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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
NEW CLUE IS FOUND
Terre Haute Woman Gives the
Detectives Information in
the Bedford Case.
TALL MAN WITH SANDY HAIR
Figures i'm What She TOld-Weird
Ehim of a Preacher Carried
Out-State News.

Bedford, Ind, Feb. 23.--Mrs. Nettie
Hagenwald, of Terre Haute, called at
the mayors office and requested that
the detectives and members of the
board of inquiry who have had charge
Of the investigation Of the Schafer
murder mystery be summoned. When
they arrived she told of the visit Of a
tall. sandy-complexiOned man to her
home several days after the murder.
The man said his name was yelling
ton, and that he was a piano tuner
soliciting work. The murder was men,
toned and he said he was acquainted
with the murdered girl.
Information Considered Important.
The detectives refused to speak fur.
Their of the information received from
Mrs. Hagenwald, but it is known that
they are paying a great deal of atten-
ton TO it. Before going to Blooming
ton Prosecuting Attorney Miller in
timated that the grand jury would not
consider the Schafer case. The court
of inquiry resumed its investigation Of
the mystery today. The members will
lot give a reason for this action.
Feigning Pity or Going Crazy.
Bloomington, Ind, Feb. %. = James
Mcdonald, the accused murderer OF
Sarah Schafer, was visited and in a
half hours conversation proved beyond
question that he is either feigning a
religious conversion or thai he will
soon be a raving maniac. He con-
tinualiy reverted to how the Lord had
saved him from his sins, saying that
while in prayer on his knees "a few
nights ago the Lord spoke to him.
No One Knows the Suspect.
Terre Haute, Ind, Feb. 23.-No one
has been found here who can recall
the person referred to as the new
Schafer suspect. This person vas said
to have gone from Terre Haute to Lin
ton. living in the latter place at the
time of the murder.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Russia Both willing and Glad.

Washington. Feb. %. Russia
gladly and willingly favored the sug-
gestion Of Secretary Hay that as far
as possible the belligerents In the Far
astern war localize hostilities and re-
spect the neutrality Of China, in the
interest Of q continuance of peaceful
intercourse Of the rest of the world.
My government expressed the n
viction that Mr.. Hays suggestion was
prompted by motives of the highest
humanity and was mutually advan-
tageous to the belligerents." This
statement was made by Count Cas-
sdnl. the Russian ambassador, in the
course of a conversation with a repre-
sentative Of the Associated Press at
the embassy
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Big List of Defendants.

Lafayette. Ind, Feb. 22.-The clerk
Of tne T%ippecanoe circuit court spent
most of one day calling the names of
400 defendants in the suit of Fannie
NJ. and Thomas Default against Isaac
Asher and 800 others to get the case
properly on the records. The suit was
to quiet title.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Employers In Council.

indianapolis. Feb. 22.-The national
convention Of the Idustrial Association
of America has begun its sessions here.
Five hundred manufacturers and busi-
ness men of the country are present.
Speaking OF the work of the convention
President Barry said: IAN effort will
be made to evolve some kind of a
scheme whereby q bureau of tabulated
information may be kept In reference
to men who are the fountain heads Of
riotous strikes"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
No One KNOWS the Suspect.
Dead Preacher stood Up i'm His Pulpit
During His Funeral Sermon by
by His Own Wish.

DuIlnS UiS uItTd tTIuO W
by His Own Wish.
Evansville, Ind, Feb. 23.-The re
quest of Rev. James Hart. for fifty
five years minister of the general Bap'
fist church at Folsomville, WarwicI
county, to be stood up in his pulpit
during his funeral was complied with
The CLASSY eyes Of the old preacher
looked out over the immense audience
that came to pay their homage to
him. But the eyes never moved from
one point. They were set in death
DR.. Billup, the Tennyson, Ind, under.
taker, who bad charge Of the funeral
followed the late wishes of the aged
minister as we'll as he was able.
The coffin containing the remains
was stood behind the desk, tilted back
just enough toprevent the lifeless body
from falling forward against the ped
estal ON which rested the Bible whose
pages had for fifty-iye years furnish.
ed texts for the minister. Through.
out the service of more than an hour
the body was in plain view Of the con.
gregation. Uncle James Hart, as
the preacher was commonly known
was a lifelong resident Of Warwick
county. At the time of his deaf. he
was Is years Of age.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Torpid snake in a Tree.

Zionvilie. Ind, Feb. 22.-Charles
McGuire and John Crouch, of this
place.. felled a large oak tree whic
stood on a farm owned by James Bren-
del. When the tree had fallen to the
ground u large hole, which appeared
to be a squirrel den. was found in the
forks of the tree about thirty feet from
the butt. In this hole a torpid black
snake five feet long was found.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Woman who Weighs 4s4 Pounds.

Wabash, Ind. Feb. 22.-The largest
woman in Indiana is said TO live one
mile west &C Miami. She is Mrs. Susie
Fuel. and her weight is 4S4 pounds.
Mrs. Fuel is the wife of j. L. Fuel.
and is A years old. She has several
children who are grown, and despite
her large proportions handles herself
with ease. When she was married she
weighed SOC pounds. and since then she
has been steadily growing heavier.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

Washington, Feb. %. = At the re
quest Of Patterson the senate ordered
the printing Of statement by the
Western Federation of Miners rela-
tive to the labor troubles In Colorado,
in reply to the statement of the mine
operators of that state which already
has been printed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

Seymour, Ind, Feb. %. Cyrus E.
McCrady, cashier of the First nation
al bank and treasurer Of the Cooper
tive building snd Loan association, has
admitted that his accounts are short
with the two institutions. The amount
10 estimated from a preliminary ex-
animation to be $4,000 with the bank
and $13. COO with the building and loan
association. McCrady's property, val
ued at from $4,000 to $4,000. has
been turned over to a trustee for his
creditors. Both institutions are secured
By bond.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Fight Against the Saloons.

Anderson. Ind, Feb. 22-The fight
by the temperance element of Chester
field against saloons in their town has
been renewed with a remonstrance
against John Quinn, an applicant for
a license. The town has been free
of saloons for over a year. The tenn
perance people expect to win again.
inasmuch as the remonstrance. it is
stated. bears a majority of the names
Of voters in Union township. including
the town of Chesterfield.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Epedemic of Measles.

Charlottesville, Ind. Feb. 22. The
epidemic Of measles here threatens to
close the schools. Forty per cent. of
the children in the primary grades
have the disease and the attendance
In higher grades Ia interfered with.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

Charlottesville, Ind, Feb. 23.-Near-
ly half of the members of the soph-
omore class Of Wabash college have
been captured by freshmen and locked
up. They were kept prisoners until
midnight yesterday. George Miller,
president Of the freshman class, who
was kidnapped on Saturday, was taken
to Colfax, where the police arrested
him and his sophomore captors and
placed them all in jail.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

Indianapolis. Feb. 23.-Stnte Treas
urer Nathaniel U. Hill is confined to
his horne in Bloomington by a peculiar
illness. About three weeks age he
sneezed SO hard that he tore loose
sorae of the mascles Of his back. His
physicians advise a complete rest, and
It will be some time before he win be
able to appear at his Office.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

A six acre map of the United States
constructed of representative growing
crops of each state is a Government
exhibit. Cinder paths three fee: wide
mark the boundaries between states.
permitting free passage of visitors.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

t -
most nightly. and yesterday morning
firing was again heard. This is doubt
less due to the attempted approach of
japanese torpedo boats, but nothing
serious has developed.
st. Petersburg. Feb. ID. General
Kuropstkin has been relieved of his
functions as minister Of war, and has
beer appointed commander-in-chief Of
the Russian army i'm the Far East.
Latest Rumors from the Seat of War.
London, Feb. 22.-Following are the
latest rumors from the seat of war
in the Far East. None of them is late,
and the news from there this morning
is very meager and tells of nothing
thrilling: Cannonading was heard of
the Japanese coast of Shimonoseki and
an important naval engagement was
thought to be Oh. A decisive battle in
the Yalu valley is expected at any mo-
ment. COssack pickets have captured
q small detachment of japanese SOL
diers in the first land engagement ON
Korean territory. Major Tatsaru is
among those captured. Three hundred
Russian scouts are reported at Wiju.
All Sin .Sasses" the Muscovite.
Toxic, Feb. 22.-Advices to the Jap
anese government from Picking say
that while at Mukden yiceroy Alexieff
asked the Chinese troops to aid in
guarding the railway. to prevent ting
interruption of traffic. The Chinese
refused the request. and asked for in
%structions from Picking. The Chinese
government told them to inform Alex
Jeff that as Russia had insisted that
the Chinese were unable to guard the
railway in time of peace, surely Rus
sia could not expect them to guard It
In time Of war.
But the Other Side Says mo"
st. Petersburg, Feb. %. = Grand
Duke Alexis, co%nversing at the yacht
club, confirmed the report of the sink
ing Of a Japanese cruiser and 4 Jap
anese torpedo boat at Chemulpo.
Washington, Feb. 22. = Commander
Takeshita, naval attache of the Jap
aIese legation, states that the report
that a japanese cruiser and torpedo
boat were sunk in the engagement off
Chemulpo is entirely unfounded. g
Toxic. Feb. 22-The reports from
various quarters saying that Admiral
TOgO's fleet was partly crippled in the
operations at Port Arthur are unfound-
ed. 1t has been unnecessary to send
pairs. Two torpedo ~destroyers have
been damaged, but not in fighting.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

Cape Town, Feb. 22.-Dr. Jameson
has succeeded in completing a cabinet
for Cape Colony.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

The largest organ ever built, with 145
stops and pipes five feet in diameter. is
in Festival Hall. 1t will be used for
concerts and other musical features
held in this structure.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

New York, Feb. 22.-The formal an
nouncement is made Of the engage
.tnent of Miss Annie Russell to Os-
wald Yorke.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

The Tribune furnishes all the lat
est war news. Now is the time to
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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
thursday. March 18th, 1900
THE PLYMOUTH MARKETS

Following are the quotations of
local dealers on the various pro-
ducts named:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Insurgents Fire on a steamer.


Washington. Feb. pa cable from
San Domingo, dated Feb. IL, says:
1.-The Clyde line steamer New York
arrived here this morning, conveyed by
the United States cruiser Newark. and
Minister Powell instructed the captain
of the vessel TO discharge his cargo
at the wharf. An agreement had been
made by Minister Powell and Comman-
der Miller with the insurgents and the
government that neither party should
fire while the New York was at the
wharf discharging. The government
kept this agreement, but the insur-
gents fired on the steamer and ON a
which was entering the river. Eight
rifle shots damaged the New York's
woodwork, endangering the lives Of
passengers and crew.
Newark Then Gets Busy.
"The commander of the United
States warship then decided to shell
Pajarito, near this city, the place capt
ured by the insurgents, and to land
300 marines with the object of punish
ing the insur gents for insulting the
United States flag and damaging an
American steamer. At $50 p. III. the
Newark approached and opened fire,
~discharging ten shells. The insurgents
fired upon the marines while they were
landing. wounding some Of them. The
marines returned the fire and the in
surgents ran away.
Marines Search the Woods.
"The marines landed were divided
into two columns, and searched the
houses. woods and bushes. They then
followed the insurgents. who fired
while the marines were reloading. The
known
San DoIningans Protest.
A cable from San Domingo. dated
Feb. II. says: Marines from the
United States cruiser Columbia Ie-
manned stationed at Pajarito (near San
Domingo City until late this after
noon. when they withdrew. During
the occupation the insurgents with
drew to a great distance without fur
ther resistance. The shells from the
cruiser Newark caused some damage
in Pajarito and the surrounding coun-
try. \ protest signed by prominent
|. citizens has been distributed TO the
public against the action of the United
States warship. which it describes as
al insolent outrage against the liber-
ty of the republic and a disgrace to the
national dignity.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

Fort Wayne, Ind, Feb. 90. Judge
Rose, OF Auburn, has appointed Nor
man T. Jackman. Of Waterloo, receiver
Of the Farmers bank, after a months
delay to permit a reorganization. The
state bank examiner has declared the
bank solvent since it closed, but the
Quarrels Of stockholders and depos-
itors thwarted the umerou attempts
to enlist new capital and reopen.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
No 1890

State of Indiana, Marshall County IS:
Notice is hereby given that the nder-
signed has been appointed executor of the
estate of Andrew ]. Kyser, late of Marshall
County Indiana. deceased. Said estate is
supposed to be solvent.
FRANKLIN NJ. KEYSER.
February %. 1904 Executor.
l.. M. Lauer. Atty. 21t3
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Notice of Administrators Sale of Per-
sonaI Property.

n. tice is hereby given that the under
signed, administratrix OF the estate of Henry
Keberr, deceased, will OFFER at public sale. at
the residence Of said deoedenf, about one
mile east and two miles south of Teegarden.
and one mile due west of the john W.
Thomas Tile mill, in Marshall county, Indi-
ana on
Thursday, March 18th, 1904,
the personal property OF said estate. consist
ing of horses, cattle, sheep. hogs, WAGONS.
farming implements, household furniture.
and other articles TOO numerous to mention.
Sale to begin at 10 o'clock a. M.
TERMS OF SALE Sums of $50 and under,
cash; all sums over IS 90 a credit of nine
months will be given, purchaser giving notes
with approved security, without interest IL
paid when due; IL NOT paid when due then to
draw interest at eight per cent from date,
and waving valuation and appraisement
laws, and with attorneys fees.
FANNIE E. KEBERT,
21-t4 ADMINISTRATIVE
February "a, 1904.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

The Liberty bell will be exhibited in
the rotunda Of the Pennsylvania build
ing. 1t will be the first time 1t ever
crossed the Mississippi river.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Fight at San Domingo in Winch
Morales Forces Are Com
pletely Victorious.
OMBARDsT THE REBELS
At Which the Natives Protest and Are
Very Indignant.
Porto Rico Makes a Move That Is Sur
prising- Demands from Uncle
Sam Either Statehood or
Independence.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The state de-
partment has received a ~cablegram
from Minister Powell, dated at San
Domingo, Feb. 16, saying: "a de-
cisive battle has been fought be-
tween the government forces and the
insurgents. 1t extended over two days
and resulted in a victory for the gov
erL.ment. The siege has been raised
and the insurgents are in retreat"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

It Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group, Infu-
enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma,
A certain cure for Consumption in first stages.
and q sure relief In advanced stages. Use ct once.
You will zee the excellent effect after taking the
1rst dose Sold by dealers everywhere. Large
bottles IS cents and tQcents.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

A rose garden. with 10000 rose trees.
covers four acres on the east front OF
the Palace of Agriculture.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
HFLD WITHOUT BOND
Man Accused of Assaulting an In
terurban Conductor Makes
a Complaint.
NEW SUSPECT Is SUSPECTED
OF the Bedford Murder Glue Looks
Promising-Suspect Is Miss.
ing State Notes.

Anderson. Ind. Feb. 22.--Ira Nef.
Of Daleville, one of the -four men ac-
cused of assaulting Conductor Elmer
Irons on an interurban car, has brought
ha5eas corpus proceedings in the Madi-
son circuit court. He alleges that he
is held in Muncie because Mayor Sher-
rift refuses to accept a bond. and that
the absence of Judge Letter. from Del
aware county, at this time leaves no
judge at Muncie to issue a writ of
habeas corpus. The action is also d.
rected against Sheriff Swain, of Della
ware mt
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
WAsH1HGTOH REMEMBERED

Chicago Observes the BirthdayAniver-
sary Of the Father Of His @ suntry
with Patriotic Meetipss.
Chicago, Feb. %. = With patriotic
songs, oratory and entertainments be
fitting the occasion Chicago II cele-
brating Washineton's birthday. The
Union League club. which has OBJ
served the day for many Zeesst VIII
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
FOR SALE!

House and Lot on Thsyer St.
Must be Sold Soon for CASH.
a Bargain.
M. SEYBoLD
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Ordination of a Preacher.

Anderson, Ind, Feb. 22.-Universal-
lists of indianapolis, Muncie and Pen
dleton participated in the ordination
exercises of Rev. j. L. Haffner, of
the Anderson church. under the
auspices of the Univensalist Central
association. President Charles Styer,
of Indianapolis. made an address. and
Rev. Marion Crcsley directed the serv-
ices. The sermon was by Rev. q. /.
Green. of indianapolis.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
FIRING HEARD AT SEA.
indications That the Jap Fleet Is
lowering in the Vicinity
of Port Arthur.
FAR EAST NEWS RATHER DULL
kuropatkin Made Chief Commander
of the Russian Army-TOkiO
Again Denies Injury to
Japanese Earships.

Port Arthur, Feb. %. - Sounds of
desultOry firing at sea are heard al
most nightly, and yesterday morning
firing was again heard. This is doubt
less due to the attempted approach of
Japanese torpedo boats, but nothing
serious has developed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25
Arrived safe i'm India.

Anderson, Ind, Feb. 22.-Mrs. ]. c.
Fisher has received letters dated Jan.
10 from her sister, Mrs. Titus Howe.
announcing the safe arrival of herself
and husband. n minister. at Calcutta.
India. where Rev. Howe will do mis-
sionary work and also have charge of
one of the best churches in Calcutta.
Mrs. Howe was formerly Miss Bessie
Greed. of Liberty. Ind.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-25

st. Petersburg. Feb. 22. = General
Kuropstkin has been relieved of his
functions as minister Of war, and has
been appointed cosnmander-in-chief of
the Russian army i'm the Far East.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29

OF Red Cloud for more than thirty
years and during the greater part of
that time has been in the millinery
business, and her many old friends and
customers will be sorry to hear Of her
decision to retire.
The date Of the 1. q, y. +. drill con.
test has been definitely fixed for Fri.
day, FEBRUARY 26. A handsome gold
mounted rose wood gavel has been
ordered as a plizs for the winning
team. There are twenty.six Dad
Fellow lodges in the District and the
majority will undoubtedly send teams
to contest for the prizs. In our pre-.
vious article on this subject we said
the banquet would be under the super
vision of the ladies Of the order. Thi,
was an error, as this feature will bt
under the direction Of the W. X. c
| and the proceeds will g. the soldiers
monument fund.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Rev. INauptmann Rcslans.

Last Sunday morning Rev. VIM.
Hauptmann. pastor Of the Congrega.
tiopal church, rendered his resignation
as pastor OF the church, to take effect
March /. MIR. Hsuptmann did not
publicly give his reasons for asking his
release, but 1t 10 understood that the
finances OF the church society are not
In q very f%lourshing condition, and Mr..
Hauptmann has not been paid as
promptly as he should have been. The
resignation Of Rev. Hauptmann will
cause q serious loss to the church
workers OF this city, and his place will
be hard to fill. Heis q brilliant and
forceful speaker, and his sermons have
the merit Of being sincere. Red Cloud
can hardly afford to losea minister OF
Mr.. Hauptmann's ability, and 1t is
hoped some arrangement may be made
whereby he can be induced TO with.
draw his resignation.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
A MuSlcal Treat.

The next entertainment in the lecture
course Of the Ladies' Aid society OF the
M. E. church will be the Madrigal
Ladies' Quartet, an organization COM
posed OF Mrs. Fanchon Parmelee Green,
first soprano and reader; Miss Dorothy
Nehrbas. second soprano and violinist;
Miss Theckla Lesfbourg, first alto; and
Miss Elinor Flansburg, second alto and
pianist, who will be heard In Red
Cloud Thursday, February II. The
ladies are highly recommended by the
press and pulpit wherever they have
appeared. and those who attend the
concert will be we'll repaid. 1t hos not
yet been decided where the concert
will be held.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
Two Accidental Deaths.

Last Friday there occurred two
deaths near Eckley under circum.
star ees unusually sad. On Tuesday,
January 10. Thomas Howard was
kicked by q horse and his injuries
proved fatal. On Friday, January %,
George b. Henderson was thrown from
. horse and received injuries which
resulted In his death . few hours later.
The young men we're full cousins.
Funeral services for both we're held ut
the Eckley M. f. church, 2 miles north
east Of Cowles, at the same hour Sun.
day, January "a. conducted by Rev. B.
F. Hutchins, and their bodies we're
laid to rest in the Eckley cemetery.
Thomas Howard was born In this
county April %, 1880. and was % years
and nine morths old at the time OF his
death. He was the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Howard.
George Birten Henderson was born
In Webster county Mar, h 10, 1882, and
was p years, 10 months and 8 days OF
age at the time of his death.
Both young men were we'll and
favOrably known, and leave a large
number Of friends and relatives to
mourn their untimely dea,h. The
bereaved parents and relatives have
the sympathy of the entire community
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-01-29
DeMoSs Lyric BardS.

A musical entertainment Of excep-
tional merit will be given at the M. +.
church Monday evening, February 8,
when the DeMoss Lyric Bards will APP
pear under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid Society, The company consists OF
three ladies and three gentlemen, and
apart from the vocal numbers there
will be instrumental music on more
than fifty different instruments. The
company comes highly recommended.
Admission, 85 cents; children, rs cents;
reserved seats, 30 cents.