The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-09-08
THE WEEK I'm WASHINGTON.

SUNDAY, AUG. 2s-Policy players do not seem
TO observe the Sabbath day here in Washing
ton, for about IL o'clock g.. N. the ofhcers oil
the Third Precinct raided q house on L. street
northwest capturing about dozen negroes
of both sexes who were engaged In buying
policy slips. The entire party, with the pro-
prietors, were marched to the station, where
they were locked up.-Again ali the excur-
sion boats on the river were crowded with
persons desiring to get away from the hot
CITY TO the cool resorts along the Potomac
NoSDky. AUG. 29.-The Washington Light
Infantry. which has been spending the past
two weeks at Cape May, n. j., returned this
evening and were met at the depot ny num-
bers of their friends, escorted to their ar
mory, where luncheon was served to the
tired soldiers.-At meeting of the Ma
tional Republican Association Auxiliary OF
the District. held in the evening, it was de-
cided to send representatives to Buffalo, n.
Y to attend the Convention OF the National
Republican League Clubs, which is to meet
September 10. The Auxiliary in Washing
ton is composed of the various Republican
State Associations.
TUESDAY, AUG. So--The War Department to-
day promulgated circular which invites all
officers OF the Army who are stationed IN
and around Washington to be present In uni
form on Monday Sept. 49, in the Presidents
cation of Grand Army Place, which is to be
the Reunion grounds of the eI-soldiers and
sailors OF the war of the rebellion.-An
old soldier named Greenwich, who lives IN
Pennsylvania, had his pocket picked of Sl25
by two colored women near the Baltimore q
Ohio Depot this evening. The old veteran
was on his way to the depot to take the cars
for home when met by the women, one OF
whom ran her hand into his pocket, snatched
the roll of money; both escaping. The old
soldier could not identify the women, and
there is little likelihood of recovering the
money.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31.-Strict orders were
issued to-day by the District Commissioners
in regard to the cleaning OF the streets aud
alleys of The city, as many complaints have
recently been lodged against the contractors
These orders have been rendered necessary
because of the apprehension felt about Ash
attic cholera, which is liable to make its
appearance at any time.-The District
Health Officer in his report for the past
week. states that there is slight increase In
the death rate over the preceding week.
This is not caused by the prevalence of any
particular disease, but is attributed to the
continued high temperature and humidity
of the atmosphere.
THURSDAY, SEPT. AFTER solid month of
the hottest weather that has been experienced
eter took tumble early this morning, and
BY night Summer overcoate were in great
demand. Ii is decidedly pleasant change
from the roasting heat that those who have
been compelled to remain in the city have
been subjected to.-There was an informal
Cabinet meeting at the White House all this
evening. The Secretary of War, the Post
master-G General and the Attorney General,
the only Cabinet officers in the city, with
the exception of Secretary Foster, OF the
Treasury. were in consultation with the
President about the affairs of their respective
Departments. Secretary Foster held his con-
sultation in the morning.
FRrDAy, SEPT. president Harrison left
Washington this evening at O'Clock on the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad for Loon Lake. He
was accom- panied by Private Secretary Hal
ford, and expected to 20 through without
stopping. President to-day granted
pardon to Henry Dishman, of Arizona, now
undergoing a five years term Of imprison-
meut for rnanslaughter. The pardon is to
take effect Oct % next, providing Dishmsn's
conduct continues good at the prison until
that time
eATURDAY, SEPT George Evans. the young
man who shot and perhaps fatally wounded
his sisters recreant lover. Behrens was to-
day denied bail in the Police Court. There
has been but slight Improvement in the con-
dition of Behrens, and the chances for his
recovery are somewhat slim.-The funeral
of Rev. William Wilmington, who died at the
residence Of his son. Gen w. ii. Wilmington,
at Jackson. Mich, took place to-day from ST.
Paul's Chapel in Rock Creek Cemetery
where the Hterment was made. Mr.. With
ington has been resident of Washington for
the past 20 years. where he has been an as
sistant rector of Epiphany Episcopal church