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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
TOBACCO TRADE IN CHINA.

American Dealers May Enlarge
Ffeld-Have Foothold Now.
American dealers contemplating the
building up of a trade in American leaf
tobacco in China appealed to Consul
George Z. Anderson at Annoy for such
information as he possessed. Consul
Anderson, i'm response writes that al
ready considerable business is done
in foreign leaf in China, Shanghai
alone importing $15O,OOO of this COM
modify last year, but this was mostly
for the consumption of foreigners. The
real Chinese trade has not been reach.
ed. When it is considered that the same
port imported through the customs
alone $1,250,000 worth of prepared
native leaf, with probably a similar
or even greater amount Of each i'm
ported through the likin routes, 1t can
be seen that the real tobacco trade Of
China is enormous. But the greater
part of the tobacco consumption gets
into no trade reports, for the leaf Is
produced, cured and consumed on the
farms or consumed by the men, women
and children of the nearby villages.
Thus American tobacco If pressed in
China would necessarily compete with
the cheap native tobacco and the COM
bination of foreign companies.
The sale of foreign prepared tobacco
to China in 1901 reached $2,3O0,O00 in
gold. 1t was practically all in the shape
of cigars and cigarettes, in which
American enterprise had the largest
share. Early in the development of this
trade the American interests concerned
found 1t advisable TO manufacture their
cigarettes In China, and the factory
was established at Shanghai. After
using imported leaf tobacco for a short
time. the Chinese leaf was largely
adopted and it is now being extensively
used in the manufacture. At the same
time the increase in the use of foreign
tobacco and cigarettes ought to have
favorable effect on imports from the
United States. With the trade, how
ever, in powerful hands, as it is now.
American Independent exporters will
not be likely to find an easy market.
Last year Annoy imported 4.O134e0
pounds of leaf tobacco, valued at from
$12 to $40 Mexican a picul (133 1-3
pounds). The re-exports were 346,7OO
pounds. Practically all came from
Shanghai Hankow, Kenchow and
Changchu. This t05acco is light In
weight and il is probable that only a
light American leaf could be sold In
China. and that mostly for blending.
Most foreign prepared tobacco is too
strong for the Chinese smoker, who
uses long pipe with very small
bowl. The tobacco business of Annoy
| Is largely in the hands of score OF
native firms.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

Speaking Of General Coates.v said
the Major, reminds me of an incident
that occurred early in the war Soon
after Colonel -Ellsworth's death a me-
mortal meeting was held in Chicago. at
which resolutions were adopted. The
meeting by unanimous vote. ordered
these resolutions to be handsomely en-
crossed, framed, and sent in charge of
a special committee to President Lin
coin. James A. Sexton was one of the
committee, but when he arrived In
Washington the Presidents time was
30 taken with Senators, Congressman,
and army officers that Sexton found no
opportunity to present the resolutions.
Zone evening he met Coates at the
hotel, and told him his troubles. Coates
had just returned from the Ellsworth
funeral, and said to Sexton that he
was to report in person to the Presi-
dent the next morning by appointment,
and suggested that Sexton go with him
to the White House, and when he saw
the President he would explain the
clICulifStduCcc dliu olSu tie way lOT
the presentation. The next morning
Coates and Sexton went to the White
House in the same carriage, taking the
framed resolutions with them.
Scores were waiting to see the Pres
ident, but Coates was shown in, and
Sexton waited in the carriage. After
Coates had made his report to the Pres
ident and answered many questions as
to Colonel Ellsworth and the funeral
services, he spoke Of Sexton and his
mission. Mr.. Lincoln was interested
at once, and asked where Sexton was.
Coates explained that he was waiting
in carriage, and Mr.. Lincoln ordered
him shown up at once.
HE received Sexton very cordially
and expressed his regret that there had
been any delay in the presentation of
the Chicago resolutions. He read them
holding the frame up before him, and
showing much feeling Then he walked
about carrying the frame and holding
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
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lockets are to be worn again and the
woman who possesses some heirlooms
of this sort is congratulating herself
All sorts of quaint, cumbersome
brooches, almost barbaric in their size
and style, will be EN- regle, and the
very large lockets are worn on much
bejeweled chain, which will be passed
twice around the neck, the locket be-
ing attached as pendant.
Handembroidered robes almost
magnificent in the lavish way embroid-
cry is applied-are of broadcloth, or
of eolienne, or of the softest of mes
saline. with lace dyed to tone in ex-
quisitely with the foundation let into
the design. Eolienne, by the way,
holds its own this fall. every grade of
it. from the inexpensive cotton stuff
that makes up into interesting little
gowns at nominal cost to the all-silk
kinds, with many Il stop in between at
all-wool and silk-and-wool varieties.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

Multitudes OF silk crochet buttons
are used again, and they are to be had
In all the fashionable colors.
A brown and tan check tailor-made
is made with two circular volants set
foot apart on the skirt and huge
ten-inch square pocket on the short
sack coat.
The Elton jacket has returned to life
in the little fur Coates. The sleeves
come barely to the elbow In these jack
cts. SO long sleeves are still afar off
for anything except the swell tailor
made.
In spite of the apparent lavishness
of decoration on this years gowns and
hats, there is no suspicion of an over
abundance of trimming In either case.
The beauty of the fashions is In the
note of elegant simplicity.
The velvets were never lovelier in
their colorings, and they will be worn
very much during the winter in certain
shades of blues and the wine or sherry
lOutc. fClfCtCCAs Win LIS
chiffon finish, will also be a much-fa.
vored material.
To hang correctly, the empire gown
must follow the lines of the figure and
be made over a tight princess lining
All materials are used for this style
although spangled nets and embroid
cred chiffons are particularly adapted
to the fashion.
Some queer kind of loose fluffy
brown plumage is used in millinery
this year. The whole top of one large
hat is covered with this, with a few
dead roses scattered upon it, and the
effect is like nothing SO much as q
heap of feathers In the barnyard, after
a fowl has been plucked.
Canoes and old-fashioned miniature
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
women,s Sense of Honor.


Women who cheat at games and then
are unashamed when men laughingly
accept the cheat as joke help to low
er the feminine sense of honor. They
are as bad as the women who talk of
having servants when they have none,
declared Miss Lucy Soulsby at the con-
ference of the National Union of Won
EN- Workers at Tunbridge Wells.
1t was a debate in who Has the
Most Sense of Honor, Women or Menu
But no men were allowed to take part.
Before preparing my argument
said Miss SOulsby, Il made an investi-
CATION to learn what were the things
In which women lacked sense of hon
or Besides the woman who speaks of
servants which she hasn't got. 1 had
pointed out to me the woman VINO
reatSs other peoples letters without an
thority, and the woman who overhears
conversations which she is not SUD
posed to listen to.
why is it that girls are more prone
to cheat at games than boys? 1t is all
because of early training Boys are
taught to be chivalrous and tolerant
of girls. So boys grow up with sense
of chivalry and girls grow up expect
ing tolerance of boys. The weaker sex
is thus handicapped.
Women do not learn the practical
lessons which rough experience gives
to the other sex. A boy knows if he
does not play fairly he will receive no
quarter; if he cheats he will get kick
ed out; but with-a girl It Is altogether
different A boy plays the game and
abides by the decision of the umpire
but girl will appeal from the UNI
pire's decision if it does not suit her
AS rule, l would say that girls have
more sense of honor by nature, while
boys have more by training.-London
Mail.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
CHAPTER V.


Miss Sprotts was much in favor Of a
constant fire, because of the dampness OF
the house, and Madame Midas did not by
any means object, as she was a perfect
salamander for heat Hence, when the
outward door was closed, the faded red
curtains of the window drawn, and the
newly replenished FIRE blazed brightly in
the wide arepiace, the room was one a
sybarite would have contemplated with
delight.
Madame Midas was seated now at the
sr.all table in the center of the room
porting over a bewildering array of figures
and the soft glow of the lamp touched her
smooth hair and white dress with sub
dued light.
Archie sat by the fire, half asleep, and
there was dead silence in the room, only
broken by the rapid scratching of Mad
ame's pen or The click Of Selina's needles
A. this moment a knock came TO the
front door, which caused Selma to dror
her work with a sudden start, and rise
10 her feet.
Not you, Selma" said Madame, in Q
quiet voice; ''let Archie go; it may b.
some tramp"
Deed no, men," replied Archie, OBJ
stinately, as he arose from his seat
tits very likely a man from the work:
saying he wants TO go. There's more
talk nor sense ABBOTT them. I'm thinkin'-
the chattering parrots"
Selma resumed her knitting in a mos
phlegnatiN manner, but Madame listened
intently, for she was always haunted b,
secret dread of her husband breaking il
on her. She heard murmur of voices
who entered the room and stood before
Madame in the light of the lamp.
"'Tis two men from that wooden-leg
ged Slivers," said Archie, respectfully
Zone o. them has wee bit letter for We
turning to receive the same from TIL
foremost man.
The man, however, did not take motto,
of Arches gesture, but walking forwar,
to Madame, laid the letter down befor
her. As he di5 so, she caught sight o
the delicacy of his hands. and looked III
suddenly with a piercing gaze. He Dor
the scrutiny coolly, and took chair il
| silence, his companion doing the same
while Madame opened the letter and rea,
Slivers bad writing with a dexterity onl.
acquired by long practice. Having fin
ished her perusal, she looked Up slowly.
"A broken-down gentleman" she sai'
to herself, as she saw the easy bearing
and handsome face of the young man
then looking at his companion, she saw
by his lumpish aspect and coarse hand
that he occupied much lower rank o
life than his friend.
Monsieur yandeloup-for it was he
caught her eye as she was scrutinizin;
them. and his face broke into a smile-a
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

speaking of rain,'' said the Colonel
''most of the Army OF the Cumberland
have good reason to remember the
Icampaign in 1863 against Tullahoma-
Our division, Palmer's, moved forward
| in splendid condition, and ready, we
thought, for anything that could turn
up. but we were not ready for the con-
tinuous rain that came upon Us. II
rained day and night, made the roads
| like mortar beds. filled the streams Sc
that we could not cross them, washed
away bridges, and flooded whole dis
tricts. One day our regiment stopped
in front of house with wide. com
| Portable porch. While we sat there IN
the rain Cen Palmer rode up and took
seat on the porch sheltered from the
rain.
1T was soon noised about that the
commaud had been halted while the
engineers reported as TO whether the
stream IA front was fordsble. or. as
the boys put 1t. whether 1t was more
than chin deep. A cavalryman gal
loped back from the front, rode up to
the porch. threw lie relns OF his horse
to an orderly. and started up the steps
with his saber clankIng, when a young
! lady standing In the door sprang for.
ward, threw her arms around his neck
and kissed him. This unexpected
greeting caused the company standing
near to cheer, and there were shouts
of, Pass it around; don't keep a good
thing all to yourself Gen. Palmer
turned, ana. taking in the scene. said.
grimly: Pleasure before business
When you get through, young man
will you report to me?
THE cavalryman turned embar
raised, saluted, and reported that the
stream in front was not fordable. SIND
that the water would not probably run
out for four hours. And you are glad
of 1T. / SUPPOSE: said the General Il
don't understand this way of doing
business, but you probably do; but
want to say one thing, the next time
you carry a message, attend to bust
ness before pleasure While the Gen
eral waited on the porch our regiment
marched off and went into camp ir
what the boys called goose pasture
When the men learned that the young
lady who had given the cavairyman
such hearty greeting was simply a
sweetheart of his at Murfreesboro they
lost interest in the case. They had
hoped that she was some Southern girl
who had met him previous to the war "
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

bearing mother, and this is often the
dictum that makes miserable the lives
of children and really does conquer
Them, making of a truth-loving, courag-
eous little soul a whining. cOwardly
creature. with no will of its own and
no respect for the will that has made
this true. Better try to lead in the
way of right and rejoice in the fact
that a child Of yours has a will of Its
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

than. no man at all, might have been
the dlctum fifty years ago; but now 1t
reads: Better spinsterhood than any
thing less than a suitable match.
This Is a change decidedly for the
better; for IL women raise the stand
ard OF manhood and stick to 1t, mascu-
Unity will have come up to that
standard or be left stranded. With
the Overwhelming scope Of woman's
world work there will be a correspond
ing falling Off of matrimony. Once it
may have been true that woman's only
profession was wifehood, but 1t is so
no longer.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
Found widows Home

In Chicago the widows have formed
an organization, the object of which is
TO found a widows home where poor
women may go with their children and
bring them up under the best infiu-
ences. The home is to be self-support-
ing in time, with Kitchens and work
rooms, and one of the features will be
a nursery where tired mothers may
leave their children while they are at
work.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
A Woman who WA. Hapnx

Zone of the happiest women l ever
knew" said woman, was a rich girl
who married poor man. She declared
that the only thing that could make
her happy was this marriage, and it
was ideal in every way. Both of them
are now dead and the daughter is mar
ried to the son of an ex-governor of
a Southern State. hope she is as
happy as was her mother through all
her married life"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

"You should be grateful for the ap-
plause your constituents give you"
Perhaps" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. But l am inclined to regard
applause as a popular diversion habitu-
ally INDUCED in. The pretext Is largely
a matter Of choice. "-Washingto Star.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

New Corset In "Set snug"
Is higher and longer, but much more
graceful than heretofore.
Greater length and slimness are de
manded above as we'll as below the
waist. which, fashion DEGREES, shall
comfort.
Corsets OF large sizes have backs
that are very long below the waist,
closely fitted unboned pieces often ex-
tending for quite twelve inches from
the belt.
The combination corset, an arrange
ment of corset and petticoat. Is In real
ity a boned and steeled princess slip.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
work for Women foe schools.

The women of North Carolina de-
cided about 1902 that the stain OF Hit
eracy should be removed from their
state IL possible, and the3 went to
work, formed organizations of women
all over the state, and put the school
houses into such condition that they
are not now ashamed to have their
friends from the north see them.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

1t is said that American women form
the majority of those who are at the
various health resorts of Europe ey-
cry year, and that their ailments are
as numerous as the many kinds of wa
tiers that are supposed to restore the
failing powers of the nervous or take
off or nut on flesh.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
Go Clean Marble.

Take two parts of common washing
soda, one part of finely powdered chalk,
one part of pumice stone; mix all to-
gether and sift through muslin. After
ward mix the powder with some water.
Rub this we'll on the marble, and the
stains will disappear. To add gloss,
wash the marble with fuller's earth
and hot water.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
WomanIy Woman.

Women are more womanIy today
than ever they were. Their dress bills
are twice as heavy, their vanity twice
as Unsuitable, their personality twice
as irresistible, their youth twice as
elastic.-London Opinion.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
Cuuid Cards.

Tiny works of art are some new place
cards, to be used at engagement din
ners. The design shows conquetting
cupids encircled by wedding ring
They are manipulated most cleyerly
and may serve as charming little SOU
yenirs of the function.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

Does modern woman want to marry ?
An affirmative answer to this question
is doubtless correct answer. Modern
woman wants to marry just as much
as old-fashioned woman, but she is a
bit more particular as to the man she
chooses. Better any old kind Of a man
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
Their Chances.

A physician is responsible for state
ment which is at once novel and sur
prising. He declares that the chances
of dark women obtaining husbands are
to those of fair women in the proper.
ton of three to two. and that this con.
clusion is proved by statistics.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
Tencbers Receive Pen.ion.

The Boston teachers are to be pen
stoned after a certain age with half
pay. The teachers will make small
contribution from their salaries for the
fund, and the balance will be made up
by appropriations from the city.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
Neyers for Girls.

Never look over the shoulder of an
other who is reading or writing.
Never seem to notice scar, deform-
Ity or defect Of any one present.
Never answer questions In general
company that have been put to others.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
Doth Were smart.

And first" began the great moral
factor, Il will ask What is the great
est thing in the world?"
"Horseradish shouted the boy on
the back seat
young man, you're too smart"
"So's the horseradish. Toledo
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

Gen. Sherman once possessed ar
Irish servant whose forte was askins
questions and trying to find out the
why and wherefore of everything he
was told to do. During a battle an
orderly one day approached the gen
eral and told him that his favorite
horse. Ross, had been struck by can
non ball and killed.
Calling his Irish servant, the gen
eral said: ''Go skin Ross"
"Why, sir. is Ross dead" began
the man.
Gen. Sherman rose up in his wrath
saving: Never mind whether he is
dead or not--I told you to go out and
skin him.
The man returned about three hours
later and Sherman hailed him with
the words: where have you been
Does it take you three hours to skin .
horsew
NO." answered Mike, "but it took
me about two hours to catch him."
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

IL must conquer her." declared a
stern-visaged woman, talking about her
delicately fashioned little daughter,
who resisted the dictates of her over
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
CHAPTER Nv.

Madame Midas was standing on the
veranda of her cottage, staring far away
into the distance, where she could see
The tail chimney and huge mound of white
earth which marked the whereabouts of
the Pactolus claim. She was tall wom-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

to one person at a time. When he is
meeting a group Of people it makes 1t
embarrassing and awkward to shake
hands with all.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22
Only THAT and Nothing More.

Only That and Nothing More.
Bacon-Gracious What's all that
noise?
Egbert-Oh, that comes from next
door.
what is it-a conservatory of
musicT
NO: it's a painless dentists office
--Yonkers Statesman.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-11-22

Fully $500 persons commit suicide
in Russia every year.
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DTvORcE PROCEEDTNGs.

Three divorce proceedings were insti-
tuted yesterday morning, one by Charles
B. Pardee, Of 81 Olive street, against
his wife, Bessie Pardee. Desertion is
alleged in the complaint, and also hab-
itual intemperance extending over a
period Of twelve years. The couple
were married September IA, 1892 At
torney Charles H. Hayden brings the
action.
Mrs Grace A. Hague, of Westville,
has applied for a separation from her
husband, John E. Hague Her maiden
name was Stevens. The couple were
married in December, 1896 and have
four children. Intolerable cruelty is al
legged, and Mrs. Hague asks for the
custody of the children.
The third action is brought by Fred
erick j. Geskie against his WIFE, Edna
R. l.. Geskie, whose maiden name was
Schutsky, Mr.. Geskie is a illuminate
and powder mixer at Winchester's and
alleges that, although his married life
has been of less than years duration,
it has been one Of family jars and trou-
bles.. Cruelty and habitual intemper-
ance are alleged.
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court on temporary home complaints,
were continued until May 81, to await
the out come of litigation between the
children's parents, which is now before
the probate court.
Herbert E. Girard, charged with the
theft of 1O5 pounds of iron from the
Consolidated road, was continued until
May 81 in the care of the probation
officer. The railroad recently destroyed
several old freight cars by burning
them and Girard who is sixteen years
old, appropriated the old iron he found
in the ashes.
Gustile Barnett colored, was fined S.
for improper conduct, and Benjamin T.
Wilson, also colored, was remanded,
until May 10, on a similar charge.
Mrs. Jennie Mower of Bridgeport was
fined 81 and costs for theft of property
from Mrs. Clara Roberts in Grand ave-
nue., and her daughter was remanded
until to-day, to be taken on House of
the Good Shepard warrant. Mother and
daughter worked for Mrs. Roberts, and
the daughter stole the jewelry and the
mother sold the goods in Bridgeport.
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"SUNBONNETS" PLEASEs.

Alpha Girls Clever Entertainment at
the City Mission is Well Received.
A large audience greatly enjoyed the
entertainment given Tuesday evening
by the Alpha Girls club at the Orange
street mission house. The large plat
form In the children's hall was well ar
ranged, as a room in which the mem
bers Of two rival church societies made
the mistake Of meeting together, and
after series Of humorous incidents
and laughable mistakes, which the au-
dience heartily applauded, finally de-
cided on uniting and taking tea to-
gether
The principal parts were taken and
well sustained by the Misses Margaret
Egg, Julia Mcfarland, Florence Kiss
kalt and Olive Young, with the Misses
Hattie Brennan, Alpha Clark, Mary
Graves, Katie Rourke, Augusta Pfeifer,
Esther Tarbell and Lydia Ginter as
members of the Women's Aid society
and the Ladies' Benevolent society.