The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-07-30
BRIEF NEWS

Tho Mexican Government has refused to
accent the resign alton OF Minister to the United
States Romero, as he is regarded rs possessing
the good will of this Government and its peo-
Mexico at this time. His resignation was ten
dered on account Of articles published IN the
City of Mexico rejecting upon him.
United States Circuit Judge Sanborn has de-
cided that the Iowa anti-cigaret law is uncon-
stitutional, and ordered the release OF u. Z.
McGregor, of Cedar Rapids The law was
passed by the Iowa Legislature last Winter,
aud went into effect on July 4. 1896, and pro-
hibited absolutely the manufacture or sale OF
cgarets in the State, or their importation INTO
the State. McGregor was arrested Tor importing
cigarets and selling them in the original pack
ages and an application for writ OF haoeaS
corpus was made to Judge Sanborn.
Gov. Mitchell of Florida has appealed to
the Navy Department for help In protecting
his State against the introduction OF smallpox
from Cuba. Secretary Herbert has accordingly
telegraphed instructions to Capt. Crowniu-
shield of the Maine, now at Key West, to aid
the local health authorities in the work OF
boarding steamers and passing upon bills OF
health.
Over 1900 coat talors in Now York went
out on a strike last week to enforce higher
piece work system. A committee of 10 OF the
Brotherhood of Taiors, in accordance with
early instructions, stole a march on the manu-
facturers by visiting all the contractors shops
$50 in number in New York City and 2oo IN
Brook yn and Brownsville-and notifying the
workers to quit forthwith.
July % marked the Tooth anniversary OF the
founding of Cleveland, o., aud during the ceie-
bration it was announced that John ID. Rookie
Teller had donated to the city tract OF iand
for use as city park. The value of the gift Is
over 100000.
Princess Maud. third daughter Of the Prince
and Princess Of Wales, was married wednesday,
July %, to Prince Charles, second son OF Crown
Prince Frederick Of Denmark. The ceremony
took place in the private chapel OF Bucking-
ham Palace.
A heavy storm visited Pittsburg Pa, Mon
day night, causing the loss OF at least three
lives and doing immense damage to property.
Fierce lightning and heavy winds accompanied
the storm. At Allegheny. Pa, II people were
struck by lightning, and their condition Is Sc
rious.
Joseph Wesley Harper, who up to last year
was the senior member of the firm OF harper
Bros, publishers, died in New York City, July
81, aged &c years.
Ten people lost their lives during flood at
Benson Valley, KY, last week. Crops were
ruined, and many bridges were washed away.
Can't. Nash. his wife Laura and Second Off
Ger Bran berry, of the barkentine Herbert Full
Ter, which left Boston, July 3. for Rosario,
were murdered while at sea OFT Halifax N D.
Second Mate Thomas Bran and the man In
charge of the wheel at the time OF the MURDER
have been placed under arrest as suspects.
It is reported in Havana that in a recent en-
gagement in Managua, Province OF Mantanzas,
| the garrison of so Spanish soldiers were Wiped
out by band of Cubans, numbering nearly
600. Sixteen of the Spanish were killed, IL
wounded and Ia were missing, supposed TO
have been taken prisoners. A quantity OIL
arms were captured by the insurgents.
A cloudburst in Bear Creek, just above Nor
| rison, Colo, last Friday resulted IN the death
of from Is to 20 people, and did great damage
| to properly. Searching parties are still look
| ing for the bodies. -
| Gen. Weyler has refused to modify his decree
regarding the export of bananas from CUBA,
as requested by the United States.
| The Field Columbian Museum, of Chicago, is
to receive a 100000 endowment from ita
! founder Marshall Field.
| The Freedrann,s Journal says that the Pope
ing in America or returning to Rome. Satolli
| will remain.
The trial at bar of the Jameson raiders still
attracts attention in London. The defendants
arc DR.. L. S. Jameson, COL r. Gerry, Maj. SiI
John Wiloughby, Col. III. F. White. Maj. K
White, and Henry Coventry. All are charged
with the violation of the foreign enlistment
act in the matter of the invasion of the Trans
| vaal.
The entire line of the Northern Pacific Rail-
road Co., with all bonds, stocks, leases, and
branch lines. was placed on sale last week by
direction Of Judge Jinkins, of the United States
Federal Court. Only one bid was offered, and
that by Edwin w. Winter on behalf of the
Northern Pacific Co.. as recognized. and the
road WAS declared sold to him. The amount OF
the bid was the least that could be offered.
Information received from Stanley, F. l.,
under date of June 9. proves conclusively that
the ship which foundered Off that locality May
ii last was the Philadelphia clipper, City oil
Philadelphia, aud that Capt. johnson, his wife
and family. one passenger. and crew mum
bering in all % men, persisted