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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
THEBES BRIDGE OPENED.
Magnificent Structure Across the
Mississippi River Is For
mally Dedicated.

Thebes, ILL.,, May 26.-There was
opened here Thursday to the north
and central west new gateway" for
commerce and traffic and human inter-
course with the south and the great
southwest" The only bridge cross
ing the Mississippi river between St.
Louis and Memphis, attended by cere:
monies in which the governor of Mis-
souri, and prominent railroad officials,
representing the proprietary roads, par
ticipated, was formally opened to traffic
and dedicated to the uses Of five great
railroad systems and the business of two
great sections of the nation. The bridge
proper consists of continuous steel
structure of five spans, built on the can't
lever system, and weighs about 2S,0OO,-
900 pounds. The central or channel
span is 651 feet long, each of the other
spans being 521 feet long. The total
length Of the bridge proper, including
the concreate approaches, is 3,Sl7 feet,
and the total length of the entire'double-
track construction, including grade APP
proaches, is AZ miles. The total height
of the bridge, from the bottom of the
lowest foundation to the top of the high
est point on the superstructure, is 231
feet. The total cost is about $3,000,OO0
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
SOLVES A MYSTERY
Man Suspected Of Assassination Of
Dan Berry, at Savanna, ILL.,,
Commits Suicide. ~

Savanna, Ill.,, May 2G.--The mystery
of the murder of Daniel S. Berry was
cleared away Thursday by the bullet,
fred by his own hand, which blew out
the brains of Boutwell, Pulford, Sa-
vanna's wealthiest citizen, whose name
had been connected with the Berry as
sassination.
Pulford hid in the hayloft of a barn
which he owned in the center of the
town and sent a bullet into the center
of his forehead, which ended life in
stantly. His wife, whose rumored re-
lations with Berry had been assigned
as the cause Of Pulford killing the
lawyer, became hysterical when in
formed of her husbands fate.
No one in Savanna, which has been
stirred more deeply than ever before
by the second act of the heartrending
tragedy in which the two most promi-
nent families of the town have been
the performers, now doubts that Both
we'll Pulford shot down Dan Berry and
then ran into his drug store below
Berry's Office, where he bore himself
with amazing calm and heard the news
of Berry's death with expressions of re-
greet. .r...
The suspicion which has been whis-
pered openly since the murder, has
been confirmed beyond doubt in the
minds of Pulford's neighbors by the
suicide. The theory of insanity, which
was urged for Pulford in the first
place, is now accepted as the true one.
Stories of the relations Of Mrs. Pull
ford and Dan Berry, which had been
told in this town for years, produced
bitter enmity between Berry and
Pulford and made a tragedy such as
has occurred climax to be looked
for. Brooding over his wrongs is said
to have wrecked Pulford's mind.
Savannah, ILL.,, May 23-Daniel S.
Berry, who was prominent as lawyer
and who was an ex-member of the
legislature, was shot and killed Mon
day at the door of his office. Mr..
Berry had just come from home and
was unlocking the door of his Office
when he was shot from behind, one
bullet striking him in the arm and the
other penetrating his brain. He died
instantly.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
To Help Prosecute.

Maukato, Mimi, May ga man
from New Ulm. who has been more or
less prominently connected with the
Koch case, was in Mankato and stated
that it is the general wish Of the pco-
pie there that either Pierce Butler of
st. Paul, Frank Nye or 4. II. Hall of
Minneapolis be secured to act as as
sistant for Mr.. Childs at the third
trial of the case. There is a general
feeling that the third trial will be the
last, no matter what the outcome.
County Attorney Wilson, acting as at
torney for Philip Licsct, editor of the
Brown County Journal in the contempt
of court proceedings resulting from the
Koch case, when he was fined $3.50, has
secured a writ of certiorari to Judge
Cray from the supreme court, and the
case will be reviewed in October.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
JAPANESE Gain !. |.
BIG NAVAL FIGHT.
ADMIRAL TOGO INFLICTS A
CRUSHING DEFEAT ON
RUSSIAN NAVY.
Russian Armada Enters the Fighting
Zone and Suffers Disastrous De-
feat Though not Final. Japa-
nese Suffer some Loss.

Washington, May 2o.--The American
consul at Nagasaki cabled the state
department yesterday that the Japan
ESQ have sunk Russian battlesh'P'
four other warships, and a,repair ship
in the straits of Korea.
The following is the text of the Nag
asaki dispatch to the state department:
"Nagasaki, May 2s.-Japanese sunk
the Russian battleship Borodino and
four more warships and a repair ship"
The other dispatch reads as follows:
'Tokio, May 27-Japanese feet en-
gagged the Baltic squadron this after
noon IN the straits of Tsu Shima, which
was held; cannonading heard from
shore"
U. s. officials believe Japaues, made
free use of torpedo boats.
London, May 20 The Toxic CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says that
the Russian fleet has been dispersed,
that several ships have been disabled
and that the remainder are in flight
with the japanese pursuing:
Toxic, May 29-The embargo on the
publications of naval news continues
Absolutely no news consering the
operations of the Japanese and kus-
sian fleets were obtainable yesterday
Newspapers are held under absolute
leash and all telegrap,s and cables
are closed to press dispatches
Tsingtau, May ga telegram from
Chinese sources says that in the naval
battle in the straits Of Korea Satur-
day and Sunday the Russians have lost
two battle ships and three cruisers.
The Japanese losses so far reported
are one battleship and ten topedo
bolts.
The island of Oki is in the Sea OF
Japan, about 200 miles northeast OF
the strait of Korea, where the battle
between the japanese and Russian
fleets is reported to have had its be-
ginning.
Shanghai, May pa telegram has
been received here from Pekin an
nouncing that Rojestvensky's fleet has
been defeated off the Tsu islands and
is fleeing northward.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
BARON ROTHSCHlLD DEAD.
Head Of Famous Banking Firm
Passes Away in Paris,
France.

Paris, May 27.-Baron Alphonse
Rothschild, head of the Paris branch
of the richest family in the world, died
Friday. The news spread rapidly
through the financial centers of the
world. He was the real leader of the
cousins whose wealth is estimated to
be far more than $2,000,000,000, and
whose loans to governments in the last
ten years have exceeded $500, 900.
An illness of but few days duration
caused his death.
Baron Alphonse was the leading
spirit of the Rothschilds in their re-
lations with practically all the govern
ments of Europe. Besides the colossal
task of financing the indemnity which
France paid to Germany after the
Franco-G German war of 1901 he &C.
lively carried on relations with other
governments. In Italy these included
both the government and the vatican
finances. The house also has large in
terests in Spain, largely controls Aus
trials railroad development and held
considerable parts Of all the old Rus
sian loan issues. The house has also
had considerable dealings with Ameri-
can securities through the Belmonts, J.
Pierpont Morgan and John w. Gates,
including Louisville and Nashville and
the Atlantic Coast Line transactions,
and also has extensive interests in
mines in California.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
Terrible DEED
OF An insane Man
WILLIAM STEPHENS, OF ROSS
VALLEY, CAL, MURDERS
HIS WIFE.
Shoots His Five .Children-Three
Killed Instantly and the Others Die
of Their Wounds-Maniac Then
Takes His Own Life.

San Francisco, May 25.-William
Stephens, who lived at Ross Valley,
Marin county, Wednesday murdered his
wife, his five children, attempted to muir
der passing milkman, and then ended
his own life. Stephens, who was IS
years old, was formerly book agent, but
latterly was said to be connected with a
rubber goods house of San Francisco.
The family also conducted chicken
ranch at their home in Ross Valley.
Early Wednesday Stephens emerged
from his home, revolver in hand, and
fired upon a passing millman. The
milkman whipped up his horses, and
Stephens pursued him for 200 yards fir
ing as he ran. Stephens then halted in
the roadway, placed the revolver to his
breast and discharged the weapon. The
bullet did not end his life and he sent
a second fatal bullet through his brain.
When neighbors and officers entered
the home of Stephens, they came upon
shocking scene. The members of the
family, each with revolver wound in
the head, were found in their beds. The
wife and three of the children were dead,
and the other two died later The chill
dren were from one to eleven years Of
age. There is no known reason for the
tragedy, but the theory is advanced that
Stephens became suddenly insane.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
SLAIN BY GIRL.
Young Woman Kills Her Lover in
Minnesota and Attempts
Suicide.

Wheaton, MIMI, May ga young
man named Herman Speff from Coka-
to, working near here for Mrs. Deal,
and a young girl about Is years old,
named Sidensticker, whose father re-
sides near here, were found three miles
south of here near the railroad tracks
Thursday afternoon, the young man be-
ing dead, having been shot in the
mouth with revolver, and the girl
seriously wounded, with two or three
bullets in the abdomen. The girl is
still alive and claims that she had
killed the man and shot herself and
that she wished to die as they had
planned to die together. She Dor rowed
the revolver from hardware store here.
1t seems to be complicated love A.
fair,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

James H. Hyde, the storm-center OF
the Equitable fight, Is reputed to have
the most splendid stables in America.
There is a special room devoted to the
harness, spotless and shining as table
silver. In a case are curbs, bits, bells,
stirrups and whips. There are carved
wooden cases, containing a veritable
museum of old stirrups, postillion
whips and hunting horns, and a great
hall containing not less than % car
riaees, The stables are ruled over by
Francois Guillot, true Partisan, who
served w. X. Vanderbilt for ten years.
Mr.. Hyde has an office in the stable
handsomely furnished and equipped
with telephones and electric bells.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

A recent and most curious discovery
made In connection with the study Of
radium is its peculiar property OF DE-
stroying the poisonous effect OF the
venom of serpents. This was asce7'
tanned in France by Prof. c. Phisalix.
He states that an exposure Of from
fifty to sixty hours to the rays OF ra'
dunn is SUFFICIENT to destroy the poison
Gus character Of the poison of the
viper, and the same Is true Of the pol
son of the cobra, which Is interesting
in view of the fact that the latter pol
son resists the action of heat much
longer than any other.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

A method has recently been invent
ed of depositing a metal coating cleo
trically on laces and other fine fabrics
The process is still kept a secret, but
It turns out the most surprising re-
suits. in effect changing the tissues
exposed into the daintiest fabrics Of
gold. silver or, bronze. Tho utility OF
the metalized laces covers various
fields; they serve for table ornamental
ton and for center pieces; architects
use them In mural decorations; In ap
plications on upholstery and for the
haneings of panels in salons, boudoira
and rich dining halls.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

Take a map of the United States
and, with ruler and pencil, block out
4 rectangle. with the northern line
parallel with Cleveland. the southern
boundary passing through Cincinnati
the eastern border in the neighbor
hood Of Harrisburg, Pa, and the
other resting upon the western boun'
dairy Of Ohio. Study it carefully, line
by line. For that rectang!e Is the
baseball belt-the country which now
produces tho great professional ball
players-and from that circumscribed
area every hlgh-class baseball organ
ization in the country now draws It'll
chief supplies.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
Four Persons Instantly Killed on the
Pennsylvania Road Near
Canton, o.

Canton, O., May 26.-Mr. and Mrs.
Gust Miller, of Louisville, O., and Mrs.
Howell and daughter, Anna, of South
Bend, Ind, were struck by a passenger
train on the Pennsylvania railroad
while out riding late Thursday night
and all were instantly killed. The
bodies of the three women were found
on the front Of the engine. Miller's
body was found some distance in the
rear and was picked up by the train
crew. The accident occurred just out
side the village of Louisville, a few
miles south of this city.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
Receiver Named,

Cincinnati, May 27.-H. P. Boyden,
former city auditor, was appointed re-
ceiver for Holman & Co., bankers and
brokers, Friday, by United States Judge
Thompson, bond being fixed at 5000
900. While no regular statement has
yet been issued, Mr.. Holman says the
firms liabilities are about $3.50, 900 and
that the firm can eventually pay all
claims in full.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

In McMillan's woods, on the Gettys-
burg battlefield, where tho left support
Of Pickett's charging column, formed
in the battle of July 3, 1863, Capt. Her
man H. Mertz has found an interesting
memento. It is a land turtle, appar'
emily of great size, which for more
than 40 years has carried around with
it the name and company of mem
her of the United States signal corps.
On the top Of tho well-worn she'll is
carved the American flag, waving over
three turrets, the insignia Of the en-
cineer corps, and bears this inscrip
ton: u. Lee, Co. B., U. s. b., 1863"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
Forest Fires.

Ashland, Wis May 27.-Forest fires
south Of Ashland have destroyed about
SIS 900 worth of hcmlocl1 bark belong
ing to the United States Lumber com
pany, half million feet of logs be-
longing to the Foster Latirner Lumber
company, and thousands of cords of
pulp and cord wood belonging to small
jobbers A saloon building at York
Siding was destroyed and tue mill at
Tyler's Fork narrowly escaped.
AS far as known no lives have been
lost but danger is feared if the fires
break out anew.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
A Damaging, Frost.

St. Paul, Mimi, May 27.-Special
from points in northern Wisconsin re.
port that heavy frost Thursday night
did great damage to garden truck and
small fruits and berries. It is estimated
that the strawberry crop in Dunn
country alone is injured to the extent of
$4,000.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
First Dividend.

Washington, May 29.-Checks have
been drawn at the treasury for 20 per
cent dividend declared in favor of the
credi tors of the First National Bank of
Faribault, MINI and have forwarded
to tho receiver by Controller Ridgley.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

Outside the polar regions there re-
mains unexplored, it is estimated.
about one-fiftieth of the land surface
of the globe. Fifteen years ago the
unknown portions were about one
eighth of the earth's total.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
Ohio Bank Closes.

Canton, O., May 25.-The Canton
state bank, with individual depositors
Of more than 100000, closed its doors
Wednesday. The directors state that
ness. The failure was brought about by
loans amounting to 100000 to w. L.
Davis, vice president of the bank, by
the cashier, Corwin B. Bachtell, without
the consent of the other directors of the
bank. =
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

Over seven thousand miles of rail-
road will be constructed during 1905.
the greatest mileage Of new line since
1887. In the latter year, 1888 miles
were built, but that figure has not
been approached since. The plans for
the present year, according to a rail-
way publication, provide for 1882
miles, and it is estimated that more
than 1000 miles will be actually grad
ed and the steel laid.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

To be exempt from military service
In Switzerland one must pay tax OF
$25 year, no matter whether one be
a cripple or an invalid. And if the
bill is neglected the Swiss is prohibit
ed from entering any beer garden OF
public entertainment until the full
sum is paid.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

Prof. Molisch, Of Prague, says that
photographs can be taken by the light
emitted by raw potatoes and hard
boiled eggs, in which the phosphores-
cent germs have been artincially cul-
tivated
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

A curious plan for catching fish is
used in the River Columbia. A num-
her of wheels are set up in the middle
OF the stream, which, as they turn
round, catch up the fish and cast them
into troughs by the river banks. AS
much as five tons weight of fish day
has thus been taken.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

So poor are the Russian peasants.
says DR.. E. J. Dillon. In an article IN
the Nineteenth Century, that even the
roach and black beetle can not find
susteaance in their huts.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
Blown to Pieces.

Denver, COL, May 25.-M. E. Valley
was killed Wednesday by an explosion
of nitroglycerine on a vacant lot in this
city. Whether it was suicide or acct
dent has not been determined. Frag-
ments of the body we're found three
squares distant from the scene of the ex-
plosiou.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

The Hawaiian legislature has passed
over the governors veto law allow
ing baseball and similar amusements
on Sunday, and permitting cigar and
many other stores to remain open on
that 1av
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
Declared Not Guilty.

Peoria, ILL.,, May 27.-The jury in the
case of Richard Higgins, charged with
the murder of Mrs. Nellie Thomasson,
on October Is last, returned verdict
Friday finding the defendant not guilty.
But two, ballots were taken. The evil
dence showed that Mrs. Thomasson
suffered an affection Of the stomach,
which might have caused her death.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
Geronimo Wins Race.

Lawton, Okla, May 27.-Geronimo,
the aged Apache chief, rode his sorrel
horse, Geronimo, in a race at the fair
grounds Friday and won $3.50 purse.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
An English coroner remarked recent
ly at an inquest that it was strange
what a large number Of people died
suddenly after eating cheese.

Rev. Hudson Taylor says that opium
In China sis. doing more harm in a
week than the united effort Of all our
Christian missionaries are doing good
In a year."
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02
Illinois a. A. r. Elec+s

Rockford, ILL.,, May 26.-Gen. John G.
Smith, of Chicago, was Thursday elect
ed commander-in-chiefo Of the Illinois de-
partment of the G.. A. r.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-06-02

Antitrust Bill Passed.
Madison, Wis, May 24.-The senate
Wednesday passed the McGillivray
antitrust bill.
The Washington times., 1905-04-16
Workman's Leg Fractured.

Falling from dirt car at Second and
Nichols. forty-six years old, of Ivy
! City, suffered d fracture of the right leg
below the knee. He was at work for
the McDermott & Mullen Company at
the time of the accident, and was taken
to the Emergency Hospital
The Washington times., 1905-04-16
LOCAL MENTION.
milk" Bread Always Satisfies.

You can save lot of time and much
trouble by having Holmes genuine
homemade Milk Bread delivered fresh
from the oven TO your table every day
Better made and better baked than any
other bread you know of. &c loaf. Delic-
ious Homemade Pies, 20c each Holmes
Bakery, 1st and e sts. Phones E. 1440
and 134l
The Washington times., 1905-04-16
HELP wANTED-MALE & FEMALE

WANTED-Men and women for all depart
ments. Call Monday, AMERICAN HOME
SEEKERS ASSOCIATION, 4f9 10th ST. /;
WANT PUPILS 10 teach on plano; will
give q of an hour for 25c. Address BOX 354
this Office ap16-3t
WANTED-Several general workers. cooks
maids, and boy IS years old. with a wheel
carry orders Call at CHURCH, I7O1 11th
St. NV: no advance fee II
WANTED-White couple TO work on country
place; woman to cook and assist in house.
Address BOX $685. this office apIs-at
WANTED-AlI needing work in city or away
should join AMERICAN HOMESEEKERS'
ASSOCIATION, 41e 10th st. nw basement.
apl1-6t
WANTED-Pupils to learn stenography; speed
Of Is 20 100 words per minute guaranteed in
150 hours study or money refunded: day
and night sessions. STENOGRAPRIC
ACADEMY. 315-316 Colorado Building ap5-30t
WANTED-Pupils in Spanish; special dis
count TO those enrolling for the spring term
evening classes only. STENOGRAPHIC
ACADEMY. BIS sic Colorado Building. mh23 BOT
The Washington times., 1905-04-16
WANTED-AGENTS.
IT WILL BRING AGENTS

To you OF the very best ability, IL you
advertise for them in THE TIMES They
always look for positions in Times Agents
Wanted ads.
Get in the Best, and Be in 1t Always.
-~--~>~-~~-~-~-~-~~~~~~
WANTED-Men of good appearance and ahil-
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mission Call Monday after / pm. Gl9 l. 81;
NV. second floor. II
WANTED-Intelligent men and women 70 sell
household necessity; liberal terms; exclusive
territory: salary; we want hustlers. Ad-
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SIS PER WEEK-Perrnanent positions; stand
ard books; ladies or gentlemen. everywhere
LITCHFIELD. 9O4 14th ST. II
MONEY IN MUSHRoOMS-CheapIy grown
by either sex in cellars. stables. gardens
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learn tbs profitable business. Dept g. EAST
ERN IMPORTING co, Brighton. Mass 1t
OUR FAMOUS EYE BOOK has put 0o0
agents n a permanent business. fitting
glasses: making 50 to SO per day. This
book is absolutely free-write today. JACK
SoNIAN OPTICAL COLLEGE. Colleg< Place.
Jackson, Mich. ap1s- Su-tf
WANTED-six energetic Catholic young men
as agents in city salary and commissi IN
guaranteed. Address Box 35s. this office II
AGENTS MAKE 80 to $40 a day 6ttinr
glasses; big profits; our 24-page free eye book
irIE leils now: TTlte today JACksoNIAN Or
Mich. de1sDSu- 2tt
AGENTS WANTED 10 sell Flash" the
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New York agents are making big money:
send 81 for three agents samples and On
ticulars; state territory wanted FLASH
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New York. :,
CAN YOU SELL THINGS? See me at once
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popular and seasonable advertising novelty
Whicn sells quickly to all merchants; liberal
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The Washington times., 1905-04-16
Wagon Injuries Aged Woman.

Suffering from severe laceration of
the scalp. Mrs. Jane Johnnie, eighty
year- old, of Chevy Chase, Md, was re-
moved TO the Homeopathic Hospital
late yesterday afternoon. Police Of the
Second precinct reported that she was
knocked down by horse attached to a
wagon belonging TO George Thomas, of
14lS New Jersey avenue northwest
while crossing the street ut Twelfth and
N streets northwest The driver of the
horse escaped.