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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
RUSSlA'S WAR WITH TURKEY.

Mchcmct Ali telegraphs from Kamarli,
on the Sd, as follows: To-day, after violently
cannonading our position at Kamarli the Rus
slams furiously attacked our left wing. The
battle continued until evening. We retained
our positions, and the enemy rctreated with
considerable loss. Pursuit was prevented by
the thickly wooded country. We shall take
the offensive to morrow. The Russian impe-
rial guard was engaged.
A dispatch from Suleiman Pasha, dated
Dec. 4th, confirms the capture of Elena, with
eleven guns, twenty ammunition wagons and
800 prisoners. The Russian loss is estimated
at 5000 killed and wounded. Mchcmct Ali
tclegraphs as follows, under same date: We
have advanced beyond Kamarli, and our line
now confront the Russians, who have fallen
back on Wrctcncsh. Bad weather prevents 4
general engagement.
A Turkish division from Osman Bazaar,
under Salch Pasha, on the 5th occupied Kcs,
rova after some connonading. Six battalions
of Russians, fearing isolation, are retreatine
from there to Tirnova. Sulicman Pasha's
headquarters are still at Elena. Mukhtar Pa.
sha telegraphs as follows: Snow around Erzer
oum three feet dcop. The Russians have
posted corps of observation on the Dcye
Bayun, and quartcred the remainder of the
troops in the adjacent village.
A Russian statement is published in
Bucharest which says it is better to continue
the war than to conclude patched-up peace
which will sooner or later make another wal
necessary. Russia must obtain autonomy fol
the Christian population, independence fol
Roumania and Scrvia, increase of territory fol
Montenegro and Russia,th possession of Ba
toum and Kars, and the free navigation of the
Dardanellcs.
The governor OF Kassova telegraphs
that Dec. the Scrvian forces arrived at Va
voor. Four Servian officials crossed the from
tier to Scienica, and demanded an explanation
Of the presence of the Turkish troops there
and demanded their withdrawal by noon O
Dec. 9th. There was also disturbance ant
fighting on the 5th between Seryian and Mus
sulman inhabitants Of Sienica. Later the Ser
vians crossed the frontier at Yavor and erect
ed Notifications on Ottoman territory. Me
hemit Ali has confided to Baker Pasha the
command Of the division
After severe engagement on the 9th
before Plevna, Osman Pasha, who was wound
ed, surrendered Internationally The Turks
in Plevna were dying of hunger and cold
There is great joy in Bucharest which is
covered with flags. The same report says
Plevna is now in the hands of the Russo
Roumanian armies. The Agenic Russo makes
| the following announcement: Osman Pashs
| attempted to break through in the direction
of Widdin. He was attacked in front ant
rear, and was compelled to lay down his arml
! after glorious struggle, in which he wa.
| seriously wounded.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
That Aeathen Chlnee.

The bill introduced by Representative
Shelly, Of Alabama, to regulate Chinese in-
migration, proposes to levy per capita tax of
$3.50 upon every subject of China Immediately
upon entering the United States, either from
China or any other country, after the first day
Of January, 1S79 excepting officers on duty.
accredited agents Of the Chinese government
and their families or servants, coming to the
United statcsin some official capacity. Every
Chinese subject entering the United States
without paying the tax shall be imprisoned
at hard labor for five wears.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
Tho Huron Investigation.

A court of Inquiry to investigate the
Huron disaster met in Washington on the 5th
and heard the testimony Of Admiral Trench
ard, Commodore Wyman and Master Conway,
OF the Huron. The testimony thus far is
merely corroborative of newspaper accounts Of
the wreck.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
A Misunerdstandinx
From tho Courier Journal.

From tho CourierJournal.
Gladstone-Doctor, your Longfellow
is great favorite here in England. I
suppose you know him very we'll. Doc
tor Grant-He's a(puf )wonderful animal,
no mistake. He's not running(puD any
more, though. They've got him up there
in Kentucky, improving the stock. Puf,
puff, puff Astonishment of Gladstone.
The conversation changes.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13

A suit has been brought in the United
states district court in Keokuk, Iowa, against
William NJ. Findlay, Robert Douglas, ]. NJ
penny, ". D. Evans, NJ. H. Glen, John B
Glenn and other stockholders of the Bloom
qeld bank, whicL failed about yearago, to
recover $4,000 The petition states the iu-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
Reacsnsnela,s Re.ixnatio..

Rumors of Earl Beaconsfeld's resigna-
ton of the premiership are again circulating
in London, and that Lord Derby, secretary Of
state for the foreign department, will succeed
him, and the Marquis of Salisbury, secretary of
state for India, will succeed Lord Derby.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
A II Drrible Acl.evH, y Fan.

The incendiary fire Of Ercher & Well
ng' paper mill, at North Bennington, Vcr
mont on the evening of the Sd was coupled
with an attempt to destroy life as we'll as pro.
perty AT the time the fire was kindled in fhc
building, another train of paper was fred
communicating with the gasoline tank, which
fortunately did not burn, or else a terrible cx.
p'osion endangering hundreds of lives would
have cnsucd.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
Little King John,
BY ELLA FARMAN,

by ELLA FARMAN.
Little King John sits up in a tree,
A tip-top throne has little King John;
But no fair queen by his side has he,
For how, pray tell, could queen hold on
Little King John, o. where is your crown?
Or little King John, where is your hat?
You've burnt your nose to coffee brown,
And what'll your mother say to that?
X x X 4
But little King John, he hugs his throne,
The sea, the sun, the wind is sweet,
And up in the clouds, high and alone,
The trees wonderful wishing seat.
Little King John is sailing his ships
In the Open Polar Sea, perhaps;
At least, his grand discovery trips
spoils all the old geography hy-maps.
Little King John is leading his men,
On gallant horse he sweeps the field,
The bands play up-and he cheers, and then
The guns! the charge! the enemy yield!
Little King johnnie is grand and tall,
He looks just as the President should,
Like Waahington-yes, man, of all,
Would wish to look like him if he could
Little King Johnnie is scrambling down
He barks his knees on the wishing g-tree,-
At the tea-bells sound his dreams are flown
And naught but hungry boy is he.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
The Conclave Of Cardinals.

Within the past few days all Italian
political and military authorities have rc-
ceived instructions calculated to insure free
and undisturbed meeting of the conclave. Al.
though newspaper reports concerning the
Pope's health are more favorable, private ad'
vices indicate his condition as growing worse.
He lies helpless, and although his mind is
clear he endures great suffering, from which
he is expecting and even hoping speedy re-
lease.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
Famous VIII Case Revlvaa.

The Jumel will ease is about to bc re-
vivcd, this time by new claimants from France.
1t will be tried in the United States circuit
court for New York, and the United States
commissioner will take testimony and submit
1t to the court. The taking of testimony be-
gins the 18th inst.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
Will of q Rich Baptist.

The will of the late Gardner Chilson,
of Boston, Mass, bcqucaths $25,000 each to
the American Baptist home missionary society
| American Baptist mission union and American
Baptist publication society, 5000 for the relief
Of INDECENT Baptist Ministers, and Is 600 to the
| Mansfield Baptist church.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
ArreseeA for Enhexx,ement.

AEfo1t00 Tor rBA0eZX1oment.
A. F. Boas, cashier of the suspended
Reading, Pa. savings bank, has been arrested
on charge Of embezzling during the past two
years over twenty five thousand dollars. A
writ OF habeas corpus was granted, the pris-
oner giving bail in 25.OOO.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13

James Bowson, one of the chief stock
holders and managers Of the South Pittsburg
iron works in Tennessee, according to a dis
patch from his son, died in New York on the
3Oth. Bowson came from England two years
ago and represented an English company
which invested &, 600, 600 in Tennessee mineral
lands, and are erecting immense iron works
at South Pittsburg
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13

At the regular meeting Of the board of
education of New Haven, Conn. on the even.
ing Of the 7th, it was voted, six to three, to
dispense with religious exercises in the public
schools Of that city
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
New Gold Fields D,scovered

A Victoria, British Columbia dispatch
says great excitement exists there over gold
quartz discoveries in the Cariboo district A
ledge has been traced for five miles with 4
width Of Is to Sc yards. Assays 50 feet below
the surface, give forty to ninety dollars to the
ton. An official report is to be made by the
government engineer.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
Canadian Customs Regulations.

The government having received infor-
nation that American vessels were violating
the customs regulations regarding vessels
wrecked in Canadian waters, the commission
cr of customs issued the following order to
harbor officers: Pending instructions expected
by the customs department from the minister
Of justice, no vessel, foreign or Canadian. has
legal right to interfere with wrecked vessels
on the.Canadian shore, unless permitted by
the collector OF customs ut the nearest port,
after reporting to him, and no foreign vessels
should receive permission, as it is contrary to
the customs law, and should be detained in
ease of violation
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
An Old Defalcation.

Gen. Asa Rogers, has in a communica-
ton to the general assembly of Virginia, made
the announcement that $35 900 worth of cou-
pom bonds had been abstgacted from the treas
urcr's Office and funded second time under
the funding act Of March 30, 1871. These de-
vclopmcnts but disclose new facts in the de-
falration of State Treasurer Joseph Mayo
in 1873, for which he was indicted, but not
tried, he being adjudged insane by the court.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13

dsbtcdness Of the bank to different parties
was million dollars, and that available assets
were only 5000. Itavers that the stockhold.
ers claimed they had paid up their stock in
full, when in truth they had not paid anything
and ask decree compelling them to pay the
above amount. The suit is brought by the
assignees
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13

Must Produce her Mother In Court.
The case of the Countess Lambertini,
claiming to inherit Us the daughter of the late
Cardinal Antinelli, came before the court In
Rome on the 9Th. The hearing was adjourn
ed until after Christmas. A correspondent
remarks that Judgment will certainly be
against the plnintiT unless she can produce
her mother in court This her counsel has
engaged to do if absolutely necessary
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13

The State board Of public works held
a meeting at Columbus, Ohio, on the sth,
with representatives Of the lessees, and de.
tcrmined to ask for the appointment of a re-
eeivcr to take charge ofthc public works dur
ing the pending of the suit which is to be
brought at once to settle the difficulty whicl,
now exists between the State and the lessees.
The court will be asked to appoint Peter
Thatcher, of Cleveland, member of the State
board, as receiver on the part of the State,
and some other person as receiver on the part
OF the lessccs.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
A New N~wsuaDor ventur.

A new Democratic journal called the
Post has made its appearance in Washington
starting with specimen issue Of about ten
thousand copies. The staff consists of Stilson
Hutchins, proprietor; John A. Cockcrcll,
managing editor; A. G. Buell., editorial writer
and Messrs. Aiken and Marks, assistants.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13

1"peHchhAeht HFOceed1n8s D1om Used.
Henry McIver has been reelected as
associate jnstice of the supreme court of South
Carolina by unanimous vote of the legisla-
turc, Democrats and Republicans. There will
also be an election for associate justice in the
place of Wright, colored, resigned. Impcach-
mcnt proceedings against Wright have been
dismissed
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
A Kings Maria e Approved.

All newspapers, including tho opposi-
ton, approve of King Alfonsos marriage with
the Duke Montpensicr's daughter. All for
eign courts also express their approval. Sen
or Estrada the captured President of Cuba,
has arrived at Cadiz and has been conducted
prisoner to the fortress at Barcelona.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
The 0hlnese Problem.

In his message to the legislature Of
California Gov. Irwin refers to the Chinese
question to the effect that the presence of the
Chinese therchas initiated an irrcprcssiblc con-
aict; that if the right of unlimited immigration
is conceded to the Chinese there is danger of
their civilization overriding our own, pro.
vidcd that they are protected here under the
provisions Of the treaty. But there is immi-
nent danger the conflict will become so sharp
that the government will be unable to secure
the protection to which they would bc enti-
tlcd both by the treaty and the laws Of hu-
manity. In view of this contingency it is the
plain duty Of the United States government
t" secure an abroSation Of the treaty proyis-
ion permitting unrestricted immigration, and
the Legislature should mcmorializc the Presi.
dent and congress to that effect.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
Mou0rahlv Acnutrten-

Gen. Howard has approved the findings
OF the court Of inquiry in the case Of Captain
David Perry, charged by the citizens of Idaho
with ncglecting to succor the band OF volun-
teers when pressed by the Indians at the Cot
tonwood fight. The findings are to the effect
that Perry could not have known the charac-
ter of the volunteers until they were attacked; :;
that delay of about ten minutes occurred
after the attack before troops were sent to the
relief; that the volunteers received no add-
tional injury Oh account Of this delay. No tcs-
timony was elected rejecting upon the cour-
age OF Capt. Perry, and the findings cxonoratc
him from having made improper delay under
the circumstances, having nearly surrounded
himself with hostile Indians.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
Catholic Riahop Appoiated.

a letter from Rome states that Rev.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13

V6lUuO16 Ot0cR BUFho0~
A barn near Hackensack, N. j., owned
by Peter r. Ackerman, was destroyed by fire
on the 9th. The stallion "Hyperian," with
record of 2:27, valued at $4,000, and eight
other valuable horses were burned.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
vviehdraws all Pret~ns,ous.

Ex-President Lerdo de Tcjada has
written letters stating that it is his intention
to withdraw all prctentions to the Mexican
Presidency. He intends to retire to France
and desires that his name shall be no longer
used for political purposes, and recommends
General Escobado to the sutfrages of his
friends. The professions are not believed in
by many of his political supporters. Various
bodies of troops are marching toward the
frontier.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
George ". Nichols has been appointed
postmaster at Leech Lake.

Mrs. NJ. E. Kelly who was indicted for
forgery, was tried at the late term of the Dis
trict court and acquitted. After the verdict
inc Preston brass band sercnaded her, her
counsel and the court and jury.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-12-13
AdJasti.x the debt Of Tennessee

The Tennessee legislature proceeds
slowly III the work OF adjusting the State
debt. There is a strong opposition to the &C.
ccptance of the bondholdcrs' proposition to
compromise at 60 cents on the dollar. Mat
tcrs have been still further complicated by the
submission of a direct proposition by j. J.
McKcnnon, as representative of the Funding
Association of America, which is regarded by
members as more favorable as to terms than
the proposition Of the. bondho)ders. The re-
ncwal Of the proposed result is compromise
upon thebasis submitted by tho New York
arbiters through the governor.
National Temperance Society.
The National temperance society in
special conference in New York, have resolved
to mcmorializc congress for commission to
make careful and comprehensive inquiries
about the liquor traffic, and its physical, social
and political effects, and also requested Christ
ian Journalists, ministers and physicians to
exhort those who entertain at the approach
ing holiday season to proticr no intoxicating
beverages, and all to abstain from their use.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-11-10

WHAT WAS IT About a week or
ten day since a man in this city dreamed
that he saw his next door neighbor brought
home dead from the mine in which he
worked. He told his wife of the dream
next morning, and during the day they
talked a good deal about it. On the sec
ond day the man who had experienced tho
dream looked from his window and saw
the neighbor on his own doorstep about to
leave for the mine. lie said to his wife
II have geat mind TO go and beg that
man not 20 go to work my dream haunts
me So" The wife ans wered that it was a
foolish thought, which would only annoy
tho man, and was not worth mentioning,
as it was the neighbor's last day in the
mine. Within two hours from that mo-
ment the neighbor's body, crushed out of
shape and quite dead was brought home
Now, matter of-fact people say this was
but coincidence that we all often dream
that our friends are dead, and that this
happened simply because the one man, in
a nervous sleep, dreamed probably OF his
most intimate neighbor and, as the
known danger OF working in the mines is
impressed upon every one, it was only
natural that in the confusion of a broken
sleep the dreamer's thoughts took that
direction. And there are others who will
not be content with this explanation, but
will strive to look beyond, and pierce the
veil which hides the future, notwithstand-
ing that through its Opaque folds no hu-
man eye has ever yet pierced, though the
cry Of mems hearts from the FIRST has
been, "Give us n sign" This age is so
bright in scholarship, so free from re-
straints, and SO prone to demand tangible
proofs Of everything announced as fact
that the result is, a great wave Of unbe-
lief has swept over all the civilized earth.
And yet there are but few men who
would not be glad if they could believe in
their own Immortality and that their lives
are tho concern of Infnity. And so when
ever anything which looks as though it
might have come from beyond as though
hands unseen had pushed back for a mo-
ment the curtain which drops between
this world and the world to come, and
permitted whisper to steal back from
the profound-men turn it over and over
and search it through and though to lind
some alphabet which may be set 20 words
to make clear to them the mystery Of lite
and of death. And so men study and
torment themselves through the genera
tons, and there comes no sign.-Yrgtn-
ia Enterprise,
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-11-10
Advertising Rates /:
ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY.

8NCH, J. r.. Dealer in Clothing, Etc, I'm
der Odd Follows Hall, Woavoryille.
BEACON LODGE, NO. 300, |. 0. G. r., meets
every Sunday evening.
CHALLENGE SALOON, Weavervilc, s. }
llcasley, Proprietor.
CITY MARKET, Wm. Todd, Proprietor
Main Street, Weaverville.
COMET LODGE, No. 81, |. 0. 0. f., Trinity
Confer, meets every Saturday evening.
EARL, A. R, Justice of tho Peace and Notary
Public, Douglas City.
EMPIRE HOTEL, Main Street, Weayeryille,
William Condor, Proprietor.
GERMAN HOSPITAL SOCIETY, meots first
Sunday in March, June, Sept. and Dec.
GRADY, DIR. j. r., Dental and Medical Grad
uate-0flice, Theator Building, Up-Stairs.
GRIFFIN, NJ. F., Main Street, Weaycryille
California.
GUPTILL & MALONEY, Dealers in Goncral
Merchandise, Indian Creek Trinity Co.
HANSEN, D., Dealer in Tobacco, Cigars, etc.
Main Street, Weayorville.
HAYNES. DIR. c. W, Surgeon Dentist, Office
Now York Hotel, Wcayervillo.
HOOK Err, HENRY Dealer in Provisions, etc.
Main Street, Wosveryillo.
IRWIN, JOHN G.,.Attorney and Counselor
At Law, Woaverylle, California.
JONES, 7. H., County Judge, O1co in Court
House, Weaverville.
KARSKY & ABRAHMS, Dealors in Clothing
and Dry Goods, WeayerSille.
KUPER, KARSKY & CO., Dealers in General
Merchandise, junction City.
LANG, NJ, Dealer in Groceries, Liquors, etc,
Main Street, Weayeryille.
LORD. DR.. JOHN, Physician and Surgeon,
Weaverville.
L0VEJOY, Il. p, Attorney at Law, Office
Court House Building, Weayerviilo.
LOWDEN, W s., us. Deputy Surveyor, Of
fee, Mill Street, Weaverville.
MASON & TlIAYER, Dealers in General
Merchandise, Douglas City.
MARTIN, JOHN, Dealer in Flour and Grain,
Main Street, Weayerylllc.
NcCAUSLAND, Il. T., Repaircr of Watches
and Clocks, WeayerYille.
M0NTAGUE, DIR. j. c., County Physician,
Office, Court Street, Weayeryiile.
NEW YORK HOTEL, Main Street, Weaver
Vile, Morris ~ Rule, Pr0prietors
NORTH FORK BREW ERY, North Fork, Cal.
eckel Bros, Proprietors.
NORTH STAR LODGE, No. 6l,, I. O. 0. f.,
meets oyery Thursday evening.
PINCUS, l., Dealer in Dry Goods and Cloth
ing, Main Street. Wcaycryille.
ROYAL CANADIAN FIRE INSURANCE
Company-C. W. Craig, Agent
RUMFELT, A.. Dealer in General Nor
chandise, Trinity Center.
SCHALL, LOUIS, Boot and Shoe Store, Main
Street, WeaYerville.
SHERMAN & HYDE, Music Dealers, San
Francisco.
STELLA ENCAMPMENT No. 10, I. o. o. f.,
meets First and Third Tuesdays
TAMMANY SALOON, Main Street, Weaver
Vile, Alex. N. Love, Proprietor.
TIMM ERMAN BROS, Cabinet Makers and
Dealers in Furniture, Weayeryille
FREMONT HOTEL, Rcd Bluff, California,
VIM. p. Mayhem, Proprietor.
TRINITY CHAPTER, No. 10, R. A. NJ, meets
Second and Fourth Tuesdays.
TRINITY LODGE, No. 27, Il. & A. NJ, meets
on last Saturday of each month.
UNITED STATES BREWERY, Mill Street,
Weaverville.
UNION HOTEL, Court Street, Weayeryillo,
Vollmers & Paulscn, Proprietors.
UNION SHAVING SALOON, Main Street,
Weavcrville, George Andrus, Proprietor.
WEAyERVILLE DRUG and BOOK STORE,
j. Barnickel Proprietor.
WILLIAMS, c. H., Attorney at Law, Office,
Aain Street, Weayorville.
YOUNG, FRANK w. Notary Public and In
surance Agent. Weaveryille.