The National tribune., 1892-12-22
THE WEEK I'm WASHINGTON.


SUNDAY, DEC. 11-An inquest was held to day
upon the body of Andrew jackson. the colored
milk thief who was shot in the bsck last week
by Officer Oriani. who died from his wound.
After hearing all the testimony. which was
only that of 0riani himself and Officer
Harrison. who was with him, the jury caused
considerable surprise by bringing In a verdict
that jackson came to hisdsath from wound
In his back, inflicted by Officer Orisni. and
that from the evidence We do not believe
that Oriania was justified In doing the shoot
ing" Deputy Coroner Schseffer, who also
had to pass upon the verdict signed the
verdict, but wrote over his signature: ITO
she above l dissent. think the shooting
was justifable." DR.. Schasffer said that
no grand jury would find an indictment.
0riani was locked up at the station until
bail could be arranged.
MONDAY, Dec 12-About o'clock this morn
ing two officers heard cries for help in the
neighhorhood of the Long Bridge, and
Fastening to the spot found o man struggling
In the water. They got him cut and took
him TO switch box near by, where he re-
msined until daylight. He was a soldier of
the Sd U. s. Art, and stated that he had acci-
dentally walked overheard. He came near
drowning.-The Commissioners of the Dis
triot at their session to-day, had under con-
sideration the extension Of the fire limits so
a. TO include Mt. Pleasant, but came to no
conclusion upon the matter.-Col w. P.
Hepburn, Solicitor OF tho Treasury Depart
ment, went to New York this afternoon on
business. he will remain away for the rest
Of the week.-Gen. Rosecrsns is reported
worse to-day, being very nervous, the result
OF seeing SO many friends yesterday. He
still retains his appetite, however.
EUEsDAY, Dec 13-Harmouy Lodge of Inde-
pendent Odd Fellows celebrated its SD an
niyersary tonight at its hall on Eighth
street southeast. The celebration was not
confined exclusively to the members but
they adopted the happy idea of having their
families unite with them in commemorating
the event, and the result was one Of the most
pleasant social and fraterual reunions which
has been witnessed in Washington for many
sears.-The Cabinet meeting to-day was
attended by all the members except Secre-
tary Rusk, who is out of the city. 1t is un-
derstood that the Brussels Silver Conference
and the Bering Sea arbitration were the SUBJ
sects to which consideration was given.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. l4-The Yale Alumni AS
scciation Of the District of Columbia held
their annual meeting at the Board of Trade
rooms to-day, and quite a number were pres
ent In the absence of the President and
Vice. President, Secretary Iddings presided.
Senator E. O. Wolcott, of Colorado was
chosen President for the ensuing year: Just
ice David J. Brewer, u. S. Supreme Court,
First Fiee-President; Hon. John Dalzell, of
Pennsylvania; Second Vice President, and
Z. A. Bowers Secretary. The Yale Alumni
IN Washington numbers 141 members, in
eludipg three Justices of the United States
Supreme Court, eight Senator'S. o great many
Representatives in Congress- one Cabinet off,
Ger, besides numerous prominent professional
and business men. The meeting decided TO
hold banquet some time during the month
Of January.
fEURsDAY, Dec 15.-The police captured
young colored man to-day, who gave the
name of William Pratt, who was at once
identified IS the Han who snstohed pocket
book from lady. The house in which the
man lived was searched, and two hand
sachels and two pocket bcsks were found.
Pratt admitted that he with others, had
robbed several ladies within the past month
and gave the names of his partners, all Of
whom were arrested-Comm modore Mayo,
L. :. Navy, retired, and his bride having
returned from their wedding tour, gave a
handsome reception tonight ut their home
OF Iowa Circle, at which many officers OF the
Army and Navy in Washington were present.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16.-A wagon drove up to the
Ihlrd Police Precsnct et&tionhouse to-day
kno deposited a billiard table. The only ex-
PLANTATION Of this proceeding WAS card
which stated that the billiard table was pre-
sentee 10 the officers and men Of the precinct
as 9 token OF the esteem in which they
were held by the residents of the precinct.
a meeting Of the representatives of the
German American Societies Of the District
was held tonight. This association has for
its Object the protection of freedom snd per-
sonal liberty, and specially the celebration
of the 9Th OF October as German Day. which
affords d welcome opportunity to its members
20 give vent 70 their patriotism IS German
Americans. New officers were elected for
the ensuing year.
eATURDAY, DEC. I7.-Regsrding the rumor
that Hon. James q. Blaine had Joined the
Catholic Church, his son, James G. Blaine,
tr., publishes q card in this mornings paper
stating that bis mother, in reply to many letters
efEnXious inquiry sent her on the subject asks
him to state that there 10 not the slightest
trUth in the report that Mr.. Blaine has en-
tered the Roman Catholic Church, and that
nothing could be further from his thought
and intention" 1t should bs needless to
state, Mr. Blaine thinks, that Fs.her Ducey
has never been at the house. Mr. Blaine Is
still very sick man, but TO su inquiries in
fegsrd 70 his health to-day ths invariable an
twer has been that the distinguished states.
man was slightly better-A horse and
buggy were stolen from in front Of Mr. Ring.
waits Office on street to-day, and no clew
TO the thief or property had been found al
LAST accounts.