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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
L-apaz Items.

\ Memorial service for the veterans
OF all the wars was held at Progress
sive Dunkard church Rev. w. w
Summers preached. Many veterans
from LaPaz attended the service.
Miss Edna F. Bondurant, formerly
teacher of North Township, and
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Bon
durant, living 2 1-2 miles southwest
Of Lapaz and Thaddeus F. Whtinger
SON of Mr. and Mrs John Whitinger
were married May Goth at Tyner, Rev
II. Pence, officiating The bride was
dressed in pink lansdowne trimmed
in white Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Spaid oil
South Bend attended them Both par
ties are well and favorably known
young people of Marshall county
Lapaz friends extend hearty congrat-
lrlations
Frank n DAVIS, aged % years, son
of Mr. and Mrs Louis Davis, who
formerly resided in Lapaz and later
near Paramount church, died at the
home OF his father in Grand Rapids
Mich, Friday and the remains were
brought TO Paramount church, from
which place services were held May
- by Rev. WilEs Logan Burial a,
Paramount cemetery. Deceased had Z
sister, the former deceased wife oil
George Eckert of Linkville, whom
many will remember. Deceased was
formerly an attorney a. South Bend
The friends of the parents extend
their sincere sympathy.
After fifteen months of intense suf-
fering from tuberculosis Estelle, wife
of Oliver Thomas of South Bend, dice
at her home 2437 Michigaon street
May 22nd, aged 32 years months ant
22 days. Deceased was born in Ohio
came to Indiana early in life. She
lived in Lapaz until five years age
when the family moved to South
Bend She married Oliver Thomas il
1894; TO this union four children were
born. Two. AHA and Oscar. still live
She united with the German Baptist
church early in Fife; from this church
four miles northwest of Lapaz, her
funeral services were held, May "a
| Elder II w. Kreighbaum officiating
The pasotr of the deceased Rev. Horst
of South Bend. held short service
at the home in South Bend Burial al
Paramount cemetery. Mrs. Thomas
was highly respected lady, and had
a large circle of friends, who extend
their sympathy to her bereaved hus-
band and children and her faster par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Columbia Cowden
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
CONGRESS FEDERALIZES
THE NATIONAL GUARD
Important Bill Goes Through Both
Houses-Appropriation is In
creased.

One of the most important bills oil
the present Congress, that affecting
'the organized National Guard of the
several States, went through Monday
night practically uncontested. The
measure increases the Federal appro-
priation for the National Guard 10O
per cent. by giving the militia a per
manent annual appropriation of ST.
100000 in addition to the amount al
ready authorized, making the total an
nual permanent appropriation $4,O75,-
600.
The new law provides that when Ma
tional Guard companies are called in
the Federal service they shall serve
during the term of their enlistment
and not nine months as now.
The bill also provides that the Ma
tional Guard when called ont by the
President, shall be preferred over any
volunteer force that it may be de
termned to raise, and it provides that
the guard may be required to serve
within or without the United States
The legislation in reality federalizes
The National Guard OF the several
States. Before the National Guard oil
/ any State can take advantage of the
new law it must comply with the pro-
visions of the Dick law OF five years
ago relating to strength, equipment
efficiency, etc, as this new law does
not repeal the Dick law, but is amend
atory to it. Senator Hemenway, as a
member of the Senate committee on
military affairs. put the bill through
the Senate. and it was his influence
with Speaker Cannon that opened the
way for it in the House.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
BANKS TARDY; IL MUST PAY.
Institutions Failing to File Reports
on Time Subject to Penalty

State banks that failed to file their
reports with the bank department of
the state auditors Office Monday
must pay a penalty of 500 for each
day that reports are overdue. The
law says that the reports shall be
filed within FIVE days after the call for
reports is issued. The auditors call
this time was for the condition OF
state banks at the close of business
May 8.
According to r. B. Oglesbee, chief
clerk in the bank department, eleven
reports are still out. Six of these,
however, were received at the audi
tors Office and were sent back for cor
rection. The remaining FIVE banks
have not been heard from.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
BOYS ARE DEAD.
Chicago Youths Supposed to Have
Been Kidnapped by Gypsy Band
We're Drowned in Pool.

Not kidnapped by a gypsy band,
but drowned in rhe old lagoon of the
former Washington Park race track
at Sixty-third street and South Park
avenue, Chicago, was the fate of
Chester Mccormick and Ralph Nc
Cabe, the two boys who had been
missing from their homes since last
Tuesday afternoon and whose parents
went to LaPorte hoping to find the
youths in a gypsy camp.
The bodies of the boys were recov-
cred Monday afternoon. They told a
mute story of the heroism of one in
attempting to save his companion
life.
Walter Hughes a school boy, dis
covered the body of young McCabe
floating on the surface of the lagoon
He notified the Woodlawn police, who
hurried to the pond with dragging
hooks and soon pulled the body to
the shore
Shoes and stockings were missing
The buckskin Indian trousers that the
boy wore had been pulled up over
ha- knees. He had been wading in
the lagoon and evidently had gone
beyond his depth.
In a short time the hooks brought
to the surface the body of Chester
Mccormick. The water in the lagoon
is only Ave feet deep, but a great
mass of refuse has been thrown into
it, The footing is insecure From
the position of Mccormick body
it was plainly evident that he had
gone to the rescue Of his companion
when the latter got beyond his depth
and had been dragged down to his
death i'll the tangled mass
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
BRYAN AND
TAFT UNITE
MR.. BRYAN SUGGESTS THAT
THEY JOIN TO SUPPORT
PUBLICITY BILL AND
SECRETARY T FIT
SENDS QUICK RE-
SPONSE.

Two men who probably Will battle
for the presidency at the November
election joined hands Tuesday on be-
half of one of the most important
reforms proposed in national politics
in a score of years Secretary Taft,
replying to a suggestion by wire from
William J. Bryan, expressed the hope
that campaign contributed publicity
bill would be made law.
So novel was the appeal of Mr..
Bryan to his probable opponent and
so prompt the latter's response, that
the exchange of messages is expected
to- 90 down in American history as a
notable incident Mr. Taft in a way
got ahead of the Democratic leader
in that he was able to show that near
ly month ago he had appealed for
the congressional action Mr.. Bryan
urges
When Mr. Taft reached his office he
found a number of newspaper men
waiting to inquire as to the answer he
intended to make to- an invitation
from William j. Bryan to join him
in an effort to secure the enactment
of bill requiring publication of cam
paign contributions The secretary
replied that he had not seen any COM
munication from Mr. Bran on this
subject. 1t was several hours later
before the telegram reached him. 1t
follows:
| beg to suggest that as leading
candidates in our respective parties
we join in asking congress to pass
bill requiring publication of cam
paign contributions prior to election.
If you think best we can ask other
candidates to unite with us In the
request, w. J. Bryan.
Before he received the telegram
Secretary Taft had talk with the
president, so that he was prepared
Immediately upon his return tn the
war department to give out for publ
cation his answer, as follows:
"Hon William J. Bryan, Lincoln, Neb
Your telegram received On April
30 last | sent the following letter to
Senator Burrows. the chairman OF the
committee on privileges and elections
of the senate:
'My Dear Mr.. Burrows:-l sincere
ly believe that it would greatly tend
to the absence of corruption in poll
tics if the expenditures for nomina-
tons and election OF all candidates
and all contributions received and ex-
penditures made by political commit
tees could be made public, both in re-
spect to state and national politics
For that reason / am strongly in fav-
or of the passage OF The bill which is
now pending in the senate and house.
bringing about this result so far as
national politics is concerned | mark
this letter personal because | am an
xious to avoid assuming an attitude
in, the campaign which it is quite pos
sible ] shall never the right to as
sumo, but so far as my personal in
fluence is concerned | am anxious to
give it for the passage of the bill
Very sincerely yours,
William II. Taft"
Since writing the above, in answer
to- inquiry, have said publicly that
hoped such bill would pass
William III. Taft
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
Woman's Relief Corps.

AT the state meeting of the W. K.
c. at Kokomo the report showed the
department to be in the best condi-
ton of quarter century of its his
tory On May %, 1907, the depart
ment had a membership of 1919, and
now has 7,12O with 1853 corps During
the year the department gained three
corps, and two corps disbanded
Cash to the amount of $1,941.66 was
expended for relief during the year,
and the amount OF estimated relief
other than money was $4,000. The
total number of persons assisted dur,
ing the year was 2,197.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
NO VIOLATIONS
BY CHILD LABOR
STATE INSPECTOR BLAKELY
SAYS THAT PARENTS ARE
TO BLAME WHO MAKE
FALSE STATEMENTS
REGARDING
AGES.

w Z. Blakely, chief of the Indiana
department of inspection, in his re-
port TO the governor, just made pub
lie. denies the charges which are being
made that the child labor laws of tn.
state are being constantly violated.
He declares that he has good reason
to believe that the law has been hon
estly and faithfully enforced since its
enactment He says it will continue
to be enforced under the present adj
minstration.
Blame is placed on the parents for
some violations of the law The age
certificate, it is stated, which was in
tended as an obstacle in the way OF
Misrepresentation of age, has proved
to be just opposite, and erring par
ents, il is declared, have adopted this
means to deceive employers as to the
ages of children Such cases it is de-
clared, when discovered have been
met by the prompt dismissal OF the
child Indiana, however, says the
report, rs not entirely free from that
class of employers who have but
Slight concern for the health, comfort
and safety of their minor and also
adult employees This latter class is
very much in the minority and must
yield to the provisions of the law
when just complaint is made" Dep
uty inspectors, it is stated, are in
structed to be very vigilant in cases
in which the interests of helpless
women and children are at stake.
Employees are blamed for many OF
the accidents in factories. The
American mechanic" says the report,
rs always in hurry His task seems
to be to see how much he can achieve
in a certain length of time This
haste leads to carelessness and care
lessness to injury and sometimes TO
death
The report then goes ON to say that
in too many cases of accidents it Is
found that the safety devices which
have been provided by the employer
have been cast aside by the work
men.
Tie Inspector is informed that the
operators considers the safety device
hindrance and prefers TO sacrifice
safety to speed. The report says that
2,2s7 accidents were reported during
the year. OF these, 62 were fatal,
454 serious. 455 slight, the latter caus-
ing the loss of from five 70 twenty
FIVE days time, and 1876 very slight,
resulting in the loss of fewer than
FIVE days time. This number of ac-
cidents represents an increase over
the previous year. This is explained
by the fact that manufacturers have
been more careful about reporting &C
cidents during the last year. Then,
ALSO" says the report, there seems
to have been wave of fatalities
throughout the country of which the
industrial establishments of our state
have shared their part"
The Inspector, according to the re-
port, believes that the law relating
to boiler inspections should be
amended He says it should be
changed SO as to require all insur-
ance companies dong business IN the
State to send duplicate of each in
spection to the state department The
opinion expressed that the law should
require from every person operating
a boiler a signed certificate of in
spection OF the boiler by competent
Inspector.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
Is Still in the Business.

~ H. Sheppard of South Bend, was
in this city Friday. He says that the
statement published in several of the
newspapers of this vicinity that he
has retired from the ministry is false
He has opened up law office at
South Bend, but will continue to hold
religious services at Wa1atah and
Maiden.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
Will Have Concerts Soon.

B. NJ. Seybold director of the city
band, has been working on su5scrip-
ton list for raising funds for band
concerts this summer, and reports
that it is probable that concerts will
be begun within a couple of weeks.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
Spaniards in Cuban Waters.

The Spanish training ship Nautilus
now at the port of Vera Cruz, will
leave in few days for Havana, Cuba
When the Nautilus arrives at that port
she will have been the first Spanish
warship to visit Cuban waters since
the Spanish-American war.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
First Pretty Lake Picnic.

Rev Howard, pastor of St Thomas
Episcopal church, took the members
of the Boys choir TO Pretty Lake
Saturday, where they spent the day
fishing and otherwise enjoying them
selves.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
Ossian is Burning Up.

A telephone message at l O'Clock
this morning states that the town
OF Ossian is burning The business
section is all on fire. The Fort Wayne
fire department has been asked for
help, and an engine left on a specia
train on the Lake Erie
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
Two New Cottages.

Terrier is delivering lumber for
new cottage for Geo. Thayer of Ply
mouth at the south end of the lake,
and Frank Rice of Logansport on the
east side.-Culver Citizen.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
LADIES

Mrs O. ID. Hoover
Mrs Mollie Donnelly(crSue Newman)
Miss Hattie Boyer
A fee OF one cent will be Charged for ad-
vertsing. In calling for these letters please
say advertised"
]. A. Yockev p. NJ.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28

William Stangle of Charlottesville,
to Clara Kruger, of Plymouth.
Thadeous F. Whitinger to Edna A.
PonDurant.
Oral A Hickman to Nina May
Berkeypile.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28

John c. Corbin trustee, versus Har-,
court c. Corbin trustee, for removal
of trustee.
Laura Townsend versus Mary
Kershner, petition to have guardian
appointed for the latter
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-05-28
High School Commencement Pro
gram.

Grand March-"Prophet". Meyerbeer
Orchestra
Invocation ........ Rev. ]. II. Palmer
Vocal Solo-"A Gypsy Maiden p.
..-.......... Henry Parker
Grace Bussard, 'Os.
Overture-"The Benefactor" Heel
Orchestra
Dr. Geo. +. Vincent u. of CHICAGO
Violin Solo-'Legende" C. Bohm
Fred Kuhn 'Os
Class History ......L yrel Morris
Waltz-"Adlyn" INSTRUMENTATION. Hall
Orchestra
Presentation of Class. .'Prin. f. E. Fry
Presentation of Diplomas ...
DIR. T. A. Borton, Pres B. of E.
Class Song ........... Glass OF 1908
Cation and Valedictory-"The Spirit
of Democracy" Earl Mclaughlin
High School Chorus-(a) The Lark
OBJ March of Men OF Hariech
Selection-"The Jolly Widow" Lehar
Orchestra
The Washington times., 1908-08-09
MOTOR MERCURIEs.

Probably the pioneer public motor
cycle delivery service is enjoyed BY the
city of FL Paso. Tex, where an enter
prising motorcycle agent is equipped TO
attend to che public's wants, either IN
the way 0f quick delivery or messenger
service. The rates announced are very
modest. being only a dime for a pack
age not exceeding fifty pounds in
weight, to any point within the city's
limits Messenger rates are about the
same as those paid to foot messenger,
but It is obvious that In the matter of
speed, the motorcycle service can beat
any other form Of transportation, hands
down. It Is probable that the idea will
be quickly copied. and introduced into
az cities large enough 10 support a
messenger service OF any sort.
The Washington times., 1908-08-09
FORT ERIE BOOKS
WRITING TICKETS
Pay OFF Station" Is Away
Off From Layers
Stool.

BUFFALO, n. Y. Aug. 9--The thirty
day meeting Of the Niagara Racing As
ISOLATION at Fort Erie. across the rivsS
from this city, opened with indications
that point to the biggest meeting IN the
history OF the track
The Buffalo hotels are filed with rae
ing men, hundreds having come from
Detroit. Many New York horsemen and
layers were on hand, and a score OF
layers from the metropolitan circuit
viii cut in. as the ring is an open one
az compared with syndicate ring
which has been IN operation at the Fort
Erie track for the past few years
II is agreed that al least forty books
] viii be doing business on the track,
The system OF bstting Win be the sans
as has been IN operation at Hamilton
| and other Canadian tracks: that Is to
/ say. the layers will be seated on stools
and VII write tickets. but the pay or
st1IIon" viii be removed from the Iay-
>rs' booth Those who have winning
! tickets to cash VII be compelled to go
~ a remote corner OF the ring, whers
they will present their tickets and get
! their money. It Is the Old system OF
/ betting. with the exception hat instead
J Jf having to hunt for the flyer with
whom they made their wagerz bettora
can, at glance. md the pay Oh sta
| ton OF the boolis with whom thsy
made their bet
| This system Of betting Is even nlors
popular than the old betting systsrl IN
vogue at the metropolitan tracks.
where q bettor had to exhibit his badge
number, necessiteting some delay. Tn
/ der the Fort Erie system a bettor calls
out the name OF the horse ard the
amount he wishes to wager, and is
return Is handed a ticket stating Jus.
what the transaction IS. It is a systsu
that always has found favor with bet.
tors. and leaves no room for any argd.
ment
The Washington times., 1908-08-09
TIP FOR THE MAJOR.

Toledo has eleven police officers
mounted on motorcycles, and the fire.
ouency with which they figure in the
daily police news is very good evidence
OF the manner In which this number
OF officers can cover city of 800 900
population Last season ony six motor
cops were employed. but they proved so
satisfactory that five more machines
we're placed in commission this spring
During the month Of July these eleven
officers attended 20 578 complaints, and
performed 199 errands which would or
dinarily have required horse-mounted
officer or a patrol wagon. This duty
accounted for 1924 miles of riding; near
" twice the distance between Toledo
and San Francisco.
The Washington times., 1908-08-09
Faithfully Training for Mid
die States Regatta
on Potomac.
PROBABLE ENTRIES
FORMIDABLE LIST
New York, Philadelphia, and BaIti-
more Expectedto Be Well Rep
resented in All Events.

AS the time for the Middle States re-
Eatta on September z approaches, the
local crews are lastly rounding In form.
At the Potomac house the interest is
shown By the hard training all of the
Oarsmen are undergoing. In the singles
there are Davis. German, Daily. and
Herman. besides a junior and seni0-
eight.
Az yet Coach Dempsy has not forced
either OF the Fights to see what they
can do, simply improving their blade
work aud body swing, but at the same
time the seniors never let an oppor-
tunity slip to engage in a race which
generally starts at the Three Sisters
and ends at the foot of Thirty-second
street.
Course Not Yet Known.
Some discussion has arisen about
which course viii be used for the re-
gatta, but a conclusion has not been
reached They may start down the
river and finish above the bridge about
100 yards, and they may do Just the OPP
posite, finishing at the Little river.
Richardson. Of the Old Dominion Boat
Club Of Alexandria, has Joined the Pc
tomac ranks, and seems TO be making
In a letter from Mr.. HecOx, who IS
now coaching the Virginia Boat Club
at Richmond, he says; My crews down
here are not showing up very well. and
] doubt very much their entering the
Middle States" But the regatta off,
Gals still think it more than likely he
has a dark horse down there.
A subscription committee OF a number
of members OF the Potomac Boat Club
has been formed, and Yesterday the
frre a
the Washington Canoe Club. which was
greatly appreciated by the PotOmacs.
Probable Entries.
The United States Revenue Cutter
Service viii patrol the course and keen
il clear, and torpedo boat will be used
by the referee.
Among the senior SOULS entered are
Bennett, OF Springfield American cham
piOn; Miller, New York Athletic Club;
Veasley, Bohemians; Scholes, Canada;
Wornock, Springfield; Greer. Shepperd,
and others.
The association singles Will have
scullers from the Harlems. Unions.
Nassaus, MetrOpOlitans. and Atalantas, of
New York; CTescents, West Philadel-
Phia, Pennsylvania, FaiTmonts. Maltas,
NeSpers, and University Barge, Of Phil
Hdelphia, Ariels and Arundels. of Bal
llIloIes anu ToLoiildcs, OF Washing ton
The junior singles will include all the
crews in the intermediate class.
The junior Fights should include rep
resentatives from the Ariels and Arun-
dolls, Of Baltimore. Harlems. MetropOli-
tans. and Atalantas, OF New York; PO-
tomaCs and AnalOstanss Of Washing
ton,
The senior Fights counted upon are
these from the PotOmacs. New York
Athletic Club. VespeTs. Bachelors
Sarge Club Maltas, Fairmonts, ArgO-
UautS, RiVersides, and Nassaus
The Washington times., 1908-08-09
Grace FielderS Far in Lead
Among Church League Clubs
Have Twenty Points Margin Over Ninth in Final
Averages of Season Recently Closed-Waugh
Brings Up the Rear.

Grace, which won tbs pennant in the
Church League season recently closed
and led the league In batting with .252
also led in team fielding with an aver
age OF 1887. a margin Of twenty points
over its nearest competitor, Ninth
Street Fifth Presbyterian pressed
Ninth closely with -9I5. while First and
Bethany almost had tie. and likewise
almost missed the 800 class. by fielding
sol and 200. respectively. Waugh was
away off, finishing last with $50 in fell
ing and tlelng Fifth for last place IN
batting with 200
Following are the final and Official
fielding figures for the league season.
showing the men who took part in four
OF more games:
The Washington times., 1908-08-09
HARRY JACOBS WINS
SENIOR SINGLES

ST. CRTHARINEs. Ontario, Aug. g.
Harry Jacobs. of Toronto. won the final
heat IN the senior singles here this
afternoon. the principal event Of the
Henley regatta. Time, 1O:1s. Mat Burns
Of Buffalo. defeated W. J. Craig. Of
Detroit, in the trie. heat.
The Washington times., 1908-08-09
PITCHERS BATTLE
GOES TO LEESBURG
Herndon Drops Brilliant Contest to
Old Rivals-Jackson's
Run Wins.

LBESBURG. Va. Aug. SIN. a bril-
lisntly played game, Leesburg defeat
ed Herndon on the local diamond here
today.
The game soon developed into 2
pitchers battle. between Balzar and
Jackson. neither having any apprecI-
able advantage, and hits being few.
Balzar eXcelled in strike-Outs. having
fifteen 10 his credit. while jackson was
not far behind, with twelve
LeesbuTg succeeded in tying the score
in the ninth on a single by Alexander.
followed by JacksOn's single. who scor-
ed on a grounder to first.
The sroras
The Washington times., 1908-08-09

Darkness put an end TO the game be-
tween the leaders OF the Commercial
League and the tailenders after five
innings yesterday, GOIdenberg winning
By TO 5.
Robey. in the box for the winners,
was touched up for seven hits. while
Moore. for tbe losers. allowed but I'VE
bingles.
The aH-ar0Und playing Of Davis and
the batting OF Moore and Dyer were the
features.
LII