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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
FIVE SMALL BOYS DROWNED.
Ice on n SIillpond Where They Were
COasting Gave Way I'm
der Them.

SCRANTON. PA. Jan. 17.-Five small
boys met death in drowning accident to-
day at South Gibson, small country ham,
let near Foster. Susquehanna county. They
were Merritt Rogers son of DR.. W. NJ.
Rogers. Gaylord Pritchard, Jay cJripp,
Willie Holmes and Myrtle Howell. Their
ages were from Z to 10 years. After the
morning school session. the five mentioned
and another boy got on a big sled and
coasted from the roadway down a short,
steep hill. at the foot of which is a mill
pond. A thaw had weakened the ice and
it broke under the weight of the sled. The
sled and all but one of the boys shot under
the ice several rods. In his excitement the
lad who escaped lost valuable time by run
ming back to the school to give the alarm
instead of notifying residents near at hand.
Four bodies have been recovered.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
SHOOTING IN A COURTROOM.
Constable Tried to QueIl n Disturb
apce and Used n Revolver
When Resisted

MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO, Jan. IL
tSpecial.l John Wyatt, constable of Mount
ain Grove township. shot Herbert Shields
at O'Clock this afternoon, during court in
Squire Needham's office. in this city
Charles Barnes. a dissolute character, was
raising disturbance in the courtroom and
when Wyatt attempted to arrest him
Shields interfered, grabbing hold of Wyatt
Wyatt drew his revolver and fired. the bali
in the back part of his head. The court
room was crowded with spectators and it
was by the merest chance that others were
not injured. Wyatt is held under bond 1t
is thought that Shields will recover. though
he is dangerously wounded.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
PUMP TRUST IN PROSPECT.
1t Seems Fair to Expect the Greatest
Stock Watering Scheme
of the Age.

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 7.-Represent-
atives of the principal pump manufactur-
ers Of the country held a secret meeting
here to-day. The purpose of the meeting,
it is stated, is to form 4 pump combine.
The firms represented at the meeting are
all big concerns and practically control the
pump business of the country. The gentle
men present were very reticent regarding
the purpose of the meeting. They declined
to say If they We're here to form COM
bination to control the pump output of the
country, although they did not positively
deny that that was the object of the meet
ing
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
NOT ENTHUSIASTIC FOR HALE.
The Maine Senator Reelected, but
Only Under Protest by Re-
nuI,Iie1nS.

AUGUSTA, ME-, Jan. 17.-Eugene Hale
was reelected senator by concurrent vote
of the two branches of the legislature this
afternoon. and tomorrow at noon joint
convention will formally confirm the cleo
tion. The coming term will be Mr.. Hale's
fourth term in the senate. Many Repub-
iicans were not present and quite large
number refrained from voting, as an ex-
course on expansion and in regard to the
peace treaty. Several explained that they
voted for Mr.. Hale only because he was
the party nominee. The threatened resolu-
tions binding his future course did not ap-
pear
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
Died From His Injuries.

MARYvILLE, MO-, Jan. 17-(Special1
Leroy Whiteford, travelling salesman for
the Sager Live Stock Commission Com
legs cut off under Chicago Greatwestern
train. as a result of a fall from the plat
form of freight train at New Conception,
last Saturday night, died from his injuries
at New Conception to-day. His home is in
Stanberry, Mo.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
shakeup Among Ohio sherin..

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 1.-THE Ohio su-
preme court to-day declared unconstitu-
tional the law changing the time Of COM
mencement of term of sherins from Janu-
ary to September. The decision affirms the
title Of the duly elected sheriffs, ousting all
appointees for the interim.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
A JUDGE ON "BADGERING."
Says. I'm Sentencing Mr.. and Mrs. Ben.
nett, That He Wishes He Could
Punish Their Victim

CLEVELAND. o.. Jan. I7.-Wallace Ben
nett and his wife, who, 1t Is claimed,
'badgered" several men out of money,
among them William Powell, a New York
travelling man. were fined 5000 each and
sentenced to serve six months in the work
house. by Judge Fielder at the central
police court to-day. In passing sentence.
the judge said:
81 do not wish to be misunderstood when
/ sentence these people. 1t Is not to satisfy
Powell; 1t is to satisfy society. So far as
Powell is concerned, I am sorry that
cannot punish him.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
Man and wife Found Dead.

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Theodore Alcan, 90
years old. a Western Union telegraph oper-
ator. and his wife, Carrie. 25 years old.
Third avenue hotel. Death had resulted
from asphyxiation by gas. No cause for
the supposed murder and suicide is known.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
The California Limited

Via Santa Fe Route. Best and speediest
train to California. Kansas City to Los
Angeles in 1-6 days. three times a week
Observation car, with spacious parlor for
ladies' and children, is a special feature.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
POLICEMAN HELD UP.
He Had No Money, So the Highway.
man Robbed Him of His
Revolver,

CHICAGO, Jan. 17.-Three highwaymen
chose a policeman in full uniform for a VIC
tim to-day. and held him up at the points
of revolvers. They robbed him of his own
weapon after making vain search for
money, and then ordered him to hurry on
and notify his police station.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
PROMOTIONS IN THE NAVY.
Advancement of Admirals Sampson
and Schley Under Discussion
in the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE executive
session Of the senate to-day was devoted to
the discussion Of the advancement of Ad-
mirais Sampson and Schley and other naval
officers. who were not actively engaged in
the war. The proceedings were based upon
a resolution Of inquiry which Senator But
Ter introduced. asking the president to sup
ply the senate with his reasons for the
promotion of these officers. The resolution
was opposed by Senator Chandler and other
members of the naval committee, and the
matter went over until the return of Sem
atOr Hale, chairman of the committee
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
Garcia. Son Enter. Union College.

SCHENECTADY. N Y, Jan. 17-Marcio
Garcia, son Of the late General Calixto
the first Cuban to take advantage of the
offer of the Cuban Educational Society,
which was organized for the purpose OF
giving free education to Cubans in Ameri-
can colleges.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
vann.ta Held for Trial.

TRENTON MO-, Jan. lI-(Special.)
Chief Of Police vannata, on preliminary
hearing to-day for killing Edward Taylor
while resisting arrest, was held for trial.
but released on 5000 bond.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18

AUSTIN, TEX, Jan. n.-To-day at noon.
in the presence Of 1000 people. gathered in
the immense galleries and lobbies Of the
was inaugurated governor. Immediately
upon taking the oath of Office. Governor
Savers delivered lengthy address.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
SENATOR FRANCIS NJ. COCKRELL
RE-ELECTED YESTERDAY.
A FIELD DAY FOR oRAToRY
THE SENATOR LAUDED BY NUMER-
Gus DEMOCRATS.
Republicans Generally Voted for Kerr
Gus. Two. MusHer and Praise-
water. BoIted and Voted for
Kennish-T0 Be Rati-
fed To-day.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO-. Jan. T.-(Spe-
Tcial) For the fifth successive time Francis
Marion Cockren was elected United States
senator to-day. Kerens obtained the COM
plimentary vote. All that remains to be
done is the formality of the joint vote at
noon tomorrow.
State Senator vandiver nominated Cock
rell in the senate, and Schweickardt per-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
Tourist. to California

Can go via Denver and scenic Colorado in
the Burlington's through tourist sleeper ex-
cursion via that attractive route. Details.
S23 Main street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
BURLINGTON ROUTE SPECIALS.
uoMESEEKERS'

HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS TO
THE WEST AND NORTHWEST. FEB
RJJARY AND q. MARCH Z AND q.
City Ticket Office. S23 Main st.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18

And all points West. The Union Pacific is
the shortest line and makes quickest time.
Only n hours to Portland. No other line
does it offices. 1000 Main street, 1893 Union
avenue and Union station. Telephone u09.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
Half Q Day Saved
More Popular Than Hob.on.

BY the California Limited. Santa Fe Route.
Q l-6 days Kansas City to Los Angeles.
New features this season.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18

Mr.. Bolenz Koal certainly is with every
equally as welcome Those that don't un-
derstand, tel: c54, 2la or 1244. Bolen koai
Prompt. satisfactory delivery.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18

house settled down to business to-day.
Forty-two bills were introduced. The COM
mittee on privileges and elections will to-
from Taylor county
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
Encourage Home Industries.

The Burlington route does. It's new din
ing car Kansas City is supplied with the
finest tableware and supplies by kansas
City firms.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18
TWO RUNAWAY BOYS.
Left Their Homes in Mayview, Mo.
and Started for Kansas City to
Carve Out a Fortune.

Elmer Tracy and Cook Alpins, boys about
16 years old, ran away from their homes.
in Mayview. Mo-, yesterday and started
for Kansas City to carve out fortune. A
ters yesterday afternoon from the father
of young Tracy requesting the police to
arrest and hold the runaways until he
could come after them. The boys left May
view in Chicago & Alton box car
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18

The California Limited, Santa Fe Route,
solid between Kansas City and Los
Angeles. Time. 1-6 days. Electric lighted.
Three times q week. s-. s..ss
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-18

oAaToEIA.
s.., n. eIhs Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature .; &MAztzw
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29
BROUGHT BACK.
Officer Dow Makes a Flying Trip
-. to Take a Prisoner.

On September 18th, 1893, J. r.
Dewey, of Ransom, had horse stol-
en- from his place, Officer Dow get
ting after the thief, located him, but
after he was sentenced to serve fif.
teen months at Anamosa, state peni-
tentiary of Iowa. His time expiring.
the first of the week and not being
able to gel papers in shape until a
late hour rapid movements were nee
.essary to arrest the man when he was
released. IL:
Mr.. Dow went to St. Paul Friday
night and got papers from the gov
ernor and then to DesMoines to get
other papers from the governor of
Iowa and then to'Anamosa after bis
prisoner, there being Sunday and a
holiday that he could transact no
business. He reached here with his
prisoner, August Pingenot Tuesday
night and the man now rests in our
county Jail for the next term of court
next March, charged with horse steal
ing. Since the theft the horse has
died but this will probably not affect
the case.
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29
To Wonderland With Marc.

Marc, the eminent magician, is
coming and our people will be given
an opportunity of seeing an unique
entertainment, consisting of Maro's
magic, music and art. Marc is peas
ant in bis conversation, takes you
into his confidence, making you feel
as if he had known you all your life
and at the same time takes whole
handfuls of silver dollars out of your
hair and whiskers, discovers live
rabbits in your hat. tosses them in
the air and they are gone. Takes
from small box, not larger than
your hand, bon-bons for the children,
a bushel of paper and a live duck,
covers the stage with the flags of all
nations, unfolds a small piece of
paper and hundreds of yards of vari-
GUS colored ribbons go flying to all
parts of the theatre, and many other
thing. Monday, Jan. l, at Masonic
Hall.
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29

John Stuart is in Grundy counry,
Iowa, enjoying family reunion.
Hilda Petersen is spending a week
at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lore spent
Christmas in Wisconsin and have not
yet returned.
A. T. Hyes has been relieved bv a
new night operator.
The Christmas tree was in tIse
Wass school house on Saturday ev-
ening and was largely attended and
en- Joyed greatly, especially by the
children. A suitable and pleasing
program was rendered by Miss Re'1a
Sahiboms pupils.
Mrs Stout received wCrd of a ser
'o''s accident that happened to her
father, W. S. Hazard, in Clear Lake.
South Oak: On Saturday when
driving across rough ground the
wagon tongue came down and he
was thrown out on his head and
stepped on by the horses. He lay
out in the cold two hours before
being found by uis son. His recov-
cry is hoped for bu. uncertain.
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29
'The most R~BsarkabIe Offer ever
Made by q Ref:abfe Ceueeru.

Editor Daily Advance:
Please announce that for IFnnffer
time We will give absolutely frpz to
every married lady sending name
address and two cent stamp for
costage, an elegant triple plated
Sugar Shell. Snch gocds sell in Je7v
elry stores at - cents each. This ~
the most expensive advertising W.
have ever done. but it will make ~
thousands of friends and psrusaunut
customers. There is nothing TO par
except twoceDt stamp as sort Of
guaranty of good faith. The HON
Furnisher, our own monthly prf,Ficz
ton, showing our line Of high grse .
silverware aud furniture. will aE=7 be
sent free. But one sugar Sbs Il 10 ,
family. QUAEER V4LLE7 Hry,. So.
Morgan and Harrison -t=. Chicago.
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29
Maro's Wonderful Hands.

The hands of Marc are at once the
hands of a musician, painter and a
magician. Ordinarily lifetime is
required to perfect the manual train.
ing for any one of these professions
Yet here is pair of hands belonging
to young man. who plays eserv va
rlety of musical instrument with The
finish of virtuoso, and who exee;s
rs an exponent of the art of necro-
NANCY. And what bands they are
Not large nor small. with square
palm apd long, slender fingers as
sensitive and delicate in appearance
as thoss of a woman and yet viii b
muscles and sinews of steel. Think
for a momens of the schooling these
hands have had to enable them to
perform their manifold duties in
stantly. 1t is an aesthetic delight to
watch bis hands during one of bis
''soirees magique." Now manipula-
ting pack of cards with skill that
seems to give life to each individual
bit Of pasteboard; now recalling
scenes of sunny Spain with witch.
ing stfains from mandolin or ban
dura; now developing sesscape OF
charming vigor and naturaIness on a
sheet OF blank paper and, while one
watches as IN dream, with a few
magic touches transforming it from
calm to storm, from sunlight to soft
est moonlight.
Bringing the tips OF the first and
third finger OF the right hand togeth-
er to form little bridge, Marc curIs
down the second finger and darts #
back and forth under the Others
without touching them either at the
sides or at the top. The muscles Of
the firm palm are just as carefully ex,
ercised and developed. Marc re.
CARDS bis hands much as if they were
distinct individuals wholly apar,
from himself. II don't know which
OF my hands is the cIeverer," he said
sometimes l think it is the left one
when | notice what it has to do in
the complicated lingering while I am
playing. On the violin and Other
etriDged instruments it seems to have
the more important work to do. Yet
on the piano the right hand, as rule
is given all the delicate work, while
the left gets the heavy manipulation
Every successful magician has to be
ambid+xtrous, ss matter of necessi.
ty. SO use both hands equally wei
in all ordinary empIoyments, iik.
handling tools or throwing ball"
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29
Past Weeks Weather.

y Friday and Saturday Ct last week
very mild and pleasant, men work
ing outside in shirt sleeves. Satur-
day night changed to colder, and
colder Sunday with cold wind. Mon.
day continued colder and light STOW
began to fall in the morning and by
afternoon there was about an inch of
snow, some anxious sleigh riders got
out their cutters and bells to have a
sleigh ride Christmas. At night
clear with lowering temperature, CO.
ing to two below zero Tuesday morn
ing, Wednesday morning about one
degree colder with cold southwest
wind. Thursday morning clear and
nix below.
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29
The Big Store,

H. E. Torrance T. Bro, have re-
moved the partition used for the No
bles County Bank in their store and
will occupy the whole store again.
While their stock excells any other
in town before, yet they will increase
it until they have an immense stock,
and one seldom carried outside of
the large cities. They already have
in two large new handsome glass
show cases filled with goods and as
fast as possible ill all the available
room with goods and thus meritipg
the name frequently used "The Big
Score"
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29
MIR. and Mrs. Harvey's Meetings
at Brewster.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey's Meetings
at Brewster.
The Presbyterian evangelists, Mr.
a1d Mrs. Ha;vey, who have been
holding meetings in the Presbyterian
church at Brewster, closed their
meetings on Sabbath evening, Dec:
24th. with, the following results:
Number of persons protesting con-
version, 49; forty of whom united
with the Presbyterian church. 3S of
these being adults and two children,
aged 10 and II respectively. There
we're nine heads of families v no took
the VOWS of God upon themselves.
Eight of these uniting with the
church, six of them bringing th-ir
whole families with them. The fields
are ripe for the harvest, but Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey were obliged to close on
account Of a previous engagement at
Tracy, Minn., on Dec. n. The work
will, however, be continued by Rev.
j. Il. Lease and Mr.. Konning, Sab
bath School Missionaries, who will
commence meetings on Jan. LIST, and
continue for at least two weeks.
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29

Best Hooking coal Sc. 6.99 at Turner'S
Office room for rent.-R. F. Ba-
ker. 94-6
Will MvCune is now employed on
the ADVANCE.
Good Indiana lump coal $3.50 at
Turner'S.
Judge Cory made business trip
to Adrain Thursday,
Best Hooking vallsy coal, 500 pr
ton. John w. Tuthill L'b'r Go. SO
Mrs. Eta P. Webb left last Satur-
day for visit with her mother at
Elgin, Ill.
Commencing Jan. 1st, the stores
will resume the old hour of closing,
8 o'clock.
Mrs John Blair, of Minneapolis,
is visiting her father, R. R. Plots
and other relatives here.
Clothes Reels, raised by lever to
clear clothes from ground. For sale
by 8. A. Harding. " mo-wd. 95
The G.. A. R. have rented r. F.
Bakers hall over bis store and here.
after will hold their meetings there
At the business meeting of the
Evangelical church held, Wednesday
W. F. Moss was reelected trustee
for three years. +
Mrs.-u. F. Hansberger has been on
the sick list this week threatened with
typhoid fever, but it is thought the
usual servity will be prevented.
Worthington Office of the Minneso.
ia Viavi Co., Room 23, Hotel Worth.
ngton. Consultation free.
limo da Mas. SuTToN.
E. =. Pannell and wife went ia
Lake Park Wednesday afternoon.
He returned the same day and Mrs:
Panuell remained until Thursday.
J. W. Cowing, wife and daughters
Misses Kate, Nell, and Lillian, of
jackson, spent Christmas and part
of tho week with A. r. Albertus and
j. 9. .Durfee.
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29
Won the Prize.

The prizes offered by I. T.. Brani-
gan last Saturday to the girl under
nine years of age writing the best
letter to Santa Claus, were awarded
to Miss Ellen Edwards and Miss
Echo Sain, the first prize being a
$500 doll and the second rs, cent
book. There were about twenty
letters which were given to Mrs. W.
NJ. Evans who rendered the decision.
1t was the intention to publish
them but owing to a misunderstand- ;
ing they were all destroyed.
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29
Christmas Observance.

O4A A0OA OOOOA CGANOs
All the churches except the
Swedish Lutheran held their Christ
mas exercises Monday evening and
trees were used in addition to the
other decorations in all except the
Presbyterian and Congregational
churches. The former had a repre-
sentation of the side of bridge and
Santa Claus, with exercises by the
children who excelled all similar oc-
casions in their various parts.
The Congregational church had
an extended platform with throne
built for the King of Winter" a
cantata rendered by the children of
the Sunday School, which was very
beautiful, and more 80 than ever be-
fore held.
At the Methodist, Baptist and
Evangelical churches exercises were
rendered with credit to the children
participating and their tutors.
The Swedish Lutherans held their
exercises Tuesday which were ex-
eellent and witnessed by all their
large church could hold. =
The business houses all closed dur
ing the afternoon. All Of the mer-
chants report an excellent holiday
business, and in many cases better
than ever before.
The Worthington advance., 1899-12-29
NEW CHAIR CAR SERVICE
Between
Watertown. EIIswsrtIr and Chi
cage,
Via b.. C. X. S y gaiTwav

Commencing SUNDAY xow. fo4F4 = f---
reclining chair ear win Te p1srcsF ~ -rzr4sq<
Nos. COS and sos between ~ .ssersrse-s ss-fsf
shIcagr by the BurIiugt"n. Ceyfar .EaptgFs e
Northern Ry.
FMS car leaves daily except sursrfz~ -
I1:15 a. M. aTriTiufI at Chica.o 80 -
foHowInE morning TI4iS szFrs e, sr.rsE
70 ~ SfouS Fails Sundays tfs4z giving 9s9rEv
cnafr car service between Ellsworth 1-7fs
Chicago.
fasSeHgeTs going east from EFFrnyr VT
nave ample tTrTIe tn BTasS fTTT fr4s SsTrx -
connect with aiI morning. eastern trims
These trains arg very fast. :rsTsf vvFEEg ffs5s
new addttTou4i service. fssgS<efEsrp+z est.y tze
assured OF HTSt-eIssSS sgrCtsr1fTTf0sfza- 51r1s
JSo. g. FSFgEp-
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dec II Crri.v~ 2 r-,syFz Z,