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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05

The annual report of the inspector
general of the army shows that 20 reg.
ular college students and 50 alumni
were commissioned in the regular army
and 1877 students and 29G alumni in the
volunteer army, total of SAL officers,
or enough for about - regiments. Fur
Their, 1854 students and former students
joined the army as noncommissioned Of
ficers or privates.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05
Demand Eight Hours.

New York, May IAN army of labor
ing men set the East side astir Saturday
night in demonstration to enforce
their demand for day of eight hours
work. About 5000 men, representing
nearly every branch of industry, gath
cred at various points and after parad-.
ing to their hearts content marched to
Union square, where mass meeting
was held.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05
DEATH OF LOUIS BAKER.
Politician Passes Away in
Warrington.

Washington, May 1.-Hon. Lewis
Baker, widely known and prominent
in journalism and politics for more
than third of a century, died at his
home in this city at noon Sunday. Dur
ing the past seven weeks he had SUI
fered from an attack of pernicious
aenemia, which steadily grew worse.
Funeral services will be held on Tues
day morning, and the remains will be
inferred in Rock Creek cemetery, this
city.
In Belmont county, o. He entered coun-
try newspaper Office at the age of u years
to learn the printing business, and with
the exception of a few years in the gov
eminent diplomatic service devoted his life
to newspaper work. He owned and edited
various Ohio newspapers, among them the
Woodsfeld Democrat, Cambridge Jeffer-
sonian and the Ohio State Journal at Co.
lumbus, being associated with the late
Hon. s. 8. Cox in the conduct of the last
named journal. He was active in Ohio poll
tics, serving as a member of the state
democratic committee for several years.
He was delegate to nearly every national
democratic convention from 1860 to 1882.
During the civil war he established the
Wheeling (W. Va) Register and conducted
1t until 1885. He was chairman of the dem
ocratic state committee in West Virginia
for II or Is years and member Of the ma
tional committee for four years. He served
two terms in the state senate and was pre-
siding officer of that body part Of the
time. He purchased the st. Paul Globe in
1885 and made 1t power in the political and
commercial development of the northwest
until 1893, when he was appointed minister
to Nicaragua, Costa RIGA and Salvador
by President Cleveland. Mr.. Baker was
chairman Of the Minnesota state demo-
cratic committee in the campaign of 1892.
In 1886 he was the unanimous choice Of the
democratic members of the legislature for
the United States senate He served his
country faithfully as minister IL, the
troublesome countries Of Central America
from 1893 to 1881 p : -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05
Demand Eixht Hours.

New York, May IAN army Of labor
ing men set the East side astir Sa turday
night in demonstration to enforce
their demand for day of eight hours
work. About 5000 men, representing
nearly every branch Of industry, gath
cred at various points and after parad-
ing to their hearts, content marched to
Union square, where a mass meeting
was held. 5
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05
Greatest Gold Country.

Pretoria, May LIN the course of his
speech at the opening of the volks-
raad, President Kruger announced
that the Transvaal was now the largest
gold-producing country in the world.
He said that the output in 1898 was &c..
$3.50, being an increase of "a, 1856 ,90s
over the output of the previous year.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05

A pauper woman in Paris has been
convicted of having had her child bap-
tized IA times as a Catholic and IL times
as Protestant for the purpose of Sc
curing five francs and dress each time.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05
May Ne M.ile;I ~ Canada.

Ottawa, Ont, May THE post of
flee department has decided that United
States postal cards posted in, Canada,
addressed to any place in Canada or
the United States, may be forwarded,
by the afdxing Of one-cent Canadian
postage stamp, or, in other words, al
United States postal card may be mailed
in Canada as private card, 153=
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05

And now there is revolt in Arabia
caused by the fleeing of pilgrims by
the Turkish authorities, and it is re-
ported by cable that the chiefs of the
Mohammedan church at Mecca may
throw off the yoke of the sultan for
ever, andgive their undivided allegiance
to the grand cherif, who is England's
friend. This promises to be a turbulent
year in Europe
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05
WEST AND SOUTH.

The governor has appointed Lieut..
Col. Cation to be colonel of the First Ne
braska in place of Col. Stotsenberg,
killed in battle near Manila.
At Annapolis, Kan, an Italian killed
man and woman and while endeavor-
ing to escape plunged headlong into a
shaft at the salt works, 1000 feet.
w. C. Jackson, acting commander in
chief of the G. A. r., has issued general
order directing commanders of posts
to have President Lincoln's Gettysburg
address made feature of Memorial day
exercises.
A rise of the Missouri river at Omaha
has resulted in driving 600 people from
their homes and nearly the total SUBJ
mergence of bottom land territory six
miles long and two miles wide.
Reuben Frantz, young farmer of
Worth township, o., shot himself rather
than stand trial on the charge of in
cendiarism.
In Springfield, o., Mother Stewart, a
famous Christian temperance leader,
celebrated her eighty-third birthday.
In Atlanta, Ca, the ninth information
al fourteenth nationally Sunday school
convention is in session.
Jane Tettaton, widow, and her four
children, two boys and two girls, rang.
ing in age from 6 to IL years, were
found murdered in their home near
Maiden, Mo-. and J. II. Tettaton, a
stepson, was charged with the crime.
The supreme court of Michigan has
declared invalid the principal portion
OF the equal taxation bill passed by
the present session of the legislature.
In Washington, Ind, Fred Limp, aged
IA, who in fit of anger killed play
mate, has been sent to reformatory
until of age.
The Badger with the Samoan COM
missioners on board sailed from San
Francisco for Apia.
discovery was made that counterfeit
silver dollars were being made in the
state penitentiary at Canon City, Col.
Near Mitchell, S. D., a prairie fire
burned over $4,000 acres of land and
Frank Howard and Allie Smith persisted
in the flames.
In the fields at Cambridge, O., there
is big oil strike and spectators are
rushing in from all over the country.
At St. Joseph high water in the Mis-
souri, river washed out the tracks of
the Rock Island and the Burlington, and
bottom lands opposite Leavenworth,
Kan, were inundated.
Throughout the south confederate
Decoration day was observed generally.
At his old home in Galena, ILL.,, the
seventy-seventh birthday Of Gen. Grant
was fittingly celebrated.
At San Pedro, CAL, work on the har-
Dor commenced when President Nc
klnley, in his library at the white house,
pressed an electric button.
In the vicinity of Onawa, a., tor
nado did great damage and five per-
sons were killed and several other per-
sons were injured. H.,
At Newtown. Mo-. Is persons were
killed and great damage done to prop
erty by a cyclone. s
A mob lynched Mitchell Daniel (col-
ored) near Leesburg, Ga, for attempt
ed assault upon white woman.
Bills have passed the Missouri leRis-
lature prohibiting the formation Of
trusts in the state and taxing depart
ment stores from 5000 to $500 for each
class OF goods, except one, handled BY.
them '',S
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05

In recent experiments with the Mar
conf system of wireless telegraphy it
has been demonstrated that the wave
currents can be reproduced with ac-
curacy and clearness in spite of strong
winds or other atmospheric disturb
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05

Congressman Joe Sibley, of Pennsyl-
vania, has furnished startling prece-
dent for other congressman by giving
his entire salary for the term, amount
ing to $4,000, to public hospitals and
other charities in his district.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05
4 WEEKS HISTORY
The Important Happenings Of q
Week Briefly Told.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
ALI the Latest News of Interest from
Washington, From the East, the
West and tho South.
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
FROM WASHINGTON.

The immigration laws of the United
States have been extended to Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippine islands.
The beef inquiry board held it's last
open session in Washington and is pre-
pairing it's report.
President Mckinley has issued a
proclamation announcing the ratifica-
ton of the new extradition treaty be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
Admiral Schley will succeed Rear Ad-
miral Howell as senior member of the
naval retiring board.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05

Al Kirksville, Mo-, . cyclone swept
away 400 buildings and from the ruins
IS dead bodies were recovered and oth-
er persons were missing, while over
1000 were injured. III s
Fire nearly wiped out the village Of
Croton, Mich. s
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05

You best a man when he gets the
worst of it. You worst him when you
get the best of him. That is to say, Ito
best" and Ito worst" mean exactly the
same thing.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05

Municipal woman suffrage is a con-
dition and not theory at Beattie, Kan.
At the recent election the town elected
a mayoress, five alderwomen and q
clerkeSS.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05
MAY: 1899.

Porto Rico is soon to have its first
electric railway. It is to be built by
Americans, and will connect several
surrounding towns with San Juan.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05
Fifteen Buildings burned.

4 Detroit, Mich, April %. - A Free
Press special, dated Newaygo, Mich,
says:,. The entire village Of Croton was
swept by fire Thursday. It originated
in the. hotel, burning IS buildings, in.
Guiding the post Office. Loss, $6o, 900.
with small insurance. Croton is the
oldest village in Newago county, and
in early days was q prosperous trading
point
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Gen. Macarthur resumed his advance
and entered the southern portion Of
Calumpit after an all-day fight, during
which the enemy resisted stubbornly,
killing and wounding Is Americans.
Scores of insurgents were killed. The
fighting on the American side was con-
fined to Gen. Wheaton's brigade. The
insurgents are strongly intrenched on
the opposite bank of the Rio Grande,
and for the first time are using cannon.
The transport Zealandia having on
board several companies of the Ninth
infantry and q large quantity of sup
plies, arrived at Manila. ~
The division of Gen. Macarthur
crossed the Rio Grande and advanced
on Apalit, completely routing the flow
er of the Filipino army. Most of the
natives fled to Apalit station, where
two trains were awaiting them, and
left hurriedly, presumably for San Fer
nando. Col. Manuel Arguelese and
Lieut.. Jose Bernal, chief of Luna's staff,
entered Gen. MacArthur's line bearing
a flag of truce. They are en- route for
Manila to confer with Gen. Otis regard
ing terms of surrender.
In Samoa heavy and almost contin-
nous fighting is reported in the vicini-
ty of Apia.
Robert Goelet, head of the famous
New York family, died at Naples, Italy,
of heart failure.
American exhibits at the Paris ex-
position have been allotted 100000
square feet of space.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-05
LATER NEWS.

LATER NEWS.
Prof. Buchner, the celebrated Ger
man author, died at Darmstadt the LIST.
May 1 was generally observed
throughout the country as Dewey Day.
At Philadelphia a naval parade took
place with the cruiser Raleigh the CEN
ter of attraction.
The last move in the negotiations
terminating the war with Spain oc-
CURED at Washington the LIST, when
Secretary Hay paid to the French am
bassador, M. Cambon, the $40, 900, 0OO
provided by the treaty of peace for the
cession of the Philippines. The pay
ment was made in four treasury war
rants of $5,Oo0,0O0 each, and was re-
ceipted for by NJ. Cambon as complete
ly liquidating the obligation of the
United States in this connection.
The Methodist Ministers Associa-
ton of Chicago passed resolutions pro-
testing against anti-expansion demon
STATIONS, claiming they demoralized
the troops, cast a slur upon the presi
dent and lowered America in the eyes
of the world.
The St. Regis Indian reservation on
the side of the St. Lawrence in Cana
da, was the scene of serious incident
between a detachments of soldiers
sent from Ottawa and the Indians.
Jake Ice was instantly killed and two
other Indians were wounded.
Gov. Stone, of Missouri, issued a
proclamation requesting subscriptions
for the relief of the tornado stricken
people of Kirksville and Newton.
The consolidation of the peanut in.
terests of the United States under a
single company, with capital of 49,.
100000, is about to be effected.
Fire in Chicago destroyed the homes
of Is Polish families.
Admiral Dewey cables the secretary
of the navy that ten of the Yorktown
boat crew, including Gilmore, are pris-
oners at insurgent headquarters.
The following customs and taxes
were collected at the ports mentioned
during April: Manila, $457, OO2; Iloilo
$45, 534; Cebu, $50, ISL; total, 1888, 29S.
Six thousand socialists assembled in
Union Square, New York, to celebrate
May Day. Conspicuous in the parade
were $50 women, members of the Work
ing Women's association.
The gold reserve in tho U. S. treasu'
the list was $146, 140,2i5.
Admiral Dewey, May 1, granted the
fleet at Manila a holiday and held re-
ception on board his flagship. He was
visited by the American commissioners
and received a. large number of con
prat111atOrv te1epram
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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22
Our Combination.

For the benefit OF our subscribers the
W%ADswoRTH DISPATCH has made u COM
binaiion with the San Francisco Bulle-
tin by which both papers will be sent
by mail one year for 1850, paid in all
vance. Both papers will be sent six
months for $3.25, three months for 81. 10,
or 10 cenls per month by mail or carrier.
The Bulletin gives the iul! Associated
Press aud leased wire news to subscrib-
crs throughout the county sixteen hours
ahead Of the San Francisco morning
papers, and by This combination we have
made the two papers cost Q trifie more
than the regular subscription price OF
one. The only requirement is that sub
scripIions be paid in advance and there
will be no dtvia'i IN from this rule un-
less delivered 10y carrier.
Try the combination Tor three months
and VT are satisfied that you will renew
AT The expiration Of that time. Address,
with cash,
W~ADswoRTH DISPATCH,
Wadsworth, Nevada.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22
DANGERS Of The Grin.

Tie greatest danger from La Grippe is
OF its resulting in pneumonia. Ii reason
able care is used, however, and Cham
lain's Cough Remedy taken. all danger
will be avoided. Among the tens Of
thousands who have used this remedy
for la grippe We have yet to learn OF a
single case having resulted in pneumo-
mia which shows conclusivelv that this
remedy is a certain preventative OF that
dangerous disease. 1t will cure Ia grippe
in less time than any other treatment.
1t is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by all druggists and the Commercial Co,
OF Lovelock.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22

After Dee 10th, owing to the scarcity
of Juniper wood, it will sell the same az
pine. towit, 81 per cord sawed stove
length.
SHORT BROS.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22
Death Of Mrs. NJ. Il. McNeyin.

The mary friends OF Mrs. MrNevin
in this community were shorkrd to hear
81 her dead, al Ogden Monday. 1t
MAS spoken OF that she Was i'll but ser
ions results were not looked for heror.l-
ing TO all The remains will
he inferred here by the side Of her hus-
band in Fraiernal Cemetery aud the
funeral will take plare from Union
Church Thursday afternoon AT 2:S0
The deceased leaves a son and a dangh-
ter, Howard and Cecil, to mourn her
loss. Mrs. McNeyin Was n OF Wads-
worth's pioneer retidents and coming
here when, she was quite young and liv-
ing here 80 many years she came to con-
slider this her home. For a number of
years during her residence here the
people OF the felt like the members
Of one large family and these people who
knew her so intimately were deeply
grievrd to hear OF her death. She was
a loving wife and doting mother and
Howard and Cecil have the warmest
sympathy OF all in this, their hour of
trial. Business will he about suspended
while the funeral is taking place and
doubtless it will he largely attended.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22
Il. GRIswoLD.

What shampooing does. 1t beautifies
yonr hair, it cures your damiruff and
skin Diseases, and an enjoyable remedy
for men, women and children, also artis-
tic haircutting and shaving done by l.
j. Lamp+rt OF the Nevada House Par
lors. Give a call and be convinced
Calls promptly responded to Of those
desiring haircutting Oh shampooing at
their homes. =
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22

Washington's birthday.
Hiss Minnie Theelan is on the sick
list.
Two potato buyers visited Dayton last
week. Z
Tee ~Gubernational contest will he on
again % days.
The orange crop OF Los Angeles is es-
timsted at 1900 cars.
Driscoll and Jones are proud Of a
shiny new delivery ago.
The Reno papers are calling each other
liars with great sen,hlanre OF truth.
j.. G. Day left for Sacramento yester
day In charge OF four carloads OF pritch-
ard cattle.
The remains OF Constahle "Billip"
Feliz of Lovelock were inferred at Hop
lands, Calf.
William Nichols is aroun | again on
crulches and looks very well considering
his long siege.
For SALE.-A second hand high arm
sewing machine in good order, SIS.
Enquire ut this office.
SEwING-P'ain sewing neatly done,
either at home or by the day.
ANNA SoMMER.
0AT
Pumping commenced on the Com
stock SUNDAY afternoon and the Risdon
plant is u great success.
We have received the first issue OF the
tiolconda News and find It u lively sheet
iull Of news and well edited.
Sheriff McInnis spent several days in
w this week investigating the Cling
house Canyo,i shooting affair.
A. c. Bragg. editor OF the Reno Ga
zette, visited the reservation Sunday
and returned houue Monday.
S. T. kistler, brother of IIr. Kistler,
came in froul the north Monday and is
spending a few days in own
Disturbances OF the peace have been
unusually frequent of late but the noisy
will undoubtedly subside henceforth.
RosdmasleI Thomas Mckenna spent
several DAYS in Reno this week. He
had SOME dental work done by DR.,
l~iuliaon and came home immensely
p.eased.
There viii he no meeting of the Ladies
Md Society this week. The next meet.
ing will be one week from Thnrsda,
~ the residence Of Mrs. j. +. George al
$50 =. m.
In the Po~totice appropriation hill q
provision was inserted requiring bidder,
fur STAR route contracts to reside cuntig.
ion, t" the routes on which, their bid,
are made.
SEWING MAcHiNE NErDLEs-We have
complete stock OF needles for White,
domestic. New Home, Wheeler x vii.
SOU AMI Singer machines.
T.. GRIswoLD.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22
Chambsfain's Cough Remedy in Chicago

llisgon Bros, the popular South Side
druggists. corner 60tli-st. and Went
worth-av., say I'VE sell "a great deal
ri Chamhrlain's Cough Kennedy, and
find that it gives the most satisfactory
results, especially among children for
severe colds and Group" For sale by all
Druggists ard the Con- mereia G, OF
velock.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22
Clearance Sale.

In order tn reduce my stock before
my annual stock taking, | will make.
during the month OF February, redut-
lions OF ten per cent on all piece dress
goods, mems suits and pants from reg
nlar marked prices that have not been
before reduced. Ii reduction is not gwen
you, ask Tor it.
Il. GRIswoLD.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22

BREAD-Mrs. Cain makes home made
bread. For sale at Nevada store.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22

Genesy & Savage are giving their cus.
toners the best heating stove in the
market. 1t is the Cole Alright Heater
the most economical wood or coal stove
known - date. Address ~tipnesv 4
Savage, Sierra Street, opposite ll,mrs'
Livery Stables, Reno.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22
To the Public in General.
RENO. Feb'y G. 1890.

MEMO, Fed 7 o, I8gv.
Having a full set of Alb
stract Books of Washoe
County under process of COM
pilation, | am prepared to
search Records and make Alb.
stracts of titles, at any time at
reasonable rates. Office in
Court House at Reno. New.
Yours truly,
o COX ,se f. B. PORTER.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22
Postponed.

The masquerade ball 10 be given at
Vsughn's Hall has been. postponed Till
February END ON Account OF the mas
querade at Wadswor,h tie l4th.
The RoYs.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-02-22

George II. Maxwell, Of California, IN
behalf Of the National Irrigation Ton
yrpss saws IN urint: ''rhe vast sums oil
money spent ior leveeine against iioo'iS
and dredging n~gsinst low water serve
but a single Money spent snr
storage reservoirs would, first. prevent
Hoods provide water for irrigation and
third. raise the water in the rivers IN
low water season for navigation. Why
should it MOI he done: Why should not
the arid Wet have its share OF thu vast
sums of money expended annually by
the Federal Government for internal an
proyements: Nhat reason is there why
the West should continue contributing
to build internal improvement Tor The
East and the South, unless the West ia
given an equitable proportion ofall mon
eys expended ior such purposes? The
broad problem whether ard America
shall remain Il desert forever or be re-
claimed and filled with happy and pros
porous homes is not a sectional question.
1t is OF as much Importance % the a
as to the West. Every new home in the
West would make an increased market
for the Eastern manufacturers and the
Eastern farmers would feed the workers
in the Eastern factories
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-09
SALICYLIC ACID.

Salicylc acid is an organic acid. II has
powerful antlseptlc qualities, prevents the
souring of beer, also the development OF
bacteria contained in fluids. Applied ex'
ternally 1t will remove coms and warts.
TAKEN INV ARDLY salieylic acid rap
idly lowers the bodily temperature, re-
duees the pulse rate, blood pressure, and
rapldty of respiration some people being
peculiarly susceptible to Its action.
The Board of Health has condemned
all oesrs containing sallcylic acid. Among
those proved to be free from this adulter'
ant was the OLYMPIA BEER, sold by
Larry Dee of the Hoffman Saloon.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-09
Praternal Directory.

MYSTIC LODGE No. 2, X. Of p,
Meets every Wednesday evening at
7:30 o'clock, Castle Hall, Fort street.
-yisiting brothers cordially invited to
attend.
l015 A. Il. MURPHY, X. r s..