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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-02-12
Surname Of the English Royal Family.

At dinner, the other night, the cons
versation lapsed. as it sometimes will
lapse with the best of hosts, into ques-
tions hardly distinguishable from con-
undrums. A celebrated historian was
present, and I put q question to him
which know has puzzled great many
people at different times, "What is the
surname Of the royal family?" Guelph,
of course" That is the usual answer,
and it was the historians. I ventured
to suggest that, although the royal
family are Guelphss by descent, her
Majesty's marriage with: Prince Albert
Of Saxe-Coburg must have the effect
which the marriage Of lady has in all
other cases, and that the surname of the
present house must be the Prince Con-
sorts. But what is the surname of the
Prince Consort's family?" Simple,
but staggering. No one knew. All
guessed, and all were wrong. I hap
reued to have looked up the subject a
few months ago, 30 I knew that the
name was "Wettin." OF course no one
had heard it before. Every one smiled
At the horrible idea Of the Guelphs be-
ing reduced to Wettinsi The point
was referred to Theodore Martin.
*You are quito right. Victim is the
family name of the house of Saxony, to
whom the dominion of 3axony came in
1420. Tho King OF Saxony and the
minor Princesof the house are there
fore all Victims, OF, in German, Victim
er.-Whiteh0u Rsuies0.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-02-12

OF State to pay Georgia the proceeds OF all the
sotton taken from her possession during the
war OF the rebellion by agents of the United
treasury OF the United States.
Washington advices of Feb. 6, state
that the House committee recommends all
appropriation of 1900, 900 for public building
at Denver, Colorado. and 500 600 for q public
building at Minneapolis, $50 600 OF the former
amount and $4,000 Of the latter, to be cx-
pended this current year. The Senate CON-
mittce will Recommend the passage OF Burn.
sides bill, which provides that the net pro-
ceeds Of the sales of public lands and the net
receipts Of the patent Office shall hereafter bc
devoted to the establishment Of an education.
al fund, to be apportioned annually among the
several States and Territories and the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
The Republican State convention OF
Pennsylvania met at Harrisburg Feb. 4, to
appoint delegates to the Chicago convention,
and also to nominate State ticket The FOL-
lowing delegates were appointed: Mather
Quay, James McMaris, Linn Bartholomew
Christopher l.. McGee, Alternates-Gen. D.
~ G|AAOtA, y. LAY A1AO"u, AACuIy OuCAs 0dHucI
NJ. Jackson. Electors at large-Edmund A.
Benson, H. W.'Oliver' Tie following resol,.
tion was introduced Resolved, That the dele
gates elected to the Republican national con-
vention feom this State are hereby instructed
to support the Presidential nomination Gen
u. 8. Grant, and to vote as unit on all ques-
tions that may come before the convention.
A spirited discussion followed, amendments
were offered, advocated and withrawn. 4
motion was made to substitute Blaine's name
for Grants. Lost. Yeas, IS nays l64. The
question then recurred on the original reso.
luton, or rather that part Of it which instruct
ed the Chicago delegates to vote for Grant
Again the yeas and nays were offered and the
vote showed ls3 in favor Of and 1l3 against
that portion OF the resolution. The second
portion Of the resolution, instructing the dele
CATION to vote as a unit, was then adopted by
a viva voce vote. 4 fnll State ticket was pre-
sented, and a long series Of resolutions adopt
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-02-12
NEWS OF THE WEY
CRIMES AND GRIMM 50

CRIMES AND GRIMM. .4ss
Two white and three colored culprits
were publicly whipped at New Castle, Della.
ware, Feb. :.
Margaret Joyce was poisoned by her
se<iucer, James McGregor Feb Shy giving her
poisoned whiskey
At Palestine, Texas, Feb. Z, at Cromp's
saloon, John Kirr was shot dead by Kirk Hage
No apparent cause for the murder.
Royal B. Conant cashier of the Eliot
National Bank, Boston Massachusetts,, has
been found guilty Of ,embezzlement, and his
bail was fixed at $4,000,
John G. Brown, residing few miles
from indianapolis, was murdered on the night
or fFeb:7, whilA 6n his way home. The sup.
posed murderer was arrested. ~
"A Deadwood, d. T. detective captured
Leo Grimes, a notorious desperado, Feb. 3,
and afterwards shot and instantly killed him
while he was trying to escape.
Henry Moett was sentenced, Feb. 4. in
Hudson, N. Y. to be hang March 49, He re-
4uested to be hung In public and to be al.
lowed an hour a99,k hell s~.s w. ~
A large number of unemployed peo-
pic at Cloumel, ireland, Feb. 8. made de-
monstration before the mayors effioe, de-
mandine work or bread, accompanying their
demands with threat to sack the baker
shops.
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The Lioness and the Terrier.

The Royal Geological Garden of Ire
land for many years possessed a beauti-
full ioness, known to visitors as "Old
GIRL" She was an animal of very high
spirit, though very gentle, and was ad-
mitted by judges to be the handsomest
ioness they had ever seen. The closing
weeks of her life were marked by the
following touching incident: When in
health she had no objection to the pres
ence of rats in her cage; on the contrary,
she rather welcomed them as a relief to
the monotony of existence, which con-
stitutes the chief trial of = wildsanimal
in confinement. It was common
sight to see half dozen rats gnawing
the bones off which the ioness had
dined. In illness the case was different,
for tho ungrateful rats used to nibble
the toes of the poor animal. To save
tho lioness from this annoyance fine
little tan terrier was placed in her cage,
who was at first received with q surly
growl; but when the f1fbt rat appeared,
and the lioness saw the little dog tackle
him, she began to understand what the
terrier was for. She coaxed him to her
side, folded her paw around him, and
each night the little creature slept at
the breast of the l:cness, enfolded with
her paws, and watching that his natural
enemies did not disturb the rest of his
mistress.
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NUMBER "a.

ing one, one half open and the
other half covered close by sides and
top. When We had crossed the open,
space, and were about to enter the
covered part, which was so dark we
could only feel our way along the
planks that were laid for foot passen-
gers, we heard footsteps approaching,
and Jack, who was ahead, commenced
to growl ominously. ~Get out. you
brute" We heard q man say, but Jack
kept on, and, cursing and swearing
fearfully, the man retraced his steps.
When We got through the bridge, with
our hearts beating fearfully and cling
ing to one another in fright, there, on
an elevation, where Jack had driven
him, was one of the worst species of
tramp we had ever seen. A brawnv.
dirty, desperate-looking fellow, who
looked asif ready to do any wicked deed.
Jack kept between us and the man un-
til we had passed, then fell in our path,
following after, not dashing ahead as
before. Oh! how relieved We were
when we neared the first house on the
road, and how thankful to reach home,
and how often we were called to relate
our adventure; and every time We told
it Jack sat up, slowly wagging his tail,
as If he understood that he was the
hero Of the hour.
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Reading Without Thinking.

We quite understand the ambition of
men engaged in intellectual pursuits to
keep up with the worlds thought" j."
But it is this effort that fills all the pro-
fessions with crammed men, and leaves
them scant of thinkers. Bailing tho
ocean with dipper is work for those
only who do not realize the shortness
Of time and the greatness of the task.
There is so little ultimate truth in the
world; science is pulling up her stakes
and setting them forward so frequent
ly; religion herself is changing her
lines so much on everything save few
great facts, that not half SO much would
be lost as the average student now
pressed and puzzled on all sides would
think if he should intermit his; battling
pursuit of knowledge for q; few years.
and 60 to using what wisdom ks has,
The daily press will keep 4: man from
getting rusty. A few Of our classics
including first the chief classic of all,
the Bibae-wiinsgixe him food and sti1Bk,
.ulant enough and nature and his::oowss
heart will give him tho hests sttlaemak ksaRa
thoughts.-G0lde1a Rule. -. s ~ {
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-02-12

EDIBLE birds nest is the nest of the
sea-swe]low of the Malay archipelago, a
bird Of the size of a common martin.
IT builds its nest Of glutinous SUBJ
stance, which it is said to derive from
sea-weed. This weed is swallowed and
partly digested, and then disgoreed and
fashioned into nest as large as coffee
cup. When fresh, these nests are of
waxy.white cclor, and are said to DO
worth twice their weight in silver in
the markets of China, where alone they
are sold, the general cost beings4ror
more pound. according to the age Of
the nests. The taste of disheG1 pre-
pared from these nests is said to be in
sipid, but the Chinese prize them, not,
perhaps, SO much for their taste, as for.
their supposed tonic and ;aphtodjsiac
powers :...-szsss5ss- ~ r : - !.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-02-12
BRIEF MISCELLANY.
OUR LITTLE FOLKS.

:. Little Mischief.
Let me show him up to you;
With hts tumbled curls so golden,
And his eyes OF ro9uish blue.
Two years old 10 little Mischief,
Years we'll spent by him, + ween:'
Spent in learning nsught but witchcraft
Funniest baby s'sr WAS seen.
Little feet that pstter. pstter.
Back and forth the long day through;
Little tongue that wags aud chatters,
TIL you scarce know what you do.
Little chubby hands caress you,
Pull your collar, pull your hair,
Pinch your ears and steal the hair pins,
Lead you blindfold everywhere.
Little head that's busy ever,
Finding something new to do;
Naughty often, but 30 clever
We can't punish him, could your
Makes pang Of every treasure
From his rattle to his shoe;
Hammers household goods at leisure,
foss'oly your poor nose, Too too: --,,.s-,--
Then, with eyes 20 full Of sorrow,
A. he hears your hurried, "Oh!"-
He'll forget 1t ere tomorrow
Says he'll "pang dear mamma, toois
Holds the kitten by the tail,
Stands the "bow-wow" on ono car,
Makes a@dum" of his tin pail,
Struts about 80 very queer.
Stands ION head" If you but ask him.
Hugs the baby in the glass,
Drives his little wooden pony
With his whip without lash.
By-and-by he gets quite rosy
Little Mischlet--and tired eyes
Wink and blink, and it's too fnnny
How to keep awake he tries;
But tits useless, and We 10y him
Meath the blankets soft and warm.
And with good might breathe prayer
"Never let him come to hArla."
MADISON, Ct: Cousin DoaA.
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Recovery from Rheumatism.

The convalescent sets forth on
crutches. The sky 1s sunny, the air
balmy. He is safe. No more bed-rack-
ing for him. He is happy. His heart
sings and twitters like a bird. He
meets an old friend on the corner, who
grabs his hand and shakes it mp and
down until the hot tears gush to his
eyes, and, like an old pump, he at last
gives down water.
You must take wine and bark for
that rheumatic" says the friend.
I've been whining for the last six
weeks" replies the invalid, but as
tor barking, it jars me all over; and,
besides, I'm not dog"
At the next corner he meets another
acquaintance. "There is only one thing
that will cure rheumatism heremarAs,
and that is, empty a paper of tacks
into bowl of water, let it stand over
night, and then drink the water"
Supposlng," replies the victim, /
drop my tax-book into the cistern and
then drink the water, won't that abate
the disease just the same?"
Further along he meets the third
counselor: Put both knees under a
faucet of cold water, and let it run" :"
recommends this dark and bloody vii
lain, with vile smile on his vicious
countenance.
II guess I will read Fawcett's poem
on an iceberg; that will answer every
purpose" retorts the victim. "Eat raw
onions," orders another. Man, re-
plies the invalid, raising his crutch, and
pointing with it to the blue and radiant
sky above, has but once to die. Says
the great poet, A coward dies thous-
and deaths; q brave man never dies but
once Better meet destiny face to face
inodorous of onions, than live on with
onions, with all the world wishing one
e. dead q thousand years before he was
born." "Tonic," replied the friend.
II guess I vii! give up onions, and ta-
per off on garlic"
The convalescent now calls at the
store of bosom companion, and is
shown to cozy seat in the private Of
fee, near the stove. "Stand your
crutches outside, by the door," directs
the friend. "Confound the things; I
cannot bear to see them"
The convalescent complies, and pass
es an agreeable hour. When he hob
bles out to take up his crutches, they
are gone. The proprietor's boys have
nailed cleats to them, and are at that
moment stilt-walking with them in a
distant alley-way. By the time the in
valid RECEIVERS them the afternoon has
grown chilly, and the sun is pale and
low on the horizon. He is sure of re-
lapse. Not less than 100 infallibie rom
edies have been recommended to him
Even the colored porter in the store
suggests cure "You must tie couple
of black-snake skins over your knees,
massa. De high gollyl make de ole
man slippery as an cell"
As he nears his residence, he encoun-
tiers the doughty old doctor that has at
tended him from a child. What have
you in your mouth7" roars the old doc
tor. "Tobacco." ~Spit it out. What
have you in your pocket?" ~Cigars."
Throw em away. What is good for
second attack Of rheumatism, doc
tor?" Nine weeks" Mercyp
Nine weeks; and now, then, get into
the house, you reckless rascal; lay away
your orutches in the attic; put your
prayer-book under your pillow, and go
to bed."-Providencc Journal.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-02-12
STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
IN1 ANNUAL XEETING. HELD IN ST.
PAUL, FEBRUARY

I1e State Agricultural society held its an.
nual meeting for the election of officers at
st. Paul, February 4th. At the morn
ipg session nothing was done save appoint q
committee on credentials.
the afternoon session the attendance
was greater than had been witnessed fo
years Mr.. McHench reported the follow
ing q entitled to seats:
eAnQka County-Ammi Gutter, votes.
,1bceker-0eo. ". Taylor, F. B. Chaplin, f..
Runhery.
Bsown-Chas. Hassing, votes.
Dak0ta-14evi G. Clemens, 2 votes.
<9oodhue-J. 8. Hoard, L. J. Blooa
Halaepin-Mr. Van Ness, z votes.
! "a 66ueur-M Doran, 2 votes. ~-->-~,.
Hyon-John Hunter, 2 votes.
klartin-Jas. McHench, 2 votes.
- Murray-C. F. Whittier, votes.
McLeod-John N. Ives, 2 votes.
Nicollet-Andrew Nelson, 8 votes.
Olmsted-O. P. Whitcomb, 2 votes.
Ramaey-W. G. Hendrickson, Lorenzo Hoyt,
Samuel Dearing.
Scott. G. Bass, votes.
Wright-Sam Il. Adams, Nathan Warner.
Watonwan-W. w. Gibbs, Z Votes; J. W.
Dreyer.
Western Union, Scott County-F. J. Whit
lock. 2 votes.
State Horticultural Society-D. Day, U. i.
Hollister, W. E. Brimb Ill, DR.. Twitcheli, H. d.
Eldridge.
The following delegations were reported a.
present and their admission was referred with
out recommendation for the action Of the full
society:
St. Paul aud Minnesota Exposition--L. n.
Burlington, Bertram Schcffer, Geo. w. Becht.
German Agricultural Society of Ramsey
County-Adam Boh)and, Nicholas Pothen.
Driving Park Association-H. P. Hall, Geo.
Allen, John K. Davidson.
Mr.. Hollister offered the following resolu-
tion:
RESOLVED, That article Eve of the constitution
be so amended a. to entitle the St. Paul and
Minnesota exposition to the same delegate re-
presentation in this body as county societies.
After some remarks the resolution was adopt
Cd by "a to IL. Similar resolutions were then
adopted relative to the other two delegations.
1t was then annouced that only those who
paid 81 dues were entitled to vote, and large
number accordingly handed that sum to the
secretary.
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She Forgot Something.
NOristOWn Herald.

A lady in Portland, Maine, called at
q jewe!ry store, and after making pur-
chase went home. Two hours later mes
senger called at the house and informed
her that she left something at the jewel
er's. 'Now, let me see,'' she unused,
"what can it be7 Here is my pocket
book, and there on the sofa is nv fan,
and I have my gold watch here, and my
bonnet--why, where is my bonnet oh,
there it is on the floor; it fell oft tho tsc
ble-and really can't think what I
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HoaEs THE WEST.

Persons looking westward for home,
IAN procurefull information concerning:
the GARDEN sPor of Iowa and Mime.
sofa, by subscribing for the Worthins. :.
ton ADVANCE, published at Worthinet<,n
Minnesota. Send 50 for one year; 81
ior SIX months, and so cents for, thru
months, to ADVANCE, Worthingtcr
Mobiles county, Minnesota y
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& Beheading Pirates.

A public execution in Shanghai is
thus described Iwent to see six Chinese
pirates beheaded yesterday. The open
square where all the executions take
place was filed with Chinese of all ages
and conditions, and few Europeans
among them. The prisoners were the
most forlorn starvlings I ever saw, and
betrayed no more fear at their approach
ing fate than if they were to be specta-
tors at an execution. A huge Tartar
officiated as executioner. He was armed
with native sword, and stood on a
small platform in the center of the
square. After the criminals, with their
hands tied behind, had been taken upon
the stage the executioner took one of
tho pirates by the arm, brought him to
the edge of the platform, hit him a
sharp rap with his hand on the head,
which caused the poor fellow to bow
his head, and then the executioner's
sword went up, was poised in the air a
full half-minute, and, with a sweep, the
glittering blade descended, and the
poor criminals head went flying off in
one direction and. the body in another.
One by one the others met their fate in
the same way, the Tartar making very
short, business-ike job of it, merely
turning to receive the plaudits of the
crowd after each head rolled off, and re-
sponded by grin which showed every
one of his teeth. But the stoidity of
the poor wretches was beyond descrip-
ton. Not muscle quivered, and, even
when waiting for the blade of the exc
cutioner to fall, I could not detect q
sign of emotion. The crowd seemed to
enjoy the sight immensely, and set up
yell OF delight at each cut of tho Tar
tars sword. am told that executions
are common here.
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PERsoltAL ANnsRoLIrlcAs..,t:s.ss5s;;, T.; s;,x.

P&soNAl AND RQLlTlcAt.t<s: :: :s'.*s
Lieutenant Gove,aor Chandler Of New
Brus.vieks is dead:
Col. George Sykes, twentieth infantry
died At Brownsville, Texas, Feb.
Parnell and party visited President
Hayes andmembers of the Cabinet, Feb.4.
Parnell's reception at Richmond, Va,
ON the 3s.ts Evening e Esa ..a Z hsye bee"
A:hzge gang Of men are now at work
in Memphis pcrfecting sewerage. The force
wilIbe increased to 500 by Feb l.
Judge s. H. Huntington, formerly OF
the United States court Of claims, died at his
residence IN Hartford, Conn, Feb. 5.
Dlexe1, Morgan + ,Co:,of, New York,
have given notice that they ca7lkoGsct longer
as treasurer Of the fund raised by Parnell.-
Tbsistate Republican convention .o1
Connecticut to appoint 4f!egafs,to the ma;
tionai convention issscst6daat New Haven
April,7 :, ~
A Az31Al -has been INTRODUCED into the
New York Senate making it misdemeanor fo
any faemle to engage publically in any ago, a,
you please match."'& :ta,
Last month George Beck buried hi
wife in the Lutheran ccmetry. Queens county
L. /, and Feb. 9, he went and 1dywlstSi
her grave and shot ltimselfsa 81 =
:sSsE The Denver Eeening Times states otha
four French nobles, at present ID that city
centeMRlate the expenditure thcr Of -, 900, ,oo
inthe Construction Of clay works, residence ct
James W. Clayton, for IA years clerl
OF the House OF Representatives in Marylan,
and for the last two years clerk Of the Unite,
States Senate, died at Baltimore Nd, on Sud
day morning, Feb.s. -
Count Van Arnim, formerly Prussia,
ambassador to France, and convicted of tres
: son In 1876, but who has since resided i
Florence, Italy, Is seriously i'll in that city, an
.4hls son has gone to him In haste. -
81; Representative Hammond has intro
d,lced . bill into the House for the relief {
the btats Of Georgia It directs the secretar
&aS..s %saaSEs >e+-' - 1.'r
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TIE Austrian soldier gets only one
meal day in time Of peace. This is a
rather interesting fact to note in con
nection with the other fact that Austria
has been most wofully thrashed every
time she has fought a1ything during
the past fifty years..