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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
OBITUARY
Death of S. Lewis Stout.

5. Lewis Stout, for many years a
resident OF our city, died in Chickas-
ha, Oklahoma, February 9th of
pneumonia having been ill but two
days. He had about a year ago re-
signed his position as agent for the
Wabash railroad at Houlton, Ia, and
went to Oklahoma for his health.
His brother, P. G.. Stout and wife OF
St. Louis, and sisters, Mrs. w. D.
Smith of Sturgis, Mich. and Mrs.
Robert Spragg of Moberly Mo-, and
their husbands accompanied the be-
reaved wife and daughter to Urbana,
ILL.,, where he had been agent for the
Wabash for ten years. He was laid
beside an infant son, who was buried
there a number of years ago. His
mother, Mrs. E. NJ. Stout, was with
him at the time of his death but was
unable to stand. the trip to Urbana.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
WILLIAM O'KEEFE
FOR GOVERNOR
WARSAW PAPER SOOMS EX-
TREASURER OF MARSHALL
COUNTY AS GUBERNA-
TORIAL CANDIDATE
WOULD GET LARGE
SUPPORT.

The Warsaw Union is out in a long
article booming William O'Keefe for
governor. 1t declares that he is a
man of the people, honest, brainy and
than any other mar the Democrats
can nominate. Mr.. O'Keefe treats the
matter lightly; the thought of being
a candidate for governor mas not en-
cred his mind; but there is no telling
what will happen in the Democratic
convention with SO many candidates
seeking the nomination. We should
be sorry to see Mr.. O'Keefe nomin-
ated because there would be no
chance for him to- overcome the inn
mense Republican majority in Indi-
ana and he could not we'll afford the
expense OF a losing compaign. There
is, however, no doubt that his work
as a reformer of county and state
offices would make him a very strong
candidate as a vote getter with the
people.
Senator John w. Parks, when the
subject of Mr.. O'Keefe' candidacy
was mentioned, said TO a leading Re
publican, We'll, | have been around
the governors office a great deal, and
| believe that it would be hard to
find a Democrat that would make a
better governor than William o.
Keefe. He is a clean cut, honest
man, has practical common sense,
firmness and energy, and would
doubtless receive a large support"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Doors Should Open Outward.

Parents the country over will shud-
der and hold their little ones tighter
as they read about the fate Detailing
the Cleveland children. The mind
Stands appalled, in contemplation OF
the anguish caused by this disaster
The tragedy emphasizes anew the i'm
portance Of the fire drills practiced in
all properly conducted schools. but in
this case an orderly descent OF the
stairways would not have saved all
the children in the Cleveland school
because the doors at one exit opened
inward and the fleeing babies had not
enough knowledge or presence Oh
mind to fall back and let them be
swung open.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Reject Gift; Retain Football.

The trsutees of ~Swathmore College
at Swathmore, Pa, Tuesday after
noon voted to reject the bequest of
Mss Anna T. Jeanes the wealthy
Quakeress, which carried with il the
p~rowiso that the college must abolish
intercollegiate games, including foot
ball. The committee which has been
investigating the value of the bequest
reported the lands were worth from
100000 to $47O,OOO. There is great
rejoicing among the students and
alumni because of the decision.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Collinwood School Fire Inexcusable.

"The loss of the lives of the child
rem in me Collinwood school fire was
absolutely inexcusable," Coroner
Burke declared Tuesday, after 4 thot-
ough investigation into the causes OF
the fire and the reasons why the
children were caught IN the hall way
and burned without being able 10 e.
cape.
The poor children were caugflf il
a veritable trap and held and crushed
until burned to DEATH he sad.
Someone is responsible for this and
should be held. ! am not prepared
yet to say upon whom the blame
should be placed. 1t is aSmatter 50
serious that | must take full time ID
consider. Before | charge anyone
with this responsibility | must review
the evidence carefully and deliberai--
ly.
Il find that the steam pipes caused
the fire by being placed too closely
10 the wood OF the joists. There i
no. doubt in my mind that the owe
heated pipes caused the FIRE.
But the children should nave es-
capped and would have done Sd had it
lot been for the PARTITION built in
the hall at the foot Of the stairway.
This is what caused their death"
The coroner said the building was
also deficient in the lack OF mechani-
cal devices for opening the doors. He
will send in his verdict probably early
in the coming week.
Another body was recovered from
the ruins Tuesday making the total
166
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Portugal's King to Wed Daughter of
the Kaiser?

Newspapers at Lisbon state that
negotiations are afoot to bring about
the marriage of King Manuel and
Princess Victoria Louise. the only
daughter Of Emperor William. The
proposal will be discussed when the
kaiser makes his promised visit oil
coincidence to the queen mother,
Amelie. The public officials refuse
70 discuss the report.
King Manuel, who came to the
|ahrone last month through the assas-
sination of his father, King Carlos
and his brother, the Crown Prince
LUZ, was porn on Nov. Is, 1889
therefore is not quite 10 years old
Princess Victoria was born on Sep
TENDER 10, 1892. and consequently
lacks six months of being 16.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
COUNTY ASSESSORS OF THIR-
TENTH DISTRICT CALLED.
Will Assemble in South Bend March
26 to Establish Uniform Assess
ing Basis.

County assessors OF the Thirteenth
congressional district will meet in
South Bend, March &c. The meeting
will be held in the St. Joseph county
court house.
One of the members of the state
tax board will meet with the county
assessors when they assemble in
South Bend. This meeting Is called
for the purpose OF advancing the
movement to place the appraisemenl
of personal properly in different parts
of Indiana ON a more uniform and
equal basis.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Bad Fire on Water Street.

The fire department was called to
the residence of Mamie Harris, north
of the Church of God Friday noon to
extinguish a bad fire. Great Roadway
was made by the flames however, be
fore the department arrived. Very
little of the furniture was saved, and
Mr.. Harris puts his loss at 5000. The
house IS the property OF Mrs. John
Gallagher and is damaged to the
amount of $50.
The fire was started from a defect
i've hle. and owing to TIE high wind,
made rapid progress.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Have a St ing Attached.

n Massachusetts man, SO years old,
was so sure one year ago that he
would die at the end of six months
THAI he gave away all his property,
which was considerable, to- friends
and charitable institutions, keeping
only enough to provide himself for
the half year. He did not die as he
had predicted, and the other day was
taken to the almshouse, the persons
whom he had benefited refusing TO
do anything for him. Moral No. /:
Don't prophesy, unless you know"
Moral No. 2: Don't give away all
your property without a string at
tached.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
CITY SCHOOLS
SAFE FROM FIRE
BOTH OF PLYMOUTH'S PUB
Lie SCHOOLS ARE SECURE
AGAINST A FIRE HOR-
ROR-FIRE DRILL IS
BEING
USED.

a horror such as recently occurred
in the Collinwood FIRE when nearly
two hundred little lives were snuffed
out through the insufhciency of fire
protection, could not occur in the
schools of this city. The schools are
absolutely safe, and no parent need
fear for his child while attending
school.
The conditions OF the city schools
here are almost the reverse OF what
| they were in the school where the
recent catastrophe occurred, and
every %precaution is taken against fire.
In both of the schools, the build
ings are in every wise properly CON
structed. The smallest children are
placed on the lower floor, nearest the
exits, and the larger ones above. This
~insures the best results in case OF
fire, and it is exactly what was not
Idone in the Collinwood school house
| where the little ones were kept on
the upper floors. The Washington
school building has five exits, the
doors n four of the main exits all
opening outward. In the South Side
building both main exits have the
doors opening outward. All doors
| opening onto the street are ordered
/ lnDt rfo=4a,aI after The nnarTly
hour for school and remain unfast-
| ened until school is over in order
that should a fire panic start, nothing
| would obstruct the, rush OF the child
rem for liberty. Both buildings are
kept absolutely clean, no rubbish or
paper being allowed to accumulate.
Throughout the buildings there are
plenty OF fire hydrants already con-
nected to reels OF fire hose, and in
case OF fire, could be insanity put into
use. A large fire bell has been in
| stalled. and at unexpected times is
sounded. The pupils form into line
and march out, quickly and without
disorder.
Ia order that a rush, or pane may
not result from a sudden alarm, large
boys one from each row OF seats. in
every room upon the sounding of the
| alarm. take their stand at the head
of each aisle, ready to quell forcibly
any rush or panic.
Superintendent Randall and Presi-
dent of the School Board, DR.. Borton
assure every one that they have
thoroughly inspected the schools
and guarantee them to be in first
| class condition, along this line.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Death of P. A. Westbery.

+. A. Westbery died at his home T
miles west of this city, Friday even.
ing at SOC O'Clock, aged 81 years
Deceased is survived by his wife
Mary and five children, one girl and
four boys. The family have lived
at their present residence for only
"a year having moved there from Chi
cago.
The funeral was held at the
Swedish church, Monday afternoon
at 200 O'Clock.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
New Suits Filed.

Loneasa NJ. Osborn has brought
suit against her husband Clarence +.
Osborn, for divorce.
NE. Rockhill, w. +. Ormond
Harry Hoham, VIM. Detwiler and c.
r. Leonard have each brought sun
against the estate OF Julia O'Brgen,
and VIM. Young administrator, on
claims disallowed.
Eva Logan has made application
on o OF til. unsoundness oil
mind of Mary F.. Pershing, to have
guardian appointed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Accepts Agency at Charlottesville.

Vim. Stang'e, who has been en-
ployed as operator at the Vandalia
station in this city for the past year,
has been appointed agent at the
Charlottesville station.
He is a first class operator and UNI
derstands railroad work thoroughly.
He left for his new position Friday
evening.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
After Marble PLAYERS.

With a church notice in his hand
and headed for a newspaper Office q
Warsaw minister encountered q
crowd of boys between the ages o.
Z and Is playing marbles. On max
ing an investigation he found 81
gamblers" as he called them. Their
the minister looked for a policeman
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Wesleyan Methodist Church Services

The Wesleyan Methodists of this
city have for the last two weeks been
engaged in repairing their church.
Regular services will begin with
prayer meeting this evening. Sabbath
school next Sunday at 10 a. m. and
preaching at 7:3O p. m. A series of
revival services will begin with the
Sunday evening service. All are in
eJted.
4 r Whitaker oastor
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
For Sale.

Must be sold at once without re-
gard for actual value. A genuine
farm bargain, 1870 acres 4 miles from
North Judson. Indiana. Good build
ings, good black soil; all tools, nipple
ments. fodder, etc, also / horse in
cluded. Owner recently refused ST.,
900. Mortgage $500. $4,000 takes
Reasonable terms.
A. III. Peters & Co.
400 East 43rd ST.,
Chicago, I'll.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Farmer Fat and Wealthy.

James Craig, of Thayer, commonly
known as the big man of Newton
county, weighs 46s pounds. Mr.
Craig is 40 years old. When only
sixteen years old he weighed PAT
pounds. He is a farmer and one Of
the wealthiest men in the county.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Bryan's Opinion.

Bryan takes occasion TO give swift
information that the defeat of Beck
ham, Democratic candidate for SEN
'ator from Kentucky was "a great mis-
fortune to the nation. He held the
same opinion as to the election of
Mckinley in 1896 and in 1900 it will
be remembered.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
Many Men of Many Minds.

1t appears that after months OF
labor the Aldrich emergency currency
bill is ~likelySfr6 br-sidetracked and
some other measure substituted. The
saying many men of many mind J"
holds good among high up Legislators
as well as among the every day plain
people.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12

Metsker will oppose William o.
Keefe for governor. This certainly
will strengthen Mr.. O'Keefe and IN
all probability give him the nomina-
ton.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
NOti0f TO
Merchants.

Notice is hereby given that the
requisition for the supplies needed at
the County farm for the quarter end
ing june 80, 1908, will be on file at
the Auditors Office on Monday, April
6, 1908, where the same may be ex-
amined. And that sealed bids for said
supplies will be received by the
Board .ofsCounty Commissioner IN
til 2 o'clock p. m. on Tuesday, April
2, 1905. The Board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Witness my hand and seal rnis 9th
(seal) day of March, 1905.
CHARLES NJ. WALKER,
12w2 Auditor.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12
For Sale.

Thoroughbred Jersey COW and
calf, farming implements, household
and kitchen furniture.
12w2 Mrs. Archie Phillips.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-03-12

c. B. Whitaker, pastor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15
ARKANSAS STATE ELECTION
G. w. DONAGHEY HEADS Sue
CESSFUL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Prohibitionists and License Advo-
Gates Break Even Over Liquor
Issue-Record-B Breaking Vote.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. September Is
The election of George W. Donaghey. the
democratic nominee for governor. and
the entire democratic ticket by a majority
which may exceed that received by Gov.
John s. Little two years ago-more than
6-',oD0-and an apparently even break be-
tween the prohbitonists and license adj
vocates and the adoption of one consti-
tutional amendment and the defeat OF
another are the most important results OF
the state election yesterday as indicated
by incomplete returns from majority OF
the serenty-five counties OF Arkansas. A
record breaking vote was polled through
out the state.
Interest in the election centered in the
result OF the campaign which was waged
in many counties by the prohibitionists.
The returns on the license question are
not conclusive. but apparently neither
the prohibitionists nor the license advo-
Gates have made any considerable net
gains.
The indications are that Miller county,
I'm which TcXaTkana is located. and Poiu-
sett county have been captured by the
nroh hitionistS. while Crawford and Perry
counties are thought to have been lost
to the license forces.
Both sides claim ST. Francis and Chicot
counties. which gave II large majority for
license two years ago. Craighead and
Jefferson. Phillips Lee. Jackson and
Ouachita counties in which the prohibi-
tionists centered their fight to a large eN-
tent remain wet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15
FOR v1cKsBuRG MEMORIAL.
Estimated Cost. $500, OOO-statues
From Both Armies.

An estimate of S2Oo,O00 is submitted by
the Vicksburg National Military rark
commission for the construction Of a me-
mortal to the services of the Union Navy
in the operations of the Vicksburg cam
paign and siege. March 20 to July 4, 1855,
in accordance with legislative provision
for competitive designs and the selection
OF site for such a memo. in the
Vicksburg park.
The commission says that statue of
Gen. Lloyd Tilghman (Confederate) and
bust of Col 1sham w. CARROT (Con-
federate) are assured as donations by the
sons of these officers. Donations by rela-
tves and friends arc expected of statues
of Gen. L. s. Grant. Gen. John A. Logan,
Gen. r. p Blair. Gen Ralph p Buck
land. Col. II. d. Washburn (,nion), Gen
Stephen p. Lee and Gen. sohu W. For
ney (Confederate).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15
WASHINGTONIANS INVITED
TO SUBSCRIBE FOR GAIETI
Entertainment of tuberculosis
Congress Problem Up to
Committee.

AS Washington will act the part of
host to the thousands of delegates at
tending the International congress on
tuberculosis from September ~ to Octo-
Der II. the committees on entertainment
aul finance are looking to the citizens of
the city to see that the prominent scien-
fists architects. government delegates,
builders. nurses and physicians and others
are royalty welcomed here and are enter
tanned in manner fitting for the Capital
city.
The subcommittee on finance met this
afternoon in the rooms of the Chamber of
Commerce and discussed ways and means
of raising the money necessary to insure
the success of the entertainment commit
tees plans. AS there will be at least
5000 delegates here the sum required will
be probably 5000.
The committee plans a large reception
and a smoker AS practically all the
delegates are men, the smoker will be
| the best means of bringing them all to-
gether in "a free-and-easy fashion.
The impression has gone abroad that
the International congress on tuberculosis
| is a doctors affair. In the words of a
| prominent member of the finance commit
tee. the physicians form only the small
| end of the great meeting.
Builders of hospitals. manufacturers OF
| all sorts OF instruments and supplies
| architects, army experts. sanitary officers
of foreign and American cities-in fact
it is almost impossible to recount the
numerous interested cailings and profes.
| sfons-wiIl be represented at the comins
congress.
| Members of the committee of Washing.
tonians who are asking help from Wash
| ington people are trying to make it under
stood that it is not a strictly physicians
affair but the greatest gathering of any
| kinI that the world has seen.
| AS a preliminary appeal. the following
| letter was sent out a day or two ago:
| The subcommittee on finance, in con-
nection with the International congress or
| tuberculosis. finds the funds SO far con.
| tributed insufficient to meet the require.
ments of the simple form Of entertainment
! to be offered to this distinguished body OF
scientists from all quarters of the globe
You have not availed yourself Of the
opportunity to aid in the pleasure to be
| given these visitors We now make per-
| sonal appeal to you.
| please read the inclosed newspaper
! clipping, which will give you "a fair idea
| OF the character of the congress. If. In
| your opinion. the gathering deserves youI
material aid. kindly send your subscrip-
ton, as early as possible, to c. J. Bell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15
BOUNDARIES EXTENDED.
Lawful to Tong for Oysters in Bay
and River Tributaries.

While the longing season for oysters
in the Potomac began September l. opera
lions were confined to the beds ain main
river and il was not until today that
longing in Chesapeake bay and in the
tributaries of the river was allowed by
law The Maryland and Virginia laws
for the protection OF the oyster are The
same having been agreed upon by a joint
convention of committees from the legis-
latures Of the two states. Dredging for
oysters will not be allowed until the mid
die of next month. and the vessels CT the
fisheries police are patrolling the waters
Of the states to prevent violations of the
law. The Maryland fisheries commission
met several days ago and assigned COM
manderS to the vessels policing the oyster
grounds of the state, and meeting OF
the Virginia board of fisheries Is being
held at Hampton today. A Mcdonald Lee
OF IrvinstCn. Va. chairman of the board.
who has been travelling in Europe. is eX
pected to be present. At this meeting the
vessels of the state oyster navy, which
have been undergoing repairs prepara-
tory to the winters work, will be ass gned
TO duty. The principal work of these YES
sells consists in enforcing the Gull law and
other Legislation pertaining to the oyster
industry. The commanders of the vessels
did fine work last season in capturing and
prosecuting oyster pirates. and they are
going TO keep ii up this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15
EVANSVILLE MAN MISSING.
Police Are Asked to Look Out for
Frank c. Alexander.

The local police have been asked to
look ont for Frank G. Alexander, twenty
six years of age OF Hyattsvilic, Nd. who
Is missing from his home. Nh. AlsXan-
der is described as being about ) feet
lOI2 inches tall. weighing about 80
pounds black hair, dark blue eyes. me-
dunn complexion, smooth face and wear
ing gray sui back derby and low
quarter patent leather shoes.
He was employed at the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor headquarters in this city
ana left his home in Hyaitsville Wednes-
dav morning last abou,- 30 o'clock fOI
tie purpose of going 10 his place of en-
ployuent but il is stated his wife has
heard nothing OF him since that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15
WASHINGTON FALLS BEHIND.
Loses Place in Importance as Great
Post Office.

The Washington post Office does not
present as good a showing in the matter
of receipts for the month of August. 1908.
as il did last year. according to the list of
fifty offices and their receipts. made pub
lie al the Post Office Department today.
Washington stands seventeen on the
list with receipts amounting 10 $S;'. 80
for August as against 3,3sl.43 for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15
STATUS OF CAPT. HAMS.
Slayer of Annis Has Exhausted
Leave Of Absence.

1t is stated at the War Department that
Capt Peter c. Hains jr.. Coast Artillery
Corps, recently arrested for homicide
has eXhausted his leave of absence and
is now carried on the rolls as being in
the custody Of the civil authorities" That
status will be maini a:ned pending the
settlement OF the legal proceedings in his
case. Whether II carries with it his reg
ular pay as an officer Of the army will
have to he determined in the first in
stance by the pay officers of the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15
High School Building Destroyed.

NORFOLK Va, September 13.-The
Norfolk High School building. frame
structure accommodating $50 pupils. was
practically destroyed by fire last night.
The fall session of the school was TO
have opened today The building was
erected about thirty wears ago as a pri-
vste school The city bought II in 1874
for $4,000. II had been regarded as UNI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15
LARGEST POSTMASTER DIES.
Samuel L. Devine, Appointed by
Roosevelt, Weighed $50 Pounds.

HANOVER, Pa. September 15.-Uncle
Sam lost his largest postmaster and Ad-
ans county it's biggest citizen in the
death Of Samuel l.. Devine. thirty-one
years old we'll known merchant OF
Edge Grove. near Hanover.
Mr. Devine was six feet four inches tall
and weighed nearly go pounds. Although
a democrat. President Roosevelt appoint
ed him postmaster two years ago. Mr.
Devine also held the position of assessor
Of COnewago township.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-15

same month last year decrease of
$3.50 a3 or 1856 per cent.
Baltimore stands tenth on the lis; with
Sl4423 o-o6. Is against Sl4S. 1929 for last
year. decrease of S4.201.i7. or 2S3 per
cent.
The table shows the receipts at the en-
tire fifty offices as $G,74714Os- for An
gust, 1908. as against $6.Ga. 800 % Or a
net decrease of :217.249.40, or 3.1l per
cent.