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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

The Annual Meeting Of the Union
Congregational Church, of Worthir.
ton, was held on Monday afternoon in
the church parl"rs. Mr.. ~. n. Nic,-
o's was called TO the chair and Mr.. H.
J Ludlow acted as clerk. The various
officers and societies presented their
reports, and the vacancies occurring in
tie "ifici.s were filled by election. The
following is a complete list of the off,
GERS for 1892:
Pastor-Rev. r. McCuae.
Deac"ns-Ieo. o. Moore, S. Y. Wye
koff, Geo. ". VarLuvpn.
Deaconesses-Mrs II. Mcclure, Mrs.
). V. Wyckoff.
Standing Committee-1'astor, Dea
cons. Deaconesses, and II. J. Ludlow,
N. p. Mann and Mrs. G.. p. Fake.
Clerk-H. J. Ludlow.
Treasurpr-M. A. Nichols.
Sunday School Supt.-J. II. Newton.
Asst Supt IF. N. Coae.
Ushers-Dr. Moore. II. J. Ludlow.
! NJ. E. Fish. Henry sSandiord.
OrgArist-Miss Mary Newton.
Assn Oreanist-Niss Sadie Lewis.
Trustees-H. J. Ludlow, NJ. p.
Mann, ". $. Lewis.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavins,
Curbs, Sp|ints, Sweeney, Ring Bone,
Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted the most wonder
full Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by
e. W. Smith, Druggist, Worthington,
MINI. 13Y1
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24
PROBATE NOTICE.

DALE VI
County of Mobiles. }ss
In Probate Court. General Term Dec 7th. 1891
In the matter Of the estate of Josiah Shepard
Deceased
On reading and filing the petition of E. l..
Wemple admtnistrator OF the estate of Josiah
Shepard. in this Mobiles county deceased, repro.
senttng among other things, that he ha, fully
administered said estate, and praying that a
time and place be fixed tor examining, settling
and allowing the ANAL account OF his adminis-
trat1On, and for tue assignment of the residue
of said estate to the parties entitled thereto BY
law
tits ordered. that said account be examined,
and the petition heard by this court on Monday
the fourth day OF January, A, d.: 1892, at one
O'Clock p. H., at WOrthington village in said
county.
And 1t is further ordered, that notice thereof
bo given to all persons Interested, by publish
lug copy Of this order once in each week for
three successive weeks prior to said day Of
hearing. in the Worthington ADVANCE weekly
newspaper printed and published at WORTH
ingtOn, in said county.
Dated at worthtngton, Mimi, the eth day Of
December, A. D., 1891. BY the Court,
[SEAL.1 G, W. W. Dow.
T-3t Judge OF Probate.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24
MARE FOUND.

A bay mare, apparently about six
years old. came to the farm of the I'M
dersigned, "a Thursday, Dec. 3D.. The
owner will please prove property, Day
expenses and take it away.
JAMES BAIRD.
17;3s Sec. 4, Dewald.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24
Royal Baking Powder
Has no Equal.

The Royal Baking Powder will make seeter lighter fneravor
and wholesome brea biscuit and cake than other eaven
agent of higher strength and therefore goes further in work
economical All and scientific sh
this Royal Baking Powder leavenng agent absolutely whe
an equal.
RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE, CHICAGO.
"As the result Of my tests find the Royal
Baking Powder superior to all the others in every
respect 1t is entirely free from all aduteraton
and unwhocsome impurity, and in baking it
gives off greater volume of leavcnng gas than
any other powder. It is therefore not only the
purest but also the strongest powder with which
am acquainted:
"WALrER S. HA1NGs, M. d." Prof. Ct Chemistry.
CHICAGO COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
1.-THE Royal Baking Powder, which tests the highest
in strength is free from limc alum lime phosphates or
other authorizations. Its superatve purity, TIC entire
whoesomeness of its ingredients the scientific manner
in which they combined, together with its much
g,eater strength make the ROYAL unquesonably supe-
rior to any other baking powder:
III. D. GARRISON" Pref cf Chemistry
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24
TIE COMMON COUNCIL.
by DANIEL SHELL. Presidel,
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES

The q. St. p. NJ. & q. Railway will
sell round trip excursion tickets, Dec.
81, 25 and 31st. 1881, and Jan. list, 1892,
to all points on their line within 2OO
miles 1T WOrthingtOn ut the rate of
one and "ne-third fare for round trip.
Tickets good IL return from date OF
sale to Jan. 4th. 1892.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24
Do YOU HAVE

Neuralgia, Lame Back, Pain Ia tho
Side. Sore Throat, Sprains. Soreness Of
the Chest? Then have It no more but
use kraus-'s German Oil. Sold BY
Warren j. uunistOn. Dec.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

The editorial profession is now re-
presented on the Board of Regents Of
the Minnesota University III the per-
son of Editor Ileatwole, Of the North
field News.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24
Notice for publication. Land Office at Marshall,

NJ III,
Minn,, December 18th, 1891.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
70 make final proof In support Of his claim. and
District Court OF Mobiles County, at WOrt,ng-
t.m, Minnesota, on Saturday: January 3oth,
f t the SeoEHe S Scc ia ~ 'tG
names the following witnesses to prove his con
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of. said
land. viz: James H. BLY,, Justin E. Darling, OF
WOrthington, Minnesota; John Gilman. of
Brewster, Minnesota John H. Cunningham, OF
kinOrae, Minnesota. L. Nj. LANCE, Register.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Mobiles
C"nnty Agricultural Society will he
held vt the office Of the Secretary. in
the room over tho Bank Of Worthinp-
tor, Saturday. January 2, 1892, ut one
O'Clock y. IN. a full attendance il
earnestly solicited.
FRANK LEWIS, Secretary.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

The public schools closed last Tues
day for the holiday vacation and will
begin on Monday January 4th, 1892.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24
MARnIRD.

REORGANIZATION Dec. 10, by
Rev. William NJ. Bear II the. resi-
dence Mrs.. G. Johnson. In Indian
Lake, John Saxs0n and Miss Carrie
Bremen, all Of Mobiles county.
CRANDALL-Dow:-Att the residence Of
the brides mother BY Rev VIM.
Miss Kittie 4. Dow, all Of Worthing-
ton. '~~
The young couple are we'll known in
this place, land are held in high esteem
and MI their friends will unite In wish
ing them long and happy married
life.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Two persons united with the n. E.
church in Worthington on last Sun
day Ivy letters from other churches.
One candidate was received on proba-
ton the Sunday before.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Come in and get our prices on
wagons before buying.
NAMAKAGON LUMBER Co.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24
HATFIELD. MIMI, Aur;l J. e

HATFIELD. M1nE., APriI T, 81.
I. NJ. GULLICK:-My daughter, sew
en- years of age, had a pain in the
omach for five weeks, and we could
not ST. anything to relieve her until a
bottle Of Diamond Oil Iiniment was
left at my house. We used it aud the
girl got WELL We have used it on sore
throat with good results. Yours,
LEANDEH DICKEY.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Itch on human and horses and all
animals cured in 30 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. This never
fails. Sold by Z. w. Smith, Worth.
ington. MINI. 13y1
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

The B. e. r. & N. Railway will sell
round trip excursion tickets to all
points on their line at the rate of one
and one third fare for the round trim.
IN Dec. "A, IS, and 81, 1891, and Jan. l,
1892. Tickets good from date Of sale
to Jan. 4, 1892,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Marshal Convey has been laid up for
several days with the grip. Mr.. Patrick
O'Connor acted as night MAJ sl,al in
his place
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

FOR SALE.-SO acres, with 20 acres
fine grove Of trees thereon. East half
of southwest quarter Of section 81, d.
valid township, five miles from WORTH
ington. Apply to Alpheus NJ. Smith,
room ZIG, Chamber of Commerce, Chi
cago. or Daniel Shell, WoIthington.
Minnesota loft
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Premature gray whiskers should he
colored to prevent the appearance of
age, aud Buckingham's Dye is by far
the best preparation to do it.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

The I.eSuer New comes out with the
salutatory Of Mr.. J. =. Funk, W. II.
lInl;en having stepped down and out
Of the editorial chair. Success to both
the rising and the setting sun.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Mr.. q. d. UmS,rad, If Watertown,
Ia, general agent of the Pitts .Thrssh-
ing machines, and IN old FRIEND of
Sheriff Anderson, was in town last
Tuesday.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Mr.. s. E. Lambert, of Edgerton, was
in town on Tuesday on bis way to
Omaha.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

A very pleasant surprise awaited
Miss Shellbacb, teacher Of one Of the
Worthington Grammar Schools, ut the
close Ut school On Tuesday. Her
pupils presented her with u very haud-
Some toilet set, rs \ token Of the high
regard in which she is held by them.
The offering WAS from the heart aud
not mere fOrnlallty.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Miss Patch, of the Is Grammar, was
the recipient of a fine gold pen, from
the member Of her school.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24
ONE MINUTE.

OHe minutes time often makes a
great diffevtrce-a one minute remedy
for Bronchitis. choking up of the
throat, lungs, ETC.. of course is a great
blessing. Cubeb Cough Cure is such a
remedy. Sold by Warren 4 Hnmiston.
t. Dec.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

The Farmer and StockmAn, the only
paper in Southern Minnesota devoted
exclusively to farming and stock rails
ing, will 0e sent one year to any adj
dress for twenty cents. Address, Far
mer and Stockman, Heron Lake, Min.
ncSOta.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

On Friday afternoon Fred Lewis
was arrested charged with committing
All assault on Hal vey Il. Beck1ey. On
Saturday he was brought before Justice
Bear and fined five dollars and costs,
Which amounted III all $1,000. which
he paid.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Fancy boxed paper, note size, frs
class paper, will, Worthington heading,
u sheets and 81 envelopes to the box,
at 25 cents per box. at
T.. W. SNTTH'0
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Dr. keny;n. was called to Heron
Lake last Monday on professional bust
ness.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

r Try the Oshk"s!. White Lime-the
. strongest lime in tire market. We al
81 keep the Maquoketa Lime for sale.
~ 10 AEON Forbes.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

The Minneapolis Journal, of Tues
day has the following intimation of
forthcoming Minnesota postrt1ice ar-
pointments in the near future: "Sev-
eral appointments will soon he made.
At Tracy, Alex G. Gibbs will he named
to succeed the postmaster, who has re-
signed. Postmaster Humphrey will
De reappointed at Lake Crystal, which
has become presidential. Mr.. Frank
Lewis will be appointed at Worthing-
ton to Gil a vacancy caused 10y resiyna-
tion. John II. Sproat, an old time
Republican ut Blue Earth City, will he
named for that postcttice.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

For the accommodation of tie public
my store will be open every evening
until further notice.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Mr.. NJ. +. LawtOn and fam lily leaves
to-day for Carroll, In., to visit Mr..
LawtOn's father and mother.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

J. Harden, living one mile and 4 half
north Of Worthington, offers for sale
some pure blood Plymouth Rock CHICK
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. McElroy, of Waseca,
are visiting at the residence Of their
daughter, Mrs james Manning, In
orthingtOn this week
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Schaefrr, Of Rushmore,
were in town last Saturday.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

We regret to announce the cOntiru-
ed illness Of Mr.. Geo. D. Dayton.
though he ia reported as somewhat i'm
proved. Mrs. Dayton and one of the
children are also down with the In
tIuenZa. We hope next weeks report
may be a more cheerful one IN their
case.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Miss Alma Covey arrived home on
Tuesday from the Mankato Normal
school to spend the holidays.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Lrwton & lIedherg. will sell or rent
v"nr fAr:D, write YOU il loan or insure
y'nr property. Write us if you want
to buy or exchange. See our add.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Mrs. DR.. Geo. .. Moore and her son
Mr. George Foster Moore, OF the Carlp-
ton College, 1T Nortlfeld, are homt
for the holidays.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Supt. Maguire held u teachers in
stitute in the school house last Satnr-
day lie complains of the lack of in
terest taken in these meeting by teach
ers in the country district.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

AEON Forbes has hung out a sign:
Illinois coal for $3.50 per ton. 2tf
Notice the new advertisement of
Moeller & Deil.n, Round Lake, in this
issue.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Miss Latham, Of the B Interme-
diate school, was honored hy several
individual presents from her pupils.
We regret to state that Miss Latham
went home for the holiday season suf
fering from Il severe attack OF the
'griD.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

The remains Of Mrs. Mary Mari,
wife of William Mari, Of Adrian.
passed through, this city last Friday
on the way to D"dgeville, Wis, where
they will be buried. Mrs. Mari died
last Wednesday ut her home in
Adrian.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Low necked dresses are going to b..
very popular with the lovely young du-
dimes, because If they should catch
cold wearing them. haven't they got
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup to cure them?
How many murmur at high prices?
Why, Salvation Oil costs only rs cents
Il hot tle
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

T"wner & Lewis have a large supply
Of shell oysters.
Mr.. J. W. Ashworth, Of Minneapo-
lis, Was visiting Worthington friends
this week.
We have a fresh stock of Lumber
! throughout. Call and examine before
buying. AEON FORBES.
Miss kittie Dean, Of Chicago. dau-
ghter of Dr.. G.. s. Dean, is visiting in
this city during the holidays.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24
LOCAL..

Oats, %.
Flax, 10
Corn, 500.
Eggs, zoe.
Barley. 20 to soc.
Wheat, 70c. to IS.
Butter, zoe.
Potatoes, zoe.
Hay, loose S 90 to 7 90.
Daled 6 so to s 90,
Cubeb Cough Cure-one minute.
Shell Oysters at
1911 TOWNER & LEWIS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schaefer, Of Rushmore
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

Emigrant tickets from all parts Of
the old country. Cheapest at
1925 s. KINDLUND.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

SV AYR AItDAutu; IS Tue mOSC uDl-
versally familiar publication Ut the
kind in the world. 1t is printed in ten
languages and the annual issue ex-
cecds fourteen millions of copies. Ash
your druggist for it.
Miss Mary Fitzpatrick, the head
cook at the Lake View House met
with very painful accident last Sum
day night. The thumb j int of lie,
right hand WAS cut to the bone. Dr..
Kenyon was called and was obliged to
take several stitches in ordered to bind
up the wound. The wound is very
painful one, but not considered seri-
Gus.
Uncertainty may attend business
ventures and enterprises, hut it neve,
attends the prompt administration OF
DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup. Price 2:
cents.
<'My sore ran in the night, aud my
soul refused to be comforted.' Poo,
fellow! Of course it did. Pity, ut
couldn't get Salvation Oil. Ouly 2:
cents.
The party gwen by the Worthin2tol
Fire Department on last Friday even
Ing vas u brilliant affair, The hall
was handsomely decorated with The
Insignia Of the Fire COMPANIES, and
the assemblagc WAS gay and merry
one, The Department netted a COM
Portable sum for the incidental ex-
penses of the crgai' ization. The occa-
sion evinced the determination of on,
people to fully provide for and sustai,
the public spirited young men wh
have undertaken to defend our per
sors and property from the iuvasions
OF the fire demon.
On Wednesday, Dec. 10th, the peo-
pie Of Adrian We're shocked by the an
nonncement that Mr. E. NJ. Griffith
tor IA years a resident Of this and til,
adjoining county Of Rock, had bee,
found dead in his bed 1T the CONNER
cial House. He had come over from
1-uver"e on tile day before on business
and had retired in apparent health
Coroner Webb was sent for aud IN in
qnest was made Ivy jury consisting o1
Jno. Il. Jones, Henry Faraeher, /.
Harrington, j. F. Wright. 3. l.. Smith
and G. NJ. Corey, returned a verdict q
ID 'ath from organic disease Of til,
heart" lie leaves a family to mou,,
his loss. He was genial man who lla,
many friends.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

AS Ayers SarsapariI1a Ontstrips all
other blood purifiers in popular favor,
so Ayers Almanac is the most uni
versally familiar publication Ut the
kind in the world. 1t is printed in ten
Languages and the annual issue ex-
cecds fourteen millions of copies. ASK
your druggist for it.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

The special quality of Ayers Hair
Vigor is that il restores the natural
growth, color, and texture of the hair.
1t vitalizes the roots and follicles, re-
moves dandruff, and heals itching
humors in the scalp. In this respect
it surpasses all similar preparations.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-24

The attention settlers is invited to these lands They
lie in settled districts where there railroads. towns
post Offices good roads, churches, and good schools
Address, LAWTON HEDBERG,
Worthington, Minnesota.
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TRAIN

.,p,vA1 ANDpEpARTUREo OF TRAINS
0,,cAao. ST. PAUL, M1NSEAPoL1s&O XAhA' N.Y.
no. 1PAssEsoER.
1.s,e minneapolis at ~, ~"
49, Warrington at 20 ~
xrTva At Sioux Citya 49,
oo,Sa WEST NO. 3PAssESahh.
teave ~ Warrington at 2:& NJ
Hrrive At Sioux City at "
GOING EAsr-No. PAsShS'A
Leave Sioux City 1T ,o.,-a m
ia,vs " ocshing.on ~ $50 IN
Arrive At Minneapolis IT
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,,. s:3, m.
AnEs 80 WNrthingson at ::a T. -,
. Srrivea At Minneapolis at
AccoA doDA71oN.
Doing East- 1890 m.
sayss " wilmington At
>otng West 3:l5 D m
l,avea VorrhinYtOn az
SIOUX FALLS LINE
GOING EAs7-rAssENcER no. 20.
Lssvsa sioux FAILS AZ 1884 M.
Arr,vesat WOr1hington ~
GOING wBsr-pAssESokR NO. ~
,..vc, Worthlngton at - ~
Arrive at Sioux Falls
ACCOMMODATION
n.,.-!eaye Worthiryton ;nN -,
E,.t-Arriyea at WurthinSton INV = ~"
Dodge City times., 1891-07-10

This is not sermon; it is only q rail
road missionary tract. If you take va.
cation this summer why not 60 to Colo
RADIO? Nestlc! around Pixies Peak there
are plenty of places where one can cool
off for a very little money. Manitou,
Cascade. Green Mountain Falls and
Woodland Park, in the Ute Pass, will be
lOvelicr than ever this yaar. They are
most directly reached via Santa Fe route
You change cars in union depot at Colo
RADIO Springs. and take broad-guage
trains ON our Colorado Midland division
for destination. No tedious transfer
across the city. Cheap tourists tickets
now on sale, good until October 31st re-
turning. Inquire of Fred Gardner, local
agent Santa Fe route. Dodge City, Kans.
Dodge City times., 1891-07-10
IG5ri...Cs,!al TO FRANCE.

T..c i'iaa ,'."rsci by tao Society of the
S;'as d 20 American Revolution.
Tho De 1T tMicn.) Journal some
fimc ago ,cstcd tho presentation of
testimonial to the French Republic in
acknowlc. -,cnt vf the services rem
dered by : fayette and other French
soldiers n: statesmen when tho coll
onies wcrr sorcly in need Of help in
their sir1 gle against British tyranny
and i.iy;ss'i i. The suggestion was IA
vorably received and tho journal began
to solicit 81 subscriptions from the pa
triotic citizens of this country to carry
out its plan. Responses were re-
ccivcd from President Harrison, the
Governors OF several States and
emincnt editors who have since
agreet; 20 promote the movement.
A tribute of the kind suggested by the
Detroit journal is especially grateful
and appropriate at the present time.
Tho aspirations and ambitions which
Lafayette felt and experienced for his
own country, as well as this, have since
been realized over there as well Us here.
The success which ho helped win on
this continent led to tho revolution in
France. Through storm, and tcrrors,
and strife; after many fluctuations
and tumults; after constant changes in
the form Of government. from republic
to empire; empire to monarchy; mon
archy to republic; and back again,
through tho round of empire and revo-
luton, another republic has risen in
France, soldier, firmer, juster and moro
peaceful than any that ever got foot
hold there before.
This newest-born OF the French re-
publics has lived many times longer
than its elder sisters. It has never been
20 strong, so firmly established, as 1t is
to-day. A tribute from the Republic Of
the United States to the Republic Of
France would have q fratornal signia-
canoe and An added honor of cordial and
harmonious sympathy between the two
mover possible before. The unity Of
spirit and the symmetry Of institutions
will bestOw upon tho gift somethipg
more than the nero formality Of empty
compliment.
The list of contributors and cooper.
ators in the project includes many .
name Of those in high honor at the pFss-
eDt day, e. we'll ~ of those whose sires
were held in high honor during ara
after the great struggle that with the
aid Of France secured the lndependencs
of the Nation.
The work is In the hands Of large
committees. representing every secta0a
Of the country and each political peTty.
Money and suggestions for tho beOt
form Of . testimonial should be sent .
tho chairman Of tho committee, d.
William coward Webb, of New York
City. or to w. II. Brearley, Of the D.
tBoit l1rnal