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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05
Held in March.
Plans for the First Republican
State Convention.

The first Republican state conven-
ton of the year will be held about
April 1sU, and possibly before.
Sentiment among members of the
state committee is in favor of call
ing the convention early. The
commmittee will meet to make the
call some day next week.
The convention will select four
delegates at large and four alter
mates for the national convention to
be held in Chicago June 81. 1t will
also instruct the them to vote for
Theodore Roosevelt for president.
The committee will also designate
tho campaign COMMITTEES of each dis
trict to call the district conventions,
each of which will select two dele
gates and two alternates Chair
man Jamison has received from
each congressman copy of his com.
mittee list, and these committees
will be authorized in the Call to ar
range for their several district con-
ventions. Minneapolis Journal.
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Carrier Egeleston We the victim IL
OF a naway last Thursday. Some
hogs in a straw stack frightened
his horse and Frank and the mail
was in the air for u short time.
However they came down with no
injury to tho mail but he sustained
a lame back for several days az the
result. %EGyss f2@@ - Ea@
Last Friday NOR ming A. N. Chen
ey received a message stating that
his daughter Elsie was very sick
with diphtheria and later in the day
received another stating that the
end wal near. He at once made
preparations to leave for the west
and took the first train. A message
was received Saturday that the little
girl had departed this life Friday
afternoon: This sad news comes as
severe shock to the many friends OF
this estimable family, particularly
under existing cirou'nst ances. Lit
tie Elsie was loved by all who knew
her and her untimesy death is
mourned in many homes in this VIC
nifty and By friends who will long
remember her lovely disposition ana
winning WAYS. The entire COM
munity joins with the writer in ex-
pressing the heart felt sympathy for
the sorrowing parents. Another
telegram sent to RI. Jones Sunday,
directed him to load the household
effects OF the family and ship them
to California. &-
TO OUR READING FRIENDS
We have no words to express our
feelings toward our friends who re-:
membered us so prompty> and SO
kindly in our sudden affection. May
providence never permit such
double burden to be placed upon
any of them. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Cheney.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05

RUSHMORE.

RUSHMORE. s -
Mrs. u.s.. Randall attended church
at Rushmore Sunday.
Mr.. Henry Ivers who has been on
the sick list is very much better.
+ Mr.. A.! Hale who has been quite
sick OF late, is very much improved
DR.. and Mrs. Rankin left Saturday
night for their new home at Wa
coma, Mimi.
The revival meetings that have
been in session for the past month
closed Sunday evening.
Mr.. W. James has rented the
rooms over the Rushmore State
Bank and will move in at once.
Mr.. Ira Mckenzie of Dewald,
gave a birthday party at his home
Friday evening. About forty young
people were present.
A surprise party was given Miss
Lou Kerr, at her home Saturday
evening. A very pleasant time was
had by all in attendance.
Mrs. A. A. Putnam will give the
people of this vicinity, rare treat
in the shape of home play, 1.-THE
Deacon, to be given sometime in
February.
Those attending the teachers
meeting from Rushmore last satur-
day, were Prof. G. W. Hall, Nellie
Sell and Lou Bassett. Prof. Hall
was elected treasurer of the associa-
ton.
Of course you are interested in
this: A farmers meeting will be
held in Rushmore, Saturday, Feb.
81. A programme is being arranged
to fill the entire day and evening.
Professors Bass, Hacker and Bull
of State Experiment station will
give addresses. Prof. T. A. Haver-
stead of Crookston, one of o. c.
Gregg 8 famous institute men will
give a talk and Mr.. Wedge proprie-
tor of Lake City Nursery, will also
be in attendance and is expected to
take part il the programme. Dr.
Gould, Attorney G. NJ. Crandall and
County Superintendent L. W. Abbott
will each contrib butte something.
Other local mon will also speak.
Everybody come and enjoy the pro
gramme.' A complete programme
will appear later,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05
qE
READING.

M. Roman drove to Iona Saturday.
AR. Boilke drove to Worthington
Wednesday.
AL. Benson made a trip to Worth
ington Saturday.
Geo Fleming was pilgrim to the
county seat Saturday of last week.
P. R. Long received phone mes
sage Tuesday stating that an aunt
had departed this life.
Our grain dealers are disposing Of
a large amount Of southern corn to
the stoekmen round here
Bert Read received word that his
mother was quite sick and went
down to see her Wednesday.
CT. Buick is the only party who
has the distinction Of being drawn
on the jury from this section.
The Post Office was transferred
from former Postmaster Cheney to
W. H. Eikenbsrry last Friday.
Ed Brock was taken seriously i'll
Monday night and call was tsle-
phoned to DR.. Walker, Tuesday, to
call
J. G. Green and wife attended q
dance at the home of the former g
brother near Warrington, Friday
evening.
AL Dougherty living south Of town
delivered large lot ct timothy to
the Douglass Elev. Co: at this point
last week.
David Rothscbild was interview
ing the dentist at the county seat
Sunday, and incidentally calling on
former friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Hamilton are
rejoicing over the safe arrival of an
infant daughter, who put in an ap-
pearance Jan. 20.
Sheriff Fauskee was up from the
county metropolis Friday Of last
week, summoning jurors for the
coming term of court.
The infant child of A. A. Solseth
was taken sick Tuesday and DR..
Williams OF Wilmont was called to
attend the little one.
Mrs. l.. D. Fancher and baby
daughter returned from her visit
to her former home in Dakota last
Thursday. Lids now happy again.
The heavy wind of Monday night
moved the large hay barn of G.. T.
Buiick off the foundation and blew
the large doors off the elevator and
lumber sheds.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05
COST OF RURAL DELIVERY. E

COST OF RURAL DELIVERY"
1t is reported from Washington
that the postofice appropriation bill
this year will carry an appropriation
of about $170, 100000. One of the
most important items is that relat-
ing to rural free delivery: An ap-,
preparation OF about $22, 600, 900 Will
be made available for this service. :
1t will cost the government $19,-
600, 900 yearly to maintain the rural
routes in operation on July 1 next,
and this appropriation will permit
Of the establishment of 5000 addi-
tional routes. Increased salaries
for rural carriers will run the appro-
priation up to $22, 100000 if 800 q
year additional is granted.
1t has been decided by, the COM
mittee to report favorably on the
proposition to increase compensa-
ton, but the amount has not been
detinately determined. Some men,
bers of the committee favor an in
crease OF $50 year, but others urge
that at least $1O0 should be granted.
From present indications the latter
figure will be agreed upon. u
It is estimated by the postal OK
perts that the deficit fer the next
fiscal year will aggregate So, 900, 900.
The expenses on account of the pos
tai service are constantly increasing,
and a corresponding increase in
the revenues is noted. The postal
bill last year carried $152, 900, 600. =
Most of the increase this year will
be on account OF rural free delivery.
The rural free delivery is a fixture.
The people living in. the. country
must have it. and the price paid
must not be taken into account. The
rural residents are entitled to these
luxuries. Those people are part
of the great body polite and they
contribute their full share toward
the maintenance of the general gov
eminent. .s#
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05
Punishment Of Pupils.
How to Make an Ideal Instrument
For Spanking.

Lyman A. Best, president OF the
association of 3,400 Brooklyn school
teachers, that has asked the board
of education of New York city to re-
store their ancient right to spank
unruly pupils. In explaining the
movement for corporal puniehment,
describes the ideal implement for
punishment. II advocate spank
ing only as a last resort he says.
4':No principal relishes the job OF
chastising an unruly boy. Never
theless, we believe that for their
own good they should be chastised
and we have petitioned the board of
education to repeal the bylaw for
bidding corporal punishment IN the
public schools.
Il do not believe in slapping boys
over the palm with rattan. There
are delicate nerves and fibers in the
hand that are likely to sustain perm
anent injury from being struck, and
the rattan is brutal instrument of
anyhow. H.. .
1.-The ideal instrument of punish
ment is strip of rubber hose from
which the rubber covering has been
removed, leaving the canvas and
This is light enough to
warrant that its use would be no in
jury, and at the same time it carries
an unmistakab BILE sting that will last
from five to fifteen minutes. The
proper way to apply it is to place a
boy across desk with his face down
and let it land. with medium force /
on the part of the body easiest to
reach under the circumstances. -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05
PROGRESS OF THE UNITED
STATES.

IQo fFOSF0sS VI luo v AAOOo
States in it's Material Industries" is
the title of statistical statement
presented by the Department OF
commerce and Labor through the
annual report of the Chief of the
Bureau of Statistics. The table pict-
ules conditions in the great indus
tries and material interests of the
United States in 1903, where such
figures are available, and compares
those conditions with those OF earlier
years, running back, where possible,
to tho year 1900.
Area, population, wealth, public
debt and the interest thereon, gold
and silver production, money in cir
culation, savings bank deposits and
depositors, value of money OF the
country, value of farm porducts, i'm
port and exports of principal arti-
cles and total Of imports and ex-
ports. railways in operation, num-
Der of post Offices, receipts of the
Post Office Department, and many
other subjects indicating in various
ways the financial, industrial and
commercial condition Of the country
are included in the tables, which
give opportunity to compare present
conditions with those of earlier
years. In area, for example, the tot
al in 1908 is 8, OPS, 600 square miles,
against 1880, $50 square miles in 49,
so and 627, 844 square miles in 1900.
These figures do not include Alas
ka nor the islands belonging to the
United States.
The population in 1903 is stated at
so, 372, 0O0, as against %, 1885 in
1850 and 5.3Os, 483 in 1900. The
wealth of the country is stated at
$94, GOO, 0oo, 900 in 1903, and presum-
ably $1oQtooO, 600, 900 would not be
an unreasonable estimate for 1903,
while for 1850 the wealth of the
country stood at 81, 600, oos, 200, no
estimate being given for any year
earlier than 1850. The per capita
wealth is set down at 81, 1886 in 1900
and 1907 in 1850, having thus more
than quadrupled meantime. The
interest bearing debt in 1908 is s914-
OOe, 900, against 81, 724, 0oo, 600 in 49,
80 and $2,046, O00, 900, in 1870. The
per capita.. indebtedness of the coun-
try in1903 isss$11.5 81, against $50. As in
1870, and the interest per capita, 81
cents in 1903, against 80. OS in 1870
Gold and gold certificates in cir
culation in 1903 for the first time ex
ceeded 81, ZOO, 600, 600 or,to be exact,
$l,o31, 900, 900, against $4,000, 600
in 1900, 1892, 600, 900 in 1880 and $685.
600. 900 in 1870. The total money
in circulation in 1903 is 50, 367, e00,-
600, against..s1, 429, 600, 600 in $780,
1878, OOo, 900 in 1880, 1915, 900, 600, in
1870 and $435, 600, 600 in 1860. The
per capita money in circulation IN
1903 is $50. 81, against 1864 in 1900,
$19.41 in 1880 and $13.S5 in 1860.
Deposits in savings banks in 1903
are SO, 935, 600, 600, against 81, 524, 600
in 1890, $55O,00e, 1000 in 1870 and
$149, 900, 900 in 1860. The value of
for the census year
1900 is given at s13,ooo,0o0, 900,
against five and one-third billion
dollars in..1sso, and less than 50, 0o0,-
600, 900 in 1850. Railways in opera
ton in 1902 are 2O3,132 miles,
against 1865, 7O3 miles in 1890, 90, 1852
miles in 1880, 50, 922 miles in 1870,
80, 626 miles in 1860 and 9,02l miles
in 1870
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05

With Mr.. Collins a candidate for
governor the republicans have 40
apologies or excuses to make for his
actions, attitude or past record. He
stands out as a clean candidate with
the briNiancy Of diamond: This
idea of carrying around candidate
becomes *hurdensome and will result
in defeat because the supporters
have got TO hedge some where and
in doing so lose ground.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05
Fl. J. Miller OF Luverne, has an

a. Fl. J, Miller OF Luverne, has an
nounced himself in favor OF COLLINS.
Many have waited to hear from Mr..
Miller, knowing hiri to be a coaserv-
alive man and his opinion is highly
valued on all state matters, whether
political or otherwise. Now that
he has expressed himself, this part
of the state, with the exception Of a
little Dunn sentiment at Lakedeld
and Window which is purely local
can be counted unanimous for Coli
ins. Mr.. Miller tells u Minneapolis
Journal representative why he g not
for Dunn. 81 stand just where al
ways have on our state issues. and l
cannot consistently support Mr..
Dunn. l am a personal friend Of
his, and before Judge Collins an
nounced himself was ready to sup
port Dunn if he could square him
self on the merger issue, because l
Was opposed to third term for
Governor Van SAINT on principle.
Judge Collins. candidacy puts diff
erent face on the matter, and am
in favor of his nomination. >" Such
testimony as this is worthy of much
considerati ton by those in doubt as
to who they should support.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05
ODD FELLOWS ROLL CALL.

ODD FELLOWS ROLL CALL.
On February 22nd Mankato lodge
No. Is. I. o. y. F., is to hold rather
unique and impressive exercises.
They will call the roll not only of
the pre.ent members but Of all the
past members Of tho lodge which
sum up to a total of over 500.
This ceremony will CO rtainly be
of great historical interest to all Of
the younger members Of the lodge.
A committee consisting of 8. W.
Burgess, W. H. Tompkins and H. R.
Wiecking has been appointed to To-
cate as many as possible OF the liv-
ing members and secure replies
from them either by letter or in per-
son at this meeting. Only one of the
charter members of the lodge now
holds membership. This is B. D.
Pay, the we'll known candy manu-
'faeturer. In addition to this pro-
gram refreshments and a social
time will be had. -Mankato Daily
Review.
The Free Press says. ''In the near
future, class of ten Odd Follows
from Window will be initiated into
Blue Earth enoampment Nos, after
which they will form an encamp4
ment at Window. Blue Earth en-
-@4t
campment will be asked to do the
work at Window, and the Window
boys will do the entertaining in
proper style.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05
WHAT ARE THEYs

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. A new remedy for stom-
ach troubles, biliousness, and cons IT,
ipation, and a good one. Price rs
cents. For sale by F. NJ Hickman.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05
May Organize Militia,

.e,@ May Organize Militia,
The suggestion that q company of
Militia w organized for muster into
the Minnesota National Guard, with
headquarters at WorthlngtOn, is be-
ing extensively discussed and SER
iously considered.
A canvas shows many among our
citizens who are ex.militia men and
veterans of the Spanish war who are
enthusiasts upon the subject, and
who are eager to proclaim and prove
the advantages which such an Or
ganization affords to the individual
mem Der and to the community
where it ia quartered. Among those
who have been called to our notice
are, Wallace Evans, who has served
eight years in the California Nation
al Guard, and in the U. S. Vols.
Charles Ward, proprietor Of the
Western Hotel, is a veteran Of the
Spanish war and ex-captain offs. D.
National Guard. ~ a.5sSi
. John Ramage was formerly cap
tain in tho Canadian Guard or mil
itia, as also has Will Ramage seen
service in the same organization as
a sergeant. ~
Robert Smith has served one year
in MINI. National Guard. STEELE
Smith is about to complete five
years continuous service in the
Minnesota National Guard, and is
now appointed upon the Non COM
missloned staff of the first regiment.
Henry Twitchell and many veter-
ans OF DR.. Dolan's company OF 1913
have expressed themselves favor
ably upon the subject and we have
many cadets from schools and coll
eyes who are eager to push the mat
tor to accomplishment. %5.4
Parties are in correspondence
with the Adjutant General Of Mimi
esota, relative to the mattel, land the
prospect seems bright for an early
muster of such a company if orgen-
lied. The legislature has appropri-
ated money for rife contests and a
trip to st. Louis in 1904 az well as
for annual encampments to Camp
Lake View, and the promoters of
the movement are anxious to take
advantage of these things.
The procedure pointed out by the
authorities is by petition to the Gov
ernor, for the organization Of such
company signed by at least A. men
of ages from 1s to As years, with a
guaranty by the Village Council
that suitable hall, heated and light
ed will be furnished. With this
guarantee and the assistance 'finan-
sia'ly and ascoutrements and arms
furnished by the state, the company
will be moro than self supporting.
1t has been suggested that tho Old
Methodist Church might be secured
for the purpose.
Wallace Evans and Stelle Smith
have a petition which they invite
any and all interested and of suit
able age and physical qualifications,
to confer with them regarding, as it
is imperative that the matter be in
shape not later than March 1st, 1904.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05

In speaking of Bob Dunn the
CrookstOn Journal says:
E'Let us see, was it not in 1895 Mr..
Dunn and his Princeton Union were
actively engaged in shouting for
free silver? In 1898, it memory is
not treacherous.h he bolted the ticket
and contributed largely to the defeat
Of Eustis, although it is true his pap
or during the latter part Of the cam
paign very grudgingly gave half
hearted support to the regular NOM
inee. In 19O2,it is alleged, he refused
to make any speeches in favor of the
republican ticket and besides openly
advocating the merger in bis paper,
it is said, he personally bet money
against Van Santana lost. p"
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Sick =
Blood

Feed pale girls on SCOTS
Emulsion.
We do not need to give all
the reasons why SCOTS
Emulsion restores the strength
and flesh and color of good
health to those who suffer
from sick blood.
The fact that It is the best
preparation of Cod Liver Oil.
rich in nutrition, full Of healthy
stimulation is suggestion as
to why it. does what it does.
SCOTS Emulsion presents
Cod Liver Oil at its best,
fullest in strength, least in
taste.
Young women II, their
teens are permanently cured
of the peculiar disease Of the
blood which shows itself in
paleness, weakness and nervous
ness, by regular treatment
with SCOTS Emulsion.
1t is a true blood food and
is naturally adapted to the cure
of the blood sickness from
which so many young women
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-02-05

Dr.Simpson, eye specialist will be
t Braces, Feb. II, IL and 18th.
The Western news., 1904-04-27
MR.. CROSS ARRIVED IN HAMILTON
FRIDAY MORNING.
MADE THE TRIP IN NINETEEN HOURS
Owl Greek Properties Are Being Sur
veyed-Othe Notes of Inter.
est From Owl Creek.

| Mr.. w. d. Cross arrived in the city
from Owl creek the latter part of last
week and reports the new Eldorado as
jogging along nicely. Mr.. Cross tells
us that he has d double shift of men at
work on the Norwich syndicate, one of
his properties, and that he will, on his
return, put three 8 hour shifts to work
developing the property. The party
of capitalists that went in short time
ago with Mr.. Cross are very we'll
pleased with the prospects. Mr.. Cross
made the trip from Owl creek to Ham
ilton in 10 hours, leaving Owl creek at
IN the morning, walking the first 20
miles, riding horseback the next 40
miles and procuring a rig for the bal
ance OF the journey, arriving in Ham
ilton at 2 o'clock the next morning.
Mr.. Cross informs us he intends to
depart on his return trip to Owl creek
next Saturday morning.
Jake Lowell made hurried business
trip from Owl creek last Friday. He
reports feet of snow on the divide,
which makes it necessary to toooggan
supplies into the new gold camp.
~
H. S. Lord, of Anaconda, surveyor
of the B. A. s. P. Ry., and Dee Bean
returned from Owl creek Monday
where they have been surveying the
Cross claims and doing preliminary
work. They to go in again about
June 20 and finish the work. Mr..
Gaylor of the Boulder claims accom-
The Western news., 1904-04-27
Governor T0oIe's Proclamation.

Governor J. X. Toole Monday issued
the following proclamation for Arbor
day:
tuesday, May 10th, is declared bv
law to Arbor day. l earnestly request
the people of the state to observe the
day by planting trees, shrubs and
vines. Aside from the pleasure it
will afford in adding to the beauty and
comfort to our homes, it will pay divi-
dend IN years to come, in the increased
value OF our property. Older COM
monwealths that have systematically
observed the custom testify to the
splendid results accomplished, and
without exception ugrc the universal
observance. In witness whereof.
nave hereunto set nay hand and caused
the great seal of the State Of Montana
to be affixed. Done at the CITY of
Helena, the 18th day of April, A. D..
one thousand nine hundred and four.
and of the independence of the United
States the one hundred and twentv-
eighth. (SeaD
J. *. TooLE, Governor.
GEO. M. HAYS, Secretary Of State.
The Western news., 1904-04-27
this their sad loss of loving compan-
ion and a kind and affect,onatc mother.
Died.

JoHNSTON-At the home of her
niece, Mrs. S. H. Treloar of this city,
after an illness of only six days Mrs.
L. 5. Johnston passed quietly away at
1920 O'Clock last Monday morning, the
cause of death being pneumonia.
The news of her death was sur
prise to her many friends in this city,
who had scarcely r. ceived news of her
illness ere the grim reaper death
Claimed her and took away one who
was held in high esteem by large cir
Gle Of friends here.
The deceased is survived by son.
Mr. Lyman Royce, daughter, Mrs.
Howard Rockafellow, both Of Butte,
and two sisters, Mrs DeSnell and
Mrs. Foltz both Of the latter city and
all of whom were with her to the last.
The remains were taken to Butte
yesterday morning, accompanied by
the grief-stricken relatives, where in
terment will be made IN the family lot
in the Butte cemetery. A private SER
vice will be held from the residence.
conducted by Rev. Slator c. Blackis-
ton of the Episcopal church in that
city.
Mrs. Johnston was born at SPRING
vile, Utah, and was AZ years of age at
the time of her death. She came to
Hamilton last fall in hopes that the
climate would benefit her health.
Previous to her coming to this place
she spent many years in Butte.
The many friends in this city ex-
tend sympathies to the bereaved rela-
tives.