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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
Foreign GOSSIP.

The marquis ofQueensberry writes the de-
position of the Eton gentleman. who saw
lady Florence Dixie at the time she alleges
she was attacked, merely shows he passed
Lady Florence twice before the time the at
quis complains that the police refuse to
make known the name OF the gentleman,
and appeals to him to deny the garbled
and libeous version published. The mar
quis is convinced that the attack was really
made on his sister. probably for the pur-
pose of frightening her.
1t is told Of Gen. w. T.. Sherman that
when he was lieutenant Of artillery, sta
Toned in Upper California, he once tried
to brew big bowl of punch. He used 100
gallons of California aguardiente, but
spoiled his punch by mixing it with salt
water and forgetting to put in any lemon or
lime juice.
The International polar commissioners at
s.. Petersburg announce that, owing to the
decision of the American aud other gov
ernments not to prolong polar observations
at different stations, excepting where ice
bound, will return next September.
2 An old style mining camp fight occurred
recently at Lyon City, Mont, when despe.
RADIO named Tyndale was shot and killed by
the proprietor of q Low dive, named Mutt,
who will prob0bly suffer at the hands of
other roughs.
1t is stated that Eugene Kingston, who
was arrested in Liverpool on suspicion of
being connected with the PhGnix park
murders, was for some time head of the in
ner circle of Invincibles.
Daniel Curley, indicted for participation
in the murder of Cavendish and Burke, has
been placed on trial at Dublin; the evidence
was similar to the previous case.
Cholera, which prevailed to an alarm.
ing extent in China, Japan and India some
time ago, has disappeared.
The loss by fire in Paternoster square,
London, was $780, 600,
Small pox is raging in Rio de Janiero.
Lord O'Neil is dead.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26

An excellent class of Immigrants is
pouring into Oregon this spring. 1t is
said that 80 per cent. of the arrivals by
steamer are actual settlers we'll supplied
with the means Of making fair start in
new homes. The agent of the bureau of
immigration, who meets every steamer
at Astoria, estimates the average amount
OF money brought by each family ut
$1,000. Oregon and Washington terri
tory are fortunate in attracting better
classes than states on the eastern slope
of the mountains, and this is owing in a
great measure to the expense of reach
ing those remote regions.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
Six more Russian nihilists have been

Six more Russian nihilists have been
sentenced to hang on the gallows tree
and many more to prison and ban
ishment. But the work they have laid
down is taken up by others. and rumors
are current of another postponement of
the browning of the emperor on account
of supposed danger to the imperial fam
lily and it is safe to predict that
such things will continue to disturb Rus
sia until its rulers can be convinced of
the wisdom of concessions to the pop.
ular demand for reform. Repression
has been tried and the result is failure
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26

There are now in operation or course
of erection in the southern states 19l
cotton manufactures. This number is
q greater than that of the cotton manu-
factories Of all the New England states
aside from Massachusetts, and l6greater
than the number in Massachusetts,
which has IL more than the rest of New
England. The Boston Traveller says in
relation to cotton manufactures. "nstead
of possible competition 25 years hence,
the danger which threatens the New
England manufacturers is already immi-
nent."
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
Personalities.

d.. Whittemore OF Milwaukee, chief en-
eineer ofthe Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
road, in whole hands was placed the matter
of arranging the annual convention of the
American Association of Civil Engineers,
has completed his arrangements. The con-
ventiOn will be held in St. Paul and Mime
apolis, beginning Wednesday, June 20. The
association numbers 700 of the most prom
inent civil engineers in this country and
Canada, and fully half this number, with
their families, will he in attendance. The
Chicago, Milwaukee e. St. Paul company
will furnish a special train to convey the as
ISOLATION from Chicago to St. Paul, making
the run by daylight, leaving Chicago Tues
day morning, June 10. The citizens of
Minneapolis ana st. Paul will tender the as.
ISOLATION banquet, and the Northern Pa
have rendered the freedom of their
lines during the four days of the con-
ventiOn.
Quartus Graves, father-in-law Of A. E.
Jefferson cashier of the First National bank
of Hudson, Wis, died recently of Bright's
disease, at the latter's residence in the seven
ty-third year OF his age. Deceased was born
in New York, where his entire life was spent
until he came west in 1868, and located in
Warren, this county. He followed the print
ing and publishing business for a great many
years, and was interested in founding the
Buffalo Courier and other journals in his
native state. He took an active stand in
politics during the old Wing days, and was
since an active republican,. His wife, and
one daughter, Mrs. Jefferson, survive him.
James Stephenson, the Fenian. in an IN
terview, accords to Mr.. Parnell honesty of
purpose, but says he is acting the part of a
child in seeking to obtain home rule for
Ireland by constitutional methods. Mr..
Stephenson says if Parnall would Join the
revolutionists Ireland could achieve her in
dependence by the sword.
he elegant hospitality of [senator sabin
last summer to the national meeting of
American Medical Association is remem-
bered in Washington to his credit.
George w. Ambrose, an Omaha lawyer
so years old, is missing from home. He
had fine practice, and has been a state
senator.
Walton, who retired from the st. james
hotel New York, recently promises to build
the finest hotel in the world there.
Charles Louis de Bourbon, former duke of
Parma, is dead. aged eighty-four years.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26

be considered in connection with Il. Hs
praised Gresham very highly.
"How would he do for postmaster gensf-
alp asked Arthur, suddenly.
''Splendidly," replied Foster. "Jnst the
man for the place.
The postmaster general was appointed
that minnie
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26

In five or six weeks Texas will be cut
ting wheat and the prospects Of the win
ter variety throughout the country will
be pretty we'll understood. Business
men are likely to be cautious for the
present, az they have been for months
but there seems to be no reason to fear
disaster. .-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
A Heroine alavs = Rnrol.r

Helena, Mont, Special: About midnight
burglars attempted to enter the bedroom
window of w. ]. Stephens residence near
Minoula. The room wss occupied BY Mn.
Stephens, whose husband was not ct home.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26

The late Charles stetson, OF Bangor.
Me-, left an sssa1s valued ut more than
q. 00Q, 600.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26

The Mortified city council has pacedl
saloon license ut 500 for the current
year.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
Horrible Development OF a Mystery

Horrible Development of q Mystery.
Avoca, Murray county, special. The
body Of Mrs. A. Bengtran was found Mon-
day, buried in the southeast corner Of the
stable. She was the vile Of A. Bengtran,
who com united suicide last August, by cut
ting his throat with q razor. He murdered
his wife and buried her, and circulated the
clothes were missing at the time, but were
found in the walls Of the barn. The cause
of murder was domestic troubles. A revolt
yer was found hid in the cellar with Que
chamber discharged. A large bullet hole
was found in the back of the womaI's
head, which was made ty the bullet.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26

TheNorthwstern earnings for the second
week Of April increased 90, 900. The Omaha
shows small decrease.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26
A Very Narrow ESCAPE.

On the night of the 18th inst, the st.
Louis express on the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids l. Northern, south-westward bound,
between Albert Lea and Glenville, broke
apart, the engine and baggage car going on,
leaving behind the express Car, three coach
es and sleeper at the foot of q long, heavy
grade. Before the train could again be
connected, freight train, with twenty two
loaded cars came laundering down the
grade in the rear of the passenger train. It
was dark night, and the rain was pouring
down in torrents, every brake was ret on the
freight train but the wheels slid on the
track like a sled on ice will slide; and the
train did not eone to . stop until the on.
CINE was within twenty feet of the passen-
ger-sleeper. The engineer, fireman and
head brakeman had oil jumped from the
train. The porter of the sleeper in the
meantime had given the alarm to the oc-
cnpants Of the sleeper, and several ladies
who had retired for the night jumped from
their berths with bare feet and naught but
night dress for protection, and were seeking
safety in the mud and drenching rain for
several minutes. Their condition after the
excitement was over may be fully realized.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-04-26

to grant all ..susanne's desires would be
his.
A young widow of immense wealth
was then living in the Rue DIES Jnvalides
Madame Rica by name. IF he could
only marry her, then bring Susanna in
to the house as housekeeper. between
them Madame Rica's time on earth
would be quite limited. But the young
man, Susanne's son, what was to be done
with him? Presto! When the crime
was committed it should be fastened on
him. Susanna did not love Phillip, and
NJ. de Brahal hated him. Being man
address, he was not long in gaining the
affections Of the unsuspecting widow.
Things progressed rapidly and in June,
1874 Madame RIGA became Madame de
Brahal. They lived apparently very hap.
PLY for about six months. NJ. de Brahal
being now urged by Susanna, who wac
growing tired of being constant witness
OF lover making love to another woman,
began to conjure no plots for madame's
speedy removal. An opportunity did
not present itself until March.
Philip had in his possession small
poniard on which were his initials. This
should be the means of murder and of
throwing suspicion on the unfortunate
lad; When all was ready, NJ. de Brahal
took leave of madame, his wife, under
him to Havre. He did not leave Paris,
but remained in concealment until long
after midnight, when, entering the
house by door Susanna had left open
for him he, with his own hand, plunged
the poniard into the breast of madame,
his wife. The rest is known.
Suffice it to say that the worthy NJ.
de Brabal was sentenced to be guillo-
tined by the same court that sent Sus.
that set Philip at liberty and bestowed
him to his father.
"But why did you acknowledge q
crime that was not yours?" asked Ber-
strand of his son,
because thought my mother Was
guilty, and to save her who gave mo
birth would willingly have died."
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the house of the murdered woman and
ascertain all can"
SO saying he went to his private room,
and DOMINIC complete disguise, he
proceeded to the Rue des lnva!ides.
arriving at the mansion, he asked the
porter who answered the bell for Mon
sfeur de Brahal. stating that with mon
was informed that Monsieur was not at
home--in fact, monsieur was not in
''Then," said Bertrand, monsieur is
not aware of the terrible misfortune that
has befallen him in the death of his
wife,"
mo, monsieur" answered the porter.
"Monsieur de Brahal left Paris the day
before the murder of Harve, and has
not returned although Madame Rhodes,
the housekeeper, has sent him word"
"Ah! perhaps from this English
housekeeper can learn something"
muttered the detective to himself.
Then to the porter. Madame Rhodes,
perhaps, can give the information de-
SIRE"
Bertrand was shown into the recep-
ton room OF the mansion. Presently
the russtling Of :woman's dress was
heard, and the form of a woman was be-
fore him. 49,, ".-
''What does monsieur desire of mel''
asked Madame Rhodes.
The voice made the detective start as
if he had been struck by an electric
shock, and, taking step forward, he
approached almost near enough to
touch the woman's face. Then, starting
back, uttering cry of mingled surprise
and rage, he faltered: ..r-s .,,,.at.,: -.
"Susannep
The woman ehrank back as If she had
trod upon q serpent. She did not re-
coanize him.
II have found you at last" muttered
Bertrand.
The Press., 1883-09-20
The Coming Fair.

Ar STAFFORD STRINGS Ger. 10TH AND 11TH It has been voted by the executive con- mittee, ill deference to widely expressed public desire, to have balloon ascension at the fair this year. The parties who made the successful ascent last year, are again engaged, which assures the success of this feature. A summary of attractions already ar- ranged for, is ::
 Balloon ascension.
 Presence of stallion Thomas Jefferscn and progeny.
 MT. Lewis's four-horse team.
 The trotting classes for first day are the 2:5O class, premium $50 the 2:32 class, premium $250.
 Second days trottlng 3 minute class, $100; 2:4O class, $200; free for all, $3O0 Running races second day: Flat race, $10O ;. hurdle race, $1O0.
 Foot races, second day: miles } mile; 300 yards, for boys under 16 years :; all go as you please.
 The list of entries is already large. The 1 judge in charge of races will be Alex. Har- binson of Hartford, well known in come c. tion with the Charter Oak Park, who will be assisted by B. c. Robinson, secretary of the Hampden Park association.
 We are now able to announce the prom ised presence of
 His excellency, Thomas Waller, gover- nor of Connecticut, accompanied by mem- bers of his staff
 His Honor, George G. Sumner, ieuten- ant-governor of Connecticut.
 Will be exhibited on the grounds the Perchcron stallion Mercury" imported by the Massachusetts agricultural society, thus described by the Springfield Rspub- lican
 Mercury" is & magnificent pattern of a farm horse, five years old, dapple gray, J nearly Is hands high, and weighs about 1500. No stallions are exported from France without the seal of approval by the French government, and this animal cost about $2OOO.
 New Britain Herald The four horses owned by Charles M Lewis of this city have attracted attention whenever they have appeared but probably few persons are aware of any of the facts concerning their history, or other matters of interest. The four-in-hand is in many respects the most remarkable one in the country. It would be difficult, in fact, impossible to match them. Wherever they have been shown they have attracted the attention and admiration of everyone, as, for in stance, when they appeared on the track at Charter Oak park or have been driven to some of the state fairs by D. Chester Camp, who usually handles the reins on such occasions. The fact that both in style, action, disposition and everything they resemble each other so exactly is not owing to the fact that they are all coal black, but that they are nearly of the same size, and particularly because they are brothers and sisters with only years diff ference in their ages. Dolly is 8; Dia- mond, '; Dexter, 6; and Derby, 5. Their average weight is about 1,O50 and each is plump 154 hands high. Various estimates of the value of these horses were given in this newspaper item which has been float ing around, the prevailing figures being $2O,0O0. In regard to the price, it may be said, that as matter of fact, MT. Lew is has never placed any sum upon them, which he considers they represent, for the reason that they are not for sale. He de- sires to keep them for his own driving.
The Press., 1883-09-20

Yellow fever is raging at Guaymas, Mex, and all who can are fleeing from the city. The streets are almost deserted, the only sounds heard being the rumbling of the dead-cart. Twelve Americans who had fled reached San Franciscan Sunday night. They said the people were leaving the city by hundreds. There was hardly house but contained some victim of yellow fever. The authorities had given over the work of burying the dead to hired Iudians, who went from house to house, carrying tn bodies of those they suppose to be dead or dying. The bodies were buried so rapid ly that mistakes were made and many were put under ground while still living This was mainly due to the disease which, at favorable turning point, leaves the pa tient ill comatose state, mistaken by the Indian undertakers for death. Reports from Hermosillo state that the fever is rag ing there. At Mazatlan it's ravages art even more frightful than in Guaymas. All who can are leaving for the mountains, carrying off what bedding they can pack and little food.
The Press., 1883-09-20

HENRY l.. PIERoE declined to be the re- publican candidate for governor of Massa- chusetts, naming in his letter, Congress man Robinson, as the fit man for the place. The latter, but for his position as leader in congress, place where he is needed, and which is more to his liking than the executive chair, would from the first have been the most prominently named for the place. He takes the nomination now be cause he regards it as call from the peo- pie which he must accept, as public man. and committed to public interests. The convention yesterday, without dissent. made him the candidate.
The Press., 1883-09-20

VERY little is developing in the Rose Amber murder clse, except the imbecility of the detectives. Circumstantial evidence thickens around Lewis, her lover, but Sc far does not indicate him with any great clearness as the murderer. There is, oll observation, more "queerness' in the mat ter than first appeared, and with age it al so grows more mysterious. One story connecting William Lewis with the mur- der is that Lewis told the story of the murder and attempted outrage in Birming- ham Monday morning before the body was found. Another foRe is that Lewis was married while since to another wo- man, but no foundation can be traced for this last.
The Press., 1883-09-20

THE paragraph makers are telling how the king of Siam is making money buying Yankee trade dollars for 90 cents and re- coining them into Siamese currency worth S1.2O. Don't the idiot know that he ca: buy bar silver in America at still cheaper rate
The Press., 1883-09-20

THE prohibitionists committee have put out their call for county convention to meet at South Coventry town hall or Tuesday next at 3 p. m., to nominate candidate for sheriff and for senator for the 23d district
The Press., 1883-09-20

Stafford Hollow, 18th, son to James and Amelia Lasbury.
 Holland, 18th, daughter CMinnie Ella) to Allen and Ida s. Dobson.
 Stafford Springs, Aug. 18th, daughter to Daniel 1 Flaherty; 18th, a daughter to Alec St. Near: Sept 11th, daughter to Patrick McCarty.
 Wilmington, (Village HilD, 18th, son to Herbert D. Royce of Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1883-09-20

THERE is just jam at the Speingfeltl wheelman's tournament this week. Prob ably about 2OOO of those cratic vehicles, bicycles and tricycles, and their riders, are on the park. hundreds of them entered in some one of the many TAG s.
The Press., 1883-09-20

A new conductor on the New England road caused a bad collision Saturday morn ing near Willimantic by disobeying orders. I've brakemen were hurt The conductor ran away.
The Press., 1883-09-20

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The Press., 1883-09-20
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The Press., 1883-09-20
B BOrns

JUNIUs BRUTUs BOOTH, the tragedian, brother of Edwin, died last Monday.
The Press., 1883-09-20

The Catholic total abstinence union held their annual convention at Middletown. Tuesday. Sixty delegates attended mass at the Catholic church at 9'o'clock. Pres ldent Dennis Mccarthy, John B. Griffin of M1ddletown and William Higgins of New London made speeches. The reports show ed a loss ln most parts of the state. The membership ip September, 1882, was 2732 and the present year 2517. The delegates were exhorted to cooperate with the diff ferent pastors to found and cherish cadet societies.
The Press., 1883-09-20
Died.

Monson 8th Emma A. Miller, 25, young est daughter of Mrs. A. J. Robbins.
 m1la,npaen mam i4th, Isaac w. Leach, 73.
 Holland 11th, Submit Clark, 85..
 Hartford, 8th, Benj. Lewis, 75, formerly of Rockville - months v '' c Stafford Springs, 18th, Norah, widow of
 Stafford Springs, 14th, Leon Arthur, 6, son S or HieenrykM. and EEliza "A Benton. , Stafford Street, 17th, Oscar A., 5, son of the late Oscar A. Howard of Putnam, and grandson of Silvenus Battey.
The Press., 1883-09-20

It is well known that the City of Worces- ter which plies between New London and New York in connection with the Norwich and Worcester railroad is one of the most elegant floating palaces in the world It appears that she is as fast as she is elegant. few nights since she tried conclusions with the great new steamer Pilgrim of the Fall River line They were abreast of each other off Little Gull light, and before reaching Sands point the Worcester had a lead of five miles, although the Pilgrim has been called the fastest steamer in the country
The Press., 1883-09-20
Married.

u Stafford Springs, 17th, by Rev. Father Me keon, John H. Mullin and Ellen Carroll, all of Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1883-09-20

Miss K. R. Jones, an insane woman of Norwich, who disappeared. from home on the 7th, has been found beneath road side tree and died in five hours from ex- posture. She must .shave taken pains to conceal herself from passers or she would have been seen days ago. She lived in Galveston, Tex, during the war. where her father was a custom official. The reb- els believed he had moneysFand Subjected him and son of his to all sorts of cruel treatment to make them divulge its where abouts ,sand ..the;persecutions-- unsettled the dauphter's mind
The Press., 1883-09-20

A IL bills against the Borough of Stafford A Springs should be presented immediately to W. H. Spedding, Clerk, or to the undersigned,
 w. A. COM1NS, Warden. Stafford Springs, Sept. 20, 1883.
The Press., 1883-09-20

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