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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-15
GAINS OF STREET PLAYERS.
Lots of Copper and Silver Coins Are
Gathered In by StrollinE
Italian Musicians.

When an Italian "goes broke" which
isn't very often, by the way, he does
not run to the selectmen with long
tale of poverty and woe; neither does
he land at: the poorhouse and settle
down for the rest Of his days. Not at
all. The unfortunate son of the land
of sunny skies, penniless though he
may be, always has three good stand
bys which will put him on his feet and
turn the tide his way-bananas, pea
nuts and pianos.
There are six street pianos in daily
use in New Haven. Four of these are
owned by an Italian saloonkeeper on
Union street and the others by the in
dividuals who operate them. The first
mentioned rents pianos to his country
men, who call for them every morning
and return them at night The men
who drag the piano about the streets
all day divide their receipts with the
owner every evening on returning.
When the money taken in during the
day is less than five dollars the trip is
considered poor. On the other hand,
receipts average about six or seven dol
lars per day, and sometimes go as high
as nine or ten dollars. Routes where
this harvest is gathered are carefully
watched and cultivated and kept as Sc
cret as possible from competitors in the
field.
One of these pianos costs $3.50 in New
York, and they are made most sub
stantially in order to stand the wear
and tear of street service. The owners
each year contract for new ''barrel''
of tunes, ten in number, which is sup
piled by the dealer at cost of $55. So,
following the original investment, this
is the only yearly expense.
A bright italian maid on Fair street
told Register reporter that she and
her father went out" occasionally, and
always played to good houses, so to
speak. The last trip they took was up
the Housatonic valley, starting from
Bridgeport and going as far as Pitts
field, Mass. Then they crossed over to
Albany and Troy, followed the Hud-
son down to the metropolis, and re-
turned home. She smiled when asked
about the daily receipts, and was rath-
er noncommunicative, but finally ad-
mitted that she often gathered ten dol.
lars in her tambourine in one day, and
sometimes much more" Country
cities, she says, always pay best. and
summer resorts where rich people
spend their vacations, are cherished
treasure spots.-New Haven (Conn. J
Register. ..astI as g:3-..-- d.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-15
Great slauxhter Of Dervi.hes,

London, Sept. 8.-The British war
Office has received dispatch from
Gen. Sir Herbert Kitchener, com
mander of the Anglo-Egy ptian forces.
dated from Omdurman Monday last,
saying that officers have been count ting
the dervish bodies on the. field aud re-
port the total number Of dead found
as about 10000. From the number OF
wounded who have crawled to the
river and town it is estimated that 49,
600 were, wounded. Besides the above
between 800 and 400 dervishes were
killed in Omdurman when the town
was taken. 81
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-15
Minnesota Briefs

A. Jackman, an Illinois man, shot
himself through the breast while visit
ing in store at Preston. The wound
is fatal No cause for the deed is
known.
The first car of freight shipped
through over the new Fosston line was
car of coal shipped from Duluth to
Fosston.
The dwelling house of Mrs. Eliza
Black, near Hastings, was burned, in
Guiding most of the contents.
AS result of reckless riding, Pat
rick Dooney, of Winona, was thrown
from his bicycle, badly fracturing his
skull.
Swan P. Heller, st. Paul tailor,
while crazy with liquor. attempted to
kill his wife because she could not
prepare meal in the middle of the
afternoon. He shot her three times,
but not fatally. He then sent bullet
into his brain, dying instantly.
Joel P. Heatwole was renominated
for congress by the republicans of the
Third district. --.'.-'
1t IS said that the Northern Pacific
and Great Northern express companies
have brought through st. Paul the past
two weeks $4,000, 600 of Klondike gold
for the Philadelphia mint. -.
Gov. Clough has appointed Judge
Thomas Wilson. of st. Paul, me- M
Der of the board of regents of the state
university, to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of M. r. Todd. ~
j. F. R. Foss, of Minneapolis, was
elected rear admiral by the National
Association of Naval Veterans. ~
John Allen, was held up in LARA
bees saloon at Moorhead by two men
and robbed of 81, all the money he
had. s~s., s, III 8&I.
Tyron Sisson. of Stewartville, aged
316 years, had one Of his legs nearly
blown off by the accidental discharge
of gun. zi5.s..
Blooming Prairie and Hallock have
been made presidential offices.
Minnesota's 39th annual fair opened
under more cheering and suspicious
circumstances than any Of its prede-
cessors. 5$s 81. !. Il
a fire destroyed the barns owned by
George Vorce. Julius Ewart and John
Graves at Dodge Center. Several ad.
Joining houses were damaged. but BY
heroic efforts : serious confagration
was saverted. .s
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A Cruel Shock,

It was the residential part of the
city. the hour was two a. NJ, and
Tompkins was carefully, if trife IN
steadily, feeling his way home along
the dark and silent street. Suddenly
a figure mufaed in a large cloak sprang
up in front of Linn. Tompkins turned
deathly yellow and half fell, half
staggered against the fence.
"Your money or your life!" Kissed
the mscreant, the barrels of his re-
volver cleaning in front of him.
"Merciful heavens, how you scared
mel" gasped Tompkins; II thought it
was my wife. "-Brooklyn Life.
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POLITELY NEUTRAL.
That's What We Would Be in Case
Of 9 European War.
Especial Washington Letter.

Especial Washington letter.
one OF the problems now confront.
ing the department., of state is:
shall we help England?" ~
Dapiomats OF various foreign nations
cay that since this country had
1he moral and physical support OF
dreat Britain in the controversy and
war with Spain we should aid England
IN her coming contest with Russia.
Inc major premise of the matter
rests upon the assumption that China
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-15
County Treasury Shortage.

The bondsmen of County treasurer
Beaudry, of Polk county, became
aware of the shortage in cash neces-
sary to balance the books of that Of
fee. The amount is not known, but is
believed to be in the ne1ghborhood of
Sc, 900. The shortage is laid to Deputy
Treasurer Joseph Matthews, who lett
early in July to attend the Omaha ex-
position, and has not been heard from
since.
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Distinctly Marked,

We're there any marks about him
by which you would know him again Pr
asked the policeman, who had arrived
at the scene too late to be Of any serv-
ice. d
Yes, sir, . said the indignant young
woman, whose .pocketbook had been
wrenched out Of her hand BY the dar-
ing scoundrel. II left two long finger
nail marks on his face. I'd know him
all right enough. Chicago Tribune
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Al Out.idlelr,.

1900 An OU081USI. -5Et5E55l
Emma-He asked Miss Passay what
was the exact difference between pref
ty and handsome.
EvaI suppose he wanted to consult
9 disinterested authority Puck.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-15
An Unpopular Scheme

f"Mapleton wants war poetry taxed"
"Just like him; always trying to kill
of all the fun i'll every thing.'-Detroit
Free Press E.H 80.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-15
Dear Little Things.

Gerald There are microbes ii
kisses. b, ss.,
Gera1dine-The dear little things
Town Topics.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-15
Cleaned Out.

Jones-For awhile Jones was clean
out of his mind about that girl.
Smith-And now? T. 8
Jones-Oh. now. the girl is clean out
of his mind.-Up to Date.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-15
Had tn Have IT,

He-How will you have this kiss
with or without?
She-With or without what?
He-Astruggle.-N. Y. Evening Jour-
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The Riddle.
Town Topics

The Riddle.
Life IL q conundrum
To garnish, bite and sup.
And we never get the answer
Until We give It up.
Chicago Record. 4
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-09-15
MINNESO OLA NEWS.
Crop Report.

q. s. Department Of Agriculture,
Minnesota Section, Climate and Crop
Service, Weather Burean.-A success
sion Of generally light showers in the
Red river valley has retarded all work
but blowing, and it is said that in Mar
shall county there was sufficient rain
to cause the wheat to start growing in
the shock; in other portions Of the
state the weather has been very dry
and excessively hot till the morning
OF the Sd, when the temperature be-
gan falling. and there were scattered
showers, but the rains were not heavy
enough to be of more than temporary
benefit. Tho warm weather has very
much fastened the ripening of corn,
so that it will be safe from frost by
the 10th. and its harvest is already
well begun. On sandy soils corn has
suffered some injury by the too rapid
drying of the plant Tbreshing is well
advanced in all sections but the Red
river valley. Fall blowing is general.
though the very dry condition of the
soil in all the southern half of the state
makes it hard work. Winter wheat
seeding is begun in Houston county.
The Sick Men.
In answer to the telegram from Col.
Van Duzee that there were 70 men on
the sick lidt os the Gath regiment, Gov.
Clough telegraphed his congratulate
tions to the colonel at once.
ut is wonderful showing, he said.
do you know that the 18th, which
has never been outside of the state,
has more men disabled by 100 than
both of these regiments together,
which have been four months in the
terrible South? I don't believe that
there is another regiment in the coun-
try that can show record as the 18th.
It's the healthiest regiment today In
the United States"
The governor has cabled to Col.
Reeve to ask if nurses would be of any
assistance. If the 18th has use for
them he will get permission from the
war department to send them, rs the
Red Cross societies suggest.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-28
REVISION OF DREYFUS CASE
DENOU UNCED BY RIGHTEST SENA-
 TORS AND DEP UTIES.
A Deputation of Twelve Members of the Right Party, Appointed to Present
 Condemnatory Resolution to Presi- dent Faure, Is Refused m Audience on
Unconstitutional.

Paris, Sept. 27.-The rightist senators and deputies at meetings held to-day passed resolutions denouncing the re- vision. The former declared that the governments decision was taken in spite of the resignation of two minis ters of war and the vote of the cham Der of deputies, and condemned the ministers for not convoking parliament and disregarding the armys honor. The deputies of the right party declared the government had violated it's pledges not to agree to a revision, in virtue of which the chamber voted confidence in the ministry; condemned the cabinet for changing the Dreyfus affair from a ju- dicial to a political question, and de- manded the convocation of parliament. A deputation of twelve members of the right party was appointed to present the resolution to President Faure, but he refused to received the deputation on the ground that the procedure was unconstitutional.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-28

a few days later she returned to Elmira from Montreal, both the Montreal and Pinkerton detectives thought it was Nancy they were tracking. The ruse was clever one and proved very near being successful in throwing the off, cers off the scent. Superintendent Bir- mingham still refuses to tell what dis coveries were made when the plumbing in the Guilford house was examined to- day, but, as he has previously stated, the arrest of Nancy Guilford was the only thing lacking to conclude the case, it goes without saying that there is no lack of evidence against the partici- pants in the gruesome tragedy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-28
THE REV. HUGH MILLION DEAD.
One of the Best Known of Catholic
 Clergymen in the State.

One of the Best Known of Catholic
 CIerSymen in the State.
 Wallingford, Sept. 27-The Rev. Hugh Mallon, pastor of Holy Trinity church, and one of the best known of Catholic clergymen of the state, died at the par ochial residence late this afternoon, aged seventy-one years. The immedf- ate cause of death was a malarial at- tack sustained about a week ago, al- though he had been in failing health for some time. The deceased was a native when but seventeen years old. Through his own efforts he obtained his educa- tion and in 1863 was ordained to the priesthood. Five years later he was made pastor of the parish here, which at that time was very small, but it has now grown to be one of the largest parishes in the state outside of the large cities. Father Mallon was held in the highest esteem by all classes of the cit izens, irrespective of creed, and in any movement for the advancement of the town he was always foremost. He was a director of the First National bank, had served on the board of school wis., itors at different times and had also been honored by other evidences of re- spect by the citizens. Bishop Tierney was notified this evening of the death and he is expected tomorrow to com plete the funeral arrangements.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-28
SENAToR FOX FOR CONGRESS-.
He Seems to Have the Call on the Demo
 crntic ConYentinn.


 While the democratic congressional convention has not yet been called, it will very probably be held some time next week, and as the time for the con- vention approaches interest in the dem- ocratic nomination for congressman for this district increases. Although sev~ eral names have been mentioned in con- nection with the nomination, it now seems, as it has since the campaign started, that ex-State Senator T. J. Fox is far in the lead and that there will be only slight opposition in the convention to his nomination, Ex-Mayor Sargent s friends have made an attempt to induce him to enter the race, but it is under stood that he will be prevented by ill., health from taking part in any contest for the nomination. The New Haven delegation is practically solid for Sena- tor Fox, and his supporters say they are certain that the only other candi- date mentioned prominently, MT. Ken drick of Waterbury, will receive only a complimentary vote in the convention.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-28
ACQUISITION PAPERS.
State Attorney Fessenden Loses No Time
 tn Asking for Them.

Stamford, Sept 27-State Attorney Samuel Fessenden was seen this after noon and asked if he had any informa- ton that would confirm the reported arrest in Liverpool this morning of 'Dr" Nancy Guilford, who is wanted for alleged connection with the dismem- berment of Emma Gil's body and other serious charges in connection with the death of the young girl. MT. Fessenden said that he had received a cable from Liverpool announcing that person an- swering the description of "Dr" Nancy Guilford had left the steamer Vancou- yer upon it's arrival at Liverpool this morning and had gone to London under police surveillance. MT. Fessenden im- mediately communicated with Governor Cooke, and upon his request the gover- nor asked the state department at Washington to have the United States embassy at London arrange for the provisional arrest of the woman until the requisition papers could reach there. MT. Fessenden said that he had since learned that the state depart ment had cabled London as requested. The state attorney said that from in- formation placed in his hands by the case he believes that the woman under surveillance In London is "Dr" Nancy Guilford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-28
THE LISTERS STRIKE.
Another Aggressive Move-A Threat to
 Extend the Movement.

Another Aggressive MOVe-A Threat to
 Extend the Movement.
 Brockton, Mass, Sept. 27.-The last CTS have made another aggressive move saying that unless the companies with draw the machine men from the affect ed shops by Wednesday at 9 a. m. the union will order a strike in the whole southwestern Massachusetts. The an swer of the companies, through Treas urer Shaw to-day was, ''Let them strike' The unions in nearby towns to-day formally have made a demand for prices which, unless met favorably by the manufacturers, will induce strikes in factories in Rockland, North Abingdon, Abingdon and Weymouth. Churchill and Alden to-day announced that they would run free shop as a result of the rejection of the firm S proposition for a settlement by the un- ion. As far as can be learned the last ing machine companies have placed their agents in the factories of the T. D. Berry company and c. s. Snow and propose to do the same in others. Sev- eral firms besides the Field, Hazard corporation, whose trouble occurred yesterday are importing skilled Arme- nians and the manufacturers claim that many green men are applying to be taught and are being taken on.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-28
SPANISH DIPLOMACY.
Suspicion That 1t is Being Tried on
 American Commissioners.

Suspicion That 1t is Being Tried on
 American Commfs ssioners.
 Washington, Sept. 27-The freedom with which the Spanish minister for foreign affairs, the Duke Almodovar del Rio has given publicity to the in structions to the Spanish peace com missioners as to the disposition of the Philippines has given rise to the sus- picion among the officials here that there is behind it a deliberate purpose to draw out in advance the position of the American commissioners on this point. There is besides this apparent purpose a yelled threat in the last in- struction not to allow the United States to interfere with any disposition of the islands outside of those retained by the United States, such as Luzon, that Spain may see fit to make. This is be7 lieved to be an invitation to some con- tinental power to step forward in sup port of Spain in this extremity in the hope of receiving as a quid pro quo some of the Philippines as a coaling or naval station.
 Although the American peace com missioners have successfully resisted all attempts to ascertain the exact na- ture of their instruction something is known of their general character, as has already been published. It is not ed that the Spanish minister for for eign affairs is reported to have directed the Spanish peace commissioners to make a firm stand regarding the Cuban debt and the Philippine loan of 1896, if Luzon is ceded to America. So far as the Philippine loan is concerned that subject might properly come before the peace commission. But Judge Day, just before his departure, In answer to a question as to whether any matters relative to Cuba would come before the commission, pointed to the language of the protocol, intimating that no ques- tion touching Cuba in any phase would be considered by the commission.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-28
BANK RoBBERY IN INDIANA.
Safe Blown to Pieces and Between $12,-
 900 and S15, 1000 Taken.

Cincinnati, Sept. 27.-A special dis patch from Frankfort, Ind, says: One of the boldest and most successful bank robberies that ever occurred in this sec tion of the state was perpetrated at Flora, a small town ten miles north of this city, at 8 o'clock this morning. The bank is a private corporation with Will liam Lannum acting as cashier. At the hour named he was awakened by the noise of terrific explosion, which shat tered the windows in his residence, fifty yards from the bank. Getting up and going to the bank, which was in a brick building, he found the entire building demolished. As he started inside he was fired upon by some unknown party with shotgun, the charge taking effect in his face and blowing out one eye. The noise of the explosion aroused the town and a crowd collected. It was soon learned that the bank safe had been blown to pieces with dynamite, pieces of it having been blown across the street. The robbers secured be- tween $12,O00 and $15,O00. Cashier Lan- mum probably will die. The robbers es- caped upon q handcar which they left at Sedalia, five miles north of here. The whole country is aroused and the rob bers will hardly escape.
 Later.-A dispatch received here late this afternoon from Camden states that two of the robbers have been captured with the larger part of the stolen mon- py
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-28
TELL-TALE TRUNK MARKS.
"Gifford," "Gtlp' and "GuiIford" on
 Arrested Woman's Baggage.

"Gtnord," "GtiP' and "Gutiford" on
 Arrested Woman's Baggage.
 Bridgeport, Sept. 27.-Though the public was advised of the fact that the Scotland Yard bureau had been cabled to be on the lookout for Mrs. pr" Guilford, supposed to be aboard the steamer Vancouver due in Liver pool from Montreal this morning, few believed that by tonight the hunt for the much wanted Nancy would be at an end, but such Is the fact, and Su- perintendent Birmingham and his CO., workers who have been untiring in their efforts to unravel the Yellow Mill pond mystery, can now indulge in a brief respite. As has been previously told State Attorney Fessenden, who had requested the Scotland Yard bu- reau to be on the lookout for Mrs. Guil- ford, received a cablegram to-day that a woman answering the description had arrived at Liverpool on the Vancouver. The woman had three trunks one mark ed Clifford" one "Gill' and one "Guil- ford" The detective followed her to IIOUubn WHbTe SIlt IS IOW uHutI veillance. Attorney Fessenden at once communicated with Washington and a cable has been sent to the United States embassy through the state department at Washington to have the woman ar rested on a provisional charge pending the arrival of extradition papers.
 The law of England requires that prima facie case must be established before extradtion will be granted and to-day the case was prepared at head quarters. Affidavits of Oxley and the two Drayton women were submitted relative to the fact that Emma Gill went to Mrs. Guilford's house for treat ment And Superintendent Birming- ham has deposed that Emma GilPs body, portions of it, had been found and fully identified. A few days ago State Attorney Fessenden says, he received information that Dr. Guil- ford had taken the steamer from Mon- treal, which was also confirmed by in- formation received at later date and immediately after he received the con- firmation he cabled Scotland Yard to apprehend the woman.
 The officials are positive in the state ment that no New Haven physician is concerned in the case and that Nancy Guilford and those directly connected, as shown by existing evidence, will have to bear the brunt of the crime. Deputy Sheriff Miller of Stamford left this evening for Wellsburg, N. Y, to bring back Eudora Guilford. The laws of New York are similar to England relative to extradition and the affidavit is prepared for the extradition of the mother will be first used in the daugh- terS' case.
 It transpires that Mrs. Guilford at once proceeded to New York when she left this city, where she met her sister, Miss Emma Gill, and they both went to Montreal The sister bears a striking resemblance to the Doctor" and when