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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-09-26
THE Old. 4! .ERS, I
MEET AND PERMANENTLY
a: ORGANIZE. 49, 49,,
Daniel Shell Elected President,
R. b. Plotts Secretary.

AS per encouragement in the AD-
> VANCE, the old settlers Of Mobiles coun-
: ty met at the fair grounds Tuesday
afternoon for the purpose of effecting
permanent organization. The meet
ing was called to order by j. A. Town
4 who nominated Mr.. Shell for chair
man, and R. B. Plotts was elected Sec
retary. The tent which had been
provided by the G.. A. R. was we'll
filed, large number Of ladies grac-
ing the meeting. A permanent or
ganization was made to be known as
the Old Settlers Association of Mobiles
county, by the election of Mr.. Shell
as president, R. B. Plotts secretary,
Peter Thompson treasurer and the
following vice presidents: * H
f. Indian Lake, John A. Saxon,
Bigelow, Chas. Wickstrom, 4
Ransom, Robt. Shore, 5.. 5....
Little Rock, VIM. Wigham, VI n
Grand Prairie, Miles Birkett,
West Side, L.C. Long,
Adrian, F. J. Porter. -. i
Olney, VIM. Thom, z: 1. 4.
Dewald, A. B. McCord,
Worthington, E. G. Whitney,
Lorain, Robt. Firth, X
Hersey, Otto Berreau, T.
Elk, Chas. Wilkinson,
Summit Lake, J. w. Reed,
Larkin, George limbaugh,
Lismore, w. Travis, I7
Leota, G. Knipp,
Wilmont, Emil Graf, . .,... .,s::
Seward, w. H. Booth,
Graham Lakes, J. II. Cunningham.
The association will meet on the
! first day Of the fair each year in a
large tent to be provided, which will
be the official headquarters during
the fair. .5.zs
The vice president from each town
ship will be requested to write up a
history Of the old settlers Of his town
giving the date Of arrival of each,
and date Of death if deceased; also
to give the date and name Of the
! first child born in the township, to-
gether with any other information
that would be interesting to the So
ciety, and report at the next regular
meeting.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-09-26
BICYLE RACES.

In the bicycle races yesterday Lee
She'll took first prize, Harry Thorn
second and Lee Gates third; time,
2:57. The second race was the half
mile open, with eight starters; Max
Littman took first prize, Geo. Grimes
second and Walter Doolittle third.
The third race was the boys half-mile
handicap with six starters, and all
Worthington boys, Paul Cross came
in ahead, Frank Cross was second
with Jet Smallwood third; time; Ill.
The fourth race called was the one
mile handicap, with fourteen starters;
Lee Shell was given $50 yards handi-
cap and finished in 2:23; Harry
Thorn met with with a mishap, but
by hard work won the second place,
Walter Doolittle of Sioux Falls being.
third. The fifth race was the one
mile open, George. Grimes winning
this race, Walter Doolittle second and
G. "a. Madison third, time 2.504.
The last race Of the day was the two
mile handicap, in which there were
eleven starters; Max Littman finish
ed first, j. L. Morrison, G.. A. Madi-
son third, time 5:1Sa.
The track was i'm good shape, the
only disagreeable feature being a
strong wind which the riders were
compelled to face on, the home
stretch.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-09-26

Nowhere in the world are
lands better than nor as cheap
as) in Mobiles county, and nowhere
in that county can you find as big
a list to select from as (nor bet
ter bargain than) at Hedberg &
Clausen, Worthington, MINI.
For Farm Loans call on Shell &
Mann. Office in Torrance bldg. 49tf
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-09-26

Buy land, loan money, insure
property, sell land, sell property,
rent either, collect debts, through
Hedberg & Clausen, orthington,
Minnesota. I, .s3 IS.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-09-26
ROBERT DAUGHERTY.
Taken d Up.

One steer about three years old,
ca1he to my place about September
18th. Owner will please call for same,
prove property, pay charges and take
him away. a. O. LoFsrEDr,
Sec. 4, Indian Lake, Worthington
& P.O.
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On motion it wassres0lyed to hold
aa.pl soIaier, picr l,i y IA s. June ID y
the exact date to be announced BY
the president later-at the park in
this city. .S.s. <'e s.
En- the winter Of 18S6-S7 meeting
1of old soldiers was held at the Wor-
thing on hotel, then kept by Daniel
Shell and roster opened. That
book contained the names of about
25 old settlers, some of which have
died, and some have moved
away. The list received
about fifty, names Tuesday, and
more will be added. The complete
list and date of their arrival to
Mobiles county is as follows: "
r OG Grundsten, May, 2 ~,
Otto Berreau, } June 2'71,
John Myer, June 2l, II, =
John A spafford, May 8 ~,
John Hansberger,- ~,
R L Erskine, July 9 '69,
JH Scott, Sept. 19 II, s~
JH Cunningham, May II ~,
I'll Taylor, March 20 II,
A L Hussleton, Oct. 3 ~,
CB Moore, April 6 ~, -,
Chas. Wilkinson. May p,
John Kilsa, April - -. "-...-.s
J II Maxwell, August 16 ~,
Eloise Brant, Aug. l'72, @
E. R. Humistor, Nov. 8, II.
B: F. johnson, Sept, II, ~, r.
]. LIB. Bennett, May 26,,'71,
G. B. Loveless, June 2I, ~,
Peter Thompson, April, IT,, .s
J. H. johnson, April, ~, Il. II
CT. Shattuch, April, ~,
j. r. Sowles, June, ~,
G. W. w. Dow, June, ~, .t
j. "A. Town, June %, ~, :
Vim. Bear, April %, ~, IS
Nels O. Langseth, June IL,
4 B. F. Thurber, April, ~,
Henry Brayton, Sept. 8, '69,
John p. Vail, June, ~, {.
Cole Guernsey, April, ~,
R. b. Plotts, Nov. ",
Dr.. Moore, Jan. ~
VIM. Perry, May, ~, s.
Dan. Shell, Dec. 26, H.,
E.S. Mills, March, ~,
R. w. Moberly, May %, ~,
S. B. Bedford, April 2, '73,
G. w Brant, August ! ~,
w ] Randall, June ~,
r Prideaux, May 9, ~,
H NJ Anderson, July 13 ~,
L. w. Laythe, May 25 II,
T H Childs, May Is '62,
John Alley, Aug. II,
j w Mills, June 20,
E Nordquist, May % III,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-09-26
!. THE HI! FAIR. : A! Il
tendance.

a Good Exhibit and Large At
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1895-09-26

having failed to fill. There were five
entries and starters in this race and
four heats were trotted. The hour
being late the race was continued un-
til Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock,
Theplaces taken by the horses is
shown below:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Extension of Its Line Asked by the
Capital Traction Company.

Extension of Its Line Asked by the
Capital Traction Company.
The contest which the Washington and
Georgetown railway made In the last Con-
gress for the privilege of extending its
line on certain streets in the western and
northwestern section of the city is to be
renewed this session by its successor. the
Capital Traction Company. Mr. Washing
ton of Tennessee introduced a hill in The
House today, amending the charter of the
Capital Traction Company to lay single
or double track along the following streets:
Beginning at Pennsylvania avenue and 1Ith
street, south on 18th street to G, west on 6
street to the river front, east on q street
to 26th street, south on 26th street to F
street, east on F street to 18th street and
place of beginning.
Also beginning at I'D street and the river
front, north on 22d street to Florida ave
nue., and along Florida avenue to connect
with the present track of the Capital Trac-
ton Company. The bill provides that
where electricity is used no overhead wires
shall be constructed. 1t PROVIDES also that
F streets except as to street between
26th and the river front. The company
shall have the same right and privileges
over this route as it has or may have by
law on its other route and subject in re-
spect thereto to all other provisions of its
charter and law.
Other District Bills.
REPRESENTATIVE Morse of Massachusetts,
today intro duced in the House bill pro-
hibiting the manufacture and sale of in
to toxicating liquors in the District of Co.
lumbia.
Mr. Baker of New Hampshire introduced
a bill in the House to regulate the charges
for telephone service in the District The
lill fixes a maximum rental of $50 a year
for teleph, mes on separate wires; $40 where
there are two telephones on wire; $50
where there are three on wire, and 20
where there are four or more.
Mr. Morse introduced a bill today in the
House to protect the observance of the
Sabbath IN the District of Columbia. The
bill makes it unlawful to perform any
labor G, cept works of necessity and mercy
on that day, to engage in any commercial
business to open airy place of amusement
for entertainment where admission is
charged. Exception is made in the case OF
labor by those who relig!ously observe Sat
urday as their Sunday.
Mr. Baker of New Hampshire introduced
bill in the House today requiring bills of
sale, conditional sales, mortgages, deeds of
trust or chattels in the District of Column
biz to be recorded.
Mr.. Baker also introduced a bill appro-
priating 100000 for the erection of a statue
to Gen. Grant in this city.
Refund of Taxes.
Mr.. Reach introduced in the Senate bill
authorizing the Commissioners Of the Dis
trict to refund to Everett Wroe his ex-
ecutors and assigns such money as has
been paid by him to the District in excess
of the correct amounts due by him upon
mart of lot g. In square $50 in the District.
The bill recites that such excessive assess
ments have been made because of erron-
eous assessments of the improvements
upon the lot designated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
MIR. WELLINGTON IN CONFERENCE
He Runs Over to Baltimore to Sc,
His Supporters.

He Runs Over to Baltimore to See
His Supporters.
Special Dispatch to The Lvcning Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, December Ga large
number of county republicans, including
the majority of the Senators who attended
the conference held yesterday, are still in
town, and the Carrollton has been well
filled with politicians throughout the day.
The prevailing topic discussed was the SEN
atorship. Congressman Wellington came
over from Washington last evening and
spent an hour in conference with his friends
this morning. Both he and his friends ex-
press the same confidence that has char
acterized their utterances since the opening
Of the contest, and according to judgment
here their confidence is not misplaced, as
the members-elect from Garrett, Allegany
Washington and Frederick counties are
outspoken for him, and bis candidacy is not
unacceptable in southern Maryland and the
city.
The eastern shore interests are somewhat
disorganized Three aspirants from tha;
section, Col. c. Mulliken. Senator-elect
Charles T. Wescott and Mr.. George NJ.
Russum, are still in the city, and each one
is confident that should the present law
and custom remain undisturbed ne will sue
ceed Mr. Gibson. Col. Mulliken can count
en- the three votes from Talbot and Mr.
Russum's popularity extends throughout
the eastern shore, and it is asserted that
hot only could he depend upon the support
of the republican members, but upon the
democrats as well.
All eyes are turned upon the approaching
election in Carroll county. as upon its re-
suit the political composition of the next
senate will depend
At the senatorial conference yesterday It
was decided to elect, If possible, a straight
republican president, and Senator J. Writ
Randall of Anne Arundel county was the
choice of the meeting. The republican SEN
ators Will hold another conference, when a
policy TO be pursued during the session will
be outlined and adopted.
Mr.. Sydney Mudd of Charles county told
The Star correspondent this morning that
he was entirely satisfied with the manner
in which his campaign for the speakership
was progressing. Mr.. Mudd has not only a
strong southern Maryland backing, but has
the promise Of the support of number Of
the eighteen city delegates. There are five
aspirants for the speakership from Balti-
more but not one has a strong following or
is willing to give way to another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
FINES FOR INTERPRETATIONS,
Law to Establish Penalties for Mis-
use of Franchises.

A bill prepared by the Commissioners of
the District of Columbia was introduced
in the Senate yesterday by Mr.. Harris
chairman of the District committee, as
stated in The Star. The bill provides that
whenever any corporation operating in the
District under a charter from Congress
fails to comply with its charter the Dis
trict is empowered to recover in the Police
Court for every failure a penalty of not
exceeding 500, provided that wherever a
penalty is already provided by law the
amount to be recovered shall not be in ex-
cess of such penalty.
In explaining the necessity of this bill
Commissioner Ross in a letter addressed to
MIR. Harris says: Many of the charters
contain requirements which do not carry
with them any penalty for their violation
and the only available recourse in case of
any misuse of such franchise is an appli-
cation &c the Attorney General to enforce a
forfeiture of the charter. As many of these
violations are minor matters a vacation of
the charter therefor would be incommen-
surate to the offense. The application of a
fine would be more convenient method"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06

One of the bids submitted by the Cramp
Shipbuilding Company in the recent compe-
ttion for the battle ships, and which Is now
being considered by the Navy Department,
is special design of their own for battle
ship about the size Of the Indiana, but with
out turrets. In their place. fore and aft. are
mounted twelve-inch guns upon pneuma tic
disappearing carriages, enabling the guns
when fired to disappear in the hull below the
water line and within the protective belt.
thus completely shielding them from hostile
fire. adding to the stability of the vessel and
allowing the armor that is ordinarily used
for turret protection to be added to other
parts of the ship. 1t is understood that the
coaling capacity is also largely increased by
reason of decrease Of weights in armor and
turrets. The designs for these disappearing
carriages have been prepared by the en-
gineers of the Pneumatic Gun Carriage Com
pany of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
GERMANY'S DISCRIMINATION
Senator Davis Shows How That Govern
ment Could Be Brought to Terms.
The Exclusion Act of 1890 Pointed
Out MS u Remedy at the Hands
of the President.

Senator Davis, leading member of the
committee on foreign relations, has given
considerable attention to that portion Of
the Presidents ge relating to foreign
affairs. The Minnesota Senator does not
agree with the President in anything, eX-
cept as to Venezuela, and in this particular
he would have 1t much stronger. Mr.. Davis
has given particular attention to that part
of the message relating to the manner in
which Germany is discriminating against
American meat and other products, upon
the plea of sanitary precaution, which, the
Senator thinks, is unfounded in fact. The
President, he says, seems to forget that he
has remedy at hand, by reason of legis-
lation passed by the Fifty-first Congress-
and which still remains on the statute
books.
The Embargo Act.
the following section:
That whenever the President shall be
satisfied that unjust determinations are
made by or under the authority Of any for
eign state against the importation to or
sale in such foreign state of any product Of
the United States he may direct that such
products of such foreign state so dlscr.m-
mating against any product OF the United
States as he may deem proper shall be ex-
cluded from importation to the United
States; and in such case he shall make
proclama ton of his direction in the premises
and therein name the time when such di-
rection against importation shall take ef-
feet, and after such date the importation OF
the articles named in such proclamation
shall be unla wful The President may at
any time revoke, modify, terminate or re-
new any such direction as in his opinion the
pubic interest may require.
Germany Would CSme to Terms.
Senator Davis says that If the President
should enforce the provision of this law
against Germany for a short time there is
little doubt that she would soon be found
willing to make a place for American pro-
ducts without discrimination. He says
there are plenty of German imports upon
which an embargo could be placed. which
would soon bring that government 90
terms. He does not think II will be neces-
sary for the present Congress to pass any
additional legislation to secure the proper
treatment of American products abroad.
So far it is known that the meat pack
ers have taken no steps looking toward
legislation to secure the Introduction OF
their products into Germany under more
favorable conditions. Representatives from
those sections where the largest packing
establishments are located say that they
have not been requested to take any ac-
ton in the premises. .... .s---
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
BRIEF HOUSE SESSION
Speaker Reed Announces One Committee
That On Mileage.
Mr. Walker Introduces nm Armenian
Resolution, Which is Referred to
the Foreign Affairs Committee.

When the House met today the MeSsrs
Terry (Ark) and Boatner Ua), who were
rot present on the opening day of the ses'-
siCn, were formally sworn in.
The speaker announced the appointment
of the following committee on mileage: Mr.
Wright (Mass), chairman; Mr.. Durham
Cal), Mr.. Burrell Qll.), and Mr.. Pendletor
Texas).
Mr.. Baker On. HI asked unanimous con,
sent for the immediate consideration of q
resolution calling on the Secretary of Agri.
culture to report to the House whether he
had expended the " hole or any part of IT,
appropriation made by the last Congress
for the distribution of farmers bulletins
Mr.. McMillin Tenn) objected, on the
ground that the resolution was not in the
usual form.
An Armenian Resolution.
Mr.. Walker MassJ offered a resolution
from the naturalized Armenians of the
United States, nine-tenths of whom, he
said, lived in his district, and requested
that 1t be printed in the Record.
The resolution was as follows:
whereas there are many naturalized
American citizens of Armenian birth now
resident in the United States; and
Whereas the Turkish government con-
hhues unjustly and forcibly to collect per-
sonal taxes of such naturalized American
citizens by impriscning and otherwise op-
pressing their relatives and
Whereas the Turkish government neither
permits such naturaliZed American citizens
to re-enter its territory nor to visit their
families, nor, on the other hand, allows
these families to come to this country;
and
Whereas such wives and children having
the rights of American citizens by virtue
OF the naturalization of the head of the
family, have been, and are. exposed to
outrage and destruction in the cities which
nave lately been given over to massacre
and plunder; therefore,
Resolved That the people of the United
States, through their Representatives in
Congress assembled, hereby express their
deepest adherence and condemnation Of
the outrages thus committed on their
American fellow-citizens, as well as on
other Christian subjects of Turkey
Resolved further, That this House, com
posed OF the immediate Representatives OF
tne American people, pledge Its support ia
the government in every measure Justified
by international law and common hui
manity to vindlcate the rights of our fel.
low-citizens of their families in Turkey
and to hinder and prevent, as far as prac-
tlcable, the continuance of the outrages
and masSacres In that land
Mr.. Turner (Ga.) objected to printing the
petition in the Record, and it was referred
to the committee on foreign affairs after
which, at 12:3O, the House adjourned until
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
LOCAL REPUBLICANS.
Contest to Come before the National
Committee.

So"N1ttecs
The different factions in the republican
purity here are getting their forces together
for the meeting of the national committee
to be held in this city next week. The COM
mttee, among other things it will have to
do, will be called upon to settle the differ
ences among the local politicians, and to
decide as to the manr er in which the two
delegates to the national convention from
the District shall be selected. Many of the
politicians, and especially those who are
opposed to Perry Carson, are in favor of
having primaries for the selection of the
dc egates. but Perry and his followers want
them selected in massed convention, con-
sisting of three delegates from each dis
trict. They claim that the opposition is in
favor of primaries because they would pe
rtore expensive, and that the anti-Carson-
ties have more money than the Carsonites,
and, accordingly, will be- able to buy the
primaries.
Committees from the different factions
will appear before the committee at its
meeting, and Will urge in favor of different
modes of selecting the delegates, and will
ask the committee to name some one to
call the cons entions for the selection Of
delegates The followers of Col. Carson
claim that Perry is not much disturbed
over the matter but believes that the COM
mttee WILL as it did four years ago desig-
nate himself and one other person. who
will be Carsonite, to call the conventions
On the other hand, the anti -Carsonites
say that they will put up such a strong
argument ir favor of the primaries that
the committee cannot afford to ignore their
plea. Some of the politicians here have
been in CORRESPONDENCE with the members
Of the Rational committee and have bee
telling them of the situation here, so that
when the matter is brought before the
committee they will not be ignorant of the
situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
The District Committee Chairmnn.hip


The drift of gossip concerning the chair
manship of the Dis trict committee Is now
toward the probability of the appointment
of Mr. Grout Of Vermont. Mr.. Grout who
is high up on the appropriations commit
tee and whose acceptance Of the District
committee craftsmanship might endanger
his chances of retention, upon the appro-
priations committee. has been avoiding
rather than seeking the District committee
appointment but the local sentiment to the
effect that Mr. Grout is the best man for
the place. to which reference has already
been made in The Star. has grown stronger
every day, and many of the leading ousi-
ness men of the city have urged Speaker
Reed to make this appointment. The
grounds upon which they have. advocated
the selection of Mr. Grout without regard
to whether he wants the District chair
manship or not. have been his long service
in Congress and his former experience as
chairman of this committee, which would
trevent his appointment from exhibltlns
any of the features of a doubtful expert
ment, and the integrity and AFFINITY Oh MS
previous services, which have won for him
the confidence and respect both of the COM
munity and of Congress. The men who are
enthusiastic for Mr.. Grout are inclined 10
believe that his interest in the welfare oi
the District is such that If the Speaker
should suggest that his place OF duty is at
the head of the District committee, he
would accept the position, even though it
should turn out that he was thereby sacrl-
fcng his place on the appropriations COM
mittee. They are consequently growing
will be the District committees next chair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06

The Anacostia railroad is in trouble again.
During the year 1894 the Washington As
phalt, Block and Tile Company was ordered
to pave the space adjacent to the railroad
company's tracks on Canal street southwest,
between and c streets. and the cost of the
work was made lien against the railroad
and a certificate of indebtedness issued
therefor by the commissioners to the extent
of $3.50. The railroad company has failed
to cancel the certificate of indebtedness by
paying the bill. 1t Is understood that the
commissioners will sell, at public auction, SO
much of the company's franchise or rolling
stock as may be necessary to satisfy the
claim, unless the railroad company pays the
bill at once.