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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-12-20
BIG MAST'|'O |
Skeleton Of Immense Size
Discovered Near Sioux
Falls; S. D.
At LEAST EIGHTY FEET LONG.
Teeth Nearly a Foot in Length
and Over Five Inches
Across. .-E

Sioux FALLS. s. D., Dec. 19.-Great
excitement was caused in this city to.
day by the fact becoming known that
what will prove to be the largest mas
todon ever discovered had been found
east of this city. The discovery was
made over month ago by farmer,
and A. H. Stiles, a prominent druggist
of this city, owns half interest in it.
Work has been going on ever since,
but only part of the skeleton has been
uncovered. Mr.. Stiles brought one of
the teeth to the city and put it on ex-
hibition at mis- store, where it attracted
a great deal of attention. The tooth is
1l1 inches long, 5 inches across and II
inches deep, but the roots are broken
off and not full length. The skeleton
of the mastodon
Is Over Eighty Feet Long
and IL feet wide. and has two tusks
which, Mr., Stiles says, will weigh
about 600 pounds. They are inches
through and over II feet long, and are
curved in semi-circle Mr.. Stiles will
take out men and derricks and raise
the spine and tusks, and the balance
will be taken out as rapidly as pos
sible. He thinks it will take at least
another month to get it all out. The
owners OF the skeleton will place no
value on their find, but say it is worth
several thousand dollars. This is the
second one which has been found here.
The other was discovered within three
blocks of the business part of the city
in 1891, but it was not quarter as
large as this.
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To Punish Chinese Leaders.

i. SHANGHAI, Dec. 19.-An imperial de-
cree has been issued ording Li-Hung
Chang to arrest Kung, the taotai of
Port Arthur, and the four Chinese gen.
erals who were in command at Port
Arthur, and to send them to Peking for
trial and punishment for the loss of
that important dockyard and fortress.
Admiral Ting, who was in command
during the disastrous naval engagement
off the Yalu river, has been arrested
for failing to defend the dockyard Of
Port Arthur against the Japanese
fOrcac
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-12-20
Of NO INT crest !: /
First Days Debate on the
Currency Bill a Disap-
=, pointment. ~.
NO SENSATIONAL FEATURES.
Resolution IN the Senate Look.
ing to the Annexation
of Canada.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-The discus.
sion on the Carlisle currency bill began
in the house during the day, but the
opening of the debate was a disappoint-
ment. 1t lacked both spirit apd inter
est and was devoid Of sensational fea-
lures. Mr.. Springer, the chairman of
the banking and currency committee.
who made the first speech in support of
the measure, gave plain statement OF
its objects, and gave a review of the
arguments in it's favor on the lines Of
those contained in the report. Mr..
Walker, the leader of the minority of
the committee, devoted almost all OF
his time to
An Elaboration of His Own Bill.
AS usual he was incisive, was emphatic
and aggressive, and the house gave him
close attention. Mr.. Hall, Demo
cratic member of the committee from
Missouri, closed the debate for the day.
An effort to agree upon the limitations
of the debate failed and it will probably
be allowed to run Oh for the remainder
of the week without a vote. After the
holidays the committee on rules will,
unless the measure loses caste in the
meantime, bring in a rule to close the
debate and force vote.
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Alix in Great Shape.

Los ANGELES, Gala, Dec 19.-Judg-
ing from the performance of Alix, who
has been given q little preliminary
work here, the worlds record stands a
good chance Of being wiped out next
Saturday. After she had been logged
two or three miles she was taken back
to the half. Here with only free head
and no urging she came came home in
1901 and through the stretch in 2O11a8
seconds
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-12-20
REORGANIZATION Necessary,

PEORIA, Ills, Dec. 19.-Ihe circular
adopted by the directors of the Distil-
ling and Cattle Feeding company at
the meeting held in this city last week
has been sent out to stockholders of the
company. It is lengthy document,
containing statement of the condition
of the company and declaring reor-
ganization necessary, three plans being
submitted for the approval of the stock
holders r-t.
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FOR UNION WITH CANADA.
Resolution to That Effect introduced in
has

Resolution to That Eject Introduced In
the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Another res
olution providing for union with Can
ada made it's appearance in the senate
during the day, having been introduced
by Mr.. Gallinger of New Hampshire.
who stated that he would do anything
in his power at any time to further the
contamination of such union. Senator
Hill delivered speech on his PROPOSE
ton for rule to close debate which
was listened to with close attention by
many of the senators. Mr.. Turpie con.
tinued his speech in denunciation of
the Nicaragua canal bill, declaring that
it appeared to him to have every indi-
cation of a gorgeous bubble. An urg-
ent deficiency bill appropriating $780,
600 for public printing and binding
nassed.
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MEET ING ENDS.
Great Labor Convention at
Denver Winds Up With
a Love Feast.
OLD ENEMIES BECOME FRIENDS
Resolution on the Debs De-
cision the Feature of the
Days Work.

DENVER, Dec. l9.-The great labor
convention was in a melting mood
when it adjourned sine die at 8 p. m.
A few minutes before adjournment
two of the Strongest leaders, P. J. Nc
Guire of Philadelphia aud Thomas J.
Morgan of Chicago. who have for five
or six years enlivened each recurring
convention with a feud that seemed to
grow stronger overy year, told the con-
vertion what they thought of each
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PRESIDENT M'BRIDH,

other and then shook hands and de-
cided to be friends, amid the plaudits
of the assembled delegates. The clos
ing hour was devoted to telling per-
sonal experiences. President Gompers
took part in this
Recitation of Grievances.
The most important feature Of the
days work was the adoption of resoiu-
tions on the Debs matter and these
were of character that was fully an
ticipated. All attempts to resurrect the
political questions were promptly sup
pressed.
The attendance was not by any
means full, many delegates having
already left for home. President Com
pers returns East by way of Chicago
The new officers take their positions on
Jan. l, and in the meantime the re-
moval of headquarters from New York
to Indianapolis will be made. Treas
urer Lennon will remain resident Of
New York city.
The Debs Resolution. -
In it's report on the Debs decision the
committee denounces the action Of
Judge Woods, claiming ne overstepped
his jurisdiction, and continues: 80
Resolved, by this convention, that we
extend to Eugene V. Debs and those as
ISOLATED with him in their present
trouble, and to all other similar cases
throughout the land, our sincere
sympathy and commiseration, and
promise them both our moral and
financial support in the struggle to
right both the wrong already commit
ted and those which may, in the future,
be committed in the name Of the law,
and we recommend to this convention
that the executive council of the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor be instructed
to lend to these men such financial aid
as in their judgment the Federation is
able to supply, and they are further in
structed to aid them in securing legal
counsel and advice looking to the ap-
pealing Of these cases to the supreme
court of the United States, where the
question of the right Of the courts to
issue what is known as blanket injunc-
tlons, may be finally tested.
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THEY WILL GO TO JAIL.

Debs and His Colleagues Change Their
Minds Regarding an Appeal. 4
CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-Euge1,e V. Debs,
president of the American Railway
union and his colleagues have decided
to take the penalty imposed by Judge
Woods without appeal. They will go
to the Cook county jail next Monday.
The officials reached this decision
during the day, without the advice of
their attorneys, and their decision is
final and positive. VI
Debs says an appeal would probably
be OF no avail. The worry and expense
were also considerations. #
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Will Erect Thirteen Elevators.

WINNIPEG, Man., Dec. 19.-W. A.
Hastings of Montreal. president Of the
Lake of the Woods Milling company,
who is here consulting with local man.
ayers and superintendent of the COM
pany, has decided to erect IL storage
elevators in the province next year;
also one receiving elevator. This
course was decided on because Of the
combine formed by Western grain
BUYERS
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-12-20
Kelley Charges Fraud.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 19.-Suit was
fled in the chancery court here today
by the Leslie E. Kelley company of
Dwight, Ills, against the Memphis
Kelley institute asking that a receiver
>be appointed to take charge of it's bust
ness. The plaintiff alleges fraudulent
transfer Of $4,000 worth of property
from the Tennessee Kelley institute to
the Memphis Kelley institute.
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C.n....ii,u acific Agrees.

CHICAGO, Dec l9.-Tne Canadian
Pacific has p: ac icaily agreed 10 accept
the offer CT the Eastern lines for 20 per:
cent Of The e,u! grant l)u,i"es> coming
through the port CT New York, and a
committee has been appointed to ar
range the details OF the agreement.
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St. Paul Men on Currency.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 19.-The st. Paul
chamber of commerce has passed a
resolution opposing immediate action
on the currency question. 1t was
claimed that the matter could not be
properly handled in the limited time
allowed, and that commission should
be appointed to, report on scheme of
currency revision in one year from
now
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rSalIrOau ,oIu at auction.

DIES MONIES, a., Dec. 19.-The Des
Moines Northern and Western railway
was bid in by Attorney A. B. Cum
Minis, representing G.. NJ. Dodge of
New York and F. NJ and F. G.. Hub
bell of Des Moines, being committee
representing bondholders.. The prop
erty was sold under foreclosure of mort
gage for $3.50, 900. There were no
other bidders.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-12-20
Call for Bread in Montreal.

MONTREAL, Dec. 19.-Three thousand
unemployed workmen invaded the city
hall this morning demanding bread.
The mayor and aldermen promised they
would try to do something for them,
and the crowd dispersed, shouting, IF
we don't get bread soon Well take it.
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Mora Lexow Sensations.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Police Ser
geant Taylor told the Lexow committee
that money was paid to him by steam
ship and railway officials and that most
Of it was turned over by him to his
captain, Steers, now retired, at police
headquarters. When Captain Schmitt-
berger succeeded Steers payments were
made to him.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-12-20
The Speakersllip Contest.

SuAtSSts
As the time for the meeting of the
Legislature approaches, the contest
for the speakership is gradually mar
rowing down, and it now looks as
though it would be fought to finish
between Messrs. Van SAINT and Shell.
Mr.. Van SAINT is undoubtedly exhibit
ing the greatest strength in the First
district, and it would not be surpris-
ing that when the caucus meets to
nominate candidate that Mr.. Gibbs
would not be in it at all The action
of the members from the Sixth dis
trict is evidence of the fact that OF
the candidates from the FIRST district
Mr.. Van SAINT is regarded as the lead
er But it remains to be seen wheth-
r..this open declaration on their part
at this time will be source Of
strength or of weakness to his aspi-
rants.
That Daniel Shell, of Worthington,
is developing considerable strength
and proving a formidable candidate
in the field is also evidenced by many
little by-plays of the opposition, as
we'll as the promise of support which
he has received throughout the state
At first his candidacy was discredited:
Then as he developed strength it was
reported, and that report is still be-
ing made to do duty, that he was
simply in the field for the purpose of
securing prominent recognition in the
shape of a good craftsmanship. But
this report is devoid of all truth. Not
only is this not the case, but it is
doubtful that if defeated he would
accept craftsmanship, especially if
he felt it largely as result of his
prominence as a speakership candi-
date.
Another report is to the effect that
Mr.. Shell, Mr.. Van SAINT and Senator
Washburn have entered into a combi-
nation that will rebound to the bene-
fit Of each. It is almost needless to
say that there is not word of truth
in this report. Mr.. Shell has repeat
eddy refused to enter into any sort of
a combination or trade which would
result to his personal benefit at the
expense of his supporters and friends
in the Second district. He is in the
fight simply for the speakership, and
will stand true to his friends to the
end.
The fact is that Mr.. Shell is not in
the contest from his own choice. He
was put forth by his friends, who be-
lieved that this section of the state
was entitled to the position, and who
brought him forward as a candidate
in every way fitted for this most re-
sponsible place. And the way in
which he has conducted himself since
his candidacy was announced, fully
justifes the confidence they had in
him.
It is not detracting particle from
any of the other leading candidates
to say that Mr.. Shell is one of the
best equipped men who will sit in the
house for it's presiding officer, and if
location cuts any figure at all in the
matter, it ought to add greatly to his
strength. The Second. district never
had a better chance to secure an i'm
portant place in the state government
than now, and if it's representatives in
the house will simply pull together,
the Free Press believes that they will
succeed in landing the prize and
giving the state one of the best
speakers the house ever ihad.-Man-
kato Free Press.
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Gold is again few million dollars
below the required resume. Another
bond issue will probably follow. This
retrenchment and reform administra-
ton is nice thing-for Wall street.
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to print.

The Pioneer Press says Van SAINT
has enough votes pledged to him to
elect him speaker of the . House.
Some of Van SAINTS friends have been
stuffng the gullible old Pioneer Press.
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Appointed In Keys Place.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-President
Cleveland sent to the senate the nomi-
nation of Charles D. Clark of Tennes-
see to be United States district judge
for the eastern and middle districts Of
Tennessee, vice D. M. Key, retired.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-12-20
House win Adjourn Saturday.

WAsHINaToN, Dec. 10. Speaker
Crisp and house leaders have reached q
.tacit agreement by which the adjourn
1ment for the holiday recess will be
taken at the close of the session next
Saturday and the reassembling will be
at noon Jan. 8. ~
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* Chinese daily papers print about
six inches of war news each issue.
There is, no doubt, a good deal Of
news about the war they do not care
A~ NJ
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The St. Paul Call schreeches at the
top of it's squeaky voice that "A good
man can beat Washburn for re-elec-
ton 1t would take a good man. in
deed.
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Stock of
Clothing
at Cost.

N/ISHING to 20 out of the Clothing
Business | will sell my entire
Stock at Cost. My Stock is very CON-
p1ete and no Shoddys in it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-12-17

man newspapers that she has been in
terfering of late with the colonial
policy of the empire, and that she must
desist; to which some of the English
newspapers have very properly re-
piled that of late England has yielded
everything in colonial matters to the
wishes of Germany. But the feature
of the situation which is attracting
most attention is the apparent ap-
proach of a. very cordial relationship
between Russia and England, leaving
Germany out of account on one side
and France out of account on the
other. The marked attentions of the
car to the prince of Wales during the
recent funeral ceremonies attracted at
tention, taken in connection with the
negotiations which are pending be-
tween Great Britain and Russia. The
questions in discussion are said to in
clude the matter of concerted action
with regard to Corea, the granting of
a free hand to Russia. in Persia, and
the opening of the Dardanelles and the
Bosphorus to Russian vessels of war
The opening of the Dardanelles is the
most important of all. because it
would involve an entire change of
English policy, and either a consulta-
tion with the other great powers or
combined agreement on the part of
Russia and England to disregard
them. If such an agreement should
be made between the two countries it
would mean an alliance between them
which would compel a reconstruction
of International relations between the
other great powers. The step is so
radical and SO directly reverses every
thing that England has been trying to
do for years in her attitude toward
Russia &c
by many influential people. 1t is GER
tain, however. that an attempt is be-
ing made to bring the two countries
together by a more cordial understand
ing. 1t looks very much as if the
young czar were being drawn toward
England rather than toward Germany
or France,
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WHAT MAY RESULT.
Great Britain Specializing Upon Il
Possible Tory Unionist Adminis-
tration.


Speculation is already rife as to the
composition Of the Tory-JEicni5- ad-
ministration which, if it comes into
power, will probably outlast the cen-
fury. The chief question: of interest
turns upon the distribution o. Office
between the Tories and the IsberaI
Unionists. says the Pevew of Reviews.
Lord Salisbury cnce offered the pre-
miership to the Duke of Devonsaire,
but he was then I-ord Harrington, ar i
in the house of commons. l. is not very
probable that the duke will receive a
second offer of the premiership. At the
same time it is reylrle as natural,
right, and proper that in the next Tory
cabinet the Duke of Daroasl:re. Mr..
Chamberlain, anu Sir Henry James
should re-enforce Mr.. q )schen, who will
no longer be the solitary Un:onist in
the admins tration. Some profess 10 be-
lieve that Lord Saliso Try vii. be con
tent to go to the foreign p.,ice ana al
low his nephew, Mr.. Ralfoar, to be both
leader of the house % .omnons and
u ime minister 10 the crown That
speculation may be ingenious, but is
not very probable. Thara are many adj
vantages in having u prime n:inis ter
in the house OF Lords, even wien lie
Liberals are in o!fiac. i)u- it would seem
the natural ani ina ,i-at,e thing under
government which SOUL Only come
into office as a resui, ef a direct ,tp-
uiar vote in favor OF the rr.ai.minanca
of the second chamber.
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looking ait You. ard then the next mo-
nlent you are boring your head madly
into a snow bank, and kicking franti-
cally with both feet and half rising
only to butt viciously into that snow
bank again, and your friends are get
ting more entertainment than they had
ever thought you capable of giving.
The Surprises in n Pair of Ski.
This is when you are beginning. You
naturally expect trouble then, and you
are not likely to be disappointed. But
as you get on a little the thing be-
comes more irritating. The ski are
the most capTicious things upon earth.
One day you cannot go wrong with
them. On another with the same wea
Their and the same snow You cannot go
right. And it is when you least expect
st that things begin 10 happen. You
stand on the crown of a slope and you
adjust your body for a rapid slide, but
your ski stick notionless and over
you go upon your face. Or you stand
upon a. plateau which seems to you to
be as level as a billiard table, and in
an instant without cause or warning,
away they shoot and you are left be-
hind staring at the sky. For a man
WHO suffers from too much dignity a
COURSE of Norwegian snow shoes would
have a fine moral effect.
Whenever you brace yourself for a
fall it never comes off. Whenever you
think yourself absolutely secure it is
AIN over with you. You come to a
Hard ice slope at an angie of 10 degrees
and you zlg-zag up it, digging the sides
of your ski into it, and feeling that
If a mosquito settles upon you you are
gone. But nothing ever happens and
you reach the top in safety. Then you
stop upon the level 20 congratulate
your companion and you have just
time to say What a, beautiful view is
thisr' when you find yourself standing
upon YOUR tow shoulder blades with
your ski tied tightly around your
neck. Or again YOU may have had a
long outing without any misfortune at
all and as You shuttle back along the
YOU stop for an instant to tell a. group
in the hotel Veranda how we'll you are
getting on. Something happens and
they suddenly find that their congratu-
latiolls are addressed ITO the soles of
your ski Then if y6ur mouth is not