The National tribune., 1892-06-23
THE WEEK In WASHINGTON.

SUNDAY. JUNE 1o-To-day was Children's Day
in man, of the Washington churches and
bright a,wcrs and the brighter faces of troops
of chil:l;na marked the services. The day
was first established by the Methodist
Church. hut many other churches now have
their Chill lren's Dsy.-The Sunday after
noon address ut the Young Mems Christian
Association parlors WAS delivered by Congress
man J. H. Walker. of Massachusetts,. who took
for his sui Jet. why / am member of the
Christian church" making very informal
and pleasaat talk on the value of Christi
anity. which was replete with apt illustra-
tions from The Congressman's extended busl-
ness eXperj, ace
MONDAY, JUNE 13.-Two young colored men,
who aflilial,, with the Democratic party, were
told by SONS of the local leaders of that
party to call upon Sergeant-at-Arms 1oder.
of the Housa of Representatives. to-day and
he would supply them with money to attend
the meeting of the Democratic clubs at
Chicago. They saw Gen. Yoder, but he
not only refused to give them money, but
instructed the Captain of the Watch to have
the men arrested for vagrancy; which he did,
and they were taken to the Police Court
They said they were hard working men and
not vagra,.is aud thought they could be of
service TO the Democratic party By going to
Chicago but found that all that was wanted
of them Yas their influence and votes. They
were released by the Judge who cautioned
them.
TuEsDAY, JUNE 14-Potomac Post. Is, passed
resolutions this evening warmly indorsing
and urging Congress to pass a bill at once to
bridge the Potomac River between Washing
ton and he National Cemetery at Arlington,
the work TO commence at once. so that the
Grand Army at its Encampnent in Septem-
ber NAV celebrate the beginning of the
gtructure.-The weather for several days
has heen very hot and to-day several people
were pr0st rated with the heat and were at
tended az the Emergency Hospital. There
were several deaths Of infants reported. all
caused by the intense beat.-Fifth Auditor
of the Treasury L. W. Eahercom to-day ten
dered his resignation OF that office to the
President in person, to take effect upon the
appointment OF his successor.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15.-The first application Of
the new method of establishing and keeping
the efficiency records Of Government clerks
in the classified service, as ordered by Presi-
dent Harrison was put into operation to-day
in the Quartermaster-G Generals Office, War
Department. The Chief Clerk and two
Chiefs of Division were the board to grade
the clerks 1t is thought the plan will bene-
fit the service.-A new Grand Army Post
was formed in Georgetown tonight, with a
charter membership of 30 old soldiers. This
is the second Post ever formed west OF Rock
Greek, the first Post having surrendered its
charter.
THURSDAY, JUNE 16.-Wiliam Arnold, an
emplove OF the Postoffice Department, shot
and killed tailor by the name Of kIammer
on the street tonight. krammer has been
having trouble with his wife for some time
past, having been arrested frequently for
prosecuting her. She had separated from her
husband, and was trying TO get divorce.
Arnold. who was an acquaintance, was help
H. .Fo.,
Arnold and his wife together and followed
Arnold about the streets, and. il is claimed
threatened him. They met. finally, had a |
few wofds, and krammer started towards |
Arnold. when he drew revolver, fired two |
shots, either of which wonid have killed the |
man, then elinched with him and beat him
over the head with the revolver. Arnold
was seat TO Jail by the Coroner.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17-An enthusiastic reception
was given Col. Perry Carson, the colored dele
gate of the District of Columbia to the Min
neapois Convention, tonight. by the Blaine
Club Of Washington, upon his return from
the Convention. Col. Carson was escorted
from tic depot TO his home by a Grassland
and larre procession of colored men. He
made a speech, az did several other persons.
-Seyerai people were overcome by heat
to-day and the Emergency Hospital and
patrol waRen were kept quite busy.-The
funeral Of Mrs. Ruth, mother Of the late DIR.
Ruth. Z. :. Navy, took place to-day, several
distinguished Naval officers acting as pail
bearers. Tie body was taken to Phladel-
phia. and viii be inferred in Mt. AIoriah
Cemetery.
EETURDGY. JUNE 1s-Notice was given to-day
that during some necessary repairs now being
made TO the Washington Aqueduct the press
are of water viii necessarily be reduced from
time TO time for the next month. Coming as
this news does during the heated term, IL was
ordered that waste OF water he punished Sc
verely.-Dr. Buck, Dean OF the Cincinnati
Homeopathic College. delivered lecture be-
fore the Theosophists Of Washington on the
Secret Doctrine" The lecturer contrasted
the modern theories Of evolution with theo-
sophicai ideas as to higher evolution Of man.