Fancy Collars, each 25c, soc,
75c. 81, $50 and ................ ......~......
Linen Dinner Napkins. dozen 81,
$l.25, Sl.5O. y. 81 80 and .................
Linen Fringed Napkins, dozen SOC,
60c, 75c, 81. SD and. ................ ...
Linen Towels, each l2lc, lie. 2jc, S5c.
Jtp. 7jc and ........ ......... ........
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
Funerals.

The funeral of the late John Bar'sch
took place from the residence YESTERDAY
afternoon. The services we're conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Wray. ;,
The funeral of the late G. A. Goooo'
took place this afternoon. Rev. Mr.
Ewell conducted the services
The remains Of Floyd Henderson,
colored, who was struck aud killed oy
train near Four.mile run last Friday
night, were shipped today by Mr.. b.
Wheatley to Glade Springs, Washington
county, the home of the deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
interruption to Travel.

The snow of last Saturday caustd con-
siderable interruption to travel between
thi. city and Washington. 1t WIS dill
6cult at times to operate electro trains
although everything possible was being
done to keep the lile open. Many peo-
pie who work in Washington or who
went to that city during the day shop
ping returned on the steam trains. Mo-
of the trains arriving in this city FROM
the north or south were more or less late.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
courses were tnrIIiIuk 49,. -

terestng throughout, and ne was was
listened to with close attention, ms
descriptions of the cruelty inflicted upon
the natives by King Leopold Of BEGUN,
who keeps a large army IN Ien. n',,
SSrica To- compel The Africans to pay
t.;h"to n him in rubber and ivory, cor
roSorSted the newspaper articles which
have recently appeared in regard to this
outrage. After the delivery OF the
night address Rev. Mr.. Vass proceeded
10 one of the colored churches in south
Washington where he gave talk on the
missionary field of the Congo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
Struck by q Tie.

William Beavers. of Markham,
Fauquier county, was struck on the
head by railroad tie while engaged in
loading the barkentine Shawmut at w.
A. Smoot g. Co.'S wharf this morning.
He was in the hold OF the vessel when
the tackling around bundle of ties
became loOsened. precipitating them
through the hatchway. lie was taken tC
the cabin of the barkenline where he re-
ceiv ed attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
Missionary Addresses.

Rev. L. c. vass, Presbyterian mis-,
siopary in Central Africa, delivered
interesting addresses in this city yester-
dav. He spoke before the Sunday
school of the Second Presbyterian Church
at 10 O'Clock, in the >anrch at il, before
the sunday school in the First Pres
hyterian Church at 2:SO and again 10
the Second Presbyterian Church at 1880
at night. At the IL o'clock services
Mr.. Vass gave the details 10 connection
with the capsizing of the little steamer
T--~i~~ and the drowning Of Rev. d..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
(TOl

Morris Hofake,, &c..
Virginia Glass Works, reports that he
found six bolts of cloth on the railroad
track adjoining the works last night:
Lieutenant Smith this morning directed
Officers Knight and Hall to bring the
cloth to the station house where 1t will
be turned over to the owners. 1t Is
supposed that the goods were taken
from car aud dropped by the thieves
who probably saw railroad employees
coming toward them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
Useful Gifts For Men.

1 Y mas GiIt' Tor men and b rs.
Mems Collar and Cuff Boxes, e; ch 49c
and 49,. ............... $l5'
Mems Military HairBrushes, set Sl.75, .
3 % '.'' >o'z'
Mems Smoking Sets, set see, 81, s2.25,
q 40 and ................... Sj.4'
Mems Comb and Brush IN bOy."....". Sl.4s
Mems Coat aud Hat Brush in hox s2'4'
Mems Outing Night robes, each See, -.
81 ana ..,.'...''''' '.'.''''' So |h'
Mems Muslin Night Robes, each 5Oc
Mems Outing pajamls Suits, 81 and. SID
Mems Warm Underwear, soc TONI. 50
Mems Warm Lined Gloves, DC to-. Sz.0'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19

After your Xmas dinner there is nothing
better to and digestion than Captain Billy
Cigar Supply yourelf with box SO you
will have them on hand. Packed In boxes oil
% cigars each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19

hite aud Fancy BianI cts, pair $1.OO.
So. $685. Sis5.- Si25. s., So, s.
and ... ..... ... ................. .......$l0.O0
Good Warm Comforts, ca h 81, Sl.50
-. ). 1875, so snd. 49,. .......... 49,. 80 90
Infants Knit Bodies. To-, loo, Poe
anu..".,.......,........ DOC
Int nt>' Knit Sacqae>, each 25c, SOC,
ne and m ........... ...... ....... ........ Sl.O0
thi.dren'> ii k Caps, each 25c, soc,
Zoe, ST. 81 80 and ............ ............ 81 80
tapestry Table towers, each Jsc, csc,
$3.50, 81 08 and ............ 80. s. o
Ladies Guarant' ed Md Gloves, pair
81, Sl.2j and....... ...................... si.5D
Ladies Leather Pocket BooSs, each
25c. Soc, 75c, Siand .................... -. sl5)
Ladies' Fancy Toilet Sets in fancy
boxes, consisting II comb, brush aud
mirror. the set $l.9S, 3 -, S3.9S - 30,
$3.50, $40 and............... .........sl2.JO
Fancy Handkerchief Boxes, EACH. tac
Fancy Glove Boxes, each ....... ........ go
Baby Ribbon, lc yard or 50 yards
fOr......... W.
Double-iacrd BABY Ribf on. PC yard
or 80 yards for . ... ..... ................ S'c
aides Manicure Sets, sterling sill
yer, each $3.2j IS %. and .... 1898
ladies Sterling Silver Desk Sets
each SD
Sterling Silver Sewing sets, ach...... Sl.49
ladies' Silver Brush and Con b Sets,
each ............ S@'0o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19
Tha, Thobbins Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands OF suher-
ers have proved their matches s., merit Tor
Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your health. Only
IS cents. money back IL not cured. Sold by
ES Leadbester < Sons. druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-19

Of the health of your children; Look ont l9'
Coughs. Colds. Group and Whooplng Songn
Stop them in time-0ne Minute Cough OuI'
is the best remedy. Harmless and pleasant
Sold BIZ all druggist.