The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-08-02
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.


Hamilton is considering the application of
the Governor of Minnesota for the surren-
der of two men to be taken to that state to
be tried for murder. The governor finds
himself in something offs quandry, mas.
much as the men in question are undergo
ing sentence in the penitentiary at Chester
for crimes committed in this state. One is
sentenced for three years and the other for
Gcv. Hamilton can comply with the 1equis-
itlon made upon him is by first exercising
the pardoning power and then issuing his
warrant for the rendition of the men. The
n ames of the men mentioned are George
Washington aud William Nelson, and it is
currently reported tnat they are wanted to
the charge of having murdered Policeman
Daniel O'Connell in St. Paul, in June 1882.
The st. Paul boating club showed ap in
fine style at the Muskegon, (Mich.) races on
the 18th, scoring two victories. Though
the junior double scull was mostly q walk
over. tie victory in the junior four-oars
was hard-earned and one Of which the Min
nesotas may justly be proud. In the free
ior-all tours, however, fortune did not
smile so kindly ON the st. Paul boys, who
found themselves third at the close, with
the Centennials of Detroit, whom they had
shortly before beaten, second. It was not
to Re expected that the Minnesotas would
carry away all the prizes, but they have
certainly done enough to be we'll sat-
isfed.
The Washburn & Moen manufacturing
company of Worcester, NJ .ss., and Isaac L.
Ellwood, owners ofthe barbed wire patent
right, who have commenced suit in the
United States circuit court against Knat-
void Bros. of Albert Lea for infringement,
represent in the papers filed BY them that
sold large quantities of barbed wire fence,
and realized large profits therefrom. The
suit is for the profits thus acquired by Knat-
void Bros, 1900 damages and an ipjunc-
ton.
G. NJ. Dittman, who has for more than
a year past been heavily engaged in real es-
tate transactions in st. Paul is in q bad
way financially. Last week, as published
which Nh. Dittman is principal, closed its
doors and suspended payment, and suits
have been commenced against bin. His
liabilities amount to 100000, but it is
claimed that his real estate will more than
cover them.
The contract for building new steam
yacht for William 3. Astor has been,
signed and sent 70 the ship builders. The
boat is to be built OF steel, anil in no way
will be like Jay Gould's yacht Atlanta. a.
has been reported. Mr.. Astor's yacht is to
be 235 feet in length on the water line, 30
feet beam, and 20 feet depth of hold. Her
regular cruising speed Is to be fourteen
knots an bour day after day at sea.
1t is rumored that Gov. Crosby of Mon
tana has communicated to Secretary Nc
Cutche0n q request for a stat ement of facts
in connection with the action taken by him
in procuring decree of divorce from his
late wife. Mrs. McCutcheon of Michigan.
The banking house of AL. Bentley & Co.
closed its doors recently on account of a
run on it by creditors of the Ward Iron
company, but it is supposed to be able to
meet all liabilities, having as collateral
personal checks of Mrs. L. B. Ward.
Gen. Stone, chief engineer of the Florida
ship canal, in an interview, says that the
field work of the survey is finished. The
watershed can be crossed ut lower el-
ovation than the highest on the Suez canal.
At the Muskegan regatta Parker and
Shifman, the St. Paul double, win the
first event of the first days race, and tho
Minnesota four lost by blunder in turn
ing, after having the race well in hand.
The Massachusetts legislature adjourned
sine die on the 81 inst, after session of
2o6 days, the longest or record.
The Santa Fe celebration will be contin.
ued three weeks and the historic pageants
will be repeated Aug. 9 and 10.
New Orleans is keeping her weather eye
out for Yellow Jack, and taking precautions
10 prevent landing.
The Millers' National association estimate
the wheat crop at 358, $50, 700 bushels, against
466, 297, 900 IN 1883.
Portland, Me-, was made to pay a man
$3.50 tor damages, by being hit;with rocket
on the Fourth.
The grand army encampmeut at Den
yer opened to gathering of 10000 people.
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