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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-04-15
DANIEL w. VOORHEES, DEAD.
The Famous Indianian Passes Away
At WashinE ton.

The Famous 1ndianian Passes Away
g At Warrington.
Washington, April IL. Daniel VOL
sey Voorhees,, ex-senator from the state
of Indiana. died at five o'clock Saturday
morning at his home in this city, No.
los Maryland avenue, northeast.
Mr.. Voorhees, death was caused by an
attack Of angina pectoris. The sena-
tors health was so poor during the re-
cent political campaign that he could
not participate in it, but after his re-
turn to Washington in November he
seemed to improve in health. Two
weeks ago the old rheumatict troubles re-
turned and on Wednesday he became
even more alarming, but the senator
did not confine himself to his bed, and
his family felt no immediate alarm. 1t
was not, indeed, until half an hour be-
fore his finafsummons came that anyone
realized death was near.
The senator's son, Reese Y. Voorhees,,
had remained in the room with his ia
ther during the night and was awak-
ened about four o'clock in the morn
ing by his father, who was then suffer-
ing great pain in the region of the
heart. He refused, however, to allow
a physician to be called, saying the
pain would pass away: Half an hour
later he appeared much better and got
out Of bed to walk to the bathroom.
his son being with him. When they en-
tered the hallway the senator was at
tackled by more severe spasm than he
had yet experienced and fell in semi
conscious condition into his sons arms.
The latter carried the low dying man
back to his bed and summoned DR..
Shoup, a neighboring physician. 1t
was too late. however, for any aid to be
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Gaines, Capt. Thomas Tanner, his
brother-in-law, and Fred Gordon. all OF
this city.
These gentlemen in their statements
before the grand jury testified in eff.
feet that Hunter had said TO them that
he wanted three votes to secure his
election, and that he was willing 10 pay
$4,000, or $4,000 vote. He would
furnish the money himself, but it
would not do for him personally to pay
the amounts, and that the trade would
be completed by his representative. He
said that Mr.. Wilson would act as his
agent. Hunter said that Representa-
tives Gossom and Clark, of Warren coun-
ty, and Johns, Of Floyd county, could
be got, and they should be the first ones
to be seen. In an interview with Wilson
afterwards. it was testified that he re-
peated the offer, showing three pack
ages Of money which he said contained
$1,000 each. to be paid over to the men
selected when their votes had been cast.
The charges are indignantly denied
by DIR. Hunter, Mr.. Wilson and Mr..
Frank. all of whom say they will prose-
cute for criminal libel all who have testi-
fed to the above facts before the grand
jury.
A statement signed by ten members
Of the legislature was issued Saturday
night stating that DR.. Hunter was in
his room on the night that Capt. Gaines
claims he (Hunter) visited his home for
the bribery conference. The charges of
bribery naturally overshadowed every
thing else in the legislature, and. al
though two more ballots for senator
were taken. no change was developed.
besides pairing and adjournment twas
agreed to,
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TRAINS COLLIDE,
Railway Disaster in North Carolina
Costs Three Lives.

Railway Disaster in North Carolina
Costs Three Lives.
Charlotte, n. c., April l2.-North-
bound Florida special on the Southern
railway. No. SO, and local south-bound
passenger train No. II, collided at 11:15
o'clock Sunday morning at Harrisburg,
small town about Is miles north of
this city, killing three persons and
wounding six. The killed are: r.
Clingman Benton, of Charlotte, aged
IS, postal clerk on No. IL; Titus Eudy,
of Forest Hill, Concord; Will Donald
son, fireman on No. Sc. Postal Clerk
Benton suffered horrible death. His
legs. were pinioned so close to the
boiler of one of the engines that he was
being burned by the heat and steam.
He begged piteously to his rescuers to
cut off his legs and extricate him. Al
though every effort was made to re-
lease the suffering man it was an hour
and half before he. was taken out. He
lived but IS minutes longer. ..r-
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WAR NOW At HAND.
Reports That Greece and Turkey Al
Bent on Battle.

Reports That Greece and Turkey Are
Bent on Battle.
London, April IA special dispatch
from Athens says that the invasion of
Turkish territory by Greek insurgents
is believed to be the forerunner OF a
declaration of war. It is added that in
spite of the numerous forces already
at the front two further classes of the
Greek army reserves have been called
out. The Evening News Saturday pub
lished a dispatch from Elassona, dated
midnight, which says it ascertain the
Greek invaders were semiaofficially or
ganized.
Athens, April 12.-The latest advices
here report that u portion of the invad-
ing forces continue to besiege the bar
racks at Baltino. The remainder hus
continued the advance, but to a destina-
ton as yet unknown at Athens. 1t is
reported that communications between
Matzovo Grevena are cut of. As every
where in the vale of Tempe, this por-
ton of the frontier, the roads and
bridges are in condition of thorough
repair. The roar of artillery can be
plainly heard at Larissa from the direc-
ton of Karya, where Sinsinikos is evil
IDENTIFY forcing matters. When the at
tack began strict orders were sent to all
the Greek. .outposts on the frontier to
preserve neutrality and not to open fire
until actually attacked by the Turks.
The only casualties reported here are
the deaths of two leaders and Of three
Italians.
Constantinople, April 12.-1n a COM
munication to the ambassadors, dated
April 10, the porte speaks of the Greek
invaders of the previous day as reg
ular" troops, and the incursion is re-
garded here as the commencement of
war.
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of avail, end the ex-senator soon passed
away without regain1ng full con-
sciousness. Only his son Reese, his
daughter, Miss Halle Voorhees,, and the
physician were present when he died.
Mr.. Voorhees, was rs years Of age last
September. and prior to his retirement
from public life on March last had been
for many years one of the most pictrr-
esque figures in the senate. He was born
in Liberty township, Buffalo county, o.,
and In his early infancy was carried by
his parents to their pioneer home In the
Wabash valley, Indiana In 1S49 he grad
pauw) university, and studying law, began
it's practice in 1851. His first public Of
flee was entered upon in 1855
In that year President Buchanan appoint
Indiana. When the famous John Brown
raiders were to be tried in 1859 his services
as lawyer were enlisted by Gov. Ashbel
P. Willard. of Indiana, whose brother-in-
law. John E. Cook, was to be put on trial
for participation in the raid. It was his
defense OF Cook that first brought Mr.
voorhees, into national prominence.
He was elected to congress in 1861, and
reelected in 1863, '65, GO. II and 70. He was
out of the house Of representatives from
1866 to 1869 as result of a contest decided
in favor Of his opponent for the seat, Henry
D. Washburn. In congress his powers
Of oratory soon made him leader on the
democratic side. He was a member Of the
house committees on elections, appropria-
tion9: Judiciary. revision of laws and tn
Pacific railroads.
His term in the senate began in 1877.
when the governor Of Indiana appointct:
him to NIL the vacancy caused by the death
OF Oliver p. Morton. He took his scat
on November IL OF that year. and when
the term expired in 1879 the Legislature
elected him for the full term. He was
reelected to the senate in 1885 and again
in 1891. the last term expiring March last,
when G. w. Fairbanks was elected
Through his entire career in the senate Ser
ator voorhees, was a member of the finance
committee.
During President Cleveland's adminf.tra-
ton he held the balance Of power In the
committee and to his support of the adj
minfstration's policy to repeal the Sher-
man law was largely due the final an
nulment Of that law. His fight for tho
repeal Of the Sherman law was the last
important work of the senator. His ILL
health Is supposed to have had its begin
ming In his hard work during the debate
over the Wilson tariff BILL In the last
senate he was a member of the committees
on finance. immigration. library and in
ternational expositions. He was chairman
of the committee on additional accommo-
dat1onS for the library of congress.
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COMES ASHORE.
PRESIDENT Mckinley Inapects tn
.-:s Academy mt Annapolis.

PRESIDENT Mckinley Inspects the
Ets Academy mt Annapolis.
Annapolis. Nd, April 12.-President
Mckinley and party came ashore Sat
urday morning from the Dolphin and
were officially received al the naval
academy. The party landed about ten
o'clock and the presidential salute was
fired. after which the cadets were par
aided as artillery and reviewed by the
president. After short visit to The
residences OF Supt. Copper the party re-
turned to the Dolphin, which sailed at
noon. It is said that Mrs. Mckinley
lis indisposed. ..Es
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PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

The state prohibition convention at
Columbus, O., nominated j. C. Holiday,
of Muskingum, for governor. The chief
feature of the platform is the indorse-
ment of woman suffrage.
At the state election in Rhode Island
Elisha Dyer, of Providence, was elected
governor by the republicans by plu-
rality of $4,000.
The next convention of the Republic
am National league will be held at De-
troit, Mich, July 10, II and Is.
Horace G. Bird, the founder of mu-
steal organizations in Chicago and a
musician of national repute. died at his
home in that city, aged 81 years.
Cornelius O'Neill died at his home in
Bloomington, Ill.,, aged 104 years. He
leaves wife 90 years old.
Daniel W. Voorhees, died at his home
in Washington. aged IS years. He was
a congressman from Indiana from 1861
to 1873 and United States senator from
1877 to 1896.
James Richardson. veteran OF the
Mexican war. died at Roseburg, Oze.,
aged 100 years. ,.
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THE FORAKER BILL.

Some Facts Explanatory OF the Sem
ator's so-Cnlled Pooling MEASURE.
Washington, April 12.-The following
statement is made in order to clear
up misunderstanding that appear to
exist in respect to the so-called Foraker
bill, recently introduced in the SEN
nte:
This bill proposes various amendments
to the Interstate commerce law. It fs
not prepared in view Of the antitrust
decision In the Trans-Missouri case, It
was completed before that decision was
made and would have been introduced IL
that decision had not been made. The
only effect OF the decision was to make the
necessity for its enactment more tnnpcra-
tive. In Its present form the bill repre-
sents the result, OF several years Of discus
sion and negotiation, participated in by
congressional committees, the interstate
commerce commission, Organisations Of
business men and representa- tives Of rail-
ways. 1t embraces variety Of topics.
It has IL sections. only one Of which touches
the question OF so-calletl pooling contracts,
The ether changes proposed were chiefly
such as have heretofore been recommended
by the commission, and the amendment to
the fifth section Of thelaw Is in thA precise
form which heretofore has not been OBJ
jected to by the commission, and which
has been quite generally assented to az
expedient and safe. It prohibits pooling
contracts In more careful terms than those
employed in the original law; but providcs
conditions under which such contracts may
be made, not to become effective IL disap-
proved by the commission, 20 days being
allowed for preliminary examination, and
to be subject to termination by the COM
mission at any time; all rates. charges and
facilities under such contracts to be SUBJ
ject to the control Of the commission at
all times. The measure does not vary
Paterson bill, which passed the house 81
representatives in the Fifty-third con-
Kress. - =.
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-1ts -z.--I -. 2. = 3T..E-
BRIBERY CHARGED.
Latent Sensational Phase OF X entucky
- Senatorial Contest. z.,s&.,.-.

Latent Sen0ot1On0l Pha0e OF hentuCky
- Senatorial Contest. z.t<,,,.
Frankfort; Ky. April ~. - lndict-
ments charging bribery and conspiracy
to bride have been prepared by the
Franklin county grand jury against
three Of the most prominent republic
ans in the state-ex-Congressman w.
godfrey Hunter. of the Third district.
the republican nominee for the United
States senate; Congressman John II.
Wilson, of the Seventh district, one Of
DIR. Hunters closest advisers. and E. I.
Franks, one @of he]eading republican
politicians OF the Second district. The
indictments were prepared Friday
night upon the testimony of Capt. Noel
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THE MARKETS.
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

Conwict-made goods have henceforth
to be labeled as such in the state of
Wisconsin.
., Separate schools for whites and
blacks, have: beeu pronounced uncon-
stitutionnl in Oklahoma
A Salem (Mass.) man has invented
a collapsible umbrella, which one may
carry in his pocket when folded.
Squire Frank G. Kaufman, of Fridens-
burg, Pa, celebrated his fiftieth birth
day by smoking cigar 26 years old.
An East Ando4er. (N. H.) young girl
was badly burned about the head and
face through celluloid comb taking
fire.
In every school in Paris there is a
restaurant where free meals are served
to the children who are too Door to
pay for them.
The cinnamon tree has recently been
introduced into the Biscayne bay re-
|gion of Florida, and is now being cul-
tivated extensively.
The legislature of New Hampshire
has passed a law providing for the in
spection of all ice sold within the state.
to guard against disease.
William H. Manson, the sailor who
carried Farragut ashore on his back at
the siege of New Orleans, died at his
home in York, Me-, recently.
Mrs! r. F. Thorne, of La Cygne, Kan,
has presented to the wife. of President
Mckinley a lace handkerchief of her
own manufacture. 1t contains 10000
F In North Dakota the killing of quail
and English and Chinese pheasants is
prohibited until 1906, and beaver and
otter cannot be trapped and killed un.
til 1903.
Maj. George II. White. United States
army, who died the other day in St.
Paul, originated and carried through
the idea OF having Hncoln's birthday
made q legal holiday, Minnesota being
the first state to enact such law.
The famous Patriarchs' ball is dead.
After IS years as the supreme dancing
Organization Of the heavy swells Of
New York society it gave up the ghost
and was relegated to the dust of mem
DRY. T. ..-.--. -
Fred Heron, the man who, it is
claimed, rolled the first steel beam
ever made in the United States, died
in Chicago. Mr.. Heron was general
manager OF the Universal Cons true tinn
company. His remains were taken to
Phoenixville, Pa, for burial. H.
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FOREIGN.

The king of Siam left Bangkok on his
visit to Europe and the United States.
Advices from Asia Minor say that
1000 persons persisted by Moslem mas
sacre in Tolkat and that fresh out
RACES were occurring: daily. s,.- =.
J. Duncan, q white trader, was killed
by cannibals Of, New Hebrides and his
body was eaten. ~ -,r> ~
An official denial has been issued of
the report that q revolt against the
Spanish government has broken out
in the island Of Porto Rico.
Advices say that the fighting between
the Greeks and Turks continues in the
island Of Crete. and the belief prevails
that the powers are losing their hold
over the course of events and that their
SO called concert is a failure.
The Peruvian government has sus-
pended the coinage Of silver and has is
sued a prohibition against the importa-
ton Of silver coins after the 10th Of May
next. iss.a Il. ls5s 'S "A
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FIVE LIVES LOST.
D1sastr0us Result of a Colli.anr, O.,
. 49,. Sen.

l., Sea.
! Savannah, Ga, April 12.-The Plant
steamship La Grande Duchesse, which
ARRIVED Saturday night from New York.
|colided Friday morning at three o'clock
with the American barkentinc Nellie
Smith, bound from Cuba to New York,
cutting the barkentine in two. The
barkentine sank in five minutes. Capt.
Dodge. the first and second mates, and
two OF the crew of the Nellie Smith
We're lost. Laurence Haarsen. lookout;
Frank Conway, helmsman. and the
steward were rescued by boats from the
steamer. -.. ~. ...< - go. ,l.!s 81
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Took No Action,

Detroit, Mich. April l2.-The last
business meeting Of the international
convention of the Y. w. C. "A. associa-
ton adjourned Saturday evening with
out having taken action upon adoption
of the report of the adjustment COM
mittee," which report had indicated
that it was impracticable to unite the
two women's Christian associations.
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Expect q Big Crowd.

St. Louis, April Y. st. Louis is bust
" preparing for the members and visit
ora who will attend the twenty-seventh
annual festival Of the North American
Gym1ln1astic union which is to be held
here May to H.. Probably 10000 mem
bers OF the various gymnastic unions OF
the country will be in attendance. and
It is thought that nearly 10o, 600 visitors
will be in the city during that week.
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,Advices from Manila, capital Of the
Philippine islands, sav that tho insur-
gents have killed several monks and
have burned o number Of churches.
Queen Mamai, who for seven years,
al ruler Of the island of Rainteau, has
defed the French. has surrendered and
the rebellion is ended.
Reports of discomfort among the
Spanish troops from all parts Of the
island were received in Havana and
there were indications of mutiny in
many regiments. .s.s<
Both the Greek and the Turkish gov
ernments deny that war has begun, yet
lighting was actually in progress in
Macedonia. 49,
While mass was being said in church
near Castres. France, the roof collapsed,
and seven women and one man were
killed and 30 persons were seriously in
jured.
Advices from Cape Town say that
leading officials of the Transvaal speak
openly Of war with England as inev-
liable.
The government Of Japan has decided
to send two war ships to Hawaii, mean
while stopping all emigration,
/ LATER~
The Red river at Grand Forks tho
18th, was 1esinches below high water
mark and stationary.
Judge Quinn, at Fairmont, MIMI,
the 18th, sentenced Kellihan, convicted
of murder at the Sherburue bank rob-
berry, to he hanged in four months.
His attorney made a long plea for
mercy, but it had no effect.
The funeral of Hon. D. w. Voorhees,
was held at Washington, D. c., the
18th. The U. S. senate attended in
body.
A premature blast in the Holy Ter
ror mlne at keystone, S. D.. the 18th,
seriously injured four men, two Of
whom will each lose leg.
Two men entered the Yonkers (N.Y.)
bank about noon the 18th, held up
Lyman Cobb. the aged cashier, stole
81, 600 and escaped. The cashier was
alone in the bank at the time.
The mysterious air ship was at Rice
Lake, Wis, the 18th.
The national board of arbitration of
professional base ball players has de-
cided that Hutchinson, the Minneap.
oils pitcher, must play at st. Louis the
coming season.
A dispatch from Trickhala says that
the Turkish garrison of Baltino, num-
heriug about 500 men, which has be-
sieged by tho Greek insurgents, had
eut. its way through the Greeks with
loss Of thirty men killed. It is added
that the fighting was stubborn.
The president tho 18th announced
the appointment of Senator Edward
@. Wolcott, of Colorado; Hon. Charles
j. Paine. of Boston. and ex-Vice- Presi-
dent Adlai Stevenson, as commissioners
to an international monetary confer
ence. These appointments are under
the act approved March last, for the
promotion of an International agree
ment for bimetallism." and by its
provisions do not require cen6rma-
ton by the senate. 49,
Another break in the levee in War
rem county. Miss. occurred the 18th,
OVERLOOKING Davis Island
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Eight Killed at Church.

Paris. April 12.-While mass Was be-
ing said in q church Eear Castrcs, in the
department of Tarn, the roof collapsed.
Seven women and one man were killed,
and 50 persons were seriously injured.
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Will Accept.

Washington, April 12.-Lester F.
stearns, of Dunkirk, N. Y, has decided
to accept the offer of the third assistant
postmaster-generalship and his nomi-
nation will be sent in Immediately after
President McKinley's return. -, ~
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The News Condensed.
important Intelligent. From All Parts.
CONGRESSIONAL.

Proceedings Of the Special Session.
The reading Of the presidents message
in the senate on the 7th urging congress
sional relief for the devastated regions
of the Mississippi river was followed by the
passage Of joint resolution appropriating
100000, to be Immediately available for the
food sufferers. Senator Morgan spoke fur
Their in support OF tho resolution declaring
that q state Of war exists in Cuba. and
recognizing both parties as belligerents. 90.
In the house joint resolution was adopted
appropriating 100000 for the relief Of the
flood sufferers OF the Mississippi valley.
= Tho senate on the 9Th heard Senator Nor
gan (Ala-) for the third successive day on
his resolution declaring that a state of war
exists In Cuba. The bankruptcy bin was
further considered. The nomination of
Theodore Roosevelt. Of New York. to be
assistant secretary Of the navy. was con-
firmed. The house was not in session.
The senate was not in session on the
10th. In the house a short political debate
took place on the rules. after which an ad-
journment was taken until the 18th.
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British Channel snna 4 ron

Barceleona, April 12.-The British
channel squadron has been ordered to
the island Of Malta. It will remain there
as long as the eastern crisis lasts.
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TIE MikadO.

The" Mikado" seems to warrant all the
praise that has heretofore been said OF it,
Mr.. Baker witnessed a presentation of
the performance OF Mikado at the Savoy
theater, London, Eugland. which was
under the personal direction OF Sir Arth-
u: Sullivan, the famous composer OF
church, concert AID operate music.
The opera "Mikado" in the minds OF
the amusement loving public, is as popu-
,r today as when first produced. Once
" ry sec son in all the cad ng cities OF
America and 9th countr ies, the Mikado
is presented in successive nights for
weeks at time, to crowded houses and
enthusiastic audiences.