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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10
SOCIAL REFORMS IN CONGRESS.
Tho Temperance Sentiment CROWN
Among Statesmen.

Tho Temperance Sentiment Growing
Among Statesmen.
In nothing is the change more marked
than in the line of te importance. There
are still among senators and represen.
tatives many who are addicted to the
flowing bowl. and, probably in more
than one committee-room q suspicious
bottle may be secreted, but its devotees
are not so n umerous as they once were.
In the days before the war there was
in the basement of the senate wing of
capital what was known as the 'Hole
in the WALL" where whisky and other
liquors we're sold as in any bar.room,
and this place was patronized by many
of the noted senators and represents.
tives of the ante-bellum period Some
of them spent a good share of their
time in the Hole" only leaving when.
ever their votes were needed on some
important question. Under the rules
of both branches of congress the sale OF
Intoxicating liquors is now prohibited
in the capital, and when one obtains it
in the restaurants there it is usually
drunk from teacup. This practice has
caused whisky bought in the building
to be designated as ''cold tea" Now
and then spasm of virtue among the
governing officials finds vent in a rigid
suppression of the traffic, and for
weeks and months at stretch it is diff.
ficult to obtain the beverage at either
of the restaurants. Rules are generally
more strictly enforced at the begin.
ming of a session than later on. With
the growth OF temperance sentiment
throughout the country has come an in.
crease in the number of senators and
representatives who are teetotalers.
Some years ago the Congressional
Temperance society was founded bv
the late Vice President Wilson and
some of his associates, its object being
to save from drunkards' graves certain
brilliant members of both houses who
unfortunately seemed unable to con.
troll their appetites. 1t holds annual
meetings that grow more and more
popular and interesting year by year.
George Harold Walker, in Chautau.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10

III *'.L}o C4AH tie year round
10 the time when DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery works the best.
j i t ? uri6 6l.e, The blood. .. +,
It's not like the sarsaparillas,
which claim to do good in March,
April, and May; you can depend
upon il at,oays. That's why it is
guaranteed. If it doesn't benefit OF
cure, in every case for which it's
recommended, you have your money
back.
e No other medicine of its kind
saysas much-but no other does
as much. 1t cleanses, renews and
invigorates the entire system. For
all skin, scalp and scrofulous affec.
tons, as Eczema, letter, Salt-rheum,
Waite Swellings, Hip joint Disease,
and kindred ailments, it's a positive
cure. u
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10
BETTER THAN DRINK.
A Western Town Proposes q New Kind
of Reform.

Western Town Proposes q New Kind
of Reform.
Here is a little incident that repeats
itself upon the streets of Butte at least
score OF times each day, says letter
from that place. Smith and his friend
Gray are walking down Main street,
or up, as the case may be, and they
meet Green. Now Green and Gray are
strangers, but both are friends of
Smith, SO the latter stops Green, and a
pleasant little dialogue something lik G
this ensues, and never fails in one par
ticular, especially not in the windup
Smith-Ah! Green; glad to see you.
Allow me to make you acquainted
with my friend Gray. Mr. Green, Mr..
Gray; Mr.. Gray, Mr. Green.
Gray and Green in one voice-De-
lighted to meet you.
Green-Let's have something to
drink.
1t never fails. 1t is the essential
part of Butte introduction. and the
parties make their way to the nearest
refreshment fountain. and Green sets
'em up. Then Gray sets 'em up. Then
the party separates with mutual ex
pressions of III see you again."
The above happens often every day,
and here is an incident that might hap.
pen just as often under similar circum.
stances, but for some reason it doesn't.
The same circumstance leads up to the
meeting of Jones, Duffy and Boggs
The same ceremony of introduction is
gone through, and Boggs concludes
and seals the new acquaintance with
this sensible invitation:
Lets step into this house
and have something"
The trio enter and Boggs sets 'em
up. Jones and Duffy each take a pair
of suspenders and Boggs takes a silk
handkerchief in his. OF course. Bogps
is well fixed financially, and his friends
do not feel backward in taking some.
thing that costs little more than a
glass of beer. But then comes Duffy's
turn to set 'em up, and, it being known
that his purse is rather shallow, each
of the party this time takes one OF
those neat but cheap neckties. and all
having something to show for their ex.
travagant debauch, they separate with
mutual expressions of good will, and
satisfied with their meeting and its re-
cults
Why not? What's the" matter with
this latter scheme anyhow? Why
should it not be as popular as the one
first recited? The first one may be all
right in its way, but why should man
not ask his friends in to have a pair of
socks just as we'll as glass or two of
beer? What social law is there that
prevents congenial spirit from asking
friends in to have some nice lace or q
few nicknacks for their wives or sis
tiers, or some one else's sisters, some
candy for the babies, or doll or two
for the little girls, and little red wag-
ons for the boys? And the philosoph-
ical individual at the other end of this
pencil repeats: ''Why not?"-Anaconda
(Mont) Standard.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10

Within a Hair.-Wool-''H ow about
Jimson's, wife leaving him?" Van Pelt
THAT was mistake, but she came
within q hair Of il" - Wool-''How wa
that2'' Van Pelt-''The one she picket
off his coat matched her own."-N. 7
herald. -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10
AN HISTORIC CANNON.

inc OA0 'V0O morn" zone OF ConCe0>
~ E::':; H<t tlon. ~ = -, = =,
The wives and daughters were in
great peril, and the property In danger
Of being pillaged and burned. Tho
British had landed at Elizabeth and
word was sent to Gen. Washington,
who was At Dunellen with about five
hundred regular troops There. were
about five thousand of the British, nm.
der the command of Maj.-Gen. Kuyp-
hausen,' and they were advancing to-
ward the interior of the country.
With them were large body of caval-
~ and fifteen pieces Of artillery, of
which this famous old lone horn'' was
one. One column marched toward
Springfield, another toward Westfeld,
passing through Roselle and Crawford.
Every man in the country was sum-
moned to tie support of the homes
that then were thus threatened. One
of the results of the invasion was the
battle of Springfield; in which that
thriving hamlet was completely de-
stroyed.- =
A detachment of the British attempt
ed to steal from the Presbyterian
church in Westfield the old bell, which
had been cast from contributions Of
family silver. In the struggle that
ensued the enemy captured the bell,
but left behind them the old cannon,
one horn of which was broken of in
the contest In the conflict William
and Asariah Clark, two brothers, were
captured. They were taken to New
York and confined in the old sugar
house prison.
During the rest of the war the old
cannon was used to alarm the inhab-
itants In times of danger and to cele-
brate victories, taking, in fact, the Of
fee of the stolen bell. Ever since
then on the Fourth Of July the cannon
has doomed forth its note of rejoicing.
Since 1865, however, the cannon has
been stolen several times. In spirit
of mischief the youth of Scotch Plains
first secured it, taking it from the viii
lage green at Westfeld. Then the
Plainfield boys became envious and Sc
cured it. Then it was taken back to
Westfield, and again to Scotch Plains
Six years ago the firemen of Engine
Company No. of Plaintield made a
midnight trip to West6eld. From be-
meath q heap of refuse in a stable yard
they dug it and brought it to Plain
field, where it has been since. 1t is
only brought out on the Fourth, and in
the intervals between the nations holi-
days none but the favored few know
where it is hidden. Several times dele
cations from Westfield have visited
Plainfield to secure it. but their mis-
sions have been fruitless.
Ry premature explosion on the
last Fourth two of the firemen, How
ard Wilson and Patrick McCourt, were
manned for life, having their hands
blown off. AS result 4; is extremely
doubtful whether the city authorities
will allow its use again for cele brating
purposes A movement is on foot to
have the historic piece placed in some
museum where it will be safe from
marauding youth and where there will
he no danger of its destruction by too
heavy charges of powder. To do this,
however, will require the consent Of
the fire boys, who may not be willing
to part with it--Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10

The proprietors of Dr.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy offer $500 for an
incurable case of Catarrh. 1t isn't
mcrc talk-it's 6,ss;,scss.
They mean to pay you, if they
can't cure you. But you'll find
that they can.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10
A MODEL ELEVATED ROAD.
1t Belongs to and II Run by tho Cover
NJ

1t Belongs to and IL Run by tho Govern
ment Of Prussia.
Berlin is the only city in Europe that
has an elevated railway. This belongs
to and is run by the government, as are
post of the railways IN Germany. 1t
carried between five million and six
| we'll on the investment. At certain
hours of the morning and evening,
when it is more availed of by the labor
ing classes, rates of fare are very low;
at other times rather higher than on
the New York elevated railways This
railway, which belts the entire city,
must be seen to be appreciated by
those familiar with the New York ele-
| waited system and its Disagreement of
the streets. This Berlin street railway
is constructed with AS much care and SOL
idity as are any of the great trunk lines
of the United States. Its passenger
stations are more commodious and give
better protection to passengers than
the majority of railway stations in the
principal cities of America Instead of
disfguring the streets it is an orna-
ment to them. When it runs on level
with the upper stories of house pas
sengers have no chance to look into
the windows of sleeping-rooms, for it
is so managed that the tracks pass by
the side walls, where there are no win
dows. After the route had been sur
veyed aud determined upon the govern
ment bought every piece of property
that could be in the least degree dam
aged. The houses were torn down so
as to give clear space; the whole bed
of the sidewalk, and in some instances
of the street was occupied. In order
not to interfere with business, wherever
necessary, new outlets were opened
where old ones were closed. A solid
superstructure of masonry, with ex-
terror walls presenting as finished an
appearance as that of we'll. built houses,
and ornamented at the top with arches
and ratings, was constructed. On this
| was laid the tracks; laid, as have
said, with as much care and of as dura-
BILE material as will be found any
where. Going through the most popu-
lous districts, it neither by smoke,
sound nor appearance causes annoy
| ance of any character. For miles en-
sconced under the massive roadway are
to be found restaurants and shops
where people eat, drink, sell and buy
without the least consciousness of the
| rumble and roar above their heads
n, Y, Sun.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10
THE DRINK CURSE.
A Crying Evil Permitted by Social Gus

tom. &
Whatever may be ones opinion re-
garding the wisdom or efficacy of pro-
hibiting by statute the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors, it has never been dis.
putcd that the use of them, if used
they are, should be regulated by rea-
son. conscience. education, or even by
law when indulgence leads to en-
croachmentss on the rights of others,
or to serious, undeniable injury of the
person himself who uses them. Nor,
whatever may be said in favor of the
bracing influence Of alcohol admin
istered under certain pathological con.
Ntious, can IL be doubted that grave
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10
TAKE A STAND

Vile cod-liver oil has lost
its vileness in SCOTS Emul-
sion and gained a good deal
in efficiency.
1t is broken up into tiny
drops which are covered with
glycerine, just as quinine in
pills is coated with sugar
or gelatine. You do not get
the taste at all.
The hypophosphites of
lime and soda add their tonic
effect to that of the half d.
gested cod liver oil.
Let us send you a book on
CAREFUL L1v1NG-free.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10

SCOTT & BowNH, Chemists. 1,s South 9Th Avenue.
New York.
Your druggist keeps SCOTS Emulsion Of cod.liver
s0-an druggists everywhere do. II.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10
DONALD. kennedy

go a..
Of RoxbuIy, Mass, says
Kennedy's Medical. Discovery
cures Horrid Old Sores, Deep
Seated Ulcers of 40 years
standing, Inward Tumors, and
every disease of the skin, ex-
cept Thunder Humor, and
Cancer that has taken root.
Price, $3.50. Sold by every
Druggist in the u. S: and
Canada.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-12-10

oh. Il doesn't matter Ct ali. You
are perfectly right and think that .
very ape term. Well, tthesold Golden
Dragon makes 4 great Zeal of his
money by bling stheadead. You
didI't know that, did you? You thought
itswas =thsa4 living who supported him,
and goodness knows he robs them
when he has chance. Well, you are
much mistaken. When q man dies in
the Golden. Gragon,' he, or his friends
rather, have to pay very sweetlygfor it.
The Dragon charges them for refur-
nishing the room. Every stick Of
furniture is charged for, all the wall
paper and so on. I suppose it is per!
fectly right to charge something, but
the Dragon is not content with what is
right. He knows he has finally lost a
customer, and so he makes all he can
out of him. The furniture so paid for
is not replaced, and the walls are not
papered again, but the Dragon doesn't
abate penny of his bill ON that &C
count. Now i have inquired of the
furnishing man ON the street back of
the hotel, and he has written ON his
card just the cost of mattress, sheets,
pillows and all that sort of thing, and
the amount comes up to about fifty
francs. have put in an envelope q
nifty franc note, and with it the card of
the furniture man. Ihave written also
in the latter, telling the old Dragon
just what the things will cost that he
needs, and have referred him to the
card of the furniture man who has
given me the figures. This envelope 1
have addressed to the Dragon, and he
will find it when l am dead. This is
the joke that old man Death and N.Y.
self have put up on the Dragon, and
my only regret is that shall not be
able to enjoy a look at the Dragons
countenance as he reads my last letter
to him. Another sum of money l have
put away, in good hands, where he
won't have a chance TO get it, for my
funeral expenses. and then you see I
am through with the world. / have no
body to leave that need worry about,
or who would either take care of me or
feel sorry for me if I needed care or
sympathy, which do not. So that is
why l laugh, and that is why come
down and sit on this bench, in the sun
shine, and enjoy the posthumous joke. :"
Robbins did not appear to be able to
see the humor of the situation quite so
49,
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-12-17
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED:

The coming term of the Circuit Court
will be Il busy one. 1t looks like there
will he State cases enough to occupy the
two weeks.
The following prisoners are now in Jail
awaiting the action of the court: w. p.
Quinn, charged with murder, Thomas
Graham, charged with murder, ohm Dan
iels, burglary, Monroe Bowman, grand
larceny, William Holloway, alias Buster,
burglary and grand larceny, Green Swim
ney, selling mortgaged property, Peter
Hall, higamy, and Henry Watson. carry
ing concealed weapons, Monroe aud Cice-
TO Garnett, assault with intent to Kill.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-12-17

An affray occurred last Saturday near
Nalty's mill which will probably result
fatally to one of the combatants. 1t
seems that a quarrel took place between
three negro boys, employees of the mill,
named Monroe GARRETT and Cicero Gar
nett, on one side, and Ransom Brent on
the other. Brent was struck on the head
with piece of heavy scantling, and his
skull fractured. Drs. Bennett and john
son, who attended him, state that he will
die from the injury. The Garnetts we're
arrested Monday and brought before JUS
tice Mcmillan, who committed them to
iail to await the result of the injuries.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-12-17
4 Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case OF
failure II return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our
advertised Druggist bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
1t is guaranteed to bring relief to every
case, when used for any affection OF
Throat, Lungs. or chest, such as Con
sumption, inflammation of Lungs, Bron-
chitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough,
Group, etc, etc. 1t is pleasant and agree
able 10 taste, perfectly safe, aud can al
ways be depended upon.
Trial bottles free at DIR. A. Lewenthals.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-12-17

Please take notice that the annual cleo
ton of officers will take place on Friday,
December 18th, 1891. \ full attendance
is earnestly requested, as business of i'm
portance will be brought before the
Lodge. n. II. PLANCHAED, SecN.
SHnoH's CArARRH REMEDY, 4 E.ar-
velous cure for Catarrh, Dipthrria, Can
ker mouth, and Headache. With each
bottle there is an ingenious nasal Injector
for the more successful treatment of these
complaints without extra charge. Price
SOC. Sold by Meade & Martin. o.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-12-17
REV. JOS. BUCKLES.

;lesnIution Of Thanks, etc, Adopted by
philadelphia Church, ut CascyyilIe.
Whereas, The Rev. Joseph Buckets,
who for eleven years has served us as pas
tor, has tins day rendered his resignation;
therefore,
Resolved, That we part with Bro.
Buckets with unleigncd regret, and the
thanks of this church are hereby rendered
him for the faithful aud efficient per
Torrance of his duties as pastor during
the period of his service with rs, and we
also commend him to the kind cOnsidera-
ton of any and all with whom he may
cast in his lot.
By order of the conference, this the
7fh day Of November, \. -. 1901.
j T.. DECEII,
Church Clerk.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-12-17
|. W. COOPER,
IRWIN MILLER
Adopted unanimously by rising vote.
ShiIoh's Consumption Cnrr.

This is beyond question the most sue
cesstul Cough Medicine we have ever sold;
a few doses invariably cure the worst
cases of Cough, Group and Bronchitis,
while its wonderful succcss in the cure of
Consumption is without II parallel i'll he
history of medicine. Since its first dis
covery it has been sold on Il guarantee. II
test which no other medicine can stand
Ii YOU have a cough we earnestly ask Won
to try it. Price Zoe, SOC. and 81. II
your lungs are sore, chest, or back lame,
use Shlohs Porous Plaster. Sold by
Meade Il Martin. o.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1891-12-17
ROBBERY.

ROBBERY.
1t is robbery of yourself to pay more
for shoes than they are worth.
BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF
and buy Your foot wear from
RICHARDS Il MARTIN,
Next to Meade 4 Co. Drugstore.
70 our friends When you are in town
attending court and want "A good square
meal at any hour, just call and see us.
You will certainly he treated o. X.
STAMPS x WILLIAMS.
Our ship has just landed loaded with a
full line of new and fresh groceries, This
boat was consigned to A. A. Wood, who
has studied the wants of his patrons who
are to entertain during conference.
Parties desiring fresh fish and oysters
will please leave their orders with n. H..
Byrne & Co., and have them delivered at
their residence.
If You wish to buy suitable Christmas
tokens fol your friends go to the City
Drug store where you will find every
thing neat and nohhy.
Have You seen those exquisite hanging
lamps at Boadwee's? They are just the
thing for Christmas present.
n. II. Byrne & Co. have II tirSt-class
restaurant where you can get hot meals
at all hours at p cents.
just received at Stamps 4 Williams
restauraut-the incest assortment of all
kinds Of fancy candy.
Shoes. Shoes. at reduced prices.
RICHARDS IL MARTIN,
Next to Meade & Martins Drugstore.
Gents'patent leather shoes in the proper
style at Richards & Martin, next to
Meade q Co.'S Drugstore.
Hot coffee and ham sandwiches 10 cents
at Leary's.
For fresh fish and oysters call on n. H..
Byrne 4 Co.
n. II. Byrne q Co. handle fresh fancy
groceries, etc.
All are talking about their groceries.
They keep the best. Our motto is differ
ent: we sell the best fancy groceries in
town. A. A. WOOD.
Apples and oranges cheap at Leary's.
The best ginger ale at Leary's.
Be sure to go TO Lcary' for Xmas goods
1t is the cheapest place in town.
DR.. Will Penn lately made a profession
al visit to Silver Creek, Lawrence county,
where Miss Matte is engaged as music
teacher in Lawrence High School.
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Tuesday morning, December !, 1891,
Board met pursuant to adjournment, pres
en-; same us yesterday.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED:
Lincoln County Times printing election
notice. Superintendent : notice and M
blank bills of indictment ............S II %
Dr. W. Bennett, two visits, prescription
and medicine for prisoners. ............. 10
!. VI. BurnS, ) mile boards, ............ ~
tickets etc. ....'......',......... - CO
MCtirath 4 Sons. merchandise for iail 49,. -
for iai .''.'', - '.'.' 10 -
J. u. CRANBERRY. chanccry clerk of C0piah
county, copying books ZEE and FFF
@5 pages. 3lG words each ut 10 cents per
100 words .................... ~ -
lndeNing 9lS names. ................... IL %
Geo. ID. Barnard x CO.. legal blank cabi-
net for circuit clerk and express. $50;
hal criminal docket. so; book jury Ger
tihcatrS. 5000; express. $50; document
nNclopcS, stationery. ink, SG.l0 minute
book for Chanccry clerk. SlS.JO: legal
blank cabinet for cllanccry clerk. $50:
express ON bak book. Si.25 ............. ~ 80
I. IL. Lewis, 10 Jail sash hinges ......... IA 20
sherman 4 Davis, 1i5jn lbs coal, a ~G.50. ~ 50
/ Henry Black. mile boards ............... ~
Meade d Martin stationery ....,......... ~
1t is ordered tLat the order passed at
the February term of this board granting
Il change in the Fox road Oh the petition
of w. j. Hodges, Jr., and II others, be
and the same is hereby revoked and the
old route of said road is hereby rein.
stated.
The petition Of James +. Storm and
Is others, treeholders of Lincoln county,
praying for "A new public road commenc
ing at Franklin county line and running
northeast TO Irving Smiths place, was re
eivcd and ordered filed.
Ordered that Lem Ratclifl be appointed
overSeer of road No. 81.
Ordered that John Frazier be appointed
overseer of road No. -, to fill out the I'M
expired term of l.. r Chamberlain.
The report of IL. Il. Philips, coroner and
ranger, was received, examined and APP
proved.
Allen Smith, treasurer of Lincoln conn
ty, appeared before the Board and pre-
scented his report, the same having been
examined and the Board having cancelled
all warrants and vouchers surrendered by
said treasurer aud being satisfied that the
same is in all things correct, said report
is approved and ordered file and recorded.
1t is ordered by the Board of Supervi-
sors of Lincoln county, that Edward
Smith, County Superintendent of Educa-
| ton, be and he is hereby required to issue
his pay certificate to Miss Bette Hardy as
per contract made with her for teaching
| first month. term 1919
Ordered, That the members be allowed
their per diem and mileage.
w. H. Penn. days. - 90