Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-11-29

Ice causes trouble in the Erie canal at Utica
1t is reported that Nilsson refused to allow
Kellogg to sing in opera with her.
II is anticipated that the Delaware aud Hud.
son canal will close by Dec. ..
The last span of the new Hudson river bridge
at Albany has been placed in position.
The New York police commissioners have de-
cided to break up lottery policy Swindlmg shops.
1t is said that all the New York omnibus fares
will be reduced twenty-five per cent Jan, 1st
Mrs. Gaines, the New Orleans millionaire, has
been spending few days in New Brunswick
Palaco is said to be spoken of as provisional
governor Of Nueya Leon, Mexico, where the
JuariSts are gaining strength.
Judge Carpenter Of South Carolina, who is in
New York, says Gov Scott is preparing 10 re-
sign.
The body found in the North river, Friday, is
recognized as that OF Madam Rhodes wealthy
lady of New Orleans.
The first section of narrow gauge railroad
between Leavenworth and Denver is nearly com
pleted.
The so,called New York inventors union
burst up on Monday evening quite inharmoni-
ously.
The New York medical society has expelled
Anthony Ruppaner for infringement Of their
rules.
The small pox in New York is increasing, a
few more cases having occurred Since Saturday
A London letter states that the Anglo-Ameli-
can society voted to present free public library
to Chicago.
All of the cargo of cotton of the brig Caro-
line Gray ashore on Long Island, has been
saved and sent % Providence.
Bigamous Bowen will be a representative from
South Carolina, in place of Hardy, resigned
The bill for the repeal of female suffrage in
Wyoming passed the council on Monday yeas
to 1 nays.
Hon. VIM. Millward, formerly member of
congress from the fourth district Of phiadel-
mia. died Yesterday mOrpiup q 4 irISWOD1
The relative party strength Of the present con-
greSs is as follows: Senate o. republicans, II
democrats; house $40 republicans, 1913 demo
Gratis.
While in New York on Monday Senator sum
ner LETT his card with Alexis, sat for photo
graph, received calls from several friends, and
left for Washington on the five O'Clock train
The weather at Burlington, Iowa, for the past
few days has been intensely cold, and last even,
ing Seeting rain set in, The river is full of
floating ice.
The Chicago relief and aid society has received
to date 81, 5OS0O0 cash for the benefit of suffer
ers by the fire. The contribution come from
forty states and territories,
Reports from the Northern Pacific railway
say that the thermometer was down to % de-
grees below zero, and heavy wind prevailing.
Trans were stopped and telegraph wires broken
Senator Osborn has had an interview with the
president to urge the suspension of the writ Of
haheas corpus in northern Florida. The presi-
dent will consult with the kukluX committee be-
fore resorting to the extreme measure.
By REMEMBERING the cases in the United States
supreme court for the term beginning on Mon
day next, each case will he advanced towards
the head of the docket about 225 numbers.
1t is said that Speaker Blaine has recently
manifested strong preferences for Wheeler of
New York toi chairman of the committee on
ways and means. Mr. Wheeler is a protection
ist.
The Kansas City Sunday Times published
eleven columns of letters from prominent men
of Missouri endorsing q passive democratic
policy. The writers are senators, representa-
tive, generals, judges and citizens.
Foster Blodgett, who was recently indicted at
Atlanta, Ga, for malappropriation Of the Geor,
gia state road funds, il en- route for Washing
ton, intending to contest the seat of Senator
Norwood when congress assemblies.
According to the sensational reports from the
enemies of Iuarez, anarchy prevails throughout
Mexico, The journals are filled with accounts
of pronunciamcntos, and the troops are growing
revolutionary; the greater part Of the army is
distruSted,
The Mexican Siglo, of the 18th, says Juarez
was closeted with the American minister ON the
night of the 18th; the latter advised him to
change his cabinet The report caused a great
sensation, and people are expressing fears Of
American Intervention,
Judge j, w. Wright OF Indiana, who is charged
with frauds in connection with Indian affairs
denies III card that he mas been arrested as
was asserted. lie says he does not intend to
run away, but will answer all charges that may
be brought against him.
Eight of the medical students tried by court
martial for violating the grave ut Havana were
sentenced TO death yesterday morning aud exc
cuted in the afternoon. They met their fate
with resignation and expressed sorrow for COM
hitting the act.
The over issue of bonds made by Ex-Governor
Bullock to the Brunswick and Albany railroad
have been returned TO the state treasurer. They
bad been turned over TO Mr. Kimbal by Gov.
Bullock, and were hypothecated by the former
gentleman
an account Of Tom Hughes plan of presenting
the nucleus OF Il free library to Chicago, with
copies OF letters from Carlyle, Disraei, the duke