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The Worthington advance., 1900-07-06

For the past week every citizen Of
Worthington has been anxious.
for pleasant weather for the
Fourth and fifth and their:
hopes were we'll grati6ed. Monday
night a heavy rain passed over this
part of the county the sky brighten
ing up Tuesday threating rain during
the night. Wednesday morning
dawned cloudy with a light sprinkle
clearing up during the day with al
most excessive heat, but good
breeze prevailed.
For several days people have been
arriving for a visit with friends and
to enjoy the celebration. Tuesday
night people in large numbers began
to arrive on the train, and in the
early morning by team from the
country.
The train from the south on the
Omaha brought about two hundred
from Sheldon and large number
from Sibley and Biselow. The Bur-
lington brought in nearly hundred
from the south. The Sioux Falls
line had three coaches and combina-
ton car crowded. The Burlington
brought down a good number from
the north and every other train
brought in good sized crowds. Quite
party came from Lakefeld, and
with patriotism for their town wore
badges indicating where they hailed
from. At o'clock all of the main
streets were crowded with people. As
to numbers, there are various opinions
out at least there was as large a
crowd as four years ago, which was
said to be about 5000, some people
who might be considered judges es-
timated 1000 people were present
Wednesday, however they were we'll
handled, and they were we'll taken
care of by the hotels and restaurants,
so that every one had plenty to eat
and drink, and no serious accidents
or arrests.
Results of small sports as follows:
10O-yd dash, J. D. Benson, Will
Kee, Ray Hyke. 8 entrees.
Boys 50-yd dash, Lewis Lear, Will
bern, Stearns. .4!entreee.
Blindfolded wheel barrow race,
Woodruff, Geo Sjaden, Fred Sjaden.
6 entrees.
3-legged race, Benson, Kee, Ager,
Moser, Sjaden Bros. 6 entrees.
Pie eating contest, Chas. Beard,
Arthur Nelson, Cramer. 8 entrees.
One.half mile run, Walter Ager,
J. D. Benson, Will Kee. entrees
200-yd boys bicycle race, N. Ram.
age, F. DeVaney, Harris Darling. 4
entrees.
Boys sack race, Lewis Lear, F
Delaney. s entrees.
50-yd dash for fat men, J. H
Steinberger, Bryon. 8 entrees.
Prizes awarded for best decoIa
tiors: A. T. Latta, SIS; Swedish Mer
camille store, So; H. E. Torrance s.
Honorable mention, R. F. Baker, Mrs
Webb, A. r. AlbertUs, II. P. Levi !.
Judges, Mrs. Stewart, Kinbrae, S. B
Bedford, Rushmore, Mrs. Frana
Glasgow.
Prizes for industrial pa ade: Dice,
khoff & Stearns, $40; Swedish Mer
camille, SIS; Mrs. A. N. Cheney, So
Judges, j. Il. Denton, Graham Lakes
A. G.. Lindgren, Adrian, and H. G
Webb, Sibley.
Calithumpian parade: G. J. Allen
SIS; A. w. Crandall, $40: John: j James
$5.
The Worthington advance., 1900-07-06

W\Vr5) I)lest NH Or w)nln
travel for large house; salary $65
monthly and expenses, with increase;
position permanent; inclose self ad
dressed stamped envelope. MAN
AGER, $50 Caxton bldg, Chicago.
2O-l6
The Worthington advance., 1900-07-06
nedIthfu| in
Summer
Our soda is beneficial hot wealth
or drink because it is composed
mainly of three healthful things
fruit, cream and frozen water.
About thirst

Some drinks totally lack the power
to quench thirst. Some times good
water will do it and again it won't
to these lit wont" we Dcommend
cranberry phosphate. Made from
nice, ripe, tart cranberries with gran
ulated sugar and a dash of phos-
phate and melted ice. Just try and
read this and not swallow. Try il
again and come and try cranberry
phosphate.
The Worthington advance., 1900-07-06

Some people are born rich,
some achieve riches, and some
have riches thrust upon them,
Those Southern States that al
ways vote for Free-Trade al d
calamity and are now full of proS
tected manufactures, are amorg
the last class mentioned. As soon
as they can make their votes ef-
fsotive they will saw off the limb
upon which they are standing
Benton (Ill.) Republican"
|. The Board of Superintendent
of New York city has taken a
stand against vertical writing, on
the ground that systems having a
slant offer most in ''legibility, ra-
pidity, and ease of instruction. q
Experience in the public school
of Milwaukee has demonstrated
that vertical writing is more legi.
BILE than slant writing. Rapidity
and ease of instruction depend up.
on the pupil and the teacher, and
will naturally vary, whasever the
style of writing. It is true, also
that writing always takes an indi-
vidual character after the pupil
gets beyond the restraints of copy
books and teachers. milwaukee
Evening Wisconsin.
The Worthington advance., 1900-07-06
Every Body Knows

That fresh fruit is good for you in
summer. Ifs natures way of caring
for man
Fresh fruit-crushed fruit, Fruit
juices, Fruit favors-Why shouldn't
our Soda be necessity.
The Worthington advance., 1900-07-06

We have q few hundred yards of
bunting over what we will need for
our own decorations, which We will
dispose of.
All you want as long as it lasts
Come here and come early for what
decorations you need.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
THE BOARD OF ORDNANCE.
Almost Entirely ChnnPPd--Im-
poPtunce OF The board.

Washington. Jan. %. The secretary
Of war issued an order yesterday al
most entirely rcorganizing the board
Of ordnance, Mat-Gen, n. a, Miles,
Who is N-ofhciochairman Of the board,
is the only member Of the former
board retained. The new members are
Brig. Gen. John NJ Wilson. chief of
engineers; I:rig.-Gen. y. L. Burlington,
chief Of ordnance; Col. John !. Rod
gers, of the Fifth artillery. and Thorn
as j. Henderson. Of Illinois. Mr.. Hen
dcrson, who is the only civilian on The
beard, succeeds Mr. Thomas Joseph
Outhwaitc, Of Ohio.
The military members of the board
who have been relieved from further
service are Col. Royal I. Frank, for
mcrly OF the First artillery, retired;
Capt. Chas, Il. Wheeler of the ordnance
department, and Capt, Jos. Z, Kuhn
corps Of engineers
1t is said that there is no special
significance in the action Of the Secre'
tary of war in this matter. beyond 4
desire to recognize the supreme i'm
portancr nf the board which is charged
with tn" duty Of protecting our eN
tcnsye scacclat from foreign attack
and to include in its membership the
hest militant talent under existing
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
A BLACK MAN AND HIS PISTOL.
Runs Amuck Shooting at Everg body
in Sight--Is Himself Shot
to Death,

Macon, Ga. Jan. 23.-Two negroes
were shot to death and two white men
desperately wounded, as the result OF
an attempt to arrest a negro murderer
here yesterday.
j. H. Butler, colored, is the man who
did the most of the shooting, and who
was himself shot to death. His vic
Tins were Armstrong Bryant, colored,
shot through the heart and instantly
killed; Il. Seltman, white, shot through
the stomach and will probably die, and
John Reed, white, shot in the neck, and
in a precarous condition.
lutler threatened to kill negro
woman, and when Policeman Pearce at
tempted to arrest him began to shoot.
The negro ran up Fourth street, one of
the busiest in Macon, pistol in hand,
shooting at everybody in sight. His
first victim was Seltman, then Bryant
and last Reed fell beneath his aim. The
sound of the shooting attracted num-
Der Of policemen, and 10 citizens When
Butler fell, wounded, five policemen
and Is citizens were shooting
at him Three heavy pistol
bullets went completely through his
body, and there were other wounds.
Butler came to Georgia from North
Carolina eight years ago, and was EN-
ployed on south Georgia turpentne
farm. 1t is said that about a year ago
he killed two negroes at Pinehurst, Ga,
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
PENSION LEGISLATION.
Conference With the Pension
Committee of the House of
Representatives.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Gen. Albert d.
Shaw, commander-in-chief of the &. 4.
r., and the pension committee of that
organization, had a hearing before the
hCuso committee on invalid pensions
on the pending bill TO amend and make
clear the act of June 81, 1880. Gen.
Shaw spoke briefly, and the main ar
guments We're made by Chairman 7.
b. Brown, of GAINESVILLE, O., and Gen.
Daniel T.. SickleS, the old commander
OF the Third army corps The princi-
pa! feature of the arguments was that
the law be made so clear as to be be-
yond the possibility of msconstruc-
ticr. Some minor changes were pro-
posed in the Gallinger bill In the
main, its provisions were approved as
giving the remedies desired. Gen.
Sickels added q vigorous plea for ade-
quat5 attention by the government to
the veterans in their old age and in
tirmitieS.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
MISSOURI VERSUS ILLINOIS.
summons Against the state of Illi'
nOis RcturnHbIe in the Su-
premc Court April =.

Washington. Jan. 23.-ln the ease OF
the State of Missouri VS.. the State of
Illinois, involving the petition for an
Injunction against the Chicago drain
age canal, the United States court de-
cded to permit the attorney general of
Missouri to file his bill, making the
summons to the defendants returnablC
on April 2.
In connection with this decision, Mr.
b. Schnurmacher, representing the
state of Missouri, asked for a tempo.
rary restraining order against the Chi.
cegC drainage district prohibiting the
operation of the canal during the
pcndency of the proceedings in this
court. He said the canal had been
opened since the proceedings had be
gun here, and with the full knowledge
of the proceeding.
In reply, Chief Justice Fuller SAID
that it was impossible for the supreme
court to exercise original jurisdiction
in suit between states without giving
notice; that GO days were required fol
a -atun, ana that nothing could d,
done before the date upon which the
service was made returnable in the
main proceeding, viz: April ..
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
CONFLICT OF JURISDICTION.
state and United states Courts nj
LoEgcrhCnds over Case at
CONinEtOn, I<y.

Ccvington, Ky, Jan. ga conflict
OF jurisdiction between state court
ana the United States court is immi.
nent here. Sheriff Boskees and Re
ceiyer George Keefer were served with
a rule from Judge Evans, of the United
States court, requiring them to appear
before him in Louisville, Tuesday, to
show cause why they should not be
punished for contempt for forcibly
taking possession of Cayanaughs drug
store, when it was in possession of a
United States officer. Cayanaugh. after
having his store attached by an order
from Judge Taryin's court filed a pc
titiol in bankruptcy, and the referee
in bankruptcy ousted Judge Taryin's
receiver Geogrc Keefer. Judge Taryiu
then ordered Keefer TO retake the
place, which he did with the help of
the sheriff. Now the United States
court proposes to settle the question
OF jurisdiction in Louisville.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
A MOST SWEEPING DENIAL.
Webster Davis IL Not Charged with
Any Diplomatic Mission 10 the
1rnusvanl Republic.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Both the
state and the interior departments au-
thorize the most sweeping denial of
the story thar Webster Davis, assist
ant secretary of the interior, is clothed
with any diplomatic mission. 1t is de-
clared that he represents 30 depart
ment of the United States govern
ment in his visit TO South Africa, but
is there in personal capacity. Since
his arrival at Cape Town, where hc
went to visit his cousin, Consdl Gen.
eral Stove, the state department has
been very much annoyed at the mis-
construction that has been placed up
on his visit, It was to prevent further
misunderstanding on that score that
the 'partment positively declined Mr.
Davis application for leave of alb
sence for Mr.. Stove, who wished to aC
company Mr.. Davis to Pretoria. If Mr.
Davis visit had not been purely per
sonal it is very likely that he would
have been also enjoined from pro
cceding to Pretoria, for it is antici
rated that misrepresentation as to his
purpose would be drawn. 1t is ever
now possible that he will receive a re
minder from the interior department
that his course is embarrassing to tn,
government.
The state department has sent ne
instructions to Mr. Macrum respecting
his attitude toward the newspaper,
since his departure from Pretoria fol
the United States. In fact, it is sale
that the department has no authority
whatever over Mr.. Macrum, who ha'
passed out Of the government service
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27

House Committee ON Territories
Consider the Subiect of Their
Disposition.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Ihc house
committee ON territories yesterday
gave a hearing upon the subject of the
disposition of the public lands Of
Hawaii Mr. Hermann, commits
sioner of the public land Office
favored placing the lands under the
public land Office, and his attitude was
opposed by William Owen Smith, at
tcrucy general Gf Hawaii and other
llawdiians
Il. ". Wilcox, a native Hawaiian.
said that the provision as to crown
lands should not be changed, as these
lands. he claimed, rightfully belonged
to the heirs of the OH line of kings,
Gen. IIartwel. of the Hawaiian bar,
supported the bill.
Gilbert +. Little, Il hawaiian alter
npy, presented the views OF the small
property owners and Americans in lla-
vair. and incidentally took occasion TO
sharply C'iticisc the present island ad-
ninistration.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
every Step in the Advance Of Gen. Bullcr's
Army stOutly Contested by
the Bocrs,

London, Jan. 23.-1'he Daily Mail
has the following, dated Sunday night,
from Spcarman's Camp;
There has been hot fighting all day.
A. dawn our attack was resumed along
the entire line, all the brigades taking
part. We soon discovered that the
Boels still occupied the range of hills
in force, their position being very
strong. The range is intersected by
steep rayines and many approaches
very difficult of access.
"To-day the Beers who were driven
from their trenches yesterday took
cover in dongas and behind the rocks
with which the hills are strewn. The
forces, therefore, commenced the task
of driving them out and set to work
with good heart in the early morning.
Mach firing took place, and our proc
ress was slow, but gradually British
pluck told its tale, and the enemy fell
back to another kopie. We swarmed
on and occupied it, and then the attack
recommended with the utmost gallant
ny
"The country simply abounds in hills
favorable to guerrilla warfare. and
our task is an arduous one. Neyerthe-
less, it is being gradually llyaccomplishcd.
Whenever any of the enemy were OBJ
served taking up fresh position our
field batteries poured in showers of
slrapnel, and the rapid movement Of
the guns, followed by accurate shoot
ING must have greatly distressed them.
"The enemy were on the defensive
almost the entire day, save once, when
they attempted to outtbnll our left,
and were signally checkmated. They
relied almost entirely on rife fire. \
few shells were fired from heavy
piece of ordnance, but these fell harm
less We now occupy the lower crest
on the left, and are conyerging slow
ly, but surely, to the Boer center.
THE Boer loss is unknown, but must
have been heavy. The killed andwoud-
ed are carried away to the rear rapid
ly. Strong rumors are in circulation
that the Beers are retiring. The battle
will be resumed Tomorrow
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE.
FIFTY-StXTH CONGRESS.

In the senate, on the 18th, nearly three
hours Was taken up with a spirited debate
on the Philippine question. Mr.. Rawlings
dem, Utah) spoke in opposition to the
proposed financial legislation Mr., Mason IN
troduced bill to prevent the adullera-
tiof, of food ana dlugs...,.In the house
the session was devoted mainly to consld-
Grafton of District of Columbia business
Representative June w. Gayle O\y) was
sworn in, and Mr.. Cannon reported the
urgency deficiency bill.
In the senate on the 18th, the discus
sion of the Philippine question was con,
tinued. Mr.. Laurin dem. 5. CO addressed
the SeEate on the financial question, max
ing an argument in favor of his propose
tiOu to confer authority upon state banks
to issue circulating nOtoS.....In the mouse
the urgent deficiency appropriation plli
was taken up, the item Of $l5OO0O for rural
free delivery in which all members are
personally interested, receiving the most
consideration. MIR. Richardson made a
further attack upon Secretary or the
Treasury Gage, which was met by MI
Hopkins Oll).
In the senate, on the 18th, February 10
was fixed as the date for taking the ilnal
vote on the gold standard bill The reSo-
ntloE of inquiry regarding the CONDUCT OF
the Philippine war was adopted MI,
llale's resolution as to the seizure OF
-four by the British authorities was ma
tCrially modified and adopted. .....In the
house further attacks were made upon
Secretary Of the Treasury Gage IN con
ncCtion with the sale of the New YORK
customhouse. The urgency deficiency bill
was passed with only one unimportahl
amendment.
In the senate, on the 18th, Mr.. yelling
ton rep., Md spoke for an hour against
permanent possession Of the Philippines
Mr.. Teller Silver rep, ColD resumed ms
speech on the financial bill, in the course
Of which he arTaigned Secretary Gage Tor
his negotiations with the National Clly
ID.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27

Chicago, Jan. ga train load of
beef, 100000 pounds, for the use of the
Beers, is being purchased here by an
agent of the Transyaal government.
On account of recent seizures by Brit
ish war vessels of ships bearing sup
plies destined for the Transvaal, pack
ers have refused TO sell the beef fol
delivery beyond Chicago, and negotia-
tons for transportation are pending.
This is the second train load of beG
sold here for the Beers, the first con-
sign ment, sold about IA month ago. be-
ing now, it is said, on the ocean.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27

Washington, Jan. 23,--The senate
committee on privileges and elections
held but a brief session yesterday on
account of the mon-appearance of wit
ncssess. President Smith of the Mon
tana national bank, and Representative
Murray, of the Montana house of rep
rcsentatives, were the only witnesses
on the stand. Mr.. Smiths testimony
was immaterial Mr.. Murray testified
that he was offered $4,000 to vote fur
senator Clark by persons whom he
considered representatives of that
| gentleman.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
HER FINAL BUILDERS TRIAL.
The TorpcdO-BoRt Destroyer Colds
borough Exceeds Contract
Requirements.

Portland, Ore, Jan. 23.-Thc final
tuilders' trip of the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Goldshorough was made on the
Columbia river, Sunday, The result
was so satisfactory that it has been
thought unnecessary TO make another
builders trial. The machinery worked
in absolutely perfect order, The boat
started with $50 pounds of steam pres
sure, and for a time made 40j revolu-
tons. This is As revolutions more
than is required TO make 80 knots. The
average speed ranged from "a to 3OH
knots. The Goldsborough returned to
the city in the evening. The trial
trip will probably take place on
Puget sound, under the direction of
the United States navy department, in
about - days.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27

Berlin, Jan. 23.-The Montag-
Zeitung asserts that when the ON.
pcror recently received the presidents
of the diet he expressed deep regret at
the heavy loss of British officers in
South Africa and praised the Boer
generalship, but his majesty resented
the attitude OF the German press to-
ward Great Britain, which, he said
was rendering his task of avoiding
friction with Great Britain doubly
hald, lie recalled Prince Bismarck's
saying that the "Windows which our
press smashcs we have to pay for
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
Killed n Police Omcer.

Washington, Pa, Jan. 23.-Poicc-
man George W. McCammon, OF West
Alexander, was shot and killed by d
young man named Frank McGee. Nc
Cannon had an alleged sheep thief in
custody and McGee interfered a quar-
rel ensued, and McGee shot the officer
dead. MeGee was arrested.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
IncOn,IitionnllN ReIcnscd.

Rerlin, Jan. 23,--A dispatch received
heie from Durham says the German
bark Marie, loaded with sulphur,which
was captured early in January, by the
British cruiser Fearless, and taken to
Pert Elizabeth, has been uncondition-
ally released,
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27

Washington, Jan, 2a.-The senate
committee on public lands yesterday
reported favorably Senator Warren's
bill granting $4,000 acres in Wyoming
for the benefit of the State Soldiers
and Sailors home of that state, and Il
bill granting the abandoned Fort Hays
military reservation to the state OF
Kansas for branch agricultural col
lcpp,
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
DundnDnld Enter. Ladysmith.
Ladies' InsuItcd by Beers.

Kimberly, by Heliograph, Wedncs-
day, Jan II, via Moddcr River, Jan. -.
Native reports say that a procIama-
tin has been issued at Berkeley West
by Commandant Bothof, ordering all
British subjects to quit before Janu-
airy -, All ladies are being subjected
to great insults. The Beers are again
very active, bombarding heavily from
all positions from dawn till a. m.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
THEY DROVE TIE ENEMY.
Mai. Gen. Otis Tells of Recent 0pe-
rations by a Detachment of
Gen. Wheaten's Brigade,
DROVE THE ENEMY THROUGH BALAYANG
A Movement by Mai. johnson ana
imitation of the FOrty-SiNth In
fnntry that was Ably Conducted
and EmIncntiy succcssfui-@eh'
wheeler starts Wednesday.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Gen. Otis in
forms the war department of the re-
cent military operations in the Phil
ippincs in the following dispatch;
Gen. otis Dispatch.
"Nlanila. Jan. 2l.-Maj. Johnson,
commanding battalion of the Forty
sixth infantry, Wheaton's brigade, re-
ports from Lemery, the 18th and @o'h
inst that he drove the enemy through
BaIayang. eastward, on the morning OF
the 18th, capturing II rifles and one
field piece, A few hours later, passing
through Caaca, he captured four prls'
oncrs four horses and equipments ano
siy rifles. and killed three insurgents
Advanced toward Lemery that after
noon and captured the cnemys out
most of three men and six horses; adj
yanced on Lemery at ) P. M, and iouhu
tie emmy strongly intrcnched. Sent
by navy gunboat to Batangas for as
sistance, when three companies OF
Nuir's battalion of the Thirty-eighth
were sent to raal the insurgent head
quarters; johnson drove the enemy
through Lemery ON Taal, where he at
tackled the southern portion. The enc
my dispersed, retreating in many di'
Irections; Johnson's casualties were
one man killed, one seriously and two
slightly wounded, four field pieces and
quantity of rifles were captured.
This movement of Johnson's was ably
conducted and important in results
Tie enemy is reported in large force
aud heavily intrenched at and near
Santa Cruz, Laguna de Bay. Schwan
is swinging his troops on that point
his left at town of Bay, a few miles
east of CaIamba, his right, consisting
Of cavalry, at the city of Tayabas.
.,nuVJlss
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
Mnr Exncnscs of stntc Department

Washington, Jan. 23.--'rhe president
yesterday sent to the senate, in re-
sponse to a resolution Of inquiry, re-
port, from Secretary Hay as to the
portion of the S5O,O0o,0OO defense ap-
preparation expended by the state de-
partment. The total amount was
Si93,6OO, the principal items being the
Paris peace commission, Sljj,50O;
Philippine commission, S136, 6,42O; trans
rortation of destitute refugees from
Cuba and Puerto Rico, $14,s9O; pay of
pecal agents, S1O,32s; cablegrams, Sc.
VA.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27

Must Paw the DutN,

Washington, Jan. 23.-rhe treasury
department has held that so-called
sample bottles of brandy containing
about a tenth of quart are not to be
admitted free of duty as samples of nc
mercantile value, but must pay the
duty regardless of the quantity inn
ported.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27
what We're Thcy Firing nt

London, Jan. e3.-The Daily TeIe-
graph publishes the following dis
patch, delayed by the censor, from
Rel sburg, dated Sunday afternoon:
Last evening at nine o'clock the
Beers began firing furiously all along
their main position. Three tiers of rife
fire We're visible. The firing lasted
three quarters of an hour. The reason
for the alarm is not known here"
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27

Washington, Jan. 23,-Fhe remains
OF 4d soldiers recently brought to this
country from Santiago, will be buried
az Arlington cemetery with full mill
tary honors, Wednesday morning, at
II O'Clock.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-27

Washington, Jan. 23.-The war de
partment has received cablegram
from Gen. Otis stating that Gen.
Wheeler will sail from Manila, Wednes'
day. on the transport Warren, for the
United States, by way of Guam and
Honolulu