The National tribune., 1891-12-24
THE WEEK In WASHINGTON.


SUNDAY, DEC. IA man named J. w.
Stephens who had until recently been en-
ployed in the District Water Service, made
third and successful attempt at sell-desirnc-
tion al Reuters Hotel. The man was found
in a room ia an unconscious Conditl ana
taken 10 the Emergency Hospital, where
every effort known 10 medical science was
used 20 revive him without success. lie had
twice before attempted suicide, but was found
IN time 90 save his life. stephens had been
on protmcted spree, was ont OF employment
and determined 10 end his life.
MONDAY, DEC. l4.-The trouble which has
been brewing in the ranks Of labor organiza-
tiOns eliminated at meeting OF one OF the
bodies composed of bricklayers, stonccuttCrs,
and stoucmasons. by invitation two or three
other trades unions were present From the
start ii Was seen that trouble was imminent
Whenever "a speaker undertook TO say any
thing, hc was greeted with boots aud finally
one man who made extra efforts 10 make him
self heard WAS hustled from the room and
throwu down stairs. The meeting broke mp
in row. aud az one time il looked as il there
would be "a free fUr-ali fght-ScyeTd cab
drivers were in the Police Court charged
with violating the regulations for their gov
eminent They were fined TO the iuii extent
Of the law "A memorial meeting was held
in honor Of Gen. Browne of Indiana, by The
Republican Association OF that State, at
which Hon. +. w. laliord, the Presidents
Private Secretary, delivered the address.
TUESDAY DEC. l5.-M II. n. Mooney, an old
soldier from ST. Louis and an ex-empl0ye Of
the Bureau Of Education, was found guilty OF
bigamy la the Criminal Court Of the District
of Columbia. lie viii serve three years IN
the Albany Penitentiary. The plea OF insan-
ity raised by has counsel had little weight
with tie iury.-MTs. Harrison held an I'M
usually large reception, and for over two
hours the parloTs OF the White House were
thr0ngcd with beautifully dressed ladies,
present 10y appointment. A departure from
the usual custom was made Mrs. Harrison
standing alone 20 receive her guests. Vice
President and Mrs. Morton inaugnrated a
series of scmi-oflicial dinners. The dinner
table was handsomely decorated with silver,
cut-glHss rare china, and flowers.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. lb.-On one OF the steamers
which reached the wharf were a lot OF iu-
mates OF the Hampton (Ya.) Soldiers Home.
They had been paid their pension money, and
bad come 10 the Capital to have good time.
Two OF the veterans got into quarrel, aud
one was dangerously stabbed IN the groin
A charity ball was given for the benefit Of
the W0mans Hospital and Dispensary at the
Elsmere which was largely attended, several
Of the ladies visiting Mrs Harrison at the
White House being among those present.
Mrs. Breckenridge wife Of the Inspector
Athtih OF the army gave "a NiuuSI 10 MIb.
Gen. SChOicld, at which many Army aud
Navy people were present-The COT0ner's
jury IN The case OF Charles Lomax, the negro
who was Killed by police officer while re-
sistiug arrest, brought in a verdict which
was intended 20 exCupate the officer but
which did not say SO la plain terms, and he
will have 20 stand trial The jury tried TO
recall their verdict, but this could not be
allowed.
THURSDAY, DEC. I7-Mrs. Harrison gave a
luncheon 10 SO invited guests. When the
party assembled Ia the State DlnlngroOm,
they found a Iiclly-appointed table covered
with orchids, cut flowers, aud ported plants
In full bloom. The new service Of cut glass
was used FOR She FIST time. The mantels
were banked with white primroses, while
tall palms flied the corners OF the room.
Among the guests were Mrs. Morton, wife Of
the Vice President, and MH. Waite, widow
of tho late Chief Justice MAitc.--Ihe
c0l0red citizens Of the locality which was the
scene OF the khling Of the negro LomaX by
police officer a few days ago held an indig-
nation meeting and denounced the verdict Of
the Gor0ner's jury, which eXculpated the
officer, committee was appointed TO bring
the case 30 tho attention Of the Grand Jury
FRIDAY DEC. iS-A meeting Of the Grant
Memorial Committee OF the Grand Army OF
the Republic net ri the Ebbitt House. The
committee wac appointed TO arrange Tor
statue Of Gen. Grant 10 be placed in Statuary
Hall Of the Capitol. II was decided 10 place
the work in the hands Of an American artist,
and Mr. j. :. Simmons, OF Maine, was the
mau selected Mr.. Simmons has a studio IN
Rome. Tie material 20 lie used will be the
finest Italian marble. The badge o! the
Grand Army viii be upon a panel Of The
pedestal, with the inscription Presented by
the Grand Army Of the Republic" Tie cost
OF the work viii be $4,000 and the statute
must be- placed Ia position before Jan. l. 1884.
-ht a meeting Of the Illinois delegation
in Congress, which was held TO make arrange
mcnts i0r "a Congressional excursion 10 Chi
eago ia behalf Of the Worlds Fair. after an
interchange o. views by the lllinosiaus il
was decided 10 postpone the trip, as b had as
yet been impossible for the Congressman
from the Sucker State 70 work up enthusiasm
enough among the other members 20 make
the project a success "a present.
SATURDAY, Dec. lS.-George lie COiute. an
employe Of the War Department who at
tempted 10 shoot bis wife and man who was
visiting her IN her boarding house, was SEN
fenced 10 eight years IN the Albany Peni-
tentiary by Judge Bradley, IN the Criminal
Court Of the District OF Columbia. His
counsel made strenuous efforts 10 obtain new
trial. bat Judge Bradley Operruled the mo-
ti0n.--A drunken maa undertook 20 steal a
couple Of haHdiuls Of candy from ia front Of
grocery store, The goods being guarded by
colOrcd man VINO had lost both feet The
coored man undertook ~ stop the thief. who
struck hlm, whereup0n the fOOtlcss man
reached up and delivered blow with a ham
mer lu the midd Of the drunken mans fore
head, stunning him. The police arrested
and took him 60 The station house with din.
Guilty, he fighting all he way. He had 10 be
handcVhed to allow the Police Surgeon TO
dress the wound, which was very severe