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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-21

The disposition of several of
the large railroads to rid them
selves of that great and notorious
octopus, the pass evil, is in the
right direction. Their good res
olutions and acts ought to be
copied by every railroad in the
country for their own good as
well as that of the people. JUS
tice to both demands this. 1t
would relieve the railroads of
those teaches who cling to them
with a death grip and it would
place legislation more upon a ba-
sis of merit.-South Bend Trib-
une. =
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-21

Mrs. G.. w. Rhinehart has
gone to Rochester for a visit of
two weeks with her mother in
that city.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-21

The mills using the water pow
er OF the Genesse river have turn
ed the falls at Rochester into a
dry precipice, and electric light
ing at Quebec has reduced the
tails OF Montmorency to a thin
rivulet. 1t is no false alarm that
represents Niagara to be in dang
er.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-21

immigrants pouring into the
country at the rate of more than
a million a year, crowd mostly
into the great cities, where they
are a menace to the public wei
fare, while the farming districts
cry in vain for labor.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-21

-Four war governors still sur
vive. They n Sprague of Rhode
Island, Holbrook of Vermont.
Crawford of Kansas and Pettys
OF Mississippi. The governors of
the civil wal period varied in ex-
ecutive ability, but some won inn
mortal fame in the history of the
country.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-21


A gold cross set with rubies
and suspended on a gold chain
was cut from the vestments of
Rev. Charles H. Cotton, bishop
of the Roman Catholic diocese of
Buffalo, while he was attending
the dedication of St. Nicholas
Greek Catholic church Sunday.
The cross, which was valued
at more than $1,000 hung about
the bishops meek over all his
robes. While in a crush imme-
diately after the service the cross
disappeared. Police were sum-
moned quietly, and while no one
was searched, everyone was
closely scrutinized that left the
church.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-21

The Panama bond bill will
pass this week, and will be fol-
lowed Immediately by an issue of
s25, 600, 900 or $50, 600, 900 of Pan
anna bonds, bearing 2 per cent
and subject to deposit to secure
national bank circulation upon
the same terms with other Gov
eminent 2s. The original amount
authorized was $4,000, 900, but
the whole sum will not be real
lied at once.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-21

The contract for building an
electric railway from South Bend
TO Chicago has been let to the
John r. Lee construction COM
pany OF New York and the presi-
dent of the company is now on
the ground directing the work.
The men who are at the head of
the enterprise say that it will be
the finest traction line in the
United States.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-21

The senate Saturday passed
the Panama canal emergency
bill, appropriating 81, OOO,O 900 for
the work, after a long debate. An
amendment was tackled on which
requires that congress shall be
supplied with regular estimates
OF all salaries, except those paid
10 laborers. 81
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-21

The South Bend Tribune ad-
vocates the establishment of a
work house or similar place and
instead OF sending strong, heal
thy men and women to county
Jail and giving them three good
meals a day, often much better
than they have when free, SEN
tence them to the workhouse and
e that they stay there and work
out their sentences.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-12-21

There is not the slightest
doubt that the government car
ries vast quantities of mail mat
ter for which it does not receive
adequate compensation. Much of
this stuff could be cut out with
benefit to the government as well
as the people. Tons of rubbish
now pass through the mails that
would better be reduced to ashes
than delivered to those to whom
il is addressed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
SAM FORSHA is DEAD

Hutchinson, Kans Jan. 30.-The
citizens of Reno county were startled
yesterday at receiving the news CT
the death of Sam ForSha, which oc-
cured at hospital in Kansas City
yesterday. Mr.. Forsha had been
seriously Ill for several weeks. but his
friends were hopeful that his robust
constitution would be able to wear
out the disease. The funeral will be
conducted at Hutchinson this after
noon. Sam Forsha was one of Reno
county's best business men. He was
always foremost in whatever pertained
to the interests of Hutchinson and
vicinity. He was manager of the big
Forsha ranch near Castleton, and was
the leading candidate for Congress
man before the Great Bend Tepub-
lican convention in the spring of
1903, being defeated only after COM
bination had been effected against
him. He was a prominent member of
the masonic fraternity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
WOMEN FIGHT, WITH RIFLES

Berlin, January 31.-The local pa
pers report that civil war reigns now
in Warsaw, Poland
Huge barricades block nearly all of
the principal streets, and hundreds of
shops have been plundered during
last night. Ire telephone exchange
was wrecked in the night. Tons of
petroleum were poured on the streets
and ignited.-
Fighting about the barbados lasted
through the entire night. A woman,
standing in the second story of a
building, with rife picked of several
Cossack soldiers. A police officer
finally located her and shot her dead.
ADDITIONAL TROOPS FOR ORDER.
Warsaw, Jan. 31.-Two regiments
of infantry arrived today in Warsaw
to help maintain order. The chief of
police has put a ban on all visiting
between citizens. He has closed the
doors of all private residences to all
but the regular occupants
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
A concert by the Woman's Glee

A concert by the Woman's Glee
Club, of Paramount College, Wichita,
will be given at the Congregational
church February 4, at 8 O'Clock.
The club consists of % young
ladies accompanied by Mr.. Robert
H. Just, violinist, and under the di-
rection of Professor c. A. Ellenberger.
Wichita people are enthusiastic over,
this club and we expect an excellent
entertainment. Tickets 25 cents.
Reservation of seats at Aliens Drug
Store after Monday noon, without
extra cost.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Impressive
services were held in the United
States Senate, today, in honor of the
memory of the late Senator Hoar of
Massachusetts,. Nearly the entire
membership of the august body was
present. The galleries were filled
with Washington society. Senator
Lodge, the dead statesman's col
league, made the first address, and
Senator Crane, his successor. the
closing speech. Fifteen other sena-
tors paid tribute to the grand old
man from Massachusetts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
Martial Law in the Philippines.

Manila, P. L, Jan. 31.-The La
drones who captured the wife and
two children of the former Governor
Trias, On the night of Jan. "a. now
demand a ransom of 10000 pesos for
their release.
Federal troops, consisting of de-
tachments of picked sharpshooters.
work in conjunction with the native
scouts and thecoastabulary. Federal
troops garrison the towns and martial
law has practically been established
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
Ancient History.

George Washington had caught one
of his sentries asleep at his post.
"Poor man." the general muttered,
"he has been reading the daily item"
Tenderly he spread his great coat
over the soldier and passed quietlyon.
Edgar Allen Poe was interviewing
the raven.
"When will come the time" he
greeted, as we'rein the Wilmer seated,
for the blamed shack to be heated?"
Ouoth the raven, "Nevermore."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

winner, covering the stretch in forty
minutes and twenty seconds, and
Fletcher, the second, in thirty eight
minutes and fifty seconds. Sartori
had atime limit. Vanderbilt formerly
held this record at forty minutes and
forty nine seconds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03
BRIEF TELEGRAPHlC NEWS

. ST.. Petersburg, Jan. 2S,-The
casualties inthe fighting at Sandepas
south of Mukden were forty-five Of
fcers, and a thousand men killed and
wounded.
The Russians captured one hun
dred Japanese and much arms and
ammunition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 31.-Wlllie
Mack thirteen years of age, was
ST abbed to death hereithis morning
by Johnny Cah!il, another boy of
about the same age. kCahill had pre-
viously been abusing young Mack's
baby brother, and Mack went out to
get revenge. He attacked Cahill with
his fists. The tragedy then followed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Chicago, Jan. 28.-William Hunt,
the president of the defunct Pan
American Bank here. was arrested in
New York today, charged with the
ENLIGHTENMENT of thirty thousand
dollars of the banks funds. The in
stitution went under the middle of the
past week as result of the presidents
defalcationS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

St. Louis, Jan. 2S.-Thirty five
years in the state penitentiary at hard
labor, was melted out to Harrety
Vaughn today, for holding up a
druggist here recently. Vaughn is the
sole survivor of the so-called Morris
gang, which the police exterminated
in a pistol duel last summer, in which
three detectives lost their lives.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Washington, Jan. 31.-The House
committee on Interstate Commerce
today authorized the favorable report
of a bill abolishing the present
Isthmian Canal Commission, and
authorizing the appointment of a new
commission by the president at his
discretion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Mrs. Frank Hall and Mrs. Lou
Brown, returned to their homes in
Hoisington Saturday morning, after
successful critical operations at the
ST. Rose Hospital.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

St. Louis, Mo. Jan. 1.-Frederick
lobe and wife committed suicide at
their apartments here last night, by
each taking big drink of carbolic
acid. lobe was stage hand. There
is no reason apparent for the double
crime.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

London, Jan. 31.-The persistent
rumors of impending peace strength
ened the bonds of the Japanese
government considerably today.
There was much buying of them on
the assumption that Russia was ready
for peace.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

St. Petersburg, Jan. 28.-The be-
lief prevails here today that the
government has no intention of acting
sternly towards the prisoners accused
of fomenting the recent riots. Par
dons are to be issued for all, it is ex
pected. The total arrests so far
number four. thousand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Topeka, Jan. 31.-The House
committee today reported favorably
on the bill permitting women to vote
for presidential electors. Much OPP
position is expected later on. The
women lobbyists were instrumental in
Sc, uring todayss report.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

VIM. Osmond left for Topeka
Monday night TO attend the meeting
of the State Bar association.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

E. S. Christman of Hutchinson
visited with Perry Horn and wife
Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

himself from train going at a high
rate of speed was re-arrested at the
home of his mother near Danville,
N. Y, today, and is now in Jail here.
The police have been searching for
Whiteman ever since he escaped,
but without success until last night,
when it was learned that he had re-
turned home to see his mother. To-
day number of detectives entered
the house, and followed Whiteman to
where he was supposed to be hid in
the attic. They there discovered
that he had slid to the ground on a
rope, but was captured by officers
who were on the ground.
Boston, Mass. Jan. 29.-The
counsel for Charles Tucker, who was
recently convicted of the murder of
Miss Mabel Page some months ago,
have asked for new trial for their
client because of the fact that one of
the jurymen on the case took steno-
graphic notes in the course of the
trial.
The girl who was with Tucker on
the afternoon of the murder, and who
fled to escape the notoriety of being
held in the affair, has bee n found in
Maine, and it is said, will return and
testify to an alibi for Tucker.
Topeka, Jan. 28.-State Senator
Fred Dumont Smith of Ford county
today announced that he had discov-
cred that article eleven in section
200 of the state constitution, operates
against the construction of a state oil
refinery to furnish alienation from
the alleged oppression of the Stand
ard Oil Company. The section says
the state shall not be party to car
ry out any works of international
improvement.
Later, however, Smith said further
investigation showed that court de-
cission rendered in favor of the state
of Minnesota recently. Minnesota
has a constitution similar to that of
Kansans. The decision there up
held the construction of an elevator
by the state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Buffalo, n. Y, Jan. 2S.-Alonzo
Whiteman, the alleged bank swindler,
who made sensational escape from
a detective last summer by hurting
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Jefferson. City, Jan.31-There was no
change whatever in the Missouri
senatorial vote today, the vote result:
ing, Cockrell IS, Neidringhaus sc,
Kerens II, Hill 1.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Washington, Jan. 31.-The form
alities for putting August Machen. the
postal CRATER in the penitentiary, will
probably be concluded within week.
Machen was convicted on one of
fourteen counts. If the prosecution
SO minded, they could keep Machen
in prison all the rest of his natural
life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

! St. Petersburg, Jan. 31.-General
Kuropatkin reports that the Rus
slams hold all the positions captured
since January %, and says four
japanese attacks have been repulsed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Lincoln, Neb. Jan. 31.-The
judiciary committee reported to the
house today recommending the pas
sage of bill forbidding football in
the state of Nebraska. Violations of
the law are recommended to be
punishment by Imprisonment in the
penitentiary from two to four years.
Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 31.-Purchas
ing agencies of the Standard OH COM
pany today announced another cut of
three cents each in fiona, Pennsyl-
vania, Second Sand, Newcastle,
Cabell county and Corning trades of
oil, and two cents on Nor,h and
South Lima.
Paris, Jan. 31.-Captain Clado, the
chief witness for Russia in the Inter
national Dogger-Bank commission
went upon the stand today to testify.
He said he was with the Baltic fleet
on the night of the tragedy and saw
two torpedo boats without lights, on
which he fired. He further said that
he made an effort to avoid hitting the
fishing fleets, which he could easily
distinguish.
Peabody, Kas. Jan. 31.-This town
was visited by fire late yesterday af-
ternoon, and an entire business block
was destroyed. The fire started in a
pile of excelsior in the Sinmis pro-
duce plant, spreadin g rapidly, and
burning in succession the Shaw sta
tionery store, Sterling feed store, J.. d.
Baker & Sons second hand store and
the Offices above these buildings.
The loss is estimated at $50, 900.
The origin of the fire is at present
not known.
Topeka, Kas., Jan. 31.-The Stan
dard Oil Company has dropped the
price of refined oil in Kansas 81
cents a gallon. It is now 81 cents.
Last week it was Is cents. The COM
pany says the drop is due to change
in basing freight rates. Formerly the
Standard based prices in Kansas on
the price of oil at Cleveland, O., plus
rhe freight rates from there. It now
bases prices on the price of oil at
Cleveland minus freight Rates from
Kansas City.
The Kansas oil men here do not
think that is the reason for the drop,
but that it is due to the agitation for
A state refinery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-02-03

Daytonia, Fla, Jan. 31.-The
worlds automobile record for fifty
miles was broken twice today in Day
tonia handicap. Paul Sartori was the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Extra value-Ss7so.

The largest. cheapest and best located
house ever offered in the northwest
section, on a lettered street near Du-
pont Circle, within stones throw of
houses costing 100000. The house is
well arranged: parlor. reception shall,
dining room, pantry and kitchen on the
first floor: six bed rooms, hot-water
heat cellar under entire house. many
closets. The house would cost to build
at least $1,000. The lot contains nearly
2.OtO square feet and is worth in the
neighborhood of $4,000; 5000 was once
loaned on it. If ever there was bar
gain offered it is in this house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24

The wise business man places
his inducements to customers
in the widely circulated news
paper, like The Evening Star,
because, he knows it pays him
to make public announcements
rather than to waste his time in
attempting to do business by the
circulation of pamphlets, book
lets and the like through the
mail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Under value at $3.50.

\ three-story. nineroom BRICK dwell
ing, with cellar, on 18th street northwest;
red press-brick front. stone porch and
steps. reception hall, furnace heat. cab
met mantels. The adjoining house, just
like il. was sold for $1,000. This owner,
residing out of town. needs the money;
offers the house at this extremely low
figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
A special figure-Ss.ooo.

The lowest priced new house on the
Heights. between 18th and 18th streets;
beautiful stone and brick; parlor, re-
ception hall, dining room, pantry and
kitchen on one floor; finished through
out In hard wood. beautiful mantels, a
large tiled bath, porcelain tub, nickel
plumbing. many large closets; low
priced house in a $4,000 neighborhood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Worth much more-S3.8so.

On lettered street west of 13th. a
seven-room brick dwelling; lot 2ox95 TO
an alley: there is no better location for
low-price house This house is offered
much below value. $3.50 can be Dor
rowed at > per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Colonial house-Sa.aso-

A very pretty detached Colonial house !:
two stories and cellar: tiled bath and
porcelain tub: cabinet mantels: furnace
heat. One of the best propositions OF
the kind ever made. Location a few
steps from two car lines. You can
buy this house for about what 1t will
bring in rent. Price, $780, Terms,
$3.50 cash, $40 month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
In Observation-Disclosures.

Best bargain in B.oomingdale, near LIST
and S; two-story and cellar house; par
Tor. reception hall, dining room, pantry
and kitchen on the first floor; front and
rear stairway; wide porches; tiled bath,
porcelain tub; furnace heat; cabinet
mantels; built to sell for $3.50: owner
out of town wishes to make quick sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
For quick buyer-S3 90.

Seventh ST. ne, near Maryland ave-,
an attractive two-story bay-window
brick with cellar; a quick buyer can Sc
cure bargain. as the owner has pur-
chased a larger house and will sacrifice
this one in order to sell at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Very low price-S4,7so.

Facing south on one of the most popu-
lar streets on the Heights between 18th
and 14th streets: very pretty bay-win-
dow brick; nice dry cellar: house heated
by furnace. You will be surprised TO
see such a nice home offered at such a
low figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Well located-$3,7

Massachusetts, ave, near 4th st; an
attractive seven-room bay-window brick
dwelling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
A new house-Ss7so.

On Columbia Heights. facing south,
three-story and cellar; front of Roman
brick; parlor. reception hall, dining
room, pantry and kitchen; six bed rooms
and tiled bath; hot-water heat; take
builder along with you, he will tell you
the house cannot be built for that
money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Corner house-Ss.65o.

a very low price for such an attrac-
tive corner dwelling, on Columbia
Heights west of 18th street; o rooms:
3 bay windows. This would be a very
fine house for a doctor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Splendid chance-S5,2so.

Near 18th and Euclid streets; one of
the best bargains ever offered on the
Heights; the location is also most de-
sirable. A three-story stone and brick
dwelling. - feet wide; the house alone
would cost more to build. The adjoining
house sold for $500 Be quick to Sc
cure this bargain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Way under value-Sa zoo.

n. ]. avenue near l street, three
story brick dwelling. seven rooms, bath,
modern plumbing. new range. good con-
dition; cost owner S4,25o; has rented for
$3.50; convenient to government print
ing office and business section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24

Fourth st. Sc, two-story and cellar,
six rooms and bath: good size lot: con-
sidered one of the best bargains in the
southeast section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Specially priced at g. ,ro

An eight-room house in Bloomine.
gaze; reception hall; tiled bath, MANY
handsome mantels; full size lot: price
$1,000 below value. ' pi'oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Special fgure-$s2so,

One square from Capitol grounds; an
attractive three-story, nine-room brick
dwelling; tiled bath, hot-water heat.
The contractor having need for money,
has cut the price 81 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Special opportunity-Ss.soo

In the fashionable northwest, west
of 18th street north of = street. facing
south; three-story and cellar. nine
rooms. tiled bath, porcelain tub, recep-
ton hall. lot 1Sxg5 to an alley; $3.50
can remain at . per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Fine home=Ss.ooo-

y three-story. nine-rOom brick dwell
ing, south of kenesaw avenue: tiled
bath. modern plumbing. cabinet mantels.
electric gas lighting; complete in every
detail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
WAY under price-$4,5 so

A ST. ne, near I'd, ten rooms; lot
25x136; an out-of-town owner, anxious
to make a quick sale. has reduced the
price 81 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Special price-SA.ooo.

Near ID st. and Maryland ave-; two
story and cellar; eight rooms and bath;
in first class condition; lot 1Sx95.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Easily bought-S4,ooo.

West of 18th street; three-story, ten
room brick dwelling, with a cellar; lot
19.6x95; the owner has just paid off a
loan of $500, made by a local COM
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
Attractive home at Sa.7so.

Northwest three-story, eight rooms,
brick dwelling. with cellar, furnace
heat: house in good condition; lot 1Sx95;
trust $2.T50.