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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-03-28
Lived Almost d Century.

New York, March 22.-Mrs. Ella
Hawdon, who would have passed the
century mark had she lived until next
spring, is dead at her home in Brook
lyn. Mrs. Hawdon served as an army
nurse during the civil war, and was
personally acquainted with Grant,
Sherman, Sheridan and other leaders.
She was at the battle of the Wilder
ness, at Shiloh and before Vicksburg
during the siege. :.
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In Not Troubled.

Princeton, N. j., March 22.-Ex-Pres-
ident Grover Cleveland was shown a
dispatch from Lincoln, Neb., which
said that w. J. Bryan, commenting ed
itorially in the Commoner upon Mr..
Cleveland's recent letter to Missis-
sippi editor, denounces him as "a
traitor, migrate and political nonenti-
ty." II am not at all troubled about
it, was the only comment Mr.. Cleve-
land would make. i
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Passed Away.

Milwaukee, March 19.-Daniel Wells,
Jr., the pioneer lumberman of Wiscon-
sin, died of old age at the age of SO
years. He was known as the richest
man in Wisconsin, and the oldest resi-
dent of Milwaukee.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-03-28
Ared Educator Dead.

Oberlin, O., March 20.-Ex-Presiden
James H. Fairchild, for 80 years presi-
dent of Oberlin college, died Wednes-
day night at 1o:30 o'clock. He was
connected with Oberlin college for 6S
years, and had served longer than any
college official in the United States. d
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-03-28
HIS DOOM SEALED.
Jame. Wilcox Convicted of Murder Of
Nell Cropsey, in North Carolina
and Sentenced to Death.

Elizabeth City, N. c., March "a
James Wilcox, the admirer of Nell
Cropsey, the girl who was found in
the Pasquotank river with the marks
of a blow on her temple sufficient, in
the verdict of the coroner's jury, to
have caused death, was found guilty
of murder in the first degree amid
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scenes of great confusion. The feel
ing against Wilcox has been very
strong. and the news was received
throughout the town with shouts OF
reclamation. When the verdict had
been received Judge Jones SEN
fenced Wilcox to be hanged April rs.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-03-28
Turkey Refuses to Pav.

Constantinople, March 2O.-The
Turkish government makes fat re-
fusal to repay the United States the
$72,50o given to the brigands as a ran
som for Miss Stone and her compan-
ion, Nine. Tsilka.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-03-28
Cleveland. Birthday.

Princeton, n. j., March 10. Former
President Grover Cleveland, who is now
the only living ex-president of the
United States, was IS years old Tues
day. Mr.. Cleveland spent the whole
day at his comfortable home on Bay
ard Lane with his wife and children.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-03-28
Death of Edward Green.

Bellows Falls, VT, March 20.-Ed-
ward Green, husband of Hetty Green,
known as the richest woman in Amer
lea, died at his home here Wednes-
day. He had been i'll for long time
of a complication of diseases. #a&
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-03-28
Called Him a Liar

London, March 21.-John Dillon, Irish
nationalist, was suspended in the house
of commons Thursday for calling the
colonial secretary, Joseph Chamber
lain. a damned liar"
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Sensational Discovery.

Richmond, Va, March 22.-After. liv-
ing half a century in the guise. of q
man, more than half of which was
spent with a wife, George Greene, aged
IS years, a well-known citizen of Et-
trick, Va, died and proved to be q
woman,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-03-28
Place for Ex-Presldents.

New York, March 22.-In letter
addressed to John Bigelow, pub
lished in the Tribune, Charles Fran
els Adams, of Boston, indorses at
length the recently discussed propo-
sition for a constitutional amend
ment to utilize the services of ex-
presidents of the United States, by
making them senators-at-large for
life
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Belong to United States.

Washington, March 24.-Attorney
General Knox holds that public lands
in Porto Rico formerly belonged to
Spain and by virtue of the treaty. of
Paris now belong to the United
States. II
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Given Long Sentence.

Des Moines, Ia, March 24.-Albert
Smith was Saturday sentenced to rs
years. imprisonment for the murder
of Bruce Martin, committed six weeks
ago.
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Il. HAwLEY, Publisher.
tsol,IlRThlNoToN.

y Gen. Lloyd Wheaton is very popur
lar with his soldiers in the Philip
pines, who speak of him among them
selves as "Old Dad" 1t is a favorite
joke that he needs no staff, because
ne can make himself heard half q mile
without straining himself. 4
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To Name Boat Alice Roosevelt.
Wilhelmshaven, Prussia, March 81.
Emperor William has directed that
former torpedo boat, now used as
a guardship here, shall be renamed;
"Alice Roosevelt" ., 7ysS $s
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KlunlD Released.

Grand Rapids, Mich, March civil
liam Klump, arrested and held in Gus
tody on suspicion of completely in the
murder of his wife, who died from poi
son taken in headache powder at Low.
ell two weeks ago, was released Thurs
day, no case having been made against
him. ~
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-03-28
Valuable Horses Perish.

New York, March 24.-The hunting
stable of P. F. Collier at Eatontown,
N. j., and 16 valuable hunting horses
were burned before daylight Sunday,
the total loss being about 100000.
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Business Failures.

New York, March 22.-There were
200 business failures in the United
States in the seven days ended yester-
day, against 232 the week previous and
224 the corresponding week of last
year.
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President Going to Charleston.
Washington, March 24.-President
Roosevelt will visit the Charleston
exposition on April 9 and present a
sword to Maj. Jenkins. ~.
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TO consid Iteration. or the contest of J.s
Mckenzie Moss (rep.) for the seat
now occupied by Mr.. Rhea, OF KEN
lucky, but NO action was taken The
committee on elections has reported
adversely to Rhea.
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Hanged.

Raymond, Miss, March 21.-George
Gordon (colored) was hanged here
Thursday for the murder of his wife. {
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Baraboo, Wis, March 22.-B. I. Dur
ward, the well-known poet and painter
and one of the most unique characters
in Wisconsin, died Friday afternoon Of
general debility, aged IS wears. , .t,55s
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Miners in Convention,

Shamokin, Pa, March 19.-Hard coal
miners met here yesterday to endeavor
to compel employers to recognize their
unions. &f& =
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TIE PEACE Of TIE World.
The Indications Now Are That Amer
lea May Hold 1t in the Hol-
low of Her Hand.
A JOINT NOTE BY FRANCE AND RUSSIA.
Powers Asked II They VIII BE Neu-
trnl In the Event of War over
China-Refusal of United states
Would Likely Prevent Conflict
EnRland Not Alarmed.

London, March 24.-Events In dip
lomatic circles indicate that the re-
sponsibility. for maintaining the
peace of the world may soon be
thrown entirely upon the American
and German governments. 1t has
been discovered that the Russo
French declaration regarding the An
plo-Japanese alliance has been fol-
lowed by important negotiations
France and Russia have asked the
other powers, including the United
States, Germany, Austria and Italy
what will be their respective attitudes
towards the new alliance. The in
uuiry in at least two cases included
the question whether neutrality will
be maintained in case of war between
Great Britain and Japan on the one
hand and France and Russia on the
other.
ENGLAND Not Alarmed.
The British foreign office, which is
fully aware of these international in
quiries, utterly discredits any bellig-
erent significance. 1t is pointed out
that it is the diplomatic custom to
exchange notes between governments
regarding the Interpretation and ef'
feet of any important treaty.
There cannot be any doubt that
Russia and France would be exceed
ingly pleased to obtain pledges OF
neutrality from America and Ger
many. The refusal of such pledge
by both countries would almost GER
tainly prevent war. There is good
reason to believe that Germany has
already given such refusal; in 9th
er words, the kaiser insists that he
will retain complete liberty OF action.
England is confident that the Unit
ed States will take similar attitude.
She does not expect America to come
to her assistance, but she does be-
lieve that the Washington govern
ment will do nothing to precipitate
conflict which might result in the de-
struction of American trade interests
in the far east.
Neutrality Might Mean War.
It is not going too far to say that
n declaration at the present moment
of American neutrality in case of war
might precipitate that war. This is
probably fully understood by the
Washington government. Hence the
confidence here that no such declara-
ton will be Forthcoming.
Sunday nights news from South
Africa, which indicates that the
Beers desire to negotiate for peace,
has important bearings on the situa-
ton. If by any possibility Russia
has belligerent designs she will either
bring them quickly into action. be-
fore England can transfer her army
from South Africa to India, or she
will abandon them entirely.
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Eleven Men Drowned.

Lisbon, March 21.-In a collision
Thursday between fish boats, near
Naseareth IL men were drowned.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-03-28
PASS The ANARCHY BILL
Senate Approves Of the Plan to Pro
tect the President and Other
United States Officials. ..t
DEATH FOR ASSASSIN IS The PENALTY.

The War TAX Repeal Measure Also
Finds Favor In the senate-House
Passes the River and Harbor Bill
Naval Committee Shelves schley
Bills-Other Business.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11
CLARA MORRIS COMES SOON
She Will Give Her Lecture Here Next
Saturday Evening.

The changes wrought by time are we'll
Clara Morris, who retired from the stage
apolis next Saturday evening. .
The temperance of Miss Morris, once
Americas greatest emotional actress, as
lecturer and entertainer, will be to
many people the most interesting enter
tainment event Of the season.. This re-
appearance is but another demonstration of
the energy for which Miss Morris was al
ways famed. Always a sufferer from
bodily ailments, she retired from the
stage at the very height OF her popularity
and success to seek in rest and the en-
joyment of her accumulated earnings the
reward Of her long and arduous struggle.
But it was impossible for her to remain
inactive long: She soon began to con-
tribute short. stories and other writings to
the magazines, and the public, that had
once known her as an actress, came to
look upon her as an author. Recently
she has delighted all lovers of biographi-
cal literature and the stage by volume of
"reminiscences which are said to be re-
markedly frank and interesting.
Miss Morris appearance as platform
speaker has proved very successful. Her
stage training stands her in good stead.
Her graceful delivery, her clear, beau
tiful voice, her happy way of relating an
anecdote, and the interest aroused by the
memories of the great actress herself,
contribute to her power. Many Of her
auditors will attend the lecture, impelled
merely by motives of curiosity. They
will wish to see and hear her again mere
ly to enjoy the recollections her material
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11

The Young Matrons' Club was or
sanized Feb. Is, 1900; at the home of Mrs
Frank Jarvis, 2647 Stevens avenue. The
officers were chosen for six months as
follows: Mrs Frank Watson, president;
Mrs. Walter Hitchcock, vice president;
Mrs. Frank Jarvis. secretary; and Mrs.
Joseph Bremr, treasurer. A constitution
was adopted and course of "Child Study
and Household Economics decided upon,
the two to be studied and discussed al
ternately the first and third Friday aft
ernoons Of each month. At the time Of
the third meeting, the club had eight
members, all of whom have continued in
active club work.
The program of each meeting was at
that time made out by committee. At
the end Of the six months, Mrs. Watson
was reelected president, Mrs. J. M.
Herchmer was chosen as vice president;
Mrs. Jarvis was also reelected secre-
ed treasurer. Programs were also print
ed in attractive form for the ensuing six
months.
Just previous to the last election of OFF,
GERS. which took place Feb. Is, 1901, the
club Joined the Minnesota Federation of
Wonen's Clubs. It was decided at this
election that officers should hold office for
one year, and the following were elected:
Mrs. J. M. Herchmer, president; Mrs. V.
l.. Shellock, vice president; Mrs. Harry
Dyer, recording secretary; and Mrs. Frank
Watson, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Frank Van Order, treasurer; Mrs. VIII
liam Young, chairman Of social commit
tee. 4 change was also made In the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11

die panel. A good mirror is set into the
frame and on the sides are little shelves
for the toilet articles. Below the mirror
is drop shelf the width Of the panel.
People who live In apartments are apt
to move frequently and one of their bug.
bears is packing and especially the small
articles which will surely find their way
In the handy catchall pockets and cloth
ing. With one of these clever screens.
all that is necessary is to shove the
panels together and put trunk strap
around the whole. Nothing in the panels
need be touched and they will arrive in
the new quarters undisturbed. It Is pro-
posed to adapt the screen for theatrical
people by providing a canvas covered
crate into which to slip the screen for
shipping.
suoh screen would be boon for the
girl with party gowns that must be kept
immaculate and unwrinkled. The screen
can be lined with dainty materials and
fragrance may be supplied by sachets In
each panel. The men who have used the
screens think them quite as useful to
them as to the women, for they have
found no other solution so satisfactory
for taking care Of dress suit, which can
be nicely hung on one side of panel.
without getting a wrinkle or particle
of dust. even if not used for months.
Mrs. Pike has several other similar
clever contrivances for making the best
use of space in small apartments. but is
holding them back until her screen has
been fully launched on the market. It is
now being made to order from samples.
and several manufacturers are consider
ing taking it up to push on large scale.
1t has appealed especially to manufae-
turer of folding beds, who sees in it just
the thing to supplement his own inven-
ton as means Of living comfortably
and conveniently in small quarters.
Martha Scott Anderson.
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MUSICAL DEMONSTRATORS
IN THE BIG STORES
Young Women Who Play the New Music for
Patrons Who Wish to Sample It
Before Buying

when Chauncey Olcott was here" said
one Of the players, 1--WE played his songs
for he rs at a time. People liked King
Dodo,' also. In fact they liked it so we'll
that any number came in and asked us to
play it, wit hout any intention of buying
the score. love music and when there
are no customers to wait on l would
rather play than not, but l do like
people to express some appreciation when
l do it at their request"
At one Of the stores the girls have been
much interested in musical young cou-
pie who had a difference of opinion and
argued the matter with compositions bear
Ing appropriate titles. He sent her For
give and Forget and she retaliated with
You Can't Play in My Yard" He nat
urally want ed to know "Why Not and
she gave woman's reason-"Because."
1T would make quite little guessing con-
test and We grew quite excited before it
stopped confessed the clerk.
People grow more interested in music
every day and, when the piano sounds,
they gather around the counter until the
sound dies away. There is no special
season for music sales, although the COM
positions of one composer may be in de-
mand to-day and those of another to-
morrow. There is almost as much in the
way OF new music as there is in new books
and just about as much of it is mediocre.
One young man who has a musical friend,
left a standing order to send her every
thing new, until she was appalled, by the
miscellaneous collection and begged him
! to change It to popular music" There
are any number Of girls who make II
point Of buying all the coon songs and
wo-steps as they are published. 1--WE
| have to get them" they declare, ''or we
get hopelessly behind the times
| Nearly all Of the young women in the
music departments Of the stores play for
| dancing parties in addition to their regu-
| lar work at the stores. A program for a
dance usually lasts three hours, and en-
gagements will be made for as many as
three nights a week - -.,--.-
II cannot do more than that without
! feeling all tagged out one Of them con-
! fessed. The work in the store keeps me
in splendid practice for the evening, and
1 am where I can pick UP music as soon
as it comes out. Dancers always want
something new, although they don't like
to give up old favorites."
! Miss Sophie Tankenoff has been in the
music department but five months. Be-
| fore that she was stenOgrapher. She
has always played, but a typewriter was
not as satisfactory as piano, and she
| left the office for the store with delight.
! Miss Louise Edy and Miss Thekla A
Wahlquist share the duty of playing in
one of the stores. Miss Edy has been there
| for over year and is fayorite for dan
cling parties. Frances r. Sterrett.
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programs, domestic science" being sub
stituted for household economies
At the present time the club has eigh-
teen members who meet the second and
fourth Fridays in each month. The club
is composed, as the names imply, OF
young matrons,I and only such are ad-
mitted. OF the two studies, child study
has been nearer the hearts of the mem
bers, as the club is composed almost en-
tirely Of young mothers. Grouped below
are the subjects of some Of the excellent
papers that have been prepared lately:
Child Study: DUTY of Our Club to
Other Mothers" "The Profession Of Ma
ternity,' 1.-THE Unconscious Education OF
the Child" Certain Social Pitfalls y
Mothers and Teachers"
Domestic Science: Household Service, y
Training of Servants" Drainage and
Water Supply" Periods of Incubation in
Contagious Diseases" "a Peep Into For
eign Housekeeping.
The annual meeting and election Of
officers will be held at Mrs. Frank Wat
sons home, 2501 First avenue s, Feb. Is
After the election Of officers the club will
partake of a banquet. to which the
husbands are invited.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-11

"Please play the piece that everyone Is
talking of, the one about the pretty maid
en-" The request came timldly across the
counter of one of the department stores
and without hesitation the young woman
In charge Of the music played tue seAlel
from 'Florodora.'
THAT was easy" she laughed. There
IL only one piece about pretty maldens
that people want to hear now. But when
4 man or woman wants song tney uoh
know the name of and only remember that
the chorus has line with the words Tor
ever thine we have to do some thinking.
we very frequently have people hum the
chorus OF a song instead of asking for IT
by name, although | really cannot see why
It is any more difficult to remember a
name than chorus. A few men can
whistle a song, when they don't know
word of it and we have to identify the air
! don't mind when the people are little
considerate but when they make side
remarks about stupidity because we can
not recognize what they are hummlng, II
IS provoking, for nine times out OF ten
they haven't the air right.
I'VE have to be familiar with the pro-
grams Of all the concerts that are given,
for we are far more likely to be asked
to play the second or third number that
q musician had on his program than Tor
the composition by name. The other day
two girls came in and asked me to play
the third number Of certain program
When I finished one Of them nodded trl-
umphantly, I knew was right, she SAID:
You have lost your chocolate They had
a bet on the composition and it was easier
to come to me than to hunt up the pro-
gram.
Yesterday an old man came UP to the
counter and stood listening to me for
some time. Finally he asked II / could
play Annie Laurie for him. l hunted up
the music and he stood like statue I'M
til | finished. Then he caught his breath
and said absently, Thank you. my dear.
It's twenty years since heard that song.
I have been wondering ever since who
played it for him.
A girl who applies for a position IN the
music department has to do something be-
side sell music; she must be able to play
it. 1t Is not necessary that she should be
finished musician, but she must be able
TO read rapidly, have a firm, strong touch
and indefatigable fingers. Her hours are
the same as those of the other clerks and
some days she plays almost continuous
ly. Her selections range from gay to
grave and Chopin's Funeral March may
be sandwiched between coon song and
a two-step. She must possess more in
formation in regard to compositions and
composers than a musical cat alog, for
there is nothing in the world OF music
that she Is not asked.