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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

One Of Herr Won Buelow's principal
achievements as state secretary for for
eign affairs VS. the conclusion of the
affair with Spain regarding the groups
of the Caroline, Pelew and Marianne
Islands, which gave great satisfaction
to the Emperor and resulted in the
promotion of the secretary to the rank
of count. The promotion took place in
a typically modern way. The news OF
the termination Of the South Sea trou-
bic was telephoned by the secretary to
high officer Of the imperial household
In Potsdam, some sixteen miles away.
Five minutes later the telephone In
Won Buelow's study rang, and the same
officer said: II am ordered to inform
your excellency that his majesty con-
fers upon you the title and dignity Of a
count of the German Empire w-
Worlds Work.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07


The use Of balloon for purposes OF
reconnaissance, says a writer in the
Grand Army Sentinel, was resorted to
by our army while in the Peninsula
This balloon was handled by detail
from the Fourth Maine Regiment COM
posed Of men l knew very we'll. The
one most conspicuous In this narrative
we will call John, because John was
his name. Willie there was no partlcu-
lar qualification In Johns makeup that
would make him hero, still he is the
hero of this tale. One fine day when
all the army was at rest, and the bal
loon corps were lounging about wait
ing orders they were aroused by the
arrival of General Porter. The general
was very much in earnest and very
much in hurry; could not wait for
the head and manager Of the flying
ship. who was absent, but must take
trip to the upper atmosphere TO recon
hotter the enemy's lines. To his re-
quest, which was d command, there was
no refusal. The movements of the bal
loon during its flights were controlled
by rope reaching to the groulm and
securely fastened to a stake. All being
ready the general stepped in and was
allowed to move slowly and surely to-
wards the clouds. Everything ran
smoothly until the full extent Of the
line was reached, when snap went the
rope and away went the general BY
some accident there had been few
drops of the acid used in generating
gas spilled on the rope, making it
worthless, so when the strain came it
parted. Porter was frantic. He was
drifted toward the enemy. John was
endowed with an immense pair of lungs
and they were in splendid condition.
From boy he had been noted for his
ability to make noise, and he also
had a good, honest, generous share of
mouth. To these TWO gifts of nature.
so lavishly bestowed, was General Por
ter Indebted for his relief from his
unpleasant situation. All signs and
verbal instructions as to what he
should do to get down were failure
until John was called tc open and fire
away One shout was e1ough-"Pull
that rope over your head |" The gen.
eral heard and obeyed. Yes, and he
pulled with will, for he entirely col
lapsed the balloon and down he came
like shot. 1t was fearful moment;
all expected to see him dashed to
atoms. But he was reserved for anoth-
er fate. But fortune was with him, for
the balloon came plump down on to a
Sibley tent and the general stepped
forth from the wreck safe and sound.
but rather badly shaken up.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

Uncle Sam may be a newcomer in
the game of world politics, but when it
comes to knowing the value of his hand
there is little to be taught him; while,
Is for keeping up his nerve and main
tanning straight face, he has never
had an equal. He wants no tariff war
With Germany or any other nation-in
fact, viii 60 long way to prevent it;
but be e not going to be bluffed out Of
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

The surface of the sea is estimated
at 15o,c00,000 square miles, taking the
whole surface of the globe at 10000.
600, and its greatest depth supposedly
equals the height of the highest noun
tain or four miles. The Pacific Ocean
covers 100000 square miles, the At
lantic 25,000,0O0, the Mediterranean
100000.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

A correspondent at Hull, England,
writes: "As the high price of hides
prevails in free-trade England as well
as in protection America, there must
be some other cause than the tariff that
produces the high prices Of boots and
shoes. Their manufacture is prosper
Gus in America, while In England it Is
depressed" The cry for free hides In
this country Is based on fiction as far
as 1t is made tariff issue.-St Louis
Globe Democrat.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

The tariff issue is an issue the Re-
publican leaders would gladly dodge If
they could-but they can't. The tariff
is going to be leading issue.-Ameri-
Gus (Ga.) Times
oh, no; they don't They never did /;
on the contrary, the issue would be
welcomed by every protectionist. Give
us good, stiff free trade plank in your
platform, and we will meet the issue at
every point, and win hands down.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

the harbor territory is about ten miles,
but the contract with the city is made
TO cover large additional district,
which is to get electric current cheaper
than the plants in operation can make
it under the old system.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

Henpeck-I've been trying all day to
find place where can buy a second
hand doormat-
Ascum-S econd-han doormat. Why
not q new one?
Henpeck-Henrietta says she would
not think of letting me wipe my feet
ON new one.-Philadelphia Press.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

LICT WITH THE FIERCE ZULUS
of Africa the Africans being among the
blacks The agitation is extending to the far north
and agents busily engaged in stirring up revolt
against the white mans rule
The Zulus, considerable number of whom now In
revolt the fercest native fighters in South Africa
and close seconds the Arabs of the Soudan in
fanatcism In the past they have waged many desper
ate against the English. 1t in of these
struggles In the sos that the Prince Imperial France
the of the last Napoleon fell In former
Zulus depended mainly their assega spears but
many of them armed with rifles which renders
the situation grave. If The disanection be-
general affecting the native races there be
bloodshed in the dark continent near future
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07
Not One OF the Contest.nt..

An old negro in Atchison was asked
which side he fought on during the
Civil War. The old man replied by ask
ing "D'ye evan see two dawgs fightin'
over bone?" YES" was the reply.
"well, dye evan see the bone fight?"-
Kansas City Star.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

represent a market value Of $171.
On this basis Betsy earned S1,O79.5l
for her owner before she retired from
active duty and commenced to take life
easy.-New York Herald.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07


about from place to place. There nothing to
read in those days and the eyes not taxed Then
the with their allow dips and later
the candeabra with their multiplied lights. The fam
beau became popular for out of door lighting and Nero
lit his gardens occasion by burning the bodies of
fat Christians whom he charged with the burning of
Rome after having fired 1t himself There were no cleo
trio lights In those days and gas jets There
pavements sidewalks and the traveller attached
small lamp to Of his ankles to light him the way
From this custom the Spiritual phrase: Thy
word shall be lamp unto my feet" The old poets who
rhapsodzed the brancy of the lights In halls gala
occasions had little to boast compared with the sys
TEN of lighting in vogue There nothing that
better light than the American pine knot by the
aid of which many Americans in the early days edu-
Gated themselves.
Gas have had for long and gas is bad enough
the eyes but electricity the product of only yesterday
the evil genius. We are becoming specialized and
may be the road to total blindness scientists
claim, but likely abandon electric light
ing.-Memphs News Scmitar.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

So say many Democratic leaders and
papers who opposed the free silver can
didate in 1896 and 1900. Well, sup
pose the money question Is ignored,
what better candidate could the free
trade Democratic party have? Did not
Mr.. Bryan help to frame and pass the
Wilson law? Can he not be quoted ad
finitum in favor of all kinds Of free
trade:
BY all means nominate Mr.. Bryan
and give Us an open. square tariff fight
Let. it be Wilson-Gormanism against
Dingleyism- 1t would not matter who
the protectionist candidate would be.
The personality Of both men would be
lost in the paramount issue. Things
seem to be shaping themselves that
way, and perhaps 1t is best.
All honest, loyal protectionists can
stand together on the experience and
conditions Of the past nine years. The
arguments have been made up by actu-
alities. The farmer, the manufacturer,
the merchant, the laborer, all know
without argument which he likes best.
Wilson, ormanism or Dingleyism. 1t
won't require large campaign fund to
.Tln the Republican side Of the fight
The Treasury report, the mercantile
reports and Uncle Sans balance sheet
will be the most effective campaign lit
erature, and this supplemented with
each individuals own balance sheet
will tell the whole story. By all means
give US Mr.. Bryan and free trade
platform.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07
Farmer. Not ter Revt,ioc.


Among farmers one does not hear
the demand for tariff revision that was
heard the last time there was an agi-
tation for reduction Of tariff. That
was In 1800-92. The Farmers Alliance
IT that time voiced the demand and
..oliticians took up the cry for the pur-
pose Of riding into Office on the crest
Of the popular wave. The result was
that there was change and the farmer
got the worst of the deal. At this time
the politicians lead the demand for re-
visic4-- They must have an issue and
have to fan life into the old revision
Idea, thinking that the farmers will
tumble all over themselves for the ben
eft of the politicians. But they don't
enthuse very hard. OF course, Dem
ocratic farmer enthuses, but he does it
because of his party principles. Re
'lblican farmers recognize that they
se the beneficiaries of the sound eco
nomic system maintained by the Re
publican party.-Slayton Mimi Ga
zette
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07
TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT.

or the white plague, as it Is
often called, has received more considera-
ton of late than any other human disease
The fresh air cure is proving more effectuai
than anything else. Fresh. pure air, in un-
limited quantities with sufficient daily exer-
else to insure full deep breathing is q sure
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

In addition TO being comfortable and
becoming, the cut of this suit carries
with it style that may well make the
big brothers enviolls The tailor who
designed it has succeeded in giving it
a touch of smartness which Is unmis-
taxable This loose coat. or jacket. with
knickerbockers coming just a couple Of
inches below, is by far the most salts
factory style for little men. and gar
,ments for boys of this age are SO easy
10 make that mothers almost regret
their small sons outgrowing the time
when homemade clothing Is possible.
Light weight woods of all sorts. serge,
flannel and the like all are appropriate,
but just now there is special preference
shown shepherds check for every day.
white moire for dressy wear For
bog of years old 81 yards of mate
rial q inches wide. or 3 yards 81 inch
es wide, will be required The pat
tern, No. 1859. is cut in sizes for boys
from 2 TO years of age
The above pattern will be mailed to
your address on receipt of 10 cents.
Send all orders to the Pattern Depart
ment of this paper. BE sure to give
both the number and size of pattern
wanted, and write very plainly. For
convenience, write your order on the
following coupon:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

1t has been found In Switzerland
that in building a railway laborers
could work only one-third as long at
a height of 10000 feet as mile lower.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

BRITISH MOUNTED TKUUPS IN CUM
Some time ago Bambaata, native Zulu chief and
formerly regent under the British for the Greyown dis
trct, in Natal. South Africa revolted, and began
bush warfare against the whites Many members Of the
British mounted police have been murdered and other
natre chiefs joined Bambaatas forces. tax collecting
party headed by Magistrate Stanbank and supported by
a mounted column. attacked at Mahlabitini In Zulu
land. and the magistrate and Of the mounted men
killed. the others of the party narrowly escaping
with their lives Ever since the revolt of Bambaata the
mounted police have been In almost daily conflict with
bands of Zuus who after delivering sudden attack will
disappear in the forests hide in the tall kafr
South Africa is seethng with unrest, not only
English in German territory and the doctrine
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

structve floods consuming flames wreck thriving
city hamlet is the fine exhibition of sympathy
that they call forth from the people of the nationKan
City Journal.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

This graceful and attractive cashmere
dress is a late Partisan suggestion for
such frock- 1t is an exceedingly pref
ty design and one that can be of much
general service. 1t depends for its eff
feet on the cut and finish and on the
material itself. There is no elaborate
trimming, and for this reason 1t is par
ticularly well suited TO the require
ments, or to the limitations, il you win.
of the home dressmaker. The yoke Is
of figured silk, in the tone of the gown,
which Is a delicate shade of green
The blouse pattern, No. 1907. is cut IN
sizes from 81 to 40 iHshes bust meas
ure. For medium size 21a yards Of
material % inches wide win se re-
quired with q yard of silk for yoke.
The skirt pattern. No 140S. Is cut In
sizes from - to 81 inches waist meas
IRE and will require for the medium
size 81 yards OF the same width. LIZ
yards of embroidery will be needed for
skirt and blouse
Either Of the above patterns win be
mailed to your address for o cents
Send all orders to the Pattern Depart
ment of this paper BE sure to give
both the number and size of the pat
tern wanted, and write very r1s-.iy.
For convenience. write your order on
the following coupons
Order Coupon
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07
SONGS OF THE NATION.

o have required that every pupil who enters
! tie high school must be able to repeat the
words of several patriotic songs, such as
3&1 MY Country 'Tis of Thee" Hail Column
VV5&:M#4M bia" and The Star Spangled Banner" Ex-
cellent 1t Is crying shame that not one
in of the average American audience is able to
peat sing all of the stanzas of America" An ex-
change tells of patriotic Sunday school superintendent
who surprised to find that the national hymn
contained In the book used in his school He request
ed the children to sing it from memory. They got
through the first stanza and then faltered And the
adults present unable lend them much assistance
This incident Is typical Do suppose company Of
Germans would fail to sing every line Of die Wacht
Am Rhine? Or could you imagine any audience of the
French that would fail to remember single word Of
the Marsellase The fault is with the schools Youth
Is the time to learn the that to abide in
DRY and the school is the place to teach them. 1t is
possible be patriotic without knowing either words
tune of the national 1t is also possible to be
patriotic without the flag But the flag symbolizes pat
rotism And the dearest traditions of the nation
forever welded to both song and flag Od Glory" ought
to be raised every school house and the national
songs should be taught in public schoolKansas
City World.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07
Bent Too Far.

Weeks he'd been pursuing her,
She thought him a joke.
He was bent on wooing her
Now the poor chaps brokeI
Cleveland Lead - *
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

There is almost as much realism in
fiction as there Is Imagination In his
tory.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

The opinion is expressed that the
recent eruption of vesuvius will prove
to be the volcanoes dying effort
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07

the game, nor is he going to destroy
American industry TO keep his neigh
boris good will.-Cincinnati Star.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07
A SPLENDID PEOPLE.

HE quick and generous response Of the coun-
try to the cry of distress from San Fran
cisco is inspiring. 1t makes one proud that
he Is citizen of such country. The
American people are great people--as
great in noble impulses and humane sym
pathv as In industrial anil commercial on
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-07
THE EVOLUTION OF 1I1um1NAurs.

have been going from bad to in the
\ matter of illumnants. The old-time lamps
" ! that the wise virgins kept trimmed and burn
- ing were no doubt primitive and harmless,
X1l little jugs filled with oil grease into which
l291 was inserted spluttering wick gave but
little light but enough to enable people to
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-04
Company Formed with $4,000
Capital 10 Saw Lumber.
CANNING FACTORY FOR The CITY
Efforts Are Being Made to Get
Female seminary-s15,ooo Desired
to Secure the lnsttution-Toano to
Buy School House.
/ Especial to the Daily rrcss.)

Especial to the Daily rrcss)
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Oct. q
The James River Lumber Company
has been organized with a maximum
capital of S50 600, with the principal
Office in williamsburg.
The officers are: Urah w. Dick
erson. of Salisbury, Md. president;
w. Wimbrow of Parsonsburg, Md,
vicc-presidcnt: j. Roscoe White. ~
Salisbury, Md, secretary; S. King
White, of Salisbury, Md, treasurer
The company has bought many
acres Of land with standing timber
on the peninsula. anu will begin at
once the operation of sawmills on
the several tracts.
Attorney b. d. Peachy left this
morning for Richmond to procure the
charter from the corporation commits
sion
The people of Williamsburg and
surrounding counties arc responding
literally to the sl5.OO0 required to
secure female seminary in this city.
If $4,000 can be secured the Nor
folk Prcsbytfry will supplement the
sum, and expect to open large
school here next fall. About $1,000
has been subscribed
Students continue to matrculate
at William and Mary and there are
many nhOro m tho rnll than NJ A.
same time last year. The personnel
of tho student body is also above
the average.
The citizens of Toano. in James
City county, contributed in three day
over $4,000 to buy a building for a
graded school at that place. This
afternoon in Mount Vernon church
in that town, there was an educa
tional meeting. and plans were dis.
cussed
Frank Haven young white man.
was arrested at Toano on the charge
of acting as labor agent without
license, He was trying to get mcu
to leave onef railroad contractor Ia
work for another The charge was
not pressed but he was tried for
trespass and fined $40 and costs. in
default of which he was sent to Jail
He is from New York.
An effort is being made to locate a
large canncry ana peanut factory
here, The FRONTIERS are trying to
raise bonus of $4,000 to secure the
plant.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-04
NO MORE FREE WH|SKEY
TaI|ors viii Not be Allowed 10
Give Premiums Of Wet Goods.
REVENUE OFFICERS CALL A HALT.
1t Seems That It Has Become the
Custom to Give Bottles of Llquor
With Every Suit of Clothes instead
of Timepieces That Don't Go.
(By Associated Prcss.l

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. 81
Tailors who jolly customers into buy.
ing new suits Of clothes by giving
away bottles Of whiskey must "cut
Ii out" according to Commissioners
Yerkes, of the internal revenue bu
reau, or pay special license as liquor
dealers. ~
The commissioner has just decii,
ed that disposing of bottles of wills
key as premiums for suits of clothes
constitutes a sale and nccessitatcs
payment Of whiskey tax.
The tailors had been in the habit
OF sending suits OF clothes to thei,
customers with half dozen or more
bottles Of whisltey packed in the
box.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-04
.C0UNTRY's WEAKNESS
GLAR!NGLY EXPOSED
Merchant Marine League Calls
Attention to The Fact Of no
Ships to Carry Troops.
NATION At MERCY Of EUROPEANS
cubans are Giving Up Their Arms VII.
IinsIy-Rough Rider, Who Was a
) Rebel, Says Most Of the Fighting
That He Saw Was Done by Game
cocks-Magoon. Gets Tafrs Place.
tRy Associated Press

CLEVELAND, o., Oct. 3.-Thc Nor
chant Marine League of the United
States, through its president, Harvey
d. Goulder, of this city, issued q
statement today in connection win
the Cuban situation and dcplorinG tho
necessity of 'he employment OF Euro.
pean steamship for the transport ,tiD ]
of troops. The statement says.
In the midst of prosrc.ity and pro
ductiveness unparalleled In history,
the United States, strong In eve y
other direction. having to transport
less than 5000 troops with munitions
of war'to Cuba, after weeks of nnt!ci.
patton and preparation, finds Itself
Obliged To charter Il British steamship
and German steamship mt the thrcs-
hold of actual performance.
This because we have not MGR.
Chant marine, and therein the anxil.
iaries SO zealously provided by Great
Britain, Germany France, Norway,
Ja{'an and even spain. not ono ii
which would for moment counte-
nance such condition.
When 1t is added that tho cvcr.sea
transportation of the United States Is
among the chief factors of tho world'f
commerce, and the earnings upon
which go largely to enable these utho.
nations t. maintain auxilinrie;, il.lud,
ing naval reserves. can any reason OK.
list why Il condition so humiliatir: aud
SO dangerous should moi nc remudlo;l
by Isonpt and comprchens;, uctihll
by the congress.
THE modern policy Of In ma,it,he
nations of the world, nIw being ursc;
In congress, would car" To-. this CON
ditiqn, hesiaes its peaceful trade vic.
tories-no less renowncG.'
cubans Give Up Their Arms.
HAVANA. CUBA. .tc. 3.-'rhe alac
rity with which the rebels are laying
down their arms is the greatest sur
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-10-04
CANAL BY CONTRACT :
Government May Let Others dig
The Big Ditch.
SPECIFICATIONS arc GIVEN OUT
All of the Most Important Firms En-.
gagged in This Kind Of Work May
Submit Bids to tho Department.
cooIle Labor Not Hired as Yet.
(By Associated rrcss,


WASHINGTON. D., c. Oct, 9Th:
naiiama canal may he built by con-
traca.
The canal commission has ISSUED
III confidence 10 practically all of tho
big contractors Of the country ten.
tatlyc. specifications of the work. As
n result, there arc hcing received a
great many proposals and sugges,
lions
This subjcc, was tho principal one
upon which Chief Engineer Stevens
and chairman ShontS, of tho ocn,.
mission. worked during the six weeks
that the latter spent on the isthmus
II has also been the chief mattcr
10 engage Mr.. Shonts' attention dur
Ing The last two months. 1t Is not
probable that decision will be
reached for some time.
"a decision In the matter OF award
ing contracts for the supply of Chi
ncse coOlic' labor for the Panama
canal may he postponed until after
the arrival of Secretary Taft from
Cuba.