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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
METHODSOF LIFE MEN
NEW YORK COMPANY GIVES BIG
CAMPAIGN DONATION
Vice President Perkins Admits Giving
Republicans $4S,7OO for Political
Purposes Hid from Finance Conn
900 Sale to six" Books

Vice President George W. Perkins Of
the New York Life gave the Armstrong
legislative committee sensational in
side data concerning the company's
financial methods at yesterdays ss,s-
sion. He frankly admitted that an
ordered paid by the president rep
resented a contribution to the Repub-
lican campaign fund last year. He
added that similar donations were
made in 1900 and 1896. He acknowl-
edged that this expenditure never was
brought to the attention of the finance
committee, but was a purely execu-
tive action" determined upon because
it was considered ''for the best inter-
ests of the policy holders
Other astonishing methods of insur-
ance finance laid bare by the New York
state investigation include. the follow
ing:
The New York Life sold $500, 900 of
bonds of the International Mercantile
Marine to j. Z. Morgan & Co., and
bought them back two days later.
That by an ostensible sale of 5000
shares in the New York Security and
Trust Company we had made consider
ably over S3,000,000, and, therefore, the
insurance company was let into an in
vestment by which it lost over 100000.
That millions of dollars as as
sets were not recorded on the books of
the company, but were entered On cards
about the size of postals.
Lent money to employees on their notes,
Messenger George Marshall, colored,
whose salary is 5000 a year, receiving
81 ,S75,0O0, $l,000,000 and 1885, 900, or
$4,2S0,OOO in all, in one year.-Admis-
sions of Edward d. Randolph, Treasurer
of the New York Life Insurance Com
pany.
The Mutual Life carries on deposit in
trust companies cash ranging in amounts
from 100000 to SIS. 200, 900 to enable
the company to take advantage quickly
of any large offers of securities.
Has kept standing deposit of S250,O0O
in the Mutual Alliance Company, for
which it gets interest at the rate of
per cent. With the Guarantee Trust
Company the Mutual keeps a deposit of
from 100000 tc S1.500,000 for which
per cent is paid. He, as well
as other officers of the Mutual, partici-
pated in underwriting syndicates which
sold bonds to that institution.
His participations as Mutual trustee
differ from those of Equitable directors,
| condemned by the State Superintendent
of Insurance, in that the trustees acted
individually of Frederick
Cromwell, Treasurer of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

MCPHERSON, Kan,
is noted as one of
the foremost teach
ers, orators and
scholars in the
Swedish church in
this country. For
two years he taught
at the Chicago The
illogical Seminary,
but for some years
has been conducts
ing. in company
xx-;&b Dnv A L.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
Wreck on the Southern Indians.

A west-bound passenger train on the
Southern Indiana railroad was wrecked by
spreading rails four miles from Hunting
burg, Ind III. NJ Young, express messen-
ger, and an unknown woman were seri-
ously injured, while fifteen more passen-
gers sustained minor Injuries. The train
was running at full speed and two cars
were turned completely over. The track
was torn up several hundred feet and traf-
fc DELAYED.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

md physician of
worldwide fame.
He was born in
Budapest July %,
1919, and was edu-
Gated in the Uni
yersity there, sub
sequently taking a
course in medicine
at Paris. He prac-
tically began life
by writing for the
newspapers. Greece
has lOnOred him
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

the first president
of the Commercial
Travellers Mutual
Accident Associa-
ton of Indiana.
and since 1897 has
been S ecre t a ry-
treasurer of the
organization. He
was born III Nor
gan County in
1S43, enlisted in
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

Harper Holman, said to be the son of a
wealthy brewer of Hammond, Ind, shot
and instantly killed Mrs. jeanette, nee
Ida Taylor, at Cedar Lake, and teen COM
mitted suicide 1t is said that Mrs. jean
cites refusal to receive his attentions was
the cause of the act.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
Another Earthquake in Italy.

A dispatch from Rome says an earth
quake destroyed Monte Rosso, town Of
1900 inhabitants. No details have been
received as TO the loss of Ifs or the amount
of damage done, but it is believed there
have been many casualties.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

Sweden's course
with regard to the
secession of Nor
way, is the con-
sentative leader,
but recently has
favored moderate
reforms. He is a
wealthy manufac-
turer, and has been
a member of the
upper house of the
riksdag since 1885.
Mr. I.undbprQ was
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

skogsbereh. private school at Min
neapolis. He was born in Sweden,
was educated at the old University
of Upsaia, and came to America nine
teen years ago. Walden College was
named in honor of Waldenstrom, the
famous free church champion Of
Sweden
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
Passenger Train Ditched.

Passenger train No. IA and freight
train on the 3. & o. collided five miles west
of Albion, Ind, and the passenger train
went into the ditch. Engineer Stephen
Snyder of Garrett, was instantly killed.
Fireman Thomas Stebbins was injured,
and number of passengers were also
hurt
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

versity of Chicago,
claiming that it is
a fra g m e n t airy
work, and inartis-
tic from q literary
standpoint. is asso-
ciate professor of
Semitic languages
and literature in
that institution. He
had his A. b. de-
gree from Bethany
in 1886, his A. NJ.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
lightning Causes Biz Fire.

Lightning struck the Hax-Smith Furni-
ture C0mpany's wholesale house at st.
Joseph, No., during a severe electrical
storm and it was totally destroyed. Loss
500, 900, fully insured.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
John T. Norris Gets OFF Again.

After being out seventeen hours the jury
In the John T. Norris blackmail case at
Springfield, Ohio, reported that they could
reach no agreement. For forty-tv ballots
they stood six for acquittal AM six for con-
victi0n.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

Four men were killed, six were seriously
injured and dozens more were stunned by
bolt of lightning, which wrecked q
crowded poultry exhibition tent at the
county fair at Indianola, Iowa.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

at the parish school in that town. ana
at Notre Dame, to which he now comes
as president, and was ordained in 1894
For the past twelve years he has been
assistant editor of Ave Maria, is Il
noted lecturer and has been an indus
trious contributor to the current maya
zines.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
Hero of 100 Fights Killed at Last.

Victor Martinez known at Mexico City,
Mex, as Hundred Fights Martinez, has
been killed after long career of violence
He fought with Juan Hernandez over the
1atter's refusal to drink with him. The
two men drew knives and Martinez was
stabbed to the heart. When the body OF
the dead man was taken to the hospital it
was found covered with scars from head to
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

The venerable Thomas Wentworth
Higginson obtained his title to Colonel
in the civil war.
Gen. Booth, commander of the Saliva
ton army, when on shipboard ignores the
dinner table, and his staple food is rice.
Gus Carson, grandson of Kit Carson.
q resident of Oklahoma, is credited with
knowing more about quail than any tan
men in the two territories.
Col. Andrew Jackson OF Nashville
Tenn, has sold the old Washington
chair, a priced relic of President An
drew Jackson, to the Mount Vernon As
ISOLATION for $500.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
RevoIutionists Asain An Action,

A dispatch from Moscow, Russia, says:
Workingmen and revolutionists are organ
fzing new general strike as a protest
against the action of the government in
continuing to prohibit public meetings.
The organizers hope to call out 100, 900
men.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
New York worth seven Billions.

NO uBBKC31ec 0oSSSSeu fU1u0 Vx III
property in New York State for the
years 19O4-1905, according to the report
Of the board Of tax commissioners to the
board of equalization Is 81, 73S. 165, 60
The amount of $7,051, 455,025 is repre-
scented in real estate and $758, S93. 605 in
personal property.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
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Professor Herbert Lockwood Will
lett, who severely criticised the Bible,
in lecture before his class at the Uni
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

Max Simon Nordau. who was select
ed as president at the opening of the
Zionist congress ut Basic. is an author
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

DIR. Alonzo Davis Melvin, assistant
chef of the bureau Of animal industry
Of the Agricultural Department, who
win probably succeed DR.. Salmon as
ehief when the latter retires, Is from
Mount Sterling. Ill
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
PAST AND PRESENT
AS IT COMES TO US From ALL
CORNERS OF THE EARTH.
Ielegraphic Information Gathered
by the Few for the Emil ghte ment
of the Many.
Seven Killed by Explosion

The explosion of fuse, followed by a
hre IN building of the Climax Fuse Com
pany at Avon, Conn.,, caused panic among
the twenty employees in the building and
resulted in the death of seven and injuries
that doubtless will prove fatal to several
others. There was no way of coping with
the flames, which soon spread rapidly, and
In less than an hour after the explosion
occurred those who were unable to escape
were in the clutches of a fire that eventually
burned their bodies TO ashes As the day
wore on the great crowd that collected saw
the bodies of men and women roasting in
the fire and were powerless to check the
flames.
Philippine Outlaw Commits Suicide.
A special from Manila says: FeIizardo,
chief of the outlaws in the province Of
Cavite, who for long time have made
trouble for the authorities, was surrounded
near the Batangas border and jumped over
a cliff He was killed by the fall and
his death, it is believed, will end the
disturbances in the province of Cavite. On
january % three hundred ladrones, led by
Fei;zardo and Montaleon, attacked the
town of San Francisco de Malahon, looted
the municipal treasury of $1,000, killed
Contract Surgeon j. A. O'Neill and abb
Quoted the wife and two children of Gov
ernor TriaS.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

Carey Mcpherson, recently elected
president of the Intern; tional FEEDER
alton of Commercial Travellers, was
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21

with the Royal Hellenic Order. and he
has received from France the decora-
ton of Officer d'Academie. After set
Ting at Paris with bis mother and sis
ter he began issuing his books with
increasing success.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-09-21
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-09
TOM PURCELL IMPROVES.
Critical Condition Changes for the
Better and Will be Able t., Have OPP
era+ion


Special to Tin,es-Republicarl.
Hampton, Feb. st. w. Purcell,
editor of the Hampton Chr onicle, who
has been in a very dangerous condi-
ton with an attack of appendicitis for
the last ten days is much improved.
His condition began a rad cal change
last Saturday and after two days of
intense suffering he began 20 rest cas-
Ter. DR.. Powers feared al first that
the appendix had been ru otured and
would cause bad results. Symptoms
of peritonitis also were found and on
Friday night doctors said there was
but little show Of recovery. Today
they say that if the improv sment con-
tinues as it has that he wi be in his
usual health within a few weeks. His
condition at the present time, while
not dangerous is very preca .ious and a
relapse might leave him weaker than
before. No operation was made nor
will be made at the present time but
one will be absolutely necessary before
Mr.. Purcell can ever hope to be free
from the trouble. The doctors will
give him time to regain his strength
and to get out some perhaps before
the operation is made.
To a man of Purcell's makeup the
confinement is very worrying but it
will be weeks before he will be out
again and then perhaps not until he
has undergone an operation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-09

Germany, who indicated no disposition
to try to bring the war to an end, who
might be listened to on the subject
with favor by Russia. Bartholdt
pointed out that, altho Russia
had let it be understood any
offer of mediation from whatever
source, would not only be unwelcomed,
but would be regarded as an unfrend-
ly act, such attitude was in violation
of the plain stipulations of The Hague
convention, of which Russia was a
party. The president gave Batholdt no
definite assurances beyond promising
to consider the matter with Secretary
Hay. 1t is known to be quite unlikely
this government will take any action
looking to mediation until stn assur-
ances have been received t. n both
parties to the pending conflict that
such action would not be unwelcome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-09
OPERATOR LOSES 100000.
Instance is Cited in Ra,ss 0iscrimina
ton Argument.

elOIt
Washington, Dec. 9.-The arguments
in the case of William r. Hearst of
New York against the anthracite coal
carrying railroads were continued yes
terday before the interstate commerce
commission.
ATTORNEY Shearn, for the complain
ant, who occupied the entire day, con-
tended that between 1897 and 1908,
these roads departed from the publish
ed tariffs and imposed discriminating
rates. He said that the purchasing
contracts were really contracts for
rates, and that by means of the differ
ence between the actual and the pub
ished rates, John c. Haddock, an in
dependent operator, had lost $500, 1000
by this discrimination, forcing his
company into "a receivership.
w. w. Ross, counsel for the Della
ware, Lackawanna, and Western rail-
road, admitted that it had paid Had
dock s125,O00, which Mr.. Shearn i'm
mediately contended was recogni-
ton of the validity of his contention
of discrimination.
Mr.. Shearn alleged that the New
York Ontario and Western and the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
railroad purchase contracts amounted
to transportation contracts, and said
the roads were both carriers and sales
agents. He said it was the duty Of
the commission to issue an order
against the discrimination resulting
from these contracts, directing the
roads to cease exacting from non-con
or III than
that worked out under the purchase
contract.
The hearing was adjourned until to-
day. when the representatives of the
railroad companies will be heard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-09
Would See Russia a Republic.

Rome, Feb. 9. - In the chamber OK
deputies today Ignor Socci Tepubli-
CAM said: "It is now year since hos
tilities between Japan and Russia be-
gan. In the name of humanity and the
brotherhood Of peoples l express the
wish that butchery should cease. AZ
the same time l hope the Russian peo-
pie may reach accomplishment Of their
desire for liberty and call attention te
the fact that the day l so express myA
self is the anniversary of the founda-
ton Of the Roman republic
The president of the chamber said
he did not consider that this was an
opportune moment for Socci's state-
ment, but he was sure all deputies
without distinction of parties, would
join him in his wishes and hopes. The
presidents statement was greeted with
much applause.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-09
coRBlN WIRES REPORT.

American Troops Are Dispensing Pula-
james in Samar-Governor General
Approves.
Washington, Feb. 9.-The following
cablegram has been received at the war
department from General Corbin, at
Manila: "Brigadier General Carter re-
ports an engagement of scouts with
Pulajanes, at San Jose, Samar, Feb
ruary 2. Six guns We're captured. NO
casualties. On February 3rd, Gustin.
second lieutenant of the Philippine
scouts, was wounded, moderately, one
scout killed and five wounded. A
thousand Pulajanes are located on
Mount Tago. due east of Calbayog. Our
forces are cooperating with the ma
tive troops with good effect. Have or
dered an additional battalion of in
fantry to Samar to have them there
should their services be required. The
governor general has been consulted
and approves. We agree on general
policy"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-09
lcE-BouND TUG RELEASED.
The Costello, Imprisoned OFF MiIwau
kee, Is Taken Into Port

suS SOoSSti0S lulHIbSOu0O VII WlIWdus
kee, Is Taken Into Port.
Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 9-Encased
in ice that covered deck and ratings
the fishing tug Costello was brought
in as far as the outer breakwater late
yesterday afternoon by tug Welcome.
Since yesterday the tug had been lock-
ed in the ice foes and Captain Schulz
thesis, Owner Barkhausen and four
sailors who made up the crew suffered
greatly. They were without food for
more than a day and had tut imper-
feet shelter in the tugs pilot house
and hold from the fierce storm. The
rescue by the Welcome YVES accom-
plished only after an all days effort.
Another steamer was added to those
imprisoned in the ice by contrary
winds. The Naomi of the Crosbi line
is somewhere off this port but can
not be found ON account of the storm.
She was due here last night with pas
sengers and merchandise, bit has not
yet arrived. No fear is fe. t for her
safety as she is known to he capable
OF fighting the ice without damage, but
1t is impossible for boats to make
Roadway while the ice is pill ed thickly
along this shore.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-09
The GrinneII News.

Special to Times-Republican.
Grinnell, Feb. 8. = Secretary II. H.
Robins, who, has been suffering con-
siderably from grippe is somewhat
better and attending to the duties of
his office.
The mid-winter meeting of the
trustees of Iowa College closed last
evening and was followed by the re-
ception at the presidents house. A
pleasant feature of the reception was
the rendition of a part of Hiawatha by
Professor Ryan, while Miss Thomp-
son played an accompaniment arrang-
ed by Professor Cole, formerly in
The effect was very pleasing and was
highly praised by those who were
here from abroad There was also ex-
cellent musical entertainment furnish
ed the assembled guests by Professor
Frampton and Miss Fisher.
The amount of endowment fund re-
ported as raised since last June is over
$4S,500. The usual reelection of pro-
fessors and instructors at this time of
the year took place. committee was
appointed of which II. II. Stipp of Des
Moines was made chairman to make
arrangements for hall for the young
men of the college to board in COM
mons. The following We're present at
the trustees meeting: DR.. E. w.
Clark, Rev. E. NJ. Vittum. Hon. j. P.
Lyman, II. w. Spaulding, Fl. H. Rob-
bins and President Bradley, of Grin
nell; Rev A. l.. F'risbie. II. H. Stipp.
Mr.. Merrill and Mr.. Olmsted, of Des
Moines: Mr. Smith of Usage: Rev. j.
P. Clyde OF Muscatine; Rev. Duren of
Eldora; and Rev. Tuttle OF Manches-
ter.
Mrs. Jessie Hartman Schuyler is
very seriously i'll at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Hartman
corner of West street and First ayen-
u0. X
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-09
ASK ROOSEVELT ToACT
President Roosevelt Urged to Take
Some Action Looking to Termin-
alton of the Japanese War
Not Likely That President Will Do
Anything at This Time.

Washington, Feb. 9. President
Roosevelt was urged today to take
some action looking to a termination
of the Russo Japanese war. The re-
quest was made by the Interparliamen-
tary Union, thru it's president, Repre-
sentative Rartholdt, of Missouri. Bar
tholdt explained to the president that
the concensus of opinion among mem
bers of the union and among Europ-
can parl;amentarians with whom he
was in correspondence. was that the
president was the one man, with the
possible exception of the emperor OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-09
ropAY's COURT DECISIONS.

Opinions Handed Down by the Sup
rene Court of Iowa.
Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. 9.-The following
decisions were handed down by the
supreme court today:
State of Iowa VS.. Richards, appel
lant Warren district. Affirmed.
Carter VS.. Cemansky, appellant,
Woodbury. district. Affirmed.
Knutson, appellant, VS.. Nidders,
Wright district. Affirmed.
Nugent VS.. Cudahy Packing Com
pany, appellant, Woodbury. district.
Affirmed. y.
Scott, Administrative, VS.. Iowa Tele-
phone Company, appellant, Woodbury.
district, Affirmed.
Sperry VS.. Sperry appellant, Des
Moines district. Modified and affirmed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-09

Washington, Feb. 8. - The house to-
day entered upon the last day OF the
discussion of bills to regulate freight
rates. According to the rule adopted
Monday a vote will be taken at this
afternoon, the first on the minority
substitute, known as the Davey bill,
and should it fail of passage then on
the Esch-Townsend bill. The debate
was opened by Pierce, of Pennsylvan-
ia, who, after announcing the pres1-
dents position on the subject of rate
legislation said he was the greatest
leader that has lived in the republican
ranks since the civil war. He said he
would support the Esch-Townsend bill.
Crumpacker, of Indiana, said he
would ungrudgingly support the ma
jority measure, because the power to
regulate railroad companies has all
ways been recognized the question now
being simply one of policy. While
Crumpacker was speaking, the state
hood bill came over from the senate
and was laid on the speakers table for
reference to committee. The closing
remarks for the minority were made by
Williams of Mississippi, who at the
outset, congratulated the house upon
the fact that not only in a matter of
rate legislation, but in several other
particulars, President Roosevelt. nom
mated by republican party and elect
ed by the people, was beginning to
assume distinctly democratic posi-
ton.
The Davey bill, the democratic sub
stitute for railroad rate legislation,
was defeated in the house by ISL yeas
to 1S9 nays.