The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-07-03


cific have authorized President Harris to con-
tract for the building of twenty five miles adj
dltlonal OF the Cascade branch through Yakima
valley to Yakima City. 1t has also been de-
clded to make the town of Ashland, on Lake
Superior, tho eastern terminus of the road
London Truth denies the rumored engage
ment between Prince Wilhelm of Wurtembcre
and the Princess Beatrice
Mr.; Labouchcre says that Madame Emily
Loyson, wife of Father Hyac;nthe, used to be
a stay maker, and that her extravaganza in
dress has had good deal to do with her h,,s-
band recent begging expeditions.
At La Crosse, Wednesday DR.. Thomas Nc
Davitt, a leading physician of Winona and
Miss Hattie Easton, daughter of J. c. Easton,
tho well known capitalist and railway man.
were married at the residence of the brides
parents, fov: Dr.: Moore of Chattield ofliciat-
ln$, assisted by Rev. Dr.: Thomas Of La Crosse.
The affair was private but the residence was
cla6o2ratcly orl'amented with flowers and the
wedding gifts were superb. Mr. and Mrs.
McDavitt left for trip to Denver.
The Upper Apromattox canal property has
been purchased by a syndicate of capitalists of
Petersburg, Va, at cost of $4,000. This il
one OF the most valuable pieces of property of
its kind in the state.
Otto Gresham, the son of the postmaster gen.
cral, was admitted to the bar in Washington
this week, and leaves at once for Washington
Territory where he will locate and practice
law; Judge Gresham would have been glad
to keep his so,.under his patcrnal eye, but is
very proud of his independence
Benjamin Wetherine, Cleveland drummer.
whose reported death created sensation at
Fintllay, Ohio, returned to life after being in q
cataleptc state for several hours, and was at
once united IN marriage to q Unknown Find
lay young lady who went nearly wild with
grief at the startling report
Inc Franco-American committee will deliver
the Bartholdi statue Of "Libcrty onlightenins
the world" to United States Minister Morton on
July IN the presence of Prime Minister Ferry
and delegate representing President Grew.
Tho statue will be shippedto Now York in July
In the City of Mexico, Military Cadet Con-
aalcs, the presidents twenty -year-old son, was
riding in street car with Capt Pedro Cara,
professor in military school, when he
quarrcled with Gen. Majors son, who. with his
servant was shot dead by CARA.
William Cox of Danville, KY, in shooting at
two men trying to break in his house, shot and
killed his mother.
A big gang Of Italian laborers tried to hang
John Wallace at Elaton, Ind. His father had
absconded with 81 800 intond to pay them.
The Indiana State democratic convention.
held at Indianapolis: Isaac P Gray, M. D.
Manson and David Turpic were placed in NOM
ination for governor On the first ballot GRAY
was nominated, receiving $50 votes. Turp,e
2Zi, and Manson ISL. Several nominations
were made for lieutenant governor but ali
withdrew in favor of Manson, who was nomin-
atcd by reclamation and accepted. W. r. NV
crs OF Madison Tor secretary of state, James Fl.
Rico of Floyd for auditor and John J. Coopcr
OF Marion for treasurer were nominated hv
reclamation.
:. Reporter of the supreme court, John W.
kern: Judge of the supreme court. Fifth flis.
trlcs James Mitchell; superintendent of public
instruction John ". Halcom. The platform
favored Mcdonald for president
Tho house has passed bill providing for
the retirement, upon three -fourths pay, of pri-
yate and commissioned officers of the
army who have served thirty years. There are
fifty privates in the army who can take advan-
taSc OF this law: The statistics show that y
per cent. OF enlisted men in the army desert
every year 1t is believed that the passage IF
this bill, giving as it does, assurance that age,l
veterans will be taken care of when they are
lncapacltated for service, will 20 far to prevent
the assertions.
Mrs. 'Langtry has wrestled another $4,000
IN New York real estate.
Notices have been received from the pension
bureau that pensions have been allowed to
Thomas Tweet of Renville, BENJAMIN Quit
ridge OF Norwood, and T. D. Green of Golden
Gate.
The people of Duluth, according to the Du-
luth Herald, are much excited at the intention
of the Northern Pacific, Omaha and Manitoba
roads to develop south Duluth at the expense
of Dalnth proper. The Manitoba which it WAS
supposed was going to Duluth direct is not 60
ing to do 80, but has made arrangements with
the Duluth to use the track of the latter to a
point above Oneota. It il said that the three
roads named above have formed pool, pur-
chased OO acres of land on the south side of
st Louis bay, and agreed to put in 20 luuch
money each to develop the town union de-
pot pots. is contemplated, and shops and yards pro.