The National tribune., 1892-01-28
THE WEEK IN WASHINGTON.

VOWED in a quarrel over 6 cents, which one
claimed the Other owed him, aud one Of them
was stabbed severely, the knife piercing the
left breast between the third and iourth rus
The wounded man received prompt medical
attention the physician saying that the
wound, though very painful, was not dan
perous. The wounded man was removed 10
Providence Hospital while his assallant
escaped aud could not be apprehended by the
police, although a sharp lookout was kept
for him.-Vhe weather was the coolest
experienced this season the Thermometer
registering but four degrees above zero. For
this latitude this is about equal To . de-
grees below zero IN Minnesota or Canada.
The air in Washington being filled with
moisture the cold j. very penetrating, aud
persons coming here from cold and dry
climate al ways feel the cold much more than
they do at home.
MONDAY. JAN 1s-The Church OF the
Epiphany was entered by burglars, who
saorilegi0usly got away with silver pitcher
and two goblots part Of the communion
service) S23 In money, a watch ana
copy OF Ncbster's Unabridged Dictionary,
which belonged 60 the rector, Rev. DIR. Nc
Kim. collection for a special purpose had
been taken up on Sunday evening, aud IL
was announced that about s., 600 had been
collected, and IL Is the theory OF the police
that the burglars had either heard OF the
large sum collected or were present m the
church at the time the amount was an-
nOunccd. in tile pastors study IN the church
In an iron safe, which the burglars evidently
did not expect TO find, aud no attempt was
made 30 Opeu H. IL contained over S2roDU.
The burglars cOBtented themselves WIN ram
ing the lectOrs desk and the drawers,
i'm one 81 which the S13 in money was iOnnd,
besides the old watch. The pitcher and COB
lets were on a stand as was the dictionary.
The trial OF William McNally was begun
IN the Criminal Court. McNally is charged
with administering a drug 10 an OLD soldier
named Doran and rObbing him Of 500 while
he was under its influence. The testimony
is strong against the accused.
TUESDAY, JAN. l9.-An examination was made
OF the sanitary condition OF the Senate wing
OF the Capitol by Architect Clark, who re-
ported 10 Vice President Morton That some
OF the old plumbing fixtures might be re-
placed with advantage by more modern i'm
proVements but that there was no real
necessity for any change whatever. Dis
agreeable OdOFs are said TO prevail In the
lower part of the entire Capitol, and Architect
Clark, the Inspector Of Plumbing and an
officer Of the District Health Office have been
trying 10 locate them and find out where they
originate. fine. looking and well dressed
young man, wbOsad he was from Minnesota,
booming Minneapolis as the best place for
holding the next Democratic National Con-
vention, made complaint 10 the police that he
had been robbed OF 500 IN a bagniO on
Thirteenth street. Ii appears that the young
man had been driven 10 the house 10 a car
riage, had opened aud helped 60 drink quite
n number Of bottles of champagne, getting
somewhat under the weather When about
DO return to his hotel he missed his roll of
A.. n /. "a 81 L.
arrested two OF the girls Of the house aud
locked them up on suspicion while the young
man returned 10 his hotel a sadder and per-
haps wiser man for his loss.
"WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20.-Secretary Of State and
Mrs. Blaine gave a dinner in honor Of the
President and Mrs Harrison. This was the
FIRST appearance Of the season Of Mrs. Blaine
at any public entertainments Among Others
present were the Vice President and Mrs.
Morton. Mrs. Elkins, wife OF the Secre-
tary OF Wax, held her FIRST reception Of the
season nc the Normaudie. The Secretary Of
War viii shortly have the new home which
lac has leased from ex-senator Palmer, Of
Michigan, on Mcpherson Square, ready for
occupancy A cab-drIvcr was thrown from
his scat while driving over bank OF snow,
thOWn upon his head upon the pavement,
and picked up in an unconscious condition.
Medical attendance was summoned, aud IL
was found that his skull had been penetrated
by sharp piece Of stone or ice. lie died
in q couple " hours without regaiuing con-
seriousness.
THURSDAY JAN. Civilian d. Cross who
was sentenced 10 be hanged Jau. p, Tor the
murder " hiE vile, WIS granted an order
staying execution 81 sentence aud pOstpOuing
the hanging until J uue 10, lS92.--- The bod y
Of Pickett Nelson, che Virginia negro giant,
who died in Baltimore, passed through the
city, and attracted much attention while ly-
ing iB one Of the railroad depots The coffin
was eight feet three inches long, 20 inches
deep and p inches wide and had 10 De taken
from She house where be died through the
window. "A stability colored man
was arrested &C one OF The pawn shops on sus-
piciOn. lie attempted 10 pawn a diamond
worth $3.50 for $40. Because Of his shabby
HppeaHauee, the pawubToker suspected that
all Was not exactly square, and he sent for q
policeman, who locked the man up n the
station house on suspicion.
FRIDAY. JAS. 22.-Ihe valuable records Of the
Second Auditors Office. Treasury Depart-
Inent, were in considerable danger from Gre
from detective chimney. The Second Aud
itor occupies the Mnder Building on Seven
teenth street, opposite State, War, aud Navy
Departments. and Is filed with the pay rolls
OF al the volunteer aud Regular troops. be.
sides many other valuable records which II
destroyed, would work irreparable injury "a
many thousands OF veterans who have claims
before the Treasury Department There was
considerable excitement for a few minutes
but the flames were soon Cxtinguished with.
out any damage bcing done 10 records This
will probably give the hre-proof Hall FOR
Records boom, the bin having already
passed the Senate --M Mrs Harrison's father
Rev. Dr. Scott, celebrated his 92d birthday
At the White House, and received the con,
gratulatons Of many callers. lie Is remark
ably well preserved man, aud continues K
enjoy excellent health.
SATURDAY, JAN. 23.-A detective arrested tyg,
women sud a man charged with work ing IA,
panel or badger game. Ii wRs reported tha
several victims 81 the game were known. bu
as they were men Of prominence they refuse,
10 appear against the guilty parties. The,
were released upon 8 promise 10 leave tht
city immediately, and the police saw then
safely outside the city limits.--Bids wen
opened "a the Navy Department Tor the com
pletioE Of the new Naval Observatory, ius
outside tho city limits. No awards wer
made.---Tho lfth annual Reunion Of Oh
Masonic Veteran Association Of the Dstric
OF Columbia was held az the Sanctuary OF th
Scottish Rite Ma60ns. One OF the cund ition
Tor eligibility 10 membership Is n service o
Rt least 2l years IN The Blue Lodge. Their
were over 200 members present After
business meeting banquet took place 10 To-
dining hall OF the Sanctuary Several Sen
atorb aud Members OF Congress were present
CHAT OF THE CORRIDORS.
For the past week the Arlington Hotel la
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