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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-05-07

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Council meeting,
Social at j. G. Thom's
Entertainment at G.. A. r. Hall.
The Svea band boys are still prac-
ticing.
The rattling of lawn mowers can
now be heard.
S. G.. Tuthill of Sioux Falls was in
town Tuesday.
G. NJ. Darby of the Omaha road
was in town Monday.
Norway's National day, May 18th,
one week from Sunday.
0. Englund of Indian Lake, won
the bicycle of A. Holm.
A. N. Douglas of Lakefeld was the
guest of his son Sunday.
L. Hawley and family of St.James
are visiting relatives.ex-sh sheriff Ander-
cson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fitch and Mrs.
futile visited in Rushmore Wednes-
day.
School entertainment in High
School room Friday evening, May
8th, ten cents.
Recitations,songs and lively debate
by Olympic Society, High School,
Friday evening, eight o'clock, piano
benefit, ten cents.
B. Odell, a resident of Wort h.
ington some fifteen years ago, died
at Blackfoot, Idaho, Saturday, May
End, of consumption.
L. Britch, Fred Winters and A.
Ludke, of Kakeield, spent few
hours with A. N.Douglas Nonday,on
their way to Sioux Falls.
r. H. Bibby and A. Anderson
started for the tiremen's meeting at
Pipestone Tuesday morning but
missed connections at Sibley.
o. K. Open has secured a first
class boiler maker, and will now do
all kiuds of boiler work on short no.
tice. Look in and see what we can
do.
st. Paul downs the Gang giving
Mayor Doran over $500 plurality.
The St. Paul Globe contents itself
in saying "Well, it might have
been worse"
Marriage license issued since our
last issue to Israel B. Titus of St.
Claire, NO., and to Beda Erickson of
Mobiles Co. Godtfried Erickson and
Anna Peterson of Mobiles Co.
Dan Marsh, of some point in Iowa,
now located at Fulda, got into an
alteration with Frank Kendall on I'd
Ave-, was arrested Tuesday, brought
before Justice Cory Wednesday and
fined $500 and costs.
Horace Norman being accused of
the theft of $40. was arrested by
Marshal Anderson Tuesday and
brought before Justice Cory We'd
nesday. Not being ready for trial
the case was adjourned until We'd
nesday, May ID.
A. Rose left Monday afternoon to
accept a position on the Adrian
Guardian, formerly filled by Harvey
Beckley, who came home sick Satur-
day night, probably the result of not
fully recovering from his recent sick
ness.
John Brink of Sibley will open up
pool and billiard hall this week, in
the brown building, opposite G. F.
Salstrcm's. Hswill put the room in
good shape and cater to the best of
trade. Will run lunch counter and
keep cigars and temperance drinks
in connection.
The Freund-Ober murder trial has
at last been brought to close by
the defendant being found mot
guilty. by the jury who celebrated
over their verdict from $50 Saturday
afternoon until two o'clock Monday
morning. A civil suite of $4,000
against Freund will now be pushed
by Mrs. Ober.
Bucklin's Arnfca Salve.
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Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Users, Salt I
Rheum, Fever Sores letter, Chapped {
Hands. Chilblains, Corns, and Skin
and positively cures Piles.
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to give perfect satisfaction, or money
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Summons.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, 1rTa~
COUNTY OF MOBILES.

TTNHE STATE OF MINNESOTA, TO L. II.
l. STELLAR, Defendant.
You are hereby summoned to be and appear
before the undersigned, one OF the Justices Of
the Peace In and for said County, on the 10Th
Forenoon Of said day, at my ONCE In the Viii.
age Of WorthingtOn In said County, to answe or
to the complaint of A: P. Darling, Assignee for
Claims the b. !" ' sum n'''o Of " twenty, une-
hundredths Dollars( go. OO) with interest there
on from the 10th day of April 1896. At the rate
fail to appear at the time and place aforesaid.
Judgment will be rendered against You upon
sum rs he shall show himself entitled TO-
Given under my hand and dated this 9th day
of April A. D. 1886,
C. W. HILDRETH,
Justice of the Peace.
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Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Users, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and Skin
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or no pay required. It is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
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Forsale by Ray Humiston Druggist
IS l year.
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MARVELLOUS RESULTS.

From letter written by Rev. J.
Gunderman, of Dim ondale, Mich., we
are PERMITTED to make this extract:
81 have no hesitation in Recommend
ing DR.. Kings Discovery, as the results
were almost marvellous in the case of
my wife. While I was pastor of the
Baptist Church at Rivers Junction she
was brought down with Pneumonia
succeeding La Grippe Terrible par:
oxsyms Of coughing would last hoars
with little interruption and it seemed
as if she could not survive them. A
friend recommended DR.. Kings Nes
Discovery; it was quick in its work
and highly satisfactory in results"
Trial bottles free at RAY HUM1sToN's
Drug Store. Regular size so cents and
$500.
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& For Sale.-I have a few good
work horses which I will sell cheap
for cash or on time, also two good
drivers. j. G. CHRISTIE. 353
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
HEMMED IN ON
MOUNT HAMIL TON.
Continued from Fourth Page.

man-took no one into his confidence in
anv way.
Ross, who knew Dunham well, believ es
he has made his way out of the mountains
and got away by bicycle. He believes
also that Dunham's purpose in the MUIR
der was to kill everybody who had any
claim to the farm and leave his child the
heir, thus, while satisfying his vengeance,
providing for his son.
Some curious stories are being told Illus
trative OF Dunham's character. His
mother is said to have stood in fear of him,
although she had something of temper
herself. When he importuned her for
money she generally gave up before his
temper got the best of him.
On one occasion she braved him, how
ever, and he went out deliberately into the
yard and began wringing the necks of her
chickens. The mother left to each of the
sons five acres of land and 500. James got
his share before her death. She left her
daughter $1,000.
Arrangements were made with a certain
undertaken for the funeral, but James
wanted to give it to another. The BROTH
ers quarreled bitterly over the matter and
James is said to have shaken his fist un.
der Charles nose, saying that the under
taker he preferred should conduct the
funeral if he had to kill him (Charles).
The undertaken was procured and did the
work, but James did not attend the fu-
neral
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URsUIr OF Il sTRANGER.
4 Netcman Rdacher Entertdins Ma
Who Resembles Durham.

A Netcmass Rdacher Entertains Man
Who Resembles Dunham.
OAKLAND, CAL, May 30.-Sheriff White
is still on the alert for Dunham, the San
Jose murderer, should he head this way.
Deputy Sheriff Sam Heller left yesterday
for the Livermore section and will CO.
operate with Constable Fitzgerald of that
place, who is also deputy sheriff, in
scouting the Livermore hills for Dunham.
Sheriff White received telephone mes
sage this evening from Deputy Sam Heller
at Livermore regarding the movements of
man supposed to be the murderer. He
reports that a stranger stayed with o
rancher at Fabins last night and left this
morning headed toward Newman in the
San Joaquin Valley. He was riding bay
horse. .
The rancher did not know who his guest
was, but an hour after the stranger had de-
parted he picked up a paper containing a
likeness of Dunham. 1t fitted the appear
ance of the stranger, and the rancher
gave the alarm at once, but up to dark
nothing further had been seen of him.
Deputy Heller and posse will go to
Tracy tonight and take the early morn
ing train for Newman in an effort to head
the traveller off before he crosses the river
and gets into Sontag and Evans old re-
sorts. as it would then be next to i'm
possible to find him.
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blocks are laid upon hillsides having ex-
cessiyely steep grades and where cobbles
only can be used to advantage. If let TO
the lowest bidder in public competition
the rate ought not 30 exceed $2500 block,
which, estimating a hundred blocks,
of $3.50, 000 in the Superintendent's figures.
"For piIing and pianking streets along
the water front for that portion for which
the City is liable the official estimate IS for
$150.000. You can see indicated on this
map of the water front all such repairs as
will be absolutely necessary there during
the next fiscal year. The space extends
from Folsom TO Brannan, along the water
front, and comprises 2250 front feet, all
that will actually be in need of an entire
reconstruction during the coming fiscal
year. Estimated by the front foot this Will
not exceed $50 foot, including piling cap
ping and planking. The job couIu be done
for $40. 600, yet the Superintendent esti-
mates $l50,000.
'For the improvement of streets in front
of City property his estimate is $50, 600.
This is for the improvem ment of streets and
sidewalks in front of school lots, fire lots
and public squares, but in another item
the Superintendent calls for $94, $50 for inn
provements in front of public parks and
squares. The sum of the two items is
$144,050. In most cases the sidewalks aad
streets in front of all such property for
which the City is liable have already been
improved and the bills paid. The exorbi-
tant sum in the estimate is, consequently,
entirely uncalled for to meet the expenses
of the coming year. Do you notice, too,
how misleading are the estimates of Super
intendent Ashworth, and how in these
last items he has played both ends against
the middle2
''For the repaving of Market street with
bituminous rock his estimate is $150, 200.
The official maps on file in the office of the
City and County Surveyor show the total
number of square feet in Market street,
from East to the junction of Market and
Valencia, to be 875,520. The City is liable
for only 46S, $50 feet, the railroad company
being responsible for the remainder.
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Adding the crossings and intersecting
streets, which approximate 10000 feet.
we getla total of 648 ,050 square feet If the
old material now in the street and worth
s cents were retained by the contractor
the cost of repaving Market street could
be reduced TO $4,000, which is a little
more than half the sum required by Ash
worth.
81 think the SAC, $50 10 estimated for the
paving of accepted blocks and crossings
now macadamized on Van Ness avenue
extravagant, yet the half dozen blocks in.
cluded should be placed as soon as pos
sble upon concrete foundation.
"For cleaning and repairing sewers the
superintendent asks for SO, 900, when the
work could easily be done by contract for
$4,000.
1.-The estimate of $150, 900 for sweeping
the streets is also excessive, and far more
than has ever been allowed for this pur-
pose. 1t can be materially decreased by
public competition, as bids are soon to be
invited for the cleaning of accepted streets.
Perhaps the most manifestly absurd
item in the estimate is that calling for the
repaving of Golden Gate avenue. from
Market street to Steiner. Now, the ave.
nue. does not need repaving for anything
like its entire length. There are but two
bad blocks in Though street to La
guna-and an expenditure of $4,000 would
put the avenue in excellent condition all
the way from Market street to Steiner.
''In conclusion L may say that if the
Street Department was run upon business
principles $3.50, 900 would suffice to meet all
legitimate expenses for the ensuing wear.
L should like to take the contract at that
sum myself, for | am confident could do
good job and make money on it. The
demands OF Superintendent Ashworth are
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especial kindness. Pepper promised to be
at the next meeting with plan of doing
this and with the results of q practical ex-
pertinent with board of election officers.
The plan is ready. Mr.. Pepper starts
with the list of citizens eligible to appoint
ment by reason of being on the assess-
ment roll, which the law requires TO be
made out but which never cuts much OF
figure. This roll contains about IL, 300
voters. Peppers plan is to have sent to
all these citizens circular and blank re-
questing application for appointment on
the election boards TO which they are ELI
gible. He thinks that the number OF true
and intelligent men who will respond will
surprise, partly because three in each pre-
cinct earn $40 and nine more earn $40.
Each man Is to state what Presidential
candidate he voted for last, and this is to
determine his party politics. Pepper ar
cues that this list of applications will be
better thing to 60 by than the nomina-
tions of county committees and sent in at
a late time. He would have enforced the
law making it a misdemeanor for citizen
to refuse to serve If appointed. This plan
will be elucidated by Mr.. Pepper at the
meeting tomorrow morning.
For the experiment to show what the
right sort of an election board would do,
left over from the last election, were
taken to the Flood building with the reg
ular tally lists, etc. Then Pepper and
some of his friends started in. The ballots
were stamped during the afternoon. every
office and every amendment on the ball
lots being stamped with vote.
Few ballots in real election are given
moro than partial attention by voters.
The voting was done with non-partisan
differentiation and usual mistakes were
purposely made.
At p N. Max Pepper, Harry Zeman-
sky. Thomas Conboy, II. l.. Bientield and
M. McElroy were ready for the counting
job. The counting was done exactly as in
an election booth and was done steadily
with no effort at speed.
1t was estimated that the ballots as
stamped were equal to 225 average bal
lots. The general ticket was finished
about midnight, and the municipal ticket,
the heaviest job, was tackled. The count
ing went right on through the small hours
OF the night, and the experimental cleo
tion board, which it was hoped would
enroll other patriotic volunteers before
the end, will finish some time tonight.
1--WE want to make it sample of what
can be done by men of intelligence who
don't get drunk and who don't stop to
dispute about nothing" said Mr.. Pepper.
Pepper admonisheG the election officers
to keep up steam in nothing stronger than
coffee and bromo-seltzer. It Is expected
that the volunteers will display such
efficiency that they will receive appoint
ments this fall, and that the Political Code
Will be enforced in their cases.
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ing how quickly, correctly and decently a
board of election officers can count the
average number of ballots voted in a pre-
cinct if the officers be competent and in
telligent men selected with somewhat care
full Judgment.
Max Pepper appeared before the board
at its last meeting with a plea that the
Commissioners should this year appoint
election officers only after investigation of
their character and competency, that mis-.
takes and crimes might be avoided and
the work done more quickly. The Com
missioners did not take to the idea with
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
BIG DEAL At Los ANGELES
An English Syndicate Purchases
the Spilman Suburban
Water Works.
Two Millions Will Be Put Into Circula.
tion Before the Project Is
Completed.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, May 3o.-A trans.
action of the greatest importance to this
city has just been consummated. 1t is the
purchase by an English syndicate of the
Spilman Suburban Water Company.
About ninety days ago w. A. Nygh OF
London, Eng, agent for number of Eng
lish capitalists, visited Los Angeles and
looked over this property. He was SO
pleased with it that, on his report, the
people he represented at once wired $10.-
900 to w. T. Spilman as first payment
through the First National Bank of this
city.
Mr.. Nygh left London yesterday and is
now on the ocean. He will come at once
to this city and make arrangements for
the final transfer. 1t is understood that
the price paid was $225, 900 cash, with the
reservation on Mr.. Spilman's part
$150,0OO worth of stock. On Mr.. Nygh' s
arrival the money will be paid and the
work OF developing the property will be
Immediately commenced.
Some idea of the amount of money that
Will be put In circulation by the carrying
out of this project can be had from the
fact that over $4,000, 600 will have to be ex-
pended before 1T is completed. The tunnel
commences at the northwest corner of the
city's boundary. and piercing the foothills
OF the Sierra Madre comes out on their
northern side, some II, 900 feet distant,
near the town of Tropico.
AT that point it is 81 feet below the bed
OF the Los Angeles River, and into its
channels will run all the underfiow of that
stre am. The tunnel will carry between
oOOO and 10000 miners inches of water.
The proposition is one which will be oi
great benefit to the country between the
foothills and the ocean, because it will be
the means of bringing it ali under irriga-
tion, and the consequent reclamation Of a
great deal of hitherto waste land
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
sl,55s,lsO 10

While it might be difficult to explain
satisfactorily what use the Superintendent
OF Streets would be likely to make of this
comparatively colossal sum- in the event
1t should by any mischance be allowed
him by the Supervisors, it is compare
lively easy to show that it is not required
and would not be expended in the i'm
provement and maintenance of the public
streets.
Why" exclaimed George w. Elder.
who is the expert OF the Street Com mittee
of the Board of Supervisors, 81 should
like nothing better than to take contract
to do that identical work for which Super
intendent Ashworth imagines he needs
$l,55S, 1S0 10 for $750,000, and 1 would
give bonds to do satisfactory job.
a great deal of the work done
upon our public streets during the
Ashworth administration, as / happen to
know, is literally rotten. He is personally
honest, l suppose, but has been led away
by his official advisers and subordinates,
until now he seems to have wheels in his
head. The truth is that he does not wish
that million and a half for legitimate
street uses, but to enable him TO crea te a
dummy payroll, upon which he can carry
most OF political parasites, who will turn
out when required and electioneer for him.
1--WE carefully investigated the Superin-
tenoents estimate, and am prepared to
prove the truth OF my statements. Let us
look at it and you will see. For the item
of repaving and repairing accepted streets,
other than those already paved with cob
bles, the estimate of the Superintendent
is $3.50, 600, and any number of reputable
contractors tell me that they will willingly
agree to do it for $780, 900, the difference to
the Taxpayers being only $2O0, 600.
"For repaving streets now paved with
cobbles the estimate is 100000. There
are 182 blocks of cobble pavements, and
this sum, to repave them with bitumen or
basalt blocks, is altogether too high, for
the reason that about half of these cobble
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
FELL DEAD At Fairfax.
George n. WeiLman Succgmbed to Heart
Disease at Picnic of Southern
Pacific EMPLOYEES.

SAN RAFAEL, CAL, May 30.-George
II. Wellman died very suddenly at Fair
fax this afternoon. The employees of the
Southern Pacific were having q merry
picnic, and one of the iolliest was
Wellman.
He had been for many years engaged in
the auditors Office of the freight depart
ment of the Southern Pacific, and was well
known and very popular. Talking with
some friends about noon he suddenly put
up his hand to steady himself and fell
back dead. Coroner Eden held an inquest
this evening, at which DIR. Wickman, hav-
ing made an autopsy. testified that he
died OF heart disease. The body will be
taken to San Francisco tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
POPPER OUT ALL NIGHT,
Democrats Showing How an
Ideal Election Board Can
Manage a Count.
Heroic Work at Junta Headqu ter,
TO Help Max's Plan for Getting
Good Election officers.

The Junta headquarters in the Flood
building afforded last evening marvel
GUS exhibition of self sacrifice sincerely
made in the interest of good government
by real Democratic politicians.
Men worked through the afternoon and
evening and then through the night that
it may be shown to the Election Commits
sioners by Max Pepper tomorrow morn
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
BRIsco LIVED At WOODLAND.
Once Wounded a Rival in q Eight Over
a HOuGn.

WOODLAND, CAL, May 30.-Robert
Brisco. who was one of the victims of Muir
derer Dunham. at Campbells last Tuesday
night, was at one time a resident of this
city.
About year ago he got into an aIterca-
ton with j. s. Lear over a woman and
shot him. He was arrested, but remained
in jail only one night, as Lear refused to
prosecute him. His stepsister, Mrs. Cot
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31

unreasonably excessive as l have clearly
demonstrated and they never will be an
proved by the Board of Supervisors. 1t is
truly lamentable the way our streets are
sighted, and the only redress l can see
for the taxpayers of San Francisco is to
give them into the management of Board
of Public Works.
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caught in the top of their buggy, which
was torn from the box and gearing. The
horse they were driving dashed over high
em bankment into the creek near by. Both
ladies escaped with few slight injuries.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
San Mateo oficcrs Join the chase.

REDWOOD CITY, CAL, May 3d.
Sheriff McEvoy and Under Sheriff Mans
field have just left in carriage for San
Jose to aid in the chase for Dunham.
They are well supplied with firearms and
ammunition. They are to meet the Sher-
ifs from Alameda, Monterey, Contra
Costa and other counties at San Jose, and
after consultation relieve the Santa Clara
County officers, who are said to be worn
out
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
Scathing Criticism of the Super.
viSors' Expert, G. w.
Elder.
HALF THAT SUM SUFFICIENT.
The Rest May Be Needed for Politi.
Cal PurposeS-The Taxpayers
Redress.

What will he do with it? "He" refers
to Superintendent Thomas Ashworth and
''it' to the appropriation desired by him
to carry on the business of the San Fran
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
Important Silk Sale.

The recent great slaughtering OF Silks in
the New York auction-rooms has set the
future price of these goods. They can now
be bought at almost 60 cents on the dollar
OF the prices few weeks ago. Our prices
here are reduced the same way. Another
evidence of what i. means to be continu
ally represented at headquarters.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31

The above offerings consi st of al
most our entire purchase of this sea-
sons latest creations in Foreign and
Domestic Cloths, Silks. Laces and
Velvets. Not one of them, no matter
at what price it is quoted, but is
strictly this seasons goods.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31

The above Jackets are all the new
spring and summer shapes, the very
latest styles in short, medium and
long lengths. Some silk lined, some
silk faced, others self-faced. The ma
terials are of the best, the colors in
some are black, navy blue and tans,
others as stated.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
oRIco RUNAWAY AccIDENE.
Mrs. HenshGsc and Lady Friend Mar
TosctH Escnpe Death.

TotctV Escdpe Death.
CHICO. CAL, May 30.-While out for a
drive this afternoon, Mrs. Henshaw, wife
of Colonel Park Henshaw, and Miss Mag
gle Graham OF San Francisco met with a
narrow escape from death. They were
driving through one of the principal
streets. when they were dashed into by a
runaway horse, attached to an express
wagon.
Both ladies were thrown out, and they
were only saved from death by being
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31

The champion fat man of the world is
M. Canonberg, who is of Swiss nationality,
and weighs over $50 pounds. His health is
excellent. ana his appetite takes in enough
food for five persons.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-31
Important Domestic Sale.

The reign OF low prices is contagious.
There is not department in our whole
establishment that isn't affected. These
are the goods where the saving gcounts-the
sort of things you want every day.