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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
WAS A LAND KING.

william Drury, Owner Of Hundretls
OF Thousands of Acres, Dies.
Keithsburg, ILL.,, March 15.-William
Drury, known as the millionaire land
owner, died at his country place north
of this city Saturday night. He was
the largest individual land owner in
this country, having hundreds of thou
sands of acres in Colorado, Nebraska.
Texas and Kansas, besides 5000 acres of
the richest farming land in this county.
Mr.. Drury was 81 years old and came
to this country in 1881. His investments
were made in farm land alone, and he
added everv year to his possessions.
One Of the things for which he was
very famous was his splendid home and
it's famous park. Directly in front Of
his house he constructed park of -
acres. He stocked it with buffalo, deer,
elk, foxes, squirrels, antelope, swans,
tiger cats, coons and badgers. This
park soon became famous and was
visited by thousands of persons at all
times. He had six barns. surrounding
a $12, 900 brick house, a farmhouse with
all the modern improvements, includ~
ing gas, hot and cold ,water, steam
heat, conservatory and magnificent
library. Early in his life Mr.. Drury
read the "Life of DR.. Franklin" and al
ways said that he owed his success in
life to the advice and precepts laid
down in this book.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
Acquitted.

Minneapolis, Mimi, March 15-Thc
trial of ex-City Clerk Charles F. Haney
for offering a bride of $500 to Alderman
T. G. Drew came to sudden and sensa.
tional termination Saturday, the court
directing verdict of acquittal. Alder
man Drew, whose testimony was de-
pended on by the state for conviction,
refused on the stand to connect Haney
with the matter at all. Judge Smith
ordered Alderman Drew held in $1,000
bonds to answer to the charge of per-
jury or larceny before the next grand
jury. ..t
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
Retired Veteran Dend.

Philadelphia, March 15.-Col. Alex
ander z. Drake, a retired army officer,
died Saturday at his home here. Col.
Drake was born in Kentucky in 1918,
and nj June, 1884, was appointed mid
shipman in the United States navy by
Gen. Jackson, and served with the land
forces during the Seminole war. Hav-
ing studied engineering during the
leisure hours, he resigned from the
navy January rs, 1887, was appointed a
Typographical engineer in the army and
was acting lieutenant of dragons in
Florida. He served with distinction
during the Mexican war, and in 1850. was
assistant engineer on the Southern
Pacific railway. During the civil war
he was with Rousseau's brigade, and
was promoted several times for gallant
and meritorious services.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
A SAD STORY.

Successive Death of Her Children
Causes a Mothers Suicide.
Cleveland, O., March 15.-Mrs. J. St..
Clair Bradford, of Is Vienna street, in
the fashionable East end, was found in
dying condition Sunday morning, and
she admitted that she had swallowed
dose of laudanum and aconite. Every
thing possible was done to save her life,
but she died in a. few minutes. Mrs.
Bradford, who was % years old, suffered
from melancholy because of the death OF
her three children, one after the other
Her mother lived with her after the
last child died, and Saturday she was
compelled to leave her daughter. This
preyed upon her mind SO that suicide
followed, a. S. - .s..... 70. +. s@s.... a. <.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
THE MARKETS,
MINNEAPOLIS, March Is.
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

A horse car line to the pyramids has
been authorized at Cairo.
Enormous purchases for the pulp
mills will make this years lumber. cut
in Maine larger than ever.
Of the IL bridesmaids who attended
Queen Victoria on the day of her mar
riage only three now survive.
The young men of Larned, Kan, have
banded together under a solemn oath
not to marry until they are 30.
The postal savings bank system is in
use in all the civilized countries ex-
|cept our own, Switzerland and Ger
many.
Landlord Moses, of Bucksport, who
died recently, was the last Maine vet
eran to stick to the swallow tail and
gilt buttons.
A Buffalo firm is now turning out
what is claimed to be an absolutely
fireproof wood. It is red birch treated
by some secret process.
There are now in Missouri three wo1n-
en- lawyers who may practice before the
state supreme court. They are Phoebe
Couzins, Victoria Whitney and Daisy
Barbee.
A pet cat kept in the Office of Warden
E. G. Coffin. of the state prison at Co.
lumbus, O., gave birth to 16 kittens. all
of them being taflless and 10 of them
having: only three legs.
All the negro institutions in North
Carolina. such as the asylums for the
insane, the blind and the deaf mutes,
and the normal schools will hereafter
be managed exclusively by negroes.
A two-year-old child of William
Priest. of Windsor. Mo-. was scared to
death by Little neighbor girl appear
ing in the house with hideous mask
on. The child cried for IS hours sue
lcessively and finally died. F.. -
A bust of Senator Justin s. Morrill,.
tof Vermont, author of the bills to create
agricultural colleges by the sale of pub
lie lands and providing for annual ap-
preparations to support colleges of this
nature. was unveiled at the state uni
versity in Columbus, O.. with appropri-
ate exercises. Sss5..=
The new bill for free rural letter de-
livery, which is expected to become
law. authorizes the postmaster in any
town or village where free delivery does
not exist to appoint carriers on the Pc
tition Of 20 or more persons, such car
Iriers to be paid BY the persons receiving
mail at an agreed price by the month
Tor ct the rate Of one cent 9 letter.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
PERIL OF GREECE.
Powers Threaten Her Destruction
Unless She Yields.
Blockade Of the Island Of Crete ana
Some Unnamed Grecian Ports
to He Put I'm Immediate
VIZ Operation.

London, March 15.-The Daily Chroni-
Gle announces that formal ultimatum
has been delivered to Greece, ANNOUNCE
ing that the blockade of Crete and GER
tain Greek ports, not yet named, will
begin on Wednesday. Some of the
powers have decided that unless Greece
yields, or if she declares war on Turkey,
measures still more severe will be en-
ployed, even to the point of utterly de-
stroying Greece as nation.
The London Times correspondent at
st. Petersburg says the formal adhesion
of Great Britain to the Blockade pro-
gramme was impaired to Russia on
Friday. The English, Russian, German
and Austrian admirals have already
been instructed as to a blockade OF
Crete and Greece.
1t is thought that the simplest way
to carry out the threat made in the
identical note will be the blockading of
the Cretan ports and the landing OF
forces sufficient to insure the main
tenance of order, leaving future action
as to the fate of Crete to later negotia-
tons. This was the view of Russia at
the outset.
Athens, March 15.-The Asty's Lar
issa correspondent says that the news
of the destruction of railroad bridge
over the River Vardueri, near Salonica,
has been confirmed. The bridge was
dynamited as a train, carrying 5000
Turkish troops, was crossing. Many
carriages were thrown from the rails
and many soldiers were drowned. The
transport of Turkish troops has been
suspended until the bridge is restored.
A dispatch received from Canea says
that the Greek steamer Smyrna, which
arrived here Saturday morning, was or
dered to leave, and it's commander re-
Piled that he intended to remain there.
Thereupon Admiral Canevaro, the Ital-
ian officer who, by reason of seniority,
is in command of the foreign fleets act
ing in concert in Cretan waters, sent
word to the Greek vessel that unless it
left Canea in five minutes it's cables
would be cut. The Greek captain then
lifted his anchor andisteamed away.
1t is officially stated that Turkey is
sending 10000 troops to the Scrvian
frontier.
New York, March ia special cable
to the Journal from Athens says: A
royal decree just issued declares the
army in state of mobilization, except
ing those exempt from service, amount
ing to 10000. This measure authorizes
reOuiSitiOns and thp formation of hot
talions of unlimited numbers, as in time
of war. This order, issued at time
when all advices from Europe indicate
that the powers have agreed to main
tain their decision with regard to Crete
and are on the point of issuing their
ultimatum to Greece, is proof that the
government has resolved not to recede
from its position. The government
will introduce at the next meeting OF
the boule measure providing for the
enlistment of volunteers and foreign
officers. who are to retain their rank.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
TWO MEN KILLED.
Fatal Result Of Railway Collision
Ne0r Danv1lle, Ill. =

Near Danville, Ill. .
Danville, ILL.,, March 15.-ln collision
which occurred Sunday afternoon on
the Shelbyville division of the Chicago
& Eastern Illinois railroad, Fireman
John Cody and Engineer Edward Ray
were killed, and Oscar Kinerim, switch
man, is probably fatally injured. En-
gineer A. 81. La Rue has two ribs broken.
The accident was caused by tho switch
ing crew conductor, Thomas Logan:
running from Grape Creek to Danville
without orders. His train consisted of
an engine and two cars. 1t struck the
south-bound engine on the Stony creek
bridge.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
GRANT MONUMENT INAUGURAL

Parade ON April - Will BE a Tre-
mendOus Denomination.
New York, March 15.-Arrangements
for the Grant monument inaugural pa
rade on April 81 are progressing favor
ably, and the Indications are that it will?
be the greatest demonstration of the
kind ever witnessed in this country.
1t is understood that the president of
the United States, his cabinet, the su-
preme court of the United States, rep
resentatives of foreign nations. the gov
errors of 20 states and the national
guard will take part in the Inaugural
ton.
Gen. Dodge, grand marshal, an
nounces that a prominent feature of
the parade will be the part taken by the
united army and navy. A large turnout
of the national guards of the states,
commanded by their governors, and at
tended by their stats, has been assured,
also a brigade of uniformed and armed
school cadets. Commander in Chief
Clarkson, of the Grand Army, Com
mand Rohl, of the Sons of Veterans, and
Col. Donohue, of the Union Veterans,
have issued orders to their commands,
requesting them to take part in the
parade. Invitations have also been is
sued to the Loyal Legion and the army
societies of the war to take part in the
parade.
A large number of applications for
place in the line have been received from
civic and military organizations in Mas
sachusetts, Indiana, Virginia, New Jer-
sey, Pennsylvania and other states. The
&. A. r. commander of each state en-
campment has been invited to be pres
cnt with his staff and command and the
posts of his department.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
Taking Goods Out OF Bond.

Vak1n3 GOOOs Out Oh oOn0.
:" San Francisco, March 15:-San Fran
cisco merchants are hurrying to get
their merchandise out of the bonded
warehouses in anticipation that con-
gress when it meets in special session
will enact a far-reaching protective
tariff. It is thought that the big rush
will come to-day and that vast quanti-
ties of goods will be taken out. but al
ready the removals foot up consider
able sum. For the 10 days past goods
to the amount Of $s7.673.37 have been
removed, $6,l24.25 being from ''reware-
house" lots. The main removals hive
Teen cigars, tobacco and wooden goods.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
Nichiean Town Flooded.

Decatur, Mich, March l5.-The vii
lege of Pigeon, in Huron county, is
under water as a result of the Pigeon
river overfiowing it's banks. Every
street but one in the town is flooded
and many acres of fields and orchards
are covered. It is feared the Pontiac,
Oxford & Northern railway bridge will
be carried away.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
WEYLER'S BIG BILL.
Cuba Will Have a Debt OF Nearly
$1OO,OOO,OOO.

$1OO,OOO,OOO.
Havana, March 15.-Capt. Gen. Wey-
Ter has forwarded to Spain for approval
by the Spanish cortes the public budget
bill, amounting to $35, 0O0, 900, in ad
dition to an appropriation bill reaching
the high-water mark of So, o00,0 900. The
income revenue for the new fiscal year
in July will hardly reach $14,-
600, 900, which will shrink. Therefore
there will be an enormous deficit, reach
ing probably 500, 1000, 900. To meet this
the Madrid cortes must decree new
taxes in Spain or call for another pub
lie loan to meet the interest on the
same. The tax and the real estate tax
in Cuba are to be increased 40 per cent.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18

4 q 4 s = 4
Washington Hesing, postmaster Of
Chicago. was nominated for the Office
Of mayor on = municipal reform plat
form and at the head Of nonpartisan
ticket. go ~,
Fire destroyed the building in Chicago
occupied by the John A. Tolman Com
pany, wholesale grocers, causing loss
of over 100000.
During the six months ended Decem-
Der 81, 1896, the number of emigrants
who arrived in this country was 149,s0s.
a decrease as compared with the same
period Of 1895 of 42.200. y.
, Mrs. Clara Ono. cowboy" who
claimed to have killed five men during
her career, died at her home in Perry,
o, T., aged Sc years. i. .
The Chicago house at Buffalo, N. T..
was burned, and Teddy O'Donnell and
William Hanrahan, boarders at the
hotel, were suffocated.
George Matthews, who murdered
James j. Irwin at Aliens Fresh. Md,
last August, was hanged at La Plata.
While temporarily insane the wife of
Stephen Horton, a wealthy farmer at
Rutland, Pa, gave her husband poison
and then took her own life in the same
manner.
It is stated that at a cabinet meeting
the discussion of the Cuban question
ended with the understanding that
strict neutrality and enforcement of our
neutrality laws would be adhered to SO
long as the conditions remained as at
present.
Marine Dehaan and Simon Boertz,
both farmers, were killed at a railway
crossing near Iceland, Mich, and
Henry Drieselga was fatally injured.
Policeman Henry Tayne was shot
and instantly killed at Hopkinsville,
Ky, by Walter Merritt, a gambler, who
was in turn killed by Policeman Moore
man.
Lea Chatker and E. C. Carson were
struck by train at crossing near
Wyalusing, Pa, and killed.
Because of the death of her three
children from sickness Mrs. j. S. Brad
ford, of Cleveland, O., committed sui
eide.
A tornado at Mingo Junction, O.,
wrecked several buildings and Frank
Hobson and Larry Fahey were caught
under falling walls and killed.
Arrangements for the Grant monu-
ment inaugural parade in New York on
April - are progressing favorably, and
the indications are that it will be the
greatest demonstration of the kind ever
witnessed in this country.
The business. part of the town of e.
>kins, w. Va, was wiped out by fire.
The Nevada legislature adjourned
sine die.
In collision on the Chicago & East
crn Illinois railroad near Danville, ILL.,,
Fireman John Cody and Engineer Ed
ward Ray were killed, and Oscar Kline
rim, switchman, was fatally injured.
An engine struck and killed Miss
Laura Andrews and Mrs. o. w. Wells
near Marysville, o. They were in a
buggy.
William Drury, the largest individual
land owner in this country, died at his
home near Keithsburg. ILL.,, aged 81
years. .~ .--
The Mississippi river reached the
highest mark ever known at Memphis,
Tenn, and vicinity, and several towns
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
Post ONCE Robbed.

Richmond, Va, March l5.-Expert
burglars dynamited the safe in the post
Office at Cambria. Montgomery county,
Saturday night. A small amount OF
money and about 500 in stamps and
over $4,000 in notes and bonds belong.
ing to private parties were stolen. There
is no clew to the robbers. 55
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18

For . National Clearing House.
New York, March ia number of
Broadway bankers propose to organize
the National Clearance Institute, which
shall buy from city banks the country
checks received by them and collect
them at q less cost than the banks now
pay. New York city banks receive each
day $4,000, 900 in country checks, and
the collection of that amount involves
a great deal of trouble. 4
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
FOREIGN.

An overloaded boat sank in the straits
near Haitang. Japan. and 104 lives were
lost. among them being the three chill
dren of the chief pastor of the Ameri-
can Methodist church in Haitang.
British and Italian boats with troops
arrived at Canea and it is said that
these soldiers will be used to drive the
Greek forces out of Crete.
By the collapse of part of the old
walls of the town Of Fee, Morocco. $50
workmen were killed.
A new census of Hawaii shows total
population of 10000.
At Bowmansville, Ont, the three
eldest children of Frederick Buxen were
drowned in pond. T.. -.,. 49,.
Ranavalona H., the queen of NADIA
gascar, who has only held her position
nominally since June 20, 1896, has been
exiled to the island of Reunion, a
French possession near the island of
MAuritius. q: II " a~
While at sea 307 head of cattle, ~
horses and "A sheep had to be thrown
overheard from the steamer Beaver ow-
iEg to the scarcity of drinking water on
board. 81
Prof. Henry Drulnmond. the great
traveller and writer on religio-scientific
subjects. died in London. aged 46 years:
II is said that the powers, with the ex-
ception Of France, have agreed to pre-.
sent fresh note to Greece, notifying
her OF their intention to carry out the
coercive measures il she still continues
obdurate. and to enforce a blockade.
The University Of Cambridge has con.
ferred the degree Of LII. b. upon Hon
Thomas +. Bayard. United States am.
basaador to .Englnnd Il.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
Three Thou.and Tdle,

Berlin, March l5.-As a consequence
of the refusal Of the strikers at the two
shoe factories to return to work, the
Manufacturers union has closed 81 fac
tories and locked out 8, 900 men.
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TO BE REHEARD.
Decision I'm Mckee Scrip Case An
nulled and Vacated. 80

Decision In Mckee Scrip Case An
nulled and Vacated.
Washington, March Is. = Secretary
Bliss has vacated and annulled the or
ders in the proceedings in the Chicago
lake front cases, and directed a new trial
before the commissioner of the central
land Office within 80 days. The reason
for this action was that Land Commits
sioner Lamoreaux gave out a copy of his
decision in the case to one party three
days before the time set by himself for
final, announcement which was in vio-
lation of Secretary Francis orders.
This is the case inwhich ex-Secretary
Carlisle has recently been engaged as
special counsel.
The date for the new hearing on the
Chicago lake front case is April 5.
This case has caused unusual comment
in. the interior department.. It was
heard before board composed Of Com
missioner. Lamoreoux, of the general
land Office, his assistant commissioner,
Judge Best, and Chief of the Land Dr.
vision Shaw. The commissioners de-
c;sion favored the claimants (the Mckee
scrip holders) Benner and La Toilette,
the commissioner holding that the
tractswas public land and open to set
Element. Judge >Besttand Mr.. Shaw
we're of the opinion that the present
property holders, including N. K. Fair
banks, Potter Palmer, the Winstons,
Newberrys and other prominent and
wealthy citizens. of Chicago, were en-
titled to the disputed tract. But Com
missioner Lamoreaux was in reality the
sole judge and his decision was official.
Secretary Francis differed with Com
missioner Lamoreaux' opinion, and by
official orders restrained the commits
sioner from making public his de-
cision in the case.
Judge LamOreaux named several dates
to give out the matter, but each time
assigned some reason for delay. Near
the close of the late administration he
was reported i'll, and confined to his
hotel and about week ago. under ad-
vice of his physician, left for his home
in Wisconsin. En- route it was reported
that he had given the decision to par
ty in interest in the case and the affair
as far as he was concerned was cul-
minated in the order of Secretary Bliss.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-03-18
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Mrs. Cora Stuart Wheeler, a we'll
known literary woman, died in Boston.
In state convention at Providence, r.
l., the democrats nominated Daniel T.
Church for governor.
Joseph N. Dolph died at his home in
Portland, Ore, aged 81 years. In 1882
he was elected United States senator
and served two full terms.
William Fitzpatrick, the oldest man in
Georgia, died ut ~caftersville, aged 10s
years.
The democrats of Chicago nominated
Carter II. Harrison for mayor.
It is announced that H. Clay Evans, of
Tennessee, will be the next commission
er of pensions.
The funeral services of Mrs.. Henry
Ward Beecher were held at Plymouth,
church in Brooklyn and the body was
buried beside that of Mr.. Beecher in
Greenwood cemetery.
Darius Anthony died at Darien City,
N. Y, aged 1o4 years. OF his IS children
10 are still living, the oldest being "a
years of age.
w. Godfrey Hunter was nominated
at the caucus of the republicans of the
kentucky legislature for United States
senator.
Mrs. Jane Day [colored) died at Mad
ison, N. j.. at the age of LOG years.
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RaynPd To Visit italy.

London, March 15.- Hon. Thomas F.
Bayard, United States ambassador with
his family will start for Italy on
Wednesday & S..