The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1875-07-23
THE NEWS.
A CAREFULLY PREPARED SUMMARY
OF CURRENT EVENTS.
Condensed From Daily kilograms and from
the Newspapers.
CriEAoHs

after considering charges of improper conduct
to certain ladies on the part OF Rev MIR. Bott,
fully acquitted him.
A well dressed man entered a private resi-
dence i'll New York the other day, stating that
he was q sanitary inspector, and finding an old
lady the only occupant Of the premises, chok-
ed her until insensible, when he robbed her OF
gold watch and sum of money.
Very few have forgotten the "Mountaiu
Meadow Massacre" in Utah, some years ago,
III which large number of immigrants were
}iturdcredsby the Mormons, as was supposed.
A man named Lee has been charged with the
crime, also man named Dame Lee has turn
ed States evidence, and the trial has COM
menced. Lee became satisfied that the Nor
mons were preparing to swear the entire re-
sponsibility upon him, in order to shield Dane
and other influential Mormons, consequently
he will tell all he knows. The Mormon wit
nesses are congrcgating in large numbers.
A Memphan; who was shot in the neck,
through the chest, and through the arm OH the
titb, was on the streets three days after, as
lively as u flea.
white man and a negro were lynched in
Florida for rape, and the Coroner's verdict was,
changed by parties unknown, and served
them right"
distressing case Of iniantic;de is reported
in Moline, Ill. A Belgian girl gave birth to a
child which she killed by blow behind the ear
after which the body was buried in Catholic
cemetery.
man named Potter, in Raleigh, N. c., last
winter murdered his wife and infant child, and
cut up their bodies joint by joint, cleaning aud
scraping the bones. He attempted to burn the
mutilated remains, but finally buried them in
a swamp, where they have just been found A
good opportunity for Judge Lynch.
A chap stole kiss from a fifteen year-old
girl, at Carrolton. ILL.,, and left town on the
next train. He was arrested and brought back
and barely escaped lynching by an infuriated
mob. fine of thirty dollars was the result
of the courts investigation.
Ten OF the most notorious horse thieves in
Kansas broke Jail and escaped, on the 10TH
Two Indians of Red Clouds band were late
ly killed by soldiers, and the Black Hills ne
gotiations seriously interrupted, in conse-
quence.
While Pittsburg family was at dinner, the
other day, a thief entered the mothers Sleep
ing room and got away with $4,000 worth OF
diamonds. Wear your diamonds while at
dinner.
Geo. N. Jackson, deputy collector OF Louis
Vile, KY, committed suicide on the 10th. His
being deEsulter to the extent of some 345, 600
indicates that lie died to save the humiliation
OF his detection, or to give his fam
lily the benefit of a Slo, 900 life Insurance.
Hon. WIN. r. Foster, chief justice of the cir
cult court of New Hampshire, was shot in the
arm while riding iii Pullman car past Meri-
mac station. 1t is thought the shot was fired
by tramp from the depot platform.
Boss Tweed has asked for and obtained an
order for bill of particulars in the new suits
against him.
Bill Wray, a notorious burglar of Chicago,
has been sentenced to five years III the peni-
tentiary.
The Cherokee nation is engaged ina canvas
for the election of a principal chief. Sixteen
men and two women have already been muir
excitement is growing stronger.
The third of the Indiana express robbers has
been arrested and identified.
The whisky manufacturers have become
thoroughly heightened. They held meeting
in Washington, Oh the 10th, to obtain, if pos
sible. little longer time to pay their fines fol
illicit distilIing. The government made a
move towards selling the distilleries and
grounds, which soon brought them to terms
Secretary Bristow is ilnmovable. lie says he
is in no way responsible for their ruin. Some
of them are SO badly effected that they are try
ing to drown their sorrows in drink
The utmost excitement prevails at Beaver
Utah, regarding the prosecution Of the Noun
tain Meadow murderers, and the sheriff Ina.
organized force to prevent all attempts t.
cripple the trial or release prisoners charged
with the crime.