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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1886-09-23

H., Ao0 C0e principal part OF Its business
portion destroyed by fire, which took from
locomotive sparks that ignited an old ele-
vator. The loss reaches 500, 600, insurance
about halt. Some thirty places Of business
were burned out.
Damascus Commandery Of st. Paul, left
on the 18th for st. Louis, by the river route,
to attend the triennial conclave of the
knights Templar in that city. They were
accompanied by a number Of ladies'.
Threshers from the settlement lying six
miles east Of Granite Falls, Mum, report
the yield to run from twenty-five to tbirtv-
SIX bushels to the acre Of wheat, and from
forty five to sixty Of oats.
Farnsworth, who was shot recentlv at
tho Merchants in st. Paul, was a former
resident OF Owatonna, and q brother of
@r. 81. Farnsworth. baggagem.n At tho
Northwestern depot at that place.
Captain n. z. Buttsrneld, of Anot.,
MINI. ,died OF an overdose Of morphine,tak.
IN to relieve pain. he had lived 1t Anok.
. years, was twice mayor Of tho CITY and
county attorney several terms.
At La Crosse, Wis, on tho 18th. thu fonr. |
'ear-old daughter Of Bryan Doolan VA.
burned to death. Her clothes caught fro at |
stove while she was alone in tho room.
md before thu, fire was extinRuished her
acc and body were dreadfully burned.
The Republican convention OF Mont.n.
It Butte on the 18th, nominated Col. " r
lender: Of Helena, for conRress on III.
ballot. This IL Col. Rsnder,e
ourth nomination. Ae1
MS. Margaret E. Peters has boon ape
ON S,Ipn postmaster At Emagton. Otter Tail
Ipswich, pst,, bad . astl ,tpyn on The
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1886-09-23
HISTORY OFTHEWEEK.

No detailed report Of tho surrender Of
Geronimo and his companions has yet
reached the war department., and depart
conditions. That there were promises Of
some kind there IL NO longer any reason to
doubt, Notwithstanding that the drst dis
patch Of Con. Miles to Gen. Howard stated
that Geronimo had surrendered uncond1.
tionally. The fact that Gen. Miles paid no
partment leaves strong impression that
he was bound by apromise Of some kind to
remove the surrendered Apaches from
Arizona. He requested permission to take
them to Fort Bowie, Ell Paso, Tex,
or Or Fl9 %da: :,d He was soe ordered BY
post whatever it might be, and keep
them there under guard pending q de-
cision a. to :heir final disposition. Not
withstandiDg this order, he started them
On their ~ Eay to Florida and then 50 I'm. in
could b stopped at San Antonio. they
were stopped at that place and are there
now, but In this way the supposed promise
that they should be removed from the
clutches of the civil authorities Of Arizona
S %:s seps very i@poftapt ..a question
render. II they were promised immunity
from the civil authorities, the only possible
way in which they could be punished is by
amilitary commission, for they cannot be
tried by court martial.
James G. Blaine, Jr., youngest son Of
Senator Blaine, was married In tho rectory
Of st. Loes Roman Catholic church In New
York city last Monday afternoon to Miss
May Nevins, daughter of Col. Richard New
ms of Columbus. Ohio. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father Ducy, pastor OF
the church. Miss Nevins is of ono of the
Oldest and most distinguished families of
Ohio. Her maternal grandfather was
Hon. Samuel Medary, long editor of the
Ohio Statesman and territorial governor
of Minnesota. Her father was also editor
of the Statesman, was for long time pub
lie printer, and has always been prominent
In the Democratic party of the state.
Young Blaine is about twenty years old,
and Miss Nevins is nineteen. They met for
the first time in Augusta, this summer. On
Saturday, Sept. 4, MIR. Blaine obtained q
dispensation and on Monday they were
married. The couple have gone to Augusta
to apprise Mr.. Blaine.
The Star Of Washington, announces that
Secretary Manning will not return to the
treasury department., but will be appointed
to the Austrian mission, which has been
vacant since the refusal of that govern.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06

AoIaIss. 80. 40 I7,226
These figures show that spch nnanimity of
cling on any other question was never
known in this or any other country.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06

A company composed exclusively OF
northern men organized fer the pur-
pose of building an amphitheatre IN
Washington in which to exhibit pa
norama of the second battle of Bull
Run. General Beveridge Of Illinois Is
President of the company, and most of
the stockholders were in the Union
army. The painting represents Stone
wall Jackson's and Longstreet's corps
driving the Union forces from the rail
road cut, and the selection of this
battle, where the Confederate forces
we're victorious. is said to have been
made with a view of securing exten-
sive patronage from Virginia and 9TH
er adjacent Southern States.
The Grand Army of the Republic,
or at least Meade Post, which is stu
ated in Washington city, has decided
to boycott the panorama, and resolved
that it is the sense of thu Post that the
members of The G. A. r. should pledge
themselves to discourage the patronage
of the exhibition for the reason that it
is designed to crafty the spirit of
treason, perpetuate in the memory of
the people the triumphs of those who
sought to overthrow the Union, snd
exemplify one of the most disastrous
and humiliating defeats suffered by
the Union army during the late war
As General Beveridge, the President
of the Panorama Company, is high
officer of the Grand Army, and ma
jority of the stockholders are members
of the organization, the result of this
boycott will be watched with interest.
Had the panorama been owned by sx-
Confederates there might be grounds
for the assertion that ii was painted to
crafty the spirit of treason, but as the
originators and promoters OF the exhi-
bitIon, as we'll as those who have re-
solved to boycott it, have. been Union
soldiers, it is evident that the object is
gain.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06
Nevada Looking Up.

The Salt Lake Tribune, referring to
the ups and downs incidental to the
mining industry, has the following ::
Virginia City, which has long been
considered paralyzed camp, has
monthly payroll of more than $780,
900, which in any other mining camp
would be called prosperous. Lander
county is holding its own, and is
developing at Cortez mountain
mighty bonanza. In Eureka many of
the smaller mines are paying well,
while extensive preparations are being
made to further prospect the great
Nureka Con. system of mines. Taylor
district in White Pine county is most
prosperous. In the western part of
Esmeralda a new mine has been opened
which is making the owners rich. But
the leading interest of the State after
all is stock raising. The ranges are
as good as any in this inter-mountain
region, while more extensive prepare
tions are being made to increase the
supply of feed than in any of the sur
rounding Territories. The waters are
being extensively dammed--some of
these dams have cost as high as $50. 900
or $4,000 each-and great reservoirs
have been formed behind them supply
ing thousands of acres of alfalfa (lu-
cerns.) This enables the stock owners
to supply San Francisco with prime
beef all Winter and increase the capac-
ity # the State to produce cattle
almostindefinitely. This is good new .
The achievements of the State have
been very great in the past We hope
they will he exceeded in the future.
The State has paid the c. P. railroad
already in fares and freights $50,
900, and has given to the world 1900,
100000 in gold and silver. These
figures ought to cause for Nevada
people generous thoughts from all the
country.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06
SATURDAY
nnrTwo Gavernorn.

The following from the Austin
Reveille, is every word true, and at the
coming election the people of Nevada
should see to itthat neither Adams nor
Laughton be long permitted to occupy
the high positions they have disgraced
during the past four years. They are
both men ofsmall calibre, totally unfit
forthe high offices conferred on them.
Let - dispense with their future SER
vices, and elect men who will have
some regard for the public veal and
their own elevated stations.
The State of Nevada has two Cover
nors who are commonly designated as
the big and little Governors. The
former is in San Francisco nearly all
his time aud the latter used to ramble
around considerably until by SO doing
no lost one of his principal sinecures
md now stays at home ansFdees the
grand. These two Governors do not
love each other much. The big one
last year wanted to dodge acting on
some important bills which were passed
by the Legislature and went TO San
Francisco to "sell some cattls.n The
little Governor refused to take the
responsibility on himself and refused
to act. So the bills became laws by
being pocksted-a convenient way of
dodging duties given to weak back
bencs.
This displeased the chief poker
player and he bounced the little chief
from the State Library. Itwas poor
bit of littlsness all around and made
the people of Nevada blush at the
smallness of those who ought toretiect
credit upon the people they were
elected to represent. But it is not in
them, and it is unreasonable to expect
them to be bigger than they are. This
little muss in all its moves has pre-
sentsd very humiliating spectacle to
Nsvadaus and to outsiders. These
men are.both candidates for office again
this Fall. In all candor we must say
that if the whole State were raked
with fine toothed comb it would be
impossible to find just such pair.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06

The New York World says Ex-
Senator Thurman had quite an ovation
on his recent visit to Washington.
Almost as many persons have called
to see him at his hotel as would have
called if he had come on to be inau-
guratad President. And yet Mr..
Thurman has not a single dollar of
etticial patronage at his disposal. He
lives In the hearts of Democrats, and
the whole country pays him the re-
spsct due an honest, incorruptibls
man.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06
PROTECT THE MINERS.
Much Needed Liquidation for the Pro.
lection Of the Lives Of men whe
Work Underground.

Much Needed Legislation for the Pro-
lection Of the Lives Of men who
Work Underground.
Another of those fatal mining acct
dents occurred at the Crown Point
mine on the Comstock last week, by
which Thomas Quinn lost his life. In
the Virginia Chronicles account of the
affair, it is stated that if the safe
guards observed in the other mines
were adhered to no such accident could
have occurred. But, for the sake of
economy, this was omitted. Our next
Legislature, instead of wasting their
time in silly and useless legislation,
should enact statute, making IT i'm
peratiye on mine-owners, to supply
all the known safeguards for the pro-
lection of the lives Of the men who are
daily and hourly at the mercy of
OF! ers. In Colorado a movement of
this kind is being agitated, as will be
seen by the following from the ROsita
Index
Toe interests of the coal miner are
thoroughly and abundantly protected,
but by form of legislative expression
that explicitly throws all other miners
on their own resources. The injustice
of this legislative action is too obvious
to require argument, and the necessity
for the action in behalf of all miners
is equally obvious. The suggestions
we would make, are, briefly. to provide
for two methods of exit from al mines
where steam power is used-to provide
for an outlet. acombined manway and
ventilating shaft, at such distant from
the engine house as to rcnde the exit
easy, and prevent the vitiation of air
from heat in case of fire-to compel all
shafts to be ladder from mouth to
sump-to provide other place than
engine room for thawing powder, and
a safe distance from the machinery
to provide suitable swinging door
for the mouth of working shaft, for
protection in case of fire, and such
other provisions as experience may
suggest. We would also suggest the
necessity of inspectors, and sufficient
salary to insure the acceptance of tine
position by good men.
1t has been suggested that mining
capitalists will object to any legisa-
tive action that will increase their
present outlay, but this We cannot
believe.
As matter of humanity aside from
financial policy, We cannot doubt but
every mine owner will favor the pas
sage of any act that will reduce the
possibilities of accident and loss of
life in the force engaged in his SER
vice.
There is not competent mine
superintendent in the State but would
be glad to see tho question of econo-
mica limit of expenditure decided by
law and not by set of directors whose
only interest in n mine is the amount
of dividends and whose most elaborate
and frequent repeated instructions are
"cut down the expenses to the mini
mum of possibility
Custer county can join with many
other counties in relating sad expert
ence that justifies the necessity of the
action we ask in this matter.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06
State La

The Reno Journal says: During the
five days, ending last Saturday, apoli-
cations aggregating %, 100 acres were
filed in the State Land Office. All
these lands were applied for at the rate
of 81 25 pc: acre, since the recent re-
duction in price by the Board of Re-
gents, Ton 18th inst.) During the pre-
csding week. from Sth to 18th inst. only
44O acres were applied for at the same
rate.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06

Times Review: We understand that
Judge Messick will argue the new
Judiciary law case in the Supreme
Court in behalf of the people. He is
one of the ablest lawyers en- the Coast.
and no better selection could have been
made by the opponents of the statutes
TO be contested.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06

SIS 1t is reported that Gov. Abbott will
resign the office of Governor of New
jersey on account of his continued i'll
hsalth.-Exchangs.
Our Governor has continued i'll
health and stays away from the State
most of the time, but he never resigns
and wants the billet again. We hope
q better man will get it.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06
Proof Of Prescription Papers.

Commissioner Sparks has recently
ruled that the statute authorizingCoun-
ty Clerks to take proof of presumption
and final affidavits does not include
deputy clerks. 1t is supposed Tint
this decision will cause large number
of claims to be rejected.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06

White Cross Societies, according to
the news of the day, are becoming nu.
merous at the East. There is fine
field for such organizations on the
Pacific Coast. One of their main OBJ
iects is the promotion of chastity
among men.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06
The Anti-Chinese Vote.

1t Is important that the people should not
forget how unanimous the feeling in this State
10 against the Chinese. At the general election
held in 1850 the vote in The several counties
OF the State was as foIloWs
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06

The jury in the trial of J. 9. Brown
for the killing of r. J. Shay, in San
Francisco, brought in 3 verdict of
acquittal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06

1t is now claimed that John Mackay
GlJump into the Senatorial fight. 1t
really about time somebody got
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1886-03-06

' The Secretary of the Treasury has
issued call for 100000 of thrs g
ger bonds, to be paid April LIST.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-24

ONE of the greatest blessings of the present age comes to us in the form o1 an eye tester, which is termed the ophthalmoscope,an an instrument designed expressly to get perfect adjustment of spectacles or eye glasses to the hu. man eye. MT William Kirk has, at quite an expense, procured this instru ment, by which, in an incredible short time, he can fit the eye perfectly, and at no further expense than the usual price of his spectacles. Instead of pay ing from three to five dollars for med ical examination, then adding the price. of the spectacles, making bill of from five to ten dollars, person can without cost (except for the lenses) go to MT Kirk and be fitted perfectly, either in convex, concave or cylindrical lenses All the phases of disturbance in tht. vision either persbyopia, hyperopia, myopia or astigmatism is at once cor rected by this finely adjusted instru- ment, and it is remarkable how quickly it can be done, and what is more it can be done with greater precision by this instrument than in any other way.
 There is an absolute law about it as inhexible as any other law ot mechan ism. We advise all to see this simple yet positively remarkable instrument. Mir Kirk's place of business is the old established, reliable jewelry store, Camps block, West Winsted. m24-8w
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-24
MERIT RECOGNIZED.
HI. G. Rowley, Jewelleh.

At regular communication of Mont gomery Lodge No. 13, F. &. A. M. held at Lakeville, Conn, Wednesday evening March IT, at which Webotuck lodge of Mlllerton was we'll represented, the third degree was conferred on candidate. but it appears that he was not the only recipient of a mark of distinction.
 The brethren had prepared a surprise for Past Master Rowley. After bounti- ful supper had been enjoyed by all, Brother Rowley was led forth and pre- sented with beautiful Past Masters jewel, of very fine workmanship. Brother Gilbert of Millerton made the presentation speech, in few well choser wrrds. Past Master Rowley was com pletely surprised at this unexpected present. and spontaneous and unanimous expression of esteem. This manifesto ton of his brethren's regard for hin | greatly moved him; tender but re sponsive cord was touched; it was witl difficulty that he could control his emo tions or find words to express his appre citation of their friendship and esteem but the few words that he uttered am pied assured his brethren that their al lection was reciprocated.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-24
WEDN ESDAY, MARCH 24, 1886.
WILL IT PAY?
Count the Cost.

Farmers must soon decide what crops they will raise the coming season. Tobacco raisers, in this section, have recently had bitter experience. Tobacco reduced the fertility of their farms but did not reduce the mortgages on them. One question to be decided is, will it pay to raise tobacco? It is better to look the facts squarely in the face than to close your eyes and Ego 1t blind" The scripture saith: ''Ol what King going to make war against another King, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty. thousand. ' For . moment look at the contending army of tobacco raisers in Sumatra and and how it is increasing. Sumatrs raised about SIS, GOO, 900 worth of tobac. co in 1885 according to the following statement:
 Reports from Sumatra show an i'm. mense increase in the amount of to bacco raised there. The value of the tobacco crop in that country has run uI from 2& millions in 1876 to over 1O4 mil lions in 1884; and the crop 1885 is ssti mated at from 20 to 25 per cent. increa ( on 1884 During 1885 double the quan tity was imported into this country tha came in the year before."
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-24
FALLS VILLAGE.

John Welch will move into the house owned by G. w. Hall, at the south end of Prospect street. Cornelius Pulver will vacate the house he now occupies, and move to East Canaan this spring.
 The ladies' aid society of the Congre gational church which met with Mrs H. c. Crandall. Wednesday, was well at tended.
 Mrs George A. Hubbell of Bridgeport. after few days visit with relatives here, returned Monday.
 A large number attended the cotillo, party at the house of Jabez Brewster Thursday evening. Music was furnish ed by Edward Ball, Grant Finkle and Stephen Engelke.
 Court was in session last week, and the case of Weaver vs Field was tried before Judge Warner. This case has been tired before justlce. and appealed to the court of common pleas; Roraback for plaintiff, Dean for defendant. The court adjourned Tuesday evening, and | we understand the decision of the judge was reserved.
 Rev B. N. Lewis announced, Sunday that next Sunday he would preach his farewell sermon, he having been here three years, which is the limit of time allowed clergymen of the Methodist denomination to remain over one charge During the time this reverend gentle man has resided here he has faithful, and acceptably discharged the duties O his pastoral office. and leaves the societ, in prosperous condition. It is witl the deepest regret on the part of hi parishioners,a ,as we'll as of the other soci ety that he, by the limitation rule of tn Methodist church, can remain no longe here, for he has exhibited a friendl spirit toward any society engage in moral and religious cause. and is seldom pastor leaves place carry ing with him such unanimity in expre. sions of hearty good will regardless ( sect He will start for conference ne1 week Wednesday.
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-24
WEST CORNWALL.

Walter Hart close his school in East street, Cornwall, last week.
 Charles Ocain spent the Sabbath at home.
 F. l.. Dana left on Monday for his annual visit to New York and Baltimore
 Miss Laura Wheeler of Kent spent last week with her sister, Mrs George Shove
 Charles R. Smith of Danbury spent Sunday with h1s aunt, Mrs Isaac Marsh. Smith & Sons are now opening fine line of ladies' shoes, from the best New York and Boston houses" perfectly elegant" the ladies say. Mrs Lizzie Heath of Stockbridge does some artistic work at photograph, painting can be seen at the post office.
 A new harness shop will be open here about April 15, as seen by card in an- other column.
 Mrs George Hughes accompanies her husband to Hartford this week. 
 Mrs George Vollmiller is visiting friends in Meriden and vicinity.
 The sociable at Ransom F. Smiths, last Thursday evening, was very large ly attended. The young people from the Hill were present, which added to the enjoyment of the occasion. A pleas ant feature of the evening was the pre- sentation of a gold watch and chain t. Miss Sarah Miller, by Mrs Isaac Marsh, in behalf of the ladies' benevolent soci ety in appreciation of her services a. organist for the past year and half Music, charades, tableaux and singing were in order and we'll rendered. Tn. receipts of the evening were over $12
Connecticut western news., 1886-03-24
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

The "Taghkanic" circle will meet a, MT George w. Studley's, Saturday af ternoon. Programme-rollc call; Conun drums; paper, France R. Havergal reading, Selections from Miss Havergal paper, Pliny; paper, Five Great Work, of Italian artists; music, reading, Roma History, comparison of Bible verses.
 Mathematical, Hieroglyphical figures s>tting in the dark all of the old an- cients that ever existed, were recent introduced in the tobacco warehouse b, e of the first class sorters. All who have seen the artistic manner in which J hn makes them, shout, "Eureka'' a'' Excelsior, etc.
 Seth Chapman is the father of the best and prettiest baby boy that ever existed He is so we'll pl l we think he will bring him to church.
 Miss Grace Robinson returned homo from New York, Friday last, where sine has been taking lessons in artistic work
 Mrs Helen J. Page closed her school here Saturday last for three weeks vacation. ....
 Notwithstanding the storm a number from our village attended the Fl. V. I. exhibition and were highly pleased with the efficient manner in which it was conducted under the supervision of Prof Frost.
 Seventy -four left this station Monday, for Dakota, E w. Chaffee hiring them for the season, at farm work in which he acts as agent for the Sharon & Amenia and Go.