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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03
A Bullet In His Brain.

George L. Baker, one of the most
prominent citizens of Minneapolis, ex-
police commissioner and senior mem Der
of the real estate firm of Baker, Potter
& Co., committed suicide the other day
by shooting himself in the head. He
left q letter for his wife with instruc-
tions as to the disposition of his estate,
and asking her to forgive him. No
cause could be assigned for the act.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

A CHEWING gum manufacturer
smassed fortune of 81, 100000. Say
six sticks for five cents; five into 1OO,-
900, 900 goes 100000 600 times. Twenty
million times six equals 100, 200. 600
sticks of gum. Great heavens, girls!
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

STRIKING oil continues to be flour.
ishing industry in Pennsylvania Dur
ing the past month 476 new wells were
opened, adding 10, $50 barrels to the pro-
duction of the oil regions.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

GEORGE MURRAY, q colored man Of
Baltimore. is one hundred and fifteen
yeare of age. He walks about and is in
possession of all his faculties The
most remarkable thing about him is
that he never saw George Washington.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

THE hen of the United States was
worth to this country on her own per-
sonal account last year $500, DOC, 600, &C.
cording to the bureau of industrial sta
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

A WESTERN clergyman recently an
nounced that he would preach a sermon
on Looking Backward" He kept his
word, for he delivered a discourse on
Lots wife to the great congregation that
assembled to hear him.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

AMOS F. PARKER, who was graduated
from tho University of Vermont in 1918
and is now ninety-eight years of age, is
said to be the oldest living college grad
nate in the United States.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

HERMAN GUTEN has for moro than
seventy years lived in fish boats on the
Cumberland river. He says he was born
near Lubbock, Germany, in 1878, which,
If true, makes him III years old.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

oScE waterspouts were regarded BY
seamen with terror, but it appears that
now they are looked upon as compare
lively harmless freaks, which vessels of
the larger kind need not fear. On its
last voyage from Hamburg to New York
the steamship Slavonia encountered one
OF these rowing monsters near the grand
banks, but nothing disagreeable hap
pened beyond q harmless shock to the
hull In fact the collision seemed to
demoralise the waterspout, for it trav-
eled away with its cone parted in the
middle; mother words, it's backbone
swas broken. Waterspouts are of fire..
ssusnt occurrence On the China sea.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

EIGHT varieties of leprosy are recog-
nized in China, and the disease is re-
garded as contagious, infectious and
hereditary, but is said to disappear In
four generations.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

IT has been computed that between
$4,000. 600 and 81, oO0, 900 babies are horn
In the world each year. The rate of
production is, therefore, about 20 a min
ute, or rather more than one for eyerv
beat OF the clock. With the one-a-min-
ute calculation every reader of this
journal Is familiar, but it is not every
one who stops to calculate what this
means when it comes to years supply;
1twlil' therefore, probably startle a good
many persons to find on the authority of
q well-known hospital writer that could
the infants of a year be ranged in a line
IN cradles the cradles would extend
around the globe.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03
THE EAST.

The firm of Cole & Knott, silk man
ufacturers at Paterson, N. j., failed on
the oath for $780,
mine at Nanticoke, Pa, would, it was
said on the oath, resume April /, giving
their families, had been Tor some time
on the verge of starvation.
On the 25th the grand jury at New
York reported that the sheriff's office
was disgrace to the city and shame
to civilization.
SHERIFF FLACK, of New York, sent
his resignation to Governor Hill at Al
bany on the Goth, as result of Flack' 8
conviction for conspiracy.
THE force at the Philadelphia mint
was on the Goth working night and day
to meet the demand for silver dollars, of
which it was expected to turn out IL $780,
600 during March.
Four engineers and four flremen of
the Reading road at Shamokin, Pa,
were discharged on the 26th for drink
ing intoxicants.
A VERDICT of $40. 600 was recovered by
Rev. DIR. Joseph H. Rylance, of New
York, on the Goth against Nicholas
Quackenboss for malicious libel.
On the 27th John A. Davis, city treas
urer of Rochester, N. ", who embezzled
$50, 600, pleaded guilty and was sem
fenced to five years in Auburn prison.
AT Red Rock, Pa, three broth ers-
Deidrick, John and Henry Bakeslee-
all of New York City, were killed BY
the cars on the 9th.
EDWARD SPAULDING and William
Slattery and his wife were arrested on
the 9th at Buffalo, N. y. for counter
feiting: They had been flooding the city
with bogus ten-cent pieces.
The Governor on the 2sth appointed
Major-General Daniel E. Sickles sheriff
of the city and county Of New York, in
place of James Flack, resigned.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03
Will Furnish Seed.

It was stated in St. Paul the other
day that the Minneapolis elevator men
had agreed to furnish 800, 600 bushels
VI Ooou SA"AAa~"o ~ '~.-.J -A~--
bushel for the needy farmers of North
Dakota, but to guard against loss the
relief committee of that State would
charge the farmers one dollar bushel.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

THERE are no good liars, though some Of
them are very skillful and talentsd.-N. O..
Picayuna.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

ToREau1ArE the stomach, nverand bowels,
and promote digestion, take one of Carter
Little Liver Pills every night Try them.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03
The News Of the Week.
BY TELEGRAPH ANDMA1L.
FlFTY.FlRsT coNoREss

= = -.eTS
TUESDAY, March Ex-senator SHEER
mans antitrust bill was further dis
cussed in the Senate. Bills were in.
troduced to pension Mary Crook, widow
Of the late General Crook, Ut the
rate Of $4,000 per annum, and to estab-
lish an educational fund from the pro-
ceeds of public landA In the House the
worlds fair bill locating the fair in
Chicago, tho opening to take place May
l, 1898, and close October 30, 1898, was
passed by vote Of 202 to 40. Bills
were introduced for the payment Of .
bounty Of 800 to soldiers and sailors Of
the late war who received no bounty;
providing pensions for soldiers and
sailors who are dependent for support
ON others. ,-
WEDNESDAY. March 26.-1n tho Sen
ate the Sherman antitrust bill was
further discussed and the worlds fair
bill was reported. In the House bill
was introduced granting . pension of
81, 600 per year to the widow of General
Crook. The rest OF the day was spent
in discussing the bill for the admission
Of Wyoming into the Union as State.
THURSDAY, March 27.-Ths Sherman
antitrust bill was further discussed
in the Senate. Tho House bill for
the admission Of Wyoming as State
WAS presented. The bill appropriating
$25, 600 for the purchase of 1850 tents
for people driven from their homes by
floods in the South was passed. The
bill authorizing tho President to ap-
point and retire John C. Fremont as q
Major General was reported favorably.
In tho House the bill admitting Wy.
oming IS State was passed by . vote
of 1879 to 1873
FRIDAY, March 90. - In the Senate
the greater part OF the day was
spent in executive session discussing
tho Florida judicial nominations. In
the House Mr.. Enloe, under instruc-
tions from the committee on war claims,
reported bills embracing nearly 300
claims for stores and supplies furnished
the United States army during the war.
At the evening session twenty-five pri.
vate pension bills were passed.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

FoR Throat Diseases, Coughs, Colds, e.,
e6ectual relief is found in the use Of
"B,o,c,.'s bronchial 1rvches." Price q ctA.
Sold only In b01ss.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

BRoNCHIrIs is cured by frequent small
doses Of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

PLBAsANT, Wholesome, Speedy, for coughs
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure In one minute,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03
Another Break in tho Loveo.

. GREENv1LLE, Miss, March 31.-The
protection levee north of the city gave
way at noon despite the most heroic
efforts on the part of the people, and
waters poured in upon city which
since its existence has been aboye the
level of the Mississippi at it's greatest
height. The flood is tremendous one,
and the volume of water that is pouring
in from three breaks above is spreading
out in all directions, inundating planta-
ton after plantation which in the food
of 1882 were above water.
The body of Jerome Baker, q promi-
nent citizen of Homer, N. Y, was dis
covered the 31st, on the floor of his resi-
dence half dressed with the throat cut
from ear to ear, the head nearly sew
cred from the body. His son Charles
has been. arrested. +...-.
On the 31st it was known that all of
the dead bodies had been recovered
from the ruins Of the cyclone at Louis
vile, and the total number of dead is
placed at %. ,.s& -.
The U. s. senate passed the depen-
dant pension bill on the 31st.
WILLIAM KEMALER, at Buffalo, N. Y,
was sentenced on the 31st to be execut-
ed on April 2sth for wife murder. He
will be killed by electricity.
The new tariff bill was submitted to
the full ways and means committee at
Washington on the 31st.
Ar Washington, D. c.. Vice Admiral
Stephen C. Rowan, q. s. A., died on the
a4st Of Bright's disease, aged IS years.
a DOUBLE murder was committed at
Herman's hat factory, Newark, n. j.,
on the a1st. Frederick Smith, tough,
fatally stabbed George Hastings and
Frederick Butler. 49,,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

DEAD mon tell no tales, but the ones who
write their obituaries often do.-Elmira
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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

THB suffering man can never mako Q
pronounced acknowledgement Citizen.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03
QUEEN VICTORIA recently ordered her
baker to mako her an American apple
MA

The projectors of tower at London
that shall be from 400 to $50 feet higher
than Eiffel's are confident of success.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

A POCKET mirror free to smokers Of ''Tan-
stills Punch SC. Cigar. -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

ON rule for Lent-Never allow your um--
brella to DO permanently borrowed
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

A DEAp-BEAT can generally stand loan,
even II no can't support himself-Bing-
hamton Republican. .sEsEF
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03
CANDLE , CACTUS

Words can not describe the beauty Of this plant:
producing hundreds Of golden yellow sweets ented
bowers, large and double like enormous roses. The
which reflect . luminous ray Of light that can be
This plant has en- known and eagerly sought in
the wilds Of Mexico for years and introduced BY us
seed, and this ts the best way to get It, as plants
are scarce and high. Col eaeh.) For only 10 cts:
Giant Evening Primrose. 2 plant which bears every
rs Gstsosae
Bulbs, Plant i., and Fr1its THIS ELEGANT
CANDLE CACTUS and GIANT PRIMROSE
SEEDS all for 10 cts: a. Order # once as this
Collections" Is Elegant Flowering Bulbs and 10
papers cho flower seeds for only 80 postpaid.
Address JOHN LEWIS CRlLDS, lcRll PARk, Mx
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

You hardly realize that It ID medicans,when
taking CArter's Little Liver Pills; they arc
very small; no bad e6ects; all troubles
from torpid liver IRE relieved by their use.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-04-03

ihey are prepared from the Dur.
est materials and put up with the
greatest care by Fleming Bros.
pittsburgh, Pa. Be sure you eet
the genuine. Counterfeits Are
made in St. Louis.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
Census Remuneration.

The Reno Journal says that owing
to the interchangeable exertions of Cen
sus Supervisor Lammon, Superin-
tendent Robert G.. Porter has author
lied Mr.. Lammon to pay the
enumerators in this State the follow
ing sums: Six dollars per day in all
country districts outside of Washoe,
Storey, Ormsby and Douglas coun-
Ties, and ~ cents per capita in the
towns of Reno, Virginia, Gold Hill
and Eureka, and s. per day in the
county districts of Washoe, Storey,
Ormsby and Douglas.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
Memorial Day.

Memorial Day will be observed y
the people of Elko with appropriate
ceremonies conducted by Elko Lodge
No. IL, I. o. .. f., at their Hall, be-
ginning at l:30 p. NJ. of the Both in
slant.
The exercises will consist Of an ad-
dress by w. w. Booher, Deputy
Grand Master of Nevada, and ap-
propriate music. After the exercises
at the Hall the people will be formed
in n procession and march to the
cemetery to decorate the graves.
Visiting brothers and the people gen.
orally are invited. Contributions of
flowers are solicited.
BY order of the COMMITTEE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26

the appropriate committees prevented
their earlier acknowledgement.
BY the provisions of the Federal
bill the allotment of space is exclu-
sively confided to the National Com
mission; hence, whilst your request
for space is received by our local or
ganization with special favor, and
regarded as an augury of great good,
formal action upon it is necessarily
delayed until We can have the desired
conference with the. National Com
mission. To that body your COM
munic alton will be presented with
the hearty recommendation Of our
Directory. Very respectfully,
THOMAS B. BRYAN,
First Vice President.
To r. L. Fulton, Esq, Manager State
Board of Trade, Reno, New.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
Spring Fever.

at this season of the year the most
vigorous and hearty people often nave
a feeling of WEAKNESS, tired and worn
out, without ambition to do anything,
and many break out in pimples and
boils. What you require is a mild
tonic medicine that will act gently on
the liver and blood, and for this,
nothing equals DR.. Gums Improved
Liver Pills. They give an activity to
the liver, purify the blood and by their
mild tonic action, new vitality and
strength to the entire system. Sold
at % cents box by F. F. Muller.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
A Railroad to Belmont.

The Eureka Sentinel is informed
"that the railroad going into Phoebe
is to build branch out through
Bristol Pass and on to Belmont. This
branch may ultimately become the
main line, as it will stand in excellent
position to be extended through to
the coast. These roads would make
things hum In Eastern Nevada"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
Live And Let Live.

Those who desire fresh Groceries
and Provisions, as we'll as Glassware,
Queensware, etc., should not fail to
examine my stock and prices before
purchasing.
Apenny saved is asgoou as penny
earned and you can save money by pur.
chasing goods ut home. I carry q
large stock Of seasonable goods and
will sell at Live and Let Live prices.
2-l9 FL. CHASE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
A Lincoln County Murder.

Collins, q contractor employed in
the construction OF the Phoebe rail-
road, was shot and killed recently ut
some point in Lincoln county. Two
employees Of the contractor quit work
and demanded their pay. Collins re-
fused to comply with the demand.
The men then gave him eight minutes
to settle, threatening to kill him il he
did not at tho expiration Of that time.
Collins remained firm in his refusal,
and when the eight minutes expired
one OF the men shot and killed Collins.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
A Sure Cure For Piles.

Itching Piles are known by moist
ure like perspiration, causing intense
itching when warm. This form as
we'll as Blind, Bleeding and protud-
ing, yield at once to DR.. Bosanko's
Pile Remedy, which acts directly on
the parts affected, absorbs tumors
allays itching and effects permanent
cure, soc. Druggists or mail; treatise
free. DR.. Bosanko, Piqua, o. Sold
by +. l.. Muller.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
/. 90. r. Funeral Notice.

The members of Elko Lodge No.
18, I. o. OF, are hereby requested to
meet at their Hall at $3.50 o'clock P.
NJ. Tuesday, May 9th, for the purpose
of attending the funeral of their late
brother, Walter Chase. Past Grand,
sojourning and visiting brothers also
arc requested to attend.
EDGAR RElNHART, N. G..
w. w. BooHER, Sect'y.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26

M. Reinhart has
just received his
Spring and Summer
samples for custom
made clothing. II
you want your
clothes made to Or
der, give him a call
and see as fine a
line of samples as
has ever been ex-
hibited in Elko.
You can get a suit
of clothes made to
order from $21 90
up. Fit Guaran-
teed.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
r. Sc A. Nj. Funeral Notice.

All members of Elko Lodge No. Is,
F. & A. NJ, are requested to meet at
their Hall at 4 o'clock p. M. Tuesday,
May 9th, for the purpose of conduct.
ing the funeral of their late brother,
Walter Chase.
j. j. MEIGs, w. M.
L. N. STONE, Sect'y.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
New Fancy Goods Store.
NEXT DOOR TO THE
w. c. I. U. Reading Rooms

We have just opened a new and de-
sirchle line Of Fancy Goods, including
Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Ladies' and
Children's Hosiery, Dress Trimmings,
Gentlemen's Cravats, etc, to which
we invite the attention of the public.
GB" Dress Making in all it's branches
specialty.-&G
SHEEHAN SISTERS.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
Live And Let Live.

Those who desire to purchase eth
best quality of Groceries and Pro-
visions are referred to the above re-
liable house where fair dealing and
courteous treatment is the rule.
Glassware, Tinware, Stoneware, Nails
etc. always in stock.
1T H.CHAsE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
SALhIAGUNDI,

Yesterday was the hottest that has
been experienced this season.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Grover left
Saturday evening for Secret Valley.
Regular meeting Humboldt Lodge
No. %, A. o. U. W., at their Hall to-
night.
For choice Key West cigar, or
anything in the smokers line, go to
Muller's.
George Gilmore came down from
his ranch near Peko yesterday and
returned to-day.
The easiest way to get rid of flies
or insects, is to go to Muller's and get
some Fly Paper or Insect Powder and
killem.
Charlie Henderson who has been
attending school at San Jose, CAL,
arrived home last night on a two
months vacation.
State Treasurer Tufy is lying very
sick at the Arlington hotel in Carson.
His many friends all over the State
hope that he will speedily recover.
A Los Angeles dispatch says it is
stated positively THAT Governor Water
man has reconsidered his recent de-
termination not to be candidate for
Governor, and will enter the race for
the nomination.
When your eyes get weak and pain
you while reading, go to Muller and
get pair of good specs or eye
glasses. A good fit guaranteed or no
pay. A full assortment of colored
glasses for sun or snow.
j. H. Dennis, j. B. Tolley and T. G.
Plunkett, delegates from Tuscarora
to the Silver Convention, came down
last night on their way TO Carson
City. Elko county will be we'll repre-
sented in the Convention.
The Carson Appeal says that about
tan candidates loom up for the va
cincy caused by Judge Sabin's death.
This shows how willing the Republi-
can lawyers of the State are to sacri-
flee themselves on their country's
altar.
Chief Justice Fuller, of the United
States Supreme Court, on the 23rd
instant rendered a decision in the
Kemmler case denying the applica-
ton for writ of error in which he
holds that execution by electricity is
net cruel. From present appearances
Kemmler will take the electric route
to the happy hunting grounds.
Last evening as train No. 1 was
pulling out, little child two or three
years Of age, fell from the window of
one Of the cars just the other side Of
the stock corrals. The little thing
was picked up, and, notwithstanding
it's terrible fall from the rapidly NOV
ing train, did not seem to be seriously
injured. The only wonder is that it
was not instantly killed.
Will the Republican journals Of the
State please stand up and tell us
whether Senator Stewart or Senator
Farwell is correct in his interpreta-
tion of the silver plank in the National
Republican platform? Stewart says
1T means the free and unlimited coin
age of silver. Farwell says it does
not and that no one knows that fact
better than Stewart. Now, brothers,
don't all rise at once. One at time
will do. Is this another case of
Stewards absen -mindedness
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
Horse Rodeo.

A horse rodeo will commence on
Tuesday, June 10, 1890, at the Susie
Creek corral. All interested will
please take notice.
r. M. DORSEY.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
Dry Goods.

Mrs. G. E. Lynn has just received
a nice stock Of assorted dry goods Of
tho latest styles. Call at her resi-
dence and examine goods and inquire
prices,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
Millinery Store.

Miss Lizzie AiDley has opened n
millinery establishment in the front
rooms of the Pullman building. The
ladies are cordially invited to call
and examine her stock.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
DIED.

CHAsE:-Tn Elko, Nevada, May %,
$780, Walter Chase, native of
Massachusetts, aged So years, 8
months and % days.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-26
NEVADA AT CHICAGO.

The following letter, says the Reno
Journal, was received yesterday morn
ing from the Executive Department
OF the Worlds Exposition, to be held
in Chicago in 1892, which explains
itself;
CHICAGO, May 10, 1890.
DEAR SIR:- Your recent communi-
cation was duly received and tempo
rarily acknowledged through the
Chicago press, Their references to