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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Loses Millions.

Boston Oct. 14.-Thomas W. Law
son. the copper king and multimil-
lionaire, has at last been "caught'
by his enemies in the speculative
world. and as a result of the decline
in Amalgamated Copper is 100000
poorer than he was three weeks ago.
Besides this the many followers Of
Mr.. Lawson through New England are
heavy losers, a conservative estimate
placing the sum at $5,O00,OO0.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18

Large areas of the South American
continent have never vet been trod-
den by the foot of civilized man. It
will surprise many to learn that there
are larger tracts UNEMPLOYED in that
region than in Darkest Africa. vet
such is the fact. A large majority
of the cities along the coasts of
South America, known to every pu-
pill in the public school, we're settled
in the Columbia era. Civilization is,
in fact, much older there than in
North America.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18

In 1910 the first common brown rat
was seen in England. 1t came from,
Asia on board a ship. Up to that
time the national rat was black. but
their brown confreres increased so
rapidly that they soon wiped the orig
inal rodents out of all reckoning till
black rat is now pest of the past.
The brown rat has not Only come to
stay within those realms. but it is
found in every part of the western
hemisphere.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Troops Called or.

Constantinople, Oct. 12.-In COM
pliance with request from Washing
ton the search by Ottoman troops
for the abductors of Miss Stone, the
American missionary, has been aban-
doned, it being feared that the brig
ands would kill her should they be
closely pursued. Arrangements are
now being made to pay the ransom
demanded.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
The Money Order System.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE forth
coming report of Superintendent Met
calfc. of the money order system, will
show that the money orders sold at
post Offices throughout the country
during the past fiscal year reached a
total of S300,O00,00 in round num-
bers. This is an increase of almost
s4O,oCO,O0O over the previous year.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18

There are more than twice us many
blind persons in Russia as in the whole
of the rest of Europe. They number
100000, which is equivalent to two in
every 1000 of the population. In
France and England the proportion
is not quite one per 1000 1t is be.
lieved that blindness in Russia is SO
prevalent because of the length OF
time which snow lies on the ground
and also owing to the uncleanly hab-
its of the people
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
SusDected of Awful Crime.

Grantsburg, Wis, Oct. 9.-Louis Muir
gaw is in the county Jail awaiting trial
for the murder and burning of the
three Bosley children near Orange a
few weeks ago. Charles Saunders. un-
der sheriff, went to Shell Lake Monday,
where he took Murgaw. who had been
arrested at Spooner. Murgaw denies
having committed the murder. but can
not tell where he was that night.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
SHOCKED BY WAR RECORD
Loss of Life in the Great Conflict In
South Africa Causes Alarm
in Great Britain.
FAILURE PLACES the EMPIRE IN PERIL.
Tho Cost Thus Far Has Been $780,
rer's Historic Pledge More Thah
Fulfilled Decentralization 1'rO-
duced in the Army.

london, Oct. 14.-In any country
whose constitutional TRADITIONS were
less deeply rooted than Britain S
what is now transporting here would
be certain prelude to revolution:
Evidences are accommodating on all
hands of great wave OF Puol'c
alarm ot the incalcula BILE danger to
the empire arising from the Paral-
ysis which has overtaken England IN
her attempt to subdue or eStermlnate
the Beers.
There is fierce public indignation
Mt the Uncomfortable levity and lgno-
rance with which the enterprise was
begun and the criminal stupidity with
which it has been conducted.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18

was regarded as broad-minded, gem
erous-heartsd Christian gentleman,
who desired the upbuilding of Utah,
as we'll as the progress of the Mormon
church.
President Snow leaves a large fam
lily, the members being scattered
throughout the world. All have been
notified of his death.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
would Accent, II Nominate l.

Washington, Oct. IA. - President
Roosevelt told delegation of South
Carolina republicans that he would
like to succeed himself as president,
but did not care for the nomination
if he had to cater to any political
clique, combination or movement. He
will make no fight for the nomina-
ton,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18

The carrier pigeon, when travelling,
never feeds. If the distance be long
it flies on without stopping to take
nutriment, and at last arrives thin,
exhausted, and almost dying. If corn
be presented to it it refuses to eat,
contenting itself with drinking little
water and then sleeping. Two or
three hours it begins to eat with
great moderation and sleeps again i'm
mediately afterWard.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
nOuble Hanging.

Philadelphia, Oct. o.-Charies Per-
~ and Henry Ivory, colored, were
hanged Tuesday in the county prison
for the murder of Roy Wilson White,
professor of law at the University of
PENNSYLVANIA. The drop fell at
10: O6: 30. The men met death brave
" and neither made any statement on
the yallOWS
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
VIII Never See the End.

London, Oct. S.-Frederic Harrison,
address sing an audience in this city,
saws the Boer war has brought Great
Britain into peril, greater than any
since the Napoleonic wars. He says
something besides subjugation must
be held out to the Beers or no Eng
lishman now living will see the end
of the conflict.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18

The British admiralty office has be.
come impressed with the idea that
stoking is work that should not be
left to the uneducated laborers who
now perform the work, but should
be thoroughly understood, if not ac-
tually performed, by all naval cadets.
Hereafter, all cadets or naval appren-
tees must take turn at stoking.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18

An excellent building material, re-
sembling pressed brick. but harder. is
now being made from coke ashes,
hitherto a troublesome waste. The
ashes are carefully powdered, mixed
with tenth part of slaked lime, form
ed into stiff paste with water, and
pressed into bricks like ordinary clay.
The bricks, protected from rain, hard
en- in the air without the aid of arti-
fetal heat
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
NiaEEiO Indicted.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Oct. 14.-Anto-
MO Maggie, the anarchist who was ar
rested at Silver City because of his
alleged prediction of the assassina-
ton of President Mckinley, was in
dicted Saturday by the federal grand
Jury on the charge of conspiracy to
XIII the president. His bail was fixed
at S., 900.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Fire Losses,

New York, Oct. S.-The fire losses in
the United States and Canada for the
month of September amounted to
s7.645,2oo, against $o,11O,3oo in septem-
Der, 1900. The losses in the nine
months of the present year aggregate
$12O,6 $50, against $136,316,55O in the
same month last year.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
MALES IN MAJORITY.
Census Report Shows They Compose
51.2 Per Cent. of Population.

51,2 Per Cent. of Population.
Washington, Oct. 1.-THE final cen
sus report on the population by sex,
general nativity and color of the sew
eral states and territories was issued
Friday. This last bulletin of the series
covers the entire country. 1t shows
that the males number 39,05o,242 and
constitute 51.2 per cent. of the total
population in 1900, while the females
number 1924, 145, or 1873 per cent.
There is a slightly larger proportion
of females now than ten years ago.
There is difference in favor of males
at the present census of 1,S15,O97, as
compared with an excess of males for
the equivalent area in 1890 of 1850, $40.
There has been an increase in total
population of 13,233,6 31, or 21 per cent,
since 1890, made up of 6,744,179 males
and 6,4s9,452 females, representing an
increase in males of 800 per cent. and
females 21.1 per cent. There are 65,-
s43 1902 native-born persons and 10, 460,-
0s5 foreign-born persons, the latter ele-
ment constituting 1871 per cent. of the
total population in 1900, against 1913
per cent. ten years ago. The foreign
born show an absolute increase during
the decade of H. 81 ,994, while the native
born have increased in ten years 49,
Os1.637.
AS to color and race, the population
in 1900 is made up of 66,99O.8O2 white
persons and 9,312,5S colored persons,
the latter figure comprising S,S4o,7ss
persons of negro descent, 119,050 Chi
nese, s5.oS6 Japanese and 266,76o In
dams. The corresponding figures for
1890 showed total Of 5,166, 1874 white
persons, 7,4ss,7ss persons of negro de-
scent. 126.77S Chinese, 4,399 Japanese
and 273,6o7 Indians. The colored ele-
ment constitutes 1872 per cent. of the
total population in 1900, as against 1875
per cent. in 1890. The white popula-
ton shows an increase since 1890 of
11.S2,61s, or 21.4 per cent, and the col
ored element as a whole of 1,409, 013, or
1873 per cent.
OF the total white population, So
74O,739 are native whites, constituting
74.4 per cent. of the total population,
and 10,250,063 foreign whites, consti-
tuting 1874 of the total population.
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Takes the Oath.

Montgomery, Ala, Oct. 11.-Ex-Gov.
Thomas G. Jones, recently appointed
federal judge for the middle and
northern district of Alabama, took
the oath of office Thursday after
noon.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Cuba Will Hold Elections.

Havana, Oct. 14.-The elections for
all officers except president will be
held December Fl next, and that for
president will take place February "a,
Cuba's national holiday.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
JeoI0uxy Causes Tragedy.

Savannah, Ga, Oct. 9.-Frank Hem
incway, a musician employed in a
theater orchestra, was shot and killed
Monday by a woman known as Clara
Stuart. The woman then sent bullet
through her own brain. Death was in
Simultaneous in both cases. Jealousy is
believed to have been the cause of the
OedV
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18

The humming bird. of which there
are 1000 varieties. is found only in
America and the adjacent islands. The
only food that will be of any avail in
the proposed attempt to convey some
of these birds to Europe is honey. 1t
it not very difficult to keep hummins
birds alire in cages for few weeks
in summer. but it is almost impossible
to Get them through the winter.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Die in n Shaft.

Connellsvillc, Pa, Oct. 14.-Con-
scious that he was going to almost
certain death, John Gilleland, an ex-
perenced miner, lowered himself into
an old mine air shaft, filled with the
dread "black DAMP in the forlorn
hope that he might save the lives of
his two sons. James and Winfield. AS
q result all three are dead.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
MORMONS MOURN.
church.. Dies Suddenly In Salt
Lake City After short Illness.

Salt Lake City, Oct. 11.-Lorcn-
20 Snow, fifth president of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints, better known as the Mormon
church, died unexpectedly at his pri-
vate residence yesterday. after a
short illness. He was Sc years OF
age:
President Shows death caused q
shock to the entire community, and is
deeply deplored by all classes. for he
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Miners Killed,

Joplin, Mo-, Oct. 12.-Premature
explosion of a blast in mining
shaft at Chitwood, near here, at night,
killed Claude Smih and John Blagg,
miners. John Taylor, a miner, was
killed in the John Perry mine here
at night.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
A Deadly Fight.

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. SIN bloody
fight at the Union Baptist church at
Big Springs, ten miles from Tazewell.
Tenn, Sunday four men were killed,
two MORALLY wounded and three
wounded less seriously. The killed
are: Tip and John F. Caldwell, Rush
and Henry Morgan. MORALLY wound
ed: John Morgan and Asa Caldwell.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
preafdent Will Talk,

New York, Oct. 10.-President
Roosevelt will, it is announced, make
an address here on Thanksgiving day
at the dedication of the soldiers and
sailors monument on Riverside drive.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Nm More Free Passes.

Chicago, Oct. s.-Representatives of
railroads of the Trunk Line, Central
and Western Passenger associations
have decided to abolish all free passes
after January 1, 1902. Even presidents
of the lines are to pay fares.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
AMERICANS FORCED BACK
Macabebe Scouts Fail to Drive Out
Strongly Entrenched Insur-
gents Near Lipa.
LIEUT.. BEAU KILLED IN THE FIGHT.
Eilipinos Well Armed and Seem to
Have Plenty of Ammunition-De-
termined by War Department to
Send Troops to Philippines to Take
Places of Discharged Men.

Manila Oct. ia detachment OF
the Twenty-tirst company of Maca-
bebes Thursday encountered a large
force of insurgents near Lipa, prov
ince of Bataugas. Lieut.. Beau, of the
Maca bebes, was killed and one of the
force was wounded. The enemy was
strongly intrenched. After two
hours fighting the Americans re-
treated to await reenforcements.
The insurgents numbered over 300,
were armed with Remington and Maui
ser rifles and apparently had plenty
of ammunition.
Martin, a teacher at Mauban, was
captured by insurgents while visiting
a neighboring town under an escort
of native police. The next day his
captors, relenting, tied him in ham,
mock and carried him to a point with
in a mile of the town and released
him, saying he was noncombatant.
Police Carried on.
The entire police force of Catanag,
province of Tayabas, numbering H.,
have been carried off by insurgents,
siI ueu OuIy "lLA UOlOS. ICSulllt
the police made no resistance, though
they were we'll armed with carbines
and revolvers.
To Send Recruits.
Washington, Oct. lit has been
determined at the war department to
send troops to the Philippines to
take the places of those whose term
of enlistment expires. Where the re-
en1is tments are not large in any one
regiment, their places will be filled
by separate detachments of recruits.
If any considera BILE number of en-
listments expire in a single organiza-
ton it is proba bic that the organiza-
ton as whole will be returned from
the Philippines and another regimen
sent to take its place.
Chunges His Base.
Manila, Oct. 14.-The military au-
thorties have received word that Gen.
Miguel Malvar, the insurgent leader,
is believed to have left the province
of Batangas, Luzon. and to be plan
ming an operat ton in the province of
Bulacan, where insurgent conscrip-
ton has been progressing recently.
The country there is mountainous and
we'll adapted to guerrilla warfare.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
ShfDLuiIlera Busy.

Chicago, Oct. IA great revival
in shipbuilding is reported in all parts
of the country, every working yard
being crowded with orders. Many
nlants are to be enlarged.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Nitroglycerin Factory ExplOLes.

Oil City, Pa, Oct. 11.-Harper's
nitroglycerin factory at Ridge farm,
four miles from this city, was blown
up at 1920 Thursday morning. The
cause of the explosion will never be
known, as the two persons about the
place, at the time were instantly
killed.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
MANY Vessels Wrecked,

Berlin, Oct. 11.-Thus far reports
have been received of the loss of
some 40 vessels in the North sea dur
ing the recent storms. Many lives
have been lost.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Mourning Period Ends,

Washington, Oct. 14.-The 30 days
period of mourning prescribed by
President Roosevelt in respect to the
memory of the late President Nc
Kinley expired yesterday.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18

Berlin has a child exchange. Tho
poorer people of the city who can not
afford outings send their children to
country peasants and receive in re-
turn for an equal length of time pea
ant children who want to see the city.
The plan has worked so we'll that the
charitable German women who orig
mated it would like to extend it.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Low Resigns.

New York, Oct. 8. - Seth Low has
resigned the presidency of Columbia
university to devote his time to the
mayOralty contest.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
carnccie GiYes to Irish Town.

London, Oct. 9-The benefactions of
Andrew Carnegie are reaching Ire
land. He has offered the city of Wa
terford $4,000 with which to build
library.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
On the Retired List.

Washington, Oct. 9.-Rear Admiral
Schlev has heen placed upon the re-
tired list by operation of law on ac-
count of are
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
AnxiOna to Give I'm.

Omaha, Neb, Oct. 14.-Pat Grove,
the Cudahy kidnapping suspect, offers
to surrender to the authorities pro-
vided rewards outstanding for him
are withdrawn.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Will Try 1t Again,

New York, Oct. 11.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton, speaking at a banquet here, an
nounced that he will make another ef-
fort to lift the Americas cup.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Bank Robbed.

Potomac, Ill.,, Oct. 14.-Four robbers
blew open the safe of the Marysville
bank at Potomac, ILL.,, and escaped
with $500.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
A Full Treasury,

Washington, Oct. 14.-Nearly ST.
$50, 100000 is the enormous sum of
money which the United States treas
ury has now in it's possession. This
is an aggregate Of wealth never be-
fore equaled in the history of this or
any other country.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Rank Robbed.

Beatrice, Neb., Oct. 12.-News which
reached here Friday morning told
of the robbery of the bank at Narka,
Thursday night. Expert safe blowers
used dynamite on the steel safe and
secured $4,000, principally in cash.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Boer officer Executed.

Mdde!burg, Cape Colony. Oct. a.
Commandant Lotter, the Cape rebel
whose commando. consisting almost
wholly of rebels, was captured south
of Petersburg in September, and who
was sentenced to death, was executed
Friday morning.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
Tremendous Cost.

The opening of the third years
campaign is signalized by the public
alton in both lingo and the anti-war
press of retrospects of the govern
ment's war, the record fully justify
ing the gloomiest apprehensions.
1t was estimated that the cost OF
the war would be $5OO0o,OO0 with a
field force of 1900 men, which par
lament was assured would complete
the conquest of the republics in three
months. but up to date the cost has
been 500, 100000, besides $4,000 lives,
the aggregate casualties being $4,000
Since Lord Roberts declared the
war over on the eve of the general
election last September it has cost
$3.50. 100000 in money, 5000 lives and
$1,000 other casualties.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-10-18
kruEer's Pledge Fulfilled.

Paul Kruger's historic pledge to
the world that the price England
would have to pay would stagger hu-
manitv is now on everybody's lips.
1t was jeered at when originally
published in the London Chronicle,
but at the height of the present SUI
preme crisis the public is dismayed
by the incorporate. undisciplned out
burst against critics by Gen. Butler,
demonstrating the demoralizati ton
which has been produced in the army
by the stress of the ignominious cam
paign. Meantime the ministers are
doing nOthinr-Or worse.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-12-01

much szferrzize6 during his 5r5ak star
ard bis necessary departure was regret
ted il social circles. which be adorned
80 vel
Mr. Theodore Wores, the artist has &C
cspted an Invitation from Mr. Gust2vs
kzast- the Samoan planter. 20 visit hin
n S2noa- be owns the celebrated Ste
vensou pIsce called .-TaIlima-s which Is
dream Of tropical loveiiaess-
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Church gave s din
nsT party last Thursday evening After
the dinner the guests repaired 70 the the
alter. Those present were Mrs. Winslow,
Mrs. Prime Mr.. " Pusser, Mr.. Lowell
and Mr.. Baldwin
Miss Ernestfne Couzhrsn. who has been
connected with The Republican for sew
eral months. departed for San Francisco
. last week. having inherited & suan for
tune in oil shares.
- -
Mrs. Dora Won Tempsky is the guest
Of Mrs James r. Castle Later in the
week she VIII visit at several houses be
fore returning 10 Maui She Is booking
extremely well.
Miss Alice Templeton and Mr. y liam
G.. Hall were united in marriage by the
Rev. f. :. Muckley. ar the residence Of
Mr. and Mrs James Hopper. Thursday
evening
Mr.. and Mrs Give Davies entertained
at dinner Friday evening. Among their
guests were Governor and Mrs Dole and
the Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney D.
Hooker.
Mr. John Rowland. who has been
spending well earned vacation in Ho-
nolulu. sailed for Hilo last Tuesday. Dur
ing his visit he was much dined.
Everyone is waiting with impotence
for the DunE-Macfarlane wedding on De
cember 4th. Money and taste viii com
bine TO make it grand affair.
Mrs. a. B. Woods gave large poi
luncheon in honor of Mrs. Joseph Sadoc
Tobin. last Tuesday. The guest of honor
much enjoyed the novel feast.
The new quartermaster. Captain L.
Mex. Williams, arrived on the transport
Meade and viii relieve the retiring quar-
termaster. Major Robinson.
- -
Major Robinson. the retiring depot
quartermaster of Hawaii. has been pre-
scented with a valuable gold watch bv the
business men of the city.
- -
The different plays have been greatly
enjoyed during the past week. and too
much praise cannot be accorded this most
excellent company.
The Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney D.
Hooker are the guests of Governor and
Mrs. Dole during their visit in Homo
lulu.
Miss MajOrie Ide. daughter of one of
the Philippine Commissioners. is a pas
senger on the transport Meade.
- -
Mrs Casey. wife of Admiral Casey. ex-
poets her husband On the Wisconsin. She
is at the Hawaiian Hotel.
A little daughter has come to brighten
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Da-
mon.
DR.. and Mrs. Cooper entertained Mr.
and Mrs. James Neill last Sunday
- -
Paymaster Livingston Hunt is a promi-
nent naval man on the transport Meade.