davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
What Does This Meant

n A perusal Of the history of railway trans
actions during the past four years shows
us that this period has been the most dis
astrous, from a financial standpoint, of any
other Of the present decade. Under the
circumstances it would almost seem as
though the further development or i'm
provement of railway facilities must cease.
Yet, strange! to say, many notable instances
prove that the contrary is true. In lnumer-
GUS Instances hrst-class roads, despite the
hard times and general business depres-
sion, have made very decided advances, not
only in the Improvement Of the material
condition of the roadway itself, but like.
wise the equipment and service. And; the
public has been great gamer by the pub
lie spiritedness OF: the roads ISL ~ III
One Of the most notable cases of rail-
way development is the Nickel Plate Road,
which seems to have forged right ahead
with its improvements and has exhibited
an unrelenting determination to give the
public the best possible facilities, in spite
of the hard times. And how well this cor
poration has succeeded in it's laudable ef-
forts, the. excellent condition Of its system
bears ample evidence. Yet the secret of
this success is obvious. The people have
effort to give them the worth Of their
money. That is all. The peoples money
has enabled the road to better it's facilities
i'm every respect; thus the work has been
Of mutual and reciprocal character. The
liberal patronage accorded the road has
brought handsome return to the people
in the shape Of improved facilities for
And now, it seems, the Nickel Plate Road
is still engaged in further efforts to serve
the people well. It has high-class roadway
to begin with; a most excellent equipment
to end with, and a safe, fast and reliable
service for the delectation of it's patrons.
All in all, it offers most attractive menu to
travellers bound east or west in the shape
George A. Benham, Special Correspond
ent
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Hadn't Thought of That.

"Some time ago." says aninsurance man,
"a man asked me to accompany him home,
as he had some things there to be insured.
When we arrived at his home. he showed
me 100 boxes of cigars, which he wanted in
sured. There We're 100 cigars in each box,
making 10000 in all, and were valued at ten
cents each, so insured the lot for 81 ,OOO
4 few. days ago the man came to Inc and
asked for the insurance money. You've had
no fire at your house,, 1 replied: No, but
I've smoked Them said he, and according
to the paper, am entitled to the money,
as it reads distinctly that if the goods are
consumed by fire money is paid on applica-
ton As far as Htechnicalities were con-
cerned he was albright, but I knocked him
cold about minute later by saying, in a
very stern manner All right, SIR you'll
get the money; but, according to your own
confession, l. will proceed at once to make
a., charge against you for incendiarism.'
Well, I'll be hanged!' was all he said, and
the room shook violently after he banged
the door, Philadelphia Record.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
ASKED TO AID.
Sccretar:.' sherman Calls for Ameri-
81 cans to Send Supplies to Cuba.

Sccretar:' sherman Calls for Ameri-
cans to Send Supplies to Cuba.
Washington, Dec. 25.-The following
proclamation to the American people
has been issued: r~~# -. : 4
Department of State. Washington, d.
c., Dec. "a, 1S97.-By direction, Of the presi-
,ence to the earnest desire of the govern
ment to contribute by effective action
toward the relief Of the suffering people in
the island of Cuba. arrangements have
been perfected by which Charitable con-
tributions in money or money kind can be
sent to the island by the. benevolerty- dis
posed people OF the United States.
Money, provisions, clothing, medicines
and the like articles of prime necessity can
be forwarded to Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, the
consul-general of the United States at Ha-
vana, and all articles now dutiable by law
so consigned will be admitted into Cuba
free OF duty. The consul-general has been
instructed to receive the same and to CO.
operate with the local authorities and the
charitable boards for the distribution of
such relief among the destitute and needy
people Of Cuba.
1.-The president is confident that the peo-
pie Of the United States, who have on many
occasions in the past responded most gen.
erously to the cry for bread from peoples
who have beheld no less generous action
on the part of foreign communities when
their own countrymen have suffered from
fire and flood, will heed the appeal for aid
that comes from the destitute at their own
threshold, and especially at this season OF
good will and rejoicing give of their abun-
dance to this humane end.
JOHN SHERMAN"
The appeal was issued after consulta-
ton with Minister Dupuy de LONE. The
Spanish minister called at the state de-
partment about noon Friday and con-
ferred with Judge Day concerning the
relief of the reconcentrados on the
island. He made it clear that the Span
ish government would cooperate in any
relief measures. and that there was en-.
tire willingness that the supplies go di.
rect to Consul-General Lee, instead. OF
through the Spanish relief channels.
Havana, Dec. 25.-Capt. Gen. Blance
has cabled to the Spanish minister al
Neutrality-suspicious. Dupuy de LONE
that Americans have authority to senc
supplies to the reconcentrados of the
island without paying customs duties
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
TEN LIVES LOST,
Mother and Nine Children Burned to
Death in q London Fire.

Mother and Nine Children Burned to
Death in a London Fire.
London, Dec. PA Mrs. Jarvis and
her nine children, the youngest baby,
were burned TO death al five o'clock Sum-
day morning in four-room cottage oc-
cupied by the Jarvis and two other fam
lies in Dixie street, Bethnal Green, Lon
don. The unfortunate family occupied
the upper floor. BY strange coinci-
dence Mr.. Jarvis, the woman's husband,
who had been suffering from consump-
ton. died in the workhouse inf1rmary
Sunday afternoon without having heard
of the disaster. Mrs. Jarvis earned
scantlivelihood by making match boxes,
and her rooms were filled with inf1am-
1nable material.
Franklin, Pa, Dec. 27.-Grace and
Annie Nelson, whose parents live near
here, were left alone in their home Sat-
urday evening. The former fell into the
CRATE fire, and her clothing was ignited
She was burned to death. In trying to
save the life of her sister, Annie was
also badly burned, and it is believed she
cannot recover.
Fond du Lac, Wis.,, Dec. 27.-By the
burning of the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Aaron Thomas, in the town of Lam
artine, five miles southwest of the
city,. at one o'clock Saturday morning,
their son, Henry Thomas, aged 26 years,
was burned beyond recognition. When
the body was takssn from the debris at
seven o'clock, six hours later, only the
trunk remained, the limbs and head
having been burned to crisp:
Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 27.-Mrs. l. NJ.
Lamon, living near Greenville, met a
horrible death. She was putting some
wood on the fireplace, when her clothes
ignited. She ran GU. of the house and
made desperate effort to reach asmall
stream near by, but was burned to
death before she could reach it.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY.
An Aged Couple Found Murdered in
Pennsylvania.

An Aged Couple Found Murdered i'm
Pennsylvania.
Indiana, Pa, Dec. 27.-Milton Neal
and his aged wife were shot to death by
al unknown assassin at their home near
jacksonville, nine miles southwest of
here, some time during, Christmas.
Their bodies were found at nine o'clock
Sunday night by their son, Harry. who
was passing the house, and stopped to
pay Christmas call on his parents.
Neal was one of the most prominet nd
prosperous farmers of the vicinity in
which he lived. Officers are securing
the country for the murderer, but as vet
he has not been unprecedented.
When young Neal tried to enter his
parents home, he found the doors
locked. He forced his way in through
the cellar, and on entering the sitting
room, a horrible sight met him. On
chair near the window lay the form OF
his mother, her: face entirely blown
away. At her feet was all that re-
manned of her husband, and CHASTITY
hole in the side of his head told the tale
Of his murder. At his side lay double
barreled shotgun, the implement OF
death. All of the walls, ceilings aud ar
ticles of furniture in the room were
spattered with blood, and on the ceiling
was good-sized dent, i'll which was i'm
beded piece of the murdered woman's
skull.
For time there was suspicion of
suicide, but as the facts in the case de-
veloped, the murder theory gained
strength. The woman was killed with
bird shot, the husband with buckshot
There was no marks of powder on his
face, something which, it is said, it
would have been impossible to avoid
had suicide been committed with shot
gun. There is nothing to indicate that
the crime was committed for plumber, as
in Mr.. Meals pocket was a ten-doIlar
bill and a $40 bill lay on the top of
dresser. The friends say they have a
clew upon which they will at once begin
work to trace down the murderer.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
InaDuronriate Music.

Speaking of church music, there is nothing
which is SO frequent source of wonder to
me as the lack Of understanding some of our
music. have heard The intermezzo from
Cavalleria Rusticana played as an organ
voluntary-that intermezzo whose story of
earthly passions is so plain that it does not
need words. I have heard the same organ
list play Schubert's: sc SerenadeY on com
munion Sunday, but the most glaring exhi-
bition Of bad taste have ever heard was
prano sang an old hymn to that famous air
of Delilah's, Samson ct Delilah," the most
passionate music know. She sang it beau
tifully, too, and was evidently utterly un-
conscious of the fact that the meaning of
music does not depend entirely on the words.
I actually heard the superintendent of the
Sabbath school-dear, simple soul-con-
graduate her on the success of her effort,
too.-Washington Post.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Extenda the Time.

Washington, Dec. 25.-The interstate
commerce commission has issued cir
cular to the railroads promulgating the
order extending for two years the time
within which the railroads shall equip
their cars and engines with automatic
couplers and driving brakes as required
by the act of March 2, 1893. ,i.:s p.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
AT HIGH WATER MARK.
Treasury Gold Reserve Has No,
Reached $1GO,207 ,4O3.

Treasury Gold Reserve Has Now
Reached $1OO,267 ,4O3.
Washington, Dec. 25.-The treasury
gold reserve crossed the $10O,OOO,OOO
mark Friday, and now stands this aft
ernoon at $3.50, 267 ,463, the highest on
record. 1t was estimated by treasury
experts 60 days ago that the column
would reach $160,Q00,00O, before the end
Of the calendar year, and there is great
rejoicing among these gentlemen over
the figures. The net balance aside
from gold, is $76,s5s, 3O4, which brings
the grand total up to 1921. 1875, 76s. By
the time the extraordinary disburse-
ments which are to be made about the
1st of January are out of the way the
total treasury balance will be down to
nearly $200,0yO,00O, which would re-
duce the working balance above the
gold reserve to about 4O,O00,OOO.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
STATE or OHIO, C1rr OF ToLEDo, !.

el11h 8 I I1c2s co.. cous 1s .o'hD e:
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he IS the
senior partner Of the firm Of i. j. Cheney
County and State aforesaid, and that mid
firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
lars for each and every case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Hall 8 Catarrh
Cure. 49, FRANKJ. CHENEY.
i Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, a. D.
1856. A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal] Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system Send for testimonials,
free. FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, @.
Sold by druggists, 75c. -2.se .@
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Killed by the Cars.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. 25.-William
Royce, aged %, of Utica, N: Y, was
struck and instantly killed by an ex-
press train on the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad at Linden station Thursday
night. He attempted to cross the track
and did not see the train, owing to a
sharp curve in the road until it was
upon him.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Timely.

First Klondike Miner (wallowing through
snowdrifts higher than his cabin, his ears,
nose, toes and fingers frozen, chatteringly)
C-Christm-m-n 1-mas!
=, Second Kondike Miner (ditto)-S-S-S-S-
w-w:what ourf:ff fathers w.w.would d-d.d=d-
d-delight in calling "a r-r-real old fashioned
C-CC.C-C- Christmas! "-Brook1yn Eagle
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Had Lost III. Faith in Then.

A theatrical manager told storyagainst
himself the other day. An actor came TO
him and applied for an engagement. There
did not seem to be much need Of him, but
his demands in the way of salary were very
modest, and the manager said to him:
.Well, you may consider yourself engaged.
Come FOUND On Tuesday, and ri III t1 wv YOU ~
The newly-engaged man looked at the
manager questioningly.
''How about contract ?" he asked. =4
Ohvnever mind a. contract. We'uhaye a
verbal contract" =
There was look of mild reproach inlths
eyes of the man, as he answered, sorroW-
fully:
|! "Sir, the last time I made verbal con.
tract I drew a verbal salary Spare: Mo-
mentS.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Noted Athlete De0d.

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 27.-John Co.'S
grave, well-known athlete, died in the
City hospital Sunday after an opera
ton for appendicitis. Cosgrave won the
all-round athlete championship of
America in 1895, and finished second to
Clark, of Boston. in this years compe-
tition.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
A Comment.

"A CO"ment.
II will say" remarked Willie Wish
ington, "that have attained remarka-
BILE self-control.'
EYES," replied Miss Cayenne. listless-
ly; ''some people seem to have posi-
tive genius for attending to the trifling
details of life" -Washington Star.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Her FrOwn.

kissed her on the peachy cheek:
She frowned, as could see;
"Oh. maiden" said I, 'prithee, speak
And say you pardon mel"
She turned her pretty face away
And bit her finger tips,
And then heard her sweetly say:
whats the matter with my lips?"
Chicago News
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
To Buy Land~sn, Greenland.

London, Dec. 27.-A dispatch from
Copenhagen to the Daily Mail says the
Washington executive has made over
lures to Denmark for the sale of mar
row, but carefully defined, stretch of
land in northwest Greenland, where the
Americans intend to establish naval and
coaling stations.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
YOUNG MEN IN CONGRESS.
An Unusually Large Number Was
Elected Last Year.
Representative Kitchen, OF North
Carolina. Aged Thirty, 10 the Baby
of the House-Other Juye.
= 49,, nile Leaders.
Especial WASHINGTON letter.

Especial washington letter.
For very many years, if ever before,
therehave not been in the national house
Of Representatives, so many young men
as there are in the Fifty-ffth congress,
regular session.
This fact is almost wholly attributed
to the political unrest and uncertainty
which overspread and overwhelmed the
country in the early days of 1896, when
political parties were splitting 10
shreds and the air was as full of theo-
rtes and vagaries as the Atlantic coast
atmosphere is full of mosquitoes in
July and August. The older politicians
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Yukon Gold by tho Pound.

St"Paul, Mimi, Dec. 81, 1S97::-The Cen
eral Passenger Department OF the Great
Northern railway received today consign.
ment Of gold dust and nuggets from the
Seattle Chamber of Commerce, the total
weight being q pounds, IL ounces, having a
valnefof &, 965. The precious stuff ranges
from a nugget of 1=pound, ounces, to
hakes.not unlike the scales Of gold fish, and
grains, Of cracked or crushed wheat, and
district" Birch Creek, Miller Creek, and
Eagle Creek in the Circle City district, and
Minook Creek in the Tanana district. The
gold will be displayed here for few days,
and then 60 east to the general agencies Of
the road for exhibition. 1t is the largest
quantity of the yellow metal from Alaska
yet handled outside of the banks and minis.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Elour Mill burned.

Toledo, o., Dec. 27.-The M. D. Har-
ter company's Touring mill at Fostoria,
one of the largest winter wheat mills
in the country. was destroyed by fire,
The fire started in boiling chest. The
loss is $4,000, covered by insurance.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
kS11oa H}mo~>1F

Benton, ILL.,, Dec. 27.-Virgil Manis, of
Moodyville, Tenn, shot himself through
the heart at Ewing, this county, Satur-
day. He was under the influence of
liquor at the time.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Hard Hit.

At baseball a ball struck and knocked
senseless an Englishman whose back had
been turned to the play during match. On
coming to himself he asked, family What
was it" "A foul-only foul" Good
heavens!" he exclaimed, ri thought it was
a mule."- Chicago News.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
After Australian Meat.

Sydney, N. S. w., Dec. "a. = The Rus:
slap government has entered into COM
munication with the. government of
New South Wales, with the object of
procuring shipments Of meat to Vladi-
yostock. 1 ys..,.,, j.slss..
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Ambitious Man,

II see there's man in st. Louis who
is turning to chalk
Determined to make his mark in the
world, isn't he?''-Chicago Post.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Germany Is Firm,

Berlin, Dec Eft is announced that
the German government declines to
yield to the demands of the United
States, made during the reciprocity me-
gotiations. for reduced duties on Amer
lean animal products. ~~
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
TO SAVE OTHERS.

New York Ftreman's Heroic Act
Brings Death.
New York, Dec. 27.-James T. Col
man, an engine driver in the fire depart
ment, sacrificed his life rather than run
down woman and little girl, who,
transfixed with fright, were unable to
get out of his way. Colman, to avoid
hitting them, gave the engine sharp
turn and it toppled over, with the driver
beneath it, killing him almost instantly.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

tremendous Exodus to the KlOndtke.
Despite the warnings of those who have
been on the spot, and predict suffering in
furious Americans are vending their way
thitherward. All Of them should be pro-
vided with that medicinal safeguard, Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, which warns. and
nourishes the system, and prevents malaria,
rheumatism, kidney trouble, besides RENE
dying liver complaint, dyspepsia and consti.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

There is nobody who can splurge equally
with lot of boys from small country
town when they come to bigger one
Washington Democrat.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Ready for Him.

ours that you would draw on him if he didn't
eyes, and he wrote back that if thought
I could draw any quicker than he could just
to come out there with my shooting tackle
and make settlement. "-Detroit Free
Press.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

A writing teacher is no account for any.
thing else.-Washington Democrat.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Why She Stuck to 1t.

Why she Stuck 10 IL.
He asked If she'd have him
Sweet, artless little one
do you think" she cried. 1--WE been sit
ting here
And yawning just for fun?"
Chicago News.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
The Lawyer Knew. HI. Bu.aness.

me Lawyer Knew His Busa1e11.
Plankington-I understand that you had
to go to law about that property that was
left you. Have you smart lawyer?
Bloomfeld-You bet 7 have. He owns
the property now.-Boston Traveller.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
The Man Of Moderate Mean~.H:

II can't afford,'' said the. man of mod
crate means. to go toz-many places Of
amusement, but am admitted free to The
play with the longest run on record, The
Struggle of Life IN. Y. Sun.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

How to cure Rheumatism? Use St. Jacobs
Oil. It subdues. 1t cures.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

Persistency without principle is mighty
seyIoyng Wheel which is attached Meth
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

InsinuatinH That She Was Forty.
Geraldine II wouldn't marry you if
lived to be 100 years old.
Gerald We'll, you've got 60 years t.
change your mind. IN. Y.Truth.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

An egg in the cup is worth two in the
nest.-Chicago News.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

Take Laxative Bromo. Quinine Tablets, All
druggists refund moneyif it failsto cure sc.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

IF women: were as trifing as some men
there would be more divorces-Washing-
ton Democrat.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Waits for His Salary.
He sought a lob in q restaurant.

When IN financial straits;
Because he heard that everything
Comes to the man who waits.
Chicago News.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

Piso's Cure is a wonderful Cough medi.
-cine.-Mrs.S w. Pickert, Van Sicien and
Blake Aves., Brooklyn, n. Y, Oct. 20, %.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

He that hath faithful wife should TAX
good care of her.-Farm Journal.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30
Where Matches Are Made.
Matches are made in Heaven. the

Matches are made in Heaven, they
say"
II know they do; but, just the same,
I'd hate to credit Heaven with some of
the mistakes that have known to be
made.''-Chicago Post.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

Clutches and cruel pains from Sciatica.
From St. Jacobs Oil the cure of it.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

When man makes a fool of himself, he
generally does the job well-Ram's Horn
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

Time counts, health gains. A quick, sure
Cure-St. Jacobs Oil for sprains.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

A girl stands before mirror4whife dress-
ing SO she can see what is going on.-Chi-
cago News.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-12-30

Better times come to all cured of aches
And pains by St. Jacobs Oil.