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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
RUSH OF IMMIGRANTS.
Inspectors at Ellis Island Unable to
Handle All Who Arrive on
Friday.

New York, Nov. $3.50 great has
been the rush of immigrants to this
port within the past few days that the
immigration station at Ellis Island was
crowded Friday and several thousand
steerage passengers were forced to re-
main all night on board the steamers
on which they arrived from Europe.
When the Baltic came in during the FORE
noon with steerage list numbering
LOO, the officials of the steamer were
informed that there was no room for
them on the island. Five thousand i'm
migrants already were crowded in the
detention quarters, while the normal
handling capacity Of the present force
Of inspectors is only 5000. Unde Ter the
circumstances they refused absolutely
to handle the additional 1,700 brought
In by the Baltic and the steamship
officers were Obliged to keep them on
board under guard. AS there is a fine
of 500 per head for any immigrant
who escapes from a ship before being
properly examined by the authorities,
the big liner was put practically under
martial law to prevent the disappear
ance Of any of the steerage passengers,
all Of whom wanted to 60 ashore at
once.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
TRADE REVIEW.
Better Outlook in Industrial Lines
Mills Reopening and More
Men Given Work.

Now York, Nov. 26.-R. G. Dun & Co. s
Weekly Review of Trade says: IKE
tail and jobbing trade was retarded by
unseasoIably mild weather and the in
terrrpt]on Of another holiday but man.
ufacturers extend operations as conf
dence is siren gthened by the receipt OF
larger contracts for future delivery and
many inquiries that promise to mature
in something more tangible. Postponed
orders from every prominent industry
indicating that idle mills are reopening
and the number of operatives gradually
increasing. Improvement in the iron
and steel industry continues.
!. Failures this week numbered EOS In
the United States against 258 last year,
and in Canada 80, compared with Ia a
year ago.
Bradstreet's says: Gold weather is
needed to move retail stocks of winter
clothing, dry goods and shoes, recorders
for which from jobbers are not brisk.
On the other hand, the trade in holiday
goods has begun well. Manufacturing
industry Is active in most lines the
country over, winter employment in the
iron and allied trades is assured, and
labor is better employed than year ago
at this date"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
BOAT CAPSIzED
BY HEAVY SWELL.
10 E.sls d
DISASTER OCCURS OFF sARN1A
ONT, EARLY ON THANKS
GIVING DAY.
While Crossing the Stream Little Craft
Is Upset Within 100 Feet Of Dock
and Four Of Those on Board Are
Drowned. .E&

Port Huron, Mich, Nov. 25.-The row.
boat of William Briggs, the night ferry.
man between this city and Sarnia. Ont.
which is directly across tho st. Clair
river from here, was upset near the
Sarnia dock early Thursday, and four
men who were passengers were drowned.
The drowned are: Alfred Green. en-
gineer, st. Thomas, Ont; John s. Chree-
nan, fireman, St. Thomas: John Dack,
brakeman, st. Thomas; James Connell.
barkeeper. Sarnia. Ont. Ferryman
Briggs left the Port Huron dock with
six passengers in his rowboat. A heavy
sea was running on the river, kicked up
by the strong north wind that was blow
ing. The boat pitched and tossed on the
waves, but made the passage safely un-
til within about 100 yards of the Sar-
mia dock. Then a heavy back swell from
the shore suddenly caught the craft and
capsized her. Ferryman Briggs, John
Dobson, an engineer. of st. Thomas. and
Daniel Fisher, a conductor, Of Ridge
town, Ont, saved themselves by hang
ing to the>overturned boat, but the other
four passengers we're drowned. The
three railroad men who were drowned
were Pere Marquette railway employees.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
IS EXONERATED.
Gen. Carnahan, Head Of Uniform
Rank, x. Of r., Innocent Of
Charges Preferred.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 28.-The
findings and opinions OF the court of
inquiry held at the instance of Maj.
Gen. James R. Carnahan, by the grand
lodge of the uniform RANK knights of
Pythias, to investigate charges, that
Gen. Carnahan showed favoritism in
the awarding of drill prizes at the
conclave held at Louisville August Is
to 20, have been received by Gen. Car
nahan from Supreme Chancellor
Charles E. Shively, of Richmond. The
findings and opinions hold that Gen.
Carnahan is innocent of any and all
Of the charges.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

Kills Several Hundred Rus
sians-9eneral Assault on s
Port Arthur. ~

Washington, Nov. 26.-It is learned,
on excellent authority, that the Japan
csc army has been ordered to renew its
attack on Port Arthur, and to take the
main Notifications at any cost.
Rome. Nov. 2S.-The north side of
Ehrlung fort an important link in the
chain Of defense north Of Port Arthur,
has been blown up by the Japanese aft
err tunneling for hundreds of feet
through the mountain. according to a
dispatch from Toxic to the Italia Mill
taire. 1t is stated that several hun
dred Russians were killed and 20 large
guns rendered useless.
Toxic, Nov. 28.--The general attack
on Port Arthur is progressing, but the
results are unknown. Gems. Nakamu-
ra and Saito. leading specially trained
bodies of swordsmen, charged into the
Russian forts and engaged the Rus
SLAMS in q hand-to-hand and bloody
encounter.
Mukden, Nov. 25.-The Japanese made
fresh attack on Poutiloff hill the night
of November %. Their advancing ranks
were decimated by the Russian shell fire.
Some of the Japanese secured lodgment
on the slopes of the hill, but were driven
out at the point Of the bayonet, when the
whole Japanese contingent fed. A SIM
liar attempt was made the same night
south of Erdazou, which also was re-
pulsed with bayonet charge. The Jap
anese lost heavily, while the Russian.
loss was 80 killed.
Paris, Nov. 28.-The budget commit
tees report contains the following spe-
cifc statement in connection with lie
Russo-Japanese war: ALREADY Japan
has made known the conditions on
which she is ready to close hostilities.
These consist in the return Of Man
churia to China, the dismantling of
Port Arthur and the establishment of
Korean independence, with the right
Of Japan to acquire land. Russia's re-
fusal of the foregoing conditions shows
it is her purpose to carry on the con-
flict to the end"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
TO DlSMANTLE THE FAIR.
Midnight Of December Will sec Be-
ginning Of Packing Of Exhib-
its at st. Louis,

st. Louis, Nov. 2S.-Promptly at mid
night December force of Is men en-
ployed by the General Service company
of the Louisiana Purchase exposition,
will shunt 200 freight cars loaded with
empty packing cases and the work Of
dismantling the fair will begin. In dr.
ferent parts of the exposition grounds
are 1900 carloads of empty packing
cases, while outside the grounds are
others, aggregating 100 carloads more.
These will be distributed as rapidly as
possible and the packing Of the exhib-
it's will be- rushed.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
TAFT IN PANAMA.
Tells President Amador That Our Only
Intention in Isthmus Is to
Build Canal,

Panama, Nov. 2S.-Secretary of War
Taft and party arrived Sunday and
was received by President Amador and
the Panama caDlnet. After extending
President Roosevelt's personal erect
ings and expressions of good will Eec-
rotary Taft assured the Panama otfl7
Gals that the United States has no in
tention in the isthmus other than to
build the canal for the benefit Of Pan
anna, the United States and mankind:
There was no desire to exercise further
power. President Amador in reply said
his government and his people fully
appreciated the proof given by the
United States Of it's sympathy. Later
he returned the visit of Secretary Taft,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

That the Venezuelan press IL not
altogether lacking in certain exhibi-
lions of enterprise manifested in
cooler climes was evidenced during a
recent visit of the president of the re-
public to Puerto Cabello, when Letras
y Numeros issued what was styled a
''numero extraordinario." This con.
sisted of a neatly gotten up edition of
eight pages. exclusive of cover. print
ed in gilt, bronze and blue inks. The
contents comprised eulogistic tributes
to the presidential visitor by the local
uflcials and prominent citizens.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
Vote Of Illinois.

Chicago, Nov. 28.-Ohlcial returns
from all Of the counties of Illinois
show that Mr.. Deneen received larger
vote for governor in the election than
President Roosevelt did, there being q
difference of 56S votes in favor of the
candidate for governor. The official
returns for the state are Roosevelt,
632,364; Parker. 32s,1S6; Roosevelt's
plurality, 304.178. Deneen, 1882;
stringer, 1892; Deneen's plurality,
298,010.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
BANK PLUNDERED.
Robbers Steal g, 900 from Institution
at La Plata, Md.-Build-
ing Wrecked.

Baltimore. Nd, Nov. 25.-A special to
the Baltimore American from La Plata,
Charles county, Nd, says thot a num-
Der of men blew up and practically de-
stroyed the building of the southern
Maryland savings bank early Thursday
mornings They secured $4,000 In cash.
Nitroglycerine is supposed to have been
the explosive used. The robbers, after
securing the money, made their escape.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

A singular phenomenon occurs on
the borders of the Red Sea, at a placs
called Nakous. where Intermittent I'M.
derground sounds have been heard for
an unknown number Of centuries. 1t
il situated about half mile distant
from the shore. whence a long reach
Of sand ascends rapidly to a height OF
800 feet. This reach is about 800 feet
wide, and resembles an amphitheater.
being walled by low rocks. The sounds
coming up from the grou:.l at this
place recur at Intervals Of about an
hour. They at first resemble . low
murmur.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE.
Grand Jury Indicts Woman and Four
Children for Murder and
Arson,

Towanda, Pa, Nov. 24.-The grand
jury found true bills against Mrs. Sophia
Merritt, the mother, and Charles, Bigler
Alanson and Nancy Johnson, her chill
dren, charging them with murder and ar
son. The mother and her four children
are charged with killing Maggie John
son, wife of Bigler Johnson. and her ten
year-old niece, Annie Benjamin, on the
night of September Is, and afterward
setting fire to the house and burning the
bodies.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

A contract has lately been made be-
tween the government Of Venezuela
and Manuel v. Fejera. q Venezuelan
citizen. for the exclusive manufacture
Of matches In that country. This
monopoly is based on a law promul.
gated in 1899. which provided that the
match industry should be q source Of
government revenue. BY the terms
Of the contract in question the i'm.
portation of matches into Venezuela
Is prohibited.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Some Notable Observances Mar
rated-Features at the r.
Worlds Fair.

Washington, Nov. 25.-Thanksgiving
day was observed generally throughout
the city. The government departments
were closed for the day and most of the
business houses were not open during
the afternoon. At night the president
gave family party at the white house
for the Thanksgiving dinner.
New York, Nov. 25.-Observance OF
Thanksgiving in the metropolis was not
unlike that which has marked the sea-
son in other years. There were special
services in nearly all denominations,
and the unfortunate. both within and
without the charitable institutions and
prisons. were made happy for the time
being. Hundreds of baskets Of food
were distributed among the poorer FAM
lilies in the lower section and liberal
Thanksgiving dinners were served to-
the needy in many quarters. -.
st. Louis, Nov. 25.-Thanksgiving
day developed one of the most memoir
able celebrations on the worlds fair cal
endar. Added to the regular celebration
was that of New Hampshire and Yer
mont day. which was marked by con-
certs at the respective state pavilions.
Children's day was also observed, and
many features of entertainment were
provided for the hosts of little ones who
were admitted free. The Thanksgiving
day ceremonies consisted of union re-
ligious services in Festival Hall, Arch
bishop Glennon presiding. Addresses
were made by St. Louis ministers. At
the close of the exercise the audience dis
persed to all quarters Of the grounds
where Thanksgiving dinners were held.
Among the most interesting was that
served at the Model play grounds. Sew
eral hundred children. representing
some 80 different nations. partook Of q
New England Thanksgiving dinner.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

The quantity OF domestic hops con.
sumed by brewers in the United
States in the fiscal year ended June
80, 1904, according to figures obtained
from the ONCE Of internal revenue.
treasury department. was 39.566.534
pounds. an increase Of 1.88 per cent
over the consumption Of the previous
year. The United States is one Of the
surplus hop-producing countries Of tho
world. and in addition to the quantity
consumed by domestic brewers, there
is annually a considerable export
movement.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
Starved to Death.

Cincinnati, Nov. 26.-Death from
fasting under an impression that he
was obeying a divine command, is the
singular fate of Rev. D. Z. Buckles, OF
Addystone, a suburb of Cincinnati. He
was found dead Friday in his bed. He
had been fasting 40 days.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
Major Delmar Sold.

New YORK, Nov. 25.-Major Delmar,
the worlds champion trotting galding,
with an unpaced trotting record of
2:01A, and paced trotting record of
1854, was sold at the Old Glory sale
at the Madison Square garden Thursday
for $4,000. The purchaser was c. K. Il.
Billings, owner Of Lou Dillon. Major
Delmar was consigned by E. E. Smath-
ers, who bought him last year for $780,
900.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

An exhibit at the recent meeting OF
the Society of German Plumbers
which attracted considerable attention
was that showing an invention of
Chemist Blau. of Augsburg, for tho
manufacture of fluid gas from the
residuum of petroleum and heavy min.
eral oils. The inventor says this gas
may be manufactured very cneaply
where there is an abundance Of petro-
leum. and that it may be transported
from one place to another In cylinders
% easily as carbonic acid gas.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
SITE IS SELECTED.
Naval Training Station on the Great
Lakes to Be Located at
Lake Bluff, nj.

Washington, Nov. 25.-Secretary Of
the Navy Morton announces that the
board appointed to select training
station on the Great Lakes has unani-
mously recommended that the Lake
Bluff site, 80 miles north of Chicago, be
selected. The president has approved
the selection. The initial appropriation
for this work has already been made.
and it will be the policy of the secretary
to push the work to completion as rap
idly as possible.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
PUTS IN BUSY DAY
At WORLDS FAIR
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT VISITS
THE GREAT EXPOSITION AT
ST. LOUIS.
Takes Hasty View Of the Exhibits,
Inspects State and Foreign Build
ings, Sees Illumination and At
tends Banquet.

st, Louis Nov. 28-What healthy and
optimistic American citizens have been
claiming could not be done properly in
six weeks, President Theodore Roose-
welt Saturday did in eight hours. He
saw the Louisiana Purchase exposition,
peeked into its every nook and corner,
vert through all the great buildings.
visited the structures reared by foreign
countries, received many gifts, made
speech or two, spent an hour on neigh
borly visit in the Filipino section, re-
viewed the United States troops sta
toned on the grounds, including the
Philippine scouts and constabulary, and
clCkoe his schedule at shutdown not half
tired but wholly pleased. After short
rest he attended the banquet in the eve
ming, which was given in the Tyrolean
Alps concession. Mrs. Roosevelt Was
at the presidents side most Of the time.
So were Miss Alice Roosevelt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Douglas Robinson, Secretary and
Mrs. Loeb and Surgeon General Rixey,
who formed the Washington party.
There are 1910 acres in the St. Louis
fair grounds and one can easily under
out for him. But, from start to finish
out for him. uBt, from start to finish
the nations magistrate was happy as
the school boy on his first vacation days.
To friend he said 'This is marvellous.
1t Is beyond description and exceeds my
fondest expectations. I have had the
best time ever had in my life, and
have seen more than I ever expected to
see in one days time"
Sunday was spent quietly by the presi-
dent and his party. Attendance at the
Second Presbyterian church in the
morning was followed by luncheon at
the residence of Treasurer Thompson,
Of the exposition company, whose guest
the president was during his stay in st.
Louis, an extended drive in the after
noon and dinner at the residence of
President Francis. The evening was
spent at the Thompson home, and the
special train bearing the party left at
midnight on the return to Washington.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
Rear Admiral Buried.

Providence, r. l., Nov. l8.-The flu
neral of Rear Admiral John r. Bart
lett, U. S. NJ, retired, was held from
Christ church, Lonsdale., Saturday.
Gov. L. F. G. Garvin, ex-Gov. Charles
w. Lippitt and officers from the New
port naval station we're present.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

Since the commencement of the
present war. much attention has been
directed to the new explosive used by
the Japanese warships with such ef-
feet. This explosive - "Shimose.'
named after the inventor, Prof. Shi-
mose-it is claimed. ranks next to
blasting gelatine as regards explosive
force, and is considerably more de-
structive than either guncotton or dy.
Mantle.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

The foreign commercial traveller is
an important factor In conducting the
business of foreign countries in Den.
mark. Representatives from Germany,
Russia and Sweden are there in large
numbers. Germany, especially. sends
many commercial men during the
course Of year. and they succeed ad-
mirably in overcoming the deep-rooted
prejudice which exists against that
country.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
Big Order for Cars.

Philadelphia, Nov. 26.-The Penn
sylvania company announces that it
has Just closed contracts for the build
ing of about 5000 freight cars. This
is independent of the recent orders
placed by the Pennsylvania Railroad
company for $500 freight cars on it's
lines east and west of Pittsburg. which
are to replace worn out or damaged
cars.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

It is rumored that the Rothschilds
propose to spend 100000 francs in
the setting up in Paris of dwellings
for wage-earners. in which the rentals
shall be extremely moderate and out
Of which the owners do not intend to
make any profits. Similar work has
been done in the Peabody buildings in
London and in various extensive en-.
terprises of the sort in q number of
leading cities.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

Thus far England has imported
more oranges than any other fruit.
The amount for the first seven months
Of the year was 4,249,774 hundred
weight (475.9746SS pounds). Though
the banana receipts were heavy, they
were less by over one million hun.
dredweight (112.Ooo,O00 pounds) than
those of oranges.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
River Almost DRY.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 2S.-The
drought throughout the state has as
sumed alarming proportions. Thous-
ands are suffering and there is only
three inches Of water left in the Ohio
river. All the railroads are forced to
haul water.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
Expect Rise in Shoe Prices.

6APSVV &S400 III 00Oo xI1C08s
Pittsburg, Nov. 28.-Owing to the
heavy demand for leather in automo-
bile Quitting and harnessmaking, and
consequent advance in prices. local
shoe dealers expect an advance of from
Is to rs cents a pair on shoes. The
Chicago packing house strike decreased
the supply Of hides, prices for which
are Is to 80 per cent. above those o.
last year.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

A. H. Liese, of Fresno County. CAL,
put up his ranch for a rattle. He sold
tickets to the amount Of $500. w. G.
Wilkinson held the winning number,
ranch, saying that Wilkinson had no
rights In law, as railing was gam.
bling. But Wilkinson has found an
old statute which provides for the
confiscation Of such property to the
state.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
Gonpers Reelected.

San Francisco. Nov. 28.-Samuel
Gompers was practically unanimously
reelected president of the American
Federation Of Labor Saturday. One
delegate, Victor Berger, of Milwauk ee,
a leader of the socialistic element in
the convention, voted in the negative,
and asked that his vote be so recorded.
The convention voted to meet next year
in Pittsburg.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
Distress in ireland.

London, Nov. 26.-The failure Of the
potato crop is causing great distress
and suffering among the peasantry OF
Connemara. Reports from various dis
tricts of Ireland state that the pinch
of hunger is already severely felt, es-
pecially on the Mayo seaboard.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
Aged Merchant Dies,

Hartford, Conn.,, Nov. 26.-Francis
Buell. Cooley, founder of the wholesale
dry goods house Of Cooley, Farwell &
Co., from which sprung Field & Letter.
Marshall Field & Co., and many other
dry goods houses in Chicago, died here
Friday, aged 81. .,'.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
Fatal Explosion.

Vicksburg, Miss. Nov 25.-By the ex-
plosion of the boilers in d. r. Middle
tons cotton gin in the town of Walters.
a suburb of this city. two lives were lost
and five persons injured. two of them Sc
riously.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

About 1000 acres of valuable fruit
land has been brought under water by
the construction of the De Weese dam.
in the Wet mountain valley. near
Westcliffe. Col. The reservoir is one
of the largest in the centennial state,
and its waters will render valuable
much land in Lincoln park. near
Canon City.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02
Much Tobacco Shipped.

GAINESVILLE, Wis.,, Nov. % One of the
largest tobacco shipments that has ever
been made to foreign port has been
sent abroad from this poia'. 1t con-
sisted CT 5000 cases of leaf tobacco and
was consigned to Antwerp.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

Rothschild Employe Absconds.
London, NOV. z8.-The bullion buyer
for the Wood Street Smelling works.
for years operated by the Rothschilds
is said to have absconded, his pecula-
tons amounting to more than $780,
900.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-12-02

Total exports Of wool from Argen-
tina in 10000 were 411,385 bales (of
about $50 pounds each), against 49,.
344 bales in 1902-'03. The 10000 ex.
ports were the lowest for the past nine
yeara