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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20
Bryan and tho Farmers.

The Washington Post points ont that
If Mr.. Bryan succeeds in his appeal
to the farmers of the country to finance
his campaign he will have a fund be-
side which the donations of corpora
lions will indeed look puny, no matter
how literally the latter may respond.
The farmer Is no longer the man
with the hoe. but rather the check
book. He is the fellow who has been
piling up wealth. Uncle Jimmy Will
son, who presides over the agricultural
department, talks in such stupendOus
figures when he tells what the farmers
have been doing that one grows dazed
and the brain is unable to comprehend.
Why. last year the farmers of the
country made SI.412. 100000, Try to
digest those figures. The gross earn
ings of all the railroads look small in
comparison.
During the past nine years the farm
ers have added $4,000, 100000 to the
wealth of the country. II the farmers
were to set about it I'm less than two
years they could buy up all the rail-
roads and run their to suit themselves
This years bumper crops will add
nightly to the grand total and the
country gentlemen can afford TO in
dulge in all the luSuries of life.
But why should they heed Bryan's
appeal for aid either TO finance his
campaign or give him their votes on
election day? Why should they help
the Democratic party? Their expert
ence with Democracy has not been as
surfing. .The last time that party was
In power the farmers were not long on
anything except mortgages. Their sur
plus produce was a drug on the mar
ket They lost money under the Cleve-
land administration and they have
made money ever since.
Whether the Republican party had
anything to do with 1t. the fact re-
mains that almost from the very day
of the election of William Mckinley. in
1896. the agriculturists have enjoyed Il
period Of unprecedented prosperity.
They have paid off their mortgages,
their farms have increased in value,
they are surrounding themselves with
all the comforts and conveniences Of
life, have the money to educate their
children and to enjoy the pleasures Of
travel They have all these now and
they did not have them when Mr.. Bry-
ans party was in power.
But the farmer knows his business
He is able to take care of himself. lie
is slow to follow after false gods. Not
only will be refuse to put up money
for the Democratic campaign, but
when he goes to the polls he will vote
TO continue in power the party untler
whose administration he has obtained
the greatest material advantage
Toledo Blade.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

sists of metal plate, which fits be-
meath the shank of the shoe. A piece
Of leather or other flexible material ex
tends from the metal plate around the
heel. with the other end over the in
step. both connecting by buckles and
straps to piece Of leather extending
from the opposite of the metal plate.
1t will be obvious that a shoe provided
with this protection braces the shank
aO3 ankle Of the foot Of the wearer
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20


decided that a de-
vice could be read
lily made by which
t h e s har pening
could be READILY
accomplished by
anyone. He, ac-
cordingly, designed
the d evice by
which scissors can
be sharpened with
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

the continuity and relation Of events an awakened in
terest in daily happenings will a desire
them back through preceding stages is the break
continuity between the past immediate present
that deadens enthusiasm BY studying history back
ward from the immediate present this would be
bridged and the passion for tracing effect
ulated-Boston Transcript.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

do is to give your friend five straws,
little sticks, two pieces Of cardboard.
about three and one-half inches long.
whole by holding the tip end OF one
of the straws. Most people try to
balance the penny on one straw and
pile the other four straws on top OF
the penny. but they never succeed. The
trick is explained in the picture. You
can easily do it If you try.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

railways and other
places where shovels
and spades are EN-
ployed. An Arkansas
man. therefore. has
designed a shoe pro-
tector for the pur-
pose Of protecting
the shoe, especially at
the shapk and instep.
The v,rotector con-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20
Fair Play.

"Who are you, madam? What do you
wish? Why have you entered my house
unlimited and unannounced?"
"Oh, don't mind me, ma am. I'm Just
doing little Summing in the homes of
the rich"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

corkscrew w h &C n
has been In use for
ages and still ie-
tains its original
form. Attempts TO
pull a cork with
the ordinary cork
s ere W In many
case ends disas-
trously to the per-
son making the at.
fAx.x.x
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

Every time woman and her daugh-
ter-in-law invite each other to meals. It
is a waving of the white flag. After
the dishes are cleared away, the battle
will be renewed with greater vigor.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

puzzle. This Is
enough TO reduce a
person TO a state
Of absolute frenzy,
and still the trick
is simple enough
when you know
how.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

Moreover. shovel can be readily
pushed into the ground without injury
TO the shoe. The protector is quickly
attached TO or detached from the shoe
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20
A Chance for Reciprocity.

The United States imported from
Central and South America during
rubber to the value of So, 153 $50, and
exported to those countries S3,15S. 23S
OF shoes and leather. Here is q chance
for the application of reciprocity ideas,
but no one seems to think it worth
while to bother about evening w trade
with the countries which sell much
more to us than they buy from us.
Your true reciprocityite only sees the
beauties Of even trading when the bal
ance happens to be in our favor; when
1t is the other way, he shuts his eyes
10 the possibilities.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

her own labor she lives simple. retired life. she
totally blind and yet question whether there are
many who In present peace OF mind
OF faith have attained unto all that is desirable in life
so nearly as Fanny Crosby, the hymn writer. who
years OF regns queen of human happiness-Univer
salist Leader
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

DR.. Wiley says "wifey's poor bread
las caused more divorces than any 9th
er one thing" Women, this puts it
pretty squarely up to you.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20
AS HISTORY MIGHT BE TAUGHT.

MOTHER way of teaching history which
the schools might adopt has apparently
not yet appealed to them. 4 good news
paper, IL the teacher knows how to inter-
pref its daily record, may stimulate an in
terest in history even more than the formal
history itself IL the pupil can be taugbt
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

Women, Paris believes tailor-made Is
doomed, and predicts a separate coat
with a whole dress under ii will be the
thing OF the future.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20
"HoRNswoGGLED,

OHNSWOGGLED" is one of the most ex-
II pressiye Of all words in the yernacular of
il i the American citizen. There is world of
:: .s ID; ! :; !. n .:: q; Is.
fits-Cincnnati Commercial Gazette
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

Everyone will undoubtedly welcome
the successful effort of a Philadelphia
inventor to improve the old fashioned
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20
To Puzzle Your Friends.

Though You probably have no desire
TO annoy your friends, we still believe
that You should try them with this
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20
Protection for All shoes.

IT is well known that the ordinary
shoe Is not of sufficient strength tOI
warrant use by miners. laborers on
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20
Sharpener of Scissors.

always been considered to properly be-
long 10 an expert. An Indiana inventor
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20
A SUCCESSFUL LIFE.

SUCCESSFUL life Is rather hard to define,
for the definition varies ut different times
and under different conditions. The spirit
of the present defines In material terms,
and yet In the midst of this material age
there has dwelt successful woman She
has not large means. she is dependent upon
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

and that at the polls they exercised the
right Of free American citizens and
voted as their intelligence dictated. and
not as any man willed.-Toledo Blade.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

HE up-to-date twentieth century church,
8: ::
equipped with canned sermons and canned
music, will only need TO lay in some praying
machines fitted with electric motors to
QEfMiENy reach state of automatic perfection. But
V@SseSEJ have the preachers fully considered the
consequences which might follow this limo
that they have lighheartedy taken up? 1t is
all very well have automatic substitute through
hot months But suppose the machine should prove
eloquent than the man? Why should a church pay
$4,000 year for excellent but wooden sermons when it
listen the great pulpit for trfing sum-
We may yet see the preaching for the whole country
done by half dozen silvertongued speakers
ms the canned trust and undertaking supply
any brand of doctrine that may be called for with
side line III funeral and wedding services Any deacon
turn the handle, and the lire of goods be
changed if not satisfactory (Mass) Repub
llcan
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20
THE "HEREDITY' HUMBUG.

WO eminent Dutch scientists, with the CO.
operation of more than 5000 Dutch ply
sicians, have been making statistical
study OF heredity, and have just published
their report, in which they declare that,
while mental and physical qualities are
largely inherited, generally from the ia
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20
THE ELECTRIC WINCH

Good Housekeepers Use the Best.
That's why they use Red Cross Ball Blue.
At leading grocers. cents
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-08-20

When 1t comes to the scratch the flea
Is elsewhere.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-16
FLOODS RAGE.
North, East and South Streams
Out of Their Banks.

Indianapolis. Feb. 15.-While north
ern and central Indiana we're swept
by snow and wind storm Saturday.
the southern part Of the state was snf.
fering from floods. Reports from
Princeton, vincennes, Evansville and
other points express tie fear of a still
higher stage of water Rivers are out
of their hanks. and in several counties
bridges have been carried away, and
buildings in lowlands are under water.
A dispatch from Bloomington says
the flood there is perhaps the greatest
since 1883. The Monon railroad lost
a bridge near Salem. and half a mile
OF track has been washed out To
ward noon the rain changed to snow.
AT Bedford bottom lands are overflow.
ed. Rural mail routes have been abaD
doned
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-16
sEvENTY-TWo INDICTED.
Represent All Glasses Of Labor Along
New Orleans River Front.

New Orleans, Fen 15.-Seventy-two
men, representatives of all the classes
of labor employed on the New Orleans
river front, and who compose a union
known as the Dock and Cotton coun-
ell, were indicted by the United States
grand jury on the charge of conspiring
TO restrain TRADE in violation of the
Sherman antitrust law. The indict-
ments follow the refusal of the Dock
and Cotton council to permit the coal
wheelers' uion to coal the steamer Ha-
bill which cleared here several days
ago for Port Cortez. The agent of the
Habil signed an agreement with the
union. having his vessel coaled and
then placed the matter in the hands
Of the United States district attorney.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-16
END OF AN ACTIVE AND
INTERESTING CAREER
Mr.. Geo. Pletzer, Veteran Painter, Elk.
Confederate and Traveler-Once
th. uic,irn If Shin.urenk

Mr.. Geo. Pletzer, Veteran Painter, Elk.
Confederate and Traveler-Once
the Victim Of Shipwreek.
The subject of this short sketch,
whose death was briefly mentioned
In the Eagle yesterday, was born in
Bremen, Germany, in the year 1928,
and was confirmed in the Lutheran
church before leaving his native coun-
try. He came to American at the
age Of Is, and remained for awhile in
New York City, and later visited most
OF the states east of the Mississippi,
also Cuba and Jamaica, Being a
skillful painter. he had no difficulty
in securing employment On Feb. ~,
1861, he was married to Miss Mary La
Sale, in Baton Rouge, La. He served
in The Confederate army and was
faithful as a soldier and won the es-
TEEN OF his comrades.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pletzer came to Tex.
as from Baton Rouge in 1875. living
for short time in Houston and af-
forwards in Waco But his disposi-
ton led him to visit many other
towns, including Bryan, where he
and his wife permanently located in
1872 and have resided on the same
block for "a years. Two children
were born TO them, both of whom
died in early infacy. In 1874 they
adopted Joe Con. an orphan. who has
ever been a true son and upon ar
irving at manhood married Mr.. Plet-
zer's niece, who still survives and
they reside in this city. He adapted
Mr. Pletzers name. The latter leaves
three other nieces. Mrs. u. S. Ayres
OF College, Mrs. Christine Villeret of
Houston and Mrs. Gertrude Ayres OF
Madison County These with their
families are the nearest relatives, ex-
cept Mrs. Pletzer, who still remains
at the old homestead.
Mr. Pletzer was a member of the
A. o. u. w and held a life
surance policy in that order for $4,000.
As already stated the deceased
was great traveller in his early
years and he picked up much inter
esting information and met with
,many adventures On one of his voy-
ages his ship was wrecked among the
Bahama Islands, and he. with others
WAS in the water riding a spar for
Nor three days and two nights before
leing rescued. His varied informa-
ION made him an interesting CONVEX
i ltionalist among his intimate friends
Gag was genial and kind hearted and
64ade friends wherever he went. He
AUS a fine workman and his labors
IS. itinued until within short time
ore his death, his last work being
Rutcate enameIng on show window
} citriors.
Welhe funeral viii be held from the
ly home this afternoon at 8
ingerck.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-16
aAssrMoEa rRASN SCHEDULES.

Wood for sale. Rhg Phone 3S9.
Henry Berger. SO
A. Moore Of Kurten vas in the city
yesterday.
Mrs II. w. Moehlmn is visiting
~ in Navasota.
], W. Beard of Wixo was in the
city yesterday.
A. Parker Of Wellbol was In the
city yesterday
Ernest Elliott went Houston
YESTERDAY morning,
Miss Nellie Eaves has refined from
a visit in Beaumont
Miss Pearl Candy was Vtor from
Rock Prairie yesterday
e Rubin called on Eagle
wilhelm the city yesterday
Wi Cloud and lobe Tobi of Kur-
ten we're in the city yestey
FraSk Stasney was visitat the
Co.,eiofice while here yeAday.
NrdI. NJ Johnson arrivetester-
dav fom Houston to visit rfves.
BARRON and w e. CHM of
Rock Prairie were in the citSster-
y day
w n Yardley and John Fhson
of Hrvey were in the city Fter'
day.
Ma Grace Norrell of Hou'wlll
!. ~ guest of Mrs. NJ. ParNhis
weal
urriage license has been ed
20 Anderson and Mary JaTd-
wars.
Ma J. NJ. Boxley and MISS lie
.Bosy Of Rosprim were IN my
yeserJay.
rs Hortense Wilson OF the
leg community was a visitor Z
cit Yesterday
'resh Bread, Cakes, etc, al
Tsas Bakery, Mrs. Otto Boo
Ppprietor. 90
v. r. Gidden was called 10 I
ydterday morning on account
uess of his wife.
.drs. ]. Webb Howell returned
Nav after a visit to Mr. ana
). Eastman OF Italy Texas.
cst-one pansy shaped lock-
Eve small diamonds, cha
LEO. Reward for return to
He.
sfs Fred Pryor returned to
sooyesterday after'a visit to N
ssountain and other friends
ithncle Dave Lloyd and Miss
adrley of Reliance were in tn
p5f;terday and left to visit at
ann
wH B. Graham, c. NJ. Ri
,tor Andrews, ]. d. Goen' +
Rarden and others were II
rvey yesterday.
VI. L. Edge was visitor fro
y nwood yesterday.
Nj. S. Breach and w. D. $
ere visitors from Tabor vest
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-16

Mrs. George Coale and Miss Rosa
Williams arrived yesterday afternoon
from BRENNAN TO visit Mrs. Mabel
Castles and Mrs. John Astin.
Mrs. Tom Hayes arrived from
Houston yesterday and is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. MENDOZA. Mr..
Hayes arrived a few days ago
d. ID. Dawson Jr. was able to be out
yesterday after several days illness.
B. A. Hugghins and ]. w. Massey
Of Kurten was in the city yesterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-16
A n H. w NOTICE.

nbers Of the A. .. U. w. are
isted to meet az the Lrdge room
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock to at
lin a body the funeral of Mr..
Z Pletzer at 3 o'clock.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-16
NOTICE. CAMP ROBERTSON.

The members of Camp ]. B. Robert
son, U. c. ", are hereby ordered to
assemble at the home of departed
Comrade George Pletzer this
afternoon at 8 O'Clock, to attend his
funeral in a body
Attest w Z. Saunders,
w. G. Mitchell Commander
Adjutant.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-16
E. c. HARDER 8 W. BUCKHAULT
HARDER G BUCkHAULTS
Dealers i'm Grain, Hay, Feedstuff, Seeds
E. c. HARDER

We better prepared than supply your for
thing line and invite your patronage We have hand choice
Alfalfa Hay North Texas Hay White Wolf Stock Food ETC. One
food will of
n Phone Isl. HARDER & BUCKHAULTS.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
TURNER'S HAVE
LEAD IN ROLLER
TRACK MATCHE s

At the Lyric Theatre last night the
semi-f1nals for the cup emblematic of
the roller track championship of New
Jersey between teams representing the
Bay View Wheelmen and the National
Turn Verein Wheelmen were run. All
the heats were close and fast time re-
suited. The entire foreign contingent
of siX-day riders who are training here
were present as guests of Manager Cur
RE. Jackie Clarke, the Australian
champion, acted as referee, Tonight
when the finels will take place. Cham
pion Frank Kraemer will act in a like
capacity. The summary:
Jacob Maglm, National Turner's, beat
Joe Passenger; time, 1:22. Louis owens,
National Turner'S, beat Walter Schlee. Bay
View: time, lis. Ernest Jolus. National
Turner's, beat Mike Ferrari, Bay View;
time, liza. Courtney Peer, National Turn
ers, beat Walter Schlee. Bay View; time,
! :16. Jacob Magin, National Turner's, beat
Julius Husse. Bay View; time. 1:14. Joe
Passenger, Bay View, beat Louis Owens,
National Turner's; time, 1:16.
The standing of the clubs at present is:
Turn Verein Wheelmen, AZ; Bay
View Wheelmen, 3S.
The following will meet in the finals
tonight: Husse vs.. Jokus. Passenger VS..
Peer, hTagin W.. Ferrari, SchIee vs.. Jokus,
Peer VS.. Husse, owens VS.. Ferrari.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
SETON HALL TO
HAVE THREE FAST
BASKETBALL F|VES

Seton Hall College, South Orange. will
be well represented by their basketball
teams this year. The college gymna-
stun has been fitted up for the sport
which will be played in a wire cage.
stephen Martin Is manager of the
varsity five IN Is arranging a schedule.
The High School and Bayley Hail pre-
p%aratory departments will also have
teams in the field.
Tn varsity team will have three of last
years crack players in its lineup. They
are John Clark, Richard McDonough and
George McDonough. The others who are
trying for positions on the five are Bernard
O'Connor, Christopher Curran, John Ellis
and Daniel Dugan.
The High School team will be known as
the Midgets. John Foyle is captain and
Charles Fury the manager. The team will
be composed as follows: Foyle and Fury,
forwards; William Ryan, centre. and Will
lam Doherty and John O'Connor, guards
William Dunn is q substitute.
The Bayley Hall team. which is being
coached by the Rev. Henry Lynch and
the Rev. Charles Tichler, will be cap
tanned by Michael Cassidy and managed
by John Quinn. The teams lineup will be:
Cassidy, centre; Quinn and Thomas Noonan,
guards; Julian McCanless and Girard
Noonan, forwards, and Julian Dillon, sub-
stitute.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
FIELD DISPOSED TO
LAUGH AT A. A. u. METHODS

Sharp comment on American sports
manship Is made in the London Field
as a res iii of the Olympic games dis
pute between the amateur athletic as
sociations of Great Britain and the
United States. Not alone does the
Field comment on the action of the a.
A. U. in breaking off relations with the
English ruling body, but 1t also sum-
marizes the latter's reply to the gen.
eral charge of unfairness made by
American publications. Some of the
striking features of the English reply
follow:
1.-THE general inference to be drawn
from the American comments, sven if.
respective of the clear refutation by
which they are now opposed, is that
the arrangements of athletics in the
United States has unfortunately fallen
into %singularly unworthy hands. and 1t
Is impossible not to feel sympathy with
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-12-04
D0RANDO TO FIRE
STARTING GUN IN
S|XDAY RACE
Fifteen Teams Will Compete in
Grind Which Begins Sum
day Night.

The six-day bicycle race which begins
one minute after Sunday midnight in
Madison Square Garden will be a con-
tinuous grind after the fashion of the
old -style OF competition. OF late years
it has been the custom to break into
the race for a short time each evening
to furnish the patrons with short races
somewhat popular with cycle enthusi-
assist will be discontinued this year as
a result of the unanimous petition of
the foreign riders.
Dorando Pietri, the great Italian
runner, will start the race.
A cycle manufacturing concern of
Europe has hung up prize of 0,00O
francs (S2. 000) for any foreign team
which can hang up a new record for
the long ace. 1t was felt in view of
| this that the side features should be
eliminated.
The riders will have a hard time to
lower the record of LIB miles 4 laps hung
this year allowances will be made for
broken wheels, punctures and the like.
The dismounted man or his teammate Will
be given a few minutes in which to join
the field. By this means the scoring will
not be interrupted IN any way.
Work on the track was begun yesterday
morning. and the big saucer will be ready
for trial spins tonight. The course Is a
bit longer than formerly and the stretches
are wider so as to minimize the danger of
accidents.
Fifteen teams will compete. These thirty
rio rs are the star cycle racers now riding.
and have been gathered from all parts of
the world. The makeup of the teams is as
follows:
Waller Rutt. Germany: Johann Stol, Hol-
land.
Norman Anderson, Copenhagen; Carlo
Vanoni. Italy.
Bobby walthour, Atlanta, Ga; Eddie
Root, New York city.
Joe Fogler, Brooklyn National A. c.; liver
Lawson. Chicago.
Hardy Downing, Salt Lake City; C. l..
Hollister, Salt Lake City.
Frank Calvin, New Milford, Conn.
George Wiley, Syracuse, n. Y.
Fred Hill, Boston; Walter DeMara, San
Francois Faber, France; Henri Lafour-
cade, France.
Maurice Brocco, Italy; Roger Labrousse,
France.
Fodder Palmer, Sidney; Gordon Walk
err, Sidney.
Floyd mcfarland, San Jose; James Mo
ran. Boston.
Mathew Downey, Ireland; Patrick Logan,
Ireland.
Elmer Collins, Boston; w. f.. Mitten,
Davenport, la.
Victor Dupre and Leop Georget. France.
John Bedell and Menus Bedell.