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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

Thousands Of people are handling
certain articles daily without any idea
of their dangerous nature. The or
binary soda water siphon, for in
stance, is a bomb, and an exceedingly
powerful one to boot, charged. as it
frequently is, up to pressure Of BE-
tween 100 and 1G0 pounds. A child
who dropped one Of these dangerous
contrivances in the street the other
day was almost as shockingly mangled
by the resultant explosion as was M.
de Plehve, the recently assassinated
Russian minister of tie interior, by
the dynamite bomb.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

The latest plan Of the advocates OF
spelling reform is the urging of a uni
versal phonetic alphabet based upon
the present Roman letters-that Is,
international agreement that the let.
ter should have the same sound in
every language. Thus, the letter "a, y
instead of having the several sounds
given to it in the English language,
like in father" and in Language" it.
self, or as in German and French,
would have one fixed sound. Thus a
man reading any Of the languages
would at once know how to pronounce
the word.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
Many Made Homeless

New York, Feb. 4. Five houses have
been destroyed by fire and Sc families
made homeless by fire in the Williams
burg section of Brooklyn Many persons
narrowly escaped death. Owing to the
severe cold the firemen suffered greatly.
Many hands and noses We're frozen and
the policemen suffered likewise. Prop
erty valued at 900 was destroyed
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
Would Extradite Hoch

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. GA requisi-
ton on the governor Of New York was
issued Saturday by Gov. Deneen for
the extradition Of John Joseph Hook.
Hoch, wanted in Chicago on a charge
of bigamy and under arrest in New
York city. Complaint is made by
Marie Goerk. who alleges she married
Hoch in Cedarsburg. Wis, November
20. 1901.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

Two of the by-products Of sugar
factories are utilized in France-the
pulp from the presses and the drained
treacle, or the molasses from which
no more sugar can be obtained by the
ordinary processes Of crystallization.
The pulp serves as food for animals,
and is sold to farmers at about five
cents per 100 pounds.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

English, French and Spanish are the
principal languages spoken in Santo
Domingo, English and French being
especially spoken along the coast.
The population is chiefly of mixed
Spanish, Indian and Negro blood, with
some Of pure African descent and
comparatively few whites. The total
population is estimated at 100000, at
this time, although the official esti-
mate in 1888 was 10000.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
A Bad Fire.

East st. Louis, ILL.,, Feb. 4.-Six of the
largest office and store buildings here
were destroyed or badly damaged by
fire early Friday and several persons
were injured. The property loss is esti-
mated at $685., 900.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
The WAGES of Sin

New York, Feb. GA Young woman,
described as Louise Schroeder and Louise
Adams, was shot and instantly killed
Sunday by Emil Bollinger, janitor
Bollinger would offer no explanation
of the tragedy, except to say that he had
shot the woman because she had ruined
his life.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
The Public Debt.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows that
at the close of business January 81,
1905, the debt, less cash in the treasury,
amounted to $685., 929.619, which is an
increase for the month of $3.50, 29S.
This increase is principally accounted
for by the decrease in the amount of
cash on hand. The debt proper shows
a decrease for the month of 81 ,5SG.595.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
Darling Tenders RESIGNATION.

WashiD ston. Feb. 3.-Charles W.
Darling, assistant secretary of the navy,
Thursday rendered his resignation to
the president, asking that it take effect
near the expiration of his four-years'
term Of service, which expires in Deem
Der 1906
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
Turf PlunCer Dead.

Asheville, N. c.. Feb. 2.-George E.
Smith, "Pittsburg Phil" the well-known
turf plunger, died Wednesday in the
Winyah sanitarium. Smith had been In
poor health for year or more He was
about 40 years old.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
1NvrrT1v1 INGENUITY.

An Austrian railway mechanic has
discovered a process by which the smoke
of warships can be entirely concealed
from view.
A clock which seems to be preem-
inently adapted for the sick-room or
hospitals Is the invention Of Prof. Hirth,
of Munich. 1t consists merely in the de-
preston Of a button, which cuts In
small electric lamp placed under the
dial of an Observation-Disclosures clock.
throwing the shadow Of the face and
its hands upon the ceiling In highly
magnifled state. Viewed from the bed
of a reclining invalid, 1t obviates the
irksome craning of the neck.
The man with the flowing mustache
has not been forgotten by the inventor,
despite the fact that the many mustache
cups that one time or another have made
their appearance on the market all
proved pecuniary failures. The latest
aspirant for the honors in this particu-
lar field is an Englishman, who offers
neat little device for attaching to soup
spoons to facilitate the eating of soup
by. the possessors of long, flowing mus
taches. 1t is made of aluminium and
embodies a spring design. which admits
Of its attachment to practically any
spoon.
A French electromotion company has
produced an electric carriage in which
the use of pinions, chains and gearing
for transmitting motion to the driving
wheels Is entirely dispensed with. In
this new machine the motors and tho
wheels are described as being ona and
the same thing. The axles receive their
motive power directly from the accumu-
lators. The weight Of the carriage 10
thus reduced, and it is asserted that
these "live-axle'' machines can travel
20 to 80 per cent. farther than those Of
ordinary construction because Of tho
saving of energy. The appearance OF
the new carriages is improved. except
that the wheels have clumsier look.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
To Preserve Neutrality.

Paris, Feb. Am official dispatch
from Manila says that an American
squadron composed of Is warships sailed
Friday from the island OF Luzon for the
southern waters of the archipelago, with
the object of maintaining neutrality in
japanese fleets.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

An extensive camphor forest Is said
to exist on the borders Of Szochuen,
Kweichau and Human Provinces,
China. 1t is said to extend 100 miles,
but it is only recently that the natives
have begun to produce camphor for
the market in that locality Little is
known of the region, as it is of the
regular lines of travel and not visited
by FOREIGNERS,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

The agricultural expert attached to
the German consulate general at Cal
70 reports that American steam plows
are being successfully used in that
country. He advises German manu-
facturers to combine and send good
mechanical engineer to Egypt to study
agricultural conditions and what ma
chimes are best suited for that coun-
try
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

Active preparations are about to be
commenced in the construction Of the
big circular cofferdam which is to be
sunk around the wreck Of the battle
ship Maine as she reposes in the har-
Dor of Havana. BY a recent action of
the Cuban government the time for
beginning the work has been ex'
tended to April 10, 1905, and that for
completion of the work to April 10,
1Q0A
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

In the herring season, which ex
tends from the middle of August to
tho end of December, the fishing boats
of Yarmouth, England, caught $685.
37S,S0O behring's.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

During the first nine months Of 1904
Germanys imports amounted to ST.
134,07O,00O, exceeding those Of the cor
responding period of 1903 by $33,201.-
900. During the same time Germany
exported wares valued at $910,112,O0O.
a gain Of $13,S04,00 over the exports
of the first nine months Of 1903.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
Three Children Drowned

Lancaster, Pa, Feb. 6.-Three chill
dren were drowned Sunday at Browns
town, this county. The finding of
hole in the ice in Wenger's dam on the
Conestoga creek, led to the discovery
IF the tragedy.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
Centenarian Dead.

Mahanoy City, Pa, Feb. A. Mrs.
Ti}ghman Craigie is dead at Quakake at
the age of 102 years. She spent her life
on farm and was the mother Of II chill
dren.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

OF the patients in the lunatic asy-
lum at Lahore, India, 80 per cent. are
believed to have been habitual hemp
drug takers.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

DR.. L. 4. Van Wagner, of Brookfield,
has invented device which is to be
attached to the telephone which will
give indication if there has been any
call during the absence of the attend
mt
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
Death of a Military Man.

Fairmont, w. Va, Feb 6.-Brig. Gen.
Clarence L. Smith, commander of the
West Virginia national guard, died Sun
day of a nervous disorder. The general
never recovered from a disease he con-
tracted in the Spanish-American war.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
Prominent Railroad Man Dead.

London, Feb. 6.-Joseph Price, for
merly vice president of the Grand
Trunk railroad, and who was connect
ed with railroads in the United States,
died in London Saturday of paralysis.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10
Dutch merchants have opened a
chamber of commerce in London, to
which 400 members belong.

The coming OF the longest word in
our language is credited to Mr.. Glad.
stone, lishmentarianism."
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-02-10

University Buildings Burn.
Fairmont, w. Va, Feb. G.-The main
buildings of the university at Buchan-
an burned Saturday. Loss, $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-27
COMES FROM OUTSIDE.
DR.. Crumbine's Idea About Tubercu-
lar Infection in Kansas.

S. ]. Hrumbine. secretary OF the state
board Of health, in his forthcoming an
nuai report. says that the increase Of
deaths from consumption in Kansas IS
due to the infection brought here BY
people on their way to Colorado for
tubereular trouble. In 1903, 81 counties
OF the state reported CPS deaths. and
in 1903. 80 counties reported 697 deaths,
a slight increase for the year. d.
Crumbine says that only half the
deaths from consumption are reported
DR.. Crumbine says:
The geOgrap hiCal situation of kan
Sas is such that the great army of tub
CIRCULAR cases from the east, who are
daily seeking the higher, dryer and
more health giving atmosphere OF the
Rocky Mountain region, are compelled
to 60 through this state on trausconti-
mental railway trains to reach their des-
tination-
With the imperfect and unsanftary
surroundings of the ordinary railway
car, in which few, if any. cuspadors are
supplied, and no other places provided
in which expectoration and secretions
can be properly taken care Of, with the
velvet and plush tapestries in the ordi-
nary Pullman sleeping car, which are a
ready. receptacle for dust and floating
germs, it needs no scientific demonstTa-
ton to prove the assertion that these
railway coaches and sleeping cars be-
come thoroughly infected with the
bacilli, and this again emphasizes the
necessity and urgent Importance Of rail-
way car fumigation."
DR.. Crumhine reduces the typhoid fe-
yer situation to dollars and cents. He
says that this disease has cost the state
S29, 320, 600 in the decade from 1895 TO
1904, inclusive. There were 75S cases of
typhoid in 1903, with 242 deaths. and in
1884 there were 1851 cases, with 339
deaths. In the decade between 1895 and
1904 there were 1883 deaths from this
disease in the state. Dr. Crumbine says
that 4 ma jority OF those who die from
typhoid are between the ages OF IS and
40 years, and that as It has been COM
puted that the life of a person between
these ages is worth $4,000. the total loss
to the state was nearly 30 million dol
lars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-27

which are peanuts. A wave of self
revelation swept over F'latbush. In Ger
tain houses there came a frantic call
for peanuts, from before certain others
Italian hot peanut men were driven
with clubs and reprOaches.
Alderman John Ham. who represents
F1atbush in the city council, was wiping
off the rubber plant on his stoOp in
Park place last Monday evening. when
he was told that a. delegation of women
wanted to see him. He showed them
into his study and turned up the student
lamp. He recognized them as members
of the executive council of the Mothers
club and the brides cooking class, to-
gether with prominent church workers.
CALL ON ALDERMAN.
ITS about the boy babies We've
come said the president Of the Mothers
club, VINO acted as spokesman.
20, yes the little boy babies. Well,
I'm sure the mothers of Flatbush must
be glad to have so many fine sons said
the alderman. taking the wrong tack.
The president Of the Shakespeare club
cut it abruptly.
TT is not a question of personal graf
ifcation. Mr.. Ham. It is a question of
principle'-all the other delegates nod
ded at this-''is our sex to be extinguish-
ed in Flatbush2 Are We, after creating
an atmosphere of feminine refinement
and culture, to have it destroyed in the
next generation because there is none
but alien women for our sons to
marry?"
ssBesides, girl babies are so cute"
said the delegate from the brides cook
ing class.
The president of the Shakespeare
club crushed her with one look.
And So she went on. "our clubs
have met and made up a law which We
want you to get passed at the next
meeting OF the aldermen Our legal
committee has drawn it UP. I am GER
tain that its form is perfect
Aid. Ham took the document which
she thrust into his hands. It was
headed An ordinance prohibiting the
sale purchase. or gift of peanuts.
COOLERS. or any products of the said
peanut or COOLERS in that section of the
Borough of Brooklyn commonly known
as Flatbush."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-27
NO APPOINTMENTS NOW.
Board of Control Won't Consider New
Heads for Institutions.

II. c. Bowman, member of the state
board of control, says that the board
viii not take up the appointment OF
new heads for the state institutions
for some time.
I'VE have enough to do for a while
to see that the new law is put into
effect, without making any changes
in the working force said Mr.. Bow
man.
Up to the present time. the execu-
tive council has not decided what
rooms will be given to the board OF
control for its use. A large suite is
necessary, because Of the large amount
of work which the new law puts up
to the board.
Mr.. Bowman has called to the at
tention of the attorney general some
Inconsistencies in the juvenile court
law This was one of the laws which
was swiped bodily from the state of
Iowa. and no notifications made to
suit conditions.
1.-THE trouble with the law is said
Mr.. Bowman, that it was taken from
the statutes of Iowa and other states
and has not been changed to conform
to the Kansas laws. The different sec
lions conflict so that It is very difficult
to tell whether probate judges OF
other courts shall hear cases concern
ing juveniles. The board will meet
and make rules to govern the probate
judges as soon as we get this opinion.
The probate courts can do a great deal
of good under this statute, but it must
be interpreted for them or II viii be
vaIueless.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-27
CHAFFEE COULD ACT.
Chief of Stairs ONCE a Bureau of War
Department.

Washington. June 27.-The secre-
tary of war has rendered an import
ant decision in the matter of success
sion in the event of the absence of
himself and the assistant secretary Of
war from the seat of government. The
question was whether the chief of staff
of the army was, under the law, eli
gible to be acting secretary of war, and
whether he was the head of a mill
tary bureau of the war department"
within the meaning of the act of Aug
ust 4, 1882, which would give the
president the authority to select him
to perform the duties of the secretary
of war.
In view of the authority under
which military bureaus have been es-
tablished and having regard to the SUI
pervisory powers over such bureaus or
departments which are vested by stat
ute in the chief of staff, it is held that
little remained to be done to give to
that Office the character of a military
bureau of the war department, and
that it is within the power of the presi-
dent to give that character to the Of
fee if, indeed, it has not already been
conferred by the army regulations. In
the present state of the law. the chief
of staff is not only the senior in mill
tary rank, but is charged by law with
the supervision of the operations of
the several staff departments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-27

Kansas river east of asylum sewer.
Fine $3.50.
Sec. 81. Dumping of manure or re-
fuse on private grounds without per
Sec. 81. To dispose Of manure, or
refuse in alleys or public places ex-
cept IN suitable receptaeles. Fine 81
Sec. So. Vaults to be constructed of
stone or brick Fine $3.50.
Sec 81 Splitting on sidewalks, or
floors of public buildings or street cars.
Sec $. Keeping swine in city limits.
Sec. Sc. Bathing in creeks DRIVERS inside
city limits without bathing suits. Fine g
Sec s.. Drunkenness. Fine $685. for
hrst offense; second offense $3.50
Sec. SS-Disorderly conduct Fine $500.
Sec 50. DisorderIv house. Fine s25-slO9
Sec. 60 House Of i'll fame. Fine S25-Sl00.
Sec 81 Letting of house for immoral
sec. s.. Inmate Of house of i'll fame.
Fine s10-s50.
idence for making arrests in house Of i'll
fame
Secs. Indecent conduct of lewd per
Sec. IS. Immoral shows. Fine $3.50. or
oS sentence e OF 1880 days, or both.
age Of IS Fine $3.50.
Sec. o. Obscene literature. Fine $500
or sentence 1850 days, or both:
Sec. g Opium dens- Fine $50 500.
Sec. So Inmate opium den Fine s10-S10o
Sec. 100. Street walking. Fine $3.50.
Sec lo1. Indecent exhibition of stock.
Fine S25-s10O
Sec. 'I02- Solicitation Of immoral busi-
ness. Fine $3.50
Sec. 1os. Labor upon Sunday. Fine 81
S25
Sec. 1oA Sale of merchandise on Sun
day Fine $3.50
Sec. 105. Cock lights. boxing and other
games excepting baseball on Sunday. Fine
$3.50.
Sec. Jos. Vagrancy. Fine $500.
Sec. 1o7. Cooking in ante-room Of Au-
ditOrium. Fine $3.50
Sec. los. Entrance of correct names on
police docket Removal of officer on fail
ure to observe.
Sec. 100. Usage of hay market. Fine So
SO
Sec. 10. Riding or driving upon state
house walks. Fine $3.50.
Repeal section.
Saving clause
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-27
MIR. NATION ON THE COAST.
Kansas Assistant Auditor Interviewed
About Things at Home.

Assistant state Auditor James Ma
ton is expected home from the Pacific
coast this week. When last heard
from he was in Portland, having visit
ed Yellowstone park, Spokane. and
British Columbia points. He is re-
turning by way of California.
In the Portland COre.) Journal ap-
pears the following interview with Mr.
Nation:
II didn't expect to find city as big
as Portland said Mr.. Nation. "Of
course we knew it was quite a place,
but thought it was something like To-
peka. Everything seems to be on the
move here. too. but as far as being on
the move is concerned there is moth
ing the matter with Kansas.
There is always something doing
back home. Just at the present time
we are fighting the Standard Oil COM
pany by building refneries in various
parts of the state. two of the largest
being in Erie. Crop prospects are
fine, and although Oregon is a great
commonwealth I do not believe many
Kansas people will come out here to
locate-they are happy and making
too much money where they are to
seek green fields and pastures new :"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-27
BABY GIRLS
AWFUL HUMOR
Would Seab Over, Break Open, and
Be Raw Intense Suffering for
Two Years Doctors and Medi-
cines Failed to Help Her.
CURED BY CUTICURA
AT COST OF rs CENTS

Writing under date of Aug. IS, 1904,
Mrs. I. c. Walker, of 5 fremont St,
Woodfords, Ne, says: Ny sister
had a terrible humor on her shoulder
when she was eighteen months old,
causing inteusesuffering for two years.
We had several doctors, and tried
everything, but In spite Of all we
did it kept spreading. One day It
would Bcab over and then crack open
and a watery matter ooze from it and
the scabs would all fall of It would
be raw for a time, then scab over
again. Some one recommended Cuti-
cura, and we Immediately procured
a box of Cuticura Ointment, and cake
of Cuticura Soap. She was much bet
ter after the first bath with warm water
and soap, and an application of the
Ointment. Before it was half gone we
saw marked change for the better,
and she was entirely cured, without q
scar being left, by the one box Of ONT
ment and one cake of Soap. Her skin
is now entirely clear, and she has
not had a sign Of trouble since"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-27
FOOD IN SERMONS.
Feed the Dominic Right and the Ser
mons Are Brilliant.

A conscientious. hard working and
eminentIy successful clergyman
writes; 81 am glad to bear testimony
to the pleasure and increased measure
of efficiency and health that have
come to me from adopting Grape
Nuts food as one of my articles of diet
For several years I was much dis
tressed during the early part of each
day by indigestion. Ny breakfast,
usually consisting of oatmeal, milk
and eggs, seemed to turn sour and
failed to digest. After dinner the
headache and other symptoms follow
ing the breakfast would wear away.
only to return, however, next morning
Having heard of Grape-Nuts food.
I finally concluded to give it a fair
trial I quit the use of oatmeal and
eggs, and made my breakfasts Of
Crap Nuts, cream, toast and Postum.
The result was surprising in improved
health and total absence of the dis
tress that had, for so long time, fol-
lowed the morning meal. My diges-
ton became once more satisfactory.
the headaches ceased, and the Old
feeling Of energy returned. Since that
time four years ago, I have always
had Grape-Nuts food on my breakfast
table.
Il was delighted to find also, that
whereas before I began to use Ora Pc
Nuts food 1 was quite nervous and be-
came easily wearied in the work of
preparing sermons and in study a
marked improvement in this respect
resulted in from the change in my
diet am convinced that Grape-Nuts
food produced this result and helped
me to a sturdy condition of mental
and physical strength.
Il have known of several persons
who We're formerly troubled as I was.
and who have been helped as I have
been. by the use of Grape-Nuts food.
may be mentioned the Rev.
now a missionary to China" Name
given by Postum Company, Battle
Greek. Mich
There's a reason"
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