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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
OYAMA A VICTOR
Kuropatkin Is Defeated, But Tries to
Save His Army.

Toxic, March 9, a. MT is Off
ciallly announced that the Russians
began retreating yesterday morning.
The Japanese armies are pursuing
them.
Toxic, March s.-Advices received
here indicate that General kuropat-
kin is badly beaten in the bIoodIest
battle of the present war. His forces
have been driven into Mookden from
the south and west and big Japanese
army on the north bars his retreat to
Tie pass.
London, March 9.-The Times ST.
Petersburg correspondent says that
General Kuropatkin received consid-
cradle endorsements a few days ago
and that it is hoped these fresh troops
will stave off a crushing defeat and en-
able his retreatIng army to remove
stores and guns.
St. Petersburg, March 9, a. NJ
The battle of Mookden has resulted
in a Russian defeat. Field Marshal
Oyama has once more proven himself
one of the greatest masters of Often
sive strategy since Napoleon, while
General Kuropatkin is now engaged
in endeavoring to defend his title as a
master of successful retreats and
bring off his army, with its immense
train, safely to Tie Pass, where a po-
sition was long ago prepared with
this contingency in view.
The problem before the Russian
commander in chief is much more diff
ficult than the one he met successfully
at Liao-Yang, since now he is threat
ened on both fanks, his left wing be-
ing entangled in mountainous region
far from the railroad Nevertheless
Russian military men express a fair
degree of confidence in General Ku-
ropatkin's ability once more to ex>
tricate his army and avoid Russian
sedan Besides his skill in rear guard
action, they base their hopes on the
physical condition of the Japanese
soldiers, who, though they are con-
ceded to be the greatest marchers III
the world, are well-nigh exhausted
by their strenuous endeavors of the
last fortnight.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
Resolutions Passed by the Plymouth
Fire Department on the Death
of Ira Zumbaugh.

WHEREAS, In the ordinary course
of human events, and in the provi-
dence of the Supreme Being, in whose
inscrutible wisdom all things are or
dered, death has claimed our comrade,
Ira Zumbaugh. 1t therefore becomes
us who remain of the Plymouth Fire
Department, to pay fitting tribute to
his memory. Therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Com
rade Zumbaugh the Fire Department
of the City of Plymouth has lost a
member who was ever ready at the
call of duty, and we testify that he
always performed the service to which
he was assigned, being ever in the
front ranks where true men were
most needed
We therefore acknowledge Our
great loss as a Fire Department in
his removal from us by death, and
realizing that we each must meet a
similar fate, we should be at all times
prepared to face the future that the
All-Wise God now so graciously hides
from our vision.
Resolved, That copy of these res
olutions be given to the family of
our deceased Comrade, with the as
surance that we as a Fire Depart
ment extend to the afflicted ones all
the sympathy of our hearts in this
their time of trial. Also that these
resolutions be spread upon the rec
ords of our department
T. F. CHANEY,
F. A. FORBES,
A. R. UNDERWOOD,
F. H. KUHN, C. F. d Committee.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
Test Your Seed Corn.

Some recent termination tests of
seed corn from farmers supplies indi-
cate that there is probably lot of
corn intended for seed which will not
germinate, or, at least, has been SER
lously injured ,on account of its having
been exposed in out-buildings while
still in more or less moist condition
during the period of extremely low
temperatures early in February.
In view of this probability we deem
1t wise to urge upon farmers the
necessity of making thorough tests of
the vitality of any seed corn which
was not protected from those severe
frosts.
A convenient home tester can be
made by taking an old baking pan of
large size or shallow tray made of
boards, tightly wrapping around it, at
intervals of about an inch and half,
crosswise and lengthwise, a long
piece of strong cord or light wire, and
filling it with fine, moist soil or sand.
The surface of the soil or sand in the
tray will thus be marked off into inch
be marked more permanently by fast
ening the cross wires in the sides and
ends of the tray. A tray of this kind
two by three feet in size, will be
large enough to make an individual
ear test of about five bushels OF seed
ears at one time.
The test will not be complete unless
each ear is tested by itself. Take FIVE
kernals out of each ear, from different
parts, and place them in one of the
squares in the tester, pressing them
firmly into the soil The ears of corn
should be so arranged nsingle rows
on a shelf, table or floor that the one
corresponding in each square in the
tester can be easily located. After the
tester is filled moisten the soil thor
oughly, cover with an old gunny sack
to keep the surface from drying and
set in warm place, but not near a
stove. The ordinary living room or a
place of similar temperature will do
perfectly Keep the soil thoroughly
moist. All kernals which do not send
out strong root and stem sprouts
within FIVE DAYS, under these con-
ditions, should be considered as too
weak to properly germinate under or
dinary field conditions. IF the gerni-
nation of any lot of kernels is unsat-
isfactory the ear from which they
came should be discarded. About 95
per cent. of the kernels should ger
inmate strongly within FIVE days.
Farmers who wish to do SO may
have small lots of corn tested by
sending samples to the station.
Address, Agricultural Experiment
Station, LAFAYETTE Ind
A. T. WIANCKO.
Associate Agriculturist.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16

The statement that the anti-cigar-
cite bill became law when Governor
Han1y signed it is not correct, as there
is no emergency clause. attached
When the laws are published, which
will be about May 18th or Tune 1sr.
she law will go into effect This will
give the dealers plenty of opportunity
70 dispose of their stock on hand be-
fore they are restricted in the sale
of theacoffin nails" One noticeable
fact is that the law does not restrict
people from smoking cigarettes. but
dealers are prohibited from selling
cigarettes or cigarette papers and also
from giving them awav or in any
other way disposing of them.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
Burglars at Burr Oak.

Burglars broke open the Wander
weele saloon at Burr Oak, Sunday
night, blew open the safe, got. it is re-
ported, over $500 in cash. They es-
capped with a horse and buggy stolen
from the barn of Calvin Marsh, near
the saloon, and so far there is no clew
to where they are.
Later reports say that three men
men were seen leaving Burr Oak IN
in a buggy about three o'clock IN the
morning. They answere the descrip
ton of the strangers who were seen in
town Sunday, and are supposed to be
the burglars, but no trace OF them had
been obtained at noon Deputy
Sheriff Head and several others are
investigating and it is hoped they will
be apprehended.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16

Topeka, Kan, March 9.-The Kans-
as legislature has passed a law pro-
hibiting express companies from de-
1ivering packages of liquor to any 9TH
er person than the consignee This
will remove one of the most common
violations of the prohibitory law 1t
long has been the custom of the
wholesale liquor dealers in Kansas
City to send liquor into Kansas ad-
dressed with fictitious names. These
packages would be left in the care
of the express agent. Any person
in the town wanting liquor could go
to the express man, sign for one OF
the packages, pay the express charges
and pay for the liquor on the c. o. D.
plan, and it was his.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
Dog Law Should Be Enforced.

The last dog law provides that if
a township trustee fails to enforce
the collection of any dog tax he shall
be liable to fine of not less than
SO nor more than $40. Sheep raisers
and other owners of live stock who
areannoyed by dogs, are insisting
that the provisions of the dog law
shall be strictly enforced. And since
every person keeping or harboring a
dog who fails to pay the tax thereon
is liable to a fine of from SIS to $40,
it would seem that the law does not
intend that any guilty dog or dog
owner shall escape paying his dog
tax.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16

1t is being bruited about in Roches-
ter and other towns where the name
of Ananias Baker is spoken with awe
and reverence, that it was in Logans-
port that William Blodgett, cor
respondent for the Indianapolis News,
secured information from which he
wrote the phraseology of which but
i'll concealed the comic opera aspect
in which the Indianapolis scribe re-
garded the sage of Rochester and his
effort to stamp out the cigaret evil in
The article, say the friends Of
Baker, gave opportunity for Roches-
ter paper unfriendly to Baker to at
tack the legislator viciously, anent his
partiality to Lake Erie & Western
mileage. However that may be, Sun
day Ananias Baker gave out that,
while all the jeers and insinuations
could not alter his purpose, he would
in few days disclose some facts
which will create sensation.
"I am still working on some things,
said he, "and, in few days, l may
be able to make statement that will
be a sensation" Several Logansport
parsies who were with Baker during
his visit here last week are authority
for the statement that Baker has more
disclosures. of a most startling char
aster. which he will make public when
the course of the grand jury toward
o. A. Baker is decided.-Logansport
Journal.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
Russo-Iapanese War.

Car calls war council and Europe
expects that the 6rst steps toward
peace will be taken today. On account
of the internal situation it is not be-
1ieved that a new Russian army can
be mobilized and that an effort - call
fresh troops to the colors will re-
suit in renewed disorders.
Russian troops arriving at Tie Pass
are hurried1y preparing forti6cations
to resist fresh japanese attack
Correspondent with RennenkampR S
army says the troops wept when they
received the order to retreat, and
knelt and kissed the b1ood-stained
earth.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16


the Plymouth High School A. A., at
the Washington School Auditorium
Friday, March "a, 1905.
PROGRAM.
1. P. H. S. Orchestra.
2. Recitation, Eva Wicker.
3. Solo, Howard Wilson.
A. p. H. S. Band.
5. Reading, Olive Belden.
Z. Piano Solo, E. Pesch.
s. Solo, Stella Reynolds.
9. Reading, Paul Singrey.
10. Violin Solo, Fred Kuhn.
IL. Band
12. Paper, Ethel Yockey
13. Solo, Hazel Neff.
IA. Orchestra.
Is. Reading, Miss Robinson.
16. Solo, Week Harris.
II Duet, Neff and Wilson.
IS. Quartette.
10. High School band.
The P. H. S. will render on Friday
evening, March "a, 1905, an excellent
musical and literary program for the
benefit of the Athletic Association.
The musical talent of the Plymouth
High School is recognized in this
community, but we want you to come
and b satisfied as to its merits.
Elocutionists of note will talk to
you in manner that will be pleasing
to, and appreciated by you. Avail
yourself of this one opportunity oi
hearing one of the finest musicales
ever given in this city.
We cordially invite our rural teach
ers and fellow students to come and
be inspired by the mellow stains oI
the proficient orchestra and tie thun-
derous peals of the magnificent band
Remember the day, Friday, March
"a, 1908, at 7:30 o'clock in the Audi
torium of the Washington school
Admission Is cents at the door
Those securing tickets in advance may
do so at Is cnts eac or 2 for 25 cents
Come.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16

Tippecanoe township, Kosciusko
county, voted subsidy of $1,000 to
the proposed Huntington, Columbia
City and Northwestern railroad CON
pany on Friday at a special election
held in that township. The election
was carried in favor of the railroad By
a majority of % votes. The company
proposes to build an electric line from
Huntington toCoshen,pas through
Columbia City. North Webster and
Syracuse.
Another election will be held in
Turkey Creek township on Tuesday,
March IA, for the purpose of voting
/. subsidy of $4,000 to the proposed
foad.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
Beautiful Floral Pieces.

Two of the finest floral pieces ever
seen in Plymouth were secured from
Chicago by the K. 0. T. M lodge
and the Plymouth Fire Department
for the late Ira Zumbaugh.
One is an emblem of the Maccabee
lodge, of which he was member,
made of white lilies, carnations, sweet
allsysum, violets and ferns, with the
inscription K. o. T. M. in the center
The other is a beautiful ladder made
of white lilies. carnations, sweet peas
and ferns. with the letters P. F. D.
inscribed on it.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
Electric Sign for New Store.

Ferdinand Eich has just completed
a new electric sign for Ball & Co. 1t
is eleven feet long and two feet wide
and contains 140 two candle power
lamps. Over the words "Ball & CO.
1t is the first electric sign in this
city and will no doubt attract consid-
cradle attention.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
A Bremen Case.

s August Beehler, of Bremen, was ar
raigned before Justice Young Tuesday
forenoon on a charge of assault with
intent to commit rape. A number of
Bremen people were present and a
sensational trial was expected but
the state withdrew the last clause of
the charge and Beehler entered a plea
of guilty to the charge of assault and
battery and was fined $500 and costs,
amounting to $21.50 Those who ex-
pect to hear something smutty were
disappointed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
Action in Perjury Case.

Laporte, Ind, March 15.-The COM
mittee of lawyers, which will lie prop
er charges against the attorneys in
yolved in the sensational Lulu-Duck-
Darrow case, will probably do the
same Friday of this week. The at
torneys have had several informal
meetings during the past few days
and it is thought that an outline of
the charges to be made has been
formulated.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16

South Bend Times: James w. Jes-
ter. of 1907 South Michigan street,
has been appointed deputy game COM
missioner of fisheries and game for
the counties of the entire state He
assumed his duties March 2, at which
time he received his papers from z. T.
Sweeney, commissioner of fisheries
and game.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
.rhe Case of Walter Brown.

Chicago, ILL.,, March 14-On the
plea that he is dying Of consumption,
friends of Walter Brown, convicted
of wrecking the Ellhart National
bank, of Elkhart, Ind, are seeking to
secure his release. His attorney, John
M. VanFleet, appeared before Judge
F. E. Baker, armed with physi-
clans certificate, showing the state of
the bankers health.
No decision was reached today On
a motion allowing Brown his liberty
on bail The matter went over until
April Is.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16

Plymouth Band win Give Concert.
The city band is preparing to give
grand Easter concert at the Gen.
tennia1 Opera House, Friday April %.
They have purchased several new Sc
lections and will present one of the
best musical entertainments ever CIV
en- in this city. The Mozart club,
which has gained for itself quite a
reputation will assist at this concert
and will put forth their best efforts to
make the entertainment success.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16

There was a short session of the
city council Monday evening. The
usual allowances were made. Further
time was allowed for the examination
of sewers in the east part of town.
Linkenhelt & Co., were awarded the
contract to furnish coal for the water
works. Arrangements were made for
p1anking tie Reeve and Michigan
street BRIDGES.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
Auditor of Lake Forced Out.

Some rather unusual scenes trans
pired in Lake county last week, when
at meeting of the county commits
sioners Auditor Grimmer was ousted
from Office. by irtue of his term hav-
ing expired. The commissioners ap-
pointed Walter L. Altman. of Crown
Point. to fill the vacancy lapsing
from March /, 1905. to Jan. l. 1905.
The first date is when, according to
law, Grimmer's term of office is UP.
The second date is when c. O. john
son. auditor-e1ect, takes his office
The Grimmer incident has been one
of the sensations of the hour 1t bade
fair to be a nasty fight, for it was
going to be fight, and fight to the
death on the part of Grimmer's enc
mics s--Valparaiso Vidette.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
VIII Be Sold April Is.

The Chicago and South Shore In
terurban line, connecting Laporte and
Michigan City and which was built
by ]. ]. Burns, will be sold at receiv-
er's sale April Is.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
East..fn Star AZ WaIkerton.

Grand Patron Conrad, of Warsaw,
assisted BY the Eastern Star lodge of
North Liberty organizes an Eastern m
Star at Walkerton, this "wednesday
evening.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
Card of Thanks.

/ desire by this method to express
my thankful appreciation of the kindly
ministrations of friends and neighbors
mother. w. M. NICHOLS.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-03-16
High School Entertainment.

An entertainment for the benefit of
the Plymouth High School A A, at
the Washington School Auditorium.
Friday, March "a, 1905.
The Washington times., 1905-01-01
LOVE-PRoMoTlNG SCHEMES
RULED OUT OF The MAILS

Fraud orders were issued yesterday
against the T. d. Mexican Company. o1
Los Angeles, Cal, and the American,
BIue Company, of Hartford, Conn
The T. D. Mexican Company was en-
gagged in love promoting scheme
They advertised something like this:
~Love-Secret of making any one
love you above all rivals How 10 VIZ,
and hold the affections of others by
the quick, harmless method OF the
tropics. Sent free
This advertisement was inserted IN
many papers, and hundreds of love
sick youths, as well as old maids and
bachelors, who were having trouble in
winning the affections OF their idols.
sent posthaste for the charm
In reply they received a circular
letter offering to sell certain patented
medicines
The postofHce inspector said that the
concern merely wanted the names in
order to send cut circulars in the hope
of inducing some green person TO mail
money orders for the patented medi-
cineS
The Washington times., 1905-01-01
BAKERS UNION WATCH
THE OLD YEAR OUT
Five Hundred Guests Entertained at
Odd Fellows HaII-Christma
Tree for Little Folks.

More than 500 guests were entertained
last night in Odd Fellows Hall by
Bakers Union No us, and from 4
O'Clock until the chimes of Washington
rang out the old ard welcomed in the
new year. there was good cheer abund-
ant.
The entertainment was planned with
a view to satisfying everybody in all
ways. To begin with, there was con-
cert furnished by well-known local en-
tertainers Following this supper was
served, and, while everybody ate of the
good things prepared for them, the big
hall was cleared and dancing held sway
until the bells sounded midnight
Adults and juveniles, alike, were
guests of the union. In order that the
latter might not feel sighted in the
character of entertainment provided,
there was a beautiful Christmas tree
Santa Claus. in the person of Harry
Langley. distributed candies. cakes.
nuts and oranges.
Early in the evening there was d pro-
gram of song and story participated in
by Harry Shackleford, AL Griffith. Ar
thur Middleton. and William Thornton
Several addre SSeS were made
The Washington times., 1905-01-01
Prefender to Throne
To Wed an Irish Maid
Believes That Such an Alliance Would Fur
ther His Political Designs-prince Albert
Ghika Aspres to Albanian Crown.

LONDON, Dec. 3I.-An interesting Wis
itor has just arrived in London in the
person of Prince Albert Ghika. Il Bal
kan notable. who mas aspirations to the
crown of Albania, now a Turkish prov
Ince
His mission is of .wofoId nature He
is In London not only TO further his po-
liticaI designs. but to marry beautiful
Irish girl with whom he has fallen in
love.
The prince descends from an ancient
Albanian race, which has experienced
many vicissltudes They ruled over
various provinces of the Turkish Empire
as the nominees of the Sultan, and their
administration was wise and good.
Without a Country.
Various vfclssituttes. however. befeIl
them. and Ghika is now a prince with
out principality.
Rumor states that he is now engaged
in fomenting a revolt, which is to break
The Washington times., 1905-01-01
FRESH SNAKE STEAKS
FOR EASTERN MARKETS
Perry Hunt Starts Farm to Supply
"Rattlers" for Use of Epicures
Who Enjoy the Delicacy.

BUFFALO. Dec. 31.-To supply the
New York market with snake steaks
Perry r Hunt. of New York, will breed
and fatten snakes on q farm near
Niagara Falls next spring. He is now
in, Buffalo TO complete details in regard
to building pens for the reptiles
There is a market demand for rat
tlesnake flesh in New York and Paris -
said Mr.. Hunt The steak is far more
delicious than chicken broth The dish
has been popular in Paris. but not until
about two years ago did New York take
up this very acceptable addition TO the
menu ! expect TO raise at least 1000
rattIers year on my farm.
The place * located near Il swamp
which Is, understand, teemine wifi,
rathers- To feed the serpents I will
have rabbits sent in from nearby towns
until | can raise bunnies enough to ac-
Commodate the commissary depart-
ment-"
The Washington times., 1905-01-01
FREDERICK SHAW DEAD.
ATTORNEY OF B. AND 0.
Had Been in Charge OF Claims Depart
ment for Several YeaTs-Vic-
tim Of Pneumonia.

The death of Frederick c. Shaw yes
reIc1,y at his home, SO Delaware Avenue
northeast. has removed from Washing
ton CIle OF its best-known fig res
Mr. Shaw had been an Official OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for MAN.
years. having occupied the Office oe
claim agent for the company His du-
ties were to investigate claims for d:sra-
ages against the road and they called
him TO every point in the company 5
territor--
The cause of death was pneumonia. al
though il was not until Christmas iO.,v
that Mr. Shaw absented himself from
his office. Funeral services " be held
on Tuesday, and burial viii he mall
in Leesburg, Va. the hoI.e OF his yIfa.
Mr. Shaw was one of ~ best-hnoNn
men in the employ Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Road, and made friends wherever,
h. Went He had a joviaI disposition.
treated all alike, and enlisted every new
acquaintance as his friend.
Mr. Shaw was native Of Maine. hay
ing been born in Dixfield February Is.
1S4- He served throughout the civil
war, and later married Miss Kate NJ
Devine. of Leesburg- Mr. and Mrs. Shaw
made their home in Washington and il.
1881 he went into the employ of the
Baltimore and Ohio. For more than
ten years he had been in charge OF the
claim department, and through his WORK,
IN this capacity gained a wide aeJlIs.irz-
ance among lawyers here and else
where He was highly regarded Ly all
the officials aud employees of the road.
and his death is deeply felt by every
one with who-a he had been associated.
Mr. Shaw is survived by his wife and
two children, George f. Shaw and Mrs
/ "a Wariieid, wife OF Dr.. Warheld, Of
Ga.thersSurg. NJ