The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-11-19

THE WEEK in WASHINGTON.
SUNDAY, Nov. s.-Ihe pulpit Of Hamine
Church was occupied by Miss Bertha Wright
n member of the international Convention oil
Christian Workers. who told how an angry
mob assaulted her and dangerously "ouh'eu
two officers who sought 60 protect her WINE
she was preaching 20 the masses who thrnnged
about her az a town IN Canada MISS wright
was formerly q society woman oil Ottawa ouJ
cave up what she called the triyolities OF lie,
10 engage IND the work OF resculng ialleh
women. which has made her name famous
"A man who had made several thousand
dollars bythe sale Of mine IN Montana that
he discovered, forced two gamblers who had
stripped him OF his cash, in hotel IN the
citv. 10 disporge their il-gOtteu gains at the
mouth OF a revolver and 90 show hlm how
they had worked their game to rob hlm.
KnNDAy. Nov. 9.-The case Of c. A. Newton,
President of the Old Dominion Republican
Club. who was recently indicted for soliciting
contributions for political purposes IN Gov
eminent Department, was taken up on de-
murrcr and argued. Arguments in the
Savward case the ship which was captured
while poaching seals in Boring Sea- were
commenced m tie u. ). Supreme Court Sole
5tor.Grnerai Taft and Att0mey-Gen. Miller
presenting the Governments side OF the case
In hisarrument Solicitor General Taft stated
that AN agreement looking 60 arbitration oil
the Bering Sea questions had been entered
into by the United States and the British
Governments The Court Of Claims dis
missed the case Of the State Of Indiana, which
was brought 10 recover two per cent OF the
proceeds of the sale Of public lands IN Indiana,
iu connection with the construction OF the
National OF Cumberland road. This decision
affects the States of Ohio aud illinois, which
States have similar claims pending.
TUESDAY. Nov. l0.-Ncws Of the robbery Of
pavmaster Culver G. Sniiien, u. :. Army, at
Fort Clark, Tex. was received at the War
Department Maj. Snihen had placed the
safe Ia one of the cells of the guardhouse for
saielyecpiug over night and the box was
found rined on the morning following. A
discharged soldier was arrested for the rob
bery.-The credentials Of Senior Pedro
M0utt as Minister 10 the United States were
received at the State Department, and he
will shortly be presented TO President Har-
rison.-The Board Of Directors Of the Gov
ornmcut exhibit at the Worlds Fair at Chi
cage held a meeting and discussed matters
for several hOurs.--A Arthur N, Sayle an
employee Of the Dead Letter Office OF the
post0flico Department was arrested charged
with cmbezzlng letters which passed through
his hands. He was released on $1,000 bond
for his further appearance.
"WEDNESDAY Nov. 1.-THE Convention Of
international Christian Workers adjourned.
The closing session was one Of much interest
and the far. reaching effect Of the convention
will be felt throughout the United States and
Canada. --COmmander-in- Chief Palmer and
the Executive Committee OF the Grand Army
OF the Republic met at the Ebbitt House and
heard the views of the local Executive Com
mittee about the hotel rates 10 be charged nj
the next National Encampmcnt, as well as TO
size proper time for holding the EuCGmpment
The hotel men gave written guarantees that
lao ha nfrn auriu0
the Enuampmcnt which were considered
satisfactory by the C0mmauder-in-Cbieia aud
Executive COmmittee--Ms s Fannie Rice
daughter OF Ex-senator Rice, OF Arkansas
was married 10 Mr. Charles q. Bassett q
member of the Geological Survey, at the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
THURSDAY, Nov. l2-The Council Of Admin
istrati0n of the Grand Army Of the Republic
decided TO hold the next National EnCamp-
ment IN Washington during the week begin.
ming Sept 20, 1S92.---Ibe Brazilian Minister
received dispatch from the minister Of For
eiFu Affairs OF that country, instructing him
% DENY all alarming rumors regarding the
restoration Of Monarchy in the Republic Of
Brazil. and disturbance Of public order. The
dispatch states that everything is now quiet
in the Republic except In the State Of Rio
Grande DO SUI, and that the Government
has taken measures 10 put down the conflict
arising from the struggle between the two
parties Tor supremacy In that State. A day
will shortly be fixed for the Congressional
elecdous.-Ihe Japanese Minister and
wife gave q handsome dinner in honor Of
Dr. Ryan, the American Minister 10 Japan,
al which many uotables were present.
FRIDAY, Nov. BY President Morton and
family returned 10 Washington for the Win
Ter. after the Summers Ebsgnce.-Secre-
tary Tracy and a number Of Naval officers
left for the Naval Proving Grounds at In
dian Head, where they viii witness the last
OF tle aTm0r-p plate tests The open ing Fall
meeting of the National Geographical So
ciety was held Ia Tie hall OF the Columbian
University there being a large attendance
OF members and the general public The at
traction was the exhibition Of number Of
magic lantern views from photographs taken
by George N. Rice on the Greedy expedition
o. the North Pole I'D ISL. Gen. Greedy pre-
scented Tie views and gave am interesting cZ-
plauBtiou Of the scenes shOwn.--The presi-
0eut issued S proclamation appointing Thurs
day, Nov 20, as Thanksgiving Day.
SATURDAY, Nov. 14.-The Superintendent o!
Immigration was Informed that four Ca
madam telegraph operators employed By the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company had
been replaced by American operators, tht
former employees having been charged with
q violation Of the alien contract labor law
-Ecu0r Mcud0uCa Minister from Brazil
received Telegram stating that The troubles
of that country are now over aud peac,
Tcigus throughout the Republic Com
mQdoTe Ramsay, acting Secretary Of th,
Navy says that the report which has beer
published that the United State
has sinister designs upon the Hawaiian
lslHndE aud that the u. s. Steamer Charles
Ton has been ordered there 10 seize thcsr
islands De- not true. When last heard from
che Charleston was 40 Yokohama, Japan, 10
81 has been intended for her % return 10 Ia
United States as soon as possible.