The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-03-15

OF sioux talS, .. L., nave Oeen clGeu LC
appear before Mgr. Satolli to show why
Mother Superior Stanislaus should not
be reinstated in the parochial school.
The Michigan crop report issued from
the office of the secretary of state says
that the wheat fields of Michigan were
fairly well, though lightly covered with
snow during the larger part of February.
Western Passenger Association mem
beers find the organization necessary tc
protect joint interests. Negotiations for
the settlement of the Santa Fe-SOuthern
Pacific transcontinental rate war have
begun. %
After session between miners and
operators at Pomeroy, Ohio, q one-fourth
reduction was accepted. All mines In the
Pomeroy Bend will resume work at two
cents bushel, giving employment to q
600 men. . -
Adispatch from Robinson, Ill.,, says in
the democratic primary Saturday, Filth
ian, for congress, had a majority of ,20s
over r. E. Hamil. H. C. Kibbie, for SEN
ator, had a majority of 293 over A. j.
Reavelle.
Colonel J. T. Doughine, of Chicago, re-
ports specimens of gold ore from the Co.
chit district in New Mexico as assaying
from $55 to Sl4S to the ton, and thinks it
may prove the greatest mining camp in
America. 'r '-..-.
The humane officers of Muncie, Ind,
have announced that all boys and girls
under ~ years of age must cease labor in
the factories and mills, as the statute di-
reefs. Hundreds are working in the
factories there. =
In the celebrated roster trial at Mad
ison, Wis, the defense made point that
a republican Juror, T. NJ. Torgeson, was
case. He was Immediately sworn in and
the trial proceeded. .-..
The British ship Somali, the largest
sailing vessel flying the English flag and
the largest carrying ship in the world, is
long overdue at San Francisco. 1t is
now out 1875 days. The greatest anxiety
is felt for its safety.
About March 10 Professor Sims, the
American Protective Association lect-
urer, is to make another attempt to lect-
ure in Kaukauna, and trouble is antici-
pated. He has appealed to Governor
Peck for protection.
Queen Victoria prorogued parliament
after giving her royal sanction to the To-
cal government bill. Rosebery has COM
pleted his cabinet. Earl Kimberley will
assume'the foreign portfolio, Henry Fow-
Ter the secretaryship for India.
The contract for raising the Kearsarge
has been let to the Boston Tow Boat
Company, of Boston, which is to receive
$4,000 for making the attempt and $685.
900 additional if the wrecked ship is de-
livered at the Norfolk navy-yard.
Jacob Lean, farmer living near Van
dalia, Ind, left home a short time ago to
do some trading but has not been seen
since. AS he was known to have a large
sum of money on his person he is sup
posed to have met with foul play.
Much distress and suffering among
miners in Clay county, Ind, has resulted
from their inability to secure more than
one days work each week. The outlook
for the future is most gloomy, and more
An interesting political skirmish, pre-
liminary to the congressional battle in
Ohio, will take place soon in the third
Ohio district in the election of a success
sor to Congressman George W. Houk,
deceased Democrats will probably nom
mate Paul Sorg.
A review of the month of February at
the mdwinter fair at San Francisco
shows record of nearly 100000 visitors
since the gates were opened. With the
exception of the Russian display, which |
is not yet complete, the exposition is now
in frst-class order.
Republicans will contest in the courts
the constitutionalty of the apportion-
ment made by the last general assembly
of Illinois. A bill is to be filed in the Cir
cult court at once, and it will go to the
Supreme court at the earliest date posi-
ole for final decision.
A conference of the leaders Of the pop
ulist party of Indiana was held at La
Porte to outline the work of the coming |
A state judicial and county |
ticket will be put in the field on the |
Omaha platform. The leaders claim the |
party will poll vote of 100000 in that |
state.
Swindlers have been working ignorant |
farmers around Portland, Ind, by a light
ning-rod scheme. The farmers, becom
Ing suspicious of the sealed contracts for
rods left in their care, opened the envel-
opes and found they had been inundated |
into paying large sums for violating the
postal laws. g., ~.
The democratic state convention of Illi-
nois will be held at Springfield June q.
Candidates for state treasurer and SUI
of public instruction will be
and if majority of the dele
gates are so instructed a candidate for
United States senator will be named by
The convention.
The North Manchester, Ind, College
Ind Normal School of the Church of the
United Brethren in Christ has received
IN endowment of 100000, the trustees
ormally receiving it Marcia. This fund
S to be used for the education of the
worthy poor, especially young ministers
md ministers children, and is open to all
denominations. T. 5NE
Philip D. Armour, of Chicago, has given
$4,000 to the San Francisco public
chools for the esta blishment of a manual
raining school for boys. This generous
endowment of trade school is intended
y Mr.. Armour to serve as memorial of
lis success in California in the pioneer
AVS when he made money. which served |