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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17
FUNGI FOR EATING.

In tho Fields and Woods Only Can Mush-
rooms Be Understood.
Fungi, like human beings, give off
carbonic acid, and not oxygen, as do
most other vegetables. This is due,
probably, to the absence of green color
ing matters. A popular error is to sup
pose that fungi are eatable and toad
stools poisonous. There is no such line
Of demarcation, nor, strictly speaking,
has toadstool any precise scientific
meaning. Very many fungi are eata-
bic, the number of poisonous varieties
being greatly exaggerated. The COM
mon Agaric usually eaten in England -
not the most palatable and wholesome;
indeed, in Italy it is said to be con-
demned, and. not allowed to be sold in
the fungus market, which is there quite
an institution. But this assertion Is
travellers tale, and not more trustwor-
thy than many of the narratives of WIS.,
itors to foreign lands who hastily jot
down their first Impressions, and be-
lieve everything they chance to hear or
fancy they hear.
Few foods are more savory or greater
favorites than well-cooked fungi. The
souls of good vegetarians hunger and
thirst after them, and no wonder! They
have the reputation Of being very nutri-
tious, but Psychologists say: that this
is an error, and that there is reason to
believe that given weight Of them is
not SO sustaining as from its chemical
composition it ought to be. This does
not mean that they are not useful ad-
juncts to food. AS flavoring ingredients
they have no superiors. Far greater
use of them ought to be made, and can
not see why the supply of fungi should
not be increased twenty-fold. In this
way most valuable industry might be
developed, or, more correctly, built up
in our midst. Nothing is easier than to
grow them, and they are very profitable.
The active chemical principle which,
in very rare instances, causes incon-
venience and even death from eating
fungi, is called muscarine. 1t is the
come principle which, I believe, is found
in putrid, poisonous meat. Some foul
smelling and repulsive species are rich
in it, but most fungi are harmless, and a
few country walks in the early autumn
in the company of a mycologist would
furnish hints enough to be an invalu-
able guide to any person Of common in
telligence. Unfortunately, no amount
of reading will make man a practical
mycologist. 1t is in the fields and in the
woods that the science must be learned.
There, and there only, and from the
teaching of an old student, will the tyro
learn to distinguish the wholesome
from the dangerous.-Health News.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17
What He Feared.

II don't care that for what the news
papers think about me" said the states
man, swapping his fingers.
"No?" said the incredulous constitu-
ent.
mo. It is what they say that keeps
me awake of nights" Indianapolis
Journal.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17
Unsuohisticoted View.

"Auntie, haven't seen you since you
got back from the city. What kind Of
clothes are the swell people wearing at
the opera this season."
Il don't know, Mandy. The folks
saw at the opery didn't have enough on
SOS I could form any idee."-Chicago
Tribune.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17
Through California Service Via ''Tho NIL
waukee."

waukee."
A fine Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car now
leaves Minneapolis at S:25 and st. Paul at
8:35 every Saturday morning and runs
through to Los Angeles, Cal, via Kansas
City and the Santa Fee System, without
change, arriving destination rs P. M. fol-
lowing Wednesday.
The journey, via this route, is through 9
very interesting portion Of America, and
the hardship Incident to winter travel
through the more northerly climate is
avoided.
Rate per double berth $500 through. For
berth reservations, further information as
to rates, ETC., apply to 1.-THE MILWAUKEE"
agents. or address j. T. CoNLEY, Asst Genl
Pass. Agent, st. Paul, Mimi.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17
Low Rates for Homeseekers.

On the first and third Tuesday of each
month, tickets will be sold to Homeseekers
in the northwest at greatly reduced rates to
visit Virginia and the Carolinas. Special
low rates both one way and round trip. See
that your tickets read over the Big -Four
and Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. Send fol
free pamphlet descriptive Of thefarm lands
climate, markets, etc. U. L. TRu1rT, North
western Passr. Agent, 234 Clark st.. Chi
cago, Ill.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life
Away.
II you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be made well, strong, magnetic,
the wonder-worker that makes weak men
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured Buy No-To-Bac from
your own druggist, who will guarantee .
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17
Ono rhine He Clinrs TO.

"Hobson is the most vascillating man
I ever met. He never sticks TO one thing
a month at time"
"You never lent him fiver, did your
-Tit-Bits.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

The SAFEST WAY.-Borax (refectfvely)-
II wish knew how to tell woman's nge."
Samjones-''rhe best way is to tell it IS in
soft and gentle whisper.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

THERE are people who think that II a fol-
low doesn't like olives, it Is a sign that he
hasn't been moving in the best society,"
Washington (Ia.) Democrat.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

When She Was at Her Best.
Brown heard your wife sing last
night; she was in good voice.
Jones-You should have heard her
after shesgot hometown Topics. 49,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

CHECK Colds and Bronchitis with Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies To0thache Drops Cure in one minute
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

ONE MArRoN-s'Since 1 have been married
I have taught my husband good taste"
Another "Reallyf It is good thing for
you that you did not teach him before you
were married."-Tit-Bits
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

Csc Piso's Cure for Consumption both II
my fa~ly and Rra sS Sov Dr. 81 g. w. PAT
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

BAxBuRY-"I hear that 6timpton is dead
Did he leave his wife much?" .MispAh-"l
suppose 50. He always left her as much a
he could while was alive."-Boston Tran
acrfnk
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

FRS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer Free - trial bottle &.
treatise. DIR. KLINE, $50 Arch st. Phila., Pa.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

ONE thing woman can't do is to drive q
horse and use . mum at the same time
Washington ua.) Democrat.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

JOHNNIE FEwscADs-"1 tell you frankly
that shall not be able to pay for this suit
until next year." Tailor-"A1l right, sir
"When will you have it ready2" "Next
year."
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

SUDDEN weather changes bring rheuma-
tism. St. Jacobs Oil makes prompt cure.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

FEEBLE nerves-severe weather-neural-
gia. Soothing cure-St. Jacobs Oil.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17
On to Warrington !

Those who contemplate visiting the CAPT
tai during the Inauguration next March will
do We'll to travel over the popular ''Big'
Four'' and picturesque Chesapeake and
Ohio Ry. Write for descriptive pamphlet.
and excursion rates. U. L. TRUITT, N. w.
p. A., "a Clark st., Chicago.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

s'Do You think, Mr.. Grufay, that Callow
has lost his mind?'' 'sThere is no reason to
hope that he has, sdam."-Detroit Free
Press
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

"ToMMY," said the teacher, "what is
meant by nutritious food2" ''Something
to cat that amt got no taste to it," replied
Tommy.--Household Words.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

As SOON as thought finds q body, it b.
gins trying to move the world.-Ram'A
Horn.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

DON'T snap in two. Timber up. st. Ja-
| cobs OH will cure lumbago sure.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

WHEN some people are left to entertain
themselves with their own thoughts there
are two awfully bored persons in the COM
pany.-Young Mems Era.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

PUT pain to sleep1 st. Jacobs Oil does
this with sctatica. Torment cure.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

TEE wise form right judgment of the
present from the past.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that can not be
cured BY Hal's Ca&srrh Cure.
We, tho undersigned, have known FL.
Cheney for tho last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEsT Il TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, To.
ledo, O.
WALD1No, KNNAx q MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price &c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are tho best.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

ms. BrNao-"What does silent partner
mean, dear2" Bingo-''That's q term, my
love, that don't think it would be possible
to explain to ou."-Detroit Free Press.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

BEAUTIFUL heiress (after the balD-
MARY, 60 back to the hall and see if per-
haps there are any more lieutenants kneel-
ing about. "-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

WE often hear people say they will con.
tribute to the support Of the church even Il
they have to wear their old clothes to do It
We notice they never wear the old clothes
-Washington Qa) Democrat
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

BIAcKER the spot, surer the cure. Use st.
Jacobs Oil for bruises.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17
The Modem lGothsr

Has found that her little ones are improvoG
need of the laxative effect Of gentle rem.
edy than by any other, and that it is more
acceptable to them. Children enjoy It and
it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup.
Of Figs, IL manufactured by the California.
Fig Syrup Company only. =
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17
Borne Down with I1firmities,

Borne Down with 1nfrmltie0,
Age finds its surest solace in the benignant
tonic aid afforded by Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which counteracts rheumatic and
malarial tendencies, relieves growing inac.
tivity Of the kidneys, and is the finest remedy
extant for disorders Of the stomach, liver
and bowels. Nervousness, too, with which
old people are very apt to be afflicted, is
promptly relieved by It.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-12-17

TINE counts, health gains. A quick, sure
cure-St. Jacobs Oil for sprains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
worthy of All Honor.
Suffolk Herald)


The mention OF Hon. j. Taylor EIiyson
as the candidate for Governor Of Nir-
einia next year has been made by num-
Der OF the best papers in every portion OF
the State and II has been seconded by
many Of the most prominent men OF the
party. as he Is well qualified for the
office and is justly deserving the honor
which should, and we believe will, fan TO
him when the convention meets. Mr..
Ellvson has done more for his party in
the past several years than any other IN
dividual and has received less at us
hands. lie has periodically led It's forces
many times when IT would have benefited
him financially to have refused but he.
being the true Democrat and staunch pa
triot. yielded 10 the demands Of his state
and now that his name is used IN that
connection, ii IS but right and proper
that he should be called upon to lead the
party in the next State campaign as us
standard-bearer for the office of Governor
As A businessman he has no superior
and will discharge the duties OF the high
Office In a manner that will be n credit 10
the old Commonwealth and an honor 10
himself
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22

snecial from Key West to the New
York Herald. containing budget OF
Cuban news, says that La Lucha' IN an
editorial. pays a high compliment TO con-
sul-General Lee. who, IL remarks iui-
filed his mission in Habana In such a
dignihed and satisfactory manner as 70
disarm criticism. The special then gives
this extract from the article in La Lucha;
with n serene smile perpetually nov
ering around the corners or his mouth
and with that affable and courteous
manner characteristic OF the General, he
gave constant audience and patient at
tention to his numberless visitors, ana,
without comments. treasured their state
ments aud the complaints they poured
into his ears. which he subsequently,
embodied in reports submitted to his gov
eminent"
In conclusion. the Heralds correspond
emit quotes La Lucha as adding that
the sycophants. who. by fattery, essayed
TO obtain especial official distinction from
the Consul-General. or tried TO poison his
mind. had their labor for their pains. and
are stnl lamenting their wasted efforts.
Certainly. the author Of these compli-
ments to General Lee has made study
OF his personality and character He
knows Fitz.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
A EfornI Consolation.

Ef dis yer wuz a chicken dat I kyars
erlong de street.
Dar'd be de creates spiclonin' rom pus-
sons dat l meet;
An whusperln' unamicus'd or mer hear
in light
Oars ben a hain-roos' raided IN de
naborem las nightw
But dis var hahn a chicken. as yo'se'f
kin reconise;
Hits a possum, whuch Is why dar hahn
no s'picionin' erise;
Gaze all de white creation am in uni
corn ergree'n'
Dat de nigga on &c 'possum hab sorter
natchei lene.
OATS wy graduates mersef, an wars
a ar er peace;
Not on'y case 'possum beats chicken
TO feas,
But-dough ! stole de 'possum-hits a
mor'l bam ter feel
Dat de law-erbiln' people Generate yer
fom de steal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
THE MEAT WE EAT.

AS long as droves Of hogs and cattle
continue TO pass through the city from
the railroad depots 10 the slaughter-pens
here. our people are bound to take no
tice Of the condition of the stock, and
wish that there was a rigid inspection of
such animals upon arrival here.
Twice, lately, hogs belonging to such
droves have dropped dead In their
tracks in the street, while other hogs
in the droves were seen to be in a fall
ing condition. With the average person
the sickening thought comes to mind that
IL the hogs that died had lived a day or
two longer they might have been
butcAered and sold for consumption.
We are informed that many OF our
butchers are very careful, indeed, TO ex-
anime their stock, and that they will
only kill and sell healthy animals. But
there are others, we fear. who are very
careless about this matter. and who, con-
sequently may fail to detect the signs
OF falling health and strength in ami
mails which they have bought and paid
for. Just here the services OF a COM
petent inspector would be invaluable
The inspector would not only examine
hogs and cattle upon their arrival, but
afterwards would examine the butchered
meat when exposed for sale in our city
markets Thus, careless persons would
have a watch over them, and consumers
would have a guarantee that they do not
have now.
We feel sure that hundreds OF sick
animals are every year taken from the
cars here. What becomes Of them we do
not know. If they are butchered and sold,
a great wrong Is done the public.
Richmond, by all means. should have
a stock and meat-inspector. The ne
cessity for such an officer Is glaring-
certainly to those OF our citizens who
live along the routes over which stock
is usually driven from the railway
depots to the slaughter-pens. and who
see I'm what wretched condition many of
the animals are when they arrive here.
II we could have a union stock-yard
here the work OF inspection could be
more satisfactorily done than otherwise,
hut We should have the inspector. stock
yard or no stock-yard. Our Board OF
Health has for several years urged upon
the City Council the necessity for meat
and milk inspections. and We hope 1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
THE DIN COUNTRY DOCTOR.

Rev. DR.. John watson, Ian Maciareh,
whose stories Of Drumtochty have SO
touched the hearts OF all vino have read
them. lec,ured in Baltimore Thursday
night. In the course of his lecture he
said he had often been asked If his
OR. NacClure" really existed. He could
only reply that there was not one, bit
four country doctors from whom ne
drew the character. Three were dead,
but the fourth still lives, bent and broken
by his devotion to his fellow men. Then
with great emphasis the lecturer added:
Ladies and Gentlemen,-rhere is not
one DR.. MacClure. They exist wherever
the English language is spoken, ana II
we could know of them all there would
be enough to make the MacClures the
LARGEST Scotch clan in existence"
Never were truer words spoken. And
members Of the clan have put honor
upon the medical profession in Virginia
from Colonial days TO The present time.
Than the old country doctors of Virginia,
past and present, a nobler, more self
sacrificing. more lovable class WAS never
known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
VIrginla,a Nert Governor.
Shenandoah Nalleyl

(SnendndOah Ndlley.)
Already evidences begin TO crop out OF
combinations between Republicans and
gold Democrats to defeat the Democratic
party at the coming State election next
fall, when a Governor, Legislature. etc.
Will be elected. Fair elections will be
the ostensible, leading issue; but the true
inwardness is to Republcanize the State.
Mark this.
Eternal vigilance is the price OF
liberty" and with the indicted combina-
ton before them, all Democrats should
be on the alert. and avert a calamity
which might come upon US through neg
loct and indifference.
We will want a leader who can unite
az the Democratic elements-ons worthy
OF and who will inspire conhdence-one
who has been tried and not found want
Ing. IS such gubernatorial candidate we
name Mr. J. Taylor Ellyson. He Is man
OK high character intelligent capable.
successful. widely and fayorably known,
and in every position Of trust or honor
he has shown himself a man OF rare
executive ability and strict integrity.
Asa church member, citizen, business
man, Mayor Of Richmond director in
large business enterprises and State
chairman of the Democratic party, he
stands out as a man of sterling character
and capacity. He mas never battered IN
allegiance 20 his party. and while not
fully in accord with the last State con-
vention as to its financial policy, he, BY
earnest solicitations. when he wished to
resign the Craftsmanship 10 one more In
accord with its policy. continued as State
chairman and again carried the parry 70
victory. He desired white supremacy,
local and State sef-government retained
In the hands Of those best calculated 10
subserve the interests OF all the people
and no subordinated a lesser for greater
.sues-proved his love and patriotism for
mis- State, and we continue under Demo
cratic rule. He has sought no Office, but
let the people begin work. and at the
proper time call him TO become our nomi-
nee for Governor, and success viii come
TO US with a surety.
The Democrats have majority In THIS
state. and can be successful against any
combination il they act Alright; nor are
we ready or willing TO think all our gold
Democrats viii combine and affiliate with
their long and natural enemies, the Re
publcans. In county and state elections
many will work and vote with the Demo
cratic party-for worthy standa-d-bearers,
against Republicanism.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-22
WILL pRopApLY THINK TWICE.

The New York Sun. IN discussing the
possibilities of war during the present
administration between this country and
Spain, expresses great confidence that
when Congress meets Il joint resolution
will be passed instructing the President
60 recognize the Cubans as belligerents.
The Sun then calls attention 10 the fact
that such a resolution the President
must obey or veto. says that 1t Is al
most certain that should he veto 1t. Con-
gress would pass il over bis veto.
and concludes that this course would
probably arouse the pride and wrath Of
the Spanish Government, which would
hardly be reluctant to divert the disaf-
lection and rage Of the Spanish people
from the incompetency OF the Spanish
Ministry and military authorities in Cuba
70 the United States"
Perhaps the SUMS wish is father to
its confidence, seeing that 1t has seemed
anxious to get this country into trouble
over the Cuban. question ever since the
uprising IN Cuba began. However,
It is probable that Spain will think
twice before she prccipitates war with
the United States. 1t Is true that the
passage OF joint resolution instructins
the President to recognize Cuban belli-
gerency would bring that issue TO a
focus, He would not have the privilege
OF ignoring It. as was the case with the
concurrent resolutions passed In April
last, and its very Introduction Into Con-
gress. no matter what it's ultimate fate.
would he likely to cause an explosion OF
wrath in Spain. Nevertheless. II is
probable that before the joint reso!u-
ton had been fully debated and finally
Disposed Of. Spain would have cooled
down Just as she aid In the matter of
the concurrent resolutions. which. while
they were not q formal recognition OF