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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-11-04
KILLED By Six-YEAR.0LD son
North Dakotan Victim Of Child Med
ding With Shotgun.

The accidental discharge of a shot.
gun in the hands of his s~ix-year-old
son was fatal to Joe Hamel, residing
. ear Eckman. Almost the whole charge
entered Hamel's face, tearing away
one cheek. MIR. Hamel had just en-
tered the kitchen Of his home and was
passing by his littls son, who was
holding the gun In an upright posi-.
ton, resting the butt on the floor. It
was leaned over just enough so that
when the lad accidentally touched the
trigger the entire charge struck his
father in the face.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-11-04
NEWS OF WORLD.
important Events Of the Week
In Condensed Form
FOREIGN NEWS.

The death list as the result of the
combined cloudburst, ~torrential rain,
minor eruption of Mount Vesuvius and
the tidal wave in the Mediterranean
increases as the reports of the res
Her come in. The Italian minister
Of marine has sent a message to the
king saying that the number of dead
is likely to exceed 400. The loss to
the country is incalculable and all
stroyed and live stock killed in the
affected region.
The Haytian gunboat Liberte has
been lost at e off Port de Paix, fol-
lowing an explosion on board. It is
estimated that seventy persons were
either killed or drowned. Twenty
others were rescued. Among those
lost were ten Haytian generals. who
going to take command of sev
eral divisions of troops in the depart
ment of the North.
On the reassembling of the French
chamber of deputies, after the govern
ment had been attacked by the So
cialists, Premier BRAND created ONE
thing of a sensation by declaring that
ne had proof, through confessions of
the leaders of the recent railroad
strike, that there was a deliberate plot
to ruin France by violence, anarchy
and civil war.
The international court of arbitra-
ton at The Hague has rendered its
decision in the Orinoco claims case
against Venezuela. The American
company is awarded $46,867, with 8
per cent interest since June 16, 1903,
and $4,000 costs. The company's orig
inal demand was for $1,400, 900.
President Fallieres and members of
the French cabinet are being guarded
constantly as the result of the appear.
ance of an anarchistic circular con
demning the ministers to death be-
cause of the conviction in the courts
of the militant members among the
railway strikers.
The mail steamer Lisboa, with $50
passengers. was wrecked near Pater.
noster point, on the west coast of Cape
Colony. Three persons were drowned
by the capsizing of a small boat in
which they were attempting to leave
the wreck. Three passengers also are
missing.
The movement of grain to the head
OF the Canadian lakes exceeds in vol
une that of all other years. Twenty.
two million bushels have gone through
Winnipeg for export by way of the
water cute this fall. All other traffic
is stdetracked for the grain rush.
After a trial lasting but a few hours
a jury at London found Ethel Clare
l-eneve not guilty as an accessory
after the fact in the murder of Cora
Belle Crippen, for whose death her
husband, DR.. H. H. Crippen. will die
on the gallows on Nov. 8.
Hundreds have fallen in an Abyssin-
ian battle between the followers of
emperor Taitu and the army OF Lidj
Jassu, the youthful emperor and STEP
grandchild of the empress, according
to messages received at Rome from
Ads Abeda, the capital,
Two bands OF Manobos tribesmen
are rowing the west coast of Davao,
in Southeastern Mindanao island, and
have killed several planters, including
Earl Carr, an American. All availa.
BILE troops we're ordered to the scene
Eight thousand freight and express
wagon drivers went on strike at Lis.
bon. Soldiers and firemen are being
utilized in the transportation of the
necessities OF life.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-11-04

Fortune favors the brave when cour-
age is mixed with horse ems
A maid can see much more romance
In marriage than her married sister
can.
A farewell long drawn out makes
the host tired.
Some young men join the militia be-
cause their best girls like military but
tons for heads to their hatpins.
It makes a pessimist Of q youth to
have the only girl discover that there
is another nan.
Some women think they have SQUAD
ed the depths Of despair when -
dressmaker sends the new gown hone
with the sleeves In wrong.
Eatalism is the doctrine that The
higher law Is responsible for our own
shortcomings.
The neat housekeeper d tho envy Of.
her friends and the teeser Of hee fan-y
-.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-02
1C for Sc TumbI0rS

These Table TumbIerS are full size
and fluted. extra good value at SC each.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-02
BUSY COMMITTEES
Of CHAMBER MEET
Conventions, Aero Race, and
Potomac Regatta to Be
Considered.

The special committee on conventions
OF the Chamber Of Commerce. OF which
A. Lisner is chairman, and which Is re- is
ing a fund Of 500 20 put into effect a
business-hke campaign throughout the
country TO bring conventions to Wash
ington, will meet late this afternoon.
subcommittee reports will be received
and plans for perfecting the committee
organization VIII be discussed. The en-
plOyment Of a special representative TO
travel throughout the country soliciting
conventions, also Will be considered.
The committee on retail trade viii
meet tomorrow night. The proposed
aeroplane race from New York to Wash
ington on July 4, which is expected TO
bring several thousand visitors TO the
city. will be discussed. The apprOa ching
Potomac regatta also will come up
AT a meeting OF the executive COM
mittee Of the Washington Board OF
Trade tomorrow at noon a committee OF
three viii be appointed TO act with cor
responding committees from the Cham
her Of Commerce and the Washington
Aero Club, regarding the proposed aero
race from New York to Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-02
PRINCE HENRY RUN
HAS 121 STARTERS
Endurance Competition TO Cover
1000 Miles, All In
GERMANY.

BERLIN, June 2.-One hundred and
twenty-one automobiles started today on
the Prince Henry endurance competition
TO be run during the next seven DAYS
over a 1.200-mile route all within Ger
many. The start was made i'm Berlin
and the finish will be at Hamburg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-02
BATTLE WITH SMUGGLERS.

KRASNOYARSK, Russia, June "A
savage encounter between frontier
guards and smuggIeTS near the Siberian
border is reported. Three guards and
six smugSlers were killed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-02
SC for Berry Bowls

These Crystal Glass Bowls would be
a bargain at 1Oc. Hurry for your share.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-02
ABSURD to Believe They
Would Improve Recla-
l. nation Service.
MAY HAVE TO GO,
FRANK ADMISSION
Asserts Administration TO Meet
Varied Demands Is Heaviest
Task Involved.

Frederick II. Newell, director Of the
Reclamation Service, wants 10 know
why anybody should think the army en-
gineers could run the Reclamation SerV-
ice better than IL is being run now.
In discussing the contemplated change
in the Administration Of his bureau, Mr..
Newell today admitted frankly thal he
and others connected with his office Who
had been involved in the Balilnger-
Pinchot controversy stood a chance Of
being dismissed, but that army engineers
would be any improvement Mr.. Newell
considers ridiculous.
Ever since the question Of the PROS
pective change came up" Mr. Newell
said, Il have ben wanting 70 know
why. I would just like to know by
what mental process anyone could ar
rive at the conclusion that the army
engineers could handle this work better
than we do.
Believes Work Efficient.
Why, I'll go further than that" Mr.
Newell said with emphasis. 4 consider
the Reclamation service the best oper-
ated bureau in the Government from
the standpoint OF efficiency, economy.
results, and value to a large portion OF
the American public. We have stood
the acid test of dozens of Investigations.
official and unofficial, and we have the
confidence Of the farmers and ranchers
whose property Is affected by our work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-02
EVERY FRIDAY

Fairbanks sunny Monday, Feis
Naptha Soap. B. r. Rabbits. Star
Soap. Brooks Crystal Soap. Cold
Dust. Pyles PeaTllne. Ball Blue,
large bottle Household Am QEso
monia NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. O1SN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-02

Il have no criticism to make of the
army engineers. That is not the point.
They can and do accomplish great
works of construction. But the main
question now is administration
1T has taken Us long time 20 get
together the machine We have now,
to win and hold the confidence of the
farmers 10 whom We deal out she
water supply.
Diplomacy Needed, He Says.
such work requires a minute knowI-
edge OF varied local conditions and the
varied temperaments Of the men with
whom our officers have to deal. Our
men are compelled TO use the greatest
diplomacy most of tn time. They have
TO listen to any number Of complaints
from men who would stop at nothing
II they thought they were benz IN
justly treated They have got to prove
10 the farmers and ranchers that we
know what We are doing all the time.
In work Of this kind the army
engineers would meet with many diff
cultles that they would find hard to
overcome. Moreover 1t would take them
several years 10 pick up the threads Of
the work
The officer whu was put in charge
would have TO spend "A year travelling
around among the different projects be-
fore he could know what the work
amounted to-
Difficulties of Work
Il realize that a number Of us may
be dismissed from the Government SER
vice for becoming involved in the Bal
linger-PinchOt controversy. In such a
case new men chosen from civil life
could be nut in orr Mace and Drovided
there were not such wholesale dismissaIs
as to disrupt the whole Reclamation
Service, the work could 90 quietly along
under our present system.
But army OffiCers2 In all the talk 7
have heard about this suggested change
! have never been able 10 find out why
a change Of system is considered neceS-
sary. If there is anything wrong with
the service I would like to know what
1t is"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-02
Were You Wise!

Were you among tOday's enthusiastic
visitors who responded 20 The Times
announcement Of yesterday evening
Do you have 70 learn that the June
Sale Of outer and under garments began
here this morning. with response over
whelming enough to create talk II every
store and home
The Overcrowding this morning made
il impossible for any 70 get q definite
idea Of the vast quantities. endless Va
riety. and marvellous values here Come
again tomorOW-and find US better
prepared.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-17
Lapaz Locals.

Thompson Myers was the guest OF
Floyd SherIand Sunday.
Miss Lottie Logan and Miss Zuls
Burger were in South Bend Saturda,
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs
Robert McClone last week and left
a son.
Mrs. Edward Annis and daughter
Elizora of Lakeville were in town
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thornburg
Visited relatives in Bremen Indiana
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Iced and daugh-
Ter Hilda were in Bremen ond bust
ness Tuesday.
Miss Claud Mccullough, who has
been employed at Valparaiso for
some time has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Broadburst
and son Glen of South Bend spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. III. r,
Shirk.
Mrs. William Streck and son De
Vaughn of Garrett and Mrs. Charles
GORDON and little daughter of Mish-
awake were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Abram Shafer last week.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-17
U. B. Church News.

Quarterly meetings held last Sat-
urday and Sunday were well attend
ed. Rev. Simons our Superintendent
preached a great sermon Sunday
morning. His subject was "The
Conquering Church.. The finances
of the first quarter were reported
good condition.
The teachers training class is do
ing well. Ten of the members will
take the examination.
The Ladies Aid will meet with the
President Mrs. Walburn Wednesday,
Rev. Simon's address to the En-
deavor Society last Friday evening,
was well received. His theme was
an appeal for more active work,
This Society will enjoy their first
social event of the year at the home
of Ed Lacher Thursday evening.
The next Sunday service will be in
accordance with Thanksgiving. The
subject for the morning will be
thine of Rejoicing. The evening
subject will be "How to be Thank
full.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-17
bEvER|DGE
HAS LOST THE
INDIANA FIGHT
STATE LEGISLATURE WILL
HAVE DEMOCRATIC MAJOR
ITY OF 80 ON JOINT
BALLOT
House, Senate and Governor Will
Executive Democratic Princip-
les With Repeal of Option
Law

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 10.-Sen-
ator Beveridge's hopes for another
term at Washington went glimmer-
ing last night when returns showed
conclusively that the Democrats had
elected the majority of the members
of the Indiana assembly, which will
meet next Jenuary to choose Mr.
Beverages successor.
According to the latest figures the
Democrats will have a majority on
joint ballot of thirty-two. John w
Kern has been Endorsed by the Demo
Gratis for United States senator, and
in all probability will become the col
league of Senator Shively, Democrat
Elect State Ticket by $1,000
1t is conceded that the Democratic
state ticket was elected by a plural
ity of abou $4,000. Late in the
day, when returns were coming III
from Republican counties Gulley
(Rep.) candidate for secretary of
state, took the lead over Ellingham
(Dem. and for a time it was thought
the Republican ticket might come out
~victorius. Tonight however, Gulley's
lead was overcome and passed.
OF the thirteen Indiana members
in the national house of representa-
tive, twelve will be Democrats. Ed
Dean Crumpacker of the Tenth dis
trict being only Republican elected.
Fortunes of War, Says Beveridge
Senator Beveridge, who hitherto
had refused to acknowledge his de-
feat on reports made to him tonight
admitted that the tide was against
him He wrote the following state
ment:
Fortunes of war; it is all right
twelve years of hard work; clean re-
cord: / am CONTENT
For the first time in thirteen
year, the Democrats have control of
every branch of the state government
the two United States senator's, and
all but one member of the congress
sional delegation.
Gov. Marshall's term has two
years to run. The next senate will
be. Democratic by ten and the house
Democratic by twenty-five. The
program of Democratic legislation
as announced in the party's platform
includes repeal of the county option
law and the substitution of a law
providing for city, ward and rural
township option units.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-17
Twin Lake Wrinkles

Mrs. Hannah Holem has been in
quite poor health for the past few
weeks.
The Twin Lake Sunday school is
arranging to give a Christmas enter
tainment.
Miss Lelah Lawrence visited Sat-
urday night and Sunday with friends
in Plymouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Holem visit
ed with the formers parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Moses Holem of Plymouth
Sunday.
o. A. CRUDE and wife have moved
into their property which they re-
Gently purchased of VIM. Hampton
in Plymouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cook and Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Zumbaugh spent
Sunday afternoon with Nh. and Mrs
Augustus Seider.
Messrs. Roscoe Nichols, Ira Freese
James and John Lawrence went to
White county last week where they
are engaged shreding corn.
Mrs. VIM. Nichols and daughter
of South Bend returned home Tues
day after caring for her mother Mrs.
Elijah Myers for several days.
Henry CRUDE and wife have moved
back to their farm. But owing to
Mrs. Grube's failing health it is an
dersteod that they will remain
but a short time and will then remove
to their residence in Plymouth.
Mr.. and Mrs C. M. Slayter of Ply
mouth, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McFarlin
and Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Cook were
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Nichols Sunday. A din
Ter equaled by few and excelled by
none vas served and in the evening
the guests departed to their homes
''aving had an enjoyable visit togeth-
er.
We r sorry to learn that Twin
Lake vicinity will o o loose one of
its most respected families that of
Ernest Holem who have resided on
lis fathers farm for the past sever
al years. The farm will be occupied
by Harry Mead and family. Mrs.
Mead is a sister of Mr.. Holem's and
every II is glad to know that they
will live in our midst. 1t is report
ed that Mr.. Holem will reside in
Plymouth but wherever they 60 the
Wrinkles best wishes will COM
pany them.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-17
Inspect Local Plant.

Messrs. c. II. Godfrey and w. T
Park creamery men of Benton Har.
Dor Mich, have been in the city or
a trip of investigation of the artii-
cial Refrigeration process as used
IN the Schlosser creamery for max
ing ice. The gentlemen were wei
pleased with their observations while
here and left for their home Yves.
nesday.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-17
Death of Mrs. John Shut

Mrs. Laura Anna Shut died at he1
home, two miles northwest of this
city at 500 o'clock Tuesday evening
She was 43 years of age at the time
of her death. Deceased is survived
by her husband John Shut, four
sisters and three brothers. These
are Mrs. Peter Pfender, Mrs. Mary
Powell. Mrs. Martin Fetters. Mrs
Samuel Knapp, the brothers are
George w. Schall of Lapaz, Noah
Schaal and A. l.. Schaal of North
township. The funeral will leave the
home, Friday morning at 10 Zoo
o'clock, and services will be held al
the Fairmont church. Interment in
the Fairmont cemetery.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-17
WIN. II. coNaER STRICKEN.
Well Know Citizen Suffers Stroke of
Paralysis Saturday Evening
Small Hope for Re-
covery.

William Il. Conger suffered a
stroke of paralysis at his home on
east CAIRO street Saturday evening
at 500 O'Clock and at AGO O'Clock
Wednesday he had not regained
consciousness. The attack is the third
stroke suffered by Mr.. Conger.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-17
Fur! Fur! Fur!
1864, 1910.
TRAppERS AND DEAIERS

The Fur season as fairly opened
and I am in the market as usual.
While in New York lately, I made
permanent arrangements with one Of
the largest Exporting Firms and
this with my forty-six years exper-
fence in the business enables me to
pay outside prices. My sorting as
you know is liberal. Don't be mis-
led by heightened price-lists and
would-be fur buyers travelling from
house to house. Bring yours to Edwin
j. Mayer, first door east of First
National Bank.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-17
LOCAL NEWS

Henry Miller of Bremen is here OIL
business.
George Morloek went to Lapaz on
business.
C.. A. Wills went to Grovertown
on business
H.. Splitter made a business trip to
South Bend Tuesday.
W. O. Sestine of South Bend is in
the city on business.
Mrs. Albert Apple of Tyner was in
this city Tuesday morning.
Herman Bodeman of Valparaiso,
was a local caller today.
Miss Bessie Bender returned home
to Chicago Tuesday morning.
Mrs. F +. Fribley of Bourbon Was
a Plymouth visitor Tuesday.
DIR. r. F. Rinkle of Tippecanoe was
In the city on business Tuesday.
T. P Henderson of Upton spent
Tuesday in this city ON business.
C. W. Metsker is spending a couple
of days at indianapolis on business.
j. VI. Heminger is spending a few
days at Culver on a hunting expedi-
ton.
Ed. GiIler Of South Bend is here
visiting with his sister Mrs. Charles
Miles.
Mrs. J.. ID. Vanderweele of Burr
Oak was a Plymouth visitor Tues
day morning.
c. III. Shultheis of Pierceton, was
in this city, and at LaPorte today,
on business.
Mrs. Mabel Lorory of Hubbard and
Mrs. Haley Cowen of Rutland were
callers Tuesday.
Mrs. j. p. Bishop is spending a
few days with her mother Mrs
Shaffer at Argos.
Miss Sarah Heckert will spend the
winter with Mr.. and Mrs. ID. c. Cole,
Mrs. DIR. Loring is spending a few
davs in Chicago with her daughter
Mrs. Erie Admeit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Marvin have
gone TO Indianapolis to spend a few
DAYS with relatives.
Messrs. Sam Gretzinger and J. A.
McFarlin spent Tuesday at North
Liberty on business.
Mesdames C.. z. Hayes and Ralph
Bogardus of Culver, were Plymouth
visitors Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Elizabeth Aker went to South
Bend Tuesday morning. to spend a
week with her son Charles Brue-
Joseph Holzhauer went to South
Bend. St. Joe and other points north
on his regular business trip Tuesday
Sheriff Daniel C. Voreis and j. \
Wilson spent Friday at Teegarden
attending the public sale of i. W
Ross.
DIR. III. A. Deeds left for Culver
Tuesday morning where he will spend
couple of days hunting ducks, IN
company with C. d. ~Snoeberger.
Miss Loretta Pesch, has resigned
her position with Ball & Co., to ae.
cept the position as assistant chief
operator, at the local telephone ex-
change.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-17
STATE SHOWS
SMALL GAIN
IN TEN YEARS
CENSUS REPORT SHOWS THAT
POPULATION rs Zoo 76.
ACCORDING TO LAST
ENUMERATION
Marshall County Shows Loss of 944
Since Census of 1900-Re-
ports Received
Today.
Especial to Plymouth Tribune)


Wash. d. C. Nov. 16.-Figures
lust completed for the Thirteenth
Decennial Census, show the popula-
ton of tbs State of Indiana to be
2~,7O0,S76, or a gain of 184,414, in
ten years, slightly less than z per
cent. The census of 1900 showed a
population of 2,516,462, and of 1890
showed 2, 192,404. The gain during
the past ten years was not nearly
so high as the ten preceding years.
The population of Marshall county
according to the census of 1910 is
24.175, a loss of 944 from the census
Of 1900, which showed an enumera-
ton of 25,119.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-11-17
PREVENTAbLE
DEATHS CALL
Ed MURDERS
CONSUMPTION LOST MARSHAL
COUNTY $4,000 LAST YEAR
ALONE SAYS W. F.
KING.
Startling Chart Is Displayed at the
tuberculosis Exhibit Designat-
ing Preventable Deaths as
Murders"


. The following is displayed on
= a chart in the tuberculosis Ex-
: hibit in the Apollo Club rooms.
= There were 800 deaths in Mar
3 shall county in 1910.
: 80 ofthese ere from tuberculo-
= sis.
28 of these were from other
" preventable diseases, as typhoid,
= measles, diptheria, scarlet fever
y etc.
= A total of So preventable
= deaths "MURDERS"-in Mar
$ shall county. in 1909
= y
In explanation of the above, Dl
W. F. King states that in his opin
ion every death resulting from
p~reventable cause is homicide. "W
have people Wednesday, slowly dy
ing of consumption, in this county
and IN this very city. OF Plymouth
who could be saved and whose lif
could be retained for society.
Of the people who died from con
sumption in Marshall county las
year, five were wage earning males
whose loss to the county as estimate
by the state statutes, is at leas
100000 each, or a total loss of $40,
900, not counting the cost of thei
sickness ,ani death,-simply com
putting what their wage earning valu
is. even mothers died from consump
ton in Marshall county last year
"Why not cut down this number?'
asks DIR. King.
DIR. King, and DR.. Eley the latte
secretary of the county board o
health will visit the public school
tomorrow, and the former will ad
dress the High School tomorrow
morning.
Illustrated Lecture Friday
A lecture on Tuberculosis, wit
stereoptican views, will be given b,
DR.. King, at the Presbyterian churcI
on Friday evening, Of this week, a
80 o'clock. Admission free to all