The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-04-11

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newspaper man.
This country is admirably adapted to bean
culture, yet the importation at three OF our
Eastern posts last year amounted to 244,7I6
bags OF 200 pounds each.
Dispatches from Madrid state there is no
truth in the report that the Lieutenant who
fired on the Alliance has been removed from
command.
Secretary Herbert has ordered the final trial
of the cruiser Minneapolis to take place in the
West Indies on or before May 6. reserve
payment of $4,000 to the Cramps will follow
successful test.
It Is reported that an attempt has been made
to blow up large powder magazine in one of
the Spanish forts at Havana. The instruction
is spreading.
The British warship Pheasant has been or
dered to patrol the Boring Sea during the close
season.
The British flagship Royal Arthur is prepared
to land marines in Nicaragua to support the
indemnity claims.
Vice. President Stevenson has become bonds
man for Gen. McNulta, of the Whisky Trust.
The men have been lifelong friends.
Reports from Iowa, Nebraska and South Da-
kota shows that abundant rain has fallen in
those States.
The Confederate Veterans Association of
Kentucky has decided to erect Memorial Hall
at Lexington, TO cost $4,000.
The Cincinnati Coatmakers' Protective As
ISOLATION has ordered strike to enforce de-
mand the 81 clothing factories of the city
for an increase in the price Of making clothing
of 30 per cent.
United States Minister Ransom is sick in
the City of Mexico.
Although Norman missionaries 10 been
expelled from Germany many times, several
women left Brandenbnrg last week for Utah.
United States Consul-General Williams at
Havana is said to be preparing his resignation
on account OF trouble with the SPANS authori-
ties and the rebuke of Secretary Gresham.
Turkey has informed the German Govern
ment that she is too poor to send any warshi ps
to the German canal celebration.
Tie German Emperor has sent message OF
congratulation to Capt. Barends, of the German
steamship Normannia which rescued the crew
Of the Arno in mid-ocean.
Upward of 10000 people attended the final
service of the 65tb annual conference of the
Norman Church at Salt Lake City.
Maurice Jokai has been asked by the Peace
Society to accept the Presidency of the Hun
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letter to the Budapest papers. he declares that,
though peace has no more enthusiastic friend
than himself, ripe consideration has shown him
that, side by side with the strivings for peace
must come disarmament and it is impossible
for him to say who is TO begin.
A feet of 40 japanese transports Is anchored
of the Pescadore Islands, and an attack on
Canton, China, is contemplated.
The friends of the ex-Queen have advised
the natives to favor annexation as the only
possible means to overthrow the present Ha-
waiian Government.
Speaker Peel retired from the House of
Commons on Monday.
The Southern Pacific is considering methods
for preventing train robbery, but thus far no
feasible plan has been found. 1t is thought
the bost would be to place the express car in
the middle of the train, thus making it difficult
to detach it from the remainder of the train.
Wild rumo-s Of impending war between Nor
way and Sweden have been given additional
impetus by the large sums voted in the former
country for munitions of war and the construc-
ton of IRON lads. Forts in the Tonsburg har-
Dor are being repaired, aud every indication
points to war.
The Argentine Republic is enlarging its navy,
and has added several large cruisers recently.
Az the Reunion Oh IHe 9tn Jav., the ODD
Pa. and Co. X of the old 18th Pa, to be held
at Latrobe, Pa. in September AID fifteen. Thos
]. Stewart will be the principal speaker
the first day of the Reunion. The event will
just before the National Encampment
Of Co. K there are 20 survivors, and they are
located in various towns in western Pennsyl-
vans. Col. George Anderson, of Latrobe. is
President Of the sd regiment organization,
and its members are scattered over the coun.
try.
The long contemplated testimonial to DR..
S. L. Smith, author of the National hymn,
America" took place on April 3, in Music
Hall, at Boston. While much attention had
been paid to the arrangements for the event.
still it was, TO a great extent, simple and
spontaneous tribute from the hearts of the
people, and great interest was manifested in it
by all classes. There was chorus Of 200 school
children, aud remarks were made by Rev. Ed
ward Everett Hale and Others DIR. Smiths per-
Grafton was eloquent, and began: Wherever
an American heart beats that song is
heard. II has found translation into num-
Der of forelsa languages mutatis mutandis'
Changed in form and construction, but fraught
with the spirit of freedom. / have myself two
TRANSACTIONS into the Latin, and one in Italian.
1t is found in Sweden and in the Empire of
Burmah, as well as in England, France, and
Germany"
Mrs. U. S. Grant has already paid over her
share Of the income tax to the Government, in
accordance with the law as it stands without
regard TO the appeal now under the considera-
tion of the Supreme Court.
Mrs. Eliza J. Crisler, the newly. elected State
President of the Woman's Relief Corps of the
Indiana GAR, is a lineal descendant of John
Adams, the second President of the United
States, on her mothers side. Besides being
prom nent in W.R.C. circles. she is also active
in religious work, and has also spent mum.
Der of years in teaching in the public schools.
Her husband, w. J. Crsler, Is well known in
G.A x. circles as a Past Commander of Gen.
Thomas Post, OF Greensburg, aud has been Post
Adjutant for several years.
Again at Atlanta.
Commander-u- Chief Thomas g. Iawler of