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The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
BANKS ON PROVIDENCE.
Russell Sage Makes Some suggestive
Remarks About Obtaining
Start In Life.

Russell Sage was asked the other
day what he would have to start in
life with if he had only ten cents in
his pocket. The man who has more
ready money than any other fnancier
in America replied: $50 long as I had
Providence with me and my health
and strength should feel like a man
already rich. If. I~had to take my
choice of beginning again either with
$1,000,0 900 or with Providence would
choose the latter. The million dol
lars would not last much longer than
ten-cent piece, but with Providence
to look out for me and suggest ways
and means, I should soon be able to
look . roll Of money squarely in the
face"
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18

Taking an Unfair Advantage.
The sultan of Turkey presented s
large number of cigarettes to the crew
of the Kentucky. This mode of attack,
says the Washington Star, is character.
istically insidious and oriental.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
An Insimuati0n.

The Plumber-I believe that we will all
follow the same vocation in the next world
as we do in this
The Carpenter-Well, If that is true,
you will be out of Job. .
"Why SOP"
'"What use will they have for plumbers
where there is no water ?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
1t Puzzles EVERYBODY

hopeless little aasver in his We Voice. e II T can't
understand it. Why do the women have
their skirts made ten inches too long, and
hold them ten inches too high?"
For he had not yet learned the folly of at.
tempting to understand the eternal femi.
nine.-Baltimore American.
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The Seat OF War.

my husband is so nice about explaining
these war terms to me. know agqravate
him awfully, too, sometimes. Why, only
think, had to ask him this morning what
the seat of war was fort"
"Yes?"
"Wasn't it foolish? But he's so patient.
The idea that didn't have sense enough to
see that it is for the standing army to use
when it gets tired!"-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
Worked Both waya.

"1 can't have lost all my good looks" " said
shadyside; ''for I can still obtain seat tin IN
a crowded street car"
"Oh, WELL" replied Miss Shadyside, "you
know the men will give seats to old age a.
we'll as to youthful beauty."-Pittsburgh
Chronicle Telegraph.
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lies After Long Illnes

Norwalk, O., Jan. 14.-Hon. Fred
erick Wickham, of the Norwalk Re-
flector, the oldest editor in Ohio, died
after a long illness. He was 80 years
of age. He leaves family of ~ chill
dren, of whom Hon. Charles p. Wick
ham. ex-member of congress, is one.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
Ares Of Man.

"At 25," remarked the amateur philoso-
PheE + "a "a n man p,4 is eager to reform the ye!ld.
self."-Philadelphia North American.
A Breach Of Etiquette.-He-"l notice you
don't speak to the Uptowns any more. What
have they done? She-Done? Vulgar
things! Lost al their money!"-Philadel.
phia Bulletin.
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Judging by Appearances.

Dyer--Is that solemn. looking young man
across the way an undertaken?
Gyer-Yes; that is, he is grocery clerk
who has undertaken to support wife on
q salary Of six dollars = week.-Chicago
Evening News.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
Back Action.

'They say massage will cure baldness!'
Nonsense! know men who got bald
trying to learn to pronounce massage
Indianapolis Journal.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
Strikers Win.

Reading, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE strike
of the employees of the Union Traction
company which was inaugurated last
Tuesday, came to an end Saturday tho
board Of arbitrators having granted
nearly every demand made by the
strikers. s. %-.- -
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
A Draw ut the Very Worst.

Pepprey-That was fierce fight you had
with Gussie. He claims he licked you.
Cholly-Oh, the boastah! It's twue, he
wumpled my cwavat dweadfully, but when
it was all ovah his collah was fwjzhtfully
1ilted.-Phladelphn Press. =.
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Not Of the Ordinary Kind.

Mrs. H;ghmore- have had Won,
kitchen maid long time, have you not?
Mrs. Upjohn-Yes. We pay Serena higf
wages, but she is altogether superior eirl
She has the hay fever regularly every year
Chicago Tribune.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
Barge Capsixed.

Marseilles, Jan. 14.-Mail -advices
from Madagascar, dated December 16,
report the drowning of so natives
from the capsizing of barge.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18

st. Paul Jan. 1O-As was to be ex-
pected Senate File No. appeared yes.
terday and was promptly passed. 1t
appropriates $3.50, 900 for legislative ex-
penses, and as the committee on mile
age will report in day or two. the
passage of this bill by the house to-day
will enable the member of the legisla-
ture to begin to pay for their board
and clothes and other luxuries. They
do not draw their per diem until after
serving ten days, but the mileage will
serve to relieve the financial strain for
the senators and members coming
from a longer distance than the Twin
Cities. A second bill was introduced
in the senate which provides for a
state tax commission of three to be APP
pointed by the governor whose duties
shall be to draft a complete system of
tax laws.
The house practically did no bu3i-
ness at all beyond receiving a report
from Governor Lind favoring a revi-
sion of the laws regulating coanty
auditors and county treasurers-
At 1890 a. m. both houses met in
joint session in the house of repre-
sentatives to licten to the message of
Governor Lind and the inaugural of
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
MINNESOTA NEWS.
Declared Uncoistitutionsl

The sugar bounty law has been de
clared unconstitutional by Attorney.
Gen Douglas. He handed down an
opinion sustaining Auditor Dunn in
his refusal to pay over the states
money. The decision is of far-reach-
ing Importance, involving not only the
question of daying the bounty claimed
by the Minnesota Sugar company. but
the matter of encouraging the sugar
beet industry in this state.
The sugar company has for some
time been clamoring for bounty Of
$40, 900 under the legislative act which
gives a bounty Of l cent a pound, the
purpose being to foster the industry
is now in this, as in q good many other
northwestern states, and farmers in
every county are interested.
Some time ago the question of the
legality of q bounty law arose in the
state of Michigan, and there the at
torney general decided against it.
The decision called the attention of
State Auditor Dunn and other state
officials to the law in this state. The
auditor decided not to pay the bounty
until it was determined whether. or
not he had right to do so. AS re-
suit the sugar company will have to
60 without the bounty.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
Look Before You Speak.

Before a man speaks disrespec.fully Of
turn-up noses he ought to notice whether the
girl with whom he 10 conversing has one
Bonneville journal.
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NoW6 Notes,

made at Luverne and Jessie Dement,
and James Moran, two boys who were
running the place for others, were
caught IN the net and put under bonds.
The next day the boys skipped out and
their bondsmen stood the loss.
The State Agricultural society in it's
annual report asks the legislature for
an agricultural hall and for fire pro-
lection. The need of live stock am
phitheater is again called up. The re-
port also calls for an addition to the
grand stand and for additional ma
chinery buildings.
Chief of Police J. c. Hartin, Hast
ing's popular and efficient officer,
rounded up three boys who had es-
capped from the Indian school at Flan-
dreau, S. D.
Fire destroyed the drug store of Dr.
A. E. Scoderland at Marine. Loss,
$4,000, partially insured.
Escaping gas at the home of Herman
Felstow at Winona, was the cause of
the family becoming almost asphyxiat-
ed. The condition was discovered this
morning before it was too late and all
have recovered.
The stage route known as the Currie
and Tracy route. which has been in
force for over 20 years. has been aban-
doned, owing to the mail facilities
made possible by the new Des Moines
river road to Currie.
The body of Albert Schmidt, men,
ber of the Sons of Herman and an old
residence of the city, was found in bed
at the Washington hotel on West
Third street, St. Paul.
Colonel Francis Baasen, assistant
adjutant general. died at the Soldiers
Home hospital, from gangrene.
Fred Romberg, was killed at Nc
Raith's camp on Snake river, being
crushed by log.
Julius Ickler will build a new hotel
at Motley.
At the city election at Redwood
Falls. II. M. Aune was elected mayor;
T. C. Jones, recorder; II. A. Baldwin,
treasurer, S. G. Peterson and C. A.
Luscher, alderman.
Frank Morowski, a farmer residing
in Marshland, Wis, had a narrow es-
escape from drowning in the Missis-
sippi river. He started to drive to WI
mona on the ice which is a few inches
thick. He struck weak spot in the
ice and he with his horse and rig was
precipitated into the cold water. His
cries brovght assistance and he was
soon rescued.
J. L. Greatsinger, president of the
Iron Range railroad. has been elected
president of the Minnesota Iron COM
pany, to succeed D. H. Bacon.
Daniel Mcclellan, formerly a tele-
graph operator of the Great Northern,
committed suicide in Minneapolis by
taking dose of carbolic acid. No
reason is ascribed for the deed.
The Dakota County bank of Lake
vile has fled articles of incorporation,
with T. A. Samels, W. H. Samels, Ed.
ward McGrail, B. Penschol and John
Lanber as incorporators. Capital
stock, SO, 900. G..,'' ~ 5-- i. ,
I
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
Stockholders Must Pay.

Louisville, Ky, Jan. 14.-Comptroller
of the Currency Dawes has made an
assessment on the stockholders of the
failed German national bank of Louis
Vile of $5s per share, in order to pay
the debts of the bank. The total as
sessment is $145,s70 and is to be paid
by February Q. 1901. The depositors
claims.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
Years Output Of Flour.

The total output of -four in Mime
apolis for the last year, according to
the Northwestern Miller, was Is, ,Qs2,-
725 barrels, as compared with 14,2e1,
7So, the total output of the year 1899.
Of this amount 4, 7O2, 4S5 barrels were
exported, as compared with 4,009, 135
barrels exported in 1899. Wheat re-
ceipts during the year were s3,312, 800
bushels, and the shipments, were 10,-
934.OlO.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18

t'When he discovered he was in love with
her he ran away" Sensible man. "Nta
very. He took her With him" Town Top
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18

1t is mystery t9 h.f.,. =: whtre ;l the bsd
open trolley carA-Detroit Journal.
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SIGN THE NOTE,
Joint Agreement IL Subscribed to by
the Chinese PlenipOten-
tiarie8.

Peking, Jan. 14.-The joint note Of
the powers has finally been signed by
the Chinese peace commissioners.
Prince Ching signed Saturday and Ii
Hung Chang, who is better, signed it
Sunday.
Most of the ENJOYS have received
word from their governments that the
negotiations must be conducted in
Peking, on the ground that for various
reasons other places suggested would
be Objectionable.
Prince Ching has protested to the
court against the appointment, said to
be contemplated, of Viceroy Chang
Chih Tung as a plenipotentiary in the
place of Ii Hung Chang. He thinks
although he believes it might be ad-
visab bic to appoint a third plenipoten-
tiary for China and reiterates his de-
sire for the appointment of Sheng,
who would be acceptable to the for
eigners. So far as Chung Chih Tung
is concerned, the ENJOYS who know
him personally say that, while he is
strongly anti-foreign and has never
made any secret of his likes and dis
likes, they believe he would be a salts
actory representative of the Chinese
and there would not be any objection to
him on the score of his recent utter
ances. Indeed, some of the ministers
think it would be wise for China, to
make Chang Chih Tung plenipoten-
tiary.
Berlin, Jan. 14-1t is stated here
that the reasons given by the conti-
mental powers for their opposition to
the proposal of the United States that
the negotiations with China in regard
to indemnities and the revision of
commercial treaties should be trans
ferred from Peking to Washington,
Toxic, or some European capital were:
First, the delay that would be in
volved in exchanging communications
between such committee and the
Chinese commissioners at Peking.
Second, the expense that would be
involved in practically two sets of
commissioners; and,
Third, that such a course would di-
minish the local pressure upon China.
The fourth and strongest reason,
which was urged hy Japan, was that
Asiatic interests were all anxious for
quick settlement Of the trouble and
the withdrawal of the allies from
China.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
Lower Prices,

The board of prison managers fixed
the prices for twine for the season of
1901. Sisal and standard twine will
be furnished for Z cents per pound;
mixed twine, s15 cents, and pure ma
Mia, 94 cents. This is q large reduc-
ton from the prices which prevailed
last year, being 4-cent cut for mixed
grade and a Scent for sisal. No pure
manila was manufactured last year.
The poard granted two paroles and
and one discharge.
Warden Reeve reported the miscel-
laneous cash receipts of the prison for
December to be $25. 1859, So. OF this the
suu1 of $21, 1919 was from sales and
collections on account of binder twine
and So, ,9S0.63 from the Union Shoe and
Leather company for convict labor.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18
Shot Trying to Escape

John Swanson. a lumberman. whose
home is supposed to be in Michigan,
was shot and instantly killed while
attempting to escape from the North
crn Lumber company's camp, three
miles from Sparta, in an endeavor to
flee from smallpox.
The disease appeared at the camp,
in which are employed about $50 men,
and the foreman at once armed 20 of
the men with rifles, and instructed
them to allow no one to leave the
place, as he did not care to spread the
disease.
Swanson ventured out several times
during the day, but always returned
when one of the guards pointed his
rife at him.
Late in the afternoon, when it ap-
peared that almost every man in camp
might catch the smallpox, Swanson
again ventured forth. He was ordered
to return, but refused, aud started to
run. AS he did so the rifle of one of
the guards cracked and the fugitive
fell dead, with bullet in his heart.
At the same instant, it is said, several
other guards fred at him.
The Worthington advance., 1901-01-18

The reports of the superintendent of
public instruction, of the regents of our
board exhibit most gratifying progress in
all departments Of education. The
growth Of our state university has passed
ion for solicitude on that score The
problem that now confronts the board
Of regents is to secure adequate accom-
9r the 9fk Of the con
to maintain the high standard Of quality
for that work which the times require.
The estimates submitted by the board of
should be allowed.
. After . reviewing the eonditions existing
sent out to investigate conditions in sim
liar institutions in other states, Cover
nor Lind spoke as follows of the work
sion:
Since the reorganization Of the railroad
and warehouse commission g. year ago,
the duties Of that important board have
as i belieye. with great benefit TO the
people t Of the state and without injus;
aSestions que as that have been settled ETH e are, the the
reduction and adjustment of rates in the
southwestern part Of the state, which
has bc in Syn ahd
tablishment Of the principle that all the
cities in this state in which wholesaline
or manufacturing is carried on shall be
entitled to the same distributing rates
on their shipments of wares or merchan.
disc for like distances as are accorded to
any: city in the state upon similar COM
modities.
The commission took up the investiga.
ton Of the ore rates in the mining reg
ion of the state. Complaint had been
made at various times that the principal
mines and ore carrying roads were owned
or controlled by the same interests and
that such rates we're established for the
transportation of ores as precluded in.
dependent E.!ners or mine owners from
Pssdif 6Eed Tor % the "a pf November n bs and Ths ths
companies appeared, viz: The Duluth 4
Iron Range Railroad Company. and the
Duluth. MesabA q Northern Railway
been Transcribed, and is available for your
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-06
CHAPTER xxi.

Yes, Burleigh was gone, and there
was confusion at the depot. At six the
doctor had come forth from his room,
saying he was better, but must not be
disturbed At seven the major, carry
ing satchel, had appeared at his Of
fee, where two clerks were smoking
their pipes, innocent Of all thought OF
their employers coming. It was after
hours. They had no business there at
the time. Smoking was prohibited in
the Office, yet it was the major who
seemed most embarrassed at the uneX-
pected meeting. 1t was the major who
hastily withdrew. He was traced to
the railway, and it was speedily found
that he had sent word to the division
superintendent that the general had tel
egraphed for him to join him at once al
Cheyenne, and special engine and
caboose would be needed. At a quarter
past seven this had started full speed.
1t was II when the discovery was made.
Meantime Folsom and Stevens had con-
suited together. Folsom had told Of
the large sum he had loaned Burleigh
and the conditions attached, and be-
tween them a dispatch, concisely set
ting forth their suspicious, was sent
the general at Cheyenne, with orders
to rush." as they were determined if
possible to head off the fugitive at that
point. Back came the wire tn minutes
before midnight that the general had
left Cheyenne for Laramie by stage
that evening, and must now be near the
Chugwater and far from telegra phic
communication. Then Stevens wired
the sheriff at Cheyenne and the com
handing officer Of the new post of Fort
Russell to stop Burleigh at all hazards,
and at TWO in the morning the answer
came that the major had reached Chey-
enne about midnight and they would
search everywhere for him. This was
the last until long after the rising OF
another sun.
Events and excitements. alarms and
rumogs followed each other with start
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-06
THE EVENING PRAYER.

Tired eyes are gently closing
As the twilight droppeth down,
Wrapping with the veil of slumber
Hill and valley, dale and town;
Softly little hands are folded
AS the shadows closer creep
sinless lips Of childhood murmur
Now / lay me down to Sleep
Down life's pathway stretching onward
Lieth snares unseen, unknown,
Waiting for their coming fl otsteps-
But the Father guards His own;
And, as stainless as in childhood,
He will guide by pitfalls deep,
If, as now, they plead: II pray Thee
Pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep"
Now the tender mother, listening,
Feels her pulses thrill with fear,
AS she fancies, in the shadow,
Death, the dark-robed, lurking near;
And With throbbing heart she questions
How the sacrifice to make,
At the low words, scarcely spoken:
SHOULD l die before l wake
Slumber now has almost won them,
Droops the lashes lower still,
While sweet and holy presence
All the twilight seens to fill;
And the listening Saviour only
As the words their lips forsake,
Hears the last half-uttered whisper:
ay-Thee-Lord-my soul-to take"
Elite Gilbert Mcneil, in Rams Horn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-03-06
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE
Summary of the Buseines Transacte d
Daily in Both the Senate
anu Assembly.

Madison Wis, Feb. 2G.-The tax commits
sion bill to relieve the Milwaukee North
western Life Insurance company Of many
thousands of dollars in retaliatory taxes
was passed in the senate yesterday under
suspension OF the rules.
Madison, Wis, Feb. 27.--In the senate
bills have been passed relating to nego-
table Instruments relating to service
by publication; providing for notice to
claimants; relating to publication Of
franchises; relating to sale of real estate
of infants and others; relating to rights
of women to vote; relating to drainage dis
tricts; relating to examina ton of parties
before trial. The bill providing for the
transfer Of the state school for the deaf
from the state board Of control to the state
board of normal regents, and for making
the school a normal school for teachers Of
the deaf was killed.
Madison, Wis, Feb. 28.-BiIIs have been
passed in the senate to establish state
board of osteopathy and to provide pun
ishment for attempted felony.
Madison, Wis, March 1.-The bill to re-
turn the Wisconsin battle flags from the
ueWlibrary building to the capitol and max
ing an appropriation for permanent head
quarters for the G.. A. r. at the capitol was
advanced to third reading after sharp de-
pate. A favorable report was made on the
amended bill increasing the salaries Of SUI
preme court judges from S., 900 to Sc, Geo and
those Of circuit court judges from s., 800 to
$4,000, with $500 for travelling expenses.
Madison, Wis, March 2-No business Of
importance was transacted in the senate
yesterday.
Assembly.
Madison, Wis.,. Feb 26.-The Lenroot
joint resolution to- permit cities to raise
the debt limit from five to ten per cert. for
public utilities was killed in the assembly
yesterday. The tax commission bill passed
by the senate was also passed by the as.
senbly.
Madison, Wis, Feb. 27.-No business Of
Importance was transacted in the assem-
bly, yesterday.
Madison, Wis, Feb. 28.-Tn the assembly
bills have been passed relating to dirches
and drains; relating to the insane relating
TO absent prisoners; relating to election Of
ward officers; relating to felony; relating
to the insane; authorizing assignee Of
debtor TO bring action.
Madison, Wis, March lin the assembly
the Hall bill for an amendment to the con-
stituticn permitting the use of voting ma
chimes was favorably reported If adopted
1t cannot become operative for four years.
A favorable report was made on the bill
for the separate assessment of lands and
buildings and an adverse report on the
measure prohibiting the sale Of intoxicants
within mile of the state capitol or univer-
sity. The bill empowering licentiates to-,
perform the marriage ceremony was
passed.
Madison, Wis, March 1.-The Lenroot
bill, requiring that upon petition of ten
per cent. of the voters of any city any fran
chise which has been granted by the com
mon council must be voted upon by the
people, was read a third time in the as
sembly yesterday by an almost unanimous
vote, only Assemblyman Silkworth, of
Eau clare, voting against the bill.