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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-28
MAN IN HIS PRIME.
Ages at Which He 10 At His Best Mo-
tally and Physical

Ages ut Which He 10 at His Best Mon.
tally and Physical
The question has often been asked.
When is man in his prime? but, for
obvious reasons, satisfactory answer
has never been given. II prime" be
taken as the time when q mans intel
lectual powers are most highly devel-
oped, then it is apparent at once that
this Is not likely to correspond to the
age when he is in the acme Of physical
strength. Tests to determine when a
4 man is at his best physically and
mentally have recently been made in
London, and the results have caused
a deal Of establishment to those who
believe man is in his prime between
the ages Of forty and fifty. Tests Of the
strength, mental and physical, Of sev-
eral thousand persons were made, aud
these are given as tie average figures
for the white race: The lifting pow
err Of q youth Of seventeen is ESQ
pounds; in his twentieth year this in
creases to 500 pounds; and in the
thirtieth and thirty-lirst years it
reaches It's height, 3e5s: pounds. BY
the fortieth year it has decreased eight
pounds; and this diminution contin-
ues at a slightly increasing rate. I'M
til the hftieth year Is reached, when
the figure is $50 pounds. Mental sta
tistics were based on how much of q
given page Of 4 book could be men,
orized in q given srace of time. The
tests were made in English Board
schools, colleges and Oxford Univer-
sity. It was found that youths OF
eighteen to twenty were far superior
to men OF thirty at this work. A con-
test was arranged between students
and instructors at Oxford, and the dona
were left far behind by their younger
competitors. A child's mental facul-
ties wete found not to be properly de-
veloped until the age of eight years.
From this age onward there was Z
steady increase Of the amount able to
be retained by the brain, In a certain
time, up to the age Of sixteen. Then
there was a sudden jump and stop
at twenty years. At This age the brain
power began to fall OIL, very slowly at
first. but proceeding rapidly after forty
years was reached.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-28

Died.-Miss Bertha Paine, aged &c
years, at Willow Springs, Missouri,
OF consumption, Sunday, April a.
Miss Paine went to Missouri some
time ago in company With her sister
for her health and resided with rel.
alive there. Later her brother join.
ed her and last. week her mother
was sent for: She was a daughter
Of J. M. Paine, living a. short dis.
lance from this village. The re.
mains were; brought here Tuesday
night and buried Thursday, funeral
being held at the Me-. Church, Rev
Bull officiating.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-28
An ANIMATED POSTAGE STAMP
4 Changed the Course Of the Drsskara
K y# M Who Jaw le,

4e Ohaneod the Course Of the DfuDkofda
Who saw le.
There died the other day in Kansas
City man who lost his passion for
drink in peculiar manner. From his
youth, says the Star. the man had
been an uncomfortable tippler. One
night several years ago he stumbled
into an obscure saloon at midnight,
gave his order. and lolled against the
bar for support. A man standing near
by took from one pocket an addressed
envelope, and from another q stamp,
which he moistened with his tongue.
Instead Of adhering to the envelope.
as the man intended. the stamp slip
ped from his fingers and huttered to
the door. The unconscionable tippler
saw it fall and staggered forward to
pick 1t up. Just % he was about to
grasp it, the stamp darted in zig
gag course toward the side wall, like
! scared thing. Filled with wonder
and establishment, the drinker drew
back and intently watched the bit of
paper, which, upon reaching the wall,
began to ascend. AS it assembled, the
tippler's face grew more intent. his
body more rigid. He saw nothing but
the mysterious. moving thing. His
mind was soggy from years Of cease
less drinking. He thought, as thou
sands Of drunkards have thought, and
will continue to think. that in some
inexplicable way he was doomed; the
animated stamp was warning.
At the top of the wainscoting the
stamp stopped, squatted itself as If for
q moments rest before ascending
higher, and then, without warning,
made a swift dart toward the tippler's
haggard face. The trembling sot saw
it stop, saw it hesitate. and leap. He
was unquestionably doomed If he con-
tinued longer to drink to excess; the
stamp had been given life to warn
him. With pitifu] yell of fear and
determination he rushed. from the sa-
loon. From that eventful night until
he died In prosperous circumstances
recently the man never swallowed q
drop Of liquor.
The moist stamp had fallen upon 4
roach's back and stuck there.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-28

COUNTY NEWS.
ANUNAhHNH1NNlNNN@
u -
Org.

Miss Martha johnson got q new wheel this
week. =
Mr.. Stoves brother-in-law did not locate
here but started for South Dakota last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. l.. Schwartz we're callers in
Org on Sunday evening.
Mrs. j. 81. stout reciveda Bantam incubator
last weeK!and Is going to try artificial incuba-
ton. u a.. 20
Miss Reka Sohnson Is sewing for Mrs. Geo.
Dealand. s..
| Married, Miss Elkins and Frank johnson on
April 18th. We extend congratulations and
wish them happy voyage through life.
Mrs. Ramsey is helping Mrs. d. R. CLANCY.
Geo. Hecker, Of Elk. was in Org on tuesday.
BigelOw.
John Clifford was in town from Ashton, Ia,
and Mrs. James Harrington went back with
him to take care Of the sick.
Ed. Robertson is getting his kitchen almost
done. ~
DR.. Walker and wife went to Aahton Sat-
urday, returning Tuesday.
r They are going to move Mrs. Miles up over
N. Plewis's store where there will be a COM
petent nurse to take care Of her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bird visited with James Har-
rington and wife Sunday. -
All Of the small grain will be in this week.
B. I. Trip went to Tracy, Mimi, Wed
nesday, returning Friday. He went on bust
ness. @.r- #. ~
When in want Of anything, call. on VIM.
Waterman. Ga ss> ~
Mr.. Markham is the best mason we have
in these parts when in want of anything n
that line, give him call. =, ..E
We are informed that Mrs. Flora Harring-
ton, Of Ashton, Ia. IS quite sick
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-28
>HoWgtQ Look Good.

Good looks are really more than
skin deep, depending entirely on q
healthy condition Of all the vital or
gans. IF the liver be inactive, you
have bilious look; il your stomach be
disorded, you have q dyspeptic look;
if your kidney be affected, you have 4
pinched look. SEIZURE good health. and
you will surely have gooc looks,
Electric Bitters''is good Alternative
and Tonic. Acts directly on the
stomach, liver and kidneys. Purifies
the blood, cures pimples, blotches and
boils, and gives q good complexion.
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at
Ray Huimston'I Drug Store. so cents
pet bottle.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-28
Obituary.

Died.-Mrs. r. w. Heavy, aged
81 years, Monday, April 25th, 1899.
of inflammation of the bowels.
Mrs. Heavy was sick only short
time, being taken suddenly Ill about
nine days before her death. She
was born in Canada and lived the
most of her life in Sault Marie, Mich.
A year previous to her marriage two
years ago she was employed in the
millinery store Of Mrs. w. j. OCon-
nor and ever since she first came to
this place she has been highly es-
teemed by all with whom she came
in contact in a business way or in
the home. She was kind, devoted
wife and mother, and the little step
son will miss her loving attention
more than words can express. =,
The funeral was held in the Cath.
Ollie Church here Wednesday fore.
noon Father Vondenbsrg officiating
He baptized her.: united her with the
church and in marriage, and was hel
spiritual adviser. The church wa,
beautifully decorated and the chan
eel and casketa profusely adorned
with beautiful and rare flowers. Thu
services were attended by a large
audience. Remains were laid al
| rest In the cemetery at Brewster.
| Mr.. Heavy, was away attending
the funeral of nephew, Lesli,
Heavy, of Austin, when his wifi
was taken sick, returning the day af
ter she was first taken. He has tn
sympathy of the whole oommunit,
in his hour of bereavement.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-28

John James is digging himself
we'll.
Mis-, Mary Wass is building new
house.
John A. Saxon went to Mankato
Thursday. -.
Mrs. B. Goodrich is able to be out
riding again. ?. j. IL. Z. @4s1 IN =.
Mrs. A. N. Wetherel will spend
Sunday in Baskerville.
For heariug beautiful concert
go to Masonic hall Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Aidstrom and family have
moved into their new house near T..
Crever's.
Bort Selby contemplates entering
the hospital service in the cities in the
near future.
Mrs. Gorrie left yesterday for L.
Sueur. She is very feeble and al
most helpless.
Miss Julia Anderson returned
home Wednesday from visit with
her sister in Nebraska.
August Siles and Julius Rippberg-
or went to Window Wednesday look
ing for work on the railroad.
The father of John Silver, living at
Brewster, arrived Wednesday night
from Dumont, Ia, to make his home
with his son.
Marriage licenses were issued
Tuesday to John Voss and Josephine
Heling and Wednesday to John Ess-
man and Hilka Adder by Clerk Hum.
iston.
Mrs. Miles, of Bigelow, died Wed
nesday while undergoing an oper-
alton. Fuaeral was held yesterday.
At this time particulars obtainable
are very meagre.
Mrs. N. E. Heavy, of Austin, and
Mrs. I. J.Lannon, of Madison s. y.
and John Devaney, of Egan, 8. D.,
were here to attend the funeral of
Mrs. T. w. Heavy.
Mrs. M. Keavey, of Forfolk. Neb.,
arrived Wednesday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. T. W. Keavey, but
reached here too late. She will visit
her parents, Gilbert Anderson.
Monday the Presbyterian Church
purchased the property of E. T..
Schwartz, consisting of two lots To-
Gated on the corner of 4th ave. and
18th st., where they will build one Of
the finest church edifces in southern
Minnesota. It is expected that the
building will cost in the neighbor-
hood of $500 and will be provided
with all the modern church conven-
fences, including q pipe organ.
The Omaha road sent out their two
now day trains Monday and they are
beauties. Each train consists Of
mail, baggage and express cars, two
coaches and q buffet car. The whole
train On the outside is painted
light yellow, artisticaly striped and
the metal fnishings Of polished brass.
The interior is finely finished and up
holstered aud The ends Of the coach
es full vestibuIed, 60 that passengers
patronizinY the Omaha can travel il.
eass, comfort and luxury. The Oma-
ha never spares pains Or expense ii
catering TO the travelling public, and
are always anticipating something
to interest and please their patrons
in some way, il every department.
People travelling should appreciate
these facts BY always securing their
tickets over this popular line. ~ far
as It will carry them 10 the point they
wish % reach, in pref renco "a any
othsrline even though there s.. : par.
|plel line.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-28

Sunday Services, lepeclalJ ". 81. =.
Hall 8 p. m. i mass meeting subject,
:. From the Ball Room 10 He'll
Evening 500. opera house subject,
"The Plea Of the Church Of Christ"
Special music Thursday. The pub
l,c are specially invited 70 attend u,
these services.
County Auditor Trip has received
200 pound of beet sugar ssed for free
distribution. II requires about six
teen pounds to properly seed an acre
of ground, and thu beets are very
prolific, as it has proven beyond ex-
pertinent that Minnesota coil is we'll
adapted to sugar beet culture.
Arbor Day will be appropriately
observed by the High School Fri.
day, by exercises, consisting of speak
ing, singing and tree planting will be
conducted on the grounds. common.
cling at about 8 O'Clock in the after
noon. A general invitation is ex-
tended to be present and witness the
exercises. ~ @>~s>. 'a'=s':s. .5it.s J..
There will be a basket social on
the evening of May 5th at the Nal
colin school house for the benefit OF
the library. The company will be
entertained by pro gram given by
the pupils of the school under the
management of their teacher, Miss
Free. All are cordially invited and
large crowd is desired.
The Ladies' Cemetery Aid Society
will servo supper at Masonic hall
Friday evening, this week, common.
cling at six o'clock. The ladies have
made great efforts to provide a
sumptous meal to satisfy and crafty
every patron; not only should this be
rewarded with a liberal patronage
but for the object, beautifying the
cemetery.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church will give theil
regular monthly tea at the home Of
Mrs. II. E. Torrance, Wednesday af
ternoon, May 3rd. A general and
cordial invitation is extended to al
the ladies'; refreshments will be ser
we'd as usual. The regular monthly
business meeting will be held on Fri
day, May 5th at the home of Mis-
Julia CLANCY, 8 o'clock p. m.
| Married-Olof Swaneon and Lizzi'
Larson, Tuesday, April rs, 1899, Rev
Erickson officiating, at the residence
of the brides parents, Oscar Larson
in this village. A large number 0
invited friends were present aud re
membered the young couple will
numerous and handsome presents
The groom is an industrious younl
man of good repute with a larg
number of friends. The bride is al
estimable young lady with larg
circle of admiring friends. The
will take up their residence in room
!, in the G. o. Peterson residence. Th
A d v Q joins their friends in ex
tending most hearty congratulation'
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-28
Cells Rad,at,.x from /. Huh.

With the demolition Of Mazas priS-
on, Ia Paris. the hrst prison in France
constructed on the old cellular sys-
tenn has disappeared. There were 1000
cells. radiatfng like the spokes Of
wheel. and 90 arranged that seeh pris-
oner could 80 the chapel from the
door and listen to divine service With
out leaving his eel.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1899-07-04

bas Mal duf ieiner gruit, Inn i'm enos
li9 nit einem piloen 2aut, balb
S4ret, balb Sau95en, pieoer uno piez
cdr an fiG gu oriiden. = Die S9parz
gen rparen 5uerit a9tunsspoa Dor
ibrem Sduptling suriidsepi9en, fpdbz
renb lie nit leibeni9aftli6em @ebsrz
penipiel jeber ieiner 8epesungen fplgs
ten. Gnnli6 aber brad ii9 bic allge=
meine 8~eipeeung gabn, unb pie auf
elm perabrebetes 3ei6en umringten tie
ibren Serrn, um Die 9dnbe unb Siibe
pes Wieoergefunoenen, ben Saum ieis
mes @epanoes gu tiinen.
Sn bieism @usenblid iiberflutbeten
einige bunbert Weibe oas Oorf unb
umitelten Die Spfereitdtte. Sic pplz
ten ibre 9~anbsleute nit Gepalt be-
freien, aber Muangp batte idon bas
S3ei9en gum 2Dien ibrsr TeTsln sege=
ben uno bat, ale 5einbielfsfeiten ruben
gu laien unb ii9 als @Gite isines
Stammes gu betra4ten.
(SdluB foIst.)
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1899-07-04

Rabfabrer: 80, porises Sabr mar
oos 8etter LANCE i9On. i9 babe i'm
Nopember nod bret i~iberfabrsn!"
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1899-07-04
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ser srobsn se Man isnne Sits slatt nno wsnSe f3 an: ,. q. Sobertion,
1866 Gn Sbrb Ctr, ct. 8au. 9Rmn. 80
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-03
JEFFERSONVILLE.

The meeting of Division / of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians Thursday
evening was an interesting one. Several
applications were received and important
business transacted. President William
Reilly occupied the chair for the first
time since his recent illness, and was
given hearty reception.
Among those admitted to membership
were Frank Kennedy and Louis Con-
stantine, and Robert Ford and James
Manion were present after a long alb
sence.
The committee having in charge the
picnic which takes place at Forest Park
on Monday evening, June 10, reported
everything progressing satisfactorily. The
admission fee is only ten cents, and a
large number of tickets are being sold.
An invitation has been extended to all
the divisions of Louisville to attend, and
Messrs. Coll, Reilly, Dougherty, Kenney,
Gleason, Breen, Coy and Connors will see
to it that the visitors enjoy themselves.
The Ladies' Auxiliary is making rapid
strides, and their next meeting promises
to be very interesting one, as several are
expected to be present for initiation.
They are looking for a visit from the
ladies of the Louisville auxiliary.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-03
DISAPPOINTED.
[coNTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

throughout the empire, is greatly in ex-
cess of their numbers and influence as
citizens of the same empire. BY sheer
force of merit and talert they have forced
their way to the front The figures of the
colonial Governors and Premiers are
perhaps more prosaic than those of the
continental statesmen. Carving out the
careers of new countries in the back
woods of Canada or the bush of Australia
may not be such dazzling work as presid-
ing over the destinies of the old world
powers, but the task may prove more
solid and enduring one when the history
of the future comes to be written.
The governing Irishman is as active in
Australia at present as IN the early days
of the colony, Byrnes, O'Loughlin and
O'Shaughnessy being some of the leading
names.
This glance at the careers of few
governing Irishmen may serve to remind
some onlookers of the high traditions Of
the race. That Irishmen will act up to
their traditions in future there is no rea-
sou to doubt
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-03
KING O'KEHPP.

Sir Thomas H. Grsttan, Esmonde, the
Irish Whip, who has added to the dissen-
sions of the Nationalist party by throwing
up his office, is man of distinguished
ancestry. On the maternal side he is the
great-grandson OF Henry Grattan, the
patriot and statesman. The Esmondes
themselves are among the oldest of
Anglo-Norman families, being descended
from one of the knights who accompanied
Strongbow on his invasion. One of the
knights descendants was created peer
in Queen Elizabeth's reign, but in the
troubled times that followed the peerage
was allowed to lapse, though some peer
age writers are of opinion that the pres
ent Baronet might, if he cared to try,
have the dignity restored.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-03

Typographical Union No. 10 meets to-
morrow afternoon at $50 O'Clock at the
usual. place. Organizer Higgins will
leave shortly to answer call to the West.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-03
BRIGHT SAYINGS

Black cotton stockings should never be
ironed.
Tepid salt and water strengthen weak
ankles.
Candles and soap are much improved by
keeping.
Onions in any form are good for the
children.
Keep marble in the kettle to take up
the fur
cocoanut oil thickens and darkens the
eyebrows.
Cut flowers last well with camphor in
the water.
Tomato juice removes ink stains from
the hands.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-03
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
By the flow of the inland river,

By the flow of the inland river,
Whence the fleets of iron have fled,
Where the blades Of the grave grass culver
Asleep on the ranks of the dead
Under the sod and the dew,s
Waiting the judgment day;
Under the one the Blue,
Under the other the Gray.
Those in the robings of glory,
These in the gloom of defeat,
All with the battle-blood CORY,
In dusk of eternity meet
Under the sod and the dew.
Waiting the judgment day;
Under the laurel the Blue,
Under the willow the Gray.
From the silence of s,rrowful hours
The desolate mourners go,
Lovingly laden with flowers,
Alike for the friend and the foe
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the Judgment day;
Under the roses the Blue,
Under the lilies the Gray.
So, with all equal splendor,
The morning sun-rays fall,
With touch impartially tender,
On the blossoms blooming for all
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment day;
Broidered with gold the Blue,
Mellowed with gold the Gray.
So when the summer calleth,
And forest and field of grain,
With an equal murmur falleth
The cooling drip of the rain
Under the sod and the dew.
Waiting the Judgment day;
Wet with the rain the Blue,
Wet with the rain the Gray.
Sadly, but MT with upbraiding,
The generous deed was done;
In the storm of the years that are fading
No drawer battle was won
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the Judgment day;
Under the blossoms the Blue,
Under the garlands the Gray.
No more shall the war cry sever,
Or the winding river be red;
They Danish our anger forever
When they laurel the graves of our dead;
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment day;
Love and tears for the Blue,
Tears and love for the Gray.
+. NJ. Finch.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-03
CROKER VISITS IRELAND.
He Will See the Place Where
He Trod Bare
footed.

Richard Croker has nearly recovered
from his illness i'll England, and expects
to be entirely relieved soon. Mr.. Croker
is looking forward with pleasure to a
trip which he contemplated making to
the home of his boyhood in Ireland the
latter part of this week. 1t is expected
he will meet with a great reception there
from the people, who are much interested
in him OH account of his wonderful rise
in the world from the time when he was
a barefooted Irish lad, who left his coun-
try to better himself abroad.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-03
RECENT DEATHS.

Daniel Sullivan died Tuesday morning
last at his home, 1922 High avenue, after
long illness. He was twenty nine years
of age and machinist by trade, and was
at one time one of the star ball players in
the Southern League. Mr.. Sullivan was
very popular with all classes in the West
End, where he was best known. His
funeral took place from St. Cecilia's
church Wednesday morning, the services
being conducted by Rev. Father Brady
who preached touching funeral sermon,
in which he feelingly referred to the
many noble traits of the deceased. Tie
interment was in St. Johns cemetery.
Joseph Perrin, Jr., son of Joseph and
Catherine Rerrin, died Tuesday morning
at the family residence, 2lO6 Bank street,
and his parents have the sympathy of a
wide circle of acquaintance. His funeral
took place Wednesday morning from St.
Cecilia's church.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-03
COMMENCEMENT.

The commencement exercises of the
Boys High School will be held on the
evening of June Is, when the largest
class in the history of the school will be
graduated Hon. Evan Settle has been
invited and will deliver the alumni adj
dress. The boys will hold their banquet
at the Gait House.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-03

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as cream.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-06-03
CHEESEMAN'S JUBILEE EXERCISES

The Right Rev. Edward M. Obrecht,
abbot of Gethsemani, was in the city this
week completing the preparations for the
golden jubilee celebration, which occurs
next Wednesday. Church dignitaries
from all over the United States will be
present, among whom are Archbishop
Martinelli, Bishop Mccloskey and Mon
signors Gambon, Bouchet and zabler of
this city. Besides the distinguished
clergy large number of State and muni-
cipal officials will be in attendance. The
affair promises to be the most notable one
in the history of Gethsemani.
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