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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18

The area under tea in India at the
end Of last fiscal year. March 8, 1904,
was nearly $4,000 acres, Of which
o4.4 per cent (3SS.278 acres) is in the
valleys of the Brahmaputra and Surma
and 25.s per cent. (135,956 acres) in
Bengal. The low and improbable
prices realized in recent years. as the
result of the supply having been In
creased at a much more rapid rate
than the demand. has administered the
needful check to indiscrininate plant
ing.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18
TERRIBLE CRIME
]. IN CALIFORNIA.
UNKNOWN ASSASSIN KILLS F0UA
MEMBERS OF FAMILY OF
JULIUS WEBER. s=
Sets Fire to Their Home to Cover His
Crime-A Surviving Son Has Been
Arrested on Suspicion Of Being the
Murderer. .&@<{ ~ :asS ,n:@s ~

Auburn. CAL, Nov. 12.-t is NOW
known that julius Weber. his wife, their
19-year-old daughter Bertha, and their
son Paul, aged IA years, were murdered
Thursday night by an unknown assassin.
who set fire to the home In an EFFORT to
cover his crime. Before the IRE had
made any great Roadway the bodies Of
the murdered woman and her two chill
dren were rescued from the burning
house.
All Were Murdered. I
An examination OF the bodies showed
that Mrs. Weber and the children had
been murdered before the fire had been
started. The daughter had been killed
by q pistol wound, as had been Mrs.
Weber. On the boys head were several
deep cuts. He had also been shot. All
efforts to reach julius Weber, the father,
who was not thought to be in the burning
house. was abandoned until Friday when
a search was made in the burning tim
bers and his body was found in the bath
room of the dwelling. He, to, had been
shot down before being left to be con
sumed by the flames. It had been as
certained beyond a doubt that the women
were killed in one room and their cloth.
ing set on fire, and that they were then
dragged into the apartment where their
bodies were discovered. @
Son Under Arrest. ~
Auburn, CAL, Nov. 14.-Adolph Weber
has been placed under arrest charged
with the murder of his parents, sister
and young brother last Thursday night,
and with having set the family residence
on fire afterward to conceal the crime.
The latest theory In the Weber MUIR
der case is that the murderer shot the
father first, then as the sister appeared
in the hall, he shot her and then the
mother seeing what he had DONE.
screamed and started from him, when
he shot her. She continued on across
the room and raising her left hand
took down the telephone receiver to
call for help, at which time she re-
ceiv6d the second shot, which .pene-
trated the. body just under the left arm.
The child being the only one left, the
murderer struck him over the head and
felled him.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18

r. A white leghorn egg farm Is about
- be started at Delaware. Ripley
county. Ind. for which 1000 hens and
pullets are wanted to begin. II the
leghorn averages IS dozen eggs .
year, a. many friends of that breed
claim, 1000 of them will make lively
work for the boys who gather and
pock the eggs.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18

Notwithstanding persistent cack1ing,
which shows that she is sticking right
30 business in spite Of the slump ON
the stock market. the American hen IL
not receiving her rightful share of
giory due her as one Of the makers OF
this great and glorious country. For
something like 100000 households
she is one of tho breadwinners. Tho
eEgs she lays may not be exactly
golden, but in the aggregate their an
aual value Is greater, than that Of all
the gold and silver mines in the coun-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18

Germany. too, can boast itself the
pioneer in a dental novelty, viz, In
paper teeth. which are constructed
from paper pulp instead Of from the
porcelain or other material usually
employed. They are said to have
given satisfaction to such as have
ventured on the use, for not only do
they keep their color well but, not be-
Ing brittle, are much less liable to
6hip than the ordinary false tooth.
They are likewise guaranteed to be
very durable.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18

After a search extending over near
y 80 years, resulting in the sacrifice
Of q number of lives and several for.
tunes, the Lost Cabin mine, in Modoo
county, CAL, has at last been discov.
cred. The find was made by F. @.
Hess, IN old resident Of Candy, who
arrived at Alturas recently, carrying
with him some virgin gold, with SAM
ples Of ore taken from the mine,
which he says consists OF vein eight
eeot across and practically on the sur
acc Of the ground.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18

Advocates~f temperance can hard
" be expected to welcome the an
aouncement that the United States
now ranks ahead Of Germany in the
production of beer. although some
friends and promoters Of homo indus.
try may derive satisfaction from tho
fact. According to the statistics of
the German Brewers association.
their product in 1903 declined to l.
7s7. 615. 900. or 132.0S5.230 gallons less
than the output of the United States.
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Fire in Chicago.

Chicago, Nov. IA swift and spec
tacular fire in the heart Of the down.
town district late Saturday night de-
stroyed tho f1ve-story stone building
at Wabash avenue and Madison street,
occupied by Browning, King & Co., and
three other firms. The loss is prac-
tically complete, also on the contents
of the building. The total property loss
Is estimated at 100000.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18

According to . report Of tho Swiss
consul general in Yokohama, no ono
would have dared ten years ago to
predict Japan's wonderful develop.
ment. In 1898 it, foreign trade was
about $93.5o0. 900; in 1903, $3o3.500.-
900. The bank deposits Of Tokyo in
1896 amounted to less than $18.50o.'
900: in 1903 they had risen to $685.
600, 900; those Of Osaka amounted to
100000 in 1893 and to $sS.50o.000
In 1909.
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TRAGEDY IN OHIO.
Son Slain While Defending His Mother
from His Drunken Father-Mur-
i = ~ E.. dsrer Kills Himself. s

Hamilton, O., Nov. @14.-Adolph Hum
mel, aged So, killed his son, Frank
Hummel. aged 30, and then killed him
self. He also shot at his wife. The.
father was intoxicated and was abusing
his wife. Frank Hummel was attempt
ing to defend his mother from the as
saults Of his father when the shooting
began. '5f u. - -
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Fatal Explosion.

Laporte, Ind, Nov. ia boiler At
tached to q. threshing machine on the
Samuel Kaufman farm, exploded Fri
day and killed Warren Bassett, ten years
old, and John Boltenhouse, go years old,
both of Elkhart. Guy Busman, IA years:
old, was badly injured, also Floyd KauR-
man, ten years old. Charles Dills and
Norman SMgley, the latter 60 years old.
were also acalded. -: ". Va
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Heavy Damages Awarded.

New York, Nov. 12.-What is said to
have been the largest verdict ever
awarded under similar conditions was
returned in the supreme court Friday
when jury awarded Mrs. May G. Ga
Nun $685. 900 for the loss Of her husband.
who died as result of injuries sustained
1.-The Grand Central tunnel on January
8, 1902. ~
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Sank in a Marsh.

st. Joseph, NO., Nov 14.-Nicholas
White, a farmer, 70 years old, living five
miles west Of Halls Station, Mo-, while
Intoxicated late Saturday night, became
mired in the soft marsh along the river
near the terminal tracks and suffocated
to death.
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Caused Two Deaths.

Washington, Nov. 14.-As the result
of an early morning fire in a row OF
two-story houses opposite the west side
of the post Office department building
two persons were burned to death and
one man had both legs broken and two
women inmates were severely injured by
jumping out of a second story window.
The two dead men were burned beyond
recOgnitiOn.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18
YOUNG LADY Killed.

Stockton, CAL, Nov. 14.-Miss Anna
Buddick, of this city. aged %, was killed
in an automobile accident Sunday. She
and a male companion were sitting on
the back of a three-seated vehicle, their
feet hanging over the rear, when her
dress was caught in the chain and she
was thrown OF and dragged aconsidera-
BILE distance along the ps ement. :@ sl
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18
Joe Walcott Acquitted.

Boston, Nov. 4.-"No bill" in the
case of Joe Walcott, the colored pugi-
list, charged with manslaughter in
shooting Nelson Hall, Jr.. about three
weeks ago, was returned by the grand
jury Saturday. The jury found that
the shooting, in which Walcotts hand
was injured, was accidental.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18
Ten Slain In Ri,k.

Warsaw, Nov. 14.-There was ri0ting
here Sunday which was suppressed by
the troops. Two policemen and eight
civilians are reported to have been killed,
and 81 were injured.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18
Four Perished.

New York, Nov. 12.--Capt.> Robert
Walton, his wife and two seamen, los'
their lives Wednesday: night of Barne-
gat light, when the United States sup
ply ship Culgoa cutsdown the Norfolk
lumber schooner Wilson and Hunting.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-11-18
Quarrel Ends in Murder.

Martinsville, Ind, Nov. 14.-Albert
Bowman was shot and killed by Ed
ward Thomas during q quarrel at Louis
Vile. Thomas fed after the shooting,
but was pursned and captured at Cos
port. Jealousy is assigned as the cause
of the quarrel.
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A Mile ON 2:O1.

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 12.-Lou Dill.
lon trotted 4 mile at the driving park,
Friday afternoon in 2:01, breaking the
worlds unpaced record. The formerun-
paced trotting record was 2:013.z, held
by both Lou Dillon and Major Delmar.
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For Parker
The Next Congress.

Washington, Nov. 10.-Election re-
turns indicate that the Fifty-ninth
congress will stand as follows: Senate
Republicans, Sc; democrats, 80; doubt
full, 2; republican majority, "a. House.
Republicans, 247; democrats, 1877; doubt
full, 2; republican majority, ITO.
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Date Ia Fixed.

London, Nov. 1.-THE board Of trade
inquiry into the North Sea incident will
open at Hull November is. The pro-
ceedings will be pvblic.
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BURSTING SHE'LL
Kills Gen. kUR0k|
GREAT LEADER OF THE JAPAN
EsE ARMY LOST HIS LIFE
AT LIAoYAN0.
News Of His Death, Which Occurred
October 4, Kept Secret - Body
Taken to Japan-aen. Nod1u In
Command.

Moscow. Nov. 14.-Nemirovich Dam
chenko, the well-known Russian war
correspondent, telegraphing from Muk-
den, says the reports Of the death OF
Gen. Kuroki are confirmed. According
to his version q splinter from shell
struck Gen. Kuroki, tearing out q por-
ton of his breast and abdomen. He
died October at Liaoyang. and his body
was sent to Japan. A rumor is persist
emily circulated that kinsman of the
mikado, Siaosandi, literally Little Third
Prince" has been appointed to succeed
Gen. Kuroki. The actual command OF
the army, however, has been intrusted
to Gen. Nodzu.
Tunnel Up to Forts.
London, Nov. 14.-That the main de-
lenses at Port Arthur will be carried
by the Japanese at the next assault, II
they have not fallen already, is indl-
;ated by a belated dispatch from Gen.
Nogrs headquarters. A correspondent
declares that the siege preparations are
complete and have been Of the most
thorough character. The rocky hills
have been tunneled with the most ardu-
ous labor until the japanese WORKS ex-
end to within 100 yards Of the parapets
IF the forts. Through these tunnels the
Japanese can march to the Notifications
without losing q man and avoid the fire
which has exterm1nated their regiments
n nearly all the previous assaults.
Quiet on the Shakhe.
Along the Shakhe river both armies
are inert. The artillery on each side
devote q part of each day to Smelling
the opposing trenches. But apparently
this is only perfunctory. Neither army
shows a disposition to attack. 1t is the
belief here that Kuropatkin will remain
on the defensive, and that Oyama, while
unquestionably strong enough to attack
will not make a move until Port Arthur
IS in japanese hands. Then Nogis
army of at least $4,000 men will be re-
leased. The railway from Port Arthur
to Yentai can transport Nogi's army to
the front quickly and thus give Oyama
an overwhelming force,
Must Not Interfere.
Washington, Nov. n.-Emphatically'
but with all courtesy, Russia, through
her ambassadors abroad, has several
times informed the neutral powers that
she will brook no mediation at this time
In her war with Japan. It can be an
bounced that Russia expects her wishes
will be respected by all the powers to
which she has communicated her views.
Rejected by Russia.
London, Nov. 11.-Japan unomcially
has made representations to Russia
looking to peace. This action has result
ed in failure and such representations.
even privately, are not likely to be re-
peated by Japan. Although the sugges-
ton of pacific settlement was made un-
officially, it actually had behind it all the
weight of an offer by the Japanese gov
eminent. 1t was made direct to Russia
No power acted as an intermediary.
The proposition was put forward tenta-
lively and unofficially so that the jap
anese government would be in position
to deny any report that 1t was suing for
peace.
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Will Mako No Stops.

Washington, Nov. 14.-1t was an
nounced Saturday at the white house
that the president on his approaching
trip to st. Louis, would make no stops
at other cities, either going or coming.
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Worlds Fair Attendance.

St. Louis, No@. 14.-Admissions to
the worlds fair last week were 498 .149;
total admissions since the opening OF
the fair. II ,065 1886.
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A Valuable Cargo.

San Francisco, Nov. 1.-THE steamer
Coptic, which arrived Friday from the
orient, brought 100000 worth of raw
silk and over 100000 in gold. 50
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Hessian Fly Hurts Wheat.

HeSS1au Ely AUICo "Uessts - =
Richmond, Ind, Nov. 14.-Govern.
ment wheat reports from Ohio, Indians
and Michigan announce that wheat 10
badly affected by Hessian fly.
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Proclaims Thanksgiving Day.

Springfield, Ill, Nov. 14.-Gov. Yates
has issued proclamation designating
Thursday, November "a, as ThanAssiv-
ing day. . 49,. -.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07

not tell you you learned from other people. But how did you know about Mrs. Jersey?'' 5t4 m
 That's my business,' cried Mrs Ward, becoming imprudent. You are right about the holly. I sent to Devon shire expressly to get some It was my intention to inclose sprig in let ter to Mrs. Jersey so as to frighten her''-
 What good would that have done?'
 My business again." snapped Mrs. Ward, becoming bolder. .T had my reason for wishing to recall your sons death to her mind, and knew that the yellow holly would do so most successfully When Dorothy came from the park and told me that Brendon was to stop with his friend at Mrs. Jerseys boarding house, thought that 1t would be better to let George wear the sprtg. And I managed it in such way that neither Dorothy nor George guessed how planned the business. And succeeded. Mrs. Jersey saw the sprig and nearly tainted. I knew then that Here she stopped.
 Darlington saw that 1t was useless to question her further She would only lie and had been telling Hes, for all he knew
 T shall ask you nothing rnore,' he said, rising to take his leave. You have some reason for all this intrigue, have no doubt What your intentions arc matters little to me. I came mere iy to warn you that Brendon is to be Eeft alone,,'
 You won't have him arrested7"
 No. And, what is more, I won't have him spoken about in connection with that crime
 Mrs. Ward forgot her desire to con ciliate Darlington, forgot her desire to marry Vane to Dorothy, forgot every thing in sudden access of rage. T shall do what choose!,' she cried.
 Mo- said Darlington quietly and looking her full in the face You will obey me-"
 "Obey you, Lord Derrington?"
 "Yes. I have tried to conduct this interview quietly, Mrs. Ward, and to hint that your wiser plan is to be silent, but"
 "I don't want hints. I wish for plain speaking" ragged the little wom- an. How dare you address me like thisY'
 The old gentleman leaned forward suddenly and whispered a short sen. tence in her ear Mrs. Wards face turned pearly whi<s, and she tottered to chair, closing iler eyes as she fell into 1t. Darlington surveyed her with a pitiless expression.
 "You will be silent about BrendonY he asked.
 Yes" moaned Mrs. Ward. T will say nothing
 At the meeting at the Cecil Mrs. Ward was herself again. She had quite got over the, fright given to hel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07

man, that she may refuse to have any thing more to do with him. was Mrs Wards remark as she sealed her note. T don't want to get the Brendon man into trouble by having him arrested for murder. And don't think Der rington would let me if did wish it.''
 Her last speech was prophetic, for the next day Lord Darlington paid a visit to Curzon street and had a short interview with Mrs. Ward, the gist of which was that she must hold her tongue.
 "Brendon called to see me the other day. explained Darlington, looking grim, land he showed me plainly that he had nothing to do with the mat ter"
 But how about the holly berry?'
 "That is easily explained" replied Darlington, who, anticipating the ques- ton, had prepared an answer. "Bren- don was one of the first to see the body, and in touching it the berry fell from the sprig. Afterward- you, afterward-Mr. Train found the berry and, not knowing that Brendon had seen the body that morning, thought he had been in the room on the previ- ous night.
 "I'm sure he was,' insisted Mrs. Ward.
 ''You are sure of nothing of the sort. Brendon could not have got downstairs without the connivance of Train, and you heard what Train said."
 Then he asked after pause, 'sWhy did you tell Dorothy to give the sprig of holly to Brendon on that night?'
 Mrs. Ward shrugged her shoulders and looked down nervously. "Oh, it was the merest kindness on my part 7 she said, trying to speak quietly. Der rington contradicted her at once.
 Tt was nothing of the sort" he de- clared, with roughness. You wished him to have the yellow holly in his coat when he saw Mrs. Jersey so that the woman might hetray herself.'
 T knew nothing about Mrs. Jersey at the time.'
 'sOh, but you did! With regard to the holly, you knew from me how it was used in connection with the death of my son at San Remo. and what did
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07

coat anu Toque, with Scarf of red silk twisted round her throat. This touch of color was all that was about her likely to suggest her foreign origin. With her pale face and piteous mouth broken hearted woman.
 Lola began to speak without any preamble. "Mr. Bawdsey pointed you to me at the last night,' she said in her imperfect English "He declared you did walk early, and I have been with my eye on your mansion since 6 hours-what you call o'clock. I see you come, follow you, I am here. Mees Ward, am here"
 What do you want?' asked Dor othy calmly, her nerves much more under control than Lola's were. Yet both were agitated.
 "Ah," cried the foreign woman, throwing back her head, give him to mel love him-I worship him! Give him to mer'
 ..Of whom do you speak, made moiselle?"
 .Ah, mademoiselle-so he speaks when angry. But am no French. I am senora-I am Spanish. I have warm blood here in my heart" She struck her breast aercely. And if you take him from me will kill you! Yes, will give you the death-quick, sure, suddenp'
 Her face drew near to Dorothy's as she spoke, and the girl could feel her hot breath on her cheek. But Dorothy had brave heart of her own and did not finch. For all she knew, Lola might intend to stab her at, the very minute. The park keeper was some distance away. and it was useless to create scandal by calling him to her assistance. Lola was just the kind of mad creature to make a scene. Re taining control of herself, though her heart was beating rapidly, Dorothy fixed her eyes firmly on those of Lola. .Sit little farther away" she said, "and we will talk calmly
 Are you not afratd?'' asked Lola, surprised. She had always found the savage attitude so effective
 Dorothy laughed. T was never afraid of anything or of any one in my life" she said coolly "And am not
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-07
CHAPTER XIII.


 VM OROTHY was by no means of
 a jealous disposition. More
 over, her love for George was
 so deep and pure that she trusted him entirely Nevertheless, having learned from the few words dropped by Vane that Brendon knew Lola, she felt desirous of seeing the woman. That Lola was her rival she never for one moment believed, but the fact remained that Brendon's name was coupled with that of the dancer, and this incipient scandal annoyed Miss Ward.
 There w1s no need for her to ask George why such report should pre- vail, for she knew that he would be able to explain in satisfactory man ner, and, trusting him salready, it was useless to demand details. Her feel ings would remain the same after the telling of his story as they were now; therefore she avoided the disagreeable subject. Nevertheless, she was woman enough to desire sight of Lola, and induced her mother to take her to the music hall. Mrs Ward was very pleas it<tL " 0Of fSOs JUL 6A4G WdS tOO CtGfGl IO hint that she guessed Dorothy's reason for making this request.
 "Ccrtainly, my dear," she said brisk Y. T am very glad that you are coming out of your she'll Men hate a woman who can't talk of everything, and nothing is talked about but Lola. !"
 T must educate myself to please men, then, said Dorothy dryly, "so I may as well begin with the dancer. On what night can we go?"
 "Oh, Friday will do. Mr. Vane has invited us to dine at the Cecil, so I'll ask him to get us box"
 Dorothy would rather have gone with any one than with MT. Vane. However, there was nothing for it but to accept, since she had brought it on herself. With smile which encour- aged her mother to think she would behave sensibsy toward Vane, she agreed to the proposed dinner party and companionship, and Mrs. Ward wrote a note at once.
 II hope when she sees Lola, and hn4rs tla stories about that RrAadnHa