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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-21
LOCAL NEWS.

D. S. Long is building an addition
to his house.
E. G. Pannell, is arranging to build
large new house.
Special prices on short length Di-
menson and boards.
81 John w. Tuthill Lumber Co.
E. L. johnson has arranged for
building an addition to his house.
You can secure rare bargains in
shoes at Lamberton's Shoe Sale.
You find all up o-date novelties in
shoes and Slippers at Lambertons
Shoe Sale.
Mrs. A. G. Lindgren, Of Adrian,
visited in Worthington last Friday
and Saturday.
A Fresh car of Kings Windsor
Cement just received.
81 John w. Tuthill Lumber Co.
Lamberton received about 500
pairs of shoes yesterday for his shoe
sale. Call and see them.
Ray Humiston left Tuesday night
to attend meeting of the atate board
of Pharmacists at Minneapolis.
The best Hog and field fence on
the market at reasonable prices.
81 John w. Tuthill Lumber Co.
For Sale-Cheap for cash, second
hand bicycle in fine. condition.
LEONE McKEEvER.
The Baptist social has been post
poned until next week Friday even
Apr il 18th. You are invited to be
present.
Rudolph King quite we'll known in
this locality, returned Tuesday from
three years service on the cruiser
Monterey.
We have nice fresh stock of Ced-
ar Posts just in. Call and examine
quality and price.
81 John w. Tuthill Lumber Go.
will have charge Of the Hurd past
ure for cattle and horses this summer.
Price $1.25 per head per month.
1862 CHAs. ALvoRD.
My horse, a Percheon Norman, will
be at the Western House barn, every
Saturday, for inspection or service.
37-2 G.. W. MILLER.
Jas. Low received a letter from
Ole Degn, saying he enjoyed thu
trip, had not found employment, and
to tell all the boys here to stay where
they are.
r. B, Plots, L. B. Bennett and F,
F. Cross were appointed committee
on enrolment. }. B. Green, A. L.
Johnson and Frank Hovey were ap-
pointed committee on finance.
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Congregational Church

G. w. Merrill pastor. Sunday SER
vices; preaching, l0:45 a. m.
Five minute sermon to boys and
girls every Sunday. Sunday school
IL m. Junior Endeavor 3 p. m. Young
People $50 pm. Thursday 1880 p. IN.
Social meeting and Bible study.
Sunday, April Oath. Morning,
special service for the Wort hington
Lodge, I. 0. o. f., and tho Rebee ca
lodge; subject, THE Foundation of
Foundations" Evening, second On
''The Gospel according to Ruth"
Prelude on, "The Baby's Voice the
Voice of Cod"
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The Sure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady, if you will only get
the right remedy You are having
pain all through yonr body, your liver
is out OF order, have no appetite, no
life or ambition. have bad cold, in
fact are completely used up. Electric
Bitters is the only remedy that will
give you a prompt and sure relief.
They act directly on your liver, stom-
ach and kidneys, tone up the whole
system and make you feel like new
oeipg. Thew are guaranteed to cure
or price refunded. For sale at Ray
Humiston's Drng Store, only SO cents
per bottle.
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bomboy'$ Bargain Stree
Next to Globe Office,
WORTHINGTON, - MINI.
READY TO FIGPT.
Arrangements for raising a
Volunteer Company here to

A call, to hold meeting for the
purpose of enrolling names of those
who would volunteer at the first call
for soldiers was posted about five
o'clock Tuesday evening, even though
the hour of meeting was set at
o'clock the same evening the large
hall of the G.. A. R. post was filled
with patriots.
The meeting was called to order
by R. B. Plots and H. M. Palm
nominated chairman, both in a few
words referred to the fact of similar
meetings being held just 81 years
ago, with the same questions before
them. The object of the meeting as
stated. was to enroll men who volun.
tarily offered their service in the de-
Tense of the nation should a call be
made for such service, and as the
war clouds now look very threatening
they were informed that if any sign
ed with an idea they would not be
wanted, Disappointment would prob
ably face them. A few remarks
were made by different persons,
John Browns song was transposed
to apply to Weyler, and America,
were sung. Geo. w. Brant unfurled
the flag which brought forth deafening
cheers in recognition of the honored
colors.
An enrolment she; t was then pre-
sented with the following heading
and the following parties signitied
their willingness to serve their
country:
WHEREAS, War between the United
States and Spain is imminent and that
the President of the United States
will call for volunteers. Therefore
we, the undersig ned, do hereby en-
roll ourselves as a company of volun-
teers in defence of our country and
offer our services to the Governor of
the state of Minnesota for service in
the Volunteer Army of the United
States. Signed,
Edward Dolan, Geo. Weidman.
John H. Adams, B. T. Selby,
W. A. Eastman, w. G. Crever,
Jas. Clark, Archie L. Moberly,
r. L. Richard, JAS s. Eastman,
L. McKeever, &. .. BigelOw,
R. w. Moberly. IA. Dewey,
F. A. Bitner, M. j. Bryan,
9. w. Naylor, C. p Hawkins
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teachlng near EdgertOn Tor several
months returned to her home in
Worthington last Saturday.
The musical people will give an
entertainment at the Masonic hall
Saturday evening, April 30, nnder
the auspices of the Ladies Cemetery
Aid for the benefit of cemetery work
Capt. j. w. Smith of Co H., O. V.
L., died at his home in Toledo, Ohio,
last week of pneumonia. Capt. Smith
was a brother in-law of DR.. Moore
and was former resident of Worth
ington, and will be remembered by
many of our citizens.
Mrs. J. E. Forbes is reported to
have been improving in health, but
Sunday while getting out of a carri-
age after attending church, she slip
ped and suffered quite a sprain to
one of her lower limbs. It's expected
after she RECEIVERS from this she will
return home.
There will be supper at the G.
A. R. hall. Tuesday evening, April
26, from 900 to 1000 o'clock, given
by the G.. A. R. and w. R. G. Single
supper Is cents, two for rs cents. Ice
cream extra. Proceeds will be used
for noun ting the cannon on G.. A. R..
lot in the cemetery.
Howard Reeves was arrested Tues
day, charged with illegal voting. 1t is
alleged that he voted at the town and
village election when he was not
qualified. He was brought before
Justice Schecter and placed under
$3.50, to appear before Grand Jury
next fall. The bonds have not been
secured yet.
The w. G. T. U. will hold pub
lie temperance meeting at G.. A. R.
hall on Sunday, April Oath, at $3.50 p.
m. An interesting program has been
arranged. interspersed with good
music. Mr. Millar, Mr.. Golf, Mrs
Bailey and others will speak. Every
one is cornially invited to attend.
Mr.. Deal, of Storm Lake, Ia, was
here few days last week endeavor-
ing to find building to occupy with
a stock of second hand goods, but
was unable to find a vacant building
of any description that could be
obtained for immediate use. He was
here last fall on the same mission
and since that has been unable to |
find more desirable location.
Everybody is invited to attend the
Methodist prayer meeting Thursday |
at 8 o'clock. It will be a |
meeting. Mrs. Glattly |
will speak of the w. G. T. U. work;
Mr. Latta will speak of the Sabbath
school in Temperance work; Mr..
5innett, the young people in temper
ance work and individual views will
oe entertained. Come everybody.
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BuCklin's Arnica SalVe.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Users, Sa'+
Rheum, Fever Sores letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles.
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteep
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded Price rs cents per box.
Forsale py Ray Humiston Druggist
IT,. IS l year.
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An unlimited amount of money to
oan on farm property, on liberia
terms. It can be paid at any time.
IA S. K1NDLuND.
Office over Worthington Bank.
A Narrow ESCAPE.

Thankful words written by Mrs.
Ada E. Hart, of Gorton, S. D. "Was
taken with bad cold which settled on
my lungs; cough set in Consumption.
Four doctors gave me up, saying l
could live but short time. I gave
myself up to my Savior. determined if
I could not stay with my friends on
earth, would meet my absent ones
above. Ny husband was advised to
get Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds I
gave it trial, took in all eightbottles.
1t has cured me, ard thank God I
am save and now we'll and healthy
Trial bottles free at Ray
Drug Store.
Regular size SOC and $1.0O. Guar
anteed or price refunded,
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E. G. WARD,
Local Agent For

DR.. Peter Farney's Remedies, will
be at the Western Hotel every Satur-
day from 100 until 800 p. m. And
at his home in Elk the balance of the
week. Will also sell the book
Tokology-a book every lady should
have.
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Gard Of Thanks .

R. D. Pratt, sons and family thank
their friends and neighbors for their
kindly assistance and devotion to
them during the illness and death of
wife and mother. Sincerely yours.
R. D, A. F. J. D.,
and L. B. PRATT.
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Wood and Dryden will have pasture for colts
cattle and all kind of stock, this summer.
Jonas Bedford and wive have gone to Sioux
City for a months visit.
The wife of Rev. Smith Of Adrian was visit
ing with Dr.. Carroll last week.
George Wage was down to St. Paul over Sun
day.
r. R. Becson and son of Worthington were
Wednesday.
ok ..l.. =, +, {. -. i,
listen to b. .'.. ucCLr q.
Market: Wheat 1880. Ga - - .. Marley 1920
and flax LIS.
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Miss Susie Gibson who has been
teaching near Edgerton for several
months returned to her home in
Worthington last Saturday.
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RUSHMORE.

Mr.. Hendricks of Dakota is putting in a ira
Yelling library.
johns Bedford have gone to Sioux City for a
couple weeks visit.
Mr. Bedford, Dryden, Christensen and others
prominent citizen were out for geese on Tues
day. Over 400, we believe, suffer d-that is
ducks.
R. B. Beeson OF Worthington was here on
Saturday
Geo. Buleck drove oyer to Worthington on
Tuesday.
John Dahlberg OF Bigelow was on wheel on
Sunday.
Market: Wheat 20 to 80, fax It's, oats %, bar
ley l8 to 20.
The Easter service at the NJ. E. church was
impressive, interesting and fine. All done
their parts perfectly. Many beautiful flowers
we're donated by the friends.
Mrs. A. Schaefer of Owatonna sent large
bouquet Of sweet fl overs for East.
School commenced this Monday after week
vacation.
(This weeks itoms)
Rev. Montman is the pastor of the Presby
terrain church. Service every Sabbath
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The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society
viii, give an ice cream social at g. a.
r, ball April q. A variety Of useful
articles suitable for the coming house
cleaning season will be for sale. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
The Union Pacific Railway Com
pany, one of the few remaining rail
road corporations centering at Omaha
that deferred taking stock in the
Trans Mississippi Exposition has an
nounced subscription of $4,000.
This brings the total amount subscrib.
ed by the railroads up to $l25, 600.
George Gould has promised sub
scription by the Missouri Pacific
"when the roads earnings will war
rant it," The road is expected to
subscribe at least $4,000.
A new scheme to rob farmers has
bobbed up, says an exchange. "A
couple of men drive on the premises
and present false papers purporting
to give state authority for examina-
ton of wells and cisterns under the
pure-food laws. They inspect the
water through a microscope and
find all kinds of microbes, bacteria,
cholera germs and typhoid fever
bugs, permit the farmer and his wife
to look through the microscope +,
where of course, they see the menag-
erie that always has been and al
ways will be contained in drop of
water. The frightened farm folks
are then advised to apply certain
remedies, which the fakirs sell to
them at high figure Ia little plain
soda and nothing more) and then go
on their swindling way.
A fire was started Saturday after
noon out near B. G.. LaGrange's
place and with high wind was soon
beyond control. It ran rapidly
across the dry bottom of the east lake
the tall dry grass and weeds furnish
ing excellent material for the fire.
1t was thought at one time the round
house and other property that stood
on the bank of the dried up lake, was
in danger and a fire ALARM, Wig t,,~'-
ed in. The fire department. -.
time in, getting the hose OH .Ao
ground and ready for service, but
the wind suddenly changed when the
fire was within short distance of
the bank, and the fire nearly died
out, but afterwards started up again.
The water was turned on wetting
down the bank, up to which the fire
finely burnt. No loss except some
small cottonwood trees of which there
was an abundance of small ones
suitable for transplanting.
A stirring poem on Cuba, by
Joaquin Miller, opens the May num-
Der of Frank Leslie's Popular Month
ly. If there are any Americans who
do not wish the freedom of Cubans,
reading of this poem will quickly
bring them into line. This magazine
contains much of great timely inter-
ests. 'Naval Warfare of to-day" is
an elaborate article, giving the most
complete and best illustrated des-
cription of this nuch-talked.of topic
that has yet appeared. It is written
by Frederick Stone Daniel, and is
accompanied by more than twenty
five half-tone cuts of all the leading
warships in our navy, including a
beautiful water color frontispiece of
the battleship Maine, recently des-
troyed in Havana harbcr. Another
timely paper in one on "The Nation
al Congress of Mothers" the most
important of the so-called ''women's
movements" and which is to hold its
seconn annual gathering next month.
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: vAdAN1NNANNtNN10NNr
COUNTY NEWS.
ANNNAA1AAAAAA1AAANN@
Big;'elOsv.:.

An elegant new sign adorns the
face of st. John Rros.s elevator an
nouncing the firms name and their
business in 80 inch letters which can
ecsily be read mile or more from
town. ."a
John Fredrickson and Mr.. Smo]e
from Lakefeld purchased the Dahl.
berg and Olson stock of merchandise
last week. Invoicing is now in pro-
gress. This is three times this pro-
perty has been bought aud sold in
the past year.. ""
Dahlberg and Olson received in
exchange for their merchandise 3
eighties of land and other property
near or at Lakefield. just what
these two gentleman will engage
in is not yet decided upon.
The creamery is temporarily shut
down for repairs; the engine requir~
ing complete overhauling. The
plant will resume in few days. An
elega ut article of gilt edge creamery
butter has been turned out this spring
which commands good price on the
market.
| ORG.
0. F. Johnson commenced work
for G. w. Deland last week.
! A. Yeske delivered forty head of
young cattle to A. Oberman Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Horne, of Lu-
verne, are spending few days. with
Mr.. Malcolm.
The Org band was out in full force
one night last week. Joe Denth can
tell all about them.
| VIM. McBride's team broke loose
from the post in front of the depot
Saturday evening and ran away
Fortunately they did no damage tc
speak of.
Peter Glab went to Wv...-..'::-..
Monday night to receive the myster
les of Woodcraft. Judging from the
looks next morning they must have
"corker' of a goat.
A. Oberman will ship two car loads
of cattle from here Tuesday.
Ask Lin Anderson when be is 20
ing to kill that cat.
j. E. johnson and L. Anderson
are talking of locating in Bigelow
Better stay away from them, boys.
Bigelowites have no times for people
from this neck of the woods.
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MESSAGE TO THE CORTES.
Her Majesty Will Review the En-
Entire Cuban Situation.
UNITED STATES ROuNDLY ABUSED.
Accused of Placing Obstnc,cs In
spnin's Way-Prcpnring for
Duel between Nnvics.

London. April io.-Tho Madrid CORE
spondent of the Standard, telcgraphing
tuesday, says; | understand the speech
fiom the throne will review the relations
between Spain and the United States with
view OF showing how Spain, In her rela-
tons with America aud her treatment of
the West Indian colonies. have spared no
effort TO make concessions and make re.
forms compatible with her rights to con-
c,liatc her colonists and to preserve
friendly relations with America, whereas
the United States have all along persisted
In seeking pretexts TO Interfere in the
purely domestic relations of Spain with her
colonies. and have persisted more than
ever since the advent into office OF Presl-
dent Mckinley, in menaces trying 10 inter
yene in the settlement of Cuban questions.
So much so has been the case. the speech
will declare, that the United States have
constantly put obstacles In the way OF
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STATE.


Rangers and volunteer forces Of citizens
VIII Il Is thought. be annie nrotection for
the Mexican frontier. The Rangers have
hcen ordered to recruit and to 20 to .hc
border nj once.
CAPTAIN T. H. Brown Of Luling has
raised cavalry company for service dur
ing The war.
Governor now has applications FOR com
mutation of the sentences Of Murderers
Kupadt and Benson.
Proposed to raise regiment Of veterans
in North Texas.
Undertskers are In session at San An
tonic
Men who fought for Texas Independence
think Spain should he punished: Dallas
is entertaining Texas veterans.
Epworth I,oaguers arc in session at Gal
weston
a terrific hail storm filled the streets
of Hunter to depth Of three feet.
Grand Lodge, knights of Pythas, Is in
session at San Antonio.
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We're sincerely DESTROYS to avoid war II
is quite conceivable that in the end bo,t
viii have reason to regret the decision al
which both have arrived We regret the
Outcome on behalf OF both peoples.
The editorial in conclusiqn saysi Amerl-
cas- change Of attitude .so,Nai,i Enriana
and her appreciation of 1rs,sk g syu 1,s.ana,hly
are exemnlsbed in Senator ,,Lsdgaa pro-
posai 10 pay the Bering sea award
The Dily News says; It is for no emn,y
runctiliousnesa that the United States is
oontendng,
Inc Standard says: we are persuaded
mat At VIII be the general verdict 81 all
Impartial judges that in noremn,,r,n.
calling on Spain 10 declare its purpose n,
once the American government Is depar,.
ing wronsfully and unwlsely from prlncl.
pies hitherto respseted In relations be-
tween civilized nations.
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In the executive and legislative branches
of the American government after point
Ing out the unprcparedness Of the United
States for war,
Fl impartial says 1t considers President
Mckinley simultaneously daring and weak,
yielding to lingo demands and yet saddliug
his parliament with the responsibility
there have been violations IN the constl-
tuition in the procedure IN Washington, and
SAYS; "While Presiden, Mckinley requires
free hand congress voted mandate. the
president remaining irnpoicnt to resist the
war party or to rouse peaceful iuunu-
ences."
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Spain, when by negotiations or military
efforts Spain has been on the point of pnci-
Tying Cuba,
The speech from the throrc will point
out that Spain has steadily resisted the
american nrctensionq. while making an
possible concessions TO America on other
Questions, and would have gone even fur
ther II America had only undertaken 10
respect the right and sovereignty of Spain
in Cuba.
The document VIII lay stress upon the
fact that America has displayed increased
hostility since Spain ordered cessation of
hostilities at the request OF the none am,
powers 1t VIII make an earnest appeal
TO the nation and to all parties to be
true to the National traditions. TO gather
around the throne and TO vote the supplies
necessary to defend the honor and terri
tory Of Spain. AT the present moment
Spain, though essentially military nation.
is bcstowing every attention on the naval
preparations and the duration of the war
VIII depend on the respective navies. The
spanish minister OF marine is cautious
man and has done his best TO push the
naval preparations with the means AT his
a
disposal. He has been well assisted By the
officials in his department and by thc adj
lnirals commanding at the Ferrol and
uadiz arsenals, who have their stations
work day and night to complete the prep
arauohs OF many vessels and to provide
war stores for the colonies. The first
available squadron is now AT Cane do
Verde, under Admiral ccryIer, who went
out with the cruisers lnfanta Maria Teresa
and the cristobo Colon. Ii has been iolnaa
by the cruiser Almirant oquendo and the
Vizcaya with a view to protecting The tor
pedo flotiIla. This squadron is considered
quite a match for the flying squadron of
America and may be ordered 10 pay mn un-
pleasant visit to North American ports If
war breaks out a second squadron WIN
DC formed at cadis. where Admiral Cher
ruac is busy prepesias the fleet.
The minister OF marine has received nu.
merous applications for permission 10 eauio
priyateers, but no decision has yet been
taken in The matter spain viii do lust
exactly what America does.
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W.AH LOAN
Bill to Authorize the Issue y
lions In BOndE'

Bill to Authorize the Issue ~
lions III Bonds'
Washington, April 19.--chalrna'
ley of the house ways and means means Y !.
tee had a few minutes conference y
president today. 1t is believed W
enuc bill viii be presented at opa
house as soon as hostilltles icsu''
gin. Provisions for a war ioah
be made within the next Few ~
thought that the secretary o. -
will be authorized to solicit p0pS1
scriptions to a loan OF propap"
600.
The public will be reached tnloa'
masters. who will post notlcea
fees giving all the details that y
would be interested in KNOWING
scriptions to this. as rule, x0u'
by means of postoffiee money 0'es, I,
tined cheeks. The same act y
will authorize an additional ls'ss
ooo,o in 8 per cent coin bonus
q period of twenty years
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That the View Spain Will Take Of the
United States Ultimatum.
SHE PREFERS HOSTILlTIES TO YIELDING
All Parties Are Said to Be United in Forcing the
Crisis Which Now Confronts Their Country.
Another Bid for Mediation by Eu-
r0pean Powers.
ssssesssess.s.
sssssssssssss

DooOooeeeesee,
aThe today unanimously
probable
general
inev
ctems o the
satisfactory
National there
of
Madrid, las15 tho
Washington
the
Maird April The Liberal tlrota
and other inrventions War rumo Of
delays upon President Mckncys part
agitation and the
Madrid April t5 for
nlnont
difference
will prove equal to facing the great
evening the part. CONSTITUTING h
o. the conservative minority
scrvaives the
The republican
& to his pa'rotisn
me communication points out thai during
repuocps 70 remain IN aHean attitude
the
i rights Of sn, ~
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DELAY IsEl.Ess.
Lonaoa Time. rh,nas MsNlnls,

,London Times Thinks Mckinley
should Act nj Once.
London. April la.--The Times says edit
orally this morning. Delay on tho Amer
lean side can do no good now II is better
that what the president has TO do should
be done quickly, 4 Is surprising to hear
from our American correspondent that
President Mckinley alone in Washington.
with the possible exception Of Archhishog
ireland. still believes in the possibility o.
peace a peaceful solution would Doubt
less still be possible II both governments