The Indianapolis journal., 1892-12-26
The "Chosen Seven"

The "Chosen Seven."
KALAMAZOO, Mich, Dec 24.-The people
in Coloma. near here, are becomin aroused
against an eccentric religious sect known
as the Chosen Seven" They are An Off
shoot of the Free Methodists. and have
been making things very lively for
few days past The leader Is Thurs
of age, who has succeeded in get
ting about dozen people under his
influence Eccentucities are the founda-
tion of the society's belief. The men and
clothing In shreds and pull their halr from
their heads Carter. the leader. declared q
few days ago that he had been commanded
to sacrifice his infant child. His wife OBJ
jected to the command being carried out.
and by frantic efforts prevented him
from pluDginga butcher-knife. which he
had in his hand. through tho child's body.
The anti are now taking
hand. and propose to rid the otherwise
quiet little village of them. The town be-
came too hot for Carter, aud he went to
Watervliet and held meeting. He came
near being killed by unknown persons on
his way home. He was seized and treated
to a coat Of hot tar and literally feathered.
He swears Vengeance upon the tar-handiers.
Sensational Speech of . Murderer.
LONDON, Dec. 24.-Andrew George No
Rae was found guilty at the Northampton
Assizes this evening of tho murder of An
ME Pritchard. The trial has been going on
since Monday. There was dramatic
scene In the court when the jury returned
and the verdict was announced. The prls-
oner. In reply to the judges usual ques-
tions asking why the sentence of death
should not be pronounced upon him.
calmly said: Whatever sentence your
Lordship passes will have no ter
things in regard TO the evidence produced
here but il Is useless. The witnessed state
ments about conversations had with me
are q mass Of ahOminable lies. lou, gen.
tlemen OF the jury. this day each become
what you make me-a murderer You have
widowed o good wife upon this Christmas
eve, and have orphaned two children. AS
long as you live your conscience Will ac-
cuse You. Now. your Lordship, pronounce
my doom in as few words as possible" ~.
While the prisoner was speaking his
brother. who had previously been elected
from the court for intcrrnpting the Judge.
attempted to enter and was again o ected.
A crowd outside the courtroom cheered
upon hearing the verdict.
Tho City of CIevsiand's Christmas Gin.
CLEVELAND, O.. Dec. 2i.-Mr. J. H. Wade
to-day made the public of Cleveland q
magnificent Christmas present. 1t was
four acres of land reserved by his father in
beautiful Wade Park. in the East End.
valued III cash at 100000. During the past
upon dlsposing of their estates by will,
have gwen money and works of art, to be
applied to a public art gallery. The prin-
cIpaI gifts were those OF the late II: Is.
Hurlbut gave $500. 600 and a collection Of
paintings declared to be the finest west of
New York, but all is to remain In
the hands of Mrs. Hurlbut during
erty worth 100000. The late W. j.
Gordon left 5000 and his small but fine
collection of pictures and statuary. A cor
poration will be formed at once by the
trustees of the Kelley fund. as his will di.
rected. to establish the museum. 1t Will
start with magnificent site and moro
than cool million of dollars while the Kei-
ley fund trustees have positive assurances
that the museum Is mentioned In the wills
of number of wealthy Cleveland men
now living.
Cleveland Cannot Go 60 Caldwell.
NEWARK. n. j.. Dec c4.-For some time
past the citizens of Caldwell have been
anxiously looking forward for the expect
ed visit of President-elect Cleveland to
'Cald well. that village being his birth
place. lt was expected that Mr. Clev eland
would be able to make the visit before his
inauguration in March. The citizens of
Caldwell are somewhat disappointed at the
following letter which the President-elect {
wrote to c. Nj. Harriron. OF Caldwell.
| Your very kind letter OF the Goth has just
| come to hand. Iassure you that few invitations
| arc moro alluring than that which you extend
| The privilege OF spending few hours in the
town of my birth. and where SO many pleasant
| associations In connection with the life and
work OF my father cluster, is certainly one which
| should much enjoy. and were it not FOR the ex-
treme pressure upon my time and attention,
which proper anticipation OF the duties OF tho
presidency enforces. l should make an effort to
| be with you. AS II Is. however, shall have 10
| ask you To allow me 10 decline your invitation
for the present. some time hope TO visit Cald-
| well and meet the good people OF whom you
| speak and look over the scenes which will recall
| so much that is Of interest.
| GROVER CLEVELAND.
Not n Good Place tor Poor Gold-Seelxers.
| ALBuQUERoUE. n. NJ. Dec. 24-The first
! thoroughly reliable reports that have come
| from the new placer diRgines in the south
ern part of Utah have just been received
| through the return of a party of old Cali
| foTnia miners. who were among the first to
| GO into the new district. and have pros
pected II thoroughly. They think there il