The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1881-01-27
FOREIGN,

AHc UlA W suppress Prize n8nllng
has passed the Toronto Senate.
In the British parliament two Irish
coercion bills were introduced on the 24th.
Paris dispatch, Jan. %, says: a
terrific storm prevails on the Mediterranean.
1t is reported that fifty smacks have been
wrecked.
Saturday last a colored woman
named Cummings, residing at Cranscon, n.
G., gave birth to four children, all doing WELL
London dispatch, Jan. %, says:
It is generally rumorcd in the lobby of the
house of commons that Gladstone is to be
created Earl of Hawarden.
Dispatch from Constantinople, Jan.
18, says: News is received that Greece has
requested Russia to take Greek subjects in
Turkey under her protection, should necessity
arise.
Gen. Skobeloff reports another sortie
at Geok-Teke. The fight was a fierce one.
The Turcomans captured one cannon, but were
driven back within the fortress with great
loss.
Berlin dispatch, Jan. %, says: The
proposed establishment Of triennial imperial
budgets, ,whlch Bismarck has again introduced
in the bundsrath, causes great opposition in
the press.
London dispatch, Jan. 10: In the
House of Commons motion was agreed to to
defer all notices of meetings to-day, until after
the debate on thu address in reply to the
queens speech.
London dispatch, Jan. % %, says: There
Is a renewal of snow storms in portions of
England and Ireland. The weather is very
cold. 4 bark is ashore near Boston; and
abandoned by the crew.
Montreal dispatch, Jan. 81. says:
Joseph Mousette, of La Prairie, died in the far
West, intestate, and his heirs in this vicinity
are looking after the estate, which is said to
amount to over 81 900 600.
A dispatch from London says the
Thames was overfowcd, causing much dam
age in the low-layins parts of Lambeth and
wich pier is washed aw
The British government offers Il re-
ward Of E500 for the discovery Of the pcrretra-
tor OF the Stafford outrage, and c1Q0 ind a free
pardon to accOmplicc not being the actual
pcrpctrator who shall give Information.
Cape Town dispatch. Jan. 81, says:
The British force at Came Polclefstrom made
force at Mosom, Basuloland, has been strong
ly reinforced and will take the offensive short
ly.
The storm in Great Britain contin-
ucs. The weather is the scvercst within the
memory of living persons. Nine vessels arc
reported ashore at Yarmouth, and it is esti-
mated that fifty persons have been drowned
there.
London dispatch, Jan. %, says:
Golfers and police of skclmcrsdalc had a fight
yesterday. Several persons are injured.
Troops arc being sent to the Wegan and Pres
ton districts, owing to their disturbed con
dition.
London dispatch, Jan. p, says: In
consequence of the explosion at Salford 1t is
intended to materially strengthen the garrison
at Manchester. An ironclad is reported on the
coast of Ireland 10 prevent the landing OF
arms.
During the great storm in Europe,
French vessel was sunk off Yarmouth with
loss of twenty lives. A brig was stranded
at Garlestou and eight persons lost. 4 barque
has been wrecked on the Suffolk coast with q
loss of ten lives.
Snow several inches deep covers
most of the country north and west of Paris.
There was skating In the gardens of the Tuil-
leries on Sunday. A binding snow storm pre-.
vailed last evening in London, and the rail-
ways are badly blockadcd.
Havana dispatch, Jan. q, says: The
home government has decided that the impor.
tation, duty free, Of fish under foreign flags
shall cease. 1t is reported that American YES.
sells trading between Key West and Havana
with live fish have already changed the Ameri.
can for the Spanish flag.
Birmingham, Eng, dispatch Jan. "a:
A member of the Irish constabulary has been
| making Investigations leading to the belief
that Fenianism is extensively organized and q
raid on manufactures of arms is probable.
The government has sent detachments OF
troops to guard the small arms manufactures
here.
Athens dispatch, Jan. %, says: The
| immediate formation is ordered Of three bat
| talions Of infantry, one regiment of cavalry
and one battalion Of engineers. The present
strength of the army is g., 600 men. The min
lister of war has addressed q circular to the
military authorities concerning the formation
Of three large military depots at Piracns
Chaleco and Mcsolonghi.
Cairo dispatch, Jan. %, says: 4
foe of ice broke loose in the break water o
the Mississippi, and caught the transfer boat
Morgan, holding her fast In the middle Of tht
river. 1t also sunk two barges belonging Il
the steamer Hickory. Heavy ice is passing i,
the Ohio river. A light snow is falling ant
the weather is cloudy aud cold. Heavy float
ing ice in the Ohio river stove hole in til;
steamer CITY of Helena this evening. Tug
arc at work pumping her out and will doubt
less keep her afoat.
l. .AISCELLANEOUS NEWS: :"
The grand jury of Newark, n. j.
recommends the establishment of the whip
ping post for wife beatcrs. - :
Missouri Pacific engineers are en-
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