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The Worthington advance., 1899-12-22

After few selections by the orches-
ira, Prof. H. L. Rolley, of the Agricul-
tural college, was substituted in the
place of an absent speaker and gave
a short, but very interesting talk on
the characteristics of the flax plant
and lent life to his subject by the
use of illustrations. He spoke of the
different stages in the growth of the
plant and the effect of the weather
upon it in the respective stages. AS
to the possibilities of disease the pro-
fessor stated that they were few, the
principle one being rust, and the
cause of it's spreading was the fact
that the germs were often carried
from affected fields to healthy ones by
the wind. He also made an analysis
of the different parts of which the
plant is composed and relative condi-
tions of one part to another while un-
dergoing the process of extracting the
fibre.
The appointment OF a committee by
Chairman Jones came next. The mem
bers appointed were President Worst,
Senator Arnold, ex-senator Smith,
Professor Hoverstad and T. D. Lee.
The object of this committee is. to
draw up resolutions and present them
to congress for the provision of ex-
periments stations to promote the in
dustry of flax, hemp and ramie cul-
ture. .x.
- Wednesday the delegates visited the
linseed oil mills, the .refneries and the
big French-Hickman Fiber Company's
plant out on the west side of Fargo.
Carriages were provided for the visi-
tors and the inspection enjoyed.
Probably the greatest interest was
shown at the fiber mills. Compare.
lively few had seen such plants and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15
A Bad State Of Affairs In Porto Rico.

The communication published In The
BALTIC. Sun recently from DR.. M. Zeno
Gambia. one Of the commissioners from
Porto Rico to Washington, appealing
for "the immediate establishment Of
civil reforms and free trade for Porto
Rico" should receive the careful atten
tion of the Administration at Washing
tion. The condition of affairs in Porto
Rico is represented by those familiar
with the the situation to be thoroughly
unsatisfactory and discouraging and to
demand prompt action. DR.. Gambia
and other intelligent Porto Ricans COM
plain that the people of that
Island, although under the
sovereignty Of the United States and
virtually q part Of this country are not
allowed the benefit of American laws
and civil privileges and, in respect to
the tariff. are treated as if they consti-
tuted q foreign nationality. The
Porto Ricans under existing conditions.
DIR. Gambia contends. "have neither
country nor constitutional rights, nor
habeas corpus. nor those inalienable
rights inherent in every human be-
ing"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15
Frank Thompson Sore Thumb

II was q manglcd thumb, Mr. Thorn
son often said to his friends, that made
him president Of the Pennsylvania Rail
road. This IL the way he told the story 3
Il entered the Altoona shops Of the
Pennsylvania Company when boy Of
H.. beginning with a laborer work and
graduily working up IN the mechanical
line. I'm doing some work one day my
thumb was caught IN machine and
crushed II was a serious matter TO
me \ mechanic with useless thumb
il badly handicapped | was afraid the
career had mapped ont might be-
ended.
Il was told to lay OF for three OF four
weeks, went down to Philadelphia, and
gradually driftcd to tho Pennsylvania
road 4 place on south Fourth street
They were doing repair work To some
cars when happened along, and. being
fresh from the shops, was able 10 oller
some suggestions, which pleased the
general manager lie was talking to
me when another man came along who
listened to what we said He asked
me who and what | was lie asked me
how | spelled my name, and l said
without a p. 1t seemed he knew my
great.uncle j. Edgar Thomson, one Of
the former presidents Of the road,
well.
A few minutes later he left. and
when l started to 90 the general mana
ger told me the man who had been
questioning me wanted to see me in his
office. Then for the first time learned
the stranger was Colonel Thomas A.
Scott, president of the road.
1t was the talk that the young me-
chanic had that afternoon with Colonel
Scott which resulted in his being re-
moved from the Altoona shops to po-
sition in the office of the company.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15

Time marked daily except Sunday.
Pullman Sleeping Cars en- Nos. and 3
for Cincinnati and Louisville.
TRAINS FOR OLD POINT AND
hOHkDI.k
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15

Bad management keeps more people
In poor circumstances than any other
one cause. To be successful one must
look ahead and plan ahead so that when
a favorable opportunity presents itself
he is ready to take advantage Of it. A
little forethought will also save much
expense and valuable time. A prudent
and careful man will keep bottle Of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoes Remedy in the house, the
shiftless fellow will wait until necessity
compels it and then ruin his best horse
going for doctor and have big doctor
bill to pay, besides; one pays out 20
cents, the other is out hundred dollars
getting richer while he is getting poorer
For sale by NJ. M. Lewis, Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedule in Effect May :,

Trains leave Washington, ID. q.
SOL A. M.-Daily-for Danyille, Charlotte
and wav stations, connecting at Manassas
for Strasburg. and HarrisOnburg daily and
at Lynchburg with the Norfolk and
Western daily for Roanoke and points
Southwest and with e.. Il O. X. K. for Nat
ural Bridge daily, and Lexington daily, ex-
cent Sunday, also connecting at talyerton
for Warrenton and Fauquier White sulphur
Springs. ,,,,r. r,,,,,r,,.
STATES FAST MAIL carries Pullman,
Sleepers New York and Washington to
Jacksonville. uniting at Salisbury with Pull
man Sleeper for Asheville and Hot Springs
N. @. Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis
Tenn. and al Charlotte with Pull
man Sleeper for Augusta Pullman
SLEEPER New York TO New Orleans, connect
ing at Charlotte with sleeper for Birmingham
Solid train Washington to New Orleans
without change. Southern Railway DINING
cars between Washington and Charlotte
Sunset Personally Conducted Tourist XIX.
cursion. Through Sleeper on TINS tram
every Tuesday and Friday to San
Francisco without change. Leave Rich
mond at 1901 2. M.
4:Ol p. M.-Local for Strasburg and Har.
risonburg daily except Sunday.
4-30 p M daily, local for Charlottesville,
connecting at Calyerton for Warrenton and
Fauquier White Sulphur Springs.
900 p. NJ. daily, New York and Florida
Express Pullman Buffet Sleeping Ca $,
New York and Washington TO Tampa, via
Savannah and Jacksonville, to Augusta
via Columbia with connection Tor
Aiken.
$40 p. NJ daily, washington and
Chattanooga Limited, via l'ynchburg with
sleepers, New York and Washington to
Memphis and New Orleans through Bristol.
1915 Pm. daily, WASHINGTON AND
SOUTH w E6TERN, VESTIBULED
LIMITED"
oomposed OF Pullman Vestibuled Sleep
ers. Dining Cars and Day Coaches, Pull
man Sleepers, New York TO Nashville,
Tenn. via Asheville, Knoxville and Chat
tanooga; New York TO Memphis, via Birm-
ingham, New York to New Orleans, via Az
lanta and Montgomery. Pullman, Library
and Observation car between New York and
Washington and Atlanta. Vestibuled Day
Coach, Washington TO Atlanta. Southern
Railway Dining Car, Greensboro TO Mont
gOmery.
Leaves Richmond IL 7. NJ.
Trains on the Narrow Gauge reach Oranee
daily at 1910 A. M
Trains on the Southern Railway ps,s
Orange DAILY az follOws:
SOUTH BOUND
ll:20 A, M. l:33 i. M. 7f5 Z. M.
NORTH BOUND
lilo A. M. 500 p. M. $40 A. M.
For rates, map folders and Sleeping Gar
Space apply TO l.. 3. BROWN,
General Agent.
705 18th ST. N. W.
WASHINGTON, U. q.
FRANK 8. CANNON, 3rd Vice Pres and
General Manager.
]. M. CULP, w. A. TURK,
Traffic Manager. Gen'l Passenger Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15
$50. oo0 Worth Of Snakes.

(From an Exposition Bulletin
Fifty thousand dollars worth of
snakes have arrived at Paris from
South America. There are more than
800 of the serpentine beauties, and they
will constitute one of the cardinal at
fractions at the exposition. Most of the
snakes have been gathered along the
Amazon and include boa constructors SO
feet long The reptiles, which were
conveyed to France on the Portuguese
bark Atlantico, are the property OF
French snake charmers, and they rep
resent the labor of % years spent III
gathering the rarest specimens on the
globe
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15
Insurance.
A. b. Bolts & Co.,

FIRR, LlFR,ACCIDRNT AND INDEMNITY
INBU RANCE.
The oldest established business OF this kind
IN Fredericksburg, representing thirteen IRE
Companies of t2b,UU,uU capital, possessing
over t6iOU,mJ assets. fl7.DO,WJ surplua,
and unQuest iOnably the strongest ana safest
I'm the world. Our rates are rs reasonable ne
are anywhere TO be had. and We shall always
take pleasure In serving you. Ofnccs directly
opposite the Mayors Office.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15
HIS Life Was Saved.

Mr.. J. f. Lilly. prominent citizen
Of Hannibal, Mo lately had a wonder
full deliverance from friRhtful death.
In telling of it he says: Il was taken
with Typhoid Fever, that ran into
Pneumonia. My lungs became harden
ed. / was so weak | couldn't, even sit
up in bed Nothing helped ME. / ex-
pected to soon die Of consumption, when
| heard of DR.. Kings New Discovery.
One bottle gave great relief. contin-
ued TO use it, and now am well and
strong l can't say too much in its
praise " This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure in .he world
for all Throat and Lung Trouble. Regu-
lar sizes 30 cents and $lOO. Trial
bottle free at NJ. NJ Lewis Drug Store
every bottle guaranteed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15
No Right TO Uglinels.

The woman who is lovely III face,
form and temper Will always have
friends, but one who would be- attractive
must keep her health. If she Is weak,
sickly aud all run down, she Will
be- nervous and irritable II she
has constipation or kidney trouble,
her impure blood will cause PIN
plies. blotches, skin eruptions and
IA wretchod complexion. Electric
Bitters is the best medicine IN the
world 10 regulate stomach, liver, and
kidneys and to purify the blood II
gives strong nerves bright eyes. smooth,
yelyciy skin, rich complexion. Ii
VIII make IA good-looking, charming
woman If rundown invalid. Only
80 cents at NJ. NJ. Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15
A Prominent Republican faVOrs Amend
ment Dlslranchising hoSt Of
Tho Negroes

Andrew ID. Oowlcs, who was AdJu-
tant General Of North Carolina mp to
u year ago and who has always been an
ardent Republican, writes an open let
ter in which he declares IN favor Of
the constitutional amendment dis
franohising largo part, no doubt the
major part, Of the negro vote. lie says
that nothing VIII so much promote good
viii bet wecn whites and negroes. His
open lettor is Of peculiar interest be
cause it Is the first declaration by "A
Republican of any prominence over his
own signature in favor Of the constltu'
tional amendment which. so far as
North Carolina is concerned, Is sure to
be the supreme political issue in 1900.
Ii Is certain that a number OF lnfluen-
tial Republicans in Raleigh and else
where will vote in favor Of the amend
ment despite the marshaling Of the
forces of their party against It, Not
~ ltW fA'NiAii' WV = pun 'AA
opinion as to what they Will do. Others
come ont boldly, like Senator Prichard ,
the leader Of the party in this State,
and say they will antagonize 1t. Senator
Butler says he will support 1t and that
he will at the proper time so declare.
There are all the signs which 90 TO show
that the campaign in this State next
year will be memorable. The Demo-
Gratis are trying to avoid all cntanglc-
ments which might ALLEVIATE any votes.
They want to carry the amendment 10y
80 600 to 10, 900 # possible Individual
ly and in their newspapers the negroes
say very little about the amendment ,
but, Of course will oppose 1t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15

For olner information, address
JNO. ID. POTTS,
A.G. P. A., Richmond, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15
Volcanic EruptiOns

Are grand. but Skin Eruptions rob
life OF Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
ourss them also Old, Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons.
0orns. Warts, Outs. Bruises, Burns
sosids. Ohappsd Hands. Chtlblains:
Psst pile cure on earth. Drives ont
Psins and Aches. Only 20 cts o box.
Cure guaranteed. soldby N. n. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-06-15
Bismarek's Iron Nerve

was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out of
order. If you want these qualities and
the success they bring. use DIR. King g
New Life Pills They develop every
power of brain and body. Only Poo
at M. NJ Lewis Drug Store.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
TINTIC MINING NOTES.
Showers Con. May Reach the Vein
Today-Farrel Mill.
(SpeciaI Correspondence.,

tSpeCldl 0OTTeSpOnOenCe.)
Robinson, Dec. 23.-Messrs. Frank B.
Cook and Victor NJ. Clement spent two
days in the district Most of the time
was spent in examining the Centen-
nial-Eureka-
Under the guidance of Will J. Law
renee, E.P.Jennings was shown through
the Star Consolidated workings entire.
II is said that Mr.. Jennings will as
sumo active management and control
of the mine Immediately after the new
year. In the meantime, commencing
with today. the property will be closed
until JAN 2.
the Utah-SiouX companies, put in two
days here this week. He said every eff
fort will be and is being directed to
start the Farrell mill and run it on the
company'S milling ores. At present
team are hauling such product from the
mines and filling the bins at the mill.
Samuel Oliver, formerly master me-
chanic of the Parrot mines, Butte, is
engaged in thoroughly overhauling and
ated the moment it is in fit condition.
1t - more than likely that the
Showers Consolidated people will break
into the vein today or tomorrow. 1t is
openly talked of about Diamond of the
improved condition Of affairs on the
800 Level, south, where splendid min
eral showing is made. If the ore face
and body is as good as anticipated
when the ledge on the 400 is tapped,
there should be 100 feet of good stopping
grounA
The Tesora sent out another car of
ore this week, as usal being extremely
high in copper values. Mr.. Hopkins has
about overcome all local disturbances,
and as things are made to run smoothly
the marketing of ore will become reg
ular thing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
MR.. QUEALY IN TOWN.
He Speaks of His Oregon Mining
Proposition.

P. J. Quealy, general manager of the
Kemmerer coal mines in Wyoming. ar
rived in the city yesterday and is quar-
tered at the Knutsford hotel. Mr..
Quealy has just returned from Oregon,
where he went TO make an inspection
of the Oregon King mine. in which he
IS heavily interested. Nothing is being
done towards the shipment of ore from
that property, Mr.. Quealy states, but
large force of men is kept constantly
employed in pushing development work.
The shaft is down 40 feet, disclosing a
fine showing OF ore. AT present the
Oregon King is in an isolated portion
of the country, sixty miles from the
railroad. A line of railroad is being run
south from Biggs station on the Oregon
Railway & Navigation, however, and it
is expected it win be completed within
twenty-four miles of the mine by the
1st of June
The Kemmerer mines have about all
they can do, Mr.. Quealy says, to keep
ahead of orders for the product The
mines are producing about eighty cars
of coal daily. The railroads take all
but about sixty Of that number, and
the balance goes 10 commercial uses.
All the mines in the country are run
ming at their full capacity. and if it
had not been for the continued warm
weather it is question whether coal
famine could have been averted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
No Call on the Local Exchange
Yesterday.
BUSINESS HAS BEEN POOR
LIGHrEsT TRADING SEEN THIS
YEAR.
Small Amount of Shares Sold and
Money Paid Did Not Reach a
Large Sum-Interest In Eastern
Situation May Have Caused the
Slump-Pricss of Stocks Elsewhere

The sales of mining stocks on the ex-
change last week were probably the
hghtest of any week during the year.
The total sales aggregated S6,675 shares,
of value of s34,O06.6O.
Conditions in the Boston and New
York markets during the week had
local effect. Some brokers paid more
attention to Boston than home listed
stocks. The slump in United States,
Centennlal-Eureka, Bingham Copper
| and Utah Consolidated was the cause
of good many orders for those secur-
tiles going east. Centennial-Eureka was
particularly wanted here. and during
the week over 1000 shares of the stock
was bought in by local investors at
prices varying from $40 up to $3.50.
The larger portion of these orders came
from holders of stock in the old corpor
alton.
Bingham Copper was in considerable
demand, and it was reported that or
derS for several thousand shares of
that stock were filled. There was little
or no call for Utah Consolidated and
United States stocks.
OF the local stocks it can be said
there were no special features North
ern Light closed in a much stronger.
condition. South Swansea picked up
some of its lost ground during the
week, and Dexter closed in better tone.
There was bear raid on Mammoth
stock, and the security was forced
down to few points above s2.70 a
share. Grand Central was not so strong
and considerable cheap stock was
bought in. Lower Mammoth went up
again. There was no reason for it, ex-
cept rumors of a strike which We're not
confirmed A large part CT the orders
for this stock, it is claimed, came from
abroad.
Sunbeam was in little demand, and
prices were lower.
There was no call of the exchange
yesterday. it having been decided, after
Fridays call, to take a vacation until
after the Christmas holidays.
The sales made during the week ag-
gregated as follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
WANTED DOCTOR, NOT WAGON
EXCITED BOY GETS MIXED IN
HIS DATES.
Patrol Wagon Sent Out After Man
Supposed to Be Poisoned, But the
Alarm Proved False.

Man poisoned-send patrol wagon
down right away" came over the wire
to the police station at a little after 1
o'clock this morning. Patrol Driver
Cannon was just putting in the wagon
after bringing festive Christmas i'm
biber from Commercial street, and he
hesitated before taking the harness off
the horses.
why don't you send for a doctor? %
suggested Uncle Charley, but the ex-
cited voice at the other end insisted
that it wanted the patrol wagon.
Away the wagon went, picking up
Officer Randolph on the way. All along
the Seven blocks the horses kept up
their hot pace and finally drew up
painting before 124 South Sixth West
street.
An excited crowd of women and chill
dren came out of the house.
It's nothing-go right back-we did
MT want the wagon-never was dis
graced before in this way" exclaimed a
babel of voices.
AT last, out of all the chatter. the
facts were Cleaned that Thomas A.
Danley. a carpenter, who lives at 12i
South Sixth West street, had taken
little laudanum earlier in the evening
to ease a bad case of cramps, and that
he had recovered from the effects.
Mrs. Danley had become somewhat
anxious about the condition of her hus-
band, and had sent boy to telephone
for DIR. Steward. But the boy got his
dates mixed and sent for the patrol
wagon. Mrs. Danley refused to let
anyone see her husband, and the wagon
started back again to the station.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
NEW MAMMOTH MEETING.
Stockholders Confer and Adjourned
Until Jan. 2.

The stockholders of the Inflated New
Mammoth Mining company held
meeting yesterday afternoon. total
of 425. 600 shares out of the 100000 shares
of stock being represented. Aside from
the discussion of the late financial en-
barrassments, the object of the meet
ing was to consider resolution chang
ing the articles of Incorporation max
ing the stock of the company assess
able. A majority of the stock repre-
Sc led favored an assessment of cents
a share on the stock, but the matter
did not come to vote, owing to the feel
ing among the stockholders that they
should be first in possession of little
more specific information as to the gen.
eral conditions of the company and the
mine and mill. Receiver Bruback had
not finished going through the COM
pary's books and was unprepared TO
offer a financial statement. A commit
tee composed of Thomas Adams, E. NJ.
West and George H. Raybould was ap
pointed to make an investigation of the
condition of affairs at the property, and
were instructed to make a report on
Jan 2, to which date yesterdays meet
ing was adjourned.
There was some talk of appointing
committee to investigate the alleged
sailing of the lot of samples brought
down from the mine several months
ago, and to take steps towards hunting
down those who perpetrated the deed.
No action was taken in the matter, but
it is believed something will be done
along those lines at the next meeting.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
Railroad Notes.

General Passenger Agent Burley of the
Oregon Short Line returned from Chicago
yesterday.
Colonel Keyes' exhibition of Idaho fruits
were the center of attraction in railroad
circles yesterday
The ''Pudd' nlhead wilson company
went east last night via the Western and
Colorado Midland.
Acting General Passenger Agent Heintz
of the Rio Grande Western will return
from the east today.
The directors of tine Lake Shore & Mich
igan Southern have declared the regular
semi-annual dividend of 3ls per cent.
The directors of the New York Central
have declared a quarterly dividend of III
per cent. an increase OF Il per cent over
the last quarter.
W. P. Stth. now general freight agent
be promoted to the position of traffic
manager the first of the year. j. c. Lin
coin, first assistant general freight agent,
will succeed Mr.. Stith as general freight
agent.
All the outgoing trains on both the Short
Line and Western were crowded yeSter-
day. Students from the local colleges and
seminaries are going home for the holi-
days by the hundred. Extra sleepers had
to be put on the night trains TO accom-
modate them.
1t Is announced that the Illinois Central
railroad. whose new line to Omaha has
just been opened. to traffic. will, on Jan.
i, inaugurate a new fast mail service to
Sioux City and Omaha out of Chicago.
This train will leave Chicago about a.
m, run solid to Fort Dodge. and then
split. one division going to Sioux City, the
other to Omaha
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-24
CoNGLoMERATE COPPER.
An Idaho Mine In Which Salt Lake
Capital Is Interested.
(Weiser Qda.) Signal

N"SASCA NAOo-l OiSlldl-t
George Hartley, who went to Salt
Lake for purposes recently mentioned
in the Signal. has returned and reports
the successful organization of the Con-
glomerate Copper Mining company
there. This company grows out of the
location by Hartley. Ed Oleson, H H.
Green, Mr.. McVichie and others, of sew
eral important claims in the Heath
copper district. The Incorporation pa
pers will shortly be filed and the names
of the officers will then be made pub
lie. The object of organization is to
operate the claims in the Heath dis
trict, and the capital stock is divided
into 100000 shares of 10 cents each The
majority of the stock has already been
snapped up by responsible mining men
in Salt Lake, and the company will
push operations from the jump. Sew
enty thousand shares have been set
aside for immediate development reve-
nue. and a tunnel 600 feet in length will
at once be driven on the mines.
George Hartley was very bad with
gastritis while away, but has fully re-
covered He is now in Ruthburg at
tending to the affairs of the company