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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

We were fifty cavalry of the Second
Ohio, and had reached Charlestown, w
Va, looking after any remnants OF
Early's force which had been driven
out of the Valley. Early the next
morning we were aroused by our pick
ct, and found, upon charging into town
that the CoDfederates had about the
same force as we there. We charged
and drove them out, losing one man
and capturing prisoners and kill
ing one of them.
Besides the prisoners we made we
found forty Union prisoners In the jail,
whom we liberated. Our force was In
charge Of Lieutenant james Hill, and
while we were making u way to com
municate with Major Sawyer at Har-
per's Ferry, one of our liberated union
prisoners inquired for the T~wenty-irst
New York Cavalry, saying he was Lieu
tenant James Hill, Of that regiment
This gave us two Lieutenant James
Hills, several times brought together
during the war.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Stunning are the hair bows girls are
wearing from the age of tots to that
Of the conscious schoolgirl whose skirts
have been heightened. Three-quarters
Of a yard of wide ribbon for each bow
is usually the quantity allowed. Chill
dren wear a single bsw of wide ribbon
with short ends on the top. tied ur
rather high. Schoolgirls not in short
skirts, wear single or double Alsatian
bows, one on top of the head, one atthe
back and worn rather low down. the
ribbons being. If anything. wider than
those the children wear.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Pretty Ffgures-to Obtain Them.
Society women are much enamored
of the following method Of figure i'm
provement, first initiared by a charm
ing actress who delights all by her
poetry and grace OF motion while on
the stage. The subject must commence
by standing erect, with the hands
clenched by the sides and the feet
slightly apart. Then, employing as
much force as possible, and allowing
the motion to come solely from the
waist and hip, she must throw the
right arm and leg as far round to the
left as she possibly can, afterward re-
versing the movement.
BY practicing these motions an In
creasing number of times daily, even
the clumsiest of figures will begin to
assume a 1.-the and supple aspect,
while for the much dreaded embon-
point below the waist, the exercise will
be found an absolute preventative and
cure.
In the cult of the figure such healthy
home exercises as that already men
toned. which can be carried on in the
privacy Of ones own bedroom, are
quite as valuable as gymnastics and
outdoor r%ecreations. And it is an inter
esting fact that the sensible woman OF
to-day in quest of a good figure nc
longer seeks the aid of the corsetiere
with Ter remedy of artfully cut and
padded stays. Instead she INDUCES in
a little physical culture.
The majority of women will also find
the following exercise for strengthen
ing the waist muscles and lessening the
girth Of the waist itself in a natural
manner, most beneficial. Standing will
the legs quite straight. and feet about
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29
Found II.

Little David had always been re
garded by his father and mother as
being particularly smart and clever fol
a child of tender years. One day while
he was playing In front of his home
a rough-looking tramp appeared, and
asked David very sharply where his
father kept his money. He replied thai
it was all In his vest in the kitchen.
A few minutes later the tramp came
through the doorway I'm a hurry, very
much battered up and looking sad, NUT
tering:
Smart kid, that. Never said a
word about his old man being In the
vest."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29
Party Mnintaining 1t. Reputation.

rarity MAINTAINING It's heputations
Every once in a while we near com
plants from no N knows where,
about extravaganza Of the national adj
ministration. 1t has been feared we
would have a large deficit, but tie
croakers are disappointed. In those
words so common in the platform of a
party which hoes things right. the r..
p%ublicans may point with pride at
the present condition Of our nations
finances. A recent writer on the sub
jet says:
For the fiscal year that began July
I the government receipts are now
ahead of expenditures. The surplus at
the end Of last month was 81, ,0C5.
Yet $12,OOO,OO0 has been spent on public
works this year, mainly on Panama
canal account. A payment Of more
than 100000, 900 on that great enter
prise explains all but IN inconsiderable
part of the deficit since May i, 1904.
1t is a good time TO look back over the
financial record of Republicans since
they resumed control of the treasury
nine years ago, a period including the
Spanish war. The years Of deficit dur
ing the nine years ending with une 80
last give a total of S211, 756,4S2. The
years of surplus in the same time have
a total of $302.S30.OS7. The net surplus
since the Republicans returned to power
ia 1897 is sol, 073.6O5.
1t is a great showing when 1T Is re-
nembered that a war was fought
with Spain and one in the Phil
ippines; that a large payment was
made to Spain for the islands.
and that S6O,OOO,OO0 cash has thus
far been drawn from the treasury
for Panama expenditures. During near
ly all these years the Dingley tariff has
been in operation. Its practical wis
dom has beer abundantly proved in war
and peace, in an era of remarkable ter
r~itorial and Industrial expansion, and
of great public undertakings. 1t Is
easy to stand pat on such results. Gov
eminent expenses increase continually.
but the Dingley tariff has kept up with
the demands and Is bringing In mor.
evenue this year than the treasury
officials predicted. The wal taxes were
repealed so long ago that they are III
most forgotten. Republicans can poinc
with honest pride to their government
balance sheet"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Opie Reid had luncheon with the
President a few days ago and told him
this story about a recent horseback
trip he took through Arkansas. Reid
rode up in front Of a shanty and found
a native sitting on the end of a log in
a b.oiling hot sun.
Why don't you move over In the
shade?' asked Reid
''Tain't time yit; fever amt come
on" answered the cracker.
whats the matter:'
"Chills.-
How long have you been living
here?"
Bout thirty years"
"How long have you had chills?"
bout thirty years"
Why In thunder don't you move IL
you have chills that bad?'
"And catch some other disease 1
don't NOW nuthin' about? Not much.
mister. When you've got chills you
know what they are. / want to tell
you something, mister. I've had chills
so long and shook so much l amt ut
for nuthin' 'cept to sift meal and shake
down persimmous."-New York World.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

twelve inches apart, clasp the hands
behind the neck. Then leaning far for
ward to the left, swing the head and
body slowly over toward the right side,
gradually bending backward the while
until a complete rotary circular move
ment has beer made.
While practicing this exercise the
knees must be Kept perfectly straight.
At first this will be rather difficult to
do without losing ones balance alto
gether. Patience and perseverance will,
however, bring their reward In the
form Of an enviable slimness which
has not been acquired by tight lacing.
Home Monthly.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29
To Polish Windows.

Windows can be nicely polished with
a pad, wet it, and squeeze out as you
would a sponge. Rub it vigorously over
the glass, taking care that the paper
is not so wet as to cause streams OF
water to trickle down. After being
well rubbed let the glass rest for a few
minutes, and then FURNISH it with a dry
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

ments are women and although the
position is purely formal, yet these fe-
male colonies enjoy like military rank
with the male holders of the title. and.
on occasions. wear the uniform OF
their office. The distinction is not con-
fined to German women. although re-
served for those through whose veins
flows royal, or at least, princely blood.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

The etiquette of wearing gloves is as
subtle as the knowledge of the proper
use of silver at a formal dinner.
A shopping glove is always a one
button affair. 1t should always he
worn with a trotting costume, except
in the case of the short eton sleeves,
when there is the elbow length glove
for the purpose.
A dress glove for long sleeves has
always two buttons and for evening
the long mousquetaires are the thing.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Women are born, not made.
There is only one kind of women
namely, women.
Against the eternal feminine the daily
male has no chance at all.
The chief topic of conversation In
female society are husbands and serv-
ants. The distinction seems arbitrary,
and doubtless is seldom drawn.
Those whom the gods love (. e.
ladies of the cborus) dye young.
The popular idea that ome have
no sense of humor is quite mistaken.
They MARI Us.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29
value of Pip ,cIay.

A little pipeclay dissolved in the
water employed in washing linen cleans
the dirtiest clothes thoroughly, with n
great saving of labor and soap. 1t will
also improve the color of the linen,
giving it, If used regularly, the appear
ance of having been bleached.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Jewsharps are made principally In
Coccorio, the seat of the industry since
the sixteenth century. A good work
man can make seven dozen Ia a day,
and, simple as the little instruments
are, no fewer than twenty tools are
employed in their manufacture.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Here is another gem from that pro-
life mine, the police court: Prisoner
used such strong language" said a con-
stable, that l was obliged to get the
assistance Of another officer to take
him into custody."-London Telegraph
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

1t is estimated that for perfumery
purposes each year 1880 tons of orange
flowers, $50 tons Of roses, 80 tons
each of violets and jasmine, seventy
five tons of tuberoses, thirty tons Of
cassia and fifteen tons Of jonquils are
used.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

The Germans of New York, by birth
and ~parentage, would make a city equal
to Leipzig and Frankfort-on-Main com
bine6l; tbs Austrians and Hungarians,
Trieste and Fiume; the Irish, Belfast,
Dublin and Cork; the Italians, Flor
ence; the English and Scotch, Aberdeen
and Oxford; the Poles, Poltava in Rus
STA. O~ne-seventh Of the people arr
Jews, and their number equals the
population OF Maine.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

The English language, according to
a German statistician, who has made a
study Of the comparative wealth of
languages, heads h list with the
enormous vocabulary Of 100000 words /;
German comes next, with $4,000 words ;
then Italian, with $4,000 words ; French
10000. Turkish $4,000 and Spanish 20
GOO.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Brig Gen. Joseph Wheeler. who died
recently, was one Of the many West
Point graduates in the Confederate
army. When the war with Spain broke
out he became again an officer of the
United States army. None of the
things which he said or did In bis use
full life will be remembered longer
than his reply to a friend who who
asked him how 1t seemed to be wear
ing the blue uniform again Il feel as
IL l had got back home" said he.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Comedian-The old gentleman at the
stage door said that every time he look
ed at you he was reminded OF his boy
hood days.
Soubrette-Ah, because I look so
young, L presume?
Comedian-No, because you wear a
switch.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

ton mills, bookbinding n domestic
service. Now there are scarcely seven
occupations closed to them; they are
pouring out into the world of activities,
and the 100000 will be 100000 at
the next counting.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Chinese students in Japan now num-
Der more than 5000, engaged in all the
studies available at American high
schools, colleges, universities, profes-
sional. technical and trade school,
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29
OF Course.

Edna writing composition Dear
me, 1 have forgotten which are the
seven wonders of the world. l think
I'll ask Mrs. Brown.
Tom-DOn't.
Edna-Why not?
Tom-Well, she has seven children.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Ancient Rfdd1es.
What do liars do after death? Lie
still.
Why Is an egg overdone like an egg
underdone? Because it is hardly lone.
What Is that which works when it
plays and plays when 1t works7 A
fountain.
Which is the greatest riddle In the
world? Life, because we must all give
1t up.
Why Is a street car a safe place IN
a thunder storm? Because it has .
conductor.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Nell-I don't see why she should go
and marry that old man for his
money.
Belle-Why, how else could she get
it?@Philadelphia Ledger.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

The new naturalization bill reported
unanimously by the House committee
provides for a much needed reform. Ger
tificates are to be engraved on bank Lote
paper and furnished by the government.
Only Federal courts or State courts OF
highest original Jurisdiction can grant
them.
The applicant must be able to read
aud speak the English language and to
write in some language. The aipI Of the
bill is two-fold-to raise the standard
of requirement and to prevent fraud
Under the present loose naturalization
law, the door has been opened to the
most stupendous frauds. There are
thousands OF foreigners In this country
who are in illegal possession Of papers-
Politicians have found in the ignorant
foreigner a convenient tool for then
Vaccinations. They, and not the tool.
should be held responsible for a condi-
tion that is fraught with grave danger.
With the enforcement OF the new
law, il the bill is enacted. as 1t should
be, the Wholesale naturalization of for
eigners for political purposes will
cease. Men who come over here to es-
tablish a home will be compelled to
learn the language before they will be
permitted to exercise the right Of
suffrage. Meanwhile they will have
time to acquaint themselves with our
customs and institutions, thereby fitting
themselves to become citizens.
The bill, which marks a drastic re-
form, is one which should receive the
support OF every senator and every
Representative as being, not only in
the interest Of morality. but because 1t
Is necessary. Next to more rigid i'm
migration laws, the enactment Of a re-
.formatory naturalization law Is OF first
Importance In our relations with the
foreign-born people who desire to come
here and make a permanent abode.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29
Women who Command Regiments

European women are popularity sup
posed to possess fewer rights than their
American sisters yet one distinction en-
joyed by them is little known on this
side Of the ocean In the Prussian
army alone the commanders OF IA regi-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29
To hear always. to think always to

learn always, it is thus that we live
truly; he who aspires to nothing and
learns nothing is not worthy Of living.
"A. Helps.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29


President Roosevelt has submitted to
Congress the report of a joint board
composed of army and navy officers as
to the conntry's needs In coast defenses.
This report Is an elaborate one, and
goes into the detail OF fertilization con-
struction. While a good deal of atten-
ton is devoted to the Atlantic and Pa
cific coast lines, the board lays consid-
cradle stress on the Importance Of pro-
tecting our insular possessions.
The Presidents message to Congress,
accompanying this report, goes into the
history of our coast defense work since
the Civil War. Improvement in gun
efficiency has made Notifications that
were considered impregnable forty
years ago obsolete now, and little at
tention was paid after the war to our
coast defenses until Congress in 'S3
enacted legislation which resulted in
tine creation Of the Endicott board that
made a scientific investigation and
formulated a general plan. But even
before the Recommendations of that
board had been carried out the disap-
pearing gun carriage vas invented,
while other improvements in heavy
ordnance made the estimates Of the
board practically worthless, although
its general outline Is In conformity
with the recommendations Of the new
board
The point emphasized by President
Roosevelt is hat we should be pre-
pared at all times to resist attack and
invasion: that our great commercial
ports should not go without ample pro-
lection, and that unlesss we fortify our
insular possessions. we must expect at
the first outbreak of hostilities to have
them wrested from us.-Toledo Blade.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29
TO rest Purity of water.

Take some of the suspected water
In a clean glass-stoppered bottle; add
a little pure cane sugar; expose, hav-
ing well stopped the bottom, to the
light in a warm room. Should the
water, wen after a weeks exposure,
become turbid, 1t is dangerously impure
for drinking; IL it remains clear, it is
safe.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

Fashions for the rising generation
are unusually sumptuous this year.
Here we get an idea of the extrava-
gance Of children's modes. the design
being a frock Of toile de sole, trimmed
with lace and embroidery. The ma
terial is by no means new, for 1t Is the
silk linen of seasons past parading uD-
der a e%uphonious French anne This
is true of a large number of the silk
and cotton fabrics used so successfully
in making dainty dresses. The skirt
of this model is hardly more thai q
deep lounce, closely gagged about the
waist-line under a heading of embroid'
cry beading. A band of Val. insertion
is set in above the lem, and the bot
tom Is finished with an embroidered
rufle. Half-hose of striped silk and
black patent leather slippers are ac'
cessories of the small girls toilette to
require much consideration, and are an
item of some expense. The little blouse
has a yoke Of lace and embroidery
bordered with a rude Of the latter
corresponding with that used upon the
skirt.
5,0OO,00O Women Wage
Nearly 100000 women go to work
every day in the United States-go to
paid work, whether the returns be s.
a week or $4,000 a year. Sixty years
ago Harriet Martineau, while visiting
America, declared that she found here
but seven occupations for women
teaching, needlework, taking boarders
typesetting, employment in cot
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29
THE BOOMING CANNON
RECITALS OF CAMP AND BAT.
TIE INCIDENTS.

Survivors of the Rebellion Relate
Many Amusing and Startling Incl
dents of Marches, Camp Life, Forag-
ing Experiences and Battle Scenes.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29
A stirring Adventure.

Among the Washington men who at
the beginning of the civil war left this
city and identified themselves with the
late Confederate States was Capt. Wal
ter Drew, who was more or less prom
inent In military affairs in Virginia
from the beginning to the end of the
struggle.
Zone experience that happened to me
not long before the battle of Bull
Rum said Capt. Drew the other day.
has a Judgment in my cranial apart
ment that is certain to last with me
as long as I last myself. One thing
that was considered necessary to get
In the military division to which / was
assigned was a supply of brass but
tons, and 1 was detailed to make a
journey to Baltimore and secure a
quantity Of them. / also had some
matters to attend to in this city, and
so Washington became my first objec-
tive point.
II had with me passes and creden-
tials from Gen. Gustavus A. Smith and
Col. Luther Stuart, and, with a whole
lot of Virginia State money in my
pockets. and accompanied by the late
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-03-29

For the fiscal year that began July ]
last the government receipts are now
ahead of expenditures. The surplus nc
the end of last mouth was S1,102, DOB.
Yet $12,0O0,OOO has been spent on pub
lie works this year, mainly on Panama
canal account. A payment of more
than $60.OOO,0OO on that great enter
prise explains all but an i~nconsiderable
part of the deficit since May /, 1904.
1t is a good time to look back over
the financial record of the Republicans
since they resumed control of the treas
ury nine years ago, a period including
the Spanish war. The years of deficit
during the nine years ending with June
90 last give a total of $211, 756,4S2. The
years Of surplus In the same time have
q total Of $500, S3O,OS7. The net sur
plus since the Republicans returned to
power In 1897 is sol .073,605.
1t Is a great showing when it Is re-
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-22
Good Ball Playing.

Emporia, accredited a. the best has,
ball team IN Virginia outside H.,
league, and possessing some materis
the equal OF the leagues, came TO Farm.
vile Monday and played our boy.
three games. la each the visitor
won, but not without struggle. The
score Monday afternoon WAS 4 to 2, the
next day It was 10 to and the last
game %.
In Wednesdays game up to the
ninth inning, Farmvills had made 81 4,
runs 30 EmpOna's one, when b.
punching their hits the visitors scored
six which gave them the victory.
The game each day was interesting
exciting and worth witnessing. The
attendance was good, and large
number OF visitors from out Of town
were among the spectators.
Manager Hunt and players are due
the thanks and appreciation OF local
base ball enthusiasts FOR aflordng thl,
series OF tits with such a distinguish
ed team rs kmpOria.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-22
Meeting OF County School Board.

In accordance with the requirement
OF the new school laws, the Count,
School Board met in the clerks oi
flee last Friday and reviewed the est
mate Of expenses for next session a
made out by the several district schoo
boards.
These estimates were all approve,
and ordered to be laid before the Jul,
meeting Of the Supervisors OF 1.-THE coun
ty for their information.
These estimates showed that boil
Hampden and Buffalo Districts neeC
to have their district levies raised in
order to properly carry on the work o.
the public schools in those district
and the County Board asked that the
levy be raised in those districts to 70.
on the 800.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-06-22
PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENT.
Town COuhCIl Adopts Plans and Spell
ilCatlOnS For Grading and Paving
High Street. Other Streets TO
Receive Attention.

The Town Council of Fam,ille met
In monthly session last Monday
night. The chief business of mpor-
tance was the definite settlement IF
The question Of improving High Street
up To and beyond the Normal School.
Mr. }. NJ. Lewis, civil engineer #
Lynchourg, was upon invitation from
the street committee present with
plans, specifications and approximate
cost OF the proposed work Of grsdir z
ana paving that thoroughfare from
Main street To the corner of -.
George, and il was the unanimous
opinion Of the council that the work
be commenced at as early a day "a
practical.
Every member Of the council WI,
present except Mr. II f.. Wall, and
Mayor BIauton presided.
Sergeant Miller made his monthly
report "a, follows.