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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20
What VIII Burst q Gun.
From the Philadelphia Times.

Some strangely twisted pieces of gun
barrels in window on Chestnut street
exhibit in most interesting fashion the
vagaries of overtasked gun barrels.
These specimens are parts of some guns
burst by Capt. Heath, of that city, dur
ing some protracted experiments with
various weapons. Five of the barrels
were burst because ball was s'struck"
near the muzzle in each case, two gave
way because about four inches Of snow
was put in the muzzle, two were burst
By reason Of having some wet sand at
The wuszle, md three were Fuptufed b
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20
Gen. Grant in Bad Condition.

A republican representative who has just re-
turned from Fortress Monroe, said he was sur
prised to see how much Gen. Grant has changed
during his recent illness. From newspaper re-
ports he had supposed that Grant was gettine
well, but he found the old commander fallen
away, his face twisted out of shape, with inAam-
matory rheumatism tending toward the uppe,
portion of his limbs and bearing every appear
ance of man whose time on earth is limited tc
few months or a few years, at least He looks
very badly and like man who has outlived
both legs and stomach. He doubts very much
ing view, he said, but the others who called on
Grant agreed with ii.
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Why Endure It.

Why Endure It.
Distress and anguish why endure
When there is found pefect cure,
That stops Rheumatic aches and pain
And gives the sufferer ease again!
Rheumatism and Neuralgia are truly
most painful and often dangerous trou-
bles, and very common to this climate,
vet none need suffer who have access to
DR.. Thomas Electric Oil. It isspecific
for all inflammatory action and pain can
not withstand its external and internal
use. It combines the vital principles OF
electricity with the most soothing and
healing vegetable oils, selected for their
marvellous power over pain. tits equal.
ly good for internal use in Colds, Coughs
Sore Throat, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group,
Colo, Cramp, Dysentery and all painful
affections. As household ready relief
for accidents and injuries, for lameness,
stiff cords, pain in the back, sprains,
bruises, burns and frost bites it has nc
equal. Keep it ready for handy use.
and get none but the genuine as there
are cheap and worthless counterfeits.
Buy only the 80 cent q 4l.0Q bottlee.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

Upon this information Gen. Sheridan
at once acted, fought and won the bat
tie of Opequan, on the 10Th of Septem-
Der, the key to his whole campaign in
the valley. Later he acknowledged the
valuable information she had given and
presented her with watch and chain
as memento of the occasion. The gov
eminent then followed with clerkship,
and now the G.. A. r. proposed to rec
ognize her loyal service not only senti-
mentally but substantially by holding
receptions for her benefit.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20
4 Real Tragedy In Texan Theatre.

Two men named Thompson and Fisher, who
had been drinking together, entered the San
Antonio theatre in each others company They
met man named Foster in the dress circle
and some words wero exchanged bringing about
melee, during which Thompson and Fisher
were killed and Foster wounded. The circle
was quickly cleared, the occupants jumping in
to the parquette below and through the side
windows into the street No one sesms to know
who fired the first shot, or how many were en-
gagged in the shooting After the firing, Thomp-
sons brother put in an appearance, but was
promptly arrested. The remains of the two
victims were takenin charge by host of friends,
and obsequies have been ordered on the grand
est scale, regardless of expense The theatre
where the ARRAY occurred was the scene last
year of the killing, by Thompson, of Jack Har-
IT'S, then proprietor of tho place. Fisher and
Thompson were probably the two most desper-
ate and widely known men in Texas, and have
each killed a fabulous number of their fellow
citizens, AT the inquest, tho jury found that
the killing was justifable, and done in self do
Tense. There was no direct testimony as to who
did the shooting, but evidence went to show
that Foster ono of the proprietors who refused
to shake hands with Thompson, who was drunk
and had year before killed Fosters partner.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

The bodies of ten of the victims of the snow
slide at Woodstock, Colorado on the 10Th inst,
have been recovered They are George Alex
ander, Michael Shea, j. Cashemell, Joseph
Tracy, Andrew Christopher, Martin Christopher
Kate Marsilla and Maggie Doyle, children Of the
Widow Doyle, who with Miss Dallon and Hugh
Alexander, was rescued, and may recover. The
of Chateaugay, N, Y, Joseph Rivers, and
John Mulholland have not yet been recovered.
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1stslisti ons for Lynch,n9.

Omaha, Neb, Sp ecial: News received here
the 18th, that Henry Richardson, one of the
leading members Of the vigilance committee in
BROWN county, who are credited with having
hanged fourteen horse thieves duricg the last
three months, has himself been hanged near
ms home at Norris Bridge, Brown county.
!! whom he was hanged is not yet known, But
y supposed to hsve been the work Of survjY-
ms memeers q the gang :
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Latest Morshw estern Patents.

1atoSt II oTtnW o8t6fn 13t06t5.
George NJ Brannigan, GAINESVILLE, Wis, boil
erwater purifier; Den mis- Collins, New Hamp-
ton, Iowa, gate; Albert Cooley, Osceola, Iowa:
hay stacker; Dexter Curtis, Madison, Wis.
horse collar pad; Donald Fraser s. and v. d
Rice, Minneapolis, Mimi, car coupling; Mary
E. Jones, St Paul, Mimi. bed spring fire ee-
cape; Lewis r. p. Kennedy Ken Keokuk Iowa, brick
Mimi, beer-coolcr: Willis l. Moore, assigno1
of one-half to J. r. Ladu, Rochester, Mimi,
nut lock; George Steudel, Chiffon, Wis, pillow
Ferdinand Wetstein and +. H. Dickman, Sleepy
Eye, Minn. trace bu cklc
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Order Against Dyuauitexs.

J>ssS>>ASSS0~s
The following circular has been issued in
Washington:
Department of Justice, Washington, March
IL, 1884 To District Attorneys and Marshals
OF the United States: By direction of the pres
ident have to inform you that it is reported
certain persons are aiding in the prosecution
Of various heinons crimes by shipping to for,
eign parts explosives dangerous in the highest
degree to life and property. No proof has
been adduced that this rllmor is founded upon
fact, and the president cannot believe it truth.
The honor Of this nation, however, requires
that it should not be open to tho imputation,
unfounded though it be, of the slightest ap-
Pearance of tolerating such crimes, whether to
be committed against our people or those Of
other countries. Your attention is therefore
called to sections $685. 5>54, 5355, 1878 and
4%7?, Revised Statutes of the United States,
which regulate the shipment of explosives and
the punishment of those who infringe on their
provisions, and YOU are instructed to he dill
gent in your efforts to prevent the offences
described, and to detect and prosecute those
who have OF may commit them Very respect
fully. BENJAMIN HARRIS BREWSTER.
Attorney General
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

Artificial diamonds are made of flint
glass subjected to various processes and
then cut and polished like real diamonds.
Only an expert can determine which is
genuine and which is imitation.
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National Forest Reservation.

The bill introduced in the senate by Edmunds
to provide for the establishment of forest res.
crvation at the headwaters of the Missouri river,
and at the headwatcrs and Clark's Fork of the
Columbia river, provides that
A tract of land in tho territory of Montana,
embracing an area of about 6OOO square miles,
the boundaries of which are described in the
bill, be reserved aud withdrawn from settle
ment, occupancy or sale, and dedicated and sci
apart forever az natural forest reservation
for the preservation of national forests protect
ing the headwaters and tributaries of the Co.
lumbia and Missouri river
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

mud Of the muzzle. Sportsmen often
scoop ups little mud or sand uncon-
sciously, bang away at game, and are
then astonished to find the gun with
ragged and shortened barrel.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

Archbishop Gibbons has declined tc
accept any formal public reception home
upon his return to Baltimore from Rome.
and the proposed demonstration u hi
hoaof haes been given ~,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

The Strowbridge Sewer, manufactured by the
Racine Seeder Co., is one of the new machines
that should be on every farm. 1t is one of the
most practical labor saving implements that
has ever been brought to the notice of the farm
ing world, and it is only y wonder that such
sower has not been made more of success long
ago. g. W. Dorr, the Scotsman, of Des Moines,
Iowa, is now putting this Seeder into the hands
Of thousands of the best farmers in America
and he reports that they arc meeting with gen.
eral approval by those using them. 1t will pay
any farmer to send to him for the Illustrated
Catalogue of this implement which is mailed
free to any address,
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Pilexl PilARl PLEA

P11eH! P11eB! Files!
Sure cure for Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. Single box has cured worst chronic
case of twenty years standing. No one need
suffer five minutes after applying. Williams
Indian Pile ointment 1t absorbs the tumors,
allays the itching particularly after getting
warm in bed). Prepared only for piles and
Cutler, st Paul Wholesale Agents.
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He speaks with n c1ear vo,c.

have tried your White Wine of Tar Syrup,
throat quicker than any other medicine At
times it has troubled me great deal to speak,
but your medicine has enabled mo to speak
with clear and distinct voice. remain truly
yours. Rev j. D. CRAIG, Miami Station Carroll
"a M
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From B. F. Lepsner, A. NJ, Red Bank, N. j.
I have been troubled with Catarrh SO badly for
several years thatit seriously affected my voice
tried DIS remedy without the slightest
relief. One bottle Of Ely's Cream Balm did the
work Ny voice is fully restored and my head
feels bettsr than for years.
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In regard to Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh.
my answer il, I can recommend it a. the best
remedy ever used. DR. J. s. Vaughan, Dentist
Nuskegon, Mich. (See adv't.)
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

1rA LAngtry attended the Purim ball in New
e the arst invitation che has had into New
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20
There wasa young lady quite fair,
Who had mnch trouble with her hair,
So she bought Carboline
And sight to be seen,
Is the head Of this maiden, declare.

Is your liver sound? 100 page book Free Ad-
dress DR.. Sanford, "a Duane st. New York.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

Monsman'e PeptOn zod Feet Tonic, The only
preparation Of beef containing its entire nurisioMs
Ting and life-sussaiang properties; invaluable for
1ndisestion, Dyspepsia. nervous probation, and
ai forms OF general debility: also. in all enteebed
prostration, overwork. acute disease particularly
Il resulting fr0m pulmonary complaint CAswELI.
Ora2Eist8. ~
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CROUCH on Rats" clears out Rats, Mice 15c
Mother Swans Worm Syrup, tasteless 2:5c
':Rough On Coughs" Troches, 15c; LIQUID Sc
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A clerzyman's Tongue,

the good that Warmers White Wine of Tar Syr-
up has done for me. have never found any,
thing that will relieve Hoarseness and Irrita
ton Of the Throat and Lungs like White Wine
of Tar Svrup
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

The Copiah county committee deny that they
saw JEFF Davis honorcd at Mardi Gras ball.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

Cincinnati has new negro paper, the Ohio
Republican.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL. TRoACHEs" are widely
known as an admirable remedy for Bronchitis,
Hoarseness, Coughs, and Throat troubles
SOLD ONLY IN BOXES
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Occasional doses DR.. Sanford's Liver Inyigo-
rator will keep the liver in good order Sure
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20

The Frazer Axle Grease is the very best
trial win prove we are right
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Wells May Apple Q4iver) Pills, 1Oc.
"Rough on Toothache, instant relief. 15c.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-03-20
You can trust the bearer.

Without hesitation she replied to this
note as follows:
SEPTEMBER Is 64-I have no communica-
ton whatever with the rebels, but will tell YOU
what know. The division of General Kersiaw
and Cutshaw's artillery, IL guns and men,
General Anderson commanding, have been sent
be spared from Richmond do not know how
the troops are situated, but the force is much
smaller than represented will take pleasure
hereafter in learning all can of their strength
and position and the bearer may call again
Very respectfully yours.
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Piso's cure for consumption is not only pleas
ant to take, but tits sure to cure.

Swifts Specific Is s. S. has cured me of her
editary scrofula of the worst type The n,etli-
cine is more than you claim for 1t and hope
any who doubt will write to me. T. G. HAYES.
Jr:, GAINESVILLE, Ga.
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used swift's Specific Is. & 81 for bad case
of blood poison from Malaria, and am satisfied
that it saved my life IS was given up to die
G. 6. SPENCER, Sup't Gas Works, Rome, Ga.
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A WAR RE1dINIsCENCE,
The Despatoh That Came in 1Gonstrou.
Mouth.

The Dssp.tch That Came in 1Gonstrous
Mouth.
The Loyal Girl of Winchester is the
sobriquet given to Mrs. Rebecca NJ. Bon
sal. Her maiden name was Wright,
and she sprang from Quaker stock.
She and her family, with the exception
of one sister, were loyal. Her two
brothers were in the northern army,
and her father arefugee. 1t would take
a volume to tell of their prosecutions
and sufferings, and Rebecca's active in
terest in the cause has been told in song
and story. Tuesday evening she was
complimented with historical recital
by post 2, G.. A. II. of Philadelphia.
The wheel of fortune has not turned
many prizes for her. A position at the
national capitol is about the only recog-
milton she has ever received from the
government for most invaluable services.
Our grand army posts are about to do
something in the way of tardy recog-
milton of her loyal and brave conduct
in time of revolution.
When Sheridan took command in the
Shenandoah valley he was in sore dis
tress for information as to the strength,
position and condition of General Early's
army. All his spies failed to give him
the needed knowledge. He had heard
of Miss Wright's (now Mrs. BonsaD pro-
nounced union sentiments and he de-
termined to approach her upon the SUBJ
ject of the enemy's plans. One day in
September, 1864, trusty black man
appeared in her house and said;
Miss, am yo' fo' de union?"
Shy and suspicious, she did not at
first answer him, but finally her natural
womanly instinct determined her to
trust the messenger, so she answered:
Eyes, John. Why?"
The darkey smiled broadly and then
proceeded to dislodge from his mon
strous mouth little roll of paper, done
up in tin-foil, the following note:
SEPTEMBER Is, 1854 learned from Major
General Crook that You are loyal lady and
still love the old flag. Can you inform me of
the position Of Early's forces, the number of
divisions in his army and the strength of any
or all of them, and his probable or reported in
tentions? Have any more troops arrived from
Richmond, or are any more coming or reported
to be coming? l am, very respectfully, your
obedient servant, p H. SHERIDAN.'
Major General Commanding.
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s'Our Experience

Forty years ago Monday Cardinal McCloskey
was elevated from priesthood to the episcopacy.
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.Buch..paiba" Great Kidney and Urinary Cure 81
."Rough on Corns." for Corns. Warts. Huoioas. l5c
Wells Health Remover cures Dyspeps;a. Impotence
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Aliens Iron Tonic bitters cure Dyspepsia
All genuine: bear the signature of ]. r. Allen,
Druggist, st. Paul. Mimi
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with Aliens Lung Balsam for colds and coughs
has been of the most satisfactory character, !"
writes the editor Of leading paper He is only
one in thousands who has tried this "Balssm"
and has been convinced of it's yirtue and merits
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Snow is 20 feet deep between Montreal ani
Ottnwa
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-02-16
Proves 20 bo Monte iilll, Wanted FOR
Dark Deeds Ia Dallas.
A Railway Wreck Repoit,e-Retieent
officials.
SOrroWfai Story ~ Domestic Disgrace
at Port smith.
Notes From Nayasota-Gcorgetswn's
New Water Works.
Other News by Special Dispatches.
AUSTIN.


AUsrIs, Feb. l5.-t Special. Tho wealth.
or continues cold aud stockmen fear stock
viii suffer II il continues much longer.
A gang OF professional burglars are work.
Ing the city. The trial OF those arrested
last week continues. They are making
herculean Efforts TO prove an nlibi.
The San Antonio Lumber company filed
an amendment 10 its chatter to-day, in
creasing its capital stock TO 5000.
Com piroller Walsh, a'ter careful review
oi the situation. is saristed mat the state
land board ought not . se school llnds
except To actual settlers. The board, how.
ever, look upon the law IS mandatory aad
are not inclined TO adnr. mo suggestion.
As soon as the tornty innctal returns tlo
question will be submitted to him. The
commissioner to-day issued over lfO pat
crtlio various persons.
Captain Lsetrr'H company OF rangers
havO been orr f.u 10 Brown C0uuiy 10 SUP
press fenct -lu.aIt and other nntlawrv upd
the .tste may rest assured there will be
some suppTessing. Other companies VIII
he hent into the disturbed districts in few
days. 1900
fhe c1mp,roler to-day fepo7ited slAC0O
to the credit Of the geners revenue.
The Waco aud Elns compress compa-
ni,s. alluded to yesterday, filed their char
ters to-day.
Colonel Britton, state engineer, p-isv re-
csived from an unknown friend u pecu liarly
shaped squarum, which he will douottss
donutA T. the fish commission, % be ex-
hibited 81 New Orleans.
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MoKrYauy, Feb. l5.-[Sp' ci ll-Thc r,-
quidllon papers in tao case Of J. l. u .th s.
have been received By The sheriff The
father of the defendant ia a worthy and
prominent cit zen ot hustu.
In the case oi Colln county ~, honf su an
OF G w. Cameron. Judy Fpli decided
that tho bonds 8re valid. y pronin,. & 90
t1rney defended some prl.one's Tor theIs 81
iewelry inclnding rings. He felt ina 1nnn'
at a verdict OF guilty against his clients ui-
~ he found his own ring missing during
the trial IL is safe TO say that /. n pa
yidson OF the bar il not go mad as he wes'.
The commissioners court have been IN
session this week bt work on roads.
To-day is cloudy and promises more idlI-
ing weather.
Judges 5emmons and Fields, OF Dallas,
paid Mckinney visit to-day.
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FORT WORTH,

FoRr WORTH, Feb. Special. =
Shortly after II O'Clock tonight, while
Henry Harris, a prominent farmer, OF this
county. was taking his revolver out of his
hip pocket, having just returned rom the
city, the hammer ca'chinI, 'he pistol was
discharged, the bullet passing through his
body and coming out at his groin. Ho is
now In dying condition. Harris has only
been married few months, aud his young
wife is nearly crszsd at the accident.
A handsome sum was real zsd tonight
from the performance of the Chimes Of
Normandy. by local talent, for the benefit
of public library.
About s O'Clock tonight freme house
in the first wsrd. properly OF W. Whitow,
burned. Loss S400.
The weather has turned cold again and
sleet is falling,
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one dollar and sixty cents.
GEol,t.I.OwN.

GvoBeETowS Feb l5.-T5pe;ial. l-Ther'
is quite lyeig iaterast In our county CO
missioners' court on tug subject ofro
A. each term o. ths cogjttlere ere ,ua.o
rr and some against the opening Of r11dj.
Our county is stt log upv ~ ftst and i5
is yrry necrssary for Il - ws.rh the roads
and see that tue Necessary public roads DO
kept open.
Tao piping io- thc main pipe TO run tho
water from The springs T. the town hsS
come. ord me wq'e works lsssess are
pushing the works with eu5rgr sat siactory
TO all, and we are soon to have fine sup
ply Of water from the spring. which -
about one mile aud "a hslf from town.
Stutt's troupe has been here Tor week,
playing for the amusement of those who sec
lit to attend.
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rDNGNII1W.

Loyovfrw, Feb. l6.--lSpeo'nll-J. G
Gettys, travelling agent for the Mutual
Fire sni,liers' Association, of this city, has
been COLI citing double membership fees
through kaufman county, pockttlng one
and accounting for the other 10 the audi
tor. uuon its discovery the ASSOCIATION
promp ~ revoked his com mission.
A lady from Alabama, passenger on the
west bnupd train, was awakened from u
dream but shrieked and mosned tor assls-
tance in keeping frames from murdsH =
her. Her cries seemed continuation oi
her dream, csu.inp exci,ement m the caT
and continuing all Gay. II was sAd
scene.
A wreck thia side Of Mlneela delsvnd
t-ains nrtil this evening. but owing 10 the
strenuous oiders f0r railroad mcl 10 rNt
no inform ton Of any occ'tel { ON me road
the parl:cul ara ctnuot b. u7'Hinrd.
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JEFFERSON. Feb. i5.-[5psciSl The fire
bell pealed forth its dulcet tones today for
the first time this season. causing much ex.
element rs ususl. Tire fire nroved 10 be
at the residence OF Nc n W. f. E,tes, bu
ny tue exertions of our gsll-qt iifemen it
was ex,ingu.shed before much damage
could ne done.
Eli Rand, pre- minent cit zan Of Linden,
who was arrested or the shr . ug ut James
Driver. having proved himstlI inHocent, has
been turned ,usa