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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-06-25
FOREIGN.


It was reported that the Marquis de
Mores, we'll known in the western part
of the United States, was killed south
of Tripoli, South Africa, and that all
of his party, to the number Of IS. were
massacred. -<
Advices from Constantinople say that
the Armenians had barricaded their
houses in Van and, aided by number Of
of fellow Christians from surrounding
villages, had massacred large number
of Mohammedans.
The report that Venezuelan troops
had entered the territory in dispute be.
tween Venezuela aud British Guiana,
and had interfered with party Of Brit
ish surveyors, was confirmed.
The police hanged seven Armenians
In different part of Galata, suburb Of
Coustantinople.
Three hundred Turkish troops were
killed in IN encounter with the
Cretan insurgents ut Comoneri
Later advices say that 10000 people
were drowned by the tidal wave on the
Island OF Yesso, the northern part of
Japan, and that several towns were en-
tirely destroyed.
John Beverly Robinson, aged IS years,
cx-lieutenant governor Of Ontario,
dropped dead while on the platform at q
political meeting in Toronto.
In an engagement. between Spanish
troops and insurgents at Najasa, Cuba,
the former lost 1000 men. i
The final ratification was announced
of the constitutional amendment by
which Venezuela adopts the gold stand
ard. f.
News from Madrid is that official
circles there were greatly agitated over
the report that Gen. Lee had sent dis
patches to Washington favoring the
granting of belligerent rights to the
Cubans.
President Diaz was renominated for
fifth term as president of Mexico. Al
The completion Of the 5sth year of the
reign of Queen Victoria was celebrated
in London.
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WHITNEY'S VIEWS.
The Nx-5ecretary Makes a Public
Statement.
Refuses 70 he Considered - Candidate
for tho Democratic Nomination.
Years tho Chicago Platform WIN
Declare for SILVER.

New York, June 22.-The New York
journal, which is owned by w. r. Hearst,
who is also proprietor Of the San Fran
cisco Examiner, prints table in its is
sue purporting to give the standing Of
the delegates Of the democratic national
convention on the money question. The
table, it says, was prepared by Mr.. Whit
ney, and shows total Of sac delegates
for silver and $50 for gold.
New York, June 22.-Hon. William C..
Whitney, who has been named as a can
didate for the democratic presidential
nomination has given the following to
the press:
II f,nd It necessary to mako q public
statement embodying my views Of the sit
uation to correct misconceptions and to
save the time now occupied in answering
questions. Far too great Importance has
been attached to my. decision to 80 to the
Chicago convention. I, have been prac-
tically out OF politics for four years. and
there are now many eastern democrats
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TEN THOUSAND DEAD.

Terrible Result Of tho Late Earthquakes
in Japan.
Yokohama, June cot is now esti-
mated that 10000 people were drowned
by the tidal wave on the island of Yesso,
the northern part Of Japan, which ac-
companied a succession of frightful
earthquakes, lasting about 20 hours.
In addition to the town of Kumaishi,
which was wholly destroyed. many
other coast towns have been washed
away entirely or in part.
lYesso, or Jesse. as it is sometimes called.
Is the most northerly Of the four principal
islands which compose the empire OF Japan.
It lies north of the central Island OF Nippon,
from which 1t is separated by the. Sanger
strait It is about $50 miles in length from
east to west and 260 miles in extreme
breadth The estimated area Is G., 500 square
miles and the population is about 10000
The surface 10 mountainous. A rugged
mountain chain traverses it from north to
south and 1t contains many active as well
as extinct volcanoes. 1t Is rich In minerals.
we'll watered and has coasts indented by
numerous bays and harbors. The northern
part is especially fertile. There are some
valuable gold and silver mines. but the
chief products are wheat, rice. hemp, to-
bacco and fish. The chief town on the
island is Matsmai. on the: south coast.
whose population 10 about $1,000. After
Matsmal,- the most important seaport IN
Hak0dndi1
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Cheated tho Gsllowe.

Columbia, s. c., June 2e.-The sheriff
of Aiken county had trying expert
ence Friday. Some time ago Dan Rob
ertson was convicted of murder and
sentenced to be hanged Friday. While
preparations were being made for the
executionabout1:30 o'clock the doomed
man suddenly drew a knife which he
had in some way secured, and slashed
his throat, severing the jugular vein.
Sheriff Alderman wired these facts
hastily to Gov. Evans asking what he
must do. The governor granted 9 re-
spite of q week, but Robertson has since
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Adonts . Gold Standard.

Washington, June 20.-Minister And
rade, of Venezuela, has received advices
from Caracas as to the final ratifca-
ton of the constitutional amendment
by which Venezuela adopts the gold
standard. President Crespo advised
congress some months ago to meet the
prevailing agitation for deprecated
currency by constitutional enactment.
Congress passed the law, and it has now
been confirmed by NIL the states. The sill
yer already in circulation will not be re-
tired. The future coinage will be re-
stricted to gold and gold certificates
representing actual gold on hand.
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LATER

Edwin Heron. of Eau Claire, Wis,
lit his pipe near where some gasoline
had been emptied. he was blown fully
20 feet and badly injured.
Benjamin q. Bristow, secretary Of
the treasury during President Grants
second term, died at his home in New
York the ED of peritonitis. Mr.. Bris-
tow was taken ill only two days previ-
Gus to his death. "
At Daucette, Texas, the ED, the tram
engine boiler of the Nebraska Lumber
company exploded, killing A. L. Dsu-
cette, president of the company, and
six OTHERS. All but one had their heads
torn from their bodies. The cause Of
the explosion is a mystery. r
In race at Forsythe, Ind, the 22d,
the horse Little Jimmy stumbled, and in
falling killed his jockey. Hathersoll.
The horse broke leg and was shot.
The North American Turnerbund
have selected St. Louis as the place
where the fest will be held next year.
Eleven Cubans arrived at Annette bay
on Saturday last in an open boat.
Three of them landed and the remain
der of the party started to return, but
the boat was detained. Three of the
men are said to be messengers from
the insurgents under Puyals, Wilson
and Benito. named Fernandez, Lauiz
and Moraio. The boat was chased by
q Spanish gunboat Miguel Alonzo
CABRERA and Andreas Hernandez Roderi-
guez were shot the 22d outside of Cubs's
fortress. *.&
Two men were killed and three in
jured in a rear end collision on the Yer
mont Central road near Montpelier,
VT, the 22d. The collision was be-
tween a cattle train and the Montreal
express. The men killed were ]. Ses-
kind and Edward Brown, both cattle
men. IA
A three-story building in San Fran
cisco, CAL, the ED, buryilg over 20
persons in the ruins, and killing J.
Wray, q laborer, an unknown woman
and - ,ee unknown labOrerS. Y
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o90. 90 to Warrington, ID. c., and Return
Through Sleeping Car.

July 8, 4, 5 and = tickets will be sold from
Minneapolis and st. Paul to Washington
and return account International Meeting
Young Peoples Society Christian Endeavor
at the above rate. A Through sleeping car
will be run over the NoRTHwEsTERNt1 LINE,
Big Four Route and Chesapeake and Ohio
Ry.: leaving Minneapolis on the Northwest
ern Limited train 1880 p. m. Monday even
ing July 9th. This route combines every es-
se1tial feature Of first class tourist line.
Finest mountain scenery In America,
Virginia battlefelds, electric-lighted train,
smooth track and dining car service unsur.
passed. For further particulars, limit OF
tickets, sleeping car space, ETC., address City
Ticket Office NORTHWESTERN LINE, IL Nlcol-
let House Block, Minneapolis, MINI.
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The democrats in tho Twentieth dis
trict of Illinois nominated James p.
Campbell. Of Hamilton county, for con-
gress.
Mai. Mckinley received large num-
her Of congratulatory telegrams and
was given an ovation at his home in
Canton, O., over his nomination Tor the
presidency.
Tho Arkansas democratic convention
ut Little Rock instructed its delegates
to Chicago to vote for Bland for presi-
dent.
The Florida democratic convention at
Ocala nominated w. B. Bloxham Tor gov
ernor.
The republican national committee in
session in st. Louis elected Mark A.
Hanna, of Cleveland. O., chairman.
The boiling silver men at tho repub-
lican national convention held . con-
ference in St. Louis and decided to Or
eandze q new party and to put forward
Senator Teller, of Colorado, for presi.
dent.
Congressional nominationsweremade
as follows: Illinois, Third district,
Nicholas Dubock (people's). Georgia,
First district, Rufus E. Lester (dem.)
1enominated. Kentucky, Tenth dis
trict, T. Y. Fitzpatrick (dem-).
Byron G. Stout, who was . member
Of congress in 1868 and in 1890, died at
his home in Pontiac, Mich. aged 81
years.
Montana democrats in convention at
Butte elected free silver delegates to
Chicago.
An address was issued from the head.
quarters of the peoples party national
committee in St. Louis advising popu.
lists throughout the country to make
Henry NJ. Teller, of Colorado, their can.
didate for president.
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One Fare to Washington. d. c., and r.

On July 8, 1, 3 and tickets will be sold
from all points north and west of Chicago
count International Convention Young
Peoples Society Christian Endeavor. Ask
for tickets via the BIG Four ROUTE and
CHEsARKAKE AND ONO RY. This route COM
bines every essential feature Of first class
Tourist line. Finest mountain scenery IN
America, Virginia battlefelds, electric
lighted trains, perfect track and dining car
service unsurpassed. Tickets may be- ex-
tended returning until July 81. For further
particulars, beautifully illustrated pamphlet
L. Truitt n. w. p. A, C. & O.-Big -Four
Route, "a Clark Street, Chicago.
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Albert Woods, aged 80, and Richard
Menzie, aged 20, were shocked to death
In Philadelphia by touching . wire
screen over which an electric wire had
fallen.
BENJAMIN Minger, q federal prisoner
from southern Ohio, died in hospital
at Columbus, and an examination by
physicians showed that his heart waa
ON the right side of his body.
Three men were instantly killed and
. fourth fatally injured in q grade
crossing accident at Abscon. NJ.
Grant Harvey and Miss Emma Col
Inns, of South GAINESVILLE, and Miss Luella
Evans, Of GAINESVILLE, o.. were drowned
in the Muskingum river by the upset.
ting of boat.
The Arrow Cyels Manufacturing COM
pany at Shelbyville, Ind, failed for
100000.
Maggie and Lucy Treon were thrown
from their vehicle in runaway near
Shelbyville, Ind, alighting on barb
wire fence, and both were fatally In.
;ured.
Leon Orr (colored was lynched by .
mob at Danville, Ala, for assaulting the
daughter of farmer.
The next annual meeting of tho
Farmers National congress will be held
in Indianapolis in Superintendent.
o. E. Hart killed his unfaithful wife
at Wichita, Kan, and then killed him
self.
Charles Fennelly and Louise Costello,
who were engaged to be married, were
killed by lightning in New York city.
John Paul and Jacob Hayes, Of Wy
oming, MIMI, were murdered and
robbed by tramps, who were captured.
For tie II months of the present
fiscal year the internal revenue receipts
aggregated s1s3,124,s11, an increase of
s., TO-, 146 over the corresponding period
last year. This indicates that the re-
ceipts for the whole fiscal year will be
about $146, 100000, or $ls,b00,o00 less
than the estimates sent to congress.
Fire destroyed the business portion
of Walnut. In.
In q quarrel in St. Paul William
Schaffner killed his son aud then blew
out his own brains.
Three colored men, all married, were
drowned in the Cumberland river at
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, by the sinking of q
skiff.
Arson F. Miller and Austin Miller,
old and well-to-do farmers and no rela-
ton to each other, one living two miles
north Of Niles, Mich, and the other two
miles east, both dropped dead at the
some moment.
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Victim; OF q storm.

Republican City, Neb., June 22.-The
terrible swindstorm which passed over
this section Friday night did much
damage and resulted in some loss of
life. The residence of E. p. Duncan
was completely demolished and the
debris strewn in all directions. Mrs.
Duncan was instantly killed and Mr..
Duncan, two sons and q daughter badly
hurt and may die.
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"EF some men," said Uncle Eben, "coud
think ez fas' ez dey kin talk dey' hab 'ston-
ished de worp long befo' dis t1me."-Wash-
ington Star.
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Great Naval Battle Recalled.

Boston, June 22.-Thity-five Of the
4s survivors of the Kearsarge-Alnbama
naval fight celebrated their 18th annual
reunion, and 4Res3ad ami u q d 81 3ht
battle. John Sanborn was elected pres.
ident and William MISUNDERSTANDING
Of the association. -.s,....s,....,.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-03
CONVENTION.
The Plan Of Silver Leaders
il Carried Out.
FIXING THINGS THEIR OWN WAY.

Governor Aitgeld seems 20 he Leading
the silver Element and he says That
L. the wish Of the White Metal
Men-A New Presidential Candidate
Comes Prom Pennsylvania
SPRINGFIELD, Ills, July 2.-If the free
silver leaders have their way the Chi.
cago convention viii be in session but
one day. They intend TO make n yigor'
Gus effort TO carry this idea into effect
and that is one reason why they are 20
determined 10 have a free silver man
for temporary chairman. They want a
man who viii meet their approval. Gov.
Aitgeld returned 20 Springfield from
Chicago today and II was he who
said the free silver men wanted l-day
convention. He expects 10 return 70
Chicago Sunday and win remain until
after the convention. In conversation
with a representative Of the Associated
Press Governor Altgeld said the advance
guard Of the silver men at Chicago were
Of one mind and this was that a short
convention was imperative TO the good
Of the cause.
1--WE will have control Of the con-
yention" he said, "and IL is, we think,
TO our best interests to wind up the bust.
ness Of the convention In one day. The
single gold standard men will Of course
fight for delay They have no hope Of
controlling the convention. but 1t is their
desire to prorastinate. They want to
divert the platform from a straight 10
TO silver basis TO some sort Of muddled
compromise. But the free silver men
are in the majority and viii run the
convention. They win never permit
the small minority to dictate terms"
As to the position Of temporary or
permanent chairman the governor said
he did not want either. but knew both
positions would be filled by men accept.
able 10 free silver Democrats. In re-
gard TO the presidential nominee he said
he had no preference. Il was too soor
yet to fix upon n man There were MOI
enough delegates in Chicago to determ
inc upon any one The chief obiec
now was 10 see to il that the rights o.
the majority were not interfered will
by Wall street gold.
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Where Pleasure ReIgns.

Who has not beard Of the Taylor 4
Cox SILICON p"
Where they are both ready, night,
morning or noon
70 serve all good fellows from far or
from near,
To some excellent whisky, gin brandy
or beer.
Here the weary may restroom this
town Or afar
And enjoy the delights Of fragrant
clgar.
OF billiards they may enjoy good
game,
or rest, drink or smoke-to US IT'S the
same.
Here al. drinks ave served IN such ex-
Quisite style
That twill make you feel happy con-
tented, and "smile."
Here the fountains OF gladness shall
never run dry.
So when sad, or detected, Just stop here
and try,
We treat an men courleously, kindly
aud we'll,
Aud cell an drinks as cheap a. tn,
cheapest sell.
We desire your trade, and invite one
and an,
To give us and our bar room a neigbor
Is call.
Yours Truly,
TAYLOR * cox, Propr's,
BRYAN. Texas
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-03
Board Meeting.

The board Of directors Of the A. and
VI. College adjourned yesterday and the
members went 10 Dickinson to attend
the coast country fair.
A. aud NJ. COllege-Prof. p. S. Tilson
aas promoted from assistant 10 asset.
ate professor OF chemistry, 10 succeed
Prof Duncan Adriance, resigned.
Prof II. w. South was elected 10 sue
coed Major Banks as as assistant pro-
fessor Of languages.
Prairie View Normal -E. l. Black
shear OF Austin, was elected principal.
NJ. II. Bruyles Of II earne, professor
Of mathematics. ]. \. Quinn Of Fort
Worth: professor OF sciences. Harriet
oe Of Austin, and Joe Benton OF Car
ihage. were elected assistan, teachers.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-03
THE MARKETS.

W. NJ. Foster * Co, doing a broker.
age business In grain, provisions and
cotton at Bryan. give quotations Of
Liverpool and New York cotton mar
ket and Chicago provision and grain
market. Orders executed promptly.
CmCAGo--IuLY 2,
Chicago hog receipts yesterday,
5000; estimated 10 day. 900.
Kansas City receipts yesterday, 6,OOOi
Omaha, 700.
September ribs, open, 3.77; high.
$50 low 3.77; close $50
October ribs, open 3 80 high, 3.S5i
low, $685. close, 3 IS
Sept Pork, open. 7.05; high, 7.lOi
low, 7.05; close 7.l0
September wheat, open, .56,6 high,
Boa; low, 80 Is; close SO 81
Dec wheat,open. .5s 5-S high, .5sl4
low .bs is close IS 81.
NEW YORK CorToN.-iUlY 3.
August--Open, 7.l3.ll high ZIG
low, 7.i3; close, 7.l3
Sept-OpCn 6.5S; high, GEO; low
6.5s; close 6.5S
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-03

A story is related of a farmer
who came into a village grocery in
one Of our Western States and ex-
hibited to an admiring crowd an
enormous egg about 6 inches long
which was laid by one Of his old
hens. lie had itpacked in cotton,
and wouldn't allow anybody TO
handle it for fear Of breaking the
phenomenon. The groceryman ex-
amincd Il with the rest, and, in
tending to chat the countryman,
said, "Pshawl I've got something
in the egg line that will beat
that" I'm bet you s. you
haven't said the countryman,
getting excited. take il up
said the grooeryman; and, goinl
behind the counter, he brought
on, wire egg heater. "There'i
something in the egg line thai
will beat it, / CUES" said he
reaching for the stakes. "Iold OF
tberew said the farmer, "leis Sc,
you beat il" and handed it to tn,
grocer. The latter held out hi
hand for 1t, but dropped itin sur
prise on the counter, where j
broke two soup plates and
platter. II was Of iron, painted
white. "Some folks think the!
are iarnation cute" muttered tn,
farmer, as he pocketed the stake
and left; "but'tain't no use buck
ling ag'inst the solid facts
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really a school for the teachers, where
the most advanced preceptor gather to
exchange ideas which may be taken ad-
vantage Of by the most humble teacher.
Each forenoon there win be general
meeting attended by all delegates in the
large Buffalo Music hall, but In the
afternoon there viii be separate sessions
Of the 10 or moro various departments.
The national conncil, which Is the ex.
eoutive body Of the association, has held
meetings for three days at which the
routine business was cleared up. The
president Of the association Is Newton
O. Dougherty. He Is tho superintendent
Of schools at Peoria, Ills. He IL native
Of Philadelp Ia and was graduated from
the high school Of that city.
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For COMM Attorney.

Hon. r. NJ. Smith has opened the
campaign for county Offices properly 10y
announcing for county attorney Of
Braaos county. Having lived here
twenty-five years actively engaged IN
newenaoer work Mr.. Smith Is we'll
known 10 the voters OF the county. In
politics he has always been a dsn,ocrat
kui now ne says he e IN the race 70
vim and wants The support OF bic
friends regardless Of party differences.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-03

In connection with the convention hall
and to supply necessary adjuncts have
been about completed, and that In thess
respects preparations win be concluded
In ample time for the opening next Tuss'
day. SO far as the convention itself h
concerned the situation Is very chaotic.
But one thing has been made clear, and
that IL that the silver faction win be In
the majority, but whether they viii be
able 10 assert their majority on tempo
rary organization. whether they will
have the necessary two-thirds TO nomi'
nate candidates, or in case they have
not, and whether they win abrogate the
two.thirds rule, or who they will nomi.
nate, are questions which are still In
the air, and which must depend foi
their solution upon the future. The sil'
yer men who have arrived are unit IN
their determination 10 control the con
vention, and 10 yield TO no compromise
and events 30 far a. they have unfolded'
indicate II there is any effort to thwarl
them In this matter the convention viii
become the scene Of very exciting oc
currences
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Others, who have no credentials 90 the
the national convention, TO attend Il
with a view Of influencing the action Of
the delegates ON question Of principle.
Il is Of course usual for friends Of can
didates to exert their influence upon
delegates who believe rs they do, but
for men 10 come here ~ these men do "a
change the views Of delegates who are
instructed ON a line Of policy, is either
piece OF arrogance or a piece Of folly.
just as You propose TO regard 1t. say
20 them that either one OF the two con.
structions is TO be put upon their con.
duct They either propose TO buy men
outright or they want TO otherwise in.
iuence the delegates 10 break faith
with their constituents, and predict that
gold advocates who come TO the conven-
ton without other excuse than exerting
their influence ON duly elected delegates
will meet with very cool reception.
Aut NNuNtuNiuu VIII " hAANNi ANNm NuFN
to cuticle and a gold influence cannot
he used TO change its character"
The Annual Meeting Of the National
Educational Association
BUFFALO, July 2.-The annual session
Of the National Educational association
will be held at Buffalo, beginning to-
morrow and closing on the 18th instant.
Il will be- great congress Of educators,
in which the 10000 schoolteachers in
this country will be represented BY at
least 2O,OWof their number
The practical results from this yearly
gathering are beyond measure. Every
schoolteacher who attends carries back
new ideas, new theories Of instruction,
and gains the stimulus to put some Of
them into operation. The convention n
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lie assings several reasons for his pres.
ent candidacy, the principal one being
that be wants the office for The money
there Is Ia Il when It's duties are faith.
fully and efficiently performed; and
another Is that. having been Obliged 10
abandon the printing business without
having accumulated a competence for
the future the office will enable him to
make a living while establishing him
selfin the practice Of law. Sir. smith
was admitted 10 the bar about eight
years ago but has never pacticed, NO
one will question his ability TO Il the
Office with credit 10 himself and the
county.