The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-03

ing proved disappointment, no cable boats
have been used since 1888. They are now
mostly collected in Lockport.
MISCELLANEOUS
Gen. #. L. Spinner, ex-Treasnrer Of the
United States, is seriously III ia Florida and
Threatened with pneumonia. Owing 10 his ad-
Eanced age, IS years, it is feared he may not
rscoyer.-The anti-saloon Republicans of
New Jersey, in convention ct Trenton, adopted
an address recommending that the party take
firm stand against the promiscuoas granting
Of liquor licenses.-The 59th anniversary of
the Brooklyn n. u Sunday-School Union was
celebrated May % in that city by parade Of
al the scholars through the principal streets.
About $1,000 children were in line.--The
First Methods; Episcopal Church at Elmira,
N. Y, was destroyed by Gre last week. The
church was erected in 1876 and was one Of the
finest structures In Elmira. The loss on build
ing and furniture is from $4,000 to $4,000
The building and stables owned and occu-
pied by the Philip Best Brewing Company at
Pittsburg, Pa. were entirely destroyed by fire
at an early hour May 25. Thirteen horses
were roasted alive.-Fifty wheelmen Of New
York viii make I0-weeks tour of Europe on
their bicyces.-It is understood that local
troubles among the passenger agents at Kansas
City are embittering the Chicago lines doing
business at that point against each other, and
that the Burlington threatens TO withdraw
from the Chicago and Missouri River Passenger
Association unless the Alton agents cease their
sharp practice. Cincinnati Musical Fes-
tival was not q success financially, as there viii
be deficiency of shout $1,000, but the papers
claim IL would have been cheap TO the people
of Cincinnati at five times that cost. The d.
rectors OF the Festival Association have de-
cided 20 hold festival in HAY, 1855, and have
engaged Mr. Theodore Thomas as musical d.
rector.-The East Tennessee, Virginia q
Georgia Railroad has been sold, in pursuance
OF decree Of the United States Court. 1t was
bid in for the reorganization committee by Il.
f. Hyde Yice-Prcsident Of the New York
Central Trust Company, for $i02590G0, the
sum Of 100000 being paid Gown in cash.
The building Of the DAILY Leader at Des Moines,
Iowa, was destroyed by fire May 25. The loss
TO the Leader is about $4,000, and on The build
ing about S12000.-A very destructive fire
occurred May Is at Wausau, Wis. large
amount Of timber and several buildings belong
ing to the Lake Shore & Western Railroad
were destroyed. The total losses were over
5000, 000.-The prohibitory bill passed the
Rhode Island Legislature last week after fight
Of a day and half A strong effort 10 strike
out all the sections providing for q State con-
stabulary was defeated three 10 one.-The
drouth in Texas is becoming serious TO both
farmers and stockmen. il is reported that cat
water and from the effects of drinking brackish
and alkaline water.-On the east bank Of
Lake Pepin, Mimi, the builders of q new line
Of railroad have encountered great sink-hole
which they are unable 10 eli mp. During the
past month they have been dumping carloads Of
earth and stone, with no apparent result.-As
part Of the routine Of the public schools in
Brooklyn, the girls are required TO commit to
memory the Const tuition OF the United States
.gFlf tod ff-Cf in VA
forming Camps throughout the State.--While
sinking an artesian well on the premises Of
ex-Gov. Evans, Of Denver, Cole, IN the heart Of
the city yesterday oil was struck az a depth Of
LOO feet. Old oil men from Pennsylvania say
that the prospect is good for big fow. The
well viii be sunk several hundred feet deeper.
An epidemic las broken out among horses
in Germantown, Pa, and some Of the most val
liable private roadssers have been attacked.
The symptoms arc hard coughing and sore
throat, which causes extreme weakness. Sew
eral valuable animals have already died. A
veterinary surgeon recommends light fever
medicines careful hlanketing and warm food
at night--A horse dealer named Stanley,
while fishing near Fall River, Mass, last week,
dropped an old wallet into the stream and
plunged into the swift current after IL, TO the
establishment Of all observers, as it seemed q
worthless article. Having rescued mis- property,
be opened the package and revealed 1890
which he had been carrying there.--The In
dian situation Is growing serious IL 10 feared
that a general outbreak from the San Carlos
reservation win take place. 1t is said that there
is no room Cor doubt that the hostiles are rein
/ forced from the reservation and that the long
continued success Of the hostiles has enbodened
4 the others. Gen. Miles is active ia enlisting
rangers from the most determined men. A
company was recruited 81 Tucson which will
4 take the field at once. Southern Arizona, IL ia
stated, is in q state OF terror.