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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-21

It is always easier to recognize debtor
than a creditor Rams Horn.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-21

The century plant 10 case Of age before
beauty Golden Days.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-04-21
HIS OLD YELLOW ALMANAC.

I left the farm when mother died, and
changed my place of dwellin'
To daughter Susie's stylish house. right
in the city street.
And there was them. before l came. that
sort of scared me tellin'
How would find the town-folks ways so
difficult to meet
They said I'd have no comfort in the
rustlin' fixed-up throng,
And I'd have to wear stiff collars every
weekday right along. p.
I find I take to city ways just like duck
to water.
like the racket and the noise. and never
tire of shows;
And there's no end of comfort in the man
sion of my daughter.
And everything is right at hand, and
money freely flows;
And hired help is all about. just listenin'
for my call.
But I miss the yellow almanac off my
kitchen wall.
The house is full Of calendars from attic to
the cellar:
They're painted in all colors, and are
fancy-like to see.
ern Teller.
And the yellow-covered almanac is good
enough for me;
I'm used to it. I've seen it round from boy
hood to old age.
And rather like the jolkin' at the bottom
of each page.
like the way the "S" stood out to show
the weeks beginnin' +
lin these new-fangled calendars the days
seemed sort of mixed).
And the man upon the cover. though he
wasn't exactly winnin'
With lungs and liver all exposed, stiu
showing how we are fixed: ...
And the letters. credentials that was writ
to Mr.. Aver, .G ~
I've often. on q rainy day. found readin'
very fair "
tried to find one recently; there want one
in the city. I
They toted out great calendars in every
| sort Of style; /
swered em in pity: !s.t'fs l,FgEs~-J p
I'D rather have my almanac than all
that costly pile .-.
And. though I take to city life. I'm lone
some. after all. .-2' .-s ssI-&l
For that old yellow almanac upon my
~. kitchen wall ~ " l1s% T.. :
Ella Wheeler wilcox. in the Century.
| Proof Positive. -
Two men were standing outside jewel
ers' window admiring the gorgeous display
Of glittering gems that lay before them
Presently one of them. pointing to an object
IN a red plush tray, said:
Just look at that scarfpin. representing
| q fly. Anyone can tell that's not real"
well, should think &C" answered the
friend. "Who ever saw common fly with
such bright appearance? Why, it makes
me weary when / think that the jeweIer
who produced that fondly hoped that some
one would purchase it to deceive his friends
If ! saw that on mans scarf could tell
directly that it was an enameled imitation"
At that moment the object of their con-
demnation moved across the tray. flew in
the air, and vanished. The two men looked
at each other, gasped. and moved away
without a word-Pearson's Weekly.
She Arthur, father has failed" He
s"The old sinner! And only last night he
told me to take you and Be happy Town
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09

Washington, Feb. 5. "A notable
speech was made in the senate yester-
day by Mr.. Spooner Of Wisconsin. He
took for his text the anti-eSpaasion
resolution offered by MI. Vest, but did
not confine himself closely to that
proposed declaration Of policy. He
discussed the question of expansion in
all of it's phases and urged the ratiti-
cation of the peace treaty as the best
means of bringing the burning ques-
ton home to the people themselves
who. he said. could we'll be trusted on
their sober second thought to do that
which would be fair, Just and gener-
Gus toward the inhabitants of the
Philippines. Mr.. Spoonar spoke for
three hours, and through his brilliant
ora tory, fine aDia..y as q close and
astute reasoner, splendid qualities as
an advocate and a.!roitness and clev-
erness at repartee. ....eld the careful at
tention of an unusually large number
of senator's and large audience in the
galleries. At the corr, sion of his
speech he received the warm congrat-
ulations Of many of hi, colleagues.
notable among whom was Mr.. Tillman
Of South Carolina. with whom he had
had a sharp personal tilt in the
course Of his argument.
The House.
The river ARD harbor bill. carrying
slightly more than $3O,000,O 900. passed
the house by vote Of 100 to Z. This
is the largest majority ANY river and
harbor bill has ever obts!ned in the
house. The bill attracted little oppo-
sition. and every effort to amend it in
important particulars failed. Satur-
day, Feb. II, was set apart for paying
tribute to the memory CT the late Mi.
Dingley of Maine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09

Chicago Feb. 4. - A special to the
Tribune from Vancouver. b. c., says:
Indians are on the ,:arpath i'll Alas
k:. One battle has taken place and
more fighting is imminent. Four In
dams were killed and several wound
ed in the fighE which has already
taken place. i'aur American deputy
marshals We're wounded. Tine Indians
are drunk and there may be a general
uprising. The steamer Clutch brings
the news of the battle at Juneau. An
Indian was Killed by United States
Marshal Mcclure i'll sall-defense.
Fearing the dead mans death would
be avenged by his friends a vigilance
committee was formed, who acted
promptly. Captured the malcontcnts
and took them to prison. On promis-
ing good behavior they We're liberated
next day. but TIE reveE@ful nature Of
the savages demanded blood for blood.
The pretended acnu:escense was 4
ruse. Plying themselves With liquor
the bloodthirSty AlaSkaGS deliberately
planned the murder Of every member
Of the vigilance committee. The attack
was made at night. \ friendly Indian
warned the whites of the contem-
plated treache1y and as the Siwashes
advanced on the town with drunken
yells the officers warned them back.
They Still came forward, opening fire,
which the whites promptly returned.
The United States marshal and his
followers having the advantage of po-
sition, We're able to POUR deadly fire.
After the first f,lsilade the savages
stampeded hurriedly into the darkness.
leaving their dead and wounded COM
radeS on the ground.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
FINANCIAL LEGISLATION.
Reublicans In Caucus Consider the
Matter.

REPUBLICANS In Caucus Consider the
Matter.
Washington. Feb. 4.-The members
Of the Republican party of the house
met in caucus last night to determine
OH course of action in framing finan-
cial legislation. The meeting was well
attended. most of the prominent fig
ures of the Republican side Of the
chamber being present Gen. Gros-
yenor, chairman of the caucus, pre-
sided, and Mr.. Bennett Of New York.
was chosen as secretary to succeed
Mr.. Hooker, resigned. Representative
Henderson of Iowa presented the fol-
lowing resolution. which served as q
text for all the discussion of the
evening:
Resolved. That committee of elev-
en- members Of the present house of
representatives who are members of
tho FiftysiXth congress. shall be" ap-
pointed by the chairman Of this eau
Gus for the purpose of considering
monetary legislation and submitting
their recommendations to Republic
an caucus at the first session of the
Tifty-sixth congress. with authority
to confer with like committee from
the senate.
The resolution was adopted by a
vote of 80 to f.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
,1onttor wynndotte Sold.

Philadel: ohia. Feb. 1.-The old single
tulreted monitor Wyandolte. which
was put up for sale by the govern
n,ent three months ago. has been sold
to Charles G. Davis of this city for
$12,63O.52. The Wyandotte was the
second and highest priced monitor of
the series constructed under the act
of April -. 1862. the original cost of
the hull and machinery being $685.
3o2.S4. NO.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
statue of Miss willard.

Springfield. III, Feb. 4. = 4 move
ment was started here for the erection
of a bronze statue in honor Of the late
Frances Il. Willard i'll the capitol at
Washington. Illinois is entitled TO two
places in stltuaGy hall, aad it is pro
posed to commemorate Miss Willard 5
life and work by constructing an ap-
propriate memorial for her A bill
has been introduced in the legislature
which appropriatcs $4,000 for the ex-
DenSeS to be incurred
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Senate Continues Arguments
Opened Up by Mr.. : 'concr's

The Senate Continues Arguments
Opened Up by Mr.. '''ooncr's
Speech.
The executive session Of la" senate
was merely :. continuation OF the legal
argument which started with Senator
Spoonc1's speech i'll the open senate.
1t grew out IF the question of Senator
Tillman concerning the status of the
Filipinos with reference 10 citizen
ship in case the cessian of the Philip
pine islands should be accepted. Sen
ator Hoar made an argument, quoting
literally from authorities in support
of the contention that they would be-
come citizens and be entitled to all the
rights and privileges as such under lie
constitution. This view was aGt1.;on.
lied by Senators Plat of Connecticut.
Teller and Nelson. Senator Nelson re-
ferred to the acquisition of territory
from France and Spain during the
history of the country and read from
many legal opinions to show that the
Indians in such territory were not citi-
Zens. Mr.. Platt made the point that
citizens of territories We're not full
tledged citizens. and Mr.. Teller con-
tended that they We're not until they
We're made such by congressional ell
actment. Senator Davis. in charge of
the treaty. expressed the opinion at
ter the adjournment of the senate
that vote would be secured to-day
OH the resolutions pending i'll the SEN
ate decaratory of the country's future
attitude toward the Filipinos in case
Of the ratification CT the treaty. The
first vote will be on the Bacon resolu-
ticn, which will probably be voted
down. A vote will then be taken upon
a resolution more acceptable to the
majority probably. that offered by Mr..
Sullivan, which, it is said, will be
adOuted
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
FIRING AT PANA.
No Cause Knuwn-Gov. Tanner Is
Urged to Withdraw ,he Troops.

No Cause Nnu,vl,-Gov. Tanner Is
Urged to Withdraw ,he Troops.
Pana. ILL.,, F'r:, !. - Repeated firing
in the Springdale nl:;iln- district.
where the imported negro miners are
quartered caused considerable excite
ment, and for time it WAS believed
a battle had broken ont with the
white miners. The ln'oyost guard
made double G..:.:k time to the vicin-
ity, but We're unable to ascertain who
did the shooting or what its results
were. \ movement is on foot to ill.,
duce Sheriff Downey to ask Gov. Tom
ner to withdraw the troops here. The
governor has stated ,Eat he is willing
to comply with any. reasonable request
that officers may ni..Ac.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
In Archbtshop 1re1ands Honor.

Rome, Feb. 4. - The United States
ambassador. Gen. w. f. Draper. gave
a dinner in honor Of Archbishop Ire
land. The guests included Archbishop
Keane. formerly rector of the Catholic
university at Washington; Mgr.
Stoner, Rev. DR.. N,',,,.!am O'Connell,
rector of the American college in
Rome: Mr.. Julian Storey and Messrs.
Abbott andPeck. directors of the
American and Classical schools.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
Wholesale Grocers to Meet.

Detroit. Feb. 4. : When Messrs.
Brace, Lemon and Sanger of the
Michigan Wholesale Groceis' associa-
ton, were in New York they met job
bers from other Western points and
a plan is now on foot to organize 4
wholesale grocers' trust for the pur-
pose of controlling the trade in the
Middle West \ meeting will be held
in Chicago Feb. s to discuss the posi-
bilities of such combine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
IryfnE's Tour.

New York, Feb 5.-The negotiations
for Sir Henry Irving's tour Of this
country, to begin next October. have
progressed so satisfactorily that his
personal representative has started for
this country. Sir Henry's tour will
last about twenty weeks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
workmeu on a strike.

Sparta, Wis.,, Feb. Tobacco sort
ers, about 800 in number. working in
the tobacco sheds at Viroqua, are out
ON strike for rise in wages of 10
cents per hundred pounds. The girls
employed are still at work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
MINI. Two Finrers,

Rush City, Mimi, Feb. 81. W. Sed-
niger. head miller for the Rush City
Rolling Mill company, got his hand in
a set Of rollers. He will probably lose
two fingers UP to the second Joint.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
Army stores for Manila.

San Francisco. Jan. 5.-The Centen-
NAL, with 1880 tons of army stores. is
expected to sail for Manila on Monday.
Preparations are now active at the
quartermaster's depot to send 5000 ad-
ditional tons Of army stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
Ernxen tn Death.

Melrose, Mimi, Feb. 3.-John Rose,
IN old pioneer of this county, was
overcome by the cold Monday night.
He was found in the morning lying in
the road a haif-mile from his house.
He leaves wife and six children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
Indtctment Not Qua.hed.

Canton, Ohio, Feb. 5.-Judge Taylor
cserruled the motion to quash the in
dictment against Mrs. Anna E. George.
Her attorney noted exceptions to the
ruling and gave notice of the fling Of
a plea in abatement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
/ { OF
Mr.. SP00NER
POURED FORTH, IN FAVOR OF
RATIFICATION.

Best Mean. Of Bringing the Burning
Question of the Future of the
Philippines Home to the People,
Who Can Well BE Trusted to Do
What Is just and Fair to the
Filipinos-Sharp Tilt With Mr..
TilIman-HOuse Passes the River
Majority Ever Obtained in the
House.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
PEACE CONFERENCE.
Sweden and Norway Will Particle
maze Therein.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE Records Stock
holm cable says: Prince Regent Gus
taf received Il petition Tearing 10000
signatures commencing the movement
initiated b. the car to check the
growth Of ornaments among the pow
ers, and asking that Sweden and Nor
way participate in the conference.
The prince regent rei.l.ed that the
kingdom was interested in sending
delegates to the peace conference.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
Breach Of Promi.e-s:,.o 600

Marshalltown. Iowa, Feb. 4. The
jury in the case of Mamie Ollnstead
Of Waterloo VS.. A. w. Hoy, q promi-s
nent druggist here, for $4,000 dam
ages for breach Of promise, returned =
verdict giving $3.00al
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
PoTrAwATroM1E CHIEF.
Charles Pokagou Selected to Sue
coed His Father.

Niles, Mich. Feb. AT a meeting
Of the surviving members of the Pot
tawattonlie tribe Of Indians. held at
Hartford, Charles Pokagon was select
ed as chief of the tribe to succeed the
late Simon Pokagon. Charles is the
only son of Simon. Chief Charles
will take up and push the claim for
valuable property in Chicago which
his father believed the Pottawattomies
had title to.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
The Iowa Nearing ,Frisco

THO IOWA NeNFInE 'F'r1ScO
San Francisco, Feb. 5.-The collier
Justin. which accompanied the bartie-
ship Iowa, arrived here from Magda-
lena bay yesterday. The big battle
ship will not be far behind.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09
INDIANS ON
THE WARPATH
REDS IN ALASKA CAUSING MUCH
TROUBLE.
One Battle Ha. Taken Place in

One Battle Has Taken Place i'm
Which Four Indians Were Killed
and n Number WOunded-MOre
Fighting Is Imminent The
Trouble Originated III the killing
of an Indian by IL Deputy Mar
shall in Sclf-DeIenSe Indians
Fill Up on Liquor and Then Start
Out for Revenge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-09

and the wholesale divorce business in
the State of North Dakota will be q
closed book after the LIST of July.
The senate passed the Kreel bill for
the payment of full legal rates by in
surance companies for the publication
of annual statements. The bill to pay
the reporter of the supreme court an
annual salary of $1,000 in lieu OF the
present payment of $500 volume also
passed, with the bill for an appropria-
ton Of $500 for repairs of the execu-
tive mansion. The senate committee
on appropriations reported favora dig
the bill for the payment of $500 reward
authorized for the arrest and convic-
ton Of the Spicer murderers two years
ago. The senate also adopted the house
resolution requesting congress to pass
a service pension bill for old soldiers.
The bills introduced in the senate were
attorneys at minimum of $500 and
maximum of $4,000, according to as
sessed valuation of counties, and pro-
yiding that counties having an as
sessed valuation of over 100000
may have an assistant states attorney
to be paid not more than $1,000 an
nuallys McDOugalIS, providing IOf the
inspection of stock from out the state
by veterinarians, and fixing fees; Cash
els, requiring state officers to report
and pay fees to the state monthly;
Twitchelrs, for the collection of fees
on leases, contracts and sales of land
by the state land commissioner; Lev
ing's, appropriating 5000 for the pay
ment of the expenses Of q committee
to confer with like committees from
Minnesota and South Dakota regard
ing just railroad rates; and Titles,
providing that revocation Of an attor-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-21
STATE MILITIA.
Reorganization Discussed by Officers
in infantry Hall.
Committee Of Nine Appointed TO Draw Up
New Militia Code and Report

About 100 officers representing tho
brigade Of Rhode Isleud militia, the
Naval Reserves, the First Rhode Is
of all branches OF the state service. met
az Infantry Hall last evening, and dis
Cussed the question OF the reorganza-
tion OF the state land and naval forces.
GOV. Dyer presided, and on the plat
form with him were Adjt.-Gen. Sackett
Quar.-Gen. Walker. Gen. Kendall, Col.
TAFT, COL Abbot, Gen. Dennis and
Commander Little.
After Gov. Dyer had addressed the
meeting upon the reason of the calling
OF the meeting Gen. Kendall was elect
ed chairman and Col.~Taft was elected
secretary. Gen. Kendall said that what
was expected of the officers conven-
tion was that IL should appoint a COM
mittee To draw up "A new militia code
and report upon ii TO this convention
at later date.
Col. Abbot then spoke, and said in
SUBSTANCE: There Is no need for me 70
tell YOU that | am interested in this
subject and have given it a great deaI
Cf thought. AS Congress has reorgan-
lied the army | think we could do no
better than TO follow as closely as pos
sible the provisions of the r2Organiza-
tion bill / think we need a 12-company
regiment i'm this state. and while the
state would not pay for men enough to
keep up the maximum strength. we
nf1
| for a peace strength and make up TO
! the maximum In time OF war. The
| principal point is that we should have
/ a force of men who can leave family
! ana business and go TO the front on
! short notice. In conclusion Col Abbot
! said that ne was still on duty with the
! Rhode Island militia and was ready TO
DO all i'm his power to help that organi-
zation in any way possible.
Speeches were also made by Gen
! Dennis and Capt. Greene. and then Il
/ following named committee was placed
i'm nomination by Col. Matteson. and
| they were elected: Gen. Kendall, Col
! Abbot. col. Barker Lieut.-col. Stearns
! Major Lally. Major Ledward, Major
| Tingley, Capt. Wolcott and Lieut.. Els
! valid.
| After some further discussion II was
voted that the secretary should read
substitute A, pausing after each section
! TO give "A chance for discussion. quito
number of the provisions of the bill
| were discussed 10 some extent. and sec
tion % i'm regard Co the appointment 81
| brigade officers was objected to by sew
eral of the officers, on the ground thai
the officers should be allowed 10 affair
the highest ranks. There was also con.
siderable said in favor of the elective
| system i'm general
At the conclusion of the reading o
the bill. the convention was adjourned
TO meet again at some future date {,
hear the report of the committee ap
pointed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-21
VETERAN FlREMENS FAIR.
Large Delegations From Other Organizations
Present. Booths Well Paironllsd.

The fair of the Veteran Fremen's
Association, which is being held in
Music Hall is meeting with a large
measure of success. Last night there
were present delegations from the Vol
unteer Fire company of Pawtuxet and
the Cataracts of Lakewood. Some %
members of Gen. a. r.. Burnside Camp.
No. :. Sons of Veterans, also attended
the fair with the colonel and his staif.
The several booths did a very lively
business. the Ladies' Auxiliary having
charge of the tables.
At the booth for the sale OF fancy
articles were Miss Fleming. the chair
man: Mrs. George Hunt Mrs. Myres,
Mrs. Wing. Miss Katie Pollard, Miss
Nellie Pollard. Miss Fannie Doyle, Miss
Della Fleming. Mrs. Winsor and Mrs.
pinkham looked after the grab box,
Misses Bertha and Hattie Hunt dis
pensed ice cream. and at the lemonade
stand Edward Barnicoat offered for
sale the beverage. Mr.. Fisher had
charge OF the sale OF silverware. and
last but by no means least, was Madam
Flora. clairvoyant. AT III o'clock there
was "A cakcwalk open to all comers
without distinction of race. creed or
sex. and there was a heap OF fun.
The fair will be omen this evening,
and n large attendance is anticipated.
and the committee in charge has made
arrangements to entertain all who
eor11a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-21
NORTH CAROLINA BEARS.
They Are a Pest IN Thee cOlnilss Of the Inter-
Sound Region.

/ notice In your issue of January IA
that Curator Brimley of the State Mu-
scum at Raleigh, advertises FOR bears
for spec mems, therefore l write to say
that il he will send into Hyde, Beau
fort or Tyrrell counties. which occupy
the peninsula between Pamlieo and AL
bemerlo sounds. in North Carolina, me
can get all the bears he cares to give
room to. II anyone has lost any bears
that is the location 10 find them.
says writer In Forest and Stream.
This intersound region is divided into
alternating areas OF swamp, cornfield
and prairie. or savanna, with here and
there a lake or an apple orchard
thrown i'm, and the bears trade from
one 10 the other. according 10 the sea-
son Of the year or as they have oppr-
tunity, These savannas are used al