The National tribune., 1896-10-01
BRIEF NEWS

Fran Katharine Klafsky Lohse, the prims
donna, we'll known in the United States by
reason of her successful tour in this country
under the management Of Walter Damrosch,
died in Hamburg, Germany, last week.
The effects Of the late Kate Field will be
shipped to San Francisco by the next mail
steamer leaving Honolulu. As several places
have been designated as the last resting place
of the auth0ress, the remains will be retained
ct Honolulu for the time at least.
American missionaries who have been dis
tributing Bibles In Cuzco, Peru, are reported
to have been attacked by mob, and had not
battalion been ordered out might have been
killed. The mob was composed of fanatics who
have threatened to ex pei missionaries from the
country.
Carlos Roloff, Secretary of War in the Cuban
Junta, was last week held for the Grand Jury
by United States Commissioner Alexander, at
New York. on the charge Of promoting hos
tile expedition against Spain.
Prof. George F. II. Markoe, well-known
scientist, and one of the founders of the Massa-
chusetts College of Pharmacy. died at Boston,
Friday.
1t is reported that Consul-General Fitzhugh
Lee will leave Havana On two months leave
of absence to avoid the yellow fever, which is
devastating Cuba.
An insurrection against the Chinese Govern
ment in Thibet is reported to be increasing in
force.
Cramp & Sons, builders Of the United States
cruiser Brooklyn, have been allowed $3.50, 900
premium for the speed made in excess of the
contract requirement; namely, 1.9 knots.
An agreement is reported to have been
reached between the Russian and German Gov
ernments with the object Of bringing about an
international agreement between all European
Governments whereby anarchists and other
criminals OF that class may be extradited.
Fire destroyed the Mount Holyoke College,
the pioneer institution for the higher education
of women, at South Hedley. Mass, with loss
OF about $500. 600, half of which is covered by
insurance. None of the 400 students were
injured.
Director and Manager of the Cuban Relief
Corps A. d. Powers who had charge of work in
Chicago, has mysteriously disappeared, and his
friends suspect that he has met with foul play
at the hands of Spanish sympathzers.
Archbishop Martinelli, the newly appointed
Apostolic Delegate of the Holy SEQ to the
United States, arrived in Dublin last week on
his way to this country, where he will succeed
Cardinal Satolli.
John Bardsley, former City Treasurer of
Philadelphia. has been pardoned by Gov.
Hastings He is said to be physical wreck.
The Soudan campaign proper was practically
closed last week when the Anglo Egy ptian
forces occupied Dongols, having routed the
Dervishes and captured number Of Emirs of
great influence, killing those who resisted and
refused to lay down their arms. After the
Dervishes had deserted Dongola they were pur-
sued by cavalry and camel corps. Gunboats
rendered great assistance. The victory gained
by the Anglo Egg ptian troops, it is said will
completely break the power of the Khaifa.
Japan views with alarm preparations which
are steadily going on in China looking to the
increase of that country's armament. This is
supposed to be the first development of secret
treaty which is believed to exist between China
and Russia.
The Missouri Military Academy, located
about one mile southwest Of Mexico, No.,
burned to the ground last Thursday morning.
and 81 people were more or less seriously in-
jured while making their escape.
The blame for the Twin Shaft disaster, in
which SO many lives were lost, has been placed
upon superintendent Langan by the commits.
sion appointed by Gov. Hastings to determine
the cause. Langan was among the killed.
Six colored celonists who went to Liberia
returned to Philadelphia Sunday on the steam
ship Waesland bringing with them horri-
Bile tales of suffering from disease and destitu-
tion by tho colored people who have gone to
make their homes in that distant Republic.