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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
THE TRUE WASHINGTON.


Unless tn. reader knows more about
the Father of his Country" than
school books ever taught him, he will
not be prepared to hear that George
Washington, one day when he was
some sixty odd years old, laughed so
heartily at something that happened
at Mount Vernon that he rolled on the
ground. In Everybody's Magazine
Owen Wister brings before his readers
the real Washington, the man whom
the starving, ragged Continental sol
diers idoliZed; and so one comes TO
know the wealthy store of human facts
about Washington.
Hero-worship Is not alone RESPONSE
Bile for placing Washington in too I'M
earthly a light He himself, through
endurance of adversely and surmount
ing 1T, came to have presence so ma
jestlc, and so generally held his stormy
passions In firm control, that these
were forgotten by his blographers, who
gave us, In consequence, a statue in
stead of man.
To this impression another has ma
terially contributed, his portrait by
Stuart, so well known to all of us. In
our national Imagination Washington
stands stiff, I'm somber dress, almost
forbidding In countenance, looking as
IL even smiles were unknown TO him
OF course he could look so on occa-
- Ia
what he said about being painted?
'At first / was as FESTIVE under the
operation as colt is of the saddle.
The next time l submitted very reluct-
antly, but with less flouncing. Now no
dray-horse moves more readily to his
thills than l to the painters chair"
Do not these words, with their sense
of amusement at himself, shed warm
ing light over the cold image that has
stood SO long in our minds?
There were moments in battle, and
other moments as well, when he acted
with promptness that must have been
appalling. He came one day during
the Cambridge winter ',pon the begin
ming of a fight between some soldiers
newly arrived from Virginia and some
Yankee troops. The New Englanders
had made fun OF the Southerners' cos
tune, and although harmless SNOW
balling was all they ut first INDUCED
In they had got further when Wash
ington rode upon the scene. Such a
fight was full OF danger to orr cause,
as jealousy between North and South
was bitter.
The commander-in-cbi sprang in
stantly from his horse, seized two sol
diers BY their throats, and shook them
together until, when he had finished,
everybody else had taken prudent de-
parture and the stage was vacant.
Yet this fierce spirit was at times
overcome by tenderness. At the Battle
OF Long Island, when he saw the
slaughter of Americans beginning, he
wrung his hands and cried aloud.
'Good God, what brave fellows | must
this day lose!" Upon another occa-
sion when other soldiers were being
bayoneted near New York, and he was
powerless to help ii, he is said to have
wept like a child.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
A simple summer Gown.

n great many charming gowns are to
be noted made for the later season that
are absolutely simple in style yet chic
and smart in the extreme. Here is one
that makes an excellent example aud
which as illustrated is made of the IA
vorite pink In mercerized poplinette
with trimming Of black and white
stripes while 1t is worn over guimpe
Of very simple lace net. The striped
linen on the pink makes an exceeding
ly attractive trimming and the gown is
altogether charming one, while 1t rep
resents very little labor. The skirt is
straight, laid in plaits over the hips
that are stitched fiat to do away with
all bulk, and the over blouse is made
without seams. the plaits being laid
over the shoulders while it is attached
to the girdle at front and back. The
guimpe in this instance is one of the
new ones with long mousquetaire
sleeves, but any one that may be liked
can be utilized, or several can be pro-
vided with the one costume, so making
change of effect. Linen as well as pop
linette and also the many silk and wool
materials, that are being so much worn
this summer, are appropriate while bor-
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
secret, OF WRIGHT Aeroplane.

Orville Wright, one of the brother in
ventors of the successful flying machine,
who has taken a new model to Fort Myer,
Va, for government test, now talks
freely to the public about the construc--
ton of the machine, as patents cover all
the essential parts. The new model is
40 feet wide over all and 80 feet from
stem to stern, standing about feet high.
1t has one motor. made by the Wrights,
which develops % to 80 horse power. 1t
has no carburetor and the gasoline is
pumped directly into the pipes, where the
mixture is formed. No effort is made to
adjusted to run at its maximum. The
speed of the airship is regulated by the
angle of the planes, and the resistance
they offer to the air. The frame is made
of silk, spruce and ash. The webbing
is made of unbleached muslin, and there
are about 500 square feet to the lifting
planes. The whole machine weighs about
800 pounds without supplies, operator or
passengers, and when in action has about
2 pounos of weight for every lift of
square foot of plane. This is greater
IMAM SOlnt DlTuS anu less ttldn SOlut
sects have the greatest lifting power for
their weight. The inventor says that the
faster you go the less lifting surface you
need. The new model is expected to make
forty miles an hour. The motor weighs
10 pounds and will run at 400 revolu-
tons minute, which, with the gearing,
makes the two propellers travel 500 revo-
lutions a minute. There is a horizontal
rudder in front and vertical orc be-
hind. This machine has three levers. al
though the one in France has only two.
They are used to bend the planes and
to turn the rudder The start is made
from a single rail. and the landing 10
made on skids. Wilbur Wright, continu-
ing his flights in France, has succeeded
in making a speed of so kilometers an
hour with the wind.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

vehement in their declarations of be-
lief of his innocence. He is out of pris-
on on $4,000 bail.
Fitzgerald was asserting teller in the
sub-treasury, and it was from his cage
that S173,OO0 in currency was stolen
eighteen months ago. Shortly after
wards he lost his place In the mean
time he has been successful insurance
solicitor. He has specialized in eggs.
He bought an $500 house on which
he gave 5000 mortgage. A commits
sion man claims he was offered $500
TO pass a $1,000 bill. Fitzgerald is al
legged to have said that he had large
bundle of such bills. So far as known
hone of the witnesses for the State has
seen even one Of them.
Boldenweclx has $4,000 interest
in the case. He appealed TO Congress
last winter to relieve him of response
bility for the loss, but no action was
taken. As matters stand, Boldenweck
and his bondsmen are responsible to
the government for $4,000.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
"what does this mean. this talk OF

"What does this mean, this talk Of
friend In connection with the confrere of
a thief?' Mrs. Stansbury asked.
Il did not bubble in the use of the
word"
do you count as a friend one who
would try to put you aboard ship which
bears the reputation Of the Madame de
Stael?-one who would bring to our house
the notorious Nicholas Stembridge?'
"You were also invited to go, remem-
ber."
MY dear child. you are ovcrwrought.
/ cannot believe that you are appealed tc
by this sudden interest of his in your well
fare: nor that you dreamed of accepting
terms that would have frightened our
Domremy saint who braved wars"
Il do not like your talk of terms, moth
er. There were no terms. Mr.. Constable
asked me to board his ship, that l might
be safe. His care for my welfare is not
important in this talk"
DO you think you would be safe to &c
with him."
safe as the sea-safe as the black
women and their babies now crowded up
on the terrible de Stael. | do not care
to talk further. You have followed your
inclinations regarding Mr.. Constable. and
until now have allowed your inclination:
to be mine. | am guilty as you are OF
outragiag the sensibilities of man who
deserves at least the consideration of 3
gentlewoman. shall learn the truth
about these reports, and il they are as
false in substance as l believe, l shall
make up for my inciviities."
Mrs Stansbury felt that here was g
resistance no less formidable than sudden
1t must be crushed, of course, but thu
present moment was not propitious. Shs
laughed gently.
Ito be continued.)
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

FAILS TO WIPE OUT TOWN.
Owensvisle Lively Corpse for q
Place Officially Killed.

OWensN1sle n corpse Tor .
Place Officially Killed.
According TO an act passed by the Gen.
eral Assembly of Indiana in 1926, the
town of 0wensyille does not exist in
name. The act reads as follosss: BE it
enacted by the General Assembly of the
State of Indiana that the town plat Of
the town of Owensville. which is located
at the forks of the New Harmony and
Princeton public road in Gibson county,
in the State of Indiana, be and the same
is hereby vacated" The law was uncon-
stitutional. but it was never repealed. n
that ancient date Owensville gave prom
Use of becoming the future county seat
of Gibson, and some lawmaker from the
Pocket conceived the idea that Owens
vile could be legislated off the map and
he succeeded in getting the above act
passed by the General Assembly. Notice
of the action Of the Legislature was post
ed in different parts of town. The peo-
pie of the little town held an indigna
ton meeting and several animated
speeches were delivered by citizens. The
''skidoo" order from the Legislature was
bitterly denounced However, there is no
record to show that any actual move was
made to vacatc Owensyille and erase its
name from the map. The town is still
holding down good slice of Gibson coun-
ty soil. 1t is growing much faster than
il was in 1926
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
Work Of a nurmesc Bud.

know IL, the Burmese girls entrance
into society begins when she has her
ears pierced. AS soon after this as she
feels inclined she selects q husband ard
goes to live i'm home of her own. The
home is provided by the man, but il
becomes his wife's as soon as they are
married. All women, young and old,
are addicted to the use of tobacco. The
women seem to prefer the very large
size black cigars. Often one meets a
woman on the streets of village with
one of these huge cigars in her mouth
and two or three more stuck In the
holes of each ear.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

At Tamboy. Russia, bandits attacked
and pillaged the Kazansky monastery,
and secured gold and jewels valued at
$4,000.
Chief of Police Kimbale of Leaning
ton, Ont, arrested a man named Healey
on charge of fraud. The prisoner broke
away three times from the chief, and on
the last attempt the latter shot the man
dead.
Mass meetings are being held in the
Philippines to voice the demand of the
islanders for equal trade advantages with
Porto Rico. A petition to be signed by a
million Filipinos is to be forwarded to
Congress at Washington.
AT Donaueschingen, Germany, a num-
Der of persons were burned to death and
100 houses were destroyed by fire. There
was no water with which to extinguish
the flames, but fortunately heavy rain
fell and stopped the progress Of the con-
flagration.
Notwithstanding the strict censorship
over the newspapers and telegraph lines.
news has leaked out concerning the re-
cent unsuccessful conspiracy against
President Reyes in Bogota, as a result
of which many prominent Colombians are
prisoners.
Representatives of the great steamship
lines interested in the South American
passenger traffic have been in session i'm
Hamburg. They are looking to the for
nation of a community of interest ar
rangement similar TO that which holds N
the North Atlantic trade.
At Lisbon, gun seller named Ferreira
and his assistant. who sold the carbine
10 Manuel Buissa with which Buissa kill
ed King Carlos, was unexpectedly arrest
ed the other day.
The German automobile in the New
York-to-Paris motor car contest reached
Berlin days ahead of its nearest COMPETE
tor. The announcement of the cars ar
rival was given great publicity and an
enormous crowd assembled and cheered
as the machine passed through the streets.
The arrival of this car is regarded as a
German victory.
The news was brought TO Victoria, Il.
c., by the Tosa Maru of the murder of
two Hongkong engineers, NJ. Fearby and
NJ Sutherland, in Triami district. Ton
kin. by Chinese pirates who. armed with
rifles. attacked the camp of the mining
engineers mad shot them down.
Alinlius Esichsen. the Danish explorer.
has met his death in the far North
Erichsen and two of his companions that
sailed with him from Copenhagen, June
n, 1906, 10 the unexplored regions OF the
northeastern coast Of Greenland. persisted
in snowstorm. The three men were on
an expedition over the ice when disaster
overlook them.
Denmark's army and navy win be con-
siderably increased if the recommended
tons of the parliamentary committee
which has been considering the question
for six years and has just reported is
adopted. Officers of rank oppose the
scheme favoring increased Notifications.
In all the capitals of Europe the re-
cent startling warning delivered by the
veteran British diplomat, Lord Cromer.
has been the leading topic of discussion.
His declaration was that the main duty
of the British government was TO make
provision betimes for a European con-
flict which may probably be forced on us.
before many years have elapsed"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
BRIEF STATE HAPPENINGS.

Harry, the 3-year-old son OF George
Wallace. while playing with matches in
barn at Sidney was burned to death.
In fit of jealousy Henry Struckman.
a produce dealer of Indianapolis. SHOT and
killed his wife and then ended his own
life. They leave no children.
Lightning destroyed the buildings ON
the dairy farm of c. ID. Cantwell, near
Vincennes The loss is 5000. insurance
S2.100 in the Home company Of Vim
cenneS.
While driving with his son. Henry
Lamb, aged ca. suddenly sneezed and fell
dead. The son drove three niles into
Wabash. supporting the corpse of his
father on his arm.
While "coaling" in the Ohio river
Joshua Grace found human skull,
which Rising Sun physicians say is that
of female and expressed the opinion
that n might be the head of Pearl Bryan.
Silas Gougal of Wabash, aged 20. de-
lirious from the use of cocaine to deaden
pain while his tooth was extracted.
thought he heard fire alarm and jumped
through a window, being fateily injured.
h'Oulu 1StHu has ~ pOpuidliou VI 1D-
proximasely $4,000, according to the 1903
directory, which is now ready for distri-
button This is gain of 10000 over the
official figures of the last federal census
Failing 10 get sufficient laborers to i'm
prove the rock roads, construction CON-
pany at Poseyville imported fifty negroes.
The sentiment against negroes is strong.
and the FIRST night they were in town
notices were placed under the door of the
building where they were lodged. demand
ing that they leave at once or they would
be dynamited. The town authorities
promptly placed a guard about the build
ing.
Inspector Tucker of the Indiana board
of health reports that many dairies about
Hammond and throughout Lake county
are in very filthy condition.
James Walker of Milton met death in
terrible manner. He owns farm
west of town about one mile, and was re-
turning home with load of straw.
About half mile from his home and
waile coming down a hill he was seen TO
slide from the wagon and fell directly
under the horses feet This frightened
the animals and they began TO kick. Walk
cr's body was terribly mangled. He was
about fifty years of age and leaves q
widow and one daughter.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

dered materials suit the design pecu
iarly well, as the skirt is straight. fin
ished only with hem at the lower
edge.
For the medium size will be required,
for the over blouse / yard of material
21 or "a, % or Al inches wide; for the
skirt S5s yards n, 6h yards 30 or 3
yards A inches wide with 3$s yards of
material - inches wide to trim both
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
Dress Economy

Do not indulge In striking novelties
or cheap finery. Buy little; but have
it good of its kind.
Above all. study becomingness, for
that is, after all, the secret of appear
ing well dressed.
Do not be too keen on bargains. The
best is generally the cheapest in the
end; so unless you are sure of your
Judgment as TO qualities shun sales.
On the other hand, do not be need
lessly extravagant; the prudent buyer
Is she who can supply her needs at
least cost. and get good values.
Study lines and cuts, have your
clothes made by the best dressmaker
your means will afford, and see that
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

1t is astonishing how much you can
learn from people in social Intercourse
when you know how to look at them
rightly. But it is a fact that yOu can
only get great deal out Of them by
giving them great deal of yourself
The more you radiatc yourself, the
more magnanimous you are: the more
generous of yourself, the more you will
GET back
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
GO TO MICHIGAN CITY JAIL.


Mr.. and Mrs. John Eberhart Engage
I'm Argument ON Main Street.
Mrs. John Eberhart. wife of Chicago
real estate dealer, sprung a surprise ON
her husband and as a result the man and
wife engaged in an argument in the main
street of Michigan City. The police took
Eberhart and his wife to Jail She refused
to prosecute him. She pleaded dramati-
cally with him to return with her, she
agreeing 70 forgive and forget. but he alb
solutely refused to do so. The woman
pleaded with tears in her eyes, and men
about the police station pleaded with him,
and he finally did decide to return with
her
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

aboard the ship, and had given up the
idea of sailing for the day, apparently.
At the Roxelane, Breen found that Con-
stable had made his way beyond toward
the River Blanch. which had flowed black
and boiling yesterday. At the Hotel des
Palms there was definite word of NJ. Con-
stable, American. The proprietor bore
witness that the gentleman had stopped
at the establishment long enough to pro-
cure food. mules and guides-the last at
great cost, since the natives were in dead
ly fear-for a trip to the craters of Pc
Lon
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

1II1 OO'D' hanger is fastened
to the back of the picture frame, one
end of the cord being connected with
revolving drum. The cord is short
on the drum. The picture can usually
be readily reached from the floor. the
drum is easily accessible and can he
operated to place the picture in the ex-
nuisance Of removing the picture from
the wall and relying the cord several
times before the right length is finally
determined.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

her sewing is the kind that does not
fall to pieces after a wearing or two.
ulously neat. carefully pressed, and
without frayed ends, and the little you
have will not only last longer, but will
look better while ii lasts.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
Inexpensive Generosttx.

An absent-mlnded woman travelling
in Mexico borrowed 80 cents of the
Pullman porter to buy Mexican or
child at the car door. Later. on arriv-
ing at Mexico City, as the same porter
was brushing her coat she said with
emphasis: THANK you, porter. And.
oh, porter. you may keep the 30 cents
| borrowed of You this morning for a
lin
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
Jail for Eropinr Embe..ler.

Will Cottingham, agent of the Union
Traction Company at Upton, who ran
away with Mrs. Fred Craven, a neigh
boris wife, and some of the company's
money two months ago, and was cuptured
at Ottawa, Canada, pleaded guilty in the
Upton Circuit Court to a charge of en-
bezzlement and was sentenced to prison
for from one TO five years.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

Efforts of farmers living near Boyd
Park to close the big amusement resort
of the Fort Wayne & Wabash valley In
terurbsn between Wabash and Peru. fall
ed Sunday Two shows were given. and
arrests are threatened Arrests were made
for last Sundays shows, and will be
made each Sunday. it is said. John G..
Cooper made the complaint.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

Ralph Metz. son of Mrs. G. Metz.
was instantly killed by fast Lake Shore
passenger train near Fort Wayne. He
was trying TO cross a cow guard before
the train should reach him, but failed.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
OF Pnnnnn Cloth

A nice sensible shirtwaist suit for
a schoolgirl is made of Panama cloth
No lining is required in the waist I'M
less it is needed for warmth, though
it is advisable TO use a yoke lining of
lawn across the shoulders 10 protect
the material. The sleeves, belt and
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

straw, the wide
brim turned up in
IA most fascinating
manner at lie t
side and edged
W ! t h a narrow
band of hydrangea
blue velvet ribbon.
The top was a
mass of hydran-
geas in delicate
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

Angry because his wife. Gertrude. re-
fused to live with him, Cleve Snyder. 81.
cut her throat, from ear to ear, with q
razor when he found her in a Muncie
restaurant. The woman is dying at q
hospital The head is almost severad- A
mob of angry men overlook Snyder and
delivered him to the police. He made .
signed confession.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
Boyish and smart is a trig little su

Boyish and smart is a trig little suit
Of white and red striped linen, made
with boomers and Russian blouse.
The later differs somewhat from the
side of the plain white linen collar con-
tinues in lapel fashion to end of hem.
The little shields are done In blue and
the belt is white patent leather.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
Dutch Treat picnirS.

Dutch treat, or what the English call
going Jersey" is quite fashionable
and takes the form OF a tearooa or
restaurant picnic, each ordering what
is liked best and paying for it herself.
Princess Henry of pless has made such
"picnics' quite the fashion.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

from the top of a
rickety stepladder,
will soon have TO
abandon the sub
ject, as an Ala
bama man has de-
signed an attach
ment whereby the
picture can be read
lily adjusted from
the floor. The
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

tives who have
been working in
the interest of Sub
Treasurer w m d.
Boldenweck 2 N d
an assistant dis
t r | C t attorney,
claim TO have evil
dence sufficient to
justify the arrest.
Government secret
service officers are
skeptical. Fitzger-
aids friends are
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

In an automobile accident at Logans-
port. Levi Weaver was killed and his
wife and son, 10 years old, were proba-
bly, fatally injured. A daughter. IA years
old. was also hurt, but IL is not thought
seriously
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
cricls Pofatoes.

In making mashed potatoes | find
that by 'slicing them the same as for
French fried will cook in five minutes
Mash, and salt. butter and milk. and
beat until light.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

'.He Is perfectly at home on the plat
form, isn't he?'
mo. indeed at home it is his wife
who does the talking. "-Houston Post.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10

Tnc First Presbyterian Church At
Gary has united in call 10 Rev. Fred
erick Walton of Hornell, ILL.,, to succeed
Rev. Mr.. Hamilton, who was de?osrl
from the. ministry.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
building Note i'm 1923.

In order to complete the 410th story
of the Syndicate building, the contrac-
tors will have to raise the sky three or
four feet.-Harper's Weekly.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-09-10
Kitchen Odors.

\ tin cup filed with vinegar and
placed on the back of the stove will
prevent the odor Of cooking from per-
vading the house.