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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1888-02-02
EXHIBIT A

Is srATEAENT OF AssETTs AND LIABILITIES;
ALSO A CONDENSED ABSTRACT PROM GENERAL
= COUNTY ACCOUNTS, TO-WIT:
, 1888-03-08
REFUSE TO CONFIRM.
The Council Rejects Two Nominal
lions Made by the Governor.
Another Free-fOr-aII Discussion on
the Anti-GambIing Bill.
Bills Disposed of in Both Houses
at Race Horse Speed.


NNJCNtChs
The nominations of G. G. Epperson for
territorial inspector Of coal mines and
Gibson Clark, Esq for attorney general,
were rejected by the legislative council.
Mr.. Epperson is the present incumbent
of the office for which he was mentioned,
having been appointed in legislative vaca-
ton to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of p. j. Quealy, superintend-
ent OF the Blair mines. Personally he is
a genial gentleman and is said to be com
petent to perform the duties imposed
upon the inspector.
Gibson Clark was a member of the sec
ond Legislative assembly of Wyoming, and
is recognized as an attorney of ability.
After an absence of a number of years he
recently reopened an office in this city and
enjoys an extensive practice. 1t is stated
that Mr.. Clark's connection with the
Northwestern railway, he being their at
torney here, was the reason given for re
lection.
, 1888-03-08
TOW TALK.
Cosby Little paragraphs Picked Up
Throughout the City.

Invitations are out for the &. A. r
campfire next week.
The maximum temperature yesterday
was 400; minimum 13o.
The Cheyenne & Burlington passenger
train was only forty FIVE minutes late last
evening.
1t begins to look as though the fnaI
discussion on the gambling bill would oc.
cur at about the last hour.
The regular monthly meetings of the
various fire companies occurred last even.
ing and we're well attended.
The proposition to cut off the $50 per
year given county school district is meet
ing with pronounced opposition.
A feature Of the Harrington Murray
injunction suit was the summoning Of the
plaintiff as a witness for the defense.
There is but one Lolita, the queen Of
soubrettes. The little lady appears in
two of her best plays at the opera house
Monday and Tuesday evenings.
The only colored minstrel company of
recognized merit, the Georgias, with
Billy Kersands and a fine quartette, APP
pear at the opera house this evening.
Representative Rummel yesterday with
drew his resignation, rendered the previ-
Gus day, and resumed his seat. The gen.
tleman's health is somewhat improved.
Geo. G. Leighton has assumed the
management Of the Simmons house. The
establishment recently vacated by the
gentleman has been renamed the Airing
ton, with w. /. Goonsell as proprietor.
Mr.. Summers. of the house, last even
ing gave notice of the introduction of a
bill for an act to repeal the ten command
ments and amend aud re-cnact the tenth
chapter of the epistlc of st. John. The
latter is in relation to sheep.
, 1888-03-08
LOTTA.
sale of Tickets WIN Commence This
Morning.

Lolita, the great favorite, will commence
a two nights engagement at the opera
house on next Monday evening in her
latest SUCCESS Pdlcn Ticket No. 2lO in
four acts, written expressly for her by
David Belasco aud Clay NJ. Greene. The
play is now running at the Tabor opera
house, Denver, where both play and star
are being greeted with a succession of
crowded houses. Lolita has surrounded
with a very strong company and as this
will be her first appearance in Cheyenne.
she should meet with the recognition
which she deserves. She stands pre-
eminent alone in her line and while many
have tried to initiate her, no one has as
yet been able to cope with her in her par
tlcular line. Ilotta is in Rutoa Ticket
No. 30, the same gay rollicking, mis-
chief making, mirth provoking Lolita as
of yore with an unlimited fund Of smiles.
an unceasing flow of good nature, an oc-
caslonal spasm Of eccentric motion in the
lower limbs and withal a never to be
equalled faculty for doing the least ex-
pected matter of fact fashion.
On Tuesday evening Lolita will appear
as the Little Detective in which she
assumes no less than six different charac-
tiers.
The sale of tickets will at
10 o'clock this morning at Rhodes &
Trcxell's.
, 1888-03-08
PERSONAL N

Judge NJ. @. Brown is over from Lara,
ME.
H. G. Grady, Fl. Scott, Kas., is il
town.
Judge Samuel Slaymakcr is down from
DOuglaS.
j. NJ. Chadwick and wife arrived from
the ranch last evening.
Mrs, Russell Thorp and Henry Chase
are down from Rawhide.
j. j.. Campbell and Ben + Whcclock
Glenrock. are In the city.
w. G. Lyon, Sioux City, la is regis.
tered at the Inter Ocean.
r. Q. Mayor, the Rawlins merchant. i,
visiting the capital again
Prosecuting Attorney Nelles Corthell,
OF Albany county, and City Engineer
Bcllamy, of Laramie, arrived last even,
ing.
Cy Iba, the oil expert and p~rospcctor,
now representing several Eastern syndi
Gates, is in town, The gentlemen still be-
licves the Wyoming oil fields the most ex
tensive and richest In the country.
, 1888-03-08
For the Installation.

Among Knights Tcmplars who arrived
from the West yesterday to attend the 10
stallation of the officers of the Grand
C~ommandery Knights Templar of Wyo-
ming tonight were Mcssrs. r. W. Taylor,
j. f.. little, r. NJ. Galbraith, Fred G.
Palmer and Jas. Rankin, of Rawlins,
Others will arrive to day. among the num-
Der Commodore Trufant, who will conduct
the ceremonies. The installation will be
an imposing affair, terminating with a
grand banquet. Members OF the local
lodge have made all possible arrangements
looking TO the comfort of their guests,
and nothing will be left undone which
could make the event more pleasant
, 1888-03-08

were in session. That much work was
done is evidenced by the fact that nine re.
ports, e~mbodying suggestions on at least
double that number of bills, were submitted
Immediately of the opening of the session.
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
On motion Of Mr.. Hammond consider
tion of the substitute for Mr.. Grants
house bill giving employees a right of &C,
ton when injured while in performance
of their duties, either through their own
earelessness or otherwise, was indefinitely
postponed. In the house the father Of
the Measure voted against the passage of
the substitute.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
By consent, Mr. Hammond introduced
a bill for an act amending the law defining
the powers and duties of county school
superintendent. This bill is in lieu of a
portion of the abandoned school code.
ADVERSELY.
The committee Of the whole council,
Mr.. Holiday in the chair, practically
killed another of Mr.. Cummocks bills
for the relief Of the coal miners. This
proposed act provided that 1000 pounds
Of coal should constitute a miners ton
and eighty pounds a bushel. The objec-
ton advanced was that the law would
work a hardship on the consumers and
probably precipitate strikes.
SETTLED AT LAST.
On motion of Mr.. Symons, Mr.. Cur
ricr's fish bill was taken from the table,
when the council reccded from its amend
ment striking u the 81, 1000 ~appropria-
ton to be expended when title to the
hatchery premises is vested in the terri
tory. The money for salaries and run
ming expenses will be appropriated in the
general pay bill"
SUNDAY LAW.
Mr.. Cartons stringent Sunday law is
in a fair a to be killed by Kindness"
although ordered engrossed for third read
ing.
PASSED.
Mr.. Viewers bill consolidating the of
fees of insurance commissioner and au-
ditor, a bill relating to juvenile |delinquents
and a measure increasing the bonds of
justices of the peace passed the council
last evening.
, 1888-03-08

Another meeting OF the John f. Rey
nolds encampment and camp fire commit
tee was held last evening for the. purpose
of further perfecting arrangements. The
camp fire is to be held next Tuesday even
ing at Keefe's hall and thus far Com
mandcr Fisher of the Reynolds post has
received notice of the coming of about
40 delegates and there are more than
thirty posts in the department yet to hear
from. The committee is now arranging
the programme for the camp fire exer-
cjscs, which will be announced in due
time.
, 1888-03-08

are spent every year by the people Of this
state for worthless medicines for the cure
OF throat and lung diseases, when we
know hat if they would only invest 81 in
Santa Able, the new California discovery
for consumption and kindred complaints,
they would in this pleasant remedy find
relief. 1t is recommended by ministers,
physicians and public speakers. of the
Golden State. Sold and guaranteed by
DIR. w. N. Hunt, Cheyenne, ut 81 a bot
tie. Three for 81. SO.
The most stubborn case of catarrh will
speedily succumb to California Uat-R.
Cure. Six months treatment for 81. BY
mail $l.l0.
, 1888-03-08
ACCEPTED

ACCEPTED.
After the opening routine business had
been transacted the council amendments
to the following bills were concurred in
and the same ordered enrolled:
Creating the Office of territorial engi-
ueer, introduced by Mr.. Johnston.
Providing for the exercise of the right
of eminent domain by railway companies,
by Mr.. Hooper.
In relation to the reports of territorial
officers, by Mr.. Adams.
UNDER SUSPENSION.
By consent of the house Mr.. Adams
introduced a bill for an act authorizing
the live stock commission to provide
quarantine accommodations, etc." Under
suspension OF the rules the bill passed by
a vote of 10 TO 8. Mr.. Summers pro-
tested against the endorsement of the
bill, charging that it contemplated the
sale of the Cheyenne quarantine yards,
the property of the stock association, to
the territory. Mr.. Currier, as a sheep
grower, also objected. Mr.. Adams de-
Tended the bill.
FOR AN EMERGENCY.
Under suspension of rules the house
passed Mr.. Symons' resolution making
imperative for the remainder OF the ses-
sion the joint rule providing that no
measures except those appropriating
money shall be presented to the governor
during the last two days of the legislative
term.
DEPosED.
While Sergeant-at-A Arms Mellor was
writing a letter in an ad~iourning commit.
tee room a resolution declaring his office
vacant was introduced and adopted by q
vote of Is to G. The ~watchman was in,
structed to perform the duties of the
vacant Office for the remainder of the SEES
sion.
ON ACCOUNTS.
Speaker Pease appointed as a commit
tee on the part Of the house to examine
and report upon the reports of the auditor
and treasurer, Messrs. Weaver of Lara,
mic county and Blake of Albany.
INDEMNITY LAW.
Under suspension of rules house bill
No. ITO, by Mr.. Adams, was introduced
and passed. The measure is ~amendatory
to the statute in relation to the special tax
for the stock indemnity fund.
APPROVED.
A message from his excellency informed
the house that the following enrolled acts
had been approved:
Relieving stock detectives from their
duties as game keepers.
Amending the operative law governing
the appointment and specifying the du-
ties of n~otarics public.
For the relief of the Swan Land and
Cattle company in the matter of the de-
layed presentation of an approved claim
for glandered horses slaughtered by the
territorial veterinarian.
Council file regulating banks and bank,
ing, by Mr.. Holiday.
Repeating the act authorizing the issu-
ance of certain bonds by school district
No 6, of Uinta county.
Making the signing Of a false certificate
or Acknowledgement a felony, by Mr..
SYmons.
Amending that chapter of the revised
statutes relating to roads and highways,
by Mr.. Loucks.
Altering the law regulating the general
incorporation of towns, by Mr.. Hooper.
~ ACTION.
On motion the general file was passed,
and the house proceeded to the third
, 1888-03-08
MInstrels Tonight.

The Georgia Ministries, a company of
colorcd comedians, will give an entertain
ment at the opera house tonight. The
company is lust returning from a most
successful engagement in San Francisco.
Tickets are now on sale at Rhodes &
TrOxell's.
, 1888-03-08

The installation of officers Of the
Grand Commandery of Wyoming Terri
tory, and full dress reception by Wyoming
C~ommandery, No. l, K. Twill take place
at Keete Hall on Thursday evening
March 8, 1888, at 8 p. m.
All visiting Sir Knights are ]courtcousIy
invited to attend.
, 1888-03-08
Territorial Council.
COMMITTEE WORK.

A majority of the councilmen reached
the capitol before 9 o'clock yesterday
morning and a few minutes after that
hour a number OF standing committees
, 1888-03-08

l will sell my household furniture and
carpets at a bargain. Inquire at the store.
S. KELLNER.
, 1888-03-08
at Kellners.

WANTED-A situation AS housekeeper
IN small family. Inquire at Leader office,
, 1888-03-08

.FoR REM. -Ofhces. houses and fur
nIshed or unfinished rooms. s. B.
Tuttle, with +. Il. Warren.
, 1888-03-08
FOR SALE,

For SALE-A thoroughbred Short
Horn COW and calf. Apply to Larsh &
McGrcgor,
, 1888-03-08

.Tssst recPioed, u nesU lime
of Boys and ChiIGren's
suits, also Kilt suits at
II. Marks
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-11-24
Npcktie Party.

UTICA, Nov 23-Hans Alison, a laborer
at the seweI pipe works, was found early
yesterday morning suspended by the neck
from the rafters of his workroom, by
means of yard of rope. The ceiling
was very low, and In order 10 make the
attempt successful, he allowed his feet to
extend out upon the floor In front Of him.
His face and neck were swelled and dis
colored, and he presented a horrible ap-
pearance The only explanation of his
act, Is a letter which he left, declaring that
his wife ill-treated MIN, and he desired no
longer 20 live, but as he had been drunk
fra week before, previous 70 the deed.
il Is probable that he was suffering from
delerium tremens. He was insured for
$4,000 in the United Workmen, and In
his letter, stated that he desired the money
used in the education of his children.
For the past two Saturday evenings, the
band, headed by the prize bea~ty, Wick
ham, has won free cigars and pretzels by
turning out and serenading the merchants
somewhat otter the fashion Of the leedle
Sherman bandit" that comes here every
simmer, The subscription rachel, to pay
the band uniforms, is also booming
Most of the band are losers on election
and are forced to get even some way.
Mr.. John McGee and Miss Nollie Prem
tice were united in marriage at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Preston Prentice Mt eight O'Clock on Fri.
day evening last, Rev. Boaz officiating,
Ike
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Sca|p1'' S Bargains.

In addition to a big stock of
Hosiery and Underwear at Will
sons, about one hundred dozen
Unlaundried Shirts will be offered
at a great bargain.
These goods were bought at a
heavy sacrifice. Customers pur-
chasing will get the benefit Of a
low pricc-a cellar price.
In the lot of rs dozen Hand
kerchiefs just received you will
find some elegant styles, and many
Of these will be sold at less than
half the usual prices.
Beautiful handkerchief for chill
drcn, handsomely decorated, &c.
Gentlemcn's Cashmere Muf-
flcrs, from I5c to 75c, These are
every day articles, and just what
you need for comfort.
We have many bargains to offer
in Mittens, Wristlcts, Leggings,
Toboggan Caps, Fascinators, and
Hoods of all kinds and styles.
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COUNTY NEWS.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Correspondents signing their names
"Moses," RI ucephalus," ~. s. " Co.
also correspondent from Farm Ridge, Man.
Illus, etc, will please send In their names
In order that we may send them stationary
and having mslaid their names and ad-
dresses We are unable to do 50. Ali Others
who have written us In the past will pleas
do ,,kswise for the same reason. They
will also remember that no letters can br
published hereafter unless the name OF the
writer accom- panies their letters as guar
sntee of good faith, They will not be
made public unless they so desire. Three
newsy letters were waste basketed last
week and two this week because the name
of the scribe did not accompany them.
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GRAND RIDGE, Nov. %. - Pleasant
weather
Rather frosty these mornings for corn
huskers
Many of the farmers are In need of help
al present.
When you pass the harness shop just
give glance al the new front.
IL you notice few Of the boys on the
street corners conversing, you may put IL
down that they are having wager rs to
who can busk the most corn.
Rev. Morphis was at Wenona this week
The Thanksgiving service will be held
In the Presbyterian church.
The Republican ratification meeting was
well attended, and they report jolly good
time.
G. A. Porter was In streator Thursday
afternoon
Mrs Joe Helper and daughters Blanche
and Mollie of Munster are visiting at G. A.
Porter's.
Ono of our democratic friends lost a
wager on election, and we are Informed II
will he performed one Of these evenings
Our new hardware store Is now In fine
order
Shal! we have new postmaster at this
place? No; we are we'll satisfied with lit
tie Billy, and don't propose to give him up
There Is to be singing in the &. =
church Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd of Munster are visit
ing friends In this vicinity.
John Hunt contemplates moving To OF
tawa.
Jack Mullen will go east of town next
week To work on a house.
Dave Denton Is on the improve.
We don't propose to let Sooner" have
full sway in this burg, so he, she or 1t had
better look little out. Dew Drop Is small
but mighty
There have been number of men along
this week putting up another wire on the
telegraph poles from Streator to Ottawa
While the men were near Joe Nances 8
couple of the poles broke and one man wa'
severely injured The poles have been NJ
long time and many OF them are much
decayed
James Hyatt and Allen Dearth were sen
by the l. o. o, +. as delegates to the Crane
Lodge meeting In Springfield.
Steve Anderson is picking corn for Jas
Wyatt
Our grain merchant had fall this week
and great was the fall thereof" His In
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Vicinity News

An enterprising youth, presumably q
circus taiker, who finds himself out jOt
and out Of funds with winter staring him
in the face, Is working nice little scheme
in Peoria and neighbOring towns. lie en-
cages board At regular boarding house
and then obtains two dollars on a heavy
gold y ring, and goes away. He invaria-
bly, neglec's to return
A c0al shaft is being sunk at the new
town of Ladd, on the l. V IL n. road, un.
der the direction of "A wealthy syndicate.
Dick Jenkins and an unknown Polander,
miners In the employ of one of the La
Sale mines, had narrow escape from
death in the shaft the other day They
were standing at the bottom, waiting for
the cage, which was descending, when a
number of cars were pushed up ehind
them. Jenkins leaped into the "sump"
below, but the Pole was caught by the cars
and severely, though not fatally, Injured.
Carl canyon, a stock drover, was knocked
from the roof of box car, at the Macon
bridge, on the Santa Fe, on Friday night,
and killed instantly
A prepossessng young man attempted to
exchange paste diamond for real stone
In a Joliet jewelry store on Friday, and
was quickly landed In Jail.
Two employees Of the O., B. u Q shops
at Aurora made very foolish wager on
the election, involving the resignation of
the loser from the companys employ. The
loser paid the bet by drawing his time.
Miss Della Baker, the runaway daughter
of the postmaster at Fairbury, has been
captured at st. Louis Her mind was de-
ranged, but 1t is thought she will recover
her reason. The st. Louis policemen, who
located her, were paid a reward of 5000.
The first case of n miner sueing a Coal
Company for damages, for Injuries re
ceived In a mine, in this section, resulted
in verdict of $50 for the injured miner,
NJ Pontiac, the other day. The Pontiac
Union Coal Co. was defendant.
Thomas Cramer, young railroad man,
burglarized Oliver f. Teach's house, near
Pontiac, last week, securing suit of cloths
ing and other valuable articles. He Is In
the Pontiac jail at present.
James McDermott Of Odell ended a
three weeks spree last week by drinking a
wineglass of carbolic acid His recovery
was very slow. Exsw
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UNI of Is cents q yard, 1t WAS taken by
Thomas Bigforl Son.
II. 5. Gilbert is putting new wall under
n elevator At Wedron
Henry Ruleman while paying some OF the
men, lost $40 at the said pit at this place.
Albert Hite is having wood chopped this
winter.
Dave Bigford met with sad accident the
other day While husking corn for Mr.
Stead he spraiud his wrist and has not done
suy work since SALTWATER
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Onn ArD ES IN FALL RIVER \ part of
OOo Az II EilN II wei improved. Excellent
dwelling orchard. &c. \ part timber that makes An
No. pasture aud produces good crops. Only $500.
Eacy terms. Worth much more
We have also other farms IN this and other counties
in Illinois. oCt21-Sw DR. j. q. II NRRlS Il son.
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Wsdron and Her NeighbOrs.

WgpRoN, Nov. 22.--Our turkeys are roOs'
ing h,-Thanksgiying is close at hand
and some Of them must be slaughtered
VIM Berose expects 10 move into his ne"
house next week. 1t is n very nice, roomy
one, well finished, and will make the family
very comfortable home.
will Miller is building new house on the
farm of George Gibson's in Rutland town
ship. 1t is to be twenty four feet square
aud two stories high. Henry Underwood
did the mason work and Sol Carver the
carpenter work.
Mrs. Jessie Hathaway is in very poor
health at present.
Mat Debolt had his shoulder pretty badly
hurt in the Paw Paw collision last Saturday
morning.
Several Of our neighbors are visiting the
Fat Stock Show In Chicago this week.
Among them are Mr.. Beach and wife, b. j.
Panton and son Charlie. Mr.. PAnton will
purchase good supply Of buckwheat while
there and will manufacture pure buckwheat
-four for the people in few days. He has
spent great deal OF time and money this
year remodeling his grist mill to the full
roller system. throwing out all tho old ma
and has now ~ good and a. COM
plete roller costom mill rs any in the state
The farmers will find it to their interest as
we'll as his to give him their trade. All he
asks is fair trial.
The contract for grazing the approaches
to the new bridge across Indian cieek was
let last Tuesday, to Thomas Blgford. 1t is
to be finished January LIST. j. b.
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IOCE An TICKETS. s s1 hRs'
,Owest prices. DIR. j. o. HARRIS Il SON

> &DNIS THAT ARE BARGAINS so
- i n N wi - ACRES, near a large city In Hi.
nOs Just the thing for fruit and garden. Only 49, lt0
Easy terms. uCtlI-sw DIR j. q. HARRIS n son.
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Ransom Notes.

RANSOM, Nov. pa snow storm on Sum
day the 10Th.
School commenced In Ransomon the 10th.
Prof Mann teaches in the upper room and
Miss Mary Ryan in "wee ROOM
Will Whitemore teaches in district d; o
NJ, Smith in district L Miss Folk in district
8; Miss Crangle in district 8; g. X. Shear
in district 4.
Miss Bell Cummings is visiting friends in
Ancona.
Miss Carrie Bosley Of Washington, D. c., is
visiting with her sister and mother, Mrs. H..
j. Jones of Ransom.
Mrs. Ryan returned from visit to Mar
Gus, Iowa.
Mrs. Kelley is visiting friends in Form
Ridge.
Walter Smslly goes to Anarga to attend
school.
David Linton is attending school at Cen
eseo.
Some farmers are through with corn husk'
ing. others will finish in the coming week
There will be grand ball in Jones Rink
On Thanksgiving evening. Good music will
be in atedance and bountifu supper in
city hall. This IS for charitable purposes, so
come one and all and have a grand, good,
old time again.
We would like to have seen two more old
soldiers in the cour, house Barrett and Burk-
art. 1t might have been the case had not
many democrats supported James Ford, the
prohibition can lidae for clerk.
John Crangle says he has the cage and
thinks.he ought to catch the bird. Well,
John is ine young man ID.